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Kansas basketball director of external relations Barry Hinson, former head coach of Missouri State, has made himself at home in Allen Fieldhouse since reuniting with former boss and current Jayhawks coach Bill Self

Lannell Finneran is a special education teacher and drama therapist at Lawrence Public School’s therapeutic classroom at Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center. She also brings “Scout,” her therapy dog, to class to share with the students

Robby Price, a Free State standout, readies for another year. He talked about last year's efforts on Thursday

The McCarthy Clubhouse sits just west of the field at Hoglund Ballpark

The KU baseball team enjoys the splendors of their new digs at the McCarthy Clubhouse

Mike Hill, equipment manager for the baseball team, sits in the well-stocked equipment room in the McCarthy Clubhouse

The McCarthy Clubhouse has the latest in exercise equipment for athletes to measure their endurance

KU Baseball coach Ritch Price talks to media about the upcoming baseball season

KU senior Paul Smyth talks to the media on Thursday

KU Junior Shaeffer Hall talks to the media on Thursday

Freshman Lee Ridenhour was all smiles as he answered questions on media day

A driver sits nearby his car after it struck two power poles just south of Ninth and Iowa on Thursday just after noon

Robbie Derritt is the new president of the NAACP's Lawrence-Douglas County branch

A construction worker moves a crane toward the site of a new Kansas Turnpike bridge extending over North Third Street

Storage for the KU baseball team has been a problem in the past. Now, the players have plenty of space for their equipment

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Would students be harmed if state universities cut their budgets by 10 percent?

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Response	Percent
Yes		66%
No		26%
Not sure		6%
Total	572

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6:00 a.m.

NAACP celebrates centennial: By George Diepenbrock; February 11, 2009 in print edition on 3A; Three months after the country elected its first black president, the NAACP today celebrates it centennial as the nation’s most well-known civil rights organization.

Video: Civil rights group celebrates 100 years

10:00 a.m.

Hemenway advises state lawmakers: ‘You can’t cut your way to excellence’: By Scott Rothschild; 4:36 p.m., February 11, 2009 Updated 4:01 p.m.; Leaders of state universities said Wednesday that budget cuts in the 7 percent range so far have been painful, but manageable. But they said further cuts that are under discussion would cause serious damage.

Video: Leaders call more cuts harmful
Poll: Would students be harmed if state universities cut their budgets by 10 percent?
On the street: What would you cut if you had to trim 20 percent from your personal budget?

4:00 p.m.

97-year-old golfer’s got game: By Tom Keegan; February 12, 2009 in print edition on 1B; Just as intended for a change, I took the club back slowly, led with the left side of my body, finished the swing high, and blasted a drive so majestic it was as if it leaped right out of the Golf Channel. It’s a shame nobody had the foresight to videotape it.

