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VA flu shots
The goal is to raise awareness about the VA's programs and services
January 21, 1939 - October 16, 2017
American Legion Post 473
Donations to the VFW Post 4688 Scholarship fund in PJ Pajerski's name
VFW's Emergency Relief Fund
devastation in the wake of Hurricane Harvey continues in Texas
Retired Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" Cole turned 102.
New Navy working uniform rollout starts this fall
Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen and Scout of the Year programs
On behalf of the Commander-in-Chief, thank you for your outpouring of prayers of support for those in the path of Hurricane Harvey - currently impacting Texas and Louisiana..
new dormitory for Offutt Airmen
Open House
President Donald Trump signed an expansion of veterans education benefits
Nebraska Veterans Resource Committee will provide a special presentation.
VFW NE new website (vfwne.com) has a new section for members only, You can find MEMBERS ONLY INSTRUCTIONS HERE.
America increasingly relies on a small group of multigenerational military families to fight its wars. That's a problem.
"At the time, I was shocked," she told Business Insider. "We are at war — and people don't even know or care."
Many Americans subscribe to the annoying belief that our nation's military-industrial complex is the surest way to remain the wealthiest and leading superpower in the world. After all, it's worked for the last century, pro-military supporters love to point out.
A living history display of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, B25 Light Bomber, and P 51 fighter
All American VFW NE Posts
One of President Trump's most important promises throughout the campaign was to ensure that American veterans receive the respect and care they deserve.
Bill to Extend Veterans Choice Program
VA Hospital in Washington D.C.
VFW Website Solution program is geared to assist Posts and Departments
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As the devastation in the wake of Hurricane Harvey continues in Texas and Louisiana, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. stands ready to help affected service members, veterans and their families.
While the full extent of Hurricane Harvey's level of destruction is still being evaluated, the VFW knows from its past support of Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina victims that the need for financial assistance will be great. The VFW is calling on you to help ensure America's brave warriors and their families have the immediate help they need to start rebuilding their lives.
Join with the VFW and show your support by making a $10 donation to the VFW's relief efforts by texting the keyword "NEEDS" to 80888, or mail in your donation of any amount to: VFW Quartermaster General, 406 W 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111. All funds raised will be distributed to veterans, milita...
"I joined the Air Force right out of high school for financial independence, and so I could get a college education. I received extensive training with the Air Force as a vehicle mechanic, and that allowed me to secure employment as an instructor after being discharged in 2015."
Eric Rubio, 32, of Barstow, Calif., served 12 years in the United States Air Force as a special purpose mechanic. Serving with both the Air Force and the Army, he received an Army Commendation for his support of Operation New Dawn in 2010 and 2011.
Wanting to continue his education in a new field, he enrolled at ITT Technical Institute to pursue his Associate's degree in System...
While it's an important part of the job search process, the résumé is only part of the hiring equation. People get hired because the employer sees potential in how they can offer value, will contribute to the growth of the company, and compliment other members of the team. The résumé is simply a document that lists what you've done in the past, to qualify you to move through a hiring process.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated 35 years ago on Nov. 13, 1982. Since then, more than 100 million people have visited the iconic structure, according to Jan Scruggs, founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. The National Parks Service noted that nearly 5.6 million people visited in 2016, making it the nation's second-most popular memorial or monument. The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., was the top attraction with nearly 8 million visitors last year.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is more popularly known as "The Wall" because its central feature is a long black granite wall that lists the names of all 58,318 (as of May 2017) U.S. troops who died in the Vietnam War.
Donations from more than 275,000 individuals and other entities paid for the wall's construction. VFW contributed more than $300,000 and was one of its earliest champions.VFW Member's Photography on Display at Smithsonian
When Stacy Pearsall entered the Air Force in 1998, she didn't know the adventures before her. A photographer with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron based in Charleston, S.C., Pearsall would travel to 41 countries before she was medically retired in 2010 from wounds sustained while serving her second tour in Iraq in 2007.
A member of VFW Post 10256 in Goose Creek, S.C., Pearsall said serving in the military was important to her. Her dad was in the Navy, and both of her grandfathers were veterans. Her sister, Meggen, was the first active-duty female A-10 crew chief in the Air Force. Pearsall's great-grandfather was a Marine in WWI.
VFW Posts Restore WWI Memorials
VFW Post 968 in Raymond, Wash., is one of 22 Posts nationwide that could receive up to $2,000 in matching grant funds to help restore World War I memorials.
Post 968 Adjutant Gordon Aleshire said the Post decided to restore the monument, in part, because of the 100 Cities/100 Memorials program.
"This community embraces the honoring of their servicemen and women so it's important to get [the monument] back in a respectable condition," said Aleshire, who served in Vietnam in 1970 with the 132nd Assault Support Helicopter Company as a flight engineer on Chinooks.
The program, created by the U.S. World War I Centen...
WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is launching a new nationwide campaign to focus on mental wellness within the military and veterans' communities. Joined by three high-profile national partners, Give an Hour, One Mind, and PatientsLikeMe, the campaign kicks off during a joint press event inside the National Press Club's Lisagor Room at 2 p.m., Tuesday.
The VFW Mental Wellness Campaign, commissioned by VFW National Commander Brian Duffy and VFW Auxiliary National President Colette Bishop, leverages the power, influence and reach of nearly 1.7 million members in more than 6,600 VFW Posts around the world with the nation's leaders in mental health care, research, and peer-to-peer support. Th...
PatientsLikeMe, a member of the VFW's Mental Wellness Campaign, recently kicked off a new video series that asked patients, "What are all the roles you play in life beyond 'patient'?" One of the many stories we heard was from Darryl, a member of the PatientsLikeMe veteran community. Darryl is a veterans' advocate, a State Officer in the Veterans of Foreign Wars and is living with PTSD.
He's also a father and a grandfather, and he owns an embroidery business, "It helps me calm down by focusing on outward things, and not inward things."
Darryl shared his story with us, and how he came to recognize that he was more than PTSD.
Watch Darryl's video below.
Centennial Commission Announces Donations from VFW, American Legion
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission announced today that the commission has received leadership gifts from the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Each of the gifts is in the amount of $300,000, and will be used for the creation of America's World War I Memorial, in Washington, D.C.
The Centennial Commission was established by Congress in 2013 to provide education programs, public outreach, and commemorative events regarding the American involvement in the war. The Centennial Commission was also authorized by Congress to create a new national-level memorial in the nation's capital, to honor the men and women who served.
The American Legion was founded by World War I veterans in 1919, as a veteran support organization made up of former and current U.S. military members. It has since become the nation's largest veterans organization. Throughout its history, The Legion has been...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. has been awarded a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) financial grant in the amount of $443,145 to expand its reach to service members at the time of transition. The grant will be applied to the VFW's Pre-Discharge claims program, which offers free assistance on military installations across the country to transitioning service members and veterans in filing VA claims, and understanding the benefits available to them through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
"One of the VFW's top priorities is ensuring our returning military service personnel receive the benefits they've earned," said VFW National Commander Keith E. Harman, a retired county veterans' service officer. "We're thankful for the continued support shown by Wounded Warrior Project. With 24 Pre-Discharge claims offices across the country, this grant helps ensure the VFW is ...
