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Thursday, February 9, 2012, 4:00 p.m.

Have a question about KU football? Then KU football beat writer Matt Tait is your guy. Matt will be answering reader questions starting at 4 p.m. Thursday.

Monday, February 6, 2012, 3:00 p.m.

Kansas Department on Aging Secretary Shawn Sullivan will be available Feb. 6 to discuss the state’s plan to privatize the Medicaid program or other policies regarding senior care. Sullivan heads the Department on Aging which is responsible for administration of Older American’s Act programs, distribution of Medicaid long-term care payments, and regulation and survey processes for several different adult care home licensure categories. Sullivan has been involved with aging services for 18 years. Before heading the Department on Aging, he was executive director of Kansas Masonic Home in Wichita, which received a state award for its efforts in culture change and person-centered care.

Thursday, February 2, 2012, 4:00 p.m.

Have a question about KU football? Signing day? The new KU assistant coaches? Then KU football beat writer Matt Tait is your guy. Matt will be answering reader questions starting at 4 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday, February 2, 2012, 10:00 a.m.

Dr. Michael Zabel, of Cardiovascular Specialists of Lawrence, will discuss heart disease — America’s No. 1 killer — in recognition of American Heart Month. Zabel earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis in 1988. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiology at Duke University Medical Center. Zabel is a clinical associate professor at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine. He has done a variety of research on heart disease and treatments.

Thursday, January 26, 2012, 2:30 p.m.

Have a question about KU football? Then KU football beat writer Matt Tait is your guy. Matt will be answering reader questions starting at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday, January 19, 2012, 3:30 p.m.

Have a question about KU football? Then KU football beat writer Matt Tait is your guy. Matt will be answering reader questions starting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 3:00 p.m.

Dr. Kipp Van Camp, an interventional radiologist in Topeka, will be available Jan. 11 to discuss his new book, “Misdiagnosis: A Practicing Physician’s Case Study in Health Care Reform." He said the book covers the history of how we got to where we are, identifies what’s wrong and right with the system, provides details about the Affordable Care Act, and provides solutions. Dr. Van Camp owns a radiology company called Critical Imaging Associates in Topeka. He also is owner and medical director of Rejuvenate Medical Spa, providing minimally invasive cosmetic medical procedures. He serves as an adjunct professor at Washburn University and Kansas University. Van Camp is one of two hosts on a medical radio talk show called Doctor’s Orders, which airs on stations in Topeka and Kansas City.

Thursday, December 15, 2011, 4:00 p.m.

Santa's in Lawrence for a few minutes this busy Christmas season. Kids, ask Santa your questions about the North Pole, the Naughty List, and anything else on your mind.

Thursday, December 1, 2011, 2:00 p.m.

Have a question about the KU football coaching search? Then KU football beat writer Matt Tait is your guy. Matt will be answering reader questions starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 10:00 a.m.

Pat Parker, director of Pharmacy and IV Therapy at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, will be available to discuss the national drug shortage and to take other questions. Parker has been director of pharmacy at LMH since 1984 and also directed the oncology unit from 2001 to 2004. He is adjunct clinical professor of pharmacy practice with Kansas University’s School of Pharmacy. He is an active member of the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists and the Kansas Council of Health Systems Pharmacists. He has served on the Kansas Board of Pharmacy. He also has helped organize medical mission trips to impoverished regions of Kenya where AIDS is prevalent.

Monday, July 18, 2011, 1:00 p.m.

Dr. Doug Stull, of OrthoKansas in Lawrence, will answer questions about orthopedics, which involves the care of bones and joints. Typical problems include fractures; dislocations; strains of muscles, ligaments and joints; tendonitis; bursitis; and arthritis. OrthoKansas performs arthroscopic surgery; total joint replacement of hips, knees and shoulders; shoulder reconstruction; complex hand surgery; and other procedures. Stull specializes in the treatment of the shoulder and elbow in all ages and aspects including sports, trauma and reconstruction.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 10:00 a.m.

From smart meters to power outages, Westar Energy has been in the news quite a bit lately. On Wednesday, June 1, at 10 a.m., Westar representatives will take your questions during an online chat. Among the topics they are eager to talk about are two energy-saving programs: SmartStar and WattSaver. Both programs have the potential to change the way customers consume energy.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 1:00 p.m.

Shew, the county's chief elections officer, will be available to answer questions about the upcoming election for Lawrence City Commission and area school boards, including the Lawrence school board. You can submit your questions in advance below. In-person, advance voting continues through noon April 4 at the Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Mass., and polls will be open countywide from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 5.

Monday, March 28, 2011, 10:00 a.m.

New Lawrence Police Chief Tarik Khatib will join us for a live chat with LJWorld.com users Monday, March 28, at 10 a.m. Submit your questions in advance below.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 1:00 p.m.

Lawrence school board candidate Tyler Palmer will chat live with LJWorld.com users Wednesday, March 23 at 1 p.m. Submit your question in advance below.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 12:30 p.m.

Lawrence school board candidate Jim Clark will chat live with LJWorld.com users Tuesday, March 22 at 12:30 p.m. Submit your question in advance below.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 11:00 a.m.

Lawrence school board candidate Ola Faucher will chat live with LJWorld.com users Tuesday, March 22 at 11 a.m. Submit your question in advance below.

Monday, March 21, 2011, 11:00 a.m.

Lawrence school board candidate Randy Masten will chat live with LJWorld.com users Monday, March 21 at 11 a.m. Submit your question in advance below.

Friday, March 18, 2011, 11:00 a.m.

Lawrence school board candidate Bill Roth will chat live with LJWorld.com users Friday, March 18 at 11 a.m. Submit your question in advance below.

Thursday, March 17, 2011, 11:00 a.m.

Lawrence school board candidate Keith Diaz Moore will chat live with LJWorld.com users Thursday, March 17 at 11 a.m. Submit your question in advance below.

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