Destructive Boulder Fire Destroys 135 Homes in 3 Days
A wildfire west of Boulder Colorado has destroyed at least 135 homes in three days, scorched about 6 200 acres, and forced around 3 500 evacuations from about 1 000 homes. Firefighters contained about 10 percent of the 20 mile perimeter as crews faced rattlesnakes downed power lines and propane tanks. Four neighborhoods may allow returns Thursday morning while four people remain missing and no deaths reported. Incident commander Todd Richardson cited 2.1 million dollars spent fighting the blaze.
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Theatre Lawrence Plan Unveiled With West Sixth Site Donation
Plans for a new $725000 theater on West Sixth Street between Wakarusa and Folks Road move forward with a 300 seat thrust-stage design and 135 car parking. The project, part of Bauer Farm and fronting Free State High, will include an education wing and youth program. Led by Treanor Architects, the effort names Theatre Lawrence and honors co-chairs Fred and Lilian Six while seeking funds from multiple foundations. opening could occur as early as January 2013.
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Notable executive returns to peanut industry after salmonella case
Stewart Parnell, former Peanut Corp. of America president tied to a deadly salmonella outbreak, has returned to the business as a consultant to peanut companies. Lego reports 64 percent half-year profit rise to 192 million dollars for H1 2010.
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Markets Report On Wednesday Trading Day Summary
Dow climbs 46.32 to 10,387.01 while Nasdaq adds 19.98 to 2,228.87 and S&P 500 gains 7.03 to 1,098.87. Treasuries steady with the 30 year yield at 3.72%. Corn falls 1.25 cents to 4.65, soybeans down 0.5 cent to 10.52, wheat drops 18.5 cents to 7.20, and oil advances 58 cents to 74.67.
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Job openings rise but unemployment remains high
Job openings increased 6.2 percent to 3.04 million in July per the Labor Department, the highest since April, yet unemployment stayed elevated as a lack of skilled workers limits hiring. Private employers added 67,000 jobs in August, below the ~100,000 needed monthly to keep up with population growth.
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