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Pinnacle Computer Services Adapting to the Changing Technology Landscape Since 1988

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Pinnacle Computer Services was opened by Brian Ricci in 1988 to help companies get an edge in the ever changing world of information technology. Since then, Pinnacle has maintained a firm focus on developments and advancements in networking, collaborative learning, server technology, disaster recovery, business continuity, and workforce education. Some of the recent trends in information technology that Pinnacle is currently advancing are advanced storage architectures, virtualization, and cloud technologies. Business owners and corporations now have a vast and sometimes overwhelming  number of options when it comes to how they choose to run their business. Pinnacle is committed to helping corporations and business owners architect their information technology systems to allow their resources to be securely accessed anytime, anywhere.

 

Pinnacle also offers a range of business continuity and data protection services. In the face of an office disaster or emergency Pinnacle also offers companies temporary office spaces in their building. They have several rooms and many computers for temporary use by their clients’ employees until their offices are ready for use again.

 

Brian has assembled a highly dedicated and qualified team of technicians to serve as a strong knowledge base and the systems and applications they use and offer are best-in-breed options. This gives Pinnacle the ability to exceed their clients’ expectations by bringing projects in on time, under budget, and right the first time. These are all key points, but that last one is particularly crucial as Pinnacle spends a good deal of time cleaning up the messes of over promised and under delivered solutions from other providers. Brian is fond of saying,“Good technology is expensive, but bad technology is even more expensive.”

 

Pinnacle only deals in products that they know and use themselves. This ensures a high level of subject matter expertise that Pinnacle can bring to bear for their clients. Brian’s goal is to help people and organizations solve their problems and save money while adapting to rapid advancements in technology. Pinnacle offers many different solutions for their clients and provides phased implementation plans that allow clients to evolve their systems and stay competitive in a budget conscious fashion while also providing a longer term technology roadmap.

Greening the Statehouse forum set for Saturday

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November 11, 2013  |   Filed under: Across Indiana,Quick reads  |   Posted by: 

By Jesse Wilson

TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS – The Hoosier Environmental Council’s sixth annual Greening the Statehouse Forum is set for 9 a.m. Saturday at IUPUI.

John Tuma, known for his fight for more sustainable agriculture in the Midwest, will be guest speaker at the event. Tuma, an attorney, also served as a legislator in his home state of Minnesota where he made a large impact on the environmental state of Minnesota.

“Agriculture is an integral part of Indiana – instrumental to our economy, employment, and quality of life. It’s critical, however, that Indiana’s local and state elected officials continue to have the ability to balance the need to sustain agriculture with the need to safeguard Indiana’s environment and quality of life,” said Jesse Kharbanda, executive director of the Hoosier Environmental Council.  “Our forum will focus on ensuring this balance is preserved — and the health and well-being of Hoosiers remains protected.”

During the 2013 legislative session, the Hoosier Environmental Council and its partners successfully protected Indiana’s natural resource and rural quality by helping defeat several proposed policy measures that – had they been implemented – would have given special privileges to the corporate livestock industry.

This year’s Greening the Statehouse forum will address topics such as how proposed public policies would significantly weaken protections from polluting industrial livestock operations, as well as clean energy and mass transit. A partnership with IndyTalks will offer participants an opportunity to learn how to safeguard a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations, and a partnership with the Student Sustainability Coalition will allow college students to convene and decide the priorities and goals that are important for the upcoming legislation session.

Registration for Greening the Statehouse is $20 for general admission and $10 for students. To register, visit www.hecweb.org/annualforum.

Jesse Wilson is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

Southern Indiana may get new phone numbers

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INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers in the 812 area code will have a chance to comment on a request to add a new area code to southern and south-central Indiana.

The telecommunications industry has asked the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission – IURC – for a new area code for the southern portion of the state. The 812 area likely will run out of numbers in 2015 – and it is the last of Indiana’s three original area codes to need a supplementary area code.

Under the proposal from the telecommunications industry, all current customers in the 812 area code would keep their numbers. New customers would get numbers with a new area code. Before long, local calls between the two area codes would require 10-digit dialing. Toll calls still would require a 1 before the area code and number. And existing cell phones and fax machines wouldn’t need to be reprogrammed.

One other option is to do a geographic split.

Under that option, some customers would keep their current numbers. Others wouldn’t. But 7-digit would remain in place. And individuals and organizations with new numbers would have to reprogram cell phones and faxes and buy new signs, business cards and stationery.

