I keep thinking what an AWESOME gift an Amazon Kindle
would be for my husband. He is such a reader – so when he goes on his little ‘business trips’ he always brings 4 or 5 books with him for the plane rides and the down-time. The Kindle is sleek and only about the width and height of a regular paperback so it would be a cinch to pack it in a backpack. Plus – it can fit not only 4 or 5 books – but thousands of books!
I’ve played around with the Kindle a bit and it’s not like reading from a regular screen at all. The background is white (or – from what I hear whatever color you want) and the text is black – so it’s very easy on the eyes. It comes in two sizes also – the Kindle (6″ diagonal screen) and the Kindle DX (9.7″ diagonal screen).
If it seems like it’s a bit “breakable” think of this – there are already covers you can buy for the Kindle. Plus – the Otter box people already have an awesome cover for the iPod – it’s only a matter of time before one comes out for the Kindle!
Want to learn more? Check out the Amazon Kindle website!
GreenCare for Troops is a nationwide outreach program coordinated by Project EverGreen that connects local green industry professionals with men and women serving our country in the armed forces away from home. While Project Evergreen’s GreenCare for Troops program continues its mission to help our military families, we hope that the future will bring PEACE to everyone.
GreenCare is in the process of helping more than 2,200 volunteers provide free lawn and landscape services for more than 8,000 military families nationwide. The cost to manage the GreenCare for Troops Program is underwritten by Cub Cadet Commercial.
Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program appreciates the contractors/volunteers who have stepped forward to help our military families at home. Thank you all!
You can donate to Project Evergreen by clicking this link.
If you are thinking about joining the US military, there are so many things that you have to think about before you seriously pursue the idea. You have to gain a very good insight about the expertise that you are about to venture into. But more than that, you need to look at yourself. You have to be very sure that this is what you really want before you commit to any step towards achieving this goal.
The first thing that you have to know is that not all branches of the military have same and equal responsibility. All the personnel in this field may be getting the same basic pay plus allowances. But there are still many factors where they differ. These include the incentives that can be obtained upon enlistment, the base housing and quality of their barracks, deployment rates and job and assignment opportunities, as well as promotion rates. These factors differ according to what branch you belong to.
But in making your decision, you simply cannot ask people what they think is the best military branch. What others may deem as the best may not be the same according to your standards and taste. You have to take a deep look at each branch and see where you will fit.
You must be able to decide on your own. You can start by reflecting on your strengths and weaknesses. You have to set not only your mind but also your heart in the venture before you take any step towards it. Here are some things that you may want to think about to help you decide.
Are you physically ready to join the military? Do you think that you can handle their tasks and responsibilities? You cannot commit to it if you will only be a problem in the group. And you will not pass the health requirements if you will not be able to do the tasks that are involved in the training and the job itself.
- Are you mentally up for everything that is involved once you have decided to join? You must be prepared that it will be a tough road ahead, even tougher than what you thought it will be. So you have to be prepared for the worst. This way, you will be more ready for whatever you may have to face once you are in.
- Do you think you will be up for the challenges that will be posed even during the recruitment process? And why are you doing this in the first place? Are you doing this to earn and to get a stable job? That shouldn’t be the case. Although it is understandable that it’s part of the reasons, the main factor should still be because you love your country and you are willing to protect it no matter what.
- Is this really what you want to become? If someone is only forcing you to be part of the US military, it is not a good sign that you should proceed with the venture. Even if you will become successful with your application, you will not be as productive like how you would be with your dream profession. Pursue what you really want even if it goes against what most people are telling you. It is your life. You have to make your own decisions.
The military is way more than a “career” – it’s a total lifestyle. For you and for you family.
The Wounded Warriors Disabled Sports Project joined forces Friday with Billabong and the Navy exchange at NAS Oceana to hold a surf camp for soldiers wounded in Iraq. My hubby went out there to the beach this morning to help set-up for the camp and volunteer. He had a great time helping out and watching the guys (and girl) surf!
Here is the news story about the surf camp.
The Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project is a partnership between the Wounded Warrior Project and Disabled Sports USA to provide year-round sports programs for severely wounded service members from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts and the global war on terrorism.
More information about the Wounded Warrior Project can be found at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
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