Lawrence firm ships plane to Kenya to aid poaching hunt
A Lawrence company plans to ship a patrol aircraft to Kenya to monitor wildlife reserves and support the fight against elephant poaching. In other news, KU routed Emporia State 85 56, showcasing depth and momentum in a Sunday win.
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Senator Lieberman seeks probe of Fort Hood attack
U S Senator Joseph Lieberman chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee asks Congress to decide if the Army Fort Hood shootings last week qualify as a terrorist attack.
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Joseph Lieberman
Senate
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Congress
Berlin Wall anniversary marks path to German reunification
The article notes the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall opening that allowed East Germans to visit the West, a move that accelerated Germany’s reunification the following year. Page 10B.
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West
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Paris divorce fair sparks mixed reactions at page 105
Verena Carlo at a Paris divorce fair dismisses some offerings such as laser hair removal and fortune telling. A local group mobilizes in response to any public health emergency highlighted on page 105.
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Verena Carlo
Paris
EU algae biofuel project eyes commercial viability
Kansas University researchers turn algae fed on treated sewage into potential biodiesel. Four raceway tanks at Lawrence Wastewater Plant and four more near Lawrence Municipal Airport station house the study, backed by the Transportation Research Institute and DOE funds. ExxonMobil has投 invested heavily in algae biofuels, and EU researchers hope this waste-to-fuel approach may help meet rising energy demand while reducing petroleum reliance.
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Mike Yoder
Jourr Val Smith
Kansas University
Judy Regnier
Lawrence
Smith
EPA
Val Smith
America
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S
ExxonMobil
Emil Jacobs
Exxon- Mobil Research and Engineering Co
Transportation Research Institute
Honea
House health care overhaul passes in narrow vote
After a 220 to 215 House approval, health care reform faces a stalled path in the Senate. Democrats hold a House majority but moderates and GOP delay tactics loom. Senate debate will shape a final bill, with differences from the House to be resolved, likely delaying a signature past the New Year holiday.
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Kansas districts seek new funding lawsuit against Legislature
Schools across Kansas join 36 districts in the Schools for Fair Funding coalition to challenge the Legislature over funding promises. They warn continued cuts will hurt teachers and student achievement, noting nearly 130000 students in the coalition and a history of court-ordered funding plans.
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Topeera
Mark Parkinson
Kansas Supreme Court
Mark Tallman
Kansas Association of School Boards
Rick Doll
Lawrence
Schools For Fair Funding
Kansas
Base State
Chocolate milk enters schools as campaign targets kids
Fifth grader Lizzy Hucker at Roslyn Road Elementary in Barrington Illinois helped push to allow chocolate milk, arguing students dump white milk for chocolate. The Got Milk campaign launches Raise your hand for chocolate milk with ads and a petition site to defend flavored milk in schools. Critics warn of excess sugar and obesity, urging removal of chocolate milk though studies show no calcium shortage when it is removed.
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Roslyn Road Elementary School
Barrington
Ill
Lizzy
Milwaukee
USA Today
America
Vivien Godfrey
Milk Processor Education Program
National Dairy Council
Godfrey
Marlene Schwartz
Rudd Center For Food Policy and Obesity
Yale University
Schwartz
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