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Tax exemptions for property and services purchased by religious organizations: $18 million

Vicki Walker, Mike Walker and Martha Haehl, from left, all from Kansas City, Mo., and members of the Play Well Band, rehearse a song for the Ensemble Folk singing competition

Jai Strecker, 11, and her father, Stu Strecker, Lawrence, practice a banjo tune before the banjo competition at the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships

Judy Coder and Cowgirl Swing, from left, Diane Gillenwater, Patti Nance, Judy Coder and Karla Campbell, perform at the 29th annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships Sunday in South Park

Children in the audience applaud during the 29th annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, at South Park

Members Pastor Orinda Hawkins-Brinkley, Diane Yeager

This product image released by Edible Ink shows their Ham & Cheese Martini by Adam Seger. Seger is general manager, mixologist and sommelier of Chicago bar and restaurant Nacional 27 and likes to experiment with culinary techniques in his drinks

A group of Bosnian Croat and Bosnian Muslim students depart school after listening to a speech by Martin Luther King III, son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., May 15 during his visit to Stolac high school

This Betsey Johnson ruby slipper is part of a collection where designers reinterpreted Dorothy’s ruby slippers. The shoes are to be auctioned later this year

Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion, Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow, Judy Garland as Dorothy, and Jack Haley as the Tin Woodman sing in this scene from “The Wizard of Oz,” distributed by Warner Bros

A simple and cheap photo studio can be assembled in your backyard with minimal effort. All you need are a couple of white bed sheets, some hand clamps, a little bit of strong tape and several devices for suspending the sheets

Monarch butterflies are attracted to the many flower types planted at the Brandon Woods garden. George Osborne Landscape Design maintains the garden

Jason Smith, aka “The Amazin Jazon,” performs part of his act in South Park in preparation for the second annual Buskerfest

The Brandon Woods garden offers a different perspective from any point of view. Above, a small pond is recirculated under a walking bridge

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12:00 a.m.

David vs. Goliath: Lawrence churchgoers weigh in on study about congregation size: By Sarah Henning; August 22, 2009 in print edition on 1D; Head south on Kasold Drive, and contrasting pictures of church life rush past as the road curves east to become 31st Street. On one side sits the Lawrence Baptist Temple, a congregation led by the Rev. Gary Myer, whose membership is around 150. Across the street rises the towering steeple of the Lawrence Free Methodist Church, which boasts a congregation of between 750 and 800 attendees, led by the Rev. Bill Bump. On Sundays, cars file into the parking lots as each congregation celebrates its faith.

6:00 a.m.

Teener generates savings, interest: By Mark Fagan; August 23, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Sure, their glorified golf cart can barely speed down Lawrence streets at 25 mph, seats only two comfortably and can hardly accommodate a container of tomatoes in its violin-sized trunk. Then again, it costs a mere quarter to fill up.

Video: ‘Teener’ car’s savings intrigue Lawrence couple

10:00 a.m.

Regent transfers financial skills to higher ed: By Scott Rothschild; August 23, 2009 in print edition on 1B; Jill Docking has a front row seat on the biggest economic drop in generations.

2:00 p.m.

KU students give back to Lawrence: By Christine Metz; August 23, 2009 in print edition on 1B; Freshman Lynn Schrag didn’t expect to spend his first weekend at Kansas University hanging out with a bunch of grade schoolers.

6:00 p.m.

Furry friends join forces with owners to help fight against cancer: By Christine Metz; August 23, 2009 in print edition on 1B; Saturday’s American Cancer Society fundraiser in Eudora was kicked off with a slightly different tune — “Who Let the Dogs Out” by the Baha Men.