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Students experience long-distance learning: By Lindsey Slater; February 12, 2009; Some second-graders at Quail Run Elementary had a new teacher today, but he wasn’t in the classroom.
Tonganoxie preps for game of the week: By D.J. Whetter; February 12, 2009; First-year Tonganoxie High boys’ basketball coach Shawn Phillips is preparing to lead his team in tomorrow’s game of the week.
Stimulus funding to flow to Kansas: By Scott Rothschild; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A1; As state lawmakers voted Thursday to cut the budget, Congress had agreed to a federal stimulus plan that could pump more than $1 billion into Kansas coffers.
Microwave fires becoming common in Lawrence: By Jesse Fray; February 12, 2009 in print edition on B3; Lawrence firefighters have grown accustomed to responding to microwave oven fires.
Bridge work in North Lawrence rescheduled to nights to minimize traffic delays: N. Third St. affected by turnpike bridge construction; By Mark Fagan; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A7; Turns out that closing a U.S. Highway bisecting North Lawrence for as many as nine times during a single day wasn’t such a bright idea, after all.
Lawrence couple victimized by security breach: By Mike Belt; February 12, 2009 in print edition on B11; Earlier this week, Chad and Amanda Reasoner found mysterious transactions had removed money from their bank account.
Bill would put Regents in charge of college admission standards: By Scott Rothschild; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A6; Several legislators Thursday expressed apprehension about a bill that would put the Kansas Board of Regents in charge of admissions standards at state universities, including Kansas University.
House committeee endorses energy bill with authorization for coal plants: The Associated Press; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A4; A House committee endorsed a bill Thursday that ties two proposed coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas to proposals for promoting wind and other renewable energy sources.
KDOT ready to get underway on projects with stimulus money: Associated Press; February 12, 2009; State transporation officials say they have plenty of projects ready to go when the federal stimulus plan is approved in Washington.
Local educator selected for Governor’s Arts Award: By Terry Rombeck; February 12, 2009; A special education instructor with Lawrence Public Schools has been selected for a Governor’s Arts Award, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius announced Thursday.
KU football promotes Warinner, Blaney: By Dugan Arnett; February 12, 2009 in print edition on B1; Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino promoted two members of his staff Thursday, six weeks after the Jayhawks finished the 2008 season 8-5 and beat Minnesota in the Insight Bowl.
Teen driver loses control of car, hits poles near Ninth and Iowa: By Jesse Fray; February 12, 2009; A Lawrence teenager lost control of his car and hit two telephone poles near Ninth and Iowa streets, police said.
Committee considers bill prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation: Gay-rights advocates urge bill’s passage; By Scott Rothschild; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A6; Advocates for gay rights on Thursday urged lawmakers to approve legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Executive director of Kansas Republican Party resigns: By George Diepenbrock; February 12, 2009 in print edition on B12; Christian Morgan, the Kansas Republican Party’s executive director since 2007, has resigned and will leave his post at the end of March.
Kansas Legislature approves deficit reduction legislation: The Associated Press; 12:12 p.m., February 12, 2009 Updated 09:21 p.m. in print edition on A4; A $326 million budget-balancing plan won final legislative approval Thursday, bringing Kansas closer to joining other states in trimming education funding to deal with recession-related financial problems.
County 4-H Club Day scheduled for Saturday: By Karrey Britt; February 12, 2009; When many people think of 4-H, they think of the county fair.But there is another annual event that 4-H’ers work hard to prepare for; it’s called County 4-H Club Day and it’s Saturday.
Westar unveils plans to produce more energy from wind: February 12, 2009 in print edition on A3; Westar Energy Inc. today announced it will seek bids for up to 500 megawatts of additional renewable energy.
Smith’s season-high 18 points not enough for KU: The Associated Press; February 12, 2009 in print edition on B3; Nicollette Smith led all scorers with 18 points, but it wasn’t enough as the Kansas women’s basketball team fell to No. 13 Texas, 74-66, on Wednesday.
Celebrating Darwin at 200: A British hero, in theory: By Henry Chu - Los Angeles Times; February 12, 2009 in print edition on C8; The house that helped rock the world is spacious but not grand. It sits on a country lane in the south of England, at the edge of a tranquil meadow recently whitewashed by an unusual snowfall.Inside, the great scientist worked with inexhaustible patience in his Victorian study, staring for hours at specimens through a microscope or pondering the riddle of life.
