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100 MW wind farm tp power 30,000 homes, Kansas.
In Barber County Kansas, Westar Energy and BP Alternate Energy have started construction on the Flat Rige Wind Farm, celebrated on june 24th with a groundbreaking ceremony for the site. Fourty Clipper 2.5 MW C-29 wind turbine generators will produce 100 MW of renewable energy, with RMT Windconnect working to lay the transmission lines and transfer this energy to the power grid.
"We are proud to be a part of Westar Energy's and BP Alternative Energy's efforts to invest in wind energy as a way of making the state of Kansas more energy independent."
The project is aimed to be producing commercial energy by the end of the year, off setting 240,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions to the atmospher anually. In Barber County Kansas, Westar Energy and BP Alternate Energy have started construction on the Flat Rige Wind Farm, celebrated on jun... more -
Skydiver crashes into brass band practice
A skydiver crash-landed feet first into the midst of a brass band practice at 50mph yesterday morning in Kansas, injuring himself and three band members.
Two tubas were also destroyed in the collision. A skydiver crash-landed feet first into the midst of a brass band practice at 50mph yesterday morning in Kansas, injuring himself and ... more -
Running for Office, XKCD style
"Running for Office: It's Like A Flamewar with a Forum Troll, but with an Eventual Winner"
Sean Tevis is running for State Legislature, to fight for Open Government, Personal Privacy, Real Science Standards, Tax Reforms, and Internet Freedoms. Hot. And he needs your donation to make it happen. He's asking for just $8.34, and he's created a hillarious XKCD-style cartoon to explain why. "Running for Office: It's Like A Flamewar with a Forum Troll, but with an Eventual Winner" ... more -
Could Texas schools teach Creationism soon?
Texas Public Schools may be teaching creationism / intelligent design soon as the State Board of Education gears up to attack evolution in its revision of the state science standards.
This is an interview of the Chairman of the Board, Don McLeroy, who is a self-pronounced creationist. He says in the video that he believes in evolution but it is obvious that he is lying as he begins to state that he wishes to force Texas educators to teach the alleged "weaknesses" of evolution. The scientific community as a whole denies the existence of any "weaknesses" of evolution, and as a result McLeroy wishes to use these fake "weaknesses" as a trojan horse to attack the theory of evolution so that creationism may be taught in its place.
If you live in Texas or know somebody who does, have them sign the Texas Freedom Network's petition telling the State Board that you stand up for science and support the theory of evolution and oppose the teaching of religious concepts like creationism or ID in the science classroom at:
https://secure2.convio.net/txfree/site/SSurvey?SURVEY_I...
To hear or read a transcript of a speech given by McLeory at his church about how to destroy the teaching of evolution, follow this link:
http://www.tfn.org/site/PageServer?pagename=mcleroylect...
In the lecture he explains that creationists must continually remind the scientific community that they may be wrong and to project the alleged "weaknesses" or evolution. (which do not exist and are fake and have been proven so time and time again.)
"We're not in Kansas anymore!" Texas Public Schools may be teaching creationism / intelligent design soon as the State Board of Education gears up to attack evolutio... more -
In Kansas, one family shows how they favor bikes over the car
Math, bikes and wal-mart trips come together. Lovely
"A little more than a month ago, Sherri Thiessen pulled up to the gas pump and decided she’d had enough. The price per gallon was $3.50, and she was tired of feeling that kind of pain. Sherri Thiessen, shown here with her daughter Sierra, pulled her bike out of the garage about a month ago and since then has saved more than $100 on gas. She and her kids bike for nearly all of her short errands. “Most of the places we go are within a couple of miles,” Thiessen said. “Newton is not that big of a town, and I see people who live closer to the school than me driving.”
Aside from a weekly trip to Wal-Mart or the occasional trip to Wichita, her Saturn stays parked in the garage. “Most of the places we go are within a couple of miles,” Thiessen said. “Newton is not that big of a town, and I see people who live closer to the school than me driving.”
“The scooter gets 80 miles to the gallon,” Thiessen said. “The care gets 20 or less in town. It’s won’t take long to save money. ... My ultimate goal is to get rid of one car.”
