3 VETERANS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS MAKE SURE OUR SERVICE MEMBERS RECEIVE HELP
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永续慈善事业和公益创业，在外交关系委员会与GMRF全球医疗救济基金的 One Child at the Time
昨晚，全球医疗救济基金（Global Medical Relief Fund）的创始人兼首席执行官 Elissa Montanti 邀请了 Roya…
Sustainable Philanthropy and Social Entrepreneurship at the Council of Foreign Relations with GMRF, One Child at the Time
Last night, Elissa Montanti, Founder and CEO of the Global Medical Relief Fund invited Roya Mahboob and me to attend the Council…
A Marine's identity - 60 Minutes on CBS - The Afghan Perspective, May 12, 2013
Thousands of people join military to serve their country and even help other people around the world against oppression and violence.…
SHOULD THE GOVERNMENT PROVIDE MORE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS?
What is guilt, if not the "remorse caused by feeling responsible for some action or lack of action?" Living with the remorse of having…
An Afghan Perspective - 60 Minutes on CBS - The life and death of Clay Hunt March 3, 2013
During the war, it is not only the civilians who suffer but also on the other side there is military troops. Those who are going to…
CBS NEWS, Kerry comes full circle, The Afghan Perspective (Dari)
برنامه تلویزیونی سی بی اس نیوز پیرامون سخنگوی سرباازان قدیمی در امریکا…
IT'S TIME TO HELP VETERANS STARTING A BUSINESS
11 years. That's how long the war in Afghanistan against the Taliban movement has been going on. September 11th 2001 started…
Asperger's and PTSD Have Something in Common Now
In the wake of this month's tragic mass murder at Sandy Hook Elementary, a broader discussion of mental illness and access to…
Three Things Employers Should Know About Vets, PTSD, and Disability
The Army Times is currently running a series of articles on veterans' unemployment. Increasing attention is focused on this…
Recruiting Veterans Through Social Media: Tips for HR Professionals
You understand how much veterans have to offer your company and why hiring them is good not just for your business, but for national…
Executive Order Announced at Fort Bliss; Veterans Still Turn to Social Networks for Support
In a speech at Fort Bliss on Friday, President Barack Obama announced a newly-signed executive order, which addressed access to mental…
Why Veterans' Job Prospects Matter
As American troops withdraw from Afghanistan and look toward a more compact military, the quality of recruits will become even more…
Veteran Neglect
"One of the things the US has always done well is take care of its vets..." So assumes Scott Weisman, a financial executive, in the…
Veteran's theory on the strength of veteran businesses
No matter the circumstances of life, time keeps moving forward. I once again have a theory I would like to share about…
Building Schools is Afghanistan is a Domestic Matter; Thank the Veterans
On June 26th, Film Annex and Citadel Software are planning the opening of the third classroom in the area of Herat at the Hatifi high…
Success of (G.I.V.E) dedicated to opening new veteran business opportunities
War and business, two opposites with similar needs to succeed at either one. Stepping on the battlefield with only thoughts…
Veteran businesses in need of doers
I read a blog written by CEO of filmannex Francesco Rulli that stuck in my head as is I have the same opinions. …
Eter9's CEO Henrique Jorge on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project and GIVE
As part of our interview series with Digital Media thought leaders, we talked to Henrique Jorge, the CEO and Founder of Eter9, an…
What Our Suffering Veterans Can GIVE
Humans have an inherent capacity to care for each other – when we are able to pay attention to others. When we don’t pay…
SourceKnowledge.com's Vice President Hector Pantazopoulos on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project and GIVE
As part of our interview series with Digital Media thought leaders, we talked to Hector Pantazopoulos, Vice President and co-founder…
SpotXChange's Founder Michael Shehan on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project and GIVE
As part of our interview series with Digital Media thought leaders, we talked to Michael Shehan, founder and CEO of SpotXChange, a…
Global Initiative for Veteran Entreprenuership's efforts to expand veteran business opportunities
Watching the growth and eventually the success of veteran businesses can be considered somewhat of a chess game for…
Veteran entrepreneurship plus Afghan schools, Filmannex, and Afghan women equal making history
