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What is your favorite memory from 2009?

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Hilary Kass uses grains like amaranth, quinoa, millet and teff to create gluten-free products under the label "Ancient Grains

A row of bulk grains line the shelves of the Casbah Market, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. Hilary Kass uses grains like amaranth, quinoa, millet and teff to create gluten-free products under the label "Ancient Grains

The Pew Research Center has released state rankings on religion. Kansas ranks between 10 and 14 on the four measures examined. The Rev

Steve Lowe, from left, and Ron May spot Zach Marrs as Marrs does a series of squats with more than 360 pounds. Marrs is co-owner of Olympic Iron Gym, 520 E. 22nd Terrace, where several competitive weightlifters work out

Steve Lowe, Lawrence, wears a special hat with suspended weights to do some neck-strengthening repetitions. Near the entrance to Olympic Iron Gym are about 40 dumbbells. The heaviest one is 150 pounds

Ben Smith, left, and Steve Lowe, take a break from weightlifting inside Olympic Iron Gym, 520 E. 22nd Terrace

Zach Marrs shoulders a barbell of weights. At age 40 Marrs squats about 700 pounds

Ron May works through a series of overhead weightlifting reps, as Steve Lowe spots him

Miguel Rodriguez, who was 2007 Mr. Missouri, left, and Ron May share a handshake during a training session at Olympic Iron Gym, 520 E. 22nd Terrace

Ben Smith, Lawrence, does some side twists in a seated position. At Olympic Iron there are not the typical cable-operated fitness machines — just old-fashioned weights and benches

Lawrence resident Marissa Brumley and her son, K.J. Brumley, 11, cruise down Campanile Hill at Kansas University. The mother and son, like other area residents, experienced the fun side of the recent snowfall on Dec. 30, 2009

Free State sophomore Brad Phillippe, right, grimaces as he is dusted with snow by Lawrence High junior Kelly Latham while the two work on a snowman Wednesday on Campanile Hill. In back is FSHS senior Logan Hinkle

Jordan Armenta, Abi Hummel, Hays Hummel and Holly Hummel make a snowman in the Christmas snow of 2009

Caitlin Dodd, Ali Dodd, Matthew Eagle and Emma Stramberg are joined by the Mr., Mrs. & Baby Snowman Family. Chad Dodd submitted the photo

Tammy Barta submitted this photo of Tia Barta with her Snowbear

Nora Jane Lynch, 3, and Camilla Lynch, 5, took advantage of the holiday weather to build "The Fantastic Snowman" in the front yard of their house on Delaware Street. Pictured with "The Fantastic Snowman" is Nora

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2009 KU women vs. Pepperdine

Most read stories of 2009

The day in photos, December 30, 2009

Podcasts

Spodcasters: KU men's basketball: Is it ready for the road?

Polls

Will Danielle McCray score 30 points or more against Pepperdine?

Poll results

Response	Percent
No		50%
Yes		33%
Undecided		16%
Total	12

Are you planning to stay awake until midnight to celebrate New Year's?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Yes		51%
No		36%
I don’t know		11%
Total	857

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Lead stories

12:00 a.m.

FINAL: Aldrich’s defensive effort helps KU to 81-51 victory over Belmont: By Jesse Newell; 6:23 p.m., December 29, 2009 Updated 10:54 p.m.; KU’s junior center recorded 11 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks, as the Jayhawks held the Bruins to 31-percent shooting.

Video: KU handles Belmont, 81-51
Videos: KU vs. Belmont
Photo gallery: KU vs. Belmont
Poll: Which of these four freshmen do you think will increase their minutes most as the season progresses?
Poll: Who do you believe is KU’s player of the decade?
Source document: KU men’s basketball turnover percentage
Audio clips: 2009 KU-Belmont

6:00 a.m.

Self blasts ‘lackluster,’ ‘soft’ play by Jayhawks: By Tom Keegan; December 30, 2009 in print edition on 1B; The rest of us ask how many, not how. Coaches ask how, not how many.

Videos: KU vs. Belmont
Photo gallery: KU vs. Belmont
Poll: Which of these four freshmen do you think will increase their minutes most as the season progresses?
Poll: Who do you believe is KU’s player of the decade?
Source document: KU men’s basketball turnover percentage
Audio clips: 2009 KU-Belmont

10:00 a.m.

City of Lawrence backs off issuing tickets over unshoveled sidewalks — until next week: By Chad Lawhorn; December 29, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Stressed snow shovelers now have a little extra time.

Video: City issuing warnings for uncleared walkways
Photo gallery: Lawrence snowmen
Photo gallery: 2009 Christmas storm

2:00 p.m.

Health Care Access raises $450,000 needed to relocate: By Karrey Britt; December 29, 2009 in print edition on 1A; The Lawrence community has reason to celebrate. Health Care Access — which provides medical care for the uninsured in Douglas County — has raised the $453,000 that it needed to move into a bigger, more convenient location at 330 Maine, across from Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s emergency room.

