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Framing a piece of fabric with a printed design can be an inexpensive way to create an artistic wall hanging. This sample is courtesy of Jane Bateman: The Interiors Store in Lawrence

Mary Ann and Gary Martin have a lot of cars stopping outside their house at 1132 Parkside Circle

Lawrence firefighters Brian Trigg, left, and Aaron Payne, right, both engineers from Station No. 5, help move furniture and clean up after a water line break at KU's Delta Gamma sorority house, 1015 Emery Road, Monday

A water line break at KU's Delta Gamma sorority house, 1015 Emery Road, Monday, damaged several rooms. Lawrence firefighters responded to the break that occurred in a third-floor water line flooding portions of the building

Lawrence firefighters and sorority personnel clear a room of furniture after a water line break at KU's Delta Gamma sorority house, 1015 Emery Road, Monday. A break in a third-floor water line flooded portions of the building

Guests tour the poolside area of the Taj Mahal Palace and Towers on Sunday after its reopening in Mumbai, India

A visitor walks by Gulfstream business jets at the Asia Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition in Hong Kong in this Feb. 6, 2007, file photo

Tornado damage is seen in Greensburg in this May 5, 2007, file photo. Most of the southwest Kansas town was destroyed by a tornado that hit the previous night

Leni Salkind lights a giant menorah outside the South Park Recreation Center on the first night of Hanukkah. In back is Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel of the KU Chabad Center for Jewish Life

Alexis Rewalt, center, laughs with other contestants in the Miss Kansas Teen USA competition after winning the crown Sunday night in the Lied Center

Courtney Courter waves to the crowd after being crowned Miss Kansas USA 2009 on Sunday night at Kansas University’s Lied Center

Central Illinois grain farmer Mike Doyle walks across a snow-covered field full of wind turbines on his farm in Arrowsmith, Ill

Surf breaks on the beach near the vacation home where President-elect Barack Obama is staying during his holiday in Kailua, Hawaii

Illusionist Rick Thomas makes his assistant levitate during a scene from the new series “Masters of Illusion.” The weekly program, featuring 70 of the world’s top illusionists performing escapes, levitations and close-up magic, premieres at 8 p.m. Jan

Courtney Courter, center, is congratulated onstage by other contestants in the Miss Kansas USA 2009 pageant after winning the title Sunday night

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Party in Tempe: What to do if you go to the Insight Bowl: By Terry Rombeck; December 21, 2008 in print edition on 1D; Traveling to the Insight Bowl? It should be warm, for starters — but the recreation and nightlife are pretty hot, too. Here are some tips on where to go.

Special coverage: 2008 Insight Bowl

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Menorah lighting heralds Hanukkah: By Nick Nelson; December 22, 2008 in print edition on 3A; A bitterly cold, dark Sunday night was a little brighter with the help of a 6-foot-tall menorah during the celebration of the first night of Hanukkah. KU’s Chabad Center for Jewish Life kicked off the holiday with latkes, gifts, balloon animals and, of course, lighting the first candle of the menorah.

Video: KU chabad warms spirits with menorah lighting
Video: Menorah lit on first night of Hanukkah

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Holidays pose challenge for eating disorders: By Christine Metz; December 22, 2008 in print edition on 1A; When Kate, a 22-year-old Kansas University student, went home for Thanksgiving last month, she sat down with her family and laid out some ground rules. She asked that they nix comments on how much she was eating, whether it be too much or to little.

Video: Holidays pose challenge for eating disorders

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Time-tested toys: Classics rekindle childhood memories: By Christine Metz; December 22, 2008; Chances are no one was beating down retail doors this holiday season — or for that matter stood in line at all — to buy a stick. But when members of the MOMS Club of Lawrence-North were asked to rattle off toys that stood the test of time, sticks were right up there with the Etch-A-Sketch, Barbie, Tonka Truck and the always reliable cardboard box.

On the street: What was your favorite toy growing up?

