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Response	Percent
None		45%
One to three hours		25%
One to three hours		10%
More than six hours		9%
Three to six hours		8%
Total	672

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12:00 a.m.

Baker students revel in historic trip: By Kristen Holmes; January 19, 2009 in print edition on 5A; Since 1989, Lee Green has been introducing Baker University students to the wonders of the nation’s capital. Every four years, he takes students to tour the historic city and witness the presidential inauguration.

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6:08 a.m.

Lawrence celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day: By George Diepenbrock; January 19, 2009 in print edition on 3A; On the eve of the inauguration of Barack Obama, the country’s first black president, Lawrence residents Monday celebrated the life of civil rights leader Martin Luther King.

Video: Community celebrates King’s life and legacy
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10:00 a.m.

Obama tells crowd that we ‘must choose hope over fear’: Associated Press; 9:40 a.m., January 20, 2009 Updated 1:32 p.m.; Stepping into history, Barack Hussein Obama grasped the reins of power as America’s first black president on Tuesday, saying the nation must choose “hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord” to overcome the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

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11:06 a.m.

Obama takes office: By Robert Barnes — The Washington Post; 11:05 a.m., January 20, 2009 Updated 12:04 p.m.; Stepping into history as America’s first black president, Barack Hussein Obama said in his inaugural address Tuesday that the nation must choose “hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord” to overcome the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

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Jayhawk softball team prepares for spring: January 20, 2009; The weather might not seem like prime softball temperatures, but that’s not stopping the Jayhawks from getting a head start on the spring.
Tuesday, January 20 weather at 10 p.m.: January 20, 2009; Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high of 51 and a low of 17.
Legislators hear new reason for why a smoking ban is good for Kansas: Supporters say it would save money; Associated Press; January 20, 2009; Proponents of a statewide smoking ban have come up with a new selling point for legislators trying to close a massive budget deficit: A ban would save the state money.
Obama has young — and unlikely — fan in Lawrence: By Mark Boyle; January 20, 2009; There was a struggle over the TV remote at the Cornum household Tuesday.
Sebelius takes in inauguration: By Kristen Holmes; January 20, 2009; Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, on some short lists as Obama’s running mate or a member of his cabinet, was in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday — not to be sworn in, but as an observer. Sebelius and other governors from around the nation had a prime spot to view the swearing-in ceremony.
Ex-KU coordinator Young headed to Oklahoma State: J-W Staff Reports; January 20, 2009; Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy announced the hiring of former KU defensive coordinator Bill Young as the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator on Tuesday.
Local students spend day learning about inauguration: By Lindsey Slater; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A3; Students at New York School on Tuesday tuned in to television coverage of Barack Obama’s inauguration as the nation’s 44th president.
Lawrence firefighter salutes Obama while at work at South Pole: January 20, 2009; A Lawrence man working as a firefighter at the South Pole had to wait until Tuesday night to view a video recording of President Barack Obama’s inauguration.
Former K-State professor, convicted murderer, says he’s been wrongfully imprisoned: By Janet Reid; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A5; A former Kansas State University professor convicted of murdering his ex-wife claims he’s been wrongfully imprisoned.
Regents hear that higher education could benefit from President Obama’s economic recovery bill: By Scott Rothschild; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A4; Reginald Robinson, president and chief executive officer of the Kansas Board of Regents, said higher education is part of the proposed $825 billion recovery bill that will be worked on by Congress and Obama.
Locklin named KU defensive line coach: By Dugan Arnett; 03:24 p.m., January 20, 2009 Updated 01:07 a.m. in print edition on B1; Kerry Locklin will be the new Kansas defensive line coach, KU coach Mark Mangino announced Tuesday. With the hiring of Locklin, KU has completed its coaching staff for next season.
Democratic Sens. Byrd, Kennedy leave Obama luncheon early; Kennedy said to be ill: Associated Press; 01:59 p.m., January 20, 2009 Updated 04:42 p.m.; Sens. Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., and Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., have been taken from an inauguration luncheon for President Barack Obama.
Massive Internet traffic slows KU Hospital’s electronic record system: By Andy Hyland; 01:21 p.m., January 20, 2009 Updated 04:23 p.m.; The inauguration of President Barack Obama was shown live on the Internet, which caused a glitch at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kan.
Key Kansas legislators want electric transmission lines built immediately: By Scott Rothschild; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A5; Key legislators on Tuesday said they want electric transmission lines built in Kansas. Now.
Bush leaves D.C. to return to Texas: Associated Press; 12:24 p.m., January 20, 2009 Updated 11:09 p.m.; Former President George W. Bush and his wife have left Washington for their Texas home, after eight years in the White House.
