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TRAVEL and LEISURE

Blockbuster, Movie Theaters, Ripley’s Attractions and Museums, Professional Sports Teams

RESTURANTS

Quizno’s, Sizzler, Sonic, Taco Bell, Whataburger

PRODUCTS (more…)

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‘HOW FAR”

How far is it from the Alamo to Baghdad?

What is this? A geography quiz?

No, just the tweaking of events that brought to mind that I am writing this on the 23rd of February and the anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo.

Yes, there are those who sit on the other side of the border who reject the battle. However, history is written in the blood of men, which once shed can not be put back to bleed in a different manner.

This was driven home to me by a Master Sergeant who has served in the political action section of our military forces in Iraq. He related that this was his seventh tour beginning with Gulf War One. Just as he has grown in rank and age, so also he had “grown” two Purple Hearts and other awards. (more…)

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UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY MEN’S GLEE CLUB

San Francisco Bay Area

Sunday March 14 - Friday March 19, 2010

Sunday March 14, 2010

10:00 AM Stanford University Chapel/Guest Choir at Morning Worship Service/Open to all/No tickets required.

Monday March 15, 2010

7:30 PM In Concert at Grace Cathedral/1100 California Street/San Francisco, CA 94108/Tickets available for purchase online at http://www.cityboxoffice.com, by phone at 515-392-4400 and at the door.

Thursday March 18, 2010

7:30 PM In Concert at Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph/80 South Market Street/San Jose, CA 95113/Tickets available for purchase online at/http://www.stjosephcathedral.org/Home/, by phone at 408-283-8100 and at the door.

Friday March 19, 2010

7:30 PM In Concert at Gallo Center for the Arts/1000 I Street/Modesto, CA 95354/Tickets available for purchase online at http://www.galloarts.org, by phone at 209-338-2100 and at the door.

Source: Phelps Hobart

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SENATOR PROVIDES CONTACT INFORMATION

Dear Mr. Dunn:

Thank you for taking the time to write and share your views with me. Your comments will help me continue to represent you and other Californians to the best of my ability. Be assured that I will keep your views in mind as the Senate considers legislation on this or similar issues.

If you would like additional information about my work in the U.S. Senate, I invite you to visit my website, http://boxer.senate.gov. From this site, you can send a message to me about current events or pending legislation, access my statements and press releases, request copies of legislation and government reports, and receive detailed information about the many services that I am privileged to provide for my constituents. You may also wish to visit http://thomas.loc.gov to track current and past federal legislation.

Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. I appreciate hearing from you.

Barbara Boxer

United States Senator

Source: Ivan Dunn

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A MOMENT WITH PADRE JEFF

The couple were first time attendees in our Sunday morning worship which three of us retired military chaplains conduct in a retirement center for military persons. Both were well past the half century mark. They both looked in good health and carried themselves in good posture. They asked me if they could discuss a remark made by the chaplain during his sermon. I said that we welcomed such discussions.

The remark that set them to thinking was that the Judeo-Christian scriptures forbade human sacrifice as had been mentioned by the Chaplain sermoner. I asked them what else had triggered their interest in the remark. He told me that he had been a senior NCO in the USMC. She replied that she had been a senior NCO in the Army. Both had served in combat areas. Both had seen the deaths of individuals of both genders and varied ages. As an active duty Marine, he had seen people killed as well as been instrumental in killing them. She had cared for those military and civilians wounded in combat areas. Both had worshipped in a joint military installation and had made their decisions to dedicate their lives to the service of our Heavenly God and Father.

The matter of abortions was significant because they were unable to have children. The essence of their thought was “How could Christians, who were against human sacrifice, accept the practice of abortions in which living babies were killed?” To them, this was the practice of human sacrifice for the individual desire of the persons involved: the mother carrying the child and the father who has procreated the child. We spent hours in the discussion. And in true military style, drank many cups of coffee. We parted company neither agreeing or disagreeing on their concept of human sacrifice vs abortion. (more…)

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WE HAD BETTER ASK THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FIRST

by Fred Edwards

March 5, 2010 — The dispute about don’t ask, don’t tell (DADT) is creating more questions than answers. The first questions concern a statement by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates: “We have a degree of latitude within the existing law to change our internal procedures in a manner that is more appropriate and fair to our men and women in uniform.”

