Make A Difference Day and Shaquille O'Neal Aid Message
USA Weekend profiles Shaquille O'Neal discussing his motivation for helping others and multiple avenues for giving back. Also notes Tyshawn Taylor at Kansas University seeking to build on a rollercoaster sophomore year and return to starting guard in junior season. Lawrence dog trainers explain reasons behind dogs adopting owner-identified eccentric behaviors.
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Obama cites tough election as nation endures hard times
President Obama warns at a Boston rally that the upcoming election is difficult after a challenging national period. He notes Democrats face messaging struggles as Nov 2 nears and Republicans seek gains in the Senate and governorships. Page 3A
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Brown vows fight if elected Kansas governor
Republican Sam Brownback pledges to oppose health care reform if he wins the Kansas governorship while colleague Sandy Praeger presses ahead to implement the new law, highlighting intraparty splits over the reform.
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Expanded Lawrence library holds 20000 square foot boost
The Reference Department at Lawrence Public Library fears not what exists but what faded away as the Internet grows. Director Jim Minges notes smaller future reference collections, with Google replacing much of the Readers Guide era.
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KU partners with KBA to bolster NCI bid at KU Cancer Center
Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little announced a cluster hire plan funded by the Kansas Bioscience Authority. The program commits 9 million dollars over five years for five top researchers to lead the KU Cancer Center’s bid for NCI designation. The strategy aims to recruit senior talent with substantial federal grant potential quickly, accelerating the center’s path to designation.
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Breast Cancer Activist Builds Bright Pink Network
Avner credits breast cancer as her why and leads Bright Pink with 10 chapters nationwide. Her BRCA1 carrier status and family losses drive a bold, recession resistant fundraising push. She insists this is not her mother's cancer organization and urges women to monitor their health.
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Citys first drive through clinic vaccinates 402 people
Four hundred two residents received a free flu shot at Lawrence's first drive through vaccination clinic held at KU Park and Ride Lot. The event opened at 8:45 a.m. with about 70 volunteers, ending at 10:30 a.m. It served as a public health emergency training exercise for the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, Douglas County Medical Reserve Corps, and community volunteers. Health director Dan Partridge praised the smooth run.
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