Public input sought on Douglas County economic plan
The Lawrence Douglas County Economic Development board invites residents to a 6 30 p m public hearing at the Douglas County Courthouse to comment on the draft Horizon 2020 economic development plan. Commissioners call the plan a 20 year vision shaping values commitments and direction for the county's growth.
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Summer hourly work draws teens and young adults
A SnagAJob.com poll shows 22 to 24 year olds mainly need summer income for living expenses, 43 percent citing it as the top reason. Among 16 to 18 year olds, 26 percent plan such jobs for college, 23 percent to buy a car, and 15 percent for living costs, while those 15 and younger work mainly for recreation. The survey was conducted earlier this month by the Richmond Virginia based firm.
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University researchers aim to predict crimes with new tech
Carnegie Mellon University researchers unveil a crime forecasting model to predict the number and types of crimes within a 10 block area with about a 20 percent error. The system, funded by the National Institute of Justice, matches police reports 911 calls and census data to simulate crime patterns ahead of time.
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JobSeekers in Princeton grapple with long unemployment
In a Princeton church class, 28 job seekers log six months to 25 months of unemployment amid a stagnant market. National data show nearly 22 percent out of work over six months, with averages around 20 weeks and unemployment at 6 percent in April, sparking concerns economists call a deteriorating labor scene.
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WorldCom shareholders face slim recovery after fraud fallout
The beleaguered WorldCom saga leaves shareholders with two bleak options: sell to offset losses or hold on hoping for a rebound, while the $500 million fraud penalty underscores the costs to investors, creditors, and competitors. Public owners bear no personal liability, but stock collapse punishes many.
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