Texas Pinball Festival Takes Place in Frisco, Texas, March 16-18

January 31, 2018, 10:07 am

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Frisco, Texas, Jan. 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Texas Pinball Festival returns to Frisco, Texas, March 16-18, 2018 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Frisco Conference Center, 7600 John Q. Hammons Dr. Each year this popular event, the largest of its kind in the industry, welcomes guests from all over the United States and beyond.

The Texas Pinball Festival will feature more than 400 vintage and new pinball machines, as well as classic arcade games to be set on free play. Enjoy a variety of adult and child pinball tournaments throughout the weekend to test player’s pinball skills against others for trophies and prizes. Vendor demonstrations, parts, supplies, equipment and memorabilia will also be available. There will be a presentation by well-known pinball artists and designers on Friday and Saturday, followed by autograph signing and Q&A from the audience. The DFW Pinball group will host a swap meet in the parking lot on Saturday at 8 a.m. Door Prizes for pinball related memorabilia will be drawn throughout the weekend, including a grand prize raffle drawing Sunday awarding a full size Pinball Machine to benefit Military Veterans.Festival organizers are excited to announce next year’s event will feature an appearance by famed actor and bodybuilder, Lou Ferrigno. Best known for his role in the CBS television series, “The Incredible Hulk,” Ferrigno’s bodybuilding career included an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Mr. America title, two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles, and an appearance in the bodybuilding documentary, “Pumping Iron.” Ferrigno will be present at the 2018 Texas Pinball Festival to visit with fans and show guests all weekend, as well as be available for autographs and photos. During his visit, Texas Pinball Festival event organizers will also present Ferrigno with a beautifully restored 1979 Gottlieb “The Incredible Hulk” pinball machine.The Texas Pinball Festival will be open:
Friday, March 16 from 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. – midnight
Sunday, March 18 from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

One-day passes are $30 for adults and $15 for children on Friday, $40 for adults and $25 for children on Saturday, and $25 for adults and $10 for children on Sunday. Weekend passes are $65 for adults and $40 for children ages 5-12. Children under 5 get in free. Save on a weekend pass by purchasing ahead of time online.

For more information, call 214-471-5777 or visit visitfrisco.com/texaspinballfestival.

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Georgia lawmaker blasts NFL’s rejection of ‘Please Stand’ ad

February 1, 2018, 7:39 am

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ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia legislator is pushing back against the National Football League, calling its rejection of a Super Bowl ad from a veterans group “hypocritical.” The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Republican Sen. David Shafer, who is running for lieutenant governor, introduced a resolution Thursday that denounces the league and urges Americans to stand […] Reported by Seattle Times 5 hours ago.

Irwin Stovroff, war hero who started national movement to help wounded vets, dead at 95

February 1, 2018, 8:30 am

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A World War II veteran and war hero who created an organization that provided service dogs to wounded veterans died recently in Florida. Reported by FOXNews.com 4 hours ago.

AMA head injury study compares NFL veterans with other football players

February 1, 2018, 8:18 am

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(Reuters) - An American Medical Association study on head injuries released on Thursday found career participation in the NFL was not associated with a statistically significant increase in death rates, at least when compared with other football players who spent less time in the league. Reported by Reuters 4 hours ago.

Georgia GOP candidate blasts NFL denial of 'Please Stand' ad

February 1, 2018, 8:45 am

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ATLANTA (AP) A Georgia Republican running for lieutenant governor says the National Football League's rejection of a veterans group's Super Bowl ad is ''hypocritical.'' Reported by FOX Sports 4 hours ago.

Silent IT Nabs Talent from Tesla Motors and Avanade to Grow Data Solutions and Application Development Practices

February 1, 2018, 8:54 am

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Tech modernization consultancy on track to double in size in 2018

Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) February 01, 2018

Silent IT, a Chicago-based technology modernization consultancy, announced the addition of two industry veterans to its growing team. Deirdre Bachman joins as a Manager in the Data Architecture practice and Lysander Snow joins as a Solution Architect in the Application Development practice. Bachman and Snow are the latest additions to Silent IT, whose rapid growth trajectory includes plans to double in size this year.

Throughout her 14-year career, Bachman has been on the leading edge of database technology development, most recently running database operations at Tesla Motors. Bachman's broad expertise includes managing cross-functional teams in every aspect of database architecture and management including infrastructure development, monitoring, stability, migration and performance. In her role at Silent IT, Bachman will oversee database development and support services while also providing strategic direction to help clients maximize performance and minimize costs over time.

As a software architect with more than 22 years of experience, Lysander Snow has led global teams in application development and deployment lifecycle engagements focusing on integration, cloud computing, e-commerce, mobile solutions, and rich internet applications. Snow joins Silent IT from Avanade, a joint venture formed by Accenture and Microsoft, where he played an instrumental role in project delivery for clients including Wells Fargo, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, AON, Oscar Mayer and Dow Chemical.

"Deirdre and Lysander's deep technical and leadership skills and proven track records will no doubt be invaluable assets to our team," said Eugene Khazin, co-founder and principal of Silent IT. "We look forward to continuing to add skilled pros who can hit the ground running, bring fresh ideas to the table and advance our mission to modernize business technology for our clients."

Since it was founded five years ago, Silent IT has grown from two to more than 40 consultants and is on track to double its staff in 2018.

About Silent IT
Silent IT is a technology modernization firm, based in Chicago. The Silent IT approach to client delivery centers on the expertise of skilled pros who modernize business technology, deliver pragmatic digital solutions, and produce tangible, measurable results. The company was founded in 2013 by Josh Davidson and Eugene Khazin, who joined forces following decades of business and technology experience working with some of the best known professional services consultancies and Fortune 100 companies. For more information visit: http://www.makeitsilent.com. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.

