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The Dog and Pony Show: Company Men: An interview with Adam Lee and the Dead Horse Sound Co.

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Are you ready for the SLT to be built?

Poll results

Response	Percent
I was ready 10 years ago		78%
I’ll never be ready for it to be built		17%
I’ve become ready for it to be built recently		4%
Total	2285

To clean your hands, do you prefer sanitizer or soap and water?

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Soap and water		86%
Sanitizer		13%
Total	795

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12:00 a.m.

Mod Men: Rev It Up show celebrates cult of the car, supports charity: By Gavon Laessig; September 23, 2009 in print edition on 1C; The culture of the American hot rod is a fuel-injected religion with devotees across the globe. In Lawrence this weekend, church will be in session at the Rev It Up car show and music festival…

Photo gallery: Rev It Up rods

6:00 a.m.

Efforts under way to close coverage gap in rape cases: By Jesse Fray; September 25, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s chief executive was on the defensive Thursday, after Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson chastised the hospital for turning away rape victims.

Video: LMH president answers DA’s complaints
Special coverage: Sexual Assaults in Lawrence: Not an uncommon crime

10:00 a.m.

Apologies issued: By Gary Bedore; 5:16 p.m., September 24, 2009 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on 1B; Wearing a splint on his thumb and heavy wrap on his injured left hand, a contrite Tyshawn Taylor met the media Thursday afternoon in Wagnon Student Athlete Center.

Videos: Self, players address fights

2:00 p.m.

Crude to the Max: Controversial author Tucker Max turns ‘inappropriate adventures’ into feature film: By Jon Niccum; September 25, 2009 in print edition on 1C; Tucker Max has earned an über-bad boy reputation (and piles of cash) for his blogging site, which spawned a 2006 debut memoir, “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell.” It sold more than a million copies. And now that book has led to his debut film of the same name.

6:00 p.m.

Legislative leaders: Higher education budget increase unlikely: By Scott Rothschild; September 25, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Legislative leaders Friday said they doubted higher education would get its requested funding increase.

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Power restored to Lawrence residents: LJWorld.com staff reports; September 25, 2009; Storms rolling through the area are leaving some Lawrence residents without power.
Lawrence High football loses, 25-7: J-W Staff Reports; September 25, 2009; The Lawrence High football team lost, 25-7, to Shawnee Mission East on Friday at LHS.
Line forms early among those seeking free dental care from clinic: Services ease pain, financial anxiety, and put smiles on many faces; By Karrey Britt; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A1; The need for health care reform was evident Friday morning as people lined up outside Douglas County Dental Clinic in hopes of being one of the lucky ones to receive free dental care.
Parkinson dismisses moving KPERS to 401(k) model: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B8; Gov. Mark Parkinson signaled Friday that he opposes moving Kansas toward 401(k)-style pension plans for teachers and government employees.
LHS alums drafted for induction into Hall of Honor: By Mark Fagan; 04:38 p.m., September 25, 2009 Updated 11:41 a.m. in print edition on B1; Chesty Lions will join an exclusive pride of Lawrence High School alumni in about a week.
Kansas Masons announce $2 million KU cancer campaign: Foundation to support efforts for NCI designation, which would widen access to more research, treatment; Staff reports; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B1; The Kansas Masonic Foundation on Friday announced a $2 million campaign to support the Kansas University Cancer Center’s efforts to achieve National Cancer Institute designation.
Legislative leaders: Higher education budget increase unlikely: By Scott Rothschild; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A1; Legislative leaders Friday said they doubted higher education would get its requested funding increase.
County emergency management workers honored: By Christina DeVoss; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B5; Two members of the Douglas County emergency management team were recognized recently for their outstanding service.
Two more northeast Kansas residents die from swine flu: Associated Press; 12:08 p.m., September 25, 2009 Updated 01:50 p.m. in print edition on B1; State health officials say two more people in northeast Kansas have died from swine flu, bringing the state’s fatal H1N1 virus case total to six.
Rape-reporting laws topic of KU speech: LJWorld.com staff report; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B1; The Kansas University Federalist Society is sponsoring a speech next week on the constitutionality of mandatory statutory rape reporting laws, among other issues.
Lawrence City Commission cancels next week’s meeting: By Chad Lawhorn; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B1; Lawrence city commissioners won’t hold their regular Tuesday evening meeting this week.
Kansas officials prepare to sign wheat agreement with Taiwan: Associated Press; 10:39 a.m., September 25, 2009 Updated 05:49 p.m. in print edition on B5; Kansas officials expect to sign an agreement with a Taiwanese trade delegation for the purchase of $425 million worth of the state’s wheat.
Statehouse Live: Parkinson, O’Neal disagree on KPERS fix: By Scott Rothschild; 08:45 a.m., September 25, 2009 Updated 12:14 p.m.; Gov. Mark Parkinson says he doesn’t think a defined contribution is a good replacement for pension, but House Speaker Mike O’Neal says he thinks it should be looked at.
AG forms advisory council seniors, consumer fraud: Associated Press; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B1; Attorney General Steve Six is forming an advisory council to study ways to protect older Kansans against consumer fraud.
Lawrence man arrested after wielding knife, making threats: 67-year-old man arrested on charges of aggravated assault; By Asher Fusco; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B2; A 67-year-old Lawrence man was arrested early Friday on charges of aggravated assault after allegedly wielding a knife and threatening a 23-year-old woman.
Seabury volleyball 1-1 at Adventist triangular: J-W Staff Reports; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B5; Seabury Academy collected 20 aces on the night in a volleyball split on Thursday.
Buyers, sellers should welcome home inspections: By David W. Myers; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B11; Q: You always advise buyers to make their offers contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report from a professional home inspector, but are such inspections required by law?
Understanding Glenn Beck: By Cal Thomas - Tribune Media Services; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A11; Radio and TV commentator Glenn Beck was mentioned three times in separate opinion columns on the same day and in an article the next day in The New York Times, possibly a record for someone who does not hold elective office.
100 years ago: Meeting called about state taxes: September 25, 2009; From the Lawrence Daily World for Sept. 25, 1909: Gov. W.R. Stubbs will call a local meeting to explain to citizens why state taxes are higher and how the money to pay them will be used. Many have complained about the higher rates.
40 years ago: Future path of K-10 studied: September 25, 2009; Location studies to determine the future route of Kansas Highway 10 east of Lawrence to DeSoto were being inaugurated by the state highway commission, district commissioner Bob Hagen of Lawrence reported. The county legal aid society announced plans to begin operation from an office in the basement of the courthouse to aid those unable to afford attorneys. Fred Six was president of the society.
25 years ago: Wolf Creek turns out its first electricity: September 25, 2009; The Kansas Wolf Creek nuclear power plant turned out its first electricity in initial tests, and officials were pleased, calling it a “major milestone” in power output for the state.
Ticket ‘stimulus’ program kicks off: By Mark Fagan; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A6; As officials at Kansas Athletics Inc. line up Jayhawk boosters to finance a $34 million Gridiron Club and pump another $40 million into academics, they’re working to keep less well-to-do fans in the game plan.
Free State soccer falls to SM South, 2-1: J-W Staff Reports; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B7; Free State fell to Shawnee Mission South, 2-1.
Kansas’ image ugly after ridiculous turf war: By Bill Mayer; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B3; Some things never change. The late Dick Harp during his days as a Kansas basketball assistant and head coach often uttered a patented evaluation of his job: “Coaches are responsible for a lot of irresponsible kids.” Sound timely?
Veritas volleyball splits with Cair Paravel: J-W Staff Reports; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B5; Veritas Christian and Topeka Cair Paravel played to a 1-1 tie on Thursday night in high school volleyball action.
Cassel confident Haley’s in his corner: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B2; One game into his career as quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Cassel finds himself surrounded by skeptical fans and critical media. The endorsement he got this week from his head coach? Lukewarm at best.
Gretzky resigns as coach: Phoenix turns to Tippett to take over; Associated Press; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B2; Wayne Gretzky’s tenure as coach of the Phoenix Coyotes, a period marked largely by on-ice futility, ended abruptly Thursday when the “Great One” announced he would be stepping down amid the financial turmoil surrounding the team.
Lions football team looking for first victory: By Chuck Woodling; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B1; With four of the first five games at home, Lawrence High’s football schedule appeared optimal for a fast start.
Shades of Orange? KU could start 4-0 again: By Matt Tait; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B1; The last time a Kansas University football team began the season 4-0, KU went on to win the 2008 Orange Bowl.
Standards have been lowered: By Tom Keegan; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B1; The disconnect between the words Tyshawn Taylor used on his Facebook page and the ones he had used when speaking in public sent my constant companion — a headache that beats down from the top — to new levels of discomfort, so I just had to talk to him to see which was the real Tyshawn Taylor.
Gamecocks stun No. 4 Ole Miss: The Associated Press; September 25, 2009; Another week, another Top 5 tumble. This time, it was fourth-ranked Mississippi caught by surprise, beaten 16-10 by South Carolina on Thursday night.
What’s a global economic summit without protests?: By Margaret Talev and Kevin G. Hall - McClatchy Newspapers; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A7; As leaders of the world’s most developed nations inched closer to consensus in Pittsburgh on Thursday on how best to restrict compensation packages for financial executives, masked protesters and police in armored vehicles clashed in what’s become a familiar ritual at such meetings.
Brahler solid for Firebirds: By Matt Tait; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B7; For the first time in a more than a decade, the top 10 scores at Thursday’s Lawrence Invitational at Alvamar all came in under 80. Unfortunately, for host Lawrence High and city rival Free State, none of those scores in the 70s belonged to a city golfer.
Boston, Buchholz rip K.C.: Hillman, Greinke ejected in 10-3 loss to Red Sox; The Associated Press; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B4; Head congested, body weak, sneezes machine-gunning from his nose, Clay Buchholz figured it was going to be a tough night.
KHP reverses finding in K-10 fatal crash: Woman wasn’t going wrong way, after all; By George Diepenbrock; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A1; A Kansas Highway Patrol report for a Sept. 12 double-fatality accident on Kansas Highway 10 now says an Olathe man was the driver who was headed the wrong way — instead of a 26-year-old Lawrence woman.
Court nullifies $5M funeral-protest verdict: Associated Press; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A4; A federal appeals court on Thursday tossed out a $5 million verdict against protesters who carried signs with inflammatory messages like “Thank God for dead soldiers” outside the Maryland funeral of a U.S. Marine killed in Iraq.
Jarrett returns for LHS tennis: Senior back in lineup, but Lions fall to MHS; By Matt Tait; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B5; Jamie Jarrett returned to the lineup, but Lawrence High’s tennis team fell to Manhattan, 6-5.
U.N. council backs broad nuclear agenda: Associated Press; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A2; With President Barack Obama presiding, the U.N. Security Council on Thursday unanimously endorsed a sweeping strategy aimed at halting the spread of nuclear weapons and ultimately eliminating them, to usher in a world with “undiminished security for all.”
Al-Qaida-linked inmates break out of prison: Associated Press; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A2; U.S. aircraft and Iraqi patrols combined in a massive manhunt Thursday after the escape of 16 prisoners — including five al-Qaida-linked inmates awaiting execution — who apparently crawled through a bathroom window in a makeshift jail on a former compound of Saddam Hussein.
Obesity could become top cancer cause: By Maria Cheng - Associated Press Writer; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A2; Being fat could become the leading cause of cancer in women in Western countries in the coming years, European researchers said Thursday.
A world first: Vaccine found to help prevent HIV infection: By Marilynn Marchione - Associated Press Writer; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A2; For the first time, an experimental vaccine has prevented infection with the AIDS virus, a watershed event in the deadly epidemic and a surprising result. Recent failures led many scientists to think such a vaccine might never be possible.
Efforts under way to close coverage gap in rape cases: By Jesse Fray; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A1; Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s chief executive was on the defensive Thursday, after Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson chastised the hospital for turning away rape victims.
Homelessness forum planned for Monday: Staff Reports; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A6; Homelessness and mental health advocates will be hosting the third of a four-part series of forums at 7 p.m. Monday at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
Historical Society collects public input: By Christina DeVoss; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A6; The Douglas County Historical Society conducted its third meeting on Thursday evening in a series of efforts to gather community input on the future direction of the society and Watkins Community Museum of History.
City celebration still in planning stages: By Chad Lawhorn; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A6; Don’t bake the cake just yet. A group of area history buffs still wants to throw a grand party in Lawrence to celebrate the state’s 150th birthday in 2011, but a meeting Thursday afternoon did not produce a clear plan to do so.
Olathe NW trips LHS soccer: J-W Staff Reports; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B7; Lawrence High held Olathe Northwest scoreless for a half, but ONW cruised to a 4-0 victory Thursday.
House opposes raising Medicare premium: By Stephen Ohlemacher - Associated Press Writer; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A9; Millions of Medicare patients would be spared monthly premium increases next year under a bill passed by the House on Thursday.
Butterfly antennas key to navigation: By Randolph E. Schmid - Associated Press Writer; September 25, 2009 in print edition on C8; Millions of Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico for the winter and scientists have long speculated on how the insects find their way. Turns out, their antennas are the key.
August house sales fall in Midwest: By David Twiddy - Associated Press Writer; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B11; Existing home sales in the Midwest halted their brief resurgence in August, in part because some buyers are having trouble meeting tougher lending standards.
Spacecraft spies frozen water on Mars: Associated Press; September 25, 2009 in print edition on C8; A spacecraft orbiting Mars has spotted water ice in several impact craters midway between the north pole and equator — the first time ice so close to the surface has been discovered so far south on the red planet.
Environmentalists seek to wipe out plush toilet paper: By David A. Fahrenthold - The Washington Post; September 25, 2009 in print edition on C8; There is a battle for America’s behinds. It is a fight over toilet paper: the kind that is blanket-fluffy and getting fluffier so fast that manufacturers are running out of synonyms for “soft” (Quilted Northern Ultra Plush is the first big brand to go three-ply and three-adjective).
Ethanol group calls for labels on gas pumps: September 25, 2009 in print edition on B11; Ethanol producers are pushing for a mandate requiring country-of-origin labeling on gasoline pumps so consumers know from where their fuel comes.
Bank president ends program with honors: Staff Reports; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B11; Doug Gaumer, community bank president, Intrust Bank, Lawrence, graduated Aug. 21 with honors (top 10 percent of the class) from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Commerce Bank to conduct ‘Shred Fest’: Staff Reports; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B11; Small-business owners in the Lawrence area may dispose of old bank records, credit card offers, tax information and sensitive documents at Commerce Bank’s third annual “Shred Fest” event.
State labor leaders: Extend jobless benefits: Associated Press; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B11; Labor commissioners from 18 states, including Kansas, are urging the U.S. Senate to immediately act to extend unemployment benefits for 300,000 people who will exhaust theirs in another week.
Commodities: September 25, 2009 in print edition on B11; Agriculture futures mostly rose Thursday. Wheat for December delivery rose 13 cents to $4.73.
Health department offers sex ed course: Staff Reports; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B10; The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department is offering a family-based sexuality education program “Kids Need To Know.”
Ginsburg hospitalized after feeling faint: Associated Press; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A2; Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Thursday after becoming ill in her office at the court following treatment for an iron deficiency.
Amendment gives town hope for buyout: Associated Press; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B10; A possible buyout of residents in a former southeast Kansas mining town has progressed in Washington.
Horoscope for September 25, 2009: September 25, 2009 in print edition on B10; For Friday, Sept. 25: You have a lot going on this year. You might not always be sure of what is happening. Listen to others carefully, and you will learn a lot more. If you are single, look around and discover the many potential suitors. If you are attached, you will want to anchor in with your significant other. 2010 holds more than your share of excitement.
Sitcom ‘Brothers’ is down-to-earth: By Kevin McDonough; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B10; Can the recession save the sitcom? Are viewers looking for entertainment comfort food for hard times? The folks behind “Brothers” (7 p.m., Fox) must certainly think so.
People in the news: Associated Press; September 25, 2009 in print edition on B10; Actor Randy Quaid and his wife have been arrested in West Texas for allegedly skipping out on a $10,000 California hotel bill.
With flu worries come flurries of hand sanitizers: By Stephanie Desmon - The Baltimore Sun; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A8; When Sandy Summers picks up her children — ages 6 and 10 — at elementary school, they’re greeted with squirts of hand sanitizer.
Obama’s tough choices in Afghanistan: By Carl Leubsdorf - Dallas Morning News; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A10; It’s not unusual for presidential candidates to take a simplistic view of complicated issues, especially international ones. It’s a lot harder for presidents to do so.
Conservative kept his humor: By Charles Krauthammer - Washington Post Writers Group; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A10; After the plain pine box is lowered into the grave, the mourners are asked to come forward — immediate family first — and shovel dirt onto the casket. Only when it is fully covered, only when all that can be seen is dust, is the ceremony complete.
Better strategy: By Jack Martin - Lawrence; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A10; To the editor: Contrary to the claims made in a recent letter (“Betraying allies,” Sept. 22), President Obama’s change in missile defense strategy enhances the security of Israel and Europe.
On the bright side …: The loss of Sauer-Danfoss is a blow for Lawrence, but now is the time for local leaders to prepare the city to take advantage of an economic rebound.; J-W Editorials; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A10; This isn’t exactly the way Lawrence wanted to solve the problem of not having enough industrial sites to market to prospective businesses.
Political incivility is back: By Garrison Keillor; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A11; The president has declined to talk about racism in connection with the carpet-chewers of the Right who are suffering road rage over his existence, and he’s wise to turn that one down.
Pump patrol: Staff Reports; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.21 at several stations.
‘Greatest Dad’ revels in dark, daring humor: By Christy Lemire - AP Movie Critic; September 25, 2009 in print edition on C2; This is tricky: How to talk about “World’s Greatest Dad,” the latest comedy from Bobcat Goldthwait, without giving away all its twists and twisted details?
Ousted president: 1st talks a failure: Associated Press; September 25, 2009 in print edition on A2; Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said late Thursday that his first talks with the interim government that kicked him out of the country in June were a failure.
Net Worth: Site proves plenty of people should rethink their ink: By Jon Niccum; September 25, 2009 in print edition on C1; I am proud of the fact I have no tattoos. I often think back to what would have happened if I’d gained some ink during any of the various stages of my life.
Crude to the Max: Controversial author Tucker Max turns ‘inappropriate adventures’ into feature film: By Jon Niccum; September 25, 2009 in print edition on C1; Tucker Max has earned an über-bad boy reputation (and piles of cash) for his blogging site, which spawned a 2006 debut memoir, “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell.” It sold more than a million copies. And now that book has led to his debut film of the same name.

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