Pictures of the Day: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

Posted Feb. 09, 2012, at 12:59 p.m.
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Students from the Francisco Menendez Institute walk past inmates inside their cells as they tour a prison as part of a prevention program against crime in San Salvador, El Salvador on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. The program, whose main goal is to prevent young people from joining gangs, is organized by the National Civil Police and San Salvador's Municipality.
Luis Romero | AP
Students from the Francisco Menendez Institute walk past inmates inside their cells as they tour a prison as part of a prevention program against crime in San Salvador, El Salvador on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. The program, whose main goal is to prevent young people from joining gangs, is organized by the National Civil Police and San Salvador's Municipality.
Tiger Woods walks to his ball on the 15th green of the Monterey Peninsula Country Club shore course as waves crash in the background during a practice round at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am PGA Tour golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.
Eric Risberg | AP
Tiger Woods walks to his ball on the 15th green of the Monterey Peninsula Country Club shore course as waves crash in the background during a practice round at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am PGA Tour golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.
An Indian woman adjusts the cap of her child as she waits in a queue to cast her vote, in Ayodhya, India on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Residents in India's largest state began voting Wednesday in a monthlong local election with repercussions for the whole nation. The state of Uttar Pradesh is so large, with 200 million people, that voting is spread over seven phases and will last until March 3. Results will be declared March 6.
Manish Swarup | AP
An Indian woman adjusts the cap of her child as she waits in a queue to cast her vote, in Ayodhya, India on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Residents in India's largest state began voting Wednesday in a monthlong local election with repercussions for the whole nation. The state of Uttar Pradesh is so large, with 200 million people, that voting is spread over seven phases and will last until March 3. Results will be declared March 6.
Pedestrians walk next to a beggar in central Athens, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Leaders of the three parties backing Prime Minister Lucas Papademos' interim government were poring over a draft new austerity program demanded by Greece's creditors to continue providing rescue loans to the debt-crippled country.
Petros Giannakouris | AP
Pedestrians walk next to a beggar in central Athens, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Leaders of the three parties backing Prime Minister Lucas Papademos' interim government were poring over a draft new austerity program demanded by Greece's creditors to continue providing rescue loans to the debt-crippled country.
Student Stephanie Perez (left) reacts, as she demands to keep her teacher, along with friend, Ruby Garduno, as some parents gather to show support for teachers outside the Miramonte Elementary school in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Allegations of teacher lewd behavior comes as school district administrators move to replace the entire staff at Miramonte Elementary School while the Los Angeles Unified School District investigates two teachers arrested last week.
Damian Dovarganes | AP
Student Stephanie Perez (left) reacts, as she demands to keep her teacher, along with friend, Ruby Garduno, as some parents gather to show support for teachers outside the Miramonte Elementary school in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Allegations of teacher lewd behavior comes as school district administrators move to replace the entire staff at Miramonte Elementary School while the Los Angeles Unified School District investigates two teachers arrested last week.
A riot police officer wipes his brow in front of a mural of the animated film characters Shrek and Princess Fiona, during a demonstration against the Conga gold and silver mining project in Huacho, Peru on Wednesday Feb. 8, 2012. Demonstrators in Peru resumed their protests against plans to develop a $4.8 billion gold mine, saying they fear that the Conga mine, which would produce gold and copper as well as silver, will taint their water and affect a major aquifer. The Newmont Mining Corporation, based in the U.S., owns a majority share of the mine.
Martin Mejia | AP
A riot police officer wipes his brow in front of a mural of the animated film characters Shrek and Princess Fiona, during a demonstration against the Conga gold and silver mining project in Huacho, Peru on Wednesday Feb. 8, 2012. Demonstrators in Peru resumed their protests against plans to develop a $4.8 billion gold mine, saying they fear that the Conga mine, which would produce gold and copper as well as silver, will taint their water and affect a major aquifer. The Newmont Mining Corporation, based in the U.S., owns a majority share of the mine.
Maelle Ricker (left) of Canada, and Alexandra Jekova, of Bulgaria, fly in front of Georgian Bay during the semi final heat at the snowboard cross World Cup race at Blue Mountain in Collingwood, Ontario on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.
Dave Chidley, The Canadian Press | AP
Maelle Ricker (left) of Canada, and Alexandra Jekova, of Bulgaria, fly in front of Georgian Bay during the semi final heat at the snowboard cross World Cup race at Blue Mountain in Collingwood, Ontario on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.

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“Who is the veteran whom you honor on Memorial Day?”

By Dale McGarrigle, BDN Staff
Posted May 25, 2012, at 2:51 p.m.
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&quotThat would be my uncle, Raymond Brown. He was in the Navy on the USS Luce." — Will Brown, Newburgh
"That would be my uncle, Raymond Brown. He was in the Navy on the USS Luce." — Will Brown, Newburgh
&quotMy father-in-law, George B. Shaw," who was present at the surrender of Japanese forces in Tokyo Bay." — Brian Runnells, Orrington
"My father-in-law, George B. Shaw," who was present at the surrender of Japanese forces in Tokyo Bay." — Brian Runnells, Orrington
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&quotMy father, Lorne Campbell." — Colin Campbell, Kennebunkport
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&quotMy grandfather, Edward Englehart. he was in World War II." — Deana Buck, Milton Township
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&quotHarold Lyons Jr. (right), my brother, who was in Korea during the Vietnam War." — Gale Manzo, East Millinocket
"Harold Lyons Jr. (right), my brother, who was in Korea during the Vietnam War." — Gale Manzo, East Millinocket
&quotMy uncle, Aurele Cormier. He was in the Canadian army." — Jim Caissie, North Attleboro, Mass.
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