2018 Federal 100 Award Winners Announced

February 1, 2018, 9:01 am

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McLean, VA, Feb. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FCW, published by 1105 Media, Inc., is pleased to announce the winners of the 29^th annual Federal 100 Awards.

The Federal 100 Awards are presented to government, industry and academic leaders who have gone above and beyond to make a real difference in the way technology was bought, managed and used in the federal IT community. Honorees will be celebrated at the Federal 100 Gala on March 22nd at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC. The complete list of the 2018 winners can be found at https://FCW.com/fed100

"In a transition year that had as much churn as 2017 did, one might think that federal IT would suffer from the same stasis and standoffs we saw elsewhere in government," FCW Editor-in-Chief Troy K. Schneider said.  "But as this list of winners makes clear, tremendous progress was made on many different fronts.  It's a testament to the talent and dedication of IT leaders throughout both government and industry."

Detailed winner profiles will be featured on FCW.com, and will appear in the March/April print and digital issues of FCW. 

*The 2018 Federal 100 Winners:*

*Col. Terrence Adams
*U.S. Air Force

*Austin Agrella
*Representative Will Hurd, Chair, House IT Subcommittee

*Jack Albright
*Department of Transportation

*Kirit Amin
*International Trade Commission 

*Lee Ann Anderson
*Unisys Federal

*Jose Arrieta
*General Services Administration

*Vera Ashworth
*CGI Federal

*Marianne Bailey
*Department of Defense

*Matthew Bailey
*Office of Management and Budget

*Judith Baltensperger
*Department of Homeland Security

*Tony Bardo
*Hughes

*Jack Bates
*Department of Veterans Affairs

*David Bennett
*Defense Information Systems Agency

*Maj. Tom Bereknyei
*Defense Digital Service

*Diane Brewer
*Department of the Navy

*Vernon Broadwater
*Vencore, Inc. 

*Col. Jacqueline (Denise) Brown
*Department of the Army

*Sean Casey
*Office of Managment and Budget

*Byron Caswell
*Regent Solutions

*Guy Cavallo
*Small Business Administration

*Joanne Collins-Smee
*General Services Administration

*Cheri Couchis
*Department of the Navy

*Kevin Cox
*Department of Homeland Security

*Glenn Davidson
*Department of Commerce

*Donna Dodson
*National Institute of Standards and Technology

*Michael Duffy
*Department of Homeland Security

*Alan Evans
*Department of State 

*Joshua Franklin
*National Institute of Standards and Technology

*Adrian Gardner
*Federal Emergency Management Agency

*Vice Adm. Michael Gilday
*U.S. Navy

*William Graves
*Department of Defense

*Don Hall
*OnSolve

*Dan Helfrich
*Deloitte

*Capt. Damen Hofheinz
*Department of the Navy

*Karina Homme
*Microsoft

*Rep. Will Hurd
*U.S. House of Representatives

*Tim Hurlebaus
*CGI Federal

*Kamal Jabbour
*Department of the Air Force

*Frank Jones
*Department of Defense

*Rob Joyce
*National SecurityCouncil

*Kay Kapoor
*formerly with AT&T

*Casey Kelley
*General Services Administration

*Trey Kennedy
*General Services Administration

*Yogesh Khanna
*CSRA

*Robert King
*Department of Homeland Security

*Joseph Klimavicz
*Department of Justice

*Roger Krone
*Leidos

*Tanya Lambert
*Department of the Air Force

*Evan Lee
*Department of Health and Human Services

*Naomi Lefkovitz
*National Institute of Standards and Technology

*Chris Liddell
*Office of American Innovation

*Greg Little
*Department of Defense

*Michael Maiorana
*Verizon Enterprise Solutions

*Kevin McAleenan
*Customs and Border Protection

*Sandra McGill
*Centers for Disease Control

*Conor McGrath
*Office of Sen. Jerry Moran

*Brett McMillen
*Amazon Web Services

*Col. James (Darby) McNulty
*U.S. Army

*Mitzi Mead
*Accela Consulting

*John Mengucci
*CACI

*Meagan Metzger
*Dcode

*Vicki Michetti
*Department of Defense

*Steven Muck
*Department of the Navy

*Mamta Nagaraja
*NASA

*Kevin Nally
*U.S. Secret Service

*Vicky Niblett
*General Services Administration

*Adelaide O'Brien
*IDC Government Insights

*Col. Joseph Papenfus
*Department of the Army

*Scott Pawlowski
*National Park Service

*James Piché
*General Services Administration

*Hildi Pineda
*AbleVets LLC

*Michael Powers
*NASA

*Tom Ragland
*Dell EMC Federal

*Trent Randall
*Department of the Interior

*Alfred Rivera
*Defense Information Systems Agency

*Will Roper
*Department of Defense

*Kris Rowley
*General Services Administration

*Col. William Russell
*U.S. Army

*Paul Saladna
*NTTData

*Alvin Salehi
*Office of Management and Budget

*Craig Schaefer
*Program Executive Office, Defense Healthcare Management Systems

*Brian Scott
*Department of Homeland Security

*Raj Shah
*Department of Defense

*Matthew Shallbetter
*Department of Health and Human Services

*Cynthia Shelton
*CenturyLink

*Todd Simpson
*Food and Drug Administration 

*Vincent Sritapan
*Department of Homeland Security – Science & Technology Directorate

*Gary Stevens
*Department of Veterans Affairs

*Tom Suder
*Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC)

