Inside Pregnancy Fashion Sparks Teen Debate
Counselors warn that teen sexuality may rise with fashion trends that sexualize young girls and glamorize pregnancy. The feature notes Glamour shots of pregnant celebrities and provocative styles on younger girls, highlighting concerns over consequences and awareness. Prince Charles reports higher income and a smaller carbon footprint due to green energy and reduced travel, with an 18 percent CO2 reduction.
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Morris twins arrive at KU with high hopes
The Morris twins from Philadelphia join Kansas to aid the Jayhawks rebuilding effort. They acknowledge Wilt Chamberlain as the biggest KU player from the city and arrive in Lawrence aiming to lift the program.
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Court cites Lewis Carroll poem in Guantanamo ruling
The U S Court of Appeals for the D C Circuit weighs whether a Guantanamo detainee should be held. Justices reference the 1876 poem The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll as part of the discussion. A separate note offers patriotic July 4 recipe ideas.
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Fourth of July crowds seen at Perry and Clinton Lakes
Vendors upbeat as lakes swing into Independence Day weekend. Jaycees plan events at Clinton Lake near Sesquicentennial Point after safety concerns push the display there. Perry Lake park rangers expect thousands as usual. Clinton Lake expected to attract big crowds. Emprise Bank HOLIDAY, page 6A.
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Clinton Lake
Lawrence
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Emprise Bank
Firework Rules for Lawrence and Douglas County
City limits of Lawrence permit only novelty items such as party poppers and sparklers. In unincorporated Douglas County fireworks may be lit from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and from 7 a.m. to midnight Friday.
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Gun deaths in 2005 show 55 percent from personal crisis
AP reports that in 2005 personal crisis reports accounted for 55 percent of the nation’s nearly 31,000 firearm deaths, with homicides at 40 percent and accidents at 3 percent. Studies link home gun presence to higher death risk, while suicide methods vary in lethality.
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Phone scam warns area not to share personal data
Lawrence resident Veruschka Frolow was pressured by an automated phone call claiming bank accounts were compromised. She disclosed her bank number and ATM access details before freezing her account. More calls were reported in the area as residents received similar scam messages over the weekend.
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IRS urges Douglas County residents to file for stimulus payments
Nearly 1,000 Douglas County residents eligible for federal stimulus have not filed tax returns. IRS spokesman Michael Devine says 960 area taxpayers may qualify, mainly Social Security or veteran recipients who usually do not file. Free File online: irs.gov. Payments range from 300 to 600 dollars. Additional county totals: Jefferson 240, Franklin 37, Wyandotte 3,025, Leavenworth 997, Shawnee 2,985.
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