Americans lag in vacation take rates and days
A study by Expedia.com shows U S workers average 12 vacation days per year, far below France 39 days and Britain 23. Cultural attitudes and job security influence time off, with Americans seen as harder charging. Some workers feel too busy or fear boss disapproval, while others cite ongoing duties and meetings that prevent real breaks.
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Kansas University
Guthrie
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America
Lawrence
Lawrence Dreyfus
Biological Sciences
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
Dreyfus
Katie Deines
Expedia
Deines
Tom Lohmeyer
Piper Jaffray
Hawaii
Denver
Chicago
Lawrence hikers last to see park ranger Christensen in Colorado
Two brothers in the area near the Mummy Range are identified as potential last observers of park ranger Christensen on July 29 30. Officials ask anyone who saw him in Chiquita Chapin Ypsilon or Desolation Peaks to call 970 586-1204. The search by ground crews dog teams and a heat detecting helicopter faced rain and clouds as they examined the rugged area. Christensen an extremely fit fourth year ranger and EMS tech likely carried varied gear but had no camping plans.
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Overland Park
Lawrence
Mummy Range
Christensen
Park
Mts. Chiquita
Chapin
Ypsilon Mountain
Desolation Peaks
Baker
Winter Park
Graduation dates align with KU as district shifts schedule
Billings notes many graduates come from outside town. Since 2004 the district schedules high school graduation before Memorial Day weekend to avoid KU conflicts and meet 1086 hour state requirement. In 2006 finals must occur May 17 and 18, forcing graduation after May 19.
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Billings
Sandee Crowther
Crowther
Sue Morgan
Free State High
Lawrence High
Haskell Indian Nations University
Haskell
Rick Gammill
Linda Robinson
Free State
Mally Krishtalka
Student gripes over senior week scheduling dispute
A staff writer quotes a student unhappy about graduation timing. She notes that last year's graduates left a week earlier, making her cohort feel unfairly treated as they wait. Staff contact Sophia Maines is provided.
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