*Robin Swan
*Department of the Army

*Kyle Tuberson
*ICF

*David Vargas
*Office of Personnel Management

*John Wagner
*Customs and Border Protection

*Dave Wajsgras
*Raytheon

*James (Jim) Walker
*NASA

*Gary Washington
*Department of Agriculture

*Susan Wedge
*IBM Services

*Dorsy Yoffie
*General Services Administration

*Aleksandar Zelenovic
*Sapient Consulting

*Bill Zielinski
*General Services Administration

For more information on the Federal 100 Awards, visit https://FCW.com/fed100

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*About FCW*

FCW’s editorial mission is to provide federal technology executives with the information, insights, and strategies necessary to successfully navigate the complex world of federal business. By providing federal technology executives with the “who” and “what” they need to know to get things done, FCW delivers access to a powerful, hard-to-reach audience that controls the $112B technology purchasing in federal government. https://FCW.com

 

*About 1105 Public Sector Media Group*

1105 Public Sector Media Group, a division of 1105 Media, Inc., provides information, insight and analysis to the Government IT and Education IT (FED/SLED) sectors. Our content platforms include print, digital, online, events and a broad spectrum of marketing services.  http://1105publicsector.com

 

 

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Homes 4 Families Announces Five New Members To Board of Directors

February 1, 2018, 9:03 am

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Homes 4 Families – a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that empowers low-income veterans and their families to enter the middle class by providing them with affordable housing and holistic services that build resiliency, self-sufficiency and economic growth – today announced that they have added five new members to their Board of Directors.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) February 01, 2018

Homes 4 Families – a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that empowers low-income veterans and their families to enter the middle class by providing them with affordable housing and holistic services that build resiliency, self-sufficiency and economic growth – today announced that they have added five new members to their Board of Directors. These new members include David Josker, Michael Klein, Jonathon Wolfson, Eric Steinhauer and Michael Weintraub.

“We are thrilled to welcome all five new members to our Board of Directors,” said Donna Deutchman, President and CEO of Homes 4 Families. “We know that each member will pull from their diverse and extensive leadership backgrounds to bring fresh ideas to our organization, and we look forward to working with them.”

David Josker currently oversees the Glendale, Warner Center and Oxnard office of CBRE, Inc. as Managing Director of the Los Angeles North Region. As the global leader in real estate services, CBRE currently has 2,300 veteran employees. David is a veteran himself, having served in the Infantry in the United States Marine Corps. Prior to joining CBRE Los Angeles, David worked with CBRE in Phoenix and served as the Vice President of Operations for Caruso Affiliated Holdings.

Michael Klein is the Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Financial Funds, LLC. Before his current role, Michael co-founded and served as the Chief Operating Officer of Partners Capital Solutions, Inc. (PCS), in addition to working for several banks, including Chase Manhattan Bank, Union Bank, Wachovia Bank and China Trust Bank. With over 35 years of experience in finance and company operations, Michael will be joining the Homes 4 Families Board of Directors’ Finance Committee.

Jonathon Wolfson is the managing partner of Cinmark Company, L.P. – a 66-year-old non-residential property management firm located in Northridge. He is also currently the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Viewpoint School in Calabasas and serves on the board of the Wolfson Family Foundation. Jonathon previously played a very active role in various organizations including the Calabasas City Council, where he served as Mayor, and the Planning Commission. Jonathon will also be joining the Homes 4 Families Finance Committee.

Eric Steinhauer is the President of Industrial Metal Supply (IMS). Over the last 20 years at IMS, he has grown the company eight-fold and has led design, construction and financing efforts for eight build-out projects and over 500,000 square feet of concrete tilt-up warehouse space. Eric will utilize his 40 years of business experience to join Michael and Jonathon as a member of the Finance Committee.

Michael Weintraub is the Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at OSI Consulting – a leading global business and technology services firm focused on maximizing business performance through the innovative use of technology, including enterprise applications, systems integration, software engineering and analytics. Prior to working at OSI, Michael was the Managing Director of Colony American Finance, the founder of North American Property Preservation Corporation and Vice Chairman of Chrysalis Holdings, among several other roles. Michael will be joining both the Finance and the Fund Development committees.

The Board of Directors will be joining Homes 4 Families for their annual event, The Builder’s Ball, taking place on February 16, 2018, from 6:30 – 9:30pm PST, at the Universal Sheraton Hotel in Los Angeles. To donate or attend, please visit http://www.homes4families.org/event/builders-ball.

For more information on Homes 4 Families, please visit http://www.homes4families.org.

About Homes 4 Families:

Homes 4 Families (http://www.homes4families.org) empowers low-income veterans and their families to enter the middle class through affordable, full-equity homeownership and sustainable housing combined with holistic services that build resiliency, self-sufficiency and economic growth. Through its outcome-proven Enriched Neighborhood® model, the nonprofit provides servicemen, servicewomen and their families with comprehensive wraparound services that equip them to succeed in civilian life, including financial education, therapeutic workshops, trauma-informed programs and veteran-to-veteran support. With more than ten years of research-backed experience and success, Homes 4 Families works closely with the California Department of Veterans Affairs and others to build permanent, thriving veteran communities. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.

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Albertsons Companies Pharmacies Now Offer Shingrix®, a New and More Effective Shingles Vaccine

February 1, 2018, 9:31 am

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BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new and more effective herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine, Shingrix®, is now available in all Albertsons Companies pharmacies across the United States.

Shingrix® was recently approved by the FDA and released to the public as a more effective vaccine for shingles, which is a reactivation of the chicken pox that shows up as a painful skin rash. Shingrix® is over 93% effective, compared to its predecessor Zostavax®, which was considered only 65% effective. It is also recommended for a wider range of adults, beginning at age 50, rather than Zostavax®, which was only recommended for those 60 and older.

