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Do you think "Game On," a new song about KU by local artist Krizz Kaliko, should be played at KU games?

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Response	Percent
Yes		67%
No		21%
I don’t know		10%
Total	942

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10:00 a.m.

Lawrence businesses hope Final Fridays program will draw art lovers to downtown: By Chad Lawhorn; August 25, 2010 in print edition on 1A; Lawrence tourism leaders are hoping that Friday eventually will be remembered as the day that Lawrence took its first big step in becoming known as the art capital of the Midwest.

2:00 p.m.

High schools continue to see enrollment drop: By Mark Fagan; August 26, 2010 in print edition on 3A; Lawrence and Free State high schools already are making room for incoming ninth-graders next year, as enrollment at the two schools continues to decline.

Source document: 2010 Lawrence Public Schools (Unofficial) Enrollment Report

6:00 p.m.

Redemption motivates KU volleyball, soccer squads: By Matt Tait; August 26, 2010 in print edition on 1B; Putting lost opportunities behind them and focusing on a chance for redemption in 2010 was the theme of Wednesday’s fall Olympic sports media day at Kansas University.

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C.J. Henry to transfer to Southern Nazarene: By Gary Bedore; 10:17 p.m., August 26, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on B1; Former Kansas University guard C.J. Henry will be playing basketball at NAIA school Southern Nazarene University this season, Crimson Storm coach Adam Bohac said Thursday night.
Federal government warns state about backlog of applications for health care for poor: By Scott Rothschild; 05:29 p.m., August 26, 2010 Updated 06:06 p.m. in print edition on A1; A number of factors are leading to the backlog, including budget cuts and expansion of the income eligibility for the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
De Soto woman charged with endangering her child seeks reduction in bond: By Laura Herring; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A3; A De Soto woman charged with child abuse and aggravated child endangerment for starving her 6 year-old son in the attic of her home is seeking a reduction in her bond.
Young red-tailed hawk released back into wild after recovering from injuries: By Christine Metz; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A3; Young red-tailed hawk released back into the wild.
Woman reports theft of purse at apartment complex: By Andy Hyland; August 26, 2010; An 18-year-old woman reported to Lawrence police that a man came up to her car and took her purse Thursday morning.
Phelps-Roper drops lawsuit against Nebraska prosecutors: Associated Press; August 26, 2010; A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Nebraska authorities accusing them of malicious prosecution of a member of Kansas’ Westboro Baptist Church.
Home sales rebound in Lawrence, thanks to federal tax credit: By Chad Lawhorn; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A1; New reports show there were signs of a rebound in the Lawrence housing market during the first half of 2010.
Kansas drivers could get paid for buckling their seat belts: Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on B8; For two weeks, Kansas drivers who are sure to buckle up could be paid for their efforts.
Attorney General identifies body found near Great Bend as missing teenager: Associated Press; 10:37 a.m., August 26, 2010 Updated 04:08 p.m. in print edition on A5; A charred body found at an asphalt plant near Great Bend is that of a 14-year-old girl who had been missing since the weekend, the attorney general said Thursday.
KDHE restoring data after major computer crash: By Scott Rothschild; 09:39 a.m., August 26, 2010 Updated 12:16 p.m. in print edition on A1; The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is restoring electronic data following a computer hardware crash.
Brownback outlines military strategy at Fort Leavenworth: By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer; 08:25 a.m., August 26, 2010 Updated 02:55 p.m. in print edition on B8; Kansas Republican gubernatorial candidate Sam Brownback is preparing to outline his plans for supporting the military’s efforts to train and educate its force.
Fire crews secure potentially hazardous materials at KU’s Haworth Hall: By Andy Hyland, Jonathan Kealing, Whitney Mathews; 07:56 a.m., August 26, 2010 Updated 04:45 p.m. in print edition on A3; Kansas University’s Haworth Hall was briefly evacuated Thursday morning after an accidental chemical spill.
Fear justified: By Robert Babcock - Lawrence; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A7; Christy Kennedy (Public Forum, Aug. 21) claims “a few … fanatical individuals or groups who happen to be Muslim” are the problem, while those opposing the Ground Zero Mosque “rely on fear- and emotion-based, inflammatory and flawed arguments that lack substance.”
Style Scout: Erica Friedheim: August 26, 2010; I secretly want to fist-pump with the cast of “Jersey Shore” — for one night only.
U.S. hoops team wins final tune-up: The Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on B2; The United States breezed to one last exhibition victory before the start of the world basketball championships, not that coach Mike Krzyzewski seemed to care.
Kansas man close to earning 1,000th ribbon: By Robert Pierce - High Plains Daily Leader; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A4; Every year, people young and old receive ribbons in a numerous variety of contests from sports to 4-H to music to fairs and everything in between.
3M seniors may have to switch drug plans: Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; More than 3 million seniors may have to switch their Medicare prescription plan next year, even if they’re perfectly happy with it, thanks to an attempt by the government to simplify their lives.
Restoring sight with new artificial cornea: Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; Scientists have created a new kind of artificial cornea, inserting a sliver of collagen into the eye that coaxes its own natural corneal cells to regrow and restore vision.
