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What Are They Smoking In Seattle? Check Out Police Dept.'s Guide To Pot Use
With possession of small amounts of pot about to be decriminalized in Washington State, Seattle's finest went to the Web to explain what's going to happen. Bilbo and Gandalf from Lord of the Rings help set the cool mood.
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Tattoo Removal Programs Help Former Inmates Wipe The Slate Clean
For people who have been incarcerated, head and neck tattoos are often a barrier to reentering society and getting jobs. Some former inmates are removing their tattoos to help leave the past behind.
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During the summer, wildflowers steal the show on Kansas tallgrass prairies
In late summer and fall, prairie grasses in Kansas’ Flint Hills can grow as high as eight feet tall. But right now, the grass is still short and wildflowers are the stars of the prairie.
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The Second 1,000 Coronavirus Deaths In Kansas Came 5 Times Faster Than The First 1,000
COVID-19 infections and deaths have accelerated dramatically in the last month.
Remembering McCoy Tyner, A Jazz Legend Who Created His Own Style
Tyner, who died on March 6, placed thundering piano chords under fast, right-hand melodies. He led his own groups for decades, but was frequently associated with one early employer, John Coltrane.
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez Has Died
Chávez, one of Washington's most intransigent adversaries, had served as the Venezuelan president since 1999.
Google's New Glasses And The War On Serendipity
Google unveiled a video showing off what it intends smartphone-like goggles to be all about. But the elimination of friction from everyday life isn't an entirely positive development.
A guide to Kansas City's biggest holiday lights, merry markets and music in 2022
Celebrate another holiday season in Kansas City with festive light displays, merry markets and musical events across the metro.
Why Harvard, Yale And Stanford May Not Be The 'Best' Colleges
A school should be defined by its commitment to great teaching and social equity, says the outgoing president of LaGuardia Community College.
Museum at the Gateway Arch opens Tuesday with fresh exhibits, new entrance
Thirteen-year-old Makenna Farnsworth had just been to the top of the Gateway Arch. “It’s really cool to be up there,” she said, looking back at the...
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