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Hillcrest School principal Tammy Becker hands off a box of cookies to Hillcrest second-grader Kristian Hall for McTeacher Night at McDonald’s, 1309 W. Sixth St., in this March 2009 file photo KU senior Sherron Collins acknowledges the crowd after the Jayhawks' 82-65 win over Kansas State Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse. It was Collin's final home game for the Jayhawks Kansas fans cheer on senior Sherron Collins, pictured below, and the Jayhawks during their final home game against the Kansas State Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Sherron Collins, center, is introduced for his final home game at Allen Fieldhouse before the Jayhawks take on Kansas State Wednesday, March, 3, 2010 Lisa Pagan is shown with her husband, Travis, right, and her children Elizabeth, 4, and Eric, 3, last week at their home in Davidson, N.C John Glisson, 29, launches his snowboard off a snow ramp at Ghent Hill Park on Monday after 7 inches of snow fell in Roanoke, Va., overnight. The snowfall is Roanoke’s biggest snow since 7.8 inches fell on Feb. 27-28, 2005 Some of nearly 5,000 unemployed people wait outside the State Labor Bureau which houses the State Temporary Employment Relief administration in New York in this Nov. 24, 1933, file photo Photographer Pete Souza was there as the president got a helping hand from Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas Baylor guard Henry Dugat, left, tries to shoot against the defense of Texas guards Dogus Balbay, center, and Damion James. The Longhorns won, 73-57, Monday in Austin, Texas White House photographer Pete Souza especially likes an inauguration night image of the president nuzzling first lady Michelle Obama in a freight elevator while Secret Service agents awkwardly try to avert their eyes President Barack Obama and guests gather for a Super Bowl party at the White House. “You need to be there all the time,” photographer Pete Souza says of his White House position, which he also held for five years during Ronald Reagan’s presidency Cole, 5, and Jack Golden, 3, work hard at making a snowman. They are the children of Shane and Erin Golden, Perry, and the grandchildren of Patty Oliver, Perry, who submitted the picture An Oval Office shot by Pete Souza is one of the countless images he produces daily. Five hundred photos in one day? That’s a light day Kansas University coach Bill Self, right, talks to his team during the Jayhawks’ game against Kansas State on Jan. 13 at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas State coach Frank Martin isn’t surprised by how far the young Jayhawks have come under Self this season President Barack Obama announces Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as his nominee for Health and Human Services secretary Monday in the East Room of the White House A Palestinian sits in the window of a bullet- and shrapnel-riddled house Monday in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip
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12:00 a.m.
Ruby gives a tarot reading to Journal-World staff writer Chad Lawhorn. He’s happy to learn he ought to be able to afford a new car in 2009. He doesn’t need one, but he’s glad to know there will be automakers still in business. Wild cards: We turn to a Topeka psychic for advice on the struggling economy
By Chad Lawhorn
March 2, 2009
So, in one of those cutesy, decorative baskets in my bathroom — yes, I’m married — are about 15 unopened tubes of toothpaste. This seems curious to me. But then I realize the answer: Coupons. My wife has been on a coupon-clipping binge. Thus, I surmise, she has gotten some type of “deal” on toothpaste.
6:00 a.m.
In 1978, this woman, a Lawrence resident, was raped by Charles Hunter in the living room of her home, which at the time was located in east Lawrence. Despite the emotional and physical trauma of the assault, she testified against Hunter, who remains in prison. The woman's name is being withheld for her protection. Survivors find strength to deal with aftermath of assaults
By Christine Metz
March 1, 2009 in print edition on 1A
Thirty years ago on a chilly December night, Kathy dozed off on the living room couch in her east Lawrence home. She awoke to a stranger on top of her.
10:00 a.m.
Dennis Constance. Helping city from the bottom up is candidate’s aim
By Chad Lawhorn
March 2, 2009 in print edition on 3A
Dennis Constance remembers a lot about Lawrence in the 41 years since he first came to the city as a Kansas University student. He remembers that he was out of town the night the Kansas Union burned in the 1970s, and how he had to prove to a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper that he actually lived in the city before he could return home. He remembers the political “chaos” of the mid-1980s when he served on the Lawrence City Commission as developers sought to build a mall in Downtown Lawrence.