Video: Health clinic reaches fundraising goal

6:00 p.m.

New Kansas Turnpike interchange in Leavenworth County a first of its kind: By Shawn Linenberger; 7:51 a.m., December 29, 2009 Updated 5:00 p.m. in print edition on 3A; The Kansas Turnpike’s first fully automated interchange is now open. Tuesday morning, a car carrying three men headed through the interchange, which is eight miles east of Lawrence.

Video: New turnpike interchange open

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Suspect in December car chase faces 10 charges, fails to show up for court appearance: By Jesse Fray; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A3; Prosecutors this week filed 10 charges against a 23-year-old Lawrence man accused of leading police on a chase and crashing into a car earlier this month, Douglas County District Court records said.
Lawrence man pleads guilty to raping woman in August: By Jesse Fray; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A3; A Lawrence man pleaded guilty to rape Wednesday for an August attack outside a Lawrence bar, Douglas County prosecutors said.
Attorney General Six takes wait-and-see approach on challenging federal health care law: Attorney general not ready to join others who say bill is unconstitutional; By Scott Rothschild; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A3; Kansas Attorney General Steve Six is taking a wait-and-see approach on whether federal health care reform, if approved, would violate any constitutional provision.
Natural gas odor forces evacuation of World Market store in south Lawrence: December 30, 2009; Emergency crews were called to World Market, 3106 Iowa street, at 1:42 p.m.
FINAL: Sade Morris scores 22 points; KU women run past Pepperdine, 82-63: By Jesse Newell; 12:24 p.m., December 30, 2009 Updated 03:35 p.m.; Danielle McCray added 15 points on 7-for-13 shooting, while Aishah Sutherland pulled down 12 rebounds in the Jayhawks’ victory.
Texas Tech fires football coach Mike Leach: Associated Press; 12:21 p.m., December 30, 2009 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on B2; Texas Tech fired coach Mike Leach on Wednesday, just two days after he was suspended by the school as it investigated his treatment of a player with a concussion.
Free State High group offering child care fundraiser on New Year’s Eve: By Shaun Hittle; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A5; The Free State High School’s Social Awareness group is offering a child-care service on New Year’s Eve.
Law enforcement agencies plan normal number of officers on streets for New Year’s Eve: By Jesse Fray; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A3; No special patrols have been planned by local law enforcement agencies for Thursday night, as people ring in the New Year. But officers definitely will be watching for drunken drivers, and they’re asking for the public’s help to ensure the celebration is a safe one.
Thanks to business donations, Tipsy Taxis will roll again on New Year’s Eve: By Jesse Fray; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A1; Several businesses have forked over some big bucks to keep the annual Tipsy Taxi program alive in its 26th year, organizers said.
Kansas senators’ vote against defense bill actually a vote against health-care reform measure: Brownback, Roberts part of Republican strategy to prolong health care debate; By Scott Rothschild; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A3; At 1 a.m. Dec. 18, Kansas’ two U.S. senators, Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts, both Republicans, voted against a motion to stop debate on a bill funding the Department of Defense for the fiscal year.
Most roads drivable, but slushy: 08:02 a.m., December 30, 2009 Updated 12:12 p.m.; By 10:30 Wednesday morning, with temperatures climbing above freezing, most roads in the area had gone from snowy to slushy. Local law enforcement reported several minor accidents, because of the weather.
Kansas State Library set to reopen: Associated Press; December 30, 2009; The Kansas State Library is set to reopen Thursday in new, temporary quarters.
Horoscope for December 30, 2009: December 30, 2009 in print edition on B8; Revise your thinking and approach to situations in your life. The tried-and-true easily could backfire suddenly, causing you a problem or creating a schism between you and others. If you are single, you draw many people, but it might seem more often than not that people aren’t what they seem to be. If you are attached, excitement infuses your days this year. Cancer can be challenging.
Self blasts ‘lackluster,’ ‘soft’ play by Jayhawks: By Tom Keegan; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B1; The rest of us ask how many, not how. Coaches ask how, not how many.
Afternoon tip spices up Pepperdine-KU women’s game: By Chuck Woodling; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B1; That’s not a typographical error. Kansas University’s women are indeed playing a basketball game on a weekday afternoon.
Warden accused of insensitivity: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B10; The warden of Kansas’ prison for women is accused of making racially insensitive comments and creating a work environment with hardships for female and minority employees, the Topeka Capital-Journal reported.
Budget potshots: J-W Editorials; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A8; Spending charges traded last week by the governor and legislative leaders may set the tone for upcoming budget discussions.
Foodies reveal decade’s worst restaurant trends: Christopher Borrelli - McClatchy Newspapers; December 30, 2009 in print edition on C2; Decades from now, when you reflect on what dining was like during the fledgling years of the 21st century, on a good day you will picture a heartening trend toward comfort food in the wake of Sept. 11 and a well-meaning push toward locally sourced menus.
