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		<title>How We Help You Hire US Veterans</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[best marketing ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cause related marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hire patriots]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How HirePatriots Helps You Hire US Veterans HirePatriots.com is a network of sites across America that are managed by US Veterans. As of this writing, there are 50 stretching from New York to Hawaii. These sites provide One Day jobs in their regions for the local US military, veterans and their spouses that residents post. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_4517" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/news/4516/attachment/4517/" rel="attachment wp-att-4517"><img src="http://hirepatriots.com/files/2012/02/png-150x150." alt="" width="150" height="150" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-4517" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">We Help You Hire Qualified US Veterans</p></div>
<p>How HirePatriots Helps You Hire US Veterans</p>
<p>HirePatriots.com is a network of sites across America that are managed by US Veterans. As of this writing, there are 50 stretching from New York to Hawaii. These sites provide One Day jobs in their regions for the local US military, veterans and their spouses that residents post.  And they offer full-time jobs too through HirePatriots nationwide job board. Tens of thousands of job seeking US veterans, all across the country, visit our comprehensive job board every month. </p>
<p>1) You can post your jobs for <strong>FREE</strong> on HirePatriots.com. (A donation to our 501c3 non-profit, Patriotic Hearts is appreciated.)</p>
<p>   A) Our job board is connected to multiple social networks like facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Your jobs will automatically post there too.</p>
<p>2) Search HirePatriots’ database for appropriate resumes for <strong>Free</strong> too. </p>
<p>3) Let HirePatriots create a blog post about your company, or about positions you need to fill, and make a permanent page on the Internet for you that is connected to the social networks. (A donation to our 501c3 non-profit, Patriotic Hearts is appreciated.)</p>
<p>4) Place a banner on HirePatriots that connects to your own site and job board. &#8212; HirePatriots ranks in the top 1% of all US websites. (A donation to our 501c3 non-profit, Patriotic Hearts is appreciated.)</p>
<p>5) Get a customized HirePatriots website, job board and blog of your own. (A donation to our 501c3 non-profit, Patriotic Hearts is appreciated.)</p>
<p>At your service,</p>
<p>Mark Baird<br />
CEO HirePatriots.com<br />
COB Patriotic Hearts 501 c3 non-profit<br />
760-730-3734</p>
<p>Past Chairmen: CA Economic Council<br />
Past Secretaries: United Veteran Council</p>
<p>From President Bush: The Congressional Medal of Merit<br />
From President Obama: President&#8217;s Call to Service Medal<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 </p>
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		<title>Business Development Manager $45,000</title>
		<link>http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/news/business-development-manager-45000/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:49:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bucci]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business Development Manager]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Description: Business Development Manager $45,000 Business Development Manager Job Purpose: Builds market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships. Job Code: 1120 Division : IEMCA – Bucci Industries Location : Southern California, USA Salary: $45,000.00 Commission: $25,000 + Vehicle Allowance: $650.00 monthly Health and Dental provided % of Travel Required : 70-80% [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Description: Business Development Manager $45,000 </p>
<p>Business Development Manager Job Purpose: Builds market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships.</p>
<p>Job Code: 1120</p>
<p>Division : IEMCA – Bucci Industries<br />
Location : Southern California, USA</p>
<p>Salary: $45,000.00<br />
Commission: $25,000 +<br />
Vehicle Allowance: $650.00 monthly<br />
Health and Dental provided<br />
% of Travel Required : 70-80% (Business related travel costs are covered by the company.)</p>
<p>Job Type : Full Time<br />
Career Level : Sales Manager<br />
Education : Bachelor&#8217;s Degree<br />
Category : Manufacturing</p>
<p>POSITION SUMMARY<br />
Directs and generates business opportunities for IEMCA, a Division of Bucci Industries. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and obtain referrals for the sale of IEMCA bar feeders.</p>
<p>Works with businesses, current and potential customers to promote company technologies, products and services to meet customer needs and to determine how IEMCA’s capabilities can be leveraged into additional markets.</p>
<p>Business Development Manager Job Duties:<br />
Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.<br />
Provides the customer with liaison support within and across the country on existing and new programs. Develops and maintains relationships with customers to gain knowledge of future market and customer needs and further develop business opportunities. Identifies opportunities for business development by studying competitors&#8217; products, problems, market intelligence, and identifying trends.</p>
