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Kansas has 627 incorporated cities. By state statute, cities are divided into three classes as determined by the population obtained "by any census of enumeration". A city of the third class has a population of less than 5,000, but cities reaching a population of more than 2,000 may be certified as a city of the second class. The second class is limited to cities with a population of less than 25,000, and upon reaching a population of more than 15,000, they may be certified as a city of the first class. First and second class cities are independent of any township and not included within the township's territory. Northeast Kansas The northeastern portion of the state has a rich history and is home...

Kansas is a Midwestern state in the Central United States. The state is named after the Kansas River that flows through it, which in turn derived its name from the Siouan word Kansa meaning "People of the south wind." Located in the heartland of the country, Kansas is home to the geographical center of the contiguous United States. Historically home to large numbers of Native Americans who hunted buffalo there, the state was first settled by white Americans in the 1850s. Beginning in 1854, abolitionists from New England and pro-slavery settlers from neighboring Missouri rushed to the territory to determine if Kansas would become a free state. Known as Bleeding Kansas, the state was a hotbed of...

Antique Farms provide a fascinating time tunnel of what once was. There's nothing like actually experiencing Living History to make it come alive.If you are into collecting Antique farm bells, wagons or tractors, it's a lot of fun to go to farm Museums and country tractor shows.They are really fun and are a great way to spend a family day that will be remembered and appreciated.I remember playing on old tractors as a kid, in my home town over 40 years ago! Playing farmer with my two wild brothers, on old ramshackled tractors is a memory I still delight in.Who knows? Maybe that is what hooked me into the Antique Farm passion?What is really amazing though is that you can find ancient relics at...

Fun and games are always an inevitable part of entertainment for the young and the old alike. People in America celebrate this festival of charitable giving through their avid participation in the game of football that brings in waves of sheer joy and pleasure in the hearts of multitudes of fanatic football fans who are driven mad by football mania during this festive season. Over the years, football has become synonymous with this joyous festival of Thanksgiving.Many interesting traditions permeate deep into the festival of Thanksgiving such as the game of football compliments this festival of merrymaking. Professional football was the last of the contemporary trends of celebrating the spirit of...

If you've got a digital business that really only requires a connection to the net to do business, your concerns boil down to having a cost structure that maximizes your profit while providing you with a high quality of life. Being productive is difficult in an environment where you're miserable. Having a high quality of life isn't a guarantee of success, but it sure makes it easier to be productive.The problem is that most of the really enjoyable places aren't exactly what we'd call "low-cost" and in order to live in a nice place you're business will have to really produce, or you'll have to hold down a job while you try to build your internet business. At some point this juggling act gets out...

We have a serious problem brewing with GPS navigation systems for automobiles and even motorcycles. There are however problems with this devise as a high tech toy are more serious than you might think. Ask anyone in a metro area who has bought a new car with one of those cool GPS upgrades for their SUV or new sports car. We have had our customers complain (customers of the carwash business, which is my profession). Oh they love the gadget, but they are under whelmed by the lack of data and streets, which are not listed. You see we have been seeing incredible suburban growth in many cities. Places near large DMA metros are a problem out in the middle class suburbs. In many areas such as outside...

HOW THE OLD WEST HAS BEEN DEFINEDPeople refer to the 'Old West' as the 'Wild West' or simply the 'West'.No matter how what they might call it, many look upon the American Old West as a wild and dangerous place that existed in the last half of the 1800's in the American Frontier, west of the Mississippi River in the United States.Even Europeans who dislike or fear George W. Bush are quick to call him a "cowboy", in a derogatory manner, as if his being from Texas automatically brands him as being like the outlaw cowboys that died at the O.K. Corral on October 26 1881, in Tombstone, Arizona Territory.Many other people from around the world romanticize the American Old West. They...

Their state song is "Home On The Range." Their state bird is the western meadowlark, their state tree is the cottonwood, and their state flower is the sunflower. This is Kansas, located in the central part of the U.S. Kansas was actually named after the Kansa Indians that lived there. The word Kansa means "People of the South Wind." Kansas is also known as a windy state. Everyone remembers that Dorothy's adventures in Oz began in Kansas.Living in KansasLiving and working in Kansas is a good lifestyle for most of the residents of this state. The unemployment rate in Kansas is consistently lower than the national average, which makes for a good economy. Kansas is known for many different industries...

