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- Egypt PM to visit Gaza in support of Hamas against Israel
- Instead of CNN, watch the RSI, for the latest in news on Israel and the Middle East proposes CaesarTrade FX-CFD
- Libya hearings: Will political vitriol squelch effort to improve security?
- U.S. drops case against KBR over Iraq private security costs
- Afghan command nominee vague on troop withdrawal timetable
- Timeline of events in generals scandal
- In Focus with Martin Sheen Taking a Look at Veterans’ Assistance
- FAILURE OF MILITARY LEADERSHIP GOES BEYOND PETRAEUS
- Petraeus scandal: Jill Kelley's South Korean link
- They're buying what? U.S. investors latch onto Iraqi dinar
- Americans Rally to Give Bigger, Give Better and Give Smarter on #GivingTuesday
- New Jersey Families Still in Need After Hurricane Sandy
- Clarence Clemons' "There's Still Christmas" Selected for Give an Hour's 2012 Holiday Theme Song
- General describes role in Afghanistan beyond 2014
- In shifting sands of Middle East, who will lead? (+ video)
- France explores idea of arming Syrian rebels
- John McCain Was Too Busy Complaining About Benghazi to Attend a Senate Hearing on Benghazi
- AlphaStripe Offers Veterans and Military Personnel Their Own Place on the Internet
- Oaksterdam University launches the Veterans Freedom Fighter Scholarship Fund as PTSD reaches epidemic proportions
- War Vets Face Lethal Threat From Bed Bugs Says The Counter Media
- Syrian Expatriates Organization Announces the Starting of the “Don’t Leave Syrian Cold” Project to Help Syrian Cope with Winter
- US, Afghanistan start talks on status of US troops
- Some Conservatives Voice Petraeus Conspiracy Theories
- ShelterBox in Guatemala After Earthquakes Leave Hundreds Homeless
- Analysis: Gaza conflict seen evoking Arab anger, not war
- Wounded Warrior to Climb Aconcagua, the Highest Mountain in the Americas
- Creating Veteran Employment Opportunities Inspires Strategic Partnership Between Point Capital Partners LLC and The Sterling Group LLC
- Independent Task Force Of Former Military Officers And Defense Experts Calls For New Defense Strategy That Addresses 21st Century Threats
- What's the status of Egypt's Christians?
- Elections at Every Level Show Ever-Starker Divides
- Greenberg Traurig and Loyola Law School Join Forces to Publish The VALOR Guide™ for Veterans, Six Regional Volumes Will Serve the State of California
- Arabia One comes to Freeview and Roku players
- Obama's second term: The case for preventing Iranian nukes
- Attorneys Get Unique New Tool for Defending Veterans in Criminal Court
- Jericho Project Opens Doors to Kingsbridge Terrace, a New Affordable Residence in the Bronx for Homeless Veterans
- Myanmar frees prisoners, doubts over political detainees
| Egypt PM to visit Gaza in support of Hamas against Israel Posted: 15 Nov 2012 04:32 PM PST
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| Posted: 15 Nov 2012 04:04 PM PST While the concerned global audience absorbs the conflict between Hamas and Israel with Turkey, Egypt, and Iran in the periphery, the purpose of the News is still to Sell the News not provide it, argues Eric Harbor, in his latest post for CaesarTrade FX-CFD. The real truth lay in the financial markets that have to deal with any type of event whether it is the 'fiscal cliff' or a war, theorizes Mr. Harbor. A good way of finding the truth is through the technical indicator RSI proposes the online Forex and CFD provider. ... |
| Libya hearings: Will political vitriol squelch effort to improve security? Posted: 15 Nov 2012 03:58 PM PST Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle say they want to get to the bottom of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, so that lessons can be learned – and performance improved – concerning the mitigation of risks involved in carrying out diplomacy in dangerous places. |
| U.S. drops case against KBR over Iraq private security costs Posted: 15 Nov 2012 03:48 PM PST (Reuters) - The United States has dropped its case against the engineering and military contractor KBR Inc over the costs of KBR's private armed security in Iraq. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth, in an order posted on Thursday, granted the Justice Department's petition from Wednesday to have its lawsuit dismissed without prejudice, a move that would leave it free to possibly refile the case at a later date. A Justice Department spokesman declined to comment. ... |
| Afghan command nominee vague on troop withdrawal timetable Posted: 15 Nov 2012 03:44 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The general chosen to lead U.S. forces in Afghanistan through the critical transition to Afghan security control in 2014 declined to speculate on Thursday on how quickly American troops would be withdrawn from the country. Pressed by lawmakers at his confirmation hearing on whether he would support keeping troop levels at about 68,000 for the next two years to reassure Afghans and U.S. allies, Marine General Joseph Dunford said he wanted to assess the military capabilities that would be needed through 2014 before making that judgment. ... |