<p>Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade and technical publications, establishing professional networks, participating in professional associations, and attending industry trade shows. Establishes goals and objectives to carry out programs or functions by coordinating efforts across the country.</p>
<p>Job Requirements :<br />
Bachelors degree (BA) in Marketing, Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through ten or more years of increasingly responsible experience, including five or more years of high-level program management and established customer contacts, with major revenue or scope of responsibility.</p>
<p>TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS</p>
<p>The employee is expected to maintain regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others, members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. Extensive overnight, long distance, domestic and international travel is required.</p>
<p>Ability to manage and grow the national customer base to support Profitable Growth objectives. Possess an entrepreneurial attitude with the ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision. Equal opportunity/Affirmative action employer. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.</p>
<p>Skills/Qualifications: Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Selling to Customer Needs, Territory Management, Market Knowledge, Presentation Skills, Energy Level, Meeting Sales Goals, Professionalism</p>
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		<title>US Veteran Ambassador Training</title>
		<link>http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/jobs-for-vets-2/us-veteran-ambassador-training/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:41:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[US Veteran Ambassador Training Become a US Veteran Ambassador with HirePatriots. &#8212; Make your living by helping US veterans and their families. Thursdays: 2PM PST/5 PM EST Fridays : 8:30 AM PST/11:30 AM EST The number is (712) 775-7300, access is 761979# Join this call and learn how you can help US veterans and yourself [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>US Veteran Ambassador Training   <a href="http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/jobs-for-vets-2/us-veteran-ambassador-training/attachment/ambassador/" rel="attachment wp-att-4498"><img src="http://hirepatriots.com/files/2012/02/Ambassador-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-4498" /></a></p>
<p>Become a US Veteran Ambassador with HirePatriots. &#8212;  Make your living by helping US veterans and their families. </p>
<p><strong>Thursdays: 2PM PST/5 PM EST<br />
Fridays    :  8:30 AM PST/11:30 AM EST<br />
The number is (712) 775-7300, access is 761979#</p>
<p></strong><br />
Join this call and learn how you can help US veterans and yourself at the same time.<br />
HirePatriots is the fastest growing US military/ veteran outreach in the country.  We provide a variety of critical and free services to US military personnel, veterans and their families: </p>
<p>HirePatriots.com Job Board<br />
Vet-Entrepreneur Program<br />
Military Job Fairs<br />
Welcome Home Parties<br />
Military Marriage Enrichment Retreats<br />
Severely Disabled Veteran Job Placement and Job Training<br />
Military Entertainment (Hip Kitty band &amp; the Patriotic Pin-Ups)<br />
Green Veteran Villages: Energy self-sufficient housing and cooperative</p>
<p>In order to provide these programs, we offer US companies a powerful and unique Cause Marketing strategy that can increase their visibility, brand and profits.  In return, they make a donation to our 501c3 non-profit, Patriotic Hearts.  – And you receive a percentage of each donation. </p>
<p>Last year, our Ambassadors made 40K – 60K, working from home. </p>
<p>Our trainers are:</p>
<p>Eric Wiksten: A former Marine Captain with an MBA and experience working with major corporations on Wall St. </p>
<p>Paul Richman: A former Navy SEAL leader and business trainer.</p>
<p>Tori Baird: Co-founder and CEO of HirePatriots.com.</p>
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		<title>We Help Franchises</title>
		<link>http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/for-your-business/we-help-franchises/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:16:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[For Your Business]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How HirePatriots Helps Franchises Patrick O&#8217;Connor the Franchise Development Director of Home Task: &#8220;I recommend the HirePatriots higher cause marketing system with no reservations. HirePatriots is an honest organization that cares about and delivers results. Our return on investment with HirePatriots has been outstanding and it&#8217;s been a pleasure working with and getting to know [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How HirePatriots Helps Franchises</p>
<p>Patrick O&#8217;Connor the Franchise Development Director of Home Task:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;I recommend the HirePatriots higher cause marketing system with no reservations. HirePatriots is an honest organization that cares about and delivers results. Our return on investment with HirePatriots has been outstanding and it&#8217;s been a pleasure working with and getting to know the US veterans that work there personally and professionally.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>HirePatriots.com is expanding across the country rapidly. We are looking for patriotic and patriotic 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>HirePatriots provides free, critical services for US military and veterans that no other organization offers. HirePatriots serves 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 which 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>