6:00 p.m.
President Barack Obama and guests gather for a Super Bowl party at the White House. “You need to be there all the time,” photographer Pete Souza says of his White House position, which he also held for five years during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. Top photo ops: K-State grad settling in as White House photographer
Manuel Roig-Franzia/The Washington Post
March 3, 2009
No time to check lighting. Forget about fiddling with the lens, lining up the composition.

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Baylor to visit for women’s Senior Night
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B3
Four years ago, Bonnie Henrickson gushed about women’s basketball signee Ivana Catic. Although her KU playing career has been spotty, Catic’s outgoing, upbeat personality has never wavered. No one on the roster is quicker with a smile or a laugh. And now the 5-foot-8 native of Serbia who came to Mount Oread from a prep school in West Virginia, will be honored on Senior Night along with fellow Serb Marija Zinic and injured guard Katie Smith.
Appleton doesn’t make trip to Lubbock because of sickness
By Gary Bedore
March 3, 2009
Kansas University junior guard Tyrone Appleton came down with flu-like symptoms on Tuesday and did not make the trip to Lubbock for Wednesday’s game against Texas Tech.
Personal property assessment forms due to county
By George Diepenbrock
March 3, 2009
Douglas County taxpayers have until March 16 to file 2009 personal property assessment forms.
City of Lawrence Web site going off-line for maintenance
By Chad Lawhorn
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A6
The city of Lawrence’s Web site will be off-line for about an hour on Wednesday, as city crews perform maintenance on the online system.
Four injured, including a child taken by helicopter to KC-area hospital, after two-car accident on Sixth Street
LJWorld.com staff reports
04:26 p.m., March 3, 2009 Updated 04:59 p.m. in print edition on A4
One child was taken by helicopter ambulance to a Kansas City-area hospital after a two-vehicle accident near the intersection of Sixth and Eldridge streets in west Lawrence Tuesday afternoon.
DNA tests confirm conviction in 30-year-old rape cases
By Cody Howard
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A8
New DNA tests performed on 30-year-old rape cases in Lawrence confirm the man convicted in the crimes committed them.
Task force formed to address state’s shortage of engineering graduates
Staff Report
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B6
State legislative leaders Tuesday announced the formation of a task force to address the shortage of engineering graduates in Kansas.
Kansas House advances two pieces of abortion legislation
Associated Press
March 3, 2009
The Kansas House has given first-round approval to two abortion bills, including one that would impose stricter reporting requirements on doctors doing late-term abortions.
Iowa Street reopens after gas line struck
By Jesse Fray
01:23 p.m., March 3, 2009 Updated 04:12 p.m. in print edition on A3
Black Hills Energy workers examined a broken natural gas line near Iowa Street and Stratford Road that caused Iowa Street to be closed in the area for more than an hour Tuesday.
Lawrence’s overall crime level drops 6 percent, with more murders, fewer rapes
By Jesse Fray
12:28 p.m., March 3, 2009 Updated 05:48 p.m. in print edition on A3
Crime levels in Lawrence decreased by 6 percent from 2007 to 2008, according to a report recently released by police.
Community leaders hope to spark discussion on alcohol use, sexual assault
By Chad Lawhorn
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A1
It is time to discuss rates of sexual assault in Lawrence and how widespread use of alcohol in the city may be contributing to the problem, several community leaders said this week.
Three superintendent finalists to be interviewed, but not publicly identified
By George Diepenbrock
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A7
Groups of school district employees and school board members will interview the first of three superintendent finalists Tuesday.
Candidate brings perspective on job creation
By Chad Lawhorn
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A3
Lance Johnson remembers the celebrations growing up in Hays. There, where the wind blows strong and the water runs weak, you didn’t have to win a national championship to get the locals excited. In Hays, the community scorecard was a bit broader than in Lawrence. “When a community like Hays got something new, it was a big deal,” Johnson said. “When we got an Applebee’s, it was a big deal. It was something we celebrated.”