The Office of Utility Consumer Counselor is the state agency representing consumer interests before the IURC. The consumer counselor’s office will file its response to the industry proposal on May 15, 2013, and has asked for consumer comments in two ways.

The first is through a series of public hearings in early 2013. To find more information, visitwww.in.gov/oucc/2718.htm.

The second is to send written comments at www.in.gov/oucc/2361.htm or by email, mail or fax. The email address is uccinfo@oucc.in.gov. The fax number is 317-232-5923.

And the mailing address is:

Consumer Services Staff

Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor

115 W. Washington St.

Suite 1500 South

Indianapolis, IN 46204

To be filed with the commission, all comments must arrive by May 7, 2012.

The 812 area code may not be the last one in Indiana to see a change. The 317 area code is projected to run out of numbers in 2016.

TheStatehouseFile.com is a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

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“Civil War Pension Files: Finding the Women”

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TSGS (Tri-State Genealogical Society) Meeting Notice

 

When: Tuesday November 12, 2013 6:30 PM

Where: Willard Library – Bayard Room on the Second Floor

What: Monthly Meeting

 

The Tri-State Genealogical Society will have a brief business meeting followed by our program:

 

TSGS Program Chair Person Barbara Manzi has announced that the program will feature Rena Goss speaking about “Civil War Pension Files and how to find the Women.  Rena Glover Goss is a native of Eastern Ohio, has degrees in Music Education from Muskingum University (Ohio) and Indiana University.  She taught music for 27 years, 17 of those in Evansville, and researched ancestors for over 50 years.  Rena has written for musical and genealogical journals and has lived in Evansville since 1975.  She is a member of the Tri-State Genealogical Society, the Association of Professional Genealogist, and several genealogical societies in Ohio.

This is a program you will not want to miss. This is a chance for you to hear an expert in the Genealogical field who will give you an insight into how to find women in the Civil War Pension Files. 

 

For more information contact: tsgs.membership@yahoo.com or phone 812-499-5542.

 

You do not have to be a member to come and participate at the society’s monthly meetings (except, no meetings in July and August).

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This time of the year, weather conditions may cause the society to cancel meetings… the decision to cancel usually is determined the day of the meeting, providing short notice. Since a bad weather system may develop later in the day (or that night), check our blog (http://tsgsblog.blogspot.com/) for cancellation notice or call Willard Library (812-425-4309).

Today is Armistice Day by: Brad Linzy

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Today is Armistice Day
by: Brad Linzy

Today is Armistice Day. It marks the end of World War I, The Great War, the War that would End All Wars. IT began as a result of rapid chain reactions of alliances after the assassination of one man. By the end of the fighting, more than 9 MILLION combatants lay dead and Europe was plagued by a legacy of economic depression, ethnic cleansing, mustard gas, and human tragedy, not to mention the seeds of the next Great War.

“Armistice Day” is a day that marks the end of this terrible war – a war people vowed never to fight again. In America, we were so disgusted by the tragic loss of human life and senseless destruction our US Mint issued the “Peace Dollar”. (I can’t imagine that happening today.)

We are a culture of hero worship. Outwardly, we decry the necessity of war, but effectively we glorify war through the subliminal proliferation of heroic symbolism. In America we call this day “Veterans Day” instead of “Armistice Day”. It holds no particular connection with World War I. We choose, instead, to remember all our veterans while perhaps forgetting the senselessness of the wars in which they fight and the actions of the politicians, industrialists, and bankers who drive us into conflict. In Europe, they hold two minutes of silence at 11:00 a.m. to mark the end of the Great War and to remember all the men who died senselessly in it. That is perhaps the last thing our leaders in this country want – 300 million people standing in silence reflecting on the senselessness of war.

I’m not a pacifist. Some wars are justified because an enemy is attacking and all diplomatic avenues have been exhausted. There are also avoidable wars that didn’t need to be fought, save for the greed of a select few who treat the common man as so much cannon fodder. I submit to you most of the wars fought by Americans have been of the latter variety.

Today, let us observe Armistice Day. Let us remember the dead and long for peace, if possible.

Introduction Of Republican Candidate For Vanderburgh County Sheriff

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Kirk2-1Keeping you and your family safe!  This will be my first priority as your new Sheriff with new ideas.  I’m Lieutenant Kirk Byram, a 20 year veteran with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and senior active lieutenant.  I’m 43 years old, a father, a husband, and a Sunday school teacher.

