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LAWRENCE FORECAST
Forecasters: Adam Smith, Jack McAnenay KU Atmospheric Science
Penguin
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2. 2011
HI: 55
LO: 30
Wednesday
1/2-3/4 inch of rain begin
ning around noon ending
before midnight.
Penguin
So... drizzle?
Hi: 54 Thursday
L0: 30 Cooler temperatures with skies clearing throughout the day.
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Finally, time for sweaters.
Friday
HI: 58 Sunny and clear.
LO: 40
Forget that sweater comment.
Today's date is a painindrome. 11-02-
2011. This can only happen fourteen
times every 100 years. The next will be
Feb. 2, 2020.
Saturday Storms possible in the evening.
HI: 64
LO: 42
'm confused. Is it already spring?
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NEWS AROUND THE WORLD
Associated Press
MEXICO CITY
An earthquake has shaken the seabed well off Mexico's Pacific coast.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-6.3 quake at 5:32 a.m. Tuesday was centered 206 miles (333 kilometers) south-southeast of Cabo San Lucas and 141 miles (227 kilometers) from Sorcorro Island. That volcanic island is inhabited by a small Mexican Navy detachment and its waters are popular with scuba divers.
There are no reports of damage or injury. The USGS initially calculated the magnitude at 6.5
SAO PAULO
The U.S. National Weather Service's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has not posted any warning or advisory for the quake, which was centered about 3 miles (5 kilometers) deep.
Brazil's former president has left a hospital after receiving his first chemotherapy treatment for throat cancer.
Doctors say former President Luiz Inaculo Lula da Silva experienced no nausea following the treatment. They also say voice problems caused by the tumor have improved.
Silva will return to Sao Paulo's Sirio-Libanes Hospital for his next round of chemotherapy in three weeks. He is also expected to undergo radiation therapy early next year.
The tumor in Silva's throat was discovered over the weekend. Doctors say they are optimistic he'll make a full recovery.
His presence on Brazil's political scene is viewed as crucial to maintaining his Workers Party in power at various levels across the nation.
LONDON
More than 500 horses from around the world will take part in an equestrian pageant to mark Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee next year.
Organizers on Tuesday announced details of the spectacle, part of celebrations of the queen's 60 years on the throne.
The "World Comes to Windsor" will feature 800 performers and 500 horses in a event inspired by the many countries the monarch has visited during her reign — and her lifelong love of horses.
It will include displays by Britain's Household Cavale, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the New South Wales Mounted Police, as well as by American cowboys, Russian Cossacks and Australian aboriginal performers.
It will be held on May 10, 11 and 13 at Windsor Castle, with the queen attending the final show.
KHARTOUM. SUDAN
Sudanese officials say government forces have repelled a large rebel attack in South Kordufan state, an oil-producing region along the border with newly independent South Sudan.
The state's governor, Hamed Haroon, said government forces killed more than 100 rebels in the fighting Monday. Some soldiers were killed, though Haroon did not say how many.
Rebels with the Sudan People's Liberation Army consider themselves underrepresented in Sudan's government and frequently attack government troops from areas they control in the Nuba mountains.
Army spokesman Col. Al-Sawarmi Khalid Saad told the Sudan Media Center that about 700 SPLA fighters attacked the Toladi area from three directions but were defeated by government troops.
Campus vaccine clinics canceled for the week
Clinics were scheduled to take place on Wednesday and Thursday.
Low vaccine supplies have forced the cancellation of remaining flu clinics on campus. In a news release, the University said that the steady demand led to the decision.
Vaccinations are still available by appointment with Watkins Memorial Health Center. Those interested can call (785) 864-9507.
Jonathan Shorman
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All applications can be found at jobs.ku.edu by searching for The University Daily Kansan. Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13. The Kansan will interview applicants on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in room 2050 of the Dole Human Development Center.
Ian Cummings
TECHNOLOGY
New uses found for Kinnect in medicine, among others
in medicine, among others
At the Lakeside Center for Autism in Issaquah, Wash., three 5-year-olds stand in front of a big screen displaying a river-rafting game. They laugh as they jump or wave their arms, making their on-screen avatars do the same through the use of Kinect motion-sensing technology.
Across the globe, hospitals in Cantabria, Spain, are testing a Kinect application allowing doctors and nurses to wave their arms to pull up patient charts or X-rays.
Kinect, launched a year ago to accompany Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming consoles.
enables people to control and take part in games using only gestures, body movements or voice commands.
Since then, though, people in different spheres have experimented with using Kinect for other purposes.
Microsoft dubbed the phenomenon the "Kinect Effect" and expects to launch a Kinect for Windows commercial program early next year.
The program is designed to provide tools — mainly a software development kit — to build business applications using Kinect.
MUSIC
Associated Press
Pakistani rap artist Adil Omar rises within international music scene
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adil Omar was a 16-year-old rapping in his bedroom in Pakistan when a member of the American group Cypress Hill discovered his music on the Internet and invited him out to Los Angeles to record together.
That was four years ago, and Omar has now recorded songs with several other American rappers, including Everlast from House of Pain, Xzibit and one of the members of Limp Bizkit. He plans to release his first album next year and has established himself as Pakistan's biggest one and perhaps only — rap star.
His rise illustrates a side of Pakistan that is often obscured by the steady stream of news about the Taliban and al-Qaida that comes out of the country. Many Pakistani cities have thriving subcultures that get little attention in the West.
But hard-core rap like Omar's laced with profanity and sexual innuendo is almost unheard of, and could even be dangerous in a society plagued by Islamist militants.
"I think it's a little explicit sometimes, but I think it's good music," said Waleed Ali Khan, a 20-year-old student. "I think he is breaking new ground and paving the way for new artists."
who favors black sunglasses and T-shirts with half-naked women.
"Violence seems to be totally acceptable in this culture, but sex and bad language in music and art seems to be totally unacceptable," said Omar, a clean-cut looking 20-year-old with short black hair
Even among Omar's friends and fans, some were surprised by the swearing and sexual references that flow through his music.