Miners told to keep slim for rescue: Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; Just 35 inches around the waist — that’s how skinny Chile’s 33 trapped miners have been told they need to be to squeeze through the escape tunnel, the health minister said Wednesday.
Obama to address nation Tuesday: Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; President Barack Obama will address the nation from the Oval Office and visit troops at Fort Bliss, Texas, on Tuesday to mark the end of U.S. combat operations in Iraq.
Woods’ ex-wife went ‘through hell’: By Nancy Armour - Associated Press Writer; August 26, 2010 in print edition on B7; Elin Nordegren said she never had an inkling.
Marines boost mental health care: By Kevin Maurer and Julie Watson - Associated Press Writers; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A8; They have been in harm’s way for years in two countries, in a branch of the military where toughness and self-reliance have been especially prized for generations. Now the Marines are struggling against an enemy that has entrenched itself over nearly a decade of war: mental illness.
Bloomquist lifts K.C.: The Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on B4; Willie Bloomquist’s one-out home run in the 12th inning gave the Kansas City Royals a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
Tainted eggs may still be used after bacteria killed: Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A1; Millions of eggs from the Iowa farms at the heart of a massive salmonella recall are not destined for the garbage but for a table near you.
Fall Olympic sports media day notebook: By Matt Tait; August 26, 2010 in print edition on B3; With 19 players on its roster, Kansas’ volleyball team is the biggest ever during coach Ray Bechard’s time as head coach. Included in that number are 10 players who weren’t on the floor last year, one transfer and seven freshmen.
Style Scout: Mark Holter: August 26, 2010; I’ve never killed a man in cold blood.
25 years ago: St. John’s school adjusts to provide services after Supreme Court ruling: By Sarah St. John; August 26, 2010; A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling was causing some trouble for St. John’s school and the city of Lawrence. By law, St. John’s students were required to receive special education and Chapter I reading and math services at Lawrence schools. However, the new ruling prohibited public schools from going on site to parochial schools to provide service.
40 years ago: Diphtheria cases on rise in the U.S.: By Sarah St. John; August 26, 2010; A national story reported that there was a rise in diphtheria cases and that the “ancient child-killer” could easily spread across the U.S., especially in areas where at least half the children were not immunized.
100 years ago: Oysters available for purchase as season begins: By Sarah St. John; August 26, 2010; The oyster season was officially opened by wholesale houses this week. Yesterday the downtown restaurants served the succulent bivalve. The opening is about the usual time and the oysters received in Lawrence are said to be of excellent quality. The cool weather has made shipping easy.
Chiefs open Hall of Honor at Arrowhead: The Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on B2; It has everything from Hank Stram’s film projector to Len Dawson’s helmet to the children’s toy that inspired the NFL to call its championship game the Super Bowl.
Redemption motivates KU volleyball, soccer squads: By Matt Tait; August 26, 2010 in print edition on B1; Putting lost opportunities behind them and focusing on a chance for redemption in 2010 was the theme of Wednesday’s fall Olympic sports media day at Kansas University.
Word nerds: They’re out to rid the world of typos: By Art Carey - The Philadelphia Inquirer; August 26, 2010 in print edition on C1; Jeff Deck and Benjamin Herson, two word nerds and earnest agents of TEAL — the Typo Eradication Advancement League — visited Philadelphia last week, and within 90 minutes Center City was the better for it, orthographically speaking.
Athletics value: As revenue slows down and costs go up, college athletics are depending on even larger subsidies from their universities.; J-W editorials; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A7; Interim NCAA President Jim Isch may be a little too quick to dismiss growing deficits in college athletic programs as primarily a result of the nation’s slumping economy.
High schools continue to see enrollment drop: Decline seen as district prepares to shift ninth-graders next school year; By Mark Fagan; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A3; Lawrence and Free State high schools already are making room for incoming ninth-graders next year, as enrollment at the two schools continues to decline.
Ailing dad gets to see son play: Former KU football player battling cancer, travels; Juan C. Rodriguez - Sun Sentinel; August 26, 2010 in print edition on B2; Sitting next to his father in the Citi Field visitors’ dugout Wednesday, Logan Morrison retold the story, how they were together on April 17 when Tom Morrison learned he had stage IV lung cancer.
Support cause for college football playoff: By Tom Keegan; August 26, 2010 in print edition on B1; Selection Sunday ranks among the coolest days on the calendar in hundreds of thousands of households across America.
Patiently waiting: Henry hanging out in Lawrence with contract pending: By Gary Bedore; August 26, 2010 in print edition on B1; One of these days, when he finally signs his NBA rookie contract, former Kansas University guard Xavier Henry will be a millionaire at the ripe young age of 19.
Receiver for cemetery in Hutchinson files suit: Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A4; The receiver appointed to sell a Hutchinson cemetery whose former owner embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars is suing to have a Manhattan company removed as fund trustee for the cemetery.
Bayer to pay fine for lack of accident plan: Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A4; Bayer CropScience has agreed to pay fines and allocate money to improve its response to chemical accidents at its pesticide-manufacturing plant in Kansas City, Mo.
