http://trueheroes.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by True American Heroes en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:34:48 GMT 2010-01-03T00:34:48Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970623&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Greetings, Sad news reaches us today from Afghanistan.  The Canadians have lost five, including four soldiers and a journalist.  Other reports say that we lost eight of our own CIA people.  . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:51:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970623&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-31T23:51:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970647&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace As we ring in the new year and a new decade, it is often beneficial to look back at the past year/decade to learn from it. This way you can create a brighter future. Fox News did a poll on the . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:46:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970647&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-31T20:46:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970620&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace A Different Christmas Poem     We have an opportunity to support veterans from within Gather.  Our very own Gatherite, Liz [site-Raven], has . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:07:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970620&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-31T20:07:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967873&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Given the latest airplane terrorist attempt, there is a new call for more Walk-Through Scanners in airports.  Many object to them, because they are a little too accurate in showing what is under . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:28:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967873&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-29T23:28:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965301&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace The impoverished nation of Yemen, Osama bin Laden's ancestral home, keeps popping up in the news, and not in a good way.  Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the Nigerian terrorist who tried to ignite a destructive . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:10:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965301&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Dave McGill 2009-12-28T07:10:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964400&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Bruised by the health care debate and worried about what 2010 will bring, moderate Senate Democrats, such as Mary Landriey and Ben Nelson, are urging the White House to give up now on any effort to pass . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:27:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964400&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-27T14:27:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962655&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Merry Christmas ~ Mele Kalikimaka ~ Feliz Navidad ~ God Jul ~ Buone Feste Natalizie ~ La Maunia Le Kilisimasi Ma Le Tausaga Fou ~ Craciun Fericit ~ Feliz Natal ~ Maligayan Pasko ~ Meri Kirihimete ~ . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:37:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962655&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Dan E. 2009-12-25T13:37:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959402&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Republican efforts to interview a former top aide to Michelle Obama in the controversial case of a fired inspector general have been stymied by the White House, the top Republican looking into the case . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:04:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959402&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-22T23:04:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957720&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Greetings, Christmas packages to the troops are arriving by the crate, and the soldiers are sharing with workers from places like Nepal, India, and Philippines.  The soldiers are very happy . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:09:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957720&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-22T00:09:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957658&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace With todays 1:00 AM Vote for cloture in the U.S. Senate, we move ever so closer to passing a health care bill.  Now, almost every piece of legislation has some sort of deal making and compromise.  . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:26:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957658&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-21T22:26:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956034&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace It seems that the only thing Congress can agree on is war. War-funding defense bills sailed through both the House and Senate this week. The vote in the House was 395 to 34 while the Senate vote . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:55:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956034&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Dave McGill 2009-12-20T22:55:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947114&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace President Obama gave himself a B+ today.  Amidst a struggling economy, indecision whether health care will pass by year end, a fractured Democratic Party, and what appears to be a handing of the . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:01:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947114&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-14T23:01:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945247&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace It is not necessary to know every anthropological and historical nuance of the people here.  If that were the case, our Coalition of over forty nations would not exist.   More important . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:08:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945247&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-14T17:08:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945550&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Tony Blair has said that if the WMD ploy didn't work in the buildup to the war in Iraq, he would have found some other reason to launch the preemptive invasion. In an interview aired on the BBC this morning, . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:09:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945550&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Dave McGill 2009-12-14T01:09:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942950&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace I got this via Email and just had to share it.  I am so amazed at the level of arrgance of this administration.  Have they no shame?   Written  by Dr. Paul L. Williams "In my . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:32:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942950&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-11T19:32:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939544&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace In today's turbulent business environments, every leader should be concerned about how well his or her organization executes and how well it adapts to change. Execution has been on the list of top concerns . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:07:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939544&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace James D. Murphy 2009-12-09T21:07:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937436&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace With all of the hustle an bustle of the Chrsitmas Shopping season, it is easy to lose perspective on the holiday.  Even though I posted this last Christmas, I would like everyone to read and reflect . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:18:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937436&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-08T19:18:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937372&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace I saw this on our local news this morning.  Amazon.com is celebrating the 25 Days of Chrstmas by offering a free Christmas Song each day.  You download previously released songs also.  . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:58:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937372&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-08T18:58:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935768&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace In case you haven't heard the Legend Jim Rohn passed away this weekend.  Jim is best know for his personal development series, books, and as a mentor to many in business, government and all walks . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:51:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935768&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-07T21:51:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935329&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Greetings, It's turning cold in  Afghanistan .  The 2009 fighting season has more or less ended, though we can expect to see reduced fighting until probably March or April.   Spring . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:20:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935329&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-07T17:20:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935271&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Here's to the Heroes: A Military Tribute This is such a beautiful video and the singing leaves me absolutely breathless. The music is from The Ten Tenors (TTT). I've . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:36:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935271&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-07T16:36:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935216&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Holiday Cards to Wounded and Recovering Military   The American Red Cross again will sponsor a national “Holiday Mail for Heroes” campaign to receive and distribute holiday . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:04:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935216&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-07T16:04:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977934017&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace As the echoes of President Obama’s Afghan strategy begin to fade, the action in the battle zone is heating up. CTV News, Canada’s largest private news organization, reported today that a major . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:49:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977934017&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Dave McGill 2009-12-07T00:49:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932770&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Pearl Harbor – December 7, 1941 - In Memory of All who served Sunday morning, December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Japan attacked, changing the lives of many.  My family, as . . . Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:05:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932770&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Kris P. 2009-12-06T04:05:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977931214&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace The upcoming Copenhagen summit on climate change was facing tough odds even before the "climategate" scandal cast its shadow over the delicate negotiations and is threatening derail the biggest global-warming . . . Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:27:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977931214&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-04T20:27:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923333&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan handed control of the nation’s nuclear arsenal over to Prime Minister Yusaf Raza Gillani on Friday night. Zardari’s move confirmed the uncertainty of . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:27:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923333&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Dave McGill 2009-11-30T08:27:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977915545&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Even though Mr. Obama the candidate pledged a post-partisan presidency, he has proven to be anything but post-partisan.  In fact his agenda has been more partisan and more agressive in his first . . . Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:01:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977915545&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-11-24T14:01:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914208&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace VIDEO: Veterans to Obama: Do Not Escalate in Afghanistan On Veterans Day the Brave New Foundation released this video to place pressure on President Barack Obama not . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:55:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914208&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-11-23T18:55:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913481&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Yes, that’s Afghanistan, the country we’re investing billions in, the country that our military personnel are dying in and the country run by a government that we established and continue . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:11:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913481&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Dave McGill 2009-11-23T09:11:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911751&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Malalai Joya:  Afghanistan's Bravest Woman If this [CIA funding war-lords] isn't bad enough, [President Karzai] appointed Izzatullah Wasifi as Afghanistan's anti-corruption chief [in . . . Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:38:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911751&grpId=3659174697242913&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-11-21T19:38:53Z