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Opening new doors: Homeless advocate learned to care at early age: By Eileen Roddy; December 22, 2008; As millions of Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of the world’s most famous homeless child, it’s an opportunity to turn our thoughts toward Lawrence’s homeless children and one of their advocates, Valerie Miller-Coleman.

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Tonganoxie preps for infrastructure upgrades: By Mark Boyle; December 22, 2008; More than two years of planning for infrastructure improvements in Tonganoxie has come to fruition.
Former Baldwin City woman sentenced for sodomy, endangering a child: By Jesse Fray; 05:14 p.m., December 22, 2008 Updated 09:53 a.m. in print edition on A5; A former Baldwin City woman was sentenced to 13 years in prison Monday for aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated endangering a child, prosecutors said
KU researcher detects missing link in spider evolution: By Andy Hyland; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A3; A Kansas University researcher has discovered a missing link between spiders and their ancestors. His findings may shed new light on how spiders came by the current trump card they play in their fight against the world’s insect population — the silk used to spin webs.
Plan ahead to make holiday travel easiest: By Mark Fagan; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A1; Just think: If Santa can manage to traverse the globe while enduring extreme weather conditions, conflicting flight restrictions and countless rooftop landing challenges — all in a single night, no less — perhaps it’s easier to envision making a trouble-free trip to grandma’s house.
Scam circulating via text messages: By Mike Belt; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A5; The text message Rose House received on Monday told her that she needed to verify her credit union account by calling a phone number. Suspicious activity had been found involving that account, the message stated.
Treasurer to mail personal property assessment forms: By George Diepenbrock; December 22, 2008; The Douglas County Appraiser’s Office will mail the 2009 personal property assessment forms on Dec. 31.
Legislators to target in-state tuition for some illegal immigrants in upcoming legislative session: By Carl Manning - Associated Press Writer; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A3; Legislators who want to crack down on illegal immigration are changing their strategy for getting something passed. Lawmakers spent a lot of time earlier this year debating an immigration mega-bill but failed to pass it. Next year, supporters have decided, smaller might be better after lawmakers reconvene Jan. 12, especially with a looming budget crisis likely to dominate the 2009 session.
Scotch cleans, distributes record number of coats: By George Diepenbrock; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A3; Scotch Fabric Care collected and cleaned a record 3,162 coats in Lawrence and 6,766 in Topeka during the 22nd annual Scotch Share the Warmth program, said Scott Shmalberg, president of Scotch Industries.
IRS reminds teachers to keep receipts: By Lindsey Slater; December 22, 2008; The Internal Revenue Service is reminding teachers and educators to keep receipts if they buy books and other classroom supplies.
County postpones restoration work at courthouse: By Mike Belt; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A3; No restoration work is planned for next year at the Douglas County Courthouse, but consulting and architecture firms will be retained to prepare for later projects.
Iowa Street partially blocked by water line break: By Jesse Fray; December 22, 2008; One lane of northbound Iowa Street just south of Ninth Street is blocked as city employees investigate a water main that broke there about 12:30 Monday.
Taylor named Big 12 Rookie of the Week: J-W Staff Reports; December 22, 2008; Kansas freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor was named the Phillips 66 Big 12 Rookie of the Week on Monday, marking the second time in three weeks that Taylor has won the award and just the 14th time a Jayhawk has won it in the history of the Big 12.
Pipe breaks in KU sorority, causes water damage: By Jonathan Kealing; December 22, 2008; Firefighters from Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical responded this morning to a fire alarm at KU’s Delta Gamma sorority house, 1015 Emery Road, and found a sprinkler head had burst and was sending water throughout the house.
