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Glenn Donnellan, of the National Symphony Orchestra, performs “The Star Spangled Banner” on a violin made from a Louisville Slugger bat before the game between the Diamondbacks and Nationals on Saturday in Washington

Boston Red Sox Slugger David Ortiz responds to questions during a news conference Saturday in New York

Padraig Harrington, from Ireland, hits to the third green during the third round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament Saturday at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio

Derrion Thomas, son of former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas, stands with a bust of his father during the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., right, administers the Constitutional Oath on Saturday to Judge Sonia Sotomayor in the Justices’ Conference Room at the Supreme Court in Washington

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“ZooKeeper for a Day” students Wyatt Davis and Christian Medina educate zoo patrons about the animals

A tribute band dressed as members of the Beatles walk across the famous pedestrian crossing on Abbey Road on Saturday in London, in a re-creation of the Beatles’ Abbey Road album cover

Bidders swarm around a late 1990s model BMW 528 that is up for auction at the Texas Can Academy Cars For Kids on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. The car sold for $2,800, but there are no warranties and buyers do not get to drive the car before bidding

Kids line up on Robinson Drive in northwest Lawrence for the Fourth of July street parade. Julie Kelemen, Lawrence, submitted the picture

Miguel Martinez adjusts the power and range of a sprinkler at Free State Business Center

A control box sets several controls to a sprinkler system to ensure it is working efficiently

Miguel Martinez, who works for Lawrence Landscape, adjusts some sprinklers at the Free State Business Center at 1201 Wakarusa Drive. New technological advances can ensure you’re not wasting water and money on your home or commercial lawn care

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Marriage made in heaven: Clergy spouses share life working for churches: By Sarah Henning; August 8, 2009 in print edition on 1D; Moving across the country for work is a carefully orchestrated dance for any family. Finding the right job in the right place that’ll work for all the right people — mom, dad and child — is usually not an easy task. Almost always there’s luck involved, maybe even a prayer that things will work out perfectly

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Program helps moms put nutritious meals on table: By Karrey Britt; August 9, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Gayle Sherman, a Lawrence nutritionist, raised her arms in the air and shook her fists.

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Ex-prisoners’ job search gets harder: By Shaun Hittle; August 9, 2009 in print edition on 1B; Like many of the area’s unemployed, Lawrence resident Gerald Thomas, 50, has been working hard trying to find a job since he lost his previous one five months ago.

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Budding livestock judges test skills: By Shaun Hittle; August 9, 2009 in print edition on 1B; Fourteen-year-old Colton Horne can size up a cow pretty quickly.

Source document: 2009 Douglas County Fair results

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Big shots: Spencer exhibit offers glimpse into Andy Warhol’s working process: By Terry Rombeck; August 9, 2009 in print edition on 1D; Andy Warhol was many things: artist, pop culture icon, filmmaker, author, record producer, photographer.