1 in 3 people will get shingles in their lifetime, so it is recommended that anyone who is 50 and older, regardless of prior Zostavax® vaccination, receive Shingrix® to prevent getting shingles. Some people may be advised to wait up to 5 years after getting Zostavax® to get Shingrix®. The vaccine is especially important because as people age, their immune system weakens, leaving them more susceptible to shingles. Even healthy, active people can get shingles.

Those ages 50 and up are asked to speak with their pharmacist or healthcare professional about this vaccine.

*About Albertsons Companies
*Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with both a strong local presence and national scale. We operate stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia under 20 well-known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs, as well as meal kit company Plated based in New York City. Albertsons Companies is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2016 alone, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the company gave nearly $300 million in food and financial support. These efforts helped millions of people in the areas of hunger relief, education, cancer research and treatment, programs for people with disabilities and veterans outreach.

*Important Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
*This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our perspectives and expectations, are forward looking statements. The words “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate” and similar expressions, when related to the Company and its subsidiaries, indicate forward-looking statements. These statements reflect the current view of management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on various assumptions and factors, including general economic, market, industry and operational factors. Any changes to these assumptions or factors may lead to practical results different from current expectations. Excessive reliance should not be placed on those statements. Forward-looking statements relate only to the date they were made, and the Company and its subsidiaries undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made.

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New Phase Now Selling at Pebble Creek by SR Homes

February 1, 2018, 10:18 am

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WATKINSVILLE, Ga. (PRWEB) February 01, 2018

Top Atlanta home builder SR Homes is excited to announce the new phase at Pebble Creek is now selling. Located in Watkinsville, homes at Pebble Creek are priced from the mid-$300,000s and feature both ranch and main-level living options.

SR Homes is offering nine thoughtfully designed floor plans at Pebble Creek with ranch, traditional two-story and main-level living options to accommodate a variety of buyers. The stunning model home features the Rosewood plan with five bedrooms, four baths and a two-car, side-entry garage. The main level boasts formal living and dining rooms at the front of the home, a two-story foyer leading to the two-story family room with massive fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows and a gourmet kitchen with breakfast table, breakfast area, walk-in pantry and plenty of counterspace. A spacious patio off the kitchen completes the main level. This open-concept, traditional two-story home offers plenty of room for growing families with 3,045 square feet of living space and its generous secondary bedrooms, a main-level guest retreat with full bath and a dream owner’s suite with tray ceiling, an impressive walk-in closet and spa-inspired bath. This plan starts from $356,900.

Pebble Creek offers a relaxed environment complimented by modern conveniences. Homes sit on spacious 1 to 2+-acre homesites surrounded by 100-year-old oak trees, cul-de-sac streets, community sidewalks, a protected agricultural preserve and active community amenity center with a sparkling pool.

Its prime location, just minutes away from the University of Georgia, makes it easy to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with friends and family. Harris Shoals Park, Ashford Manor, Herman C. Michael Park and Oconee Veterans Memorial Park are all nearby for outdoor recreation, and Washington Farms makes for the perfect family outing with strawberry picking in the summer and corn mazes and pumpkin patches in the fall.

Students living at Pebble Creek attend top-rated Oconee County schools including Oconee High, Oconee Middle and Colham Elementary.

The Rosewood model home, located at 1413 Grovebrook Lane in Watkinsville, is open daily for tours. Call Deanna Brooks and Joe Cozart at 678-252-2518 or visit http://www.SRHomes.com/Pebble-Creek to learn more about the newest phase at Pebble Creek. For additional information regarding opportunities from SR Homes throughout the North-metro area, visit http://www.SRHomes.com.

About SR Homes:
Georgia Certified Professional Home Builder SR Homes was ranked No. 17 on the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2017 Atlanta’s Top 25 Homebuilders list. Atlanta native Alex Tetterton serves as the President and Founder of SR Homes. With over 40 years of combined homebuilding experience, SR Homes, a 100 percent James Hardie builder, is known for exceptional craftsmanship, commitment to service and for building quality communities in the most sought-after locations. To learn more about SR Homes and its mission to being A Builder Focused on You, visit http://www.SRHomes.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

Hemp, Inc. Reports: Indiana House of Representatives Votes Unanimously to Grow Industrial Hemp

February 1, 2018, 11:11 am

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Spring Hope, NC., Feb. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hemp, Inc. (OTC PINK: HEMP) executives updated its shareholders today that Indiana House voted unanimously yesterday for a bill that would allow Hoosier farmers to grow industrial hemp. According to the Indiana General Assembly, House Bill 1137, “authorizes the Indiana state department of agriculture (department) to establish an agricultural pilot program to study the growth, cultivation, and marketing of industrial hemp and industrial hemp products. Provides that the agricultural pilot programs administered by the department and the state seed commissioner are separate programs… provides that a person who complies with the requirements of the state industrial hemp law is not subject to any civil action or criminal proceeding for engaging in an activity allowed under the state industrial hemp law.”

According to the news source IndyStar.com, part of the USA Today Network, under Representative Jim Lucas' House Bill 1137, “acres of the green leafy plants could be intermingled with rows of corn across family farms in Indiana. Currently, only researchers at institutions are allowed to grow the plant and are unable to do so for commercial purposes. Only Purdue University researchers are growing the product in the state.  The provision could see some pushback in the Senate, or from individuals like Attorney General Curtis Hill, who has been outspoken against marijuana legalization.”  To read the full article, click here.

