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Response	Percent
Along Mass. Street downtown		61%
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Near the bridge over the Kansas River		9%
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Jayhawks fly high as No. 3 seed in Midwest: By Mark Fagan; March 15, 2009 in print edition on 1A; For the Kansas Jayhawks, the Road to the Final Four leads 480 miles to the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn. And plenty of fans will be joining Bill Self’s defending national champions for the ride. “Alumni always flock to wherever the team will be playing, and this year will be no different,” said Jennifer Sanner, senior vice president for the Kansas University Alumni Association.

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Audio clips: 2009 KU Selection Sunday
On the street: What do you think of the Jayhawks getting the No. 3 seed in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament?

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Minneapolis it is: By Gary Bedore; March 16, 2009 in print edition on 1B; Cole Aldrich’s cell phone started ringing in the Naismith Room of Allen Fieldhouse late Sunday afternoon — just seconds after CBS-TV revealed that Kansas University’s basketball team would be playing North Dakota State at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the Metrodome, located in Aldrich’s beloved home state of Minnesota.

Videos: KU gets No. 3 seed
Audio clips: 2009 KU Selection Sunday
On the street: What do you think of the Jayhawks getting the No. 3 seed in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament?

10:00 a.m.

Infrastructure treatment key issue for city candidates: By Chad Lawhorn; March 16, 2009 in print edition on 1A; The next City Commission likely will be charged with making the most expensive decision in the community’s history. The next group of Lawrence city commissioners almost certainly will have to figure out whether to restart work on building a second sewage treatment plant for the city, a project that will cost at least $80 million and cause sewage rates to rise for every resident.

2:00 p.m.

Family steps up against arthritis: By Janet Reid; March 16, 2009 in print edition on 3A; Looking back, it all makes sense. Ten-year-old Carter Stacey’s handwriting was awful. The Quail Run fourth-grader couldn’t sit still during class. In fact, she was so antsy, she was almost diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder. “I get it now,” her mom, Tracy Ford Stacey said, after her daughter was diagnosed with reactive arthritis, a type of arthritis that develops in response to an infection in another part of the body.

Video: Fourth-grader with arthritis spreads message

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KU women will get first-round bye in WNIT: KUSports.com staff reports; March 16, 2009; The Kansas women’s basketball team will meet the winner of Saturday’s Creighton-UC Riverside game at 7 p.m. Monday at Allen Fieldhouse in the WNIT
Kansas death penalty survives but will be studied for possible repeal: By Scott Rothschild; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; The Kansas death penalty will live on, but continue to be studied for possible repeal.
Mold can pose health hazards, remains unregulated: By Aly Van Dyke; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; Patrick Salsbury noticed the dark green mold lining his walls the first day he moved into his Stadium View apartment last August. After one night in the room, Salsbury and his girlfriend Shelby Lewis, both Kansas University sophomores, woke up with fevers, runny noses and nausea.
Jefferson County sheriff recommends former commissioner be charged: By George Diepenbrock; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A6; The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office will recommend that a former county commissioner face a theft charge related to a months-long investigation at a McLouth gasoline station.
Rural Leavenworth County man injured in one-vehicle accident: By Jesse Fray; 03:04 p.m., March 16, 2009 Updated 04:30 p.m.; A Leavenworth County man was taken by air ambulance to Kansas University Hospital after a rollover accident early Monday morning near his home, Undersheriff Ron Cranor said.
Collins named second-team All-America by USBWA: J-W Staff Reports; March 16, 2009; Kansas guard Sherron Collins was named second-team All-America by the United States Basketball Writers Association.
Death penalty debate under way in Senate: By Scott Rothschild; 02:05 p.m., March 16, 2009 Updated 05:50 p.m.; The Kansas Senate this afternoon will start debate on whether to repeal the death penalty. Check back to LJWorld.com after 2:30 p.m. for a live blog from the hearing.
Kansas moves to No. 13 in latest ESPN poll, No. 14 in AP: 01:53 p.m., March 16, 2009 Updated 01:58 p.m.; With a loss to Baylor in the opening round of the Big 12 Tournament, the Kansas Jayhawks fell from No. 11 to No. 13 in the latest coaches’ poll out Monday afternoon.