More than a million turn out for inauguration, parade: Associated Press; 11:43 a.m., January 20, 2009 Updated 11:13 p.m.; More than 1 million people crammed onto the National Mall and along the Pennsylvania Avenue inauguration parade route Tuesday to witness the swearing-in of the nation’s first black president.
Police begin to turn away spectators from parade route: Associated Press; 11:19 a.m., January 20, 2009 Updated 01:05 p.m.; Law enforcement officials have begun closing entrances to the inauguration parade route because it is reaching capacity.
Text of Barack Obama’s inaugural address: Associated Press; January 20, 2009; Text of President Barack Obama’s inaugural address on Tuesday, as prepared for delivery and released by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Local crowds gather around TVs to watch swearing in live: Numerous other events planned for evening’s inaugural balls; By Jesse Fray & Lindsey Slater; 11:10 a.m., January 20, 2009 Updated 01:18 p.m.; All the students at New York Elementary School are watching the inauguration via Cable in the Classroom.
Obama says he’s taking oath of office in ‘midst of crisis’: Associated Press; January 20, 2009; President Barack Obama says he’s taking the helm of a nation that is “in the midst of crisis.”
Obama takes office: By Robert Barnes — The Washington Post; 11:05 a.m., January 20, 2009 Updated 12:04 p.m.; Stepping into history as America’s first black president, Barack Hussein Obama said in his inaugural address Tuesday that the nation must choose “hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord” to overcome the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.
Barack Obama becomes president: Associated Press; 11:02 a.m., January 20, 2009 Updated 11:12 a.m.; Barack Hussein Obama is now the nation’s 44th president — and first black chief executive.
Joe Biden becomes vice president: Associated Press; 11:00 a.m., January 20, 2009 Updated 05:49 p.m.; Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 47th vice president of the United States.
Cheney arrives at inauguration in wheelchair: Associated Press; January 20, 2009; Vice President Dick Cheney has arrived at the U.S. Capitol in a wheelchair for the inauguration of Barack Obama.
Expectations high as those in D.C. await the inauguration: Associated Press; January 20, 2009; The National Mall filled with America’s expectations Tuesday as excited crowds clogged mass transit lines and security checkpoints to witness Barack Obama’s swearing-in as the nation’s 44th president.
Obama, Bush arrive at Capitol for inauguration: Associated Press; January 20, 2009; President-elect Barack Obama and President George W. Bush have arrived at the U.S. Capitol for Obama’s inauguration as the nation’s 44th president.
As inaugural hour nears, last minute security concerns arise: Associated Press; 09:56 a.m., January 20, 2009 Updated 10:41 a.m.; Authorities monitored a rush of intelligence leads Tuesday at the largest security operation in presidential inauguration history, including a possible threat from an East Africa radical Islamic terrorist group.
Bush welcomes his successor to the White House as transfer of power begins: Associated Press; January 20, 2009; President George W. Bush welcomed President-elect Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday with a few hearty pats on the arm, a symbolic gesture to the transfer of power soon to take place.
Obama tells crowd that we ‘must choose hope over fear’: Says it’s time to being rebuilding America; Associated Press; 09:40 a.m., January 20, 2009 Updated 01:32 p.m.; Stepping into history, Barack Hussein Obama grasped the reins of power as America’s first black president on Tuesday, saying the nation must choose “hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord” to overcome the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.
Dubious honor: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A9; To the editor:After reading Saturday’s column (“Commissioning of aircraft carrier an inspiring event,”), I’d advise your editor to reread President Eisenhower’s farewell address from January 1961 and his dire warnings concerning the “disastrous rise” of what Ike labeled the “military-industrial complex.”
Fifth branch: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A9; To the editor:Mr. Simons, in his Saturday Column of Jan. 17, wrote a poignant piece reflecting on the commissioning of the USS George H.W. Bush.
Partly cloudy: The nation is facing some difficult times, but our ideals always give us reason for hope.; J-W Editorials; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A9; The weather forecast for Washington, D.C., today was “partly cloudy;” the icon displayed by the Weather Channel was of the sun peeking from behind some clouds.
De Soto boys defeat Jeff West, 68-47: January 20, 2009 in print edition on B3; De Soto High freshman Mason Wedel scored 22 points and hit four threes off the bench to lead the Wildcats boys basketball team to a 68-47 victory over Jeff West in the first round of the Tonganoxie Invitational on Monday.
Bush commutes sentences of ex-border agents: By Deb Riechmann - Associated Press Writer; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A6; In his final acts of clemency, President George W. Bush on Monday granted early prison releases to two former U.S. Border Patrol agents whose convictions for shooting a Mexican drug dealer fueled the national debate over illegal immigration.
