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Photo galleries
KU women vs. Baylor KU at Texas Tech Solar-paneled ambulances The day in photos, March 4, 2009
Podcasts
Polls
Who played best in the first half for KU against Texas Tech?

Poll results

Response Percent
Other
 
 38%
Travis Releford
 
 27%
Marcus Morris
 
 20%
Tyrel Reed
 
 8%
Sherron Collins
 
 5%
Total 70
Who will win the Oklahoma-Missouri matchup tonight?

Poll results

Response Percent
Oklahoma
 
 73%
Missouri
 
 25%
Undecided
 
 1%
Total 52
Are you a fan of Daylight Saving Time, when we move the clocks ahead?

Poll results

Response Percent
Yes
 
 54%
No
 
 45%
Total 857
Should the city of Lawrence rename a portion of Missouri Street near Memorial Stadium to honor former Kansas University football coach and Missouri-hater Don Fambrough?

Poll results

Response Percent
Yes
 
 84%
No
 
 13%
Undecided
 
 2%
Total 404
Videos

Lead stories

12:00 a.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.
6:00 a.m.
City to pay at least $1M for needed dam repair
By Chad Lawhorn
March 4, 2009 in print edition on 1A
City commissioners are willing to spend at least $1 million to make emergency repairs to the aging Bowersock Dam, but they were told Tuesday the 135-year-old dam could easily need $8 million or more worth of work. The $1 million is already in the city’s budget, but commissioners did not come up with a plan for how to pay for millions of additional dollars worth of work. They did agree, though, that they’re going to have to start figuring.
10:00 a.m.
Lance Johnson 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.
10:00 a.m.
Lance Johnson Candidate brings perspective on job creation
By Chad Lawhorn
March 3, 2009 in print edition on 3A
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.”
2:00 p.m.
Dr. Steve Myrick, left, looks over some new visual screens as registered nurse Liz Mowery maneuvers a camera for Dr. Dale Denning in Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s new surgery center, which officially opens March 16. LMH to open new surgery center
By Karrey Britt
March 4, 2009 in print edition on 1A
Nurses are eager to begin working in Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s new $14 million surgery department, which officially opens March 16. As they put it, they won’t be “bumping butts” anymore. The department is twice the size of the old, 14,000-square-foot area where carts and equipment line the narrow, eggshell-colored halls because there is no storage space.
8:30 p.m.
The Kansas Jayhawks warm up with coach Danny Manning before taking on Texas Tech on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at United Spirit Arena in Lubbock, Texas. FINAL: Voskuil’s 35 points lead Texas Tech to 84-65 upset
By Jesse Newell
6:57 p.m., March 4, 2009 Updated 2:19 a.m.
The Red Raiders guard made nine of his 14 threes to lead his team to a 19-point victory over No. 9 KU.

