XML FeedsProject Valour-IT Weekend Trackbacks
By Holly Aho on Nov 5, 2005 | In Journal, News | 35 feedbacks »
This is a special weekend trackback/open post edition for Project Valour-IT. Send in trackbacks to your Valour-IT fundraising posts, or any post themed at supporting our troops. Want to donate? Click the donate button at the top of any page on this blog.
Your assignment?
Visit TheOtherIraq.com and watch the 'Thank-You' video.
Send in your trackbacks! Marine Team members - kick it into high gear! We are in 3rd place - let's make it first place by the end of the weekend!!
The Army, Navy and Air Force team members can click here! (It might be a bit irreverant but it's funny!)
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4 comments, 31 trackbacks
Trackback from: Something... and Half of Something [Visitor]
Silly String Open Trackback Saturday
A couple of years ago, I sent a certain infantryman six cans of Silly String. They were on sale at the dollar store, I had some room in the box, and I figured, what the heck, okay? In return, I...
A couple of years ago, I sent a certain infantryman six cans of Silly String. They were on sale at the dollar store, I had some room in the box, and I figured, what the heck, okay? In return, I...
11/05/05 @ 07:59
Trackback from: Fuzzilicious Thinking [Visitor]
Attention Valour-IT Bloggers!
Holly Aho, Marine Team Leader, is hosting a Valour-IT trackback party. So, go visit her and send in one or more of your favorite posts. Then stick around and read what your teammates and competitors written this week. If you find something good, file...
Holly Aho, Marine Team Leader, is hosting a Valour-IT trackback party. So, go visit her and send in one or more of your favorite posts. Then stick around and read what your teammates and competitors written this week. If you find something good, file...
11/05/05 @ 08:30
Trackback from: Fuzzilicious Thinking [Visitor]
Just Read This
Come, take a walk with me, a stroll of the imagination...
Imagine you’re a American soldier. You signed up and went through the best and most rigorous training any nation has ever devised for its warfighters. You discovered depths of grit and mind...
Come, take a walk with me, a stroll of the imagination...
Imagine you’re a American soldier. You signed up and went through the best and most rigorous training any nation has ever devised for its warfighters. You discovered depths of grit and mind...
11/05/05 @ 08:31
Trackback from: Fuzzilicious Thinking [Visitor]
More Than Just a Laptop
While it's touching to think of wounded warriors being able to chat online with their loved ones or email guys still in the fight, right from their hospital beds, access to a computer can even affect the healing process.
While it's touching to think of wounded warriors being able to chat online with their loved ones or email guys still in the fight, right from their hospital beds, access to a computer can even affect the healing process.
11/05/05 @ 08:35
Trackback from: Soldiers' Angels Germany [Visitor]
Valour-IT Fundaising Competition: When the going gets tough... Smack 'Em Down!
The Valour-IT Marine blogging team is not about to let those other "support services" win this competition! We're raising money to provide laptops with voice-controlled software to...
The Valour-IT Marine blogging team is not about to let those other "support services" win this competition! We're raising money to provide laptops with voice-controlled software to...
11/05/05 @ 09:30
Trackback from: Ipso Facto Cartoon Blog [Visitor]
Another Project Valour-IT Cartoon
Another Project Valour-IT Cartoon
Another Project Valour-IT Cartoon
11/05/05 @ 10:47
Trackback from: Brian's Brain Blog [Visitor]
Voice Activated Laptops for Injured Troops
A group named Valour-IT is collecting donations to buy voice activated laptops for soldiers who have lost the use of their hands. This is a great way to help the people who are keeping us free. More information on this effort can be found on the Valou...
A group named Valour-IT is collecting donations to buy voice activated laptops for soldiers who have lost the use of their hands. This is a great way to help the people who are keeping us free. More information on this effort can be found on the Valou...
11/05/05 @ 10:48
Trackback from: The Gunn Nutt [Visitor]
SA Project Valour-IT - Waiting for the Ball?
The Marine team is in 3rd place. Behind the Army and Navy. What are we waiting for? Nov. 10th of course! That's when all the Marines and supporters will make their *big* donations. Great big USMC Birthday donations! Right?
The Marine team is in 3rd place. Behind the Army and Navy. What are we waiting for? Nov. 10th of course! That's when all the Marines and supporters will make their *big* donations. Great big USMC Birthday donations! Right?
