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Kansas University distinguished professors Ann and Rud Turnbull, are pictured next to a crabapple tree outside Haworth Hall. The tree was planted in memory of their son, Jay Turnbull, who died in January at the age of 41

Customers work along side each other at Dunn Bros. Coffee in Lawrence. Coffee shops are becoming a “third” place to get work done

Lawrence engineer David File works at Dunn Bros. Coffee, 1618 W. 23rd St. File says he likes to work at the coffee shop because too many distractions exist at home, and the coffee shop provides an environment where he feels more productive

Natasha Buller, marketing and communications manager at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, uses a portable heater to help counter the cold conditions of the building’s air-conditioning

Life Star employees mechanic Paul Isabell and flight nurse Angela Clark service a Lifestar helicopter at Lawrence Municipal Airport in North Lawrence

From left, Incoming freshmen Jeff Jasperson, Tyler Click and Will Marsh attend a welcome picnic for new students and their parents on Wednesday at KU’s Adams Alumni Center

Danielle McCray, left, smiles as she and Tyshawn Taylor display their gold medals from this year's World Championships. McCray and Taylor spoke about the titles at a news conference on Wednesday at Hadl Auditorium

Kansas University’s interim Chancellor Barbara Atkinson talks on Wednesday about what is in store for the next few weeks from the near-empty chancellor’s office Wednesday in Strong Hall

Tyshawn Taylor and Danielle McCray were part of a presser on Wednesday at Hadl Auditorium showing off their gold medals they won at this summer's World Championships

Former KU basketball player Wayne Simien works with girls in his Called to Greatness basketball camp Wednesday at Free State High school

Parks and Recreation employee Paul Baumchen was sprucing up the ageratum border flowers and other plant beds Wednesday in the garden area near the bandstand at South Park

Lawrence resident Rex Gaumer came close to death after a stroke.He attributes his survival and recovery to the unconditional love and support of family and friends

Lawrence High School students (L to R) Jacob Leet, Jordan Gaches, and Matthew Drahozal rehearse for the upcoming production of "RENT" at the Lawrence Arts Center

Lawrence High School sophomore Jordan Gaches rehearses for the upcoming production of "RENT" at the Lawrence Arts Center

Kansas University Medical Center Executive Vice Chancellor Barbara Atkinson talks about what is in store for the next six weeks from the chancellor's office Wednesday, July 15, 2009 in Strong Hall

Tyshawn Taylor and Danielle McCray were part of a presser on Wednesday at Hadl Auditorium showing off their gold medals they won at this summer's World Championships

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Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews: KU guard Tyshawn Taylor talks about an interesting experience at a McDonald's in New Zealand
Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews: KU guard Danielle McCray talks about her eating experiences in Serbia

Polls

What did you think of this year's downtown Lawrence sidewalk sale?

Poll results

Response	Percent
I’m not going		57%
It was OK		14%
I haven’t gone yet		12%
I expected better		12%
The best ever		3%
Total	823

What do you think of the parking meters on Massachusetts Street raising their rate to 25 cents for a half hour?

Poll results

Response	Percent
All parking should be free.		37%
The rate is still pretty low; the city could use more funds.		22%
The increase is about right.		20%
They should not change the rate.		20%
Total	99

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12:00 a.m.

Watch out: Chiggers ‘ready and waiting’: By Karrey Britt; July 14, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Hot and humid — perfect weather for chiggers.

Video: Chiggers thrive in humid weather

6:00 a.m.

Annual Sidewalk Sale set for Thursday: By Brianne Pfannenstiel; July 14, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Lawrence’s annual sidewalk sale doesn’t officially begin until sunup Thursday, but workers at the Gap, 643 Mass., have been planning and preparing for weeks.

Video: Sidewalk Sale deals with the changing face of downtown
Video: Sidewalk sale on its way to Mass. Street

10:00 a.m.

