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Births

Margurite Mosley, Lawrence, a girl.

Blog entries

Culture Crumbs: Abdul leaving ‘Idol’ — or ‘I told you so’

Obituaries

On the street

Have you ever adopted an animal?

Photos

John Harrod, custodian at Quail Run School, has survived two bouts with cancer thanks, he says to great medical treatment and the support of his wife, Connie

Erika Dvorske, Douglas County United Way’s president and chief executive officer, says volunteering offers the opportunity to meet inspiring people

Herschel and Jacqueline Stroud, Topeka, will portray John and Elizabeth Speer in one of the Civil War on the Western Frontier events, which begins Saturday. They stood next to the Speer family marker in Oak Hill Cemetery

From left, Judges Alice Langley and Sarah McAbee, both of Topeka, look over a selection of zinnias in one of many classes showcasing the floral talents of 4-H clubs Tuesday at the Douglas County Fair

Pork loin sandwich ($4)

507 calories.

24.7 grams of fat.

6.1 miles of moderate walking to burn calories

Quarter-pound hamburger with lettuce and tomato ($2.75)

399 calories.

19.9 grams of fat.

4.9 miles of moderate walking to burn calories.**

Fact: Although this is not a lean meat, it is a nutritious choice. Don’t supersize

Cotton candy ($2)

114 calories.

0 grams of fat.

1.4 miles of moderate walking to burn calories.**

Fact: No fat but a little over 7 teaspoons of sugar

Small funnel cake with powdered sugar ($2.50)

1,666 calories.

86.6 grams of fat.

20.3 miles of moderate walking to burn calories

One bag of caramel corn ($4)

1885 calories.

50.8 grams of fat.

23 miles of moderate walking to burn calories.**

Fact: There are 14.5 cups of popcorn in this bag. Enjoy three cups today — that’s what a portion size is

Shaved ice ($2.50)

300 calories.

0 grams of fat.

3.6 miles of moderate walking to burn calories.**

Fact: This is pure sugar on ice — no fruit in it

Pretzel with cheese ($2.50)

663 calories,

19 grams of fat.

8.1 miles of moderate walking to burn calories.**

Fact: Often considered a healthy option, but not really

Texas Twister Fries ($5.50)

1,486 calories.

57 grams of fat.

18.1 miles of moderate walking to burn calories.**

Fact: One of container contains about three spuds

Texas-size Corn Dog ($4)

360 calories.

24 grams of fat.

4.3 miles of moderate walking to burn calories.**

Fact: Bigger isn’t better. One-third of the day’s fat is consumed in this one footlong corndog. A better choice — pick the regular size

Nachos with cheese ($3)

1216 calories.

68 grams of fat.

14.8 miles of moderate walking to burn calories.**

Fact: The tortilla chips are fried, not baked, and they are covered in processed cheese, both are loaded with fat

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Photo galleries

Conoco armed robbery

The day in photos, August 4, 2009

'Bird's-Eye Views'

Polls

Are you looking forward to students (grades kindergarten through 12) returning to school?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Yes		73%
No		26%
Total	506

Videos

Lead stories

6:00 a.m.

Driver in Jaeger case says defendant broke victim’s window, entered apartment: By George Diepenbrock, Janet Reid; 12:55 p.m., August 3, 2009 Updated 6:52 p.m. in print edition on 1A; A longtime friend of the defendant in a kidnapping and battery trial testified Monday that the victim willingly left her apartment with the defendant.

Video: Driver in Jaeger case says defendant broke victim’s window, entered apartment
Special coverage: Matthew Jaeger: Guilty Verdict

10:00 a.m.

Deal pending to move Lawrence Community Shelter to former Don’s Steakhouse: By Chad Lawhorn; 2:39 p.m., August 3, 2009 Updated 11:43 p.m. in print edition on 1A; Plans are in the works to convert the former Don’s Steakhouse building in eastern Lawrence into a homeless shelter to replace the existing Lawrence Community Shelter in the downtown area.

2:00 p.m.

Desperately crowded Humane Society offering half-price adoptions this month: By Lindsey Slater; August 3, 2009 in print edition on 3A; The Lawrence Humane Society received another 42 dogs on Saturday from the state, and now the shelter is desperately crowded.

Video: Humane Society shelter filling up
Photo gallery: Lawrence Humane Society nearing capacity
On the street: Have you ever adopted an animal?

