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Are you planning to read Roy Williams' book, "Hard Work, A Life On and Off the Court"?

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Response	Percent
No		82%
Yes		16%
I’ve already read it		1%
Total	1930

Do you think the details of Mark Mangino's settlement with KU should remain confidential?

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No		56%
Yes		40%
Not sure.		3%
Total	1307

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12:00 a.m.

The end of an era: Mangino out at Kansas: By Dugan Arnett; 6:36 p.m., December 3, 2009 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on 1B; Mark Mangino has resigned as head football coach at Kansas University, the athletics department announced Thursday night.

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6:00 a.m.

Two successors stand above the rest to replace Kansas coach Mark Mangino: By Tom Keegan; 12:00 a.m., December 4, 2009 Updated 7:17 a.m. in print edition on 1B; I am standing on Mark Mangino’s front porch, getting berated with barks through a closed door by his dog, Yogi. I think I’ll recover and won’t do anything to try to get Yogi fired from the Mangino family.

2:00 p.m.

Detective describes bloody crime scene, signs of struggle as mother tried to flee alleged baseball bat attack: By Jesse Fray; 2:07 p.m., December 3, 2009 Updated 5:29 p.m. in print edition on 3A; Three pools of blood were found on the bathroom floor. Blood spots stained the walls. A toenail was found in the middle of the bedroom. It’s among evidence Lawrence police detectives said they found inside the house where Arthur Davis III and his son and daughter are suspected of trying to kill the children’s mother.

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6:00 p.m.

Mass distraction: University Theatre stages contemporary play scrutinizing how an over-stimulated society treats ADD: By Jon Niccum; December 4, 2009 in print edition on 1C; Cell phones, video games, Facebook. E-mail, TiVo, Twitter. Laptops, podcasts, earbuds. SpongeBob … Talk about distractions. It’s a wonder anybody can think straight these days…

