From the start of World War 2 to the surrender of Japan aboard the USS Missouri, the Pacific Theatre of Operations saw some of the most ferocious fighting of the Second World War. This is a small video tribute to those who were willing to give their all and pay the ultimate sacrifice.
Question by godsnarnialover: The Irish Soldiers, my poem – what do you think?
THE IRISH SOLDIERS
One and all
Together they stood
They took the fall
In this battle
Through this time
They became wise
All Ireland together
For each soldier, Ireland cries
Because those heroes
Those Irish men
Went to war with their woes
To stand for what they believed in
They shivered in the trenches
Fought hard
But when they came home
They discovered a bitter reward
Their own turned their backs
Said, Traitors! And,
Who are these wacks?
They were left, standing in the cold
One by one, soon all
These men became dead, gone
But as people realized who they really were
Their victory was won
Memorials
Were erected for them
Knowing that the heroes were real
And had really stood
For their memory
On their remembrances
Hangs white and orange lilies
And in their heads the soldier’s song dances
For on November Eleventh to this day
At eleven o’clock exactly
Two minutes heads are bowed in this way
In a silent respect
For those who died
Who gave their all
For those, many tears have been cried
The Soldiers of Ireland.
****I am not trying to be rude to the Irish people – I really love the Irish. We all act like this – the American soldiers coming home from Vietnam were treated the same way. We all only realize what heroes they really were when they are dead, which is a dreadful shame.****
What do you think?
Best answer:
Answer by neonman
I don’t think you are rude at all. This could however use some editing to improve the flow. Try reading aloud to get the sense of the beat. Sometimes keeping line length in beats also helps flow. This has much merit but needs more polishing.
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IdeaFest Keynote Address: Gayle T. Lemmon, “The Dressmaker of Khair Khana”
Event on 2012-04-11 00:00:00
IdeaFest Keynote Address: Gayle T. Lemmon, "The Dressmaker of Khair Khana"
URL: http://www.usd.edu/academics/center-for-academic-engagement/undergraduate-research/ideafest.cfm
Co-sponsorship: Farber Center. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon is a major new voice on the role of female entrepreneurs in the developing world. Her book, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana, is a crystallization of her view that women are the unsung heroes of war-torn regions and emerging markets alike. Centering on Kamila Sidiqi, and ingenious young Afghan who created jobs for 100 women in her community during the Taliban years, Lemmon's book highlights the relationship between women and work, showing that leadership and empowerment can come out of even the most difficult situations. These women, and many millions more like them are not victims, Lemmon reminds us; they represent the tenacious heart — and the best hope for their nation in the years to come.
http://www.usd.edu/academics/center-for-academic-engagement/undergraduate-research/ideafest.cfm
This event is hosted by: IdeaFest Committee <engage@usd.edu>
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Location information:
Muenster University Center Grand Ballroom [ Campus Map ]
2nd floor room 225
Mailing address:
Muenster University Center Grand Ballroom [Campus Map]
2nd floor room 225
Mailing address:
414 East Clark
Vermillion, SD 57069
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Theory Of A Deadman, Pop Evil
Event on 2012-04-22 18:00:00
Theory Of A Deadman
Idea of a Deadman had a simple however daunting objective for its third album: to make the greatest document possible. “I all the time attempt to remind the guys and myself that there are 20 bands lined up behind us just ready for an opportunity to take our place,” says frontman Tyler Connolly. “So meaning we had to go in there and make an ideal record.” With Scars & Souvenirs, the Vancouver trio has hit its mark. The balanced thirteen-monitor effort is the polished and passionate testament to seven years of hard work, heavy touring and diligent consideration to its craft. From the swirling grind of “By the Way” to the nasty snarl of “Crutch” to the soaring melodicism of “Not Meant to Be” and “Wait For Me,” Scars & Souvenirs is a broad-reaching endeavor that puts Connolly, guitarist Dave Brenner and bassist Dean Again excessive in the rock pantheon, reaching creative progress without sacrificing the hard-hitting energy that received them here within the first place.
