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Climb aboard the Sea Gypsy, with the Jersey Shore Pirates for an unforgettable sail is mateys say. Safety, fun, Pirate lore, and kids’ events are the Gypsy Pirates' priority. According to the book,” Weird NJ, Volume 14", the likes of Captain Kidd and Blackbeard sailed Jersey coastal waters, rivers and streams of
Becoming a widow or widower is gut wrenching enough but loosing a spouse to death in the military presents challenges unique to the military and especially during a time of war. Spouses that prepare by knowing their rights and benefits will avoid most problems when the unthinkable happens.
First and foremost, support of friends and loved ones is essential. Other spouses and families that have lost a loved one often lend the best support and guidelines. Having a caring guide during the initial shock and the what next items is a Godsend to a grieving spouse and family.
Coping with emotions, the future, and isolation sets in after the burial or memorial. Established to help and guide today's military widows and widowers is American Widow Project.
The project's mission statement is “The American Widow Project (AWP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the new generation of those who have lost the heroes of yesterday, today and tomorrow, with an emphasis on healing through sharing stories, tears and laughter………Military Widow to Military Widow.”
AWP has no events and seminars, instead they meet only to enjoy activities, learn to live again, and share memories. Beyond direct widow-to-widow support, services provided are simple and intended for healing.
Also, available is a free straightforward film of six military windows stories from falling in love with the deceased to decorating their headstone.
Another service is “The Site”, a compilation of resources to assist a lifetime of struggles common to military widows. There are Newsletters written by widows with necessary updates. A Hotline is always available for a widow-to-widow conversation when needed.
AWP deals with real topics about coping like “What to Expect Next”, their belongings, aloneness, Daddy’s promise, and the list goes on.
Sharing is healing for widows.
 Stamps and postcards were a conduit to stimulate the economy in the 1930's as the author of Movie Stamps and Postcards informs his readers. The full article is on the website www.beststampsandpostcards.com/blog/2010/02/11/movie-stamps-and-postcards.html. Movies served as comic and dramatic relief from the burdens of war and depression in not only the 1930s but also the 1940s. Pictorials on stamps and postcards served as advertisment of movies since comminucation between families and friends often was by card.
Best StampsAndPostCards.com does a really nice job of depicting the eras of stamps and postcards as integral to American history, now and in years past. The site covers stamps and postcards relative to just about every topic from Elvis to the Vatican.
A real treat for collectors is an opportunity to become a member and network with others about stamps and postcards. Beginners and vintage collectors will also find great value in the articles and community on BestStampsAndPostCards.com
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Jewel Kirchner, known as Jewel, claimed singing fame in 1995 but the path to fame was not an easy one. Her tough experiences elevated Jewels to help others and make the world better place.
Finding clean water was Jewel's focus at age eighteen, a humbling time when she lived in her car. Her kidneys were not functioning properly during that homeless period. Two gallons of clean water were needed everyday for her health. There was no money for bottled water. Jewel became very aware that if locating clean water for her wad difficult others in the world must have a problem also.
Two years after the album "Pieces of You" hit platinum, Jewels founded "Project Clean Water", a non-profit charity foundation. The Project improves the quality of life for millions of people around the world by providing clean water. The foundation has worked globally to find sustainable safe drinking water. Thirteen countries on five continents have benefited from the charity.
Jewel and her mother Lenedra founded “Higher Ground for Humanity" (HGH) in 1998, a charity with the goal of building a humanitarian platform for the world. HGH is committed to self-sustainment and actively serving humanist goals. The organizations mission statement is,” Be the difference that makes a difference.
Philanthropy and Jewel seem to be soul mates. She is a spokesperson for the MARY KAY ASH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. To eliminate all types of cancer in women and abuse against women is the mission of the foundation.
Testament to Jewel's good heart and actions is the charity "Every Day Angels Foundation" founded by her fans. Every Day Angels encourage awareness of living in the world and actions through thoughtful choice. Living life to ones fullest potential is the overall theme inspired by Jewel’s manner of living and caring.
Winter is often a tough time in many areas of our country and local residents familiar with harsh winters expect cold, snow, and ice as the norm. Here in greater Other parts of the country, like Two days ago, Barry (Bear) Kaeck, a local person whose Grandmother was full blood Lakota sent information to the Virtual Office Examiner's desk regarding the devastating plight happening to the poorest place in America, The Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. This year, the harshest of winters has returned and taken a huge toll on the Lakota Sioux tribe. Theirs is the second largest of seven Lakota Sioux reservations. Bear's sister, Rochelle Ripley, founded hawkwing, Inc. a completely non-profit foundation dedicated to helping improve the living standards on The Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation (www.hawkwing.org). Both brother and sister sit on the Board of Directors for hawkwing, Inc. Rochelle's letter to hawking supporters is below and now to the readers of http://www.examiner.com/x-13664-Philadelphia-Virtual-Office-Examiner ___________________________________________________________________________ February 3, 2010 - To All the Supporters of hawkwing ~ Over 5,000 electric light poles were broken in half by the ice storms, taking down the electricity to the entire reservation. Outer districts remain without electricity. The water pumping system on the Send a check to hawkwing, You can access the only national news coverage at the Wall Street Journal at http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704094304575029450101290726.html . Related Articles: The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe , CRST awaiting disaster declaration by president Obama |
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