ce magazine may 2021

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Almanac
In our Vol 4 May 2021 Issue 5
6 Hey Pete beautiful clip art
10 CE MAGAZINE LINKS TABLET
11 Biz Cards Board
12 Secret Tip Scroll
13 Memorial Day Facts,
Traditions, Meaning, and
More
23 What many Americans forget
about Memorial Day
27 Simple but Effective Memorial
Day Marketing Ideas for Your
Small Business
30 Posters
32 BEWARE OF SCAMMERS
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Michigan City Indiana Vol 4 May 2021 issue 5
Front Cover, do go to page 23
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Welcome and we thank you for reading CE magazine;
As you can see my Navy picture taken in the early 70‘s, I broke it out for Memorial
Day, the 31 st of May and may I say this picture was taken a loooong time ago. So,
in this issue everything is geared for Memorial Day. After the year we had (2020)
Celebrate and please remember all those who laid down their lives for us!
Got a business card, post it on our Biz Card Board, it‘s free and if you have it on
your computer send us a copy to computerease@juno.com . If you had it made by
outside source put it in an envelope and send it to Computer-Ease, Po Box 8619,
Michigan City In 46360, we will scan it and put it on the board.
Any comments or questions we will gladly answer them and will put it on our next
issue for our readers if they should have the same question.
Peter Nadal
In remembrance
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In Honor of all my brothers and sisters who fell
in all the wars, here is some beautiful clip art in
their honor!
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On May 31, in honor of so many who gave it all and when you start your
BBQ remember to set up a plate, some salt, a glass and a napkin in honor
of our falling heroes.
Thank You from a veteran!
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CE MAGAZINE LINKS TABLET
By Nomar Shaw
Memorial Day: Facts, History, and More!
Memorial Day
Memorial Day Activities for kids
The Overlooked Black History of
Memorial Day
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Declaration Day Celebration
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Memorial Day 2021
almanac.com/content/when-memorial-day
Memorial Day Facts, Traditions, Meaning, and More
By The Editors
January 14, 2021
Memorial Day is Monday, May 31! Learn all about Memorial Day,
including the true meaning of this day, how it differs from Veterans Day,
and why the red poppy is a traditional symbol—with unexpected origins.
When Is Memorial Day 2021?
This U.S. federal holiday is observed on the last Monday of May to
honor the men and women who have died while serving in the military.
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In 2021, Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 31.
Memorial Day Dates
Year Memorial Day
2021 Monday, May 31
2022 Monday, May 30
2023 Monday, May 29
2024 Monday, May 27
What’s the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
On both Memorial Day and Veterans Day, it‘s customary to spend time
remembering and honoring the countless veterans who have served the
United States throughout the country‘s history. However, there is a
distinction between the two holidays:
Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while
in the military service of their country, particularly those who died in
battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. In other words, the
purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize the veterans who made
the ultimate sacrifice for their country. We spend time remembering
those who lost their lives and could not come home, reflecting on
their service and why we have the luxury and freedom that we enjoy
today. We might consider how we can support and safeguard their
grieving families and loved ones who are left behind.
Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL who
served—in wartime or peacetime—regardless of whether they died or
survived. Veterans Day is always observed officially on November
11, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. Read more
about Veterans Day.
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Remember: Raise the flag with honor and respect! See guidelines for
flying the American Flag.
Memorial Day Facts and History
Traditionally, on Memorial Day (U.S.), people visit cemeteries and
memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on each grave site
at national cemeteries. A national moment of remembrance takes place at
3:00 p.m. local time.
The custom of honoring ancestors by cleaning cemeteries and decorating
graves is an ancient and worldwide tradition, but the specific origin of
Memorial Day—or Decoration Day, as it was first known—is unclear.
In early rural America, this duty was usually performed in late summer
and was an occasion for family reunions and picnics. After the Civil War,
America‘s need for a secular, patriotic ceremony to honor its military dead
became prominent, as monuments to fallen soldiers were erected and
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dedicated, and ceremonies centering on the decoration of soldiers‘ graves
were held in towns and cities throughout the nation.