Valuable role: February 12, 2009 in print edition on A8; To the editor: Reporter Mike Belt’s Jan. 26 article on family finances states that 85 percent of payday loan customers are “unable to pay their loans by the deadline.”The reality is that the vast majority of payday loan customers pay their loans off on time. Here at Quik Cash, about 90 percent of our customers meet the terms of their loan agreements without incurring financial difficulty.
Lawrence school district preparing for cuts: February 12, 2009; The Lawrence school district is preparing for cuts for next year.
Mugabe rival takes oath as prime minister: February 12, 2009 in print edition on A2; President Robert Mugabe swore in his longtime rival as prime minister Wednesday, cracking his nearly three-decade stranglehold on power and conceding they must work together to rescue Zimbabwe from economic and humanitarian disaster.
OSU receiver suspended: February 12, 2009 in print edition on B2; Oklahoma State wide receiver Bo Bowling was suspended from the team Wednesday after he was arrested on felony drug charges.
Super-sized relief: Ex-Jayhawk Hartwig wins championship with Pittsburgh: By Dugan Arnett; February 12, 2009 in print edition on B1; For a few minutes two Sundays ago, it looked like the goat of Super Bowl XLIII would be Kansas University alum Justin Hartwig.
Satisfy your yen for homegrown tomatoes: Beth Botts - McClatchy Newspapers; February 12, 2009 in print edition on C2; Sure, lettuce is easy.
Green projects: February 12, 2009 in print edition on A8; To the editor: Under the new 2009 stimulus infrastructure bill, Kansas could receive $317 million for transportation and tens of millions for energy conservation and renewable energy. President Obama wants the stimulus monies to fund green jobs. Investment in sustainable infrastructure projects now will ensure the viability of the community and Earth plus provide green jobs.
Gooden upbeat about return to Bulls: The Associated Press; February 12, 2009 in print edition on B4; Call Drew Gooden an optimist. In one breath, the veteran big man out of Kansas talked excitedly about visiting a specialist Tuesday and getting “nothing but good news” about the abdominal and groin strains that have sidelined him for 11 straight games. In the next, he confirmed he would be out through the All-Star break and that if the injury didn’t respond in the first few games afterward, season-ending surgery is a possibility.
Our Town Sports: J-W Staff Reports; February 12, 2009; Force U-9 Fourth: Kaw Valley Force U-9 finished in fourth place in the Kansas City Super Futsal League. Team members are Mia Romano, Abi Hummel, Amelia Murray, Cameron Buzhardt, Julia Larkin, Mariah Duncan, Audreay Kaufman, Megan Fast, Cailey Occhipinto and Riley Occhipinto. Riny de Boer is the coach.
Count birds for national census: By Jennifer Smith; February 12, 2009 in print edition on C1; If you can spare 15 minutes this weekend, you can help scientists learn about birds by participating in The Great Backyard Bird Count.
Montana governor plans speech at celebration: February 12, 2009 in print edition on A3; Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer will deliver the keynote address at the Kansas Democratic Party’s annual Washington Days celebration in Topeka. The event will take place Feb. 27 at the Downtown Ramada Inn. Banquet doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Big 12 men: Sooners win 12th straight: The Associated Press; February 12, 2009 in print edition on B6; Blake Griffin had 18 points and 10 rebounds for his Oklahoma record-tying 21st double-double this season and the Sooners won their 12th straight game.
Future superintendent looking forward to challenge: February 12, 2009; Future Tonganoxie superintendent Kyle Hayden is up for the challenge of his new role.
Researchers report advance in identifying prostate tumors: By Thomas H. Maugh II - Los Angeles Times; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A10; It may soon be possible to distinguish aggressive prostate tumors requiring immediate treatment from those that grow slowly and can be safely ignored, a problem that has vexed oncologists and patients for decades.
Resident completes certification program: February 12, 2009 in print edition on B9; David Ice, Lawrence, earned the designation of Certified Professional Manufacturers’ Representative by successfully completing a three-year executive education program. Manufacturers’ representatives are independent entrepreneurs who sell the products of several manufacturers in a defined territory.
Crews to attempt to reopen East 1500 Road: By Mark Fagan; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A3; Drivers looking to avoid the intermittent delays to be triggered by installation of bridge beams across North Third Street — a project expected to start as early as 8:30 a.m. Friday, but could be delayed until early next week, depending on weather — soon could have an alternate route.