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State health officials make budget cuts, announce layoffs, payment delays: By Scott Rothschild; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A1; State health officials Friday approved budget cuts that they said will result in layoffs, delays in receiving Medicaid coverage and jeopardize tens of millions of dollars in federal funds.
Next Turnpike Bridge blast — a bigger one — moved to Wednesday: Staff report; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B1; The Kansas Turnpike is postponing plans for blasting another section of original Kansas River bridge at the northern edge of Lawrence.
Weekend filled with holiday events: By Devin Lowell - Special to the Journal-World; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B1; This weekend promises to be a big one for holiday season events in the Lawrence area. Here’s a quick look at a few of the festive celebrations around town.
Defense witness testifies in case against Lawrence man accused in attack on ex-wife: By Jesse Fray; 02:01 p.m., December 4, 2009 Updated 05:09 p.m. in print edition on B1; A defense attorney began presenting his case Friday in the attempted murder case against Arthur Davis III, who is accused of trying to kill his ex-wife.
Self comments on Mangino resignation: By Gary Bedore; December 4, 2009; Here’s Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self’s take on Jayhawk football coach Mark Mangino’s resignation:
Briscoe to enter 2010 NFL Draft: Kansas wide receiver will forgo senior season; By Dugan Arnett; 12:48 p.m., December 4, 2009 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on C1; There was not a lot of suspense surrounding Dezmon Briscoe’s announcement Friday afternoon that he’d be forgoing his senior season to declare for the 2010 NFL Draft.
KU declines to release details of Mangino’s settlement agreement for now, says deal is not finalized: By Andy Hyland; 12:47 p.m., December 4, 2009 Updated 05:54 p.m. in print edition on A1; The Lawrence Journal-World, 6News and LJWorld.com have filed a Kansas Open Records Act request with Kansas Athletics Inc. to obtain a settlement agreement with football coach Mark Mangino.
Area residents line up for annual Salvation Army coat giveaway: By George Diepenbrock; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B1; If anything, the bone-chilling temperatures were a rude reminder about why everyone needs a coat.
Turnpike hopes to have Leavenworth County interchange open by month’s end: By Mark Fagan; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B1; The Kansas Turnpike plans to open its new multimillion-dollar Tonganoxie/Eudora interchange east of Lawrence in a matter of weeks, once its new automated payment machines can reliably count loose change.
Brownback campaign manager calls Democratic gubernatorial hopeful a ‘fraud’: Associated Press; 11:55 a.m., December 4, 2009 Updated 07:14 p.m.; Prominent Kansas Democrats rallied Friday behind their presumed nominee for governor despite his recent settling of a lawsuit that led a top aide for the leading Republican hopeful to label him “a fraud.”
Health department opens upcoming H1N1 vaccine clinics to anyone: By Karrey Britt; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A1; The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department will make the H1N1 vaccine available to all members of the public at its upcoming clinics.
Statehouse Live: Health officials institute cuts; Proposed Westar rate settlement announced: By Scott Rothschild; 11:22 a.m., December 4, 2009 Updated 03:29 p.m.; KHPA approves administrative budget cuts; Rate increase of $17.1 million to go before state regulators for consideration.
Jobless rate falls to 10 percent in November: Employers cut fewest jobs since recession began; December 4, 2009; The unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 10 percent in November as employers cut the smallest number of jobs since the recession began. The better-than-expected job figures are a rare note of encouraging news for the labor market.
Doctor to give presentation on Neurological Stress Reduction Therapy: By Karrey Britt; December 4, 2009; Dr. Troy Rockers, owner of AllergiCare Relief Centers in Olathe, will give a presentation about Neurological Stress Reduction Therapy and how he uses it to treat a variety of medical conditions.
Plea entered in case of phony robbery: Staff report; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A5; A Lawrence man who concocted a story about a robbery at a local fast-food restaurant entered a plea Wednesday in Douglas County District Court.
Two successors stand above the rest to replace Kansas coach Mark Mangino: By Tom Keegan; 12:00 a.m., December 4, 2009 Updated 07:17 a.m. in print edition on B1; I am standing on Mark Mangino’s front porch, getting berated with barks through a closed door by his dog, Yogi. I think I’ll recover and won’t do anything to try to get Yogi fired from the Mangino family.
Congress should do the right thing on health care: By Garrison Keillor; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A8; In Phoenix, the bougainvillea is blooming red against a landscape of buttes and rocks outside my hotel window and interesting cacti that look like cell phone base stations or Modigliani sculptures.
Duct system cited for Monday night fire: By George Diepenbrock; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; A fire Monday night at an east Lawrence vehicle detailing shop was an accident because of an improperly installed flue duct system for a heated power washer, a Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical spokeswoman said Thursday.
Despite turmoil in football program, KU sets season ticket sales record: By Andy Hyland; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A6; Even an embattled football coach with an uncertain future couldn’t overcome the power of the pocketbook for Kansas University football fans.