| Timeline of events in generals scandal Posted: 15 Nov 2012 03:36 PM PST
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| In Focus with Martin Sheen Taking a Look at Veterans’ Assistance Posted: 15 Nov 2012 03:06 PM PST In Focus is looking at programs around the country that are helping veterans with the challenges of returning to civilian life after duty overseas.Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) November 15, 2012 The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen are pleased to announce an upcoming report highlighting a variety of programs that are helping the growing veteran population around the country.In Focus with Martin Sheen is an independently produced television program airing in markets around the country. ... |
| FAILURE OF MILITARY LEADERSHIP GOES BEYOND PETRAEUS Posted: 15 Nov 2012 03:02 PM PST WASHINGTON -- Why did Gen. David Petraeus do it? Why did Paula Broadwell do it? Did Gen. John Allen do it at all? And did Jill Kelley do it next to the caviar?Those are the questions that have been hurtling around the hallways and reception rooms in our nation's capital. ... |
| Petraeus scandal: Jill Kelley's South Korean link Posted: 15 Nov 2012 02:11 PM PST Tampa socialite Jill Kelley had US State Department approval for her appointment as honorary Korean consul in Florida, says a South Korean foreign ministry official. |
| They're buying what? U.S. investors latch onto Iraqi dinar Posted: 15 Nov 2012 01:38 PM PST NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. stock market almost wiped out his retirement account, but retired pilot Ronald Scarpa hasn't lost his taste for risk. Lately he has turned to one of the chanciest investments in the world - the Iraqi dinar. "It's not a question of if, but when Iraq revalues its currency," said the Las Vegas-based Scarpa, who keeps dinars in his retirement account. "The dinar will eventually have substantial value, possibly the highest in the world. ... |
| Americans Rally to Give Bigger, Give Better and Give Smarter on #GivingTuesday Posted: 15 Nov 2012 01:08 PM PST 1,000+ partners in all 50 states call on their communities to "Get out the Give" on November 27.New York, NY (PRWEB) November 15, 2012 Today marked a major milestone for the #GivingTuesday movement as the rapidly growing list of partners leading the Nation to "Get out the Give" is now 1,000 strong and spans all 50 states. This diverse set of partners includes organizations, philanthropies, small businesses, large corporations and retailers all coming together to make this first ever #GivingTuesday on November 27 a day of generosity that will impact millions of people. ... |
| New Jersey Families Still in Need After Hurricane Sandy Posted: 15 Nov 2012 11:46 AM PST International disaster relief organization, ShelterBox, has identified families in New Jersey who still remain in need of emergency supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and Nor'easter Athena.Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) November 15, 2012 International disaster relief organization, ShelterBox, has identified families in New Jersey who still remain in need of emergency supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and Nor'easter Athena. ... |
| Clarence Clemons' "There's Still Christmas" Selected for Give an Hour's 2012 Holiday Theme Song Posted: 15 Nov 2012 11:30 AM PST Give an Hour partners with Oceangate Records to use its song "There's Still Christmas," featuring Clarence Clemons, for its holiday 2012 fundraising campaign.Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 15, 2012 Give an Hour, a national nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, their loved ones, and their communities, has partnered with Oceangate Records to use its song "There's Still Christmas," featuring Clarence Clemons, for its holiday 2012 fundraising campaign. ... |
| General describes role in Afghanistan beyond 2014 Posted: 15 Nov 2012 11:29 AM PST
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| In shifting sands of Middle East, who will lead? (+ video) Posted: 15 Nov 2012 10:59 AM PST Even before the recent round of Hamas rockets and airstrikes from Israel in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian enclave was in the news as the diplomatic destination of choice for the leaders of the Middle East. Last month, the emir of Qatar visited Gaza. Bahrain's embattled king is also weighing such a trip. Turkey's prime minister, too, announced his intention to travel to the strip. |
| France explores idea of arming Syrian rebels Posted: 15 Nov 2012 10:31 AM PST
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| John McCain Was Too Busy Complaining About Benghazi to Attend a Senate Hearing on Benghazi Posted: 15 Nov 2012 10:17 AM PST
