Evolution debate fuels niche science sales in Kansas
The Kansas debate on intelligent design boosts demand for science themed merchandise. Darwin fish plaques and "Darwin Loves You" stickers rise in popularity at Third Planet in Lawrence, while bumper stickers and T shirts sell briskly. Utah’s Wasatch Brewery markets Evolution Amber Ale amid nationwide buzz. Mass firm Zygote Games offers Kansas buyers 20 percent off Bone Wars game to spark science interest.
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Utah
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Greg Schirf
Zygote Games
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Diane Kelly
Professor apologizes over e mail on intelligent design class
A university professor apologized after an e mail to a student group criticized by critics as venomous. The provost defended teaching intelligent design and creationism as academic subjects, while lawmakers discuss possible funding holds and hearings.
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Wichita
Health flu forum outlines state county preparedness
Health officials discuss flu basics vaccination availability and avian influenza at a community forum. They emphasize hand hygiene vaccination continuing beyond October and explain that bird flu has no current cases in the western hemisphere while outlining Kansas emergency plans and regional coordination for pandemics.
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Hansen
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Perkins aims for KU Medical School and Air Force PT career
GCHS junior Perkins is active in the community and a school trainer. She plans two years at GCCC, then transfer to KU for undergrad with goal of KU Medical School and an Air Force physical therapy role. She aims to lead in school musical next year and stay focused on academics and service. Principal James Mireles calls her strong willed and a positive leader.
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Porn tax creates dilemma for conservative tax pledge signers
Conservatives from Americans for Tax Reform and Kansas Taxpayers Network debate a porn tax. Kansas legislators Huelskamp and O Connor joined a pledge against higher taxes in 2004 campaigns. Peterjohn opposes any tax increase unless paired with net tax cuts and potential overall decrease.
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Kansas Taxpayers Network
Huelskamp
O’connor
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