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Funding given for hospital to buy monitor in mother-baby unit: December 25, 2002; The Douglas County Community Foundation has selected Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Assn. to receive a grant of $13,365 to fund a new neonatal physiologic monitor for the hospital.
nominations: December 25, 2002; Journal-World Web sites were nominated Tuesday in all four categories of the 2003 “Edgies,” a national award that honors excellence in online journalism.
Wine master offers expertise: December 25, 2002; No matter how suave and sophisticated you think you are, don’t get into a contest of wine knowledge with Doug Frost. Because you’re sure to lose.
Family finds compromise to traditional celebration: December 25, 2002; This may have been the first Christmas holiday in my adulthood when I have not baked a single thing or prepared any part of the traditional holiday meal.
N. Korea says U.S. is risking nuclear conflict: U.N. says technicians continue opening reactor; Knight Ridder Newspapers; December 25, 2002; The North Korea nuclear crisis deepened Tuesday as a U.N. watchdog agency said it no longer can tell whether North Korea is diverting nuclear material at its Yongbyon nuclear complex to the production of weapons.
LMH features innovative prostate treatment: By Jim Baker; December 25, 2002; Lawrence Memorial Hospital has become the first site in Kansas to perform a new, minimally invasive laser treatment for enlarged prostate, a condition that affects more than 13 million men in the United States. The problem can now be treated at the hospital with a laser that relieves symptoms immediately with no side effects.
Master Sommelier joins Jayni to prepare French dishes: J-W Staff Reports; December 25, 2002; Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week for “Country French New Year’s Eve Menu with Wine Pairings.” Doug Frost, a Master Sommelier and a Master of Wine, will join host Jayni Carey to prepare holiday dishes, including the recipe below. Frost’s wine recommendation for the recipes below is a 1990 Jaboulet La Chapelle Hermitage or 2000 E. Guigal Cotes Du Rhone.
Christmas meaning renewed: By Cal Thomas, Tribune Media Services; December 25, 2002; Is there anything new that can be said about Christmas? No, and that is part of its charm. Unbelievers use it to make money. Even believers rarely have enough time amid the shopping madness to pay more than lip service to the occasion.
Old-fashioned fun spurs sleigh collector’s hobby: The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh. O’er the fields we go, laughing all the…Wait, just a second. When was the last time anyone dashed anywhere like this?
A guide to getting the best from chestnuts: The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; Here is some general advice for handling and preparing chestnuts, to get the best from them.
LMH features innovative prostate treatment: December 25, 2002; Lawrence Memorial Hospital has become the first site in Kansas to perform a new, minimally invasive laser treatment for enlarged prostate, a condition that affects more than 13 million men in the United States. The problem can now be treated at the hospital with a laser that relieves symptoms immediately with no side effects.
Mildred Johnson: December 25, 2002
Briefly: December 25, 2002; ¢ Los Angeles: Civil rights groups sue to bar immigrant arrests ¢ Kansas City, Mo.: Armed robbers killed at store ¢ New York City: Chinese activist released from 13-year prison sentence ¢ Philippines: Rebels blamed in deadly blast
Briefly: December 25, 2002; ¢ New York: White Christmas brings travel worries ¢ Chicago: Study touts benefits of even a little fish ¢ Philadelphia: Pregnant doll pulled from Wal-Mart shelves ¢ Oregon: Charges filed in family slayings
Tensions temper Christmas spirit around the world: The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; Christmas may be just another day on the job for troops stationed in Afghanistan, but they’re doing their best to get into the holiday spirit.
Corrections: December 25, 2002; Dr. Mark Praeger is the husband of Sandy Praeger, insurance commissioner-elect. A story in Saturday’s Journal-World incorrectly identified his relationship to her.
Forty-day drought aiding construction of Anderson Center: December 25, 2002; Kansas University athletes won’t be lifting weights in the Shaffer-Holland Strength Center much longer. The 42,000-square-foot Anderson Family Strength and Conditioning Center is within its $8 million budget and on schedule to open in March.
‘: December 25, 2002; This and that regarding college basketball. … Did you ever notice Kansas senior forward Nick Collison often wears a black band under his right knee at practices and in games?
Season of gratitude: J-W Editorials; December 25, 2002; Christmas is a time to be mindful of and to share the many blessings we enjoy. After receiving word of his death this week, some local residents recalled how Ed Dutton viewed his work with the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen, which he helped found.
Mea culpa for mistakes, misjudgments: By David Broder, Washington Post Writers Group; December 25, 2002; Deck the halls with boughs of holly. Time to recall Broder’s folly. Yes, friends, it’s the annual “goofs column,” in which the proprietor of this borrowed space looks back on the year’s output — and finds fresh reasons for embarrassment. Once again, I have missed the mark as often as NFL referees. Think of this as a print version of instant replay.