KU proposal would allow housing supervisors to enter dorm rooms with probable cause: By Andy Hyland; July 14, 2009 in print edition on 1A; A proposed policy at Kansas University would allow student housing supervisors to enter students’ rooms without a search warrant if they had probable cause to believe alcohol was being consumed inside.

2:00 p.m.

Attorneys for Club Axis and the city to discuss nightclub’s future at hearing: By Jesse Fray; July 14, 2009 in print edition on 3A; Attorneys for the city and Club Axis, a controversial Lawrence nightclub, are scheduled to meet Friday to debate the club’s future.

Video: City takes Club Axis to court

6:00 p.m.

What do I do with … beets: Simple preparation yields superb side dish: By Sarah Henning; July 15, 2009 in print edition on 1C; In the produce kingdom, there might be no more divisive a vegetable than the beet.

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Local credit union brings financial literacy to pre-teens: By Lindsey Slater; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A3; While Langston Hughes sixth-grader Domino Brewer might not have a lot of money to her name, she’d like to do a better job handling the cash she does have.
Landfill plans to make electricity from waste and sell it to Westar: Staff Report; July 15, 2009; A landfill plans to make electricity from its waste and sell it to Westar Energy Inc., officials from both companies said Wednesday.
Lightning sparks traffic signal malfunctions: By Mark Fagan; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A4; No, it doesn’t take more than a minute to walk across Sixth Street. And beacons normally don’t flash for school zones at 2 p.m. on a Sunday.
State department on aging wants public’s take on agency: By Karrey Britt; July 15, 2009; Martin Kennedy, interim secretary of the Kansas Department on Aging, has scheduled three public meetings to gather input for shaping the agency’s budget.
Salvation Army seeks volunteers for summer fundraising campaign: By Shaun Hittle; July 15, 2009; The Salvation Army still is seeking volunteers for its “Christmas in July” fundraising campaign.
Insurance Commissioner Praeger to be at Lawrence Farmers’ Market Saturday: By Karrey Britt; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A4; Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger will be at the Lawrence Farmers’ Market on Saturday to promote local buying and healthy eating.
State Board of Education proposes $282 million increase in public school funding: By Scott Rothschild; 01:31 p.m., July 15, 2009 Updated 05:17 p.m. in print edition on A1; The State Board of Education on Wednesday recommended a $282 million increase to public schools to make up for a wave of budget cuts and comply with state laws designed to provide regular funding hikes.
Moran reports raising $3.1 million for U.S. Senate race: State primary election 2010 Senate candidate gathers $3.1 million for campaign; By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; 01:19 p.m., July 15, 2009 Updated 11:42 p.m. in print edition on B8; Republican Rep. Jerry Moran has stockpiled $3.1 million for his Senate campaign and kept up a big lead in cash over rival GOP Rep. Todd Tiahrt, reports from their campaigns showed Wednesday.
Kansas Lottery reports declining revenue: Associated Press; July 15, 2009; The Kansas Lottery reports a 2.6 percent drop in sales for the fiscal year that ended June 30. That translates to a $6 million decline in revenue.
Topeka officials upset that historic Sumner School not being maintained: Associated Press; July 15, 2009; Topeka officials want to know why the couple who bought the historic Sumner School property are not maintaining it.
Tour de France update, stage 10: Bingen Fernandez/Special to the Journal-World; July 15, 2009; After the Rest Day there was nonstop talk about whether or not we would be wearing radios.
Earpiece ban story of day for Tour de France: July 15, 2009; The tension is clear between teammates Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong. That’s nothing, however, compared to the anger many riders feel toward Tour de France organizers.
K-State announces Landon Lecture lineup: Associated Press; July 15, 2009 in print edition on B12; Kansas State University says the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will give the school’s Landon Lectures this fall.
Parking meter costs to increase: By Chad Lawhorn; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A3; Stock up on quarters, and make sure your watch is working.
More Paine: By Larry Miller; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A6; To the editor: In my earlier letter I did not say that Thomas Paine was a Christian.
