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So I guess that will be a "not posting". Unposted? And a "if ur naughty". Hmmm... how naughty? :laughing7:
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You never know, we might get lucky. For that price maybe we can shake our booties with them. :booty: :booty:
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You know coknuck, for that price I think we should be able to see some tawndaz and water do some booty shaking! Togather.
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I tried to find one of those, but could I borrow just one of those. On with the pics damn it. We have $1,100,020 dollars in the pic tip jar now, how much will it take? Alright I will up it to $1,200,020.00, is that enough, or are you girls shy?
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Well now lets ot be cheap about this. I am tired of hearing about it, put up or shut. Lets see the pics already. I will up the ante and make it interesting.
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Yeah, a pizza and a towel. lol
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Sort of what I said in reply #14 &30, ROM-DOS. Just a red warning of some type. (Nudity) in red slanted letters would work for me before a link. I enjoy the adult part myself.
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One problem is Bayer is in so many products that you would not be aware of. It is even in your grass fertilizer, bug spray, termite solution, etc... It would be hard to stop that huge train, without a lot of research. It is more spread out than Google.
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Missed that php, cool find then EWO. But I would still have to check with my provider on the minutes. Just to make sure.
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Unless they get a commision from the minutes they use up for you? Nothing is seldom free.
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On my satelite connection I have tried both TCP Optimizer and Cablenut. The TCP Optimizer won out big time. Sometimes it just depends.
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High Rez photos of the sinking of an old carrier
tommie gorman replied to dlewis23's topic in General Discussion
Nice pics. dlewis23. Yeah the under water pics. would have been cool too. -
No problem. One for a soldier.
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Nice looking bike tstillery, it even looks like a real bike. And American made is the way to go. Couldn't you get a military discount, and maybe get them to throw in the optional security system?
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Watch your back tstillery, be careful. Godspeed!
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I BET YOU THOUGHT I FORGET TO DO SOMETHING FOR MEMORIAL DAY ! ! For a little music! And for my link. Enjoy, I did! http://www.angelfire.com/folk/patriotscorner/Patriotism.html
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I have to admit I would have never thought to include this person. Pledge Of Allegiance As a schoolboy, one of Red Skelton's teachers explained the words and meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to his class. Skelton later wrote down, and eventually recorded, his recollection of this lecture. It is followed by an observation of his own. I - - Me; an individual; a committee of one. Pledge - - Dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self-pity. Allegiance - - My love and my devotion. To the Flag - - Our standard; Old Glory; a symbol of Freedom; wherever she waves there is respect, because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts, Freedom is everybody's job. United - - That means that we have all come together. States of America- - Individual communities that have united into forty-eight great states. Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose. All divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common purpose, and that is love for country. And to the Republic - - a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people; and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people. For which it stands One Nation - meaning, so blessed by God. Indivisible - - Incapable of being divided. With Liberty - - Which is Freedom; the right of power to live one's own life, without threats, fear, or some sort of retaliation. And Justice - - The principle, or qualities, of dealing fairly with others. For All - which means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine. And now, boys and girls, let me hear you recite the Pledge of Allegiance: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic, for which it stands; one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our country, and two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance: "Under God." Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said that is a prayer, and that would be eliminated from schools, too? --Red Skelton
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WHY THE AMERICAN FLAG IS FOLDED 13 TIMES Have you ever wondered why the flag of the United States of America is folded 13 times when it is lowered or when it is folded and handed to the widow at the burial of a veteran? Here is the meaning of each of those folds and what it means to you. The 'first fold' of our flag is a symbol of life. The 'second fold' is a symbol of our belief in eternal life. The 'third fold' is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world. The 'fifth fold' is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing with other countries may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong." The 'sixth fold' is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. The 'seventh fold' is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic. The 'eighth fold' is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on Mother's Day. The 'ninth fold' is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded. The 'tenth fold' is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born. The 'eleventh fold', in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The 'twelfth fold', in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit. When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of our nation's motto, "In God We Trust". After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the sailors and marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges, and freedoms we enjoy today. The next time you see a flag ceremony honoring someone that has served our country, either in the Armed Forces or in our civilian services such as the Police Force or Fire Department, keep in mind all the important reasons behind each and every movement. They have paid the ultimate sacrifice for all of us by honoring our flag and our Country.
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Lincoln's Gettysburg Address November 19, 1863 On the battlefield near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA "Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation: conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war. . .testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated. . . can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that this nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate. . .we cannot consecrate. . . we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us. . .that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion. . . that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain. . . that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom. . . and that government of the people. . .by the people. . .for the people. . . shall not perish from this earth."