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| AlphaStripe Offers Veterans and Military Personnel Their Own Place on the Internet Posted: 15 Nov 2012 08:51 AM PST First full version of the online platform launched on Veteran's day and offers Facebook integration and private areas for sharingScottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) November 12, 2012 AlphaStripe, a global, online networking platform for veterans, military service members and military families, has launched its non-beta site making it easier for users to connect, network and tell their own stories. Now users can create an AlphaStripe account by simply signing in with Facebook and linking both social networks. ... |
| Posted: 15 Nov 2012 08:20 AM PST US Military Marijuana Policy Dishonorably Discharges Soldiers and Denies Vital Benefits to Veterans.Oakland, California (PRWEB) November 12, 2012 Marijuana possession of less than an ounce may result in dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay, and confinement for 2 years. All branches of the military take a zero tolerance approach to marijuana and vigorously prosecute offenders. If a soldier tests positive, they are likely to face significant punishment, including a court-martial or other administrative action that is likely to result in the termination of their career. ... |
| War Vets Face Lethal Threat From Bed Bugs Says The Counter Media Posted: 15 Nov 2012 08:11 AM PST Immunology Specialist And Attorneys Issue WarningsMiami, Florida (PRWEB) November 12, 2012 Desert War veterans suffering from mystery illnesses loosely defined as "Gulf War Syndrome" have a new concern. Medical studies and researchers now show bed bugs represent a lethal threat to America's veterans due changes to their immune system while in service in Afghanistan and Iraq. This information has not been disseminated to veterans by the Departement of Veterans Affairs. Immunology and Allergy specialist such as Dr. Robert Pulcini of Greenville, South Carolina (http://allergies.about. ... |
| Posted: 15 Nov 2012 08:04 AM PST SEO announces the starting of a new project "Don't Leave Syrian Cold" directed to benefit Syrians living under extremely harsh conditions, inside the country and in the refugee camps. SEO believes that the "Don't Leave the Syrian Cold" project is significantly important at this time, it highlights one of the major challenges facing Syrian people on a daily basis. SEO would like to ask people to relieve the suffering of Syrian by making a simple donation. ... |
| US, Afghanistan start talks on status of US troops Posted: 15 Nov 2012 07:54 AM PST
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| Some Conservatives Voice Petraeus Conspiracy Theories Posted: 15 Nov 2012 07:29 AM PST
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| ShelterBox in Guatemala After Earthquakes Leave Hundreds Homeless Posted: 15 Nov 2012 07:26 AM PST A ShelterBox Response Team is in Guatemala assessing the need for emergency shelter and other aid after the San Marcos region was hit by two devastating earthquakes in one week.Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) November 13, 2012 A ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) is in Guatemala assessing the need for emergency shelter and other aid after the San Marcos region was hit by two devastating earthquakes in one week. ... |
| Analysis: Gaza conflict seen evoking Arab anger, not war Posted: 15 Nov 2012 07:26 AM PST LONDON (Reuters) - Israel's assault on Gaza sends more sparks flying into a combustible Middle East, but is unlikely to ignite a wider war or destroy the Jewish state's 1979 peace treaty with Egypt. A Hamas rocket killed three Israelis north of the Gaza Strip on Thursday and Israeli bombs brought the Palestinian death toll to 13 in a worsening military showdown after Israel assassinated a top Hamas military commander the previous day. ... |
| Wounded Warrior to Climb Aconcagua, the Highest Mountain in the Americas Posted: 15 Nov 2012 07:13 AM PST Double-leg amputee to tackle 22,837-foot climb to raise awareness and funds for Disabled Sports USA's Warfighter Sports program and other disabled veteran nonprofitsRockville, MD (PRWEB) November 13, 2012 Disabled Sports USA, one of the nation's largest sport organizations for people with disabilities, announced that Army Sgt. Neil Duncan (Maple Grove, MN), 29, a double-leg amputee injured in Afghanistan, will climb the 22,837 foot Aconcagua, highest mountain in the Americas, located in the Andes mountain range near the Argentina and Chile border. ... |
