The phrase "knowing the ropes," indicating that someone is competent at what they do, has its roots in old nautical talk. The statement, printed on a seaman's discharge, indicated that he knew the ...

The Royal Navy is encouraging sailors to drop certain male-led phrases in an effort to fight fears of sexism, it's been reported. But sources have confirmed the word 'Seaman' is not banned and ...

Ike Seamans, who won acclaim and respect during a four-decade-long career covering the news overseas for NBC and at Miami’s WTVJ-Channel 6, died Wednesday after a long illness. He was 80.