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The Rev. Thad Holcombe, Ecumenical Christian Ministries’ campus minister, left, visits with students during lunchtime

Students line up for a hot meal Thursday during a veggie lunch at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave. The 50-year-old building has begun its first capital campaign to raise $800,000 to upgrade and improve its facilities

Free State senior Chantay Caron (left) fights for the ball with Jade Hartke in first game action of Free State and Topeka West in the Firebird Winter Classic Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010

Reagan Sullivan, left, and Emma Perez, both fourth-graders at Langston Hughes School, experience the view from the cab of a modern tractor Thursday during a Slice of Ag event at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper streets

Carole Rehder, a retired nurse, gives Leslie Ostronic, 9, her second dose of the H1N1 flu vaccine in January at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department clinic

Adam Miltner celebrates with teammates during a Free State bowling quad meet at Royal Crest Lanes Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Miltner had just completed a game rolling a 242, which he followed with a second game 186

Senior Susan Wilson (right) scrambles for a loose ball in second half action of the Free State and Topeka West gamein the Firebird Winter Classic Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010

Sophomore Nicole Humphrey (20) in second half action of Free State and Topeka West game in the Firebird Winter Classic Thursday, JAn. 28, 2010

Free State senior Ashli Hill (33) passes away the ball in second half action of Free State and Topeka West in the Firebird Winter Classic Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010

Sophomore Jackie Garcia (10) passes the in first game action of Free State and Topeka West in the Firebird Winter Classic Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010

Carole Rehder, a retired nurse who worked for the Lawrence health department, gives an H1N1 vaccine to Ralph Rosencrantz during an all-day clinic Dec. 21, 2009, at the Community Health Facility, 200 Maine

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Here are some examples of novelty cigarette lighters that would be banned under Senate Bill 342, which was considered Thursday before a Senate committee

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Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews: KU coach Bill Self

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What did you think of J. D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye"?

Poll results

Response	Percent
It was great		34%
I haven’t read it		28%
I read it so long ago I can’t remember		17%
It was OK		11%
I didn’t like it		8%
Total	815

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12:00 a.m.

Lawrence Weather Watch

Did you see the moon's halo last night?: Posted January 27, 2010; A few weeks ago we had a beautiful show of optical effects; we saw everything from sun dogs to halos around the sun. Matt Miller ...

12:00 a.m.

Lawrence Weather Watch

Did you see the moon's halo last night?: Posted January 27, 2010; A few weeks ago we had a beautiful show of optical effects; we saw everything from sun dogs to halos around the sun. Matt Miller ...

6:00 a.m.

Sales tax proposal rejected: By Scott Rothschild; 10:17 a.m., January 27, 2010 Updated 5:36 p.m. in print edition on 1A; Gov. Mark Parkinson’s proposal to increase the state sales tax rate by one cent was rejected Wednesday by Republicans in a House committee.

2:00 p.m.

Runner uses father for inspiration as he prepares for this year’s Kansas Marathon: By Shaun Hittle; January 25, 2010 in print edition on 3A; Following his father’s heart attack in 2000, Joe Farthing knew he needed to get in better shape. And nearly 10 years later, Farthing will be competing in his first marathon.

6:00 p.m.

Re-opened mic: After a run-in with the copyright police, Mudstomp Mondays picks up where Pub Sessions left off: By Richard Gintowt; January 28, 2010 in print edition on 6A; The day the music died came earlier than expected at Dempsey’s Pub. The death sentence was a letter from ASCAP…

