KU Chancellor Defends Evolution Science Role
Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway published a message to faculty and staff affirming fact based research and the university not to attack beliefs while noting creationism and intelligent design belong in religion philosophy or sociology classes not science He urged attendance at Explore Evolution exhibit opening Nov 1 at the Kansas Natural History Museum on campus.
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Trial on religion in intelligent design in Dover case
A nonjury trial in Dover focuses on whether teaching intelligent design in ninth grade biology is religiously motivated or a neutral inquiry. Lawyers argue design is not testable science and challenge Behe and the related textbook while tracing evolutionary history in U.S. jurisprudence and Bush views.
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Readiness questioned before Katrina great place to start
Dr Jeffrey Runge the new medical officer cites readiness concerns across disaster medicine and preparedness. The report by Jeffrey Lowell criticizes the DHS response and the volunteer disaster medical teams as overtaxed and underprepared after Katrina.
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Florida
Recognition highlights Lawrence as youth program hub
Lawrence leaders praise the city’s WRAP program in schools as a model and urge sustained funding for youth services. Bert Nash Center CEO David Johnson warns the grant ends this year, risking about 900000 dollars annually to keep the program. Hack expects local governments and residents to meet the funding challenge.
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Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
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Midwest communities named among 100 Best Communities for Young People
The America Promise list includes Greater Kansas City area Salina Springfield St Joseph Boys Town Buffalo County Denver Loveland Fort Collins Oklahoma City. Hack notes the recognition aligns with helping children in these communities as a meaningful measure. Staff writer Chad Lawham.
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Medicaid eyedrop payment sparks concern in Kansas
DeFever Pharmacy staff flagged a Medicaid reimbursement error after receiving a $1 million payment instead of the usual $17,000 to $20,000 weekly. Officials advised depositing the check with future reimbursements drawn down. Lawmakers urged safeguards as they note the vast scale of Medicaid in Kansas, with 230,000 recipients and 19,000 providers.
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Bahamas
Kansas
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