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Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin (23) takes down a rebound ahead of North Carolina forward Ed Davis (32) in the first half of the men's NCAA tournament South Regional championship college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Sunday, March 29, 2009

Michigan State's Durrell Summers (15) shoots against Louisville's Samardo Samuels (24) and Andre McGee, second from left,, in the first half of the NCAA Midwest Regional men's college basketball tournament final Sunday, March 29, 2009, in Indianapolis

The ice starts to melt off of trees at 31st and Kasold on Sunday morning following the storm

Saturday’s frozen precipitation turned the Rice Woods near Baldwin City into a glittering dreamscape of frozen redbud blossoms as the sun rose in clear skies on Sunday. By late morning most of the ice had melted away

Saturday's ice storm turned the Rice Woods near Baldwin into a glittering dreamscape as the sun rose in clear skies on Sunday morning

Saturday's ice storm turned the Lawrence area into a glittering dreamscape as the sun rose in clear skies on Sunday morning near Coal Creek

Tucker Schultz, 10, of Wichita, loses control of his sled Saturday as he plays on the hill at College Hill Park in Wichita

Jarin Berger and Laura Keeler build a 9-foot snowman Saturday at their apartment complex on Sierra Parkway in Hutchinson

Exile Tibetans participate in a candlelight vigil to protest Beijing’s newly created holiday, “Serfs Liberation Day,” that marks the anniversary of its overturning of the region’s feudal hierarchy Saturday in Katmandu, Nepal

Sarah Liljestrand and her husband, Mike, background, look out from the back of a Minnesota National Guard truck as the couple is evacuated from their home that was overcome by Red River floodwaters Saturday in Oakport, Minn

President Barack Obama departs the White House for a weekend at Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland’s Catoctin Mountains on Friday in Washington

Elizabeth Hatchett, left, art consultant for the Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum, and artist Stephen Johnson visit after Johnson spoke at the Clinton Lake Historical Society’s annual meeting about the sculpture he is creating for the museum,

In this June 28, 2006, artist’s rendering made by dbox inc. and released by the architecture firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the latest design of the 1,776-foot building originally called the “Freedom Tower” is shown

Mother-of-pearl inlay and painted and gilded decorations embellish this slipper chair probably made in England. The seat is 15 1/2 inches from the floor. The chair sold for $329 at a Sloans & Kenyon auction in Chevy Chase, Md., in November

Once you’ve formed your felted wool Easter eggs, they can be cut open and displayed with a baby chick popping out

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When was the last time you purchased a lottery ticket?

Poll results

Response	Percent
It’s been more than a year		29%
I’ve never purchased a lottery ticket		21%
Within the past year		18%
This week		16%
Within the past month		13%
Total	1122

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Storm slides by city but batters state: By Christine Metz; March 29, 2009 in print edition on 1B; After Lawrence residents and emergency officials spent the past few days stocking up on groceries and preparing snow removal trucks, all the preparation appeared to be for naught.

Photo gallery: Winter weather photos: March 28, 2009

10:00 a.m.

A lesson in train safety: By Mark Fagan; March 29, 2009 in print edition on 1A; A freight train loaded with coal doesn’t stop on a dime — or within a mile, for that matter. Not when its 38 million pounds are barreling forward at 55 mph.

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2:00 p.m.

Advance voting slow for April election: By Mike Belt; March 29, 2009 in print edition on 1B; Advance voting for upcoming city and school board elections is slow, according to the Douglas County Clerk’s office.

6:00 p.m.

Fewer take chance on lottery in recession: By Mike Belt; March 29, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Do you feel lucky today? Clarence Rayton feels lucky almost every day. The 49-year-old Lawrence man makes stopping in at Food Mart, 1801 W. Second St., a daily routine to buy a couple of Kansas Lottery Instant scratch-off tickets.

