Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Wednesday Hero
Monday, July 29, 2013
Alberta Soldiers have to take second jobs to survive
From CBC:
Cold Lake soldiers working second jobs to make ends meet
Cost of living sky-high in oil-and-gas region in northeast Alberta
The Canadian Press
Posted: Jul 10, 2013
Junior members of the military at the air base in Cold Lake, Alta., have to take second jobs to make ends meet, says a new report from the military ombudsman.
The cost of living at Cold Lake has soared in recent years, driven by growth in the local oil-and-gas industry. (CBC)
Pierre Daigle investigated the sky-high cost of living in the resource-rich region of Alberta after complaints from people posted to 4 Wing, a major jet-fighter base.
"I was surprised," Daigle said in an interview Tuesday.
Some families are struggling to pay bills by selling off possessions, and go to great lengths to keep their children in extracurricular activities.
The mostly non-commissioned members aren't trying to get ahead — they need the extra income to survive, said Daigle.
"They are just trying to keep what they have, and what they have built up over their lifetimes," he said....
SO much wrong with this, but no, so not surprised. Read the rest of this here..
Friday, July 26, 2013
Happy Valley: Forgotten Battle of 'The Forgotten War'
BritishForcesNews
Jul 24, 2013
The Battle of Happy Valley is known as the forgotten battle of the forgotten war.
It saw the Royal Ulster Rifles defending the city of Seoul on the night of the 3rd January 1951 from Chinese attack. It allowed thousands of residents to flee the city before it fell to the Chinese the next day.
One hundred and fifty seven members of the Ulsters were killed that night. In the second of our special reports in the build up to the 60th anniversary on Saturday, we report on a group of veterans who went back to Korea to revisit the battlefield.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Obama, DoJ -v- George Zimmerman: The FACTS
I have been following the injustices heaped upon George Zimmerman since the night he encountered the 'child' Trayvon Martin. As anybody knows who has been paying even a smidgen of attention, a jury recently acquitted George Zimmerman: found him INNOCENT of the charges leveled against him by a politically motivated prosecution. Much 'ink' has been spent - and airwaves filled - as the MIC and his minions continue to lead the chorus to find Zimmerman guilty of SOMEthing, anything. The reactions, aided and abetted by the usual race-baiters Sharpton, Jackson et al, based on proven lies, understate the very UNcivil, paid, demonstrations and calls for "Kill Zimmerman" dutifully reported by the msm; all wrapped in the cries of 'what about Trayvon's civil rights?' all the while conveniently ignoring the FACTS, of course.
Bill Whittle put together a video based on the FACTS, which more than a few people sent to me. Whittle is far more articulate than I could hope to be. Of course, for all those screaming for 'Justice for Trayvon' - led by Barack "Trayvon could have been me" Obama, facts are irrelevant if they don't further their own agenda. However, the facts IS the facts.
Watch:
NYPD to keep 'stop and frisk'
From Homeland Security News Wire:
There is more here, but as usual, all is not as it appears. Educate yourselves before you do the usual knee-jerk reaction to the biased msm headlines...
Bloomberg vetoes bills aiming to curb NYPD’s stop-and-frisk
24 July 2013
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg vetoed two bills aiming to limit the NYPD’s stop and frisk policy. The policy has been criticized by civil rights advocates, and has also been highlighted by those opposing Police Commissioner Ray Kelly’s candidacy to replace Janet Napolitano as DHS secretary.
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg vetoed two bills aiming to limit the NYPD’s stop and frisk policy. The policy has been criticized by civil rights advocates, and has also been highlighted by those opposing Police Commissioner Ray Kelly’s candidacy to replace Janet Napolitano as DHS secretary....
There is more here, but as usual, all is not as it appears. Educate yourselves before you do the usual knee-jerk reaction to the biased msm headlines...
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Wednesday Hero
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
British Forces worldwide celebrate Prince of Cambridge birth
From the MoD:
As is customary with the birth of a British prince, royal salutes
will be fired across the capital. In Green Park, members of the King’s
Troop Royal Horse Artillery will fire a 41-gun salute from their
13-pounder quick-fire guns, which were all used in action in the First
World War. The guns will be pulled into action by teams of 6 horses.
And, over at the Tower of London, the Honourable Artillery Company, an Army Reserves unit, and the oldest in the British Army, will fire 62 rounds over the River Thames to mark the happy occasion.
Major Mark Edward, Commanding Officer of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, said:
Celebrations are not confined to London however, as all of Her Majesty’s Ships – in home or international waters – are flying the Royal Navy Ensign from their main mast to mark the birth of the prince.
Ensigns were proudly flown by HMS Kent, on operations in the Middle East, and by HMS Lancaster, currently deployed on Atlantic Patrol Task (North) in the Caribbean. The 2 ships’ companies added their own special congratulatory message to the Duke and Duchess by forming up to spell the word ‘BOY’ on the ships’ decks.
Armed Forces celebrate royal birth with gunfire and cheers
The Armed Forces are celebrating the birth of the Duke and Duchess
of Cambridge's first child in fine style across the world today.
And, over at the Tower of London, the Honourable Artillery Company, an Army Reserves unit, and the oldest in the British Army, will fire 62 rounds over the River Thames to mark the happy occasion.