Bruce Perlowin, CEO of Hemp, Inc. (OTC PINK: HEMP), said, "Indiana’s unanimous vote underscores the fact that the visionary mindset of Hemp, Inc. is way ahead of the curve as each state, one after another, relentlessly legalizes industrial hemp, thus giving Hemp, Inc. a huge jump in the industry. As far as processing industrial hemp in the US goes, there’s nobody even in second place.”  Perlowin continued, “And just look at the industry backlash from U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision to rescind the Cole Memo – a 2013 Department of Justice document – which increased some legal protections for businesses operating in states that allow and regulate cannabis sales.  That decision is an incredible opportunity for the hemp industry because hemp is the safe bet and a safe haven for those wanting to invest in the cannabis industry.”

Perlowin drove home that “hemp’s legal status has nothing to do with Sessions’ announcement.”  It’s important to note that hemp production “has been enshrined into law by Congress through the 2014 Farm Bill.”  This means “the Department of Justice can’t go after hemp growers or processors abiding by the terms of state hemp rules like they possibly could with marijuana.”  It’s the “public’s perception” of hemp that was affected, not hemp’s legal status.  “Hemp’s inclusion in the 2014 Farm Bill means its legal status can’t be usurped by an agency memo.”  Hemp entrepreneurs “believe the industry could even capitalize on Sessions’ antagonism to marijuana” because “it underscores hemp’s legal certainty.”

Now that Indiana is starting to open up to industrial hemp, it makes sense for Hemp, Inc. to build one of their Veteran Village Kins Community in that area as well.  “Our ‘Veteran Village Kins Communities’ is where we will not only grow some of our Hemp, it is a full-blown holistic solution to the multifaceted veteran problems in the USA. Our prototype model is in Arizona about 20 miles north of Kingman and 90 miles from Las Vegas, NV. It's our way of saying, ‘Thank You’ to our Veterans.”

Hemp, Inc. Announces Strategic Hemp Growing Partner "Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc." Completes Final Site Plan Blueprints

Hemp, Inc. has announced that its strategic growing partner, "Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc.," has completed its final site plan blueprints for its 500-acre site in Golden Valley, Arizona (20 miles north of Kingman, AZ and 90 minutes from Las Vegas, NV). The site plan was submitted to the Mohave County Building Department for final review. The Company is also in the final stages of completing the necessary infrastructure to support an off-grid, renewable, energy system. The remainder of the solar equipment is expected to arrive in the next few days, completing the site's solar power operation.

Dwight Jory, the Project Manager for the "Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc.," said, "We are very happy with the progress. Our Kins Community is really beginning to come together." In anticipation of planting to begin during the spring, 300 acres have been fenced, 16 overnight trailer park sites are under construction, and six 40x40-ft organic vegetable gardens are ready for seasonal planting, according to Jory. As for the 6 geodesic domes mentioned in an earlier press release, 1 is structurally complete with only the electrical and plumbing to be completed. The rest are on site awaiting final site plan approval. "We are now accepting volunteers who have expressed an interest in helping to build the first Kins Community for our veterans," said Jory. Those interested in making the first hemp growing CBD-producing "Veteran Village Kins Community" become a reality should contact Ms. Sandra Williams via email (swilliams@hempinc.com).

One thousand trees, on 36 of the 500-acres, have also been planted, with an additional 1,000 trees on order. The "Veteran Village Kins Community" site plan also includes a 100,000 square foot GMP compliant, central processing plant, CBD testing laboratory, and various health and wellness centers to support veterans who may have psychological, emotional or health issues.

Hemp, Inc. and "Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc." began development on the "Veteran-Village Kins Community in Arizona" approximately 6 years ago. Kins Communities are designed to grow hemp and produce cannabidiol (CBD) products to benefit veterans and to generate revenue for Hemp, Inc., the Veteran Village, and the individuals living on the land. Each 2.5-acre lot is designed to be self-sustainable, with 1 acre allocated to grow hemp and other areas for an organic garden, natural bee-hives, a living fence, a pond, a family tree and other elements that make up a "Kins Domain." 

To learn more of what a Kins Domain is, click here. Volunteers who want to help build America's first "Veteran Village Kins Community" can contact Ms. Sandra Williams via email (swilliams@hempinc.com).

"As Hemp, Inc. positions itself on the forefront of America's industrial hemp revolution, we see our partnership with 'Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc.' being paramount in supporting the small family farm movement that we are confident will reshape the American landscape," said Perlowin. "As we work toward getting our eco-village up and running in Arizona, we are also aggressively scouting strategic locations in other states including North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. Giving veterans and other Americans a place to learn new skills and take part in this multi-billion-dollar hemp CBD market is very exciting. It's a big part of our mission to give back." 

According to Perlowin, seven "master hemp growers" from Oregon, Colorado, California, Kentucky, North Carolina, Nevada and, of course, Arizona have expressed an interest in pursuing a joint venture with Hemp, Inc. to each grow industrial hemp on the 300 fenced acres in Arizona. Perlowin says he'll call this "The Great United American Hemp Project."

To learn more about Veteran-Village Kins Communities to grow hemp, click here.

*About Hemp, Inc.  *

With a deep-rooted social and environmental mission at its core, Hemp, Inc. seeks to build a business constituency for the American small farmer, the American veteran, and other groups experiencing the ever-increasing disparity between tapering income and soaring expenses. As a leader in the industrial hemp industry with ownership of the largest commercial multi-purpose industrial hemp processing facility in North America, Hemp, Inc. believes there can be tangible benefits reaped from adhering to a corporate social responsibility plan.

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First African-American Female Major General Among Panelists at ‘African-Americans in Times of War’ Feb. 19 at College of DuPage

February 1, 2018, 11:37 am

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Glen Ellyn, Ill., Feb. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Retired U.S. Army Major General Marcia Anderson will share her experience and insights as part of “African-Americans in Times of War,” a free panel discussion held in conjunction with Black History Month, from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, in the Student Services Center, Room 3245, at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., in Glen Ellyn campus.

