LFN ON FACEBOOK

Well, we did it. We finally made a group on Facebook for listeners to join and keep up with the show. On the Facebook page we will hold discussions, and do contest every week. So if your on Facebook, join us. LINK

A NOTE FROM RYAN HYATT REGARDING LADY RAIDER BASKETBALL

If you are a fan of Ryan Hyatt, Lady Raider Basketball, and Texas Tech as I am, I encourage you to read Ryan Hyatt’s blog regarding his career and Lady Raider Basketball. You can view his post here (link)

TEXAS REDESIGNS YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE

DPS has unveilled the new look for the Texas Drivers License. Here it is:

So what do you think? Here are some of the facts about the new look from the Austin American Statesman:

Driver’s license makeover

The state began mailing out redesigned driver’s licenses and state ID cards Wednesday.

• New security features: Officials refused to discuss specifics, citing security concerns but said the license is more sophisticated than its predecessor to curb counterfeiting, tampering and fraud.

• New look: The photo is on the left instead of the right. Cards include a profile of the Austin skyline. ‘Texas’ is printed in a flowing script. The Texas flag and the state seal are gone, as are the words ‘Department of Public Safety.’

• Who needs one? The cards will be issued to new drivers and phased in when drivers renew expired licenses. Cost is still $24.

• Last redesign: June 2001

Source: Texas Department of Public Safety

PODCASTS POSTED: DR. KAREN GARZA, DAN ISETT, AND CHURCH VOTE

If you missed today’s show or interviews…or you just want to hear the audio again because it was just so great the first time, be sure to check out today’s podcasts.

You will hear the interview with the next superientendent for the Lubbock Independent School District, Dr. Karen Garza, who is leaving Houston ISD to take the helm at LISD. You will also hear our interview with Dan Isett from the Parents Television Council. Finally, you will hear our discussion on the Baptist Churches in town and their tax-exempt status.

Just go HERE to hear the audio.

SCRIPTURES ON DRINKING

Thanks to a listener for finding this: (link)

Matt. 26:27,29; Mark 14:23,25; Luke 22:17-18; 1 Cor. 11:25-27 – Jesus instituted the Eucharist using wine and commanded us to “do this in remembrance of me.” We know that Jesus instituted the Eucharist at the Jewish seder meal, which required the use of wine. Yet some Protestant churches forbid drinking wine. Such a prohibition is not based on the Scriptures.

Luke 7:33-34 – God the Son drank wine and was accused of being a drunk. Are those Protestant churches that forbid the drinking of wine doing the same?

John 2:1-11 – Jesus’ first miracle was turning water into wine which was drunk at the wedding at Cana. Wine is a symbol of the life of the Church, in both the Eucharist and, here, the sanctification of the sacrament of marriage. Verse 10 also indicates that the people drank enough wine at the feast to the point that they might not have recognized good wine from bad wine. Yet Jesus creates for them more wine to drink.

1 Tim. 5:23 – Paul tells Timothy to drink not just water, but a little wine for the sake of his stomach and frequent ailments. If Paul under divine inspiration encourages the drinking of wine, why do some Protestant churches prohibit it?

Gen. 14:18 – Melchizedek offers a bread and wine sacrifice, and Jesus is the Priest in the same manner. Heb. 5:6,10; 6:20; 7:15,17.

Gen. 27:25 – Isaac brought Jacob wine, and he drank, with God’s favor.

Neh. 8:10 – Nehemiah commands the faithful to drink sweet wine to celebrate the Lord and His holy day.

Psalm 104:15 – the Psalmist writes that “wine gladdens the heart of a man.” God gave us the fruit of the vine to enjoy.

Ecclesiastes 9:7 – “drink your wine with a merry heart, for God approves what you do.”

Wisdom 2:7 – “Let us take our fill of costly wine and perfumes!”

Sir. 31:25-28 – “Wine is like life if drunk in moderation.” God created wine to make us glad, so we rejoice in heart, and have gladness of soul.

Sir. 40:20 – “Wine gladdens the heart.”

Isaiah 25:6 – God will provide a feast of rich foods and choice wines.

