Lawrence man joins Prosoco Inc as presentation arts specialist
Michael S. Maher of Lawrence becomes Prosoco Inc presentation arts specialist, aiding education and sales presentations for live and online audiences. Maher, a San Jose native living in Lawrence since 1988, holds a psychology degree from Kansas University and a webmaster certificate from New Horizons. He previously taught preschool and has worked in graphic design and customer service support. Kansas University's Small Business Development Center will host The Right Start seminar for startups from noon to 1 30 p.m. today at 734 Vt suite 104, with Central National Bank as sponsor and free entry. A resource notebook is available for 15 dollars. walk-ins welcome. email maggie32 ku edu or call 843 8844 for details.
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Commodities mixed on major exchanges and local markets
Wheat futures eased to 4.54 a bushel while May corn rose to 3.92 1/2. May oats held at 2.89 1/2. May soybeans slipped to 7.57. On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange April live cattle at 96.82, feeder cattle at 1.0522, lean hogs at 63.37, and May pork bellies at 1.0160 per pound. Local Ottawa area elevators quoted wheat 4.55, corn 3.68, soybeans 7.02 with similar prices at Edgerton Overbrook and Pauline. Nonferrous metals showed Lead 1879.00 per ton, Zinc 15680 per ton, Gold 662.10 per ounce, Silver 13210 per ounce, Platinum 1241 per ounce.
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Pet kidney failure toll rises in widespread recalled dog food
More than 100 deaths and 471 reported kidney failure cases in 10 days follow a recall of 95 brands of cat and dog food from Menu Foods. Officials confirm 16 pet deaths, while veterinarians say deaths may be higher. Investigations target wheat gluten as the likely ingredient.
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