Each year, Money magazine rates hundreds of American cities in order to help folks who may be yearning to move be able to find the best new place to settle. The magazine compiles statistics on various factors, such as housing affordability, job growth, commute time, schools, weather, access to health care, leisure pursuit possibilities, crime rate, and quality of life, and then publishes its findings once a year.For the year 2006, the overall winner was Fort Collins, Colorado, followed by Naperville, Illinois, and Sugar Land, Texas. Money magazine was especially impressed by the many parks in Fort Collins, including some sixty miles of biking and hiking trails in a town of 128,000 people located...

Hot Rods & Muscle CarsIf you are of the 50's 60's or 70's era generation you know that hot rods and muscle cars dominated the average male gender, and yes, even the females couldn't help but turn their heads when a slick vintage car drove by. The times have changed but the desire to see those vintage cars has not. Those who have preserved those classic cars are as appreciated as the disc-jockeys today, that spin the classic tunes of yesteryear.Hot Rods and Muscle Cars are forever etched into our being as the ultimate personal statements that we proudly display to one and all who see them at car shows or if you should see one pass by on the highway. Hot Rods and Muscle Cars say a lot about what makes...

Baseball fans only wish they knew the whole story. There is something in the wind and before it blows over we might just have to weather the storm.Seriously, good fans, are you totally aware that the Montreal Expos no longer exist?Our Montreal Expos are now our Washington Nationals.Things happen and unless you follow the game almost daily you could find yourself clueless. What is the old saying? "If you snooze you loose." This shift from Montreal to Washington is not such a big deal except for the fact that many fans just may not have noticed.The history of our game of baseball is a constant changing of players from one uniform to another and teams from one city to another. If you want to get a...

When I was making plans to visit Cape Cod, in my mind I always saw my goals as having fun . . . and eating lobster. In the end we had lots of fun and I had lots of lobster. Sorry, but we saw a 17 pound lobster in a preview tank and didn't eat him. We were there for the funeral of many of his relatives, however.For nearly ten years, our friend Al Burrage of West Seattle has been asking us to join him in his cottage in West Dennis at Cape Cod. We were finally able to schedule a trip to Massachusetts and not surprisingly, we loved it. Al rents his cottage, The Mainstay, out during the "season" but visits Cape Cod before the season and then again after the season to first prepare the cottage for guests...

Each year, Money magazine rates hundreds of American cities in order to help folks who may be yearning to move be able to find the best new place to settle. The magazine compiles statistics on various factors, such as housing affordability, job growth, commute time, schools, weather, access to health care, leisure pursuit possibilities, crime rate, and quality of life, and then publishes its findings once a year.For the year 2006, the overall winner was Fort Collins, Colorado, followed by Naperville, Illinois, and Sugar Land, Texas. Money magazine was especially impressed by the many parks in Fort Collins, including some sixty miles of biking and hiking trails in a town of 128,000 people located...

Majority of cars at government auctions have been reclaimed from individuals who failed to pay their government loans, from criminals or "retired" police cars as well as other government cars that are not anymore in service.At government auctions, you usually can find a variety of models and makes, even classic cars not available at dealerships. In general government auctions are held at specific locations regularly usually every month. Refer to your local newspaper for details and listings.Anybody can participate and yes, it is very possible to get great deals. Here are tips to help you:1. Before participating, verify first with the appropriate agency that indeed, such an auction is associated with...

Like so many millions of young sports-crazed boys, in my formative years I was a baseball card fanatic. But one thing that I never understood about baseball cards is why rookie cards were always worth more money than any other cards. I bring this up, because I'm equally confused when it comes to rookie contracts in the NFL.Why is it that rookies -- players who haven't accomplished anything in the league are paid exorbitant sums of money and put in positions to hurt their teams by holding out? Case in point: two-time Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady signed a contract extension that included $32 million guaranteed, perennial All-Pro and future Hall of Famer Orlando Pace signed an extension with $18 million...

Each year, Money magazine rates hundreds of American cities in order to help folks who may be yearning to move be able to find the best new place to settle. The magazine compiles statistics on various factors, such as housing affordability, job growth, commute time, schools, weather, access to health care, leisure pursuit possibilities, crime rate, and quality of life, and then publishes its findings once a year.For the year 2006, the overall winner was Fort Collins, Colorado, followed by Naperville, Illinois, and Sugar Land, Texas. Money magazine was especially impressed by the many parks in Fort Collins, including some sixty miles of biking and hiking trails in a town of 128,000 people located...