2 men survive 25 days bobbing at sea: By Rod McGuirk - Associated Press Writer; January 20, 2009 in print edition on C8; Two desperate, dehydrated men found bobbing in a bathtub-sized cooler off Australia told authorities they spent 25 days adrift after their fishing boat sank, officials said Tuesday. There was no sign of 18 other crew members.
Moore excited about changes ahead: By Kristen Holmes; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A7; Thousands of people filled the streets of Washington on Monday hoping to get their hands on a coveted free inauguration ticket. Out of the masses and inside a Jayhawk-themed office, Kansas Rep. Dennis Moore described a wall of photos in the corner of the bright room.
Weed control options for farmers discussed: January 20, 2009 in print edition on B9; Farmers are invited to an educational agronomy meeting, “Life Without Glyphosate — Weed Control Options” at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at Heritage Tractor Inc. in Baldwin City.
Fans, at least, kind to Turgeon: Chris Smith - Journal-World Sports Writer; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B4; Mark Turgeon’s first trip back to Lawrence as a head coach was going splendidly until the game tipped off.
Why wait? D.C. parties early for the inauguration: By Jesse J. Holland and Nancy Benac - Associated Press Writers; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A6; Forget the sold-out balls and A-list soirees: Ordinary Americans transformed Washington’s streets into one giant pre-party Monday stretching from the overflowing inbound trains at Union Station to the banks of the iced-over Potomac.
Dental Clinic offers free care for kids: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A4; The Douglas County Dental Clinic will provide free dental examinations and X-rays for children under age 18 for “Give Kids A Smile Day” on Feb. 6.
Veritas girls fall to MHS: January 20, 2009 in print edition on B3; McLouth High’s girls basketball team bolted to a 21-point lead in the first half and rolled past Veritas Christian, 83-13, on Monday. Veritas fell to 1-9 on the season and will travel to Berean Christian at 6 p.m. today.
Infrastructure, transit projects on wish list for stimulus funding: By Chad Lawhorn; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A3; As Barack Obama becomes the 44th president of the United States, most political observers are betting that his administration’s signature piece of legislation is already in the hopper.
Ryan’s hiring business as usual for Jets: Wallace Matthews - Newsday; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B2; Here they go again. They hear those trumpets blow again. All aglow again. Takin’ a chance on … another hot young coordinator.
Bank crisis seemingly defies rescue: By Alan Zibel - Associated Press Writer; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B9; The day before Barack Obama takes office, the escalating troubles facing major banks around the world couldn’t be clearer.
Marcus finds his spot: Freshman favors straight-on threes; By Jesse Newell; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B5; Marcus Morris’ secret is out. “I like shooting from the top of the key — I don’t know why,” the freshman forward said. “It’s just straight on. I’ve got a better chance of making it.”
Pump patrol: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $1.76 at several locations.
Australian convicted of insulting monarchy: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A10; A few lines in a novel that sold just seven copies have earned an Australian writer three years in a Thai prison.
Proper treatment of animals important: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Have you ever wondered how the animals you eat were treated before they were killed?
More entertainment for teenagers: January 20, 2009; To the editor: What activities are there for teenagers to do after school or on weekends if their parents aren’t around? I will answer that in a few words: go to Juice Stop, play football, video games, or chores which no one wants to do.
Don’t smoke in public places: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Too many children must experience their favorite foods accompanied with cigarette smoke.
Confessions given in Sept. 11 attacks: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A2; Two alleged orchestrators of the 2001 attacks on America casually declared their guilt on Monday in a messy and perhaps final session of the Guantanamo war crimes court.
Cell phone driving: January 20, 2009; To the editor: People should not be allowed to drive while using a cell phone because it is very dangerous and serious accidents can occur. According to galegroup.com auto crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for those ages 15 to 20 years old. Driving while talking on a cell phone can be worse than drunk driving.
Ride the T: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I believe more people should be riding the T. The bus travels all around Lawrence and is a good system for teens and parents to ride.
Renewable power in Kansas: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Ever since I have learned about the recent increase of carbon dioxide in our Earth’s atmosphere I have wanted to do something to try to either stop it or decrease it.
South Lawrence Trafficway could help wetlands: January 20, 2009; To the editor: The South Lawrence Trafficway is what I think would help the Baker Wetlands grow.
Woman missing 12 years found in woods: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A2; A German woman missing for 12 years has been found living in the woods on the outskirts of the Swiss capital with nothing more than an umbrella and tarpaulin for shelter, police said Monday.
