Animals a Gift and Responsibility in Our World
Rex M. Rogers argues animals are a divine gift and essential to human progress while condemning cruel acts and blanket claims of animal equality. He frames stewardship of animals as part of environmental duty, noting animal products shaped exploration, medicine, and daily life, and emphasizes moral restraint in harming animals.
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Rex M. Rogers
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, Mich
BlanchardGroup
Hotmail
Kiwanis notes and upcoming Pancake Breakfast event
Shafter Kiwanis President-Elect Arlie Smith led last week's meeting with Dennis Gaede providing entertainment. The club promotes a February 19 Pancake Breakfast at Shafter High School to fund a NICU Giraffe bed for Bakersfield Memorial. John Stockton of CSO spoke on services for developmental disabilities in Wasco Shafter Bakersfield and Ridgecrest. Annuity marketing section follows with questions about guaranteed lifetime income from insurers.
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Arlie Smith
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Dennis Gaede
Arlie
Shafter High School
Children’s Miracle Hospital
Bakersfield Memorial
Amy McDaniel
Rio Bravo Builder’s Club
Shafter Kiwanis
Kevin Monsma
John Stockton
CSO
Wasco
Shafter
Bakersfield
Ridgecrest
Annuities Explained Why Premiums Drive Payouts and Risks
The text details fixed and variable annuities, deferment and immediate options, and how premiums, interest, and life expectancy determine payments. It notes risks from market fluctuations, fees, early withdrawals penalties, and beneficiary options, with emphasis on non FDIC insured status and possible loss of principal.
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FDIC
Letter to the Editor on corrections officers and inmate rights
Jamie M. Reynaga of Tulare argues for backing correctional officers with proper tools while acknowledging inmate crimes. She contends courts and parole processes must balance accountability with inmate rights, notes tough prison realities, and urges readers to consider underlying causes behind misconduct.
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Pace 4
Department of Corrections
Jamie M. Reynaga
Tulare
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