Posted: 27 Aug 2010 10:05 AM PDT

Mickey "Mick" Mantle

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Mickey Mantle was a long time NY Yankee. He began his Major League Baseball career in 1951 with the NY Yankees. Mickey played through the 1968 season with the NY Yankees. Mickey Mantle played his entire care with the NY Yankees. He is one of the best known of the Yankees. Mickey was voted to the All Star game every year of his career, but his first. Mickey mantle won seven World Series Championships with the NY Yankees. He won three MVP player awards. Mickey Mantle was one of the greatest players in Major League History. He was one of the best ever players who played for the NY Yankees. He was an incredible ballplayer and he was to many, a hero of baseball.

Mickey Mantle (like most baseball players) had a bunch of nicknames. His father called him "mutt". When he reached the Yankees, he was given other nicknames. Mickey Mantle was called "The Mick", "The Commerce Comet" and "The Switcher". Some of Mickey Mantle's teammates called him "Muscle". Mickey Mantle was a man full of nicknames, talent, and tons of power.

Mickey Mantle hit the longest homeruns in Major League Baseball history. A four hundred fifty foot homerun today is a thing of wonder. Mickey Mantle's longest estimated homerun blast was 634 feet. Some people find problems with this number because they believe it is impossible to really judge how far a ball would travel. Regardless, this homerun blast by Mantle in 1960 really must have been a thing of wonder. The baseball Mantle hit actually hit 564 ft. away from home plate and was estimated to have travelled the 600 plus ft. The facts are argued about by mathematicians and historians, but most people agree Mickey Mantle hit some of the longest homeruns ever hit in Major League baseball.

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Beck's D.C. rally draws 500,000 to honor heroes - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Posted: 29 Aug 2010 01:34 AM PDT

WASHINGTON — Glenn Beck fans, drawn by the conservative TV and radio talk show host's promise of an American revival, streamed to the National Mall on Saturday from the four points of the compass.

Beck's organizers had told the National Park Service that they expected as many as 300,000 people at the rally. Attendance might have exceeded that mark, with a crowd estimate of as many as 500,000 from rally organizers.

The Park Service no longer provides crowd estimates.

Beck fans — many toting water bottles, small picnic chests, sunscreen, blankets, camp chairs and flags — jammed shoulder-to-shoulder on the nation's front yard, from the Lincoln Memorial to the base of the Washington Monument.

People thronged the steps, sides and walls of the Lincoln Memorial for hours in advance, then filed up the steps and walls of the World War II memorial and the grounds of the National Mall.

A blue sky and fleecy clouds made for a picture-perfect late summer day to hear Beck, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and other speakers.

Taking a stage backed by the Lincoln Memorial and framed by a giant "Restoring Honor" arch, Beck greeted the crowd as a series of giant screens flashed images of America to composer Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man."

A critic of the Obama administration, Beck is considered by many to be a galvanizing force of the conservative backlash that has blossomed since the nation's 2008 financial meltdown. And while there were many Tea Party buttons and T-shirts at yesterday's rally, Beck sidestepped political commentary, opting instead to ask supporters to honor American heroes, commit to an American renewal of integrity and responsibility, and turn to God.

Gospel music and finally, a bagpipe band playing "Amazing Grace" as the crowd softly sang along, added to the atmosphere of a religious revival.

"Look past the monuments," Beck implored the crowd. "Where are the heroes of today?"

Beck and Palin pointed to the military, fighting the nation's longest war.

Palin, whom some see as a potential Republican contender in the 2012 presidential race, honored a trio of veterans for their sacrifices in Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam, calling each man to the stage and recounting their acts of valor.

"Their stories are America's stories," Palin said as the crowd chanted, "USA! USA!"

That spirit resonated with military families.

Linda Bennett, 59, of Elizabeth Township wept repeatedly during the event. Her son, Chad, 30, an Army captain, flies Black Hawk helicopters and is on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan.

"It was so unbelievably moving and touching. When you have somebody over there, well, it's just a pride, an honor," she said.

Rally proceeds, which Beck said totaled $5.5 million after attendees phone-texted contributions, were earmarked for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. The group provides support and scholarships for the children of elite soldiers who die in action.

Patricia Durham was happy to hear speakers taking pride in the military and voicing conservative values.

"If we don't speak up now, we can cry later," said Durham. The 67-year-old widow, who lost her husband decades earlier in Vietnam, now cheers on a son who has spent 23 years in the Army.

"We can tolerate just about anything in this country except those who speak out in a conservative fashion," Durham said. The Florida woman walked to the National Mall with her sister, Brenda Shelton of Atlanta, at 4:30 a.m. to be sure to get a seat close to the action.

Others came from as far away as California, Texas, Louisiana and Maine, as well as points closer to Washington, including at least 1,800 who boarded buses in the Pittsburgh area.

Chad Pawlikowski, 31, of Mansfield, Ohio, traveled to the rally with family and friends in a convoy of pickup trucks.