Crime simulation planned Wednesday afternoon in Ottawa: By Jesse Fray; March 16, 2009; Residents should not be alarmed if they see multiple law enforcement officers with their weapons drawn Wednesday afternoon.
House committee seeks audit after hike in CLO funding: By Scott Rothschild; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A6; Republican legislators Monday attempted to dig deeper into a decision by Kansas Secretary of Social and Rehabilitation Services Don Jordan to increase funding to a politically connected non-profit organization that provides services to the disabled.
Voter education forums to feature school, city candidates: By Chad Lawhorn; March 16, 2009; Three more voter education forums are scheduled for candidates seeking seats on the City Commission and the school board.
Science, math education program will miss departing project coordinator: By Andy Hyland; March 16, 2009; As Kansas University Provost Richard Lariviere leaves for Oregon, he takes with him the project coordinator of a popular program at KU. His wife, Jan Lariviere, is the coordinator for UKanTeach, a four-year program that leads to a degree in math or science with a teaching license.
Candidate brings persistence to school board race: By Lindsey Slater; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; Michael Pomes has been in the hunt for a seat on the Lawrence school board before and he’s hoping his third time is successful. “With this being my third time running for the school board, I don’t give up easily,” Pomes said.
Kansas plans to use some state money to help small railroads: Associated Press; March 16, 2009; Kansas is setting aside $3 million in federal stimulus funds for shortline railroad projects.
Library Top 10: March 16, 2009; Here are the top-10 most-requested books at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., for the week of March 1 to March 8.
Knight: Big Ten shouldn’t have seven in NCAA Tournament: Associated Press; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B5; Former Indiana coach Bob Knight doesn’t think Big Ten basketball stacks up with the Big East and Atlantic Coast Conference this season. Knight told sportscaster Billy Packer during the taping of “Survive and Advance” that he doesn’t think seven Big Ten teams should have received bids to the NCAA Tournament.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook: By Gary Bedore; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B4; Kansas University basketball fans may need to drive to Minneapolis in droves if the Jayhawk faithful are to rival North Dakota State’s legion of fans in Friday’s 11:30 a.m. NCAA opener at the Metrodome. It’s a 31⁄2-hour drive from Fargo, N.D., home of N.D. State, to the Metrodome. It’s about a seven-hour drive from Lawrence.
Kansas City roughs up Zito: Associated Press; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B2; Mike Jacobs has made quite the impression in his first spring training with the Kansas City Royals.
Analyzing the tournament, region by region: McClatchy Newspapers; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B5; This could be renamed the Top-Heavy Region. With No. 1 seed Connecticut and second-seed Memphis, the power rests square at the top of the West Region. For UConn, there’s an encouraging precedent. In both of the Huskies’ national championship seasons, they came out of the West to win.
Former Kansas AD fondly recalls process: Frederick: Serving on committee ‘highlight of my professional career’; By Eric Sorrentino; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B4; Bob Frederick knew the NCAA Tournament selection committee couldn’t please everyone after it revealed the men’s basketball bracket Sunday night. He probably knows better than anyone. Frederick, Kansas University’s athletic director from 1987-2001, served as chairman of the NCAA selection committee in 1995 and 1996.
Kansas baseball falls, 12-10: J-W Staff Reports; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B3; Robby Price and Tony Thompson each had three hits, and senior Nick Faunce hit a grand slam to help Kansas University nearly erase an eight-run deficit, but the Jayhawks ultimately suffered a 12-10 setback to No. 4-ranked Arizona State in nonconference baseball on Sunday.
Youth tourney low-key: Firebirds among Best of Midwest players; By Jesse Temple; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B3; The Best of the Midwest Tournament wrapped up Sunday in Lawrence.
Northeast U.S. to lose most from sea rise: March 16, 2009 in print edition on B14; The northeastern U.S. coast is likely to see the world’s biggest sea level rise from man-made global warming, a new study predicts. However much the oceans rise by the end of the century, add an extra 8 inches or so for New York, Boston and other spots along the coast from the mid-Atlantic to New England. That’s because of predicted changes in ocean currents, according to a study based on computer models published online Sunday in the journal Nature Geoscience.