Video: KU puts Warhol work on display
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Arrest made in Oskaloosa homicide: Staff Report; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A3; A 50-year-old Oskaloosa man was found dead on his farm Sunday morning. While it was first reported as a missing person case, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating Dale Kingsbury’s death as a homicide. Longtime friend Katrina Bayless said Kingsbury and his wife had lived on the farm in Jefferson County for 15 years.
19-year-old Topeka man arrested after foot chase ends with tazing: LJWorld.com staff reports; 12:00 a.m., August 9, 2009 Updated 11:23 a.m.; A 19-year-old Topeka man was arrested early Sunday morning after a foot chase with police.
Democrats singing Brownback blues: By Scott Rothschild; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A1; Looking at the prospect of a Gov. Sam Brownback, Kansas Democrats are singing the blues.
High schools, try this: By Matt Tait; August 9, 2009 in print edition on C1; A couple of weeks ago, the Big 12 Conference football parade invaded Dallas for the annual three-day extravaganza known as Media Days, a celebration of soundbites concerning all things North and South.
Lawrence city commission agenda: Staff reports; August 9, 2009 in print edition on B8; The city commission meeting agenda for Tuesday, August 11.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver remains at hospital: Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A3; John F. Kennedy’s sister remains at a Massachusetts hospital with her family by her side.
French woman, embassy staff confess in Iran trial: By Ali Akbar Dareini - Associated Press Writer; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A3; A young French academic and local staff of the British and French embassies stood trial Saturday with dozens of Iranian opposition figures and confessed to being involved in the country’s postelection unrest.
Family: ‘Totally unaware’ of Billy Mays’ drug use: By Mitch Stacy - Associated Press Writer; August 9, 2009 in print edition on D5; The family of TV pitchman Billy Mays said they were never aware that he used cocaine or other non-prescription drugs before his death and they were considering whether to have an independent review of an official autopsy.
Obama’s to-do list largely undone: By Andrew Taylor - Associated Press Writer; August 9, 2009 in print edition on E10; Midway through their first year in power, President Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress can point to early signs the nation is beginning to shake off its worst recession in seven decades.
Asian terrorist mastermind thought dead after shootout: By Irwan Firdaus - Associated Press Writer; August 9, 2009 in print edition on E10; A leading Southeast Asian terrorist suspect reportedly killed Saturday in a gunbattle with police at a village hide-out was planning a suicide car bomb attack on Indonesia’s president, the national police chief said.
Big shots: Spencer exhibit offers glimpse into Andy Warhol’s working process: By Terry Rombeck; August 9, 2009 in print edition on D1; Andy Warhol was many things: artist, pop culture icon, filmmaker, author, record producer, photographer.
Budding livestock judges test skills: Dozens of youths try to rank cows, goats, pigs and sheep during county fair event; By Shaun Hittle; August 9, 2009 in print edition on B1; Fourteen-year-old Colton Horne can size up a cow pretty quickly.
Bankruptcies: August 9, 2009; Douglas County residents or businesses filing for bankruptcy protection during the week ended Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas, according to court records.
Super Bowl exhibit honors Hunt: Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on C8; When the Pro Football Hall of Fame officials made plans to establish a permanent Super Bowl exhibit, they didn’t have to think hard on whom to name it after.
Rangers’ Hamilton admits to relapse with alcohol: Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on C6; Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton once again addressed his troubled history with alcohol abuse.
Experienced Haskell football looking for improvement in 2009: By Chuck Woodling; August 9, 2009 in print edition on C3; He’s been on crutches for awhile now, yet Eric Brock can’t help but smile.
Free State soccer’s Chance recognized: By Brooke Sutherland; August 9, 2009 in print edition on C1; It’s not difficult for Free State High boys soccer coach Jason Pendleton to describe the many talents of senior Daniel Chance.
Coaches’ poll: Who needs it?: There’s no way those ‘votes’ should help select the two teams that play for national title; By Andrea Adelson - The Orlando Sentinel; August 9, 2009 in print edition on C2; We finally got our first real news nugget of the season Friday when USA Today released its coaches’ poll. As expected, the Gators are No. 1.
