Geckos and frogs found in Mekong region in new gains
Better access to unrest plagued Indochina and higher research funding led to a 163 species find in Southeast Asia’s Mekong area. The report highlights a multicolored gecko and a fanged frog. PULSE notes a church leader change at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church.
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Lancers Dominate LHS Lions 25-7 in Winless Showdown
Shawnee Mission Lancers toppled Lawrence High Lions 25-7 in a winless clash. Free State High School slated to play tonight as both teams search for a breakthrough.
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Nurses scarce as swine flu hits Oregon schools
Quotable forthright: Nina Fekaris of Beaverton School District says untrained staff are asked to provide medical management, risking students. Oregon districts face swine flu resurgence with few or no nurses to prevent or respond to outbreaks across four schools and 4,300 students.
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Mentors shaping youth in Douglas County
Coming Sunday, the newspaper profiles mentors who are making differences in children's lives across Douglas County. The feature highlights volunteers, programs, and local impact through real stories and quotes from participants.
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Free dental care run draws long Friday line at clinic
The Douglas County Dental Clinic in Maine Street drew a long queue as 65 low income and uninsured residents received free care from 25 volunteers on a first come basis. Tanya Rezagazdi, 23, credited the clinic for helping with two cavities while RJ Quigley, 25, described severe wisdom tooth pain.
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Kevin Anderson
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Douglas County
Ed Manda
Michele Ritzman
Edna Butler
Douglas County Dental Clinic
Maine
Julie Branstrom
Kansas University
Tanya Rezagazdi
Rezayazdi
Higher ed budget increases unlikely in Kansas
Senate leaders doubt a requested 117 million dollar rise for Kansas higher education will be funded. With a 500 million plus revenue shortfall, Morris and O'Neal foresee possible further cuts while regents urge 17 million for next year and 100 million over the following two years to cover services, health insurance costs, and academic goals.
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Mark Parkinson
Iran faces pressure over hidden uranium facility
Iran is pressed by the United States Britain and France to suspend uranium enrichment after revelations of a secretly built underground facility. President Obama along with Gordon Brown and Nicolas Sarkozy called the plant inconsistent with peaceful aims. Iran’s Ahmadinejad offered inspector access but said the project remains legal under IAEA accords.
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Furry friends have allergies too
Dr. Mark Marks of Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital reports 20 to 30 percent more allergy cases in dogs and cats this fall due to wet weather and cooler temperatures. Allergies stem from foods grasses trees dust fibers detergents and even humans. Flea bite allergies are also rising among pets.
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Mark Marks
Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital
Lawrence
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