Washington Post toys warn children fear war obsession
The Washington Post cites concerns over children enamored with war games and violence. It notes mixed research on media violence, references Bandura’s Bobo Doll studies, and cites experts like Laura Stephenson and researchers at the American Psychological Association about violent video games and child development. The Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice runs an annual violent toys awareness campaign and surrounding events tied to tax day and Hiroshima anniversary.
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A.G. Warns Kansans Over Foreign Lottery Scam
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and Kansas Lottery officials warned residents about foreign lottery scams. Callers promise large foreign prizes and request upfront payments or bank details. Officials urge contacting the consumer protection division at 1-800-432-2310 or ksag.org for help.
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Kansas governor tax plan eyed to spur growth
Census Sherriene Jones Sontag says Gov Brownback's 2012 agenda aims to grow Kansas with tax changes. He hints at cutting marginal business rates to boost investment and jobs while balancing quality of life versus neighboring states like Colorado and Texas. Senator Laura Kelly warns against over competition for residents and notes concerns over poverty and insurance in Texas.
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Poverty data prompt bold action in Kansas
Tawny Stottlemire of KA CAP urges policymakers to use data rather than myths about poverty. Rodenberg calls the bleak numbers a wake-up call for swift, bold action for Kansans. “We woke, we drank our coffee, and now it's time to go to work.” Reporter Shaun Hittle can be reached at 832-7173.
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Kansas Economic Shifts Highlight Rising Unemployment
The Kansas unemployment rate increased from about 4 percent to 6.5 percent between July 2007 and July 2011. Kansas median income stands at $46,299, 6.5 percent below the national average. Child poverty rose from 18 percent to 23.7 percent from 2009 to 2010, surpassing the national rate of 22 percent, per U.S. Census Bureau data.
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Incorrect Journal-World crossword correction edited by Parker
Wednesday’s Journal-World ran an incorrect crossword. the corrected grid appears, edited by Timothy E. Parker. The December 21 2011 page includes a revised set of across and down clues with several theme entries and reference to classic film and phrase clues.
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Audit finds Brown Foundation accounting problems
A government-commissioned audit released Wednesday found widespread accounting problems at the Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence and Research led by Cheryl Brown Henderson. The probe questions nearly $621,000 in costs, including $72,000 annually for the chief operating officer, described as boyfriend to Henderson by earlier reports. The foundation disputes the findings, saying the audit lacks support and plans to sue. defendants to be named later.
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