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John F. Kennedy 35th President (1961-1963) His quotes: We stand for freedom. That is our conviction for ourselves; that is our only commitment to others. All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin. And therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words "Ich bin ein Berliner!" Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names. The American, by nature, is optimistic. He is experimental, an inventor and a builder who builds best when called upon to build greatly. Liberty without learning is always in peril; learning without liberty is always in vain. There are risks and costs to a program of action. But they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction A man does what he must-in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures-and that is the basis of all human morality. For time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future. A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on. History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept aside. I know there is a God - I see the storm coming and I see his hand in it - if he has a place then I am ready - we see the hand. When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses. A nation which has forgotten the quality of courage which in the past has been brought to public life is not as likely to insist upon or regard that quality in its chosen leaders today - and in fact we have forgotten. I look forward to a great future for America - a future in which our country will match its military strength with our moral restraint, its wealth with our wisdom, its power with our purpose. Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan. And so, my fellow Americans... ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.

Founding Fathers / First Patriots Interesting facts about the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence! Twenty-four were lawyers / jurists. Eleven were merchants. Nine were farmers and large plantation owners. Five were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. And while many know of Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, John Adams, and other famous signers . . . here is what happened to several of the lesser known ones... Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags. Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward. Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Rutledge, and Middleton had their properties looted by vandals or soldiers. Thomas Nelson Jr., at the battle of Yorktown, noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt. Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months. John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later he died from exhaustion and a broken heart. Norris and Livingston suffered similar fates. Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild-eyed or war hungry . . . They were soft-spoken men of means and education. They had security, but they valued liberty more. Standing tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged . . . "For the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." So, every July 4th . . . take a moment to silently remember these first USA patriots for doing what was needed, regardless of consequences to themselves . . . And do the same for all of the heroes who have followed them, as their noble efforts allow us to continue to celebrate Independence Day as it was meant to be! Freedom is priceless . . . as its costs are the lives given valiantly to have it!

Sgt. York - Most Decorated in World War I Sgt. Alvin C. York Representing the best who served in World War I Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company G, 328th Infantry, 82d Division. Place and date: Near Chatel-Chehery, France, 8 October 1918. Citation for Medal of Honor... After his platoon had suffered heavy casualties and 3 other noncommissioned officers had become casualties, Cpl. York assumed command. Fearlessly leading 7 men, he charged with great daring a machinegun nest which was pouring deadly and incessant fire upon his platoon. In this heroic feat the machinegun nest was taken, together with 4 officers and 128 men and several guns. (He was subsequently promoted to sergeant.)

The time ran out, so here we go again. Audie Murphy Representing the best who served in World War II Take a very good look at the photo of this boyish looking young man . . . as he served the United States of America well beyond the call of duty and was the most decorated American combat soldier of World War II. He killed 240 enemy soldiers, was wounded three times, and earned an astonishing 33 awards and medals, including the Medal of Honor. Even France and Belgium presented him with 5 decorations. And he was only 21 years old at the end of the war! After the war, his valor lead him to a career in Hollywood where he starred in 40 movies before his tragic death in 1971 in an airplane accident. America is truly fortunate that men like Audie Murphy have always been there when the call of duty and honor is heard!

A nice good link, have your volume on. Don't forget to Hit F11 Key for full window. America: http://www.usa-patriotism.com/tribute/flag_pole/america.htm We Support U: http://www.usa-patriotism.com/tribute/support/WeSupportU.htm We Will Remember: http://www.usa-patriotism.com/tribute/support/9_11_01.htm Thanks in Our Name for Deeds in Our Name: http://www.usa-patriotism.com/tribute/thanks01.htm If you sre not crying, I will kick your butt!!

