Aunt Norie's Sewing Room (8/6/2008)
Thursday, August 07 2008 @ 03:23 AMContributed by: Dave
Views: 150
The Tonganoxie Mirror regularly prints "Aunt Norie's Sewing Room". Every time I happen to run across it, it seems, I find something of value.
This week's column may not be completely politically correct, but I think it expresses truths most of us agree with.
Last week's article ain't so bad, either.
Trying Something New
Wednesday, July 09 2008 @ 12:29 PMContributed by: Dave
Views: 159
This little piece from the Lansing Current suggests you exercise and stimulate your brain in little ways.
Gas is Gas, Or Is It?
Wednesday, July 02 2008 @ 03:56 AMContributed by: Dave
Views: 136
As explained in this article from the Kansas City Star, the temperature at which gasoline is dispensed affects how much energy you get for your money. The higher the temperature, the less you get--a fact this is even more distressing with $4/gallon gas.
Aunt Norie's Sewing Room
Sunday, May 18 2008 @ 01:44 PMContributed by: Dave
Views: 146
Just a little article from the Tonganoxie Mirror. Don't know why. Just liked it so here it is.
LCN outage
Tuesday, April 19 2005 @ 05:59 AMContributed by: Dave
Views: 248
LCN has been down due to unexpected problems with hardware upgrades to the webserver. We're sorry for the inconvience.
Third grader's ride to school the envy of her friends
Thursday, March 17 2005 @ 04:27 PMContributed by: Dave
Views: 280
Saje Beard's transportation to the one-room schoolhouse is an echo from another time.
Free credit report available to Kansans today
Tuesday, March 01 2005 @ 03:15 PMContributed by: Dave
Views: 240
Starting today, residents of the midwest will have access to one free credit report per year thanks to a new federal law.
Here is the Federal Trade Commissions site with info on the free credit reports.
And you can order your free credit report from www.annualcreditreport.com.
Topeka council race, Phelps family attract notice of Time writer
Monday, February 21 2005 @ 05:01 PMContributed by: Dave
Views: 224
A notebook entry for Time Magazine writer Eric Roston focuses on the Phelps family and the granddaughter of Fred Phelps who is running for city council. Roston interviewew Tiffany Muller, a candidate for city council and an advocate of equal protection for gay people.
Good dog, bad dog!
Friday, February 18 2005 @ 03:48 PMContributed by: Dave
Views: 195
I found this story on the Wichita Eagle, originally from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. It is about a dog was good in a way that was unfortunate for his owner.
It's true: You're never too old
Wednesday, February 16 2005 @ 04:31 PMContributed by: Dave
Views: 212
An 84 year old retired dentist who'd served in the Army and was discharged in 1948 was surprised to receive a letter asking him to re-enlist. When he received another letter offering a $30,000 signing bonus, he started to take it seriously.