An amazing factor of life I have been constantly encountering since my return from Afghanistan is no matter what you…
Entrepreneur, Richard Grace on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project and GIVE
Film Annex talked to Entrepreneur, Richard Grace about his thoughts on the Film Annex initiatives in Afghanistan, the Afghan Development…
Michael Pett, Blake Schroedter, and Tony Genovese on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project and GIVE
Michael Pett, Blake Schroedter, and Tony Genovese met while serving the United States in the Illinois Army National Guard. All…
Ambassador Mo Sacirbey on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project & GIVE
Ambassador Mo Sacirbey with Muhammad Ali at the UN Film Annex is investing in Afghanistan's educational system by building Internet…
Episode One- Virtual Workout
Episode One The first episode in the three episode series titled, The Virtual Workout, is going to consist of Conditioning and Plyometric…
Afghanistan war articles replaced with rebuilding of a strong nation
Devin Yeager on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project & GIVE
For the fourth segment in our series of interviews with Digital Media thought leaders, we talked to Devin Yeager, the Chief…
Ryan Gombeski on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project & GIVE
For the third segment in our series of interviews with Digital Media thought leaders, we talked to Ryan Gombeski, the Director of…
Ashley Paczolt on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project & GIVE
Ashley Paczolt, the Manager of Ad Operations at Altitude Digital Partners, told us what she thinks about the recent Film Annex initiatives…
Daniel Yomtobian on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project & GIVE
We recently interviewed Daniel Yomtobian, the Founder and CEO of Advertise.com about the recent Film Annex initiatives in Afghanistan.…
Social media and advertising invest in Afghanistan's educational system and Afghanistan Internet infrustructure
A big part of Film Annex's business model involves social media strategies and advertising. Our model allows us to invest in Afghanistan's…
Interview with Veteran Entrepreneur Michael Pett
Michael Pett, Blake Schroedter and Tony Genovese, Veterans and now business men, turned an idea into a product and launched their…
Film Annex is Giving - Newsletter
Hello world, We're proud and excited to introduce you to our new initiative, (G.I.V.E.) - Global Initiative for Veteran Entrepreneurship.…
Combat Marine on (G.I.V.E.) and Filmannex
Closing my Saturday evening off with a blog that was inspired while shooting an interview with two of my fellow Marines Luke…
Baghnazargah School and Film Annex are Re-inventing Schooling in Afghanistan
Film Annex joined forces with Citadel Software Company and created the Afghan Development Project in order to build Internet classrooms…
First Steps with the educational system in Afghanistan
Watching the first steps in Filmannexs' help with the educational system in Afghanistan was a proud experience for me. …
Goldman Sachs and Film Annex supporting Afghanistan Educational System
There are two companies that are undoubtedly world's "thought leaders;" one is Cisco and the other is Goldman Sachs. From two…
Needs and Wants of Life
The priorities of the average American have dramatically shifted over time and this worries me a great deal. The…
Cisco and Film Annex are building schools in Afghanistan
Cisco is going long on Afghanistan education and is heavily invested with their initiative Cisco Networking Academy (PDF). Here's…
For-Profit Business Opportunities in Afghanistan
Film Annex is taking a “for profit” approach to consolidate long term business opportunities in Afghanistan, utilizing…
Ex-Taliban fighters could help Afghanistan's future
There are many who are optomistic to the views that could help Afghanistan develope into a more modern society. There could…
Building schools in Afghanistan and supporting veteran businesses is not an act of philanthropy?
I have shared Film Annex's mission of building schools in Afghanistan and creating Veteran business opportunities with several friends,…
School-to-Work
Is the education children are learning in school these days preparing them for the work environment? Are…
"Going Long" on Afghanistan with a couple of Cornell guys
In the sometimes small circles of life Mark Brennan and I have traveled in some close circles. Mark is a graduate of Holy Cross and…
What is the Return on Your Investment (R.O.I.)?
