Archive for May, 2011


Licensed to Grill

You may not know, but May is National Barbeque Month. Who doesn’t love the fragrance of lighter fluid, the smell of burning charcoal, the aroma of meat (or fish or veggies) charring on the grill? Especially after the dreary winter months and April’s showers. And the good news is…this is only the beginning of BBQ season. It’s true – Americans find grilling a healthier option, not to mention preferred to restaurant dining, and it’s a whole lot of fun. It’s an opportunity to gather friends and family together to celebrate the great outdoors on beaches, in parks and in millions of backyards every summer. Even the Neanderthals loved to barbeque! Click to Read more…

Remembrance Never Dies

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard… Although Memorial Day (May 30) is coming up soon, and it’s a time to remember fallen heroes who gave their all for their country, it’s also an opportunity for you to do something for the men and women serving today in the U.S. Armed Forces, and make a real difference in their lives. You can support our troops  in a number of ways. Here are a couple of ideas: Any Soldier Inc., is a volunteer organization and network that helps organize the effort to get stuff “from home” to deployed military members of every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces who don’t get Click to Read more…

Commemorating Fallen Soldiers

After the civil war had ended in the United States, as many as 620,000 individuals had lost their lives. From soldiers killed in action to the destruction of entire cities, combined with massive outbreaks of infection and disease, it was the deadliest war in United States history. In honor of those who had died on both the Union and Confederate sides of the war, Decoration Day was established. Later, the name was changed to Memorial Day and after the first world war, the meaning of the holiday was extended to all American soldiers who had died in all wars, not just the civil war. Today, Memorial day is still as Click to Read more…

Letters From Home

Since 1949, Americans have joined other countries around the world in celebrating Armed Forces Week (beginning 2nd Saturday in May), culminating in Armed Forces Day (3rd Sunday in May). Every U.S. military branch – Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard – is recognized, remembered and honored. This year, Armed Forces Day falls on May 21st. If you know an active military service member, now’s a great time to send a heart-warming greeting card. It’s a great way to stay in touch – tell a loved one you miss them, support our troops, or thank a friend for their dedication to duty and service to their country. Sending cards Click to Read more…

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