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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 2006
Page
1
Seattle shooting suspect hid behind plant to threaten girl
Seattle Police say the suspect in a shooting rampage that killed one woman and wounded five others ambushed a 13-year-old girl, forcing his way through a security door with a gun to her head. Police described the sequence on Saturday.
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Seattle
Quotable on Diana's enduring cultural power
Quotes Sara Nelson editor in chief Publishers Weekly noting Tina Brown writing about a princess nine years after Diana's death shows ongoing fascination. Nelson says Diana has lasting cultural staying power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Brown
Diana
Sara Nelson
Publishers Weekly
State health officials launch cardio disease survey drive
State health officials plan a Monday campaign to tackle cardiovascular disease. Kansas earns a $496,000 CDC grant to survey primarily Black and Hispanic residents about health, joining three states in the project.
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Kansas
Centers For Disease Control
Newhouse Efficiency Stuns Builder.utility costs to fall 5 percent
The builder lauds Newhouse's efficiency as a stunning surprise predicting a five percent drop in utility expenses. The forecast highlights improved energy use and cost savings expected to impact the project’s budget and timelines.
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Newhouse
Energy efficient home uses concrete and foam wall
John Craft returned to a 78 degree interior at his East Lawrence house on Prospect Avenue. The 1417 Prospect Ave residence uses eight inches of concrete walls with four inches of Styrofoam insulation and special flooring to maintain cool interior temperatures during extreme heat. Craft, owner of Kaw Valley Home Care, says it may be one of the most energy efficient homes in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Craft
KAW Valley Home Care
Prospect Ave
Craft
Ohn Craft
East Lawrence
Savings within sight in Habitat homes with solar
Chad Lawhorn reports on George James overseeing a DOE program that funds Habitat for Humanity homes with daily utility costs of 23 cents. Each house includes $25,000 worth of solar cells, a future drop in solar costs could enable energy savings of 40 to 60 percent. Lawrence builder John Craft notes 20 percent higher initial cost for a 1,500 square foot concrete home, expecting the gap to shrink to about 10 percent as familiarity grows. The concrete design offers durability and no painting, but may limit drywall look and carpet suitability due to radiant heating.
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Department of Energy
George James
Habitat For Humanity
James
Building America
Lawrence
John Craft
Craft
Energy efficient home building tips from experts
George James of the Department of Energy notes concrete can aid efficiency but suggests options. Metal roofs reflect heat, southern windows provide natural warmth with concrete floors, window overhangs cut summer sun, thicker 2 by 6 walls improve insulation, tighter duct work reduces waste, and energy star guides help buyers choose efficient windows doors and appliances.
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George James
Department of Energy
John Craft
Craft
James
Kansan Rural Districts Face Consolidations as Population Falls
As Kansas schools prepare for the new term, three rural districts consolidate and a fourth dissolves. Demographer Jim Hays notes only 22 of 105 counties have grown since 2000, with rural districts likely to merge or close as student numbers shrink, impacting school viability statewide.
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Kansas
Jim Hays
Kansas Association of School Boards
Hays
Rice back in Mideast as fighting ebbs in Lebanon
Associated Press reports Israeli troops pulled back from the Lebanese border town of Bint Jbail after a week of heavy fighting with Hezbollah. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice returned to press a refined American peace plan amid new U S mideast diplomacy.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Hezbollah
Condoleezza Rice
Middle East
U.S
Bint Jbail
Border Battle Ends as Israeli Troops Claim Mission Finished
Israeli troops say their operation in Bint Jbeil ended after fighting Hezbollah guerrillas Saturday morning. The clash produced major strikes and heightened regional tensions amid ongoing border clashes.
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Bint Jbail
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