Three Alarm Fire Damages KU Cooling Tower
A three alarm fire at Kansas University's Anderson Family Strength and Conditioning Center and Anschutz Sports Pavilion caused evacuations and light smoke. One EU employee was treated for minor smoke inhalation and released. Fire crews halted the blaze and restored power later. cause is undetermined.
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Housing Authority names new director for Lawrence units
The Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority plans to expand into Douglas County with new sites in Baldwin and Eudora while maintaining its HUD demonstration project that incentives work and education. Incoming director Mary Oury starts January 17 earning 115000 annually. retirement reception for Huppee set at 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. December 9 at Lawrence Visitors Center.
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Federal jury orders SAP to pay Oracle $1.3 billion
A federal jury on Tuesday ordered SAP AG to pay Oracle Corp. $1.3 billion for stealing customer support documents and software in a scheme to siphon off customers.
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Tuesday Market Close Mixed as Indices Fall
The Dow shed 142.21 points to 11 036.37 while the Nasdaq slipped 37.07 to 2 494.95 and the S&P 500 declined 17.1 to 1 180.73. Treasuries held firm with the 30 year index up slightly. Commodity prices moved lower for corn and oil while soybeans rose and wheat remained steady.
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Economy shows modest growth amid high unemployment
The Commerce Department says the economy grew 2.5 percent in the July to September quarter, up from 2.0 percent, driven by stronger consumer spending and overseas sales. Yet unemployment remains at 9.6 percent, with the Fed projecting limited improvement over the next few years and growth not enough to reach 5.5 to 6 percent unemployment.
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