Dogs of War: VIETNAM 1960-1975: First In.Last Out!

A Special Presentation From Hahn's 50th AP K-9, West Germany

There Is No Stronger Bond,Than That Of A HandlerAnd His Dog.

Were the dogs of Vietnam effective? Our military experts and "armchair Generals"  will probably be debating that question for the next hundred years.  But any Vietnam combat veteran, that happened to be part of a patrol, that was saved from an VC ambush because of a scout dog's alert or prevented from walking into a mine field...will tell you, the answer is definitely yes!!! *Estimates vary, but some state that the dogs may have been responsible for the saving of at least 10,000 lives in Vietnam.


In the last two years, four War Dog Memorials were dedicated to the Dogs Of Vietnam:

March Field, Riverside, California

Dedicated February 2000. Sponsored by the VDHA.

Fort Benning, Georgia

Dedicated October 2000. Sponsored by the VDHA.

Port Neches, Texas

Dedicated November 2000. Sponsored by the Citizens of Port Neches.

Streamwood, Illinois

Dedicated May 2001. Sponsored by the Citizens of Streamwood.

...all four Memorials honor the Four Footed Heroes of Vietnam and several include the war dogs of America's other wars and conflicts as well. Today the members of the Vietnam Dog Handlers Association continue  to sponsor a drive to establish the first National War Dog Memorial, to honor all War Dogs, who Served the United States of America in Combat.

To learn more about the use of Military Working Dogs by the armed services during the Vietnam War, please visit our Link Page (access from the, US: Department Of Defense Page) for an large selection of different sites, by the guys who were there! To read about it, may we suggest Michael G. Lemish's book 'War Dogs,' published 1999 by Brassey's, Washington, DC. "The first important work on the subject in the last forty years!" War Dogs is a complete history of the MWD from its orgins to after Vietnam. Available at most Book Sellers, world wide. "A very good read!"

**For more information and the full presentation including the timeline of the "Dogs of War" go to:

http://community-2.webtv.net/Hahn-50thAP-K9/K9History6/

Sterling Silver Awareness Ribbons & Beads.

Awareness ribbons help create change through causes!

Do your part to help awareness of a good cause. These charms are gorgeous keepsakes that are ideal for your own collection, and they also make thoughtful gifts for family or friends. Each year, the Charm Factory donates to fundraisers and educators, and we keep prices on our awareness products as low as possible to help support those of you working to find cures and supporting those touched by cancer and other diseases. Thank you for the work you do in your communities.

Many major causes are covered. There are autism awareness charms, AIDS awareness ribbon charms, breast cancer awareness ribbons and several other cancer awareness charms, just to name a few, and yellow ribbons to support our troops. All of our charms are beautifully designed using only the highest quality sterling silver. Each charm was also made in the US, assuring you of even greater quality.

Please click on the link below for more information on awareness ribbons.

http://www.charmfactory.com/awareness-ribbons.aspx

A guide to giving birthstone's this year for Christmas

Giving birthstones make a special personalized gift for all.

Precious stones & jewelry are wonderful gifts that sparkle & shine with unique timeless beauty & make a special personalized gift family & friends will remember forever. Birthstones ground & amplify celestial energies. Each of the twelve signs of the zodiac has traditional crystal affinities. Some from the birth month, others from the planets of the sign.

Use the chart below to find your friends & family's birthstones.