Fish targeted in fight to clear lake of algae: Associated Press; July 15, 2009 in print edition on B12; Wildlife officials are trying to rid a central Kansas lake of two fish species they say could be to blame for helping cause algae blooms that have tainted the water supplies of two nearby towns, Marion and Hillsboro.
Firebirds fired up to land new facility: By Matt Tait; July 15, 2009 in print edition on B3; The Free State High football team is ecstatic about the recent news that an anonymous donor would help foot the bill for a new locker room facility at the team’s new field.
Pump patrol: July 15, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.23 at several stations.
Eudora High standout tests soccer skills on international stage: By Jeff Deters; July 15, 2009 in print edition on B6; Eudora High senior Matt Jump traveled to Sweden recently to participate in the Gothia Cup.
THS track champion adds speed on AAU circuit: By Benton Smith; July 15, 2009 in print edition on B6; Tonganoxie High track star D.J. Lindsay has spent his summer running with an AAU relay team that teaches new techniques.
Former Cardinal now a star at Illinois: By Jeff Deters; July 15, 2009 in print edition on B6; Eudora High grad Melissa Fernandez is making a name for herself at the collegiate level.
Raiders sweep Emporia: Offense sizzles late as bats come up big down stretch; By Maggie Hull; July 15, 2009 in print edition on B1; The Lawrence Raiders took two from Emporia Tuesday night at Ice Field.
Crawford catch saves AL All-Stars: By Ronald Blum - Associated Press Baseball Writer; July 15, 2009 in print edition on B1; The American League outlasted the National League, 4-3, Tuesday night at the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in St. Louis.
Different course, same strategy: Woods preparing for his first event at Turnberry; The Associated Press; July 15, 2009; The sea breeze in his face was not nearly as important to Tiger Woods as finding the best route around three pot bunkers on the 10th hole at Turnberry.
Defending British Open champion facing uncertainty: The Associated Press; July 15, 2009; Padraig Harrington believes his experience winning the British Open the last two years will give him an advantage over almost everyone at Turnberry. The hard part will be giving himself a chance.
Back with a vengeance: Defensive back Thornton thrilled to be reunited with team; By Dugan Arnett; July 15, 2009 in print edition on B1; Kansas University cornerback Justin Thornton spent the end of last season suspended. Now, the senior is back with the team and looking to make up for lost time.
Agencies meet to discuss hunger resources, needs: By Shaun Hittle; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A4; Representatives of social service agencies gathered at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence on Tuesday to network and discuss strategies for meeting the needs of the area’s hungry.
KCC approves path of transmission line: Associated Press; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A4; The Kansas Corporation Commission has approved a path for a high-voltage transmission line through six southwest Kansas counties.
Army units going to Iraq for changing mission: July 15, 2009 in print edition on A2; The Pentagon has created, and ordered to Iraq, four custom-made Army brigades designed to focus more on advising Iraqis and less on fighting as America prepares for its 2011 exit.
‘Ike Dike’ mulled to prevent flooding: July 15, 2009 in print edition on A2; It has been dubbed the “Ike Dike” — a 55-mile barrier, 17 feet high, that would be built along the Texas Gulf Coast to fend off the sort of devastating flooding inflicted by last year’s Hurricane Ike.
2 French security advisers seized: July 15, 2009 in print edition on A2; Two French security advisers on a mission to train Somali forces were kidnapped Tuesday at a hotel where they had checked in as journalists, officials and witnesses said.
Liberia’s ex-leader denounces charges: July 15, 2009 in print edition on A2; His combat fatigues were replaced by a dark suit and tie, and the tinted aviator glasses gave the former Liberian leader a haughty air as he took the stand Tuesday to emphatically denounce the war crimes charges against him as “disinformation, misinformation, lies, rumors.”
Helicopter reported shot down in Afghanistan: July 15, 2009 in print edition on A2; A civilian helicopter ferrying humanitarian aid was shot down in a southern Afghan province where fighting with the Taliban is raging, killing all six Ukrainian crew members and a child on the ground, officials said.
7 charged with killing couple, stealing safe: By Melissa Nelson and Bill Kaczor - Associated Press Writers; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A2; An ex-convict who taught self-defense to children. A day laborer who served prison time for killing a man in a fight. An Air Force staff sergeant attached to an elite special operations unit.