Woods’ tourney goes on: Associated Press; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B2; Tiger Woods’ peers went from talking about him to playing in his $5.75 million golf tournament.
Oregon going to Pasadena: The Associated Press; December 4, 2009; Red-shirt freshman LaMichael James ran for 166 yards and three touchdowns Thursday night to send No. 7 Oregon to the Rose Bowl with a 37-33 victory over No. 13 Oregon State in the Civil War.
Jets top Bills despite injury to QB Sanchez: The Associated Press; December 4, 2009; Mark Sanchez threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Braylon Edwards before hurting his right knee, and the New York Jets’ stingy defense finished the job in a 19-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night.
Obama calls for new ideas for creating jobs: Associated Press; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; President Barack Obama promised at a White House jobs forum on Thursday to take “every responsible step to accelerate job creation,” including some ideas he said could be put into action quickly. He cited an expanded program to help make more U.S. homes energy-efficient as an example.
Putin talks of possible return to presidency: Associated Press; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; Wagging his pen and gazing directly into the camera, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent his strongest signal yet Thursday that he plans to return to Russia’s presidency, telling millions of TV viewers that he will consider running in 2012.
GM, Chrysler dealer closings reconsidered: Associated Press; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; General Motors and Chrysler will reconsider decisions to close thousands of dealerships as part of a compromise meant to stave off federal legislation that would require them to keep showrooms open.
President wounded in renegade attack: Associated Press; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; A renegade faction of Guinea’s presidential guard opened fire on the African country’s leader Thursday, slightly wounding him amid rumors of deep divisions within the army nearly three months after a military-led massacre of protesters at a peaceful rally.
Poll: Americans embracing isolationism: By Steven Thomma - McClatchy Newspapers; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; At the very moment when President Barack Obama is looking to thrust the U.S. ever more into global affairs, from Afghanistan to climate change, the American public is turning more isolationist and unilateralist than it has at any time in decades, according to a new poll released Thursday.
Health bill survives big test: By David Espo - Associated Press Writer; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; Unflinching on a critical first test, Senate Democrats closed ranks Thursday behind $460 billion in politically risky Medicare cuts at the heart of health care legislation, thwarting a Republican attempt to doom President Barack Obama’s sweeping overhaul.
Smuggling bust leads to indictment: Associated Press; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A6; A Mexican national has been indicted on charges of transporting illegal immigrants in a passenger van that traveled via Kansas to destinations across the United States, the U.S. Attorney’s office said Thursday.
Effort considered to save tallgrass prairie: Associated Press; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A6; The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it is considering a plan for voluntary conservation easements in 14 Kansas counties in an effort to save 1 million acres of tallgrass prairie.
Defendant: No contest to battery charges: Staff report; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; A Lawrence man on Thursday pleaded no contest to charges of invading a couple’s home and pistol whipping a victim inside.
‘Sexting’ is more common among kids than you might think: Associated Press; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A1; Think your kid is not “sexting”? Think again.
University to probe climate data integrity: By Raphael G. Satter and David Stringer - Associated Press Writers; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A7; A British university said Thursday it would investigate whether scientists at its prestigious Climatic Research Unit fudged data on global warming.
Karzai praises Obama’s Afghanistan deadline: By Kathy Gannon - Associated Press Writer; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A7; President Hamid Karzai put a brave face Thursday on President Barack Obama’s decision to start pulling out troops in mid-2011, telling The Associated Press in his first public response that it will push Afghans to take control of their own destiny.
Local graphic designer featured in magazine: Staff report; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B9; Lawrence graphic design studio BiKlops Design is featured in this year’s Print Magazine Regional Design Annual.
Adviser scores high on client satisfaction: Staff report; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B9; Senior financial adviser Peggy Johnson has achieved high marks from her clients in the recent Ameriprise financial adviser client satisfaction survey.
Bert Nash announces new therapist: Staff report; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B9; Rosemary Corbin has joined the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center as a therapist in Child and Family Services. Corbin started Monday.
Resident’s corn bag heaters to appear at arts, crafts show: By Shaun Hittle; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B10; Usually, placing a bag of corn in a microwave leads to popcorn. But not always. Sometimes, it’s a way to heat the body and soothe sore muscles. That is, if you heat one of Lawrence resident Melissa Hunninghake’s field corn bag heaters.
