#Columbia Missourian

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John Darków, Columbia Missourian :: [h/t Robert Scott Horton]

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This is important and encouraging and contrary to a lot of popular beliefs. We control the thermostat, at present, writes climate scientist Zeke Hausfather:

Media reports frequently claim that the world is facing “committed warming” in the future as a result of past emissions, meaning higher temperatures are “locked in”, “in the pipeline” or “inevitable”, regardless of the choices society takes today.

The best available evidence shows that, on the contrary, warming is likely to more or less stop once carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions reach zero, meaning humans have the power to choose their climate future. https://www.carbonbrief.org/explainer-will-global.../

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#John Darkow #Columbia Missourian #Robert Scott Horton #political cartoon #climate emergency #climate change #Rebecca Solnit #Not Too Late #Carbon Brief

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In other words, no Christmas music until after Thanksgiving!

Ugh! We're already sick of hearing premature Xmas shite since before Halloween, ferchristsake!

#editorial cartoons #john darkow #columbia missourian #xmas #santa #restraining order #thanksgiving #cagle #political cartoon #put a sock in it

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No big, just my library making history.

#my library #daniel boone regional library #missouri #union #columbia missourian

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Big week for news about “mountain lions wandering back into historic habitat where they were once persecuted to extinction” in February 2023.

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Central Texas:

Headline and screenshots from: Priscilla Aguirre. “Potential mountain lion sighting in San Antonio area raises awareness.” My San Antonio. 14 February 2023.

Excerpt from this article: Officials at the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department are asking others and the surrounding areas to be cautious about potential mountain lions in Central Texas. Officials said the message comes after the department received a call about a potential sighting of a mountain lion at Upper Purgatory Creek Natural Area in San Marcos on Sunday, February 12. [...] In Central Texas, it’s extremely rare to see a mountain lion in person, according to a report from the San Antonio Express-News. [...] Only one mountain lion has been confirmed in Bexar County in the past decade, on November 24, 2013, according to TPWD. [End of excerpt.]

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Great Plains and Nebraska:

Headline and screenshot from: Damon Bennett. “Nebraska mountain lion now looking for a name after 700-mile journey.” Lincoln Journal-Star. 16 February 2023.

Excerpt from this article: A Nebraska mountain lion that found itself in a sanctuary in Indiana after a 700-mile journey through four states is now looking for one last souvenir: a name. Back in the fall, the big cat made its way from the scenic Niobrara River valley all the way to suburban Springfield, Illinois, according to the GPS tracker that Nebraska Game and Parks had tagged it with a year prior. "A lot of people were watching him," said [the director of an “exotic feline rescue center”] in Center Point, Indiana, where the mountain lion has been since October. When the lion overstayed its welcome near Springfield, it was sedated by federal wildlife officials, who offered to return it to Nebraska. Nebraska declined.’ [...] "I'm incredibly impressed with this animal; he crossed both the Missouri and Mississippi rivers [...]." [End of excerpt.]

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Ozarks and Missouri:

Headline and screenshot from: Julia Wilson. “Mountain lions in Missouri? We’re seeing more than usual this winter.” Columbia Missourian. 16 February 2023.

Excerpt from this article: Footage from a trail camera taken Jan. 3 confirmed that a roaming mountain lion made a rare appearance in northern Boone County. Since then, the Missouri Department of Conservation documented three additional sightings around the state last month — one in Callaway County, another in Montgomery County and a third that was hit by a vehicle south of St. Louis.  Reports of mountain lions, also known as cougars, pumas and panthers, have increased over the past decade in the state. Between 2013 and 2022, a total of 65 were counted around Missouri. Compare that to the years between 1994 and 2006, when only 12 were spotted. [...] The animals may come from an established colony in the Black Hills, cross Nebraska and wander into Missouri, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Missouri’s extensive forest coverage, which includes 35% of state acreage, then becomes an ideal destination for the animals. Mountain lions have roamed Missouri since pre-settlement times. Their range crosses the western hemisphere from Canada to southern Chile. [...] Although they are seen across the state, over half of all sightings have been documented within 40 miles of Mark Twain National Forest in southeast Missouri. [...] Trophy hunting by early colonists wiped out most of the population east of the Mississippi River. [...] Except for the recent encounter in Franklin County where a lion was hit by a vehicle, the last documented human contact occurred in December 2021 during another vehicle collision. [End of excerpt.]

