Mass graves reported as Syria conflict widens Daraya toll
Activist groups say Daraya in a Damascus suburb hosts hundreds of dead and wounded after a major government offensive. Estimates range up to 320 killed and 633 wounded in the past week. UK official calls for international action and accountability.
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Burt
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Arab League
Syria
Lakhdar Brahimi
Poll shows support for raising taxes to save Social Security
An AP GfK poll finds 53 percent favor raising taxes over cutting benefits to preserve Social Security, and 53 percent support raising the retirement age over cutting monthly payments. Trust favors Barack Obama 47 percent over Mitt Romney 44 percent, within error.
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Haqqani Network Leader Said Dead by Afghan Officials
Afghan intelligence says Badruddin Haqqani, son of founder Jalaluddin Haqqani, was killed in a Pakistan airstrike. The Taliban deny the claim, while U S officials have no comment, and Pakistani sources say they are 90 percent sure he was killed in a missile strike in North Waziristan.
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U.S
Taliban
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Jalaluddin Haqqani
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National Directorate of Security Intelligence Agency
Tahiri
Waziristan
Sanford confirms engagement to Argentine partner amid past trip reveal
Former South Carolina governor Mark Sanford confirms engagement to Maria Belen Chapur, revealing details via CNN. He previously vanished in 2009, then admitted he was in Argentina with Chapur while claiming to hike the Appalachian Trail, a scandal that halted his rising political career.
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S.C
South Carolina
Mark Sanford
Sanford
CNN
Associated Press
No-Man’s Land
Publican
Father of
Argentina
Maria Belen Chapur
Musicians flee Russia to escape arrest
Two members of a punk band have fled Russia to avoid prosecution for a protest at Moscow's main cathedral that sparked two years in prison for three band mates. Five feminists joined the February action supporting opposition to Vladimir Putin and the Orthodox Church. three were arrested.
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Moscow
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Putin
LMH Health Fair and Wellness Programs Scheduled in September
The LMH community calendar lists the annual Health Fair on Saturday September 29 from 7:30 to 10:30 am with blood draws, screenings, exhibits, and a $30 blood work package. Enrollment and contact details are provided along with concussion and COPD talks, Walktober orientation, and a six week living with chronic conditions course priced at $15.
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Just Food Pantry
LMH Lab
Aynsley. Anderson
Imh.org
Aynsley.anderson
Imh
Janelle.martin
Dy. Co. Community Health Improvement Partnership
Lawrence Public Library Skillbuilders resumes September 6
Lawrence Public Library starts a 12 week Skillbuilders series for those facing major life changes. Each Thursday 10:00 to 11:45 am in the Gallery room at 707 Vermont St offers sessions on legal and financial decisions, caregiving, housing options, safety, cooking for one, and talking with health care professionals. Sessions run September 6 through November 15 with free admission and transportation available via Douglas County Senior Services.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Pattie Johnston
Douglas County Senior Services Offers AARP Driver Safety Class
Lawrence Senior Center hosts a two day AARP Driver Safety course for ages 60 plus on September 19 20 from 10 am to 3 pm. Fees 12 dollars for AARP members 14 dollars for non members with no tests required completion earns an auto insurance discount call 842 0543 to register. open house and intergenerational activities link Baker University students with seniors to discuss family issues and read This I Believe with a September 13 meeting details.
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Lawrence Senior Center
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Baker University
Jacob Bucher
Marla Jackson
American Red Cross First Aid CPR AED Classes in Lawrence KS
Douglas County Chapter hosts Pediatric First Aid CPR AED on September 26 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Lawrence Kansas with separate CPR AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers held September 15 2012 at the same Douglas County Chapter location.
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Health Department offers child care licensing and breastfeeding sessions
Lawrence Douglas County Health Department lists orientations for prospective child care providers from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second Tuesday monthly at 200 Maine St. Sept 11 is the next date with a $20 fee and pre-registration at 785 843-3060. The BBS Breast is Best Social meets Wednesdays at 6 30 p.m. at 200 Maine St for pregnant and nursing women. A five week Kids Need to Know sexuality course starts Oct 2 for boys and Oct 4 for girls, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Health Department. register by Sept 25 at 785 843-3060 or fbsinfo ldchealth.org.
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Idchealth.org
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Rumsey- Yost Funeral Home
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Lawrence Therapy Services
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Petefish,Immel Heeb & Hird LLP
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