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When tackling taxes, be informed: By Cathy Hamilton; March 29, 2009; There are only a few weeks until the tax deadline, and there are a few things you should know before you file.
North Carolina leaves Oklahoma behind 72-60: The Associated Press; March 29, 2009; Blake Griffin might be the nation’s best player. North Carolina brushed him aside with a total team effort. Ty Lawson scored 19 points and Danny Green added 18 to lead the top-seeded Tar Heels to a 72-60 win over Griffin and Oklahoma on Sunday in the South Regional final.
Michigan St beats No. 1 seed Louisville 64-52: The Associated Press; March 29, 2009; Michigan State is marching on to Motown. The Spartans gave the Final Four a hometown feel, stopping overall No. 1 seed Louisville 64-52 Sunday to win the Midwest Regional.
Police investigating shooting outside Club Axis, as well as two other incidents overnight: By Asher Fusco; 03:14 a.m., March 29, 2009 Updated 09:36 a.m. in print edition on A5; Lawrence police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning outside Club Axis, 821 Iowa St.
KU women must travel to New Mexico for Elite Eight: By Chuck Woodling; March 29, 2009 in print edition on C1; When it comes to WNIT basketball, money talks, and everything else more or less walks.
To the highest bidder: Bargain-hunters buying groceries at auction; By Michael Rubinkam - Associated Press Writer; March 29, 2009 in print edition on E1; Out of toilet paper? Need to pick up a few things for dinner? Take a number and start bidding.
Slipper chairs aided women with complex dressing process: Terry Kovel; March 29, 2009 in print edition on D4; Getting dressed was more complicated for a well-to-do woman in the 19th century.
Three Mile Island marked loss of U.S. innocence: By David Shribman - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; March 29, 2009 in print edition on B7; You could look out Suzanne Machita’s kitchen window and see them, the four cooling towers of the crippled nuclear plant that for a decade had seemed so quiet, so innocent, so much a part of her neighborhood in Middletown, Pa. But that afternoon, 30 years ago, those towers took on a frightening look in the sunshine of early spring, and Three Mile Island looked like an abandoned fortress.
Triathlons can pose deadly heart risk, study says: By Marilynn Marchione - Associated Press Writer; March 29, 2009 in print edition on A6; Warning to weekend warriors: Swim-bike-run triathlons pose at least twice the risk of sudden death as marathons do, the first study of these competitions has found.
Stroke-blocking device shows promise: Doctors say new treatment still poses hazards; By Marilynn Marchione - Associated Press Writer; March 29, 2009 in print edition on A6; A novel device to treat a common heart problem that can lead to strokes showed promise in testing, but not without risk, new research shows.
Spartans motivated by short trip to Detroit: By Gary Bedore; March 29, 2009 in print edition on C4; Michigan State starting forward Raymar Morgan will be wearing a mask during today’s Midwest Regional final against Louisville.
Michigan State just refused to lose: By Drew Sharp - Detroit Free Press; March 29, 2009 in print edition on C2; The home of Tom Izzo’s greatest coaching achievement no longer exists.
Wheel Genius: Road work this week: By Mark Fagan; March 29, 2009 in print edition on B3; Among projects expected to affect travel in Lawrence and the region during the coming week.
Pump patrol: March 29, 2009 in print edition on B1; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $1.94 at several locations.
Storm slides by city but batters state: By Christine Metz; March 29, 2009 in print edition on B1; After Lawrence residents and emergency officials spent the past few days stocking up on groceries and preparing snow removal trucks, all the preparation appeared to be for naught.
Web site trying to keep track of who’s who on Twitter: By Mike Musgrove - The Washington Post; March 29, 2009 in print edition on A2; “I spoke to a lovely reporter today,” wrote cwalken on his (or her) Twitter account this week. “I don’t know if she was really who she said she was but that’s fine. I secretly used an ironic tone.”
Gillispie: No hard feelings: March 29, 2009 in print edition on C2; Billy Gillispie doesn’t know about chemistry problems or whether he was the right fit at Kentucky. What he does know is that he simply didn’t win enough games.
