Smoky Hills Wind Farm Rises Near Salina Kansas
Dozens of 250 foot turbines stand along I 70 in Lincoln and Ellsworth counties as Enel North America builds the Smoky Hills Wind Farm. Phase one adds 56 turbines over 10 000 acres generating about 100 megawatts powering roughly 33 000 homes. Local leaders call Kansas wind a strong resource and a new energy era.
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Kansas
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Ellsworth
Todd Regazio
Enel
Sluggish Holiday Sales Reported by Target and Mastercard
Early reports show weak holiday spending with Target Corp forecasting December sales declines and Mastercard Advisors noting a modest 2.4 percent rise in spending excluding gas and autos. Women’s apparel fell about 2.4 percent midseason declines. analysts warn of a slowing two-year trend amid housing and credit concerns. Costco reports solid season performance with no major markdowns per CFO Richard Galanti.
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MasterCard Inc
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MasterCard Advisors
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Stories key to heritage area plan
Mike Belt outlines the plan for a heritage area in an online report. The feature emphasizes local narratives and cultural resources as core elements of the upcoming designation.
Freedom's Frontier area aims to tell national Border War story
Midwest heritage leaders urge telling strong stories to draw visitors as Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area forms in eastern Kansas and western Missouri. Don Short of Silos and Smokestacks notes Iowa’s 37 counties and 90 sites showcase agriculture history, and Missouri eyes Civil War anniversaries to attract enthusiasts.
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Prayer for Peace Celebrated by British Forces in Helmand
Worldwide leaders marked Christmas with prayers for peace as British soldiers from the International Security Assistance Force sang at their Lashkar Gah base in Helmand province, south of Kabul. The festive scene linked global faith to ongoing Afghan security efforts.
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Afghanistan
Feng shui destress guide appears in Pulse Thursday
After holiday decor comes down, Pulse advises using feng shui to calm and organize living spaces. Practical steps emphasize decluttering, balance, and mindful rearrangement to reduce stress and invite serenity. Focus on lighting, seating flow, and plant placement for a refreshed home.
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