Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Why some fold the US flag 13 times


" 13 times, 13 folds on the US flag"

Here are 13 fold “reasons” that are not official nor ever been put on as policy by the Arm forces…some like to put meaning to everything, so here it
The first fold of our Flag is a symbol of life.

The second fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.

The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the
veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of
their lives for the defense of our
country to attain peace throughout the world.

The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as
American citizens trusting, it is to Him we turn in
times of peace as well as in time of war for His
divine guidance.

The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the
words of Stephen Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing
with other countries may she always be right; but it
is still our country, right or wrong."

The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is
with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America, and to the
Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for
it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our
country and our flag against all her enemies, whether
they be found within or without the boundaries of our
Republic.

The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered
into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might
see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it
flies on Mother's Day.

The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has
been through their faith, their love, loyalty and
devotion that the character of the men and women who
have made this country great has been molded.

The tenth fold is a tribute to the father, for he,
too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense
of our country since they were first born.

The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen
represents the lower portion of the seal of King David
and King Solomon, and glorifies in their eyes, the God
of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen,
represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in
their eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.


When the Flag is completely folded, the stars are
uppermost reminding us of our Nation's motto, "In God
We Trust." After the Flag is completely folded and
tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat,
ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under
General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines
who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were
followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed
Forces of the United States, preserving for us the
rights, privileges, and freedoms we enjoy today.

The next time you see a Flag ceremony honoring someone
that has served our country, either in the Armed
Forces or in our civilian services such as the Police
Force or Fire Department, keep in mind all the
important reasons behind each and every movement.
They have paid the ultimate sacrifice for all of us by
honoring our Flag and our Country.
Author  Unknown

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Jamie Dimon Confronted By Houston Janitor Over Low Wages and VIDEO)


http://huff.to/MgoiNz

Jamie Dimon
WASHINGTON -- A janitor from Texas confronted JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon after a congressional hearing on Tuesday, asking the finance executive why she can't earn a living wage working in the JPMorgan Chase Tower in Houston.
Once lawmakers from the House Financial Services Committee wrapped up their own questioning of Dimon, Adriana Vasquez got Dimon's attention from across a table in the committee hearing room, according to C-SPAN video (above).
"Despite making billions last year, why do you deny the people cleaning your buildings a living wage?" Vasquez asked, according to her union, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). (Not all of the exchange can be heard in the video.)
After hearing Vasquez out, Dimon responded, "Call my office." Then he left the room surrounded by a gaggle of reporters.
Vasquez, 37 years old and a single mother of three, earns $8.35 an hour and gets about five hours of work per day from the management company that employs her, she told HuffPost after the hearing. Despite its name, the building where she works is not owned by JPMorgan Chase, although the firm has a stake in other Houston properties where SEIU's janitors work, according to the union.
Vasquez said that she'd traveled from Houston with the express purpose of putting her question to Dimon, and that she was unsatisfied with his response.
"We deserve to have a salary that can maintain our families," Vasquez said in Spanish, through a translator, though she put her question to Dimon in English. "I came and I did what I had to do. If he didn't want to answer my question, that's his problem."
The contract for SEIU's janitors in Houston expired at the end of last month. More than 3,000 SEIU workers, including Vasquez, have authorized a strike as they renegotiate a new contract with companies that manage the city's highrises. The union is pressing for a contract that will raise the janitors' pay to $10 per hour over the course of three years.
Dimon had been called before the committee to address JPMorgan Chase's trading loss of $2 billion, announced last month. Lawmakers asked whether the firm's trading had run out of control and whether it was adequately disclosing risk to investors. In his testimony, Dimon said, "We disclosed what we knew when we knew it."
During the hearing, the janitors' cause was briefly taken up by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), who represents Houston. With all the discussion about "too big to fail," Green told Dimon that he wanted to talk to him about a concept he called "too small to live off."
"In Houston, Texas, we have some persons who are janitors and they are paid $8.35 an hour. This is very small compared to what we've been talking about," Green said, noting JPMorgan Chase's net income of $19 billion in 2011.
"Thats working full time and living below the poverty line," Green went on, addressing Dimon. "I'd like to meet with you and talk about 'too small to live off.' I'll pay my way, I won't use Congressional funds. I'd be willing to do it anyplace that you like. Can you and I meet to talk about 'too small to live off'?"
"Yes we can," Dimon responded, concluding the hearing.