Tariff protest widens into broad discontent: December 22, 2008 in print edition on A2; Riot police clubbed, kicked and detained dozens in the Pacific port of Vladivostok on Sunday in a harsh crackdown on a protest that was one of dozens across Russia by people outraged over an increase in car import tariffs.With unemployment spiking, prices rising and the ruble sliding, the protests over a seemingly mundane tariff appear to be broadening into a wide expression of public discontent — and a genuine challenge to the Kremlin.
Cold puts pressure on utility pipelines: December 22, 2008 in print edition on A4; Sunday’s bitter cold weather caused a couple of underground water lines to rupture, temporarily disrupting traffic and water service in two areas of the city. Northbound traffic on Iowa Street was restricted to one lane near Harvard Road, while all traffic was diverted in an area between Cynthia Street and Randall Road. City crews completed all work by late Sunday afternoon, according to Jeanette Klamm, the city’s utilities programs manager.
The Edge: J-W Staff Reports; December 22, 2008; • ‘Flanagan’s Smart Home’ (Books)• ‘Fraggle Rock’ (DVD)• ‘Jazz for Peanuts’ (Music)
Recruit eager to see KU play: Phoenix prep to watch Kansas-Arizona; By Gary Bedore; December 22, 2008 in print edition on B1; Kansas University’s basketball players left sub-zero wind chills for sunny Arizona on Sunday afternoon where the weather was …. “Really nice. Maybe 75 degrees,” said future KU player Royce Woolridge, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound junior shooting guard out of Phoenix Sunnyslope High.
What to wear when the party’s at home: The Associated Press; December 22, 2008; Here comes the hostess skirt — again. Once a home-entertaining favorite of American women in the 1960s and ’70s, the hostess skirt may be just the thing for the more intimate holiday parties happening in front of the fireplace this year instead of out on the town.
Horoscopes: By Holiday Mathis; December 22, 2008; It’s time for Christians to celebrate the birth of the Son of God and for celestial cycles to celebrate the birth of the sun center of our solar system as he returns after the longest night. Welcome to the Winter Solstice, a magical time of year that was celebrated by early humanity, as evidenced by prehistoric monuments like Stonehenge that are oriented to frame the sun on the longest and shortest days of the year.
Miami ices K.C.: Brutal cold can’t stop Dolphins; By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; December 22, 2008 in print edition on B1; The Dolphins shrugged off the cold and beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 38-31, at Arrowhead Stadium.
Do they make PSP games in Santa’s workshop?: By Christy Little; December 22, 2008; When my 9-year-old nephew, Nick, e-mailed me his Christmas wish list a few weeks ago, I did a quick skim and saw a name I was down with for a holiday purchase: LEGOs. It would be some kind of terrific set we could piece together on a snowy afternoon: a firetruck, or the space shuttle! No, wait — the castle! The king’s castle set!
Opening new doors: Homeless advocate learned to care at early age: By Eileen Roddy; December 22, 2008; As millions of Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of the world’s most famous homeless child, it’s an opportunity to turn our thoughts toward Lawrence’s homeless children and one of their advocates, Valerie Miller-Coleman.
Was it really the Year of the Woman?: The Associated Press; December 22, 2008; Depending on your political tastes, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sarah Palin or even Tina Fey could be considered Woman of the Year. But here’s the harder question: Was this the Year of the Woman?
My Network TV finds surprising success: By David Bauder - Associated Press Writer; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A13; For the past three weeks, the upstart My Network TV has accomplished something that would have been considered unthinkable just two years ago. The network, quickly cobbled together by a group of Fox-owned local stations after the 2006 merger of the WB and UPN into the new CW left abandoned stations with nothing to put on the air, has averaged more prime-time viewers than the CW.
Bargain bubblies: The Associated Press; December 22, 2008; Trying to sate Champagne tastes when you’re stuck with a beer budget can be a problem, but, say wine experts, there is frugal fizz to be had.
Blissfully lacy: By Caitlin Donnelly; December 22, 2008; Thank you, Miucca Prada, for resurrecting lace as a modern trend.