| Posted: 15 Nov 2012 07:08 AM PST Leading New Jersey Merchant Bank, Point Capital Partners LLC, partners with top Service Academy Recruiting Company, the Sterling Group LLC, to create new employment opportunities for military veterans.New York, NY (PRWEB) November 13, 2012 Point Capital Partners LLC and The Sterling Group LLC announced a strategic partnership to create veterans employment opportunities. This initiative is aimed at solving the problem of veteran unemployment as millions of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans finish their service and begin to look for meaningful civilian employment. ... |
| Posted: 15 Nov 2012 06:07 AM PST Says Changes to Improve U.S. Security are Possible Even Within Budget ConstraintsWASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The changing global security landscape and worsening fiscal outlook demand significant adjustments to national security strategy and budgeting, according to an extensive, year-long study released today by The Stimson Center: A New US Defense Strategy for a New Era. ... |
| What's the status of Egypt's Christians? Posted: 15 Nov 2012 05:32 AM PST WITH THE SELECTION OF A NEW POPE on Nov. 4, Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church again has a spiritual leader as the country goes through a turbulent transition that has been particularly difficult for Christians. Tawadros II, the 118th pope, must fill the shoes of a beloved former leader (he died in March) at a time when sectarian attacks have increased, many are fearful of the rise of Islamist politicians, and the church's political role is being debated. |
| Elections at Every Level Show Ever-Starker Divides Posted: 15 Nov 2012 05:08 AM PST For the past six years, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the bursting housing bubble, and the Great Recession contributed to turbulence in American politics. Think of a bottle of salad dressing, the ingredients shaken up and mixed together. But that tumult has masked a longer-term trend that is dividing Americans along starkly partisan lines. The 2012 elections showed the salad dressing that has been left to separate into its constituent parts. |
| Posted: 15 Nov 2012 04:47 AM PST Greenberg Traurig attorney and Iraq War Veteran Adam Siegler, in 2009, saw a need for a comprehensive resource guide dedicated to helping his fellow veterans identify the pro bono legal providers in their communities and improving their access to them. Three years later -- thanks to a dedicated team of law students from Loyola Law School and generous support from a number of law firms, agencies and individuals -- six volumes of The Veterans Access to Legal Organizations and Resources (VALOR) Guide™ have been completed and published.Los Angeles (PRWEB) November 14, 2012 LOS ANGELES (Nov. ... |
| Arabia One comes to Freeview and Roku players Posted: 15 Nov 2012 04:44 AM PST • Arabia One package available on Freeview Channel 230 and Roku Streaming Player• Special offer - 13 channels available half price for the first six months (normally just £9.99)• Win a Roku streaming player and a year's free subscription to Arabia OneLondon (PRWEB) November 12, 2012 Arabia One brings 13 channels of live 24/7 Arabic culture and entertainment to Freeview enabled televisions and Roku Streaming Players through the Vision TV Network from Vision247. ... |
| Obama's second term: The case for preventing Iranian nukes Posted: 15 Nov 2012 04:30 AM PST
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| Attorneys Get Unique New Tool for Defending Veterans in Criminal Court Posted: 15 Nov 2012 04:12 AM PST Veteran's Day 2012 can celebrate a major new tool for defense attorneys who work with veterans in the criminal court system. The Veterans Defense Project is launching the "Attorneys' Guide to Defending Veterans in Criminal Court." This 800+ page publication will provide attorneys, judges, expert witnesses, and others who work with veterans, the very cutting-edge in understanding the nature of combat stress, its ties to criminal behavior, and how we can avoid repeating mistakes made with past generations of returning war veterans. ... |
| Posted: 15 Nov 2012 03:08 AM PST Ribbon-cutting ceremony unveils Kingsbridge Terrace Veterans Residence, a green supportive housing project by OCV Architects.Bronx, New York (PRWEB) November 12, 2012 On November 8, 2012, green supportive housing at Kingsbridge Terrace Veterans Residence (Kingsbridge Terrace) was officially opened with a ribbon cutting and recognition ceremony. ... |
| Myanmar frees prisoners, doubts over political detainees Posted: 15 Nov 2012 02:01 AM PST YANGON (Reuters) - Myanmar released prisoners on Thursday in a goodwill gesture ahead of a historic visit to the former military state by U.S. President Barack Obama, but activists and the main opposition party said there seemed to be no political detainees among them. State media said early in the day that 452 prisoners would be freed with the "intent to help promote goodwill and the bilateral relationship". A Home Ministry official said some "prisoners of conscience" would be among them. ... |
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