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Will you attend this year's Douglas County Fair?

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Response	Percent
No.		60%
Yes.		26%
I haven’t decided.		12%
Total	677

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12:00 a.m.

Wasting Away In Larryville: By Gavon Laessig; July 28, 2009 in print edition on 1C; If SpongeBob SquarePants were to ever move out of his pineapple under the sea and venture into the bar business, it’s a safe bet he’d open up an establishment almost identical to the Sandbar…

Photo gallery: Party Pics: Hurricane hits The Sandbar

6:00 a.m.

Road work north of river causing traffic delays: By Mark Fagan; July 30, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Signs are posted. Blockades are up. Construction equipment is moving in.

Video: Massive transit delays hit N. Lawrence

10:00 a.m.

Retired KU professor being treated at LMH for copperhead snakebite: By Jesse Fray; 10:35 a.m., July 30, 2009 Updated 5:57 p.m. in print edition on 3A; A retired Kansas University professor was bitten by a venomous copperhead snake Thursday morning while gardening at his home southwest of Lawrence.

Video: Retired KU professor suffers snake bite

2:00 p.m.

Annual migration under way: By Shaun Hittle; July 31, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Broken pool tables from parties past, duct-taped armchairs, Tiki torches, and couches handed down from grandparents line the alleys of Lawrence this time of year as many college students make the annual switch to new apartments or homes.

6:00 p.m.

Douglas County Fair offers plenty of offbeat events: By Karrey Britt; July 31, 2009 in print edition on 3A; The Douglas County Fair is officially underway at Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper streets.

Video: 4-H participants prepare for fair
Poll: Will you attend this year’s Douglas County Fair?
On the street: What are you most looking forward to at this week’s Douglas County Fair?

