Sunday, March 4, 2012
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Solar Shield Sun Glasses Review
When I first found these glasses I like the way they fit over my regular pair of prescription glasses. They did not look at all like the oversized goggles that just make you look plain weird. I bought a pair to try out and they fit comfortable, looked good (at least my teenager did not run from embarrassment) at being seen with me, which generally means that they are ok. The problem is that these glasses are a piece of crap and the company does not care. Every one of the 4 pair I have bought, broke on the stem, "same place" and either right or left sides (2 each). I have cannibalized the pairs that I had purchased to finish out my inventory I have. Clearly there is a problem.
I have contacted the company to advise them of the issue and they will gladly look at them if I sent them in and include another $6 for shipping. "What?" What that told me is that we do not care if you already spent $20 a pair on these, and "maybe" we "may" replace them if we determine we should. There are a lot of ifs there and no guarantees. I can see 1 breaking, 2 in the same spot - possible, 3 pretty co-incidental (as the Duke would put it), 4 - there is something wrong in mudville.
So, if you are looking at these at the store, run, run fast. Do not waste your money. I handled my last 3 with extra kitten gloves and only made it about 6 weeks with any of them.
Bottom line don't do it, find a quality pair with a company who will back their product up.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Sons Of Confederate Veteran Camp #108 – SCV 108 – http://www.scvcamp108.com
Our History Project Mission update.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans are for anyone?
We are pleased to announce the near completion of one of our latest outreach projects. Our History Project has been working with The Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) Camp 108; a local SCV Camp located locally here in McDonough, GA; to fashion and website design, to encourage members, volunteers and the community to become involved with local historical education, preservation and community projects. SCV Camp 108 hosts monthly meetings on the fourth (4th) Monday of each month at the Nash Farm Battlefield Museum complete with a special topic or presenter on a wide verity of historical topics at each one. The meetings are open to the public and attendance is encouraged.
Our History Project, Inc.; a national non-profit based organization; chose to work with SCV camp 108 because of their volunteerism, open involvement, passion for history and open platform presented by its members. They have worked hard to bring other groups to Henry County including Sons of Union Veterans (SUV) and are helping to form a local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).
Collectively and personally the SCV Camp 108 had well over 2000 community service volunteer hours in 2010 including; multiple Education Days’ for local schools. This does not count its members supporting their Churches, Charities, community businesses, local needs and projects. They have shown and proven their dedication to preserving our nation’s past through works, writings and media presentations.
“I was so impressed by what these guys are doing, I joined myself.”, said Craig Anderson, the Executive Director of Our History Project.
You can visit the Henry County Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 108 website at http://www.scvcamp108.com or visit a meeting held every fourth Monday of the month at the Nash Farm Battlefield Museum at 7 PM. Past presentations have included topics on mapping, families, genealogy, metal detecting, unit stories, military strategies, nonprofits and the list goes on and on. Visit their website or attend a meeting, it is open to all.
Our History Project, Incorporated is a national 501(c)3 corporation based in McDonough, Georgia. Their mission and vision is the education and preservation of United States history. Our History Project works on many levels throughout the United States with other historical organizations, museums, schools. They host 2 internet radio shows each week that covers our nation’s past from Pre-Revolution to Current Events which can be found at http://www.ourhistoryproject.org.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Bruce Gamble on Greg “Pappy” Boyington
My friend, historian and award winning author Bruce Gamble joins us to talk about the Top Marine Ace "Gregory "Pappy" Boyington" and the famous Black Sheep Squadron. Pappy Boyington is a legend, his antics and persona was heightened in the TV Series Ba Ba Black Sheep and made him an American Icon.
Bruce Gamble has written two (2) books on Boyington and the Black Sheep. He is quote in historical circles to be the de facto historian on the legendary figure. Join us as Bruce takes us through Boyingtons life and if you do not believe in fate.... by the end of this story, we just might change your mind. Included on this page is an interview we did together back in October 2010 on his book Fortress Rabual. Visit Bruce at his website http://www.brucegamble.com.
Greg “Pappy” Boyington
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Fortress Rabual
Friday, March 4, 2011
Patrick K. O’Donnell; Give Me Tomorrow
This Week: Patrick K. O'Donnell on Korea and George Co. 3/1
I actually hear this book before I read it. The audio production was a dramatic, heart felt and touching performance. I was captivated by it and the writing style of this book brought it to life. This is defiantly one for the shelf. I knew I had to do an interview for this one, so without further delay........
Give Me Tomorrow : The Epic Story of a Legendary Marine Unit in Korea
An epic story of valor and sacrifice by a legendary Marine company in the Korean War brought to gripping, cinematic light by an acclaimed historian.
“What would you want if you could have any wish?” asked the photojournalist, looking expectantly at the haggard and bloodied Marine before him. The Marine gaped back incredulously at his interviewer.
“Give me tomorrow,” he said, as the photographer snapped one of the most iconic pictures of the Korean War.
After nearly four months of continuous and agonizing combat on the battlefields of Korea, such a desperate yet simple request seemed impossible, and for many men of George Company, or “Bloody George” as they were known-one of the Forgotten War’s most decorated yet unrecognized companies-it was a wish that would not come true.
Download this episode (right click and save)Patrick K. O’Donnell; Give Me Tomorrow
This Week: Patrick K. O'Donnell on Korea and George Co. 3/1
I actually hear this book before I read it. The audio production was a dramatic, heart felt and touching performance. I was captivated by it and the writing style of this book brought it to life. This is defiantly one for the shelf. I knew I had to do an interview for this one, so without further delay........
Give Me Tomorrow : The Epic Story of a Legendary Marine Unit in Korea
An epic story of valor and sacrifice by a legendary Marine company in the Korean War brought to gripping, cinematic light by an acclaimed historian.
“What would you want if you could have any wish?” asked the photojournalist, looking expectantly at the haggard and bloodied Marine before him. The Marine gaped back incredulously at his interviewer.
“Give me tomorrow,” he said, as the photographer snapped one of the most iconic pictures of the Korean War.
After nearly four months of continuous and agonizing combat on the battlefields of Korea, such a desperate yet simple request seemed impossible, and for many men of George Company, or “Bloody George” as they were known-one of the Forgotten War’s most decorated yet unrecognized companies-it was a wish that would not come true.
Download this episode (right click and save)Thursday, March 3, 2011
Blackveil by Kristen Britian - "The story is lost in the dark wood"
After 300 pages and 2 other books (read in the mean time just to keep my sanity), I have yet to find more than 2 scenes that held my attention. This wonderful, exciting story has turned to a romance novel. A romance novel that hardly even follows the main character at that. I keep waiting, and waiting. Flipping ahead just to see what the future holds, and sadly, it appears not much.
We are used to long waits from the Kristen Britian, 4-7 years at a shot. This as been acceptable to me because the final result was stellar, though most every time I had to read the other because I had forgotten what it was about. This one completely missed the mark with no turn for the better in the near future. I'll muddle thru and offer a final review, soon. If anyone else is sharing my misery let me know.
