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	<description>Providing valuable programs for our beloved US Military, veterans and their families.</description>
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		<title>Build Your Business and Help Veterans</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HirePatriots is an association of businesses and veteran organizations across the United States. We participate in doing several great things for America, those who defend it, our fellow countrymen, and our individual enterprises. HirePatriots has created a marketing strategy that promotes companies and associations and helps veterans at the same time.  This strategy is being [...]]]></description>
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<p>HirePatriots is an association of businesses and veteran organizations across the United States. We participate in doing several great things for America, those who defend it, our fellow countrymen, and our individual enterprises.</p>
<p>HirePatriots has created a marketing strategy that promotes companies and associations and helps veterans at the same time.  This strategy is being used by companies all across America, from small businesses to giants like Verizon and Pepsi.</p>
<p>HirePatriots “cause marketing” plan increases web visitors; promotes continuous, free media exposure; connects you to millions on the social networks; dramatically improves your search engine results; and creates grassroots volunteers who market for you. Of course, it also allows you to recruit qualified veterans to fill your positions, at no cost.</p>
<p>HirePatriots has received the LEAD “Visionary Award” for stimulating local economies. President Bush gave us the “Congressional Medal of Merit.” President Obama gave us the “Presidents Call to Service Award.” And we were listed in G.I. Jobs’ Top 50.</p>
<p>Our unique website assists every U.S. demographic: Community residents, businesses, veterans and military personnel. – That is why we are one of the most popular websites in America.</p>
<p>Your membership will also support the other vital programs of our 501c3 non-profit, Patriotic Hearts: The training and placement of severely disabled veterans, Military Marriage Retreats, HirePatriots’ Vet Entrepreneur training program and our free 30 week Transitional Training program for US military personnel.</p>
<p>HirePatriots’ members receive their own hosted and customized HirePatriots site and URL, a banner on our home page and on our Full Time and One Day Job boards. Plus we provide continuous training and assistance in utilizing the site and our Cause Marketing strategy.</p>
<p>A one time, tax deductible donation to our non-profit is all that it takes to join are patriotic association. (Let&#8217;s discuss this privately.)</p>
<p>We look forward to sharing a purpose-filled and profitable relationship together.</p>
<p>Mark Baird<br />
CEO HirePatriots.com &amp;<br />
Patriotic Hearts 501 c3 non-profit<br />
<a href="760-730-3734" target="_blank">760-730-3734</a></p>
<p>Past Chairman: CA Economic Council<br />
Past Secretary: United Veteran Council</p>
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		<title>At Home Sales Positions in SoCal</title>
		<link>http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/jobs-for-vets-2/at-home-sales-positions-in-socal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:48:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maid in CA is hiring Sales people    Do you know anyone looking for a sales position? Maid in California is looking for stay at home moms / dads with no experience or people with sales experience. We are expanding into 2 new divisions; Post Construction Cleaning and Janitorial Services. Please forward this to anyone you [...]]]></description>
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<p>Maid in CA is hiring Sales people    <a href="http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/jobs-for-vets-2/at-home-sales-positions-in-socal/attachment/maid-in-ca/" rel="attachment wp-att-4658"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-4658" src="http://hirepatriots.com/files/2012/02/Maid-in-Ca-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>Do you know anyone looking for a sales position? Maid in California is looking for stay at home moms / dads with no experience or people with sales experience. We are expanding into 2 new divisions; Post Construction Cleaning and Janitorial Services. Please forward this to anyone you may know who would be interested in making their own hours, choosing their own area and making a great commission on every job sold. We are looking to serve, Orange, LA, Riverside Counties right now!</p>
<p>Our contact information is <a href="714-777-7817" target="_blank">714-777-7817</a> or <a href="mailto:maid@maidincalifornia.com" target="_blank">maid@maidincalifornia.com</a>.</p>
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Sincerely,<br />
Debbie Kerr<br />
President<br />
Maid In California</p>
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		<title>Beautiful Video: Butterflies, Bees &amp; You</title>
		<link>http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/patriotic-hearts/beautiful-video-butetrflies-bees-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:09:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Forty years ago, I was jogging through a Eucalyptus forest in Santa Barbara, Ca. I suddenly came upon what seemed to be a million Monarch butterflies that had just come out of their cocoons. I was completely engulfed in in their joyous celebration of new life and flight. &#8212; This video is the first time [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/patriotic-hearts/beautiful-video-butetrflies-bees-you/attachment/butterfly/" rel="attachment wp-att-4645"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-4645" src="http://hirepatriots.com/files/2012/02/butterfly-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Forty years ago, I was jogging through a Eucalyptus forest in Santa Barbara, Ca. I suddenly came upon what seemed to be a million Monarch butterflies that had just come out of their cocoons. I was completely engulfed in in their joyous celebration of new life and flight. &#8212; This video is the first time since that I have seen this happen.</p>
<p>I look forward to having a similar experience someday soon: When I die, I will be regenerated into a child of God.</p>
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<h3>1 Corinthians 15:35-38: The Resurrection Body</h3>