Ever wondered how many other veterans are seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress (PTS)? What kinds of treatments they're trying? And if those treatments are helping? At PatientsLikeMe, we're also interested in the experiences of veterans and wanted to learn more about this community.
PatientsLikeMe is an organization that works to bring people together. It's a network of more than half a million members living with chronic conditions and connecting with others to learn, share and track experiences.
In 2015, PatientsLikeMe partnered up with One Mind, a non-profit organization dedicated to benefiting those affected by brain illness and injury by transforming the approac...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is thanking the leadership of the House Veterans Affairs Committee for attempting to pass the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, and is now calling on President Trump to fix the 15-year inequity.
At issue is the Agent Orange Act of 1991, which regarded all Vietnam veterans as the same, regardless of where stationed. A regulation change in 2002 stripped coverage from nearly 100,000 so called "Blue Water Navy" veterans — all with valid service-connected disability claims.
"Excluding Blue Water Navy veterans is a long-standing wrong that essentially marginalizes the service and sacrifice of thousands of Vietnam veterans, " said VFW National Commander Keith Harman, who served in Vietnam as an Army helicopter crew chief and door gunner. "Agent Orange has made Vietnam veterans sic...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the 11th consecutive year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is pleased to announce that throughout the month of November, participating BURGER KING® franchisees will be raising funds for the VFW's Unmet Needs program. Customers are encouraged to donate $1 or more to the program upon checkout. The fundraising campaign officially begins November 1 and runs for the entire month of November.
Assisting service members and military families during times of financial hardship, the Unmet Needs program provides grants of up to $5,000 towar...
Last year's National Defense Authorization Act contained a number of changes to TRICARE, most of which take effect Jan. 1, 2018. The VFW believes service members, veterans and their families must be able to voice how these changes will impact them.
To ensure your views and preferences are heard, the VFW has developed a survey to gauge our members' awareness of these changes and how they will affect beneficiaries. The data collected will be used to advocate for policy and legislative changes that are based on the needs of TRICARE beneficiaries.
Help the VFW hold DoD and Congress accountable for fulfilling their mission to provide accessible, affordable health care to service members, veterans, and their families by taking a short survey regarding your preferences and thoughts on health care and the upcoming TRICARE changes. Apply Today for a 100 Cities/100 Memorials Matching Grant
WASHINGTON – In observance of the centennial of World War I, a total of 100 matching grants of up to $2,000 apiece are being awarded for the restoration, conservation or even creation of 100 World War I Memorials across the United States.
The first 50 "WWI Centennial Memorials" were announced on Sept. 27, 2017 and grant applications for the second 50 awards are being taken now. Applications can be submitted until Jan. 15, 2018. The program management expects to announce the second group of 50 awardees on April 6, 2018.
Any organization, group, municipal government, or individual may apply. The memorial or monument must be WWI related, must be in the 50 United States or U.S. territories, and the project must be, or have been completed between Jan. 1, 2014 and Nov. 18, 2018.
To date, both American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts from around the country have participated, as well as many other veterans service organizations, community groups, ...
The VFW is excited to announce a new partnership with the USO, providing VFW and Ladies Auxiliary members with additional volunteer and service opportunities in their local communities. This partnership brings together two organizations that share common missions and rich histories supporting our troops and military families.
VFW members have a proud tradition of community service with volunteerism benefiting education, America's youth and civic projects. Each year VFW and Ladies Auxiliary members donate more than 11 million volunteer hours to community service projects and local VA medical facilities.
The USO is a private, nonprofit organization that lifts the spirits of America's troops and their families. It provides a touch of home through centers at airports and military bases, top-quality entertainment and innovative programs and services. The USO also provides critical support to those who need i...
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If you're a veteran, and a smooth-talking salesman comes to your home claiming to be from the Department of Veterans Affairs hawking funeral arrangements, watch out, authorities say.
That's the word from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, which is warning area residents about a potential scam involving the company American Veteran KCA.
The Kansas Attorney General's Office has heard complaints, too, and last month reached a settlement with the company. If the account from a Jefferson County couple and sheriff's office are true, the company could have violated the terms of that settlement.
A Jefferson County couple called the sheriff's office saying they were visited at home by a salesman described as having an "Adolf Hitler-type mustache" and dark, unkempt hair with wire-rimmed glasses, according to Sheriff Jeff Herrig. Officers said the couple wrote a check for more than $6,000 to pay for what they thought was a funeral package, but...
WASHINGTON — Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) posted a statement on her congressional website today that she would remove from consideration a $4.5 billion suggestion that would have affected payments made to disabled veterans.
She had previously posted on her website a list of $400 billion in suggested federal spending cuts, to include $4.5 billion from the Department of Veterans Affairs. This elicited an immediate and strong reaction from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. on Jan. 28.
"We appreciate her listening to the VFW and others," said VFW National Commander Richard L. Eubank, a retired Marine and Vietnam combat veteran from Eugene, Ore.
Read the congresswoman's ...
WASHINGTON — The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is appreciative of the funding increase President Obama proposed Monday for the Department of Veterans Affairs, but he has some serious concerns about proposed reductions in programs ranging from construction and infrastructure to medical and prosthetic research.
"The VFW appreciates the proposed increase because it recognizes that the proper care and treatment of wounded and disabled veterans are ongoing costs of war," said Richard L. Eubank, who leads the 2.1 million-member VFW and its Auxiliaries. "Our concern, however, is that the total discretionary request of almost $62 billion is just not enough for VA to improve all the programs and services on their watch."
The proposed VA budget for fiscal year 2012 is $132.2 billion, of which $70.3 billion is for mandatory benefits such as disability compensation ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the second year in a row, VFW will stream live video from the 2011 VFW Legislative Conference in Washington D.C., March 5-9, on www.vfw.org.
Streaming will begin with the Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen Parade of Winners at 6:00 p.m. (EST) on March 6.
We'll pick it back up with the Conference's Opening Session, set to begin at 8:00 a.m. the next morning, featuring guest speakers Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki andGeneral Cartwright, USMC, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
A delayed stream of VFW Commander-in-Chief Richard Eubank's testimony on Capitol Hill, will all air the afternoon of Tuesday, March 8.
In addition to streaming the segments live, all events will also be available through the on-demand feature.
For the most curren...
Now VFW Departments, Districts and Posts have an opportunity to show off their creative talent in the 2011 VFW WebAward Competition.
· Websites will be evaluated based on easy navigation, quick load time, overall content and creative design.
· Judging will be done by the VFW Communications Department in two categories: "Department Websites," and "District/Post Websites." Awards will be given to the first and second-place winner in each category.
Winners will be announced the first week of May.
How to enter:
1. Submit entry via email before midnight April 20 to: firstname.lastname@example.com.
2. Subject head of email message should read 2011 VFW WebAwards/Contest Category (Department or District/Post)
3. The body of...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is proud to announce the Department winners of the 2010-2011 Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition. This year's theme is "Does My Generation Have a Role in America's Future?" The following students are competing for a chance to win up to $30,000 in college scholarships and other incentives. Click here to check out the winner from your area!...