Lt. Gov. Parkinson promises seamless transition when Sebelius leaves
The Associated Press
10:53 a.m., March 3, 2009 Updated 05:50 p.m. in print edition on A4
Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson on Tuesday promised a seamless transition should he replace Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, who has been nominated to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Injured workers say workers’ comp woefully behind cost of living
By Scott Rothschild
09:53 a.m., March 3, 2009 Updated 12:51 p.m. in print edition on B6
Injured workers Tuesday urged lawmakers to approve an increase in benefit caps for workplace injuries, limits that haven’t been raised in more than 20 years.
Kidcast: Kassidie Womack
March 3, 2009
The record high is 81 degrees, while the record low is zero.
People in the news
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B6
• Jimmy Fallon debuts as ‘Late Night’ host • Publicist: Ousted Ill. governor to write book • NYC street briefly to become ‘U2 Way’ • Gary Collins pleads no contest to DUI • Prince to release new CD set through Target • Willis attorney calls lawsuit ‘without merit’
Horoscopes
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B6
For Tuesday, March 3: Often you think you have great ideas this year, only to have them fall flat. You might wonder what is the best thing to do. If you meet someone this year, check this person out, especially if you feel very comfortable with him or her.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A7
Kansas University announced it would add a 12th school, its fourth at the post-graduate level, on July 1. The Department of Social Work was to become a school of social work with Arthur J. Katz as dean.
Time to send more students abroad
By Andres Oppenheimer - The Miami Herald
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A7
Here is a plan that could do wonders to increase U.S. competitiveness in global markets and improve long-term ties with Latin America — send 1 million U.S. college students a year to study abroad, especially in developing countries.
Responsibility
Taxpayers shouldn’t be saddled with expense of street projects near The Oread
J-W Editorials
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A7
Lawrence taxpayers should not have to pay a penny for the major street projects being planned as a result of the new hotel-retail complex being built at the convergence of 12th, Indiana, Louisiana and Oread. “The Oread” is a privately financed project and its investors surely knew their hotel venture would require significant changes in the nearby street system. Taxpayers should not have to pick up the cost of these changes.
Traffic planning
City and county can do a better job when it comes to prioritizing road projects
J-W Editorials
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A9
Apparently Lawrence and Douglas County do not have the political clout, or its leaders have not done a sufficiently good enough job in outlining and updating its highway needs, or maybe the needs of Lawrence and Douglas County pale in comparison with traffic needs in other parts of the state.
Area high school basketball roundup
Tonganoxie boys rally past Atchison
J-W Staff Reports
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B3
After a first half filled with uncharacteristically wild shots, erratic passes and bad turnovers, an eight-point halftime deficit at home turned into a rout late as the Tonganoxie High boys basketball team rallied for a 62-43 victory against Atchison in a first-round sub-state matchup Monday night.
High school spring sports begin
By D.J. Whetter
March 3, 2009
High schools across the state of Kansas were given the go-ahead to start workouts on Monday.
Villanova clobbers Irish
The Associated Press
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B4
No. 11 Villanova went from its worst game handling the ball to its best, then used its defense to shut down Notre Dame to turn a close game into a blowout. With the Fighting Irish up by four points, the Wildcats took control with runs of 10-2 and 16-1 in the second half to win, 77-60, on Monday night and keep alive their hopes of getting a double bye in the first round of the Big East tournament.
Titans agree with WR, DT
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B2
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with receiver Nate Washington and defensive tackle Jovan Haye, both free agents. Washington has played with the Pittsburgh Steelers for four seasons, and Haye spent the last two seasons in Tampa Bay.
Serena tops Venus at MSG
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B2
Serena Williams wore down sister Venus to win the Billie Jean King Cup on Monday night, finishing off the return of women’s tennis to Madison Square Garden with a 6-4, 6-3 victory.
NBA roundup
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B2
A summary of today’s NBA action.
BG women ranked
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B2
Bowling Green’s 25-game winning streak lifted the school into the AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll Monday.