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<div> <sup>35</sup> But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?” <sup>36</sup> How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. <sup>37</sup> When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of something else. <sup>38</sup> But God gives it a body as he has determined, and to each kind of seed he gives its own body.</div>
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<div><sup>42</sup> So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; <sup>43</sup> it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; <sup>44</sup>it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body.   If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <sup>45</sup> So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”<sup>[<a title="See footnote a" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15%3A35-38%2C1+Corinthians+15%3A42-50&amp;version=NIV#fen-NIV-28764a">a</a>]</sup>; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit. <sup>46</sup> The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual. <sup>47</sup> The first man was of the dust of the earth; the second man is of heaven. <sup>48</sup> As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the heavenly man, so also are those who are of heaven. <sup>49</sup> And just as we have borne the image of the earthly man, so shall we<sup>[<a title="See footnote b" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15%3A35-38%2C1+Corinthians+15%3A42-50&amp;version=NIV#fen-NIV-28768b">b</a>]</sup>bear the image of the heavenly man.<sup>50</sup>I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.<sup>51</sup> Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— <sup>52</sup> in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. <sup>53</sup> For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. <sup>54</sup> When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”<sup>[<a title="See footnote a" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15%3A51-57&amp;version=NIV#fen-NIV-28773a">a</a>]</sup></p>
<p><sup>55</sup> “Where, O death, is your victory?<br />
Where, O death, is your sting?”<sup>[<a title="See footnote b" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15%3A51-57&amp;version=NIV#fen-NIV-28774b">b</a>]</sup></p>
<p><sup>56</sup> The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. <sup>57</sup> But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Mark Baird</p>
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		<title>Military Job Fairs in Virginia</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:40:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[HirePatriots has worked with Corporate Gray since 2008. Carl Savino, the president of Corporate Gray is a friend and an ally of  mine in our mutual effort to serve US veterans. The Corporate Gray Job Fairs for the Military Community are held near major military installations across the country, allowing companies the opportunity to meet [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_4634" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 210px"><a href="http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/events/military-job-fairs-in-virginia/attachment/corporate-gray-6/" rel="attachment wp-att-4634"><img class="size-full wp-image-4634" src="http://hirepatriots.com/files/2012/02/Corporate-Gray.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="112" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Virginia Military Job Fairs</p></div>
<p>HirePatriots has worked with Corporate Gray since 2008. Carl Savino, the president of Corporate Gray is a friend and an ally of  mine in our mutual effort to serve US veterans.</p>
<p>The Corporate Gray Job Fairs for the Military Community are held near major military installations across the country, allowing companies the opportunity to meet face-to-face with transitioning/former military personnel and civilians. FREE to all Job Seekers.</p>
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<div>Job Fair Calendar 2012 &#8211; 2013</div>
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<td><a href="http://www.corporategray.com/jobfairs/296">Feb 29, 2012</a></td>
<td>VI</td>
<td><a href="http://www.brazenconnect.com/event/corp_gray_feb_29">Internet</a></td>
<td>Everywhere</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.corporategray.com/jobfairs/277">Mar 16, 2012</a></td>
<td>MF</td>
<td><a href="http://www.waterfordreceptions.com/index.cfm?action=facilities">Waterford Reception Center</a></td>
<td>Springfield, VA</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.corporategray.com/jobfairs/278">Apr 20, 2012</a></td>
<td>MF</td>
<td><a href="http://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/conventioncenter/">Virginia Beach Convention Center</a></td>
<td>Virginia Beach</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.corporategray.com/jobfairs/279">May 18, 2012</a></td>
<td>SC</td>
<td><a href="http://www.waterfordreceptions.com/index.cfm?action=facilities">Waterford Reception Center</a></td>
<td>Springfield, VA</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.corporategray.com/jobfairs/285">Sep 21, 2012</a></td>
<td>MF</td>
<td><a href="http://www.waterfordreceptions.com/index.cfm?action=facilities">Waterford Reception Center</a></td>
<td>Springfield, VA</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.corporategray.com/jobfairs/293">Oct 24, 2012</a></td>
<td>MF</td>
<td><a href="http://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/conventioncenter/conventioncenter/">Virginia Beach Convention Center</a></td>
<td>Virginia Beach</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.corporategray.com/jobfairs/286">Nov 16, 2012</a></td>
<td>SC</td>
<td><a href="http://www.waterfordreceptions.com/">Waterford Reception Center</a></td>
<td>Springfield, VA</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.corporategray.com/jobfairs/294">Feb 20, 2013</a></td>
<td>MF</td>
<td><a href="http://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/conventioncenter/">Virginia Beach Convention Center</a></td>
<td>Virginia Beach</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.corporategray.com/jobfairs/287">Mar 22, 2013</a></td>
<td>MF</td>
<td><a href="http://www.waterfordreceptions.com/">Waterford Reception Center</a></td>
<td>Springfield, VA</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.corporategray.com/jobfairs/288">Apr 19, 2013</a></td>
<td>SC</td>
<td><a href="http://www.waterfordreceptions.com/">Waterford Reception Center</a></td>