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6News Video: Moving in means new faces, new places: By Mark Boyle; July 31, 2009; As the new semester approaches, KU students focus on moving in and settling in their new residences.
6News Video: Van nose-dives into creek: By Mark Boyle; July 31, 2009; A woman driving her van Friday lost control of the vehicle and ended up getting stuck in a small creek. The woman was not hurt in the incident and was the only one inside the vehicle at the time of the accident.
6News Video: Sandbar to celebrate 20 years: By Mark Boyle; July 31, 2009; The Sandbar, 117 E. Eighth St., will celebrate being in business 20 years Saturday. A section of eighth street will be closed for the event, which runs from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
6News Video: Fossils found in Kansas not uncommon: By Greg Hurd; July 31, 2009; Finding fossils in Kansas is not as uncommon as some residents believe. Paleontologists at KU’s Museum of Natural History explain why finding old bones may be such a common occurrence.
Okla. town, contaminated by years of mining, now a ghost town: Kansas town wants to follow in its path; Associated Press; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B4; Two years ago, Orval “Hoppy” Ray vowed it would take someone meaner than him to make him leave the town where he was born.
To honor friend who lost battle with breast cancer, local women prepare for Komen walk for the cure: By Annalise Flynn; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B1; Rather than be consumed by their grief, three friends are using it as fuel for a 60-mile journey through Chicago. They call themselves “Amy’s ACEs,” and they are walking to help find a cure for the disease that took their friend.
State tax collections fall just short of projections: About $5 million less was collected, or 1.5 percent below expectations; Associated Press; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B1; Kansas officials say the state’s tax collections were about $5 million less than expected in July.
Tiller murder suspect blasts Operation Rescue leader: Associated Press; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B2; The suspect in the killing of Kansas abortion provider George Tiller is accusing the president of the anti-abortion group Operation Rescue of cowardice.
Douglas County teens injured in ATV accident: By George Diepenbrock; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B1; A Douglas County girl was flown to a Topeka hospital Thursday after she lost control of the all-terrain vehicle she was driving south of Lawrence.
Next Monday’s yard waste collection canceled: By Shaun Hittle; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B3; The city of Lawrence’s Solid Waste Division will not collect yard clippings Monday.
Two upcoming runs will benefit Women’s Transitional Care Services: LJWorld.com staff reports; 01:22 p.m., July 31, 2009 Updated 04:53 p.m. in print edition on B3; Two upcoming events will benefit Women’s Transitional Care Services, a local organization that works to end violence against women and children.
Robinson excited about Cavaliers’ camp: By Gary Bedore; 12:53 p.m., July 31, 2009 Updated 01:21 a.m. in print edition on C3; Basketball notes compiled on a gorgeous, sunny, mid-80 degree Friday at Alvamar Public Golf Course, site of Mario Chalmers’ inaugural National Championship Golf Classic. …
Images show blood on defendant: Jury watches video of Jaeger denying brutal attack, blaming stain on ketchup; By George Diepenbrock & Janet Reid; 12:46 p.m., July 31, 2009 Updated 06:13 p.m. in print edition on A1; During an interview with police in the early morning of Oct. 10, 2007, Matthew Jaeger, a defendant in a Lawrence kidnapping and aggravated battery case, denied several times that he harmed his ex-girlfriend. But prosecutors allege that Jaeger battered his ex-girlfriend, severely mutilated her vagina and pelvic region, and dragged her from her Lawrence apartment after he found her with another man on Oct. 9, 2007.
KU football season-opener to be televised: Northern Colorado game will be aired on Fox College Sports; J-W Staff Reports; July 31, 2009; The Kansas football team’s season-opener against Northern Colorado on Sept. 5 will be televised by Fox College Sports.
On Saturday, KU auctioning three-story building on Indiana Street: By Andy Hyland; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B1; Kansas University will be auctioning off a three-story building this weekend at 1046 Ind.
Peoples Inc. retains two bank branches in Ottawa after cancellation of sale: By Mark Fagan; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B5; Turns out First National Bank of Louisburg won’t be buying two Peoples Bank locations in Ottawa after all.
Douglas County Fair offers plenty of offbeat events: By Karrey Britt; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Douglas County Fair is officially underway at Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper streets.
Kansas’ Stuckey Good Works nominee: J-W Staff Reports; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B3; Kansas University senior football standout Darrell Stuckey has been named as a nominee for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Hit parade: Raiders hammer Tongie, 24-2; J-W Staff Reports; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B1; The Raiders routed Tonganoxie, 24-2, at the state Legion baseball tournament.
