Libyan Forces Advance Toward Sirte in Key Offensive
Libyan revolutionary forces say they captured parts of a convention center used by Gaddafi loyalists in Sirte and shell the city to flush out snipers. The battle to seize Sirte stalls transition plans as Bani Walid remains under loyalist control and liberation is tied to Sirte’s fall and coastal port control.
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Muammar Gaddafi
Sirte
Gaddafi
Libya
Bani Walid
Mediterranean
Computer virus hits drone program in U S Air Force
Wired magazine reports a keyboard capturing spyware infected cockpit networks at Creech Air Force Base Nevada used by pilots flying Predator and Reaper drones in Iraq and Afghanistan. No confirmed data theft or mission stoppage. Unclear if a directed attack or accidental infection. Air Force declines to discuss threats to networks.
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Wired Magazine
Creech Air Force Base
Nevada
Iraq
Afghanistan
Air Force
Bush says he still supports troops from Texas home
Former President George W. Bush, back in Texas, says he misses engaging with U S troops and wants veterans to know he still supports them. He praises those who suffered injuries in combat and emphasizes respect for their sacrifice.
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George W. Bush
White House
Texas
Associated Press
U.S
Bush
Afghanistan
Iraq
ATV Fatality near Baldwin City Leaves 21 Year Old Dead
Douglas County deputies responded to a fatal ATV crash in a field east of Baldwin City. The body of 21 year old Preston Scheibler of Lawrence was found northwest of North 500 and East 2300 roads. Officials say the death likely occurred late Friday or early Saturday and are investigating the cause with a Kansas Wildlife and Parks officer leading the search at dawn.
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Douglas County Sheriff's Deputies
Baldwin City
Preston Scheibler
Lawrence
North 500
East 2300
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Scheibler
Kansas Wildlife and Parks Conservation
Drive-through clinic offers free flu shots in Lawrence
A Lawrence Douglas County Health Department run drive-through clinic provided 500 free flu vaccines at KU Park and Ride attracting many families and bicycle riders. Volunteers from Lawrence Memorial Hospital KU students and community groups staffed the event now in its second year. Local officials praised the turnout and operation as a model for outbreak readiness.
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Journal-World Photo
Eun Young Park
Hee Sung Choi
Lawrence-Douglas County
Lawrence
Horn
Ku’s Park and Ride
Shank
Dan Partridge
Kelli Shaw
Salina
Prac
CANS FOR THE COMMUNITY AIMS FOR KU KSU GAME DAY
Linda Klinker and Cans for the Community mobilize KU fans for the October 22 KU KSU game to collect aluminum cans for charity. Since 2005 the group has recycled nearly 6 million cans and donated about $80,000 to local nonprofits, with a target of 1,000 pounds and about $600 on game day. Volunteers from United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center will join Make a Difference Day activities.
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Kansas University
Kansas State University
Linda Klinker
Klinker
Lawrence
Ku-Ksu
United Way
Roger Hill Volunteer Center
Lawrence school board weighs annual goals for 2011 12
The Lawrence school board will review a formal goals list for the 2011 12 year in three categories Excellence Equity and Engagement. Administrators will use the goals to guide work and track tasks while board members monitor responsibilities. The meeting at district headquarters will include budget items for curriculum purchases and HVAC upgrades.
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Lawrence
McDonald Drive Bay
K12 Inc
ETA
Chaney Inc
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