Article: Westar Energy plan would raise rates on residential customers, decrease those of large businesses

Westar Energy plan would raise rates on residential customers, decrease those of large businesses

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/06/29/4320683/westar-energy-plan-would-raise.html

One of the many reasons l left Wichita in the mid 90s was the sky high electric rates. Today the rate in the KC metro area has met and exceeded that rate. Giving big business a rate cut on the backs of residential customers should not be allowed.

Book Review: The Beekeeper’s Apparentice by King (3.5 Stars)

The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King

3.5 out of 5 stars

Read in August 2010

An enjoyable variation on the Holmes theme.  I discerned the major mystery and hidden mastermind behind it early (as I usually do), but missed the connection to the earlier mystery.

The characterization was better than most mystery novels I’ve read.  I especially enjoyed the fugue of an intelligent deductive teenage woman (Mary Russell) juxtaposed with a retired bored (and lonely) Sherlock Holmes.  The usual suspects cameoed:  Mrs. Hudson; Dr. Watson; Mycroft; and, even Lastrade (TNG version).

I may continue with the series, when I need a break from my normal heavier, layered reading.