Peanut Co. owner refuses to testify: February 12, 2009 in print edition on A2; A congressman challenged Stewart Parnell, holding up a container of the peanut seller’s products and asking if he’d dare eat them. Parnell pleaded the Fifth.
Impersonator sentenced: February 12, 2009 in print edition on B2; A New Jersey man who authorities say scammed businesses by claiming he was New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. Thirty-year-old Ryan Ward of Toms River looks a lot like the Yankee. He entered the plea Wednesday in Belmar Municipal Court and was fined $2,518. He also must serve two years’ probation.
With contrition, bankers say bailout has helped: By Jim Kuhnhenn - Associated Press Writer; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A2; The nation’s top bankers came to account for themselves Wednesday to a wary public, displaying a blend of financial might and humility as they pledged to build public trust with greater lending and fewer perks. “We’re Americans first and bankers second,” John Stumpf, president and chief executive of Wells Fargo & Co., told a House committee.
Lawmaker called to duty in Iraq: By Aly Van Dyke; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A1; Newly elected Kansas Rep. Melanie Meier, D-Leavenworth, has been called to report for active duty. On Feb. 22, Meier, who represents the 40th House District, will head to Fort Hood, Texas, where she will complete training with the Army Reserve before her deployment to Iraq later this year.
Sad display: February 12, 2009 in print edition on A8; To the editor: With regard to the Tonganoxie squirrel hunt story in the Feb. 6 edition of the paper, I must ask: So some people see killing 2,000 or more squirrels in a single day as good, old-fashioned fun? And not just any squirrels either, but the heaviest and healthiest, those best able to survive and keep the genes of the species healthy? So this is how some of us introduce our children to nature and ecology now?
Stimulus debt will crush U.S.: By Cal Thomas; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A9; In Charles Dickens’ novel “David Copperfield,” Wilkins Micawber delivers an economics lesson to young David that has been lost on most congressional Democrats, the president and many of us. “Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds ought and six, result misery.”
Commodities: February 12, 2009 in print edition on B9; Chicago Board of Trade Agriculture futures traded lower Wednesday. Wheat for March delivery dropped 12.75 cents to $5.4325; March corn shed 8.25 cents to $3.685; March oats lost 6 cents to $1.885; and March soybeans tumbled 16 cents to $9.78. Beef and pork futures mostly fell on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Kansas softball cracks top 25: February 12, 2009; The Kansas softball team took down two teams in two days ranked in the top nine in the nation.
Free State’s Allam breaks nose: February 12, 2009; Free State basketball player Ashleigh Allam will soon follow a fashion trend on the basketball court that KU’s Cole Aldrich started earlier this season.
KU Med School in Wichita faces controversial criticism: Training of residents is inadequate, consultants say; By Andy Hyland; 12:00 a.m., February 12, 2009 Updated 10:47 a.m. in print edition on A5; A model for training Kansas University medical residents in Wichita is facing scrutiny from both inside and outside KU. Residents at the KU School of Medicine in Wichita are trained by the Wichita Center for Graduate Medical Education, or WCGME, which is a cooperative agreement among the school, Via Christi Regional Medical Center and Wesley Medical Center.
Taxpayers may have to help cover octuplet mom’s costs: By Shaya Tayefe Mohajer - Associated Press Writer; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A2; A big share of the financial burden of raising Nadya Suleman’s 14 children could fall on the shoulders of California’s taxpayers, compounding the public furor in a state already billions of dollars in the red. Even before the 33-year-old single, unemployed mother gave birth to octuplets last month, she had been caring for her six other children with the help of $490 a month in food stamps, plus Social Security disability payments for three of the youngsters.
Lincoln lessons can help Obama: David Shribman; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A8; Can there be a poetry to history? Surely one of its lessons is that history is unsentimental, and that while it provides many reprise lines it almost never repeats itself. Is there a physics to history? Surely no professional historian can subscribe to a theory of synchronicity, where events unrelated by cause nonetheless converge in a meaningful way.
97-year-old golfer’s got game: Lawrence resident Corn a wonder to watch on course; By Tom Keegan; February 12, 2009 in print edition on B1; Just as intended for a change, I took the club back slowly, led with the left side of my body, finished the swing high, and blasted a drive so majestic it was as if it leaped right out of the Golf Channel. It’s a shame nobody had the foresight to videotape it.
