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As I said, I know this isn't news, but I really could use some help.  I'm looking for a cast aluminum dining table and chairs for a patio that seats 8 to 10 people.  Do any of you have any suggestions where I might find something like this in the Johnson County area?  Please let me know ASAP.

Thanks

I'm sure everyone has heard the latest that American Airlines will be charging, returning service men/women for checking their luggage, on their commercial flights.  Yes, they say that can apply for a refund of the charge, from the government, but we all know that all the paperwork and red tape isn't worth it.   I don't understand AA's thinking.  How can they possible due this, in good conscience?   Actually, I think they should let them fly free of charge.  If not for their service to this country, the airlines  would be faced with much bigger issues than fuel costs.  This is just one example of big corporations greed.  Maybe that's one of the reasons AA is having to lay off 600 people in K.C.   Could it be that people choose not to fly on a money hungry airline?  If they'd cut the enormous salaries of their "upper echelon" they could afford some of the "little niceties" in life.
If all the airlines adopt AA's practices, guess I'll go back to driving.  I know  some  of the other airlines  are staring to charge for water, soft drinks, pillow and blankets.  Just remember who started this fiasco.  So far Southwest says they won't inject these practices.  FLY SOUTHWEST!

What's with the poor forecasting? I know I heard Karli talking about rain moving down from Nebraska, last night.  Where did it go?  The same thing happens over and over with Mike Thompson.  Am I wrong, but is the only way they can tell what the weather is going to be is to look outside before they give the weather report?
I realize that in this part of the country, the weather can change in a matter of minutes, but isn't meteorology a science? 

I got in on part of a story on Fox 4 News at 10 PM last night about Latino families being up in arms because their kids are being forced to speak English only in school.  I checked Fox 4 website to see if there was any more information, but as so often is the case, there was nothing. 
If anyone heard about this I'd really appreciate knowing the details.

Thanks.

I emailed Tyson Foods, today, concerning the blog that MissNancy and JKJr had posted.  Below is the response I got back from Tyson Foods.
If I were to believe their explanation, and I'm not saying that I do, it sounds like "Blackmail" by the unions and/or B.S.

There seems to be much to complacency regarding immigrants, legal or illegal.  When does it end, when this country goes bankrupt financially or morally,  or both?


Still Recognized at Tyson Foods
Union Contract Provision only at Shelbyville, TN Plant

Springdale, Arkansas - August 4, 2008 - Contrary to recent reports,
Labor Day is still a holiday at Tyson Foods. This issue concerns only
the plant at Shelbyville, TN. The majority of employees at the Tyson
plant in Shelbyville, TN, are represented by the Retail, Wholesale and
Department Stores Union (RWDSU), an American union that asked for and
received Eid al-Fitr, as one of their eight paid holidays, in place of
Labor Day. This applies only to the Shelbyville plant and resulted as
part of the union contract negotiated last fall. This change does not
apply to Tyson Foods' other 118 plants. This is not a religious
accommodation, rather, it is part of a union-initiated contract demand.
This change came about as a result of union demands brought to the
negotiating table, and was agreed upon by Tyson in an effort to reach a
contractual agreement with the union. The contract that calls for this
change was unanimously recommended by the 12-person union bargaining
committee, which included three Somali employees. The contract was then
overwhelmingly agreed to by 80 percent of the rank and file membership
of the union at the Shelbyville plant.
The Muslim population at the Shelbyville plant is primarily composed of
approximately 250 Somali employees, who are political refugees, most of
whom came to the plant as a result of refugee resettlement efforts based
in Nashville. They were employed at the plant through the Tennessee
Department of Employment Security office.
The Shelbyville complex employs approximately 1,200 people.
Approximately 1,000 workers
are covered by the union agreement at Shelbyville.

Libby Lawson, a Tyson spokeswoman, noted that the plant had three
Christian chaplains, and prayer rooms for Muslims and Christians alike.
Each plant at Tyson Foods provides a chaplain as an extra benefit for
its team members and their families. The chaplain is an ordained
minister, endorsed by his or her church to serve as a chaplain. Tyson
Chaplain Services provides compassionate pastoral care and ministry to
Tyson Team Members and their families, regardless of their religious or
spiritual affiliation or beliefs.

Carma Nicholson
Consumer Relations
Tyson,  Food Safety & Quality Assurance


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After reading this blog, I can't believe there's anything else to say.  This says it all, and very well, I might add.

I heard the story on the news, yesterday about Tony Gonzales preforming the Heimlich Maneuver, on a total stranger, while having dinner in a California restaurant.  Being a big Chiefs Fan and a huge fan of Tony, I say he's not only a great football player, but a great human being.  A real asset to Kansas City.