Greinke leads Royals past A’s: Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on C3; Zack Greinke’s statistics say he’s been dominant all season. His lack of wins against the American League over the past couple of months tells a different story.
Anger greets lawmakers at town hall forums: By Bill Lambrecht - St. Louis Post-Dispatch; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A1; The escalating protests greeting members of Congress as they come home from Washington are leaving enduring images of anger about health care reform, causing some to avoid or cancel town hall events.
Program helps moms put nutritious meals on table: WIC provides healthy food and more; By Karrey Britt; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A1; Gayle Sherman, a Lawrence nutritionist, raised her arms in the air and shook her fists.
Mark’s on the Move: Program lets kids experience zookeeping: By Mark Boyle; August 9, 2009 in print edition on B2; Zookeepers work in all weather conditions, in and around nearly every animal species, and it’s all for their love of caring for exotic animals that are on display for the zoo’s patrons.
Hall of Fame notebook: Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on C8; Defensive back Rod Woodson wore No. 26 on the field as part of a 17-year Hall-of-Fame career. His new number is ZERO, in becoming a spokesman for The Depend Campaign Project to End Prostate Cancer.
Ortiz: I never buy steroids or use steroids: Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on C6; David Ortiz said he never knowingly used steroids.
Thomas inducted into Hall of Fame: Former Chiefs linebacker enshrined during emotional ceremony; Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on C1; All that was missing were the chicken wings, because the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony had a distinct Buffalo flavor. In between there were emotional moments, when Kansas City linebacker Derrick Thomas and Dallas Cowboys receiver Bob Hayes were inducted posthumously
Making a difference: Jackson mingles with fans, athletes to benefit charity; By Gary Bedore; August 9, 2009 in print edition on C1; A handful of spectators and competitors presented Darnell Jackson with donations to his favorite charity early Saturday morning near the Kansas River levee.
Harrington all alone in first: Tiger looms 3 strokes back at Firestone; Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on C2; Padraig Harrington leads the Bridgestone Classic by three strokes over Tiger Woods.
Plane, helicopter collide over Hudson River; 9 believed dead: By Verena Dobnik - Associated Press Writer; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A2; A small private plane collided with a sightseeing helicopter over the Hudson River on Saturday, scattering debris in the water and forcing thousands of people on the New Jersey waterfront to scamper for cover. Nine people on both aircraft were presumed dead.
Hawaii closing beaches as hurricane nears: Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A2; Several beach parks on Hawaii’s Big Island will be closed beginning this afternoon because of Hurricane Felicia, which is expected to increase wave heights as it approaches land, Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency officials said Saturday.
Obese inmate hides gun in his flabs of fat: Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A2; An obese inmate in Texas has been charged after officials learned he had a gun hidden under flabs of his own flesh.
Police: Teen shot stepsister 10 times: Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A2; Authorities in Georgia say a 14-year-old boy awoke from a bad dream and shot his stepsister in the head 10 times while she napped on the couch.
Australia considers mass killings of camels: Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A2; Thousands of camels in Australia’s remote Outback could be killed by marksmen in helicopters under a government proposal aimed at cutting down the population of the havoc-wreaking creatures.
93 people missing in ferry disaster: Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A2; Ninety-three people were missing and feared dead Sunday after their ferry flipped and sank off Tonga, as divers continued to try and locate the sunken vessel in the deep waters off the South Pacific nation.
President says ‘worst may be behind us’ in recession: By Liz Sidoti - Associated Press Writer; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A7; Using better-than-expected jobs numbers to press his top domestic priority, President Barack Obama is arguing that overhauling the health care system is essential to the country’s economic well-being.
Threshing bee in McLouth honors longtime participant: By Estuardo Garcia; August 9, 2009 in print edition on B1; The 52nd annual threshing bee in McLouth was bittersweet for Eugene and Jane Wentz.
‘Clunkers’ program hurts some charities: By Caryn Rousseau and Dave Gram - Associated Press Writers; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A7; Vehicles already were lined up for one of the weekly auto auctions benefiting Texans Can, a charity that helps at-risk teenagers and their families, when prospective donors started to call, saying they had changed their minds.