<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 they prefer doing business with corporations that place the interests of society on at least equal footing with making a profit. (http://bit.ly/cb4eHM) &amp; (http://bit.ly/Clxx)</p>
<p>Mark Baird<br />
CEO HirePatriots.com &amp;<br />
Patriotic Hearts 501 c3 non-profit<br />
760-730-3734</p>
<p>Past Chairman: CA Economic Council<br />
Past Secretary: United Veteran Council</p>
<p>From President Bush: The Congressional Medal of Merit<br />
From President Obama: President&#8217;s Call to Service Medal<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</p>
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		<title>Video: How to Be a True Leader</title>
		<link>http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/patriotic-supporters/video-how-to-be-a-true-leader/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HirePatriots is looking for Leaders. Are you willing to get our free outreach started in your area? Help US veterans, residents and businesses. Stimulate your local economy and promote your own business, at the same time. Contact: HirePatriots@Gmail.com/ 760-730-3734]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HirePatriots is looking for Leaders. Are you willing to get our free outreach started in your area? Help US veterans, residents and businesses. Stimulate your local economy and promote your own business, at the same time. </p>
<p>Contact: HirePatriots@Gmail.com/ 760-730-3734</p>
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		<title>I Have PTSD</title>
		<link>http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/patriotic-hearts/i-have-ptsd/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have PTSD there is no cure yet but I can and will be treated for it. I have triggers and I will teach them to you as I figure them out myself. I know you did not ask for this but either did I, together maybe we can work it out. I have issues [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have PTSD there is no cure yet but I can and will be treated for it.<br />
I have triggers and I will teach them to you as I figure them out myself.<br />
I know you did not ask for this but either did I, together maybe we can work it out.<br />
I have issues with trust that have nothing to do with you, please stand by me anyway.</p>
<p>I have issues with anger that you can’t believe, but I can learn to control my reactions.<br />
I have a tendency to self medicate with alcohol and drugs because they help me escape.<br />
I feel like a ticking time bomb and would never want or mean to hurt you or our kids.<br />
I will learn to gauge my triggers so I can better control my frustration and rage and anger.</p>
<p>I will stay busy, because free time and worry exacerbate my PTSD symptoms.<br />
I will never forget the trauma I have been through, but I want to go forward with my life.<br />
I realize that even good and bad stress is a trigger, so stress is something we will try to avoid.<br />
I know that the anniversary of my trauma will always cause a rise in my PTSD symptoms.</p>
<p>I hold in a lot of anger, so sometimes I take things out on the wrong people, my loved ones.<br />
I know my anger can go from A-Z immediately without any kind of warning for you.<br />
I especially dread holidays, they are reminders, but with time this dread will be lessened.<br />
I am diagnosed with PTSD but that doesn’t make my flashbacks or hallucinations go away.</p>
<p>I have a lot of fear I try hard not to show, one of my greatest fears is dying soon or right away.<br />
I do know that once a fear is conquered it loses its power to hurt or haunt me anymore.<br />
I have a lot of anxiety all of the time, it is very hard for me to ever totally relax.<br />
I do know when my anxiety levels increase my PTSD symptoms are on the rise, I may need help.</p>
<p>I have intimacy issues because I feel like the people I care about always die in the end.<br />
I don’t want to get close to anyone because I don’t want to lose anyone else that I love.<br />
I have a lot of guilt about things I have had to do, also because I did not die and I survived.<br />
I share these things as a peace offering of the things I cannot change but am willing to work on.</p>
<p>If my alcohol and drug abuse start getting out of hand, I will need professional help.<br />
If I can not learn to control my addiction to adrenaline, I will end up in trouble or jail.<br />
If I don’t try and explain this to you, my significant other, how can I expect you to understand.<br />
If I face that I have PTSD and do all I can to help myself that means PTSD does not have me.</p>
<p>Your Loving Warrior</p>
<p>By,<br />
Debbie Wilson<br />
<a href="http://www.noahsarkconsulting.blogspot.com" title="I Have PTSD" target="_blank">http://www.noahsarkconsulting.blogspot.com</a></p>
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		<title>Big Tax Credits for Hiring Veterans</title>