UConn men back at No. 1
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B2
Connecticut returned to No. 1 in the Associated Press’ college basketball poll Monday after one week out of the top spot. The Huskies (27-2) had their three-week stint at No. 1 end with a loss to Pittsburgh. The Huskies received 67 first-place votes from the 72-member national media panel.
NFL roundup
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B2
A summary of today’s of NFL action.
49ers re-sign ex-Jayhawk
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B2
The San Francisco 49ers re-signed fullback Moran Norris to a three-year contract Monday, welcoming back the burly run-blocker after releasing him last summer. Norris, an eight-year NFL veteran and Kansas University product, played for the 49ers from 2006-07. He was the lead blocker for Frank Gore when the running back led the NFC in rushing with 1,695 yards in 2006, earning a trip to the Pro Bowl.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A7
From the Lawrence Daily World for March 3, 1909: The people here want the best paving in Kansas and they got some help when the city council passed two ordinances last night to get a lot of work done in east Lawrence. An official from the Union Pacific was here today to discuss with local officials the flood control status and how it applies to any support UP might provide.
6Sports Top Six
By D.J. Whetter
March 3, 2009
Here are the top 6 plays from around the area during the past week.
Pump patrol
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $1.75 at several locations. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
Commodities
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B7
Chicago Board of Trade: Agriculture futures fell Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for May delivery dropped 15.5 cents to $5.06; May corn lost 8.75 cents to $3.5025; May oats fell 3 cents to $1.91; and May soybeans slid 28 cents to $8.44. Beef and pork futures were also lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
If you’re not getting a bailout … be thankful
By Michelle Singletary - The Washington Post
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B7
In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Barack Obama declared that he was going “to speak frankly and directly.” That’s what I want to do as well. I want to speak frankly and directly to the many people who have written to me complaining that they aren’t directly benefiting from the federal government’s efforts to resuscitate our gasping economy.
Brandon Woods receives safety award
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B7
Brandon Woods at Alvamar was named a recipient of the Kansas State Safety Award for completing more than 500,000 work hours without a lost-time on the job accident. The organization was recognized at a special awards ceremony Feb. 27 in Lawrence.
Dow falls below 7,000 for first time since ’97
The Associated Press
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B7
A relentless sell-off in the stock market Monday blew through barriers that would have been unthinkable just weeks ago, and investors warned there was no reason to believe buyers will return anytime soon. The Dow Jones industrial average plummeted below 7,000 at the opening bell and kept driving lower all day, finishing at 6,763 — a loss of nearly 300 points. Each of the 30 stocks in the index lost value for the day.
Savvy student recognizes mystery shopper scam
By Mike Belt
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B7
Lucas Hothan thought he’d make a few easy dollars working as a mystery shopper. So last month after receiving what appeared to be a legitimate e-mail from a “student research” organization offering an opportunity to be a mystery shopper, the Kansas University student signed up.
Grocers and manufacturers clash over high food prices
By Jerry Hirsch - Los Angeles Times
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A2
There’s a tug-of-war under way over food prices between U.S. supermarkets and giant food manufacturers such as Nestle, Unilever and Kellogg. The nation’s big grocery chains contend that food manufacturers have raised prices too fast and too far, considering large drops in prices for fuel, corn, wheat and other important commodities in recent months.
Obama releases secret Bush anti-terror memos
By Devlin Barrett and Matt Apuzzo - Associated Press Writers
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A2
The Obama administration threw open the curtain on years of Bush-era secrets Monday, revealing anti-terror memos that claimed exceptional search-and-seizure powers and divulging that the CIA destroyed nearly 100 videotapes of interrogations and other treatment of terror suspects.
Jindal defends message in last week’s speech
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A2
Widely panned for his national TV address, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal offered his first defense of the speech Monday, saying he sticks by the message, while acknowledging shortcomings in his delivery. The 37-year-old governor, regularly touted as a presidential contender, said he outlined a critical philosophical distinction between the views of Democrats and Republicans as he gave the national GOP response to Obama’s first address to Congress last week.