Chestnut recipes: The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; A trio of recipes for the home cook to try shows the versatility of the chestnut. Remember that although the season for fresh nuts ends in December, dried or canned chestnuts are available year-round.
Bruins leery of Lobos: Las Vegas Bowl berth rare treat for New Mexico; The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; UCLA can’t imagine losing to New Mexico, a team playing in a bowl game for just the second time in 41 years.
Yankees up payroll again: N.Y. gives Cuban defector four-year, $32 million contract; The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; The New York Yankees’ need to cut payroll ends at the U.S. border. For the second time in less than a week, baseball’s biggest spender broke its budget for a big international acquisition, reaching a preliminary agreement Tuesday on a $32 million, four-year contract with Cuban defector Jose Contreras.
Begin the new year by cutting back calories with these easy substitutions: December 25, 2002; To kick the new year off right, do you have some healthy ingredient substitutions that I can start using? What a great way to think about getting the new year off on the right foot. Cheryl Armstrong, a certified dietitian, of Purdue University, has compiled a list of healthy recipe ingredient substitutions. Hope this will help guide you in 2003.
Iraq ‘ready to fight holy war’: Scientists repeat Saddam’s claim of no weapons of mass destruction; The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; Saddam Hussein said Tuesday that Iraqis were ready to fight a holy war against the United States, and he accused Washington of using lies and military might in a bid to rule the world.
Indiana coach faces suspension: UCLA boosters want USC’s Bibby to replace Lavin; J-W Wire Reports; December 25, 2002; The Big Ten asked Indiana to suspend basketball coach Mike Davis for his outburst at the end of last weekend’s game against Kentucky.
Tips on trimming fat from recipes: Begin the new year by cutting back calories with these easy substitutions; By Susan Krumm; December 25, 2002
SBC snafu resolved after phone troubles hit five-state area: December 25, 2002; Problems that frustrated telephone callers in a five-state region, including Kansas, were resolved Tuesday, an SBC spokeswoman said. But Nancy Pollock, a spokeswoman for the phone company formerly known as Southwestern Bell, could shed little light on what happened.
Incident outside Replay Lounge no longer believed to be hate crime: December 25, 2002; Lawrence police Tuesday said there was no evidence that a gay man beaten Dec. 6 outside the Replay Lounge, was the victim of a hate crime. “There is no indication that the individual’s sexual orientation had anything to do with what happened,” Police spokesman Sgt. Mike Pattrick said.
Parties, food reign as gifts from firms: December 25, 2002; Despite a lackluster economy, officials with many of Lawrence’s major employers said they stuck with their usual practices when providing holiday bonuses this year.
Player-by-player notes on KU basketball team: December 25, 2002; Stocking stuffers about Kansas University’s men’s basketball team …
Spirit of the season shines: December 25, 2002
Wine master offers expertise: By Jim Baker; December 25, 2002; No matter how suave and sophisticated you think you are, don’t get into a contest of wine knowledge with Doug Frost. Because you’re sure to lose.
Family finds compromise to traditional celebration: By Gwyn Mellinger; December 25, 2002; This may have been the first Christmas holiday in my adulthood when I have not baked a single thing or prepared any part of the traditional holiday meal.
Local briefs: December 25, 2002; ¢ Eudora: Police chief will retire ¢ Community service: Coat drive complete ¢ Government: Sebelius budget proposal planned for Jan. 15 ¢ 6News Productions: ‘River City Weekly’ airs year’s highlights
Ventura leaving political ring: After four entertaining years, Minnesota governor brings down curtain; The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; For Jesse Ventura, public service was never enough. He craved the spotlight. In four stormy years as Minnesota’s governor, the flamboyant former pro wrestler mixed serious-minded attempts at reform with often outrageous star turns as author, sports analyst, cameo actor and talk show guest.
Old home town - 25 and 40 years ago today: December 25, 2002
Christmas tidbits plentiful: Player-by-player notes on KU basketball team; By Chuck Woodling; December 25, 2002; Stocking stuffers about Kansas University’s men’s basketball team …
Versatile nuggets make comeback: By Joan Cirillo, The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; Chestnut grower Sandy Bole recalls the Asian woman who comes to her 25-acre orchard outside this Pacific Northwest city to buy 40 pounds of the mahogany-colored fruit.
Basketball Notebook: Collison’s black band combats ‘jumper’s knee’: By Gary Bedore; December 25, 2002; This and that regarding college basketball. … Did you ever notice Kansas senior forward Nick Collison often wears a black band under his right knee at practices and in games?
