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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 2008
Page
5
Abdurahman urges educators to assess behaviors for cultural misunderstandings and seeks awareness of refugee culture in daily interactions. He notes Somali and Burmese norms, advises firm yet respectful authority with youth, and explains family roles and gestures while emphasizing shared values with American culture.
Mohamed Abdurahman, regional refugee coordinator for Kansas, notes Somali refugees value generosity without verbal praise and expect firm authority, avoid birthday celebrations, pork, and casual handshakes with many women, dislike thumbs up and index finger summons. Burmese refugees view the head as sacred, avoid sitting higher than elders, disallow pointing, and prefer gifts or privileges over praise.
The Legislative Research Department reports July to September revenue shortfalls for Kansas. Income tax fell about 30 million below a 764 million expectation while first-quarter use tax receipts missed by almost 6 million. Some gains in sales tax offset the downturn, aided by federal stimulus. Officials warn the outlook remains uncertain for 2010.
The second debate emphasizes town hall style as both candidates sharpen attacks on character and past ties. McCain and Obama trade barbs over economy and accountability while balancing scripted and unscripted moments in a high stake campaign push.
The program provides literacy and life skills, medical and dental screening, and development checks for children ages two before kindergarten. It requires a 25 percent local match, including United Way funding, and relies on community support for program stability while teaching parents to care for themselves and set family goals.
Drug makers announced a voluntary change restricting over the counter cough and cold medicines for children under four. They will add warnings against giving antihistamines to sleepy children and aim to reduce hospital emergency visits, citing safety concerns and lack of proven benefit for young kids.
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