11/05/05 @ 10:53
Trackback from: Stop The ACLU [Visitor]
Weekend Trackback Party!
Its good to be back home! I’m taking this Saturday to relax and spend some time with family. A little note to let you know, I am writing the check to the Washington Times for our ad today. Thank you all so much again for helping us pay for thi...
Its good to be back home! I’m taking this Saturday to relax and spend some time with family. A little note to let you know, I am writing the check to the Washington Times for our ad today. Thank you all so much again for helping us pay for thi...
11/05/05 @ 10:54
Trackback from: Don Surber [Visitor]
Molly Ivins Bust & Open Post
Read my Saturday column for more.
But enough about me. This is a Saturday Open Post!
Yee-ha!
Read my Saturday column for more.
But enough about me. This is a Saturday Open Post!
Yee-ha!
11/05/05 @ 11:26
Trackback from: Blonde Sagacity [Visitor]
Jpck and Free, Don't Hate Me...
...but I joined the ARMY TEAM. Hooah! ;)
Project Valour IT (the charity through Soldier's Angels that is raising money to buy voice-activated laptops for the wounded troops) is having a Battle of the Armed Services to see what branch will raise th...
...but I joined the ARMY TEAM. Hooah! ;)
Project Valour IT (the charity through Soldier's Angels that is raising money to buy voice-activated laptops for the wounded troops) is having a Battle of the Armed Services to see what branch will raise th...
11/05/05 @ 11:40
Trackback from: The Real Ugly American [Visitor]
Great News! Valour-IT Update
WOW! After only 3 days Project Valour-IT has already surpased its goal of $21,000. It is truly moving to see so many people contributing so generously to such a good cause. This week I attended an industry event where dozens of companies contributed to...
WOW! After only 3 days Project Valour-IT has already surpased its goal of $21,000. It is truly moving to see so many people contributing so generously to such a good cause. This week I attended an industry event where dozens of companies contributed to...
11/05/05 @ 11:46
Trackback from: BIG DOG's WEBLOG [Visitor]
Give Something Back
I have always believed that one of the things that makes America a great country is the willingness of its people to give back to the community. I joined the Army when I was 19 and spent 24 years serving my country. I never asked for special treatme...
I have always believed that one of the things that makes America a great country is the willingness of its people to give back to the community. I joined the Army when I was 19 and spent 24 years serving my country. I never asked for special treatme...
11/05/05 @ 11:49
Trackback from: MacStansbury.org [Visitor]
OPEN TRACKBACKS 6
Sites with Open Trackbacks for this weekend (it will update often, so keep checking back)
Sites with Open Trackbacks for this weekend (it will update often, so keep checking back)
11/05/05 @ 11:53
grr! I am not a visitor!!!!!!
righteous indignation and whatnot.
righteous indignation and whatnot.
11/05/05 @ 11:54
Comment from: The Paladin [Visitor] · http://www.thepaladinblog.com/journal/2005/11/5/project-valour-it.html
Here is your chance to do a good thing for our troops. I can't express enough how worthy this project is for our wounded. With so many organizations out there, it is hard to know where to send your heartfelt donations. Please read about this one and consider donating.
11/05/05 @ 12:09
Trackback from: Don Surber [Visitor]
Why Gall Is A French Word
Sure pal. Right after the United Nations repays the $64,000,000,000 it helped steal from the mouths of the Iraqi children in the cruelly named Oil for Food program.
Sure pal. Right after the United Nations repays the $64,000,000,000 it helped steal from the mouths of the Iraqi children in the cruelly named Oil for Food program.
11/05/05 @ 12:33
Trackback from: Rightwingsparkle [Visitor]
Valour IT!
As you know, I don't have a pen pay button on my site or a tip jar or ads. I don't ask for money for myself ever. But anyone who reads my blog knows how much I love our military. They are who keep us free. So if you can give a bit to help those who sac...
As you know, I don't have a pen pay button on my site or a tip jar or ads. I don't ask for money for myself ever. But anyone who reads my blog knows how much I love our military. They are who keep us free. So if you can give a bit to help those who sac...
