Art in the Park draws crowd amid tough economy
The 40th annual Art in the Park drew nearly 80 vendors and a modest crowd as artists report slower sales amid high gas prices and a wary economy. Wichita artists like Robert Carver and Jim Fallier say they’re still earning a living while noting travel costs and spending cuts. Catherine Sharp of Kat's Personality travels to shows statewide and reports steady if not spectacular days.
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Daryl Hopkins
Sandhills Art Association
Hopkins
Wichita
Robert Carver
Carver
Oklahoma
Jim Fallier
Syracuse
Fallier
Mike
Pat
Faller
Kathie Sharp
Bend
Sharp
Scott City
Art In the Park
Schools gear up for swine flu vaccinations
Federal officials push school based vaccination to keep districts open with vaccination centers in schools. Dozens of states plan options while 700 officials joined an online seminar on school clinics and two dose regimens are studied for effectiveness.
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Ohio
Massachusetts
Boston
Dallas
National Association of County & City Health Officials
Arne Duncan
Ap-Gfk
Anne Schuchat
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
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Knox County
Tenn
Tecumseh
Mich
Florida
Pinellas County
St. Petersburg
Health Department
Rita Becchetti
Chicago
Berkeley County
W.va
George Michael
Debates over public option shift in health reform talks
Obama officials retreat from a full public option amid GOP opposition and town hall pressure. Kathleen Sebelius endorses co ops as alternative while Dean argues for direct government role and broader reform goals. Gibbs calls for choice and competition, signaling potential bipartisan compromise amid August recess discussions.
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NBC
Meet the Press
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Obama
Health and Human Services
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CNN
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Anthony Weiner
D-N.y
Congress
White House
Sebelius
Kent Conrad
D-N.c
Electric
Robert Gibbs
Garden City resident Arteaga recalls Las Vegas roots
Arteaga, born in Garden City and living there six years, preserves Las Vegas memories with a wall photo and talks of returning soon. He shares hobbies such as car hydraulics and painting, plans to plant a garden in Las Vegas, and notes family ties including his sister and nephew Lorenzo who enjoys casino fountains.
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Garden City
Las Vegas
Arteaga
John
Lorenzo
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