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Wonder of the ‘Wizard’: Film’s 70th anniversary spurs celebration of iconic Kansas tale: By Brenna Hawley; August 23, 2009 in print edition on D1; Paul Schneider has met the Wicked Witch of the West. She cackled at him when he was 7 years old.
Mark’s on the Move: Fire eater discusses years of practice: By Mark Boyle; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B5; We all have a talent or two, whether it’s hidden or not. But imagine taking that skill out into the streets and better yet, trying to make money from it.
No. 1 Florida makes history in AP poll: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on C5; As Tim Tebow and the Florida Gators prepare to make a run at their third national title in the last four seasons, the defending champions have already made some history.
Urban schools use marketing to woo residents back: By Zinie Chen Sampson - Associated Press Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A7; Most students try not to think about school during the summer.
Wheel genius: Road work this week: By Mark Fagan; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B4; Among major road projects scheduled in the area this coming week:
County emergency management honored: Staff reports; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B2; Douglas County Emergency Management has received an honorable mention for excellence in community planning.
Indy driver Power hurt in crash: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on C6; Driver Will Power of Team Penske broke two vertebrae in his lower back and sustained a concussion after crashing during a practice session for the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma.
Hurricane Bill’s winds weaken as it nears U.S.: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A2; A weakening Hurricane Bill spun northward Saturday, churning up rough seas, creating dangerous rip tides and closing beaches to swimmers up and down the eastern seaboard, including President Barack Obama’s planned vacation spot, Martha’s Vineyard.
Rainbows United fires president: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B8; A Wichita group that works with special needs children and their families has fired its president.
25 years ago: Plants feel lack of rain: August 23, 2009 in print edition on B6; A tantalizing taste of rain fell far short of expectations and needs and area crops continued to suffer along with all green and growing things. The total of rain was only .6 of an inch when four inches or more were badly needed.
Talented Missouri DE’s have a lot to learn: By Vahe Gregorian - St. Louis Post-Dispatch; August 23, 2009 in print edition on C5; After amassing 26 sacks in two seasons at Pearl River (Miss.) Junior College, Brian Coulter was anointed the No. 2 juco defensive end prospect in the nation and signed at Florida State.
Man stole Virgin Mary painting for abortion: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A2; A Nebraska man who stole a painting of the Virgin Mary to finance an abortion for a teen he raped has been convicted of first-degree sexual assault and felony theft.
4 inmates hospitalized after prison riot: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A2; Four prisoners remained hospitalized and hundreds of others had to be relocated Saturday after rioting inmates set their central Kentucky prison on fire.
Maximus the bear illegally shot dead: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A4; The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it is offering a reward for information leading to the conviction of whoever illegally shot one of Montana’s largest grizzly bears.
Lawyers can question accused 9/11 planner: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A2; Lawyers for a Guantanamo Bay detainee will be allowed to question — in writing — accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, a federal judge has ruled.
Hospitals evacuated as wildfires near Athens: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A2; Dozens of wildfires broke out across Greece, torching olive groves, cutting off villages and sending residents fleeing Saturday as one of the largest blazes swept perilously close to the capital’s northern suburbs.
Competition lacking among private health insurers: By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar - Associated Press Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A2; One of the most widely accepted arguments against a government medical plan for the middle class is that it would quash competition — just what private insurers seem to be doing themselves in many parts of the U.S.
Dog pack attack shows fine line between predator, pet: By Sharon Theimer - Associated Press Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A4; A dog pack blamed for the killings of a Georgia couple is a reminder of the fragility of mankind’s pact with canines. Underlying the relationship between the species is a simple expectation: We feed them, they don’t kill us.
KU students give back to Lawrence: Volunteer day draws crowd of 260; By Christine Metz; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B1; Freshman Lynn Schrag didn’t expect to spend his first weekend at Kansas University hanging out with a bunch of grade schoolers.
Furry friends join forces with owners to help fight against cancer: State’s first Bark for Life event raises $4K; By Christine Metz; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B1; Saturday’s American Cancer Society fundraiser in Eudora was kicked off with a slightly different tune — “Who Let the Dogs Out” by the Baha Men.
Regent transfers financial skills to higher ed: Board chairwoman brings job expertise to budget challenges; By Scott Rothschild; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B1; Jill Docking has a front row seat on the biggest economic drop in generations.
Wichita teachers reject tentative contract: Staff reports; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B2; Wichita teachers have rejected a tentative contract agreement that would have frozen their pay.