Start 2010 on the right foot with some healthy new habits: By Susan Krumm; December 30, 2009 in print edition on C1; Do you have any “words of wisdom” to kick 2010 off right?
Beware of these shopping gotchas: Consumer Reports; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B9; The shopping season is over.
Bank announces new branch manager: Staff reports; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B9; Erin Seymour has been named manager of Douglas County Bank’s branch in Eudora.
Plan ahead for tax filing season to save money: By Linda Florea - The Orlando Sentinel; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B9; A little tax savvy now can add up to cash later, if you act before the end of the year.
Economic flight may be short for Latin America: By Andres Oppenheimer - Miami Herald; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A9; The good news is that Latin American economies are expected to do reasonably well in 2010.
U.S. can survive, triumph: By Mike Hoeflich; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A9; As 2009 comes to a close I’ve been thinking a great deal about the past decade.
Was 2009 the Year of Cheese?: By Kevin McDonough; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B8; A glance back at the television of 2009 recalls a few unexpected triumphs and a major failure that virtually everyone saw coming.
People in the news: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B8; People in the news for December 30, 2009.
Tropicana nightclub turns 70, feathers, dancing gals and all: By Paul Haven - Associated Press Writer; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B8; When the Tropicana nightclub and casino opened its doors in a leafy Havana garden on Dec. 30, 1939, World War II was raging in Europe, “Gone With the Wind” had just hit U.S. theaters and a rebellious youngster named Fidel Castro had just turned 13.
Mexico City enacts region’s 1st gay marriage law: By Mark Stevenson - Associated Press Writer; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A7; Mexico City enacted Latin America’s first law recognizing gay marriage Tuesday and said it hopes to attract same-sex couples from around the world to wed.
Studies criticize FDA device approval: By Carla K. Johnson - Associated Press Writer; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A7; Two new studies find shortfalls in the Food and Drug Administration’s approval process for heart devices such as pacemakers and stents.
Doctor battles drug-resistant HIV: By Margie Mason and Martha Mendoza - Associated Press Writers; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A7; It’s 8 a.m. and Dr. Theresa Rossouw is already drowning behind a cluttered desk of handwritten HIV charts — new, perplexing cases of patients whose lifesaving drugs have turned against them.
Drums probed as cause of anthrax case: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A6; A New Hampshire woman diagnosed with a rare gastrointestinal anthrax case may have swallowed spores propelled into the air by vigorous drumming, a state health expert said.
Obama cites security failures: The Washington Post; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A1; President Obama said Tuesday that a “mix of human and systemic failures” allowed a Nigerian student allegedly carrying a explosive to board an airplane on Christmas Day, and he vowed to quickly fix flaws that could have doomed a flight carrying nearly 300 passengers and crew members.
Famous San Francisco sea lions vanish: By Evelyn Nieves - Associated Press Writer; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A2; Last month, marine scientists counted more than 1,500 sea lions on fabled Pier 39, a record number that delighted tourists and baffled experts.
Iran security forces intensify crackdown on opposition: By Nasser Karimi - Associated Press Writer; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A2; Iranian security forces intensified their crackdown on anti-government supporters Tuesday, arresting relatives of the country’s Nobel laureate and the main opposition leader, and limiting the movement of another top opposition leader.
Consumer confidence rises, but still weak: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A2; Americans are ending 2009 feeling better about the economy than when the year began, buoyed by optimism that job prospects will improve in the first half of 2010.
‘Best Job’ winner stung by dangerous jellyfish: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A2; Trouble struck paradise this week when a British man who has the “Best Job in the World” as the caretaker of a tropical Australian island was stung by a potentially lethal jellyfish.
Tree surfer slams car, suffers head injuries: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A2; Authorities say a man in Southern California riding a Christmas tree being dragged behind an SUV slammed into a parked car and was hospitalized with head injuries.
Somali pirates seize tanker, cargo ship: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A2; Striking into the heavily patrolled Gulf of Aden, Somali pirates seized a British-flagged chemical tanker — the first merchant vessel to be hijacked there in nearly six months, the same day that a ship was taken by brigands in the Indian Ocean, officials said Tuesday.
Report: Iran seeking to smuggle raw uranium: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A2; Iran is close to clinching a deal to clandestinely import 1,350 tons of purified uranium ore from Kazakhstan, according to an intelligence report obtained by The Associated Press. Diplomats said the assessment was heightening international concern about Tehran’s nuclear activities.
Obama moves to curb federal secrets: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A2; President Barack Obama on Tuesday ordered the federal government to rethink how it protects the nation’s secrets, in a move that was expected to declassify more than 400 million pages of Cold War-era documents and curb the number of government records hidden from the public.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook: By Gary Bedore; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B5; Kansas University center Cole Aldrich has done his part to earn first-team Academic All-America honors.
