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Freshman summer institute students Margo Dermey, Carlos Mendez and Christina Gelvin enjoy a lunch break in the dining area at the Ekdahl Dining Commons in Lewis Hall at Kansas University

Mary Wempe, a cook at the Ekdahl Dining Commons in Lewis Hall, puts slices of breakfast ham into warming trays. Wempe has been a food service employee for 17 years

Chad Cagel crosses the finish line of an early heat of the Eldridge Hotel Street Sprint. The sprint Friday night up Seventh Street was the first event in the three-day Tour of Lawrence

Jennifer Harrell-Rhodes was the winner in the women’s division of the Eldridge Hotel Street Sprints. Wave after wave of cyclists raced up Massachusetts Street on Friday night in the first competition of the Tour of Lawrence weekend

Frank Traveso, from Athens, Georgia, a former Cuban bike rider, cleaned up in his heat Friday night

Nick Keiman won his heat Friday night in the Eldridge Hotel Street Sprints as riders pumped up the 200 meters on 7th street

Michael Woo, raises his hands at he crossed the finish line 1st in his heat race Friday night

Jennifer Rhodes was declared the winner in the women's division

2006 Perry fireworks

2006 Perry Fireworks

Ryan Pope, left, and Ed Rose of Black Lodge Recording in Eudora are trying to sell the facility, due in part to shifts within the music industry

Johnny Depp stars as infamous criminal John Dillinger in “Public Enemies

The 16U Lawrence Hummers smile before their recent tournament at Adair Park in Independence, Mo. Chris Eagle, Lawrence, submitted the picture

President Barack Obama gestures during an interview Thursday in the West Wing of the White House in Washington

Gay rights activists participate in a rally in Mumbai, India, celebrating the groundbreaking ruling by the Delhi High Court on Thursday decriminalizing homosexuality

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12:00 a.m.

The Big Bang: Vinland’s First Family of Fireworks and their epic Fourth of July bash: By Gavon Laessig; July 2, 2009 in print edition on 1C; The sleepy little town of Vinland, 10 miles south of Lawrence, is about to wake up.

Audio clips: The Big Bang: Cotter Mitchell talks about the finer points of his annual party

6:00 a.m.

Lawrence residents could face new fees: By Chad Lawhorn; July 3, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Lawrence City Manager David Corliss’ recommended 2010 budget — released on Thursday — holds the line on property taxes, but doesn’t leave many other stones unturned in its search to generate revenue.

Video: Property taxes stable; sidewalk fee proposed

10:00 a.m.

Retail uses in play for Farmland location: By Chad Lawhorn; July 3, 2009 in print edition on 3A; An Overland Park investment group that at least partially controls the future of the former Farmland Industries site gave more details Thursday about what it hopes to do with the land.

2:00 p.m.

Black market: Area’s premier recording studio deals with collapse of music industry: By David Oakes; July 3, 2009 in print edition on 1C; Some of the bands that have recorded at Black Lodge Recording in Eudora have claimed it was haunted.

6:00 p.m.

International stage: By Dugan Arnett; July 3, 2009 in print edition on 1B; Last week, Kansas University pitcher T.J. Walz was in his hometown of Omaha, Neb., taking in a College World Series game at Rosenblatt Stadium when Kansas baseball coach Ritch Price called Walz’s cell phone with a surprising proposition.