After World War I, the day expanded to honor those who have died in all
American wars.
A Lasting Legacy
No less than 25 places have been named in connection with the origin of
Memorial Day, and states observed the holiday on different dates. In 1971,
Memorial Day became a national holiday by an act of Congress; it is now
celebrated annually on the last Monday in May.
Since it all started with the Civil War, you might want to brush up on your
knowledge of this event by visiting the Library of Congress Civil War
collection, which includes more than a thousand photographs from
the time.
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Why Is The Poppy A Symbol of Memorial Day?
In the war-torn battlefields of Europe, the common red field poppy
(Papaver rhoeas) was one of the first plants to reappear. Its seeds
scattered in the wind and sat dormant in the ground, only
germinating when the ground was disturbed—as it was by the very brutal
fighting of World War 1.
John McCrae, a Canadian soldier and physician, witnessed the war first
hand and was inspired to write the now-famous poem ―In Flanders Fields‖
in 1915. (See below for the poem.) He saw the poppies scattered
throughout the battlefield surrounding his artillery position in Belgium.
The Poppy Lady
In November 1918, days before the official end of the war, an American
professor named Moina Michael wrote her own poem, ―We Shall Keep the
Faith,‖ which was inspired by McCrae‘s ―In Flanders Fields.‖ In her poem
(also shown below), she mentioned wearing the ―poppy red‖ to honor the
dead, and with that, the tradition of adorning one‘s clothing with a single
red poppy in remembrance of those killed in the Great War was born.
Moina herself came to be known—and honored—as ―The Poppy Lady.‖
The Symbol Spreads Abroad
The wearing of the poppy was traditionally done on Memorial Day in the
United States, but the symbolism has evolved to encompass all veterans
living and deceased, so poppies may be worn on Veterans Day as well.
Not long after the custom began, it was adopted by other Allied nations,
including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom,
where it is still popular today. In these countries, the poppy is worn on
Remembrance Day (November 11).
Today, poppies are not only a symbol of loss of life, but also of recovery
and new life, especially in support of the servicemen who survived the war
but suffered from physical and psychological injuries long after it ended.
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Read the text of both poems below, and learn more about the inspiration
for the poppy here.
“In Flanders Fields”
by John McCrae, May 1915
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
“We Shall Keep the Faith”
by Moina Michael, November 1918
Oh! you who sleep in Flanders Fields,
Sleep sweet – to rise anew!
We caught the torch you threw
And holding high, we keep the Faith
With All who died.
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We cherish, too, the poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led;
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies,
But lends a luster to the red
Of the flower that blooms above the dead
In Flanders Fields.
And now the Torch and Poppy Red
We wear in honor of our dead.
Fear not that ye have died for naught;
We’ll teach the lesson that ye wrought
In Flanders Fields.
Memorial Day Weekend: The Unofficial Start of Summer
Memorial Day tends to mark the unofficial start of summer for many
Americans (though the season really begins with the Summer Solstice in
June).
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The Best Times to Travel
According to AAA, nearly 43 million Americans are expected to hit the
road this Memorial Day weekend for their first vacation of season—about
1.5 million more travelers than last year and the highest amount
since 2005.
If you‘re looking to get outdoors this weekend, AAA suggests the worst
time to travel is late afternoons of both Thursday and Friday (4:45-
6:00 PM). Commuters and vacationers will be getting a head start on the
three-day holiday weekend.
In metropolitan areas such as New York, Boston, Atlanta, and the nation‘s
capital, expect congestion to be two to three times greater than usual at
peak times during the weekend.
Overall, the best time to travel will be just after the morning commute
or after the evening commute, when most people will either be at work
or already settled at their destination. So, plan accordingly!
Super Summer Burger. Photo by Becky Luigart-Stayner.
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Memorial Day Recipes
On Memorial Day weekend, we also enjoy the extra time spent with
family and friends, sharing a meal.