		<link>http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/news/big-tax-credits-for-hiring-veterans/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:31:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fact Sheet: Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior Tax Credits In August, President Obama called on Congress to enact tax credits that will help get veterans back to work. The Returning Heroes Tax Credit provides businesses that hire unemployed veterans with a maximum credit of $5,600 per veteran, and the Wounded Warriors Tax Credit offers businesses [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fact Sheet: Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior Tax Credits  </p>
<p>In August, President Obama called on Congress to enact tax credits that will help get veterans back to work. The Returning Heroes Tax Credit provides businesses that hire unemployed veterans with a maximum credit of $5,600 per veteran, and the Wounded Warriors Tax Credit offers <strong>businesses that hire veterans with service-connected disabilities with a maximum credit of $9,600 per veteran.</strong> </p>
<p>These tax credits were included in the American Jobs Act and were signed into law by President Obama on November 21, 2011. </p>
<p>Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior Tax Credits</p>
<p>Under the Recovery Act, employers who hired certain unemployed veterans were eligible for a tax credit of up to 40 percent of the first $6,000 of wages, for a maximum credit of $2,400. This credit expired at the end of 2010.</p>
<p>On November 21, 2011, the President signed into law two new tax credits:</p>
<p>•	The Returning Heroes Tax Credit is a new hiring tax credit that will provide an incentive for businesses to hire unemployed veterans.</p>
<p>o	Short-term unemployed: A new credit of 40 percent of the first $6,000 of wages (up to $2,400) for employers who hire veterans who have been unemployed at least 4 weeks.</p>
<p>o	Long-term unemployed: A new credit of 40 percent of the first $14,000 of wages (up to $5,600) for employers who hire veterans who have been unemployed longer than 6 months.</p>
<p>•	The Wounded Warrior Tax Credit will double the existing tax credit for long-term unemployed veterans with service-connected disabilities.</p>
<p>o	Maintain the existing Work Opportunity Tax Credit for veterans with service-connected disabilities (currently the maximum is $4,800).</p>
<p>o	A new credit of 40 percent of the first $24,000 of wages (up to $9,600) for firms that hire veterans with service-connected disabilities who have been unemployed longer than 6 months.</p>
<p>Executive Actions to Get Veterans Back to Work</p>
<p>Earlier this year, the President also announced a series of executive actions to help get veterans back to work.</p>
<p>These initiatives include:</p>
<p>Veteran Gold Card: Post-9/11 veterans can now download the Veteran Gold Card, which entitles them to enhanced services including six months of personalized case management, assessments and counseling, at the roughly 3,000 One-Stop Career Centers located across the country.  This could help serve the more than 200,000 unemployed Post-9/11 veterans.  The President directed the Department of Labor to launch this initiative in his August 5, 2011 speech at the Navy Yard.</p>
<p>My Next Move for Veterans: The Department of Labor has launched My Next Move for Veterans, a new online resource that allows veterans to enter their military occupation code and discover civilian occupations for which they are well qualified. The site also includes information about salaries, apprenticeships, and other related education and training programs.</p>
<p>Creating a Veterans Job Bank: The Administration launched the Veterans Job Bank, at National Resource Directory, an easy to use tool to help veterans find job postings from companies looking to hire them. It already searches over one million job postings and is growing. In a few easy steps, companies can make sure the job postings on their own websites are part of this Veterans Job Bank. These resources can be accessed at <a href="www.whitehouse.gov/vets" target="_blank">www.whitehouse.gov/vets</a></p>
<p><strong>Joining Forces</strong>: In August, the President challenged the private sector to hire or train 100,000 veterans or military spouses by the end of 2013.  The President also asked First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden to lead these efforts with the private sector as part of their Joining Forces initiative. In just over 100 days, more than 1,500 private sector companies have stepped up and already employed more than 18,000 veterans and spouses.  In addition, these private sector companies have committed to hiring 135,000 veterans and spouses by the end of 2013, exceeding the President&#8217;s challenge. Also included in these private sector employment efforts is a dedicated commitment to hire 5,000 wounded warriors. </p>
<p>Challenging Community Health Centers to Hire 8,000 Veterans in Three Years: The Obama Administration challenged Community Health Centers to hire 8,000 veterans – approximately one veteran per health center site – over the next three years. The health reform law provides funding for community health centers to serve more Americans and hire more workers.  The National Association of Community Health Centers will also contribute to this effort and joined the Administration in announcing this Community Health Center Veterans Hiring Challenge.</p>
