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A family snapshot shows Sara wearing her bald spot under a yellow bandanna during chemotherapy in 2006

KU assistant professor of psychology David Johnson conducted a study comparing the decline of different kinds of memory. He found that Alzheimer’s affects certain areas of the brain much earlier than previously thought

Magna-Tiles by Valtech! Co. at The Toy Store

Howdy the Bouncy Cow by Trumpette at Blue Dandelion

Snow geese take off from a cornfield Monday afternoon northeast of Lawrence after feeding on corn remaining in area fields. Clear skies will return to the area today, with a high of 54 expected. See the complete forecast on page 8B

Brian McClendon, vice president of engineering for Google and a Kansas University and LHS graduate, greets long-time friend Mark Henderson, Lawrence, left, after McClendon gave a lecture at KU’s Nichols Hall. McClendon was a co-creator of Google Earth

Doreen Cronin, award-winning children’s author, center right, danced with students Monday at the Lawrence Public Library as part of Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week

KU students get a surprise greeting of snow as they pass between classes. The first snow fall of the year dropped some large and blowing flakes on Lawrence around noon Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

Kansas University students got a surprise Monday as they walked between classes. Lawrence’s first snow of the year fell in large flakes around noon Monday

Lawrence High boys basketball coach Mike Lewis works with sophomores during practice on Monday at LHS. Monday was the first day of practices for winter sports

Free State girls basketball coach Bryan Duncan, right, leads a group of girls through practice on Monday at FSHS

A still from the new movie, "2012

John Hoopes, KU Director of the Global Indigenous Nations Studies Program and Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology

One KU student, center, catches snowflakes on his tongue as he joins other students passing between classes. The first snow fall of the year dropped some large and blowing flakes on Lawrence around noon Monday

KU seniors Max Schnepper, Glencoe, Ill., foreground left, and Jamie Adler, Deerfield, Ill., get a surprise greeting of snow as they pass between classes. The first snow fall of the year dropped some large and blowing flakes on Lawrence around noon Monday

The first snowfall of the year dropped some large and blowing flakes on Lawrence around noon Monday, creating an impressionistic view of two shoppers downtown

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Response	Percent
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No		22%
Total	706

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City checking up on weathered water lines: By Chad Lawhorn; November 15, 2009; They’re old warriors that lurk beneath the ground. They’re pieces of cast iron that somehow have fended off the wear and tear and the corrosive elements that are a big part of the Lawrence soil. They’re the city’s water lines.

6:00 a.m.

Bridge no match for explosives: By Mark Fagan; November 16, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Turns out 250 tons of riveted, reinforced steel doesn’t stand a chance against 6 pounds of copper-encased explosives.

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10:00 a.m.

Health clinic needs $66K for move to larger, more convenient location: By Karrey Britt; November 16, 2009 in print edition on 3A; Health Care Access still needs to raise $66,000 before it can move from its cramped home near Haskell Avenue and 19th Street to a more spacious building across the street from Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

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6:00 p.m.

Class acts: Free State junior shares work behind ‘Pippin’: By Elise Loney; November 16, 2009; With a cast and a tech crew of more than 60 talented members, we truly are presenting our own piece of magic at Free State High School; and just as our first chorus of the musical states, “It’s all for you.”