“If everyone would do just a little bit, that would be huge,” Thiessen said. “It’s demand that pushes the price of gas up. ... If people would car pool, even just two people, that would cut the expense in half for both of them. ... Or if you could just bike one day a week. We have this mentality that it’s all or nothing. But just start slow".” Math, bikes and wal-mart trips come together. Lovely ... more -
Tornadoes rake parts of Kan., Okla.; 2 found dead
Authorities checking on a car stranded in a field Saturday morning found two people killed by a powerful storm that raked the state a day earlier with at least 17 tornadoes.
The Friday storm destroyed several buildings and injured at least six people, including one hospitalized in serious condition in Wichita, authorities said.
Several tornadoes touched down Saturday in northwestern Oklahoma. A twister destroyed three barns at a hog farm near Lacey in Kingfisher County, about 75 miles northwest of Oklahoma City, said Michelann Ooten, a spokeswoman for the Oklahoma Emergency Management Department.
No one at the farm was injured, and there were no immediate reports of injuries elsewhere — although the storm continued to pose a threat.
Ooten said the hog farm was considered a complete loss and damage also was reported to a grain elevator on State Highway 132 in far northwestern Kingfisher County.
Kingfisher County Sheriff's dispatcher Lonnie McDade said the only damage he knew of in that county was to the hog farm, along with some downed power lines.
"It's all been out mostly in the countryside," McDade said. "But that farm happened to be in the path and took a direct hit."
Several other tornadoes touched down in nearby counties. Many were caught on television and appeared to dissipate within moments of touching down.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for several counties. A warning was issued before the earlier twisters.
The car the man and woman found dead Saturday were in was blown 150 yards off the highway they were on into a field about 13 miles east of Pratt, the Pratt County Sheriff's Office said. Gary S. Whitlow, 33, and Kimberly S. Whitlow, 29, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Their the car, barely visible from the road, was destroyed by a twister that also swept a semi-truck off the highway and knocked down power poles and lines across the road.
About 100 people have died in U.S. twisters so far this year, the worst toll in a decade, according to the weather service, and the danger has not passed yet. Tornado season typically peaks in the spring and early summer, then again in the late fall.
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Under the Radar: Persian Visions in Topeka thru 8/24
'Persian Visions' is an intriguing exhibition that's making its way across the country – Topeka's just one of the stops, so be sure to check the exhibit's Web site for more cities. Thanks to kinolina for sending us info about this, and keep them coming at:
http://www.current.com/undertheradar 'Persian Visions' is an intriguing exhibition that's making its way across the country – Topeka's just one of the stops, so be sure to... more -
Persian Visions: Contemporary Photography from Iran
Coming soon to Mulvane Art Museum in Topeka, Kansas, is Persian Visions: Contemporary Photography from Iran, a touring exhibition coordinated by International Art & Artists. The exhibition is the first survey of contemporary photography from Iran to tour the United States organized between the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art and the University of Minnesota Department of Art. The exhibition at Mulvane Art Museum, May 17 - August 24, will feature over 60 works from 20 artists, including Bahman Jalali's Image of Imagination 5 (pictured above), a See Mulvane Art Museum's site for further details or find out more at International Art & Artists below:
http://www.artsandartists.org/exh.detail.php?sec=1
Coming soon to Mulvane Art Museum in Topeka, Kansas, is Persian Visions: Contemporary Photography from Iran, a touring exhibition coor... more -
Greensburg, Kansas: Extraordinary Transformation : TreeHugger
Right now in nearly the exact geographic center of the continental United States a town in America’s heartland is rebuilding from scratch after a taking a direct hit from a category 5 tornado. All that was left were the sidewalks and the underground sewer lines. That effort merits a story in itself but what makes it even more noteworthy is that the people of Greensburg, Kansas have chosen to move from ordinary to extraordinary...... Right now in nearly the exact geographic center of the continental United States a town in America’s heartland is rebuilding from scra... more
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10-year-old kicks it - Carry on wayward son
This kid is amazing... can't wait till she has a few more years under her belt.