Pop Evil
Since re-releasing their first file in 2008, Pop Evil has developed their following the hard way. They have toured the US constantly since their first launch, enjoying nearly four hundred exhibits in two years and only taking time off to document their new album, War of Angels. Leaving no stone unturned, no fan’s question unanswered, and no highway untraveled, the group pulled themselves up from their bootstra…ps and constructed themselves into a radio rock powerhouse that conjures the dirtiest hooks of the onerous rocking 70ʼs, the hair metal eighty’s and the grunge – fueled 90ʼs…filtering all of it via a modern prism coupled with a philosophical and spiritual outlook. Warfare Of Angels is an affidavit to Pop Evil’s resilience. Having been down a major label route fraught with the frustrations felt by far too many bands, the group has emerged with a Top 5 Active Rock single. They toured with Papa Roach and Judas Priest and created what Spin Magazine known as one of the “10 Best Moments of Rock on the Range” the place in entrance of tens of thousands of their heartland of the united statesA. rock fans, they ceremoniously tore up their old contract and introduced a brand new dawn. With an output that easily appeals to college students of Weapons N’ Roses, Pantera, Motley Crue and Aerosmith, Pop Evil remains to be nevertheless possessed with a talent, charisma and general musical aesthetic that is decidedly and distinctly their own. They have put their stamp on the arduous rock landscape with assured confidence and expert precision. “Weʼre only a bunch of fellows that grew up together and are hungry for rock nʼ roll,” frontman Leigh Kakaty simply states. “There are no othersecond choices for us. Itʼs just music. Thatʼs what weʼve finished, this is where we have all the time wanted to be, and grind is what weʼll proceed to do.” Coming from Michigan, one of many states within the nation hit hardest by the financial downturn, Pop Evil is aware of something about hardship and the center that it takes to persevere, to beat and to conquer. They know the meaning of hard work, too. Their indie debut, Lipstick on the Mirror, resulted in a re- release by way of a serious label and a number of other inroads on rock radio nevertheless it’s been phrase-of-mouth and dwell reveals that have really pushed the just lately renewed momentum behind the band as their distinctive story continues to build. “Weʼre only a good quaint Midwestern band that believes in grassroots and doing it from the ground up” Kakaty explains. “Weʼre the same band thatʼll rock your face with some heavy steel riffs then convey out the acoustic guitar and play some ballads.” Their very monicker represents one thing of a lifestyle to these five men. “Pop” represents the band’s impressive hooks and nicely-crafted choruses whereas “Evil” conjures the extra aggressive, onerous rock facet of the band. The band is a true mixture of pop sensibilities and “evil” sounding rock n’ roll. It isn’t a lot about distancing themselves from the mainstream as it’s about forcing the mainstream to return to them, on their very own terms. “I believe all five of us didnʼt actually fit in, in our own methods, rising up,” Kakaty reasons. “Pop Evil is type of our way of saying, “this is our fraternity, our home.’” The songs on Warfare Of Angels reflect the various shapes, colours and feelings represented in a Pop Evil performance. The album provides a superb showcase for Kakaty’s impressive vary and various approaches, the guitar showmanship of Dave Grahs and Tony Greve, the strong bottom finish of Matt DiRito and the rhythmic pulse of drummer Dylan Allison. “Last Man Standing” is a shot throughout the bow, serving discover to the rest of rock radio-land that Pop Evil crafts music of a higher caliber. “It’s superb to see the reactions we get from the followers and the way much the track means to them. That is priceless,” Kakaty says. “Bosses Daughter” was co-written with the legendary Mick Mars of Motley Crue. “It is acquired that rockin’ vibe where it picks up and simply doesn’t cease,” points out DiRito. “I get such a kick out of playing it live. I feel like I am in Motley Crue. It becomes my Nikki Sixx second!” Different standouts embrace “Monster You Made,” which addresses some arduous occasions and factors to the facility of constructive considering to overcome obstacles. There’s also “Damaged & Betrayed” which has stunning melodies and incredibly memorable singalong harmonies. “Next Life” is probably the album’s most reflective song, notably for Kakaty, who misplaced his father earlier this year. “Clearly itʼs a very personal piece for me as well.” “And the record goes on with every music,” he adds. “I donʼt assume thereʼs anybody I really like greater than the opposite, I usually hearken to the music that finest fits my mood.” With a career-defining sophomore album of their arsenal, Pop Evil are primed and able to take their rightful place in the hard rock pantheon amongst their contemporaries and heroes. “We wish to be known as a band with nice music and a fantastic dwell present,” DiRito says. Pop Evil is no fly-by-night time, truthful-climate band. War Of Angels is just one extra giant leap in a career that has been constructed on a solid basis and is meant to continue onward. Kakaty concludes, “at the end of the day, we want our followers to know that we have sacrificed our personal lives for them. We would like the people who listen to our music to know that they’ve change into our new family. That is why weʼve given up a lot to do this. They’re loved. Music is Love!”
