Editorial Piracy 2012: SOPA Debate and Copyright Rules
The piece argues for protecting intellectual property within a capitalist framework while warning against overly broad Internet controls. It discusses Megaupload shutdowns, SOPA, and potential consequences for free information, urging balanced rules and consideration from all sides.
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Wax museum honors Kansans at Garfield Elementary
Ottawa readers are invited to noon to 1 p m February 7 as Garfield Elementary fourth graders present a Famous Kansans Wax Museum in the school gym. Students portray figures from Kansas history through speeches and costumes, including Carrie Nation and James Naismith, with research drawn from 399 Kansas Characters and guided by teachers Cheri Underwood, Jackie Steelman, and Janet Messinger. Marge Stevens, Ottawa school board member, commends the project for building knowledge and confidence.
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Garfield
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Carol Duran
Brad Carlson
Eisenhower
Faith Crabtree
Carrie Nation
Isaiah Maeder
James Naismith
Noah Stevens
Clyde Cessna
Cydnie de Cock
Rebecca Coplay
Cheri Underwood
Jackie Steelman
Janet Messinger
Kansas lawmaker weighs school funding plan promises and risks
State Sen. Jeff King outlines support for Gov Brownback’s school finance proposal while warning of long term effects. He notes simplifying the funding formula aims to reduce dependence on property wealth and boost technical education funding, but cautions potential caps and capital project cutbacks could hurt poor districts in southeast Kansas. He provides contact details for legislative outreach.
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