I believe every law abiding citizen has a right to own a gun.  You should be able to protect your family just as I can mine.  I’m anti-consolidation, unlike my opponent, who worked hard for a bad plan that failed to save money or improve county government.

Currently, I’m serving the citizens of Vanderburgh County as a motor patrol commander and I am the agency’s lead firearms instructor and former lead emergency vehicle operations instructor.  I also instruct new law enforcement cadets at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.

One of my new ideas to save the taxpayers money and improve the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s office is to revitalize the volunteer reserve deputy program.  One example, active reserve deputies could work in our jail.  This can help improve the booking process thus freeing up city and county officers from a long wait and putting them back on the streets protecting you and your family.

Reserve deputies can also help in serving subpoenas, warrants, and with community policing.  This puts more active deputies on the street preventing and solving crimes, so taxpayers get more for their money.

I started my career as a reserve deputy while working part-time and attending the University of Southern Indiana.  Next, I graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.  Then while serving as a deputy, I earned a Masters Degree in Criminology.  I continue using my education as a department instructor and to teach Criminal Justice courses at Ivy Tech.  I know and understand the value and importance of education, communication, and involvement in the community.

When I was sworn in as a merit deputy sheriff, I was the youngest deputy within the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office.  I later went on to become the youngest Field Training Deputy, Instructor, Sergeant, and Lieutenant at the time of each appointment.  Throughout my career, I have served in various leadership positions including motor patrol, detention, and criminal investigations.

As Sheriff, I will stress community policing.  Our deputies should be spending more time patrolling neighborhoods and businesses.  We need to spend more time speaking and working with the residents to make our community safer for our families.  This will also include more use of social media so there is an ongoing dialogue with the residents of Vanderburgh County.  I will focus on saving money and better allocating our existing resources to protect and serve you and your family.

While off-duty, I spend time with my family and stay actively involved in the community.  My family and I teach Sunday school at our church.  We stay actively involved with our sons at their school where I also coach various sports.  I am also involved in Leadership Evansville and other community organizations.

My wife, Trina and our two sons have and will continue to meet as many of you as possible.  We want the citizens of Vanderburgh County to know they have a choice at the next election and that choice is clear.  Do you want a Sheriff’s Office with new ideas for our community or one that continues with the same policies of the past 30 years?  Elect me, Kirk Byram, as your next Sheriff.  My family and I would appreciate your support and vote.

Find us on Facebook or byram4sheriff.com

This article posted  t City County Observer without bias, opinion or editing.

EPD Activity Report: November 10, 2013

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IS IT TRUE November 11, 2013

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IS IT TRUE that many East Side business owners are wondering why 1st Ward City Council member, Dan McGinn hasn’t pushed the City of Evansville to follow through with the commitment to install new street lights on the North end of Burkhardt Road once they were annexed into the city?…it’s been 3 years since the North Burkhardt business owners were annexed by the City of Evansville?…we respectfully request that City Councilman McGinn take an evening drive down North Burkhardt so he can see for himself that the city street lights stop right after you pass Sam’s Super Discount Store? …we suggest that he turn his bright lights on after he passes Sam’s Super Discount Store for obvious safety reasons?…when the city annexed this cluster of Eastside businesses the city added about $3 million dollars of tax revenue for the city per year?…that we are surprised to learn that Republican Councilman McGinn didn’t push his Republican Mayor to add money to the 2014 city budget to install new street lights on North Burkhart?…we respectfully suggest that Councilman McGinn to spend less time worrying about the financial issues of the Zoo and pay more attention to the needs of the business people of the 1st Ward?

IS IT TRUE the City County Observer has learned of an gentleman who owns a business that takes over poorly maintained public parks and privatizes them?…after privatization the parks that Dan Biederman has taken over are cleaner, safer, have corporate sponsorships for services like free WiFi, and are still open to the general public and free?…this gentleman’s business is profitable, provides superior services in parks than the local governments did and accepts ZERO tax dollars?…there are similar services for public libraries and even public protection?…the common denominator these outsourced managers of public assets say influences their success is that the prevailing wage rules and de-facto tenure agreements with unions do not apply to them as they do to public employees?…Evansville tried this once way back when with the Sewer and Water Utility before former Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel reversed that decision?…it could be that repatriation of a private managed asset into the open arms of government has driven the recent problems of the City of Evansville that seem to originate in the Sewer and Water Utility?