‘Green’ beauty trends: J-W Wire Reports; December 22, 2008; Natural beauty products aren’t a young thing, rich thing, crunchy thing or hipster thing.
Kids offer break boredom-busters: J-W Staff Reports; December 22, 2008; “Just have fun! Ask some friends over.” — Jade Russell, fifth grade, Sunflower School
New DUI device must withstand court tests: By Mark Fagan; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A3; Now that area law-enforcement officers are armed with the latest advancement for drunken-driving detection, documentation and prosecution, Charles Branson is looking forward to the next logical step: universal acceptance of the newest high-tech device, the Intoxilyzer 8000.
NBC airs ‘Today’ like there’s no tomorrow: By Kevin McDonough; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A13; Morning invades prime time. “2008: ‘Today’ Looks Back, a Holiday Special” (7 p.m., NBC) offers a quick glance back at the year’s top-five stories. This “Today” special may not bring us any earth-shattering revelations, but it reminds viewers of just how few prime-time shows NBC has left in its reserves.
2010 already?: The 2010 political campaign already is under way in Kansas.; J-W Editorials; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A11; So you thought you could put political campaigning behind you at least for a few months? Think again. There’s nothing like the prospect of incumbent-less races for the governor’s office and a U.S. Senate seat to get the political juices flowing — even two years before the election.
Jets may get just what they deserve: By Israel Gutierrez - The Miami Herald; December 22, 2008 in print edition on B2; If you ever needed proof that there is a higher power occasionally dabbling in sports, this whole Pennington-Favre thing provides some pretty convincing evidence. “This is the only way fate would have it, right?” said Chad Pennington, the quarterback currently benefiting from the apparent divine intervention.
Medicaid enrollment soaring during downturn: By Kevin Freking - Associated Press Writer; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A9; That day in July was one that Tammy Morse won’t soon forget. Five months earlier, her husband lost his job as a recruiter for the financial services industry. Now it was the summer and the family savings were gone. She saw no way to get health insurance coverage for her family other than to apply for Medicaid.
Schools aim to defend funding: Advocate warns against budget cuts, hopes that state will uphold obligation; By Scott Rothschild; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A1; If state elected leaders start cutting school budgets, they may find themselves back in court.Alan Rupe, the attorney who led the school finance lawsuit that resulted in record dollars going to schools, said, “I can tell you for certain that if there is a reduction in the funding that the Legislature has agreed to, there will be a thorough review and a decision made” on whether to pursue litigation.
New details emerge on twisters’ power: The Associated Press; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A4; A study of the Greensburg tornado has found that the state saw more twisters that night than initially thought and that some of the tornadoes were unusually strong. The twister that nearly wiped out Greensburg was one of 22 that touched down in southern and central Kansas from the same thunderstorm complex the night of May 4, 2007, and early the next morning.
Extra practices benefit KU: Coaches evaluate, experiment during four-week lead-up to bowl; By Dugan Arnett; December 22, 2008 in print edition on B1; Of all the perks to be had from the Kansas University football team’s 2008 Insight Bowl invitation — the historical significance, the week’s stay in a superb climate, the sure-to-be-extravagant player goodie bags — perhaps none is more appreciated than the added month of practice time the bid provides.
Targeted Mumbai hotels open with tighter security: By Erika Kinetz - Associated Press Writer; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A10; The blood has been mopped up, the grenade-scarred marble replaced, the bullet holes covered over. But the reopening Sunday of parts of the iconic Taj Mahal hotel — less than a month after militants stormed the building, spraying staff and guests with gunfire and grenades — comes with more than just a new plaster and paint job.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: December 22, 2008 in print edition on A11; From the Lawrence Daily World for Dec. 22, 1908: “Santa Claus came to town today, visiting every public place he could in the time allowed, and he got a marvelous reception everywhere as he made his rounds and stopped to talk with old and young alike. He seemed to know the businesses and the merchants and their products and made every effort to help them handle the last-minute sales.
