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A "Man o Men" was he.For this Easter, I want to share about the risen savior. But I also want to show a side of Jesus that is often ignored. Too often Christ is portrayed as a something less than a real man. Yet he was a carpenter. His best friends were fishermen and he associated with with rough people so often that he was accused of being one. In fact, Jesus was a man, like we are, except without sin.Here is a poem that I like that tries to show the masculine nature of our Lord:Ballad of...

For anyone that  has or hasn’t had a colonoscopy,  this is priceless.Thanks Dave Seymour for sharing This. If you need a smile this will give it to you          Dave  Barry is a Pulitzer  Prize-winning humor columnist for the Miami  Herald.                                    Colonoscopy  Journal:I called my  friend Andy Sable, a gastroenterologist, to make an  appointment for a  colonoscopy.                A few days  later, in his office, Andy showed me a color diagram  of the colon, a lengthy organ that appears to go all  over the place, at one point passing briefly  through  Minneapolis.                                 ...

Last evening I had the pleasure of speaking with about 20 veterans about entrepreneurial opportunities and maybe even starting their own small business.  I have spoken with groups before about this subject, but last night was pretty special.  It was different because the room was filled with young veterans, who already realize the importance of preparing themselves for the future.These veterans are taking advantage of the post 9/11 GI Bill benefits and furthering their education.  They are enrolled at the University of South Florida.  GO BULLS!During our session last evening, I challenged these veterans to look inside themselves and...

Last evening I had the pleasure of speaking with about 20 veterans about entrepreneurial opportunities and maybe even starting their own small business.  I have spoken with groups before about this subject, but last night was pretty special.  It was different because the room was filled with young veterans, who already realize the importance of preparing themselves for the future.These veterans are taking advantage of the post 9/11 GI Bill benefits and furthering their education.  They are enrolled at the University of South Florida.  GO BULLS!During our session last evening, I challenged these veterans to look inside themselves and...

This will bring a tear to your eye.  Be sure your sound is on. JUST TAKES A MINUTE,George Jones -no radio station will playA friend sent this to me. I had no idea that the song existed. This is animportant piece of music. I think everyone should hear it. The radiostations probably wouldn't play it because it is not politically correct.So if you feel like I do ......send it on. BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN AS THE SONG PLAYS. Turn on your sound Click here...... 50,000...

'Surfing makes me feel like I'm flying' Amputee Dana Cummings teaches people with disabilities how to surf for free. STORY HIGHLIGHTS• Marine veteran of first Gulf War lost leg in car accident 10 years later • Denied rehab by insurance, he created his own regimen -- on a surfboard • In 2003, he helped create a group that teaches people with disabilities how to surf • More than 300 people have taken part in AmpSurf’s free clinics • San Clemente, California (CNN) -- Dana Cummings survived two tours of combat duty as a Marine in the first Gulf War...

Paladini in IraqHillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has immediate needs for qualified veterans in a range of law enforcement related positions.Here at HirePatriots Florida we are committed to partnering with organizations that are committed to employing veterans. We would like to spotlight the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and their recently added position to our job board. (Even though they only posted one job, a good source told us that they are looking to hire many more veterans.)  They value the experience that veterans bring to their force and actively seek veterans to join their team.Paladini with Father ...

Is Going to College still Worth It?This is not an off the wall question anymore. Too many parents and young adults today will vociferously agree with me. The great American promise of the rewards of a college education have proven to be a curse for many, instead.My own older children are proof. My daughter has a PhD. in medicine. My son has a marketing degree. But neither earns the income of my youngest son who has not yet finished his Associates degree. Instead, he took his savings as an EMT and became a partner in a new Internet marketing...

How to fix your facebook PLEASE READ - THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO EVERYONE WHO USES FACEBOOK FOR BUSINESS OR PERSONAL REASONS!!Facebook likes to make changes and not really tell everyone.Have you noticed that you are only seeing updates in your news feed from the same people lately? Have you also noticed that when you post things like status messages, photos and links, the same circle of people are commenting and everyone else seems to be ignoring you?Don't worry, everyone still loves you and nobody has intentionally blocked you. The problem is that a large chunk of...

