Business briefcase
By The Emporia Gazette (Contact)
Originally published 09:16 a.m., January 19, 2008
Updated 09:16 a.m., January 19, 2008
Teachers prepare
Two Madison teachers have been preparing to help their students do better on the new Kansas Science Assessments this spring.
Jody McCollum and Justin Redeker represented U.S.D. 386 at a one-day workshop last week at the Jones Institute for Educational Excellence at Emporia State University. They got a clearer picture of the standards requirements during the session, “Getting Ready for the Kansas Science Assessments: A workshop for high school teachers and administrators.”
Kelly Deters, who presented the workshop, is in her ninth year of teaching at Shawnee Heights High School. Deters has taught a wide range of chemistry courses at the high school and college levels, including a chemistry class with an emphasis on art.
Hill’s gift helps animals
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, the Topeka-based company that plans to open a plant in Emporia, has donated $150,000 to PetSmart Charities.
The check, which was presented last week at the PetSmart Charities Adoption Center in Topeka, represented a $5 donation for every bag of Nature’s Best dog food purchased between Oct. 30 and Jan. 2 at PetSmart stores.
PetSmart Charities describes its mission as creating and supporting programs that save the lives of homeless pets, raise awareness of companion-animal welfare issues and promote healthy relationships between people and pets. Information is on the Web at www.petsmartcharities.org.
Colorist attains
certification
Amy L. Miller of George’s Barber & Style Shop is one of only nine colorists in Kansas who are Redken Certified Colorists.
Redken reserves the designation for highly trained colorists who demonstrate understanding of hair color principles, creative color, foil placement, color correction and the consultation process.
Miller can be reached at 342-4247 (342-HAIR) or at 18 E. Seventh Ave.
Microsoft probe
BRUSSELS, Belgium — European Union regulators said Monday they were again investigating software giant Microsoft Corp. this time on suspicion of abusing its market position by squeezing out competing Internet browsers and software rivals dependent on Microsoft programs.
The European Commission opened two formal probes, the first move against the company since a court four months ago backed the EU in a long-running legal battle over Microsoft’s actions in using its ubiquitous Windows operating system to elbow into new software markets.
Higher fees
WASHINGTON — Congested airports nationwide can charge landing fees based on the time flights land and traffic volume instead of on the plane’s weight, according to a federal policy introduced Monday.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters said the policy will make it easier for airports to reduce delays by encouraging airlines to spread their flights more evenly throughout the day.