If you have a facebook account, Klout and other social networks can monitor your Social networking reach and influence, but what is…
Social Media Strategies and Lead Generation are Building schools in Afghanistan and Veteran business opportunities
“Social Media” is a very popular term today. On Google Adwords, it's claimed to have 2.7 million searches a month. The term “Social…
Hands on experiences from film annex (G.I.V.E)'s combat veteran new outlook
My day started bright and early today at around six a.m. this morning as my fiance woke me when it was time for her to wake up for…
God Bless Soldier Who Saved Afghan Toddler & Died in Process
Afghanistan has come to reflect to Afghans and Americans the worst of cross-cultural interaction – from US soldier killing 17…
Where Have All the Flags Gone
Many Americans woke up yesterday thinking it was just another day. They drove to work listening…
The Education of Women in Afghanistan is the Business Opportunity of This Decade
My father Roberto is a retired textile agent. When I was a kid, he used to take me along to visit some of his clients in Tuscany.…
What is the Value of Politics and Diplomacy without Business?
The four topics that seem to dominate most political programs are: Politics and economy, War and diplomacy. Contemporary Politics…
Supporting the Afghan Education System Might Resolve the Iranian Crisis
Last week, I met my new neighbor; she is a leading national security expert and commentator on a major news network. Since our acquaintance,…
The Ways of Life
Teachers have an obligation to teach students "the easy life is not the happy life and that the life that is lived…
Corporate America: Dancing off Beat to the Rhythm of a Corporate World
The term "prideful wastefulness is a crowning way to describe how Americans live. We drive SUVs, and then complain…
Film Annex Launches (G.I.V.E.) to Empower War Veterans and Make Their Business Plans a Reality
NEW YORK, NY, March 21, 2012 – Film Annex, online film distribution and financing platform, has recently launched (G.I.V.E.),…
The soldiers Afganistan war articles have left out
I was inspired to write this from a comment left on my blog Education system of Afghanistan is for doers, not thinkers. The comment…
Education system of Afghanistan is for doers, not thinkers.
My patience with politics and money is always very easily tried the older and more educated I become. The more Afghanistan blog…
Leaving Afghanistan is bad business
In the last two weeks, the presidential candidates have been focusing on the current events in Afghanistan and stating that it's time…
Sparkling Generalities
I get angry at the television. A LOT.It seems that in order to make a 'believable' character in just about any show, he or she needs…
Catch me if you can, building schools in Afghanistan
Last week Frank Abagnale delivered a speech at SXSW. Frank Abagnale inspired the movie Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio…
A New Culture on the Front Lines of Afghanistan
From Scott Sernau: "The idea that children belong in school is actually quite new. For most of the human experience, formal education…
Responding to Francesco Rulli
The text (s) below (s) contains an invitation.Havaianas, join us!The Brazilian most famous beach sandals could help the Afghan education…
Havaianas for Afghanistan
This morning Vinicius Donola and I had our usual coffee after we drop off our children.Vinicius is a leading journalist from Brazil…
SXSW, Building schools in Afghanistan, and Supporting Veteran Business Opportunities
SXSW has been a very positive and inspiring experience. Film Annex's Creative Director, Eren Gulfidan coordinated the trip…
Thinkers or Doers? Building schools in Afghanistan is business for Veterans
What is the difference between thinkers and doers? Thinkers are very good at thinking and explain a concept, mostly in writing,at…
Austin TX and the Afghan education system
Today Eren Gulfidan and I are on our way to Austin TX, to attend SXSW, an interactive festival that merges music with film and digital…
Articles on Afghanistan
Articles on Afghanistan and tomorrow's topics about Afghanistan:World News Afghanistan:Marine Cody Wilson establish global headquarters…
Combat vet saw the beauty of war torn Afghanistan
A fellow Marine who was also my driver, and friend Michael Huie inspired me to write about this topic as I also shared…
Veteran friendly jobs
Michael Huie looks like a 23-year-old young man. I’d never call him veteran… According to the dictionary, veteran is a “person…
Online video production can (G.I.V.E) more military veteran employment
Looking into how big the internet has become and how limitless money making from the internet can be it has been a piviledge working…
Promoting the Value of Veterans
I know firsthand how military experience carries over into civilian business skills. At my last job, I had the great privilege…
Calling All War Veterans: G.I.V.E. is Just for You
Calling All War Veterans: G.I.V.E. is Just for You The Afghan war has ended and the U.S. soldiers have returned to American soil.…
Canon, Samusung and Sony will support Veteran business opportunities and building schools in Afghanistan?
