Topeka to get 'No religion' sign | CJOnline.com

Topeka to get 'No religion' sign CJOnline.com

WICHITA, Kan. — A nonprofit group that promotes separation of church and
state and challenges faith-based initiatives has placed a billboard in Wichita
praising Charles Darwin.
Annie-Laurie Gaylor of the Freedom From Religion
Foundation says the billboard shows a picture of Darwin and the words, "Praise
Darwin, evolve beyond belief."
A second billboard being installed in Topeka
Friday says, "Imagine no religion."

It seems to me that this group is at least as religious as I am. It takes just as much faith to believe there is no God as it does to believe in Him.

Poker Game

Wouldn't you love to be in on this conversation?

U.S. bill seeks to rescue faltering newspapers | Politics | Reuters

U.S. bill seeks to rescue faltering newspapers Politics Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With many U.S. newspapers struggling to survive,
a Democratic senator on Tuesday introduced a bill to help them by allowing
newspaper companies to restructure as nonprofits with a variety of tax
breaks.
"This may not be the optimal choice for some major newspapers or
corporate media chains but it should be an option for many newspapers that
are
struggling to stay afloat," said Senator Benjamin Cardin.
A Cardin
spokesman
said the bill had yet to attract any co-sponsors, but had sparked
plenty of
interest within the media, which has seen plunging revenues and
many journalist
layoffs.
Cardin's Newspaper Revitalization Act would
allow newspapers to
operate as nonprofits for educational purposes under the
U.S. tax code, giving
them a similar status to public broadcasting
companies.
Under this
arrangement, newspapers would still be free to
report on all issues, including
political campaigns. But they would be
prohibited from making political
endorsements.
Advertising and
subscription revenue would be tax exempt, and
contributions to support news
coverage or operations could be tax
deductible.

This doesn't seem like a good idea. Here is yet another example of the government sticking their noses where they don't belong.

There are other ways of getting news information besides newspapers. And the free market is the best way to decide which will survive and which won't.

The Other Shoe Dropped

We all knew it was going to happen. Today was my last day at Cumulus. I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone who made the last five years fun and exciting. It was a great adventure, and at times, I think we did some good radio.

So, what is next. Well, tomorrow, I will drive my 16-year old to school. Then, I will apply for unemployment. Then, I guess we will take a little time to pray for God's will. I am not sure yet what He has in mind, but I am sure it will be something better. It always is, right?

I am working on something behind the scenes right now, that if it works out, will be a great project. And of course, I will be speaking out a bit more on this blog. And we can always keep in touch via Facebook and Twitter.

I look forward to keeping in touch with the friends I have made along the way. And we will start a new adventure. I just wish I knew what it was. :)

Feds give Kansas more jobless, food stamp benefits - Forbes.com

Feds give Kansas more jobless, food stamp benefits - Forbes.com

Unemployed Kansans have started getting an extra $25 in their weekly
jobless
benefits, and food stamp recipients will see an increase in benefits
because
of the federal stimulus package, state officials said Monday.

Additional
federal funds are coming as Kansas and other states suffer
during the
recession. The number of unemployed Kansans has more than doubled
from a
year ago and those receiving food stamps increased 10 percent within a
year.

Secretary of Labor Jim Garner said Monday the additional
$25 is being added
to weekly unemployment
benefits, which average $328. The additional money will continue as long
as
a person remains eligible for unemployment benefits.

Wow. I might just do better on unemployment than I am doing working. Why does that not give me comfort???

Condition Still Day To Day

For those who are curious, as of this morning, I am still employed. I am taking nothing for granted, but I am looking.

I have decided to hold off on posting too much opinion as long as Cumulus is providing a paycheck. That is what they wanted when they changed my program, and I will honor that while they keep me on.

But I am looking towards the future. And there are things happening behind the scenes. Keep tuned to learn more.

I want to say hi to Dave. He is my first "follower." That is something new since I last blogged here. It could be an interesting addition as we move on.

Smerconish On The Air

Well, it looks like the new national show is working. Michael isn't bad, but it isn't local.

I am not bitter. And I am sure God has plans for me. It will be kind of an adventure I am sure. Have a great day, everyone.