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Volume 126 Issue 75
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Tuesday, February 11, 2014
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BillSoft, Inc.
Table # 9
BillSoft® is seeking candidates in several groups. Tax Research seeks an individual for a tax research analyst position within our State and Local Tax Group. Tax Compliance seeks individuals for an accountant/tax analyst position. Other positions as well. BillSoft, Inc. is a national leader in taxation software, located in Overland Park, KS. BillSoft provides a competitive wage, company funded 401K program, annual and merit bonuses, health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, flex-time, a comprehensive education assistance program, paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
http://billsoft.com
BMO Harris Bank
Table # 40
BMO Financial Group was established in 1817. Headquartered in Canada, we serve 12 million personal, commercial, corporate and institutional customers in North America and internationally. BMO Harris Bank is one of the Midwest's largest and most respected financial institutions. Employees serve over one million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending, investing and wealth management solutions. We service more than 300 locations in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. Our wealth management business also has offices in Arizona, California, Florida, Virginia and Washington.
http://www.bmoharris.com
Bridgestone Retail Operations
Table # 70
With over 100 years of success, we are the industry leader. Our continued growth relies on selecting the best people to lead our organization in all areas. From college graduates just beginning their careers in retail management, to experienced customer service professionals who care for our customers, to skilled technicians who can diagnose, repair and maintain even the most advanced vehicles on the road, our success depends on our teammates.
http://www.onwardcareer.com
C.H. Robinson
Table # 63
As a global provider of multimodal transportation and produce services we operate through a network of more than 10,500 talented employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We are the largest third-party logistics (3PL) company in North America, and our services extend to more than 42,000 customers globally. Through our performance-driven culture and our proven track record of success, we've built a strong reputation as an industry leader. Voted by Fortune Magazine as one of "America’s Most Admired Companies," C.H. Robinson is a great place to accelerate your career.
http://www.chrobinson.com/careers/
Central National Bank
Table # 120
Since 1884, Central National Bank has been serving the Midwest with quality financial advice and solutions that help make our customers and the communities we serve successful. We look forward to helping our customers achieve their financial goals with innovative services, including Online Banking and Online Bill Payment. We hire for a variety of positions throughout the year including retail staff, as well as in our Trust/Wealth Management division, Insurance, Mortgage, and Lending divisions. We have full- and part-time positions available for different education and experience levels!
http://www.centralnational.com/careers
Cerner Corporation
Table # 31
Be a part of something that matters. Something that affects every single person, every single day—people’s health and the care they receive. Recognized as one of the most innovative companies in the world (#13 in 2013, Forbes). Cerner has a revolutionary vision for health care. From the cloud to the desktop, we design, develop and deploy technology that will bring health care into the 21st century. From single offices to entire countries, Cerner solutions are licensed by over 9,300 health care venues around the world.
http://www.cernercareers.com
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Table # 20
Building the perfect burrito - and having fun doing it - is the first step to building your career at Chipotle. Sharpen your customer-service and teamwork skills, learn to make great food and get ready to grow. Chipotle is dedicated to having teams of top performers empowered to deliver high standards. Through this we create a truly unique experience for the people who join our teams. The opportunity to grow with our company is limitless and we will provide you with the skills and training necessary to achieve your goals. Ask a one of our managers at the fair about their path to success with Chipotle!
http://www.chipotle.com/careers
Command Transportation
Table # 14
Command Transportation is a rapidly growing third-party transportation provider servicing the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Simply put: we play middleman between businesses that need products shipped and the transportation companies who move those products. Powered by a caffeinated sales team of over 500 professionals, Command provides a win-win-win for its customers, carriers and employees. Command Transportation has grown year after year since its incorporation in 2005 and is listed as a Top 25 Freight Brokerage Firm by Transport Topics.
http://www.commandjobs.com
Commerce Bank
Table # 92
Join our winning team! Are you the type of person who likes to work for a great company? We're proud of our position in the financial services industry and the communities we serve. At Commerce Bank, people are our number one asset, and we offer a wide range of professional, managerial and technical jobs opportunities with potential for career growth. Commerce Bank is hiring for both full-time permanent and summer internship positions. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Commerce Bank is an equal opportunity employer.
http://www.commercebank.com/careers
Crown Toyota, Scion and Volkswagen
Table # 26
Crown Automotive is award winning and nearing its 20th year of business. Crown Toyota, Scion and Volkswagen is dedicated Superior customer service in all phases of our operation; Excellence in all actions; Dignity and respect for all individuals; Mutt support in the attainment of common goals; Pride in the facility through a program of cleanliness and orderliness; Community awareness and support. These beliefs serve as a foundation for the traditions, growth and success of our organization. We are a growing company with positions in finance, sales, management, estimating and service.
http://www.crownautomotive.com
from our store shelves,positioning us for a growing role in the health care delivery system," said Larry Merlo, president and CEO, in video statement released on cvs.com.
CVS estimated that it would lose about $2 billion dollars in sales from customers that enter the store to buy cigarettes and tobacco products.
Ashley Hrabe, a junior from Salina, is the founder of Breathe Easy At KU (BEAK), an organization that "promotes a healthy environment for all through a tobacco-free KU". The organization has administration and faculty support and is currently trying to gain student support for its initiative through student petitions. Its goal is to make the University a tobacco-free campus by July 1, 2015.
pus so that would include anything from cigarettes to chewing tobacco" Hrabé said.
Hrabe said that the program began with a slow start but is now picking up speed and recently received a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation to help pursue the organization's efforts.
"I feel like they are definitely going to be a strong influence on [tobacco use] not only at KU but also in the Lawrence community," Hrabe said.
Hrabe hopes that CVS no longer selling any tobacco products will start a trend in the tobacco industry. She also feels that CVS's program will help her own efforts on campus.
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Carlos Calderon, a freshman from Leavenworth, has been smoking for the past year and a half. Calderon said on average he smokes about every three
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rettes and tobacco products.
"It's really good that CVS is getting rid of cigarettes because it's saving lives," Calderon said. "I smoke but I don't advocate for it. It's horrible and if I could take it back and not have started smoking I totally would and I recommend nobody start."
Although Calderon thinks that CVS no longer selling cigarettes and tobacco products is a step in the right direction, he thinks that it will be difficult to wipe out all cigarettes and tobacco product sales. "The FDA can try all they want, but smokers will still have their way."
Edited by Austin Fisher
CVS pharmacy will stop selling cigarettes and tobacco products nationwide, beginning Oct.1, 2014. The company stands to lose an estimated $2 billion dollars in sales.
Facts from American Lung Association
1. Cigarette smoke contains over 4,800 chemicals.
2. About 8.6 million people in the U.S.have at least one serious illness caused by smoking.
3. Among current smokers, chronic lung disease accounts for 73 percent of smoking-related conditions.
4. Men who smoke die 13.2 years earlier than men who do not smoke.
5. Women who smoke die 14.5 years earlier than women who do not smoke.
Index CLASSIFIEDS 11 CRYPTOQUIPS 5 SPORTS 12 CROSSWORD 5 OPINION 4 SUDOKU 5
6. Smoking causes about 90 percent of lung cancer related deaths.
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Kansas has won 48 of the last 52 basketball games against Kansas State
Today's Weather
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Here comes the sun.
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