Solution to squeaks so easy you’ll be floored: By Linda Cottin; December 22, 2008; Here’s how to fix a squeaky wood floor.
Library Top 10: December 22, 2008; Here are the top-10 most-requested books at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., for the week of Dec. 8 to Dec. 14.
Central introduces Wii on Wednesdays: By Lindsey Slater; December 22, 2008; For one Wednesday a month, Central Junior High students in the after-school program are encouraged to play video games.
Bears fired up to face Packers: The Associated Press; December 22, 2008 in print edition on B6; Even as their prospects dwindled the past few weeks, the Chicago Bears insisted 10 wins would be enough to get to the playoffs. Well, they still have a shot at 10 wins. And they’re not out of the postseason race, either. So the Bears (8-6) will be playing for more than just pride when Green Bay visits Soldier Field tonight, thanks to some huge breaks over the weekend.
Cheney says Congress failed automakers: December 22, 2008 in print edition on A2; Vice President Dick Cheney blamed Congress for failing to bail out the auto industry, saying the White House was forced to step in to save U.S. car companies. In an interview broadcast Sunday, Cheney said the economy is in such bad shape that the car companies might not have survived without the $17.4 billion in emergency loans that President George W. Bush approved on Friday.
High school teams compete in academics: December 22, 2008 in print edition on A4; Lawrence High and Free State High teams were named to the top 16 at the 2008-2009 Quest academic competition at Washburn University on Dec. 6. Both teams will advance to the televised finals, which will air from February through May on public television station KTWU, Sunflower Broadband Channel 11. A champion will be named in May.
Top U.S. general in Iraq prepares for troop decision: By Chelsea J. Carter - Associated Press Writer; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A2; The top U.S. general in Iraq said he will make a decision about the future role of American troops in early spring, to allow enough time to address any violence that may arise from January’s provincial elections. Army Gen. Ray Odierno told The Associated Press that the two-month period after the election will allow U.S. troops and Iraqi security forces to ensure those legitimately elected can take office.
Holiday focus: Photographer Mike Yoder offers tips for great seasonal pics: By Mike Yoder; December 22, 2008; The holidays are bound to provide many photo opportunities. No matter what brand of camera you have, there are always ways to improve your chances of taking better photographs and documenting the season. Here’s my holiday photography tips list
Myshape helps women find right clothing: By Sophia Maines; December 22, 2008; Tierra Hopkins struggles to find the right fit for her clothing.
Holidays pose challenge for eating disorders: Strategies help sufferers navigate tables; By Christine Metz; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A1; When Kate, a 22-year-old Kansas University student, went home for Thanksgiving last month, she sat down with her family and laid out some ground rules. She asked that they nix comments on how much she was eating, whether it be too much or to little.
Tips on keeping food under control: By Christine Metz; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A10; The season’s focus on food can make the holidays a particularly hard time for people with eating disorders. To help, Overeaters Anonymous holds support group meetings at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Unity Church of Lawrence, 900 Madeline Lane, and 10 a.m. Saturdays at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine. OA’s Northeast Kansas’s hot line is (785) 357-8774.
Winter’s opening day packs a punch: December 22, 2008 in print edition on A2; Weekend storms in the nation’s northern half knocked out power to thousands of customers Sunday and created nightmarish conditions for holiday travelers coast to coast on the first official day of winter.Gusty winds in the Midwest, where wind chills dipped to minus 30 or lower, produced whiteout conditions that contributed to at least three vehicle pileups in Wisconsin and Michigan.
