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Kansas clash

Published 3/17/2010 in Commentary : Editorial

Hoop hopes high for KU, K-State.

Three times, college basketball fans in Kansas were treated to a clash of two outstanding teams within the state's borders.

And each time, Kansas held off Kansas State in hard-fought games that at times looked like they could go either way.

Now, with both teams earning high seeds in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, they may meet again -- and ...

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"Eat Smart, Live Long" classes offered

Published 3/17/2010 in Commentary : Columns

The Senior Center and Finney County Extension will be offering a free new four-part series titled "Eat Smart, Live Long." The classes, which begin Thursday, March 25, will begin and end with 10 minutes of chair exercises. Between the exercising, information will be given on incorporating more fruits ...

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Bumpy future

Published 3/16/2010 in Commentary : Editorial

Highways should remain a priority.

When it comes to highways, Kansas leads the nation.

The lofty No. 1 ranking comes courtesy of a recent Reader's Digest study based on federal data for safety, traffic congestion and the condition of roads and bridges.

The recognition also comes a ...

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Tough times

Published 3/15/2010 in Commentary : Editorial

Situation demands increase in taxes.

Few things are more painful for employers than cutting staff.

That's the unfortunate prospect at Garden City Community College, which could lose up to 14 full-time faculty positions and nine part-timers due to cost-cutting measures.

Such ...

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How to identify recalled foods and the symptoms of foodborne illness Audio file with this story

Published 3/15/2010 in Commentary : Columns

A current food recall for hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) involves more than 100 products, yet suspected products may not be immediately evident to consumers.

When a single item is recalled, consumers can easily check the item and, if it is among those recalled, return or toss it, said Karen ...

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