House lays groundwork for probe of secret CIA program: By Pamela Hess - Associated Press Writer; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A2; The CIA spent at least $1 million on the secret intelligence program that aimed to develop hit squads to kill al-Qaida leaders but never went beyond the planning stage, a congressional official said Tuesday.
Activist pushes for hate-crime probes: Associated Press; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A6; A Kansas City man who was the driving force behind an effort to bring civil rights-era offenders to justice is preparing to meet with Attorney General Eric Holder to jump-start efforts to find criminals because “people are dying and memories are fading.”
Release of K.C. mayor’s wife’s journal won’t delay trial: By Maria Sudekum Fisher - Associated Press Writer; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A6; The employment discrimination lawsuit against the Kansas City mayor and the city will not be delayed by the release of the mayor’s wife’s diary, in which she takes sharp jabs at city council members — calling one a moron and another a phony.
Decision to free man who became killer questioned: By Mitch Weiss - Associated Press Writer; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A9; A North Carolina parole officer overloaded with cases should not be blamed for failing to tell jail officers to keep behind bars a career criminal who later killed five people, authorities said Tuesday.
Terror alert colors may disappear: By Eileen Sullivan - Associated Press Writer; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A9; It’s code blue for the color-themed terrorism advisories.
Temperament of Supreme Court nominee called into question: By Larry Neumeister - Associated Press Writer; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A7; Sonia Sotomayor kept her cool Tuesday, even when she was being portrayed at her Supreme Court confirmation hearing as just the opposite — a hotheaded judge who is sometimes mean to lawyers who appear before her.
Test score disparity persists: By Libby Quaid - Associated Press Writer; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A7; Despite unprecedented efforts to improve minority achievement in the past decade, the gap between black and white students remains frustratingly wide, according to an Education Department report released Tuesday.
Sotomayor disputes racial bias charges: By Julie Hirschfeld Davis - Associated Press Writer; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A7; It was almost as if the judge were on trial. Answering for her own past statements, Sonia Sotomayor battled her way through a grueling day of intense and sometimes critical questioning by senators.
Obama on burden of fixing economy: ‘Give it to me’: By Darlene Superville - Associated Press Writer; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A8; Conceding unemployment will get worse before it shrinks, President Barack Obama on Tuesday unveiled a $12 billion plan to help community colleges prepare millions of people for a new generation of jobs.
Health booklet: Teen sex can be fun: By Gregory Katz - Associated Press Writer; July 15, 2009 in print edition on C10; Britain’s National Health Service has a message for teens: Sex can be fun.
House health proposal would require coverage, boost taxes: Associated Press; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A1; House Democrats on Tuesday rolled out a far-reaching $1.5 trillion plan that for the first time would make health care a right and a responsibility for all Americans, with medical providers, employers and the wealthiest picking up most of the tab.
Funeral home closed for cutting off musician’s legs to fit him in casket: By Jeffrey Collins - Associated Press Writer; July 15, 2009 in print edition on C10; A South Carolina judge Tuesday revoked the license of a funeral home where a worker cut the legs off a 6-foot-7 body so it would fit in a casket.
Madoff starts 150-year sentence at N.C. prison: By Martha Waggoner - Associated Press Writer; July 15, 2009 in print edition on C10; Bernard Madoff’s life of luxury is a thing of the past.
British musician, wife commit assisted suicide hand-in-hand in Switzerland: By Jill Lawless - Associated Press Writer; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A12; He spent his life conducting world-renowned orchestras, but was almost blind and growing deaf — the music he loved increasingly out of reach. His wife of 54 years had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. So Edward and Joan Downes decided to die together.
Summer savings found at Camp Grandparents: By Dave Carpenter - Associated Press Writer; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A12; Over the river and through the recession to grandmother’s house they go. The lingering recession is forcing cash-strapped parents to cancel camp for the kids. Instead, they’re being packed off to their grandparents’.
