Inside KU trounces Texas Tech in Lawrence
No. 2 Kansas wallops Texas Tech 108 81 as Kirk Hinrich pours in a career high 28 points to preserve KU’s unblemished conference record. Knight behavior noted during tense moments. Princess Margaret dies at 71 triggers mourning across Britain. Lawrence Hallmark plant eyes growth amid Valentine card boom. Journal-World contest winners named for Funniest Valentine and Most Unique Gift presentations. Dominican author Janot Diaz gains swift fame with Drown collection.
Common-sense policies urged for school Internet filters
Hal Gardner of the Kansas Department of Education says finding an Internet filter for public schools that screens out only harmful material is very difficult. He argues for common-sense policies to guide use and safety. He remarks that nailing Jell-O to the wall captures the challenge of precise content screening.
City Manager urged to improve courtesy and clarity
Lawrence commissioners demand six months for City Manager Mike Wildgen to make City Hall more user friendly. They call for cordial public service, clearer budget information, and better metrics to evaluate city policies, while Wildgen defends staff as public servants facing thousands of daily contacts.
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City Hall Directory Aimed To Help Visitors In 1996
Katie Ryan sought voter registration at City Hall and found the building hard to navigate. A welcoming directory near the front door and a Planning Office service window were added to direct visitors to the right offices, with elevators to aid access and a more user friendly experience.
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Taliban regrouping threat to Afghanistan's transition
Afghan interim foreign minister Abdullah warned that pockets of Taliban fighters remain and two new political groups formed abroad threaten the country's instability after the surrender of former Taliban foreign minister Wakil Muttawakil. U.S. forces pursue Taliban and al-Qaeda leaders including Omar and bin Laden. A senior Afghan official said a Taliban leader was spotted near the Pakistani border recently. Maulvi Abdul Kabir, once the finance minister and Nangahar governor, was seen with followers near Khost. Abdullah stressed that Taliban activity cannot be allowed inside or outside Afghanistan.
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Colleges grapple with parental notification policies
Colleges face a clash between student privacy and parental rights as they decide when to inform guardians about health or disciplinary issues. The 1974 privacy act limits disclosures, with 1998 amendments allowing parental notice for offenses by students under 21. Kansas University and others blend policy, signaling serious incidents while excluding routine alcohol matters.
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