Indiana to induct Knight into Hall of Fame: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on C7; Former Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight will be inducted into the university’s athletics Hall of Fame nearly a decade after he was fired for violating a zero-tolerance policy imposed by then-IU President Myles Brand.
Police respond to mo-ped accident: By Asher Fusco; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B2; Police responded Wednesday to a report of a hit-and-run injury accident involving a mo-ped and a car.
Thompson tied for 31st: J-W Staff Reports; August 23, 2009 in print edition on C3; Former Kansas University golfer Chris Thompson is in a tie for 31st place entering the final round of the Christmas In October Nationwide golf tournament at Nicklaus Golf Club at LionGate.
KU volleyball tops alumni: J-W Staff Reports; August 23, 2009 in print edition on C3; The Kansas University volleyball team defeated the KU alumni in its first action of the 2009 season, 3-0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-13), on Saturday night at Horejsi Center.
‘Crazy things’ help Twins top sorry Royals: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on C10; Minnesota beat the sorry Royals, 8-7.
Whole lot of love surrounds Pudge, Texas: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on C10; Rangers fans are tickled Ivan Rodriguez is back with Texas.
LHS boys soccer hungry: Batch of seniors has Lions optimistic; By Brooke Sutherland; August 23, 2009 in print edition on C1; Ideally, each member of the Lawrence High boys soccer team would have at least three years of experience heading into the 2009 season. But an all-senior starting lineup in the defensive backline will do just fine for second-year coach Matt Anderson.
Czyz’s decision pays off: By Chuck Woodling; August 23, 2009 in print edition on C1; He was without doubt the greatest closer in Kansas University baseball history.
Hermit who froze mom aims to stay in ’hole’: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A3; True to his word, a hermit who encased his dead mother in a block of ice keeps himself in solitary confinement by threatening people, swearing at guards or simply refusing to leave his cell.
Professors suspected of Ph.D. bribes: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A3; German prosecutors are investigating about 100 professors across the country on suspicion they took bribes to help students get their doctoral degrees, authorities said Saturday.
Pakistani Taliban choose new chief: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Pakistani Taliban have appointed a new chief, militants said Saturday, selecting a top commander known for his ruthless efficiency in staging attacks, including a major hotel bombing and a deadly assault against the Sri Lankan cricket team.
Depth perception: Pick’s goal: play second fiddle to Reesing; By Andrew Hartsock; August 23, 2009 in print edition on C1; There generally isn’t a lot of middle ground for the backup quarterback: Usually, he’s either the first or the last person fans want to see. Toiling to play his way into that football purgatory for Kansas University is Kale Pick, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound red-shirt freshman from Dodge City.
Busch stays alive with Bristol win: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on C6; Kyle Busch saved his season Saturday night by winning a gutsy side-by-side sprint to the finish against Mark Martin at Bristol Motor Speedway.
North, South Korean leaders hold meeting: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A3; A high-level North Korean delegation conveyed a message from leader Kim Jong Il to the South Korean president during a rare meeting today in the latest sign of warming ties on the tense Korean peninsula.
Winner picked in record lotto jackpot: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A3; A lucky lotto player in Tuscany won Italy’s record $211.8 million state lottery Saturday, pocketing what has been billed as Europe’s biggest jackpot.
Britain rejects talk of deal in release of deadly bomber: By Danica Kirka - Associated Press Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A3; Britain rejected Saturday any suggestion it had struck a deal with Libya to free the Lockerbie bomber — questions that arose when Moammar Gadhafi publicly thanked British officials as he embraced the man convicted of killing 270 people in the 1988 airline bombing.
Police scour Canada for millionaire murder suspect: By Gillian Flaccus and Rob Gillies - Associated Press Writers; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A3; Canadian authorities on Saturday intensified the manhunt for the millionaire reality TV star accused of murdering a former swimsuit model and stuffing her naked, mutilated body in a suitcase.
Candidate accuses challenger of ‘rigging’ vote: By Jason Straziuso and Heidi Vogt - Associated Press Writers; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A3; President Hamid Karzai’s leading challenger accused him of using the Afghan state to “rig” this week’s election and detailed allegations of cheating by government officials in an interview Saturday with The Associated Press.
Elizabeth Edwards opens furniture store: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A6; The wife of former North Carolina Sen. and presidential candidate John Edwards has opened a furniture store.
Bolt falls short of another record: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on C2; Usain Bolt’s third gold medal of the world championships failed to produce a third world record because the Jamaican 400-meter relay team only managed to produce the second-fastest time in history.
Kentucky must be great place to coach: By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press Sports Columnist; August 23, 2009 in print edition on C2; Rick Pitino had an athletic director and a university president in his corner. John Calipari one-upped him with the governor.
Health insurers explore savings in overseas care: By Tom Murphy - Associated Press Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A6; Elizabeth Kunz left her dentist’s office this spring with a mouth full of problems and no way to pay for them.
