Demands on the nation’s electricity generates concern from one economist with the Federal Reserve in St. Louis. Kevin Kliesen says his concern boils down to simple economics. He points to data from the Energy Information Administration, which expects the amount of energy consumers demand to fall just five percent short of the amount produced by 2014 – a figure that’s alarmingly low for Kliesen. He says unless electrical capacity is added, supply disruptions, such as blackouts, could occur more often. Right now, the safety margin between consumption and production is 20 percent.
Economist Says Growing Demand for Electricity Threatens Stability of National Power Supply
November 14, 2006 By
Chiefs TE Out Against Raiders
November 14, 2006 By
For the first time since 1999, the Chiefs will not have the services of tight end Tony Gonzalez. The perennial Pro Bowler has been ruled out of this week’s game against the Raiders because of a sprained shoulder.
The contest seven years ago is the only game Gonzalez has missed in his career. If history repeats itself, it will be a bad day for the Chiefs, who scored one offensive touchdown and lost by three points to the Bears in that 1999 season opener.
Rucker Is Coming Back For Another Season
November 14, 2006 By
Missouri junior tight end Martin Rucker began this season with all intentions of it being his last in Columbia. A lack of production and an improved program have caused Rucker to rethink his plans.
Rucker was considered one of the best tight ends coming into the season and expected to be a high-round draft pick in April. His 47 catches for 567 yards and a touchdown in 2005 landed him on the 2006 Mackey Award Watch List. So far this year, Rucker has 36 receptions for 315 yards and four touchdowns. The emergence of sophomore tight end Chase Coffman (42 receptions, 446 yards, 6 TDs.) has cut into Rucker’s production.
Even though his stats are only good enough for second-best on his team, Rucker ranks third in the Big 12 among tight ends in catches, yards, and touchdowns. He is only the fourth Missouri tight end to record 1,000 receiving yards.
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Governor’s General Counsel Appointed Head of Health Department
November 14, 2006 By
Governor Matt Blunt has moved quickly to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Julie Eckstein as Director of the State Department of Health and Senior Services. He’s appointed Jane Drummond to the post. Drummond is currently the general counsel for the Governor’s office. She previously served as general counsel for the Health Department. Drummond will begin work at the Department in the coming weeks, with outgoing Director Eckstein aiding in the transition. No reason has been given for Eckstein’s resignation.
Election Day Final Vote Tally Not Yet In
November 14, 2006 By
The Secretary of State’s official election web site says all of the precincts are in from last Tuesday’s election. But that does not mean we have final vote totals. The Kansas City Elections Board says 293 absentee ballots cast before the polls closed last week will not be counted because they did not arrive in the mail until after the polls closed last Tuesday night. Board members say state law requires the ballots to be in their possession before poll-closing. The Board also is still considering 700 to 800 provisional ballots to see if they were cast by properly registered voters. Board officials say they’ll work through next weekend, if they must, to get them all counted. St. Louis County election officials are racing to get their uncounted votes done by the 21st, which is the state dealine for getting all votes counted. Thousands of absentee votes and provisional ballots remain uncounted. About 24,000 absentee and 5,000 provisional ballots were cast in St. Louis County.
