Some might call this a political stunt, but I wish it was exactly what we would see more of on a constant basis:

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and the Democrats adjourned the House and turned off the lights and killed the microphones, but Republicans are still on the floor talking gas prices.

Minority Leader John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) and other GOP leaders opposed the motion to adjourn the House, arguing that Pelosi’s refusal to schedule a vote allowing offshore drilling is hurting the American economy. They have refused to leave the floor after the adjournment motion passed at 11:23 a.m., and they are busy bashing Pelosi and her fellow Democrats for leaving town for the August recess.

At one point, the lights went off in the House and the microphones were turned off in the chamber, meaning Republicans were talking in the dark. But as Rep. John Shadegg (R-Ariz..) was speaking, the lights went back on and the microphones were turned on shortly afterward.

I would love to see President Bush call Congress back for an emergency session and keep them in Washington until they can provide him with an acceptable energy bill.

In the meantime I applaud those Republicans who, despite all obstacles put before them by the Speaker, stayed on and continued to hammer away at an issue so vital to the citizens of this country.

Lot’s more here, including video.

It is so delightful when we have the opportunity to see the personal side of our leaders.

I’m sure Ruth Harris received a birthday gift she will never forget! (If you missed the video, be sure to check it out at the link provided by Don Surber.

TLS Books offers terrific worksheets and craft ideas for those who have school age children home for the summer.

All printable material is offered at no charge, which is an added bonus!

Bigfoto has tons of amateur photos on several topics available for web use with no conditions other than a link to their site.

Here’s just a taste of what you will find:

I wonder if there are any negative side effects:

LA JOLLA, Calif., July 31 (UPI) — Scientists in California said they’ve found a way to offer the benefits of exercise in a pill.

The pill, which targets two signaling pathways that are activated in response to exercise, turned laboratory mice into long-distance runners and conferred many of the health benefits of exercise, the Salk Institute for Biological Studies said Thursday.

Modern medicine has the ability to constantly leave one in amazement.

What a discovery this drug would be if it would assist those who, because of debilitating diseases, cannot afford their bodies of any form of exercise.

Enjoy your weekend all!