One of my threads must have come unravelled!
I Know who did it!!!

"IF YOU HAVE WOMEN'S RIGHTS,

GIVE THEM TO HER!"

Sojourner Truth, Akron Ohio, May 29, 1851

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THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER

2nd verse

On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines on the stream;
Tis the star-spangled banner, oh, long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house,
without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war,
but, in a manner to be prescribed by law.

IV. The right of the people to be secure in their persons,
houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures,
shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,
supported by Oath or affirmation , and particularly describing the
place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

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Update on Laynie Holland
at 07/09/09 1:27AM
We are in Oakland, California tonight and have learned that Laynie's cervical spinal cord compression has worsened. We have two choices: 1) Laynie can have a c-spine decompression surgery that has a very high risk of causing permanent paralysis, such as parapalegia or quadrapalegia or even death or 2) Laynie can join an extension study for intrathecal therapy. After meeting with our team in Oakland today, we have made the decision to continue intrathecal therapy. Laynie will have her IT treatment at 1:00pm tomorrow and be hospitalized for the next few days, either in ICU or in a hospital room.

Because we lost Spencer the day after his first intrathecal therapy, we are very scared and fighting tooth and nail to put all of our trust into God's hand. Saying this and actually doing this are two different things entirely. Please pray for our strength and faith and for Laynie's comfort and safety.

Amy

AMY IS KYAKERGIRL on Pleo if you want to comment and encourage the family.

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State,
the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

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Dear Friends,



I heard your concerns loud and clear about the “cap and trade” bill. The overwhelming majority of you who shared your thoughts with me voiced your opposition and frustration, and I am proud to say I voted against this misguided bill. Although this 1,400-page bill narrowly passed the House, we are still learning what’s in it because parts of the bill were hidden from Members of Congress until less than a day before the vote.

Many of you told me you are worried about the job losses and economic impact we can expect from this bill. What you may not know is that the Democrats who wrote this legislation know it is going to cost American jobs, so they included incredible new benefits for workers who lose their jobs because of this bill. These benefits include 156 weeks’ worth of payments that are equal to 70 percent of the worker’s average weekly wage; 80 percent of their monthly health care premium; up to $1,500 for job search assistance; up to $1,500 for moving expenses; and job counseling, training, and other assistance. Rather than instituting an expensive new welfare program that will cost untold millions in tax dollars, wouldn’t it make more sense to stop those jobs from being lost in the first place?

Another poorly understood part of the bill gives the federal government control over building codes for “residential buildings.” The bill doesn’t clearly define “residential,” so that could include your home, your apartment, or any other building that could be considered “residential.” After the federal government takes over the building code, new “residential buildings” would have to be 30 percent more energy efficient within one year. These targets and deadlines were established with no concern for cost and with no assessment of whether they are even possible to achieve.

What does this mean for you and me? Well, it means we would have to live by a one-size-fits-all federal mandate that removes local control. It also means that if you build a home, renovate your home, or buy a home, you will have to go to extraordinary and costly lengths to ensure the home is in compliance with the national building code, or face a possible fine. The federal government will punish owners for failing to reach the federal building standards, even if their structure is in compliance with local building codes.

I support efforts to make our country more energy efficient, but I will continue to oppose any plan that costs jobs, increases your energy bill, and tells you how to build your house. Click here to tell me what you think about this bill.



Sincerely,

Kay Granger

Congress of the U.S.
As Part of the Constitution:

Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;
or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;
or the right of the people to peaceably to assemble and
to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Congratulations to Nikki and Paul! Young Love! Ain't it great?!
Old Love ain't bad either!