All stories

‘March Madness’ motivates kids for state testing
By Lindsey Slater
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A2
For one Lawrence elementary school, the craze of March Madness has already begun.
KU women defeat No. 5 Baylor, 69-45
Danielle McCray scores 35 points
By Chuck Woodling
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B1
The Kansas women’s basketball pulled off perhaps the biggest victory in the Bonnie Henrickson era, as the Jayhawks defeated No. 5 Baylor, 69-45, at Allen Fieldhouse.
FINAL: Voskuil’s 35 points lead Texas Tech to 84-65 upset
By Jesse Newell
06:57 p.m., March 4, 2009 Updated 02:19 a.m.
The Red Raiders guard made nine of his 14 threes to lead his team to a 19-point victory over No. 9 KU.
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend
By George Diepenbrock
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A1
Lawrence residents will probably seem grumpy early next week.
Springs Arts and Crafts Festival on tap for this weekend at fairgrounds
By Aly Van Dyke
March 4, 2009
Lawrence’s fifth annual Spring Arts and Crafts Festival at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, organized by Lawrence Parks and Recreation, is this Saturday.
Douglas County United Way announces chairmen of upcoming campaign
By Mike Belt
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A4
United Way of Douglas County is already making plans for its fall fundraising campaign. This year’s campaign co-chairs are Scot and Jane Buxton of Lawrence. They will be involved with key strategic planning for the campaign and assisting with organization of the fall fundraiser.
LMH to open new surgery center
Facility bigger, better, higher tech
By Karrey Britt
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A1
Nurses are eager to begin working in Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s new $14 million surgery department, which officially opens March 16. As they put it, they won’t be “bumping butts” anymore. The department is twice the size of the old, 14,000-square-foot area where carts and equipment line the narrow, eggshell-colored halls because there is no storage space.
Kansas House passes two abortion bills that would impose new restrictions
Associated Press
March 4, 2009
The Kansas House has passed two bills that would impose new restrictions on abortion providers.
McLouth hires new police chief
By Shawn Linenberger
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A3
McLouth has a police chief. After nearly a year with an interim chief, the McLouth City Council unanimously approved hiring a member of the Topeka Police Department as its top law enforcement post. Marcus Koch will leave his position as a resource officer in Topeka Public Schools to become McLouth’s police chief.
Helicopter aiding in search for car suspected in rural burglary
By George Diepenbrock
March 4, 2009
Jefferson County Sheriff’s officers are searching for a vehicle involved in a suspected burglary west of Perry Lake.
City rolls out solar panels on ambulance in order to save a few bucks
By Kristen Holmes
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A4
Lawrence is trying to make emergency-response vehicles a bit more green. Citywide we’re trying to save money,” said Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical Division Chief Bill Stark. After analyzing costs, city officials decided solar panels would reduce expenses. Stark said emergency vehicles use a lot of energy because they must idle at the scene of incidents.
Senate committee tables discussion of ending death penalty in Kansas
Associated Press
March 4, 2009
A Senate committee has shelved a bill that would abolish the death penalty in Kansas.
Legislators plan hearings on funding decisions made by Sebelius administration
Associated Press
12:20 p.m., March 4, 2009 Updated 02:55 p.m.
Kansas legislators plan hearings into a decision on social services funding by the administration of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, the president’s choice for health and human services secretary.
Radio station manager running frugal campaign
By Chad Lawhorn
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A3
For Tom Johnson, the freelance music days are still fresh in his mind. That time period where he took a break from college to travel from town to town to play a set or run a soundboard. That time when he made so little money that the IRS considered his profession a hobby. That time when he could tell you every restaurant in Lawrence that served a cheap bowl of soup. Those days are done now. Johnson, 30, ended up settling down with a job as a general manager for a student-run radio station, with a wife, and with a house that actually is just a few blocks from his childhood home in Deerfield.
Increase in workers’ compensation appears unlikely this session
By Scott Rothschild
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A5
Forceful opposition by leading business groups Wednesday appeared to put a labor-backed workers’ compensation bill on the ropes. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman David Wysong, R-Mission Hills, said there were not enough votes on the panel to recommend approval of Senate Bill 258.
City Commission will take up renaming Missouri Street north of Memorial Stadium
By Chad Lawhorn & Janet Reid
09:59 a.m., March 4, 2009 Updated 06:37 p.m. in print edition on A1
Maybe it was Sunday’s thrashing of Missouri on the hardwoods that brought up this idea again. City commissioners may soon consider renaming a portion of Missouri Street to honor former Kansas University football coach and eternal Missouri-hater Don Fambrough.