Moderated by College of DuPage President and retired three-star U.S. Navy Admiral Dr. Ann Rondeau, participants will explore the trials and triumphs of African-American service men and women and the impacts on a culture during times of war.

Anderson was the first African-American Brigadier General to serve as the Deputy Commanding General of the Army’s Human Resources Command. She also is the first African-American female major general in the Army, Army Reserve or Active Army. Anderson was named Deputy Chief, Army Reserve in 2011 and in that role oversaw an $8 billion budget and more than 220,000 soldiers and civilians. She has been employed by the United States courts for more than 25 years, and currently serves as Clerk of United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, where she is responsible for two offices that manage and administer bankruptcy cases for 44 counties. 

Anderson graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, NE, earning her bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1979 and was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training program.  She earned a law degree from the Rutgers University in 1984 and a master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the Army War College in 2003. Anderson has earned several military awards, including the Army Distinguished Service Medal and the Parachutist Badge. 

Panelists joining Anderson include fellow African-American veterans COD Associate Professor of Computer and Internetworking *Felix Davis*, COD Associate Professor of Business *Peter James*, COD Foundation President *Sherman Neal* and COD student *Tanika Moore*.

Additional events during the month-long Black History Month celebration include the annual African-American Read-In (Feb. 7); film screenings; visiting artist Faheem Majeed (Feb. 13); guest speaker Vicki Clark (Feb. 13); and author and motivational speaker Rodney Walker (Feb. 21). Events, locations and times are subject to change. Please click here for an updated list.

For more information on all Black History Month events and activities at College of DuPage, contact Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion Manager David Swope at swoped28@cod.edu or (630) 942-2565.

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College of DuPage
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Nearly 19,000 People Died Waiting For Social Security Disability Benefits In Two Years

February 1, 2018, 12:03 pm

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Belleville, Illinois, Feb. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Social Security Administration (SSA) reports that during 2016 and 2017, the number of people who died while waiting to learn if they will receive their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits rose to 18,701, according to True Help, a division of Allsup, the nation’s premier disability representation company.

 

These deaths reflect the stark state of affairs of the Social Security Disability Insurance program. At the close of 2017, more than 1 million former workers remained stuck in a 605-day average hearing-decision backlog, waiting to learn whether they would be eligible for benefits. In some cities and states, wait times were closer to 800 days.

 

“Forcing individuals with disabilities to wait years for the benefits they’ve earned is completely unacceptable,” said Steve Perrigo, vice president of Allsup. “And for the nearly 19,000 people who died waiting for their hearing, this represented the final broken promise.”

 

According to the SSA, this backlog is unlikely to abate before 2022, despite additional funding, and its hiring additional staff and judges assigned to these cases. Additionally, a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office declared SSA’s Compassionate Allowance program needed improvements to ensure individuals with the most severe disabilities obtain benefits in a timely manner. This program is designed to fast-track claimants with serious conditions, including certain cancers, through the disability benefits application process.

 

One way individuals can avoid getting mired in the disability backlog is to apply for disability benefits with help from a knowledgeable representative, Perrigo explained. The GAO also recently reported that claimants with a representative were approved at nearly 3 times the rates as those without a representative. Allsup has helped more than 275,000 people receive their SSDI benefits.

 

With the online tool, empower by Allsup®, individuals can receive an SSDI eligibility assessment, Social Security disability application support and return-to-work guidance. Allsup has a 50 percent higher success rate for its customers at the application level, compared to the national average of 33 percent.

 

For more information about filing a Social Security disability application, visit TrueHelp.com.

 

*ABOUT ALLSUP
*Allsup and its subsidiaries provide nationwide Social Security disability, veterans disability appeal, return to work, exchange plan and Medicare services for individuals, their employers and insurance carriers. Allsup professionals deliver specialized services supporting people with disabilities and seniors so they may lead lives that are as financially secure and as healthy as possible. Founded in 1984, the company is based in Belleville, Illinois, near St. Louis. Learn more at FileSSDI.Allsup.com and @Allsup.

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Rebecca Ray
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Senate approves VA doctors working in outside hospitals

February 1, 2018, 12:09 pm

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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Senate has passed legislation allowing physicians from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center to continue treating patients at outside facilities while the flood-damaged VA hospital is being renovated. Other hospitals agreed to let VA providers use their facilities after a burst pipe in July caused severe flooding at the […] Reported by Seattle Times 13 minutes ago.

AMVETS’ #PleaseStand Campaign to Premiere During “Big Game” Inside Super Squares™ App

February 1, 2018, 12:16 pm

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Revolutionary live game show app gives AmVets a channel to share their patriotic message

TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB) February 01, 2018

Revolutionary live game show app Super Squares™ has agreed to air a newly produced #PleaseStand advertisement by the AMVETS organization this Sunday during the Big Game. Super Squares™ offered to provide a video platform for the veterans service organization to reach football fans with their message, after a print version was rejected as having been deemed too “political.”

“Shut out of the Big Game, AMVETS can, through Super Squares™, send its message of patriotism and civic engagement beyond the TV screen, to reach its audience directly,” said React founder Frank Maggio. “While we understand that the NFL has rights to select its advertising partners and messages, we’re equally honored to live in a country where organizations like AMVETS have the freedom to choose other mass media outlets to get their respectful apolitical message out. It is powerfully simple and inclusive.”

AMVETS recently submitted a print version of the #PleaseStand ad for inclusion in the official game program for Sunday’s game, but was turned down because it “could be considered by some as a political statement.”

