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So just how rare is this cool weather during this time of July in the South? Find out here

Welcome To.... 'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets and those who enjoy poetry.'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepersyour thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*. Enjoy! :) Never Forget! Bad Penny Amy's personal guardian ~ the ever charming, lovable, huggable, LouieWolf Many thanks for stopping by. : )

WASHINGTON (CNN) – The Obama administration is seriously considering not extending invitations to Iranian diplomats for July 4 celebrations overseas, senior administration officials tell CNN. The officials said intense discussions on the issue were taking place, but the final decision had not been made. Late last month the State Department sent a cable to its embassies and consulates worldwide informing them they “may invite representatives from the government of Iran” to their July 4th celebrations. The U.S. receptions marking Independence Day usually feature symbols of Americana, such as hot dogs, red-white-and-blue decorations and remarks by U.S. officials about America’s founding...

Signals Iranian govt. officials are welcome at embassy parties!In the face of the violence in Iran, a strong American President, a real leader, would take some concrete action to match his outrage over Iran's behavior. A weak President, would do this: [video at site] No discussion of sanctions with our allies. No U.N. resolution condemning Iran. Nothing at all but empty words. Oh, and Iranians government officials are still welcome at our 4th of July BBQ. How do you want your burger cooked Mahmoud?(Excerpt) Read more at floppingaces.net ...

So much for the rockets' red glare, not to mention the cadence of the town band or the parade of high-stepping locals. The recession has hit the Fourth of July.

This edition features a mass re-enlistment ceremony, U.S. service members explaining why they are proud to serve, and a bazaar celebration for the 4th of July. http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21033&Itemid=163

Even though the July 4th holiday has passed, it's still important to remember what it truly means. Today's "Geeks On Caffeine" cartoon delves into history just a bit, but also takes a brief look at...um...lingere? See for yourself! NOTE: The author requests that you please visit the web site and not copy the cartoon into this thread. Thanks!

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Welcome To.... 'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets and those who enjoy poetry.'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepersyour thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*. Enjoy! :) Never Forget! Bad Penny Amy's personal guardian ~ the ever charming, lovable, huggable, LouieWolf Many thanks for stopping by. : )

From the guy who started the Lost Liberty Hotel... Logan calls on all Americans who are sick of the continual growth of government and the continual loss of freedom to rebel by revolving their license plates 180 degrees on July 4th. http://www.licenseplaterevolution.com

My Dragonfly and Me If I could be a Dragon Fly and wing my way through the sky I would never be shy just me and my Dragon Fly! By moonlight we ride the wind chase the comets tail for fun by day we would hide from the sun our fragile wings would come undone On darkest nights we would use fireflies as our guide we would dip and we would glide through the heavens open wide and scatter diamonds in the night sky my Dragon Fly and me... And we would wing past our lovers silent in the...

Happy Independance Day! "Independence" is a bit of an unfortunate misnomer as it yields the impression that our liberties do not depend upon anything. True, they are such "inalienable rights" ordained by God Himself, nevertheless most countries do not experience them, and none to the degree that we do here in America. They are, in fact, dependent upon certain qualities unique to our great land, yet waning rapidly as we respond to the lure of other nations, seeking to be like them.

Two hundred and thirty years ago our Founding Fathers illuminated the world with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For the first time in modern history common people would be free from the tyranny of rule by noble birth. These great men came from various backgrounds but the vast majority were united as Brothers in the Light of God. Their God was not an abstract concept or a creation of myth; He was the God of Abraham. The original intent of our Founding Fathers was that the Light of God shall not be excluded from public life but that...

Starts 3:05 PM Pacific - 6:05 PM Eastern Half a world away, a contingent of brave young men and women of the United States military are risking their lives to preserve America’s freedom, liberty and safety. Some have made the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against terrorism, and left behind family members and loved ones. Those left behind are called "Gold Star Families" and Move America Forward has partnered with these families to take them to Iraq - to see the future of hope and opportunity and freedom that their sons/daughters died fighting for. These Gold Star families want to...

Possenti Society Blasts Vatican UN Gun Grabbers for 4th of July Insult to American Gun Owners; Urges Church Collection ProtestsContact: John Snyder, 703-212-9863 ARLINGTON, Va., June 29 /Christian Newswire/ -- John Snyder, Founder/Chairman of the St. Gabriel Possenti Society, issued the following statement today: As we approach next week’s 230th commemoration of the signing of our Nation’s Declaration of Independence, we face the reality of three institutional insults to our country’s Fourth of July celebration of freedom. The first insult comes from a United Nations group meeting in New York, taking place now through July 7, to undermine the traditional,...

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The United States would like to hear Iran's response to a U.S.-backed offer of incentives in advance of a mid-July summit of major world powers in Russia, the White House said on Thursday. A day after Iran gave August 22 as the date when it would respond to an offer to try to contain its nuclear program, the White House national security adviser noted to reporters there was a meeting next week of Group of Eight foreign ministers and then the summit of leaders in mid-July in St Petersburg. "It would be helpful and useful if we...

BERLIN (Reuters) - European Union president Austria said on Friday Iran has until the Group of Eight (G8) summit in July to consider an offer of incentives to suspend its nuclear enrichment program. The offer, which EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana personally delivered to Tehran earlier this week, was prepared by Germany, France and Britain and is backed by the EU, United States, Russia and China. Asked what would happen if Iran did not accept the offer, Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel told the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: "This will be discussed within the framework of the G8. Iran has until...

Nationwide Rally to Stop Illegal Immigration on Saturday, July 1st, at noon, at every City HallOn May 1st - Million of Illegal Aliens Marched in our StreetsTwelve million illegal aliens demonstrated their political power, and declared May 1st to be A Day Without Undocumented Workers ( illegal aliens ). They boycotted the USA, all US businesses and institutions. Millions of them marched in our streets, carried Mexican flags, shouted "Si se puede!", and demanded new laws from our Congress. On July 1st - U.S. Citizens Nationwide Rally and BoycottRally to stop the invasion by millions of illegal aliens. 1-Day boycott...