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World’s cartoonists on this week’s events

First published on Caglecartoons.com, the Netherlands, December 14, 2023 | By Joep Bertrams First published on Caglecartoons.com, U.S., December 12, 2023 | By Rivers First published on Caglecartoons.com, U.S., December 8, 2023 | By Christopher Weyant First published in Columbia Missourian, U.S., December 12, 2023 | By John Darkow First published on Patreon.com, U.S., December 14, 2023 | By…

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri appeals court ruled Tuesday against Republican-written summaries of abortion-rights ballot measures that described several proposed amendments as allowing “dangerous and unregulated abortions until live birth.”A three-judge panel of the Western District Court of Appeals found the summaries written by Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, who is running for governor in 2024, are politically partisan.Ballot summaries are used on Missouri ballots to help voters understand sometimes lengthy and complex constitutional amendments and policy changes.Ashcroft’s original description of the amendments, which could go on the ballot in 2024 if supporters gather enough voter signatures, would have asked voters whether they want to “allow for dangerous, unregulated, and unrestricted abortions, from conception to live birth, without requiring a medical license or potentially being subject to medical malpractice.”But the appeals-court panel wrote that allowing unrestricted abortion "during all nine months of pregnancy is not a probable effect of initiatives.”The judges largely upheld summaries that were rewritten by a lower court judge to be more impartial.The summaries approved by the appeals court would tell voters the amendments would “establish a right to make decisions about reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives” and “remove Missouri’s ban on abortion.”Ashcroft said he plans to appeal the ruling.“We stand by our language and believe it fairly and accurately reflects the scope and magnitude of each petition,” Ashcroft said in a statement.Abortion-rights proponents lauded the Tuesday ruling.“Today, the courts upheld Missourians’ constitutional right to direct democracy over the self-serving attacks of politicians desperately seeking to climb the political ladder," the ACLU of Missouri said in a statement. It called the decision "a complete rebuke of the combined efforts from the Attorney General and Secretary of State to interfere and deny Missourian’s their right to initiative process.”Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office is defending Ashcroft’s summary language in court.“Missourians deserve meaningful access to abortion and the ability to fully participate in the democratic process,” Emily Wales, the president and CEO of the Planned Parenthood’s Great Plains affiliate, said in a statement. “The court rightfully struck down language that is misleading and stigmatizing.”Missouri is among several states, including Ohio, where abortion opponents are fighting efforts to ensure or restore access to the procedure following the fall of Roe v. Wade last year.A measure to ensure abortion access is on the November ballot in Ohio after withstanding legal challenges from opponents. That state’s voters in August rejected a measure that would have required at least 60% of the vote to amend the state constitution, an approach supported by abortion opponents that would have made it harder to adopt the November ballot question.Measures to protect access already have spots in the 2024 votes in Maryland and New York. Legislative efforts or petition drives are underway in a variety of states. There are efforts to protect or expand access in Arizona, Florida, Nevada and South Dakota; and to restrict it in Iowa, Nebraska and Pennsylvania. Drives are on for both kinds of measures in Colorado.Voters in every state with an abortion-related ballot measure since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, effectively making abortion access a state-by-state question, have favored the side supported by abortion rights supporters.An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll earlier this year found that most voters -- including those in states with bans on access at all stages of pregnancy -- want abortion to be legal early in pregnancy. Most voters also favored some limits.——-Associated Press writer Heather Hollingsworth in Mission, Kansas and Geoff Mulvihill in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, contributed to this report.

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MO Gov. Appointments - Stephanie Whitaker - Johnathan Shiflett

