KU professor and twin coauthor unveil waters of chaos tale
Kansas University geography professor Jerry Dobson and his twin brother Jeff spent 19 years crafting The Waters of Chaos, two interwoven novels set 10 700 years apart. The book blends Dobson research on sea level changes with a controversial hypothesis about non linear human evolution. Dobson, former American Geographical Society president, will discuss and sign copies at KU's Dole Institute of Politics.
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KU students showcase Ford gear shifter prototypes
Kansas University design students demonstrated new Ford gear shifting concepts at a Sunday public display near Hy-Vee. Led by Greg Thomas, the team presented an overhead panel shifter and other ideas for a smaller, simpler controller. A Ford representative will visit KU next month to review the prototypes for potential future use.
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Kansas proposes Jefferson County wildlife area land purchase
The Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism seeks to buy 824 acres in southern Jefferson County east of Perry to create a wildlife area offering hunting and hiking. The land, valued at about 1.2 million, would be funded by Pittman Robertson funds and purchased over several years. Owners include Lance Burr Dr. Roger Johnson and Howard Dodge Engleman. Conservation easements already shield the land from development.
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