IS IT TRUE the sign ups for ObamaCare continue to defy gravity and fall flat on their backside?…the latest numbers released for the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are FIVE ENROLLEES, while Delaware checks in with FOUR ENROLLEES, and Oregon that has not released any numbers has embarked upon an acid trip psychedelic ad campaign to sign people up?…you can see this ad campaign straight out of the 60’s at the end of this IS IT TRUE?

IS IT TRUE President Obama feeling the heat for lying to the American people has now proclaimed that “I want to fix the healthcare.gov website but don’t know how to write code?”…most of us knew the President could not write code when he ran for president but we did assume he had the good sense to hire someone who could?…the longer this debacle continues the more the United States of America looks like an impotent third world nation incapable of accomplishing anything?…the only question remaining is how low the ratings must go before a real apology is crafted for the President to read to us?

IT IS TRUE that we wish all our Veterans a joyful and blessed day.  We are very thankful for your service to our county.  May God Bless America and also our Veterans!

Mike’s Car Wash is giving free basic car washes to active service members and Veterans alike.  The time for free car washes are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Krispy Kreme Donuts are giving free donuts and coffee to our Veterans between 6 a.m. and 11 am. and 6 pm. to 11 p. m.  If any of our readers know about any other free or discounts offering to our Veterans today please post on this site.

Dr. Bucshon on ObamaCare Enrollment Numbers

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(Washington, D.C.) – Wednesday afternoon, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed that only 701 Hoosiers have selected healthcare plans via the failing healthcare.gov website in the first month.  In comparison, according to state officials, more than 108,000 Hoosiers have received cancellation notices due to the law.

 

“As a physician, I want every American to have access to quality, affordable health care, but this law is only creating obstacles for families, not solutions,” said Bucshon. “More Hoosiers have lost coverage than have signed up for plans under ObamaCare.  The flawed website is only a symptom of more systemic failures.  Despite the President’s promises, Hoosiers are receiving cancellation notices for plans they like, they are at risk of losing their current physician they know and trust, and many are faced with higher costs for inferior coverage. These are real stories that affect real hardworking families who are just trying to make it.”

 

Nationally, 27,000 Americans have enrolled in federal run exchanges and 79,000 Americans have enrolled in state-based exchanges, bringing the total to only 106,185.  An enormous failure when compared to the President’s September projection of 494,620 enrollees.

 

According to the Washington Times, “more than 4.2 million Americans have had their health insurance policies cancelled thanks to ObamaCare” and “the number could triple over the next few months.” (Washington Times; 11/13/13)

 

HHS classifies enrollees as individuals “who have paid the first month’s premium and those who have not yet paid the first month’s premium.”

 

Bucshon has asked 8th District constituents to share their healthcare stories or experiences through the webpagewww.bucshon.house.gov/yourstory.

Veterans Day: Discounts and Freebies

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Military.com| by Heather Sweeney

The following is a list of nearly 100 Veterans Day discounts on goods, services and dining for 2013. Please check back frequently as the list is updated.

Keep in mind that most businesses require proof of military service, which can include a VA Universal Access Card, Military I.D., DD-214 (Discharge Papers), Veterans Service Organization Card (VSO’s include groups like the VFW, DAV, AmVets, MOAA, FRA, and the American Legion), or in some cases businesses will accept a picture of the veteran in uniform.

Note: Not all franchise locations participate in their national chain’s Veterans Day programs – be sure contact your nearest establishment to make sure they are participating.

Sign up for the Military Deals and Discounts Newsletter to get even more discounts and information on how Military Families can save big.

2013 Veterans Day Restaurant Offerings:

Applebees - Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu, on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11.

Bar Louie – On Sunday, Nov. 10 and Monday, Nov. 11, all Bar Louie locations are offering veterans and military personnel a free meal up to a $12 value.

Bob Evans – Veterans and active military personnel receive free all-you-can-eat hotcakes on Monday, Nov. 11.

Boston Market – Boston Market is offering a free whole chicken with the purchase of a family meal on Monday, Nov. 11 with a military ID.

California Pizza Kitchen – Veterans and active military receive a free pizza on Monday, Nov. 11.