<p><strong>Helping Veterans Become Physician Assistants</strong>: To fast-track medics into jobs in community health centers and other parts of the health care system, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) pledged to open up career-paths beyond nursing and expand opportunities for veterans to become physician assistants.  Through this initiative, HRSA will begin to give priority in physician assistant grant awards to universities and colleges that help train veterans for careers as physician assistants.<br />
Together, these initiatives and the tax credits will lower veteran unemployment through increased hiring, improve resources for veterans to translate their military skills for the civilian workforce, and provide veterans with new tools to aid their search for jobs.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/11/21/fact-sheet-returning-heroes-and-wounded-warrior-tax-credits" target="_blank">http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/11/21/fact-sheet-returning-heroes-and-wounded-warrior-tax-credits</a>   link to White House Press Release</p>
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		<title>Become a US Veteran Ambassador</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:59:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HirePatriots has created an opportunity for US veterans and their spouses. If you have a desire to help other veterans… if you are looking for a part time or full time income that you can do from home… then please join this call! Eric Wiksten, a Marine Captain with a Master’s in Business, and HirePatriots [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HirePatriots has created an opportunity for US veterans and their spouses. If you have a desire to help other veterans… if you are looking for a part time or full time income that you can do from home… then please join this call!<br />
Eric Wiksten, a Marine Captain with a Master’s in Business, and HirePatriots Business Director will be leading this information session. Like you, he is passionate about helping veterans. </p>
<p>We can support our families and US veterans at the same time!</p>
<p><strong>Join us on Thursday Jan. 26th at 2:00 P.M. PST or Friday, Jan 27th at 8:30 AM PST.  </p>
<p>Call this free conference line:  605 562-3000 Pin:  132379*<br />
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For further information contact: Mark@hirepatriots</p>
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		<title>America’s Next War?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:07:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are currently being aggressively threatened by Russia, China, Turkey, Syria and Iran. If all you watch is news on US stations then you probably are unaware of what they are saying on the TV stations in these countries. – A Chinese General speaking on their English station proclaimed last week that China feels that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are currently being aggressively threatened by Russia, China, Turkey, Syria and Iran.</p>
<p>If all you watch is news on US stations then you probably are unaware of what they are saying on the TV stations in these countries. – A Chinese General speaking on their English station proclaimed last week that China feels that the US is gearing up for war against them. He says that the increase of our fleet in the South China Sea is a “precursor to an attack.” He uses this as the rationalization for China’s tripling their Defense budget and dramatically increasing their forces and military establishment. </p>
<p>Russia has been threatening us by pointing their nuclear weapons at our European allies in answer to our missile shield. They are insisting that we are interfering with their political elections. And evidence has been discovered that proves this to be true. And they claim that the riots in Russia and the Middle East are all instigated by the CIA. – If Putin is elected, we are going to face real trouble. The Cold War has returned! </p>
<p>The secular government of Turkey that has allowed religious and political freedom for generations is now being replaced with hard line Muslims, insisting on a rigid enforcement of Shia Law. – They have blatantly defied the US and Israel’s blockade of arms for the ‘Palestinians.’ They are increasingly supporters of the terrorists that are our enemies. </p>
<p>Syria and Iran are Russia and China’s two closest allies in the Mid-East. Syria blames the US and Israel for the revolution it is facing. And Iran knows that Israel, with the help of the US, is responsible for the destruction of their nuclear facilities and the killing of their nuclear scientists. – Iran and Russia have sent warships to the Hormuz Strait and threaten to block all Western shipping, thereby cutting off our oil supplies. And Russia is has recently begun sending astonishing large amounts of munitions and military hardware to Iran.</p>
<p>What will happen if these powerful allies decide to surround and to annihilate Israel? Would the US come to her defense? Could we? </p>
<p>Our enemies see the United States as a weakened and battered tiger that no longer has the resources and will power to defend its allies. They are rattling their swords and posturing for a fight to see what we will do. </p>
<p>Here is a scenario from an Old Testament prophet, Ezekiel:  About 3,000 years ago he prophesied that at the “end of time,” after the Jews are gathered from being scattered throughout the world to Israel; and after they rebuild the broken down cities and restore the fields and valleys to gardens again, that these very nations will send their armies and gather in Israel’s Negev to utterly destroy Israel and devastate their land. – It is in <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel+38-39&amp;version=NIV" title="Ezekiel 38,39" target="_blank">Ezekiel 38 and 39</a>. </p>
