Editorial: Distraction danger in everyday life
The piece urges recognizing the risks of constant distractions from electronic devices especially cell phones. It cites a high profile embarrassment and a fatal bike crash blamed on inattention, arguing that brief moments away from attention can have serious consequences. It advocates reducing distractions to stay focused on the task at hand.
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Cincinnati
Valerie Jarrett
Sen
Barack Obama
Chicago
Kansas Highway Patrol
Eudora
Women gain in math and work equality, yet lose jobs
Ellen Goodman argues a study shows girls match boys in math and women have not willingly left work but faced layoffs, outsourcing, and stagnation since 2001. The piece debunks the opt-out narrative and notes both genders face similar pressures in the modern economy.
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Boston
Larry Summers
Barbie
Congress
Carolyn Maloney
New York Times Magazine
Congressional
Heather Boushey
Ellen Goodman
Washington Post Writers Group
Take A Stand Wind Power and Limits in U S Energy Debate
Lawrence resident Russell Mesler argues that wind energy, though pollution free, remains unreliable and costly. He notes wind produced only about 1 percent of U S electricity, cites limitations like capacity factor and transmission distance, and cautions against overreliance without nuclear options.
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Pickens and Gore
U.S
Pickens
Gore
Russell Mesler
Lawrence
Kansas University
Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Public Forum critique of architecture certification and local design
Lawrence reader argues against focusing on Rockhill and Associates certification and urges JOURNAL-WORLD to analyze residential development. He cites the firm's awards such as Cooper-Hewitt design prize and LEED building, noting his own house designed by Dan Rockhill, completed last year. He suggests energy use, sustainability, and community life should be central to coverage rather than a certification dispute.
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Rockhill and Associates
State Licensing Board
Dan Rockhill
Smithsonian
Cooper-Hewitt
White House
Kansas
Greensburg
Rockhill
Lawrence
Journal-World
Mark Holter
Lawrence Ks
Ijworld.com
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
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