Obama urges students to stay in school and work hard
President Obama tells students to fulfill responsibilities and aim high as he promotes education at Wakefield High School Arlington Va broadcast on C-SPAN. White House defends speech amid controversy with critics calling it too political while supporters praise the message about staying in school and achieving goals.
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Scrapbooking groups aid grieving in Lawrence and Topeka
Topeka based Heart of America Hospice offers free scrapbooks and supplies for grief support meetings where participants bring photos and memories. Lawrence residents share how the gatherings help them cope with divorce, deaths in the family, and ongoing life challenges while storytelling and photos foster connection and healing.
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City weighs changes to health insurance in public sector
The city discusses shifting health coverage costs with a 4 percent employee premium rise for family plans. A proposed waivable increase for 2010 depends on a health risk assessment and an affidavit of non tobacco use to encourage preventive care and reduce future claims. Commissioners meet at City Hall to review the plan.
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Netflix to stream The Wizard of Oz for free nationwide
Netflix will offer 24 hour free streaming of The Wizard of Oz starting 8 am CDT October 3 across the United States to celebrate the film's 70th anniversary. Warner Bros. is releasing a Blu ray DVD edition on September 29. A New York Central Park concert on September 29 will feature Jennifer Hudson and lead into an outdoor screening.
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