Creighton player honored
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B2
Booker Woodfox, whose three-point shooting helped Creighton earn a share of its first Missouri Valley title since 2002, on Tuesday was honored as the conference’s Larry Bird Player of the Year.
Knight: Red Raiders haven’t given up
By Gary Bedore
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B4
Texas Tech basketball coach Pat Knight, who dabbles in mixed martial arts, knows what to do when he gets knocked down.
Douglas County foundation announces grant recipients
By Karrey Britt
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B10
Tough times call for tough decisions. The Douglas County Community Foundation an-nounced Tuesday the nonprofit, local agencies that would receive funding this year. Forty-seven agencies asked for a piece of the $100,000 available in funding; only 30 made the cut.
People in the news
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B9
• Manhattan street named after U2 • Penn hopes fellow actor will honor Milk • Stephen King’s agent pleased at e-book debut • Disney Channel enrolls ‘High School Musical 4’ • University launches M.A. on the Beatles
Raising the stakes
LHS, FSHS girls motivated for sub-state showdown
By Matt Tait
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B5
One outcome — a loss for one team and a win for the other — put a positive charge into both teams leading up to Thursday’s first-round sub-state matchup between the Free State and Lawrence High girls basketball teams.
City to pay at least $1M for needed dam repair
By Chad Lawhorn
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A1
City commissioners are willing to spend at least $1 million to make emergency repairs to the aging Bowersock Dam, but they were told Tuesday the 135-year-old dam could easily need $8 million or more worth of work. The $1 million is already in the city’s budget, but commissioners did not come up with a plan for how to pay for millions of additional dollars worth of work. They did agree, though, that they’re going to have to start figuring.
FSHS boys playing role of underdog
By Jesse Temple
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B1
There’s really no way to sugarcoat the sour predicament facing Free State High’s boys basketball team tonight.
OSU holds off K-State
Oklahoma St. 77, Kansas St. 71
The Associated Press
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B4
The trademark of Byron Eaton’s four years at Oklahoma State has been an uncanny ability to impose his will in a close game and guide the Cowboys to victory. After his last chance to leave his mark in Gallagher-Iba Arena, Eaton told his teammates in the locker room: “It’s never felt so good.” That’s because his latest heroics could mean his first ever trip to the NCAA tournament.
Area high school basketball roundup
Eudora, Tonganoxie girls moving on in sub-state
J-W Staff Reports
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B7
Kendal Abel scored 14 points, and Evan Folks scored five points and had five steals to help lead the Eudora girls basketball team to a first-round sub-state 51-36 win over Spring Hill Tuesday. Next up for the Cardinals (14-7) is a second round match against Piper at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Eudora.
USOC to cut jobs
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B2
The rough economy forced leaders of the U.S. Olympic Committee to vote Tuesday to cut the federation’s work force by up to 15 percent as a way of saving more than $7.1 million in the 2009 budget.
Prosecutor explains case
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B2
A high school football coach behaved recklessly by adding sprints to the end of practice on a blistering hot day, a prosecutor said, explaining for the first time why he was charged with reckless homicide in player Max Gilpin’s death.
Backup safety departs NU
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B2
Backup safety Major Culbert is no longer on the Nebraska football team. Coach Bo Pelini confirmed Culbert’s departure Tuesday through an athletic department spokesman. Pelini did not give a reason.
Royals, Indians tie
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B2
Oddly enough, both starting pitchers were happy after Cleveland and Kansas City slugged their way to a 28-hit, 9-9 tie Tuesday.
Wooden stops autographs
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B2
The family of John Wooden has a request for his many fans: Please stop sending items for the 98-year-old coaching great to autograph. Wooden, who coached UCLA to 10 NCAA titles, is recovering from pneumonia.
Self coach-of-year finalist
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B2
Kansas University men’s basketball coach Bill Self is among 10 finalists for the 2009 Jim Phelan national coach of the year award. The other finalists: Jamie Dixon (Pittsburgh), Trent Johnson (LSU), Darrin Horn (South Carolina), Jim Calhoun (Connecticut), John Calipari (Memphis), Lorenzo Romar (Washington), Brad Stevens (Butler), Bruce Weber (Illinois) and Roy Williams (North Carolina).
Gooden to sign with Spurs
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B2
Barring an unforeseen snag, Drew Gooden will be joining the San Antonio Spurs later this week, according to NBA front-office sources. Sources told ESPN.com on Tuesday that Gooden — waived Sunday by the Sacramento Kings before the midnight deadline to be eligibile to play in the playoffs with another team — has made known his intent to sign with San Antonio after clearing waivers Wednesday.
