Gambling on Hold Slashes Kansas Racing and Gaming Agency
The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission plans staff layoffs and hour reductions amid a statewide drop in active casino projects. Only Boot Hill remains in Dodge City as Wyandotte Wyandotte County and other counties reopen applications. The downturn narrows expected state gaming revenue, heightening budget concerns while lawmakers resist expanding gaming further.
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America the Outlier in a level playing field
Ellen Goodman discusses Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers and the role of luck, opportunity, and culture in success. She contrasts male self reliance with a female realism, notes missing women in Gladwell’s examples, and warns against ignoring social changes that alter opportunity in America.
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Bill Gates
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Students write to Obama on education and world issues
The National Writing Project and Google gathered over 6,600 middle and high school letters to President Elect Obama from diverse communities. Excerpts reveal concerns about education access, HIV, organ donation, energy, space exploration, world peace, and a hopeful view of youth influence on national policy. Gene Budig, former university president and MLB executive, is noted as a board member.
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Global oil peak and policy alarm in public forum
A public forum warns global oil production will peak in decades leading to soaring prices and severe economic damage. The GAO and DOE urge early investment in alternative energy to avert recession, food shortages, and potential geopolitical turmoil, urging timely action before 10 years elapse. Steve Craven voices concern over shifting attention from energy risks to local topics.
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China
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DOE
Steve Craven
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Letters Policy for The Journal World Public Forum
The Journal World invites letters 250 words or less on public interest topics. Submissions may be edited for clarity while viewpoints remain intact. Each letter must include the writer's name address and telephone number for verification.
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