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Google VP tells KU audience that cloud computing, Internet by mobile is the future — and that it’s in reach: November 16, 2009 in print edition on B9; Brian McClendon, Google vice president, predicted a movement toward Internet use on mobile phones Monday during a visit to Kansas University.
Kansas libraries team up to teach children to read, get fit: By Lindsey Slater; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; It might have taken a few minutes for the group of about 40 preschoolers to stop wiggling around. But as soon as author Doreen Cronin began reading her book Monday afternoon at the Lawrence Public Library, the children were all ears.
Lecompton man dies from injuries he received in motorcycle accident: By Jesse Fray; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; A Lecompton man died Sunday from injuries he received in a Nov. 6 motorcycle accident on Kansas Highway 10, a local funeral home said.
C.J. Henry cleared to play against Memphis: KU guard still might not see much action; Releford talks about red-shirting; By Gary Bedore; 03:21 p.m., November 16, 2009 Updated 03:53 p.m.; Kansas University freshman basketball guard C.J. Henry said this afternoon he’s been cleared to play in Tuesday’s game against his former school, Memphis.
State officials kick around possibility of tax increases to fund new transportation plan: Funding for highway plan could come from higher fees, levies on fuel; By Scott Rothschild; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; Key state officials on Monday said that increasing taxes for a new transportation plan would help the economy by providing jobs.
Tonganoxie driver hospitalized after rollover on U.S. Highway 24-40: Staff Report; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; A man was hospitalized Monday morning after a one-vehicle rollover accident on U.S. Highway 24-40 between Tonganoxie and Basehor.
Bishop Seabury students collecting food this week: By Lindsey Slater; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; Bishop Seabury Academy’s annual food drive kicks off this week, and students hope to collect at least 4,000 non-perishable food items for this year’s event.
Let’s rally around the smokers who will be participating in the Great American Smokeout: By Karrey Britt; November 16, 2009; Two of my co-workers will be participating in the Great American Smokeout on Thursday. Another co-worker has been smoke-free for one week. Woo! Hoo!
Bert Nash marks Mental Health Wellness Week by offering tips for good health: By Karrey Britt; November 16, 2009; Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center is participating in the nation’s first Mental Health Wellness Week, a grassroots public awareness campaign taking place this week — Nov. 14-21.
Douglas County to mail property tax bills soon; payments due Dec. 21: By George Diepenbrock; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Douglas County Treasurer’s Office will mail real estate and personal property tax bills Thursday.
Kansas Health Foundation awards $50K to four county projects: By Karrey Britt; November 16, 2009; The Kansas Health Foundation has awarded $50,890 total to four organizations in Douglas County to help improve health and wellness in the community.
Statehouse Live: Various tax proposals discussed for highway plan; Jenkins gets statement from lobbyists; KU seeking bonds for energy efficiency projects: By Scott Rothschild; 10:36 a.m., November 16, 2009 Updated 02:19 p.m.; Highway advocates pushing for transportation dollars; New York Times reports U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins used lobbyist statement; Regents will consider proposal aimed at utility savings.
Winter weather advisory issued for Douglas, other nearby counties until Tuesday morning: 21 accidents reported in Lawrence; LJWorld.com staff reports; 10:01 a.m., November 16, 2009 Updated 07:32 p.m.; The National Weather Service in Topeka has extended its Winter Weather Advisory eastward into Douglas, Jefferson, Leavenworth and Franklin counties, in addition to numerous counties west of the Lawrence area.
Ottawa man injured after striking dead cow on U.S. 59 between Lawrence, Ottawa: November 16, 2009; A 59-year-old Ottawa man was injured Sunday night after he hit a cow, which was already dead, laying in the roadway on U.S. 59 Highway, between Lawrence and Ottawa.
Lawrence farmers, crafters to have ‘Christmas Sale in the Country’: By Karrey Britt; November 16, 2009; Lawrence-area farmers and crafters will be having a “Christmas Sale in the Country.”
Tools offered to help prepare for Great American Smokeout; searching for someone who will be participating: By Karrey Britt; November 16, 2009; The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout is Thursday. We are searching for someone who will be participating in the event.
Mixed bag: Henrickson only half happy; By Chuck Woodling; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; Kansas University’s women’s basketball team beat ORU, 106-80.
Emporia professor’s novel reflects personal experiences: By Brenna Long; November 16, 2009; Barry Smith had just missed the breakfast service at the diner in Pratt by 10 minutes. That slight time difference sparked a story.
Pastor spurs donations of one day’s wages: McClatchy Newspapers; November 16, 2009; The effort started, as these things do, with a great deal of idealism. Pastor Eugene Cho, of Quest Church in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood, had traveled to developing countries, saw people living in poverty, read about the issues.
This ‘Chef Academy’ cooks on a low flame: By Kevin McDonough; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A9; There was a time when it was enough for a chef to be recognized for the quality of his food and the popularity of his restaurants.
Dobbs says his departure from CNN was ‘amicable’: By David Bauder - Associated Press Reporter; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A9; Lou Dobbs says he doesn’t feel like he was pushed out of CNN, the news organization where he worked for all but two years of its existence until last Wednesday.
