Manglitz named chair of Kansas Historic Resources Committee
Julia Mathias Manglitz associate at Treanor Architects becomes chairwoman of the American Institute of Architects Kansas Historic Resources Committee. The panel reviews historic buildings and districts to guide communities on preservation and renovation steps. Manglitz holds bachelor and master degrees in architecture from Kansas University. Brady Swenson named director of online marketing for Absorbent Inc a Lawrence promoter of promotional products. He will oversee SEO SEM and online ads after prior work with the Kansas Department of Insurance and founding Two Hands Worldshop offering fair trade goods. Absorbent Inc founded 2000 is a division of Pilgrim Page, a Lawrence graphic design firm.
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Kansas
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Two Hands Worldshop
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Pace Alliance expands program into Missouri
Pace Alliance Lawrence expands its community pharmacy buying group program into Missouri with the Missouri Pharmacy Association purchasing stock and promoting the program to state community pharmacies. Pace Alliance was founded in 1985 to help independent pharmacies save on drug purchases and support state pharmacy organizations.
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Mark Fagan serves as the business editor for the publication providing contact details including phone number 832-7188 and email mfagan ljworld.com for reader inquiries and business news information.
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PPE Projected price earnings ratio concept explained
PPE is the closing price divided by the company's expected earnings per share for the next 12 months based on IBES estimates. A PPE below PE suggests higher next year earnings. a PPE above PE signals lower future earnings.
Commodities Mixed Markets Note Wheat Cattle and Metals
Chicago Wheat May down 7 3/4 cents to 4.73 a bushel while May corn falls 4 3/4 to 4.22 and oats unchanged at 2 50 1/4. May soybeans down 2 3/4 to 7.47 3/4. CME live cattle up .25 to 97.60, feeder cattle down .30 to 1.0502, lean hogs steady at 65, May pork bellies down .92 to 1.0365. Local elevators show wheat around 4.76 and soybeans near 6.88, with limited NA quotes. Nonferrous metals list London and NY prices: copper 2.7010, gold 643.80, silver 12.877, platinum 1170.00.
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Popular paint finishes rated by Consumer Reports Best Buys
Consumer Reports tested flat low luster and semi gloss paints for coverage stain resistance scrubbability and gloss retention. Best Buys include Behr Premium Plus Enamel from Home Depot Wal Mart Dutch Boy and Kilz Casual Colors with prices ranging from 14 to 42 per gallon and fade resistance varying by brand and finish.
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Factory orders fall sharply amid inflation fears and slow growth
New government data show factory orders dropping 5.6 percent in January, the steepest fall since 2000, while labor costs and productivity shifts raise inflation worries. The reports complicate Fed policy as slower growth meets persistent wage pressures and higher unit labor costs. The Dow rose 157.18 points as markets digested the news.
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