XZ1Z is active from Myanmar.  For the latest information go to

http://www.n0un.net/2014/03/xz1z-myanmar-2014/

Congratulations to all the participants of the Sochi Paralympics . The medal count is only part of it. Thanks to all involved for a great effort and a job well done .

CQ magazine has been mia. For an update go to

http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2014/march/hamradionow_cq_magazine_update.htm#.UyQ7EfldXBc

For those hams active with the Canadian Forces Affiliated Radio  System your service goes unrecognized by many I say thank you for your time and efforts.  For those that serve in the regular and reserve forces I again say thank you .  It is also most important not to forget those lost in Afghanistan. Our military commitment  in that country ended on March 12 2014. Thanks also go to CBC for your efforts to make sure we don’t forget

http://www.cbc.ca/news2/interactives/canada-afghanistan-casualties/

The knowledge of Tsunami information is critical not only for ARES members, but for the general public who live in coastal BC areas.  Definitions of what a tsunami is and what the warnings mean can be found at

http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/campaigns/be-tsunami-smart.html

The ARRL  has produced a twenty four minute video of the history of the ARRL and amateur radio.  This production has received positive reviews and is part of the ARRL Centennial Celebration.  Grab a cup of coffee, tea or whatever and enjoy the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JerSTUDqI7s&feature=youtu.be&utm_content=buffer235bc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

The Salvation Army has acquired an additional call sign from the US FCC for their Mississippi Alabama area.  What is interesting is they are setting up to use the station in a remote set up.  Net controllers will be able to run the station from their homes. For more information go to  http://www.nevadahamradio.com/

The following information was gleaned from the ARRL Contest Update issued March 12th 2014.  Congratulations to all involved.

In another example of ham radio setting the stage for innovation, Ann Makosinski, daughter of Arthur and Sandra Ann Makosinski (VE7FAB and VE7EEL), created a novel LED flashlight powered by heat from the hand holding it. The project won for her age group in the 2013 Google Science Fair. Requiring no batteries or other power sources, the flashlight can provide light in areas without electricity or other reliable and affordable power sources. (Thanks, Jim KØUPW)

On the weekend of March 15/16 2014  there will be celebration at the National Science Centre  of 40 yrs of an amateur radio station.  For all the details go to

http://www.ovmrc.on.ca/index.htm

For a press release on how amateur radio is participating in the the efforts to locate the missing Mayalsia Airlines jet go to

http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2014/march/missing_flight_search_involves_amateur_radio_emcomm.htm#.Ux7-t_ldXBd