Okay, we got it - a lot of babies were born in the decade after World War II ended. Here's what I don't understand: all these millions of babies were born, and then the birth rate dropped; and all those babies that were born in that 1946 - 1964 period are known as the Baby Boom generation.If the kids had kept coming, would we be talking about a Baby Boom that extended from 1946 to 1972, or 1975? And if so, would we keep defining the whole blinking generation by the trends and events that shaped maybe the first ten percent of them?I was born on December 31, 1959. I have exactly nothing more or less in common with the stereotypical Baby Boomer than with any other human being on the planet. I don't...

Being an attorney, you are a member of one of the most important professions in society. But of course, you must be able to generate business for yourself to earn a living, especially if you are a new lawyer. You may not be trained in sales, but you do have to sell yourself. This article provides information on generating "attorney leads" for yourself to find new clients. The scope of this article entails using the internet to generate leads. The easiest internet resource to use is Google's Adwords program, where you place ads on Google's search results to draw vistors to your website.Google Adwords - Generating attorney leads through Google is quite easy, wether you are a family lawyer...

There are hundreds of thousands of cars, trucks, classic cars, motorcycles and other types of vehicles that have moderate to severe flood damage, and many thousands more will be damaged this year, make sure you are prepared to be able to ferret this cars out before one winds up in your driveway.Before buying get a suspected car,get a good pre inspection on the car or if a Classic Car etc. get a proper Classic Car Appraisal, then you will be armed to go to your insurance agent and get properly insured.Some of these vehicles that have not been completely submerged will be cleaned up, freshner sprayed into carpets and vents and shipped North, East and West. These are the cars that will need expert...

Don't we all dream of owning a sports car? Although buying a used vehicle does not come with a "new car smell," owning a vintage sports car is a fantasy for a lot of us. Better yet, there are great advantages to buying a used sports car.There is something special about buying an older model sports car. Many older sports cars are even collectibles and their classic style holds great value. Sports car enthusiasts recognize quality and seek to preserve it.There is never a guarantee you are going to purchase a winner as opposed to a lemon, there are many things you can do to increase your chances of success. The two most important things you can do is research and investigation. Do your homework first...

As June approaches, the 2006 MLB season continues to heighten. While there is well over four months left of games, the division races have been exceptionally close. All three AL divisions, as well as the NL West, have its top two teams either tied or separated by only one game. The NL East and NL Central have its leaders ahead by 2.5 and 4 games, respectively.Barry Bonds continues to dominate headlines, although this is the last week we will hear about him attempting to tie Babe Ruth's 714. Bonds is now tied for second on the all-time home run mark after his second inning home run on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics.Albert Pujols has shown no signs of slowing up and may start to get some...

The Ford Mustang is one of the icons of the automotive industry. The Mustang is renowned as the All-American automobile, ever since it was introduced in the early 1960's. The Mustang, considered the first pony car, has captured the hearts of automobile lovers. In fact, its debut is the most successful product launch in the history of the automotive industry. Through the years, the Mustang remains as one of the most popular and well-loved cars ever. It has garnered many accolades and awards. The 1964-1973 Mustang models are considered by many car enthusiasts as automotive icons. At present, the Mustang continues to be a popular automobile. In fact, its latest incarnation, the redesigned 2005 Ford...

Chapter I"Big Ange" and the Death of the Cleveland MafiaIn 1983, Angelo Lonardo, 72, one-time Cleveland Mafia boss, turned government informant. He shocked family, friends, law enforcement officers and particularly, criminal associates with his decision which was made after being sentenced to life plus 103 years for drug and racketeering convictions. The sentence came after a monumental investigation by local, state and federal agencies had all but wiped out the Cleveland Mafia."Big Ange" as he was called, was the highest ranking mafioso to defect. He testified in 1985 at the Las Vegas casino "skimming" trials in Kansas City and in 1986 at the New York Mafia "ruling commission" trials...

Each year, Money magazine rates hundreds of American cities in order to help folks who may be yearning to move be able to find the best new place to settle. The magazine compiles statistics on various factors, such as housing affordability, job growth, commute time, schools, weather, access to health care, leisure pursuit possibilities, crime rate, and quality of life, and then publishes its findings once a year.For the year 2006, the overall winner was Fort Collins, Colorado, followed by Naperville, Illinois, and Sugar Land, Texas. Money magazine was especially impressed by the many parks in Fort Collins, including some sixty miles of biking and hiking trails in a town of 128,000 people located...