Franchise earns convention honors: February 12, 2009 in print edition on B9; Matt McPherson and Bret Sanford, owners of the Lawrence Wood Re New franchise, received top honors at the annual convention Jan. 29-30 at the Sheraton Suites on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Mo. The award required contestants to meet eight points of criteria as well as show successful sales in accordance with benchmarks established by corporate headquarters.
Floral deliveries to benefit Habitat: February 12, 2009 in print edition on A3; Members of Lawrence Habitat WomenBuild will be making floral deliveries Friday and Saturday — Valentine’s Day — for Owens Flower Shop, 846 Ind. Owens will be donating $4.50 from each delivery to WomenBuild, which is trying to raise money to begin construction in May on a new house.
County OKs changes to development plan: February 12, 2009 in print edition on A4; Douglas County commissioners Wednesday unanimously agreed to changes in the ECO2 plan that seek to balance industrial business park development with preservation of open space. The ECO2 committee had presented changes to its plan that gave more weight and ranking to potential business-park sites close to four-lane state and federal highways.
Big 12 women: Paris leads Oklahoma past Iowa State: The Associated Press; February 12, 2009 in print edition on B6; Courtney Paris got back into double-double territory with a season-high 25 points and 19 rebounds to lead Oklahoma.
Nominations sought for peace award: February 12, 2009 in print edition on A4; Nominations for the 2009 Tom and Anne Moore Peace & Justice Award will be accepted through March 15. The award, offered by the Lawrence Coalition for Peace & Justice, recognizes community members for their efforts to promote peace and justice on a local, national or international level. All Douglas County residents are eligible for nomination.
Rivals share tough line on Hamas, Iran: February 12, 2009 in print edition on A2; Israel’s new coalition government — whether led by hard-line Benjamin Netanyahu or his moderate rival Tzipi Livni — is likely to take a tough line on two burning issues: Hamas and Iran.
Tejada pleads guilty: February 12, 2009 in print edition on B2; Dressed in a defendant’s dark suit instead of an All-Star’s crisp uniform, Miguel Tejada became the first high-profile player convicted of a crime stemming from baseball’s steroids era, pleading guilty Wednesday in federal court to misleading Congress about the use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Favre says he’s retiring: February 12, 2009 in print edition on B2; Brett Favre swears this is the real deal — no more last-minute comebacks.
‘Cards’: Requiem for a nightmare: By Kevin McDonough; February 12, 2009 in print edition on B8; It’s all television’s fault. When mulling the current economic crisis, one essayist on PBS’s “News Hour” (6 p.m., PBS, check local listings) recently cited “Survivor” (7 p.m., CBS, season premiere). She saw it as an example of how viewers bought into obvious fakery in the name of drama.
Marketing firm launches in Lawrence: February 12, 2009 in print edition on B9; Jacinta Langford and Jesse Sevier, marketing professionals with years of experience locally and nationally, announce the creation of their company, LangfordSevier, a full-service Lawrence-based marketing firm. LangfordSevier specializes in online advertising, search engine marketing, social media management, Web design, development and optimization, and lead generation.
‘Ice Wolf’ offers lessons on tolerance: By Terry Rombeck; February 12, 2009 in print edition on C1; “The Ice Wolf,” a tragic drama written for a child audience, runs this weekend at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H.
Ga. Tech CB reinstated: February 12, 2009 in print edition on B2; Georgia Tech cornerback Jerrard Tarrant was reinstated to the team after being suspended for more than seven months. Tarrant, who was suspended in June, had been accused of rape. The charges were eventually dropped. He had remained a student at Georgia Tech.
Car dealers discuss merits of proposed tax deductions: Interest provision struck from plan; By Jesse Fray; February 12, 2009 in print edition on B9; Many new car buyers could soon be in for a treat from Uncle Sam. Under the federal stimulus bill passed Tuesday by the U.S. Senate, the government would allow tax deductions for sales tax paid on the purchase of a new passenger car, minivan or light-duty truck in 2009.
Ex-Jayhawk Woodland has what it takes: Josh Robbins, The Orlando Sentinel; February 12, 2009 in print edition on B2; He drives the ball farther than just about anyone on the PGA Tour. He is charismatic. He is athletic.
U.S. blanks Mexico, 2-0: February 12, 2009 in print edition on B2; Michael Bradley scored twice to lead the U.S. to a 2-0 victory over Mexico in a World Cup qualifier Wednesday night, preserving the Americans’ domination in the series over the last nine years.
Choices for credit-score reports dwindle: Michell Singletary - The Washington Post; February 12, 2009 in print edition on B9; Effective Valentine’s Day, you will no longer be able to get your FICO credit score from Experian, one of the three major credit bureaus.
