Barbershop group delivers rhythm in unlikely venues
Lawrence resident Shaun Whisler, a beer delivery man, and Caleb Fouse, a high school basketball coach, sing in a local barbershop group. They perform on stage and say a cappella classic rock boosts their players’ sprinting energy while their voices carry in a walk-in cooler.
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Lawhorns Lawrence rehearsal and weekend singing session
Lawhorns Lawrence rehearsals run at least four hours and often extend to a full weekend as musicians gather at a home and continue singing even during supposed breaks. The group favors long sessions and persistent practice.
BoomTown Quartet hosts free concert at Central United Methodist
The BoomTown Quartet performs at 2 p.m. on June 30 at Central United Methodist Church, 1501 Massachusetts St. Admission is free with donations urged to fund a Toronto trip for the International Barbershop Quartet Contest. Fouse notes fun practices and a break for golf, aiming to defy barbershop stereotypes.
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Backers push to activate community health plan
Public health advocates in Douglas County finished a long-range plan to boost resident health. They urge county leaders to mobilize the Roadmap to a Healthier Douglas County and take ownership to move it forward, said Dan Partridge of the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department.
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KU Post tenure reviews shape plan to boost research
Kansas University plans post tenure reviews to assess tenured professors every five to seven years in hopes of elevating research output. Some fear extensive reviews could cut time for actual scholarship as the spring 2014 Regents deadline approaches.
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Doctor shortage looms as coverage expands nationwide
Health care expansion nationwide raises demand for providers, and Kansas faces strain to recruit and retain sufficient doctors and specialists to meet rising patient needs across the state.
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