KU diver qualifies for NCAAs: J-W Staff Reports; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B4; Erin Mertz placed seventh on the platform at the NCAA Zone D Diving Championships.
OPEC production levels to keep steady: March 16, 2009 in print edition on B14; The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries said Sunday it will leave oil-output levels unchanged and will fully comply with production targets the group agreed to late last year. OPEC, which controls about a third of the world’s oil production, met in Vienna, Austria, Sunday to mull possible moves as oil prices trade below their July high of $147 a barrel despite recent cuts to output.
Vatican prelate defends abortion for 9-year-old: By Frances D’Emilio - Associated Press Writer; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B14; An influential prelate said Brazilian doctors didn’t deserve excommunication for aborting the twin fetuses of a 9-year-old child who was allegedly raped by her stepfather because the doctors were saving her life. The statement by Archbishop Rino Fisichella in the Vatican newspaper Sunday was highly unusual because church law mandates automatic excommunication for abortion.
Minneapolis it is: Jayhawks land No. 3 seed in Midwest; By Gary Bedore; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B1; Cole Aldrich’s cell phone started ringing in the Naismith Room of Allen Fieldhouse late Sunday afternoon — just seconds after CBS-TV revealed that Kansas University’s basketball team would be playing North Dakota State at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the Metrodome, located in Aldrich’s beloved home state of Minnesota.
U.S. soldiers die in Afghanistan blast: By Fisnik Abrashi - Associated Press Writer; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B14; A roadside bomb killed four American soldiers in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday — new evidence of rising violence in a region where clashes and attacks in the first two months of 2009 more than doubled from the same period a year ago.
Bears topple A&M for second Big 12 women’s title: The Associated Press; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B8; With her knee mangled and just starting to heal, there was nothing Jhasmin Player could do but watch as Baylor struggled its way to a short-lived postseason a year ago.
Weakened Mickelson wins at Doral: Lefty captures second victory in last three starts; Associated Press; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B2; With his best chance at winning a World Golf Championship title, Phil Mickelson broke into a cold sweat and couldn’t stop shaking. And this was 18 hours before his tee time. Once he got onto the Blue Monster, Mickelson looked better than ever.
Horoscopes: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A13; You are in the final year of an 11-year cycle. If you are single, you don’t need to spend money in order to impress a member of the opposite sex. You want to be loved for who you really are, not for the person you project. If you are attached, make the budget a mutual project, and you both will be happier.
Federal Reserve chairman: Recession could end in 2009: By Jeannine Aversa - Associated Press Writer; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; America’s recession “probably” will end this year if the government succeeds in bolstering the banking system, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Sunday in a rare television interview. In carefully hedged remarks in a taped interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes,” Bernanke seemed to express a bit more optimism that this could be done.
Moderate Democrats balk at Obama’s spending plans: By David Lightman - McClatchy Newspapers; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; Government spending on most domestic programs is growing at its fastest pace in nearly 30 years, and a lot of worried Democrats are seeking ways to rewrite and reduce the size of President Barack Obama’s budget proposals.
Cheney attacks Obama’s policies: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; Former Vice President Dick Cheney said Sunday that President Barack Obama had intensified the nation’s risk of terrorist attacks by jettisoning key elements of the Bush administration’s aggressive approach. The criticism came in a broad-based attack on Obama during a Sunday news program in which Cheney also disagreed with expanded White House involvement in the economy and denied that President George W. Bush was responsible for the nation’s financial ills.
N. Korea to reopen border with neighbor: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; Three days after shutting down the border, North Korea agreed to partially reopen the crossing today to let South Koreans stranded in a northern industrial zone head home, Seoul officials said. But North Korea is not yet allowing South Koreans or cargo back across the border to the dozens of factories in Kaesong run by southern business managers, the South’s Unification Ministry said.
Biden’s mother sent to hospital after fall: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; Vice President Joe Biden’s 91-year-old mother has been hospitalized after a fall at her Greenville home in Delaware. Biden’s spokeswoman, Elizabeth Alexander, says in a statement that Catherine Eugenia “Jean” Biden was admitted Sunday to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia and “is currently receiving treatment and is in good spirits.”
