Aquila scholarship program invites Kansas graduates in 2007
Aquila plans to award about 20 scholarships of 500 each to Kansas high school graduates in 2007. Apply at Aquila.com by March 16. winners announced in May. Eligibility includes being a customer in Kansas, ranking in the top 25 percent or meeting ACT or SAT thresholds, pursuing a bachelor's degree, and not being related to a current Aquila employee. Aquila serves 175,000 customers in Kansas with gas and electric operations centered in Lawrence and Great Bend. Allen Press names Robert Fox to lead sales and marketing, bringing 30+ years in publishing and printing. Fox holds a Notre Dame government degree and a Temple marketing master’s.
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Contact Us Business Brief Submissions for Journal-World
Mark Fagan, business editor, invites readers to send promotions, awards, and other business items to be included in the Brief case. Email or phone contact provided. Color photos in JPG or IIF formats at 200 dpi or higher are accepted.
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PPE Projected price-earnings ratio concept explainer
The note defines PPE as closing price divided by projected earnings per share for the next 12 months. Earnings estimates come from 1/B/E/S. If PPE is below PE, analysts expect higher earnings next year. if PPE is above PE, they forecast lower earnings.
Ford Chief to Lead Lawrence St Patrick Parade
Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally will serve as grand marshal for the 20th annual St Patrick's Day Parade in Lawrence, joining his mother Lauraine Mulally in leading the event that benefits Douglas County children’s charities. Mulally, a Lawrence native and Kansas University alumnus, will ride Massachesetts Street and mark his first public visit as Ford’s top executive.
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Sponsorships Open For St Patrick Day Parade In Lawrence
The St Patrick Day Parade in Lawrence invites donations of money products or services with total contributions past 500000 since 1987 including 50000 last year. Beneficiaries include OConnell Youth Ranch Project Kindergarten and Strategic Education Center. Parade starts 1 p m March 17 at South Park with 100 floats. Laird Noller Automotive and many local businesses will donate.
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Forty Million Dollar Slaves book club pick sparks debate
Sportswriter William C. Rhoden argues black athletes should wield wealth and voice for social change. He labels many pro players as unconcerned, criticizes commercialism, and proposes a national athlete coalition to aid economic uplift for Black communities.
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Market results recap from Chicago and local grain prices
Wheat futures edged lower on the Chicago Board of Trade while corn and soybeans showed mixed moves. Live cattle and feeder cattle rose on the Mercantile Exchange as lean hogs and pork bellies slipped, with regional elevators listing steady wheat and soy prices and metals showing small movements in London and New York markets.
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