The photo pictured here is an AP image from Jim Weber of 83-year-old Jim Brown, a veteran who served in both Vietnam and Korea.. That is what today means: Pride, honor, and service.. 

In 1919, Woodrow Wilson proclaimed today Armistice Day. After a few more ‘wars to end all wars,’ Congress changed Armistice to Veterans Day in 1954.. Since then, every November 11, we have stopped to memorialize veterans who are still living..

There is also some confusion, though, as many today have vigils and ceremonies for the dead .. however today is the day to thank and honor the living.
Thank you Veterans for service.. thank you for your sacrifice.. There is so much gratitude owed to you, it can never be completely fulfilled. The world is a better place because of your actions, and the United States is a better nation because of your honor..

The Veterans Day (and more) news roundup is as follows..

I am glad no one was hit by that satellite today..

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Pretty funny stuff

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GRAHAM From the movie SIGNS:

People break down into two groups. When they experience something lucky, group number one sees it as more than luck, more than coincidence. They see it as a sign, evidence, that there is someone up there, watching out for them. Group number two sees it as just pure luck. Just a happy turn of chance. I’m sure the people in group number two are looking at those fourteen lights in a very suspicious way. For them, the situation is a fifty-fifty. Could be bad, could be good. But deep down, they feel that whatever happens, they’re on their own. And that fills them with fear. Yeah, there are those people. But there’s a whole lot of people in group number one. When they see those fourteen lights, they’re looking at a miracle. And deep down, they feel that whatever’s going to happen, there will be someone there to help them. And that fills them with hope. See what you have to ask yourself is what kind of person are you? Are you the kind that sees signs, that sees miracles? Or do you believe that people just get lucky? Or, look at the question this way: Is it possible that there are no coincidences?

It’s been two years since the death of a very important person..

Do they leave signs for you to keep hope, even after they have left this reality?

CIA made doctors torture suspected terrorists after 9/11, taskforce finds

I am speechless.. just utterly speechless..

CIA made doctors torture suspected terrorists after 9/11, taskforce finds

Under Health Care Act, Millions Eligible for Free Policies

Federal subsidies will pay the entire monthly cost of some plans being offered in the online marketplaces, a surprising figure that has not gotten much attention, in part because the zero-premium plans come with serious trade-offs.

Interesting.. we’re not hearing much about this….

Under Health Care Act, Millions Eligible for Free Policies

Yep. Art Bell just quit his radio show--again

UGH..

Yep. Art Bell just quit his radio show--again

NSA Spying 'Outrageous,' Google's Schmidt Says

Believe him?

NSA Spying 'Outrageous,' Google's Schmidt Says

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Quick note to fans: Don’t throw water bottles at Beebs.

Instead use spit.

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Jay Carney gets a little testy at an ABC reporter.

One day Jay will have to re-join these ranks again. He should really be nicer..

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

North Korea using Russian tech to create ‘electromagnetic pulse weapons’

This is the future of war. You thought the weapons of today were modern, think again.. drones will be nothing compared to am EMP attack.. if this story is correct, we are getting awfully close to dramatically dangerous hands getting horrendous weapons of war.

The 21st century, still filled with violence, pestilence, and sickness and sadness.

Have the dark ages returned? 

If so, LOTS OF CONTRACTORS and weapons manufactures are having quite the field day with creating a bleak future. Hope the enjoy the money while their ATMs work.. 

North Korea using Russian tech to create ‘electromagnetic pulse weapons’

Everything you wanted to know about EDNA

No, not Dame Edna. But Dame Edna would have certainly benefited, too.

Everything you wanted to know about EDNA

The Naval cavity has been exposed.

Expect to hear about this one .. What do prostitutes, Lady Gaga tickets, and a production of the Lion Ling all have in common? A breaking news story involving a bribery case and the Navy. The WASHINGTON POST has the full story here on something you should know.

The POST reports this:

It started with an invitation to the Broadway production of “The Lion King” in Tokyo for the Navy commander, his wife and their children.

In the end, the Malaysian defense contractor known in military circles as “Fat Leonard” would use prostitutes, plane tickets and other bribes to hook the U.S. Naval officer into a scheme that overbilled the Pentagon by millions, investigators say in court papers.

The subject matter…Gaga…the Lion King… all made better by the inclusion of a “Fat Leonard” into the mix.

And you will not be able to read this story without humming the VILLAGE PEOPLE classic song.. I dare you to try.

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Louisiana police tase a father trying to rescue his three-year-old son Riley from a house fire.. they then put him into handcuffs in the back of a police car.

The innocent young boy died..

The investigation into the fire continues.. 

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Stores Nationwide Begin Holiday Season Early Despite Negative Reaction

You read that CBS headline right. We are already tired of Christmas shopping and it’s not even Christmas.

Maybe that is the reason.

We need to celebrate Halloween…thanksgiving..then other holidays after. WE get rushed through life. Back to school shopping in July. Easter candy in January… Halloween in September, and by the time you’re actually getting a costume, early Christmas sales take place. 

I happen to love Thanksgiving..and I find it sad we sort of seem to miss it every year..

So let’s take a pause. There’s plenty of time to shop for Christmas, let’s take it easy..

HOLY CRAP, IT’S ONLY 7 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!?!?!?

Stores Nationwide Begin Holiday Season Early Despite Negative Reaction

Pope wants to step up fight against modern slavery

Pope wants to step up fight against modern slavery

Inside the Psyche of the 1%

Very interesting article..

Inside the Psyche of the 1%

Peace prize winner..? DOUBLE DOWN, the new book about the 2012 election, reveals this tidbit about President Obama: He told aides that is he getting 'really good at killing people' when it comes to drone strikes.. And I guess he's right. I wonder if he told Malawi how great his skills are?

Peace prize winner..? DOUBLE DOWN, the new book about the 2012 election, reveals this tidbit about President Obama: He told aides that is he getting 'really good at killing people' when it comes to drone strikes.. And I guess he's right. I wonder if he told Malawi how great his skills are?

And here it is now.. the very computer where HEALTHCARE.GOV was coded.

20 Great "Golden Girls" Comebacks

My favorite:

20 Great "Golden Girls" Comebacks