Ex-mayor’s former top aide out of jail: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; The former chief of staff to ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been released from jail after serving 69 days for obstruction of justice. Christine Beatty walked free about 12:10 a.m. today. She told reporters she’s anxious to go home and see her children. She and one-time lover Kilpatrick were accused of lying on the stand during a civil trial about their relationship and roles in the firing of a police official.
Conservative concedes presidency to ex-rebels: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; A conservative candidate has conceded defeat in El Salvador’s presidential vote to the party of former guerrillas, who have gained power for the first time since a bloody civil war ended 17 years ago. Rodrigo Avila of the conservative Arena party says he recognizes the victory of Mauricio Funes of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front. He says he wishes him luck and plans to lead a formidable opposition.
N. Ireland police: IRA dissidents number 300: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A10; About 300 Irish Republican Army dissidents backed by “a few nutters and idiots” are trying to tear apart the peace process, Northern Ireland’s police commander said Sunday as his detectives interrogated nine people about the killings of two soldiers and a policeman.
Pakistani leader to reinstate formerly fired chief justice: By Kim Barker - Chicago Tribune; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A10; The country’s fired chief justice, whose fight to get his job back became a national movement that ultimately led to the downfall of military ruler Pervez Musharraf, will be reinstated this week, the prime minister announced today.
P.M.: U.S. will stay in volatile areas: By Qassim Abdul-Zahra - Associated Press Writer; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A10; U.S. troops will not be removed from areas of Iraq that are not completely secure or where there is a high probability that attacks could resume after the Americans leave, Iraq’s prime minister said Sunday. Nouri al-Maliki said in an interview with The Associated Press that he had told President Barack Obama and other top U.S. officials that any withdrawals “must be done with our approval” and in coordination with the Iraqi government.
City candidates must navigate street issues: By Chad Lawhorn; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; They’re called city commissioners, but many days you could probably change their title to street commissioners. As eight candidates vie for three spots on the Lawrence City Commission, seldom a day goes by that they aren’t asked about the condition of city streets, and what they plan to do about them.
Community shelter seeking two volunteers for fundraiser: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; The Lawrence Community Shelter needs two volunteers to serve on a fundraising committee for its annual fundraising event, Chocolate and Tea at 3. The event is on Sunday, Nov. 8, and the committee meetings are starting now.
Volunteers for disaster-relief program needed: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; About 200 volunteers are sought for a disaster-relief training program next month. The Volunteer Reception Center Exercise on March 27 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds Building 21 is an event designed to practice screening volunteers in the event of a major disaster, which would require hundreds of volunteers to be screened, interviewed and referred to agencies needing assistance.
Day of Caring volunteers needed: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; The Roger Hill Volunteer Center is getting ready for Day of Caring 2009, and lining up volunteers for the April 25 communitywide day of service. To get involved, call 865-5030, visit www.rhvc.org or e-mail info@rhvc.org.
Ambassadors needed to welcome visitors: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; The Lawrence Visitors Center is in need of greeters and informational guides to welcome guests to Lawrence. There are monthly training sessions, and the shifts are typically two hours long. If you are interested in learning more about Lawrence and serving as a local ambassador, contact Sonia Reetz at 865-4499.
On the record: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; Douglas county district court: marriage licenses and divorces granted.
Minn. onetime radical to return from prison: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A8; Seven years after she went to prison for plotting to bomb police cars in Los Angeles and participating in a deadly bank robbery, onetime ’60s and ’70s radical Sara Jane Olson is scheduled to return Tuesday to the comfortable life she once led in St. Paul, Minn.
Graham’s grandson to lead megachurch: By Matt Sedensky - Associated Press Writer; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A8; A widely known megachurch founded by an architect of the religious right and seen as a national political force selected a grandson of Billy Graham on Sunday as its new leader. The vote by congregants at Coral Ridge Presbyterian in Fort Lauderdale to appoint the Rev. Tullian Tchividjian could represent a softening of the message by the Rev. D. James Kennedy, who was pastor at the church until his death in September 2007.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A11; From the Lawrence Daily World for March 16, 1909: The Eudora schools were closed this morning because of an epidemic of measles which is sweeping that good old German town to the east. The epidemic is rapidly passing from the joke stage into what threatens to be a real disaster, with more than 100 cases reported to doctors yesterday.”
