Lincoln at 200 The Measure of a President lecture at Dole Institute
The 2009 Presidential Lecture Series opens at the Dole Institute of Politics with Richard Norton Smith discussing Lincoln at 200 The Measure of a President. The event, free and open to the public, includes a post talk book signing and follows three more Lincoln expert sessions. Additionally a CDC report links peanut products to 529 salmonella cases across 43 states. Interim State Epidemiologist D Hunt hosts a live chat on LiWorld.com at 10:30 a.m. to answer outbreak questions with Qs posted until completion.
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Stairmaster: Runner to race up Empire State Building
Keith Dowell, a top ten national stair runner in the 50 60 age group, plans to scale the Empire State Building with about 300 others. He recounts his messy path from Northern England to Lawrence, credits gym speed and climbing, and notes past stair spots from KU to Memorial Stadium where he was asked to leave.
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Douglas County faces shrinking property valuations in 2009
Douglas County commissioners heard that total valuations may drop 2 to 4 percent in 2009 after years of growth. The slowdown follows fewer housing permits and a weaker market, with the Appraiser's Office noting lower home sales and construction. Valuations guide how much tax revenue elected officials can raise.
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KU search chairman urges aggressive pace for new chancellor
KU search chair Drue Jennings urged a rapid timetable to name and install the next chancellor by July 1, aiming to avoid a leadership vacuum as Robert Hemenway plans to step down. He noted past searches including Lew Perkins hiring and spoke of a strong appeal of the university to attract a candidate.
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