On the record: December 22, 2008 in print edition on A4; Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported the following responses.
Study finds $1.6B went to bailed-out bank execs: By Frank Bass and Rita Beamish - Associated Press Writers; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A2; Banks that are getting taxpayer bailouts awarded their top executives nearly $1.6 billion in salaries, bonuses, and other benefits in the calendar year 2007, an Associated Press analysis reveals. The rewards came even at banks where poor results last year foretold the economic crisis that sent them to Washington for a government rescue. Some trimmed their executive compensation due to lagging bank performance, but still forked over multimillion-dollar executive pay packages.
Do parents still have some authority? Yes, ma’am.: By Meghan Bahn; December 22, 2008; “I’ve resorted to insisting my kids respond with ‘yes, sir’ or ‘yes, ma’am’ to instructions,” a father of two recently shared with me. “I was tired of hearing ‘ookaaay,’ and then they wouldn’t actually do anything.”
Pageant winners begin state reigns: By Brian Lewis-Jones; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A3; Two Olathe women won the Miss Kansas USA and Miss Kansas Teen USA titles Sunday night at the Lied Center at Kansas University. Courtney Courter, 23, competed as Miss Metro Kansas City USA and won the Miss Kansas USA 2009 competition. Seventeen-year-old Alexis Rewalt, Miss South Johnson County Teen USA, won the teen pageant. About 500 people were in attendance.
Quit whining, Cyclones: By Chuck Woodling; December 22, 2008 in print edition on B1; Item: Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard blasts Gene Chizik for taking the Auburn football job, saying Chizik assured him he would stay with the Cyclones. Comment: Does this remind anyone of a couple of years ago when Kansas State officials bellyached about Bob Huggins’ abrupt departure to take the West Virginia job? Quit whining, hire a coach, and get on with your life.
Vitamin supplements not effective, studies find: By Karen Kaplan - Los Angeles Times; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A9; They were some of the most promising medicines of the 1990s — wonder pills that appeared to fight cancer, heart disease, stroke and other ailments. Laboratory tests and initial studies in people suggested that lowly vitamins could play a crucial role in preventing some of the most intractable illnesses, especially in an aging population.
All-American DT commits to Kansas: J-W Staff Reports; December 22, 2008 in print edition on B4; Travis Stephens, an All-American defensive tackle from Blinn College, has orally committed to KU.
McLouth junior takes giant step forward: By Matt Tait; December 22, 2008 in print edition on B5; There she was, every game, at every position. The girl with the funny name and the killer game. It wasn’t always that way for McLouth High junior Kylie Shufflebarger. There was a time when the tall, long-armed blonde was timid. There was a time when one mistake — one spike slammed into the net or one tip out of bounds — would ruin her confidence for the rest of the match.
Ring in new year without hassle: Celebrate with friends at home: McClatchy Newspapers; December 22, 2008; New Year’s Eve … Ah, the glitz, the glamour, the confetti falling from the skies. Ouch, the stilettos that decided to attack your toes, the impossible crowds, the hard-to-score restaurant reservations. Sometimes the last blast of the year can leave you feeling a little footsore, a little tapped out, a little bit over the Baby New Year and all his ball-dropping buddies.
Panel awaits word from prosecutor: December 22, 2008 in print edition on A2; The legislative committee considering impeachment of Gov. Rod Blagojevich could be at the beginning of its work or nearing the end, depending on the wishes of federal prosecutors. If prosecutors give the OK, the Illinois House committee will explore the federal criminal charges against Blagojevich by interviewing his aides, reviewing documents and questioning witnesses to the actions that led to Blagojevich’s arrest.
Make holiday time with kids count: J-W Wire Reports; December 22, 2008; To make holidays with your kids count, you need mapping, follow-through and a heartfelt desire to make your presence the present.
How to endure difficult gatherings: Keep expectations low to avoid disappointment: By Chansi Long - Special to the Journal-World; December 22, 2008; Laura Allison’s mom relishes holiday traditions: baking Christmas cookies, wrapping presents, decorating the tree. These tasks are important to Allison’s mom. But Allison isn’t as enthralled.