Voter ID requirement up for consideration in Legislature: By Scott Rothschild; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; Legislation headed for full Senate consideration would require that voters show identification at the polls or when getting an advance ballot. The ID would not have to have a photograph of the person. The law already requires people new to a county to show ID, but Senate Bill 267 would require voters to show ID every time they voted.
Stores, producers compete on setting retail food prices: By Emily Fredrix and Sarah Skidmore - Associated Press Writers; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A8; Retailers, who begrudgingly went along when food makers pushed up prices to recoup record-high costs, are flexing newfound muscle and demanding price cuts to match the recent steep retreat in ingredient costs. Food makers are resisting, saying the uncertain economy and volatile costs make price cuts unwise. But retailers aren’t backing down.
Big East snares record three No. 1 seeds: Associated Press; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B5; Built for basketball, the Big East is a big hit in March yet again. Louisville, Pittsburgh and Connecticut helped the league that was created decades ago for hoops become the first conference to earn three No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament.
Bison’s decision paying off: By Dugan Arnett; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B1; The success or failure of a college basketball team sometimes can hinge on a single decision, and in months leading up to the 2004-05 season, a group of North Dakota State coaches made one that eventually would prove to be as important as any other in the program’s history.
Kansas has no chance: By Tom Keegan; March 16, 2009 in print edition on B1; If we’ve learned anything about this Kansas University basketball team, it’s that it plays its best basketball when it has an edge to it, when it feels slighted about something, real or imagined. The team that can say to itself, “Nobody believes in us,” always has the intangible factor in its favor.
Babcock Place seeks help with meal preparation: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; Babcock Place needs volunteers Monday through Friday to prepare meals for residents from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will receive a free meal. If you would like to help, call Shirley Brown at 842-8358.
Home gardens flourish as families save on groceries: By Gillian Flaccus - Associated Press Writer; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A14; With the recession in full swing, many Americans are returning to their roots — literally — cultivating vegetables in their backyards to squeeze every penny out of their food budget. Industry surveys show double-digit growth in the number of home gardeners this year and mail-order companies report such a tremendous demand that some have run out of seeds for basic vegetables such as onions, tomatoes and peppers.
Scientists shell out possible way to cure peanut allergies in study: By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press Writer; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A8; Scientists have the first evidence that life-threatening peanut allergies may be cured one day. A few kids now are allergy-free thanks to a scary treatment — tiny amounts of the food that endangered them. Don’t try this at home. Doctors monitored the youngsters closely in case they needed rescue, and there’s no way to dice a peanut as small as the treatment doses required.
Connecticut’s Gold Coast braces for Jerry Springer: By John Christoffersen - Associated Press Writer; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A13; Connecticut’s Gold Coast, a bastion of suburban perfection including both Martha Stewart and the Stepford Wives, is about to become home to Jerry Springer’s bawdy TV show, which features wife swappers, strippers and skinheads.
Consumer groups, utilities at odds over energy proposal: Bill would require independent group to promote efficiency; By Scott Rothschild; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; Consumer advocates and electric utilities have squared off over a bill that would require the establishment of an independent group to develop energy-efficiency programs. Saving energy through insulation, efficient heating and air conditioning, and other improvements is seen as a way to reduce the need for more power plants.
Family steps up against arthritis: 10-year-old suffers painful disease but won’t let it slow her down; By Janet Reid; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; Looking back, it all makes sense. Ten-year-old Carter Stacey’s handwriting was awful. The Quail Run fourth-grader couldn’t sit still during class. In fact, she was so antsy, she was almost diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder. “I get it now,” her mom, Tracy Ford Stacey said, after her daughter was diagnosed with reactive arthritis, a type of arthritis that develops in response to an infection in another part of the body.
AIG bonuses bring chorus of outrage: Associated Press; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; Leaders of the White House economic team and the Senate’s top Republican bellowed about bonuses at a bailed-out insurance giant and pledged to prevent such payments in the future. From one Sunday talk show to the next, they tore into the contracts that American International Group asserted had to be honored, to the tune of about $165 million and payable to executives by Sunday — part of a larger total payout reportedly valued at $450 million.