NASCAR’s Hamlin seeking breakthrough: The Associated Press; July 31, 2009; Denny Hamlin isn’t happy with his place in the NASCAR standings.
This summer, buyers wary of video game prices, titles: By Barbara Ortutay - Associated Press Writer; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B11; Kathleen Byrnes and Justin Choi, a married couple attending medical school at Tulane University, say $40 is just too much to fork over for a Nintendo Wii game they might not enjoy. They haven’t bought one since last fall, when they picked up “Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.”
Pats’ Brady back on field: QB shrugs off downpour as New England opens camp; The Associated Press; July 31, 2009; Tom Brady put the Patriots’ offense through its paces as camp opened.
Hoffman relishes his role: July 31, 2009; Trevor Hoffman’s locker is barely there — stuck way in the back of the Brewers clubhouse, near a hallway to the training rooms and showers and across from fellow old-timer Craig Counsell.
Obama, professor, cop meet over beer: By Ben Feller - Associated Press Writer; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A9; With mugs of beer and calming words, President Barack Obama and the professor and policeman engulfed in a national uproar over race pledged Thursday to move on and try to pull the country with them.
NFL briefs: The Associated Press; July 31, 2009; Briefs from around the NFL.
Jayhawks quietly confident: By Bill Mayer; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B1; The 2009 Kansas University football contingent exudes a quiet confidence but so far hasn’t shown any tendencies for hot-doggery. Hope it stays that way.
KU volleyball lands academic award: J-W Staff Reports; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B3; For the fourth straight year, the Kansas University volleyball team has earned the Game Plan/American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award for achieving a 3.31 cumulative grade-point average during the 2008-09 academic year.
Gooden signs contract with Dallas: July 31, 2009 in print edition on B2; The Dallas Mavericks signed Drew Gooden and expect him to back up Dirk Nowitzki at power forward and play alongside him at center.
Eudora falls at state: By Jeff Deters; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B3; Eudora fell to Doniphan County, 3-2, in the first round of the AA state Legion baseball tournament.
Chalmers hits course for fundraiser: By Gary Bedore; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B1; Mario Chalmers will host his first golf benefit fundraiser at Alvamar.
Coach: Chiefs should be in shape: Associated Press; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B1; First-year coach Todd Haley says the Chiefs had better report to camp in shape.
Jayhawks’ McCray on Wade Watch list: J-W Staff Reports; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B3; Kansas University’s Danielle McCray was one of 25 women named to the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s “Wade Watch” list for The State Farm Wade Trophy Div. I Player of the Year.
Patrick in no rush to decide future: The Associated Press; July 31, 2009; Danica Patrick said while there’d be a sense of relief if she simply made up her mind about where she’ll drive next year — be it IndyCar, NASCAR or somewhere else — she’s in no rush.
Commodities: July 31, 2009 in print edition on B11; Chicago Board of Trade: Agriculture futures leapt Thursday.
Schumacher shaping up: The Associated Press; July 31, 2009; Michael Schumacher is trying to get his 40-year-old body in shape for his Formula One comeback next month.
New rule puts limits on lender setup fees: By David W. Myers; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B11; I want to apply for a loan to buy a house, so I visited the bank that I have done business with for almost 20 years.
Massa mulls return to F1: J-W Staff Reports; July 31, 2009; Felipe Massa is already planning a return to racing.
Regional railroad company reports drop in profits as shipments fall: By David Twiddy - Associated Press Writer; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B11; Regional railroad operator Kansas City Southern reported a much smaller second-quarter profit Thursday as the economy and lower fuel prices slashed revenue by 30 percent.
Bears, Titans, Raiders pass on Vick: The Associated Press; July 31, 2009; The rejection notices for Michael Vick came from Lovie Smith, Jeff Fisher and Tom Cable on Thursday.
John Deere dealer to have new owner: By Chad Lawhorn; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B11; Lawrence’s longtime John Deere dealership has been sold to a Baldwin City company, and soon may be looking to relocate from its home along busy 23rd Street.
Far-reaching food safety bill passes: July 31, 2009 in print edition on A2; The House passed a far-reaching food safety bill Thursday in the wake of the recent outbreak of salmonella in peanuts that killed at least nine people.
Bomb kills 2 Spanish police officers: July 31, 2009 in print edition on A2; A powerful bomb on the Spanish resort island of Mallorca killed two police officers in their patrol vehicle Thursday, the second attack blamed on Basque separatist group ETA in two days.
