Some of you know that DH works for Team Vandy-1. Earlier this year they signed an exclusive deal with the Wounded Warrior Project to be their presence at North American airshows. The first media/sponsor day was yesterday in Frederick MD, and it was a terrific success. The injured service men and women all were taken on rides in the flagship L-39 Albatross jet, a P-51D Mustang ("Glamorous Gal"), and two Paris jets from Team MS-760. Lots of high-speed maneuvers and formation work, and every last one of them didn't stop smiling for the rest of the day. The plan is to do this at 10-15 airshows this year.
Unfortunately, this all costs money, so they are searching for sponsors. Thanks to the hard work of a lot of people, the Vandy-1/WWP event yesterday drew national media attention. Please watch ABC World News This Weekend on Saturday, May 15th for a two-minute piece showcasing the wounded warriors and the Team Vandy-1 mission. Then go to abcnews.go.com and click on the story and video. The more views it gets, the more likely ABC News is to provide ongoing coverage, which is obviously valuable for attracting potential sponsors.
NPR also covered yesterday's event. Please listen to Weekend Edition Saturday on Saturday morning, May 15th. Scott Simon went up in one of the MS-760 jets and did the entire story in the air.
I haven't seen DH so excited about his work in a long time. This is a non-partisan effort, and all energy is focused on the plight of the wounded warriors, who deserve every opportunity to reach their goals. Please help boost the signal by tweeting and posting the media info in your other online homes.
For additional coverage and some great pics of yesterday's event, please see the following link: [link]
Thank you in advance for spreading the word.
Edit: Links to Team Vandy-1 and the Wounded Warrior Project websites.
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Currently being discussed in Lightbulbs is the suggestion to close the Heroes thread and set a date for closing the Lost thread.
Liese S. "Voting Discussion: We're Screwing In Light Bulbs AIFG!" May 15, 2010 10:28:02 am PDT
New post on Grist on alternatives to Kerry-Lieberman
This is a short version. And the nice thing about this proposal is it has exactly the same chance of passing as Kerry-Lieberman. (This was moved from where it was it improperly posted; its a case of self-stomping.)
Providence Face 2 Face!!!! June 25-27
Hey kids, looks like we'll be at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Providence! [link]
The hotel is filling up. Since time is short I have booked four rooms that I need to hand over to people. Once those are gone we can book whatever else we can get on-line.
Come take a peek in F2F so we can get the ball rolling! Woot!
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Hear Ye Hear Ye
Voting is now open for the following proposal:
To close the Heroes thread on June 1, 2010 and the Lost thread on July 1, 2010.
The discussion for this proposal starts here.
Voting closes Saturday (May 22, 2010) at 7PM (PDT).
VOTE NOW
(questions should be posted in Bureaucracy)
Two new posts on Grist:
Kerry-Lieberman is worse than nothing, no matter how loudly supporters clap. The dead horse's nose won't slide down the slippery slope into the camel's tent.
Explained with a little help from John Prine
Kerry-Lieberman has zero chance of passing. Magic pony. Dead magic pony. Dead, decomposing magic pony.
Betty Boop's dog and a bunch of really ugly naked guys on what's going on with support for Kerry-Lieberman.
A new post on the MTV Books Blog-- my take on paranormals. [link]
Voting Results:
- To close the Heroes thread on June 1
YES 52
No 0
- To close the Lost thread on July 1
Yes 50
No 1
(Total of 52 votes were cast.)