Infrastructure treatment key issue for city candidates: Underlying problems are overriding concerns; By Chad Lawhorn; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; The next City Commission likely will be charged with making the most expensive decision in the community’s history. The next group of Lawrence city commissioners almost certainly will have to figure out whether to restart work on building a second sewage treatment plant for the city, a project that will cost at least $80 million and cause sewage rates to rise for every resident.
If Tanning, tan smart: By Ashley Fischer; March 16, 2009; Dermatologists and tanning salon owners may never get along.
Arrogant know-it-alls make easy targets: By Kevin McDonough; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A13; If the recent cable spat between Jon Stewart and CNBC has taught us anything, it’s that making predictions is a risky business. With that in mind, this looks like as good a column as any for anticipating the order of eliminations on “Dancing with the Stars” (7 p.m., ABC).
‘Rachel Getting Married’ (DVD review): Staff reports; March 16, 2009; The bravura way director Jonathan Demme juggles the hurly-burly of an upscale wedding — made hurlier and burlier by the arrival, straight from rehab, of the title character’s (Rosemarie DeWitt) high-maintenance sister Kym (Anne Hathaway, like you’ve never seen her) — harks back to the darkness and emotional complexity of “The Silence of the Lambs,” and the madcap energy of “Something Wild.”
Blocking action: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A11; To the editor: The March 11 Journal-World front page reveals Republican lawmakers in Topeka blocking federal money ($50 million) to Kansas from Washington for higher education. What was even more amazing, I was not shocked in the least, considering who was behind turning down $50 million in these times of uncertainty and concern.
Pour the perfect beer: By Jon Niccum; March 16, 2009; Beer drinking remains an activity often lacking in refinement, but pouring a beer requires some knowledge and subtlety. Because a bartender who isn’t versed in the skill can often tarnish the drinking experience, we talked to several Lawrence professionals who offered their advice on the subject just in time for St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
Class envy: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A11; To the editor: In the March 11 Public Forum, Fred Whitehead Jr. states “Rush Limbaugh is not a conservative.” Rush is the conservative’s conservative.
Penalty justified: March 16, 2009 in print edition on A11; To the editor: I would like to offer an opinion on the death penalty, perhaps from a different perspective. Although I am a very nonviolent and compassionate person, I’m the son of a prison warden who exposed me early in life to the darker side of humanity.
A fair trade: Even though it has Kansas University officials scrambling, a freeze on in-state tuition rates should draw a positive response from Kansas students and legislators.; J-W Editorials; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A11; Even though it has Kansas University officials scrambling, a freeze on in-state tuition rates should draw a positive response from Kansas students and legislators.
Obama’s opening changes are modest: By David Shribman - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; March 16, 2009 in print edition on A11; So you’re sitting around watching the stock market gyrations and the deteriorating economic picture and you can’t suppress the troubling notion that nothing’s happening and nothing’s changing, except of course your retirement prospects. Maybe, you say to yourself, you’re missing something.
Bedtime battles: Routines help kids go to sleep faster: By Lou Ann Thomas; March 16, 2009; Few things feel as good as a good night’s sleep. And, according to Lawrence physician Terrance Riordan, few things are as good for you, or your child, as a good eight to 10 hours sleep.
Calmed before the storm: Help pets adjust to the stressors of severe weather: By Marlo Angell - Special to the Journal-World; March 16, 2009; Many of us try to predict the weather. We look up at the clouds, listen to our meteorologists and maybe even check in with that grandparent with the bum leg. But sometimes, the weather forecast is closer than we think. Robin Michael, a veterinarian with the Clinton Parkway Animal Hospital, 4340 Clinton Parkway, says that animals may exhibit certain behaviors well before the approach of inclement weather. She says animals’ sensitivity to changes in the weather probably was passed down through the generations from ancestors that had to seek shelter and safety when weather got bad.