In response, AMVETS produced an expanded video version of the campaign that features AMVETS commander Marion Polk, and then turned to Tampa Bay-based Super Squares™ as a digital advertising partner to “air” the ad.

The commercial will be showcased during the Big Game halftime, within the Super Squares™ live, mobile quiz show. The patented game show technology delivers ads to attentive fans, and ensures measured engagement, by quizzing viewers about the ads’ messages. “Advertising is always treated as content inside of Super Squares™, and players appreciate and respect advertisers, who reward them for their attention.”

To download the app and learn more, visit http://SuperSquares.com, or directly from the Google Play Store at https://Q.cr/droid_1, and the App Store at http://www.Q.cr/SS_iOS_1.

Super Squares™ is a free-to-play live game show app based on the popular pen-and-paper squares game. The game runs live during breaks in football games, and players answer questions about the football game as well as in-app advertisements. Correct responses earn “Super Squares,” making players in the inaugural Tampa Bay market eligible to earn real prizes, including cash, Domino’s® pizza, and a new Nissan Altima.®

About React
Founded by technology innovator Frank Maggio, React LLC is an interactive advertising company geared around the concept that advertising should be engaging and “reactive,” where consumers benefit by engaging with advertising in a way that benefits them, and the brands hoping to reach them. With patented technology, React honors user privacy by never selling or sharing personally identifiable information. React is presently launching Super Squares™, with reactive reality TV game shows ReacTV® and Instant Millionaire™ on the 2019 product map. Reported by PRWeb 6 minutes ago.

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Lakers veterans have become an afterthought in rebuilding season

February 1, 2018, 6:19 pm

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About 15 hours removed from a game that frustrated him so much he put a towel over his head to hide his emotions while sitting on the bench, Brook Lopez had adjusted his attitude back to that of affable 7-footer. Having rushed out of the locker room to avoid addressing reporters Wednesday night,... Reported by L.A. Times 18 hours ago.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry present top awards to Devon veterans

February 1, 2018, 11:15 pm

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The Royal couple presented the honours at the Endeavour Fund Awards. Reported by Western Morning News 13 hours ago.

PSEG Long Island’s Brian Miller is Named to the Nassau County Veterans Service Advisory Board as the Representative of the Museum of American Armor

February 2, 2018, 12:11 am

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PSEG Long Island executive and General in the Army Reserves, Brian Miller is appointed to Nassau County veterans council on behalf of the Museum of American Armor

(PRWEB) February 02, 2018

The Museum of American Armor at Old Bethpage Village Restoration has announced that Brian E. Miller, Director of Procurement for PSEG Long Island, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency as a representative of the Museum. Mr. Miller is currently a Brigadier General in the U.S. Army Reserve assigned to the 412th Theater Engineer Command in Vicksburg MS.

The announcement was made at the Museum of American Armor during recent ceremonies that honored U.S. District Court Judge Leonard Wexler and New York Assemblyman Charles Lavine.

Nassau County Executive Lauren Curran said, “General Miller best exemplifies the dedication, discipline and expertise of our American military. It should come as no surprise that he plays a crucial role at PSEG Long Island while ensuring the Army Reserve is capable of meeting every challenge in very difficult parts of the world.”

Mr. Ralph Esposito, Director of the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, stated, “We are delighted that the armor museum now has a representative on our advisory board whose experience exemplifies how those with extraordinary military training have successfully brought their credentials to their civilian careers.

Serving a large and dynamic community
Mr. Miller said, “I am honored to be selected by the museum and the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency to serve on the Advisory Board. The veterans community has been a large, vibrant and dynamic part of the county, literally, since its return from World War II, and the role of the agency has been to assist those men and women who have worn the uniform in the service of our country. I look forward to contributing in whatever manner it believes will best strengthen and expand that role.”

During his military career, Brigadier General Miller has been responsible for the training, operations, and welfare of a Brigade with more than 2,400 soldiers in nine northeastern states that provides mobility, maneuver, and security support to larger division and corps formations. He is trained to provide on-call forces to support chemical, nuclear, and search and rescue disaster response operations as part of Northern Command’s support for FEMA and other civilian agencies. He has also prepared and sent units overseas into hostile areas to provide engineering support for different geographic combatant commands.

During a recent tour on active duty he was Branch Chief and Senior Advisor to the Combined Security Transition Command in Afghanistan. In that theater of operations he led three teams in Kabul that advised Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense’s (MOD) Construction & Property Management Department (CPMD) responsible for all Afghanistan National Army (ANA) facilities.

A record of service and innovation
As a Captain, the PSEG Long Island executive served in Germany and Bosnia, where, in support of the peace accords that ended the bloodshed in that embattled Balkan country, he planned and coordinated the construction of the first bridge over the Sava River into Bosnia in the face of severe flooding, resulting in the longest float bridge built by the US. Army since World War II. He would go on to coordinate some 100 engineers projects for a combat engineer brigade of 2700 engineers deployed in Bosnia.

Mr. Miller is a recipient of the Bronze Star. He also received the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge, and Parachutist's Badge.        

He earned an M.B.A from Harvard Business School, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University and a B.S.E., from Duke University.

President of the Museum of American Armor, Lawrence Kadish, stated, “Mr. Miller represents the finest traditions of the American military. We are proud to have him as the museum’s representative on the Advisory Council to the Veterans Service Agency.”

The Museum of American Armor at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, is a living tribute to every American who has worn the uniform and those who continue to defend our nation today. Its collection includes World War II tanks, artillery, armored cars and weapons that broke the back of the Axis powers over seventy years ago.