Read down to the very
bottom highlighted in green , IT'LL GIVE YOU
GOOSEBUMPS!!!

You
don't want to miss this!


VERY INTERESTING-

1. The
Garden of Eden was in Iraq

2. Mesopotamia, which is now Iraq , was the cradle of
civilization!

3. Noah built the ark in Iraq

4. The Tower of Babel was in Iraq

5. Abraham was from Ur, which is in Southern Iraq!

6. Isaac's wife Rebekah is from Nahor, which is in Iraq!

7. Jacob met Rachel in Iraq

8. Jonah preached in Nineveh - which is in Iraq

9. Assyria, which is in Iraq, conquered the ten tribes of Israel

10. Amos cried out in Iraq!

11 Babylon, which is in Iraq, destroyed Jerusalem

12. Daniel was in the lion's den in Iraq !

13. The three Hebrew children were in the fire in Iraq
(Jesus had been in Iraq
also as the fourth person in the Fiery Furnace!)

14. Belshazzar, the King of Babylon saw the
'writing on the wall' in Iraq


15. Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, carried the Jews captive into Iraq



16. Ezekiel preached in Iraq
...



17. The wise men were from Iraq
. .



18.. Peter preached in Iraq
.



19. The 'Empire of Man' described in Revelation is called Babylon
, which was a city in Iraq !



And you have probably seen this one: Israel is the nation most often
mentioned in the Bible.

But do
you know which nation is second?

It is Iraq !

However,
that is not the name that is used in the Bible..



The
names used in the Bible are Babylon , Land of Shinar , and Mesopotamia
... The word Mesopotamia means between the two rivers, more exactly between
the Tigris And Euphrates
Rivers .



The name
Iraq
, means country with deep roots.



Indeed Iraq
is a country with deep roots and is a very significant country in the Bible.



No other nation, except Israel
, has more history and prophecy associated

With it than Iraq



And also, This is something to think about: Since America is
typically represented by an eagle.



Saddam
should have read up on his Muslim passages ...



The following verse is from the Koran, (the Islamic Bible)



Koran ( 9:11 ) - For it is written that a son of Arabia would awaken a fearsome Eagle. The wrath of the
Eagle would be felt throughout the lands of Allah and lo, while some of the
people trembled in despair still more rejoiced; for the wrath of the Eagle
cleansed the lands of Allah;

And there
was peace.


(Note the verse number!) Hmmmmmmm?!

TAKE  A FEW MOMENTS AND READ THIS LETTER. THESE ARE STRONG, POWERFUL AND COURAGEOUS  WORDS COMING FROM A RETIRED COLONEL, AND  READ WHAT LINCOLN HAD TO SAY AT THE END. WOW!


33  Senators Voted Against English as America's Official Language on June 6,  2007.

On Wed. 6 June 2007, Colonel Harry Riley, USA, Ret.  wrote:

Senators:
Your vote against an amendment to the  immigration Bill 1348.... to make English America's official language is  astounding.

On D-Day, no less, when we honor those that sacrificed in  order to secure the bedrock,
character and principles of America, I can only  surmise your vote reflects a loyalty to illegal aliens.

I don't much  care where you come from. What your religion is. Whether you're black, white,  or some other color...male or female......Democrat, Republican or  Independent...... But I do care when you are a United States Senator  representing Citizens of America ...and Vote against English as the official  language of the United States .

Your vote reflects Betrayal. Political  Surrender. Violates Your Pledge of Allegiance. Dishonors historical principle.  Rejects Patriotism. Borders on traitorous action and, in my opinion, makes  you unfit to serve as a United States Senator...impeachment...  Recall..Or other appropriate action is warranted, or worse.  


Four  of you voting against English as America's Official Language are Presidential  Candidates:  Senator  Biden, Senator Clinton, Senator Dodd and Senator  Obama.

Four  Senators vying to lead America, but won't, or don't, have the courage to cast  a vote in favor of English as America's Official Language when 91% of American  Citizens want English officially designated as our language.

This  is the second time in the last several months this list of Senators have  disgraced themselves as 'political Hacks'..... Unworthy as Senators and  certainly unqualified to serve as President of the United States  .

If  America is as angry as I am, you will realize a backlash so stunning it will  literally 'rock you out of your socks'... And preferably totally out of  the United States Senate.

The entire immigration bill is a farce...  Your action only confirms this really isn't about America... it is about  self-serving politics......despicable at best. It has been said: 'Never Argue  with an Idiot....They'll drag you down to their level!'  

PRESIDENT  ABRAHAM LINCOLN SAID:

 
 
 

'Congressmen  who willfully take actions during wartime that damages morale and undermine  the military are saboteurs and should be arrested, quickly tried and  hanged!!!'