NEW! Carrabba’s – All active and retired veterans get a free appetizer of your choice from Nov. 9-Nov. 11.

Champps — On Monday, Nov. 11, Champps will offer a free handcrafted burger with waffle fries to veterans and active duty military

Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse – Charlie Brown’s is offering a free meal to veterans and active duty military all day on Monday, Nov. 11.

Cheeseburger in Paradise – Veterans and military personnel receive a free All American Burger with fries on Monday, Nov. 11 with the beverage purchase of $1.99.

Chili’s – Veterans and active duty get a free entrée all day from a limited menu on Monday, Nov. 11.

Coffee Beanery – Veterans and active duty military receive a free tall cup of coffee all day on Nov. 11.

Denny’s – Active, inactive and retired military personnel can get free all you can eat pancakes on Veterans Day nationwide from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Einstein Bros. Bagels – Active, inactive and retired military personnel receive a free Signature or Classic Bagel and Shmear (or any other topping) on Monday, Nov. 11.

Famous Dave’s – Famous Dave’s is offering various discounts and free meals on Monday, Nov. 11 with proof of service. Specific offers vary by locations.

FATZ – Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free entrée at FATZ, up to a $15 value. Veterans who dine at FATZ on November 11 will also receive a $2 coupon for use on their next visit.

Fox & Hound Bar and Grill – Veterans and active duty military receive any burger for free on Monday, Nov. 11. Limit one burger per person, and proof of service is required. Offer good for dine-in only.

Friendly’s – Veterans and active military receive a free Big Two Do Breakfast and coffee on Monday, Nov. 11.

Golden Corral – Golden Corral is offering a free dinner on Monday Nov. 11, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome.

Hooters –Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal on Monday, Nov. 11.

Hoss’s Family Steak & Sea House – Veterans eat for free on Monday, Nov. 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

NEW! IKEA – From Nov. 9-11, active, reserve or retired servicemembers receive a free entrée, which includes a sandwich, hot dish or entrée salad. Offer good for dine-in only. Military ID or proof of service required.

Jersey Mike’s Subs – Jersey Mike’s Subs is giving customers a free cookie when they make a donation to Wreaths Across America (WAA) Nov. 9 – Nov. 11.

Krispy Kreme – Krispy Kreme stores are offering a free doughnut and small coffee on Monday, Nov. 11 when presenting a military ID or wearing a uniform.

Little Caesars – Veterans and active military members get a free order of Crazy Bread on Monday, Nov. 11.

LongHorn Steakhouse – Veterans and current servicemembers receive a complimentary Texas Tonion appetizer and non-alcoholic beverage from Nov. 11 to Nov. 14.

Max and Erma’s – On Monday, Nov. 11, participating Max & Erma’s locations are saluting veterans and active military personnel with a free Best Cheeseburger in America Combo meal.

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants – On Sunday, November 10, participating McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants will offer a complimentary entree to vets from a special menu.

Menchi’s —  All veterans will receive a free 6 oz. frozen yogurt on Monday, Nov. 11.

Noah’s New York Bagels — Active, inactive and retired military personnel receive a free Signature or Classic Bagel and Shmear (or any other topping) on Monday, Nov. 11.

O’Charley’s – Veterans and active duty servicemembers get a complimentary meal from a limited menu on Monday, Nov. 11.

Olive Garden – On Monday, Nov. 11, all veterans and current servicemembers get a free meal from a limited menu. Family dining with them will also receive 10% off their meal.

On the Border – Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free meal from the “Create Your Own Combo menu” on Monday, Nov. 11.

Outback Steakhouse – All active and former servicemembers receive a free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage on Nov. 11. Outback is also offering active and former servicemembers 10% off their meals Nov. 12 through Dec. 31.

Paciugo Gelato Caffè – Paciugo is offering a free 12 oz. Gelatte® to veterans and active duty military on Monday, Nov. 11 at participating locations.

Red Hot & Blue — Veterans receive a free entrée with the purchase of a second entrée on Monday, Nov. 11. Coupon required.

Red Lobster – Veterans and current servicemembers receive a complimentary appetizer from a limited menu from Nov. 11 to Nov. 14.

Red Robin – Veterans and active duty military get a free Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Monday, Nov. 11.

Shoney’s – Shoney’s will be offering a free All-American Burger to veterans and active duty servicemembers on Monday, Nov. 11.