Major Mark Edward, Commanding Officer of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, said:
The opportunity to mark the birth of the child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge by firing a 41-gun royal salute comes as a huge honour for the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.
Celebrations are not confined to London however, as all of Her Majesty’s Ships – in home or international waters – are flying the Royal Navy Ensign from their main mast to mark the birth of the prince.
Ensigns were proudly flown by HMS Kent, on operations in the Middle East, and by HMS Lancaster, currently deployed on Atlantic Patrol Task (North) in the Caribbean. The 2 ships’ companies added their own special congratulatory message to the Duke and Duchess by forming up to spell the word ‘BOY’ on the ships’ decks.
More here.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
1969: 'one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.'
The first footprints on the Moon will be there for a million years. There is no wind to blow them away. (Much more from NASA here)
Much more from the BBC here.
(source)
The Eagle still flies!
Portrait of the prime crew of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission. Left to right are Neil A. Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, command module pilot; and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot. (May 1, 1969)Picture courtesy of NASA.
The sign the astronauts left on the moon says, "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon July 1969, A.D. We came in peace for all mankind." Image Credit: NASA
1969: Man takes first steps on the MoonAmerican Neil Armstrong has become the first man to walk on the Moon. The astronaut stepped onto the Moon's surface, in the Sea of Tranquility, at 0256 GMT, nearly 20 minutes after first opening the hatch on the Eagle landing craft.
Armstrong had earlier reported the lunar module's safe landing at 2017 GMT with the words: "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."
As he put his left foot down first Armstrong declared: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
He described the surface as being like powdered charcoal and the landing craft left a crater about a foot deep.
'We came in peace'
Much more from the BBC here.
(source)
The Eagle still flies!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Wednesday Hero
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
UK blocks Islamic free school
From Homeland Security News Wire:
U.K. blocks flagship Islamic free school over links to terrorism
15 July 2013
The U.K. education secretary pulled the plug on the Muslim-inspired Northern Lights primary school in Halifax, Yorkshire, a flagship free school, following a three-month investigation. The government ordered the inquiry after complaints that a local Islamic center had circulated a leaflet suggesting that Muslim parents who failed to support the free school would be condemned. Free schools are state-funded but operate independently of town halls and Northern Lights, which was to be run with a Muslim ethos, was due to open in September.
Source: U.K. blocks flagship Islamic free school following links to terrorism
Friday, July 12, 2013
RIP Fusilier Lee Rigby
From MailOnline:
'My daddy, my hero': Two-year-old son of murdered soldier Lee Rigby arrives at funeral service wearing T-shirt tribute to his father
The son of Fusilier Lee Rigby arrived at his father's funeral today wearing a t-shirt that said: 'My Daddy, My Hero'.
Jack, Rigby two, arrived at the funeral wearing a blue t shirt with 'My Daddy's A Fusilier. Lee Rigby' printed on the front.
He was joined by hundreds of mourners at the service for the 25-year-old, who was hacked to death outside Woolwich barracks in east London on May 22.
Around 1,000 people lined the streets to pay their respects to the soldier brutally killed in broad daylight.
Members of the public applauded Fusilier Rigby's comrades and forces veterans as they arrived for the funeral service at Bury Parish Church, where comrades had maintained a guard of honour overnight.
Applause also greeted the father's heartbroken loved ones, who joined about 800 mourners inside for the private service just a couple of miles from his home town of Middleton, Greater Manchester.
Members of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers held a two-minute silence to honour the soldier, whose death shocked the nation...
More here.
Lee Rigby: Family say soldier 'has become a hero'
Fusilier Lee Rigby's family have said the soldier "has become a hero" since he was killed in London in May.The 25-year-old from Middleton, Greater Manchester, was killed as he returned to Woolwich barracks from the Tower of London on 22 May.
His wife Rebecca said: "We have had an awful lot of support from across the world. It has been overwhelming."
Mother Lyn said they had "thousands of cards with kind words" that had "given us the strength to get through".
She said her "fun-loving" son had "fulfilled his dreams" by serving in the Army...
More here.
Lee Rigby funeral: Drum parade for murdered soldier
The body of Fusilier Lee Rigby has arrived at his regiment's garrison church for an overnight vigil on the eve of his funeral.The soldier, from the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, was killed in Woolwich, south-east London in May.
Drummers escorted the cortege to Bury Parish Church, with onlookers applauding as it passed.
A service then took place for the family ahead of a full military funeral and private committal on Friday.
The father of one had served in Afghanistan and was a drummer for the regiment....
More here.
Always remembered. Always honoured.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Wednesday Hero
Monday, July 8, 2013
Video: Real life in Israel
Voices from the Home Front: How Israelis Live Under Fire:
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Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip have fired more than 12,000 rockets into Israel in the past 12 years. Listen to a few of the Israelis who have been living with this reality for too long.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Happy Independence Day, America!
(transcript source)
Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.
-Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sometimes people call me an idealist. Well, that is the way I know I am an American. America is the only idealistic nation in the world.
-Woodrow Wilson
Where liberty dwells, there is my country.
Benjamin Franklin
"...And I gladly stand up
. . next to you and defend her still today
Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God bless the USA"
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
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