I'm sure everyone has heard or seen The New Yorker cover, that is causing such a controversy.  This has been a satirical publication for many years and has never stirred up so much hype.  Their cartoons have jabbed at everyone from world leaders to baseball players.  Now all of a sudden they're being criticized about the cover with Obamas on it.  Aren't we getting just a little too sensitive?  Is this politically incorrect just because of their race?
It seems to me anyone that chooses to run for president should take a good long look at the fact they will be scrutinized, made fun of, even humiliated (in some cases) because of their background or because of a stupid statement that they make.  Frankly, I don't know if Michelle is a terrorist or not.  I don't know that Barrack is a Muslim or not.  I do know that as a child he was schooled in Indonesia, and that is the world's largest Islamic Country, with a 90% Muslim population.  Coincidence, whatever!
"If it's too hot, get out of the kitchen".  Even John McCain can make jokes and laugh at himself about being "very, very, very old".  I be if the The New Yorker would put him on the cover as Father Time it would be alright.
The comedians have had a ball with their jokes and comments about Bill Clinton, for years.  That's alright because he's white.  Now they have to walk on eggshells where Obama is concerned.  Are we to give up our "freedom of speech" and "freedom of the press" because of all the sensitivity or that it's "politically incorrect"?  Come on, this is America!
I say, if you choose this road, be prepared, keep a sense of humor and if you can't laugh at yourself, "pull up your big boy/girl pants" and move it or lose it.

CANDIDATE FOR REAL CHANGE!  THIS IS THE PLATFORM:

(1) 'Press 1 for English' is immediately banned. English is the official language, speak it or wait at the border until you can.

(2) We will immediately go into a two-year isolationist posture to straighten out the country's attitude. No imports, no exports.
We will use the 'Wal-Mart's policy: 'If we ain't got it, you don't need it.'

(3) When imports are allowed, there will be a 100% import tax on it.

(4) All military personnel will be required to man one of our many observation towers on the southern border (six month tour).
They will be under strict orders not to fire on SOUTHBOUND aliens.

(5) Social security will immediately return to its original state. If you didn't put nuttin' in, you ain't gettin' nuttin' out. The president (nor any other politician) will not be able to touch it.

(6) Welfare:checks will be handed out on Fridays at the end of the 40-hour school week and the successful completion of urinalysis and a passing grade.

(7) Professional Athletes: steroids - The FIRST time you check positive ,,,,, banned for life.

(8) Crime: We will adopt the Turkish method: the first time you steal, you lose your right hand. There are no more life sentences. If convicted, you will be put to death by the same method you chose for your victim: gun, knife, strangulation, etc.

(9) One export will be allowed ... Wheat. The world needs to eat. A bushel of wheat will be the exact price of a barrel of oil.

(10) All foreign aid using American taxpayer money will immediately cease, and the saved money will pay off the national debt and ultimately lower taxes. When disasters occur around the world, we'll ask the American people if they want to donate to a disaster fund, and each citizen can make the decision whether it's a worthy cause.

(11) The Pledge of Allegiance will be said every day at school, and every day in Congress.
(12) The National Anthem will be played at all appropriate ceremonies, sporting events, outings, etc.

Is there anyone out there that wouldn't love to see a candidate with this platform and the fortitude carry it out?

---

 

YOU CAN NOT DENY THE FACTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Never let it be said that you weren't for warned!!!!

 

A lot of Americans have become so insulated from reality that they
imagine that America can suffer defeat without any inconvenience to
themselves.

Pause a moment, reflect back.

These events are actual events from history.

They really happened!!!

Do you remember?

1. 1968 Bobby Kennedy was shot and killed by

Muslim male extremist between the ages of 17 and 40.

2. In 1972 at the Munich Olympics, athletes were kidnapped and massacred by

Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

3. In 1979, the US embassy in Iran was taken over by

Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

4. During the 1980's a number of Americans were kidnapped in Lebanon by

Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

5. In 1983, the US Marine barracks in Beirut was blown up by

Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

6. In 1985 the cruise ship Achille Lauro was hijacked and a 70 year old
American passenger was murdered and thrown ov erboard in his wheelchair by

Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

7. In 1985 TWA flight 847 was hijacked at At hens, and a US Navy diver
trying to rescue passengers was murdered by

Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

8. In 1988 , Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed by

Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

9. In 1993 the World Trade Center was bombed the first time by

Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

10. In 1998, the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania were bombed by
Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

11. On 9/11/01 , four airliners wer e hijacked; two were used as missiles
to take down the World Trade Centers and of the remaining two, one
crashed into the US Pentagon and the other was diverted and crashed by
the passengers. Thousands of people were killed by

Muslim male extremists between the of 17 and 40.