Pay college athletes: January 20, 2009; To the editor: College athletes should get paid for what they do, but they unfortunately don’t.
SLT route logical: January 20, 2009; To the editor: The South Lawrence Trafficway will be a road connecting the Kansas Turnpike and K-10.
One Wal-Mart enough for Lawrence: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Lawrence has a problem; we aren’t a big city, why do we need two Wal-Marts? Many people seem blind to how awful Wal-Mart treats their employees.
U2’s new single debuts in Dublin broadcast: January 20, 2009 in print edition on B8; U2 fans, get your boots on. The first song from the band’s first album in five years is ready for you to hear.
Unaware drivers: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Have you ever been behind an unaware, distracted, hazardous, slow or just bad driver?
Make bicycling in Lawrence safer: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Do you know how many bicyclists there are in this city?
Some rules are unfair: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Rules in school are sometimes unfair to students. Case in point we should be allowed to chew gum in school.
Volunteer at the animal shelter: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I think that Lawrence needs a bigger Humane Society. The puppies have no room to play in the little cages. The kittens only have one to two rooms to play in depending on how many kittens they have. The rodents have a very small cage to be in and not enough room to be played with.
Other side of the cell phone controversy: January 20, 2009; To the editor: There are many dangers associated with driving and cell phone use.
Save our clean water: January 20, 2009; To the editor: We have to save clean water for our planet and ourselves.
Pitt roughs up Syracuse, 78-60: The Associated Press; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B3; Pittsburgh went through more than half a season without losing, then faced the realistic possibility of losing twice in three days.
Study: Women are less able to suppress hunger: By Randolph E. Schmid - Associated Press Writer; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A10; Faced with their favorite foods, women are less able than men to suppress their hunger, a discovery that may help explain the higher obesity rate for females, a new study suggests.
Recycling makes a difference: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I believe that we should have a better recycling program.
Kan. had most tornadoes in ’08: The Associated Press; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B10; Kansas led the nation for tornadoes in 2008 for the second consecutive year.
Keep your eyes on the road: January 20, 2009; To the editor: According to The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Motorists, drivers who use cell phones while driving are four times as likely to crash.
Children are homeless: January 20, 2009; To the editor: The homeless population of Lawrence is 373. Because there is room for only 100 people in the community shelter the rest are left on the streets. Many people fight for space around the Lawrence area. Those left on the streets need to be put in a nice facility.
Save the Wetlands: January 20, 2009; To the editor: The Baker Wetlands are home to many plants and animals. In fact, it is home to over 300 species of plants, 200 species of animals, and over 20 species of amphibians and many more.
More people must recycle: January 20, 2009; To the editor: When people think about Lawrence, they usually think about the other things besides how lazy we are when it comes to recycling.
Recycling saves: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I believe that recycling is an important thing to do because recycling saves materials and makes it into new and improved material.
Are we the last city in Kansas with junior highs?: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I am supporting the fact that junior high should change to middle schools.
St. Pat’s parade route changed: The Associated Press; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A5; The city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is leaving downtown after 35 years.
Obama urges responsibility: By George Will; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A10; Wondering if his publisher liked the manuscript of “Les Miserables,” Victor Hugo sent a terse note: “?” His publisher replied as tersely: “!” That was the nation’s response to Barack Obama’s inaugural address, even though — or perhaps because — one of his themes, delicately implied, was that Americans do not just have a problem, they are a problem.
Humane society needs help: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Do you love animals? Do you want to help them? Then help donate money to the Lawrence Humane Society.
Please recycle: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Not everyone is recycling, which is hurting our world. Recycling is a way to save our world.
Junior high students write letters to the editor: January 20, 2009; Dear readers, The following letters are the result of a lesson in persuasive writing. In order to give my students a more realistic experience in this process, I contacted Mr. Dennis Anderson of the Lawrence Journal-World about giving them advice on effective persuasive writing. As you read the following letters, be aware that the students are new to the process of writing an effective argument.
Team sports benefit kids: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Sports help kids relax and free their minds. When you participate in a sport or an activity you release your energy; exercise is very good for your brain.
Pay doesn’t go far: January 20, 2009; To the editor: The minimum wage in Kansas is currently $7.25 an hour by federal law.
Poverty revealed: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I have been noticing that most people are unaware or uninformed that poverty is happening here in Lawrence as well as in other parts of the world. Why should we care?
Wake Forest moves to No. 1 in AP poll: The Associated Press; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B3; Dino Gaudio knew his Wake Forest team would probably move to No. 1 after becoming Division I’s only unbeaten team.