If you‘re planning a backyard barbecue or a picnic, here are some of our
favorite meals to feed a crowd:
Make Picnic Scalloped Potatoes ahead and bring along to the picnic.
Super Summer Burgers are always a hit!
If you want something with a kick, try easy-to-prepare Spicy Grilled
Beef and Black-Bean Salsa.
Everyone will love our favorite summer salad.
Lemon Sugar Cookies are easy to transport and the perfect ending to
a picnic.
Find more recipes on our Picnic Food Recipes and Easy Grilling Recipes
pages.
Thank You to the Fallen.
From everyone here at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, we would like say
thank you to those men and women who paid the ultimate price. We will
always remember the sacrifices of our nation‘s heroes. We are
deeply grateful.
In remembering the fallen, we also honor their loved ones: spouses,
fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, friends. There really
aren‘t proper words, but we do live in gratitude each and every day for the
precious gift that they have given to us.
How do you honor the memory of veterans on Memorial Day? Tell us
your traditions in the comments below.
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Source: The Old Farmer's Almanac
Note:
For more information on this article click on the blue
highlighted The Old Farmer‘s Almanac and the main
article page Memorial Day 2021…
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What many Americans forget about Memorial Day
Nine Line News Team
May 18, 2020
In The Press, Nine Line News, Relentlessly Patriotic, Veteran Inspired 1
This year‘s observance of Memorial Day will be especially bittersweet.
The typical large gatherings of friends and family aren‘t allowed in most
states because of current ―social distancing‖ restrictions. Cities aren‘t
planning any parades or other commemorative activities.
But the solemn act of honoring those who have fallen in the line of duty
will continue.
It was in 1868 that General John Logan proclaimed May 5th as Memorial
Day, originally called ―Decoration Day,‖ for ―cherishing tenderly the
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memory of our heroic dead, who made their breasts a barricade between
our country and its foes.‖
One hundred years later, in 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed as
part of a move to use federal holidays to create three-day weekends. As a
result, from 1971 onwards, the Memorial Day holiday was officially
observed on the last Monday in May, and became the unofficial start of
the summer.
In 2000, President Clinton passed a resolution asking all Americans to
observe a ―National Moment of Remembrance‖ to ―remember and reflect
on the sacrifices made by so many to provide freedom for all.‖ It‘s
supposed to happen at 3:00 pm on each Memorial Day.
While the nation as a whole may pause to honor the service and sacrifice
of the fallen for one moment, on one day of the year, we must remember
that the children of the fallen must live with the memory of their loss
every single day.
In 2012, Joe Lewis, a retired Lt. Col with 25 years of service as an enlisted
Army field artillery canon crewman, a Marine Corps fighter pilot, and an
Air Force Reconnaissance pilot founded Angels of America‘s Fallen,
because he saw a gap in support for the children of his fallen friends in all
branches of the military and among first responders.
Lewis noticed there was no program providing opportunities for the
children to be engaged in healthy activities throughout their childhood and
into their young adulthood. So he created one.
Angels of America‘s Fallen was designed to provide long term support
during every year of childhood, from initial grief counseling to
scholarships.
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The organization encourages children to participate in healing
developmental activities such as sports, music, and other arts as positive
outlets for their grief. Coaches and instructors in their communities
provide positive mentoring for children who are missing the guidance and
support of their fallen hero.
Children are encouraged to try as many activities as needed until they find
a passion that fits them at their current stage of development, and change
their activity if their interests change as they grow.
Angels of America‘s Fallen supports the children through a long-term
commitment, funding their activities and staying engaged all the way to
their eighteenth birthday, to help them develop their own personal identity,
increase self-confidence, and write their own story of success rather than
growing up in the shadow of a hero.
Growing up without the guidance and support of their fallen hero, these
children are at higher risk of anxiety, depression, substance abuse,
dropping out of school, and even suicide. Healthy activities with a coach
or instructor who provides guidance and mentoring can help them avoid
those risks.