12. In 2002 t he Uni ted States fought a war in Afghanistan against

Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

13. In 2002 reporter Daniel Pearl was kidnapped and murdered by-- you
guessed it--

Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

No, I really don't see a pattern here to justify profiling, do you? So,
to ensure we Americans never offend anyone, particularly fanatics intent
on killing us, airport security screeners will no longer be allowed to
profile certain people... Absolutely No Profiling!

They must conduct random searches of 80-year-old women, little kids,
airline pilots with proper identification, secret agents who are members
of the President's security detail, 85-year old Congressmen with metal
hips, and Medal of Honor winner and former Governor Joe Foss,
but leave Muslim Males between the ages 17 an d 40 a lone lest they be
guilty of profiling.

According to The Book of Revelations:

The Anti-Christ will be a man, in his 40s, of MUSLIM descent, who will
deceive the nations with persuasive language, and have a MASSIVE
Christ-like appeal....the prophecy says that people will flock to him
and he will promise false hope and world peace, and when he is in power,
he will de stroy everything.

And Now: For the award winning Act of Stupidity
Of all times the People of America want to elect, to the most Powerful
position on the face of the Planet --
The Presidency of the United states of A merica

A Muslim
Male
Extremist
Between
the ages
of 17 and 40.

Have the American People completely lost their Minds, or just their
Power of Reason ???

I'm sorry but I refuse to take a chance on the 'unknown' candidate
Obama...

The next time you hear a politician use the
word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about
whether you want the 'politicians' spending
YOUR tax money.

A billion is a difficult number to comprehend,
but one advertising agency did a good job of
putting that figure into some perspective in
one of it's releases.


A.
A billion seconds ago it was 1959.

B.
A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.

C.
A billion hours ago our ancestors were
living in the Stone Age.

D.
A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.

E.
A billion dollars ago was only
8 hours and 20 minutes,
at the rate our government
is spending it.

While this thought is still fresh in our brain...
let's take a look at New Orleans .....
It's amazing what you can learn with some simple division.

Louisiana Senator,
Mary Landrieu (D)
is presently asking< B> Congress for
250 BILLION DOLLARS
to rebuild New Orleans . Interesting number...
what does it mean?
A.
Well... if you are one of the 484,674 residents of New Orleans
(every man, woman, and child)
you each get $516,528.
B.
Or... if you have one of the 188,251 homes in
New Orleans , your home gets $1,329,787.
C.
Or... if you are a family of four...
your family gets $2,066,012.

Washington, D. C
< HELLO! >
Are all your calculators broken??

Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL License Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax < BR>Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Tax
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service charge taxes
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax (Trucke rs)
Sales Taxes
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Tax
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Tax
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax

STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?

Not one of these tax es existed 100 years ago...
and our nation was the most prosperous in the world.

We had absolutely no national debt..
We had the largest middle class in the world...
and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.

What happened?
Can you spell 'politicians!'
And I still have to
press '1' for English.
What the heck happened????? 

I watched this mundane program for the first time 2 weeks ago.  How they can call what they do "dancing"?  It's more like acrobatics.  Who are the judges?  Are any of them dancers?
Bottom line, WHAT'S THE POINT OF THIS SHOW. 

Hey, folks, Want to participate in tweaking the Drive-By Media?  You are aware, probably, that Barack Obama lost his bearings recently and said that he was going to campaign in all 57 states.  You heard this?  And everybody chalked it up to, 'Well, he's tired.' 

You know, this is a Dan Quayle moment.  I mean, Dan Quayle goes out there and misspells 'potato,' and we still hear jokes about it.  Barack Obama says he's gonna go out and campaign in 57 states, he was just tired, you know, it's been such a long campaign, he's been so many places, he probably thinks there are 57 states.  Well, I have here a printout from a website called the International Humanist and Ethical Union .  And here is how the second paragraph of an article on that website begins.  'Every year from 1999 to 2005 the organization of the Islamic conference representing the 57 Islamic states presented a resolution to the United Nations commission on human rights called combating.' 

We're participating here in a tweak of the media.  Obama said he's going to campaign in 57 states, and it turns out that there are 57 Islamic states.  'Every year from 1999 to 2005, the organization of the Islamic conference representing the 57 Islamic states,' this is from the International Humanist and Ethical Union .  And the title of the piece here is, 'How the Islamic states dominate the UN human rights council,' and there are 57 of them. 

So did Obama just lose his bearings, or was this a more telling slip, ladies and gentlemen? Will YOU be deceived by this man ?