Afghan, Pakistani leaders praise new U.S. strategy: By Sebastian Abbot - Associated Press Writer; March 29, 2009 in print edition on A2; Afghanistan and Pakistan on Saturday praised the new U.S. strategy for dealing with growing violence in the two countries, with the Afghan president saying the plan to reconcile with moderate Taliban militants was better than expected and his Pakistani counterpart focusing on using development to fight extremism.
Mount Redoubt spews ash 50,000 feet high: March 29, 2009 in print edition on A3; Alaska’s Mount Redoubt continued to erupt Saturday, sending one ash plume 50,000 feet into the air.
NPR weighs rare pledge drive: By Paul Farhi - The Washington Post; March 29, 2009 in print edition on A1; Times have gotten so tough that National Public Radio is considering something it hasn’t done for a generation: a pledge drive.
Mark’s on the Move: Club offers hub for model planes: By Mark Boyle; March 29, 2009 in print edition on B3; Those of you who visit the Clinton Lake dam area may have seen the aerial show put on by the Jayhawk Model Masters.
Stimulus to help winterize homes: By Scott Rothschild; March 29, 2009 in print edition on B1; Kansas is about to get caulked big time. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the state will receive $56 million over the next three years for a weatherization program aimed at low-income residents.
Indicted Galena man to keep private jet: March 29, 2009 in print edition on B2; A businessman charged with tax fraud will get to keep his private jet for the time being.
Advance voting slow for April election: By Mike Belt; March 29, 2009 in print edition on B1; Advance voting for upcoming city and school board elections is slow, according to the Douglas County Clerk’s office.
Louisville holds onto lead against Baylor: The Associated Press; March 29, 2009; Angel McCoughtry and Candyce Bingham remembered the crushing feeling they had in the locker room last year after Louisville blew a huge lead and lost in the NCAA Tournament.
Cyclones edge Spartans: The Associated Press; March 29, 2009; Alison Lacey capped a furious finish for Iowa State that sent the Cyclones into the regional finals for just the second time in school history.
Cal not scared of UConn: The Associated Press; March 29, 2009; Connecticut has been just about perfect this season, running through everyone in its path.
Royals’ Ramirez has solid start: The Associated Press; March 29, 2009 in print edition on C3; Horacio Ramirez took a step toward claiming one of the final two slots in the Kansas City rotation, throwing five solid innings in the Royals’ 8-5 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday.
Obama seeks to rein in Wall Street, broaden agenda: By Jim Kuhnhenn - Associated Press Writer; March 29, 2009 in print edition on A5; President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats are stepping through an economic minefield and sowing the ground with unprecedented initiatives that capitalize on the recession to rein in Wall Street and broaden government’s reach.
Debt is greatest threat to U.S. future: David Broder - Washington Post Writers Group; March 29, 2009 in print edition on B6; With a bit of bookkeeping legerdemain borrowed from the Bush administration, the Democratic Congress is about to perform a cover-up on the most serious threat to America’s economic future.
Bankruptcies: March 29, 2009 in print edition on E1; Douglas County residents or businesses filing for bankruptcy protection during the week ended Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas, according to court records.
Scam warnings hit the silver screen: March 29, 2009 in print edition on E1; The Federal Reserve wants to warn about foreclosure scams that are increasingly preying on homeowners as the recession worsens.
Honor black historian by keeping history alive: By Leonard Pitts Jr. - Miami Herald; March 29, 2009 in print edition on B6; Dr. John Hope Franklin died of congestive heart failure on Wednesday at the age of 94. BET marked his passing with a criminally brief obituary on its Web site, bet.com. There followed a posting on the message board from someone called “fefe” who asked: “Was this guy related to Areatha Franklin?”
