Quote of the Day by Toni Morrison from 1992
The quote asserts that the finest art is political and should be unmistakably political yet remain undeniably beautiful. Morrison emphasizes unambiguous political resonance paired with enduring aesthetic value.
New Horizons: Ottawa area property taxes and local business help
The Ottawa Herald previews a three part Progress report on New Horizons. It highlights how commercial taxpayers fund roads, police, fire protection, and more while noting a $604000 abatements by American Eagle Distribution Center. The series surveys top taxpayers in Franklin County and their community contributions in jobs, services, and education.
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Eyak language ends with Marie Smith Jones death
Marie Smith Jones, the last fluent Eyak speaker and last full blood Eyak tribal member, died at 89 in Anchorage. Her passing marks Eyak extinction and underscores risk to about 20 Alaska Native languages, despite efforts with linguist Michael Krauss to document Eyak through a dictionary and grammar.
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Kansas power plant debate hinges on carbon dioxide
Sunflower Electric seeks to build two 700 megawatt coal plants near Holcomb in southwestern Kansas. The core issue is CO2 emissions and global warming versus Kansans' need for base load power. Gov and legislature clash over how to balance energy needs with environmental impact. The piece notes carbon capture ideas and economic ties to exports, stressing Kansas-specific energy policy.
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