Thai House to open downtown Lawrence by mid-April
Samporn Parakhen owner of Thai House plans a new Lawrence restaurant at 724 Mass the former Prairie Fire site. The menu will feature about 50 entr es, 12 appetizers and 6 soups with prices from 7 to 24 dollars. The project will employ around 20 people and target a university community audience.
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Crude oil prices jump on war delays and Nigeria disruption
May crude futures rose to 28.66 a barrel in New York as markets priced in a longer Iraq conflict and disrupted Nigerian output. Civil unrest there threatens about 40 percent of oil production ahead of April elections, worsening supply concerns.
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Journal-World seeks reader input on stock listings
The Journal-World invites comments on its stock mutual fund and financial market listings. Readers are asked which companies funds and features to include and how to improve presentation. Send suggestions to Managing Editor Richard Brack via email or mail to Lawrence Journal-World P.O. Box 888 Lawrence 66044.
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Baker picks four locals for Partners in Progress awards
Baker University announced that four Lawrence area business leaders will be honored at the Partners in Progress ceremony at 7:30 a.m. today in the Lawrence Holidome. Donna Bell will receive the Lawrence Businessperson of the Year Award. Roger and Sue Pine will receive the Outstanding Leadership and Achievement in Business Award. Kelvin Heck will receive a special civic award.
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Wall Street Dow dips after war euphoria fades
Wall Street tumbled as investors realized Operation Iraqi Freedom may not end quickly. The Dow fell 307.29 to 8214.68, the S&P 500 dropped 31.56, and Nasdaq declined 52.06 under renewed war concern and profit-taking after a strong prior rally. Analysts warn of choppy trading as war developments unfold.
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Lawrence Journal-World to host online local auction
The Lawrence Journal-World Sunflower Broadband and World Online will partner with CityXpress Corp to launch an online auction in May. Bidding will be possible by Internet or telephone for a range of local goods and services.
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Survey finds women trail men in salaries
A Census Bureau survey released during Women's History Month shows women 15 and older who work full time in 2001 were less likely to reach high salary brackets and more likely to live in poverty. About 6 percent of women earned at least 75,000 annually versus 16 percent of men. 12 percent of women earned 50,000 to 75,000 compared with 20 percent of men. poverty among women 65 and older stood at 12 percent, vs 7 percent for men. The March 2002 survey notes disparities despite a separate report finding record earnings for women with college degrees.
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