Nora, the piano-playing cat, on the prowl for an encore: By Sue Manning - Associated Press Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A6; Nora the piano-playing cat is living the Hollywood life in Philadelphia.
Fire marshal retires after 35 years: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B8; Wichita’s fire marshal, who was so dedicated to his job that he left many people wondering if he ever slept, has retired after 35 years.
New advisory board looking for ways to reduce dropout rate: By Christine Metz; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A1; For junior Keil Eggers, the highlights of his time at Free State High School have occurred outside the classroom and even outside Kansas.
Reducing chances a dog will bite: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A1; Experts say early, positive and thorough obedience training, starting with puppy kindergarten, is one way that dog owners can make their dog less likely to bite.
Teener generates savings, interest: Couple try out tiny electric car; By Mark Fagan; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A1; Sure, their glorified golf cart can barely speed down Lawrence streets at 25 mph, seats only two comfortably and can hardly accommodate a container of tomatoes in its violin-sized trunk. Then again, it costs a mere quarter to fill up.
Bacon on the rocks? Carnivorous cocktails put meat in your glass: By Caryn Brooks - The Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on E8; First you cook the bacon, remove the fat and tear it into pieces. It sounds like the start of a nice breakfast, but it’s actually the first part of mixologist Adam Seger’s Baconcello recipe. The next step is steeping the bacon in vodka for 72 hours.
Movie theaters cut print show times as Web gains: By David Twiddy - Associated Press Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A8; Filmgoers who have long turned to the local newspaper to find theaters and show times for movies may have to start looking elsewhere as theater chains rethink the value of paper and ink in a digital age.
Gay clergy vote tests mainline churches: By Eric Gorski - Associated Press Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A8; In breaking down barriers restricting gays and lesbians from the pulpit, the nation’s largest Lutheran denomination has laid down a new marker in a debate over the direction of mainline Protestant Christianity, a tradition that once dominated American religious life.
Japan’s long-ruling party faces voter revolt: By Eric Talmadge - Associated Press Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A9; Keiko Saito’s son-in-law recently lost his job and can’t find another. As she and her husband approach retirement, they worry whether their pensions are safe.
World emerging from deep slump: By Tom Raum - Associated Press Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A9; Turnabouts in European and Asian economies, along with recent gains in the U.S., are raising hopes that that the worldwide recession is drawing to a close. That’s not to say the coast is clear.
Spain’s 1st face transplant patient can smile now: By Harold Heckle - Associated Press Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on E8; Spain’s first face transplant patient — the first anywhere to get a new tongue and jaw — has been so pleased by his new appearance that he smiled, hospital officials said Saturday.
Ethnic divisions evident in schools: By Aida Cerkez-Robinson - Associated Press Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on E8; It’s shortly after noon, and teenagers who were taught their capital is Zagreb, in neighboring Croatia, are streaming out of Stolac High School. In an hour, their classrooms will be filled with children who have learned that their capital is Sarajevo, Bosnia.
Mortgages: August 23, 2009 in print edition on E1; The Douglas County register of deeds recorded 69 mortgages in the weekly period ended Monday. Breakdown by dollar value:
Bankruptcies: August 23, 2009 in print edition on E1; 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:
Federal crackdown puts tribal artifact dealers on edge: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on E1; An intensifying federal investigation into the sale of Native American artifacts has cloaked the market in a fog of fear and uncertainty.
Growing their own: Tobacco is the latest do-it-yourself craze; By Steve Szkotak - Associated Press Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on E1; Something unusual is cropping up alongside the tomatoes, eggplant and okra in Scott Byars’ vegetable garden — the elephantine leaves of 30 tobacco plants.
Vineyard close to McLouth seeks pickers: August 23, 2009 in print edition on B4; The Jefferson Hill Vineyard near McLouth is seeking grape pickers in exchange for a donation to the picker’s favorite charity.
City commission agenda: House addition to be considered: August 23, 2009 in print edition on B4; City commissioners will consider a plat for a single-family home at 427 Country Club Court.
Smith Center alumni take aim in college: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B4; High school athletes often hear all the stories from the good ol’ days, featuring Mom and Dad.
Michael Jackson memorabilia tour approved: By Linda Deutsch - Associated Press Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on D5; A judge on Friday firmly approved a deal between Michael Jackson’s estate and a concert promoter to exhibit his memorabilia, praising the arrangement that the singer’s mother had fought in court over her concerns that it could harm his legacy and wasn’t competitively bid.
Horoscopes: August 23, 2009 in print edition on D5; For Sunday, Aug. 23: This year, you will become more fiscally conscious, provided you control a need to take risks. You will have a strong, grounded sense of what works — follow it. Some of you might hold two jobs or keep a very hectic pace. Curb a sweet tooth. If you are single, a relationship could open up your life. What you think you want might not be what you want later — be careful with commitments. If you are attached, the two of you connect on a deep level. Re-create a first date or another romantic event in your history.