Select committee: A small group of people soon will make an important choice on behalf of Douglas County voters.; J-W Editorials; March 29, 2009 in print edition on B6; They’re a regular part of the ballot, but the election of precinct committeemen and committeewomen doesn’t get a lot of attention. Often, no candidates are listed for the positions, and too many people have little or no idea what those people do.
Abortion debate shifts its focus to state medical board: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; March 29, 2009 in print edition on B8; Abortion opponents had long hoped to see Dr. George Tiller prosecuted, anticipating it could close his Wichita clinic, among a few in the U.S. performing late-term abortions.
War story: March 29, 2009 in print edition on B7; To the editor: David Shribman is right in pointing out that the Benedictine Abbey at Monte Cassino (Italy), containing great cultural treasures, was not occupied by German troops, as Allied military commanders assumed. Therefore, its destruction by carpet bombing in March 1944 was a tragic mistake (Journal-World, March 22).
Felted wool eggs: fuzzy, festive Easter decor: Holly Ramer/Associated Press Writer; March 29, 2009 in print edition on D8; Who can forget the Cadbury commercials of the 1980s, with that adorable bunny hopping off a nest to reveal foil-wrapped creme eggs?
Warmer weather puts spring back into weight-loss efforts: Joe Miller/McClatchy Newspapers; March 29, 2009 in print edition on D2; It’s only a theory, and there are no reams of research or intensive clinical trials to back it up.
KU artist explores family roots in persecution: By Terry Rombeck; March 29, 2009 in print edition on D2; Misha Kligman wants his art to evoke a variety of emotions.
Hooters detour adds extra scenery for Jayhawk fans: By Cathy Hamilton; March 29, 2009; While sitting over baskets of hot wings and blackened catfish nuggets, my attention was wavering wildly between hoops and Hooters Girls.
Poet’s Showcase: Dogs and Dolls: Lee Carlson/Special to the Journal-World; March 29, 2009; The world of a nine-year-old
Hoops book recalls game that launched March Madness: Dan McGrath/Chicago Tribune; March 29, 2009; Sports Illustrated college basketball expert, studio analyst for CBS’ telecasts, Duke graduate … Seth Davis totes a hefty portfolio as a hoops savant.
No easy answers: New books probe truth about Columbine: M.L. Johnson/Associated Press Writer; March 29, 2009; t least three new books seeking to understand the Columbine school shooting in Colorado are coming out in time for next month’s 10th anniversary.
How to start eating healthier: Alison Johnson/Daily Press (Newport News, Va.); March 29, 2009; Changing your diet habits isn’t easy, but here are some tips from Sharon Salsman, a dietitian with Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System, on taking the first steps:
Healthier system: March 29, 2009 in print edition on B7; To the editor: In Tuesday’s paper, Isaac McPheeters defended for-profit health care. Let’s look at the facts. In 2007, Americans spent $2.4 trillion on health care (17 percent of GDP), or $7,900 per person. No other country spends more than 12 percent of their GDP.
Bob Barker returns to ’The Price is Right’: Lorinda Toledo/Associated Press Writer; March 29, 2009; Bob Barker returned to “The Price Is Right” — and this time he was the showcase.
Attacks leave Israel further from peace: By Joel Brinkley - McClatchy-Tribune News Service; March 29, 2009 in print edition on B7; Palestinian militants in Gaza fired another missile into Israel on Tuesday. In recent weeks, Israel has responded to these attacks by assaulting Hamas fighters in Gaza and the West Bank. Sound familiar? It should. This has been the status quo since Hamas seized control of Gaza in 2005.
Charity urges Madonna to reconsider adoption: March 29, 2009 in print edition on D5; A British children’s charity has urged Madonna to stop and think before adding another African child to her celebrity family.
Horoscopes: March 29, 2009 in print edition on D5; For Sunday, March 29: This year, use care with spending. Avoid committing to wild schemes, financial or otherwise. Though ultimately you might be lucky, “luck” might not manifest as you would like. If you are single, your next sweetie seems to appear through a friendship. If you are attached, as a couple you gain by committing to greater security and stronger fiscal decisions.
WTC tower name change criticized: By Amy Westfeldt - Associated Press Writer; March 29, 2009 in print edition on A6; Even without the name, the symbolism of the Freedom Tower as an American response to the Sept. 11 terror attacks was hard to miss.
