Membership on this list has led me to some unexpected things while
researching vehicle info, parts and manuals and the like. While trying to
research an NSN number put up on this list at DSC Philadelphia's web site I
came across this in the August Clothesline (newsletter) section:
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Chaplain's Corner (www.chaplainscorner.com)
Jewish
Coming Soon!
Soon you will be able to order the Four Species (Palm Branch, Citron,
Myrtle, and Willow) for the Succot holiday with an NSN. Contact us for more
details.
Jewish Bibles
We carry a variety of Jewish Bibles. See below to find the one that suits
your needs.
Bible, Jerusalem - NSN 9925-01-465-9335 - $35.20 ea
This easy to read Bible features the Hebrew text on one page, and the
English translation on the facing page. All 24 volumes of Torah (Bible),
Nevi'im (Prophets) and Kethuvim (Writings) are here in a single volume.
This hardcover edition is published by Koren Publishing Co and has 1,100
pages.
Bible,Tanakh, JPS - NSN 9925-01-465-9354 - $65.65 ea
The JPS Hebrew/English Tanakh (Bible) features the Holy Scriptures placed
side by side with JPS's renowned translation. This edition includes an
informative preface that discusses the history of the Bible translation,
with details. All 24 volumes of Torah (Bible), Nev'im (Prophets) and
Kethuvim (Writings) are here in a single volume. This leatherette cover
book is published by Jewish Publication Society and has 2,100 pages.
Bible, Tanakh, Paperback - NSN 9925-01-465-9359 - $17.80 ea
Regarded throughout the English-speaking world as the Standard English
translation of the Holy Scriptures. All 24 volumes of Torah (Bible), Nev'im
(Prophets) and Kethuvim (Writings) are here in a single volume. This
paperback edition has 1,600 pages. This bible replaces Book, Jewish Holy
Scriptures, NSN 9925-01-367-4253.
Bible, Jewish Faith - NSN 9925-00-273-9024 - $27.85 ea
Tanakh, A New Translation of the Holy Scriptures According to the
Traditional Hebrew Text. The Jewish Publication Society publishes this
Deluxe Edition.
Muslim
Isra and Mi'Raj will be observed on October 14, 2001. Book, Du'a, NSN
9925-01-464-9234, is a must have for this holiday. This paperback edition
includes Du'a for almost every situation one might encounter. It is written
by Sa'eed Al-Qahtanni, translated by Ismael Ibraheem and costs $3.70 each.
Ramadan will be celebrated on November 16, 2001. Don't forget to order
Dates, Dried,
NSN 9925-01-464-9465. This package is priced at $1.85, which makes it very
economical to
distribute among the Muslim community. Another must have for Ramadan is
Book, Holy
Koran (Qur'an), NSN 9925-01-353-8791. This paperback version by Abdullah
Yusuf Ali is published by Amana Publications and is priced at $6.30 each.
Christian
Have a few extra dollars and don't know what to buy? We carry a variety of
New International Version Bibles that are competitively priced and ready for
shipment:
Bible, NIV, Camouflage, Woodland, NSN 9925-01-353-8785,
and
Bible, NIV, Camouflage, Desert, NSN 9925-01-459-7009 , both unit priced at
$3.10.
Candle Sale!
NSN (Click to Order) Description Was Now* Info
9925-01-473-4032 Candle 1 1/2x9"
51% Beeswax $54.65 $43.72 Info
9925-01-473-4051 Candle Long Burning $47.55 $38.04 Info
9925-01-473-4068 Candle, Stearine $20.50 $16.40 Info
9925-01-473-4087 Congregation Candle $17.55 $14.04 Info
9925-01-473-4090 Seven Day
Sanctuary Candle $29.30 $23.44 Info
*Prices in effect until 23 October 2001. Catalog prices are not the sale
prices - sale prices will reflect in your billing. If you have any
questions, please call Maryann Bonk, 215-737-3192, DSN 444-3192
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Ok, so what it comes down to is everyone believes in something and the
military has to cover all the bases. But the one thing all in the uniform of
our country (at least today versus 30 years ago) have in common is a desire
to serve THEIR country, and have taken an oath to that purpose.
Bigotry will always live in the human being in some form. Religion,
ancestors country of origin, ethnically distinctive name, features or color
or even the Mason-Dixon line cause us to give pause upon meeting someone.
But the bottom line here seems to be that we have to remember that
what's going on is being orchestrated by a small group of son of a bitches,
who happen to be Arabs, who practice a weird version of Islam and do not
reflect the beliefs of even a small majority of Arab people or the Muslim
faith. Anymore than Tim McVeigh was an indicator that all Methodists or
people west of the Mississippi are evil or Jim Jones was representative of
Christians in total.
All faiths are represented in our Armed Forces. They are laying their
lives on the line to avenge a wrong done to OUR (At least those on the list
who are American) country. Not yours, not mine, not theirs. OURS. Let's try
not to forget that in the upcoming months when we get pissed at reversals
that are bound to occur. Before we post the "pig blood spraying posts" and
the like. Think about the folks on the pointy end of the spear, while we
rant in comparative safety. Think about that the person going into the
Mosque in Cincinnati or dressed differently than you, that you are about to
think bad thoughts about, or maybe even scream an epithet at, may very well
have a son or daughter on the ground chasing the bastards down in
Afghanistan or the Philippines or where ever the trail leads. It is very
typical of immigrants who become US citizens to drill into their children
the opportunities this country presents to them, and the requirement for
them to pay back, in part by serving in the armed forces.
Don't ever forget that we are Americans, all of us. We aren't always
right, but our track record ain't too shabby. Let's not screw it up now at
home.
I now release my soap box.
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