<td>Springfield, VA</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.corporategray.com/jobfairs/289">May 17, 2013</a></td>
<td>MF</td>
<td><a href="http://www.waterfordreceptions.com/">Waterford Reception Center</a></td>
<td>Springfield, VA</td>
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<div>MF: Especially for transitioning and former military personnel. Civilians welcome.<br />
SC: Only for those job seekers with a Secret or higher security clearance.<br />
VI: Virtual Career Fair.</div>
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		<title>Peak Mindset &amp; Your Business</title>
		<link>http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/patriotic-supporters/peak-mindset-your-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[For Your Business]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jason Turner is the Entrepreneurial Success Coach behind Peak Mindset. And now, Jason has become a vital member of the HirePatriots team.  He has been offering team trainings to HirePatriots business members. And he is being a mentor and an individual coach for Owners, CEOs, Managers and HR personnel associated with HirePatriots too. Jason has [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_4620" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 199px"><a href="http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/patriotic-supporters/peak-mindset-your-business/attachment/jason-turner-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-4620"><img class="size-full wp-image-4620" src="http://hirepatriots.com/files/2012/02/Jason-Turner1.jpg" alt="" width="189" height="267" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Recommended by HirePatriots</p></div>
<p>Jason Turner is the Entrepreneurial Success Coach behind <a href="http://www.peakmindset.com/">Peak Mindset</a>. And now, Jason has become a vital member of the HirePatriots team.  He has been offering team trainings to HirePatriots business members. And he is being a mentor and an individual coach for Owners, CEOs, Managers and HR personnel associated with HirePatriots too.</p>
<p>Jason has been helping entrepreneurs most of his life in one way or another, mainly by encouraging them to pursue their dreams of Entrepreneurship and improve their salesmanship.</p>
<p>Jason Turner started out by serving our country in the Air Force working with Nuclear I.C.B.M. Missiles. Then he went on to DeVry for Business Management. He found his niche creating and growing businesses. And for people ready to take the plunge into entrepreneurship, Jason coaches them how to become fluent in all things concerning sales and marketing. When he was a Realtor, during an historic economic downturn, he made the news several times for outside the box marketing.</p>
<p>Jason Turner is a one-on-one Entrepreneurial Success coach who will mentor and help you every step of the way…never feel alone again.</p>
<p><strong>Here are just some of the areas where Peak Mindset can help:</strong></p>
<p>Social Media Marketing (Blogging, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google Plus)</p>
<p>Starting a business</p>
<p>Expanding an existing business</p>
<p>Create a Unique Brand Identity</p>
<p>Time Management</p>
<p>Much More…</p>
<p>As an Entrepreneur, you have to build, organize, produce, motivate, sell and grow.<br />
That’s a tall order for anyone. Trying to handle everything all at once can be overwhelming. Jason can help you unlock all the mysteries that sales and marketing can create for people. Sometimes just the thought of marketing terrifies the dickens out people. Jason can help you demystify the black magic they call social media.</p>
<p>His coaching is ideal for any individual, business owner, or job seeker that needs to understand how to use social networking websites for their personal knowledge, to market a product / service or launch and manage a successful social media marketing or job-seeking campaign.</p>
<p>He can help you unlock your inner sales person and close more. He has been a top sales person in Real Estate, Health Clubs, and car sales, not to mention also in the insurance industry.</p>
<p><strong>Jason has trained countless individuals online and in-person. </strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>“I have a great fear and feel totally overwhelmed with marketing; I signed up for Jason&#8217;s PEAK MINDSET Coaching Services after the show. Jason is focusing on my business specific needs and taking me by the hand</em>.” &#8211; Janie Smith –Hope Beyond Trauma</p></blockquote>
<p>These hands-on trainings are completed using the telephone (Skype if you are not in the US) and remote connection software, Logmein.com. He will walk you through and show you step by step how to use social media networking sites and tools. Jason teaches you how to optimize for ease, use, privacy and exposure to get the word out about you and your business.</p>
<p>If you are interested in building a business or starting one, now is the perfect time to contact him 813-473-2544. Visit <a href="http://www.peakmindset.com/">www.PeakMindset.com</a> to open up new opportunities for you and your business. Don’t forget to tune into Peak Mindset Radio every Tuesday evening at 7:30pm EST at <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/PeakMindset">www.BlogTalkRadio.com/PeakMindset</a>.</p>
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		<title>HirePatriots Cause Marketing Plan</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ HirePatriots Cause Marketing Plan HirePatriots provides critical services for US military and veterans that no other organization offers. HirePatriots serves the US military, veterans and their families, as well as US residents and businesses. It is one of the most popular websites in America. HirePatriots particularly focuses on employing, training and recruiting US veterans. It [...]]]></description>
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<p align="center"><strong> HirePatriots Cause Marketing Plan</strong></p>
<p>HirePatriots provides critical services for US military and veterans that no other organization offers. HirePatriots serves the US military, veterans and their families, as well as US residents and businesses. It is one of the most popular websites in America.</p>
<p>HirePatriots particularly focuses on employing, training and recruiting US veterans. It has a state-of-the-art posting board for companies, and a highly sophisticated resume filtering system that permits companies to specifically qualify candidates. Companies save many thousands of dollars a year by reducing posting and recruiting costs when they become a member of HirePatriots.com. &#8212; Our 501c3 non-profit Patriotic Hearts also provides a host of other critical programs.</p>