I grew up in the muscle car era of the 1960's and early 1970's, where there was enough time to still influence me before the gas crisis of $1 per gallon gas. These teen years left a lasting impression from that point on where a car must have big V8, loud rumbling exhaust, and big tires, otherwise it did not get a second glance. It was the power hungry performance cars from Detroit's Big Three. The Mustang, the Camaro, the Firebird as well as the Chevelles, and Chargers to just name a few that you could hear coming a mile before they arrived. They got my attention! Over the years as I've traveled around to car shows my appreciation for the automobile expanded. The common thread that intrigued me...

Are movies these days being made too violent? What effect are they having on our society? Does the violence in these movies provoke normal people to commit random acts of violence?Violence in films causing violence in real life depends on the film, but that is only my opinion. Some people think that if people watch a violent film it will cause them to act violent, on the other hand some people disagree with this totally...

In 1923, twenty-one-year-old Walt Disney arrived in Los Angeles fresh from the disappointment of his first cartoon studio going bankrupt in Kansas City. He went to see his twenty-nine-year-old brother Roy in the Veteran's Hospital were he was recovering from tuberculosis. Roy, a former bank teller and navy man was concerned about his brother's skinniness. "Hey kid, haven't you been eating? I'm supposed to be the sick one. So now that you're in L.A. what are you are going to do with yourself?" "I don't know. I've given up on animation. But I've got to get into show business somehow. I'll think I'll try and become a director."Walt who had filmed some newsreel footage in Kansas City, printed a business...

During the 1960's through to the late seventies sports cars were designed by engineers with one thing in mind, to provide high erformance with good handling & brakes, good looks, and an exciting driving experience with lots of grin factor...read, pure unadulterated driving enjoyment behind the wheel.Sure, there are some great cars around today that still provide driver enjoyment, but many cars are being redesigned, and over engineered in such a way that the old enjoyment factor is being taken out of the automobile, even some high performance marques have computerised management systems installed to stop you from getting a little out of shape while cornering, which means you don't have to apply...

1892The U.S. Supreme Court: the highest court in the land. Their job: to decide the constitutionality of cases. But is that what they are really doing? Can we trust that their decisions are just? Two important cases in history can help answer this question. A 1896 U.S. Supreme Court case, Plessy v. Ferguson, made facilities and schools separate based on race. In another case in 1954, Brown v. Board of Education, the court reversed its decision and said that separate was not equal. These two cases teach two lessons about the U.S. Supreme Court. Plessy shows that our justice system has failed at times to establish justice. Brown shows that even though the Court rules justly, justice isn't guaranteed...

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Some teams have never met a spread that they can't cover, while others seemingly won't cover a spread no matter how low it is set. Whether a team consistently covers or consistently doesn't, you have to like them, because it is their consistency that can put money into your pocket. Here, then, are five of the ATS (against the spread) studs and five of the ATS duds of this college football season thus far:ATS StudsOhio State (4-0, 4-0 ATS) - Not only are the Buckeyes the best team in the country, but they are the best ATS as well. The consistency doesn't stop there, either - the Buckeyes have also gone under in all four of their games. This week they are seven-point favorites against Iowa with an O/U...

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum would be holding their very first Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Benefit Extravaganza and as part of this event, the museum would be actually having a live automobile auction. In fact, automobiles that would be auctioned off during the mentioned event would include a 1936 Cord 810 Westchester Sedan. If you are interested, you can bid for that vehicle or you also can bid for a 1929 Chrysler Imperial Roadster. These are the two new vehicles which have been added to the list of vehicles to be auctioned off.These classic vehicles that would be auctioned off are actually considered to be quite unique in their own ways. In fact, the 1936 Cord 210 Westchester Sedan...

Increase Company ProductivityAfter years of hard work, finally your business started to pick up. You are selling more products then ever! You have lined up a good number of suppliers and buyers. Things have never been better than now. Except one thing! With rising sales your overhead and supply chain expenses are also sky-rocketing. Your profit margin is no longer the same as it used to be! You feel that you are in a limbo! How to increase productivity? How to cut costs without giving up sales?Sounds familiar to you? Well, your company is not alone! According to IDC, a research firm, while interviewed, overwhelming majority of the company executives claimed that their biggest...

When using your event planning software, undoubtedly you reach the point where you need to perform project tracking. Depending on the size of the event, you will have one or more projects to accomplish prior to the big event.Your event planning software should at least allow you to do the following two tasks:Label the days of your project. You must have the ability to label each day of the week according to your project estimate. In other words, each day you estimate in your project timeline will have the name of the project attached to it.Make notation about the details of the project on a daily basis. Your projects will have unique characteristics and challenges on a daily basis; so, you should be...