Mardi Gras Parades Cut Short By Flooding In New Orleans
Heavy rains flood Bourbon Street forcing cancellation of the 112 year old Proteus parade while other marches proceed. Revelers drink and watch from bars as floodwaters and crowds reshape Carnival’s peak day amid missing crew findings and port channel clearance.
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First African elephant birth at Wild Animal Park in 20 years
Ndlulamitsi the 250 pound calf born to seven elephants imported from Swaziland last year. The male calf, birthed with no veterinary intervention, stood within an hour and nursed soon after. Four elephants were sent to Lowry Park Zoo and three to the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park amid legal challenges.
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Gas prices may crest near three dollars a gallon
AAA Kansas cites two months of statewide price rises and a 7 cent average monthly increase bringing Kansas to about 1.60 per gallon for unleaded regular. Lawrence surveys show local stations at 1.62 to 1.65 as demand climbs amid colder winter, oil demand and OPEC production cuts blamed for the spike.
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Tips to improve mileage and fuel price outlook
Practical tips to boost gas mileage include driving at moderate, steady speeds, limiting air conditioning use, and maintaining tires at manufacturer specs. Shortest routes and expressways save fuel, while rising crude oil and gasoline demand push prices higher. Local agencies monitor costs for budgeting. no special measures planned yet.
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Lloyd Hettick
Hetrick Air Services
Hetrick
Lawrence
Debbie van Saun
van Saun
Brown v. Board conference draws scholars and leaders
A March conference at Kansas University gathers leading scholars and civil rights figures to explore Brown v. Board origins and legacies. Speakers include Tony Brown, Gary Orfield, John Jackson, Ted Shaw, and descendants of related cases. Registration options and schedule details are provided.
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Ted Shaw
Naacp Legal Defense and Education Fund
Brown Vy, Board of Education of
Topeka Law, Education, Public Policy and
Kansas University
Woodruff Auditorium
Kansas Union
Brown v. Board
Kansas Defense
United States
Lani Guinier
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