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Name that bar: Learn how some of Lawrence’s pubs got their monikers: By Brenna Hawley; August 24, 2009; Australian shepherds, traditions, nicknames and poets have all contributed to the unique names of bars in Lawrence. Here’s a look at how some of Lawrence’s favorite hangouts got their names.

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Police respond to double shooting in south Lawrence: By Jesse Fray, Asher Fusco; 12:07 a.m., August 24, 2009 Updated 2:41 p.m. in print edition on 1A; Two people were transported to a Kansas City-area hospital by air ambulance after a double shooting Sunday night at the Easy Living mobile home park, 3323 Iowa.

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Douglas County designated as recovery zone, which should boost economy: By George Diepenbrock; August 24, 2009 in print edition on 1A; The designation gives local businesses and governments access to low-interest bonds through federal stimulus legislation aimed at spurring economic development.

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City Commissioners Tuesday to authorize nearly $2.5 million in Bowersock repairs: By Chad Lawhorn; August 24, 2009 in print edition on 3A; It will cost nearly $2.5 million to repair the more than 100-year-old Bowersock Dam on the Kansas River.

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Community closet: Lawrence group fills void in kid-centric consignment sales: By Sarah Henning; August 25, 2009 in print edition on 1C; In the world of kids’ clothing, Kid’s Closet Connection is the equivalent of having your cake and eating it, too.

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Mets ace Santana lost for season: Associated Press; August 25, 2009 in print edition on B2; Johan Santana needs surgery for bone chips in his left elbow, and the pitcher is out for the season, the latest blow to a New York Mets team battered by injuries.
Beasley deserves some compassion: By Dave Hyde - Sun Sentinel; August 25, 2009 in print edition on B2; Whatever the truth is with Michael Beasley, whatever he’s in a clinic for and wherever it goes from here, one thing is certain: His story gets told differently now. He’s not just 20. He’s not just childish. He’s not just some NBA rookie who needs to mature a bit, as was said by a lot of people last season who weren’t watching very hard what was going on around the Heat.
Health care reform a key concern as Moore addresses chamber of commerce audience: By George Diepenbrock; August 25, 2009 in print edition on A3; Fielding health care reform questions from Lawrence business leaders and elected officials Tuesday, Rep. Dennis Moore indicated he would settle for a public health insurance option.
Lawrence police remain tight-lipped about double shooting: By Jesse Fray; August 25, 2009 in print edition on A3; Lawrence police on Tuesday said they could not release further details about Sunday night’s double shooting at a South Lawrence mobile home park that left two people hospitalized.
Ottawa aviation company tentatively agrees to move headquarters to Lawrence: By Chad Lawhorn; August 25, 2009 in print edition on A1; An Ottawa aviation company tentatively has agreed to move its corporate headquarters and at least five high-tech jobs with an average salary of $80,000 to the Lawrence Municipal Airport.
Governor tells state universities they need to improve their national stature: Challenges KU to get med, law schools in top 50; By Scott Rothschild; 03:01 p.m., August 25, 2009 Updated 06:14 p.m. in print edition on A1; Gov. Mark Parkinson on Tuesday called on higher education officials to produce a 10-year plan to boost the academic rankings at state universities.
Transcript of Gov. Mark Parkinson’s speech at the Kansas Board of Regents’ retreat: By Gov. Mark Parkinson; August 25, 2009; “I appreciate the opportunity to address you today. Each of you has amassed a wealth of individual accomplishments and each of you has shared your talents generously with Kansas. We are a better state because of your service. It is an honor for me to be here today. I’m very excited about talking to you because I’m excited about the Kansas Regents system.”
Lawrence parents fight off home invaders; one suspect arrested, one sought: Intruders enter through unlocked door, get $7; By Jesse Fray; August 25, 2009 in print edition on A3; John Stewart had just returned home from walking his dog early Tuesday morning when two people broke into his Lawrence home, pistol-whipped him and stole money out of his pockets, all while his 3-year-old daughter was sleeping inside, he said.