NFL roundup
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B2
A look at today’s NFL action
Iowa State trips Tigers
No. 23 Iowa State 62, Missouri 47
The Associated Press
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B3
Heather Ezell scored 19 points, hitting five of Iowa State’s 11 three-pointers, in a victory over Missouri. Amanda Nisleit added 17 points and Kelsey Bolte had 15 for Iowa State (22-7, 10-5 Big 12), which has held seven conference teams under 50 points this season. Jessra Johnson scored 10 points to lead Missouri (13-15, 4-11).
LMH prepares to open new surgery department
March 4, 2009
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is set to open its new $14 million surgery department.
Doctors seeking ‘gag orders’ to stop patients’ online reviews
The Associated Press
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A1
Some doctors have started fighting back against ugly Internet reviews by asking patients to abide by what are effectively gag orders that bar them from posting negative comments online. Physicians are taking action as online ratings services such as Zagat’s and Angie’s List grow in popularity and expand their reviews beyond restaurants and plumbers to include medical care.
Fossilized fish brain is from Kansas
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A1
A recently discovered 300 million-year-old fossilized fish brain has its roots in the Kansas rocks that the city of Lawrence is built on. The discovery marks the oldest-known fossilized brain, and it came from the collection of the Kansas University Natural History Museum, said Larry Martin, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology and senior curator of vertebrate paleontology at the museum.
Plan would begin to merge city, KU routes by August
By Andy Hyland & Chad Lawhorn
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A3
By August, public transit riders in the city may see the first signs of Kansas University and the city combining their bus systems. A consulting team hired by the city and KU said Tuesday that a new combined route running through downtown, the KU campus and into the South Iowa Street shopping district could be up and running by the next KU school year.
Thai tips
March 4, 2009 in print edition on C3
A seasoned wok is best for making pad Thai, but a heavy stainless steel saute pan or a seasoned cast-iron skillet works well, too. Use an oil that can withstand high heat, such as peanut, corn, canola or grapeseed.
Cut fat, calories from popcorn chicken
March 4, 2009 in print edition on C2
The key to this crunchy, munchy miracle is an oven-frying technique that uses only a misting of oil to get a perfect golden crunch. Each serving is only 143 calories and 1 gram of fat.
Saxophonist from Rolling Stones joins KU Jazz Festival
By Terry Rombeck
March 4, 2009 in print edition on C1
Dan Gailey thinks Rolling Stones fans get some satisfaction from jazz versions of the rock classics.
Researcher to speak on ‘Power of Nonviolence’
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A6
David Cortright, president of the Fourth Freedom Foundation, is scheduled to deliver a lecture Thursday at Kansas University. Cortright, who also serves as a research fellow at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame, will speak on “The Power of Nonviolence” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Jayhawk Room of the Kansas Union.
Plugging of water well to be demonstrated
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A6
An abandoned-well-plugging demonstration will be conducted Thursday by the Douglas County Conservation District. It will begin at 8:30 a.m. at 789 N. 500 Road, in southwestern Douglas County. Patchen Pump and Well Drilling will decommission an abandoned, hand-dug water well.
Neb. man made bong to mellow cat
The Associated Press
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A2
A man who stuffed his girlfriend’s cat into a makeshift bong and smoked marijuana through it said Tuesday that he had done it on other occasions and that it calmed the cat down. Acea Schomaker of Lincoln said he never intended to hurt the 6-month-old cat, Shadow.
What’s news today U.S. auto sales hover near historic lows in February
By Tom Krisher and Bree Fowler - Associated Press Writers
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A2
Offers of huge rebates and tempting low-interest loans weren’t enough to entice car buyers out of their bunkers in this economic crisis, causing U.S. auto sales in February to hover near historic lows. General Motors’ sales tumbled 53 percent from a year earlier, while Ford’s U.S. sales fell 48 percent and Chrysler’s dropped 44 percent. The major Japanese automakers fared only slightly better.
Obama, advisers talk military gay ban
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A2
The White House says President Barack Obama has begun consulting his top defense advisers on how to lift a ban on gays serving openly in the military. But the administration won’t say how soon that might happen or whether a group of experts will be commissioned to study the issue in-depth, as some Democrats have suggested.
Former Winston cigarette model dies
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A2
Alan Landers, the handsome model who posed for Winston cigarette ads and later sued the tobacco industry over his health claims, has died while undergoing treatment for throat cancer. He was 68. Landers died Friday at his south Florida home, his niece, Robin Levine Carns, said.
Warrant: Levy suspect described slaying