Missouri Governor Names Stepanie Whitaker as Communications Directory, Johnathan Shiflett as Deputy Communications Directory/Press Secretary JEFFERSON CITY, MO (STL.News) Today, following his announcement of Kelli Jones as his Deputy Chief of Staff, Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced that he has named Stephanie Whitaker as his new Communications Director and Johnathan Shiflett as his Deputy Communications Director and Press Secretary for the Office of Governor. Communications Director: Stephanie Whitaker Whitaker joined Governor Parson's team after he became Governor in June 2018.  Since then, she has served as Communications Assistant, Communications Specialist, and most recently as Deputy Communications Director. "Stephanie joined our team early on in what seemed like the blur of our new administration.  She got right to work and has been an integral member of the team ever since," Governor Parson said.  "She's a hard worker who always gets things done.  We've enjoyed having her on the team, and we're excited about this new opportunity in front of her.  We are confident that she will lead our communications team with the same conviction and compassion she has held since the very beginning." Whitaker has served as Governor Parson's Deputy Communications Director since July 2021.  She has managed all of Governor Parson's social media pages, helped lead communications efforts across Missouri's 17 Executive Branch agencies, and helped spearhead the early development of the Show-Me Strong Recovery Plan's communications campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic, among other duties. Before joining the Office of Governor, Whitaker was a member of the Elections Division with the Missouri Secretary of State's Office and, before that, was a National Proposal Specialist for BKD, LLP (now FORVIS, LLP).  Whitaker earned a Bachelor of Arts in political communication from Evangel University. Deputy Communications Director and Press Secretary: Johnathan Shiflett Shiflett first joined the Office of Governor in January 2020 as a Communications and Policy Intern while pursuing his undergraduate degree.  He has been with the Office ever since, serving as a Communications and Policy Specialist as well as State-Federal Affairs Liaison. "Since the day Johnathan first joined our Office as an intern, it has truly been a joy watching him grow as a young professional," Governor Parson said.  "Coming from rural Missouri like me, Johnathan works hard, is always willing to learn something new, and has reliably stepped up to fill the gaps whenever we've called. We're confident in his abilities and look forward to him continuing our Administration's high level of coordination and respect with the media as our Office's lead spokesperson." Shiflett, a native of Meadville, Mo., has been responsible for drafts of all communications content for the Office, including press releases, media advisories, speeches, and more.  He earned a Bachelor of Science in agriculture business management and public policy from the University of Missouri-Columbia. "I have full faith in Stephanie's and Johnathan's abilities and know I'm leaving the day-to-day leadership of our communications team in good hands," Kelli Jones, Governor's Office Deputy Chief of Staff, said. "These two are loyal, hard-working, and dedicated public servants for all Missourians.  There aren't many I'd trust to hand over the reins to, but with these two, there is no doubt.  I know they'll continue to make Governor Parson and the state of Missouri proud." Shiflett will begin serving as the main media point of contact and spokesperson for the Governor's Office with immediate effect.  Contact information can be found below. SOURCE: Missouri Governor Read the full article

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Sales in Missouri surpass $1 billion for medical and adult cannabis ... - Columbia Missourian

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The Comics Section: Commandments and Compunctions

Read More Feedzy The latest from Cagle Cartoons.     Guns and God by Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com   The Creation of AI by John Darkow, Columbia Missourian   The post The Comics Section: Commandments and Compunctions appeared first on TheHumanist.com.  

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World’s cartoonists on this week’s events

First published on POLITICO.com, U.S., January 25, 2023 | By Matt Wuerker First published in Columbia Missourian, U.S., January 28, 2023 | By John Darkow First published on Caglecartoons.com, The Netherlands, February 2, 2023 | By Tom Janssen First published in The Boston Globe, U.S., February 1, 2023 | By Christopher Weyant First published on Caglecartoons.com, The Netherlands, February 2,…

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Lou Gutheil, age 74, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at his home following an illness.

Lou was born in Johnson City, NY a son of the late Louis J. Gutheil and the late Margaret Gutheil-Hartung. He was a self-proclaimed comedian who loved to play practical jokes. Lou was a true people person who loved to fellowship and mentor others in Scripture. He loved Southern Gospel music and enjoyed hosting bible studies in his home. He was also a former member of both the touring ensemble at Bob Jones University and the Southern Gospel group The Missourians. Lou’s passion was writing. He wrote for several nonprofit Christian ministries. Lou was innovative and dedicated to his work; always eager to learn new things and train his fellow staff. He was an avid Florida State Seminoles and Toronto Blue Jays fan and a member of North Conway Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Lou was predeceased by one sister, Cathy Gutheil-Jagger.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Gutheil of Conway, SC; two daughters, Kristin Richards (Stan) of Centerville, OH and Beth Cresswell (Mick) of Scotland; five grandchildren, Jordan Hanson (Jim), Matthew Shultz (Grace), Kevin Shultz (Bailey), David Cresswell, and Fiona Cresswell; one sister, Judy Ferris (Robert); one brother, David Gutheil (Heather); Linda’s two sons, David Andersen (Katie) and Bobby Andersen (Sandra); Linda’s two grandsons, Travis Andersen and Jonathon Andersen; and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Crescent Hospice for their loving care and support for Lou.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, April 1, 2022 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Dr. Jeff Gaskins officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