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Question by : the Korean War is often given what nickname?
Viewed as simply the war between the “Good War,” meaning World War II, and the disruptive war in Vietnam, the Korean War is often given what nickname?
A. World War III
B. The War of Heroes
C. The Forgotten War
D. McArthur’s Folly
Best answer:
Answer by Wayne
It was also known as a Police Action because Truman did not get the Congress to declare War on North Korea.
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State of Washington National Call for Photos Mission
Event on 2012-02-15 00:00:00
The folks of the state of Washington suffered among the greatest variety of losses in the Vietnam War, sacrificing 1,049 service-women and men in combat. The Vietnam Memorial Fund’s (VVMF) mission to honor these heroes continues with the National Call for Images, a motion to collect pictures of the greater than 58,000 service-members inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in Washington, DC. When collected, all photographs will be displayed for generations to come back at The Education Heart at The Wall, a spot on our Nationwide Mall where our military heroes’ tales and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
With the assist of faculties, volunteers, buddies, and family from around the nation, VVMF has collected more than 25,000 photos to this point, however solely 537 from the state of Washington.
The duty is way from complete. Beneficiant assist from volunteers, fellow service-members, family, and friends remains to be needed with a view to collect the remaining 512 photographs necessary to honor our heroes from Washington for show at The Education Center.
With a groundbreaking planned for November 2012, The Training Heart at The Wall is a multi-million dollar, state-of- the-artwork customer’s middle and studying facility to be constructed on the grounds of the Vietnam Veterans and the Lincoln Memorials. Guests will higher perceive the profound affect the Vietnam Struggle had their friends and family members, their residence towns, and the Nation. The Schooling Heart will function the faces and stories of the 58,272 women and men on “The Wall,” honoring those who fell in Vietnam, those that fought and returned, as well as the chums and families of all who served. For extra data, go to www.buildthecenter.org.
“Washington suffered some of the highest casualty rates of any state in the Vietnam War,” said Jan C. Scruggs, Founder and President of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF). “The Education Center at The Wall will allow Americans to put faces with the names of brave men and women who lost their lives, fostering their appreciation and respect for generations to come.”
VVMF urges the citizens of Washington to assist the National Call for Photos by submitting photographs of fallen service-members and generously supporting the Education Center, ensuring that the sacrifices of our military heroes are never forgotten.
About the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Established in 1979, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (www.vvmf.org) is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., promoting healing and educating about the impact of the Vietnam War. Authorized by Congress, its most recent initiative is building the Education Center at The Wall, an underground facility near the Memorial that will help visitors discover the stories of those named on The Wall and celebrate the values embodied by all service members who served in all of America’s wars. Other Memorial Fund initiatives include educational programs for students and teachers, as well as a traveling Wall replica that honors our nation’s veterans.
Support the Education Center at The Wall by visiting www.buildthecenter.org, calling 866-990-WALL, or by texting “WALL” to 2022.
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Question by Pickle Suprise!: How do we honor our FAKE war heroes?
These men of (dis)honor have read books about combat and war, spent a couple hundred dollars or less on their uniforms, ribbons and medals and told some very interesting stories,
Put their necks out on the line facing embarassment, fines and jail/prison time.
don’t they deserve something?
I am talking about those people like Jesse Macbeth. I posted about this HERO on my 360 page.
Best answer:
Answer by Mariam D. Wood
How about a hollow memorial, instead of one of solid marble?