"Glenn Beck hits it on the head. The government just doesn't listen to you," he said.

Dan Eller, 20, took the train from St. Thomas Aquinas College in New York with about two dozen fellow students to hear Beck.

Beck has said his decision to schedule the rally on the 47th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial was coincidental.

Civil rights leaders, who held a rally several miles away, criticized the talk show host.

Relatively few black faces could be seen in Beck's National Mall crowd.

Nevertheless, he repeatedly praised King and later introduced the slain civil rights activist's niece, Alveda King.

King, who Beck said attended despite threats, echoed her uncle, repeatedly referring to his dream.

"I have a dream that America will repent of the sin of racism and return to the Lord. I have a dream that America will repent and God will forgive us our sins," she declared.

Beck also honored a black pastor, the Rev. C.L. Jackson of Houston; St. Louis Cardinals baseball great Albert Pujols; and Salt Lake City philanthropist Jon M. Huntsman Sr. with medals symbolizing lives dedicated to Faith, Hope and Charity.

Finally, the conservative icon issued a challenge to supporters.

"It is time to start to heal this nation and put it where it belongs — with God," he said, as he invited a group of 240 clergy members from various faiths to join him on stage.

One hundred Tribune-Review readers who entered a contest sponsored by Trib Total Media attended the event, courtesy of the newspaper's parent company.

"This rally was intended to honor the troops, unite the American people under the principles of integrity and truth, and to make a pledge to restore honor within ourselves and our country. We as an organization wanted to give our readers an opportunity to participate," said Lindsay Berdell, director of promotions and community relations for Trib Total Media.

Trib readers submitted more than 2,500 entries by mail and online, and the company randomly selected 50 readers to attend the rally with a guest.

Trion:Z Supports the Heroes - msnbc.com

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 11:57 PM PDT

CHESHIRE, ENGLAND — Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this Press Release.

Trion:Z teamed up with the charity Help for Heroes in January 2010 to create a series of bracelets branded with the H4H logos. Since the launch of the series in January Trion:Z has donated GBP 3 per bracelet sold to the charity and due to the overwhelming support for the cause has expanded their charity range to include four colour options available in all sizes.

"The Help for Heroes range are amongst our most popular items on the website, which simply proves what a worthwhile cause it is. We have great pride in our affiliation with the organisation and look forward to continuing our support in the future," comments Paul Hendry (Trion:Z EU CEO).

Trion:Z bracelets and necklaces are worn by thousands of athletes. These include golfing star, Rory McIlroy, a host of England cricketers including James Anderson and Stuart Broad, and Olympic Silver Medallist Triathlete Michellie Jones, who believe in the power of Trion:Z's magnetic and ionic products to help improve endurance and promote faster recovery following exercise among many other benefits.

Emma Parry, MD of H4H Trading says, "We are delighted to be selling the 4 customised H4H Trion:Z bracelets. As a charity that encourages people to actively challenge themselves, whether that's competing in a Triathlon or taking part in our challenges, these bracelets are perfect for any budding athlete and we are thrilled to be able to continue this partnership."

Trion:Z is distributed in the UK, Europe and Middle East by Sales Marketing Solutions Ltd and the H4H range is available in all colours and sizes at www.trionz.co.uk.

Trion:Z donates GBP 3 from each Help for Heroes bracelet directly to the charity.

For images, please visit http://www.trionz.co.uk/Category/7-charity-bracelet.aspx.

Help for Heroes Trion:Z bracelets will also be available at www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk.

About Trion:Z

Trion:Z launched its award winning range of products in 1997 and is now a leader in providing magnetic ionic gear to the global health and fitness arena, with a presence in over 60 countries worldwide.

Manufactured by Japan's leading manufacturer of medically certified devices, Arc Quest Co. Ltd, Trion:Z health and lifestyle products uniquely boast Japanese medical approval, along with full ISO accreditations and the European trading CE Mark.

Trion:Z and Colantotte products are categorised as Alternative or Complimentary Health products and use patented magnetic ionic technology which is unique to their ranges only. The search for such non invasive therapies to help with stress, pain, fatigue, to promote sporting endurance, exercise and training recovery and to enhance general physical performance at any level is ever increasing in popularity. With nearly 40% of U.S. adults reporting using such alternative methods, medical associations are researching more and more into technologies like Trion:Z, deemed a 'no health risk' by the World Health Organisation.

About Help for Heroes

Help for Heroes (H4H) is an independent British charity, founded by Bryn and Emma Parry in October 2007 out of a desire to help members of the Armed Forces who have been injured in the course of serving their country. Of all the money raised to date for H4H, nearly all of it has either been spent or allocated to provide facilities and support services that benefit British servicemen and women injured in action.

To view the photo associated with this press release, please visit the following link: http://www.marketwire.com/library/20100825-trionz0826px800.jpg.

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