Red Sox sign Timlin, Fox in wake of Contreras deal: The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; While missing out on Jose Contreras, the Boston Red Sox signed reliever Chad Fox on Tuesday and finalized Mike Timlin’s $1.85 million, one-year contract.
s visit as St. Nick concerns some families: December 25, 2002; It seems innocent: A Christian minister dresses up as Santa Claus and visits elementary schools before the holiday break. But some parents of students in the district said Tuesday they were offended because the Santa impersonator invited to all three elementary schools in the Baldwin public school district by Supt. Jim White ignored constitutional principles separating church and state.
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; December 25, 2002
People: December 25, 2002; ¢ Damon dating, not engaged ¢ Britney sues shoemaker ¢ Right up his alley ¢ Musicals strike a chord
Police identify suspect in beating: Incident outside Replay Lounge no longer believed to be hate crime; By Dave Ranney; December 25, 2002; Lawrence police Tuesday said there was no evidence that a gay man beaten Dec. 6 outside the Replay Lounge, was the victim of a hate crime. “There is no indication that the individual’s sexual orientation had anything to do with what happened,” Police spokesman Sgt. Mike Pattrick said.
A special time of year: By Mike Hoeflich, Kansas University School of Law; December 25, 2002
6Sports video: Win over Bruins creates peaceful holiday for Williams: December 25, 2002; 6Sports reports on KU head coach Roy Williams’ thoughts on past holiday seasons.
s explanation: December 25, 2002; Star of Bethlehem. Star of the East. Christ’s Star. It’s been called all those things. But experts still can’t fully explain the three wise men’s guide to Bethlehem. “There’s no clear-cut scientific explanation,” said Barbara Anthony-Twarog, professor in physics and astronomy at Kansas University.
Video games may trigger seizures: By Ben Finley, Knight Ridder Newspapers; December 25, 2002; The millions of video games sold in the United States this holiday season come with warnings that sometimes are overlooked. They say that the games can trigger seizures in some players, especially children, who have a rare condition known as photosensitive epilepsy.
Astronomers, religious still seek star’s explanation: By Dan Smith, Special to the Journal-World; December 25, 2002; Star of Bethlehem. Star of the East. Christ’s Star. It’s been called all those things. But experts still can’t fully explain the three wise men’s guide to Bethlehem. “There’s no clear-cut scientific explanation,” said Barbara Anthony-Twarog, professor in physics and astronomy at Kansas University.
Rolling Stones to play global warming benefit in Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Times; December 25, 2002; OK, now, no jokes about fossil fuels: The Rolling Stones are returning to Los Angeles with a special free concert at Staples Center to raise awareness about global warming.
Iran pursuing nuclear plant: The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; Brushing aside U.S. criticism, Iranian President Mohammed Khatami pledged Tuesday to forge ahead in building Iran’s nuclear power plant.
Shoe-bomb threat revisited: The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; Though it has no evidence of a specific plot, the FBI warns that it possesses intelligence that terrorists are interested in using shoe bombs to down airliners — like the attack foiled a year ago.
Spirit of the season shines: December 25, 2002
Congress counts many new millionaires: The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; Close to half the incoming members of Congress are millionaires and many will face votes that could affect their financial holdings.
Study: Even chronically ill smokers light up: The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; Millions of Americans, including many with chronic lung and other ailments, continue smoking despite warnings from their physicians.Millions of Americans, including many with chronic lung and other ailments, continue smoking despite warnings from their physicians.
Not-so-welcome snowstorm plagues southern Kansas towns, travelers: By Jim Suhr, Associated Press Writer; December 25, 2002; A winter storm that plastered southern Kansas with 5 to 15 inches of snow lumbered eastward out of the state Tuesday, leaving behind hundreds of motor vehicles damaged in accidents and some road crews facing a not-so-merry Christmas.
Santa’s message ho-ho-holy: Minister’s visit as St. Nick concerns some families; By Tim Carpenter; December 25, 2002; It seems innocent: A Christian minister dresses up as Santa Claus and visits elementary schools before the holiday break. But some parents of students in the district said Tuesday they were offended because the Santa impersonator invited to all three elementary schools in the Baldwin public school district by Supt. Jim White ignored constitutional principles separating church and state.
SBC snafu resolved after phone troubles hit five-state area: By Scott Rothschild; December 25, 2002; Problems that frustrated telephone callers in a five-state region, including Kansas, were resolved Tuesday, an SBC spokeswoman said. But Nancy Pollock, a spokeswoman for the phone company formerly known as Southwestern Bell, could shed little light on what happened.
On the record: December 25, 2002
Offices list holiday hours: J-W Staff Reports; December 25, 2002; Most government offices and public services in Lawrence will be closed today in observance of Christmas. City offices will be closed today, and the Lawrence Transit System and the T Lift will not operate.
