Day of HonorSource: The New Media Journal Headline News
On Memorial Day, 2009, I already knew that I would be writing an article in honor of Veterans, and I knew exactly what would be my focus.

Recently, I've been invited to speak at several community forums. Here's a glimpse into the message I'm sharing this week…
"Those we take time off to honor seldom took time off."
Veterans - Honoring the Call of DutySource: www.LifeLoveandTruth.com
An Afghanistan vet's poignant perspectives on Veteran's Day - in the aftermath of the assault on Ft. Hood.
Why U.S. military service matters in war or peace. And how you can help today.

My life is forfeit,
With signing this letter.
Me, becomes insignificant considered against soceity.
My orders are here, report for duty.
Happiness garnered will have to do until,
My job is complete.
Heat, cold, comfort inconsequential,
The mission takes precedent to all th …

From Monday 9 November, British lawmakers have agreed a new display ban on cigarettes in shops and vending machines.
It's Time to Pay Close Attention to the PoliticiansSource: The New Media Journal Headline News
I have long said that we, the citizens of the United States, must demand good government over politics from our elected officials. The need for this demand has grown exponentially over the past four decades.
Afghan elections: What's at stake? Source: Christian Science Monitor
Under threat of Taliban intimidation and explosives, some Afghans made their way to the polls Thursday out of a sense of duty to country and desire for change.

If you were called to serve on a jury, what would you do?

Conservative Poet TOM ZART'S = QUOTABLE QUOTES of LIFE
THE POWER of WORDS
Words are the most powerful tools used by man
As hearts and souls reach for one another.
Sharing feelings of fear, wisdom and joy
Or our love for a significant other.

CONSERVATIVE POET TOM ZART'S 50
AMERICA AT WAR POEMS
The White House
Washington
March 16, 2007
Ms. Lillian Cauldwell
President and Chief Executive Officer
Passionate Internet Voices Radio
Ann Arbor Michigan
Dear Lillian:

POETS ARE THE BELL RINGERS of THE SOUL
Poets as a rule are high on adventure
Like wondering bards or prophets today.
Embracing hearts and minds with wisdom
Casting through verse their visions at play.

The White House
Washington
March 16, 2007
Ms. Lillian Cauldwell
President and Chief Executive Officer
Passionate Internet Voices Radio
Ann Arbor Michigan
Dear Lillian:

OBAMA'S BEST INAUGURATION DAY POEMS
FELLOW AMERICANS
Will we battle terrorism as it should be fought
Or run away and let evil doers chase us to our door?
Will we protect our freedom and system of life
As our fathers and grandfathers sacrificed before?
Mother torn between duty and familySource: wbtv.com
CONCORD, NC - Stay at home mom Lisa Pagan and her children are inseparable. She's also a 7 year Army veteran assigned to a transportation unit.

Forsyth, Georgia - Goodnews Wednesday
USS New York
It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center. This Good-News Wednesday presentation is much more pictorial than words can describe.
Soldiers still waiting for tour bonuses Source: USA Today
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has not started complying with a law requiring the payment of monthly bonuses of up to $500 to soldiers forced to remain on active duty beyond their enlistment period, military officials said.
Teen Fights State To Stay In Foster CareSource: The Louisville Courier-Journal
Excerpt from article:"We don't get to see a success story very often, so that's what you represent for us,'' Jefferson Family Court Judge Dolly Wisman Berry told the youth at an August court hearing, noting his vastly improved grades and school attendance.
Spyware programs on work computers tell allSource: WFLXfox29
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (WFLX) - Recent studies show the average person surfs the net at work for one to two hours for personal reasons and not for work duties.
Civic pride in public shame (The Chicago Story)Source: Chicago Tribune
Ah, what a gift the media give us to see ourselves as others see us. With President-elect Barack Obama's victory, Chicago was being portrayed as a world-class model of political enlightenment. Then the governor got arrested.

The government intrusion into the banking and home mortgage as far as I know is way over the bounds set forth in the United States Constitution.