Senior student composes ambitious piece for project recital
Christner, a high school student, spent about 25 hours on a dream like orchestral work for violins violas cellos and bass. The GCCC concert featured her piece Dreaming alongside works by Baldwin and classic crowd pleasers. College plans include music education teaching orchestra and composing for band and orchestra.
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Doug Beyer
GCCC
Southwest Kansas Music Academy
Strong aftershocks strike Concepcion Chile
Magnitude 6.0 and 6.6 aftershocks hit Concepcion as terrified residents fled into quake wreckage. Hospitals evacuated patients amid aftershocks while officials reassess damage and toll. President Bachelet and successor Pinera vow to keep aid moving as the new government takes power.
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Patricia Correa
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Senate backs off cuts to unemployment benefits impact
House debate centered on freezing weekly unemployment at 423 for 2010 and 2011. Testimony highlighted a Kansas resident with 368 weekly benefits who has lost his home and motorcycle collection while seeking work nationwide. Lawmakers weighed policy changes against potential conflicts with Governor Parkinson and business priorities.
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Topeka
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Kansas budget shortfall rises to 467 million dollars
Kansas legislative researchers project a 467 million dollar state budget shortfall for the next fiscal year starting July 1, up from 416 million earlier. February tax receipts lagged by 71 million, though a 25 million monthly casino fee boosted outlook. current year deficit eyed at 88 million. Gov Parkinson to outline balancing plans. State House approves designation of little blue stem as official grass after debate.
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Sebelius pushes rate hikes be justified and regulated
In a Roosevelt Room meeting President Obama backs Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius as she seeks justification for rising rates. She calls for a new competitive marketplace for individuals and small businesses plus a consumer protection body to curb unjust hikes and refunds. Wellpoint’s Anthem Blue Cross warned of up to 39 percent premium increases in California.
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