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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 2011
Page
3
Representative Gabrielle Giffords shows movement in arms and legs and opens both eyes after being shot at a Tucson event. Doctors call it a major milestone as the nation mourns the week’s tragedy. Giffords and 18 others were shot Saturday outside a supermarket. Six people died.
Thousands gathered for the funeral of 9 year old Christina Taylor Green with 2000 mourners filing into the church. White dressed children waved flags outside while hundreds of motorcyclists and angel costumes lined the street in a solemn, churchyard tribute.
Washington DC report notes advisory panel suggests a $150 copay for a series of home health visits to curb overuse and fraud as Medicare costs near $20 billion annually. The panel did not fix an exact amount but urges a copayment similar to other services, marking a policy shift.
U S Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison announced plans to retire at the end of her current term in 2012. The Texas Republican, 67, cited family strain and a reluctance to resign during the health care fight as factors shaping her decision.
Closing arguments are set for 9 a.m. in the trial of a 68-year-old Douglas County man accused of molesting a girl at a rural Lawrence day care in 2009. Defense questions the interview length and testimony while prosecutors argue the girl reported the abuse herself. The center owner testified for the defense, saying she was present during nap time.
Kansas University players Krysten Boogaard and Angel Goodrich joined Cottonwood Inc. workers at 2801 W. 31st St. to assemble display boxes and bags for conferences and parties. Sophomore Monica Engelman and senior Marisha Brown helped move cargo straps and toys while Peggy Wallert noted jobs split into tasks. The tour energized players and workers amid a postgame visit from Colorado.
Kansas University lists 15 degree programs averaging 10 or fewer bachelor’s degrees per year, spurring talk of state scrutiny. KU officials defend the value of these programs, noting contributions beyond graduate counts, while Missouri and Kansas leaders debate whether small programs warrant continuation.
Kansas University's smallest bachelor degree programs averaged few graduates from 2006 to 2010. Physics led with 9.4 degrees, followed by Germanic Languages and Literatures at 9.2, Humanities 9.0, Slavic Languages and Literatures 7.5, and Visual Arts Education 7.5. Other programs posted 7.0 to 2.3 degrees, with College Special Studies at 3.0 and Russian/East European studies at 2.3.
Colliers International reports Lawrence weathered the 2010 real estate downturn with a lower retail vacancy rate of 5.4 percent, down from 6.3 percent, aided by Discovery Furniture moving into the former Food-4-Less and 12,000 square feet leased near Best Buy. Despite optimism for a corner turn, they caution 2011 may see a modest vacancy rise and limited big-box activity.
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