Dodge ball draws all ages of fans in Lawrence: By Christine Metz; March 16, 2009; When Reenie Stogsdill, Langston Hughes School teacher, asks her students if they are ready to play their favorite game, there is little doubt about what she is referring to. It’s prison ball — a modified version of dodge ball — and a game that is met with shouts of joy when Stogsdill tells the group of fourth-graders that they will play it for the rest of gym class.
Something new to try and do: Crispy Black Bean Tacos: The Associated Press; March 16, 2009; Tacos are messy enough to eat, never mind trying to do it behind the wheel while chatting on your cell phone. Do yourself a favor and do tacos at home with this easy and delicious take on the Mexican-American classic.
Thirty ways to save money: Every penny counts in today’s tough economy: McClatchy Newspapers; March 16, 2009; Looking to shave a few dollars off your budget but don’t know where to start? Here are some tips on stretching your funds during these challenging economic times.
Kid craft: This project comes in like a lion: McClatchy Newspapers; March 16, 2009; Most people think the expression “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” is about the weather. And in colder states, when cold blustery conditions generally usher in the month, who could blame them?
Bracket hoopla: Lawrence fans offer their tourney strategies: March 16, 2009; Now that March Madness is upon us, millions of people are jumping into the NCAA Tournament pool. And you’re wondering how to swim.
Life savers: Child’s plea, new lungs pave way for second chance: By Eileen Roddy; March 16, 2009; Two dates are deeply embedded in Rex Williams’ psyche: Jan. 31, 1998, when his daughter pleaded with him to stay alive, and July 13, 2003, when a lung transplant gave him a second chance at life.
KU study focuses on the positives: Staff reports; March 16, 2009; Think you feel better physically when you’re happy? A Kansas University faculty member has done the research to prove it.
New technology helps owners find missing pets: The Washington Post; March 16, 2009; When Lucy, an Australian shepherd-husky mix, went missing from her Mount Pleasant neighborhood in Washington. D.C., a month ago, her owners reached for every resource in the modern pet owner’s playbook.
‘The Woman Behind The New Deal’ (book review): Staff reports; March 16, 2009; Reading the biography of FDR’s labor secretary, Frances Perkins, brings to mind the old saying about how Ginger Rogers had to do everything Fred Astaire did, except backward and in high heels.
‘Toddlers and Tiara’ (TV review): Staff reports; March 16, 2009; This new reality TV show from the folks who brought you “Jon & Kate Plus 8” delves into the world of youth beauty pageants.
Weekly stars: Holiday Mathis; March 16, 2009; This week’s birthdays: You really are finding it easier to be you, to like you and to enjoy the quirks of your own personality.
Follow these key instructions to change your door’s lockset: By Linda Cottin; March 16, 2009; If you have a dysfunctional or outdated door lockset, replacing it can be an easy and cost-effective way to improve the look and functionality of your existing door.
Beauty time warp: Los Angeles Times/Washington Post News Service; March 16, 2009; If there was ever a time to revisit your carefree childhood, now would be it.
Worker-bee wear: Keep it trendy but appropriate: By Caitlin Donnelly; March 16, 2009; Whether you are interviewing for a job or maintaining your current position, the right attire can be critical. Here’s the buzz on spring officewear:
Kitchen tools go wild with color: Associated Press; March 16, 2009; Tangerine, cherry, blueberry, lime and lemon — deliciously tasty fruits, to be sure, but they’re also the hot new hues in kitchenware this spring.
Seven traits that make happy: Staff reports; March 16, 2009; Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling encapsulated the recent presidential election when she said “Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth.”
Tip for troubleshooting computers: Staff reports; March 16, 2009; If you’ve got friends or family members who regularly call for help with their computer, do this the next time you visit their homes: Take a screen shot of their desktop.
Write or wrong? Teachers wary of technology’s effects on writing skills: By Sonya English - Special to the Journal-World; March 16, 2009; Inside the halls of West Junior High School, hand-written notes delivered during passing periods are a thing of the past. Cell phones, smuggled into the bathroom or concealed in the pocket of a hooded sweatshirt, trade text messages instead.
Motherhood is all about living — and maybe learning: By Meghan Bahn; March 16, 2009; It’s painful, I must admit, to watch some of the home videos of my first year as a parent. Devoted? Yes. Attentive? Yes. Clueless? YES!

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