Quote of the Day on Skepticism by Trevor Butterworth
A 2002 quotation from Trevor Butterworth of the Center for Media and Public Affairs notes that skepticism stems from the corruptibility of facts and people rather than academic concerns about metaphysics, highlighting media scrutiny and integrity.
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Codes Court Expansion Moves Through Franklin County
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed a bill widening codes court use to Franklin and Douglas counties. The court would fast track code violations, empower fines, require licensed tradespeople, and speed cleanup of sites like the Lavernon Lohman property near Peoria. Implementation is slated for late fall to boost compliance and protect property values.
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Kansas lawmakers contact details and offices listed
Gov Kathleen Sebelius and several-state senators and representatives provide mailing rooms phone numbers and email forms for Topeka capital offices. Listings include Pat Apple Derek Schmidt Tom Holland Bill Feuerborn Humerickhouse and Bill Otto with room numbers and state capitol addresses.
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Franklin's Paris lamp theories spark cost savings debate
Ben Franklin, in Paris during alliance talks, witnesses an oil lamp demo and explores natural light over candles. He advises Parisians to adjust sleep and lighting habits to cut candle costs, joking about four regulations to promote free natural light while mocking the candle trade.
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Left and right clash over bias and judgment in politics
A partisan screed denounces media bias and liberal agendas, accusing Democrats of removing God from schools and supporting ACLU rights for perverts. It defends Tom DeLay, claims judges overstep, mockingly suggests government shutdowns, cites political scandals, and portrays the left as perpetual losers.
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Readers' Forum Letter on Minutemen Border Support
A letter to The Ottawa Herald Readers' Forum praises the Minutemen in Arizona and suggests a national border protest idea. The writer argues Americans are moral and urges taking vacation to patrol the U S border, noting the Minutemen have 14,000 volunteers and the movement is growing.
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Lack of respect for authority and civility in society
Reader cites April 19 Ottawa Herald piece on disrespect and loss of control in conflicts. He recalls witnessing a minox fender bender near his home and police involvement amid loud, abusive exchanges. He asks when civility died, questions parental influence, and urges mutual respect and the Golden Rule.
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Reader criticizes ad placement and standards at paper
A reader voices disappointment over an ad for Club Tropicana on the back page and accuses the paper of lowering standards from Dr. Dobson. The letter urges higher standards to keep teachers and students engaged and warns of possible cancellation of a subscription.
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