Financial crisis slows wind-power boom: By David Mercer - Associated Press Writer; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A5; Grain farmer Mike Doyle has grown to love the big, spindly wind turbines that rise from his central Illinois prairie. Their blades, many more than 100 feet, cut the wind with a low, rhythmic whooshing noise. Not too long ago, he admired a rainbow arching over them. Doyle’s a little embarrassed when he describes the scene, but he’s sincere. “If that wasn’t the most beautiful sight I’ve ever seen.”
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: December 22, 2008 in print edition on A11; The Gaslight Gang, the popular local Dixieland music group of eight, won the $1,000 first prize on the ABC “All-College Hour.” Paul Gray, Windsor, Mo., trumpet player, a senior at Kansas University, was the leader of the group.
Singh sinks 10-foot birdie for win: Veteran looks healthy after long layoff due to injuries; The Associated Press; December 22, 2008 in print edition on B2; Age is starting to creep up on Vijay Singh, who turns 46 in February and spent the last three months taking the longest break of his life to let nagging injuries heal. But against a world-class field Sunday at the Chevron World Challenge, Singh looked as good as new.
Obamas rent beach home in low-key Hawaii town: By Audrey McAvoy - Associated Press Writer; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A14; While on vacation in Hawaii, the Obama family is staying in a $9 million single-story oceanfront home in a laid-back neighborhood over the mountain from downtown Honolulu where the president-elect grew up. The five-bedroom wood frame house sits on almost an acre of land fronting Kailua Beach, a favorite spot for windsurfers, kayakers and dog-walkers.
Shrimp and Pesto Crostini: The Associated Press; December 22, 2008; The trouble with most holiday party finger foods is that you can’t eat just one. This wouldn’t be an issue except that the usual buffet of puff pastry hors d’oeuvres, mini quiches, egg rolls and chicken wings are jammed with fat and calories.
Education choice understands challenges: By Linda P. Campbell - McClatchy Newspapers; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A11; Some of the initiatives that Arne Duncan championed in Chicago’s schools sound familiar:• Remaking struggling schools and requiring teachers to reapply for jobs.• Giving teachers bonuses for demonstrated improvements in student achievement.• Breaking up large high schools into smaller, more personal environments.• Sending staffers door to door to encourage kids to show up the first day of school.
China, India, Russia lead U.S. agenda: By John Bersia; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A11; As I made my way from one national-security discussion to another, the conversation never strayed far from an imposing topic: the 21st century’s emerging or renascent powers. Whether Americans like it or not, they must share influence with several countries that have risen in prominence, notably China, India and Russia.
Menorah lighting heralds Hanukkah: By Nick Nelson; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A3; A bitterly cold, dark Sunday night was a little brighter with the help of a 6-foot-tall menorah during the celebration of the first night of Hanukkah. KU’s Chabad Center for Jewish Life kicked off the holiday with latkes, gifts, balloon animals and, of course, lighting the first candle of the menorah.
The lipstick and beer index: Can you gauge the economy by what’s in your fridge and other ‘affordable luxuries’?: McClatchy Newspapers; December 22, 2008; During these turbulent economic times, all eyes are glued to the major market indexes: the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the Nasdaq Composite. But there are other indicators out there. Take beer and lipstick. They’re part of an Everyman’s economic index.
Eagles hold off Troy: Southern Miss wins New Orleans Bowl; The Associated Press; December 22, 2008 in print edition on B9; Southern Miss beat Troy, 30-27 in overtime, in the New Orleans Bowl.
Setback to Ravens blow to Cowboys, but they’re not dead yet: The Associated Press; December 22, 2008 in print edition on B6; Say this about the 2008 Dallas Cowboys: They sure do make things interesting. A season that began with Super Bowl hype, then seemed lost because of sloppy play, injuries and infighting, was salvaged enough for Dallas to go into Saturday night’s game against the Baltimore Ravens on the verge of a wild-card berth.