Gunfight erupts as Sunni leader arrested in Iraq: By Robert H. Reid - Associated Press Writer; March 29, 2009 in print edition on A7; Authorities arrested the local leader of a Sunni group that had broken with al-Qaida, sparking a gunfight Saturday in central Baghdad that killed four people and wounded 10, Iraqi officials said.
Gary Bedore’s KU Basketball Notebook: By Gary Bedore; March 29, 2009 in print edition on C8; Draftexpress.com has KU junior guard Sherron Collins and KU sophomore center Cole Aldrich returning to college for the 2009-10 season. The Web site lists Aldrich as the No. 5 overall pick (of Minnesota) in the 2010 Draft and Collins the No. 21 overall pick (of Utah) also in ’10.
Kansas squirrels going bald with mange: March 29, 2009 in print edition on A4; There are increasing numbers of balding squirrels in central Kansas.
Fewer take chance on lottery in recession: By Mike Belt; March 29, 2009 in print edition on A1; Do you feel lucky today? Clarence Rayton feels lucky almost every day. The 49-year-old Lawrence man makes stopping in at Food Mart, 1801 W. Second St., a daily routine to buy a couple of Kansas Lottery Instant scratch-off tickets.
Center to conduct prom dress drive: March 29, 2009 in print edition on B3; Roger Hill Volunteer Center will conduct a Prom Dress Drive in Douglas County.
Forum scheduled for city candidates: March 29, 2009 in print edition on B3; Lawrence City Commission candidates will discuss the issues at a voter forum on Monday.
Couple honored for helping people with disabilities: Recipients funded Beach Center on Disability at KU; By Andy Hyland; March 29, 2009 in print edition on B5; Longtime community supporters Ross and Marianna Beach are the recipients of the Bob Dole Humanitarian Award, given by Kansas University’s department of special education.
Patient finds relief from neurological disorder in electrodes: Gary Demuth - Salina Journal; March 29, 2009 in print edition on B4; As a child, Kathy Johnston never looked at her reflection in a glass door.
Haskell to conduct empowerment summit: March 29, 2009 in print edition on B2; Haskell Indian Nations University students will be host to the second Indigenous Empowerment Summit April 16-18 at the university.
Scouts collect food despite weather: By Christine Metz; March 29, 2009 in print edition on B1; For Lawrence’s Boy Scout Troop 60, Saturday’s miserable weather didn’t come close in keeping them away from their annual food drive.
Rowing opener canceled: J-W Staff Reports; March 29, 2009 in print edition on C8; The Kansas University rowing team had its season opener for today canceled due to weather conditions between Wichita and Oklahoma City.
White House planning more auto financial aid: March 29, 2009 in print edition on A2; The Obama administration was finishing work on a plan to give more financial aid to two Detroit automakers in return for tough cost-cutting measures that will ensure the companies’ survival.
Missouri Relays canceled: J-W Staff Reports; March 29, 2009 in print edition on C8; Inclement weather canceled Saturday’s events at the Missouri Relays.
Prisoners baby-sit toddler near highway: March 29, 2009 in print edition on A2; A prison work crew baby-sat a 2 1/2-year-old boy who was spotted Friday running along the center lines of a rural Maryland highway, with trucks loaded with gravel rumbling by, police and correctional officials said.
Women’s golf delayed: J-W Staff Reports; March 29, 2009 in print edition on C8; For the second straight day, the Kansas University women’s golf team will have to wait to begin play at the 37th annual Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic, which was delayed Saturday due to rain.
Shuttle Discovery lands after 13-day flight: March 29, 2009 in print edition on A2; Shuttle Discovery and its crew of seven returned to Earth on Saturday and successfully wrapped up a construction mission that left the international space station with all its solar wings and extra electrical power.
KU soccer called off: J-W Staff Reports; March 29, 2009 in print edition on C8; Inclement weather forced the Kansas University soccer team to cancel its exhibition game against Creighton on Saturday. No makeup has been announced.