Stop paying: By Robert Steffey - Eudora; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B7; To the editor: I think that all of the Republican lawmakers (and some Democrats) who are against taxpayer-funded health care are absolutely right.
Appalled: By Catherine Hale Robins - Lawrence; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B7; To the editor: As a lifelong, registered Republican, I am appalled at the manner in which my party has been hijacked by the lunatic, right-wing fringe.
Conservative backlash may provoke political bloodshed: By David Shribman - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B7; President Obama will return from his island idyll to a political landscape completely remade. He still will be greeted by swooning crowds and enthusiastic cheers.
There’s more than geography that separates us: By Leonard Pitts Jr. - Miami Herald; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B7; Our story so far: Last year, Barack Obama was elected president, the first American of African heritage ever to reach that office.
Tough foreign policy tests await the president: By David Ignatius - Washington Post Writers Group; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B6; It’s crunch time for the Obama administration on two of its toughest foreign-policy challenges: the Arab-Israeli peace process and the war in Afghanistan.
Student success: Higher admissions standards for some state universities might benefit both students and the state.; J-W Editorials; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B6; It’s a sobering thought — especially to new Kansas University students and their parents — that KU officials expect about one in five students to leave the university by the end of their freshmen year.
Are we embracing doctrine of no retreat?: By George Will - Washington Post Writers Group; August 23, 2009 in print edition on B6; As memories of the Cold War fade, like photographs bleached by sunlight, few remember the Brezhnev Doctrine.
Big food companies trying to snatch up organic labels: Consumers can be unaware of corporate name behind product; By Steve Mills - Chicago Tribune; August 23, 2009 in print edition on A5; For years, Michael Potter has gotten regular offers to buy his organic foods company near Ann Arbor, Mich., although now, he said, he gets three or four every week.
House-swapping avoids hotel costs: By Karen Deer - St. Louis Post-Dispatch; August 23, 2009 in print edition on D4; Are you avoiding a vacation because you can’t afford a hotel? If so, try house swapping. You start by joining a home exchange service. Once you’ve registered, you will find other families in cities you might want to travel to. Then, you can arrange your own home vacation.
40 years ago: New future proposed for old state capitol: August 23, 2009 in print edition on B6; Lecompton announced a move to try to turn the old state capitol building into a museum. At the present time, the historic old site which eventually became Lane University was vacant and was being considered for demolition.
100 years ago: New building in the works for Masons: August 23, 2009 in print edition on B6; From the Lawrence Daily World for Aug. 23, 1909: An enthusiastic meeting of the Masons last night resulted in the appointment of a subcommittee to solicit funds to erect an entirely new building on the old Methodist Church site instead of repairing the old building.
Behind the Lens: Create your own home studio: By Nick Krug; August 23, 2009 in print edition on D2; If I were asked to make a guess on the total cost of equipment used in a sufficiently outfitted photo studio, minus the cameras, lenses and rent, I’d pin it down somewhere around $3,000.
Perspectives key in garden design: By Jennifer Smith; August 23, 2009 in print edition on D1; The true beauty of a garden is all in how you look at it, and a good designer knows to consider every angle. A multitude of pleasing perspectives is just one of the reasons I like the garden at Brandon Woods. Another reason is closely related: Although the expansive, parklike setting is located along the street, its beauty is hidden from drivers by extensive plantings, including Armstrong maples, Scotch pines and upright junipers.
Boomer Girl Diary: Garage door, car fender longtime blood brothers: By Cathy Hamilton; August 23, 2009 in print edition on D1; I don’t mean to brag, but as a wife and housemate, I’m just about perfect.
Dining bully: Critic obsessed about relationship with food: By Adam Goldman - Associated Press Writer; August 23, 2009 in print edition on D3; When Frank Bruni stepped on the scene as the chief restaurant critic for The New York Times more than five years ago, many industry insiders and observers thought the choice was odd.
Poet’s Showcase: ‘Elixir.’: Lee Carlson - Special to the Journal-World; August 23, 2009 in print edition on D3; Poetry is an elixir
Fashion magazines reveal highlights for September issues: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on D4; The fashion world’s code word for “make or break” is “the September issue.” Here are what some of the magazines are offering.
Salt, pepper shakers affordable collectibles: By Terry Kovel; August 23, 2009 in print edition on D8; Looking for an inexpensive, colorful collectible? Look for pottery and porcelain salt and pepper shakers that you can display and use. Figural ceramic salt and pepper shakers are easy to find. In “Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide,” they are listed at $6 to $200. At yard sales, you can find much lower prices.
September issues carry a lot of weight in fashion: Associated Press; August 23, 2009 in print edition on D1; The fashion world’s code word for “make or break” is “the September issue.”
Critter Care: Lightning, thunder cause headaches for dog owners: By Sue Novak; August 23, 2009 in print edition on D4; Our unusually cool and wet summer has brought out a crop of newspaper articles about frustrated gardeners: Some of their crops refuse to ripen, others split and mold in the moisture.

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