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American Will Survive Fires still burn where terror struck Smoke still hovers in the skies But let the world make no mistake The eagle still proudly flies The rescue and clean up have begun Each continuing till the end As presidents and politicians Separate enemies from friends As a nation shocked and saddened We prepare ourselves for war And no one has a single doubt Just what we're fighting for Flags have vanished off store shelves To reappear most everywhere Antennas, porches, and billboards The country has come together In a way we never have before As shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand We face what the future holds in store Waving flags and singing anthems With candles shining near and far The "UNITED STATES" is suddenly Exactly what we are Old Glory flies above us The Eagle soars higher still No one else in all the world Can match our courage and our will Ahead lies much uncertainty Many more may lose their lives But of one thing there is no doubt America WILL survive!! - Dusty Tincher
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Theodore Roosevelt 26th President (1901-1909) His qoutes: You will love him cholla The death-knell of the republic had rung as soon as the active power became lodged in the hands of those who sought, not to do justice to all citizens, rich and poor alike, but to stand for one special class and for its interests as opposed to the interests of others. A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad. Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat. A man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. More than that no man is entitled to, and less than that no man shall have. Every immigrant who comes here should be required within five years to learn English or leave the country. A typical vice of American politics is the avoidance of saying anything real on real issues. Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorius triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. Big jobs usually go to the men who prove their ability to outgrow small ones. In a moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing. (I am glad Bush believes this!) No man is above the law and no man is below it: nor do we ask any man's permission when we ask him to obey it Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind. There is a homely old adage which runs: "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." If the American nation will speak softly, and yet build and keep at a pitch of the highest training a thoroughly efficient navy, the Monroe Doctrine will go far.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt 32nd President (1933-1945) His quotes:(WWII Pres.) A nation that destroys it's soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people. Be sincere; be brief; be seated. Confidence... thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them it cannot live. Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough. I sometimes think that the saving grace of America lies in the fact that the overwhelming majority of Americans are possessed of two great qualities- a sense of humor and a sense of proportion. The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little. First of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself - nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships - the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace. Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country. Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live on in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
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President Ronald Reagan Fortieth President (1981-1989) His quotes: Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. You and I have a rendezvous with destiny. We will preserve for our children this, the last best hope of man on earth, or we will sentence them to take the first step into a thousand years of darkness. If we fail, at least let our children and our children's children say of us we justified our brief moment here. We did all that could be done. The ultimate determinant in the struggle now going on for the world will not be bombs and rockets but a test of wills and ideas-a trial of spiritual resolve: the values we hold, the beliefs we cherish and the ideals to which we are dedicated. People don't start wars, governments do. Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do not have. My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in five minutes (Joking during a test before one of his radio addresses.) Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it. Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first. I call upon the scientific community in our country, those who gave us nuclear weapons, to turn their great talents now to the cause of mankind and world peace: to give us the means of rendering these nuclear weapons impotent and obsolete. There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human intelligence, imagination, and wonder. I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I'm in a cabinet meeting. The nine most terrifying words in the English language are... I'm from the government and I'm here to help. Before I refuse to take your questions, I have an opening statement. But there are advantages to being elected President. The day after I was elected, I had my high school grades classified Top Secret. You can tell a lot about a fellow's character by his way of eating jellybeans. Thomas Jefferson once said, 'We should never judge a president by his age, only by his works.' And ever since he told me that, I stopped worrying. I couldn't help but say to [Mr. Gorbachev], just think how easy his task and mine might be in these meetings that we held if suddenly there was a threat to this world from another planet. [We'd] find out once and for all that we really are all human beings here on this earth together. General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall! I
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Abraham Lincoln 16th President (1861-1865) His qoutes: Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crises. The great point is to bring them the real facts. Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing. If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend. It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him. The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just. Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally. You may deceive all the people part of the time, and part of the people all the time, but not all the people all the time. 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt. "A drop of honey catches more flies than a gallon of gal." So with men. If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend. Therein is a drop of honey which catches his heart, which, say what he will, is the highroad to his reason. America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. Die when I may, I want it said by those who knew me best that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.
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Harry Truman 33rd President (1945-1953) His quotes: It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit. Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive. And don't ever apologize for anything. A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties. A politician is a man who understands government. A statesman is a politician who's been dead for 15 years. Actions are the seed of fate deeds grow into destiny. Always be sincere, even if you don't mean it. America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand. In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves... self-discipline with all of them came first. I never did give them hell. I just told the truth, and they thought it was hell. I would rather have peace in the world than be President. I always remember an epitaph which is in the cemetery at Tombstone, Arizona. It says: 'Here lies Jack Williams. He done his damnedest.' I think that is the greatest epitaph a man can have - When he gives everything that is in him to do the job he has before him. That is all you can ask of him and that is what I have tried to do.