British Columbia tour company slaughtered 100 dogs after downturn
Documents awarding compensation to a worker reveal a two day killing of about 100 dogs at a British Columbia adventure company after post Olympic bookings failed. Marcie Moriarty calls the case the worst she has handled as BC SPCA and RCMP investigate the slaughter.
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Australians Brace for Monster Cyclone Yasi
Authorities urged thousands to flee as Cyclone Yasi strengthened to a Category 5, forecasters warning of up to 186 mph winds and torrential rain. The 310 mile wide cyclone could inland reach before weakening, with roads and airports nearing closure in Queensland.
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Anna Bligh
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Red-light cameras cut fatalities in large cities
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports a 24 percent drop in fatal crashes in 14 large cities after installing red-light cameras between 1996 and 2004. The study estimates 159 lives saved over five years and suggests 815 lives could be saved if all large cities adopted cameras.
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Lawrence district makes makeup days unpaid for staff
Lawrence School District says no extra pay for makeup days or extended school years. Teachers and licensed staff receive no additional compensation for snow days, while administrators also get no extra pay even if days are made up. Classified workers are paid only for hours worked, with vacation days possible but not if makeup days follow. Schools reporter Mark Fagan can be reached at 832-7188.
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Lawrence
David Cunningham
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Mark Fagan
KU professor uncovers 20 new water beetles in Suriname
KU ecologist Andrew Short reports discovering more than 85 water beetle specimens in Suriname, adding to a career total over 100 described beetles. The findings highlight beetle diversity for water quality and regional biodiversity studies, with many specimens placed in KU’s 4.5 million‑strong entomology collection and linked to the university’s tropical bee and scorpion‑fly research strengths.
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Journal-World Kansas University
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South America
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Lawrence
Jennifer Thomas
KU Biodiversity Institute
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Charles Michener
Egyptian crisis hits Lawrence couple hard
Lawrence residents Magda Khater and Moussa Elbayoumy, both born in Egypt, say protests there reflect decades of oppression by police and a stark wealth divide. They worry about family safety and Egypt’s economy as Mubarak nears retirement.
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