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Accident at 6th and Michigan diverts traffic: J-W Staff Reports; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A4; A 43-year-old Lawrence woman was arrested Friday evening on charges of operating under the influence, reckless driving and driving without insurance after an accident that knocked down two utility poles near 6th and Michigan streets.
Flu-ridden Taylor watches U.S. down Egypt: J-W Staff Reports; July 3, 2009; USA Basketball’s Under 19 men’s basketball team didn’t need the services of Kansas University’s Tyshawn Taylor in a 112-55 drilling of Egypt today at the FIBA Under 19 World Championships in Auckland, New Zealand.
Palin to resign as Alaska governor: By Rachel D’Oro - Associated Press Writer; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A1; Sarah Palin announced she will resign as the governor of Alaska.
Local florists attend state convention: July 3, 2009 in print edition on B9; Cary and Susan Engle of Englewood Florist, 1101 Mass., attended the Kansas State Florists’ Association’s annual convention June 13-14 at the Prairie Band Casino and Resort in Mayetta.
Red kettles to come out for fundraiser: By Karrey Britt; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Lawrence Salvation Army is dusting off a few red kettles and celebrating Christmas in July.
People in the news: July 3, 2009 in print edition on B8; Michael Jackson’s memorial service has been set for Tuesday at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Help needed: By Jerry Kemberling; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A8; To the editor: We must guarantee everyone has fair access to affordable health care coverage.
Bush crimes: By Daniel Patrick Schamle; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A8; To the editor: While I do not “pride” myself on self-deception, honesty demands I admit to a high level of expertise in this area, (and to sincere efforts to address it).
Williams sisters Wimbledon finalists: July 3, 2009 in print edition on B2; The purple “W” logo at Wimbledon might as well stand for the siblings who have made the women’s championship their own playground. Yes, the Williams sisters are back in the Wimbledon final.
Better Buehrle stifles K.C.: Pitcher continues mastery of Royals, 4-1; The Associated Press; July 3, 2009 in print edition on B5; Mark Buehrle and the White Sox beat the Royals, 4-1.
Final-round format disrupts golfers: By Matt Tait; July 3, 2009 in print edition on B1; One day after birdies fell like rain out of the sky, Eagle Bend Golf Course and the Junior Team Championship tournament got their revenge on Thursday.
Tour of Lawrence kicks off today: By Brooke Sutherland; July 3, 2009 in print edition on B1; This Fourth of July, there will be more than fireworks lighting up the streets of downtown Lawrence. The inaugural Tour of Lawrence cycling event is coming to town for a three-day weekend of some serious cycling.
International stage: KU’s Walz pitching for U.S.; By Dugan Arnett; July 3, 2009 in print edition on B1; Last week, Kansas University pitcher T.J. Walz was in his hometown of Omaha, Neb., taking in a College World Series game at Rosenblatt Stadium when Kansas baseball coach Ritch Price called Walz’s cell phone with a surprising proposition.
Golfer’s daughter inspiring: By Bill Mayer; July 3, 2009 in print edition on B1; One of television’s most poignant and stirring sports blips never has received the attention the incident and the cause it now supports deserve. It’s still hard to watch it without getting a lump in the throat.
Personal trainers attend symposium: July 3, 2009 in print edition on B9; Natalie Wilkins and Jalon Grogan, Body Boutique personal trainers, attended the ACE Symposium in Las Vegas last fall.
Hershey kisses online gifts unit goodbye: July 3, 2009 in print edition on B9; The Internet just got a little less sweet.
Chamber announces ribbon-cutting events: July 3, 2009 in print edition on B9; The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies:
KPR health reporter wins national award: July 3, 2009 in print edition on B9; Bryan Thompson, health reporter for Kansas Public Radio, was named one of 14 recipients of the 2009 Mental Health America Media Awards.
Commodities: July 3, 2009 in print edition on B9; Agriculture futures were lower Thursday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Diminishing pay, fewer jobs threaten economic recovery: By Jeannine Aversa - Associated Press Writer; July 3, 2009 in print edition on B9; Americans lucky enough to still have a job are noticing something unpleasant in their paychecks: They’re making less money.
Probe finds problems with chelation study: July 3, 2009 in print edition on A2; A federal investigation has found that heart attack survivors enrolled in a study of a controversial alternative medicine treatment were not told enough about potential dangers from the drug being tested, including death.
Health officials tackle swine flu challenges: July 3, 2009 in print edition on A2; Swine flu is running wild in the Southern Hemisphere and is spreading rapidly through Europe, with Britain projected to reach 100,000 daily cases by the end of August. The virus is even showing signs of rebounding in Mexico.
White House: Biden has traveled to Iraq: July 3, 2009 in print edition on A2; The White House says Vice President Joe Biden is in Iraq.
N. Korean missile launch toward U.S. feared: July 3, 2009 in print edition on A2; North Korea fired a barrage of short-range missiles off its east coast in a possible prelude to the launch of a long-range missile toward Hawaii over the U.S. Independence Day holiday.
Report: Air France plane hit the sea belly first: July 3, 2009 in print edition on A2; Air France Flight 447 slammed into the Atlantic Ocean, intact and belly first, at such a high speed that the 228 people aboard probably had no time to even inflate their life jackets, French investigators said Thursday in their first report into the June 1 accident.
Senate bill fines people refusing health coverage: July 3, 2009 in print edition on A2; Americans who refuse to buy affordable medical coverage could be hit with fines of more than $1,000 under a health care overhaul bill unveiled Thursday by key Senate Democrats looking to fulfill President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority.
Baaad news? Global warming shrinking sheep: By Randolph E. Schmid - Associated Press Writer; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A2; Like the wool sweater that emerges from the dryer a size too small, global warming seems to be shrinking sheep.
Marines suffer first casualties in new Afghan campaign: By Jason Straziuso - Associated Press Writer; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A2; U.S. Marines suffered their first casualties of a massive new military campaign Thursday as they engaged in sporadic gunbattles along 55 miles of Taliban-controlled heartland in southern Afghanistan.