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Season Tickets 2011-12 Left Coast Chamber Ensemble
Event on 2011-10-03 20:00:00
Acclaimed for its committed performances of new and old chamber music, San Francisco’s Left Coast Chamber Ensemble is a flexible ensemble of twelve musicians who play in different combinations of strings, winds and piano. Concerts are presented in Mill Valley on Thursdays at 8pm at the 142Throckmorton Theatre, and in San Francisco on Mondays at 8pm, at one of two venues: The Green Room at 401 Van Ness Avenue or Dennis Gallagher Arts Pavilion at 66 Page Street. Left Coast Chamber Ensemble 20112012 Season Two Sets of Keys September 29, 2011 142Throckmorton Theatre Mill Valley, CA October 3, 2011 The Green Room 401 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA François Couperin Concert Royal in G for Oboe, Cello and Harpsichord Henri Dutilleux Les Citations, Diptych for Oboe, Percussion, Harpsichord and Double Bass Henri Dutilleux Sonata for Oboe and Piano Claude Debussy Piano Trio in G Major Left Coast explores the French aesthetic with contrasting musics for keyboard, both piano and harpsichord. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to hear Henri Dutilleux’s Les Citationsan exquisite harpsichord workalongside an eighteenth-century work by the revered French master François Couperin. Then we delve into other aspects of French keyboard chamber music with Dutilleux’s Oboe Sonata for Oboe and Piano, and Debussy’s Piano Trio, some of the earliest extant works of these two composers. Werther and the English CatCharacter Pieces with Guest Marc Teicholz December 1, 2011 142Throckmorton Theatre December 5, 2011 Dennis Gallagher Arts Pavilion 66 Page Street SF CA Hans Werner Henze Minette Ross Bauer Piano Quartet Johannes Brahms Piano Quartet in C minor, Opus 60, Werther In his opera Minette, Hans Werner Henze chronicled the misadventures of an English cat; he then re-imagined the work to create a guitar duo version. We are delighted to present Michael Goldberg and guest Marc Teicholz in this compelling musical narrative. A dramatic character of another sort, Goethe’s pensive hero, Werther, was the inspiration for Brahms’ brooding C Minor Piano Quartet. Ross Bauer’s Piano Quartet completes the program. The Clarinet Program January 19, 2012 142Throckmorton Theatre Mill Valley, CA January 23, 2012 The Green Room 401 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA Sean Friar Velvet Hammer Eric Zivian Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano Stephen Hartke Horse with the Lavender Eye Episodes for Violin, Clarinet and Piano Johannes Brahms Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in F Minor, Opus 120, No.1 Jerry Simas, Left Coast’s remarkable clarinetist, inspired us to program Stephen Hartke’s Horse with the Lavender Eye. This is an evocative trio in four movements, including one titled “Cancel My Rumba Lesson.” We are also pleased to present clarinet works of Johannes Brahms and Left Coast composer Eric Zivian, along with Velvet Hammer, our first performance of a work by the young 2011 Gaudeamus Prize nominee, Sean Friar. The Shoulders of Giants March 22, 2012 142Throckmorton Theatre March 26, 2012 The Green Room 401 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA Lei Liang Serashi Fragments Sam Nichols Refuge Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Opus 127 Left Coast presents two arresting string quartets by contemporary composers who were inspired by musical giants. Lei Liang pays tribute to the great Mongolian musician Serashi, Sam Nichols to the Grosse Fugue of Beethoven. The program concludes with a late Beethoven string quartet, one of the unparalleled masterworks of the chamber music literature”music,” as one historian described it, “that transcends music, that even transcends human feelings and thoughts, to achieve a spiritual level above all worldly concerns.” Delicacies for Diverse Ensembles June 7, 2012 142Throckmorton Theatre June 11, 2012 Dennis Gallagher Arts Pavilion 66 Page Street San Francisco CA Andrew Norman A Companion Guide to Rome for String Trio Yu Hui Chang New Work for Flute, Viola and Guitar WORLD PREMIERE Manuel de Falla Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy for Guitar, G.56 Claude Debussy Sonata for Harp, Flute and Viola In his last years, Claude Debussy conceived of a set of six sonatas for “diverse ensembles.” He completed three, including the work for harp, flute and viola that appears on this concert alongside the premiere of Yu Hui Chang’s companion piece for guitar, flute and viola. The string trio is the third diverse ensemble featured on this program; we’ll hear Andrew Norman’s spectacular Companion Guide to Rome, a collection of portraits of the composer’s favorite Roman churches, which developed into “character studies of imaginary people, [his] companions for a year of living in the Eternal City.”
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