More peanut products recalled: By Emily Fredrix - Associated Press Writer; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A6; Kellogg Co. said Monday federal authorities have confirmed that salmonella was found in a single package of its peanut butter crackers, as two grocers and General Mills Corp. recalled some of their products because of the scare.
Letter generators: Lawrence students write in about topical issues: By Dennis Anderson; January 20, 2009; What do Lawrence seventh-graders care about? Quite a bit, judging by 100 letters to the editor written by Southwest Junior High School students.
Christmas, politically incorrect?: January 20, 2009; To the editor: All public buildings, such as schools, have been told to ban all symbols and icons that have any resemblance to religion.
Opinionated teachers: January 20, 2009; To the editor: There have been many circumstances where teachers have been getting complaints from concerned parents.
End the war in Iraq: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Since 2003, between 88,952 and 97,094 people have died in Iraq, according to iraqbodycount.org.
Wetlands development cause for concern: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I am deeply concerned that the Baker Wetlands may be coming to a sad end, all because of a highway.
Sports important for your health: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I think sports are important because instead of playing video games you could be playing baseball outside with your friends.
Ticket price too high: January 20, 2009; To the editor: KU sports fans must be going crazy. A price for a KU game against K-State goes up to a price of $528 dollars, while at a K-State home game against the Jayhawks the top ticket is only $194.
Let’s expand Memorial Stadium: January 20, 2009; To the editor: KU sports in Lawrence are a big deal. KU’s men’s basketball team just won the national championship, and the football team is good, too. I’m writing this letter to convince people to support expanding Memorial Stadium, where the Jayhawks play football.
Laptops, not textbooks: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I believe that the Lawrence Public Schools should distribute laptops instead of textbooks. You would never rip the pages, and you cannot mark in them either.
Students need laptops: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Kids carry 14 percent of their body weight in their backpacks just from schoolbooks, according to Health Scout News. But no worries, there is a simple solution, laptops for example.
Help the humane society: January 20, 2009; To the editor: The Lawrence Humane Society needs community help to stay open. If they don’t receive donations, thousands of helpless animals could be turned away.
Adopt a pet: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I am a dear pet lover and have adopted a pet from the Lawrence Humane Society. I’m worried that the building isn’t big enough for all those animals that call that place their home.
The cafeteria experience: January 20, 2009; To the editor: When was the last time you ate at a school cafeteria? The food is not bad, but it’s not the best either.
More choices for lunch: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I think most people like to have a variety of choices for lunch. When I asked a few kids from my 8th hour Young Adult Reading class, and a teacher, 5 out of the 5 wanted a variety of lunch options.
Should kids have cell phones?: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Cell phones are an important part of life for teens and kids.
Drug-resistant staph infections increasingly appear in children: By Lindsey Tanner - Associated Press Writer; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A2; Researchers say they found an “alarming” increase in children’s ear, nose and throat infections nationwide caused by dangerous drug-resistant staph germs.
Having fun in Lawrence: January 20, 2009; To the editor: You hear it every day, “I’m so bored.” I think we need something fun to do in Lawrence.
Benefits of wind energy significant: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Wind energy is a form of energy that is unlimited and overall clean.
Sidewalk shoveling requirement unfair: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I do not think that it is fair to assume that everyone is able to shovel their sidewalk.
Cell phones teach lessons: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Many teens want these updated tools for the fun of keeping in contact with friends and family, but also to be safe. Parents consider these reasons for giving teens a cell phone.
Wind energy can help reduce oil dependancy: January 20, 2009; To the editor: If we are going to conquer our dependency on oil we will need to find alternatives to the problem at hand. Wind energy is one of several alternatives to our dilemma.
Human rights lawyer, journalist fatally shot: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A2; A Russian human rights lawyer renowned for his work on abuses in Chechnya was shot to death Monday by a masked gunman who followed him from a news conference, officials said. A young journalist who tried to intervene also was gunned down.
Recycling is for everyone: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I may only be a teen, but I recycle, which gives you no excuse not to recycle.
Help the hungry: January 20, 2009; To the editor: According to whyarewehungry.com, 11.7 million children live in houses where people have to skip meals or eat less to make ends meet.
Harness the wind’s energy: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I am writing this letter because of my concern that wind energy is not being properly utilized. Wind energy is practical and efficient.
M. Obama, Cyrus favorites at concert: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A7; Michelle Obama challenged the audience at a teen- and tween-filled “Kids’ Inaugural: We Are the Future” concert to serve their country.
Pieces falling in place: By Tom Keegan; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B1; College basketball fans’ expectations lean heavily toward the optimistic in the offseason. The more players a fan base hasn’t seen, it seems, the higher the expectations soar.