Statehouse Live: Governor’s higher ed comments to be discussed at regents retreat: By Scott Rothschild; August 25, 2009; Kansas Board of Regents, which oversees the higher education system in the state, is looking at numerous issues during its annual retreat.
Two Lawrence residents injured in collision on Highway 24-40 near Lawrence: By Jesse Fray & Cody Howard; 10:12 a.m., August 25, 2009 Updated 05:42 p.m. in print edition on A5; Crews shutting down portions of the road to deal with the accident
Lawrence parents fight off home invaders; one suspect arrested, one sought: By Jesse Fray; 10:06 a.m., August 25, 2009 Updated 02:56 p.m. in print edition on A3; Suspect reportedly hit victim with a handgun repeatedly during the incident
Legislators have tough questions for state labor secretary over dwindling unemployment trust fund: John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; 08:18 a.m., August 25, 2009 Updated 05:29 p.m. in print edition on B10; Kansas’ labor secretary is facing hostile questions from legislators about the state’s dwindling unemployment benefits fund.
40 years ago: Few properties available to rent, buy: August 25, 2009; The supply of property both to rent and to buy was considered tight by local real estate people as a new Kansas University school year began with high hopes for new record enrollments.
Storms force launch delay for space shuttle: August 25, 2009 in print edition on A2; Thunderstorms have forced NASA to call off space shuttle Discovery’s launch early today.
Horoscopes: August 25, 2009 in print edition on B6; For Tuesday, Aug. 25: This year, make changes in your daily life and in your communication. Never lose sight of your goals; know where you are heading. If you are single, meet new people through your friends. If you’re attached, decide on one special mutual goal or wish. Together, make it a reality.
More KU professors receive Kemper Awards: August 25, 2009 in print edition on A4; Four more Kansas University professors earned Kemper Awards on Monday, as the “surprise patrol” continued its march across campus.
Servpro franchise now serving area: August 25, 2009 in print edition on B7; Bob and Terri O’Neill, owners of Servpro of Eudora, 114 E. 20th St., have opened their doors for business in Lawrence and Ottawa.
Meth recipe avoids anti-drug laws: By Justin Juozapavicius - Associated Press Writer; August 25, 2009 in print edition on C10; This is the new formula for methamphetamine: a two-liter soda bottle, a few handfuls of cold pills and some noxious chemicals. Shake the bottle and the volatile reaction produces one of the world’s most addictive drugs.
25 years ago: County commissioners in conflict: August 25, 2009; Problems in Douglas County’s public works department prompted an executive session and discord between two county commissioners. Bob Neis, Nancy Hiebert and Beverly Bradley had been uncertain conflict over how to deal with the matter that led to the firing of Mike Dooley and the hiring of Frank Hempen from Kansas City. The commissioners said the problems could be ironed out soon.
100 years ago: Track to fair grounds planned: August 25, 2009; The street car construction force announced today it would lay a temporary track to the fair grounds at once. The goal is to have the street cars operating by fair time and the extension to the fair grounds will be made to order for the big occasion. Many are looking forward to the ride.
Tonganoxie to vote on Sunday liquor sales: August 25, 2009 in print edition on B8; The Tonganoxie City Council unanimously voted to put the fate of Sunday liquor sales in the hands of the city residents to finally put the matter to rest.
Prison cutbacks could threaten safety: By Scott Rothschild; August 25, 2009 in print edition on A1; The state’s top prison official Monday told lawmakers that budget cuts have already endangered the public and further cuts could force the early release of inmates.
Royals lose 5th straight: Associated Press; August 25, 2009 in print edition on B3; Rookie second baseman Luis Valbuena is starting to enjoy these game-winning home runs.
Self lauds new KU basketball practice facility: By Gary Bedore; August 25, 2009 in print edition on B1; Kansas University’s new basketball practice facility is open for business.