Eudora designer attends conference: Staff report; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B9; Cheryl Fletcher, Eudora resident and designer for Celebrating Home, attended the company’s 2009 conference Aug. 13-15 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, in Nashville, Tenn. The theme was “It’s a Team Thing!”
Millions more eligible for homebuyers’ credit: By David W. Myers; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B9; A new law has extended the valuable tax-credit program for first-time homebuyers, while also creating a new break for soldiers and other longtime homeowners who weren’t eligible for the credit under the previous Internal Revenue Service rules.
KBA committee OKs funding request: Program to support teens suffering from headaches; By Christine Metz; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B9; The Kansas Bioscience Authority’s investment committee supported a $50,000 funding request from a Lawrence-based company that’s working to improve headache treatment for teens.
Commodities: Staff Reports; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B9; Agriculture futures were mixed Thursday.
Tougher tests await KU men’s hoops: By Gary Bedore; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B4; The stress level of Kansas University basketball fans has been mighty low on five of six game days this young season.
Refit Firebirds sparkled under Lisher: By Chuck Woodling; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B5; Many believed Free State High wouldn’t come anywhere close to an encore after its 2008 football dream season.
Horoscope for December 4, 2009: December 4, 2009 in print edition on B8; For Friday, Dec. 4: This year, you’ll have many opportunities that appear through a key partner, friend or family member — one or all of them. Don’t nix these opportunities, but rather look to better days and happier times. If you are single, you enjoy yourself, especially around a wiser or more sedate friend. If you are attached, the two of you connect well. Just don’t try to be more important than your partner.
People in the news: Associated Press; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B8; “Up in the Air” was named best picture from the National Board of Review and won a total of four awards.
Departures, returns, familiar franchises: By Kevin McDonough; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B8; The Walt Disney Corp. looks forward by glancing backward on “Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation” (7 p.m., ABC).
Parade success: Robert W. Phillips - Lawrence; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A9; To the editor: It has been 16 years since I started the Eldridge Hotel Old Fashioned Christmas Parade. My dream was to start a tourism event involving something I love dearly — horses — and to make it an annual event.
Postal service?: By James Meier - Lawrence; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A9; To the editor: Is it just me, or is customer service not what it used to be?
Terrorists only understand power: By Cal Thomas - Tribune Media Services; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A9; President Obama should be commended for committing 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan to root out al-Qaida and stabilize major portions of the country. I am far less certain about establishing a timetable, though the president did say it depended on conditions on the ground.
Obama’s call to arms lacks conviction: By Charles Krauthammer - Washington Post Writers Group; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A8; We shall fight in the air, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields, we shall fight in the hills — for 18 months. Then we start packing for home.
Tanker deal: The reluctance of a tanker bidder should benefit Boeing and Kansas.; J-W Editorials; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A8; The consortium of Northrop-Grumman Corp. and France’s EADS, which is bidding for the new U.S. Air Force refueling tanker contract, sounds like the youngster on the baseball playground who couldn’t get his way so he took his ball and bat and went home.
Torneden terrific for two years: Free State QB hopes to land D-I scholarship; By Chuck Woodling; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B5; Camren Torneden made an unofficial visit to Texas Christian University last year, and loved it.
Journal-World All-Area Football First Team: Staff report; December 4, 2009 in print edition on B5; The Journal-World’s All-Area football selections.
Net Worth: Top searches on the top site hit rock bottom: By Jon Niccum; December 4, 2009 in print edition on C1; If you were to assume LJWorld.com or Lawrence.com are my home pages, think again.
Potent cast lifts ‘Brothers’: By Roger Moore - The Orlando Sentinel; December 4, 2009 in print edition on C2; “Brothers” is a movie built on that jarring disconnect between combat zone and “back home.” Part POW thriller, part romance, with a big helping of melodrama.
Mass distraction: University Theatre stages contemporary play scrutinizing how an over-stimulated society treats ADD: By Jon Niccum; December 4, 2009 in print edition on C1; Cell phones, video games, Facebook. E-mail, TiVo, Twitter. Laptops, podcasts, earbuds. SpongeBob … Talk about distractions. It’s a wonder anybody can think straight these days…
Ho-Ho-Hoedown: Lawrence old-time and bluegrass bands throw holiday party for the whole family: By Phil Cauthon; December 4, 2009; “In a lot of country and honky tonk music, you get a lot of drinkin’ and cheatin’ and partyin’ and that kind of stuff, so it’s nice to take a night off of that and just sing Christmas songs,” says The Wilders’ Ike Sheldon …
Suicide bomber strikes graduation: Associated Press; December 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; A suicide bomber disguised as a woman attacked a graduation ceremony in Somalia on Thursday, turning a rare reason to celebrate into carnage that killed at least 22 people — including medical students, doctors and three government ministers.

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