Obesity expert Mary Vernon convicted of tax evasion
Mary C. Vernon 61 of Lawrence was found guilty by a federal jury in Kansas City, Kansas, on five counts of tax evasion for 2004 through 2008. Vernon co authored Atkins Diabetes Revolution with the late Robert Atkins and earned about 800000 for services to Atkins nutrition firms from 2003 to 2008 while medical director for nursing homes.
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Robert Atkins
U.S
Mary C. Vernon
Lawrence
Kansas City
Kan
Vernon
Shawnee
Atkins
Atkins Diabetes Revolution
Chamber shifts CEO search to local candidates in Lawrence
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will pause a national search for a new president and CEO and interview local candidates. Chair Doug Gaumer says outside hires struggle with Lawrence’s uniqueness while supporters push a “shop local” approach.
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Chamber
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Doug Gaumer
Lawrence woman pleads not guilty in Christmas stabbing death
Marci D. Cully, 27, appeared in Douglas County District Court and entered a not guilty plea to second degree murder after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend Wayne Francisco, 33, to death on Christmas morning at his apartment, remaining jailed since arrest.
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Marci D. Cully
Lawrence
Cully
Douglas County
Wayne Francisco
Ruling could reshape college athletics with player unions
The NLRB decision at Northwestern University that football players are employees and can unionize sparks warnings across NCAA circles. Administrators argue it applies only to private schools and will be appealed, while players and the United Steelworkers urge salaries and bargaining power, highlighting the vast revenue and scholarships involved. The column foresees far-reaching effects on funding, recruiting, gender equity, and the roles of athletic directors as unions threaten to change how coaches are paid and programs are run, potentially affecting state schools like Kansas and programs at KU.
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Northwestern University
NCAA
NLRB
Northwestern
College
Cials
United Steelworkers Union
Kansas University
Kansas
Allen Fieldhouse
Jayhawk
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