Record store proves relevance in digital era
In downtown Lawrence, Love Garden owner Kelly Corcoran helps a hurried customer, Will Pass, find Relatively Clean Rivers on CD for a five to six hour road trip. The scene showcases a store moment where music guidance and instant purchase satisfy in minutes.
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Trafficway funding boost eyed for Kansas project
Washington support boosts state plans to fund $1.25 million more for the South Lawrence Trafficway. Sen Pat Roberts prompted the financing in a federal bill now before a conference committee. Officials cite economic impact and safety gains for Lawrence and the Kansas High Tech Corridor as they weigh highway projects including the trafficway. Roberts notes prior $1.5 million wetlands mitigation work south of 31st Street and West of East 1400 Road, part of the corridor’s southern expansion.
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Obama pushes longer school days and year round learning
The president advocates extending time in class to boost U S students' global competitiveness. Education Secretary Duncan backs moving away from an agrarian calendar with longer hours, weekend and late-day options, while noting U S hours exceed some Asian peers despite shorter years. Thoughtful research suggests adding minutes to the day may raise math scores, with mixed impact on summer learning for disadvantaged children.
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Donna Sha lala to receive Dole Leadership Prize tonight
Former HHS Secretary Donna Sha lala will be awarded the Dole Leadership Prize tonight as she delivers views Tuesday.
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