11/05/05 @ 13:51
Trackback from: MY Vast Right Wing Conspiracy [Visitor]
Irregularly Scheduled Open Trackbacks
Time for the Weekend Link Whorage Open Trackback Post Covered Fest Carnival Dish! Send your links!
[This WLWOTPCFCD post will be updated with other open trackback post links as they become available.]
If you have something you’d like others t...
Time for the Weekend Link Whorage Open Trackback Post Covered Fest Carnival Dish! Send your links!
[This WLWOTPCFCD post will be updated with other open trackback post links as they become available.]
If you have something you’d like others t...
11/05/05 @ 15:04
Trackback from: Don Surber [Visitor]
Judge Gets Booby Prize
A left coast federal judge, Garland Burrell, has ruled that women bearing their breasts do not constitute a protest.
A left coast federal judge, Garland Burrell, has ruled that women bearing their breasts do not constitute a protest.
11/05/05 @ 15:05
Trackback from: Valour-IT Blog [Visitor]
News Round-up
Lots of great things have been happening for Valour-IT this week. Here's a sample (updated as I think of more):
Lots of great things have been happening for Valour-IT this week. Here's a sample (updated as I think of more):
11/05/05 @ 17:43
Trackback from: Small Town Veteran [Visitor]
Valour-IT Still Needs Your Help!
... See all of my Valour-IT posts in one place here. ... Soldiers' Angel Holly Aho is hosting a Valour-IT trackback party. It looks to me like a great way to see what other bloggers are doing to help out. Check it out.
... See all of my Valour-IT posts in one place here. ... Soldiers' Angel Holly Aho is hosting a Valour-IT trackback party. It looks to me like a great way to see what other bloggers are doing to help out. Check it out.
11/05/05 @ 18:35
Trackback from: The Right Nation [Visitor]
Weekend Round-Up
Ann Coulter, on RealClear Politics (via Nickie Goomba), explains why last week cooled off, again, the hopes of the anti-Bush front. ►Michael Moore, enemy of the big corporations, is not shy to hold thousands of shares by Wall Street's sharks. N...
Ann Coulter, on RealClear Politics (via Nickie Goomba), explains why last week cooled off, again, the hopes of the anti-Bush front. ►Michael Moore, enemy of the big corporations, is not shy to hold thousands of shares by Wall Street's sharks. N...
11/05/05 @ 18:57
Trackback from: Soldiers' Angels Germany [Visitor]
"Your Support Was Invaluable To My Healing"
During his second deployment in Iraq, Cpl. Alex Sargent took part in the Battle for Fallujah. He describes what happened while making a second sweep of houses for insurgents and weapons:
During his second deployment in Iraq, Cpl. Alex Sargent took part in the Battle for Fallujah. He describes what happened while making a second sweep of houses for insurgents and weapons:
11/05/05 @ 20:03
Trackback from: T. Longren [Visitor]
France: To Hell in a Handbasket
Nine nights of muslims rioting in the streets so far. All due to a couple kids who got in trouble by the cops and fled to a power station. Do cops in Paris just chase people for the hell of it? I doubt it.
The protests/rioting continues to grow mo...
Nine nights of muslims rioting in the streets so far. All due to a couple kids who got in trouble by the cops and fled to a power station. Do cops in Paris just chase people for the hell of it? I doubt it.
The protests/rioting continues to grow mo...
11/05/05 @ 20:11
Trackback from: Chaotic Synaptic Activity [Visitor]
Valour-IT Project Gains Momentum - Navy Out Front!
Well, the Navy got off to slow start being leaderless in this blitz to pull in some cash for the cause, but, the USN and supporters have been leaving the competition in the dust since day 2...How do you other services like that?
Well, the Navy got off to slow start being leaderless in this blitz to pull in some cash for the cause, but, the USN and supporters have been leaving the competition in the dust since day 2...How do you other services like that?
11/05/05 @ 21:02
Trackback from: Sgt Hook - This We'll Defend [Visitor]
Joe’s Angel
Photo courtesy U.S. Army Center for Military History.
The convoy left precisely on time. It was hot and dusty and difficult to see, but he kept a sharp eye out for a possible ambush or improvised explosive devices (IED) along the route. The firs...
Photo courtesy U.S. Army Center for Military History.
The convoy left precisely on time. It was hot and dusty and difficult to see, but he kept a sharp eye out for a possible ambush or improvised explosive devices (IED) along the route. The firs...
