Kansans Warned On Signs Of Swine Flu
Health officials report 40 confirmed swine flu cases across the country, including two in Kansas. A Dickinson County couple contracted mild illness after travel to Mexico, the outbreak epicenter. Local agencies prepare response plans, review pandemic materials, and urge sick individuals to stay home. Kansas University and Lawrence Memorial Hospital implement or rehearse contingencies as federal stockpiled treatments move in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence-Douglas County
Kansas
California
New York City
Ohio
Texas
Dickinson County
Mexico
Lawrence
U.S
Schnitker
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Tricia Thomann
Thomann
Sonja Gaumer
Kansas University
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Central
Pacific
Guerrero
Acapulco
Friendship renewed after 50 years in Kansas reunion
Vo, a Vietnamese ex-colonel who fled hardship after 17 years in the army, met former friend Kean in Lawrence after decades apart. They toured downtown Lawrence and the KU campus, recalling war stories. They plan to meet again soon, cherishing renewed friendship and time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambodia
Thailand
United States
Wausau
Wis
Garden Grove
Calif
Kean
Kansas
Lawrence
Kansas University
Dole Institute of Politics
Obama pledges science push surpassing space race era
President Obama told the National Academy of Sciences he will devote more than 3 percent of GDP to research and development, aiming for about $420 billion. He envisions cheap solar cells, energy efficient buildings, tutor software, advanced prosthetics, and expanded knowledge frontiers, signaling a new era for U.S. science policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barack Obama
National Academy of Sciences
America
Obama
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jesse Fray
Associated Press
Statehouse
Scott Rothschild
Janet Reid
Washington, D.C
Houston
Richard E. Hicks
Maersk Line Limited
Waterman Steamship Corp
Hicks
Maersk Alabama
U.S. Navy
Norfolk
Maersk Line
Mobile
Waterman
Mexico City
Chilpancingo
U.S. Geological Survey
Poland
Auschwitz
Auschwitz Death Camp
France
Auschwitz Museum
Jaroslaw Mensfelt
Oswiecim
Monika Bartosz
Banner Springs
Moon Marble Co
Marbledays.com
Bank of the West
Bankii
WEST
Bankofthewest.com
IRS