Juggernaut Florida must be stopped: By George Dmaz - The Orlando Sentinel; August 25, 2009 in print edition on B2; I want chaos this college football season. Anarchy. Mayhem. I want the University of Florida Gators to lose. Stumble on their road to immortality.
Beasley checks into rehab facility: Former K-State forward being treated in Houston; Associated Press; August 25, 2009 in print edition on B2; Michael Beasley told his personal manager several days ago that he was working out in Houston because it brought “a change of scenery” from Miami and Washington.
Thrill of the chase: Junior DE Laptad key for Jayhawks’ pass rush; By Eric Sorrentino; August 25, 2009 in print edition on B1; When Kansas University defensive end Jake Laptad plays video games in his spare time, his team of choice is the Kansas City Chiefs.
Source: Fed’s Bernanke picked for second term: August 25, 2009 in print edition on A2; Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, widely credited with taking aggressive action to avert an economic catastrophe after the financial meltdown last fall, will be nominated by President Barack Obama for a second term, The Associated Press learned Monday night.
U.S. envoys invited for nuclear talks: August 25, 2009 in print edition on A2; North Korea has invited top envoys of President Barack Obama to visit the communist nation in what would be the first nuclear negotiations between the two countries under his presidency, a news report said today.
Official: Karzai won election convincingly: August 25, 2009 in print edition on A2; An Afghan cabinet minister said Monday that President Hamid Karzai won Thursday’s presidential election with an overwhelming majority of 68 percent.
Shiite groups’ new alliance excludes P.M.: August 25, 2009 in print edition on A2; The Iranian-backed Shiite parties that helped propel Iraq’s prime minister into power three years ago dumped him Monday as their candidate for re-election, forming a new alliance to contest the January vote.
KU fans abuzz over seats: By Chuck Woodling; August 25, 2009 in print edition on B1; Lately I’ve been running into people who ask good-naturedly if I’m going to cough up $15,000 for a press-row seat in Allen Fieldhouse. Yuk, yuk.
Cockney slang to be employed at ATMs: August 25, 2009 in print edition on A2; You’d better get ready to use your loaf if you want to get your hands on some bread.
Pay attention, multitaskers, if you can: By Randolph E. Schmid - Associated Press Writer; August 25, 2009 in print edition on A2; The people who multitask the most are the ones who are worst at it.
‘Inhumane’ terror tactics by CIA spur criminal probe: By Devlin Barrett and Pamela Hess - Associated Press Writers; August 25, 2009 in print edition on A2; The Obama administration launched a criminal investigation Monday into harsh questioning of detainees during President George W. Bush’s war on terrorism, revealing CIA interrogators’ threats to kill one suspect’s children and to force another to watch his mother sexually assaulted.
‘America’s Got Talent’ has NBC’s best ratings: By Kevin McDonough; August 25, 2009 in print edition on B6; he folks at NBC must be wishing the summer would never end. The last-place network that just fired its president on the eve of launching its fall schedule continues to dominate the summer ratings with healthy doses of “America’s Got Talent” (7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., NBC).
Coroner rules Jackson’s death was a homicide, source says: By Thomas Watkins and Justin Pritchard - Associated Press Writers; August 25, 2009 in print edition on B6; Michael Jackson’s death has been ruled a homicide caused by a mix of drugs meant to treat insomnia, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press, while his personal doctor told investigators he was actually trying to wean the King of Pop off the powerful anesthetic that did him in.
Topeka man injured in weekend motorcycle accident: By Asher Fusco; August 25, 2009 in print edition on A4; A 24-year-old Topeka man was injured early Sunday in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident.
KU receives 2 humanities grants: August 25, 2009 in print edition on A4; Kansas University has received nearly $340,000 in federal research grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Sugar warning: Associated Press; August 25, 2009 in print edition on A1; Americans are swallowing 22 teaspoons of sugar each day, and it’s time to cut way back, the American Heart Association says.
Journal-World named Newspaper of Year: August 25, 2009 in print edition on B7; Suburban Newspapers of America on Monday named the Lawrence Journal-World the Newspaper of the Year for 2009.