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Douglas County agency to raise awareness about toll of AIDS on black Americans, offer free HIV testing: Staff Reports; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A4; To commemorate National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Feb. 7, DCAP will provide free HIV testing clinics and information:
Lawrence leaders’ spirits’ buoyed by near-miss on wind turbine facility: Newfound collaboration praised as group prepares for annual meeting; By Chad Lawhorn; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A3; A close loss, of all things, boosted the spirits of Lawrence Chamber of Commerce President Tom Kern in this tough year.
KU football adds cornerback, defensive end: By Dugan Arnett; 04:36 p.m., January 28, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on B1; With next Wednesday’s National Signing Day quickly approaching, Kansas University’s football coaching staff padded its commitment list Thursday with the addition of a pair of three-star prospects.
Federal Elections Commission auditing Kansas Republican Party: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; 04:14 p.m., January 28, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A5; Documents show the Kansas Republican Party has been audited by the Federal Election Commission.
Regulators approve rate increase for Westar Energy: Average customer would see bills about $1 higher per month; By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; 04:13 p.m., January 28, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A4; Kansas regulators have approved a $17 million rate increase for the state’s largest electric company.
H1N1 flu immunization process no small task for Douglas County community: By Karrey Britt; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A1; The planning process began in April, shortly after the first case was confirmed by the CDC on April 15. The first vaccine was given Oct. 21, 2009, at Haskell Indian Nations University. It was the first H1N1 vaccine clinic in Kansas.
‘Catcher in the Rye’ author J.D. Salinger dies at 91: Associated Press; January 28, 2010 in print edition on B6; J.D. Salinger, the legendary author, youth hero and fugitive from fame whose “The Catcher in the Rye” shocked and inspired a world he increasingly shunned, has died. He was 91.
Audit says state could save millions by consolidating judicial districts; local judge critical: By Jesse Fray; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A3; An audit estimates the state could save nearly $6.2 million if it consolidated its 31 judicial districts to 13 districts, a move that would lump Douglas County in with six other counties to the south.
KCC’s Moffet resigns: By Scott Rothschild; 11:43 a.m., January 28, 2010 Updated 11:43 a.m. in print edition on A4; Regulator leaves KCC.
American attitudes on abortion are changing: By Cal Thomas; January 28, 2010; Among the interesting arguments in last week’s 5-4 Supreme Court decision granting corporations First Amendment protections when making campaign contributions was the majority’s decision to effectively treat corporations as persons.
Novelty cigarette lighters targeted by bill: By Scott Rothschild; 11:19 a.m., January 28, 2010 Updated 11:21 p.m. in print edition on A1; Legislation to ban novelty cigarette lighters was considered Thursday by a Senate committee.
Kansas GOP criticizes Parkinson over taxes: By Scott Rothschild; 10:02 a.m., January 28, 2010 Updated 05:36 p.m. in print edition on A5; GOP says poll shows Kansans unhappy with governor’s tax proposal, but another survey shows support.
New audit suggests Kansas could save millions of dollars, equalize caseloads by consolidating judicial districts: Associated Press; January 28, 2010; Judicial officials in Kansas are being told what school district administrators have heard for years: Consolidation could save money.
Judge rules jury cannot consider voluntary manslaughter charge for Roeder in trial for Tiller’s murder: Roeder testified he shot Tiller, cited necessity to protect unborn children; By Maria Sudekum Fisher - Associated Press Writer; 08:14 a.m., January 28, 2010 Updated 11:17 p.m. in print edition on A1; The judge in the trial of a man accused of murdering an abortion doctor dealt the defense a major setback Thursday, ruling that the jury cannot consider a lesser charge of manslaughter.
Style scout: Hawley Alexandra Shoffner: By Caitlin Donnelly; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A7; People say I look like Angelina Jolie in “Hackers” and Liza Minnelli when I have shorter hair…
Court ruling a simple free speech issue: George Will; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A5; Last week’s Supreme Court decision that substantially deregulates political speech has provoked an edifying torrent of hyperbole. Critics’ dismay reveals their conviction: Speech about the elections that determine the government’s composition is not a constitutional right but a mere privilege that exists at the sufferance of government.
Keys to success should be colorblind: Leonard Pitts Jr.; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A5; Don Lewis thinks white men can’t jump. What else explains the bizarre statement he issued last week?
Arenas, Crittenton suspended for season: Associated Press; January 28, 2010 in print edition on B2; Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton were suspended for the remainder of the season Wednesday by NBA commissioner David Stern, who said guns in the workplace “will not be tolerated.”
If not Kansas, who?: By Tom Keegan; January 28, 2010 in print edition on B1; Kansas University will play 40 games this season if it makes it to the title game of the Big 12 tournament and the national title game, which means half a season is in the history books. Two things haven’t changed: Nobody looked like an obvious choice to win it all before a game was played, and nobody looked like a smarter choice than Kansas.
Style scout: Geoffrey Benzing: By Caitlin Donnelly; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A7; In high school, my grandma made most of my clothing. We would pick out the fabric together, creating patterns out of clothing that I already owned. She was my personal tailor - I had a customized wardrobe.
Business reportedly victim of felony theft: LJWorld.com staff reports; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A4; A 27-year-old Lawrence woman reported Monday felony theft from a business.
No rush: Reconfiguring Lawrence schools seems like a good idea, but we need to take time to do it right.; J-W Editorials; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A5; In the current budget crisis, it’s only right for school districts to look at the financial impact of any decision they make. However, the possibility of saving a few dollars shouldn’t always be the deciding factor.
Re-opened mic: After a run-in with the copyright police, Mudstomp Mondays picks up where Pub Sessions left off: By Richard Gintowt; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A6; The day the music died came earlier than expected at Dempsey’s Pub. The death sentence was a letter from ASCAP…
Little, Releford better off red-shirting: By Gary Bedore; January 28, 2010 in print edition on B1; Kansas University’s second team — better known as the Red Team — holds its own at daily basketball practice sessions.
