Titan arum flower blooms at Southwestern greenhouse
Thompson received a 2 inch corpse flower corm from Selby Gardens ten years ago. The titan arum from Western Sumatra is growing fast, reaching over 4 feet as it nears full bloom. A webcam link is provided for viewing.
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Sumatra
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Eastern Illinois University
Charleston
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Southwestern College
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KU plans Vaccine Institute and drug discovery hub to push research
University of Kansas proposes a Drug and Discovery Vaccines Institute with a Translational Chemical Biology Institute funding split of 5 million dollars. KU aims to partner with Kansas State Wichita State and private sector on early vaccine discoveries and drug development for emerging diseases. Officials cite NIH cuts, regional collaborations with national facilities, and potential economic benefits as Regents review funding for 2015 session.
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Association of Public and
National Institutes of Health
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Sequester
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Kansas Vaccine Institute
TCBI
KVI
Kansas State University
Wichita State University
Manhattan
Kansas
Kansas Board of Regents
School of Pharmacy
Regents
Heppert
Walker girl Begins Therapy After Lawrence Accident
Sadie Walker, 16, remains home recovering after being struck by Elisabeth L. Mason of Lawrence. Walker plans physical therapy starting Monday and hopes for full recovery, with a future career involving animals. The driver was arrested on suspicion of suspended license and lack of liability proof. no additional charges filed. The community has supported the family, with donations to a benefit fund at Lawrence Bank.
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Elisabeth L. Mason
Douglas County
Nancy Walker
Arizona
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Kentucky Medicaid expansion drives uninsured drop and politics
Kentucky dramatically cut its uninsured rate through Medicaid expansion and a state marketplace run by Kynect. Gov Beshear expanded coverage via executive orders despite a Democrat legislature, while Kansas hesitates on expansion and maintains KanCare. Critics warn about legality and long term costs even as residents gain coverage.
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Augusta
House Health and Human Services Committee
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House of Representatives
GOP
Stephen Voss
University of Kentucky
Voss
South
David Adams
Nicholasville
Adams
Washington, D.C
Kynect
Gwenda Bond
Kentucky Cabinet For Health and Family Services
Esparza
Lawrence
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