Water district eyes tapping wind energy: July 15, 2009 in print edition on B12; A water supply district in southeast Kansas may soon switch to wind turbines to power its treatment plant.
Greensburg offering tours of renovations: Associated Press; July 15, 2009 in print edition on B12; The project to rebuild Greensburg as an environmentally friendly town is now open to public tours.
Homeless shelter closes on weekends, holidays: Associated Press; July 15, 2009 in print edition on B12; A lack of money and volunteers has forced a western Kansas homeless shelter to close on weekends and holidays.
‘Dark Blue’ proves ridiculously violent: By Kevin McDonough; July 15, 2009 in print edition on B10; Prolific producer Jerry Bruckheimer presents “Dark Blue” (9 p.m., TNT), a hyper-violent new cop show aimed at viewers who found “The Shield” too introspective.
People in the news: July 15, 2009 in print edition on B10; Justin Timberlake’s Mirimichi golf course is set to open July 25 in suburban Memphis after a $16 million renovation aimed at making it environmentally friendly.
Horoscopes: July 15, 2009 in print edition on B10; For Wednesday, July 15: This year, you head in a new direction and make a difference. You will do best in groups, though you will relate well to individuals, too. However, you will discover the power of a support group. If you are single, you could meet someone very interesting and exciting. If you are attached, you discover that your sweetie could be changing and growing in a new direction.
Commodities: July 15, 2009 in print edition on B11; Agriculture futures were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
New LCD TV tech can enhance performance: Consumer Reports; July 15, 2009 in print edition on B11; While TVs continue to get larger and prices continue to shrink, the best news is that picture quality keeps getting better — not by leaps and bounds but in small steps that add up to noticeable change over time.
Goldman-Sachs back to big profits: Company repays bailout, still posts $2.7 billion gain; By Stephen Bernard - Associated Press Writer; July 15, 2009 in print edition on B11; Goldman Sachs is emerging as the king of post-meltdown Wall Street.
Hospital, city leaders discuss relationship: By Karrey Britt; July 15, 2009 in print edition on B11; The city of Lawrence and its hospital rely on each other to be successful — something leaders underscored Tuesday during an annual luncheon.
What do I do with … beets: Simple preparation yields superb side dish: By Sarah Henning; July 15, 2009 in print edition on C1; In the produce kingdom, there might be no more divisive a vegetable than the beet.
U.S. should get credit for Pakistan aid: By Trudy Rubin; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A10; Despite the exciting events in Iran, Honduras and the Koreas, pay attention to a less-observed drama beginning in Pakistan this week.
Bus options?: By Karen Ledom; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A10; To the editor: How frustrating is the Lawrence school district’s decision to eliminate bus service for students who live less than 2.5 miles from their school?
Exercise success: A workout that attracted more than 2,700 people was a great way to bring the community together.; J-W Editorials; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A10; Last Wednesday’s community workout was a great success, with more than 2,700 people gathering to participate in what is likely to be the nation’s largest single community exercise session.
Recreation plans: It’s not too soon to start planning for a recreation center in northwest Lawrence.; J-W Editorials; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A10; Lawrence city commissioners shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss the idea of starting to plan for a new recreation center in northwest Lawrence.
Martha Stewart’s newest book offers sweet range of cupcakes: Associated Press; July 15, 2009 in print edition on C1; Face it, cupcakes just make people giddy.
World sees Obama as weak: By Cal Thomas; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A11; What did President Obama achieve for himself and for America during last week’s G-8 summit? Not much.
Protect the computers: By Mike Hoeflich; July 15, 2009 in print edition on A11; A combination of recent events and a recently published book have made me think about the state of our nation’s cybersecurity.
Bubble tea cool treat for summertime: By Rachael Hack - Special to the Journal-World; July 15, 2009 in print edition on C1; I have seen bubble tea advertised in windows. What exactly is it?

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