FDA investigating weight loss pill alli: Associated Press; August 25, 2009 in print edition on B7; The Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of liver damage in patients taking alli, the only nonprescription weight loss drug approved by the agency.
Readers seek direction on handling debt: By Michelle Singletary - The Washington Post; August 25, 2009 in print edition on B7; The recession is proving to be as stubborn as a toddler who won’t go to bed. The longer it slogs on, the more your nerves are frayed.
Dealers expect post-Clunker letdown: By Stephen Manning and Ken Thomas - Associated Press Writers; August 25, 2009 in print edition on B7; Now comes the hard part for the auto industry — luring customers without big Cash for Clunkers discounts.
Kansas State Library celebrates 154 years: Associated Press; August 25, 2009 in print edition on B8; State librarians are marking 154 years of providing resources to Kansans with events at the Statehouse.
Casino developers join forces: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; August 25, 2009 in print edition on B8; Developers competing for a contract to build a state-owned casino south of Wichita have joined forces to push a single proposal for a casino in south-central Kansas, one of the companies announced Monday.
Health referendum: By Randy Supernaw - Perry; August 25, 2009 in print edition on A7; To the editor: I have a suggestion. Since it is obvious Congress can’t decide what to do on health care, we should let the people decide.
Sad commentary: By Barbara Paris - Lawrence; August 25, 2009 in print edition on A7; To the editor: The front page of Friday’s Journal-World is the most appalling and obscene I have seen in decades, yet how realistically it represents today’s America.
LHS upgrades: By Dirk Wedd - LHS head football coach; August 25, 2009 in print edition on A7; To the editor: On behalf of the Lawrence High School football family, I wish to extend our sincere thanks to the entire Lawrence community.
Iran linked to eroding Iraq security: By David Ignatius - Washington Post Writers Group; August 25, 2009 in print edition on A7; As security deteriorates in Baghdad, there’s a new cause for worry: The head of the U.S.-trained Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) has quit in a long-running quarrel with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki — depriving that country of a key leader in the fight against sectarian terrorism.
Rankings matter: It’s a competitive world, and officials need to strive to make Kansas University among the best universities in the country.; J-W Editorials; August 25, 2009 in print edition on A7; In the eyes of some at Kansas University, it really doesn’t matter where KU academic units rank in comparison with similar efforts at other universities — or, for that matter, how KU ranks overall in comparison with other public universities.
Tax on junk food may not result in improved health: By Karen Kaplan - Los Angeles Times; August 25, 2009 in print edition on C10; As a registered dietitian and avid exerciser, Kellie Glass understands better than most people the importance of healthy eating. So when she treats herself to ice cream, the last thing she wants is to be confronted by a “sin” tax.
1,200 veterans wrongly told they had fatal disease: By P.J. Dickerscheid - Associated Press Writer; August 25, 2009 in print edition on C10; Former Air Force Reservist Gale Reid received a letter from the Veterans Affairs Department that told her she had Lou Gehrig’s disease, and she immediately put herself through a battery of painful, expensive tests. Five days later, the VA said its “diagnosis” was a mistake.
Flea market basics: Shopping tips, great finds: McClatchy Newspapers; August 25, 2009 in print edition on C1; Shoppers often go to weekend flea markets with long lists and high expectations.
Web site gives viewers whale of a ride: By Sue Manning - Associated Press Writer; August 25, 2009 in print edition on C2; You don’t have to leave your desk to watch the whales and dolphins play in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California.
Community closet: Lawrence group fills void in kid-centric consignment sales: By Sarah Henning; August 25, 2009 in print edition on C1; In the world of kids’ clothing, Kid’s Closet Connection is the equivalent of having your cake and eating it, too.
Teens not sure about coming out to parents: By Dr. Wes Crenshaw and Samantha Schwartz; August 25, 2009 in print edition on C1; This question was part of Samantha Schwartz’s application process to be this year’s Double Take student columnist.
Pump patrol: August 25, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.37 at several locations.

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