5 Rules For Hanging The Flag At Half Staff
Over the past week I have read many complaints toward New Jersey Governor Chris Christies' request to have the United States flag flown at half mast in honor of singer/actress Whitney Houston. People have stated that she is undeserving of the honor or have questioned why we don't do this for the soldiers or the uniformed officers who protect us every day. On this President's Day, here are a few things defining the rules for hanging the flag at half staff. Note: whether the flag is flown at half mast at government offices in New Jersey is none of my business. That is for the state of New Jersey to decide. No one is forcing you to fly the flag at half mast. Your opinion on the matter is your own and this article is not to sway you to one way or the other. Personally, I liked Whitney Houston's music and I respect her as an artist. I think having the flag lowered throughout the state of New Jersey may have been over-reaching. What do you think? Read more...
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Memorial Day Must See WW2 Movies
Memorial Day is right around the corner and one of the things I like to do over the weekend is to watch my share of war films. It is Memorial Day, right? TNT and other cable channels will show different war films all weekend. Here are five of my favorite World War Two films. I chose World War Two because there are so many good ones out there. Do you agree with my choices? Which would you choose over the ones I have picked? I was going to include Band of Brothers, but it is a mini-series and doesn't fall into this type of list, but I highly recommend that one if you haven't see it. Enjoy the list. Read more...
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Five Fun Facts About Memorial Day
Memorial day is the time to remember our patriotic heroes who sacrificed their lives to help all of us live in Freedom. This day is observed with families and friends visiting cemeteries and memorials to pay homage to their loved ones. myFiveBest wishes to honor the men and women who serve in our military and those who gave their lives for this great nation. Want to know more about this historic holiday? Read on, friends. Read more...
Five Things You Should Buy In April
April is here and smart shoppers are spending their tax return money on items that will stretch their dollars throughout this month. If you are going to be making a purchase of one of these items, this is the month to do it. It is the time for Spring Cleaning and organizing your home, so the items to buy for this month will help you reduce your clutter and stabilize your feng shui. If you are looking to spend, here are five tips that you'll find helpful: Read more...
