Douglas County Suicide Rate Likely Tops National Average
Two years ago Rikki Kite faced tragedy when her ex-husband died by suicide. Douglas County recorded 14 such deaths in 2007 and reports for 2009 early in the year suggest the rate will exceed the national average of 11 per 100,000, with 10 crisis reports in the first half of 2009. Coroner Erik Mitchell notes ongoing determinations of death by own action.
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Rikki Kite
Kite
Douglas County
Marcia Epstein
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Kansas Department of Health
Erik Mitchell
Douglas County reports 11 deaths in personal crisis cases
The county investigates 11 additional deaths amid possible self-inflicted causes. Patrick Giroux recalls the guilt from her ex-husband's death and notes the pain of a decision that may be rational or not. Further details appear on page 3A.
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Kite
Black Friday buying rises slightly in 2008 report
Shoppers in Chicago endured long lines and cold weather spending modestly more than last year while online shoppers in pajama wear grew their outlays. Preliminary data from ShopperTrak put Black Friday mall sales at 10.66 billion, up 0.5 percent from last year as the holiday shopping kickoff signaled a cautious economy recovery.
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Bill Martin
ShopperTrak
Martin
Chicago
Family Promise helps Hutchinsons find stable home after eviction scare
A Lawrence family vanishes from eviction after a year with Family Promise. Roxanne Hutchinson, disabled, and her daughter Jasmine secured a duplex and Social Security benefits with the program's help, marking the group’s first family to attain permanent housing as Thanksgiving nears.
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Lawrence
Roxanne Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Jasmine
Eudora
Jan
Family Promise
She
Naked mole rat research blooms at UT Health San Antonio
Professor Rochelle Buffenstein holds a naked mole rat at the Barshop Institute. The photo dated Oct 21 shows the creatures rising in research labs for their long lifespans and possible human health insights. See story, page 4A.
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Rochelle Buffenstein
UT Health Science Center
San Antonio
Coming Monday Holiday Relaxation Tips
A brief column offers practical advice to reduce stress during the holidays. It outlines steps to relax organize and enjoy the season and suggests slowing down to focus on simple pleasures and personal well being.
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