Free State swimmers win in Manhattan: J-W Staff Reports; January 28, 2010 in print edition on B3; Free State’s 400 freesytle relay team of Nolan Frank, Tony Libeer, Dalton Munk and Ethan Fisher finished first and qualified for state, and the Firebirds won a triangular swim meet here Wednesday.
Activist touted ‘project’ before phone tampering: Associated Press; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A2; Four days before James O’Keefe was charged in a plot to tamper with the office phones of Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu, the conservative activist promised his audience at a luncheon they would be hearing about a project he was working on in New Orleans.
Government gets 1¢ of U.S. quake aid dollar: Associated Press; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A2; Less than a penny of each dollar the U.S. is spending on earthquake relief in Haiti is going in the form of cash to the Haitian government, according to an Associated Press review of relief efforts.
Edwardses separate after 30 years: Associated Press; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A2; Elizabeth Edwards has separated from husband John Edwards, the former presidential candidate who lied about cheating on his cancer-stricken wife and the child he fathered during his affair.
Apple introduces new $499 iPad tablet: Associated Press; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A2; Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the company’s much-anticipated iPad tablet computer Wednesday, calling it a new third category of mobile device that is neither smart phone nor laptop, but something in between.
PETA proposes robotic groundhog: Associated Press; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A2; An animal rights group wants organizers of Pennsylvania’s Groundhog Day festival to replace Punxsutawney Phil with a robotic stand-in.
Dino tail feathers were carrot colored: By Seth Borenstein - Associated Press Writer; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A2; Scientists have for the first time confirmed color in a dinosaur. Don’t think purple Barney, but reddish-orange Conan O’Brien.
Dealers swamped by Toyota drivers worried about recall: By Dan Strumpf - Associated Press Writer; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A2; Toyota dealers across the country were swamped with calls Wednesday from concerned drivers but had few answers a day after the company announced it would stop selling and building eight models because of faulty gas pedals.
Obama: ‘Time to get serious’: By Jennifer Loven - Associated Press Writer; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A1; Declaring “I don’t quit,” President Barack Obama fought to recharge his embattled presidency with a State of the Union vow to get jobless millions back to work and stand with Americans angry at Wall Street greed and Washington bickering.
GOP: U.S. can’t afford Democrats’ health care plans, big spending: By Stephen Ohlemacher - Associated Press Writer; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A1; The nation cannot afford the spending Democrats have enacted or the tax increases they propose, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell said Wednesday in the Republican response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address.
De Soto man hospitalized after Monday accident: Staff reports; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A4; A two-vehicle accident that occurred about 11:10 a.m. Monday in Tonganoxie sent a De Soto man to an area hospital.
19-year-old arrested on sex crime charges: LJWorld.com staff reports; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A4; Police arrested a 19-year-old Lawrence man Wednesday afternoon on charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child.
Police conduct drug search Wednesday: Staff reports; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A4; Police were conducting a marijuana investigation Wednesday at a Lawrence apartment complex.
Fine line between inspiration, exploitation: By Kevin McDonough; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A9; “Nothing so concentrates one’s mind so much as the realization that one is going to be hanged in the morning.” So wrote 18th-century wit Samuel Johnson, and his words still ring true.
People in the news: Associated Press; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A9; Howard Zinn, an author, teacher and political activist whose leftist “A People’s History of the United States” became a million-selling alternative to mainstream texts and a favorite of such celebrities as Bruce Springsteen and Ben Affleck, died Wednesday. He was 87.
Horoscope for January 28, 2010: January 28, 2010 in print edition on A9; For Thursday, Jan. 28: This year proves to be unique in its own right. Experiencing a period like this one might not occur again for a long time. You have many options, but they all demand hard work and focus. If you are single, you have more to offer than you think. If you are attached, the two of you might want to take up a mutual hobby or pastime.
Pump patrol: LJWorld.com staff reports; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.43 at several stations.
Man reports currency stolen Sunday: LJWorld.com staff reports; January 28, 2010; A 19-year-old Lawrence man reported Sunday felony theft of currency.
Grants support shelter program: Staff reports; January 28, 2010 in print edition on B10; Family Promise of Lawrence was awarded $7,000 in grants from the Assists Foundation and the Ethel and Raymond F. Rice Foundation.
Lawrence Technology Association mixer set: Staff reports; January 28, 2010 in print edition on B10; The Lawrence Technology Association’s January LTA Mixer will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at Bigg’s Barbeque, 2429 Iowa.
Rights eroded: Ace Hickey; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A5; The recent 5-4 decision by the Supreme Court is another indication of the erosion of the individual’s ability to petition its government.
Manage schools: Robert Kidder; January 28, 2010 in print edition on A5; The school board has been elected to operate USD 497 schools, not to close elementary schools. Students and parents do not desire fewer locations. They want, and have paid for, the convenience and value of having neighborhood schools.
100 years ago: Drinking fraternity still planning parties: January 28, 2010; From the Lawrence Daily World for Jan. 28, 1910: Chancellor Strong when told today that the Theta Nu Epsilon (drinking) fraternity was planning a “good old days” party said he didn’t even know the notorious fraternity still existed. TNE is an inter-fraternity composed of men from all fraternities. It got in bad three years ago when members created a disturbance after imbibing too much. Violators promised to disband but clearly did not do so, as the new party plans show. The chancellor says appropriate action is being considered
40 years ago: Student fees may be used to build Wescoe: January 28, 2010; There was a proposal that Kansas University student fees might be used to build Wescoe Hall, the new humanities building planned for the campus.
25 years ago: Apartment developers face skepticism: January 28, 2010; Developers hoping to expand the Stadium Apartments near Kansas University without adding 44 additional parking spaces required by the city code faced skepticism from the city commission and the Oread Neighborhood Assn. Considerable study was called for in the matter.

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