Oil price surge tests faith in a bubble from high costs
Oil neared 120 dollars a barrel amid rising demand and tight supplies, with some analysts warning prices could hit 200. Consumers face lasting higher fuel costs as OPEC, geopolitical tensions, and speculative trading push crude higher while oil companies seek new reserves to meet a predicted 50 percent energy demand rise in two decades.
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India
Jeff Spitzel
Natixis Bleichroeder Inc
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Lawrence special section previews 2008 economy and KU prospects
Find Progress 2008 special section reviews Lawrence economy including retail industry agriculture development and finance with a behind the scenes look at local business. KU players hopeful for NFL Draft Anthony Collins and Aqib Talib watch the draft today as they pursue NFL dreams.
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FDA adviser call for clearer warnings on Lasik eye surgery
David Shell of Washington told FDA scientific advisers that too many Americans have been harmed by Lasik. He urged stronger warnings as the panel recommends clearer disclosures before approving the procedure.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
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Coming Sunday Update on Area Transplant Recipients
An upcoming Sunday feature reviews local transplant recipients progress and plans. It tracks recovery milestones, remaining hurdles, and next steps for each patient, highlighting personal stories and medical journeys within the community.
Soldier returns home after Iraq tour as family welcomes him
Joe Peel, Army sergeant, lands in Kansas with his wife Leanne and children J D Haleigh and Torrie Evans after months apart. Patriot Guard Riders escort welcome home at VFW in Tonganoxie with Spc Phillip Jeffery and Staff Sgt Todd Meckley. Peel recalls praying to reunite with family and vows support for remaining soldiers. August home leave included 18 days before another nine month deployment.
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Lawrence
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KU Debaters Finish No 1 Nation in Busy Year
Kansas University students shine with an Orange Bowl win in January and a national basketball title, while the KU debate team under coach Scott Harris ends the year ranked No 1 nationally for the second of three years. The Jayhawks competed in 22 tournaments, with depth and hard work cited as keys to success.
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Wichita
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Topeka
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