11/05/05 @ 21:17
Comment from: Rosemary [Visitor] · http://mynewznideas.blogspot.com/2005/09/breaking-news-9032005.html
TRACKBACK! I keep having so much trouble with that trackback, I just decided to do it this way. lol.
My Newz 'n Ideas.
Please remember to donate to Project Valour-IT, Marines. You may read about it here. It is a wonderful program helping our Military men and women who have given their arms to the cause of freedom...
There! I did it! Oh how little the victories that please us. lol
My Newz 'n Ideas.
Please remember to donate to Project Valour-IT, Marines. You may read about it here. It is a wonderful program helping our Military men and women who have given their arms to the cause of freedom...
There! I did it! Oh how little the victories that please us. lol
11/05/05 @ 21:33
Valour-IT Day 4 Update
Just before midnight on November 5th, the Valour-IT challenge has raised an astonishing $32,051. Each service is contributing steadily, with NAVY firmly in the lead. The tracking chart for all four services shows that both NAVY and Army are tracking ...
Just before midnight on November 5th, the Valour-IT challenge has raised an astonishing $32,051. Each service is contributing steadily, with NAVY firmly in the lead. The tracking chart for all four services shows that both NAVY and Army are tracking ...
11/06/05 @ 00:33
Trackback from: Right Thoughts...not right wing, just right. [Visitor]
Give at the office and at home
Project Valour IT is something I've blogged on before. The premise here is that soldiers who cannot physically use a computer can still stay in touch with loved ones by using specially equipped voice-activated laptops while they heal up. It&ap...
Project Valour IT is something I've blogged on before. The premise here is that soldiers who cannot physically use a computer can still stay in touch with loved ones by using specially equipped voice-activated laptops while they heal up. It&ap...
11/06/05 @ 01:08
Trackback from: Cao's Blog [Visitor]
Project Valor It
Project Valour-IT
(Voice-Activated Laptops for OUR Injured Troops)
In memory of SFC William V. Ziegenfuss
From Soldiers Angels:
Project Valour-IT began when Captain Charles “Chuck” Ziegenfuss was wounded by an IED while serving as comman...
Project Valour-IT
(Voice-Activated Laptops for OUR Injured Troops)
In memory of SFC William V. Ziegenfuss
From Soldiers Angels:
Project Valour-IT began when Captain Charles “Chuck” Ziegenfuss was wounded by an IED while serving as comman...
11/06/05 @ 07:54
Trackback from: Theodore's World [Visitor]
You Can Make a Difference- Be A Part of Project Valour-IT
A friendly fundraising competition for Project Valour-IT is happening in the blogging world. Dates for this: November 2nd through Veterans Day (the 11th). Why do you ask?
A friendly fundraising competition for Project Valour-IT is happening in the blogging world. Dates for this: November 2nd through Veterans Day (the 11th). Why do you ask?
11/06/05 @ 12:41
Trackback from: AlabamaWatch.com [Visitor]
Project Valour: Marine Corp Team Kick-off
Ooorah and Semper Fi! The Project Valour competition has started and our goal is $21,000 to buy 30 new laptops with voice activated software for our wounded soldiers with hand and/or arm injuries. Each laptop costs approximately $685 plus shipping, s...
Ooorah and Semper Fi! The Project Valour competition has started and our goal is $21,000 to buy 30 new laptops with voice activated software for our wounded soldiers with hand and/or arm injuries. Each laptop costs approximately $685 plus shipping, s...
11/06/05 @ 13:21
Comment from: Tom Miller [Visitor]
Whoa! I really had a scroll a *long* way to get to here... this is great!
11/06/05 @ 17:16
Trackback from: Politics of a Patriot [Visitor]
Halfway Point
Today is five days into the ten day Project Valour-IT blogging competition. Marine Team, we're falling down on the job. Let's get to work (donating)!
A few interesting links, courtesy of Holly Aho:
What's It Like To Visit The Wounded? - A post ...
Today is five days into the ten day Project Valour-IT blogging competition. Marine Team, we're falling down on the job. Let's get to work (donating)!
A few interesting links, courtesy of Holly Aho:
What's It Like To Visit The Wounded? - A post ...
11/06/05 @ 23:33
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