Bruins laud Aldrich inside: ‘You’re not going to be able to score against him’; By Dugan Arnett; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B5; Rick Byrd trod lightly.
Withey makes debut: By Jesse Newell; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B4; Jeff Withey still isn’t sure he actually stepped foot on the Allen Fieldhouse floor during his first minutes as a Kansas University basketball player Tuesday.
Kansas yucks it up: No joke: Sub snafu highlight for KU; By Gary Bedore; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B1; It wasn’t so funny at the time, not with Kansas University’s basketball team struggling mightily against tiny Belmont.
Wisconsin edges Miami: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B3; Wisconsin knocked off Miami (Fla.) in the 2009 Champ Sports Bowl.
UCLA tops Temple: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B3; UCLA knocked off Temple, 30-21, in the 2009 EagleBank Bowl.
Empty seats will bring about playoffs: By Monte Pool - The Oakland Tribune; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B2; Though most of us prefer playoffs, the greedy and self-serving suits manipulating college football show no sign of abandoning bowl games. By giving us more as we ask for less, it’s the rough equivalent to responding to noise complaints by cranking up the volume. Maybe, through the persuasive protest of indifference, we can find another way to get their attention.
Leach wants to coach bowl game: Suspended Texas Tech coach seeks court’s help; The Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B2; The lawyer for Mike Leach says the suspended Texas Tech coach did nothing wrong in how he treated a player with a “mild” concussion, and Leach wants a court’s help to allow him to coach the Alamo Bowl on Jan. 2.
Vital service: By Andrew Stahmer - Lawrence; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A8; There seems to be no lack of criticisms for our Lawrence Transit System.
Oldest public building in Hutchinson razed: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B10; The oldest public building in Hutchinson is now a pile of rubble.
Senator recovering from knee surgery: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on B10; Kansas Republican Sen. Pat Roberts is spending his holidays recovering from knee replacement surgery.
25 years ago: EPA to investigate KU demolition practice: December 30, 2009 in print edition on A8; The Environmental Protection Agency was to investigate a demolition project at Kansas University that involved the removal of asbestos-laced mortar.
40 years ago: Chamber of Commerce executive VP resigns: December 30, 2009 in print edition on A8; Keith Winter resigned his job as executive vice president of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce to take a similar post in Amarillo, Texas. He was to leave early in 1970. He had been here since 1966.
100 years ago: Two injured in bobsled accident: December 30, 2009 in print edition on A8; rom the Lawrence Daily World for Dec. 30, 1909: “Herman Meuffles, 13, and Allen Harris, 11, were severely injured yesterday when a bob sled on which they were coasting down Lee Street Hill collided with a Tennessee Street street car.
Twisted view: By Mike Lawrence - Lawrence; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A8; To the editor: Cal Thomas, in the Journal World’s Christmas Eve edition, challenges his readers to evaluate their personal satisfaction in light of the many material blessings they enjoy, especially compared to generations past. Good!
Vital service: By Andrew Stahmer - Lawrence; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A8; There seems to be no lack of criticisms for our Lawrence Transit System.
Dinner dedication: By Brower Burchill - Lawrence; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A8; To the editor: The organizing committee of the Lawrence Community Christmas Dinner wishes to sincerely thank the smaller-than-usual, but extremely dedicated group of volunteers who braved the “Great Christmas Eve/Day Snowstorm of ’09” to pull off a very successful dinner.
Surprise gift: By Gregory Lance Moore - Lawrence; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A8; To the editor: I left Lawrence just in time before the snowstorm hit.
Fighting terrorism a long-term battle: By John Bersia; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A8; Since 9/11, Americans have been rightly concerned about how the numbers stack up in the struggle against terrorism.
Inmates dig in to help shovel snow: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A5; Inmates from the Kansas and Shawnee County corrections departments are getting some time outdoors shoveling snow from driveways and walks at Topeka homes.
Army revising ethics training: By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A5; Army leaders who’ve been prompted to rethink tactics and war-fighting doctrines because of Iraq and Afghanistan also see a need to re-examine how they educate soldiers about ethics.
‘Blue moon’ to ring in 2010: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A1; Revelers ringing in 2010 will be treated to a so-called blue moon.
Pump patrol: Staff reports; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.36 at several stations.
‘Blue moon’ to ring in 2010: Associated Press; December 30, 2009 in print edition on A1; Revelers ringing in 2010 will be treated to a so-called blue moon.
What do I do with pomegranates: Work this nutritious fruit into your weekly menu; By Sarah Henning; December 30, 2009 in print edition on C1; Despite being one of most troublesome foods to eat, the pomegranate has managed to be a superfood for thousands of years…

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