Amos 9:14 – God declares that His people shall plant their vineyards and drink their wine.

Zech. 10:7 – God says that when He saves His people, their hearts shall be glad as with wine.

2 Mac. 15:39 – this verse also describes the pleasure of drinking wine. The point is that all God made is good, and we are called to enjoy His good gifts, including drinking wine, as long as we do so in moderation. And while we drink in moderation, the miracle that Jesus performed at the wedding feast at Cana suggests that we can have a second glass!

TODAY’S TAAS PHOTOSHOP DISCUSSION POSTED

If you missed the show this morning, we discussed the TAAS photoshop picture and took many calls from listeners. To hear the audio for the first time, or if you’d just like to listen again, click HERE.

LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS TODAY!

HOW TO REGISTER

Follow this link, fill out the form, print and mail to the address listed, or deliver it by hand.
https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/vrapp/index.asp
OR
Pick up a voter registration form at any area post office or visit the lubbock elections office at 13th and crickets avenue in the depot district (phone 806-775-1339).

BUT…BUT…WHAT ABOUT PROPERTY VALUES??

Well I’m glad you asked. In the Flyer of (Photoshopped) Fear, we see the photoshopped store with homes behind it. Yesterday, TAAS spokeman Brant O’Hair made a big deal about this and that home values would decline. HOWEVER, documents obtained from the City of Wolfforth and the Lubbock County Central Apprasial District show otherwise.

Wolfforths taxable wealth has increased each year since the election and has grown 18.9% since 2006.

Wolfforth’s Taxable value:

2006: $156,819,099.00  2007: $179,623,659.00   2008: $186,531,115.00

Now, what about that house that’s “so close” to the Beer store? (Remember in the photoshopped mailer, the house was brought closer. In real life where most of us live, it’s further away)

Home featured in TAAS mailer @ 800 9th Street, Wolfforth:

2004 Value: $37, 587

2008 Value: $55, 736

THAT’S UP 48.2%!

See the post below for more of the REAL pictures of the store vs. what TAAS photoshopped.

You can also click HERE to see a larger picture of the above image.

TAAS CAUGHT PHOTOSHOPPING!

More and more lies are now coming out about that Flyer of Fear that the TAAS PAC sent out. You know that Liqour store that’s pictured in the flyer? The one Mr. O’Hair said was taken in Wolfforth? Well, he was lying 100%. In fact, TAAS photoshopped that picture. Here is their picture:

AND HERE ARE THE TWO PICTURES I (CHAD HASTY) TOOK THIS MORNING. THESE ARE THE NON PHOTOSHOPPED PICS:

MORE TO COME ON THIS ISSUE….

THE AJ IS STILL ALIVE…FOR NOW

Morris Communications, the parent company of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, has recieved another extension on their $9.7 million dollar interest payment. They now have until April 24th to pay. Here is the story:

Morris Publishing Obtains Extension of Forbearance Period on Overdue Interest Payment

AUGUSTA, Ga., April 7 /PRNewswire/ — Morris Publishing Group, LLC announced today that it has obtained an extension until April 24, 2009 to make a $9.7 million interest payment on its Senior Subordinated Notes. Holders of more than 80 percent of the outstanding amount of senior subordinated notes have agreed to extend the forbearance period for the payment, which originally was due Feb. 1, 2009.

“We are continuing to address our debt structure,” said William S. Morris IV, chief executive officer of Morris Publishing Group. “We are hopeful that we will reach an agreement that satisfies all parties.”

Morris Publishing’s senior bank group also agreed to extend until April 24, 2009 the waiver of the cross default arising from the overdue interest payment on the senior subordinated notes. The bank group also amended terms of the senior credit agreement to delete the requirement that Morris or related entities consummate a transaction (or at least sign a binding letter of intent to do so) to generate funds to prepay the senior debt by May 30, 2009.

Morris Publishing Group, LLC is a privately held media company based in Augusta, Ga. Morris Publishing currently owns and operates 13 daily newspapers as well as nondaily newspapers, city magazines and free community publications in the Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and Alaska. For more information, visit our Web site, morris.com.

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