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Mario and the Miracles
In a game that will not soon be forgotten, the Kansas Jayhawks miraculously defeated the Memphis Tigers, securing their third National Championship. It had been twenty years since the Jayhawks' last won the title with Danny (Manning) and the Miracles. This time around Kansas would rely on their junior guard Mario Chalmers to bring some magic and a shot at another championship back to KU.
Watch the drama unfold as we recap this instant classic. In a game that will not soon be forgotten, the Kansas Jayhawks miraculously defeated the Memphis Tigers, securing their third National... more -
Kansas wins NCAA Tournament
Kansas pulled off an amazing comeback against Memphis to win their first National Championship in 20 years.
Memphis missed one too many free throws late in regulation Monday, allowing Kansas to overcome a nine-point deficit over the final 2:12 and win the national championship in overtime 75-68. Kansas pulled off an amazing comeback against Memphis to win their first National Championship in 20 years. ... more -
NCAA Final Four
The table is set and the dinner bell is ringing! It's time for the Final Four. Meet this years contenders in this pod. Then let us know who you think will take home the crown as the NCAA's mens basketball champion. The table is set and the dinner bell is ringing! It's time for the Final Four. Meet this years contenders in this pod. Then let us kno... more
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March Madness!!! Predictions Wanted...
In honor of the greatest sporting event in the world:
Tell us who your Final Four picks are!
The person who picks the most teams correctly is the victor (give us a champion and a final score for a tie breaker).
Winner gets the title of BMOC, Big Man on Current (ladies, prove us wrong and we'll change the title).
May the predictions begin!
my picks:
Kansas
UCLA
Tennessee
Texas
UCLA wins it all 69-65
Go Pac-10!
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Woman stuck on toilet for two years
Deputies say a woman in western Kansas became stuck on her boyfriend's toilet after sitting on it for two years.
He told investigators he brought his girlfriend food and water, and asked her every day to come out of the bathroom. "And her reply would be, `Maybe tomorrow,"' he said.
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It took the boyfriend two years to call for help? Seriously? Deputies say a woman in western Kansas became stuck on her boyfriend's toilet after sitting on it for two years. ... more -
Anatomy of a Presidential Race
This podcast assesses Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, and Ron Paul. It is told from the perspectives of an artist, senator, filmmaker, student, supporter, and a representative. This podcast assesses Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, and Ron Paul. It is told from the perspectives of an artist, senat... more
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A Community of Hope Rebuilds: Greensburg Tornado Disaster
This podcast chronicles the Greensburg, Kansas tornado disaster during the months immediately after the town's destruction. It features Congressman Dennis Moore, FEMA Regional Administrator Dick Hainje, Representative Dennis McKinney, Kansas Mutual Aid's Dave Strano, volunteers and residents of Greensburg, and more. This podcast chronicles the Greensburg, Kansas tornado disaster during the months immediately after the town's destruction. It featur... more
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Vidcure
Bhu Correa describes his court case against the State of Kansas and defends his sovereignty to a level that will inspire Americans for futures to come. If you want to do a story on Bhu email bhucoms@yahoo.com. Bhu Correa describes his court case against the State of Kansas and defends his sovereignty to a level that will inspire Americans for... more
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Top 8 Teams in College Hoops
The Guy from SI.com has guaranteed that this years NCAA championship winner will be one of the following teams:
1. UCLA
2. Indiana
3. Kansas
4. Tennessee
5. Georgetown
6. Memphis
7. Louiseville
8. Xavier
As hard as it is to pick a winner this early in the year it got me thinking about my top eight. My picks for the championship are as follows:
1. UCLA
2. Indiana
3. Kansas
4. Tennessee
5. Georgetown
6. Michigan State
7. Washington State (had to pick them)
8. UNC
Which list do you like better? What's your list? Post today and we'll pull this up in a couple months to see how everyone panned out.
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Kansas GOP Chair Sends Email Boasting of Voter Caging
Kris Kobach, a former counsel to then-Attorney General John Ashcroft who is currently the chairman of the Kansas GOP, sent out an email on Thur entitled ?Kansas Republican Party Year in Review? in which he brags of voter caging. Kris Kobach, a former counsel to then-Attorney General John Ashcroft who is currently the chairman of the Kansas GOP, sent out an emai... more
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