Islamist sect leader killed in custody: July 31, 2009 in print edition on A2; The leader of the Islamist sect blamed for days of violence in northern Nigeria has been shot and killed while in police custody, officials said Thursday.
A.G. details big bonuses at bailed-out banks: July 31, 2009 in print edition on A2; Citigroup Inc., one of the biggest recipients of government bailout money, gave employees $5.33 billion in bonuses for 2008, New York’s attorney general said Thursday in a report detailing the payouts by nine big banks.
Dog found 9 years on, 1,200 miles away: July 31, 2009 in print edition on A2; Nine years after vanishing from outside her Australian family’s home, Muffy the dog was found alive and well this month in another backyard — 1,200 miles away — officials said Thursday.
Diplomats: Suu Kyi verdict now due Aug. 11: July 31, 2009 in print edition on A2; The Myanmar court scheduled to deliver a verdict in the high-profile trial of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Friday it was not yet ready to make a decision and adjourned until Aug. 11, diplomats said.
Japanese astronaut tests endurance of out-of-this-world underwear: By Marcia Dunn - Associated Press Writer; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A2; In what might embarrass less adventurous souls, astronaut Koichi Wakata is returning to Earth with the underwear he kept on for a solid month during his space station stay and scientists will check them out.
White House reviewing options for ‘cash for clunkers’ funding: By Ken Thomas - Associated Press Writer; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A2; The White House said Thursday it was reviewing what has turned out to be a wildly popular “cash for clunkers” program amid concerns the $1 billion budget for rebates for new auto purchases may have been exhausted in only a week.
Neb. shelter volunteer adopts ‘bong cat’: Associated Press; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A4; The kitten that drew worldwide attention four months ago after being found stuffed in a makeshift bong has a new home.
USDA urged to have role in climate policy: By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A4; The acting Kansas agriculture secretary said Thursday that the U.S. Agriculture Department should have a leading role in any revisions of climate change regulations.
Mets general manager apologizes to reporter: July 31, 2009; Mets general manager Omar Minaya apologized to a beat reporter for questioning his motives and credibility during a bizarre news conference. The writer accepted, saying the GM’s “remorse was sincere.”
Vick should consider himself lucky: By Dave Fairbank - Daily Press (Newport News, Va.); July 31, 2009 in print edition on B2; Roger Goodell’s reputation as the law-and-order commish of major-league sports remains intact following his decision to conditionally allow Michael Vick back into the NFL playpen. Not that Goodell had much competition. The NBA guy thinks you enforce discipline with a dress code. The baseball guy was too busy counting money to see the players go all Bruce Banner. The American soccer guy just fined a gazillionaire, David Beckham, sofa cushion money for being a thin-skinned cheese doodle to fans.
Pump patrol: July 31, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.27 at several locations.
Health bill inches forward: By Erica Werner - Associated Press Writer; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A6; House Democrats methodically pushed ahead with a compromise health overhaul Thursday over liberals’ complaints, intent on achieving tangible — if modest — success on President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority ahead of a monthlong summer recess.
Farmers’ market seeks spot in Top 20: July 31, 2009 in print edition on A3; Another Lawrence institution is working to make the latest Top 20 poll, and this one doesn’t have anything to do with Kansas University athletics.
Overfishing easing in some areas: July 31, 2009 in print edition on A6; Crabcakes and fish sticks won’t be disappearing after all.
Fair touts array of activities: Staff Reports; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A6; The annual Douglas County Fair seems to have something for everyone.
Listen up, maggots! Ermey returns on ‘Lock N’ Load’: By Kevin McDonough; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B10; What do men want? Programmers and advertisers ask that question every day. A few weeks back, the Science Channel launched the new series “Catch It Keep It” (9 p.m., Science), dedicated to the notion that guys like watching stuff blown up, set on fire or pushed off tall buildings.
Michael Jackson kids to live with grandma, visit mother: J-W Wire Reports; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B10; Michael Jackson’s children will live with their grandmother under an agreement reached with the King of Pop’s ex-wife that should ensure the youngsters return to the privacy they enjoyed when their father was alive.
People in the news: July 31, 2009 in print edition on B10; Larry David says the on-screen reunion of the “Seinfeld” cast will be “tough to beat.”
Where’s the beef? At the North Korean fast-food joint: By Kelly Olsen - Associated Press Writer; July 31, 2009 in print edition on C10; You want kimchi with that?