Paladini in IraqHillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has immediate needs for qualified veterans in a range of law enforcement related positions.Here at HirePatriots Florida we are committed to partnering with organizations that are committed to employing veterans. We would like to spotlight the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and their recently added position to our job board. (Even though they only posted one job, a good source told us that they are looking to hire many more veterans.)  They value the experience that veterans bring to their force and actively seek veterans to join their team.We spoke with an...

They really care! There’s a group of ladies in the Dallas area who make and stuff neck pillows for soldiers coming through DFW airport. They go to the airport and meet the incoming planes every week and greet the soldiers coming back for a few weeks R&R, give them a pillow, tell them they pray for them, and thank them for their service.The lady who took the pictures said everyone was so surprised to see George and Laura Bush recently just standing quietly in the waiting area with others who come to meet the troop planes. She said it was...

Jon Zagami Through multiple media outlets created awareness for the 1st ever "Run to Home Base" a $2.4 million dollar success. On May 23rd 2010 more than 2,000 runners participated in the event starting and ending at Boston's Historic Fenway Park. Jon was featured on the following media outlets. NESN, Fox 25 evening news with Maria Stephanos, Night side national radio with Dan Rae, The Boston Globe, Boston.com, Kiss 107.9 radio, the Money Matters Radio Network as well as local newsprint and television appearances.The Home Base Program is a collaboration between Mass General Hospital and the Red Sox Foundation...

I just received an email from the United States Marines stationed in Japan on clean up duty, in the area of the earthquake and tsunami. They are in desperate need of lip balm (Chapstick, Carmex, Vaseline, etc) due to the harsh wind and cold. This environment dries out their lips and chaps them in a hurry. They need 2,000 chap sticks in a hurry. Please help by announcing it in your church, school, post, organization. You can send it to: Voiture 333; 2705 S. Ohio; Sedalia, MO 6530.The Marines need our help! Tony Gallagher, Nationale PR Directuer, 40 &...

I often speak about HirePatriots with veteran organizations, veterans, and other people that have a heart for helping veterans. One of the questions usually asked is, “How can I help?”

I often speak about HirePatriots with veteran organizations, veterans, and other people that have a heart for helping veterans. One of the questions usually asked is, “How can I help?”

Our Wonderful US Vets! Many vets who are transitioning out of the US Military and back into civilian life are not the boys and girls they were before. They are mature men and women. In fact, they have grown far beyond their civilian counterparts who are the same age.I taught High School in America for 35 years. I am fully acquainted with how our education system fails our children. Truly, every generation becomes less informed as each decade passes. But The U.S. Military has excelled. They transform struggling kids into disciplined and effective warriors and servants of our country.The...

HirePatriotsHirePatriots grew in visitors by 40% last month. We now have 25 regional leaders and members. We are being touted in G.I. Jobs next month. Great new people and companies join our cause every week. And we are on some national or local media outlet every week. Today we speak again on national radio.But best of all is the numbers of people being helped by our website. Right now, we know that 30,000 GIs and vets find jobs on our site every year. There are probably much more. But we are always driven to help more.Our new member...

Vice President/Founder Kevin C. McKenna is a member VET NET Plymouth MA., of the Pembroke Knights of Columbus and past Grand Knight, former District Deputy for the Knights of Columbus. He is also a member of the Fourth Degree Assembly of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. McKenna also won the International Community Service Award across 33,000 Knights of Columbus Councils worldwide for his work on the Prom Angels Foundation.The Prom Angels Foundation was started in 2007 when a member from the Knight’s of Columbus and a Rotarian got together to help parents who wanted to offer an alternative to their...

Earthquakes!Here is a list of how many earthquakes have occurred in the past 3 days: WOW!!Jesus was asked by his disciples, "What will be the signs of your coming and the end of the world? In reply, Jesus gave several notable events to warn us about the coming of his Kingdom upon this Earth. As many know, one of his evidences of the end was "there will be many earthquakes in various parts of the world."DATE/TIME REGION MAGNITUDE DEPTH (in km) DETAIL Sunday April 3 2011, 18:10:40 UTC 5 minutes ago Central Alaska 2.1 96.3 Detail Sunday April...

Will you give this to my Daddy?As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support 'Red Fridays.'Last week I was in Atlanta , Georgia attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed One of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.Moving thru the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camos. As they began heading to their gate, everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering.  When I...