November 20, 2008

Thursday

 

 

State

 

Kansas (KS) was the 34th state admitted to the Union on January 29, 1861.

Capital: Topeka

Bird: Western meadowlark

Flower: Sunflower

Tree: Cottonwood

Nicknames: Sunflower State, Jayhawker State

Fact: KS is number one in wheat production.

 

 

NEWS

 
  1. Unemployment claims jumped last week. Congress may extend benefits to those without jobs.
  1. Automakers did not get money from Congress.
  1. Governor Napolitano was picked for the Secretary of Homeland Security.
  1. The President of Zimbabwe asked that the foreign diplomats not visit his country.
  1. GMAC and American Express have applied to be banks.

 

 

AZ NEWS

 
  1. Governor Napolitano may be headed to D.C.
  1. AZ is facing a billion dollar deficit.
  1. Scottsdale will have a new mayor.
  1. AZ has had the first case of flu. AZ had 5,200 cases last year.
  1. ASU will have a new journalism building.

 

 

B.P