6:00 p.m.

Flyover state: Aerial photography book highlights Kansas geography: By Terry Rombeck; August 4, 2009 in print edition on 1C; Rex Buchanan has spent a good portion of his life trekking around Kansas, looking at its geographic and geologic features.

Photo gallery: ‘Bird’s-Eye Views’

All stories

Kansans weigh in on health care reform: Have your say, too; By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A1; Congress’ efforts to overhaul the nation’s health care system have business owners, insurance providers, doctors and the average Joe sitting on pins and needles. What lawmakers do — or don’t do — could profoundly affect Americans.
Youth show rockets, robots at Douglas County Fair: By Joe Preiner; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; Ethan Horne and his brother Colton walked into the Dreher building at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds Tuesday carrying in their hands the result of more than a month of hard work: Two custom-built rockets more than 4 feet tall.
Police looking for naked man who tried to grab girl on bicycle: By Jesse Fray; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; Lawrence police were searching Tuesday for a naked man who tried to grab a teenager off her bike.
Westar picks Lawrence for ‘smart grid’: Project would replace electric meters for online monitoring; By Mark Fagan; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; Westar Energy is looking to the federal government to help finance a $40 million “smart grid” that would serve power customers in Lawrence and its immediate surroundings.
Kansans face increasing rhetoric over health insurance reform: By Scott Rothschild; August 4, 2009; As the debate over health reform reaches coffee shops and town hall meetings across the country, Kansans will face an onslaught of rhetoric.
Officials tout local farmers markets, urge Kansans to eat local: By Scott Rothschild; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B9; Officials Tuesday urged Kansans to buy from the ever-growing number of farmers markets in the state.
Some KU architecture programs get new digs: University picks up building in East Hills Business Park; By Andy Hyland; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B9; Kansas University has bought warehouse space in East Hills Business Park to house programs for its School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
KU’s Sharp selected as candidate for Doak Walker Award: August 4, 2009 in print edition on B5; Kansas University running back Jake Sharp was selected as one of 45 preseason candidates for the 2009 Doak Walker Award, given each year to the nation’s top running back.
Leavenworth County Road 1 set for September opening: By Mark Fagan; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B8; Drivers from Tonganoxie to Eudora soon will have reason to be thankful: A rebuilt Leavenworth County Road 1 is scheduled to be carrying traffic early next month.
Douglas County Commission to consider protection of soil near airport: By George Diepenbrock; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday night again will consider a planning amendment that would protect prime agricultural soil near the Lawrence Municipal Airport.
Jaeger’s jiu-jitsu instructor demonstrates choke hold; officer testifies about blood in apartment: By George Diepenbrock; 01:18 p.m., August 4, 2009 Updated 07:00 p.m. in print edition on A3; An Overland Park jiu-jitsu instructor testified on Tuesday that a kidnapping and aggravated battery defendant in a Lawrence case had participated in some of his classes and learned how to perform a choke hold.
Lawrence police searching for suspect in armed robbery of Conoco store: By Jesse Fray & Caroline Trowbridge; 12:08 p.m., August 4, 2009 Updated 01:08 p.m. in print edition on A4; Lawrence police released surveillance video Tuesday of an armed robbery at a Lawrence convenience store that occurred Monday night.
KU mourns loss of 21-year-old student: By Andy Hyland; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; Kansas University is mourning the death of Patrick J. Benedict, a senior from Overland Park who was majoring in business.
Weatherization funding available for Lawrence homeowners: By Shaun Hittle; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A5; Lawrence residents can now apply for funding for weatherization home improvements, such as door weather-stripping, storm windows and attic insulation. The program, funded by a Community Development Block Grant, is designed to assist low-income residents in lowering their heating bills.
Kline moves his law license to inactive status: Associated Press; August 4, 2009; Former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline’s law license has changed from active to inactive status.
Severe thunderstorm watch expires in Jefferson County: Staff Report; 01:30 a.m., August 4, 2009 Updated 07:00 a.m.; The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Jefferson County.
Sandy Praeger: Eliminating underwriting will help simplify process: By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009; “Our current health care system, I think, from a cost standpoint, is just unsustainable,” Praeger said.
Reed leads KU hoops weight exploits: By Gary Bedore; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B1; Tyrel Reed has stood out among his Kansas basketball teammates at their summer weight-room sessions.
President confirmed but without a kiss: August 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; Iran’s supreme leader bestowed his formal endorsement on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s second term as president on Monday but withheld a powerful symbolic gesture — the kisses and close embrace that portrayed their bond four years ago.