Horoscope for November 16, 2009: November 16, 2009 in print edition on A9; This year, you feel that you can make some powerful changes. Your birthday falls on a New Moon, signaling new beginnings in key chosen areas. Your magnetism and energy are enhanced. Relationships can have a new beginning. Your unusual charisma can work in your favor. If you are single, you could meet a new person with ease in the most unexpected place. A fellow Scorpio might read you too clearly!
Jellyfish swarm northward in warming world: By Michael Casey - Associated Press Writer; November 16, 2009 in print edition on B10; A blood-orange blob the size of a small refrigerator emerged from the dark waters, its venomous tentacles trapped in a fishing net.
Dozens of detainees get day in court: By Pete Yost - Associated Press Writer; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A10; In courtrooms barred to the public, dozens of terror suspects are pleading for their freedom from the Guantanamo Bay prison, sometimes even testifying on their own behalf by video from the U.S. naval base in Cuba.
Apology is given for children shipped from Britain to colonies: By Rod McGuirk and Jill Lawless - Associated Press Writers; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A10; Prime Minister Kevin Rudd issued a historic apology today to thousands of impoverished British children shipped to Australia with the promise of a better life, only to suffer abuse and neglect thousands of miles from home.
In China, Obama describes freedoms as ‘universal rights’: By Jennifer Loven - Associated Press Writer; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; Pressing for freedoms on China’s own turf, President Barack Obama said today that individual expression is not an American ideal but a universal right that should be available to all.
Study raises questions about cholesterol drugs: Associated Press; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; A new study raises fresh concerns about Zetia and its cousin, Vytorin — drugs still taken by millions of Americans to lower cholesterol, despite questions raised last year about how well they work.
State fights to reverse polar bear protection: Associated Press; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell says he has the best interest of polar bears at heart, but he doesn’t intend to let the federal government’s expanded protection for bears get in the way of the state’s continued prosperity.
Acting on tip, officials search for missing girl: Associated Press; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; Authorities acted on a tip Sunday and searched a wide area in south-central North Carolina trying to find a 5-year-old girl reported missing by her mother, who has been charged with human trafficking and child abuse involving prostitution.
French, Afghan troops push into hostile valley: Associated Press; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; Hundreds of French and Afghan troops on Sunday pushed into a hostile valley in eastern Afghanistan where militants launch quick attacks, then disappear into hillside villages.
GM to begin repaying aid by end of year: Associated Press; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; General Motors Co. will begin paying back $6.7 billion in U.S. government loans by the end of 2009 and could pay off that full amount by 2011, four years ahead of schedule, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Morris twins Tiger targets: Marcus, Markieff once were committed to Memphis; By Gary Bedore; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; Marcus Morris is thankful Tuesday’s Kansas University-Memphis basketball game will be played at a neutral site in St. Louis, not the Tigers’ 21,165-seat FedEx Forum.
Cost of indecision in Afghanistan is too high: By David Broder - Washington Post Writers Group; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A7; he more President Barack Obama examines our options in Afghanistan, the less he likes the choices he sees.
Abortion makes return in health debate: By David Shribman - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A7; Is it possible to hear the sound of hands wringing? Or of souls agonizing? Or of ironies clanging?
25 years ago: United Fund meets fundraising goal: November 16, 2009 in print edition on A7; Lawrence United Fund officials and workers had a substantial victory to celebrate at a noon “victory luncheon.” The year’s fund-raising goal was $470,882 and as of the breakfast meeting there was a $599 surplus with still more funds and pledges to come in.
100 years ago: Dyche becomes game warden: November 16, 2009 in print edition on A7; From the Lawrence Daily World for Nov. 16, 1909: Gov. Stubbs today formalized his choice of L.L. Dyche, noted university scientist, as state fish and game warden. Dyche held out until the governor assured him he could have all the time he needs for his university assignments.
Fee service: J-W Editorials; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A7; Debit cards are convenient but not when they cause customers to rack up unexpected bank charges.
Help lined up for Thanksgiving dinner: Staff reports; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; The Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen will be serving a Thanksgiving meal at First Christian Church, 10th and Kentucky streets, on Nov. 26. Volunteers are needed to help prepare, deliver, and serve meals.
Women put on a show: By Tom Keegan; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; Look for Allen Fieldhouse crowd counts to climb from Sunday’s figure (3,860) once word spreads throughout town about just how captivating a show sixth-year Kansas University coach Bonnie Henrickson’s best team puts on.
Library fundraiser offers hole-in-one family fun: By Lindsey Slater; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; So far, there aren’t any windmills or alligator mouths to aim for.
Johnson cruises to win: NASCAR driver in line for fourth title; The Associated Press; November 16, 2009 in print edition on B2; When a fluke accident cost Jimmie Johnson a huge chunk of his points lead, he knew there was no more room for error in his bid to win a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship. But when it came time to plot a strategy for Phoenix International Raceway, playing it safe was never an option.
Chiefs win! Chiefs win!: K.C. victimizes — who else? — Oakland, 16-10, for second victory; The Associated Press; November 16, 2009 in print edition on B1; Since the middle of the 2007 season, no team in the NFL has been worse than the Kansas City Chiefs. All the losing and mistakes somehow disappear when the Chiefs arrive in Oakland.
Bridge no match for explosives: By Mark Fagan; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; Turns out 250 tons of riveted, reinforced steel doesn’t stand a chance against 6 pounds of copper-encased explosives.
Two injured in Sunday afternoon accident: Staff reports; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; Two people were taken to hospitals Sunday afternoon after a two-vehicle accident on the turnpike.
Sales tax boosts research, education efforts: By Andy Hyland; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; Though returns from a Johnson County sales tax are suffering from the recession, Kansas University projects benefiting from the tax remain on track.
Pump patrol: Staff reports; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.45 at several stations.
Movie, speakers address food issues: Staff reports; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; “Food, Inc.,” a 2009 documentary about the nation’s food industry, will be shown at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
FBI agent to give Chandler lecture: Staff reports; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; An FBI agent featured in the movie “The Informant!” will deliver the Anderson Chandler lecture at Kansas University on Dec. 1.
Recession intensifies Generation X discontent at work: By Martha Irvine - Associated Press Writer; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; They’re antsy and edgy, tired of waiting for promotion opportunities at work as their elders put off retirement.
Credit card changes hit consumers: By Christine Metz; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; When Robert Baker, director of education for Housing and Credit Counseling Inc., talks to a client, he imparts the wisdom of his mythical grandmother.
Health clinic needs $66K for move to larger, more convenient location: By Karrey Britt; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; Health Care Access still needs to raise $66,000 before it can move from its cramped home near Haskell Avenue and 19th Street to a more spacious building across the street from Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Mangino likes new-look offensive line: By Dugan Arnett; November 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; Kansas University coach Mark Mangino indicated Sunday that he has found an offensive-line alignment he’s happy with —Tanner Hawkinson at left tackle, Sal Capra at left guard, Jeremiah Hatch at center, Jeff Spikes at right guard and Brad Thorson at right tackle — after plenty of mid-season tinkering.
Lawrence blogger finalist in style contest: Staff reports; November 16, 2009; Katy Seibel, a Lawrence blogger and fashion writer, is one of eight finalists in the America’s Most Stylish Blogger contest.
Class acts: Free State junior shares work behind ‘Pippin’: By Elise Loney; November 16, 2009; With a cast and a tech crew of more than 60 talented members, we truly are presenting our own piece of magic at Free State High School; and just as our first chorus of the musical states, “It’s all for you.”
Building bonds: Lawrence retiree’s foundation is family: By Eileen Roddy; November 16, 2009; Looks can be deceiving. When you meet soft-spoken grandmother Nancy Ezell, 74, it’s hard to imagine she ever threw eggs against a wall, or dated every boy in her high school.
Flying cheap for the holidays: Doing a little airline homework can pay off; McClatchy Newspapers; November 16, 2009; The great plane-ticket sale of 2009 is coming to an end.
Try a new take on Thanksgiving dinner: Staff reports; November 16, 2009; Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week for “A Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner.” Kathie and Patrick Nichols, Lawrence, share some recipes with host Jayni Carey.
Prevent motion sickness: By Scott Girard; November 16, 2009; The flight or road trip is over, but you still think you are moving in a car or airplane. Motion sickness is common on vacations, but a few pre-vacation actions could lessen the effects of the nauseating problem.
Super sites for green living: McClatchy Newspapers; November 16, 2009; Here are some go-to sites for environmentally friendly living:
Complete home makeover a family project: By Lori Carson; November 16, 2009; A family of raccoons and a few pigeons were the only residents of the northwest Lawrence home purchased at auction by Kathie and Patrick Nichols.
Pet post: It’s never easy saying goodbye: Chicago Tribune; November 16, 2009; When an animal’s behavior changes — it’s not eating, sleeping comfortably, grooming itself or moving around, can’t eliminate or has no interest in playing — the time may be near.
Some hot tips to help choose a smoke alarm: By Linda Cottin; November 16, 2009; Installing a smoke detector is an easy task, but choosing the right detector and deciding where to install it requires a little forethought and information.
Leather will still look lux through spring 2010: By Caitlin Donnelly; November 16, 2009; Leather is a hot item this season, and the trend will carry on well into spring 2010. If you haven’t caught hold of the leather trend quite yet, check out some of my ideas for the latest leather fashions:
Green on the vine: Kansas vineyards feature organic elements; By Anna Sobering; November 16, 2009; Dennis and Cindy Reynolds own one of the only organic vineyard and wineries in Kansas.
River City Jules: Meet a mom on the edge …: By Julie Dunlap; November 16, 2009; WARNING: Do not read this column if you are looking for information on how to crochet matching sweaters for your children, keep house plants alive, balance a checkbook or teach your toddler a foreign language.
Born to rock: Lawrence parents review ‘Hushabye’ and other hip children’s music: By Susie Fagan; November 16, 2009; Lullabies can be real snoozers. That’s the point, of course. But a few lullaby CD compilations aim to add a little musical zip — and familiarity — for parents while still rocking the little ones to sleep.

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