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A2
In the nearly eight years since intern Chandra Levy was attacked and killed in a Washington park, witnesses said a Salvadoran immigrant boasted in letters and jailhouse conversations that he picked out women randomly and stalked them. One witness said the man even bragged of maiming and killing people.
Prosecutor: Strong case on Darfur crimes
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A2
The International Criminal Court announces today whether it will issue an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on charges of masterminding genocide in Darfur — a move that could provoke a violent backlash. The chief prosecutor says dozens of witnesses will testify that al-Bashir controlled a genocidal campaign aimed at wiping out three ethnic African tribes in the vast nation south of Egypt.
AP count: Iraqi deaths hover near lowest level
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A2
Casualties among Iraqi civilians and security forces last month hit their second-lowest level in nearly four years with 283 deaths linked to war-related violence, according to an Associated Press tally. The figure was an increase from the lowest death count — 242 in January — but reflected an overall drop in violence around Iraq in recent months.
Gunmen attack Sri Lankan cricket team
By Rizwan Ali and Chris Brummitt - Associated Press Writer
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A10
Lahore, Pakistan — As bullets pierced the sides and windshield of the coach bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team, driver Mohammad Khalil put his foot hard on the gas and kept it there. “Go! Go!” shouted players as they ducked the hail of gunfire, suspected militants converging from three directions.
De Soto primary narrows candidate field
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A4
Ron McDaniel, who decided to seek office because of his conviction the city of De Soto should keep operating the water plant at the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, won the most votes Tuesday in a primary field of 11 candidates for De Soto City Council.
Haskell players now All-MCAC first team
J-W Staff Reports
March 4, 2009
Midlands Collegiate Athletics Conference officials have revised their all-league men’s basketball team.
On the record
By Nick Nelson
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A4
A 59-year-old Kansas City man was hospitalized after a rollover accident on U.S. Highway 24, about 3.5 miles east of Williamstown, at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday.
Sen. Brownback supports Sebelius
The Associated Press
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A4
Kansas’ senior senator is bucking anti-abortion opposition to support fellow Kansan Kathleen Sebelius for health and human services secretary. Republican Sam Brownback issued a statement Tuesday night saying he would support President Barack Obama’s nominee despite “profound policy differences.”
Calhoun too proud of big paycheck
March 4, 2009
John Calipari seems to get it, even if Jim Calhoun doesn’t.
Commodities
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B6
Chicago Board of Trade: Agriculture futures traded mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for May delivery lost 4.25 cents to $5.0175; May corn inched up 0.25 cent to $3.505; May oats fell 6 cents to $1.85; and May soybeans jumped 9.5 cents to $8.535.
Small-ball works for KU in 8-2 victory
By Dugan Arnett
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B5
Over the past few months, Kansas University baseball coach Ritch Price has been busy retooling a team that — faced with the loss of a large majority of its power — would need to take a new approach in order to be successful in 2009.
Number of steps to take after losing your job
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B6
Last year there were a stunning number of downsizings, buyouts, and layoffs. According to the editors of Consumer Reports Money Adviser, in November alone 533,000 workers lost their jobs, bringing the year’s total to 1.9 million and driving the unemployment rate up to 6.7 percent, a 15-year high.
Teens taught how to be cautious consumers
By Kristen Holmes
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B6
Teaching high school students how to be cautious consumers may seem premature. However, with unprecedented Internet exposure and the Federal Trade Commission estimating that there are about 9 million identity thefts a year, it could be exactly what they need. About 250 high school students gathered Tuesday in the Kansas Union for the state’s first Knowledge is Power summit.
Coast Guard ends search
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B2
The Coast Guard called off the search Tuesday for two NFL players and a third man lost at sea off the Florida coast after their boat capsized during a fishing trip.
Big 12 crown within reach
Kleinmann amazed at thought of fifth conference title
By Gary Bedore
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B1
Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self and one of his favorites, fifth-year senior center Matt Kleinmann, had a nice chat at the airport last summer as they embarked on the Jayhawks’ Labor Day weekend trip to Canada.
As recession saps demand, the world becomes awash in oil
By Chris Kahn - Associated Press Writer
March 4, 2009 in print edition on C10
Supertankers that once raced around the world to satisfy an unquenchable thirst for oil are now parked offshore, fully loaded, anchors down, their crews killing time. In the United States, vast storage farms for oil are almost out of room.
