Memorial Day ceremonies honor fallen heroes at two Lawrence cemeteries
Lawrence residents observed Memorial Day at Oak Hill Cemetery and Memorial Park Cemetery with ceremonies by the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Two bells tolled for local veterans, a 2 gun salute was given, and speakers urged celebration of veterans lives alongside remembrance. Major George Coleman quoted Patton, stressing joy in remembrance and sacrifice, as Sgt Dan Parker recalled service in Iraq.
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Kansas lawmaker votes for sales tax increase in early May
State Rep Tony Brown pressed the green button to back a sales tax hike from 5.3 to 6.3 cents for three years. The vote comes as all 125 House seats head to elections with anti tax groups and the Kansas Chamber of Commerce voicing opposition while Gov. Mark Parkinson defends the measure amid a plan linking revenue to a new transportation program.
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Israelis Raid on Gaza Aid Ship Sparks Diplomatic Crisis
Israeli commandos rappelled to confront an aid flotilla aiming to break the Gaza blockade. The botched raid left at least nine dead and dozens injured among activists and soldiers. Hundreds of activists were detained or hospitalized as international condemnation escalated. Prime Minister Netanyahu canceled a Washington meeting with Obama as global pressure to end the blockade grew.
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Metabolic profiling seeks to map exercise benefits
Ten minutes of brisk exercise triggers changes that last at least an hour and may vary by individual. Metabolomics aims to answer why some people gain more health benefits from activity and diet, work toward optimizing outcomes, and identify disease risk patterns, said Dr. Robert Gerszten of Massachusetts General Hospital.
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