United Methodist pastors meet in Lawrence for three day Kansas seminar
About 200 United Methodist pastors from churches across Kansas gather in Lawrence for the Kansas Area Seminar on Professional Ministry. The event, organized by the Kansas West and Kansas East Annual Conferences, runs through noon Thursday at the Lawrence Holidome. Attendees earn 12 continuing education hours and will socialize at Jay Bowl and KU's basketball game.
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Wichita
Contact Us Mark Fagan Business Editor Opens Line
Mark Fagan the business editor at the Journal World provides contact details including phone number 832 7188 and email mfagan at ljworld dot com for reader inquiries and business coverage questions.
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Local Stocks Earnings Outlook From Brokerage Estimates
Analysts project 12 month earnings for local stocks with estimates from institutional brokers’ systems. If price to earnings rises, next year’s earnings are expected lower. if PPE ratios trend higher, earnings growth is anticipated to slow. Calculations derive projected ratios from closing prices and company forecasts.
Kroger CEO David Dillon Visits Kansas During Holidays
Kroger chief executive David B. Dillon, a KU graduate, spent Christmas Eve visiting nearly a dozen Kansas stores. He markets focus on low prices, service, and store variety while eyeing 2007 labor talks and Tesco’s UK entry. Kroger stock rose after a solid third quarter and raised full year profit outlook.
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Kroger CEO David Dillon Elevates margins and growth strategy
David B. Dillon, 55, chairman and chief executive of Kroger Co., born in Hutchinson, Kansas, rose from Dillon Cos. president in 1986 to Kroger president in 1995 and CEO in 2003. He discusses keeping prices low, attracting shoppers, faster checkouts, natural foods, and Kroger facing Tesco’s U.S. entry with a plan to expand in California, Arizona, and Nevada.
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Scholarship Coach Debunks Merit Aid Myths and Guides Students
Harvard graduate Ben Kaplan, America's Scholarship Coach, shares a step by step approach to paying for college almost free. He compiled insights from winners, judges, and program admins while promoting FAFSA use and early deadlines. His book argues merit awards rely on more than GPA and emphasizes goal setting and risk taking.
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Chicago commodity and local grain prices report
Wheat and corn declined on Monday with oats soybeans also lower while cattle hogs and pork bellies moved modestly. Local elevator quotes show wheat near 4.54 to 4.64 and corn around 3.39 to 3.44 with soybeans about 6.27 to 6.32. nonferrous metals and precious metals posted varied spot prices.
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