By Victoria Ward 26/10/2009 A former Army commander yesterday called for Jimmy Carr to quit for making fun of soldiers who have lost limbs. Patrick Mercer, Conservative MP and chairman of the Commons subcommittee on terrorism, said certain subjects should be instinctively “off limits” for stand-up comics. Carr told a 2,500-strong audience at the Manchester [...]
Comparing Scars Comments (1) Thursday, August 27, 2009 By Laura Bennett Photo Courtesy of The News Journal For Rob Kislow, getting shot was a kind of relief. He remembers a moment of otherworldly calm as the percussive roar of gunfire and the voices of soldiers dissolved into white noise. He blinked back blood. He saw [...]
Friday, 21 August 2009 00:00 Capturing in song the spirit of American patriotism, world-renowned performer Michael Amante of Floral Park has released Amante Salutes America. The album includes Michael’s a cappella versions of The Star-Spangled Banner and God Bless America, which he sings at Citifield for the New York Mets and numerous other sporting events. [...]
By Gregg Zoroya – USA Today Posted : Thursday Aug 20, 2009 19:21:48 EDT Military scientists have identified genes and proteins called biomarkers that could enable doctors to tailor personalized treatments for troops suffering traumatic injuries, such as those caused by roadside bombs. Researchers hope the troops will heal and recover faster, said Navy Cmdr. [...]
(Video link below) (CBS) Casey Owens wasn’t expected to live after he lost both legs in Iraq. But he made it out of a military vehicle alive and to Bethesda Naval Hospital where CBS News national security correspondent David Martin first met him in October of 2004. “I don’t remember anything, but I know that [...]
Eighteen veterans who have lost limbs are taking part in races to qualify for the Fastnet Race Deborah Haynes, Defence Correspondent Two years and several operations after Lance Corporal Jonathan Lee lost his leg when a bomb blast threw him 50 metres into a minefield in Afghanistan, he plans to take part in the Fastnet [...]
The salamander can regrow injured limbs, jaws, skin, organs and parts of its brain and spinal chord. (Reuters: Felipe Leon) Scientists are genetically modifying a bizarre looking Mexican salamander in the hope its ability to regenerate body parts will one day help human amputees. Also known as “water monsters,” the 15-centimetre-long axolotl is nearly extinct [...]
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THE BADER CUP was started in 1987, and is now widely recognised as the largest National Mixed Greensome Stableford Golf Tournament in Europe.
John Southwick founded the Tournament to raise funds for The Douglas Bader Foundation. He still organises the competition.
Please see the Bader Golf Page and the nested Bader Cup pages on the left hand menu bar.For more information, a brochure or to enter and help to raise money for a good cause, please visit John Southwick's dedicated Website:
www.thebadercup.co.uk
Art to Fly, a specialist aviation artwork Website, was created by Pat Barnard, long-time friend of Sir Douglas, as a way of supporting the Douglas Bader Foundation disabled children’s Flying Days.
You can find out more about Art to Fly and the aviation paintings and drawings, aircraft prints and books – all signed by famous WW11 pilots and carefully selected and attractively priced for aviation art collectors - by visiting the Website:
www.arttofly.orgAs Art To Fly is a non-profit organization, 100% of the profits of any sales go to help disabled children experience the joy of flight through the Douglas Bader Foundation’s “Bader Braves” Flying Days programme, details of which can be found on this Website.