Low priority: The steady erosion of state support for higher education is taking a toll.; J-W Editorials; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A7; The financial numbers now facing state universities in Kansas are not pretty.
Svaty named to House to replace son: August 4, 2009 in print edition on B8; A Democratic precinct committee has chosen Don Svaty of Ellsworth to replace his son, Josh Svaty, in the Kansas House of Representatives.
Royals: little bang for bucks: By Chuck Woodling; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B1; A look at the Royals’ roster players in order of their annual salaries.
Marcia Nielsen: Well-coordinated primary care and prevention is needed: By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009; “We arguably have some of the world’s best medical care, but we do not have a system that organizes that medical care efficiently for consumers, providers or purchasers. Instead, too often the insurers pull in one direction, the providers in another, and purchasers/businesses yet another. The consumer is then left in the middle with an expensive system that is difficult to navigate,” she said.
Graham Bailey: Cost is the central problem: By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009; Graham Bailey believes cost is the central problem with health care.
Rod Bremby: Misplaced emphasis on care rather than health.: By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009; Rod Bremby said the biggest problem is a misplaced emphasis on care rather than health.
Gene Meyer: Current system doesn’t support personal accountability: By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009; “I think the biggest problem is the uninsured and how do we care for the uninsured and make sure that they have access to care without penalizing the rest of the system.”
Jon Stewart: Work on prevention and wellness: By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009; Jon Stewart said health care reform must involve more than providing coverage for the uninsured through public or private insurance.
Judy Bellome: System too expensive: By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009; Judy Bellome said the current health care system’s biggest flaws are that it is too expensive and does not cover all citizens. In addition, there is very little coverage for prevention.
Dan Partridge: Too many Americans lack access: By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009; Dan Partridge said the biggest problem is that too many Americans lack access to health care and that’s because of cost.
Dr. Alan Cowles: Medical disclosures need reform: By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009; While most health reform talk has centered on the high costs of health care and the millions of uninsured Americans, Dr. Alan Cowles would like to see reform when it comes to medical disclosures.
Marcia Epstein: High-quality health care out of reach for too many: By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009; Marcia Epstein said the primary problem is that high-quality health care — including physical, dental, eye and mental care — is economically out of reach for too many Americans.
Mitzi McFatrich: More transparency needed about care quality: By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009; Mitzi McFatrich said there is proposed legislation that would allow for and make readily available to the public more transparency of information about corporate owners of nursing homes, the nursing care provided in a specific facility, the inspection deficiencies cited and the civil monetary penalties incurred by nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Kansas and across the nation.
Jerry Kemberling: Present system is just totally unacceptable: By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009; Jerry Kemberling, 63, was laid off in February, and has had trouble finding affordable health insurance.
Dr. David Goering: Costs outpacing inflation: By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009; Dr. David Goering said the primary problem is the cost of health care and insurance premiums.
Margie Wakefield: Small businesses bear large burden: By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009; Margie Wakefield has owned Margie Wakefield Law Offices for 24 years and provides insurance for two full-time employees and her family.
Corrie Edwards: Current health system is unsustainable: By Karrey Britt; August 4, 2009; Corrie Edwards said the current health system is unsustainable because of high costs and the inability for many to access health care.
Sad sacks: The Chiefs used to be among the best teams at getting to the opposing QB. My, how times have changed.; By John Marshall - Associated Press Sports Writer; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B1; The Chiefs hope to have more sack success this season.
Tribe buys mound in St. Louis: Associated Press; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; An Oklahoma-based tribe has bought the last remaining American Indian mound in St. Louis for about $230,000.
Report: Driver inattention led to tractor-trailer wreck: By Murray Evans - Associated Press Writer; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; The inattention of a tractor-trailer driver led to a wreck on the Will Rogers Turnpike that killed 10 people, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said in a report released Monday.
