Quote of the Day by Keynes on wild words
A 1933 quotation from economist John Maynard Keynes states that words should be a little wild since they attack thoughts on the unthinking. The line emphasizes language as a tool to challenge passive thinking.
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Fall back time to standard time with clock change
Editorial urges readers to set clocks back one hour before bed this weekend and note the 1 a.m. Sunday change. It emphasizes safety with battery checks for smoke detectors, including AC powered units with backup batteries. It also warns of Halloween traffic risks as children roam for treats and calls for cautious driving during peak hours.
Political contact list for Kansas and federal officials
A compiled directory lists Barack Obama and Pat Roberts contact details in Washington plus Brownback Crownback Jenkins and state leaders Mark Parkinson Pat Apple Derek Schmidt Tony Brown Bill Feuerborn Willie Prescott Bill Otto with office addresses in Kansas and Washington and phone numbers and email links for constituents to reach lawmakers.
Opinion letter on payday loans and ordinances in Ottawa
A reader argues payday loan and bank practices should be addressed by existing sign and junk nuisance codes and criticizes government overreach in banking. The letter cites sign ordinances, vehicle tagging, and repossessed cars while alleging motive in planning decisions and referencing health care and federal bills. Rep. Lynn Jenkins is cited.
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Ottawa students rally for Make a Difference Day 2009
More than 100 Ottawa High and Ottawa Middle students gave up a morning off for service led by OHS President Abby Guenther. They painted graffiti over at the skate park, made bowls for hunger awareness, delivered to Meals on Wheels, interviewed veterans, and collected items for families, a skate toward community spirit.
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Reform plan unfurls as Pelosi pushes trillion dollar health bill
After weeks of closed door talks Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats unveil a 1990 page health care plan. The measure pursues a go it alone path, raises taxes on small business, expands government, and risks fiscal stability by increasing government oversight and bureaucracy.
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