The Lady I wonder what she thought As she stood there, strong and tall. She couldn't turn away, She was forced to watch it all. Did she long to offer comfort As her country bled? With her arm forever frozen High above her head. She could not shield her eyes She could not hide her face She just stared across the water Keeping Freedom's place. The smell of smoke and terror Somehow reduced her size So small within the harbor But still we recognized... How dignified and beautiful On a day so many died I wonder what she thought, And I know she must have cried. Author Unknown --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tooo danged long to copy. The Farewell Address of President George Washington http://www.angelfire.com/folk/patriotscorner/WashingtonFarewell.html Enjoy^^

George Washington 1st President (1789-1797) His personal quotes: The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves. Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company. Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation. A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends. Few people have the virtue to withstand the highest bidder. It is the child of avarice, the brother of iniquity, and the father of mischief. Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protections of civil government. I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality. How soon we forget history... Government is not reason. Government is not eloquence. It is force. And, like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it. If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth

We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

"Overall, 42 percent of adult Americans, or 84 million people, have broadband, compared to 30 percent a year ago." And one of these days you will be reading: "Overall, 42 percent of adult Americans, or 84 million people, have FIOS, compared to 30 percent a year ago." Now that will be the day.

Nice read ROM-DOS. Now that there is name for it, there will be lawsuits to follow.

All for one and one for all!

Welcome to the forum jamdown Those speeds just might be cached. Anytime you come in with a "4469.94 % faster than the average for host". There might be something astray. When you go to do a speed test, just go and clean out your cache first. Go to your top bar*Tools*Internet Options*Delete Files*Including Offline Content*OK*OK*Test! Try again ?

I somewhat agree with amc11890 for his reasons. How about a big XX where the younger folks might not belong. Yeah, a little freedom is Great. But at the same time, I would ban my own daughters from seeing the T & A & P's in the other posts. Just being a normal father. But I being over 18 (maybe just a little) enjoy the fun myself.

Now there are some nice sat. speeds AnimaRytak, Did you change anything for those speeds?

Post a speed test with the 2992 file test, please? The 579 file is not big enough for that connection!

I did not realize they had raised the average speed for Dway (avg direcpc.com (1011 Kbps) but here is a second test of mine on the 5983 file test in a storm, on the 6000 modem. :::.. Download Stats ..::: Connection is:: 1399 Kbps about 1.4 Mbps (tested with 5983 kB) Download Speed is:: 171 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net (Server 1) Test Time:: 2006/05/29 - 1:16pm Bottom Line:: 24X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 5.99 sec Tested from a 5983 kB file and took 35.031 seconds to complete Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0; .NET CLR 2.0.50727) Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 38.38 % faster than the average for host (direcpc.com) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-RMZOFCPY1 So just do a little work and we will get you up to speed.

AnimaRytak again, you need to tweak that connection. You are definately in need of some speed. First go to http://www.testmy.net/forum/t-4257 and get your comp cleaned up. You might even try a registry cleaner. http://ccleaner.com/ Then go to the first post here and download the TCP Optimizer and do as it says. It might take a couple of days to let the settings to set in, but in couple of days you should at least be hitting 950 kbps. D/L http://www.testmy.net/forum/t-1703 Also post a speed test with the 2992 file test, as it will be much more accurate for download speed test. And use the 579 for your upload testing.

Welcome to the forum AnimaRytak If you are on the DW 7000, I believe most people are getting over 200 kbps. You might try some some tweaks. And make sure your comp is clean.

WTF are you talking about? I never did! And pushing 48 in a couple of weeks. Neither did Jay Leno. Priorities just get in the way sometimes. :haha: Heck even coknuck gets in a race once in a while!

Chevy, choke. If you want chevrolet, and want to build cheap. Get you an old Monza Spyder (mini Camaro on a Vega chassis) shove in what ever you would in a Camaro and have fun. They will hold a V-8 motor and drive train very easily. Chevy's are cheap to build. here are a couple of pics to compare the looks. Just some thoughts.

Leave it to Symantec to get the job done. Lol

Nice find ROM-DOS.

It loaded fine for me. 8. Scarpar - The All-Terrain Motorized Board It was pretty cool, makes me wish I was young enough to use it. 4. Self Cooling Beer Can Kind of cool. A little pricy looking, but would prefer in soda can. 3. VirtuSphere Is real cool looking. But real pricey looking. 1.