While other companies are closing or laying off, around the Springfield area there are signs of hope. John Deere is but one company putting faith in the Ozarks. They broke ground on a new facility in Strafford just outside of Springfield, Missouri.
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday. November 26, 2011, American Express and cities and towns around the US are encouraging shoppers to patronize the small Mom and Pop stores and boutiques in their area.
Having trouble getting attention to your articles? Writing your fingers off and nobody seems to care? Maybe it's the competition. No, not the competition of better authors but competition for space on the front page.
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A standoff between police and a 25-year-old man who climbed a communications tower Thursday entered its fifth day Monday.
What is an entitlement and why is your hard earned money taxed to pay for my living needs? I worked as much and for as long as I could paying all my taxes. Now that I can't work I receive Social Security Disability.
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A few years ago I planted some freesia bulbs in the iris bed in front of the house. Only one seemed to come up so I watched as the stem and leaves formed. I looked at the tag from the package and freesia has blades, not leaves.
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I was sitting here the other night, Tuesday I think, when a warning came on TV. Under my chair was a cat and a dog , hiding from some distant sound beyond my hearing. Suddenly, a boom of thunder seemed to explode right there in my living room.
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It looks like Planned Parenthood's funding is safe for now. On the Senate floor, Jon Kyl claimed over 90% of Planned Parenthood's activity involves providing abortions:
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I have about 50 people on ignore. A few are gone. A few were on then released for good behaviour then put back again. What I want to know is who has me on ignore. I won't hold it against you or add you to my list. I just want to know how bad a bitch I really am. RULES:
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Spring is taunting. The sun laughs while the air is still cold. Then it rains or snows or sleets, keeping my spirit damp and musty. The wind brings warmth but chases away the sun.
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A brave man dies but once, a coward many times.Origin: Native AmericanA danger foreseen is half-avoided.Origin: CheyenneA good chief gives, he does not take.Origin: MohawkA good soldier is a poor scout.Origin: CheyenneA hungry stomach makes a short prayer.Origin: PaiuteA man mus …
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It ain't that hard, folks, unless you want it to be. If you are confused about why a person is suspended or banned, look in the Code of Honor, #5-a:
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In the last election, there was a proposition on the ballot that would have regulated dog breeders to conform to humane conditions. The farmers and all industries related wanted the proposal voted down.
While dad was alive, my oldest brother proclaimed that tradition said the oldest son got the property. What brought this on is that the older ones knew dad wanted the youngest child to have the farm.
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A young soldier married his long time girlfriend just before he was deployed. After serving only 3 weeks in Afghanistan, they brought him home. His funeral is today. Westboro Baptist Church plans to picket the funeral. The county is prepared.
Many months ago, Newsvine user Division by Zero expressed his frustration regarding the spamming of groups. What is spamming groups, you ask? Well, if you have to ask, then you may be doing it.
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There was a time when illegal abortion was the only option for a woman with an unwanted pregnancy.
Rebuilding Haiti means more than sturdy housing and imported food. We need to restore their ability to farm and feed themselves. The following is from the article:
It must be election year 'cause the anti-choice bills are too numberous to count. Since the MO House is full of Republicans it's easy for them to vote and campaign at the same time. If it was sponsered by an "R" vote yes, a "D" vote no.
Single, married, one night stand makes no difference.Nor does past or future or dreams or goals, who I was or who I wanted to be. All that mattered was that I was pregnant and I had to make a decision, the hardest decision of my life.
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For five years Dave Catanese has grown his talents as political reporter for KY3 in Springfield, MO. In this area of small towns, older population and lack of variety, most of the support has gone to the Republican party.
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Not too many know this about the Mule but I have a secret life with some..ah...secret agencies I can't talk about. Let's just say they all have three letters in their anagram. I've been to many places and done some things I could brag about but can't.
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I have always been puzzled by dreams where I can fly. It seems that perhaps these dreams fall into the category of "lucid dreams," because I had to learn how to fly, starting in childhood and getting better and better.
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Currently, more than half the world's population lives in cities. And the complex collection of systems that make up a city's infrastructure have evolved, creating new and efficient ways to sustain and support a significant concentration of people.
Cool crisp fall air, I remember. The sweater with the deep pockets I used to dig my hands down into. We would walk out to the pond and light up.
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"Just be kind when you bite"!
Really enjoyed your writing on the mosque today. Thanks for accepting the friend request.
See you on the Vine.
SW Missouri Mule, the Great debater! Thank you for your vine and contributions. Your thoughtful and convincing arguments are appreciated.
Great comments and seeds... Keep up the good work!
Take care!— McSpocky
Thank you for adding me to your friend list. I shall do my best to make you proud.
You can figure out if I'm refering to puppies or babies.
Dang it, Mule... I have to keep cleaning soda off my monitor!
Hi.
I just read your bio. And my first instinct was correct. You are a wonderful human being.
I just do not get it, how you can be older than my parents and be so nasty. When you know we are on the same side. To me it seems like you relish in crushing people who are not as evolved as you are.
You need to think about what you do. I might be much younger, but I would never insult you like you do me over and over again. I hope it brings you joy in your life.
— Mishti
I do wish politics weren't so divisive. Most of us just want what's best for our country. By the time we get to be as old as we two viners are, we're fairly entrenched. My apologies, too, if I plowed through the thread like a bull elephant in a hormonal fit. I suppose given our handles we're destined to be on opposite sides of political issues. I'll be smiling at you, though! ;-)
— EllieP
Thank you so much for accepting my friendship,I value my friends and you will see that that I am worthy....I'm honored as well.....fondy, Trish
i sure am glad you are my first friend and in my profile my pic that's my mommas nephew and my dog gizmo.i heard your an animal lover well so am i.i have 3 animals,2 dogs gizmo and kenya and 1 cat oreo cuz hes black and white well gotta go bed time.
Hello SW Missouri Mule,
Glad to be getting to know you. I love your sense of humor, and I ADORE your story of Bruno! So refreshing to laugh at silliness instead of being so serious all the time. Keep taking care. Love your near small town too. G.H. (Gail)
— G. H.
You have a good heart! Thanks for being my friend. We already had something in common....Missouri residents.
Glad you are here and even more glad to have met you. Albeit on the computer, but that's almost as good as in person.
Peace
— rottlady
SW MM
I love your avatar.
Psykhe
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