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	You already know how I feel about Jerklaw. This is from the AMA. AMA expresses outrage over reinstatement of Janklow's law license The American Motorcyclist Association has expressed its outrage over a decision by the South Dakota Supreme Court to reinstate the law license of former Congressman Bill Janklow, who was convicted of felony manslaughter in the traffic death of a motorcyclist in 2003. The state Supreme Court ordered on January 5 that Janklow get his law license back on February 15. Janklow, 66, a former four-term South Dakota governor before he was elected the state's sole congressman, lost his right to practice law when he was convicted of second-degree manslaughter, reckless driving, speeding and failure to stop at a stop sign in the death of motorcyclist Randy Scott, 55. Scott was killed in August 2003 when the car Janklow was driving ran a stop sign on a rural road in South Dakota at a speed estimated at about 70 mph, charging into the path of Scott's motorcycle. Janklow could have faced up to 11 years in prison for the multiple charges. But in the end, a South Dakota judge sentenced him to only 100 days. In addition, he paid fines and fees of $11,000, lost his law license, resigned from Congress, was put on probation and lost his driver's license for three years. In 2004, another court ruled that Janklow could escape financial liability for Scott's death under a congressional immunity statute. Janklow said that he was returning home from an event related to his duties as a congressman at the time of the crash. "Motorcyclists across the country are shocked, outraged and dismayed that a convicted felon would be allowed to get his law license back and practice law," said Edward Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations. "This sends the message that there are few consequences for the death of a motorcyclist. "It's a sad day not only for the Scott family, but for all riders," Moreland said. Because it involved a federal lawmaker, the Janklow case drew national media attention. But the AMA has seen dozens of cases in other states in which car drivers get off with light fines, and often no jail time, even after facing felony charges for causing the deaths of others on the highway. In response to that dangerous trend, the AMA founded its Justice for All campaign, designed to increase penalties for those who injure or kill vulnerable road users. For more information on that program, go to www.AMADirectlink.com/justice. ------------ The American Motorcyclist Association, founded in 1924, is a non-profit organization with more than 250,000 members. The Association's purpose is to pursue, protect and promote the interests of motorcyclists, while serving the needs of its members. For more information, visit the AMA website at www.AMADirectlink.com, or call 1-800-AMA-JOIN. ISLE OF EIGHT FLAGS SHRIMP FESTIVAL ~~~~~~~ May 5-7, 2006 Amelia Island, FL http://www.shrimpfestival.com/ 866-4AMELIA As the folks in Florida say, "Hear ye fair maidens, noblemen and scallywags, all hands on deck - 'tis time to set sail for zee Isle of Amelia for zee 43rd Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival. Fill ye bellies on a bounty of shrimp zee 5th day of May through zee 7th day of May. But, beware of freebooters with their eyes on hornswaggling ye booty."
Sharpen your own scissors by using them to cut fine grade sandpaper. About a half dozen cuts should do it! This will save you the cost of sending them out to get sharpened...
To keep bacon from curling, dip it in cold water before putting it in the fry pan.
Perhaps no travel experience could be scarier that to find yourself driving into a snowstorm or blizzard. If you get stuck, do you stay in the vehicle? Or do you give in to that panicky urge and try to make a run for it? Experts in these matters say there are no two ways about it: The only safe thing to do is stay in your vehicle. Nothing is easier or more dangerous than getting lost in the whiteout conditions of blowing and drifting snow during a blizzard. Your car is shelter, and you are more likely to be found in it than out of it.
Fabric Softner Sheets (Even Generic): Eliminates static electricity from your television screen. Since Bounce or even a generic brand is designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your television screen with a used sheet to keep dust from resettling. Baking Soda? Baking Soda can be used for many jobs around the house, scrubbing sinks, bath tub, stove, refrigerator and laundry. It leaves everything smelling nice and cleans just as good as any cleanser without scratching enamel.
Protecting Your Child from Sexual Abuse Because the incidence of childhood sexual abuse is so prevalent, education and awareness of the facts and risks can help you to protect your family. Following are some tips to keep your children safe: Teach your child about touch. There is a difference between safe touch and touch that doesn't feel right. Let your child show affection to friends and family members on his own terms. Don't make him kiss or hug someone. Let your child know early on that secrets are not okay. Most offenders try to trick children into thinking they can't tell anyone about what is happening because it is a secret. If your child knows that keeping secrets is not okay, he will know that something is wrong. Trust your child. Children don't lie about abuse. If your child tells you that someone touched him and it didn't feel right, believe him! Remember that most perpetrators are people that you or your children are familiar with. st. Teach your child the proper names of body parts. You can begin by using the words vagina and penis during diaper changes. Having the right words to use makes communication between parents and children easier.
circumscribe \SER-kum-skrybe\ verb 1 a : to constrict the range or activity of definitely and clearly b : to define or mark off carefully 2 a : to draw a line around b : to surround by or as if by a boundary Example sentence:* Horses grazed in a paddock circumscribed by a lovely white picket fence. Did you know? "Circumscribe" has a lot of relatives in English. Its Latin predecessor "circumscribere" (which roughly translates as "to draw a circle around") derives from "circum-," meaning "circle," and "scribere," meaning "to write or draw." Among the many descendents of "circum-" are "circuit," "circumcise," "circumference," "circumnavigate," "circumspect," "circumstance," and "circumvent." "Scribere" gave us such words as "scribe" and "scribble," as well as "ascribe," "describe," and "transcribe," among others. "Circumscribe" first appeared in print in the 14th century; it was originally spelled "circumscrive," but the "circumscribe" spelling had also appeared by the end of the century. http://www.merriam-webster.com/
Drug free since 1-01-87 Young riders pick a destination and go. Old riders pick a direction and go.