<p>HirePatriots has also created an explosive marketing strategy that is being used by companies all across America, from small businesses to giants like Verizon and Pepsi. It is also being used as a means for them to recruit qualified veterans to fill their positions. This strategy greatly increases web visitors; promotes continuous, free TV, radio and press exposure; connects you to millions on the social networks, dramatically improves your search engine results, produces volunteers who market for you, and much more. The HirePatriots Cause Marketing Strategy also helps residents, families, senior citizens and local business owners. HirePatriots has won multiple awards for stimulating local economies.</p>
<p>Members of HirePatriots nationwide team of patriotic businesses are improving the lives of our US veterans and their families, while at the same time improving their bottom lines.</p>
<blockquote><p>Here is a comment from Patrick O&#8217;Connor the Development Director of Home Task:<br />
&#8220;I recommend Mark and the HirePatriots higher cause marketing system with no reservations. Mark is the rarest of animals, an honest person that cares about and delivers results. Our return on investment with Mark has been outstanding and it&#8217;s been a pleasure working with and getting to know him both personally and professionally.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>HirePatriots.com is expanding across the country rapidly. We are looking for patriotic and veteran owned companies to represent us. &#8212; We will expand your business as you assist us in spreading the word about our higher cause in your part of the U.S.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>What a HirePatriots Member Receives:</strong></p>
<p>1)<strong> Website, Blog &amp; Job Board</strong>: HirePatriots.com is one of the most popular websites in the country: We will create a customized HirePatriots website/blog and job board of your own that includes complete information about your business and links back to your corporate website. We host and manage this site free of charge.</p>
<p>2) <strong>Warm Lead Database</strong>: Every visitor to HirePatriots accesses our services for free; but, they are required to complete a registration. After registering, an automatic response is sent to that new visitor. You customize this response for your needs. And every day your database increases.</p>
<p>3) <strong>Social Networking</strong>: We offer free training on how to self-mange your HirePatriots website. We will train you how to create blogs and how to include videos, pictures, boost your search engine ranking, and increase your visitors. We will give instruction and assist you in utilizing the media and social networks to market your business.</p>
<p>4) <strong>Media</strong>: The HirePatriots program receives constant TV, radio and Press coverage. There are always multiple opportunities for representatives of HirePatriots to be interviewed on TV, radio and Press. Our stories help raise their ratings. – We guide you in utilizing HirePatriots higher cause to market your business and to speak on behalf of US veterans at the same time.</p>
<p>5) <strong>Volunteers</strong>: Every resident that has a member of the U.S. Military over to help them is delighted with the experience! They tell their friends, neighbors, churches, club members and fellow employees. And every vet who gets a job does the same thing! – Popular support drives new traffic to your website every day.</p>
<p>6)<strong> Grassroots</strong>: The wonderful good that HirePatriots does results in it being beloved. HirePatriots representatives have an open door to speak at nearly every community service club, church, and veteran organization in your region.</p>
<p>7) <strong>Promotional Material</strong>: HirePatriots provides customizable graphics and templates to promote your business with our higher cause: This includes templates for business cards, fliers, posters, banners, bumper stickers and post cards.</p>
<p> <img src='http://hirepatriots.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif' alt='8)' class='wp-smiley' /> <strong>Banner Placement</strong>: National Members will receive premier placement on the National HirePatriots homepage and on our popular job board. Regional members will receive a link to their site on our National home page and job board.</p>
<p>9) <strong>Recruiting</strong>: Tens of thousands of military trained men and women visit HirePatriots websites every month. Post your hiring needs on your own popular job board. And you can create a blog and post your openings on the social networks too.</p>
<p>10)  <strong>Most Importantly</strong>: You will be affecting the lives of your region’s U.S. Military, past and present, and their families. You will provide a means for thousands of residents and businesses to thank them in a very practical and important way. – And they will let you know how much they appreciate your recognition of their service too.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>HirePatriots Membership Options</strong>:</p>
<p>Our team will research your company, its competitors and your wish list of clients. We will consult with your current marketing team and learn more. Then we will develop a National <em>Cause Marketing</em> strategy which will complement and enhance your business’ strategic goals.</p>
<p><strong>Platinum Membership</strong>: If you company is National in scope then this is the right plan for you.  Your company banner will have premier placement on all HirePatriots websites across the country, as well as the homepage of the national site and on the HirePatriots Full Time job board. – Currently HirePatriots has 50 websites representing 31 states and regions thereof, as well as the National HirePatriots site. And we will seek national media interviews for you. – A donation is suggested.</p>
<p><strong>Gold Membership</strong>: To reach an entire state or a region of the country, this is your choice. Your company banner will appear on all HirePatriots websites within your state, as well as on the homepage of the national site, on its job board, and its ‘Locations’ page. – A donation is suggested</p>
<p><strong>Silver Membership</strong>: To reach a specific greater metropolitan location we have created this strategy. – You will be listed on the national ‘Locations’ page, beneath your state.  Your company banner will appear on all Bronze member sites within your area. – A donation is suggested.</p>