Sizzler – Sizzler is offering active duty and veteran military members a free lunch from a limited menu on Monday, Nov. 11 until 4 p.m.

NEW! Souplantation – From Saturday, Nov. 9 through Monday, Nov. 11, current and former military personnel eat free with the purchase of one full price meal and 2 beverages. You can also purchase a single meal at 50% off with the purchase of a refillable fountain beverage.

Spaghetti Warehouse – On Sunday, Nov. 10 and Monday, Nov. 11, choose one original spaghetti entrée or 15-layer lasagna and get the second entrée free. This deal requires a coupon, which is available starting Nov. 6 at the Spaghetti Warehouse website, the Facebook page, and can be presented from a mobile phone.

Starbucks – Former and active duty servicemembers and their spouses get a free tall brewed coffee on Monday, Nov. 11.

Sticky Fingers Smokehouse — Veterans, receive a free entrée with the purchase of a second entrée on Monday, Nov. 11. Coupon required.

NEW! Sweet Tomatoes — From Saturday, Nov. 9 through Monday, Nov. 11, current and former military personnel eat free with the purchase of one full price meal and 2 beverages. You can also purchase a single meal at 50% off with the purchase of a refillable fountain beverage.

NEW! Texas Corral – Active duty servicemembers and veterans receive a free entrée from a limited menu on Monday, Nov. 11.

Texas Roadhouse – Texas Roadhouse locations nationwide will offer veterans a free lunch on Monday, Nov. 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Offer is good for active duty, retired or former U.S. military.

TGIFridays – Veterans and active duty military get a free lunch from a select menu on Monday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Greene Turtle – Veterans and active duty military receive a free lunch from a limited menu on Monday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop – Active duty military and veterans receive a free donut all day long on Monday, Nov. 11.

NEW! Tony Roma’s – Current and former military members can come in on Monday, Nov. 11 and receive a voucher for a free entrée ($15 maximum value) to use on their next visit.

Tucanos Brazilian Grill — Active duty, reserve and retired military and veterans receive a free Churrasco meal on Monday, Nov. 11. They are also offering 10% off the entire bill for veterans and troops who dine with their families, from Friday, Nov. 8 through Veteran’s Day, Monday, Nov. 11.

Travel Centers of America — On Monday, Nov. 11, all CDL drivers who are military veterans eat free at participating full-service restaurants.

Uno Chicago Grill – Veterans and active military get a free entrée or individual pizza with an entrée or pizza purchase of equal or greater value on Monday, Nov. 11. Valid military ID or proof of service required. No coupon necessary.

Village Inn – All veterans and active military personnel receive a free breakfast on Monday, Nov. 11. Choose between Buttermilk Pancakes, Belgian Waffle, or French Toast.

2013 Veterans Day Travel and Recreation:

24 Hour Fitness – Servicemembers receive a weekend of complimentary workouts at clubs nationwide Nov. 8 – Nov. 11.

Colonial Williamsburg – Active duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents receive free weekend-long admission tickets Nov. 8 through Nov. 11.

Knotts Berry Farm – Knott’s Berry Farm is offering free admission for veterans and active duty military personnel and one guest from November 4, 2013 to January 5, 2014.

National Parks - On Veterans Day weekend (Nov. 9-11) veterans will have access to over 100 National Parks that require entrance fees for free.

Red Roof Inn – Red Roof Inn is offering 15% off at more than 350 properties nationwide in the month of November to veterans, active duty military and their families.

Sea World Parks and Entertainment – Veterans and active duty military can get 50% off single-day admission tickets through Nov.11, 2013.

NEW! The McGladrey Classic – Active and retired military receive free tickets with official military ID, and veterans pay $25 with verified coupon from Nov. 7 through Nov. 10.

World of Coca-Cola — Military members receive complimentary admission year-round, but in honor of Veterans Day they also may purchase up to four half-price tickets for their friends and family Nov. 9-17.

2013 Veterans Day Retailer Offerings:

ACE Jiffy Lube – On Sunday, Nov. 10 and Monday, Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military receive a 50% discount on a Signature Service Oil Change at participating ACE Jiffy Lube locations.

Bed Bath and Beyond – Bed Bath and Beyond is offering veterans 20% off their entire purchase on Nov. 9, 10, and 11. This is good for active duty, DoD, reserves, guard, retirees, veterans, and military spouses.