Vatican calls atheist theories ‘absurd’ but says it doesn’t oppose evolution
Catholic Church also distances itself from intelligent design
By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press Writer
March 4, 2009 in print edition on C10
The Vatican sought Tuesday to show that it isn’t opposed to science and evolutionary theory, hosting a conference on Charles Darwin and trying to debunk the idea that it embraces creationism or intelligent design. Some of the world’s top biologists, paleontologists and molecular geneticists joined theologians and philosophers for the five-day seminar marking the 150th anniversary of Darwin’s “The Origin of Species.”
Afghans embracing technology
By Jason Straziuso - Associated Press Writer
March 4, 2009 in print edition on C10
Mullah Abdul Salaam Zaeef is a former Taliban ambassador to Pakistan. He spent almost four years in Guantanamo. He wears a black turban, has a thick beard — and is never without his Apple iPhone. The ultra-conservative Taliban banned modern technology like the Internet and TV during its harsh 1996-2001 rule, but those items have boomed in Afghanistan since the regime’s 2001 ouster, helping to bring the country into the 21st century.
Stars tweet their lives
Celebrity micro-blogging on Twitter growing
By Jake Coyle - Associated Press Writer
March 4, 2009 in print edition on C10
Celebrity can be an interesting thing when distilled to no more than 140 characters. As the micro-blogging platform Twitter.com has gone mainstream, an increasing number of celebrities have opened up accounts where they post messages — or “tweet” — about their daily lives. A tweet can’t exceed 140 characters, but that limitation hasn’t prevented the famous from revealing a new digital dimension of themselves.
Conference on Friday to honor Women’s Day
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B10
A conference will examine diversity and empowerment issues in honor of International Women’s Day. The event, “Spiritual Diversity as a Resource for Resilience and Empowerment: Issues of Ethics and Cultural Competence,” will be from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday at SpringHill Suites, 1 Riverfront Plaza.
2 modeling contests & 31 Reagan movies
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B9
Just because the economy has gone to the dogs doesn’t mean we can’t turn to the catwalk for some distraction. The twelfth season of “America’s Next Top Model” (7 p.m., CW) opens in Las Vegas. After a photo shoot in the gambling mecca, host Tyra Banks will anoint the top 13 would-be worthies and send them back to New York.
Horoscopes
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B9
For Wednesday, March 4: You will experience a lot of pressure on the home front this year. Emphasis will be on family, real estate and long-term security. If you are single, you could meet a very special person through family or a close friend. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy being home together.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A9
From the Lawrence Daily World for March 4, 1909: “An official of the state penitentiary was here today and pointed out that Lawrence has a healthy colony of former residents at Leavenworth. Several murderers are serving life terms and all who are able are working at some trade.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A9
The local school board continued to be disgusted by the delays at getting access to the “round” South Junior High School building as pupils continued to attend crowded classes in the old McAllaster School in back of Central Junior High.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A9
Local legislators said they were optimistic about the prospects for generous funding for Kansas University in the current session in Topeka.
Rescinding abortion rule misguided
By Cal Thomas
March 4, 2009
For social liberals, what is it about abortion that makes some of them consider it a sacrificial rite through which only the killing of an unborn child can truly liberate a woman from the clutches of paternalism? A rule approved in the waning days of the Bush administration established broad protections for health care workers whose religious faith, conscience or moral misgivings forbid them from participating in an abortion.
Unless you’re a bird, bag the tweets
By Leonard Pitts Jr.
March 4, 2009 in print edition on A9
Today, I make you a solemn promise: I will never Twitter you. Or is it tweet? I’m never sure. And here, let me pause to help the technologically illiterate catch up. One uses Twitter to send tweets (no, I am NOT making that up!) i.e., electronic notes, to one’s online friends, family and other subscribers.
LHS relying on experience in playoffs
By Matt Tait
March 4, 2009 in print edition on B1
The last time Lawrence High’s boys basketball team played a game like the one they’ll play tonight, it was the Class 6A state championship game last March.
Spring great time to focus on nutrition
By Susan Krumm
March 4, 2009 in print edition on C1
Q: Is March still considered Nutrition Month?
Thai school confidential: Authentic cuisine calls for hot wok, perfect noodles
Pervaiz Shallwani/The Associated Press
March 4, 2009 in print edition on C1
In Thailand, it’s mostly Joe Average street food. But when it immigrated to the United States, pad Thai morphed into a coast-to-coast culinary heartthrob, teasing the palate with its balanced blend of salty, sweet, tangy and spicy.
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