<p><strong>Bronze Membership</strong>: For companies that serve a city, this is a great community project that will boost your popularity. Your banner will appear on the homepage of your area’s Silver Member. – A donation is suggested.</p>
<p>Our HirePatriots Memberships are an extremely powerful, 21<sup>st</sup> Century upgrade from traditional banner advertising.</p>
<p>This “higher purpose marketing strategy” has been proven to be tremendously effective for more than 7 years. And G.I. Jobs has touted it as being one of the most “military-friendly” business marketing plans in America.</p>
<p>Together we can improve the lives of our US Veterans and increase your business at the same time.</p>
<p>*Footnote:  Studies show that 87 percent of consumers said that <em>they prefer doing business with corporations that place the interests of society</em> <em>on at least equal footing with making a profit. </em>(<a href="http://bit.ly/cb4eHM" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/cb4eHM</a>) &amp; (<a href="http://bit.ly/Clxx" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/Clxx</a>)</p>
<p>Mark Baird</p>
<p>760-730-3734</p>
<p>Mark@hirepatriots.com</p>
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		<title>Patriotic Veteran Programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:45:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Patriotic Hearts 501c3 Programs HirePatriots is a program of Patriotic Hearts, a tax-exempt 501(c) 3 non-profit that is supported largely by charitable contributions. It is in &#8220;good standing&#8221; with the IRS. It began as a response to a Marine who returned from Iraq to discover his wife and two small children living without utilities, due [...]]]></description>
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<p align="center">Patriotic Hearts 501c3 Programs</p>
<p>HirePatriots is a program of Patriotic Hearts, a tax-exempt 501(c) 3 non-profit that is supported largely by charitable contributions. It is in &#8220;good standing&#8221; with the IRS.</p>
<p>It began as a response to a Marine who returned from Iraq to discover his wife and two small children living without utilities, due to his wife being laid off while he was deployed. He knocked on our founders’ door and asked: &#8220;Sir, Ma’am, I need to earn some money right away to get the electric and gas turned on in my home for my family. Do you have any work that I can do for you right now around your home or yard?&#8221;</p>
<p>Our U.S. military, particularly the lower and mid-range enlisted and their families, often endure extreme financial stress, coupled with multiple, lengthy deployments and the rigors of military life. These conditions elevate stress. It creates marital conflicts and reduces the effectiveness of those men and women in fulfilling their responsibilities on the battlefield or in support positions. – Financial stress endangers families and warriors lives.</p>
<p>In response to this burgeoning crisis, Patriotic Hearts has developed several programs. In recognition of the vital programs we provide President Bush presented us with the <em>&#8220;Congressional Medal of Merit<strong>.&#8221; </strong></em>And President Obama recently awarded us the <em>&#8220;Presidents Call to Service Medal.&#8221;<br />
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<p><strong>Programs Provided by Patriotic Hearts</strong></p>
<p>HirePatriots.com Job Board</p>
<p>Vet-Entrepreneur Program</p>
<p>Military Job Fairs</p>
<p>Welcome Home Parties</p>
<p>Military Marriage Enrichment Retreats</p>
<p>Severely Disabled Veteran Job Placement and Job Training</p>
<p>Military Entertainment (Hip Kitty band &amp; the Patriotic Pin-Ups)</p>
<p>Green Veteran Villages: Energy self-sufficient housing and cooperative</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">HirePatriots</span></strong>: This is our most popular program. It creates daily and vocational opportunities for U.S. military: Active duty, Reserves, Guard, veterans and their spouses. This is a free job board for residents and businesses to hire their local military, veterans and their spouses. We currently have HirePatriots websites in 30 areas of the U.S. This popular program is quickly spreading into every state with the collaboration of veteran owned and patriotic businesses, as well as many passionate volunteers.</p>
<p>The goal of the HirePatriots program is to establish HirePatriots job boards in all 50 states, and in 150 regional areas. This will enable us to assist hundreds of thousands of U.S. Military: Active duty, Reserves, Guard, veterans and their spouses, every year.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">One Day Jobs</span></strong>:</p>
<p>1) HirePatriots is an entirely unique and free national outreach. It provides a One Day job board for our U.S. military, veterans and their spouses. These are jobs posted primarily by patriotic U.S. residents who want a nearby G.I. or veteran to come to their home and help them with chores.</p>
<p>A) These One Day jobs fill a critical need for transitioning troops and veterans. With 900,000 unemployed U.S. veterans, as of this writing, HirePatriots’ One Day jobs give patriotic U.S. residents an opportunity to pitch in and temporarily employ them until they can find full time employment.</p>
<p>B) HirePatriots is valued by every branch of the United States Military.</p>
<p>C) Here are a few of the thousands of comments from those who post jobs and find jobs on HirePatriots.com: <a href="../blog/category/testimonials/" target="_blank">http://hirepatriots.com/blog/category/testimonials/</a></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Full Time Jobs</span></strong>: HirePatriots does not want to create any hindrance for companies that desire to employ U.S. veterans. Any company may post jobs and search resumes for no cost on HirePatriots.com. The ultimate goal for HirePatriots is to succeed in helping every U.S. veteran to secure sustainable, full-time employment.</p>
<p>A) HirePatriots has a Full-Time job board exclusively for companies desiring to hire United States veterans and their spouses.  It utilizes cutting edge technology and is connected to tge social networks.</p>
<p>B) The popularity of this free program has made HirePatriots.com one of the most popular websites in America.</p>