A little known but potentially decisive story developing in Afghanistan is the "surge of Afghans," that is, how Afghan men and women have swelled the ranks of the Afghan National Security Forces to levels more than double the U.S. surge.
Since Dec. 1, 2009, when President Barack Obama announced the surge of 30,000 U.S. troops, more than 79,000 Afghans have committed to serve their country. Over the past year, these young Afghans have put their lives at risk volunteering to serve their country. In a little over a year, the Afghan National Security Forces has grown to more than 270,000 from 191,000, a 42 percent expansion. The Afghan National Army increased by 57 percent to more than 152,000 from 97,000.
This story comes at a decisive point in the decade-long struggle to secure Afghanistan against the existence of transnational terrorists. While the international community has expended tremendous blood and treasure for this just cause, the rem...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In conjunction with Michigan International Speedway, the VFW Foundation is happy to announce the "Ride to Return the Favor" will be held on Saturday, May 21st. Check-in for the event will be at VFW Post 423 in Ann Arbor, MI. Participants will ride from VFW Post 423 to Michigan International Speedway and enjoy a lap around the track, a photo in Victory Lane, an official ride patch, and tickets to the Great Lakes Wine Fest being held that day at the speedway.
Tickets are $50 per person, which includes a $25 donation to the VFW Foundation's "Return the Favor" campaign. The rider who raises the most money will receive two pre-race hospitality passes, garage passes, and grandstand tickets to the Heluva Good! So...
WASHINGTON — The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. left the Oval Office yesterday knowing that President Obama shares his same concerns for properly caring for military veterans, servicemembers and their families, and for continued progress to account for 88,000 Americans still listed as missing-in-action since World War II.
"It was a very positive meeting and we're grateful for the opportunity," said Richard L. Eubank, a retired Marine and Vietnam combat veteran from Eugene, Ore., who was in Washington for the VFW's annual legislative conference, which included presenting the organization's top legislative priorities before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on Tuesday.
Leading his list of concerns was the claims backlog, which the VFW is working with the VA to find a viable and achievable solution. "There is no...
SAN ANTONIO — USAA and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) are joining forces to offer a uniquely designed credit card and USAA's investment solutions to more than 1.6 million VFW members.
The new co-branded credit card allows VFW members to apply for the Veterans of Foreign Wars USAA Rewards™ World MasterCard®, which will help support the organization's activities and programs. Additionally, USAA is now the VFW's preferred provider of investment solutions for its membership.
According to Nathan McKinley, USAA vice president of military affinity, the relationship expands USAA's efforts to serve those who served the nation during times of war, along with organizations committed to advancing veteran benefits and care.
"We're proud to be working with the Veterans of Foreign Wars to help meet the financial needs of i...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The VFW is pleased to announce it has teamed up with country artist Ricky Lee to benefit soldiers through its Military Assistance Program (MAP). Lee will donate five dollars from each purchase through the VFW Store of his newest album, Freedom, directly to MAP.
Lee's, Freedom features patriotic songs like, "American Hero," and "100% American." He describes his latest CD as, "songs of real stories and inspirations of the heroes whom I have met throughout the years. It's in honor to all that have served this great country and to their families."...
The VA is committed to addressing the issue of suicide among our Veterans and offers a network of support available to those who have served our country.
VA provides a confidential 24/7 Veterans Crisis Line for Veterans in crisis and their families. Trained VA professionals are available at all times to assist Veterans and their family members.
Veterans and their families do not have to be enrolled in VA to use the free, confidential Veterans Crisis Line.
To learn more about suicide prevention and the well being of veterans' mental health, visit their sucide prevention website....
Richard L. Eubank, the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., delivered testimony today before a joint hearing of the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committees.
In his presentation of the VFW's national priorities, Eubank, a Marine Corps retiree and Vietnam combat veteran from Eugene, Ore., urged congressional members "to do what is right for America's only true heroes" by fully funding the VA, even as lawmakers wrestle with efforts to rein in federal spending. Eubank, who leads the nation's largest and oldest major combat veterans' organization, reminded committee members of the heavy burden placed on current service members, veterans and their families.
"There is a tremendous cost of war, most especially on those men and women who fight it. And that the consequences of defending America do not end when the last bullet is fired."
Eubank reiterated the legislative concerns of the veterans' ser...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — VFW is pleased to announce it is the presenting sponsor of the 22ndAnnual Bataan Memorial Death March to be held at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, March 27, 2011.
The March was created to honor the American service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II. These soldiers endured horrendous conditions, including malaria-infested regions, no medical attention, meager rations and outdated equipment. On April 9, 1942, tens of thousands of soldiers were surrendered to the Japanese and were forced to march for days to a war camp, enduring the high heat of the Philippine jungles and extreme brutality of their captors, causing many to perish. This tragedy became known as the Bataan Death March.
The Memorial March is open to the public and each year about 5,000 supp...
The following column first appeared in the January 2011 issue of VFW magazine.
Often in history, one war tends to overshadow another. To a certain extent, this has been the case with the Persian Gulf War. Sandwiched between Vietnam and the Iraq/Afghanistan wars, vets of 1991 are sometimes forgotten.
On the war's 20th anniversary it is only appropriate that we commemorate the service and sacrifices of the Americans who evicted Saddam Hussein's Iraq from Kuwait. No one questions the superb welcome home they received in the summer of 1991. But memories of that swift victory in Kuwait have faded over time.
Yet at VFW, this has never been the situation. Besides the 17 articles VFW magazine published in 1991, seven major features since have tracked developments regarding Gulf War illnesses. Two pieces provided a combat overview of the war and a review of its v...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As of Jan.16th VFW Operation Uplink™ "Free Call Day" (FCD) surpassed 5 million connections made from deployed military personnel to their loved ones. Operation Uplink initially provided calling cards to deployed and hospitalized troops, but on Mother's Day 2006, due to the growing popularity of the program and thanks to the generosity of corporate donors like Sport Clips and Harleysville Insurance, the program began hosting "Free Call Days."
Operation Uplink hosts a Free Call Day for service members serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and hospitalized veterans, giving them the opportunity to call their loved ones in the States at no cost.
Free Call Days are ...
The VFW Publications Department announced today that it is accepting submissions for VFW's 2011 National Publications Contest. All publications will be categorized by the membership size of the Department, District or Post they represent. For the contest,
Departments will be defined as:
Districts will be defined as:
Posts will be defined as:
The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. returned this week from a trip to Europe to meet with Russian officials regarding their revitalized support of America's POW/MIA mission, and to meet with U.S. troops stationed in Italy to discuss how VFW can better serve them and their families.
In Moscow, Richard L. DeNoyer met with the leadership of the Committee for Veterans Affairs in the State Duma and the Russian Federation Council Committee for Security and Defense, as well as with Yekaterina Priyezzheva, the new Russian co-chair of the U.S. Russia Joint Commission on POW/MIAs. Ms. Priyezzheva was appointed in June along with 31 other commissioners after the VFW earlier this year led an effort by seven U.S. veteran and POW/MIA family organizations to write Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to ask him to restore his side of the joint presidential commission, which was created in 1992 by former Presidents George H.W. ...