KU Hospital program to open addition: February 12, 2009 in print edition on A3; A new 7,500-square-foot addition for Kansas University Hospital’s Blood and Marrow Transplant Program is set to open Monday. The new area on the hospital’s Westwood campus will feature seven exam rooms, 10 treatment areas, five limited-access rooms, two nursing stations, a consultation room, team center and offices, according to a release.
NAACP did ‘the Work’: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A9; It began before it began. This was in 1905 when the great black scholar W.E.B. DuBois called a meeting of prominent black men. They met on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls because hotels in their own country would not accommodate them and formed what became known as the Niagara Movement.
Abreu, Angels agree: February 12, 2009 in print edition on B2; Right fielder Bobby Abreu and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a one-year free-agent contract. Several media outlets reported Wednesday that Abreu will be paid a salary of $5 million with a chance to push it above $6 million based on incentives.
Rare card nets $64,073: February 12, 2009 in print edition on B2; A Fresno antiques dealer has hit a home run with the sale of a rare baseball card she thought was worth only $10. Bernice Gallego ended up selling the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings team card on an online auction site for $64,073 on Tuesday.
E. Washington penalized: February 12, 2009 in print edition on B2; The NCAA penalized Eastern Washington’s football program Wednesday for numerous violations under former coach Paul Wulff, now the coach at Washington State.
Leadership opportunity: Having Mark Parkinson as governor for two years could be an opportunity for Kansas.; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A8; Asked the status of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius relative to taking a Cabinet position in the Obama administration, a knowledgeable, highly respected and well-connected individual with Kansas legislative experience said, “She’s gone.” He added, “It will be announced very soon.”
Stimulus package whips through Congress: By David Espo - Associated Press Writer; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A1; Moving with lightning speed, the Democratic-controlled Congress and White House agreed Wednesday on a compromise $790 billion economic stimulus bill designed to create millions of jobs in a nation reeling from recession. President Barack Obama could sign the measure within days.
Robinson hoping to receive bid to McDonald’s All-America game: By Gary Bedore; February 12, 2009 in print edition on B1; Kansas University basketball signee Thomas Robinson is hoping he’ll be selected for the 2009 McDonald’s All-America game, set for April 1, at the University of Miami (Fla).
Horoscopes: February 12, 2009 in print edition on B8; For Thursday, Feb. 12: Be willing to risk more this year, once you get as many facts as possible. You are just plain lucky. Still, a touch of action could make all the difference. If you are single, you will meet people with ease, and you could easily meet someone quite special this year. If you are attached, you add that extra zip in your relationship, heating up the bond.
Rescuers seek more victims of twisters: February 12, 2009 in print edition on A2; Rescuers sorted through bricks and shattered plywood Wednesday in search of more victims of a deadly tornado that blasted through a small Oklahoma town where many people in a trailer park had nowhere to escape the howling winds.
Ticketmaster merger scrutinized: By Devlin Barrett - Associated Press Writer; February 12, 2009 in print edition on C8; The Justice Department will investigate the proposed merger of ticketing giant Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. with Live Nation Inc. to see whether it would create an unfair monopoly in the ticket-selling business. Federal antitrust lawyers are “committed to vigorous enforcement of the merger antitrust laws and will conduct a thorough investigation,” Justice Department spokeswoman Gina Talamona said Wednesday.
The science of romance: Brains have a love circuit: By Seth Borenstein - Associated Press Writer; February 12, 2009 in print edition on A10; Like any young woman in love, Bianca Acevedo has exchanged valentine hearts with her fiance. But the New York neuroscientist knows better. The source of love is in the head, not the heart.
Ex-girlfriend sues Alomar: February 12, 2009 in print edition on B2; An ex-girlfriend of Roberto Alomar filed an explosive lawsuit alleging the former baseball standout insisted on unprotected sex for four years despite having AIDS.
Domestic bliss: Take steps to make home a retreat for lovers: By Jennifer Oldridge; February 12, 2009 in print edition on C1; Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and what better time to consider fashioning your home into the ultimate love nest?

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