<p>C) HirePatriots takes calls and emails from veterans looking for work every day. We refer them to hiring managers or residents that we know are hiring, advise them, recommend companies that are hiring, help them with their resumes, and even create blogs about them and their job search when it is needed.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Job Fairs</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">:</span> HirePatriots has hosted many job fairs for the U.S. military and veterans.  HirePatriots always seeks to have 100+ companies with relevant job openings attend these fairs. We conscientiously look for companies that have job openings that are to relevant military experience and who have a track record of hiring veterans.</p>
<p>HirePatriots has a stellar reputation with businesses across America and the world. And of course, we are highly regarded by the U.S. military.</p>
<p>In an effort to get transitioning troops to dialog with recruiters, we have volunteers escort transitioning military to appropriate booths and introduce them on a first name basis to the company recruiters.  We also create a relaxed atmosphere that makes people want to stay. Instead of the impersonal atmosphere of typical events like this, we try to create a comfortable, even home-like feel. We even provide free hot chocolate, coffee, milk and warm, fresh-baked cookies.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Veteran Entrepreneur Program</span></strong>: HirePatriots vigorously seeks to support veterans who have chosen to start their own businesses. We believe that this is crucial to the rebuilding of the American economy and to employing more of our transitioned U.S. military.</p>
<p>HirePatriots has created an award winning support program for American entrepreneurs that utilizes our higher cause to increase their visibility, brand and the numbers of people who know about their products or services. Our marketing program has been acclaimed in the national media as being one of our country’s most innovative and military friendly higher cause marketing strategies. (Most recently, we were touted in G.I. Jobs. &#8212; June 2011)</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Severely Disabled Veteran Job Placement and Job Training</span></strong>: It is vitally important that those who sacrificed the most in their military service, the severely disabled, are not left unemployed. We have worked with Visual Connections and Verizon to create a job training facility and program for these wounded warriors. – First, we find computerized employment for these warriors that fit their abilities and knowledge. Then we use customized software to train them to overcome their handicaps and to fulfill these duties.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Green Veteran Village: Energy Self-Sufficient Housing Cooperative</span></strong>: Patriotic Hearts, our non-profit, has been offered land to build veteran housing. We are currently developing a unique program. It is a completely self-sufficient community for US veterans. It will utilize the most recent developments in green technology and energy.</p>
<p>The ultimate purpose of these new communities is to create a model for 21<sup>st</sup> housing.  Just as Tract housing was the model for the latter part of the 20<sup>th</sup> Century, we will create a new model for the 21<sup>st</sup> Century. Beginning with Green Veteran Villages, we will create a prototype for the development of self-sufficient, ecological communities across the world.</p>
<p align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Patriotic Hearts Military Family Programs</span></strong></p>
<p>Our military’s emotional and psychological health, as well as their professionalism is largely dependent upon the health of their relationships with their immediate family members. The divorce rate has risen as high as 90% on bases with frequent combat deployments. Military wives call it &#8220;The Plague.&#8221; In an effort to create healthy military families, Patriotic Hearts has created 3 distinct but united programs:</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Welcome Home Parties</span>:</strong>  Patriotic Hearts hosts all-day picnics for recently returned combat battalions. These include barbeques, games, rides, contest, clowns, personalities and live music for the entire military family. At the end of these events, the married couples are invited to attend a Patriotic Hearts marriage retreat.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Military Marriage Enrichment Retreats</span>:</strong>  Patriotic Hearts has military marriage enrichment retreats to strengthen military and veteran&#8217;s marriages. The theme of our retreats is <em>&#8220;Love and Respect.&#8221;<strong> </strong></em>They are held at beautiful resorts. They last from Friday night until Sunday afternoon. We continue to follow each couple closely after the retreats. And we have had wonderful success in keeping marriages and families united. These are 3 day, all-expenses paid retreats.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Marital &amp; PTSD Counseling</span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">:</span></strong>  Beginning at our marriage retreats, we connect each couple that requires it with a trained marriage and PTSD therapist. At the end of our retreats we provide the names and contact information of our counselors to each couple. At the conclusion of our Sunday event, we present each couple with a large frame consisting of multiple photos taken of them during the retreat for them to hang on a wall in their home. Whenever there is conflict or need, they are to take the frame down and call a counselor on the back. Often the source of the conflict is rooted in traumatic experiences created during military service.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Military Entertainment Program</span></strong>:</p>
<p>HirePatriots is very fortunate to have <strong>the Hip Kitty band</strong> be our representatives on US bases and on TV.  They are a highly acclaimed band that has toured the world, visiting and performing for our troops.</p>
<p>HirePatriots and its programs have proven to be vital and greatly appreciated by our U.S. military, veterans and their families. – It is our goal to directly assist 100,000 US veteran a year.</p>
<p>We work with U.S. veteran owned and patriotic businesses and organizations and implement a synergistic cause marketing plan.  In return for your support, we have created an award winning higher cause marketing strategy based on what made HirePatriots so tremendously popular. In return for helping us, we go the extra mile for you.</p>