Area briefs: December 25, 2002; ¢ Store robbed at knifepoint Monday ¢ More arrests made in apartment burglaries ¢ Road closed for month
Funding given for hospital to buy monitor in mother-baby unit: By Jim Baker; December 25, 2002; The Douglas County Community Foundation has selected Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Assn. to receive a grant of $13,365 to fund a new neonatal physiologic monitor for the hospital.
Walling services: December 25, 2002
World Online sweeps ‘Edgies’ nominations: By Joel Mathis; December 25, 2002; Journal-World Web sites were nominated Tuesday in all four categories of the 2003 “Edgies,” a national award that honors excellence in online journalism.
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Hardware hope: December 25, 2002
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Pets aren’t gifts: December 25, 2002
Daily ticker: December 25, 2002
Briefcase: December 25, 2002; ¢ FAO Schwarz works to avoid bankruptcy ¢ Venezuela: Economy struggles as strike continues ¢ Aviation: Boeing lands order from Taiwanese airline ¢ Entertainment: U.S. investor to buy stake in Jim Henson Co.
KCC rejects Westar’s request for flexibility: The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; Regulators have resoundingly denied Westar Energy Inc.’s request for leniency in meeting the Kansas Corporation Commission’s demands to reduce the company’s debt.
Bonuses alive despite bear: Parties, food reign as gifts from firms; By Dan Smith, Special to the Journal-World; December 25, 2002; Despite a lackluster economy, officials with many of Lawrence’s major employers said they stuck with their usual practices when providing holiday bonuses this year.
McDonald’s seeks to spice up hamburger recipe: J-W Staff and Wire Reports; December 25, 2002; McDonald’s Corp. plans to change its hamburger recipe in hopes the new taste will help jump-start sales for the world’s largest restaurant company, according to a Dow Jones News report.
Durable goods orders fall in November: The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; The nation’s manufacturers stumbled in November as orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket goods took an unexpected dip, fresh evidence the national economy still is going through a rough patch of its own.
Short & sweet: December 25, 2002; ¢ Weight Watchers offers guidelines for holidays ¢ Wine council’s Web site serves up suggestions
Strength center on target: Forty-day drought aiding construction of Anderson Center; By David Mitchell; December 25, 2002; Kansas University athletes won’t be lifting weights in the Shaffer-Holland Strength Center much longer. The 42,000-square-foot Anderson Family Strength and Conditioning Center is within its $8 million budget and on schedule to open in March.
Build appetizers on these easy-to-make bases: By Susan Selasky, Knight Ridder Newspapers; December 25, 2002; Many prepackaged items can be used as building blocks for appetizers. Think puff pastry, phyllo shells, bread or crackers.
6Sports video: Area athletes, coaches have big plans for holiday break: December 25, 2002; 6Sports reports on the holiday plans of some area athletes and their coaches.
Growers note signs of increasing interest: The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; The rebirth and growth of the domestic chestnut industry, increased media attention, and the Web are contributing to a surge in consumer interest in chestnuts, industry experts say.
6News video: 5,000 could pay higher water bill: December 25, 2002; 6News reports on the changes the city will be making to its process of estimating water usage.
6News video: Santa’s going on house calls: December 25, 2002; 6News reports on the visits Santa is making to some area childrens homes.
Harnisch, Rijo return to Reds: The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; Pitchers Jose Rijo and Pete Harnisch agreed to minor league contracts Tuesday with the Cincinnati Reds, giving them a chance to prolong careers interrupted by elbow operations.
Pitcher back in Cleveland: Anderson inks one-year deal with Indians; The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; Brian Anderson is guaranteed $1.5 million under his new contract with Cleveland and can make $1 million more in bonuses is he makes at least 33 starts and pitches 210 or more innings.
Witasick rejoins San Diego: The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; Right-handed reliever Jay Witasick rejoined the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, agreeing to a $2.75 million, two-year contract.
Tar Heels to report violation: UNC hoops assistant spoke to prep player for 10 minutes; December 25, 2002; North Carolina will report a secondary recruiting violation to the NCAA after an assistant basketball coach spoke to a high school player this month.
Memo to Michael: We told you so: It’s sad to watch once-great Jordan struggle on the court at age of 40; Knight Ridder Newspapers; December 25, 2002; Fair Jordan. Yep, it has come to that. The greatest player to ever bounce a basketball took one last bow Monday night at American Airlines Center. But somehow it seemed hollow.
College briefs: December 25, 2002; ¢ Brown to play for Buffs ¢ CU players arrested on drinking charges ¢ Nebraska coordinator well compensated ¢ Chow staying at USC
Tulane wary of Warriors: Hawaii to put potent offense on display in bowl; The Associated Press; December 25, 2002; Tulane coach Chris Scelfo has watched enough tapes on Hawaii’s run-and-shoot offense to know his team has a tough task today.

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