Popeye? Where Are You?

.......[c]2006 by
Richard L Zorek....9.21.06.........

I guess it's no secret now why we havent heard from Popeye lately. I am not making light of the dangers of E. Coli, which apparently can be deadly, as one death has come from the latest out break. It has now been traced back to California and narrowed down to a few counties. (According to the Food and Drug Administration). Ironically, though, the FDA warning came five days after the Lenexa Spinach Festival. I, personally, have never cared for spinach, so it has never affected me.
Some restauraunts are substituting variuous kinds of lettuce or cabbage. I'd rather have one of Wimpie's hamburgers.

Something to Not Think About

.......[c]2006 by
Richard L Zorek....9.20.06.........
The Kansas City Star has overhauled itself because of its new printing presses. It looks different, and a bit smaller than before (maybe ontin content, but in actual size). One thing I noted was on the editorial page they have placed a "Thought for the Day" and a "Religious verse." I guess it can be interpreted different ways, but it it suggesting that the scripture verse is not something one thinks about? Some of the deepest thinkers I know would be labeled "religious".....or even that other word......oh yeah, "Christian."

The Pope Gives Himself Some Rope

.......[c]2006 by
Richard L Zorek....9.19.06.........

If they aren't stirred by a cartoon, then they are motivated by words from the Pope. "We aren't violent," scream some Muslims as they violently react to the comments and then suggest the Pope should die. (Pope Benedict didn't actually say "violent," just "evil and inhuman.") That is not an indictment on all Muslims, but isn't it interesting that the only way they know how to say they are offended by being considered violent terrorists is to act as violent terrorists?

Heeeey, Cab Driver!!!

.......[c]2006 by
Richard L Zorek....9.19.06.........
Kudos to the city of Olathe for it's "Taxi voucher program." The program, which was started in 2004, offers vouchers to low-income Olathe residents for free taxi rides to and from work on weekdays. And if you have ever ridden in a cab recently, you know that if someone is low income, that one taxi ride costs about a weeks wages.

Beware of the American Terrorists!

.......[c]2006 by
Richard L Zorek....9.19.06.........

"Terrorism" is a much used word today. Moreso after 911 then ever. Terrorism takes many forms, however. The poor, the hard pressed, those in financial binds, etc, need to stand up to the terrorists which run American financial institutions, control credit bureaus, hospitals, insurance companies and a host of others things. They threaten and destroy peoples lives on a daily basis through acts which detroy credit....which, as of late, can affect people ability to even work. This is America!!! We no longer ask for the downtrodden to come to our shores.....we have institutions that will destroy those who are already here........unless you have a lot of money and a good lawyer....and you dont get a good lawyer without a lot of money. There's little justice for the poor anymore. We...and I mean everyone who is in this category: being run down by the system....needs to just quit worrying about the threats and actions that might or maye will be taken..................it's not giving up: it's just saying "NO!!!". Let's not take it anymore.

NCO Financial Systems

[C]2006 by Richard L Zorek...(09.18.06)........There is a collection agency based out of Wilmington, Delaware called "NCO Financial Systems." (PO Box 15609, Wilington, Delaware 19850. It is a collection agency that sends letters (without announcing who or what they are, of course, on the envelope. And then they send bills without identifying who gave them the bill. Seems to be their typical agenda. What they want you to do is call them or write them, so they know they aren't making a mistake. And they only give you thirty days to protest, although a protest won't do any good at that point anyway. If they have already turned you into a credit bureau, then take your time responding. The damage is already done. This is just one of the many companies that basically exploit the poor on behalf of medical facilities and hospitals.