http://www.cinchouse.com/ Operation Homefronts Community of Military Wives and Women in Uniform en-us Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss CinCHouse.com CMS 2.0 regina@cinchouse.com (Regina Galvin) command@cinchouse.com (webmaster) http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1291 If you're looking for a vacation that feeds your faith as well as your zest for adventure, consider a religious camp getaway. You may even get a military discount. Jenny@cinchouse.com (Jenny Sokol) Articles - Spirituality http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1291 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1289 If you're one of the many older adults returning to college, bank some of your life experience toward your degree. Tranette@cinchouse.com (Tranette Ledford) Articles - Career Advice http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1289 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1288 Soldiers suffering from PTSD may have new hope for help in the form of space-age technology and drugs previously used to fight tuberculosis. Tranette@cinchouse.com (Tranette Ledford) Articles - Wounded Warriors http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1288 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1287 Author Cathy Alters latest work "Up For Renewal: What Magazines Taught Me About Love, Sex, and Starting Over" is a good read and may just prompt a bit of self-reflection for the reader. bookmaven@cinchouse.com (Bethanne Patrick) Articles - Books and Travel http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1287 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1286 From conferences to Congress, AUSA works to improve the lives military families the world over. allison@cinchouse.com (Allison Perkins) Articles - Military Life 101 http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1286 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1285 They're probably not your favorite people, but movers can literally make or break your PCS. That's why you have to play nice and plan well. allison@cinchouse.com (Allison Perkins) Articles - Relocating http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1285 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1284 You want to reach out to a heartbroken friend, but you're not sure what to say or do. Here are some tips on how to help. Tranette@cinchouse.com (Tranette Ledford) Articles - Spirituality http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1284 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1283 For Reserve and National Guard families struggling to maintain a sense of normalcy, their finances and active lifestyle for their kids, Our Military Kids makes a positive difference. allison@cinchouse.com (Allison Perkins) Articles - Dealing with Deployments http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1283 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1282 Don't let the manly stereotypes of grilling keep you off the patio and at your cook top. Grab your tongs and step outside for some great summertime recipes. annemarie@cinchouse.com (Anne Marie Carver) Articles - In the Kitchen http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1282 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1281 The new GI Bill is not just for service members any more. Benefits are extending to cover spouses and children. allison@cinchouse.com (Allison Perkins) Articles - Education http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1281 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1280 Have dog, will travel. A special program that gives guide dogs to wounded warriors is helping those veterans reclaim their independence. Tranette@cinchouse.com (Tranette Ledford) Articles - Wounded Warriors http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1280 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1279 If you're sending out resumes but not getting calls, take a good, hard look at how you're presenting yourself in your cover letter. (Michelle Cuthrell) Articles - Education http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1279 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1278 Although esoteric, "Invisible Wounds of War: Psychological and Cognitive Injuries, Their Consequences, and Services to Assist Recovery" needs to be on the resource shelf of every wounded warriors family as well as on every policy makers desk. bookmaven@cinchouse.com (Bethanne Patrick) Articles - Wounded Warriors http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1278 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1277 Whether you are the military member or a spouse, you still live an exciting life on a regular basis. Why should your vacation be any different? ellie@cinchouse.com (Ellie Kay) Articles - Money Tips with Ellie Kay http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1277 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1275 Families separated by deployments during pregnancy have become the norm over the past five years. Here are some tips on keeping Dad involved from afar. allison@cinchouse.com (Allison Perkins) Articles - Pregnancy http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1275 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1276 A new Web site is filling cyber space with notes, photos and videos that express thanks to the men and women of the armed services. Kerry@cinchouse.com (Kerry McGinley) Articles - Military Life 101 http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1276 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1274 This summer, Elmo, Rosita, Grover, Cookie Monster and Zoe will be visiting 43 bases across the country to give children a fun day away from the worries of deployment and military life. allison@cinchouse.com (Allison Perkins) Articles - Parenting http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1274 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1269 Moving this summer just got easier. Accessing free and reliable resources to find a safe neighborhood and schools has never been easier and in many cases, its just a computer click or phone call away. Tanya@cinchouse.com (Tanya Biank) Articles - Relocating http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1269 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1268 