Explosive dismantling of 55-year bridge on Kansas Turnpike
The Kansas River bridge, 250 tons of riveted steel, fell after 36 copper encased charges. The 55-year-old section will be blasted again at 10 a.m. Thursday and again in early December as the Turnpike Authority continues dismantling the original bridges begun in 1954. Young spectators described the blast, with one boy recalling the spectacle vividly.
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Kansas River
Kansas Turnpike
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Rex Fleming
Turnpike
Jeremiah Seibel
Burcham Park
Jude
Jeremiah
Bridge blast coverage includes multi-angle video and photos
Online content features a video with three angles of the bridge collapse including a camera on the bridge, a frame-by-frame photo gallery of the explosion, and interviews with Pat Carney of Chicago Explosive Services Rex Fleming and Lisa Callahan of the Kansas Turnpike Authority plus Rachel Bell who pushed the detonation button. The piece provides a map of blast audio heard around Lawrence and asks witnesses to submit details at LJWorld com slash submit slash bridge.
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Pat Carney
Chicago Explosive Services
Rex Fleming
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Lisa Callahan
KTA
Rachel Bell
Terry Riordan
Lawrence
Ljworld.com
Credit card changes and consumer concerns rise with new rules
Robert Baker of Housing and Credit Counseling discusses how card issuers raise fees and rates as federal rules from the Credit CARD Act take effect. He notes rate spikes to 29.9 percent and shrinking limits, sparking consumer fear and scrutiny as Congress debates moving up the compliance date to December.
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Robert Baker
Education For Housing and Credit Counseling Inc
Baker
Congress
U.S. House
Senate
New Credit Card Rules Set Under Credit CARD Act
The Credit CARD Act brings major rules for lenders and borrowers. Changes include 21 day bill notices, no weekend due dates, clear over limit consent, rate protections for 12 months, six month promo rates, mandatory payoff estimates, and limits on underage card access with co signers or income proof. Gift card terms become standard for 12 months with clear disclosures and five year card activity.
Recession Deepens Gen X Discontent at Work
Chicago report shows 32 to 44 year olds feeling stuck between boomers and their children. Gen Xers seek faster promotions, meaningful work, and better work life balance as they wait for the economy to improve. Surveys cite employer concerns over losing Gen Y workers and modest stay intent among Gen Xers.
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Chicago
Generation X
Bruce Tulgan
Hometown Creator Returns to Town This Tuesday
A local figure known as a creator visits Tuesday for a catch up. Google Earth is mentioned in context, signaling tech connections. The feature highlights the hometown ties and upcoming meeting with the maker.
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Google Earth
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Jack Bellemere
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Kim Bellemere
J World
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