Great American Smokeout observed across Douglas County
Thursday marks the 15th annual Great American Smokeout. Lawrence residents and county officials view it as a challenge and an opportunity to quit smoking for 24 hours. The American Cancer Society aims for 20 percent of smokers to abstain for a day, with local leaders like Sheriff Loren Anderson and ACS chair Rich Barr encouraging initial steps toward quitting.
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Great American Smokeout tips to quit smoking today
Experts urge commitment with practical steps for a one day quit. Hide smoking aids and replace with gum or celery sticks. Cinnamon flavor may aid cravings, while fluids beat coffee and alcohol triggers. Seek support from friends, family, and coworkers and use breathing, exercise, and a buddy system to manage urges.
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Caro Boncella
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence districts drug testing splits over policy change
The Lawrence school district fired a maintenance worker jailed for cocaine conspiracy and suspended a custodian amid kidnapping and assault charges tied to drugs. With no routine tests, officials say arrests reveal drug use too late. A 1990 policy allowed testing on suspicion but was dropped during teacher negotiations.
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Deficit posts 8 month high in September trade gap
The Commerce Department reports a September merchandise trade deficit of 6.79 billion dollars, the widest in eight months, up 4 percent from August. The deficit coincides with a stock market drop of about 60 points as program trading halts limited declines during a volatile session on Wall Street.
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Former KPERS official charged in securities case
Former Kansas Public Employees Retirement System board chair Michael K. Russell of Prairie Village is charged in Shawnee County with three felony securities fraud counts related to KPERS investments in Home Savings Association. He surrendered, defending the case as politically motivated.
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Topeka
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Johnson County
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Michael K. Russell
Prairie Village
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees
Thomas Sullivan
Joan Finney
Jim Parrish
KPERS
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Merriam Investments
Kpers Investments
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Kansas Unemployed Seek Extended Benefits After Bush Plan
Local unemployment offices report heavy activity as President Bush approves a 5.3 million jobless benefits extension. Kansas estimates as many as 30,000 may be eligible with 13 extra weeks available and a typical weekly benefit around 231 dollars. Officials urge callers to contact local offices for qualification details.
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Michael Pritchard
Kansas Department of Human Resources
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Kathy Ketchum
Department of Human Resources
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