Most of us hit a spiritual lull at some point. But with proper care and exercise, you can bring new life to your weary soul. Tranette@cinchouse.com (Tranette Ledford) Articles - Spirituality http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1268 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1267 No matter how successful, empowered or accomplished she is, nothing can bring an alpha-female bride-to-be to her knees like the prospect of planning her own wedding. annemarie@cinchouse.com (Anne Marie Carver) Articles - Military Bride http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1267 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1266 The Purple Heart is under fierce debate. Some are calling for it to be awarded to soldiers afflicted with PTSD; others argue that the mental health issue doesn't count as a physical injury. Tranette@cinchouse.com (Tranette Ledford) Articles - Wounded Warriors http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1266 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1265 Move over, Rosie the Riveter. Make way for Paula the Plumber, Carrie the Carpenter and Ella the Electrician. As deployments drag on, more military wives are taking on home improvement projects. allison@cinchouse.com (Allison Perkins) Articles - Relationships http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1265 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1264 Don't let the gas prices keep you parked for the summer. Head out to North Carolina for an economical beach vacation the whole family can enjoy. allison@cinchouse.com (Allison Perkins) Articles - Books and Travel http://www.cinchouse.com/article.asp?articleid=1264 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/column.asp?postid=1100 As the owner of eight plants, in varying stages of slow death, I should sentenced to community service in a greenhouse. Columns - Tanya Biank http://www.cinchouse.com/column.asp?postid=1100 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/column.asp?postid=1101 The bat man came by last week and took no less than, yes sir, yes sir, three bags full of bats out of our attic. Columns - Editors Blog http://www.cinchouse.com/column.asp?postid=1101 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/column.asp?postid=1102 Nothing like a family vacation to remind me how aggravating my mom can be. And how wise. Columns - Jacey Eckhart http://www.cinchouse.com/column.asp?postid=1102 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/column.asp?postid=1103 How do you combat loneliness? Columns - Crooks and Henderson http://www.cinchouse.com/column.asp?postid=1103 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/column.asp?postid=1105 I was told that I might be able to transfer my benefits to my spouse to go to college. Am I even eligible? Columns - Crooks and Henderson http://www.cinchouse.com/column.asp?postid=1105 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/column.asp?postid=1104 My children were not actually conceived in the back seat of a moving vehicle, but they sure have been raised in one. Columns - Jacey Eckhart http://www.cinchouse.com/column.asp?postid=1104 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/column.asp?postid=1107 My family suffers from electronic gadget addictions. Im convinced that we all need to enroll in a 10-step program. Columns - Editors Blog http://www.cinchouse.com/column.asp?postid=1107 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/announcements.asp?announcementid=1102 For immediate release: Contact: Meredith Leyva July 24, 2008 (757) 410-4926 or meredith@operationhomefront.net Lifetime and CinCHouse.com Team Up to Fulfill Dreams A TV appearance, a makeover and a Ford Mustang are waiting for the deserving winner of the "Army Wives Announcement - Announcements http://www.cinchouse.com/announcements.asp?announcementid=1102 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/announcements.asp?announcementid=1101 Submitted by the Military Officers Association of America www.moaa.org No More Medicare Games In last weeks legislative update, we took everyone involved to task for failing to meet a July 1 legislative deadline to stop the 10.6 percent cut in Medicare and TRICARE payments scheduled to take e Announcement - On Capitol Hill http://www.cinchouse.com/announcements.asp?announcementid=1101 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/announcements.asp?announcementid=1100 Submitted by the Military Officers Association of America www.moaa.org Medicare Fix Faces Veto Earlier this week, we asked you to email your senators to approve H.R. 6331, which would reverse the 10.6 percent cut in Medicare and TRICARE payments and the suspension of physical/speech therapy c Announcement - On Capitol Hill http://www.cinchouse.com/announcements.asp?announcementid=1100 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/announcements.asp?announcementid=1099 Submitted by the Military Officers Association of America www.moaa.org "Unveto" Impact On You and Your Doctor On July 15 -- the last day before Medicare started implementing a 10.6 percent cut in payments to doctors for visits since July 1 -- President Bush vetoed the legislation designed t Announcement - On Capitol Hill http://www.cinchouse.com/announcements.asp?announcementid=1099 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/announcements.asp?announcementid=1098 Submitted by the Military Officers Association of America House Passes Historic GI Bill On June 19, the House of Representatives approved a major GI Bill upgrade for men and women who have defended the nation since September 11, 2001. MOAA, The Military Coalition, and many other veterans an Announcement - On Capitol Hill http://www.cinchouse.com/announcements.asp?announcementid=1098 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.cinchouse.com/announcements.asp?announcementid=1097 Submitted by Military Officers Association of America CRSC Processing Begins - Have You Applied? Earlier this month, DoD provided new Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) guidance to the services, implementing the law change that extended CRSC eligibility to members with less than 20 ye Announcement - On Capitol Hill http://www.cinchouse.com/announcements.asp?announcementid=1097 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST