Link to: Snopes
(Thanks Chris)
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Proposed 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution
"Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators and/or Representatives; and, Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators and/or Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States.”
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Kansas Democrats plan has income tax hike planned.
BY JOHN MILBURN Associated Press
TOPEKA — Kansas Senate Democrats said Friday that they will roll out a tax proposal next week that will include raising the income tax to help balance the state budget.
Minority Leader Anthony Hensley said that the plan would also include raising the state sales tax. Gov. Mark Parkinson offered that idea during his State of the State address in January. Democrats are looking at increasing the tax rates for the highest-earning residents.
"We haven't signed off on anything," said Hensley, of Topeka. "It's not across the board. We haven't reached a threshold, but it won't be a general income tax increase for most Kansans."
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Last defendant in Iraq killings ready for trial
By ELLIOT SPAGAT
Associated Press Writer
Marine Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich entered military court thinking charges against him in a case involving the deaths of 24 Iraqis - some children - would be dismissed. He left resigned to being court-martialed in the biggest criminal case against U.S. troops to arise from the Iraq war."I'm actually happy to see that there is a trial date and that this will be over soon," he told reporters. "At least this is the beginning of the end."
Thursday, March 25, 2010
The grave of a Union veteran in the Attica cemetery makes a lasting political statement:
Attica, Kansas
Founded: 1884 Population: 716 (1990); 636 (2000) - Elevation: 1453 feet School District: USD 511 Area Code: 620 Latitude: 37° 14' 29" N - ZIP code: 67009 Longitude: 98° 13' 35" W
Attica is located in western Harper County, [HP]. At Main & Avenue A is a tiny little park with a gazebo that's perfect for watching the world go by.
(Click on image to enlarge)
The paved road leading north from highway US 160 at the city park winds its way north and a little west to Zenda in Kingman County. The name Attica refers to the region of ancient Greece that contained Athens.
Attica has an unusually nice park with rest rooms on the east side of town. Overnight camping is permitted.
The grave of a Union veteran in the Attica cemetery makes a lasting political statement:
(Thanks George)
"Through this inscription I wish to enter my dying protest against what is called the Democratic Party. I have watched it closely since the days of Jackson and know that all the misfortunes of our Nation have come to it through the so-called party - therefore beware of this party of treason."
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
The American Legion
A submarine commander’s sons succeeded in locating the watery grave of their father and his crew.
Lt. Cmdr. Mannert L. Abele of USS Grunion with his wife, Catherine, and, from left, sons Brad, 9, John, 5, and Bruce, 12. Courtesy Bruce Abele
Nearly three years after USS Grunion (SS 216) was found off the Aleutian Islands, Bruce Abele continues to puzzle over what sank his father’s submarine in the early days of World War II.
In 2006, Abele and his two younger brothers, John and Brad, made headlines when an ocean-surveying firm they hired to scan the floor of the Bering Sea sent them an image of an oblong object with features resembling a conning tower and periscope mast.The next summer, a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) confirmed the object as the wreckage of a U.S. submarine. At last, the Abele boys had solved the decades-old mystery of what happened to their father, Lt. Cmdr. Mannert Abele and his 69-man crew.
On Eternal Patrol
Since 2005, five U.S. submarines lost during World War II have been found, starting with USS Lagarto.
American Legion Videos
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
The Minuteman Civil Defense Corps HQ is dissolving we learned in an email this morning from Carmen Mercer, President of MCDC.
The local chapters are apparently on their own; we in the Heart of America Chapter (Kansas City) is still plugging along and will try and unite with other chapters and other Minuteman organizations if that’s what our members want.
In an email to Carmen Mercer President of MCDC this morning I said (in part):
Members and former members have been to the border to watch and report. Some have trained for search and rescue along the southern border but those days appear to be over.
100 years from now the ‘cause’ may be the same as now, illegal immigration. After the politics of late have been written in the history books it’s still the borders that will need defending and the proven way is to finish the fence.
We lost our leadership here in Kansas City six months ago, that move out of our chapter had nothing to do with MCDC HQ pulling the plug today. In my opinion money not coming in and a change of policy for our activities along the border just did not sit well with some members. Not all the news today is negative, ACORN says they too are closing down I hear.
My new mantra; “FINISH THE FENCE”
BB
The local chapters are apparently on their own; we in the Heart of America Chapter (Kansas City) is still plugging along and will try and unite with other chapters and other Minuteman organizations if that’s what our members want.
In an email to Carmen Mercer President of MCDC this morning I said (in part):
Carmen - I for one intend to continue our efforts here in Kansas City. I understand the decision to dissolve MCDC National but the local chapters in my opinion do not need the high dollar donations that national seems to.
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Minutemen locally have walked picket lines in both Kansas and Missouri, we have gone to Topeka and Jefferson City to lobby and demonstrate, we have written thousands of emails and letters to news outlets, politicians and almost anyone we thought could help the cause. Members and former members have been to the border to watch and report. Some have trained for search and rescue along the southern border but those days appear to be over.
100 years from now the ‘cause’ may be the same as now, illegal immigration. After the politics of late have been written in the history books it’s still the borders that will need defending and the proven way is to finish the fence.
We lost our leadership here in Kansas City six months ago, that move out of our chapter had nothing to do with MCDC HQ pulling the plug today. In my opinion money not coming in and a change of policy for our activities along the border just did not sit well with some members. Not all the news today is negative, ACORN says they too are closing down I hear.
My new mantra; “FINISH THE FENCE”
BB
Friday, March 12, 2010
Richard Ward Fatherley
Carmen Mercer President of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps wrote: "Please let the family know that we have appreciated all the work he did as a Great Patriot of this country and that he is missed by many people in our organization."
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Richard Ward Fatherley
August 20, 1940 – March 8, 2010
Richard Ward Fatherley, a “True American’, well known for his distinctive voice in broadcasting is now resting peacefully after his passing on Monday, March 8, 2010, at 69 years of age. He was born August 20, 1940, the son of the late Robert E. and Emeline W. Fatherley of Darien, CT. He was also preceded by his brother, William.
Richard graduated from Darien, High School in 1958. As a distinguished voice, producer and on air talent, he began his career in radio in 1959 at WSTC in Stamford, CT. He was with radio stations in New York City, St. Louis KXOK (Storz Broadcasting) and sister station WHB, An audio biography was made “Radio’s Revolution & the World’s Happiest Broadcasters”. Miami WFUN, Topeka KTOP and WREN, and Kansas City WDAF, 61 Country A.M and the addition of FM which became, KYYS (KY-102), in a career that spanned 50 years, with stations that changed the radio listening habits of America. While at WHB, in Kansas City, as program director, he started the “Night Beat” program, the first regularly scheduled talk show. In 1983 he was named one of the nation’s top radio personalities by Billboard and was inducted into the St. Louis Radio Hall of Fame On January 4, 2006. He also offered “Fatherley Advice” (advertising) and after retiring, he was known as “AdVoice LLC”. He was an accomplished production consultant, voice-over talent, researcher, orator and author. Listen and you will still hear his voice today in the various commercials that play continually throughout the nation
(Richard Fatherley at he Uptown Theater February 2008)
Richard is survived by his wife Kathy, son Richard Ward Jr. and stepsons, Mark, Matthew, Stephen and Christopher Tomlinson, all of Kansas City, his sons, Douglas (Jodi) and Charles (Jennifer) and his daughter, Carol (CJ) McDaniel, all of Tonganoxie, KS; his son Robert (Brandi) of Jefferson City, MO; daughter, Kathryn and son, William, of Sudbury, MA; his brothers Robert E. Jr. (Julie) of Westport, CT, and John (Danielle) of Chicopee, MA.; 10 grand children, 3 great-grand children, and 2 nephews.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 19, 2010 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 5250 Mission Road, Roeland Park, KS. Visitation begins at 9:30 am with the Eulogy at 10:30 and Mass at 11:00. The family requests no flowers. A memorial scholarship has been established in his honor as his legacy to assist young adults in their aspirations to have a career in the communications industry. Contributions may be sent to the Richard Ward Fatherley Memorial Communications Scholarship, c/o First State Bank and Trust, PO Box 219, Tonganoxie, KS 66086, or to the Little Sisters of the Poor in Kansas City in Richard’s name.
