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Time to get ready
State officials say they are more ready to face severe winter weather than they have been in past years.
Get to prosecuting
Well, they need to prosecute SOMEBODY! That has been the response from much of America to the news that was epitomized by this statement in an Associated Press article this week: "A senior defense official says lawyers from across government agencies are studying whether it might be possible to prosecute WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange under the Espionage Act." Just when it looked like there was no single figure out there who could so effectively drum ...
'Thank you' goes a long way
There's an old observation that suggests women like to shop. Men like to buy. They don't want to look around, they just want to get it over with, which could be why so many men can explain "buyer's remorse."
We are facing a terrorist threat
Our grasp of the English language is faltering by the day. This week, a terror-for-profit organization raised yet another threat against our national security, and Americans seem to be ashamed to call a spade a spade. According to the Associated Press report: "The British government says it has been briefed by the United States about an expected release of American diplomatic files by the WikiLeaks website. "Prime Minister David Cameron's spokesman, Steve Field, says the ...
We triple dog dare ya!
Tomorrow night is the night, the official night. If we were living out "A Christmas Story," we'd have the opportunity to be right there, next to Ralphie, Randy, Mom and The Old Man, wrapped up against the cold of a Hammond, Ind. night, right across from the big display window at Higbee's Department Store, ready to enjoy the Christmas parade. As we divided our attention between the parade entries and the Higbee's window, we could ...
Regulators should set example
Let's face it. Considering the shape of the current economy, if you can still afford to buy a plane ticket, you've got a lot to be thankful for. In a year when many working class Americans are trying to figure out how to make an extra meal out of the neck and giblets, there's not a lot of complaints because of extra security at the airports. But there are still plenty of Americans who make ...
Law is not the same
Amanda Knox is serving a 26-year prison term after she was convicted of murder and sexual assault in December. She has denied murdering Kercher, a 21-year-old Briton, and her appeal is set to begin Nov. 24. In the meantime, Knox has also been ordered by an Italian judge to stand trial on slander charges for claiming she was beaten by police when questioned in 2007 about her roommate's slaying.
Dog beaters are the lowest scum
There's nothing much lower than a person who would beat a dog. A person who would intentionally single out a pooch for mistreatment is just about as low as you can get. For one thing, you can be sure that someone who is cowardly enough and mean enough to beat on a dog can't be trusted around women or children, or anyone else he figures he could get away with beating. State officials are trying ...
'Lt. Dan' deserves his honor
Just about every day you can find it. The bad news coming out of Hollywood. You'll hear about the spoiled, rich, fling-happy, over indulged celebrities. And they deserve the notoriety. They are spoiled. They are over paid. They are over privileged. But they are not everyone in Hollywood. You just have to look at Gary Sinise to see that. Sinise - you may remember him best as Lt. Dan from "Forest Gump" - has been ...
Our kids are at risk from his freedom
We live in a nation of laws, and so far police have not been able to show that Phillip Ray Greaves II, of Pueblo, Colo., has violated the law.
Gun training is a good idea
Fall at Lone Star Lake. It would be difficult to imagine anything more inspiring. The hardwood trees are turning amazing colors in the secluded area near Lawrence. The crisp air is tinged with the spicy smell of fallen leaves. And this year there's an additional attraction. A growing number of Lawrence residents are traveling to the lake to learn about guns. It's no joke. According to the Associated Press release, "Lawrence area residents have been ...
We must long remember
All sorts of historic documents will be brought out in recognition of Veterans Day, however it would be difficult to find one that is more appropriate than the one that was written by President Abraham Lincoln when he spoke at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Penn. on Nov. 19, 1863.
We need to recognize our successes
If only we ... Sure, they're successful, they ... It's no wonder people go there, you can ... Go ahead. Fill in the blanks. Many of us have been doing it for ages. Finding the reasons that other towns seem to show signs of growth and success. It's really an easy thing to do from the outside. You just ignore the challenges that another community faces and focus in on the bright spot, throw in ...
We need rain -- soon
Barton County Commissioners had it on good authority that, unless we get rain this week, this area is primed and ready for disastrous brush fires.
Oh deer, look out
Just in case you didn't know, had forgotten or just weren't paying attention, reminders were announced this week that there are lots of deer out there. Seriously, and they are really anxious to run in front of your car right now.
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Ironic freedom
On Thursday, Gov. Sam Brownback signed a bill that establishes "Celebrate Freedom Week" during the week of Sept. 17 and requires schools to teach students about the Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence in grades K-8 each year during that week. (Sept. 17, 1787, is the date the U.S. Constitution was adopted in Philadelphia.)
Copper recycling
Copper recycling can be a good thing coming out of old air conditioning or plumbing during replacement. Copper is a non-renewable resource, and apparently recycled copper is worth nearly as much as new copper.
Lack of supervision is cause for concern
Perhaps a Congressional inquiry about the Internal Revenue Service providing extra scrutiny targeting political groups should not be a surprise.
Freedom of speech
Freedom of speech is a founding principle of our country. Freedom of speech also comes with responsibility.
Cool/Not Cool
The Imagination Playground is coming to Great Bend and will make its public debut during June Jaunt. The portable playground is a set of oversized blocks, lightweight but sturdy enough to build with. They were designed by award-winning architect David Rockwell, who was inspired by watching his own children play.
Time to grow up
Challenges. All of us have them. And, it is easy to sit around and point fingers and blame others for our failures. It is easy to throw out exaggerated or incorrect information and hope people will listen and take up our cause because of the passion behind our words. It is easy to become caught up in distracting and destructive banter. It is easy to become a fool.
Trash talk
The senior class president of Heights High School in Wichita was suspended for the rest of the school year after posting a bit of trash talk about the school football team on Twitter.
Logical flood insurance rules finally passed
At long last, Congress, yes that gridlocked legislative body in D.C., has made changes to the National Flood Insurance Program. Astoundingly, the new rules actually make sense.
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