Ottawa’s season ends: J-W Staff Reports; August 9, 2009 in print edition on C3; Ottawa bolted to a five-run lead in the first inning and banged out 13 hits, but two big innings doomed the Legion baseball team to a season-ending 15-7 loss Saturday to Faith Lutheran Las Vegas in the Legion AA Midwest Regional.
Bay Leaf cooks up battle of burgers: Amateur chefs bring favorite recipes to event at culinary shop; By Shaun Hittle; August 9, 2009 in print edition on B1; The reason for holding a burger cook-off Saturday at her store was simple, said Geri Riekhof, owner of culinary supply store the Bay Leaf, 725 Mass.
Ex-prisoners’ job search gets harder: Recession means even more competition in finding employment; By Shaun Hittle; August 9, 2009 in print edition on B1; Like many of the area’s unemployed, Lawrence resident Gerald Thomas, 50, has been working hard trying to find a job since he lost his previous one five months ago.
2 killed in crash with Christian band’s bus: Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Christian rock band MercyMe canceled a show Saturday in the St. Louis area after its tour bus collided with a car in northeastern Indiana, killing two passengers in the car and the pregnant car driver’s unborn baby.
Officials: ‘Nurse of the Year’ not really a nurse: Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A3; A Connecticut woman who authorities say spent more than $2,000 to stage a dinner honoring her as “Nurse of the Year” has been charged with pretending to be a nurse at a doctor’s office.
Iraq asks Iran about 3 detained Americans: By Kim Gamel - Associated Press Writer; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A3; Iraq has appealed to Iran for information about the detention of three Americans who crossed the border while hiking in the Kurdish north, the foreign minister said Saturday.
Now that she’s sworn in, Sotomayor’s a rookie again: By Mark Sherman - Associated Press Writer; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A6; Sonia Sotomayor has gained admission to the Marble Palace. Now she has to figure out how the Supreme Court works.
Taliban leader’s death disputed, shootout claimed: By Elena Becatoros and Zarar Khan - Associated Press Writers; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A3; Senior Taliban commanders denied their leader was killed in a CIA missile strike in Pakistan while conflicting reports emerged of a clash between rival factions during a meeting to choose a successor.
Bottom rung: Job security but no advancement: By Deepti Hajela and Michael Hill - Associated Press Writers; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A4; Sleep is a rare commodity for Juan Cortez.
Free Manson ‘family’ members haunted by horror: ‘Bizarre’ murders took place 40 years ago; By Linda Deutsch - Associated Press Writer; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A8; Forty years ago, they were kids. Vulnerable, alienated, running away from a world wracked by war and rebellion.
Expletive edited from Cobain monument: Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A4; Three letters of a four-letter word have been replaced with asterisks on a Kurt Cobain monument near a Washington state bridge, where the late Nirvana front-man hung out when he was growing up.
Man blames cat for child porn downloads: Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A4; Florida investigators say a man accused of downloading child pornography is blaming his cat.
Judge sends message with prison rape penalty: By Catherine Tsai - Associated Press Writer; August 9, 2009 in print edition on A4; A federal judge was so appalled that a former Colorado prison guard accused of raping an inmate was allowed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor that he imposed $1.3 million in damages in the inmate’s civil lawsuit — a message advocates hope will pressure corrections officials nationwide to protect prisoners from sexual misconduct.
Horoscope for Aug. 9, 2009: August 9, 2009 in print edition on D5; This year could be extraordinary if you relax and allow others to express themselves. Business and personal partnerships star. When teaming up, there almost always will be an element of the unexpected. Travel, foreigners and higher education play key roles. If you are single, meeting people happens with ease. Just don’t push too hard to make a relationship something it is not. If you are attached, the two of you gain from a vacation alone together. Aries reads you cold and helps you see other perspectives.
Runs to benefit LMH endowment: Staff reports; August 9, 2009 in print edition on E1; Three “Small Town Big Cause” 5K run-or-walk events will benefit the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association.
Rethinking Social Security: Many Americans now opt to take benefits early, but is that a good idea?; Associated Press; August 9, 2009 in print edition on E1; Many Americans are living on the edge these days, and that means more are opting to take Social Security early. The potential consequences for them down the road are troublesome.