Raul Castro ousts some top officials
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A2
President Raul Castro abruptly ousted some of Cuba’s most powerful officials Monday, remaking the government in the biggest shakeup since he took over from his ailing brother Fidel Castro a year ago. The changes replaced some key Fidel loyalists, including the longtime foreign minister, with men closer to Raul.
Drug called ineffective against flu strain
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A2
As flu season hits high gear, doctors and health professionals say treating cases is more complicated than ever because this year’s most common strain has developed resistance to the drug known as Tamiflu. The drug is one of only four antiviral medicines available to battle influenza.
Another Cabinet nominee owes taxes
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A2
Another Obama administration nominee has tax troubles. This time, it’s Ron Kirk, the president’s choice to be U.S. trade representative. Kirk owes an estimated $10,000 in back taxes from earlier in the decade and has agreed to pay them, the Senate Finance Committee said Monday.
Report: Obama sought Russian deal on Iran
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A2
President Barack Obama suggested to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev that the United States would back off plans for a missile defense system in Eastern Europe in exchange for help stopping Iran from developing long-range weapons, The New York Times reported today.
St. Pat’s auction brings in $33K
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A4
The major fundraiser for the Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade raised $33,500 for children’s charities over the weekend. The auction was Saturday evening at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Auction chairwoman Deb Drummet said the total did not reach some of the auction’s best years, but it was in line with others.
Butler named Female Athlete of the Year
J-W Staff Reports
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B3
Kansas track & field senior Sha’Ray Butler has been honored with the 2009 Marlene Mawson Female Athlete of the Year Award, it was announced Saturday night during the KU-Nebraska women’s basketball game.
Kansas baseball alters weekend schedule
J-W Staff Reports
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B3
Due to the Kansas men’s basketball game scheduled for Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse, the Kansas baseball team has made changes to its four-game weekend series with Northwestern.
Resident honored by state Democrats
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A4
Lawrence resident Kathy Greenlee, the Kansas Department on Aging secretary, received the John D. Montgomery Distinguished Service Award last week from the Kansas Democratic Party.
Kansas Relays tickets now on sale
J-W Staff Reports
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B3
Ticket sales for the Kansas Relays began Monday, meet director Milan Donley announced.
Two Indians selected; Homeratha honored
J-W Staff Reports
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B3
Haskell Indian Nations University’s Maria Parker and Kortney Smith earned first-team berths on the All-Midland Collegiate Athletic Conference women’s basketball team.
Davies shines in Royals’ victory
The Associated Press
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B3
Kansas City Royals right-hander Kyle Davies wants to prove his strong September last season was not a fluke.
Longhorns rout Baylor
The Associated Press
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B4
Justin Mason helped spark Texas to a 73-57 rout of Baylor. The junior guard was the aggressive catalyst for the Longhorns early, pushing them to a big lead in the first half before Texas cruised to a 73-57 victory Monday night that guaranteed the Longhorns a winning season in the Big 12. Two days after going scoreless in the loss, Mason finished with 14 points and four assists.
KU guard Collins honored by Big 12
By Gary Bedore
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B1
Sherron Collins was unaware he had been named Big 12 player of the week — for the second straight week — until a media member mentioned it to him Monday afternoon.
Mother recalled to Army may be discharged
By Martha Waggoner - Associated Press Writer
March 3, 2009 in print edition on C8
The North Carolina mother who reported for Army duty with her two young children will be discharged from the military, her attorney said Monday. Attorney Mark Waple of Fayetteville said it wasn’t yet clear if Lisa Pagan would receive an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.
Despite hubbub, Cassel just a backup
By Chris Hays - The Orlando Sentinel
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B2
The Chiefs’ deal to land Matt Cassel wasn’t such a coup, after all.
No surprise here
Jayhawks’ success doesn’t shock Big 12 coaches
By R.B. Fallstrom - Associated Press Sports Writer
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B1
Kansas University’s Big 12 rivals never bought into that talk about a rebuilding season.
Storm paralyzes East Coast
By Sara Kugler - Associated Press Writer
March 3, 2009 in print edition on C8
A ferocious storm packing freezing rain, heavy snow and furious wind gusts paralyzed most of the East Coast on Monday, sending dozens of cars careening into ditches, grounding hundreds of flights and closing school for millions of kids.
