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Re: “New Roots for Refugees cultivates hope in a corner of the metro

@MsBunny. They are in Kansas City, Kansas.

Posted by Jonathan Bender on 06/17/2013 at 7:56 AM

Re: “The Wolf Creek nuclear plant might melt down - in court

Wolf Creek has quality control inspectors who would've inspected and signed off on the component when the job was completed. The real problem with Wolf Creek is the management an staff. At least 97% of the staff is related or married in to a family so a sense of entitlement exists to who gets a job there. During my time there, some of the most unqualified people who have no business at such a facility are only there because of relatives, so there are many cover ups, and falsified paperwork done there I witnessed among other things. I've received threats and was harassed if I ever reported it. I was "laid off" so they could continue doing things improper. You can't say anything because they are well organized in cover ups and know how to make a possible whistleblower look like a liar. If you're looking for a job there and you're not related or married in a family there, forget it. Aside from that, the work done by ABB was inspected and approved, Wolf Creek's looking for a scapegoat to cover up for their shortcomings.

Posted by witness on 06/14/2013 at 11:03 PM

Re: “New Roots for Refugees cultivates hope in a corner of the metro

Are these gardens in KCK or in KCMO, or both? I was confused by the various references in the article and couldn't figure it out.

Posted by MsBunny on 06/14/2013 at 5:25 PM

Re: “Looking for KC's coldest beer, one (sometimes) frosty mug at a time

Quintons - Cold Beer & Wednesday Is Ladys Night

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Posted by Mark Pollock on 06/14/2013 at 4:31 PM

Re: “New Roots for Refugees cultivates hope in a corner of the metro

The great thing about the New Roots program in response to Doc's comment is that many of it's farmers wouldn't be able to find a job outside of manufacturing, pork slaughtering or package handling because of their need to work and provide for their families. They wouldn't have time for school, right now it's about survival. New Roots allows them to use the skills they have brought to this country to provide for their families, own their own business and in that they learn valuable business skills, along with English. Their kids and grand-kids though, they will become those nurses and programmers you are talking about.

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Posted by KCNative on 06/14/2013 at 9:31 AM

Re: “New Roots for Refugees cultivates hope in a corner of the metro

Well...Doc ....if you don't mind paying .05 ea for a stringbean with your $20 steak-by all means keep those nasty aliens and refugees out-you dum bass.

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Posted by WTF on 06/13/2013 at 5:41 PM

Re: “There's way more to Manhattan than just K-State

Next we will see an article about Manhattan being more popular than Paris.

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Posted by richie poor on 06/13/2013 at 1:13 PM

Re: “New Roots for Refugees cultivates hope in a corner of the metro

DOC CLEMENTS

Hey dickhead do they figure all of the illegals into the US Population? If the illegals left, agriculture would literally fall on it's face. Why? Because all the domestic people think they are too good for Agriculture and feel just like you, and that is that they should be entitled to things like a white collar job, 401k, 90 vacation days, and an Obama phone. So while most of the US Population is in the dumps and now too lazy to look for jobs, at least good wholesome humans like these are coming together to put food on their own tables instead of sucking on Obama's titty.

DRO1D

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Posted by DRO1D on 06/13/2013 at 9:33 AM

Re: “New Roots for Refugees cultivates hope in a corner of the metro

This is a bad concept. Instead of teaching low income refugees to farm small urban plots, it would be much more efficient to the economy, and to their quality of life, if they were given English skills and training in a more marketable skill, like programming or nursing. I have to give kudos to somebody for trying, but less than 10% of the US working population are farmers. It isn't a huge growth industry, and it is an industry based on exploitation of foreign-born labor to round out the profit margins.

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Posted by Doc Clements on 06/12/2013 at 6:33 PM

Re: “City Councilman Jermaine Reed wants a day off from being Jermaine Reed

Kansas City is so backwards
they shudd cremate the city and start from scratch
http://wp.me/P2PumG-2

Posted by Sally Cummings4u on 06/12/2013 at 12:15 PM

Re: “New Roots for Refugees cultivates hope in a corner of the metro

this is such a touching article
can i have some free veggies?
http://wp.me/P2PumG-2

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Posted by Hollabackbetch on 06/12/2013 at 12:12 PM

Re: “City Councilman Jermaine Reed wants a day off from being Jermaine Reed

You can say what you want about Jermaine Reed, but he's a leader in our generation. He has done some dynamic things in a very short period of time, and he inspires me as a 28 yr old woman in the DC area. I can't help but wonder why positive change always has such a negative pushback from the very people who would benefit from the changes? We need to start praying for our leaders instead of trying to tear them down. Keep moving forward Mr. Reed, the world needs you.

Posted by Alauna D. Fizer on 06/11/2013 at 11:00 PM

Re: “Is Esmie Evil?

I am producing a documentary about this case. We are trying to tell the story accurately. If anyone has any interest in participating, please contact me at the email below.

IDseries2014@gmail.com

Posted by ID Series on 06/11/2013 at 6:31 PM

Re: “City Councilman Jermaine Reed wants a day off from being Jermaine Reed

I live in Lees Summit but have a business in the Blue Valley and Reed gets things done. I will support him if he decides to go for a higher office.

Posted by WTF on 06/08/2013 at 2:21 PM

Re: “Looking for KC's coldest beer, one (sometimes) frosty mug at a time

LOL, imagine how many of the serious beer places are relieved they weren't drug into this trashy write-up.

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Posted by Even Steven on 06/07/2013 at 7:37 PM

Re: “City Councilman Jermaine Reed wants a day off from being Jermaine Reed

Councilman Reed really puts his heart and soul into a district for which he has an innate and real world understanding. Diligently following both local and national politics quite often leaves one with a off putting taste in the mouth as a result of the disenchantment inevitably felt when we realize the candidates have forgotten from whence they came. Councilman Reed is a breath of fresh air and a reaffirmation of the greatness of Democracy. Keep on reminding us all that elected officials do hold true to their vision and commitments and here's to many more years of public service, sir!

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Posted by Jimmie Meis on 06/06/2013 at 3:57 PM

Re: “City Councilman Jermaine Reed wants a day off from being Jermaine Reed

Ivanhoe thanks you for the new sidewalks. We need the gunshot tracker in our area and stiffer fines and camera's for dumping trash. Look at 41st garfield. It's the hood's personal dump site.

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Posted by Andrew J Perez Jr on 06/05/2013 at 9:27 AM

Re: “City Councilman Jermaine Reed wants a day off from being Jermaine Reed

You're so awesome Jermaine Reed!! So honored to call you MY friend!! Keep pushing forward and being the "change" this city needs and deserves!!! Hugs- BM (Reed) :-)

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Posted by Brandy McGhee on 06/05/2013 at 8:29 AM

Re: “There's way more to Manhattan than just K-State

Another place to check out is The Chef, a small breakfast restaurant with the best breakfast in Kansas no matter what you order. Get in early because it fills up quick.

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Posted by Paul Knackendoffel on 06/03/2013 at 5:41 PM

Re: “Summer Guide 2013 Sports

The All-Star game opponent is Roma.

Posted by Ben on 06/03/2013 at 1:29 PM

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