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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2011
Page
3
Republican Newt Gingrich said he is running for president citing experience to restore hope and opportunity. In a Twitter post he announced candidacy and in a YouTube video urged a future with more jobs prosperity and a decentralized government returning power to the people.
Two earthquakes in southeast Spain near Lorca struck within hours, causing at least 10 deaths and dozens of injuries. Officials reported major damage, a field hospital was set up in Lorca, and about 270 hospital patients were evacuated as a precaution. The tremors measured 4.4 and 5.2 magnitudes, marking Spain’s deadliest quake in over half a century.
Scientists in New York City identify potential human lung stem cells capable of forming airway tissue air sacs and blood vessels. When injected into mice the cells rebuilt lung structures within two weeks. Experts urge replication and caution before therapies, noting the finding could advance the field despite needing confirmation.
A study on the Congo reports 1,152 daily rapes, about 48 per hour, far higher than prior UN estimates. Johns Hopkins expert Michelle Hindin notes underreporting and that conflict regions with militias use rape to destroy communities in a 70 million population country.
Alvamar's two Lawrence golf courses will join Billy Casper Golf Group for day to day management. The deal covers the golf courses two pro shops driving range dining room and other operations serving 1 000 members and guests. The arrangement runs through 2014 with lenders seeking a buyer for the shared assets.
Two Kansas University graduates Jenny Peck and Geoff Knight have worked in Mufindi since 2008, aiding orphans through Foxes Community and Wildlife Conservation Trust. They describe the local generosity despite extreme poverty and HIV prevalence. The NGO, founded in 2005, provides shelter education and medical care to foster families.
Lawrence residents organize a 5K race and a silent auction event to support Mufindi Tanzania. The 5K starts 8 a.m. at Hollywood Southwind Theater with pre registrations Friday and race day options. A Cocktails for a Cause event at The Oread runs 7 to 9 p.m. with a Mufindi Martini fundraiser and crafts from Mufindi artisans.
An early 1900s Varsity House in the Dread neighborhood may be moved rather than demolished as plans for a multimillion dollar apartment complex at 1th and Indiana streets advance. Architect Paul Werner says the redesign aims to show tearing down is not required to redevelop aging housing, with the house to be relocated north of its current site and the original lot to host a four to five story building with 50 two bedroom units and 129 underground parking spaces.
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