6 nabbed for drunken driving after crash: Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A4; A three-vehicle crash in Topeka that started when a driver fled from police has resulted in drunken driving charges against six people.
Body found amid search for Kan. teen: A.G. to discuss investigation at news conference today; By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A4; A Wichita coroner is awaiting dental records before investigators can determine whether a body found outside of Great Bend is that of a 14-year-old girl who hasn’t been seen since the weekend, authorities said.
Carter lands in North Korea to bring home American held in work prison: By Jean H. Le - Associated Press Writer; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; Former President Jimmy Carter spent a second day in North Korea today on a mission to bring home a Boston man jailed in the country since January.
9/11 families rally for mosque: Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; The planned mosque and Islamic center blocks from ground zero got a new boost Wednesday from a coalition of supporters that includes families of Sept. 11 victims.
Attacks across Iraq kill 55: Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; Bombers and gunmen killed 55 Iraqis in two dozen attacks spanning the country Wednesday, mostly targeting security forces in seemingly coordinated strikes the day after the number of U.S. troops fell below 50,000 for the first time since the start of the war.
Review board meets on Wichita-area casino: Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on B8; A Kansas review board is preparing to evaluate proposals for a casino south of Wichita, even if it won’t have any of the proposals in hand for at least two weeks.
Officials add up damage from violent storms: Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on B8; A night of torrential rain and powerful winds has taken a toll on a historic site and a university in northwest Kansas.
‘Nightline’ goes in search of evil: By Kevin McDonough; August 26, 2010 in print edition on B7; Are people born evil? “Nightline Prime” (9 p.m., ABC) examines the role of brain biology and chemistry in determining evil or violent behavior.
Judge sets new rules for Lohan: By Anthony McCartney - Associated Press Writer; August 26, 2010 in print edition on B7; Lindsay Lohan’s judge on Wednesday laid out a path paved with therapy sessions and 12-step program meetings that could lead to the actress’s recovery and an end to a three-year-old drug case.
Horoscope for August 26, 2010: August 26, 2010 in print edition on B7; This year, you move in a new direction because of input and relationships with those who are close. You might find or feel that you are always on your own. If you are single, many exciting people could mosey through your life. Love is intense and unpredictable. If you are attached, your significant other could become very unpredictable. Don’t take his or her actions personally. Aries reads you cold.
Bad news on homes, goods adds to air of recession: Associated Press; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A8; It’s starting to feel like another recession.
Take a walk and try new coffee: Consumer Reports; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A8; Archeologists working in Armenia recently said they had discovered what might be one of the world’s oldest shoes. That shoe, estimated to be 5,500 years old, shares many features with today’s walking shoes: a leather outer, laces and cushioning, according to news reports.
Drug cartel suspected in massacre of 72 migrants: By Mark Stevenson and E. Eduardo Castillo Associated Press Writers; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A8; A wounded migrant stumbled into a military checkpoint and led marines to a gruesome scene, what may be the biggest massacre so far in Mexico’s bloody drug war: a room strewn with the bodies of 72 fellow travelers, some piled on top of each other, just 100 miles from their goal, the U.S. border.
Beck confused about who ‘we’ is: By Leonard Pitts Jr. - Miami Herald; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A7; A few words about who “we” is. “This is a moment,” said Glenn Beck three months ago on his radio program, “… that I think we ‘reclaim’ the civil rights movement. It has been so distorted and so turned upside down. … We are on the right side of history. We are on the side of individual freedoms and liberties and damn it, we will reclaim the civil rights moment. We will take that movement, because we were the people that did it in the first place!”
McCain can play vital role in Senate: By David Broder - Washington Post Writers Group; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A7; Now that John McCain has taken care of his political business in Arizona, it is time for him to return to Washington and the responsibilities he bears as a leader of the Republican Party and the nation.
Shortage remains of women in political spotlight: By David Crary - Associated Press Writer; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A6; The suffragists who 90 years ago won voting rights for women would likely shake their heads in wonder at this election, with its “mama grizzly” candidates and high-stakes woman-vs.-woman showdowns.
Democrats look to benefit from GOP civil war: By Charles Babington - Associated Press Writer; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A6; A Republican civil war is raging, with righter-than-thou conservatives dominating ever more primaries in a fight for the party’s soul. And the Democrats hope to benefit.
Lawsuit over death at retirement home settled: By Darcy Gray - The Hutchinson News; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A5; A Reno County civil lawsuit filed last year by the family of an 85-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted and killed while living in a Buhler retirement community has been settled.
Pump patrol: Staff reports; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.53 at several stations.
Bonner Springs festival begins today: Staff reports; August 26, 2010 in print edition on A3; A festival named after a founding father of Bonner Springs is scheduled for this weekend.
Our town sports: J-W Staff Reports; August 26, 2010 in print edition on B5; A weekly roundup of local events, results and happenings.

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