<p>P.S. If you are able, please support this vital free cause by making a tax deductible donation: <a href="http://bit.ly/pG6nMb" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/pG6nMb</a></p>
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<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Mark &amp; Tori Baird<br />
HirePatriots.com<br />
<a href="760-730-3734" target="_blank">760-730-3734</a></p>
<p>Past Chairmen: CA Economic Council<br />
Past Secretaries: United Veteran Council</p>
<p>From President Bush: The Congressional Medal of Merit</p>
<p>From President Obama: The Call to Service Award<br />
From San Diego: The Visionary Award for Creating Economic Development<br />
From the Chamber of Commerce: The Extra Mile Award<br />
From ABC TV: The Leadership Award<br />
From U.S. Veterans &amp; Families: Liberty<br />
From Jesus Christ: Purpose &amp; Eternal Life</p>
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		<title>The Safety Net for US Military &amp; Vets</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:52:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An employment safety net is being developed in every community of the US for our veterans. With 40% of transitioning US troops unable to find jobs that can feed and house their families, something must be done. Especially, since the vast majority of those veterans served in the Infantry and were involved in combat. These [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_4588" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/patriotic-hearts/the-safety-net-for-us-military-vets/attachment/safety-net-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-4588"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-4588" src="http://hirepatriots.com/files/2012/02/Safety-Net-2-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A Community Safety Net for US Military &amp; Vets</p></div>
<p>An employment safety net is being developed in every community of the US for our veterans. With 40% of transitioning US troops unable to find jobs that can feed and house their families, something must be done. Especially, since the vast majority of those veterans served in the Infantry and were involved in combat. These are the men and women who need sustainable employment the most.</p>
<p>A huge gulf is unavoidably created between those who serve in our military and the “civilian world.” The ordered and structured environment of the Armed Forces stands in stark contrast to the anything goes world outside. And when these men and women serve in combat, the gulf becomes much wider. “They could never understand how painful and horrible that experience is. There is no use talking to civilians about it. They live in a fantasy world. “A Marine Sergeant recently told me.</p>
<p>And it is this wide crevice that must be bridged for our country’s defenders to effectively re-integrate into a world of non-military people.  Far too many never make it. For decades after the Vietnam War, combat veterans could be found in almost every US park, sleeping in bushes. Most of them have died now.  – We must avoid this happening to our current young men and women who joined voluntarily after 9/11, the Gulf War that preceded it, and those that serve now.</p>
<p>Four out of every ten US veterans who served in combat will take 3-6 years to find sustainable employment. During this time, they often sink into deep poverty and deprivation. This too often leads to divorce and the loss of their children, which can cause an increase in alcohol use, which further hampers their ability to get employed.</p>
<p>I have worked closely with such US veterans since 1970.  Almost all of them were still teenagers when thrust into war zones where they saw their best friends die horribly. They also participated in killing too. – This is a trauma from which few ever recover from fully.</p>
<p>For whatever reasons, legitimate or not, for our country sending our teenagers to war, we have a moral responsibility to do whatever we can to help those who survive to get back on their feet.</p>
<p>Although the effects of serving in a combat Infantry unit usually never leaves a warrior’s consciousness, those psychological injuries are greatly diminished when a veteran is able to work regularly and earn enough to support themselves and their families.</p>
<p>World War II was horrific by any standards. My uncles stormed island after island in the South Pacific fighting entrenched Japanese. As many as 50% of their buddies sometimes died before even getting to the beachhead. But when these men returned home, we had a booming economy.  Anyone able to work could find a job and buy a house. Consequently, there were few publicized issues related to war trauma. – Being employed daily helped keep their minds off of bad memories. And the ability to support their families, kept the crushing stress of unpaid bills and foreclosure out of their lives.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">So what can we do to provide a Safety Net for our US veterans? More importantly: What can you do?</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Here is the HirePatriots solution</span></strong>: Full time, sustainable employment for all US veterans is the goal. But for many that day takes too long to come. They are lost along the way.  So we must provide a means for them to work regularly and earn money until that day arrives.</p>
<p>HirePatriots.com is also the free One Day job board in the US for our military members and veterans. Residents in any community can hire a local service man or woman, or a recently transitioned veteran to help them with chores and repairs around their homes and yards. Since US veterans make up only 1% of America’s population, when local residents embrace this program there are always enough of these jobs to support their local members of our Armed Forces, past and present.</p>
<p>This program has worked so well for the Marines at Camp Pendleton Marine Base that they distribute fliers regularly about the HirePatriots program.  “The connection made with our local populace, seems to reduce stress and that results in there being fewer incidents on the base between married couples. Too, we find that the connections they make in the community helps our Marines to prepare for returning to civilian life.” A Family Readiness Officer on the base told me. &#8212; This sentiment has been reinforced over several years on the base. HirePatriots.com gets about 40,000 visitors a month from that base. And the local residents praise the program too; especially the Senior citizens who really need a younger body to accomplish a lot of their daily or weekly duties.</p>