It is open Wednesday through Sunday, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Donations are $12 for adults; $8 for children 5 - 12 (under 5 admitted free); $8 for seniors, volunteer firefighters and veterans. Admission provides visitors with access to both the armor museum and the adjacent Old Bethpage Village Restoration. More information at http://www.museumofamericanarmor.org and on Facebook. Reported by PRWeb 12 hours ago.

Extreme Energy Solutions Partners with Tony Mrakovich and Fast Track for 2018 Daytona ARCA Debut

February 2, 2018, 12:05 am

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Extreme Energy Solutions partners with the rising star in auto racing, Tony Mrakovich, and Fast Track Racing to make a driver/team/sponsor debut run in ARCA’s Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire at the Daytona International Speedway.

HARRISBURG, N.C. (PRWEB) February 02, 2018

Extreme Energy Solutions announces its partnership alliance with Tony Mrakovich, driver from Elizabethtown, PA, and Fast Track Racing, under the leadership of Andy Hillenburg, who are joining forces to make a run in this year’s ARCA Lucas Oil 200, Driven by General Tire at the Daytona International Speedway, February 10, 2018.

When it comes to national exposure to potential consumers, Extreme Energy Solutions, Inc. is new to the stage; however, Extreme Energy Solutions is no stranger to the racing community overall. For the last three years, Extreme Energy Solutions, Inc. has been involved in bringing its product lines to market via motorsports marketing, mainly in the Northeast, as it has supported local/regional teams that compete on dirt tracks.

This is not the first time the green tech company has partnered with Tony Mrakovich. Extreme Energy Solutions invited Mrakovich to pilot one of their open wheel Sportsman Modified entries at the famed Eastern States Weekend racing event, held October 20th, 2017, at the Orange County Fair Speedway located in Middletown, NY.

“I enjoyed being able to drive for Extreme Energy Solutions alongside their other drivers–Tommy Vigh Jr, Jeff Heotzler, Roddy Watts, Connor Otten, and Keith Johannessen. They were all very helpful in my first ever run at the track they call The Hard Clay,” shared Tony Mrakovich, “even with the tough breaks of equipment failure, the team and crew worked their hardest to get me into another car for the event, which resulted in a push in the Consi.”

“We find Tony to be a great competitor with many talents on and off the track. We are honored that he will be representing us as a Brand Ambassador for Extreme Energy Solutions, and as a driver in competitive events,” added Samuel K. Burlum, CEO/President of Extreme Energy Solutions, “we look forward to working with Tony at this year’s ARCA Daytona run, and in the near future.”

Tony Mrakovich has had an impressive career, which began at the age of eight years old, putting Mrakovich behind the wheel of go-carts and then to Legends in the Mid-Atlantic region. Mrakovich made his ARCA debut and his Open Wheel Sportsman Modified debut in 2017.

Mrakovich will be representing Extreme Energy Solutions automotive green technology, the SMART Emissions Reducer, in which both the company and product will be advertised on Fast Track’s entry driven by Mrakovich. Other supporters of Mrakovich’s ARCA Daytona bid include Mendia Studios (video production and marketing) and Project Help (a non-profit 501c3 which aims to assist homeless and displaced Veterans). Both entities are located in Wantage, New Jersey.

Fast Track Racing and Mrakovich have also had history together. In 2017, the team and sponsor have partnered to run a few races, including at Pocono, where Mrakovich finished 15th in that contest. Fast Track is led by Andy Hillenburg, who has a track record of being a fierce competitor.

Hillenburg has won ARCA Daytona twice (1995 and 1997); and holds an ARCA Championship on his resume. Hillenburg has also competed as a driver in five divisions of NASCAR. Hillenburg, now team owner, has had an impressive history in and around the sport including contributions on film.

“After working with Tony last year, Fast Track and I look forward to working with Tony in 2018. We would welcome the opportunity to put Tony behind the wheel of our equipment and would like to do all we can to support his efforts. He is very talented and is the type of young driver a team can expect to win a few races with, and that is what we are going to try to do,” commented Hillenburg.

Extreme Energy Solutions looks to strengthen its relationship with Mrackovich and the sport of racing. In the past the company has found benefit of motorsports marketing and being involved in the sport on a regional level. Extreme Energy Solutions has marketed its product lines of Extreme Kleaner, H2O Energy Flow, and Extreme Xtra Fuel Treatments via the racing community, which has resulted in the partnering of additional retailers which now offer these products to consumers across the nation, in over 500 selected retailer locations.

In addition, Extreme Energy Solutions has utilized the venue of racing as a research and development spring board in testing and bringing to market its flagship technology, the SMART Emissions Reducer, which was designed to aid vehicle engines in reducing harmful toxic vehicle emissions while providing the additional benefit of increased engine efficiency. The technology was tested in a number of venues through a series of on-road pilot programs and in third party labs including Roush Industries, in Lavonia, Michigan.

“It is our goal to share awareness of the SMART Emissions Reducer’s capabilities to auto and engine manufacturers, commercial fleets, and service centers, as a viable alternative in addressing both gasoline and diesel powered engine emissions. Racing has provided us an outlet to create brand awareness not only to car and engine manufacturers, but also to the consumer, that seeks out to support their driver by way of purchasing from vehicle manufacturers that supports the fan’s favorite driver,” furthered Burlum

This year’s contest is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 10, 2018; at 4:45pm, televised on FS1. Reported by PRWeb 12 hours ago.

Veterans Group Says 'Please Stand'

February 2, 2018, 2:22 am

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After President Trump said Americans should stand for the national anthem, the organization AMVETS issued a TV spot called "Please Stand." It says it's been misunderstood and politicized. Reported by NPR 10 hours ago.