Quote of the Day by Thomas Hardy on books and the world
The quotation asserts that books create a world of their own yet acknowledge the world as larger than all libraries. It reflects Hardy's view on literature and life, emphasizing imagination beyond printed pages.
Compromised Kansas pyrotechnics bill gains broad support
A Kansas Senate proposal to ban nightclub pyrotechnics moves forward after a compromise. The measure, sparked by a Rhode Island nightclub fire, now applies to venues that seat 50 or more and lack sprinklers or fire resistant construction, excluding religious ceremonies. The bill aims to ensure safety while balancing industry concerns.
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Jim Barnett
R-Emporia
Rhode Island
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Gov Sebelius to phase out state carpool vans in Topeka
The Topeka Capital Journal notes Gov Kathleen Sebelius plans to end the carpool service that ferries state workers from Lawrence Manhattan and other towns to Topeka. It argues the state should not be responsible for transporting employees and suggests workers should arrange their own commuting options while acknowledging parking and transit concerns.
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Spenser’s Faerie Queene Dies In The 1590s Virtue Tale
Edmund Spenser, a celebrated poet of the late 16th century, aimed The Faerie Queene at shaping virtue in noble readers. The six books narrate holiness temperance chastity friendship justice and courtesy through allegorical figures like Redcrosse Una and Britomart, with Bennett’s Book of Virtues echoing these aims.
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Walter Raleigh
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Beefs Rally in Kingman County Boosts Consumer Confidence
John Schlageck reports Kingman County cattlemen organized a January 16 community barbecue to defend beef safety amid BSE fears. More than 700 Kansans attended as producers highlighted U S government safeguards and the quality of American raised beef, underscoring rural resilience.
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Kansas Farm Bureau
Kingman County
Washington State
Kingman County Farm Bureau
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John Kuszmaul
Man County Farm Bureau
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Kansas
U.S
United States
Kansas Agriculture
Kingman
America
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