<p>Businesses can also post their jobs on HirePatriots.com and search resumes for free. HirePatriots is one of the most visited sites in the country.  We connect companies with US veterans.</p>
<p>What we need is a HirePatriots.com website for every community in America.  These One Day jobs often result in veterans finding full time jobs also. An Army Ranger who took a Day job from a retired veteran impressed his older, fellow veteran with his work ethic and that the Ranger was hired as the COO for the older veteran’s business that evening.</p>
<p>Are you willing to help get HirePatriots started in your community? It will help everyone. In San Diego where we got started, it won a variety of prestigious awards, including the Visionary Award for Creating Economic Development. Our program stimulates local economies. It keeps businesses in business and their employees employed.</p>
<p>HirePatriots looks for a patriotic or veteran owned business or organization to be the sponsor of the community website. That way we can promote them and help veterans at the same time.</p>
<p>Be the HirePatriots sponsor in your region and get your own customized HirePatriots website and job board. Our team of US veterans and patriotic volunteers will help you get TV, radio and press exposure to get the site launched. Then by word of mouth the news about site spreads. When citizens experience having a military trained and courteous veteran help them with chores, they cannot help telling everyone they know. And the vets who get helped tell of their buddies too.</p>
<p>P.S. If you are able, please support this vital free cause by making a tax deductible donation: <a title="Donate to HirePatriots" href="https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d1/default.aspx?wid=42551" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/pG6nMb</a></p>
<p>Mark Baird<br />
CEO HirePatriots.com &amp;<br />
Patriotic Hearts 501 c3 non-profit<br />
<a href="760-730-3734" target="_blank">760-730-3734</a></p>
<p>Past Chairman: CA Economic Council<br />
Past Secretary: United Veteran Council<br />
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		<title>Job in Microscopy for Veterans</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:38:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A leader in the field of electron microscopy. Due to growth, we are currently seeking an experienced FIB/SEM field service engineer to service equipment in the Southern California area. This position is responsible for the maintenance, defect finding, repair, and installation of electron microscopes. This includes providing emergency site maintenance and parts replacement, maintaining stock [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_4579" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/jobs-for-vets-2/job-in-microscopy-for-veterans/attachment/microscopy/" rel="attachment wp-att-4579"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-4579" src="http://hirepatriots.com/files/2012/02/Microscopy-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A Career in Microscopy</p></div>
<p>A leader in the field of electron microscopy. Due to growth, we are currently seeking an experienced FIB/SEM field service engineer to service equipment in the Southern California area. This position is responsible for the maintenance, defect finding, repair, and installation of electron microscopes. This includes providing emergency site maintenance and parts replacement, maintaining stock of spare parts and the appropriate service records, as well as a customer focused mentality. Travel is required, including travel to our factories in the United Kingdom and Germany.</p>
<p>The successful candidate should have several years of experience in the semiconductor industry with E-beam technology, photo mask technology, FIBs and SEMs and excellent communication skills.  A technical degree and relevant field service experience in the scientific instrument field is required.  Windows 2000/XP experience and knowledge of vacuum technology is a plus.</p>
<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica;font-size: small">The salary is $65-75K, OT applies, and a vehicle provided.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica;font-size: small">Candidates can apply to the contact info below:</span></p>
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<div><span style="color: #797979"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">Tel: <a href="%28415%29%20461-4588" target="_blank">(415) 461-4588</a>  Fax: <a href="%28415%29%20461-4589" target="_blank">(415) 461-4589</a></span></span></div>
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		<title>&#8220;The Voice&#8221;: No One Gets Left Behind</title>
		<link>http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/patriotic-supporters/music-video-no-one-gets-left-behind/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:49:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is Leland Grant, who recently was a gigantic hit was on The Voice. He is becoming a major star. This song was written by Leland Grant and our HirePatriots webmaster, David Simpson. It is HirePatriots mission to inform all US citizens about the commitment, sacrifices and value of our US veterans. We believe that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is Leland Grant, who recently was a gigantic hit was on <em>The Voice</em>. He is becoming a major star. This song was written by Leland Grant and our HirePatriots webmaster, David Simpson.</p>
<p>It is HirePatriots mission to inform all US citizens about the commitment, sacrifices and value of our US veterans. We believe that inspirational music like this will be of tremendous help in raising the acknowledgement and appreciation of our troops.</p>
<p>HirePatriots also appreciates the contributions of Hip Kitty, another sensational band that has joined our cause: <a title="Hip Kitty" href="http://bit.ly/zhIMj9" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/zhIMj9</a></p>
<div id="attachment_4573" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/patriotic-supporters/music-video-no-one-gets-left-behind/attachment/leland-grant-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-4573"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-4573" src="http://hirepatriots.com/files/2012/02/Leland-Grant1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Leland Grant: A Patriotic Voice</p></div>
<p>God bless our US military, veterans and their families!</p>
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