Only twenty-seven days remain for students, grades 6-12 to enter for their chance to win their share of the $3.2 million in college scholarships and savings bonds awarded through the 2011 VFW Voice of Democracy and VFW Patriot's Pen essay contests.
VFW's annual scholarship contests were enacted to foster patriotism among America's youth by allowing students the opportunity to express their opinions on democracy based on an annual theme. Nearly 200,000 students participate in the contests annually.
"VFW scholarship programs provide more than $3.2 million in scholarships and incentives each year. However, the deeper value and long term benefits of these programs is that America's youth learn the value of our system of government and its history; including the service and sacrifice of America's veterans," states Steve Van Buskirk, Director of VFW Programs. &n...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. testified this morning before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations to help ensure veterans receive the timely care, benefits and opportunities they have earned.
VFW National Legislative Service Deputy Director Ryan Gallucci presented the VFW's view on bills addressing VA's "duty to assist" requirement, Department of Labor auditing of veteran employment by federal contractors, and ongoing efforts between the Defense Department and VA to establish a joint electronic health and service record.
The VFW generally supports many of the ideas proposed by the subcommittee's bills to improve accountability and efficiency in veterans' programs, such as allowing VA to communicate electronically with claim applicants and establishing a chain of authority for the creation of the joint electroni...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. testified yesterday before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health on seven pending bills that address issues such as removing hurdles to care for veterans, improving services for those suffering from the invisible wounds of war, and ensuring that VA land is used to serve the mission of VA.
VFW Senior Legislative Associate Shane Barker presented the organization's views on access to health care facilities for veterans with service dogs, broadening the scope of rehabilitative models for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries, strengthening zero-tolerance policies for sexual assault inside VA medical facilities, and ensuring that VA's enhanced use-lease agreements conform to VA's mission of providing services to veterans.
The VFW supports many of the ideas proposed by the subcommittee, such as improving ...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. will join President Barack Obama in the White House today at 2 p.m. (EST) to discuss the economy and jobs in a live, first-of-its-kind Twitter Town Hall.
The event will stream live through both the Twitter service and the official White House website, www.wh.gov. The president's answers will be posted under the usernames @townhall and @whitehouse.
In the wake of daunting unemployment figures for young veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the ongoing debates in Congress to modify or cut certain veterans' benefits to help balance the budget, VFW members from coast-to-coast are encouraged to submit their questions to the president via Twitter at askobama.twitter.com or by tagging tweets with #AskObama.
The VFW will also provide ...
The national commander of America's oldest and largest major combat veterans' organization is returning from Afghanistan today extremely concerned that White House and congressional proposals to eliminate or reduce military pay and benefits is impacting the morale of 190,000 deployed American troops.
"The troops are of one voice against proposals to change their pay and allowances, the existing military retirement system, and the overall TRICARE health program," said Richard L. DeNoyer, the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., who arrived in Afghanistan on Monday as part of a Defense Department-sponsored trip that also included the leadership of the American Legion, AMVETS, and the Military Officers Association of America.
"They see it as a breach of faith and a complete lack of support, understanding and appreciation for what it is they do daily for the rest of America," said DeNo...
The national commander of America's largest and oldest major combat veterans' organization is calling on his membership to redouble their outreach efforts in response to yesterday's White House "Joining Forces" initiative to encourage Americans everywhere to do more to support the troops and their families. The initiative is the result of countless encounters by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden with military families across the country and overseas.
"Our military and their families have been fighting for almost a decade in a war that has had virtually zero impact on the rest of country," said Richard L. Eubank, the national commander of the 2.1 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxiliaries.
"What the first and second ladies are asking is for America to do more to support the troops and their families by getting actively involved through employment, education and wellness.&nb...
If you received a Purple Heart for being wounded in Vietnam, you could be one of 9* lucky vets to win VFW's "Return to Vietnam" trip. This in-country tour from January 5-18, 2012, will visit Hanoi, Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Khe Sanh, Chu Lai, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, Marble Mountain, Cu Chi, Lai Khe and Phuoc Vinh.. Airfare, accommodations and meals are included. Don't miss this chance to revisit battle sites and to share your experiences with fellow Vietnam vets.
Entries must be received prior to the drawing on October 14, 2011. Winners will be notified by mail or e-mail immediately after the drawing. To claim their trip, winners must send a copy of their Purple Heart documentation to VFW National Headquarters by November 15, 2011, and their passport by November 30, 2011. If you do not have a passport, please apply immediately upon notification that you are a trip winner and that your Purple Heart has been documented.
Federal Goverment FY 2011 Budget Update
Budget Update:
As of this morning, Congress and the Administration have not reached an agreement to fund the Federal Government for the remainder of FY 2011. If no federal budget or temporary funding agreement is reached, the Federal Government will be forced to curtail nonessential services beginning tonight at 12:01 a.m., April 9. The following is what we have been told will occur should the government shut down:
-- All VA medical centers and clinics will remain open. This is in large part due to the VFW-supported advanced appropriations legislation that became law on Oct. 22, 2009.
-- VFW service officers will be able to enter their offices inside VA facilities and have access to the VA computer system.
-- Disabi...
The Huffington Post, original article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dorian-de-wind/veterans-of-foreign-wars-_b_846134.html.
By: Dorian de Wind
Ret. U.S. Air Force Major
Frank Buckles, the last surviving U.S. veteran of World War I -- of nearly 5 million Americans who served during that war -- died last month at age 110.
Buckles, who served in England and France, was a member of a steadily aging and shrinking group of heroes from our "early" major wars -- where I am also including World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War -- the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
One of these veterans is John Tschirhart, a decorated World War II combat veteran who, at age 91, is the oldest member of VFW Post 4443, a beautiful, brand new post in the scenic hill country surrounding Austin, Texas.
John was among a group of World War II veterans who stood proudly when asked to rise by the past national commander of the VFW, John E. Nier, during the grand opening of Post 444...
Participating Buffalo Wild Wings® locations are showing their support of the troops by partnering with the VFW Foundation to support the Return the Favor™ campaign. Participating restaurants will donate 10 percent of guest's food purchase when the guest shows their military ID card, VFW membership card or Return the Favor card. To find participating restaurants or to print a Return the Favor card, visit www.returnthefavor.org. The program will run from May 16 through June 12.
"Buffalo Wild Wings happily serves as a gathering place for local military personnel and this is our way for thanking each of them for their service to our country. We are proud to support the men and wom...
The VFW Communications Department has selected the winners of the 2011 VFW WebAward Competition.
This year nearly 60 entries were received. Judging was based on navigation, load time, design and overall content. Entries were divided into two separate categories: VFW Departments and VFW Posts/Districts.
The first-place winner in the Department category is the Department of Wisconsin. Second place has been awarded to the Department of Pacific Areas.
In the Post/District category, Post 5702 has been named this year's first-place winner, with *Post 5627 being awarded second place.
This year'...
Memorial Day needs a public revival. Far too few Americans genuinely appreciate the sacrifices made on their behalf.
"Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic."
It is only appropriate that on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War's beginning that we quote the founding words of Decoration Day, long since called Memorial Day. John Logan, then head of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), called General Order No. 11 (issued May 5, 1868) the proudest act of his life.
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The Roasterie Coffee Company has partnered with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation to create a VFW coffee blend now available for purchase. Ten percent of all proceeds from the VFW blend will be donated to the VFW Foundation's Return the Favor campaign which supports active duty military, veterans, and their families. "The VFW Foundation is proud to partner with our hometown coffee company," said VFW Foundation Director John Lowe. "The Roasterie Coffee Company is not only committed to providing the finest air-roasted coffee but also giving back to the communities it serves." To purchase the VFW coffee blend, please visit www.theroasterie.com/coffee/causes/vfw-foundation-return-the-favor-blend/.
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is unique because all of our members have served overseas in a combat zone. Our nation is in debt to all of those who served, and we understand that returning home and reintegrating into society can cause stress in many aspects of life. Because of this, VFW is participating in a campaign with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to increase awareness of the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and Press 1).
The campaign revolves around the confidential Veterans Crisis Line (formerly the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline), establishing a unique identity designed to lower the threshold for Veterans and their families to make that critical call for help.
The line, available 24 hours a day and seven days a week, has answered more than 390,000 calls and has made more than 13,000 life-saving rescues since its launch.
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The VFW National Headquarters is proud to announce it has reached $4,022,760 in emergency financial grants disbursed to U.S. service members and their families through the VFW Unmet Needs program.
Officially launched June 6, 2004, Unmet Needs has become one of VFW's most acclaimed programs among service members and their families, offering a "lifeline" for those in critical need of financial assistance.
With generous contributions by both individuals and corporate sponsors like Burger King, the program has helped more than 2,789 families across America. The assistance comes in the form of a grant, not a loan, so the recipients aren't required to repay it. Furthermore, 100 percent of donations received go directly to the program.
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VFW has announced the winners of the 2011 National Publications Contest. Two non-VFW-affiliated journalism professionals—a photojournalist and a former 20-year newspaper editor—served as judges for the competition. This is designed to guarantee impartiality and objectivity in the judging. To reiterate, VFW staffers play no part in judging the entries.
Because all levels of VFW have seen declining membership in recent years, the small, medium and large qualifications were re-evaluated for the 2011 contest. The winning publications in each category are:
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Tyrann Mathieu: I'm NFL's best defender if healthy
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Coach Bruce Arians recently attributed the Cardinals' disappointing 2016 showing to subpar performance in close games.
One factor that Arians failed to mention was Tyrann Mathieu's inability to recapture All-Pro form after returning from his second ACL tear in three years.
Minus the field-stretching playmaking ability that marked Mathieu's run at 2015 Defensive Player of the Year honors, the Cardinals' secondary regressed from a strength to an occasional liability last season.
Might Mathieu be poised for a return to his pre-injury heights?
"I'm feeling great, it will be a great year for us," he said this week, via the Sporting News. "Any time I'm healthy I feel like I'm the best defensive player in the NFL."
History is instructive. After struggling through the 2014 season following tears to his ACL and LCL, Mathieu garnered acclaim as "pound-for-pound the best player in the league" upon regaining full health. Since his latest ACL injury was deemed a "clean" tear, it's reasonable to believe he can make another run at top defensive honors now that he's feeling "great" again.
Even if Mathieu does round into superstar form, it's worth asking if Arizona's defense will suffer a dropoff from last year's No. 2 finish.
In addition to Pro Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell, the Cardinals lost underrated safety Tony Jefferson and run-stuffing linebacker Kevin Minter in free agency. To offset those defections, they added veterans Karlos Dansby and Antoine Bethea while drafting linebacker Haason Reddick and safety Budda Baker in the first two rounds.
"We didn't quite have the season we wanted to last year, but all in all we're going to have a great defense again," Mathieu added. "We added a couple guys that could really help us out. We've got a few guys coming back from injuries, all in all it will be a great year for us.
"If we can just correct a few small things we'll be a dominant team again. It'll be five or six teams that definitely have a shot to win a Super Bowl and I do believe the Cardinals are one of those teams."
After battling cancer in 2016, Arians recently hinted that he's nearing the end of his coaching career. Franchise quarterback Carson Palmer and future Hall of Fame wideout Larry Fitzgerald both contemplated retirement this past offseason.
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The student, G Krishna of Satyabhama Deemed University, Chennai confessed to the crime after he said that the victim, a medical student stopped talking to him.
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"Im a man! Im 40! Ice Me!" Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State head coach
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OK, Mike Gundy didnt actually say the last part of that quote -- but I wish he had.
Gundy, Oklahoma States head coach, gained national attention and became at Internet sensation in 2007 when he defended former starting quarterback Bobby Reid at a press conference after a critical column in The Oklahoman.
One of the things Gundy said about Reid was "Here's all that kid did: He goes to class! He's respectful to the media! He's respectful to the public! And he's a good kid. And he's not a professional athlete and he doesn't deserve to be kicked when he's down."
The same could be said about Stanfords placekicker, Jordan Williamson.
The redshirt freshman missed a 35-yard field goal as time expired that would have won yesterdays Fiesta Bowl for Stanford.
RELATED: Stanford suffers heartbreaking loss in Fiesta Bowl
As the 19-year old Williamson lined up for that kick, Gundy did what 99.9 percent of all college football head coaches would have done. He called a timeout to ice the kicker.
Icing the kicker is ploy to make him think a little longer about the stakes, to psych him out, to potentially give him what golfers call the yips. Is this really something a grown man getting paid hundreds of thousands -- if not millions -- of dollars should do to a 19-year old college student?
When I saw pictures of Oklahoma State fans and Gundy celebrating after Williamsons missed kick juxtaposed to shots of Williamsons tears (from which the ABCESPN cameras wisely and thankfully cut away), I instantly remembered Gundys 2007 speech where he went on to say, "Come after me! I'm a man! I'm 40! I'm not a kid. Write something about me, or our coaches. Don't write about a kid that does everything right, that's heart's broke ...
This isnt sour grapes, Oklahoma State won and Stanford lost, fair and square. There are scores of plays that go into a win or a loss. And to be fair, no one will ever know if Gundys timeout caused Williamson to miss the kick. Moreover, Gundy seems to be a very good man. He humbly gave Stanford credit after the Fiesta Bowl and dedicated the victory to the memory of the four members of the OSU athletic department who died in a plane crash this fall.
Gundy seems to have perspective. I just wish he -- and every college coach -- had more. Stanfords David Shaw also calls time outs to ice the kickers. He did it early in the season against lowly Duke and again before the Cowboys Quinn Sharp made a chip shot 22-yarder to win the game in overtime.
In fact, in the 2006 Orange Bowl, the two coaches who have won the most games in Division I college football history -- Florida States Bobby Bowden and Penn States Joe Paterno -- each successfully iced the other teams kickers. The Nittany Lions kicker missed an overtime field goal and Seminoles kicker missed not one, but two possible game-winners. The game ended with the two legends hugging and laughing about the missed kicks. Watching that, my stomach turned at the thought of two septuagenarian coaches playing head games with college kids, inducing failures that would perhaps haunt those players until they reached their 70s.
