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"This year's deficit reached a record number estimated at $450 billion. Therefore, we thank God." Osama bin Laden, in his latest tape, according to a U.S. government translation.
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tuesday, October 21, 2003
Correction
Friday's University Daily Kansan contained an error. The article, "Gaggle of former Jayhawks to converge at homecoming," stated that a parade to honor Harold Sandy, who designed the current Jayhawk mascot, was in 1997. The parade was in 1996.
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Legislature rejects mandates related to insurance coverage
TOPEKA -A legislative committee yesterday rejected proposals to require health insurance companies to cover the costs of contraceptives, experimental cancer drugs and exams designed to determine whether a child is disabled.
Supporters anticipated the proposed mandates would result in only a small increase in insurance premiums, if any.
Opponents argued that the cumulative effect of several new mandates would hurt consumers.
Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger has not taken a position on the mandates, but spokesman Scott Holeman said she wants to balance the need for broad coverage with the need to keep premiums affordable.
On contraceptives, committee members noted that at least 24 of 34 health insurance companies in Kansas already cover such costs.
Schwab noted that such requirements only apply to about a third of Kansas health policy holders, because others'plans are governed by federal law.
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African-American Museum still recovering from flood
WICHITA — More than a week after flood waters poured into its basement storage area, the Kansas African American Museum is still trying to salvage artifacts and determine the extent of the damage.
Museum director Eric Key said the flooding shows why the 24-year-old museum needs a facility with more storage space, a waterproof vault and humidity controls. The museum, which showcases Wichita's African-American heritage as well as contemporary art, is housed in a 1917 building.
An estimated $100,000 damage was done Oct. 8, when accumulating rainwater caused a basement door to break, sending water rushing inside.
But Key said he was more concerned about losing pieces of Wichita's African-American history.
Among the damaged items are a 1972 limited edition etching by African-American artist Benny Andrews, valued at $8,000; an original painted wooden door, valued at $5,000; and legal documents from the 1910s for Wichita's African-American lodges and Freemasons.
Not damaged, however, was a collection of 29 photographs by renowned Kansas artist Gordon Parks that the museum had acquired earlier this year.
Assistant County Manager Kathy Sexton said the county is looking into why the flooding happened and what could be done to prevent it from happening again. Meanwhile, a new building for the museum is at least several years away.Key and other supporters have said they would prefer a spot in the city's museum district along the Arkansas River.
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Kansas town relives movie filmed there 30 years ago
HAYS — it has been 30 years since Havs and Hollywood hit head on.
to those who played any part in the creation of Paper Moon, a movie filmed in Hays and surrounding counties, this anniversary was worthy of a celebration.
The festivities included a vintage car show and a champagne reception amid a gallery of Paper Moon memorabilia at the Hays Arts Council, before the movie showing at the Fox Theatre.
Mentions of Paper Moon had elicited dozens of trips down memory lane, and Meder, the executive director of the Hays Arts Council, said it seemed that no matter what role people had in the project they wanted to relive it.
Some have told her stories of spending an entire day watching the movie stars, especially newcomer Tatum O'Neal and her father, Ryan O'Neal. The movie turned some everyday items into treasured reminders of Hays' big film day. A woman told Meder she saved a pen that one of the performers gave her.
Meder, a high school student at the time, said she remembered being "totally starstruck."
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A 19-year-old University of Kansas student reported a stolen computer valued at $3,000 between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday from his residence in the 1000 block of Alabama Street.
A 19-year-old University of Kansas student reported a stolen CD player valued at $265 and other miscellaneous items valued at $1,220 from his vehicle between 1:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of West 14th Street.
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Two Associated Insulation asbestos crew workers, who did not want to be identified, covered exposed windows of the Burge Union yesterday. The company, from Manhattan, began work last week and plans to finish the removal by the end of the month.
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The Center for Russian and East European Studies is having its weekly Laird Brown Bag lecture from noon to 1 p.m. today at 318 Bailey Hall. The topic is Current Research and Publications at the Russian Military Archive with Nonna Tarkhova, senior archivist, Russian Military State Archive.
Men's rugby is having practice from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 tonight at the Westwick Field Complex.
- Ecumenical Christian Ministries is sponsoring a Faith Forum: A Liberating Take on Christianity at 8:30 tonight at the ECM building, 1204
University Christian Fellowship is having a Bible study at 7 tonight at the ECM,1204 Oread Ave.Contact Rick Clock at 841-3148 or at www.ucfu.org.
- Student Union Activities is showing Bend it Like Beckham from 8 to 10 tonight at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Tickets are $2 or free with your SUA movie card and are available at the Hawk Shop in the Union.
ECM is sponsoring a University Forum from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow in the ECM building,
1204 Oread Ave. The title of the forum is Nearer Than you Might Think: World Religions in Douglas County with lecturer George Wiley, chairman of philosophy and religion at Baker University. Wiley will talk about the increasing presence of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and other religions in the United States and Douglas County.
The Unclassified Professional Staff Association will hold a work shop titled Yoga on the job from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Big 12 Room in Kansas Union. Diane Del Buono will teach yoga poses.
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