On the record: Staff Reports; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A4; A 54-year-old Lawrence woman reported Thursday morning the theft of a pearl necklace, bracelet and earrings.
Schedule of events for July 4th weekend: Staff Reports; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A4; Here’s a look at events during the Independence Day weekend in Lawrence.
Man arrested after Wednesday morning hit-and-run: By Asher Fusco; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A4; A 38-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Wednesday morning for leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Retail uses in play for Farmland location: Investors think city should consider commercial plans; By Chad Lawhorn; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A3; An Overland Park investment group that at least partially controls the future of the former Farmland Industries site gave more details Thursday about what it hopes to do with the land.
McCray scores 15, U.S. thumps Brits: J-W Staff Reports; July 3, 2009; Danielle McCray had 15 points in the United States’ 93-59 rout of Great Britain.
Taylor helps U.S. improve to 2-0: J-W Staff Reports; July 3, 2009; Tyshawn Taylor had seven points and five assists in the United States’ 71-55 victory over France.
Journal-World seeks 4th of July photos: Staff Reports; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A3; Fireworks, picnics and afternoons on the lake — colorful events to celebrate America’s independence will soon be taking place all over Lawrence.
Pump patrol: Staff Reports; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.39 at several stations.
Battery charge filed in park fight: July 3, 2009 in print edition on A3; A case against a Lawrence man accused of stabbing a 15-year-old in a city park has been dismissed.
City shifting gears for this year’s July 4th activities: By Christine Metz; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A3; Bicycle races, a food festival and a new spot to catch the fireworks show will bring changes to Lawrence’s traditional Independence Day celebration.
Audit: State could save money on overtime: By Scott Rothschild; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A6; Seems like a no-brainer — state agencies paying a lot of overtime, might save money by hiring more people.
Lawrence residents could face new fees: By Chad Lawhorn; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A1; Lawrence City Manager David Corliss’ recommended 2010 budget — released on Thursday — holds the line on property taxes, but doesn’t leave many other stones unturned in its search to generate revenue.
Obama to advise Putin to move past Cold War: Associated Press; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A1; Days from his first Moscow summit, President Barack Obama declared Thursday that former Russian President Vladimir Putin “still has a lot of sway” in his nation and needs an in-person reminder the Cold War is over.
School district needs to cut $500K more: By George Diepenbrock; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A1; The Lawrence school district’s budget ax will need to cut deeper.
Wiki site helps Army update field manuals: By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer; July 3, 2009 in print edition on B10; Authors of Army doctrine and field manuals are launching a pilot project to collect reaction from soldiers and officers on a Wiki site.
Longtime forecaster reflects on job: By Clara Kilbourn - The Hutchinson News; July 3, 2009 in print edition on B10; His blue eyes twinkle when Dale Collins compares his 40-year career as a weatherman to today’s 10 p.m. fellows who depend on radar and Doppler.
Repeats abound on holiday eve: By Kevin McDonough; July 3, 2009 in print edition on B8; “Margaret Cho: Beautiful” (10 p.m., Showtime) captures the star of “All American Girl” and “The Cho Show” in standup mode, examining the nature of beauty and the pressure on people to be and to feel good about their appearances.
Horoscopes: July 3, 2009 in print edition on B8; For Friday, July 3: This year, you might be unusually creative, finding paths to goals that most people never would have considered. You often go on overload, as so much gets tossed on your plate. Caring comes naturally, as you are very enticing to many. If you are attached, the two of you need to pitch in and help each other, as much will be on your plate.
Franken attorneys sway election: Wall Street Journal; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A9; The Minnesota Supreme Court yesterday declared Democrat Al Franken the winner of last year’s disputed Senate race, and Republican incumbent Norm Coleman’s gracious concession at least spares the state any further legal combat.
Obama sends weak message: By Cal Thomas; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A9; Help me out here. President Obama immediately “meddles” in the affairs of Honduras, denouncing a military coup, the intent of which is to preserve the country’s constitution, but when it comes to Iran’s fraudulent election and the violent repression of demonstrators who wanted their votes counted, the president initially vacillates and equivocates.
Homemade potato salad is a basic American right: By Garrison Keillor; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A9; I walked the length of the westbound Lake Shore Limited as it left Albany last Sunday, six crowded coaches, and counted three Twitterers and a couple of phone texters, six laptoppers (two of whom were watching movies), four video gamers, and 27 people reading books.
Job opportunity: By Lori Johns and Rachel Wydeven Oliverius; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A8; To the editor: We have recently discovered a great program, called Heartland Works, which places qualifying youth in jobs in the community.
Ruling steps toward true colorblindness: By Charles Krauthammer; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A8; The Supreme Court’s ruling on the Ricci case — that white firemen suffered illegal discrimination when a promotional test on which they did well was thrown out because not enough blacks did well — will have no effect on Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the Supreme Court.
Knowledge is power: An intelligence education plan that has caught President Obama’s eye had its start right here in Lawrence.; J-W Editorials; July 3, 2009 in print edition on A8; A recent news story in the Washington Post told of President Obama’s desire to improve this nation’s intelligence-gathering capabilities.
Black market: Area’s premier recording studio deals with collapse of music industry: By David Oakes; July 3, 2009 in print edition on C1; Some of the bands that have recorded at Black Lodge Recording in Eudora have claimed it was haunted.
‘Public Enemies’ a beguiling crime drama: By Colin Covert - Star Tribune (Minneapolis); July 3, 2009 in print edition on C1; In “Public Enemies,” two threats to law and order loom over Depression-era America. One is John Dillinger, a gallant bank robber, and his gang.

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