Lecture series set at Constitution Hall: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A3; Constitution Hall will hold its 13th annual series of talks and dramatic interpretations on the violent conflict over the issue of slavery in Kansas Territory and the Missouri border.
KC needs an NBA team: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Have you ever wanted an NBA team within an hour’s driving distance? Well this is your chance.
Lowering employment ages: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Should the employment age in the U.S. be lowered? Many teens struggle to get a job because it will be an opportunity to be able to plan their future life.
Start work earlier: January 20, 2009; To the editor: The Fair Labor Standards Act states that there is a minimum employment age of 14, and there are also a limited number of hours for people under 16 can work.
Nutrient management for soil to be discussed: January 20, 2009 in print edition on B9; K-State Research and Extension-Douglas County will host “Ask The Experts All About Soil Fertility and Fertilizers” in two presentations on Feb. 12. The first will be at 10 a.m. at the Douglas County Extension Office in Lawrence, and the second is at 1:30 p.m. at the Frontier Farm Credit Office at the junction of U.S. Highways 56 and 59 on Feb. 12.
Cell phones and cars don’t mix: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Driving while talking on a cell phone is bad. It can cause accidents and kill people.
Exercise should be a must in everyday life: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Burning calories isn’t the only thing exercise is good for. Clinical and Epidemiology studies show that everyday exercise reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Humane society helps animals: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I am writing about the Lawrence Humane Society. According to Lawrencehumane.org 7,000 animals are at the humane society every year.
Foundation announces new officers, trustees: January 20, 2009 in print edition on B9; The Lawrence Schools Foundation announces new officers and an expanded board. Officers are Ronald Aul, president, Rosy Elmore, vice president, and Kathy Davis, secretary. Tom Hornbaker is serving his second term as treasurer.
The effects of divorce: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Have you ever been in a divorce? Have your parents divorced? If you answered yes, then you know how it could mess up a child’s life.
Welcome, Wal-Mart: January 20, 2009; To the editor: When it was first suggested that a new Wal-Mart be built in Lawrence, many people didn’t want to listen.
Cell phones in school: January 20, 2009; To the editor: What’s the big deal about having cell phones in school?
Share inauguration experiences with us: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A3; Today, the United States will inaugurate its 44th president.LJWorld.com would like to memorialize your experiences — be they in Lawrence, Washington, D.C., or anywhere else — in photos, videos, stories and personal recollections.
Russia, Ukraine sign natural gas deal: By Nataliya Vasilyeva - Associated Press Writer; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A10; Russia and Ukraine pledged to restore natural gas supplies to Europe after signing deals Monday to end a bitter dispute that led to a chilling two-week cutoff of shipments.
More local youth sports needed: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Have you or your kids ever seemed tired or crabby, lazy or overweight, well everyone can feel like this, but what can you do? Exercise is the answer.
Cell phones at school?: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Should cell phones be allowed at school? Kids think so, but why don’t teachers?
Understanding the homeless: January 20, 2009; To the editor: We have many problems in Lawrence that need to be fixed, one of them is homelessness. The growing homeless population results in the need to build more shelters. Our community should make a difference.
US Airways plane had previous malfunction: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A2; The US Airways jetliner that crashed into New York’s Hudson River last week experienced an engine compressor failure two days earlier, federal safety investigators said Monday.
Team sports benefit children: January 20, 2009; To the editor: If you get your child involved in a team sport, it will benefit them greatly. In Lawrence, we have sports like football, baseball, basketball, tennis and soccer. I have played all of these sports and I think it has benefited me greatly.
Wind, solar energy should be invested in: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Even though wind and solar power is expensive, it is a good idea. It helps our environment and helps us.
Teens need more to do: January 20, 2009; To the editor: There is plenty for adults to do in Lawrence, like go to clubs and parties.
Recycle, or else: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Few people are aware of what happens when they thoughtlessly throw away what could be recycled.
NASA gadget able to detect cataracts: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A10; Space shuttle science may soon come to an eye doctor near you: Researchers are using a NASA gadget to finally tell if a cataract is brewing before someone’s vision clouds over.
Coverage of D.C. dominates the day: By Kevin McDonough; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B8; The TV One Network dedicates 24 hours to the inauguration of Barack Obama, beginning not long after the crack of dawn with “The Gospel of Music with Jeff Majors” (6 a.m., TV One), a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. and President-elect Obama. “In Conversation” (7 a.m., TV One) offers an interview with incoming first lady Michelle Obama. Look for CNN, MSNBC and Fox News to cover little else, all day and all night long.
Economic help: January 20, 2009; To the editor: As you may have noticed, many businesses have gone out of business.
