Iceberg versus Romaine Lettuce Nutritional Comparison
The Lawrence school district offers iceberg lettuce on salad bars. One cup of iceberg lettuce contains 52.6 g water, 0.5 g protein, 1.63 g carbs, 0.7 g fiber, 0.97 g sugar, 0.23 mg iron, 14 mcg vitamin A, 0.1 mg vitamin E, and 13.3 mcg vitamin K, while romaine provides 28.04 g water, 0.42 g protein, 1.13 g carbs, 0.9 g fiber, 0.21 g sugar, 0.27 mg iron, 68 mcg vitamin A, 0.28 mg vitamin E, and 63.1 mcg vitamin K.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tattoo questions on Massachusetts Street reveal varied stories
In Lawrence several residents share reasons for their ink. Jack Denham, from Wichita, sports a tribal tattoo with a shamrock to honor his Irish roots. Lisa Carter reveals six tattoos including a purple flower, runic growth symbol, and Aquarius sign, linked to moving to college in San Francisco. Bobby Rad wears multiple designs, liking a pirate ship inspired by years of pirate life.
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KU Lawrence
San Francisco
Bobby Rad
Lawrence
Perry Lake Party Cove a home away from home
Perry Lake Party Cove draws crowds with hundreds of boats especially on holiday weekends. Boaters praise the tame atmosphere compared with Missouri’s Party Cove while officials warn of chaos risks if emergencies arise. 15,000 to 20,000 visitors expected this weekend as gas prices push more to boat and anchor.
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Ryan Schmidt
Kansas
Schmidt
Erik Patterson
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Perry Lake
Everett Lowe
Topeka
Mary Etzel
Military Air Force ties renewed by father-son leaders
Swisher recalls his Air Force career begun in 1977 with Rich Karmann Jr. as supervisor at Eglin AFB. The elder inspired Swisher and later helped Karmann III pursue a degree and commission. Karmann III plans to attend Officer Candidate School after a deployment, continuing the family legacy.
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Rich II
Security Forces
Motorcycle deaths rise in Kansas amid high rider fatality rate
The Wichita Eagle review of 5,570 state accident reports from 2001 to 2006 shows motorcycle deaths on Kansas roads doubled and riders accounted for 14 percent of last year’s 468 traffic fatalities, above the national average. Most fatal crashes with cars or trucks involved riders not at fault.
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City Hall Agenda Highlights Tonight in Lawrence
The meeting at 6 35 p m today at City Hall Sixth and Massachusetts outlines sessions for Sunflower Broadband Channel 25 with documents available online at lawrenceks org.
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Massachusetts
Sunflower Broadband
Lawrenceks.org
City Panel Considers Health Insurance Changes
City commissioners will discuss alterations to the city employee health plan. Proposals include a $200 rise in out-of-pocket costs for prescription benefits and a policy shift promoting generic drug use over brand name options.
City group recommends premiums for full time and retired workers
The city group proposes premiums for full time employees including free for employee only plans, 57 per pay period for employee and child, 64 for employee and spouse, and 91 for employee and dependents. Retired employees face monthly rates of 256 for retiree only, 618 for retiree and child, 688 for retiree and spouse, and 789 for retireee and dependents.
City adopts traffic ordinance and permits park alcohol use on Saturday
The council approves the 2007 Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas and ordinances enabling Saturday alcohol on West Side South Park, sidewalk dining licenses, and city property beverage consumption. It adopts maximum assessments for 25th Terrace work, displays United Way banners Sept 12 to Nov 16, and authorizes debt releases and a $25,000 heritage plan grant. It also advances Burroughs Creek Trail Master Plan and property acquisition and notes a health care benefit design review.
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Kansas
South Park
25Th Terrace
O'Connell Road
Franklin Road
Burroughs Creek Trail
Toast Art Series Shows Bread Shapes and Messages
Hinman created 22 bread themed artworks with varied media and subjects. About 20 are on display with six unfinished pieces. Notable works include Tic Tac Toast inspired by a children's game and Murphy's Law using a street wrapper. A large piece titled Act Now embeds anti war messages. This marks Hinman's first exhibition since the 1990s, a knots themed show.
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Murphy
Iraq
Knots
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