Wal-Mart facing California lunch break class action
Lawyers for about 116 000 current and former Wal Mart employees accuse the retailer of systematically denying lunch breaks in California. The case is the first of roughly 40 similar suits nationwide and could spur broader actions. The firms claim more than 66 million dollars plus interest is owed. Wal Mart has not yet opened its case.
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Trade pact with Taiwan boosts Kansas cattle hides
A $420 million trade deal with Taiwan for cattle hides will likely add more than $130 million in income to Kansas producers. Officials say 5 to 6 million hides will be shipped to Taiwanese tanneries over the next two years. Taiwan ranks sixth among US agricultural markets and is a top per capita and third-largest market for U.S. cattle hides.
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Harvests gain momentum as heat aids grain progress
The Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service reports corn 30 percent harvested, about 2 percent soybeans, and 76 percent of corn mature. Wheat planting at roughly 16 percent. Crop conditions show 3 percent excellent and 37 percent good, with soybeans at 6 percent excellent and 40 percent good.
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Panda Energy to Build Manure Fueled Ethanol Plant
Panda Energy plans a $120 million ethanol facility in southwest Kansas powered by cattle manure. The plant aims to produce about 100 million gallons of ethanol from corn and milo annually, using one billion pounds of manure each year to fuel operations.
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City seeks dismissal of builders suit over permit fees
The City of Lawrence moves to dismiss a lawsuit by Apple Tree Homes Edmondson Construction Salb Construction and the Lawrence Home Builders Assn alleging fees from building permits exceed necessary costs and fund other operations. Builders seek class action status to extend potential refunds to permit payers since January 1 2002.
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Giving Spirit After Katrina Reaches Local Church Outreach
The pastor at First Baptist Church of Glenarden Md urges sustained generosity after Katrina relief efforts. John K Jenkins says the congregation gives, noting Olivia, a child donor, gave part and then added more during a special offering. The piece highlights broad community response of money, food and supplies for victims.
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The Giving Book and Charitable Giving Guide reviewed
Michelle Singletary highlights Ellen Sabin’s The Giving Book as a child friendly tool teaching philanthropy through engaging activities and journals. She notes the book’s aim to instill lifelong generosity beyond single disaster relief.
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Tyco executives sentenced to up to 25 years in prison
Former Tyco International CEO Kozlowski and former finance chief Swartz received up to 25 years' imprisonment after being found guilty of stealing hundreds of millions from the company. They must pay 134 million in restitution plus fines totaling 105 million, and parole is possible after eight years and four months.
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Sprint launches streaming music service
Sprint PCS and RealNetworks announce a streaming music service named Rhapsody Radio for $6.95 monthly. The offering includes streaming radio, Beats N Breaks, music news videos and podcasts, expanding Sprint’s multimedia portfolio alongside RealNetworks Real-ITV.
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