Whooping cough cases reported in 2 counties: August 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says 20 cases of whooping cough have been reported in two Kansas counties.
West Lawrence businesses targets of weekend thefts: Staff Report; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; Two west Lawrence businesses on Sunday reported criminal damage, theft and burglary.
5 rockets hit capital, 1 near U.S. Embassy: August 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; At least five rockets slammed into Kabul at daybreak today, one of them falling near the U.S. Embassy in a rare attack on the Afghan capital fewer than three weeks before presidential elections, police and residents said.
Burress-less Giants finally can move on: By Bob Glauber - Newsday; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B2; The New York Giants officially said goodbye to Plaxico Burress on April 3, releasing the talented but troubled wide receiver. But it wasn’t until shortly after 1 p.m. Monday that the Burress Era truly ended and the Giants were finally able to move on.
Hamlin snaps 50-race winless skid: Driver dedicates Pocono victory to late grandmother; Associated Press; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B2; Denny Hamlin had few bigger fans than his grandmother. She wore her No. 11 socks, held her No. 11 stuffed bear and watched every race on TV — even as she sat and squinted only inches away from the 30-inch screen.
White House: No tax hike for middle class: August 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; In a rebuke to the Treasury secretary, the White House said Monday that President Barack Obama remains opposed to any tax hike for families earning up to $250,000.
Strong quake hits Gulf of California: August 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; A powerful earthquake Monday shook fishing villages along Mexico’s Gulf of California and prompted alarm as far away as Phoenix, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
Turbulence hurts 26 on Houston-bound jet: August 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; Some passengers were snoozing while others snacked when the first turbulence rattled Continental Flight 128 over the Atlantic.
‘Cash for clunkers’ brings consumers back to showrooms: By Ken Thomas and Tom Krisher - AP Business Writers; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; The government’s “cash-for-clunkers” program drew car and truck buyers back to American showrooms last month, making July the best month for auto sales in nearly a year and offering powerful evidence that the rebates were working as senators debate whether to continue them.
Ex-President Clinton makes surprise visit to North Korea: By Jae-Soon Chang - Associated Press Writer; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; Former U.S. President Bill Clinton made a surprise trip to North Korea today amid an international standoff over the country’s nuclear program and concerns about two U.S. reporters imprisoned in Pyongyang since March.
Locations weighed for Gitmo trials: By Devlin Barrett - Associated Press Writer; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; Staring at a January deadline, the Obama administration is debating between two dramatically different schemes for putting Guantanamo Bay detainees on trial: big-city courtrooms in the nation’s capital, New York and Virginia — or a one-of-a-kind superjail in the Midwest.
Ottawa Legion posts first perfect season: J-W Staff Reports; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B3; Ottawa became the first team in Kansas Legion baseball history to post a perfect season.
Releford’s list at nine: J-W Staff Reports; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B3; Trevor Releford has narrowed his list of colleges to nine.
Track recruits shine: J-W Staff Reports; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B3; Two Kansas track recruits had good showings at the Pan American Junior Championships.
Crawford, Rays rough up Royals: The Associated Press; August 4, 2009; Carl Crawford had three hits in the Rays’ 10-4 victory over the Royals.
Horoscopes: August 4, 2009 in print edition on B6; For Tuesday, Aug. 4: This year, the quality of your daily life becomes an issue. Others might not agree, and often you get strange reactions. If you are single, don’t play games with yourself or others when determining if someone is “right” or “good” for you. If you are attached, let your significant other have more say.
‘Big Ideas’ difficult for regular folks to swallow: By Kevin McDonough; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B6; “Big Ideas for a Small Planet” (8 p.m., Sundance) enters its third season with a glance at ways the music industry is adapting to environmental concerns. It’s an episode I like to call, “How Green Was My Marketing?”
People in the news: Associated Press; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B6; Gosselins are split as ‘Jon & Kate’ returns
Despite drama, Jackson’s mother receives custody of his 3 children: By Anthony McCartney - Associated Press Writer; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B6; The wishes Michael Jackson expressed in his will began to come into reality Monday during a lengthy court hearing, with his mother placed firmly in charge of rearing his children and the two men he designated still at the reins of his financial empire.
Recycling dump: By Donna Logan; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A7; To the editor: I’m concerned about our recyclers in Lawrence.
Food conspiracy: By Bruce Muzzy; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A7; To the editor: This relates to Ellen Goodman’s article “Attitudes toward food may be shifting,” published in the July 25 Journal-World.