Bad bridges being passed up for stimulus cash: By Brett J. Blackledge and Matt Apuzzo - Associated Press Writers; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A7; Tens of thousands of unsafe or decaying bridges carrying 100 million drivers a day must wait for repairs because states are spending stimulus money on spans that are already in good shape or on easier projects like repaving roads, an Associated Press analysis shows.
British fiasco gets worse: By Cal Thomas; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A11; On my last visit to the UK three months ago, members of Parliament were embroiled in a scandal involving outrageous expense claims for such things as moat cleaning, a baby crib and second homes that were sometimes occupied by friends and relatives, or not at all.
Travel feeds restless soul: By Garrison Keillor; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A11; Last week, we got several perfect days in a row in St. Paul — fresh and sweet in the morning, afternoons balmy, and evenings you could sit outdoors until midnight and talk extravagantly about life as you did when you were 25. I have no idea what it was like in Minneapolis, but St. Paul was perfect, and so of course one felt the urge to get out of town.
Adviser urges early U.S. exit from Iraq: By Robert Burns - Associated Press Writer; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A7; A U.S. Army adviser to the Iraqi military command in Baghdad argues in an internal memo that the U.S. should “declare victory and go home” next year, 16 months ahead of schedule.
Fools collide: The Cambridge incident is yet another case of poor behavior and media overkill.; J-W Editorials; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A10; A police officer property answered a call about a possible break-in, the suspected intruder, handled the incident poorly and the president of the United States got involved in something he should have left alone.
Obama lowers sights on care reform: By Charles Krauthammer; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A10; Yesterday, Barack Obama was God. Today, he’s fallen from grace, the magic gone, his health care reform dead. If you believed the first idiocy — and half the mainstream media did — you’ll believe the second. Don’t believe either.
Ortiz admits he tested positive in 2003: July 31, 2009; Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz became the latest star implicated in baseball’s ever-growing drug scandal, acknowledging Thursday that the players’ union confirmed he tested positive in 2003.
‘Funny People’ a bit frustrating: By Christy Lemire - Associated Press Writer; July 31, 2009 in print edition on C1; If only Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen hadn’t gotten in the car. If only they hadn’t left Los Angeles, where everything in “Funny People” was going so well, and driven north to Marin County, where everything falls apart. Judd Apatow would have had his most mature, accomplished film to date.
Summer health myths busted: McClatchy Newspapers; July 31, 2009 in print edition on C1; Remember that annoying long list of things you were told as a kid to do and not do when you were supposed to be out having summertime fun? Well, it’s time to separate the facts from fiction so your kids can enjoy themselves while you are not needlessly worrying.
New arrangement: Former Lawrence couple dedicate music career to diabetes research: By Jon Niccum; July 31, 2009 in print edition on C1; It’s called “the terrible twos” for plenty of reasons.
Annual migration under way: As area leases expire, possessions get sorted, packed, sold or dumped; By Shaun Hittle; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A1; Broken pool tables from parties past, duct-taped armchairs, Tiki torches, and couches handed down from grandparents line the alleys of Lawrence this time of year as many college students make the annual switch to new apartments or homes.
Horoscopes: July 31, 2009 in print edition on B10; For Friday, July 31: This year, dip into your creativity and manifest your goals. You could be slightly out of kilter when dealing with friends. Often, they are bellicose or demanding. If you are single, check out new people this year with extreme care, as someone might not be all you think. If you are attached, the two of you need time alone as a couple.
Police beat mourners in new wave of unrest in Iran: Protesters chant ‘Ahmadinejad is dead!’ at memorial; By Nasser Karimi - Associated Press Writer; July 31, 2009 in print edition on C10; Iranian police fired tear gas and beat protesters to disperse thousands chanting “Neda lives!” Thursday at a memorial for victims of post-election violence held at the gravesite of the woman whose death made her an icon of the pro-reform movement, witnesses said.
Local homeless shelter responds to new needs: By Simran Sethi and Mark Holter; July 31, 2009 in print edition on A10; Canvas a few people about our local homeless population and you may hear comments like, “The people on our streets choose to be homeless.” Or, “Those scary meth addicts aren’t even from here.” These gross categorizations create a schism between “us” and “them” and obscure an important truth: The homelessness that we witness on the streets of Lawrence is a recent social problem.
Boxing legend’s death ruled suicide: Associated Press; July 31, 2009; A round-up of sports news from around the country.
Orioles pound Royals: Associated Press; July 31, 2009 in print edition on B1; The Orioles beat the Royals, 7-3.

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