Time-tested toys: Classics rekindle childhood memories: By Christine Metz; December 22, 2008; Chances are no one was beating down retail doors this holiday season — or for that matter stood in line at all — to buy a stick. But when members of the MOMS Club of Lawrence-North were asked to rattle off toys that stood the test of time, sticks were right up there with the Etch-A-Sketch, Barbie, Tonka Truck and the always reliable cardboard box.
Ottawa finds sweet fit: Persistence pays off for Cyclones; By Jesse Temple; December 22, 2008 in print edition on B5; If at first you don’t succeed … Keep calling until the coach accepts your offer. For Kendra Oberzan, a former Kansas University volleyball player and Ottawa University coach, that’s exactly how her current job appointment played out. As it turns out, a more perfect coaching scenario couldn’t have arisen anywhere else.
Program lining up sidewalk shovelers: Staff Reports; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A4; Safe Winter Walkways is calling for volunteers to be matched with Lawrence residents who are unable to shovel snow. Volunteers will remove snow from the public sidewalk and a walkway or path from the front door to the street. Volunteers are asked to commit to the 2008-09 snow season and shovel each snowfall of 2 or more inches.
Playoff picture still unclear: The Associated Press; December 22, 2008 in print edition on B6; The Atlanta Falcons capped an improbable comeback from a lost season Sunday, qualifying for the playoffs as a wild-card team by upsetting the Minnesota Vikings, 24-17. The Denver Broncos, meanwhile, lost for the second straight week, falling 30-23, at home to Buffalo, while the Chargers won their third straight, beating Tampa, 41-24. That sets up a final week showdown in San Diego for the AFC West title.
Family outings: Take advantage of break: By Terry Rombeck; December 22, 2008; Bored over the holidays? Here are some family-friendly activities in Lawrence.
Holiday decorations can pose dangers to your dog: December 22, 2008; ‘Tis the season to deck the halls and trim the tree, but the American Kennel Club. warns pet owners of the dangers that lurk among many of the season’s shiny ornaments and festive decorations. To keep your holidays free from emergency visits to the vet, the AKC offers the following tips to dog-proof your home from potential hazards.
Wall Street executives still flying corporate jets: By Stevenson Jacobs - Associated Press Writer; December 22, 2008 in print edition on A7; Crisscrossing the country in corporate jets may no longer fly in Detroit after car executives got a dressing down from Congress. But on Wall Street, the coveted executive perk has hardly been grounded.Six financial firms that received billions in bailout dollars still own and operate fleets of jets to carry executives to company events and sometimes personal trips, according to an Associated Press review.
Turnovers doom KU women to loss: Jayhawks have 21 give-aways in 67-64 setback at UCLA; J-W Staff Reports; December 22, 2008 in print edition on B3; Kansas’ women’s basketball team had 21 turnovers in a 67-64 loss at UCLA.
Journal-World all-area first team: volleyball: By Matt Tait; December 22, 2008 in print edition on B5; The following is a list of the Journal-World’s all-area first team for volleyball for the 2008 season.

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Jayhawker Taco Tuesday Special · Featuring a different flavor each week! Always priced ...

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que $7.49 Lunch Size Salads · Smaller versions of our entrée salads, served with ...

La Parrilla $1.00 Lunch Special · Ground Beef Tacos

Longhorn Steakhouse NEW! Flavorful Under 500 Calories Steakhouse Meals · Choose from 5 dishes of chicken, beef, or ...

El Mezcal II $4.25 Speedy Gonzales-Taco and Enchilada · with rice or beans.

Bird Dog Bar 1/2 Price Burgers

Henry T's Bar & Grill $6.49 Buffalo Day-Buffalo Crispy Chicken Nacho

Wayne & Larry's Sports Bar & Grill $4.99 Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich · with fries. Or, Turkey Melt Sandwich with fries.

Johnny's Tavern $1.00 Tacos

Queen Lizzy's $3.00 Cheese and Branston Pickle Loaded Baguette · with chips or salad. $6.50 Served between 11:30am ...

Bigg's Barbeque $6.00 Tuesday Lunch Specials · Slab-O-Palooza! $10.99 St. Louis Ribs All Day. (Dine ...

Yacht Club $6.99 Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Genovese $7.95 Express Lunch Salads with Grilled Chicken ·

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