Report warns of disease outbreak risk at NBAF study
The National Research Council warned that an escape of a dangerous disease and an ensuing nationwide outbreak are more likely than not over NBAF's 50 year lifetime. The NRC criticized DHS for an incomplete risk assessment of locating the lab in Manhattan Kansas and called it a solid starting point.
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Kansas routs Valparaiso 79 to 44 in early game
Marcus Morris led Kansas with 22 points on 10-for-12 shooting as KU rolled past Valparaiso 79-44 on Monday night. The game highlighted a dominant defense and efficient scoring from Morris, with Kansas firming up momentum early in the season.
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Kansas first lady reads vegetables book to Lawrence preschoolers
Stacy Parkinson visited a Lawrence preschool Monday to read Up, Down, and Around a rhyming book about vegetables and growth. The gathering featured quiet moments with children and a focus on healthy eating.
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Fighter Jenny Ray McGee faces uncertain neuro muscular illness
Jenny Ray McGee, 21, from Lawrence and graduate of Lawrence High School, Endures an inherited neuro muscular disorder of unknown origin. Doctors have failed to diagnose a clear cause and effective treatment. She describes lifelong cycles of diagnostic shifts, months of relief followed by relapse, and ongoing numbness, falls, imbalance, and fatigue. The interview portrays her daily struggle and persistence.
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Living With the Unknown group starts by JennyRay McGee
JennyRay McGee launches Living With the Unknown to share stories and advice for people with disabilities on WellCommons. She plans to write about her own journey while seeking a diagnosis and treatment, saying she will persevere despite personal pain and a damaged body at age 21.
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Local woman seeks disability support after health struggles
Jenny Ray, unable to work, has hired a lawyer to pursue disability benefits. She travels Wednesday to New Haven to consult a doctor trusted by her family and has secured charity airfare. Her advocacy comes from her mother’s lessons about being taken seriously in the medical community.
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Immunization rate cited as good but aims higher in Douglas County
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department reports 83 percent of children age 2 and under are up to date on vaccines, short of the 90 percent goal. In 2009, 395 children received vaccines. staff plan to boost rates via frequent reminders and record checks at visits.
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City Employees Take On More Work With Fewer Staff
City Manager David Corliss notes that many departments have expanded duties as remaining workers absorb extra responsibilities, highlighting staffing pressures across the city government. He urges recognizing the strain on employees and the need for adequate support.
Longevity payments on city agenda for balance check
Lawrence Kansas longtime city workers face a year end longevity payment proposal totaling 396,600 for 2010. City commissioners will decide whether to fund the program from savings as revenues lag and layoffs reduce staff by about 15 percent since 2008. City Manager David Corliss supports recognition of extra duties while several commissioners worry about budget balance with uncertain funding.
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