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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 2011
Page
2
In Washington DC a party line Senate defeat leaves the fate of the year old health care law to the Supreme Court. The vote 47 to 51 blocked total repeal while approving a minor change erasing a business paperwork requirement. President Obama signaled veto power over full repeal.
In a Nature report, researchers from Dana-Farber led by Ronald DePinho outline a new gene test to predict which prostate cancers are life threatening. The test improves accuracy from 84 percent to 91 percent by assessing four key genes linked to tumor growth and invasion, potentially reducing overtreatment.
The century’s strongest storm ripped through Queensland, destroying homes and banana crops, leaving thousands homeless as emergency crews assess damage across a 190 mile disaster zone. Cyclone Yasi moves inland losing power while heavy rains continue, amid decades of floods that have killed 35 since late November.
Punxsutawney Phil, in his 125th forecast before a small crowd in rural Pennsylvania, did not see his shadow signaling an early spring though he avoided predicting the Pittsburgh Steelers' Super Bowl chances. The Groundhog Club notes Phil has seen his shadow 98 times since 1887 and not seen it 16 times, with no records for some years.
The article notes William is likely to wear a ceremonial military uniform at the April 29 wedding at Westminster Abbey, mirroring Prince Charles and Diana’s 1981 ceremony, while Kate Middleton’s dress dominates fashion buzz. William, an air force helicopter rescue pilot, draws less attention but his attire carries lasting significance.
Lawrence man Michael Dean Wilkins, 39, tied to a self-styled Ku Klux Klan group, was convicted in 1996 of murder and related crimes connected to a 1993 shooting death in Jefferson County. He faces parole on first degree murder, while remaining sentences total about 11 more years for related convictions. He was known as an enforcer for the Klan. the Kansas Supreme Court voided a conspiracy to rob count in 1999.
Lawrence nurse Karin Feltman, joined by Emilie Durgan and Paula Westphal, returned to Port-au-Prince with One Heart Ministries International. The group treated hundreds, fed thousands, aided orphans, and shared cholera information amid ongoing hazards. Feltman plans Malawi trip. Durgan hopes future aid in New Orleans or Kenya.
The University of Kansas will host a series of luncheons for legislators to learn about KU research. Speakers include Jeff Rube on rare diseases, Peter Smith on nervous system rewiring, Shrikant Anant on colon cancer, and Judy Wu on nanotechnology for renewable energy. Noon talks run Feb. 14, 21, and 28 in Topeka.
Douglas County Commissioners unanimously approved a 431,300 dollar incentives package for Berry Plastics to build a new warehouse on the north side of the Farmers Turnpike. The facility will create 350 construction jobs and, when finished, 11 permanent positions.
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