Scores still missing after dam bursts: March 29, 2009 in print edition on A2; The number of people killed when a wall of water and earth from a breached dam outside the Indonesian capital crashed into nearby homes has risen to 91, rescue officials said Sunday. The toll is expected to rise with more than 100 still missing.
Biden: No plans to scrap Cuba embargo: March 29, 2009 in print edition on A2; U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said Saturday that the United States is not planning to lift its trade embargo on Cuba.
KU baseball’s rally not enough: J-W Staff Reports; March 29, 2009 in print edition on C8; Kansas University’s baseball team rallied from a three-run deficit in the eighth inning, but couldn’t close it out against Texas A&M.
Court considers trying former U.S. officials: March 29, 2009 in print edition on A2; A Spanish court has agreed to consider opening a criminal case against six former Bush administration officials, including former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, over allegations they gave legal cover for torture at Guantanamo Bay, a lawyer in the case said Saturday.
3 steps to ruling Big 12 and contending for No. 1 seed: By Tom Keegan; March 29, 2009 in print edition on C1; Three things transpire and the 2009-2010 Kansas University basketball team strikes out the Big 12 competition, wins the conference title and contends for a No. 1 seed in next year’s NCAA Tournament.
Out-of-network insurance practices face scrutiny: By Erica Werner - Associated Press Writer; March 29, 2009 in print edition on A3; Ever wonder how that bill was calculated if you had to pay to see a doctor outside your insurance network? Might be a scam, says a senator investigating the issue.
Unfinished business: Jayhawks leave Indianapolis wanting a return trip in 2010; By Gary Bedore; March 29, 2009 in print edition on C1; Kansas University’s basketball players and coaches boarded the team bus at 10 a.m. Saturday in front of the downtown Indianapolis Omni Severin Hotel, hoping they’d be back in Hoosier Country sooner rather than later.
Obama aims to bolster alliances overseas: By Liz Sidoti - Associated Press Writer; March 29, 2009 in print edition on A3; As President Barack Obama embarks on his first overseas trip as president, he is vowing to listen to his foreign counterparts and strengthen alliances when world powers meet in Europe this coming week to address the economic crisis and work to stem future financial catastrophes.
‘Dumbest criminal in Pennsylvania’ arrested: March 29, 2009 in print edition on A3; A retired police chief says he was robbed by “probably the dumbest criminal in Pennsylvania.”
College closes after 100 people sick from virus: Boston; March 29, 2009 in print edition on A3; A Massachusetts college is shutting down for several days after 100 students and staff were sickened by a virus that causes a type of stomach flu.
Good news for Fargo: River crest lower than expected: By Dave Kolpack and Jim Suhr - Associated Press Writers; March 29, 2009 in print edition on A3; Fargo’s fears of a catastrophic flood eased Saturday with word that the Red River apparently crested at lower-than-expected levels, and weary residents turned their attention to ensuring their hastily built levees hold up against an onslaught of ice-laden water expected to stay high for at least a week.
A lesson in train safety: Railroad company promotes driver awareness; By Mark Fagan; March 29, 2009 in print edition on A1; A freight train loaded with coal doesn’t stop on a dime — or within a mile, for that matter. Not when its 38 million pounds are barreling forward at 55 mph.
Tourney becoming road trip for Pitt: The Associated Press; March 29, 2009; Just to get as far as the final 16, Agnus Berenato and her Pitt Panthers had to take a 61⁄2-hour cross-country flight and beat two Pacific Northwest teams on a court that proved to be not-so-neutral.
On the record: March 29, 2009; • Lawrence police arrested a 34-year-old Lawrence woman for aggravated burglary and theft of more than $1,000. She was arrested at the 500 block of Learnard Court and booked into jail at 4:15 a.m. on $10,000 bond.
Democrats, GOP duel over small-business taxes: By Stephen Ohlemacher - Associated Press Writer; March 29, 2009 in print edition on A5; Few small businesses would see a tax increase under President Barack Obama’s budget plan. But those companies in line for higher taxes employ the most workers and could be hit hard.

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