Of course, Bowden later had 12 of his 389 victories erased from the record due a minor scandal and Paterno is now embroiled in a major one. Karma, as they say, is a bitch.
Admittedly, theres probably no way to make a rule against icing the kicker. Coaches can claim they are taking the time out to set their defense for a possible block. I just wish all college coaches would let a kid make a kick or not without employing the head games. After all, it is just a game and coaches should have enough class to remember that kids real job is to go class.
This isnt the pros where at least failing kickers like Buffalos Scott Norwood (who infamously missed a game-winner at the end of Super Bowl XXV) get paid. Jordan Williamson is a 19-year old student. Yes, hes getting a scholarship at one of the most prestigious (and expensive) universities in the world, but few would want to trade places with him when Stanford resumes classes in a few weeks.
The brief shots of his anguished face at the end of the game left me with two thoughts: First, Im glad Williamson has those few weeks to put this behind him. And second, as for icing a college student-athlete -- no matter who does it -- Gundys final words as he stormed out of that 2007 press conference to applause are perhaps the most appropriate of all.
It makes me want to puke, he said as he slammed the door.
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Independence, Missouri (PressExposure) June 01, 2013 -- It's a well-known fact today that Buwen's is a one-of-a-kind destination for 100% original African products. The company does not compromise on quality and hence, its products are genuine and reverberates the rich African culture. Right from its inception, the store has specialized in authentic African fashion clothing and day-to-day wear. The clothes are vibrant, colorful, one-of-a-kind with interesting motifs and cuts, not to mention the affordability. As a result, customers and fashion conscious people make a beeline for the store at regular intervals showing their interest towards African clothing. The loyal and satisfied customers keep coming back to the store checking for the new arrivals.
Besides catering to local customers and those from adjoining states, Buwen's African Imports showcases its ethnic creations at several festivals and events. Mrs. Rachel Buwen Johnson, the founder and owner and a native of Liberia is equipped with a degree in fashion design and merchandising. She gave birth to this ethnic specialty store in Independence, Missouri in May of 2006. Since then, it has not looked back. The store has everything that will make one feel close to Africa - starting from ethnic and fashion garments, accessories, African fabrics, African art pieces, jewellery, health & beauty products, oils and incense to musical instruments. The store imports genuine African wear made in countries like Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Liberia, Mali, Senegal and South-East Asian countries. You will also get authentic African ceremonial masks here.
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OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals, Section 2
Effects on Biotic Systems
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The OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals is a collection of about 150 of the most relevant internationally agreed testing methods used by government, industry and independent laboratories to identify and characterise potential hazards of chemicals. They are a set of tools for professionals, used primarily in regulatory safety testing and subsequent chemical and chemical product notification, chemical registration and in chemical evaluation. They can also be used for the selection and ranking of candidate chemicals during the development of new chemicals and products and in toxicology research. This group of tests covers effects on biotic systems.
Test No. 237: Honey Bee (Apis Mellifera) Larval Toxicity Test, Single Exposure
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On day 1 (D1) of the study, first instar synchronised larvae are taken from the comb of three colonies (thirty-six larvae in total per group) and individually placed into 48 well-plates where they are fed a standardized amount of artificial diet. On day 4 (D4) of the test, a single dose of the test chemical is administered to the larvae with the diet. Each group of thirty-six larvae is administered a given dose in a range of five increasing doses. Mortalities are recorded on D5, D6, and D7 of the test. The 72-hr LD50 is calculated for larvae (cumulative mortality at D7). The study report also includes a number of important elements, in particular regarding test conditions (e.g., temperature and humidity).


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Gateway Women's PINK IMPACT Conference
Pink Impact has been providing a place for women to gather since 2006. With a heart after God and a desire to make an impact in our world, we provide women an opportunity to participate in an environment that exposes them to the goodness of God, invites them to join in His kingdom work, and saturates them in an empowering culture that celebrates women.
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Surat, India (PressExposure) July 05, 2011 -- The CE approval for Supralimus® and Supralimus-Core® brings the company the distinction of being the first in the world to have CE approval for both Sirolimus and Paclitaxel -eluting coronary stents and in total three CE approved drug eluting stents.
"The CE mark for Supralimus® and Supralimus-Core® is a significant accomplishment that substantiates our product's excellent clinical outcomes. This further confirms our commitment to providing patients and clinicians new treatment options for coronary artery disease." shared Dhirajlal Kotadia-CEO of Sahajanand, "The excellent flexibility, highly deliverable system and proven safety and efficacy of Sirolimus with the biodegradable polymers make our stents an excellent choice for a variety of patients" he added.
'The drug coating in multiple layers with the use of biodegradable layers for the Supralimus and Supralimus Core stent is designed to deliver the drug in a biphasic manner: an initial burst dose, followed by a controlled release of the drug which will likely reduce late adverse clinical events compared to stents with non-biodegradable polymer' said Dr. Atul Abhyankar, Medical Director of SMT and a renowned cardiologist. "In the early days of evolution of drug eluting stents SMT had the
foresight about the safety of biodegradable polymers and was the first to pioneer the utilization of biodegradable polymer on all of its type of drug -eluting stents " he added.
Dr. Pedro Lemos MD, Ph.D, from InCor Institute, University of SĂŁo Paulo Medical School shared his own experience "I have been using the Supralimus stent for more than 5 years now, with an accumulated clinical experience that sums hundreds of patients. In addition, we have run a randomized trial that evaluated the short and long-term outcomes of patients treated with that stent. Both in daily practice as well as in the context of a clinical study, the Supralimus presented a very good clinical performance".
SMT offers Stainless Steel and Cobalt Chromium bare metal stents, Paclitaxel eluting Stainless Steel stent and Sirolimus eluting Stainless Steel and Cobalt Chromium stents. The wide range of sizes of both Supralimus® and Supralimus-Core® from 8 mm to 40 mm with one of lowest strut thickness of CE approved chromium-cobalt and stainless steel stents.
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Supralimus® Sirolimus eluting coronary stent system is indicated for use in-patients with symptomatic ischemic heart disease due to coronary artery lesions with a reference vessel diameter ranging from 2.25 mm to 4.00 mm and is intended to improve coronary luminal diameter.
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Infrared Testing Volume 2 *Featuring Design Engineering Inc. (DEI)*
For this installment of infrared testing, Design Engineering Inc. products is being featured (DEI). The test vehicle will be a stage 2 2011 WRX. There are 3 products that will go through various tests to see how well these products work by themselves, and how well they all work together in the WRX engine bay.
Product #1 is DEI's titanium exhaust wrap, part #010132 2"x35ft roll
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Product #2 is DEI's reflect-a-gold foil tape part # 010392 12"x24" sheet
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Please join us for the local Student Design Charette competition. Spend the day competing in teams of 5 to solve a design problem (given the day of). Each team will present in front of professional Interior Designers from local firms.
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Be sure to read our blog post to find out What is a Charette? Also, hear from a past student and professional participant in our Participant Profile blog post.
