Quote of the Day from Oscar Wilde on moral books
A line from Lord Henry Wotton in The Picture of Dorian Gray asserts that the world deems immoral books as those that reveal society's own shame. The 1890 quote reflects Wilde's critique of double standards and moral pretensions.
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Exclusion party weak turnout exposed in Kansas caucus
Kansas caucus results show Democrats attracting 37 000 participants on Super Tuesday while Republicans drew about 20 000. Analysts cite Democratic inclusion versus Republican exclusion and strict registration rules as key factors behind turnout disparities in a Republican stronghold.
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Reader Forum submissions sought by Ottawa Herald readers
The Ottawa Herald invites reader letters up to 400 words. Submissions must be hand signed with address and telephone number. Letters can be mailed to Reader Forum at 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or emailed to letters ottawaherald.com. editor reserves edit rights for space and clarity.
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Sunflower ads push for Holcomb plant expansion debate
Sunflower Electric seeks public support for a coal plant near Holcomb via TV and radio ads showing wind turbines, while supporters frame any energy plant as requiring regulatory certainty. The piece notes broader GOP and Democratic political dynamics, lobbying spending, and Bremby’s coal plant decisions amid emissions concerns.
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Legislature approves budget transparency portal with caveat
The House backed a bill to create a searchable state budget portal detailing expenditures through 2013, with a March 1 launch target. An effort to require funding disclosures by advocacy groups failed 70-51 as ineligible for the spending bill. An amendment to annually track site usage was approved.
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Kansas Seeks Broad Air Quality Seminar Amid Climate Debate
KDHE and the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program plan a Kansas Air Quality Seminar in Topeka on March 5 and 6 to discuss complying with pollution laws, trends in environmental quality, and climate change horizons. Contact 800-432-8222 or visit www.scheap.org for details. Reporters Sarah Kessenger and Chris Green are based in Topeka.
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