NFL players still among missing
Coast Guard narrows search after one boater rescued
The Associated Press
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B2
Though one missing boater was rescued, two NFL players — Corey Smith and Marquis Cooper — still were missing.
The D-word: Will recession become something worse?
By Tom Raum and Daniel Wagner - Associated Press Writers
March 3, 2009 in print edition on C8
A Depression doesn’t have to be Great — bread lines, rampant unemployment, a wipeout in the stock market. The economy can sink into a milder depression, the kind spelled with a lowercase “d.” And it may be happening now.
Chiefs not talking about deal for Cassel, Vrabel
The Associated Press
March 3, 2009
Scott Pioli pulled off a big deal in his first major act as Kansas City’s general manager, landing quarterback Matt Cassel and linebacker Mike Vrabel for a second-round draft pick.
Marian noticeably absent
By Chuck Woodling
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B1
Over the weekend, while celebrating 40 years of women in sports at Kansas University, a woman named Marlene Mawson was introduced as the “Mother of KU Women’s Athletics.”
Does ‘Reaper’ have a deeper meaning?
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B6
Years ago, I had lunch with a minor star of a long-forgotten sitcom on a fledgling network who likened appearing on the WB to being in the Witness Protection Program. The WB has merged with UPN to become CW, but I’m half-convinced that his bitter and funny description still holds.
Plan has earmarks from Obama aide
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A8
Even though President Barack Obama has repeatedly pledged to ban congressional earmarks, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel has 16 such projects, worth about $8.5 million, in the bill the Senate is scheduled to begin debating today.
New economic data point to more pain
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A8
Consumer spending and incomes rose more than expected at the start of the year, but the gains were seen as fleeting in light of the recession and the waves of layoffs battering Americans. Two other reports Monday on manufacturing and construction also showed little reason for optimism.
Assaulting a ref may draw higher penalty in Missouri
By Lee Logan - Associated Press Writer
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B8
Unruly fans or athletes could face stiffer penalties if they attack a sports official under a bill being considered in the Missouri House. The legislation would create a new crime for those who assault a referee or coach at any sporting event in the state, from youth leagues to professional games.
Delay in coal power plants costs college $2 million
By Bill Draper - Associated Press Writer
March 3, 2009 in print edition on B8
A southwest Kansas community college has lost a nearly $2 million federal grant because of delays in state approval for two new coal-fired power plants proposed by Sunflower Electric Power Corp. Garden City Community College officials said they were told Monday morning to return the Department of Labor grant that would have trained workers to help build the plants.
We should lead
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A4
To the editor: Saturday’s editorial called for Kansas to lead energy innovation — a goal most Kansans would surely embrace. It also encouraged development of our native Kansas resources, again a laudable objective. Kansas has the third-best wind resource in the nation, an excellent solar resource, one of the world’s largest natural gas fields and myriad oil wells that still produce.
Fund library
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A7
To the editor: After reading the Journal-World story (Feb. 26) about the Lawrence Public Library, by far my favorite city building, I went down to the library and asked a librarian for help in finding a VCR tape whose title escapes me but that I remember finding on the shelves a couple of years earlier.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
March 3, 2009 in print edition on A7
Another “hostile” weekend weatherwise was in store with a 70 percent chance for rain and prospects for freezing with temperatures in the 30-35 range. Five members of the Kansas University Senate Executive Committee met in an unannounced and closed session to discuss “several personnel matters” and there immediately were complaints about violations of open meetings rules.
Top photo ops: K-State grad settling in as White House photographer
Manuel Roig-Franzia/The Washington Post
March 3, 2009
No time to check lighting. Forget about fiddling with the lens, lining up the composition.
Yes, you can work out with a cold
McClatchy Newspapers
March 3, 2009
Problem: I’m all stuffed up. But I want to work out. Should I?
Young romances can set tone for future relationships
Wes Crenshaw and Kelly Kelin
March 3, 2009
When working with teenagers, I often propose that most relationships through the mid-20s are really just practice for the longer-term loves that lie ahead.
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