North Korea says it shot down helicopter from across border
Yonhap reports a U S military OH-58 helicopter crash landed after crossing the Korean border near the DMZ. North Korea says the aircraft was downed in self defense and is investigating the alleged intrusion. Two crewmen reportedly unharmed. Pentagon assessing details.
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New format for CDs eyed by Sony and Philips
Sony Corp and Philips Electronics on Friday unveiled a video compact disc format intended to hold a feature length movie. The system would store up to 7.4 gigabytes of data, far more than current audio CDs, and would not be compatible with formats pursued by Toshiba, Pioneer, and others.
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Temperatures From AP Report
The previous day’s high of 82 degrees was recorded in Miami Naples Hollywood Florida and McAllen Texas while the overnight low dropped to 11 degrees at Pinedale Wyoming. The report comes from The Associated Press.
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Lawrence Weather Snapshot Readings and Trends
Friday offers a high of 48 and a low of 27 in Lawrence with no precipitation by 7 am. The date records a 70 degree high in 1939 and minus 3 low in 1932, month to date 1.29 inches, year to date 35.64 inches, humidity 80 percent at 7 pm, sunrise at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:02 pm.
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Weekend Lake States Reported From Clinton and Perry
Readable lake data shows Clinton Lake at 39 degrees temperature and level 875.65 while Perry Lake sits at 41 degrees and level 891.72 with normal levels near 875.5 and 891.5 respectively. Road reporters advise calling the Journal World Access line at 865 5000 with category 6799 for latest conditions. Moon phases list last half on Dec 25 and new on Jan 1 with full on Dec 18. Weekend weather forecast predicts Saturday high around 50 with north winds 10 to 20 mph and clear Saturday night with mid 20s low, followed by sunny Sunday with a high near 50.
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Thai workers race to meet Power Rangers demand
Lamdu an Chatsomboon, a 38 year old Thai worker, endures 13 hour days assembling molded plastic to satisfy Western kids. She earns only 5 dollars daily with 84 cents for overtime as others in Bangkok toil for a toy line expected to generate over 300 million dollars in U.S. sales in the year ending next March.
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Bangkok Factory Powers Ranger Toys Amid Global Demand
Thai Bandai plant boosts output to 725000 a month with 2000 workers and round the clock shifts as U.S. limits and Bangkok prices push demand higher. Toys priced at 88 dollars in Bangkok, 13.50 in the United States, with sales scarce and overtime wages barely above the Thai minimum. Workers express pride despite long hours and high prices.
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Shuttle test pits Diet Coke against real thing
NASA voyagers and Coca-Cola plan a February taste test on Space Shuttle Discovery with 1.5 liters each of chilled regular Coke and Diet Coke. Astronauts seek better flavor in weightlessness while Coca-Cola tests a new dispenser and gas liquid separation.
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All Bible football team named in Gatlinburg Tennessee
In Gatlinburg Tennessee AP reports Ronald Ligon founder of Christus Gardens created an All Bible football roster for Sunday schools. The lineup names King David at quarterback Peter at center Samson and Goliath at tackles Solomon as coach with Noah water boy Bathsheba head cheerleader Moses and Joshua as guards. Jesus was removed after controversy from the first lineup 25 years ago.
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