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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 2011
Page
2
Riots overnight left 12 dead and a church set ablaze in Cairo amid deteriorating Muslim Christian relations. The violence marks a new low in Egypt's post-revolution transition with Salafis blamed for multiple attacks on Christians while military rulers fail to curb the unrest. A Christian man also had an ear cut off over an apartment rental tied to a Muslim woman suspected of prostitution.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to San Diego landed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after a security scare. FBI and investigators examined the plane and interviewed 107 passengers and the crew. no suspicious devices were found and no arrests were made. Authorities did not disclose the nature of the threat.
A PATH train from New York collided with end of track bumpers Sunday morning, injuring 34 riders. Most injuries were minor and non life threatening, but several were treated with neck braces or on stretchers.
The Mississippi River swelled past 48 feet near Memphis as officials warned about 240 people to evacuate before the peak expected Tuesday. Across the area more than 1,300 homes were told to leave and about 370 residents sought shelter.
Tokyo government official says atomic power will remain a major part of energy policy. Only the three units at Hamaoka in central Japan face potential shutdowns due to quake and tsunami concerns, with other reactors not expected to be shuttered. No need to worry, science-based conclusion at the moment.
Mike Calwell, 70, works part time for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to build river access points along the Kansas River. He aims for an access point every 10 miles, growing from three ramps to 14 across the Kaw's 173 mile stretch. Local officials praise his community outreach, dubbing him the Johnny Appleseed of boat ramps. The first ramp opened at St. George between Wamego and Manhattan.
One Hundred Good Women organized a Mother's Day action in South Park Lawrence where about a dozen people stood in silence for five minutes and recited a statement supporting children's access to clean water education and housing. The global event runs in 75 countries. Kris Barlow said the annual observance honors children and promotes solidarity.
Kansas University students invite public feedback on a campus lighting demo. Six LED lights on 20 foot poles illuminate the center walkway near the School of Pharmacy and other facilities on a 90 day loan from Cooper Lighting. The project compares two LED varieties with traditional metal halide lighting as KU Environs and partners draft a new campus lighting standard.
Residents are invited to complete a survey at the bioswale area between KU School of Pharmacy Structural Biology Center and Multidisciplinary Research Building on West Campus. Paper forms are available near the six lit signs and an online version is accessible via barcode or URL. Data collection runs until May 30.
Valerie Francis, owner of Moriah Training Center west of Tonganoxie, reveals she owns about 25 Morgans, a lifelong passion since 1980. Trainer Laureli Orona praises Morgans for versatility and intelligence, noting they excel in trail riding, English and Western events, dressage, jumping, and carriage driving. Francis dreams of a youth program to bring kids into the horses and barn life.
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