Young homicide victims mourned: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A3; Friends and family gathered Monday in the northeast Kansas town of Carbondale to remember three young children whose bodies were found last week in their burned home.
Horoscopes: January 20, 2009 in print edition on B8; The Force is with you this year. Friendship plays a key role in your life, as well as in meetings and group happenings. On some level, you could become a rabble-rouser, but someone who does effect change. One day you are single, and the next day you meet the right person. If you are attached, the two of you benefit from a better, stronger connection. Sagittarius understands you all too well.
Schools starting later: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Have you ever been tired when you wake up in the morning? I know that I’ve been. Lawrence junior high schools start at 8:08 in the morning.
Animal adoption helps: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Did you know that every hour in the U.S. more than 2,000 dogs and 3,500 cats are born compared to 415 humans?
Misperceptions about skaters abound: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Skate boarding has been around since the early 1970s. Starting from the “old school surf style,” to the hard-core skate boarding of today, this sport was beloved in the ’70s and ’80s. The ’90s also brought many great skaters. But the new millennium has been its downfall.
Let’s make a change: January 20, 2009; To the editor: As a community, I feel that we can do more to help trim down the materials that we waste.
Boy Scouts are good for youth: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Boy Scouts are a great opportunity for teens. Boy Scouts are a group of boys ages 11 to 17. It keeps teens out of trouble by going on campouts and by belonging to a group with friends.
For the nation’s capital, Hollywood’s love returns: By Dana Milbank - The Washington Post; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B8; We are making history this week. It is a momentous event, something we will tell our children’s children about. Yes, it’s true: Oprah is in Washington. What, you thought this was about the inauguration?
Should teachers teach their opinion?: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I believe that teachers should not teach their opinion. Teachers have a lot of influence over their students.
Stop drinking and driving: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Drunk driving should be stopped. Even though there is a law about it, people still do this dirty stunt.
Providing teen activities would benefit city: January 20, 2009; To the editor: The city of Lawrence could decrease the number of teen-related problems by providing more activities for teens.
Morris’ status doubtful for Jayhawk women: J-W Staff Reports; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B3; Sade Morris, second-leading scorer on Kansas University’s women’s basketball team, is listed as day-to-day after suffering a concussion in Saturday night’s game against Texas Tech.
Cell phones in school: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Should kids be allowed to use cell phones in school? This is a hot topic for many young cell phone users in school.
Make the switch to alternative energy sources: January 20, 2009; To the editor: We have to find a new source of energy. We can use hydroelectricity and wind energy.
Film focuses on Kan. polio survivors: The Associated Press; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B10; A Hutchinson man is working on a documentary about area survivors of polio, a crippling childhood disease that swept the nation in the 1940s and 1950s.
Teen activities in Lawrence: January 20, 2009; To the editor: There are not that many teen activities here in Lawrence. There should be more intramural teams to play on, such as air soft, paintball, basketball, lacrosse and go-carts. All of these sports are good for teens to participate in.
Recycle at the supermarket: January 20, 2009; To the editor: You should recycle because it takes a little bit over 1 million years for glass to start the bio-degradation process.
Hamas fighters seeking to restore order in Gaza Strip: By Ibrahim Barzak and Christopher Torchia - Associated Press Writers; January 20, 2009; Uniformed Hamas security teams emerged on Gaza City’s streets Monday as leaders of the Islamic militant group vowed to restore order in the shattered Palestinian territory after a three-week pummeling by the Israeli military.
Save the planet: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Our community should produce more non-toxic products.
Adopting animals from the pound: January 20, 2009; To the editor: If you’re looking for a new furry friend, don’t be like most people and look for only pure-bred animals. If you’re looking to adopt an animal from a shelter, our local animal shelter is The Humane Society.
Report: Fund manager owed $50 million: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A2; Around the same time he mysteriously vanished, hedge fund manager Arthur G. Nadel owed a $50 million payout to some of the investors who had entrusted their life savings to him, an accountant said Monday.
Little livin’ large: Forward dedicates performance to grandma; By Gary Bedore; 12:00 a.m., January 20, 2009 Updated 09:47 a.m. in print edition on B1; Mario Little wishes he could have attended his beloved grandmother Hazel’s 83rd birthday party Sunday at Rosemont Community Hospital on Chicago’s south side.
Donate to the humane society: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I am writing this letter to ask Lawrence citizens to donate money or supplies to the Humane Society of Lawrence. Living conditions for the animals at the Humane Society are not the greatest. With your help and support, we might be able to improve the lives of animals at the Humane Society.
Kids should learn foreign language: January 20, 2009; To the editor: Have you ever wondered if you should let your kids learn another language?
