Los Angeles Arson Suspect Arrested in New Year Spree
German national Harry Burkhart, 24, was arrested on arson of an inhabited dwelling charges after a New Year weekend of more than 50 blazes across Hollywood West Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley. He was held without bail as investigators consider multiple suspects. The fires caused about $3 million in damage and halted further suspicious blazes after his detention.
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Iran tests Ghader cruise missile in Hormuz drill
Iran's navy test fired the Ghader surface to surface cruise missile during a 10 day sea drill, claiming to prove Tehran's full control of the Strait of Hormuz. The missile reportedly hit its target and is an upgraded version of a prior model with a shorter range.
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Occupy Protest Follows Rose Parade in Pasadena
The 2012 Tournament of Roses drew 40 million viewers and thousands of spectators as 44 floats 16 bands and 22 equestrian units passed through downtown Pasadena. Police reported 10 arrests overnight down from last year while Occupy protesters marched 1.5 miles retracing the parade route to City Hall carrying a 250 foot We the People banner and a 70 foot octopus sculpture of recycled bags protesting corporate greed.
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New era urged as Koreas swap leadership voices
South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak urged North Korea to seize Kim Jong Un's leadership transition for a peaceful future while warning against provocations. He spoke in a New Year message amid strained ties after the 2010 ship sinking and island shelling, and called for progress on denuclearization.
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Looking Forward 2012 Lawrence Area Business Call
Lawrence and Douglas County push for jobs as 2012 begins. John Ross assumes one year as Lawrence Chamber of Commerce chairman and outlines goals to attract more employers, help existing firms grow, and boost home sales and local revenue. The region partners KU and county to advance bioscience and technology ventures.
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Jamie Pursley’s breast cancer wish to revamp hospital infusion rooms
Jamie Pursley, a 35 year old Lawrence resident who died of breast cancer on March 29, inspired a fundraising drive to renovate 15 infusion rooms at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Oncology Center. Friends Aimee Jackson and Kelly Alldredge launched Jamie’s Wish Foundation to raise $100,000, aided by donors including Miles Schnaer.
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Jamie's Wish Foundation funds renovations at LMH Oncology Center
Kelly Pursley’s dying wish to renovate 15 infusion rooms at Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s Oncology Center spurred a donor group to form Jamie’s Wish Foundation. They surpassed a 100000 goal in November and now upgrade floors and countertops while seeking iPads for each room. Donations to Jamie's Wish LMHEA are tax deductible via Im hendowment.org/donate/jamies-wish.
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Recycling Christmas Trees In Lawrence And Nearby Areas
The city of Lawrence will collect live-cut Christmas trees on January 6 and January 13. Place trees at the curb or alley by 6 am after removing all decorations. In McLouth Rose Park accepts trees and Leavenworth Jefferson Electric Cooperative chips them into mulch.
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