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Posted on 10/11/2010 6:11:10 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
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God Bless Our Republic
I 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.
Prayers going up
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Lamh Foistenach Abu!
Aloha Lauren!
Thank you for tonights Road Trip!
U.S. Army Sgt. Brian Bentley (right) and Spc. Zech Burke, both cavalry scouts with 1st Platoon, Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry Regiment, and Afghan National Police officers unload sandbags while visiting Jabal Saraj Afghan National Police Outpost in the Parwan province of Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2010. The regiment donated over 400 sandbags to increase the security of the outpost. DoD photo by Spc. Kristina Gupton, U.S. Army. (Released)
U.S. Army Sgt. Manuel Baeza (2nd from left) of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment clasps his carbine as he crosses a river during an area reconnaissance off Highway 1 in Zabul province, Afghanistan, on Oct. 1, 2010. DoD photo by Spc. Joshua Grenier, U.S. Army. (Released)
U.S. Navy Seaman Rachel Mackey steers the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) through the Philippine Sea while forward deployed with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group on Oct. 7, 2010. DoD photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Doolin, U.S. Navy. (Released)
Thanks, unique, for the road trippers!
Road Trip: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
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We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.
Good evening and thank you Hope for your dedication to our pledge! *hugs*
Why do some trees turn into a collage of radiant maroon, red, orange, and yellow colors in the fall? Trees are green in the summer because chlorophyll, a green pigment in the leaves, absorbs red and blue light from the sun. The light reflected from the leaves appears green to our eyes.
Chlorophyll is an unstable substance, and bright sunlight causes it to decompose rapidly. Therefore, plants must continuously synthesize and regenerate it. The shortening days and cool nights of autumn, however, interfere with this process. As chlorophyll breaks down, the green colors of the leaves begin to fade. Some trees change from green to bright yellow as the chlorophyll degrades. In others, the action of sugar in the leaves creates a red pigment, causing the leaves to turn maroon, purple, and bright red as the chlorophyll fades.
But why do we have color? It seems to serve no practical purpose—at least none that scientists can discern. And why are there photoreceptors in our eyes that enable us to see it?
I believe that God’s goodness is the point of His creation. He is “good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works” (Ps. 145:9). He colored the world for our childlike delight. He’s like that, you know.
Good evening to you oldteen! *HUGS*
Howdy Arrowhead, great to see you this evening!
I trust your day went well (for a Monday & holiday)?
Hi MA!
*HUGS*
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Howz thingz on Rainbow Isle?
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