Yesterday, Film Annex's Eren Gulfidan contacted three major technology companies:Canon (we are currently using the 5D Mark…
How to write a blog and get paid. Veteran blogs and education system in Afghanistan
People have opinions, but very few are heard. Shouting at the street corner is not a good way to be heard. It might get you arrested!Writing…
Rambo? No, thanks! Veteran owned businesses? Yes, please!
Today, I was introduced to the article by Capt. Meehan, Ret., US Army, A Parade? One Vet's Dissent. Please take the time to read…
Why G.I.V.E. Is Great
Watching these young soldiers and their comments about Afghanistan it makes you really appreciate everything that we have.…
Film Annex Gives Back
Tenacious. Dependable. Works well under pressure. Knowledgeable about different cultures. Has management experience. Shows initiative.…
NOW is the new keyword
"Patience is the virtue of the strong" is an old Italian saying. But in today's digital and hyper-competitive world, is this…
Building schools in Afghanistan is the real opportunity for Film Annex
Afghanistan's current events switch from good news to bad news, fueling the debate over the country's current state and what…
Veterans help Afghanistan rebuild infrastructure and education system
A new research project of mine keeps me in tuned with hours of online video production, mostly about Afghanistan information. When…
Combat Vets on the Frontlines of Entreprenuership
The more my mentor's of Filmannex (G.I.V.E.) me the tools I need for online moneymaking ways, the…
Judo, Film and Afghanistan, all came together!
Judo is the sport that my father Roberto and I have been practicing for over 30 years.Film Annex is the company my brother and I started…
Staying Motivated in the Gym- Marine's take @ Film Annex
Motivation- The biggest road block standing in your way to getting in shape is not genetics, despite what most people think. It is…
War Veterans to Entrepreneur
Growing up in East New York was interesting. I lived in a building with many war veterans. Majority of them were well into their 70s.…
Marine's Dream- A Virtual Workout@ Film Annex
Careers for military veterans- In my opinion careers in the sports and fitness world are some of the best options for veterans. The…
Mentoring the Mentors is a business for Veterans.
In the last two weeks, we have been working on our new initiatives, using the best that Film Annex's online video platform has…
It’s the Housing Stupid!
Housing prices, perhaps to some unexpectedly, continued stumble since the 2008 recession. For this year according to S&P/Case-Schiller…
Oscars report: Ed Norton and a bunch of his friends lost their mind!
Last night, the Oscars celebrated millionaires giving each other golden statues. Or at least that's how Billy Crystal put it at the…
American and Afghan youth for a better Education in Afghanistan and business for Veterans
In the last few weeks, Film Annex has defined two very important initiatives: (G.I.V.E.) Global Initiative for Veteran EntrepreneurshipThe…
Beyond Afghanistan: A Marine looking to the future- The importance of (G.I.V.E) @ Film Annex
Global initiative for Veteran Entrepreneurship (G.I.V.E) is a project designed to give highly skilled war veterans business opportunities…
The economy of Afghanistan is Hot! Lets allow Veteran entrepreneurs to cook!
During my two-day visit to Jacksonville, NC, I learned more about Afghanistan than the 43 years I spent in Florence and Manhattan.…
Veteran owned businnesses and Veteran entrepreneurs are the solution and inspiration
The article of Kyle Smith published on the New York Post on February 12th made me once again think of about why we recently created…
Marine Luke Deer, a Veteran starting a business
On Saturday, February 11th, the Film Annex team visited Jacksonville, NC and met with 18 Marines to discuss employment opportunities…
Film Annex building schools in Afghanistan and supporting the Afghanistan education system
Film Annex has taken the decision to establish Film Annex Afghanistan with the cooperation of Citadel's Roya Mahboob - Software and…
Charlie Chaplin Vs the Talibans
One of the greatest weapon we can bring to the table to defeat any form of terrorism and religious fanaticism in countries like Afghanistan…
State of the Union 2012
Last night, President Obama spoke at the State of the Union. His closing statement was about the sacrifice and the dedication of the…
From A Frontline Marine- Why I support (G.I.V.E.) @ Film Annex
The project Film annex, Francesco Rulli and I are putting together (G.I.V.E.)'s every veteran a chance or to put it in better…