<p>But Ezekiel prophesies an amazing thing.  Just as what happened to Sodom and Gomorrah, will happen again in the same place.  Those armies will be suddenly destroyed with fire and brimstone. Only one sixth of them will survive.  </p>
<p>Jesus, when asked what the signs would be when this world will end and his Kingdom will begin, answered that the generation on Earth when Israel becomes a nation again (1950) will not pass away until he comes. </p>
<p>This battle, many O.T. prophets claim, will usher in the last 7 years called the Tribulation. Is this the battle we see looming on the horizon? </p>
<p>Ours is a world is consumed with greed, pornography and violence. And countries are spending billions seeking another planet in the universe that we can fly to after we destroy this one.</p>
<p>My hope and faith believes in a New Earth where the lion lays down with the lamb and we practice war no more. A world that is not ruled by corrupt politicians, the rich and special interests. A world ruled by a righteous, merciful and just King, Jesus Christ. A world of no more suffering. &#8212; And it looks like the prophecies of the King&#8217;s return are being fulfilled before our eyes.  </p>
<p>Mark Baird</p>
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		<title>Good Answers for Veterans Employment</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:48:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Baird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Boots to Loafers A new book, Boots to Loafers, is about to be published with the transitioning veteran in mind. The book’s purpose is to show US veterans how to translate the value of their military training, experience and skills into civilian terms that HR Directors and Hiring Managers can understand and appreciate. Boots to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Boots to Loafers <div id="attachment_4506" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://hirepatriots.com/blog/markbaird/jobs-for-vets-2/good-answers-for-veterans-employment/attachment/boots-2-loafers-5/" rel="attachment wp-att-4506"><img src="http://hirepatriots.com/files/2012/01/Boots-2-Loafers2-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-4506" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Boots 2 Loafers: Good answers for job seeking veterans.</p></div></p>
<p>A new book, Boots to Loafers, is about to be published with the transitioning veteran in mind. The book’s purpose is to show US veterans how to translate the value of their military training, experience and skills into civilian terms that HR Directors and Hiring Managers can understand and appreciate.  Boots to Loafers emphasizes Transition, Transformation and Integration to any veteran in pursuit of his/her next career.  </p>
<p>The author, John W. Phillips, Lieutenant Colonel, US Army (Retired), brings lessons from a 20-year military career and more than 12-years in a Fortune 50 Company to the reader in an effort to offer valuable resources to those seeking employment outside the gates of the military. Contributing author, Reid Baker, is a seasoned Human Resources Executive. Together they make a perfect tandem for giving very insightful and helpful direction to those leaving the military, from enlisted to officers.</p>
<p>The men and women who serve in the different branches of the US Armed Forces are exceptional individuals of value to any company.  The book, Boots to Loafers helps veterans, as well as companies, to recognize the auxiliary intelligence and aptitude that our US veterans possess as a result of their training and service in the US Military.</p>
<p>One of the insightful points the authors shared during our interview was how the responsibilities of the US modern military is not just policing regions of the world and entering into combat when necessary. Today, our US Military is assisting in nation building.  And, the exceptional skill needed for that is to be an expert in community relations requiring advanced interpersonal skills.  These are applicable talents that companies need in order to be successful in all business situations.</p>
<p>Boots to Loafers also reveals another skill that is required by our military personnel; a proficiency in the use of the latest modern technologies. Being technologically savvy is a necessity in modern warfare and also outside the gates.</p>
<p>John Phillips retired from the military after 20 years of honorable service. When he transitioned back into civilian life, he faced the challenge that so many of our best military leaders face. Companies often tell them that they are “too experienced and educated,” or “over qualified.” If you have faced this objection, then you will want to read Boots to Loafers when it comes out.</p>
<p>An E-Book of Boots to Loafers is expected to be released in the next few months. When it is published, HirePatriots will post a notification. Contact information for John Phillips is noted below. In the meantime, use HirePatriots to look for a job. Then join us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.  I will make another post and let you know when Boots to Loafers is available.  </p>
<p>Linkedin: <a href="http//www.linkedin.com/groups/Boots-Loafers" target="_blank">http//www.linkedin.com/groups/Boots-Loafers</a></p>
<p>jphillips@bootstoloafers.com</p>
<p>Mark Baird<br />
HirePatriots.com</p>
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