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Pretend I'm Not Here Trailer (2001)
17 January 2001 Drama 101 mins
Student Eric kills time by spying on his neighbors. Compulsively taking notes on everything within binocular range from his bedroom window, he harasses his neighbors by sending unsigned notes and making their private affairs public. When they discover his identity and draw him in, will this release him from his solitude, or confirm in his mind that he will always be the outsider?
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Man Accused Of Killing Barksdale Airman Plans to Hire Casey Anothony's Lawyer
The man accused of stabbing and killing a Barksdale airman in January has chose a familiar face to defend him in court. Attorney Jose Baez.
The man accused of stabbing and killing a Barksdale airman in January has chose a familiar face to defend him in court. Attorney Jose Baez.
Barbara Walters has announced some of the people that will be featured on this year's 'Most Fascinating People of the Year' special.
Let me start with the fact that I don't like the word 'hate.' It's an awful strong word. There's a lot of things I dislike, but I don't really hate anything or anyone. Well, I'm a little suspicious of squirrels, but that's a whole 'nother topic! Seriously though, I read a story today from NBC that said Casey Anthony is the most hated person in America... Beating out the likes of Octomom and Spencer Pratt, to name a few.
Jennifer Ford, a juror on the Casey Anthony trial, spoke out Wednesday night on 'Nightline.' While Ford said she felt Anthony "had something to do" with the death of her child, she claimed there simply wasn't enough hard evidence to convict.
Casey Anthony was sentenced to four years in jail Thursday for lying to investigators in charge of the search for her daughter, Caylee. However, Anthony will be set free on July 13 since she's served almost three years in jail while awaiting trial with a record of good behavior.


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Team Honk is back for a fourth year of bringing bloggers together to fundraise for Comic/Sport Relief. In 2013 we bagged Snowdon, in 2014 we relayed from Lands End to John O Groats and in 2015 we danced ourselves silly at Wembley.
We've raised £80,000 to date, but we know there is lots more to be done to help the world's most underprivileged people.
Not everyone realises that Sport Relief money is divided equally: 50% staying here in the UK, and 50% helping those across the world's poorest communities. In the last two years alone, money raised through Sport Relief has helped over 11.5 million people.
It is time to do your bit, let's #passtheproud
This year we've banished all limits of time, space and geography.
Anything is possible.
During March people across the world will #passtheproud baton by the power of the internet. Decide what you can do to raise money, sign up for a slot and join the team.
Jo Brand inspires Team Honkers to #passtheproud
Penny, Leyla and Joanne joined Jo brand for a section of her Hell of a Walk: Penny says 'Jo Brand really inspired me. She has shown everyone that challenges for Sport Relief are completely personal and not just for athletes. Each year Sport Relief pushes me to do something I am proud of. On Friday I asked friends and family for ideas, in a couple of hours a plan had hatched all kinds of fundraising plans. It really is that simple – ask your friends and family to join you!
What are bloggers doing for Sport Relief?
We are amazed at what some of the bloggers who have joined Team Honk so far have already come up with, here is a selection to whet your appetite.
London museum dash
On Sat 19 March Nell from The Pigeon Pair and Me will be doing a day-long dash through London's museums and art galleries and is looking for Londoners, and culture vultures to join the crew.
'Will I be able to visit all 300+, during opening hours? Err.. I don't think so. But between 10 am and 4pm I'm going to visit as many as possible, snapping an exhibit before I leave. I'll be travelling between the galleries across the capital, using train, bus, tube and my trusty old running feet. Wish me luck! And if like Swazi you'd like to join in with the museum mission, just let them or @team_honk know.'
Sponsor Nell here.
Becky's inspiring walk
Becky from A Beautiful Space has set herself a challenging personal goal, has already nearly hit her £300 sponsorship target and is an inspiration to all:
'I am going to walk 3 miles for sports relief on March 1st this is a massive walk for me I have a paralysed diaphragm and 50% lung capacity so its an effort to exercise or walk very far at all. I may have bitten off a bit too much!!! Aggh best get training!'
Sponsor Becky here.
Family obstacle course in Cardiff
Over to Debbie from Johnson Babies, 'The team at Sports Xtra have been fab, Cardiff Central Sports and Community Centre is booked between 10am and 2pm on 20 March, the event will be a family obstacle course.' Do get in touch with Debbie if you want to partake!
There are also exciting plans afoot in London, for those who remember the joys of Honkopoly during the relay!
How do I find out more?
To find out more check out all the information here, join the facebook group and get involved! You can also find out more about joking Team Honk via doing an official Sport Relief event. Or tweet us @team_honk.
The last three years have raised money, forged new blogger friendships and an immense sense of community. What are you waiting for? Get involved!
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House for sale!
Our family has called this house our home for 9 years and 5 months. Due to the job change to Houston, we put our beloved house on the market on Friday, June 13th at 3:00pm. That same night, we had our first showing. By Saturday night at 6:30pm, we had an offer from those same people. (I won't discuss the details on the blog until after closing.)
For the families memory sake, I am adding the pictures the realtor took for the listing. Staged and shiny! We are gonna miss this baby!
The front
The front entry and formal dining room
The study
The living room
Living room from the second story
The kitchen from the living room
The kitchen and breakfast nook
(Repainted from light blue to a yellowish tan for the sale)
The master bedroom
The master bath
(also repainted for the sale)
The upstairs landing
The loft
The game room
The guest bedroom
Dane's bedroom
Clark's room
(repainted for the sale)
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Mason's bedroom
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Brit dies after thinking best mate had been stabbed and killed
A BRIT has been found dead after he is believed to have gone on a bender in Ibiza – because he thought his best mate had been killed.
Zander Moynes went out to drown his sorrows on the party island after reading an online message which falsely claimed his pal, Alex Priestly, had been stabbed in Windsor, Berkshire.
The post was wrong and in fact Alex had survived the knife attack and was today in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
Friends in Ibiza tragically found Zander's body on Friday morning.
Friends at Zander's home town in Wraysbury, near Windsor, said they were devastated by news of his death, following so soon after the attempted murder of Alex in Clewer Hill Road, Windsor, on Thursday afternoon.
One said: "I cannot believe that Zander has died in Ibiza after reading a rubbish message on social media that his friend had been killed. It just goes to show the danger of people writing things on websites without knowing the truth.
"After Alex was stabbed, rumours started to fly around that he had died. They were probably fuelled by people seeing him being taken off by the air ambulance - and there was a lot of blood around.
"It just seems crazy that Alex, who is recovering in hospital, will probably attend the funeral of his friend who died after believing he was dead."
Family and friends had also flown out to Ibiza where friends of the 20-year-old were holding a boat party to raise enough money to have Zander's body flown home to Berkshire.
"The Foreign Office won't help with the costs of repatriating Zander's body so we are fundraising out here to get him home," said a pal.
Zander's family today warned of the dangers of codeine – a prescription-only drug in this country but cant be bought over the counter in Ibiza.
One family member said: "The thing we think is important is that we want to talk about the dangers of drinking and taking prescription medicines that are readily avalable over the counter there.
"We haven't had the results of the toxicology or post mortem examination, so don't know exactly what happened.
"What we do know is Zander was drinking, as a young lad in Ibiza would, and after a heavy night he took some prescription sleeping tablets.