On the record: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A4; Emergency blotter for Jan. 20, 2009
Overbrook receives sewer project funds: January 20, 2009 in print edition on B9; The city of Overbrook was one of 12 communities selected to share more than $4 million in water and sewer grants through the Community Development Block Grant program.
For military, economy boosts recruiting: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A2; Uncle Sam wants you, and in a poor economy, you might want Uncle Sam, too.
Kansas basketball notebook: January 20, 2009 in print edition on B5; News and notes from KU’s victory over the Aggies.
America’s racial ‘deliciousness’: By William McKenzie - The Dallas Morning News; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A9; What a day! Remember this one so you can tell your kids and grandkids about it in years to come.
Gore celebrates new day for environment: January 20, 2009 in print edition on A7; Green is suddenly glamorous again.
City to discuss future of Baldwin Woods: By Chad Lawhorn; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A3; The future of a unique piece of Douglas County landscape will be up for discussion at tonight’s City Commission meeting.
IRS expands free e-filing access: By Michelle Singletary; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B9; You know the saying that there’s no free lunch? Well, the Internal Revenue Service is trying to prove you can get something free when filing your taxes.
Hudson River plane skirted disaster at many turns: By Jennifer Peltz - Associated Press Writer; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A10; Before it became an unforgettable story of luck and heroism, US Airways Flight 1549 was on course to be a catastrophe. In five minutes of flight, the stricken jetliner sprinted past one nightmare scenario after another.
America’s future and a ’Powerpuff’ past: By Kevin McDonough; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A9; Filmed last year during a tumultuous election and economic earthquake, the smart four-part series “The American Future: A History by Simon Schama” (7 p.m. and 8 p.m., BBC America, concludes Tuesday) looks at some of the nation’s most pressing crises and enduring dilemmas through the prism of its past.
Inaugural bus riders bring hopes to city: By Jesse Washington - Associated Press Writer; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A3; They brought hopeful dreams and financial fears, memories and memorabilia, children and aged parents as the passengers boarded buses in the dark.
Voting Rights Act revision now justified: By George Will; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A9; When, beginning in 1901, the Supreme Court decided some cases about how the Constitution applied to overseas territories, Mr. Dooley, the meditative bartender created by Finley Peter Dunne, mused that “no matter whether th’ constitution follows th’ flag or not, th’ supreme coort follows th’ iliction returns.” Actually, the court rarely “follows” election results in the sense of conforming rulings to them. But on the eve of this singular inauguration, the court has agreed to hear a case in which it must follow, in the sense of assess, last November’s returns. The case concerns a manifestly anachronistic and therefore now constitutionally dubious provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Obama’s clean-air plans create more jitters for auto industry: By Ken Bensinger - The Los Angeles Times; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B9; If the auto industry thinks it has problems now, wait until Barack Obama takes the wheel.
Would-be Steelers coach eager to face old team: By Bob Baum - Associated Press Sports Writer; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B1; Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt seemed to be a likely successor to Bill Cower in Pittsburgh, but the job instead went to Mike Tomlin, and Whisenhunt and fellow assistant Russ Grimm left for the Cardinals.
New era of optimism, hope dawns: By Steven Thomma - McClatchy Newspapers; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A1; America changes course today.
White House photographer got start in Kansas: By Beccy Tanner - The Wichita Eagle; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A4; Photographer Pete Souza came to Kansas from Boston looking for a tornado to shoot.
Rex Ryan hired to coach Jets: Ravens defensive coordinator to replace Mangini; The Associated Press; January 20, 2009 in print edition on B2; The New York Jets reached an agreement with Rex Ryan to make the Baltimore defensive coordinator their head coach, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press on Monday.
Retailers overhaul businesses as consumer spending slows: By Anne D’Innocenzio - Associated Press Writer; January 20, 2009 in print edition on A2; For years, retailers could afford to be sloppy about running their businesses because customers kept buying.
Parent wants to protect kids against online smut: Wes Crenshaw and Kelly Kelin; January 20, 2009; History tells us that kids have always had an interest in pornography, though its content and availability have changed dramatically. Some outgrow or moderate this interest, and others remain fascinated well into adulthood. Researchers have tried to prove or disprove theories that porn is inherently problematic. Like many vices, the best we can say at this point is that it causes many problems for some people and very few for others
Area students gear up for 4-H competition: By Mark Boyle; January 20, 2009; Area children pushed up their sleeves and got to work today during the annual 4-H Skill-a-thon.
Skate park would benefit city: January 20, 2009; To the editor: I am writing to the City of Lawrence to propose an indoor skate park. If we build one, it could be located on one of the empty lots along Wakarusa Drive.

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