Big Lots – Veterans, active duty, reserve, and retired military personnel and their immediate family receive 10% off their entire purchase on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Buy Buy Baby – Active duty, DoD, Reserves, Guard, retirees, veterans and military spouses get 20% off their entire purchase on Nov. 9, 10 and 11.

NEW! Build-a-Bear Workshop – Build-a-Bear is offering 15% off all military-themed gifts online and 15% off entire in-store purchase with military ID. Offer good now through Nov. 11.

Dollar General – Veterans, active military, members of the National Guard and Reserve and immediate family members get 11% off the total purchase on Nov. 11.

Grace for Vets – Car washes from around the world who join this program offer free car washes to veterans and servicemembers on Nov. 11.

Great Clips – On Monday, Nov. 11, customers who come in for a service can get a free haircut card to give to their favorite veteran. Veterans can also receive a free haircut or get the free haircut card. Haircuts are redeemable until Dec. 31.

Home Depot  – Home Depot offers a 10% discount to all veterans during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day. Home Depot offers the 10% discount year round to for active duty and retirees.

JCPenney – Veterans, active duty and family members receive an extra 20% off in stores Nov. 6-11 with coupon.

NEW! Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores – Past or present members of the armed forced and their families receive 20% off their total purchase Sunday, Nov. 10 through Friday, Nov. 15.

NEW! Jos. A. Bank – Customers who purchase a regular-priced men’s suit (excluding Traveler and Signature products) in-store or online will receive an additional two free suits of equal or lesser value from Nov. 12-17.

Lowe’s – All veterans receive a 10% discount on Veterans Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The offer is available in stores only.

Massage Envy – Participating Massage Envy locations in the Washington DC, Maryland, and northern Virginia region are offering a complimentary 1-hour massage to active military, veterans and spouses on Monday, Nov. 11.

NEW! Meineke Car Care Centers – On Monday, Nov. 11, all veterans and active duty military personnel, as well as spouses of deployed members receive free basic oil changes.

Sport Clips – Participating locations are offering veterans and active duty servicemembers free haircuts on Monday, Nov. 11.

Steve Madden – Steve Madden is offering 20% off the entire purchase with a valid military ID on Monday, Nov. 11.

Toys“R”Us – At Toys“R”Us and Babies”R”Us, military members and their families can get 20% off one regular-priced item from Sunday, Nov. 10 through Saturday, Nov. 16.

Under Armour – Veterans and active duty servicemembers get 15% off plus free shipping on all orders from now until Monday, Nov. 11.

Walgreens – Walgreens is offering 15% off eligible store items and 20% of Walgreens, Nice! And W brand products on Monday, Nov. 11. This discount is available to all veterans and active duty military personnel.

Other:

Amazon – Amazon.com is offering a free MP3 album download of “Veterans Day Honor” on Monday, Nov. 11.

America’s Parade – Veterans are invited to march in this New York City parade on Nov. 11.

“Honor Flight” movie – Veterans can see the movie “Honor Flight” for free in theaters nationwide on Monday, Nov. 11.

Kiplinger’s, Social Security Solutions and Wells Fargo – On Nov. 11, Kiplinger’s Social Security Solutions will offer veterans free one-day access to its online tool for a personalized report to help maximize retirement benefits.

Medal of Honor Stamps – The U.S. Postal Service will issue special Medal of Honor stamps on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

NEW! NFL Salute to Service – To honor Veterans Day, the NFL will donate $100 to each of its non-profit partners (the Pat Tillman Foundation, USO and Wounded Warrior Project) for every point scored during the 32 Salute to Service games.

Year-Round Veterans Discounts:

Foot Locker – Veterans, servicemembers (active, guard, and reserve), and their immediate families with a Foot Locker Veterans Advantage Card receive a 20% discount every day of the year. That offer is good both online and at any store location, including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Footaction and Champs Sports — even on sale items.

Home Depot  – Home Depot offers a 10% discount (up to a $500 maximum) to all active military, reserve, retired or disabled veterans and their family members with a valid military ID. All other veterans qualify for a 10% discount during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day.

Lowe’s – Lowe’s offers a year-round 10% discount offer for all active duty, National Guard and Reserve, retirees and disabled servicemembers and their immediate families. All other veterans receive the 10% discount on Veterans Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The discount is available on in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000. The offer can’t be used on sales at Lowes.com, on previous sales or on sales of services or gift cards. You must present a valid military I.D. card to receive the discount.

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