"They are like sweets. Anyone can get them and after a heavy night they take them to stop the buzz."
A friend in Ibiza said Zander had last been seen in Viva Ibiza, a bar for the thousands of workers who descend on the party island each summer to cater to ravers.
DJ Max Viva-Ibiza said: "Anyone know what happened with Zander Moynes last night?? He was in Viva about 3.30/4am! He died this morning."
Stabbing victim Alex Priestley was said to be in a stable condition in Southampton General Hospital today. He was stabbed three times, twice in the chest and once in the kidney.
A 17-year-old youth and 16-year-old boy, neither of whom can be identified for legal reasons, have been charged with the attempted murder of Alex and assaulting another youth who suffered a cut to his wrist in the melee which happened in Clewer Hill Road, Dedworth, Windsor, last Thursday afternoon.


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Fianna Fail remains firmly on course for an election wipeout
TAOISEACH Brian Cowen had his TDs whooping and hollering with his combative defence of the toughest Budget ever last week. But their cheers will have turned into fears when they see the appalling figures for Fianna Fail in the latest opinion poll.
The result was always going to be bad in the wake of a Budget that cut social welfare, reduced the minimum wage, and inflicted taxation increases of around €3,000 on the average family.
Fianna Fail is not quite down to the 13pc nadir seen in the recent 'Irish Sun' opinion poll, but 17pc (a seven-point drop) is pretty close.
The much predicted 'Fianna Fail wipeout' is still on course based on these figures from the 'Irish Times' IPSOS MRBI poll, with well over half of the party's TDs set to lose their seats.
And there is no sense that the public believes they have done the right thing for the country with the Budget or the EU-IMF bailout -- dissatisfaction with the Government is up by seven points to a whopping 90pc.
The poll will cause more rumblings among Fianna Fail TDs, with some desperately hoping that installing a new leader would improve their survival chances. But as the Dail shuts up shop for the Christmas holidays today, there is no sign of a pre-election leadership challenge from any of Mr Cowen's rivals. That means he is safe even with a personal approval rate of 14pc (down five points).
Fine Gael will be looking for some mistletoe to kiss under following its best poll result of the year. Its TDs and prospective election candidates will be delighted to have leaped ahead of Labour with a six point rise to 36pc.
But there is no good news for Mr Kenny, whose personal approval rating is down again by two points, to 23pc.
He can instead thank his famous 'Team Enda', especially new finance spokesman Michael Noonan, who has managed to mix the heavy (analysing the IMF bailout) with the light (joking about the IMF waterboarding Brian Lenihan to make him sign the agreement).
In some ways, Fine Gael is only regaining ground it had lost to Labour -- they were at 32pc in similar polls last January. But there will be disquiet in Labour leader Eamon Gilmore's camp that they are now on course to become the second party in a coalition government.
What has gone wrong? Well, Labour's plans to fix the economy are still vaguer than Fine Gael's. And Fine Gael has recognised Labour for the real threat that it is.
Labour is also fighting a war on two fronts. Sinn Fein has been rejuvenated by its by-election victory in Donegal South West and the arrival of party president Gerry Adams as a candidate for the Louth constituency.
Sinn Fein has gone up by seven points to 15pc, and some of that increase has come at Labour's expense. Independents will be happy with a two points rise to 11pc.
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The noon recital program by Venkatesh Sivaraman will feature Beethoven, Sonata in C Major, Op. 53; Messiaen, Vingt regards sur l'enfant-Jésus; Liszt, Années de pelerinage: Premiere Année: Suisse. He is a student of Yukiko Sekino.
About Venkatesh Sivaraman
Venkatesh Sivaraman, '20, has been a dedicated student of the piano for 15 years. He has been a gold medal winner of the World Piano Competition in Cincinnati, OH, and performed in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in 2009. He has performed Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, Mozart's Piano Concerto #23 in A major, and Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major with orchestras in Illinois, Louisiana, and Ohio. Most recently, he performed the first movement of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. Venkatesh currently studies with Prof. Yukiko Sekino, piano faculty member at New England Conservatory and MIT. In addition to participating in the Emerson Scholar program this year, he also plays in a piano trio through the MIT Chamber Music Society. Venkatesh enjoys developing iOS apps in his spare time, including a minimalist puzzle game with an original piano/violin soundtrack ("loop : puzzler"). He intends to major in computational biology with a minor in music.


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The Bahama Ruritan Club has been serving the local community for more than 70 years. We will be celebrating our 70 Year Anniversary all year long. Help us celebrate by joining us.
There are many wonderful events empowered solely or in partnership by the Bahama Ruritans. The Bahama Christmas Parade, Bahama Day, and The Annual BBQ Dinner are just a few.
Community groups provide fantastic dinners for us during meetings every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Speak to a Ruritan member to receive an invitation. Please be aware, you must have an invitation to attend.
The first Ruritan Club was started in 1928 in Holland Virginia. Now, the Ruritan has grown to become "America's Leading Community Service Organization."
The Ruritan Mission: Ruritan is a national organization dedicated to improving communities and building a better America through Fellowship, Goodwill, and Community Service.
The Bahama local chapter of Ruritan tries to access the needs of our community within and surrounding Bahama to offer assistance through fellowship, goodwill and service.
We want to be made aware of real needs we can address in our community. Communication is key.
Contest Rules
- Drawing will be at the end of each quarter that the contest is in effect
- New members must be full, associate or youth
- One member earns you one chance. Two members get 1 + 2 chances. Three members get 1 + 2 + 3 chances and so on.
- If the new member is at least five years younger than you, earn five extra chances (provide dates of birth for both of you)
- 3 winners each quarter drawn at random after all the extra chances are calculated: $200, $400, and $600
ANNUAL BBQ and STEW DINNER - November 18, 2017
The Bahama Fire Department and Ruritan Club partner to bring to you the best supper of the year. These are organizations committed to serving the community and we invite you to come out and share a meal with us.
Be sure to mark November 18, 2017 on your calendar now so you don't miss this event. You can count on bbq, brunswick stew, slaw, our famous hush puppies, and of course, assorted desserts.
The BBQ and stew dinner is at 4pm at The Ruritan Club, 8202 Stagville Rd., Bahama, NC 27503.
501 Business Network
501 Business Network is a community of local business owners and self employed individuals in the general area of northern Durham County, Person County, and western Orange County.
Our purpose is to help local business owners and self employed business owners grow their businesses and revenue through word of mouth referral, as well as grow revenue through regular business education.
We also believe in supporting each other as business owners.
We meet once a month on the second Friday of each month from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at 8202 Stagville Rd, Bahama, NC.
This group is proudly sponsored by the Bahama Ruritan Club.
There is no cost to join or to participate.
Come join us - we welcome you!
Join Bahama's chapter of the Ruritans and enjoy fellowship and service. Don't wait. Do it today.
The Bahama Ruritans support the local community through service, donations, scholarships, and serving as active patrons. People serve in different ways. If you are unable to join us, you can make a donation here.
In an effort to support and collaborate with our local community, we have created a community calendar available to ALL. Please make your submissions clear.
Still want to know more? Please click here to discover more information about the Bahama Ruritans and how we serve our community.