Texting? Calling? Just pull over: By Leonard Pitts Jr. - Miami Herald; August 9, 2009 in print edition on B6; The amazing thing about the debate over the need for laws to ban texting while driving is that there is a debate over the need for laws to ban texting while driving.
U.S. role in Colombia mishandled: By Andres Oppenheimer - The Miami Herald; August 9, 2009 in print edition on B6; What’s most surprising about South America’s growing uproar over Colombia’s plans to allow “U.S. military bases” on its territory is that there may be no such thing in the making — but rather a major Colombian PR blunder. I, for one, was surprised to hear in an interview with Colombia’s Foreign Minister Jaime Bermudez that “there will be not one single centimeter in Colombian territory in which there will be a U.S. military base.”
Bus cooperation: J-W Editorials; August 9, 2009 in print edition on B6; The more two local bus systems operate as one, the better it is for both riders and taxpayers.
That’s a might tasty mouse: Making a meal out of mice in Malawi; By Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi - Associated Press Writer; August 9, 2009 in print edition on E10; Cooked, salted or dried, field mice strung on sticks are sold as a popular delicacy in Malawi markets and roadside stalls.
Sotomayor confirmation also important for women: By David Broder - Washington Post Writers Group; August 9, 2009 in print edition on B7; When Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina was explaining his decision to become one of the nine Republicans to support the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, he said it was made easier because she would not alter the ideological balance on the Supreme Court. Having her replace Justice David Souter, a regular member of the liberal bloc, would not tilt the court further in that direction, he said.
Blue Dogs bedevil Obama, fellow Democrats: By David Shribman - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; August 9, 2009 in print edition on B7; The last time we looked — wasn’t it just about five minutes ago? — the Democrats were in as commanding a position as they have been in a generation.
Photoshop’s capabilities cited in crossfire over touched-up celebrities: By Jeannine Stein - Los Angeles Times; August 9, 2009 in print edition on D4; Kim Kardashian has practically made a living off her curvaceous figure.
Behind the Lens: The hunt’s on for the perfect ‘wild’ art: By Mike Yoder; August 9, 2009 in print edition on D4; “We need some wild art. Go shoot a feature.”
Slanted desktops appealed to teachers: By Terry Kovel; August 9, 2009 in print edition on D8; Schoolteachers — or, as they were called in the early 19th century, schoolmasters — stood in front of the class at a special schoolmaster’s desk.
Head above water: Routine check of irrigation system increases efficiency and saves money: By Jennifer Smith; August 9, 2009 in print edition on D8; Have you ever looked at your irrigation system and asked, “Is the water going where I want it?”
Ira Glass, ‘Cats’ join Lied Center lineup: By Terry Rombeck; August 9, 2009 in print edition on D1; Two big-name acts have been added to the upcoming season at the Lied Center.
The powers that be: New book on the Black Panthers aims to show humanity of 1960s revolutionaries: By Laura Casey - Contra Costa Times; August 9, 2009 in print edition on D3; It was the summer of 1968. Oakland was the epicenter of the Black Panther Party movement, and its members were fighting for the release of party co-founder Huey P. Newton, jailed after being accused of shooting an Oakland police officer to death.
‘Monk’ takes his eighth and final lap: Mary McNamara - Los Angeles Times; August 9, 2009 in print edition on D6; “Monk” enters its eighth and final season on USA this week, and whether you think that’s a few seasons too many or too few, there is something undeniably stirring about watching Tony Shalhoub’s Mr. Monk take his victory lap.
Boomer Girl Diary: The future of health care: Take a number: By Cathy Hamilton; August 9, 2009 in print edition on D1; I am sitting in Surgery Waiting Room 1, doing what a person is supposed to do in such an aptly named place: I’m waiting.
Poet’s Showcase: ‘White Egrets’: By Brian Daldorph; August 9, 2009 in print edition on D3; covered the Wetlands like snow,
‘Last Ember’ works as a ‘Da Vinci Code’-type thriller: Oline H. Cogdill - Sun Sentinel; August 9, 2009 in print edition on D3; It may be a coincidence — or just good marketing — but it seems as if many publishers are launching mysteries that deal with myths, antiquities or icons before Dan Brown’s “The Lost Symbol” comes out Sept. 15.
Wheel Genius: Road work this week: By Mark Fagan; August 9, 2009 in print edition on B3; Among major road projects scheduled in the area for the coming week:

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