We are proud to partner with Angels of America’s Fallen on a limited
edition Nine Line design, with a portion of sales going to the
organization.
This Memorial Day we hope Americans from coast to coast will honor
the fallen, but never forget to serve their children.
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Military Flag Holders at the Cemetery
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Tactics & Strategy
Simple but Effective Memorial Day Marketing
Ideas for Your Small Business
For many consumers, the Memorial Day holiday is a perfect time to shop –
lured by sales, a long weekend, and excitement that comes with the unofficial
kick-off of summertime.
This can be good news for small business owners because the increased sales
activity has been known to also generate a significant revenue boost for some
local businesses.
The week leading up to Memorial Day is the fourth-best week of the year for
revenues at local bars and lounges, gardens and nurseries, and landscaping and
gardening services, according to data compiled by Womply, a commerce
platform that provides apps, APIs, marketing, and financial tools.
This year‘s holiday will mark a welcomed change for both customers and
businesses -- compared to last year‘s Memorial Day weekend, when the
pandemic was in its early months and face-to-face activities, including
shopping, was limited.
That‘s why marketing experts say this is a great time for small businesses to
take advantage of a more-open Memorial Day holiday to promote their
products and services – a chance to provide a lift to brand awareness and
potentially sales. Here‘s how:
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Go With an Outside, Summer’s Here Theme
Welcome the season‘s pleasant weather and customers to your business with a
summer-themed promotion.
See if your business can participate in a local barbeque or other organized
outdoor activity in your community. Consider hosting or sponsoring an event
of your own or get involved in a local organization‘s such as the Chamber of
Commerce.
Do a sidewalk sale to bring attention to your products and store. If you don‘t
have a physical location but have products to sell, find a venue to set up a popup
shop. Perhaps there‘s a Memorial Day weekend event in your community
that you could join, alongside a parade or other celebration.
Offer Discounts To Active Military, Veterans And Families
―Sometimes the simplest campaigns are the most effective,‖ says Micah Pratt,
online marketing manager for Business.org.
Memorial Day is the perfect time to honor a veteran, active military member,
or their family with an exclusive offer.
―Creating an offer especially for service members and their family goes a long
way to making them feel appreciated,‖ Pratt writes in a Business.org post.
Offer a Twitter Coupon
Whether it‘s by percentage coupons, buy one get one free or QR code,
consider creating a Memorial Day coupon that is exclusive to Twitter
followers.
The coupon not only has the power to generate some business, it could expand
your company‘s exposure and lead to new Twitter followers – and customers.
Personalize Your Memorial Day Promotion
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Come up with a new or special product with a Memorial Day spin or host an
onsite event to draw attention to your business and brand.
For example, if you run a coffee shop, bakery or other food business you could
prepare and sell pastries, special dishes or drinks with Memorial Day themes,
i.e., using the colors red, white and blue or a flag.
Or incorporate symbols associated with popular summer activities, like
campouts, the beach, swimming, etc., into your Memorial Day items.
―Not all retailers sell merchandise that can be deemed seasonal, but there are
ways to make it relate at least tangentially,‖ writes Michael Chalberg in a post
for POS software company KORONA.
You could also create branded swag to hand out at an event or to shoppers who
stop by your store or as a bonus with a purchase. Examples include sunglasses
or water bottles.
If it‘s not feasible to create a product with a Memorial Day twist but you have
a physical location, be sure to add bright holiday decor inside and out, i.e.,
signage, balloons, streamers, flowers, etc. In addition to the attention it brings
to your business, the decor will serve as a colorful invite to local shoppers.
Acknowledge The Holiday On Social Media
Seems like a given but don‘t let your Memorial Day promotions and sales
messages take up all your social media presence during the holiday weekend.
Because it‘s important for your small business to acknowledge the meaning
and purpose behind Memorial Day, which was first begun after the Civil War.
Create social media posts with quotes or images that show that your
business honors those who died while serving in the U.S. military.
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