Plan costs: By Jim McCrary; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A7; To the editor: There are a lot of things to talk about in Lawrence.
Reform support: By Kay Hale and Diane Oakes; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A7; To the editor: America is facing a health care crisis caused by a combination of skyrocketing costs and an insurance system that leaves 47 million of us without any coverage.
Take the chance: By Holli Joyce; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A7; To the editor: Lance Johnson must be a fellow traveler out there among the countless other Lawrence residents, including my family.
Support for globalization alive and well: By Andres Oppenheimer - The Miami Herald; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A7; The conventional wisdom is that the current mega-recession will put a stop to globalization, resurrect protectionism, and make free trade agreements a thing of the past. Maybe, but surprising new data suggest that these forecasts may not come true.
Illegal immigrant gets prison term for paying smuggler to bring in nephew: By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B8; An illegal immigrant accused of threatening a federal prosecutor in Arizona was sentenced Monday to a year in prison for paying a smuggler $1,000 to bring her nephew into the United States.
Press group presses Kansas to unseal criminal affidavits: Associated Press; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B8; The Kansas Press Association wants the public to be able to view the criminal affidavits that detail investigative work used to justify an arrest.
Commodities: August 4, 2009 in print edition on B7; Chicago Board of Trade: Agriculture futures rose steeply Monday.
Joe-College.com, KU continue legal battle: By Andy Hyland; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B7; A federal judge denied motions on both sides last week in the continuing T-shirt battle between Kansas University and Joe-College.com.
City may revisit Freenet subsidies: Nonprofit’s benefits may aid for-profit partner’s business interests; By Chad Lawhorn; 12:00 a.m., August 4, 2009 Updated 05:48 p.m. in print edition on A1; Plans are in the works for the for-profit partner of Lawrence Freenet to provide cable television service in Lawrence, sparking new questions about a city subsidy that Freenet receives.
Don’t let joblessness turn to hopelessness: By Michelle Singletary; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B7; Over the past 12 months, I’ve worked closely with several people who are trying to find work. Another week of unemployment is another week of worrying how they will pay for their basic living expenses. With every good job lead or interview, there’s hope. With every unreturned call or rejection, there’s heartache.
BofA to pay $33M fine over bonuses: By Christopher S. Rugaber - Associated Press Writer; August 4, 2009 in print edition on B7; Bank of America Corp. has agreed to pay a $33 million penalty to settle government charges that it misled investors about Merrill Lynch’s plans to pay bonuses to its executives, regulators said Monday.
Counterfeit bills spur charges: By George Diepenbrock; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; An Atchison man faces two felony charges in Douglas County on suspicion of passing counterfeit $10 bills in Lawrence recently.
Friends and relatives express concern for detained Americans: By Michelle Locke - Associated Press Writer; August 4, 2009 in print edition on C8; Shane Bauer, a freelance writer with a passion for travel and the Middle East, planned to spend a week covering the Kurdish elections in Iraq when he checked with his employer last week.
Children as young as 3 can have major depression, study finds: By Lindsey Tanner - Associated Press Writer; August 4, 2009 in print edition on C8; Depression in children as young as 3 is real and not just a passing grumpy mood, according to provocative new research.
Tax receipts showing biggest drop since Great Depression: By Stephen Ohlemacher - Associated Press Writer; August 4, 2009 in print edition on C8; The recession is starving the government of tax revenue, just as the president and Congress are piling a major expansion of health care and other programs on the nation’s plate and struggling to find money to pay the tab.
Sierra Club tries anew to block coal plant: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; An environmental group said Monday it has launched a new legal attack on a proposed coal-fired power plant in southwest Kansas.
Pump patrol: Staff Report; August 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.27 at Presto, 602 W. Ninth St.
Regulators force 34 radio stations off air: By Fabiola Sanchez - Associated Press Writer; August 4, 2009 in print edition on C8; Radio hosts hung their heads as their FM station was forced off the airwaves along with 33 other broadcasters targeted by President Hugo Chavez’s government in what critics say is a campaign to muzzle his foes.
Flyover state: Aerial photography book highlights Kansas geography: By Terry Rombeck; August 4, 2009 in print edition on C1; Rex Buchanan has spent a good portion of his life trekking around Kansas, looking at its geographic and geologic features.
Double Take: Bid a fond farewell to student columnist and high school grads, too: By Dr. Wes Crenshaw and Kelly Kelin; August 4, 2009 in print edition on C1; It’s been two years since we graduated a senior from the Double Take column, so this year we graduate two.

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