The family wishes to thank all of the outstanding medical professionals at both KU Med Center and the Select Specialty Hospital at Providence Medical Center.
Fatherley’s golden voice is etched somewhere in your memory. A great legacy
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A memorial service will be held St Agnes Church at 5250 Mission Road in Roeland Park, Kansas on 3/19/10. Visitation: 9:30am-10:30am - Eulogies: 10:30am -11:00am - Funeral Mass: 11:00am.
While at WHB, in Kansas City in 1957, as program director, he started the "Night Beat" program, the first regularly scheduled telephone talk show and the fore-runner of the all-talk radio formats of today. In 1983 he was named one of the nation’s top radio personalities by Billboard and was inducted into the St. Louis Radio Hall of Fame in 2006.
While the Fatherley name may not be a common household word, it is certain most people have heard his unique deep, golden voice on radio and television commercials for John Deere, Jiffy Lube, Suburban Lawn and Gardens and many others as well as on commercials and info-ads for the University of Kansas and many area schools and universities.
In addition to his broadcasting activities he was in the process of authoring a book Radio’s Evolution and The World’s Happiest Broadcaster, the story of the origins of radio’s Top 40 Format and the story of Todd Storz and the Storz Broadcasting Company titled, "Radio's TOP 40 Revolution". His book will be complete by his family, friends and his own memoirs. His "AdVoice, LLC", company was the voice of Richard Fatherley He was nationally known and recognized in the "voice-over" commercial world.
He was active in work with Kansas State University in their broadcasting and radio department activities and he was also one of the original organizers of the annual K-State "Great Plains Radio Symposium" … and known for his "Fatherley Advice".
Several years ago Jim Gammon, Richard and several other local broadcasting icons formed the ‘Kansas City Media Legends’. The group, starting with 5 members, now boasts 117 members and is a virtual "Who’s Who" of Kansas City broadcasters, past and present. A great voice is now silent; a great man has left a great legacy.
A memorial service will be held St Agnes Church at 5250 Mission Road in Roeland Park, Kansas on 3/19/10. Visitation: 9:30am-10:30am - Eulogies: 10:30am -11:00am - Funeral Mass: 11:00am.
The family requests no flowers; donations may be made to The Little Sisters of the Poor Kansas City in Richard’s name.
He was amazing. Farewell ....
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
HHS Sebelius exhorts insurers to get on board
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR
Associated Press Writer
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told health insurers Wednesday that if overhaul fails, premiums will continue to rise and employers will cancel coverage. She said the industry may make money in the short term, but it won't work for Americans and it eventually won't help insurers.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Richard Ward Fatherley passed away Monday March 8th 2010 at Providence Medical Center Kansas City Kansas.
According to Richard’s wife Kathy, a memorial service is being planned.
If you have ever listened to radio or watched TV you have heard his voice, around here he was the master of voice-overs. BB
(Below are a few links to other sites on Richard Fatherley)
http://bottomlinecom.com/kcnews/richardwfatherleydies.html
http://mcdckc.com/Untitled-3.html
http://bottomlinecom.com/kcnews/richardwfatherleydies.html
http://mcdckc.com/Untitled-3.html
Monday, March 1, 2010
Link to: Supreme Court case could limit local controls on firearms
WASHINGTON — State and local gun laws are in the crosshairs as the Supreme Court prepares for a historic oral argument Tuesday.
>snip< For gun owners and lawmakers, the case called McDonald v. City of Chicago presents one bottom line: If the court agrees that the Second Amendment covers state and local governments, as seems likely, some but not all gun restrictions will be blown away.
(Also) Link to: Supreme Court declines new 10 Commandments fight. >>><<< Link to; Gun fans cheer Starbucks' policy
>snip< For gun owners and lawmakers, the case called McDonald v. City of Chicago presents one bottom line: If the court agrees that the Second Amendment covers state and local governments, as seems likely, some but not all gun restrictions will be blown away.
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