Capricorn(Dec 22 - Jan 19)	Jet, Onyx, Amber, Azurite, Carnelian, Fluorite, Garnet, Green & Black Tourmaline, Labradorite, Magnetite, Malachite, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, Smoky Quartz, Turquoise, Aragonite, Galena.
Aquarius    (Jan 20 - Feb 18)	Aquamarine, Amethyst, Amber, Angelite, , Blue Celestite, Blue Obsidian, Boji Stone, Chrysoprase, Fluorite, Labradorite, Magnetite, Moonstone, Atacamite.
Pisces       (Feb 19 - Mar 20)	Moonstone, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Bloodstone, Blue Lace Agate, Calcite, Chrysoprase, Fluorite, Labradorite, Turquoise, Smithsonite, Sunstone.
Aries           (Mar 21 - Apr 19)	Ruby, Diamond , Amethyst, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Citrine, Fire Agate, Garnet, Jadeite, Jasper, Kunzite, Magnetite, Pink Tourmaline, Orange Spinel, Topaz.
Taurus        (Apr 20 - May 20)	Emerald, Topaz, Aquamarine, Azurite, Black Spinel, Boji Stone, Diamond, Kyanite, Kunzite, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Rose Quartz, Rhondonite, Sapphire, Selenite, Tiger's Eye, Topaz, Tourmaline, Variscite.
Gemini       (May 21 - Jun 20)	Tourmaline, Agate, Apatite, Apophyllite, Aquamarine, Blue Spinel, Calcite, Chrysocolla, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Dendritic Agate, Green Obsidian, Green Tourmaline, Sapphire, Serpentine, Tourmalinated  and Rutilated Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Topaz, Variscite, Ulexite.
Cancer(June 21 - July 22)	Moonstone, Pearl, Amber, Beryl, Brown Spinel, Carnelian, Calcite, Chalcedony, Chrysoprase, Emerald, Opal, Pink Tourmaline, Rhondonite, Ruby, Moss Agate, Fire agate, Dendritic Agate.
Leo              (July 23 - Aug 22)	Cat's or Tiger's Eye, Ruby, Amber, Boji Stone, Carnelian, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Danburite, Emerald, Fire Agate, Garnet, Golden beryl, Green & Pink Tourmaline, Kunzite, Larimar, Muscovite, Onyx, Orange Calcite, Petalite, Pyrolusite, Quartz, Red Obsidian, Rhondochrosite, Topaz, Turquoise, Yellow Spinel.
Virgo           (Aug 23 - Sept 22)	Peridot, Sardonyx, Amazonite, Amber, Blue Topaz, Dioptase, Carnelian, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Garnet, Magnetite, Moonstone, Moss Agate, Opal, Purple Obsidian, Rubelite, Rutilated Quartz, Sapphire, Sodalite, Sugilite, Smithsonite, Okenite.
Libra          (Sept 23 - Oct 22)	Sapphire, Opal, Ametrine, Apophyllite, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Chiastolite, Chrysolite, Emerald, Green Spinel, Green Tourmaline, Jade, Kunzite, Lapis Lazuli, Lepidolite, Mahogany Obsidian, Moonstone, Peridot, Sapphire, Topaz, Phrenite, Sunstone.
Scorpio     (Oct 23 - Nov 21)	Topaz, Malachite, Apache Tear, Aquamarine, Beryl, Boji Stone, Charoite, Dioptase, Emerald, Garnet, Green Tourmaline, Herkimer diamond, Kunzite, Moonstone, Obsidian, Red Spinel, Rhondochrosite, Ruby, Turquoise, Hiddenite, Variscite.
Sagittarius(Nov 22 - Dec 21)	Topaz, Turquoise, Amethyst, Azurite, Blue Lace Agate, Chalcedony, Charoite, Dark Blue Spinel, Dioptase, Garnet, Gold Sheen Obsidian, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Snowflake Obsidian, Pink Tourmaline, Ruby, Smoky Quartz, Spinel, Sodalite, Sugilite, Wulfenite, Okenite.

How To Create The Easiest Thanksgiving Dinner Ever

Quick & easiest Thanksgiving dinner for eight


Even if you've never made a turkey or only have one child-free arm to stir the gravy, our step-by-step plan will make you seem like a Thanksgiving pro. The secret: Prep most of your dishes the day before the meal so you can focus your energy on the turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Our delicious menu feeds eight adults and a couple of young kids, but feel free to buy a bigger turkey and double the side dishes if your family is larger. Then gobble up all the compliments!

Grocery list for the easiest Thanksgiving Dinner

Make grocery shopping a snap. Print this organized list of everything you need to make our complete Thanksgiving menu and take it with you to the store.

Produce

• 1 bag celery stalks
• 2 shallots
• 1 bunch sage leaves
• 1 bunch thyme
• 1 bunch parsley
• 2 lbs. green beans
• 5 large oranges
• 3 pkgs. (10 oz. each) cranberries, fresh or frozen
• 8 sweet potatoes

Dry Goods

• 1 pkg. (12 oz.) seasoned whole wheat croutons
• 6 cups low-salt chicken broth
• 1/2 cup pecan pieces
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 1 container (12 oz.) honey
• 1 bottle cinnamon
• 1 bottle (17 oz.) balsamic vinegar
• 1 bottle canola oil

Baking

• 1 box (18 oz.) cake mix, yellow or white
• 1 can non-stick cooking spray
• 1 lb. box powdered sugar
• 1 box cornstarch

Meat

• 1 pkg. (12 oz.) nitrate-free turkey bacon
• 15 lb. turkey

Dairy

• 1 container (15 oz.) part-skim ricotta
• 1 stick butter
• 1 container (6 oz.) plain Greek yogurt
• 6 eggs
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds