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Poll results

Response Percent
Internet
 
 45%
Cell phone
 
 25%
Television
 
 16%
Print (newspapers/magazines/books)
 
 6%
Radio
 
 5%
Video games
 
 1%
Total 1129
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12:00 a.m.
John and Karen Pendleton work in a hoop greenhouse on their family farm east of Lawrence. Seasonal success: Having two full-time farmers in the family cultivates positives and problems
By Sarah Henning
April 28, 2010 in print edition on 1C
It’s Tuesday night, the sun is going down and there’s a light breeze whipping through an open field. A couple is alone, no one else in sight. It’s just them, Mother Nature and a whole mess of pea seeds…
6:00 a.m.
Kris Kobach engages in an online chat with ljworld.com readers in this 2004 photo. Kobach helped write a new immigration law in Arizona that has civil rights groups up in arms. Kobach getting paid to train Arizona sheriff’s department on how to arrest suspected illegal immigrants
By Scott Rothschild
5:32 p.m., April 28, 2010 Updated 8:39 a.m. in print edition on 1A
Republican secretary of state candidate Kris Kobach not only helped write Arizona’s new immigration law, but he has been working for $300 per hour to train law enforcement officers there on procedures in arresting suspected illegal immigrants.
10:00 a.m.
Several hundred people on Wednesday attend rally on the south lawn of the Capitol in support of funding for programs for Kansans with disabilities. The event occurred on the first day of the Legislature's wrap up session. Rally shows support for funding programs for Kansans with disabilities
By Scott Rothschild
11:32 a.m., April 28, 2010 Updated 11:54 a.m. in print edition on 1A
Participants arrived to a cheering crowd as legislators returned for the wrap up sesison to work on the budget.
2:00 p.m.
"Don't Tread on Me" flag flies at Americans for Prosperity rally Wednesday outside the Statehouse. Rally against taxes and government spending held
By Scott Rothschild
April 28, 2010 in print edition on 1A
Some of the participants held signs that read, “Don’t Mortgage My Future,” and “Stop Feeding the Bloated Pig.”
6:00 p.m.
The mysterious bricked-in door and window in the basement of historic Miller's Hall, now home to Goldmakers Fine Jewelry and Nomad's at 723 and 725 Mass. St. Buried History
By Phil Cauthon
April 29, 2010 in print edition on 1C
Like a window or door sealed with brick, some views into the past are impenetrable. So it seems to be with, well, a window and door filled in with brick in the basement of Goldmakers Fine Jewelry…

All stories

Power restored to most of Douglas County
Staff reports
11:49 p.m., April 29, 2010 Updated 04:38 a.m.
Areas affected were near Iowa Street, Lawrence Avenue, KU campus and southwest Lawrence.
KUsports.com to carry Terrence Jones press conference live
By Jonathan Kealing
April 29, 2010
Oregon prep star Terrence Jones is set to announce his college choice at 5:30 p.m. Friday and you can watch the entire announcement live on KUsports.com.
KU grad talks about newest trend in social media
By Christine Metz
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A5
Scott Raymond, KU grad and cofounder of Gowalla, talks about the potential for location-based social networks, one of social media’s biggest trends.
Many tax proposals surface as legislators wrestle with closing budget deficit
Associated Press
April 29, 2010
New proposals to raise taxes on Kansas businesses surfaced Thursday as a Senate committee wrestling with the state’s budget problems sought to avoid cutting education funding and social services.
Lawrence police seeking young adults caught on video spray-painting downtown buildings
By Janet Reid
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A4
Police are looking for a group of people who were caught on surveillance video spray-painting several downtown Lawrence buildings.
Jayhawks to face Memphis in Jimmy V Classic
The Associated Press
April 29, 2010
KU will play Memphis at this year’s Jimmy V Classic in December.
Review: Swedish ‘Tattoo’ leaves indelible mark
Steven Rea / Philadelphia Inquirer
April 29, 2010
Those who have yet to read the international mega-seller — and those who have — can take heart not only that the film adaptation is exceptionally faithful to the late Larsson’s book, but also that the deftly compressed mystery boasts an actress who is the walking, talking embodiment of the strange creature that is Lisbeth…
Disciplinary panel recommends that Lawrence’s Chris Miller, former GOP chairman, be disbarred
Attorney was suspended by court in 2006
By George Diepenbrock
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A3
A panel for the Kansas Board for Discipline of Attorneys is recommending a Lawrence attorney be disbarred, accusing him of practicing law while under suspension from the Kansas Supreme Court.
Brogan, “Social Media 101” author, kicks off Free State Social
Free State Social offers advice for businesses
By Christine Metz
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A3
Keynote speaker Chris Brogan told the crowd at Free State Social that businesses need to do a better job of connecting with customers and giving customers information that is helpful.
International Space Station to fly over next three nights
By Phil Cauthon
April 29, 2010
If you happened to be outside last night at 9:20, odds are your eye was caught by an unusually bright, slow moving object in the south-western sky. It was clearly not a plane, and much larger than a common satellite. It was the International Space Station…
Postal carriers organize food drive, set for May 8
By Mark Fagan
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A3
Area residents soon will be able to deliver help for the area’s hungry, by donating food to be picked up by postal carriers.
Ex-Attorney General Kline denies allegations in ethics complaint
By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer
11:51 a.m., April 29, 2010 Updated 03:20 p.m. in print edition on A4
Attorneys for former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline maintain he did nothing ethically wrong in his investigation of abortion providers.
Machine failure blamed for knocking out KU website and e-mail; most service expected back tonight
By Andy Hyland
11:26 a.m., April 29, 2010 Updated 09:49 p.m. in print edition on A1
An electrical problem at Kansas University’s Computer Center is continuing to limit access to e-mail and websites hosted by KU.
Kansas lawmakers advance bill to protect voting rights of mentally ill
Associated Press
11:23 a.m., April 29, 2010 Updated 05:51 p.m.
Kansas House members have advanced a proposal to amend the state constitution to preserve the voting rights of the mentally ill.
Style scout: Allison Olassa
By Caitlin Donnelly
April 29, 2010
I dress like an airline stewardess to help cope with my fear of flying…
Style scout: Matthew Baldwin
By Caitlin Donnelly
April 29, 2010
When I was in second grade, I was in a commercial with Michael Jordan for Ballpark Franks. My mom dressed me in yellow shorts, a weave belt and a white-and-yellow striped polo shirt…
More people rally to fund programs for Kansans with disabilities
By Scott Rothschild
10:02 a.m., April 29, 2010 Updated 10:07 a.m.
The Kansas Legislature has started its wrap up session but remains at odds over ways to fix a $500 million revenue shortfall.
Statehouse Live: Lawrence Chamber of Commerce rejects signing onto tax increase letter
By Scott Rothschild
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A7
The Lawrence chamber said the coalition’s call for revenue enhancements was “vague and open-ended.” The board also said it was unsure how any potential tax increase would effect businesses and the community.
Police arrest two after burglary, foot chase
By Joe Preiner
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A4
Two Lawrence men were arrested early Thursday morning after breaking into a downtown business and leading police on a brief foot chase.
Dr. Bob Run, a 5K, set for Saturday on KU campus
By Mark Fagan
12:00 a.m., April 29, 2010 Updated 07:20 p.m. in print edition on A3
Bob Frederick liked to run on campus. Now a 5K run, jog and walk is lined up for 8 a.m. Saturday, with proceeds to benefit a scholarship established in his name.
LHS baseball tops Olathe North
J-W Staff Reports
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B3
Lawrence High’s baseball team defeated Olathe North, 8-4, on Wednesday at North’s field.
Hoiberg gets five-year deal as Iowa State’s new coach
Associated Press
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B2
Iowa State has given “The Mayor” a five-year term to get things turned around. The school introduced former standout Fred Hoiberg as its new men’s basketball coach Wednesday,
Navy subs to ban smoking
By Russ Bynum - Associated Press Writer
April 29, 2010 in print edition on C8
Aboard the submarine USS Florida, there’s no e-mail or phone, no breaks for sunshine or fresh air. For many Navy sailors serving 90-day tours in cramped quarters underwater, one of the few creature comforts has been smoke breaks below decks around a butt bucket in the machine room.
Scientists find evidence of water on asteroid
By Amina Khan - Los Angeles Times
April 29, 2010 in print edition on C8
For the first time, scientists have discovered evidence of water ice, as well as organic compounds, on an asteroid — findings that bolster a leading theory for the origins of life on Earth.
State lawyer may get U.S. attorney position
Associated Press
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B8
President Barack Obama has nominated a northeast Kansas lawyer to serve as the state’s top federal prosecutor.
Illegal immigrants plan to leave over Ariz. law
By Amanda Lee Myers - Associated Press Writer
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B7
Many of the cars that once stopped in the Home Depot parking lot to pick up day laborers to hang drywall or do landscaping now just drive on by.
Jones indicts media in Jackson’s death
By Kevin McDonough
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B6
The sudden, unexpected death of a noted personality brings out various reactions, and Michael Jackson’s death last June was no exception. The immediate television response was one of shock, grief and conspicuous over-coverage.
Skepticism reigns on keeping petitioner identification private
By Jesse J. Holland - Associated Press Writer
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A8
Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday about keeping secret the names of people who signed a petition to repeal Washington state’s gay rights law, suggesting citizens cannot always hide behind anonymity if they want to be heard.
40 years ago: County reward fund started
Staff reports
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A7
A Douglas County Reward Fund was started by concerned Lawrence residents.
Where’s the pride?
By Brent Urban - Lawrence
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A7
I frequently go downtown and enjoy Mass Street and all it has to offer. It amazes me though that the sidewalks and entrances into stores and even restaurants are just full of litter.
Shifting views
By Artie Shaw - Lawrence
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A7
Oh, Mr. Hickam, you are such a pessimist (Public Forum, April 16). You think of the Journal-World’s “revisit(ing) the year of 1970” in Lawrence as merely “to dredge up” our hard times history.
New gay character brings Archie into 21st century
By Leonard Pitts Jr. - Miami Herald
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A7
And what shall we say about the fact that there is to be a homosexual in Riverdale? You know where Riverdale is, of course. It lies at that junction of wholesomeness and Americana where, for almost 70 years, it has been home to Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Jughead Jones and the other eternal teenagers of Archie Comics. Last week, the company announced a new addition to the cast. In September, it said, in Veronica 202, Kevin Keller debuts in a story that finds the titular spoiled rich girl mysteriously unable to get his attention despite using all her feminine wiles.
Poll: Vietnamese upbeat about future
By Ben Stocking - Associated Press Writer
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A6
Thirty-five years after the end of the Vietnam War, the people of this country are optimistic about the future, bullish about the free market and rarely think about a conflict that still ignites political passions in America.
District’s health costs could increase by 15%
Staff reports
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A5
A Lawrence school district committee is recommending the district accept a 15.6 percent increase in health insurance costs to keep the same benefits for employees next year.
Eudora High School Honor Roll
Staff reports
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A5
Eudora High School has announced its honor roll for the third quarter of the 2009-10 school year.
Mojave cross case gives a signal on religious symbols
By Mark Sherman - Associated Press Writer
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A8
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority signaled a greater willingness to allow religious symbols on public land Wednesday, a stance that could have important implications for future church-state disputes.
Lawrence Parks seeks help planting flowers
Staff reports
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A4
Lawrence Parks and Recreation leaders are looking for volunteers again to help with downtown flower planting.
Government OKs first U.S. offshore wind farm, near Mass.
By Jay Lindsay - Associated Press Writer
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A2
A whole new way of generating electricity in the U.S. drew a big step closer to reality Wednesday, and it could look like this: 130 windmills, 440 feet tall, rising from the ocean a few miles off Cape Cod.
Pump patrol
Staff reports
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.69 at several stations.
Lawrence man reports laptops stolen
Staff reports
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A4
A 21-year-old Lawrence man reported Monday a burglary and theft of personal computers from the 1000 block of Emery Road.
New police chief hired in Eudora
By Mark Boyle
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A4
Grady Walker has been named Eudora’s new police chief.
Underwater volcanoes discovered off coast of California
By Jill Leovy - Los Angeles Times
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A2
Scientists have discovered a cluster of underwater asphalt volcanoes rising from the sea floor just off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif.
Pregnancy elusive for National Zoo’s panda
Associated Press
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A2
As early as Monday, the signs were not looking good. The National Zoo’s female giant panda, Mei Xiang, was exhibiting some behaviors of pregnancy, but not all of them.
HP is Palm’s savior in $1.4B deal
Associated Press
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A2
Palm Inc., a pioneer in the smart phone business that couldn’t quite make the comeback it needed, has agreed to be bought out by Hewlett-Packard Co. for about $1.4 billion in cash.
Upbeat Fed keeps rates at record lows
Associated Press
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A2
The Federal Reserve sounded a more confident note Wednesday that the economy is strengthening but pledged to hold rates at record lows to make sure it gains traction.
Bishop bans hospitals from reform group
Associated Press
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A2
The Roman Catholic bishop of Providence has withdrawn two hospitals sponsored by his diocese from membership in a Catholic hospital group that supports health care reform.
Poll: A third of women say their pets listen better than their husbands
Associated Press
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A1
Husbands, if you end up in the doghouse, consider it a promotion.
Coast Guard finds new oil leak at drilling rig site
By Cain Burdeau and Brett Martel - Associated Press Writers
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A1
A new oil leak was discovered at the site in the Gulf of Mexico where a drilling rig exploded and sank, and experts now estimate that five times more has been spilling into the water a day than previously believed, the Coast Guard said late Wednesday.
Firebirds’ Chestnut signs with D-III school
J-W Staff Reports
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B3
Free State High senior Spencer Chestnut will play football next fall at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a Div. III school in Terre Haute, Ind.
Coaches excited about freshmen moving
By Dugan Arnett
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B1
Bob Lisher has experienced the benefits of coaching in a four-class high school system, so when Lawrence school board members voted this week to make the transition from a three-year high school system to a four-year system — subsequently allowing all ninth-grade students to participate in high school athletics for the first time — the Free State football coach wasn’t exactly complaining. Quite the opposite, actually.
Still awesome, baby! ESPN’s Vitale talks about his love of college basketball at Washburn
By Gary Bedore
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B1
ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale is still going strong, showing no signs of slowing down at the age of 70.
Buried History
Downtown door to nowhere reveals layers of town’s past
By Phil Cauthon
April 29, 2010 in print edition on C1
Like a window or door sealed with brick, some views into the past are impenetrable. So it seems to be with, well, a window and door filled in with brick in the basement of Goldmakers Fine Jewelry…
Senators to blame for immigration mess
By David Broder - Washington Post Writers Group
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A7
Many in the media, including my colleagues at The Washington Post, Eugene Robinson and Richard Cohen, have written powerful and appropriate columns decrying the action of the Arizona Legislature and Gov. Jan Brewer in passing and signing a punitive law aimed at illegal immigrants.
Listen and learn
Communication is key to a smooth transition for Lawrence sixth- and ninth-graders.
J-W editorials
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A7
Lawrence school board members have made the big decision to move ninth-graders into the high schools and sixth-graders into middle schools, but many, many smaller decisions await. Students, parents and probably many teachers have a lot of questions about how the move will work and how to make the transition a positive one for local students. Change is never easy, and communication will be a key to making this change as smooth as possible.
KU softball splits doubleheader with Wichita State
By Matt Tait
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B1
In a doubleheader split — 4-1 and 9-2 — with Wichita State on Wednesday at Arrocha Ballpark, Kansas University’s softball team recorded five hits in an opening-game loss and a season-high 14 in the nightcap.
‘End of an era’ for sheriff’s patrol cars
Ford Taurus will be workhorse for department starting next year
By Mark Fagan
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A3
Sheriff Ken McGovern soon will take delivery of five new Crown Victoria police interceptors, complete with heavy-duty shocks, heavy-duty batteries, heavy-duty alternators and all the other heavy-duty equipment his department needs to carry out weighty law-enforcement duties throughout Douglas County. This time next year, of course, he’ll be buying something else.
Jobs still abound in industries such as engineering, technology
By Scott Girard
April 29, 2010
While other industries are laying off employees because of the economy, Lawrence and Kansas City employers in the field of technology support and design are hiring.
Competing budget rallies enliven capital
About 600 people show support for tax increase on behalf of those with disabilities; 200 others stage anti-tax protest
By Scott Rothschild
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A1
With the Kansas Legislature deadlocked over whether to increase taxes or cut more from the state budget, competing rallies took place Wednesday as the wrap-up session started.
Too risky to phone ET? Too late — NASA’s tried it
By Seth Borenstein - Associated Press Writer
April 29, 2010 in print edition on C8
Stephen Hawking says it is too risky to try to talk to space aliens. Oops. Too late.
GOP halts blockade over banking bill
By Jim Kuhnhenn - Associated Press Writer
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B7
The most sweeping new controls on financial institutions since the Great Depression are a big step closer to approval in Congress.
Horoscope for April 29, 2010
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B6
This year, you often are challenged by others. Know that your ideas and values are being tested. Don’t get stuck. When you see that a concept, situation or relationship isn’t working, graciously let go. If you are single, you meet a lot of people this year. If you are attached, the two of you bone up on your listening skills. You might take a workshop of mutual interest together. Sagittarius relates to you with depth.
Lawrence man reports fishing tackle stolen
Staff reports
April 29, 2010 in print edition on A4
A 52-year-old Lawrence man reported Monday the theft of personal property from the 1500 block of West 27th Terrace.
Our Town Sports
Staff reports
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B2
Bunge Lessons: Former Kansas University softball coach Tracy Bunge is offering pitching and hitting lessons for girls ages 8-17. For information, call 691-5005 or e-mail tracybunge@aol.com.
It’s been a spring to forget
By Tom Keegan
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B1
If a Kansas University non-revenue sports team falls to last place in the standings and nobody is there to hear it, did it really happen? Yes. Does anybody care? Maybe, which is another way of saying maybe not.
Suzuki torments K.C.
The Associated Press
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B4
Ichiro Suzuki had three hits, Milton Bradley scored the tiebreaking run on Rob Johnson’s sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Royals, 6-5, Wednesday.
County authorities warn of summer scams
Transient merchants often work illegally
By George Diepenbrock
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B7
Douglas County authorities are searching for a 49-year-old Missouri man accused of bilking an elderly couple out of $8,000 worth of paving work earlier this month.
Bullock is divorcing James, adopting baby
By Frazier Moore - Associated Press Writer
April 29, 2010 in print edition on B6
Sandra Bullock is dumping her two-timing husband and welcoming a new guy into her life — a baby boy she is adopting as a single mother.
Innovative setups allowing more employees to work from home
By Terry Rombeck
April 29, 2010 in print edition on D7
Shannon Abrahamson’s commute to work is down one flight of stairs.
K-10 Association working to build up ‘Smart Corridor’
By Andy Hyland
April 29, 2010
Thirteen years ago, a group of area civic and business leaders branded Kansas Highway 10 as “America’s Smart Corridor.”
Mediaphormedia expands innovative products
April 29, 2010
Mediaphormedia, the interactive division of The World Company in Lawrence, is busy refining, upgrading and empowering its two core products for growth during the coming year and beyond.
In otherwise hurting economy, biosciences thrives
Sunflower State makes big plays to attract industry
By Christine Metz
April 29, 2010
On a cold late-winter morning, the humming of heavy machinery and banging of steel floated through Kansas University’s West Campus.
Restaurants among Lawrence’s riskier business prospects
By Brenna Hawley
April 29, 2010
Chuck Magerl has two restaurants in the eight wonders of Kansas Cuisine.
Companies creating social media policies for employees
By Phil Cauthon
April 29, 2010
Posting messages and photos on Facebook or Twitter may seem less like a business practice and more like a way to kill time. But if you have customers — and what business doesn’t? — that’s not the case.
Tuned in to success
Lawrence businesses, organizations build reputations with social media
By Brenna Hawley
April 29, 2010
Many businesses and institutions around Lawrence have embraced the use of social media. Here are five who do it well and advice they have for people wanting to start.
Technology hoped to revive economy
By Andy Hyland
April 29, 2010
Technology is poised to play a key role in Kansas’ recovery from the economic downturn, say state and local leaders.
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