To view the service via livestream, please click the link below. https://vimeo.com/694930461

Memorials may be sent to Crescent Hospice, 1370 Browning Road, Suite 120, Columbia, SC 29210 or to Youth for Christ-Fayetteville, P.O. Box 43205, Fayetteville, NC 28309-3205 and Acts1:8 Mission Fund, North Conway Baptist Church, 1608 Sessions Street, Conway, SC 29520.

#Bob Jones University #Archive #Obituary #BJU Hall of Fame #BJU Alumni Association #2022 #Class of 1969 #Louis William Gutheil #John Matzko #David Friberg

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John Darków, Columbia Missourian

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HEMP.gg : Weed Management: Is Wyoming’s Hemp Industry Losing Its Buzz? - Cowboy State Daily

Weed Management: Is Wyoming’s Hemp Industry Losing Its Buzz?  Cowboy State Daily

Hemp Isn't the Drought-Resistant Lifeline Texas Farmers Hoped For  Undark Magazine

Hemp needs more regulatory certainty – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News  Mail Tribune

Cultivate a hemp niche | Guest Commentaries | columbiamissourian.com  Columbia Missourian

Mainstream Weedia: Hemp research and the potential of a bio-based economy  KOIN.com

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source https://cowboystatedaily.com/2022/09/29/weed-management-is-wyomings-hemp-industry-losing-its-buzz/

#Hemp #Marijuana #Stoner #Cannabis #hemp #cbd #weed #dope #organic #thc #HEMP

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U of Missouri Board Adopts PTO Plan Opposed by Employees

U of Missouri Board Adopts PTO Plan Opposed by Employees

The University of Missouri Board of Curators unanimously approved a new paid time off policy for system staff members, which was opposed by an employee union and faculty members, The Columbia Missourian reported. Laborers Local 955, the labor union representing service and maintenance workers at two of the system’s campuses and the University of Missouri hospital, held two protests against the…

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John Darkow, The Columbia Missourian https://t.co/HhhZRJinlU

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MO Attorney General Settles with Indivior, Inc for $102.5M

Missouri Attorney General Bailey Announces $102.5 Million Settlement with Opioid Treatment Drug Maker Indivior Inc. JEFFERSON CITY, MO (STL.News) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey recently announced that his office and 41 other states had negotiated a nationwide $102.5 million settlement with Indivior Inc., the maker of opioid use disorder treatment drug Suboxone.  Missouri will receive $1.8 million from the settlement. "My priority as Attorney General will always be to protect Missourians, which is why I'm so pleased with this outcome," said Attorney General Bailey. "We've all seen the effects that the opioid epidemic has had on our communities, and while it raged on, several major companies schemed their way into profiting from it.  My office filed this lawsuit to ensure that Missouri consumers weren't subjected to anti-competitive behavior and were forced to pay the price of that at their local pharmacy.  Now, this lifesaving drug will be more readily available for those who need it, and Missourians can continue to recover from the opioid epidemic that has ravaged our state." In 2016, the States filed a complaint against Indivior Inc. for allegedly using illegal means to switch the Suboxone market from tablets to film while attempting to destroy the market for tablets in order to preserve its drug monopoly.  The trial was originally set for September 2023. The agreement, which will be submitted to the court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for approval, requires Indivior to pay the states $102.5 million. Indivior is also required to comply with negotiated injunctive terms that include (1) disclosures to the States of all citizen petitions to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, (2) introduction of new products, or (3) if there is a change in corporate control.  The terms ensure that Indivior refrains from engaging in the same kind of conduct alleged in the complaint. In addition to Missouri, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin joined today's settlement. Assistant Attorney General Michael Schwalbert handled the case. SOURCE: Missouri Attorney General Read the full article