Is he saying that the Department of Defense — not the Supreme Court — is going to interpret Section 654, Title 10, of the U.S. Code that bars active homosexuals from military service? The more accurate word is “re-interpret,” because that statute has been followed since it was enacted in 1993.

If Gates is referring to “selective enforcement,” is he starting down the slippery slope that social scientists call selective morality? Does he propose to circumvent a law that plainly states: “The presence in the armed forces of persons who demonstrate a propensity or intent to engage in homosexual acts would create an unacceptable risk to the high standards of morale, good order and discipline, and unit cohesion that are the essence of military capability.”? (more…)

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Dear Bud Lichtenstern,

Bud, please share this with the MOAA community. It is a paid internship in the Military Aftermarket group. The position reports to me. I’d like someone with prior service. Please highlight that the person must be a current college student.

Semper fidelis,

Ted

Hamilton Sundstrand Internship Program - San Diego Requisition Number: 1794035 Location: San Diego, CA

Hamilton Sundstrand is among the largest global suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products. We design and manufacture aerospace systems for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft and are a major supplier for international space programs. Our industrial products serve industries ranging from hydrocarbon, chemical and food processing to construction and mining.

The Hamilton Sundstrand Internship and Co-operative Education Programs are the cornerstones of the company's college recruiting strategy. Students hired into these programs represent our pipeline of talent - our future executives! Both programs provide opportunities for short term work assignments for students pursuing degree programs directly related to Hamilton's core business. INTERNSHIPS Internships are for students who prefer shorter work periods, usually three months during the summer. A formal agreement is not required with the school. The company's goal is to relate employment opportunities to the student's academic majors to ensure maximum productivity for all parties involved. The goal of the Intern program is to enhance the student's academic training, professional growth, and personal development.The majority of our interns work during the summer months, but there are occasionally opportunities for students to work on a part-time basis throughout the school year.

Minimum Requirements: * Pursuing a degree directly related to Hamilton's core business * 3.0+ GPA preferred Hamilton Sundstrand seeks students currently enrolled in degree programs directly related to our core business: ENGINEERING: Aerospace, Computer Systems, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Material Science, Mechanical, Metallurgical BUSINESS: General Business, Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain Management TECHNICAL/NON-ENGINEERING: Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Systems NATURAL SCIENCES: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Health & Safety Must be US Citizen or Permanent resident United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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FROM A YOUNG NAVY LT ABOARD CARL VINSON

The port call to Mayport, FL is delayed, at least. Carl Vinson will remain in the vicinity of Joint Operating Area Haiti (JOA-H) until further notice. I’ll reiterate - not the benign trip around the horn I was expecting. Many now anticipate that we will resume our transit around Valentine’s Day, but that is purely Lieutenant speculation. Later is a possibility. If it were just a matter of fuel and provisions we could stay on scene longer than anybody would care to continue reading my droning comments. The unfortunate truth is that the ship has many other obligations that are most commonly related to scheduled maintenance. Boring as it may seem, the laundry list of work to be completed prior to preparations for a traditional deployment is long, necessary, and right around the corner. Even in light of Haiti, that is not forgotten.

Like most men wearing eagles on their collars, my Captain, a 1982 Naval Academy graduate, is one of those discerning individuals who frequently attacks a situation with three solutions. It’s a bit of a mantra. He likes redundancy in his problem solving. Each evening when I take the bridge with my empty cup of coffee and two apples, task number one is to read the Captain’s night orders. They are bound in a black binder bearing the title of what they are. His hand written passage follows guidance from the Navigator, the status of the ship, and the plan for the day. It is not infrequent that CAPT Bruce Lindsey reminds us to always have a couple of contingency plans. In the night orders he is referring to options with respect to ship handling and the avoidance of precarious situations. That same mentality, however, is how he addresses considerations of how long we should remain, what events are worth sacrificing in order to remain, and what the best course of action is for Carl Vinson. Moreover, he balances those considerations against what is right for American interests and what is necessary to meet the mission in Haiti. Time, succinctly, is on everybody’s mind. (more…)

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