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Do you think you can drive safely while using a cell phone?

Poll results

Response Percent
No
 
 62%
Yes
 
 35%
I don’t drive
 
 2%
Total 1119
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12:00 a.m.
David Williams tries his best to look embarrassed while his wife, Mary Jane, praises him for the support and loving care he’s shown while she has battled colon cancer. Positive attitude is strong medicine
By Morgan LaForge
March 29, 2010 in print edition on 3A
Mary Jane Williams has said repeatedly that she’s had an amazing life, with very little to complain about.
10:00 a.m.
A Lawrence parking meter officer checks vehicles in the parking lot behind the Eldridge Hotel at 7th and Vermont St. in this file photo. Parking violators take issue with $50 fine
By Chad Lawhorn
March 30, 2010 in print edition on 1A
Don’t tell Donnie Kern that a parking ticket in downtown Lawrence doesn’t have any bite.
2:00 p.m.
A group of Baldwin High School students and parents greet the BHS Real World Design Challenge team Monday afternoon. The BHS team won the national competition Saturday. Baldwin High design team wins national title
By Jimmy Gillispie
March 30, 2010 in print edition on 3A
Kansas won a national title this weekend and it wasn’t in basketball. Instead, it was in a high school engineering contest.
6:00 p.m.
Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity members Michael Solganik, Overland Park junior, left; Brett Samet, San Antonio sophomore, and Steven Meyer, Omaha, Neb., sophomore, work to perforate rolled pieces of matzah at the fraternity. Members of the fraternity spent an evening with Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel of the Chabad Jewish Center learning about the traditions of Passover as well as how to prepare matzah, a traditional Passover food. Dinner ritual: Passover a time for history, family and friends - lots of them
By Sarah Henning
March 30, 2010
Lawrencians celebrating passover have taken the act of “making room for one more” and made it a truly flexible art form…

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Legislature passes rewrite of abortion laws
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
09:56 p.m., March 30, 2010 Updated 12:37 a.m.
Kansas legislators were close Tuesday night to approving a bill designed to strengthen state laws regulating late-term abortions, but supporters didn’t have a veto-proof majority in both chambers.
Wakarusa Valley principal resigns
By George Diepenbrock
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A3
Wakarusa Valley School Principal Elias Espinoza is resigning and will leave the Lawrence district at the end of the school year to pursue other professional opportunities, the district announced Tuesday.
Egging us on: Easter? It’s time to mix up your holiday staple
By Cathy Hamilton
March 30, 2010
Forget the “chicken or the egg” dilemma. Here’s the perennial eggs-istential question: A large, invisible bunny has left two dozen gaily decorated, hard-boiled eggs in your house on Easter morning. What do you do first?
Famous Union Pacific locomotive to steam through Lawrence this weekend
By Mark Fagan
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A5
The last steam locomotive built for Union Pacific Railroad will be chugging through the area Sunday.
Work continues on U.S. 59 in Douglas County as Franklin County stretch opens for business
By Mark Fagan
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A4
Work continues on a new U.S. Highway 59 in Douglas County, with the stretch of new four-lane freeway expected to open for traffic in late 2012.
Senate poised to debate rewrite of state’s abortion laws
Associated Press
March 30, 2010
Kansas legislators are considering a proposal to rewrite state laws dealing with late-term abortions.
Fate of legislation to regulate strip clubs, adult stores in doubt
Associated Press
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A4
Legislation in Kansas to impose new restrictions on strip clubs, adult stores and other sexually oriented businesses faces an uncertain future.
KU women’s assistant Karen Lange to become new coach at Mid America Nazarene
J-W Staff Reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on B3
Kansas women’s basketball assistant Karen Lange, who has spent the last 13 seasons on KU coach Bonnie Henrickson’s staff, has resigned her position to become the new coach at Mid America Nazarene University in Olathe.
New gifts total $300,000 for KU Med’s Salina expansion
Staff reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A5
A rural Kansas physician and the Salina Regional Health Foundation donated $300,000 to the effort to build a four-year School of Medicine site in Salina.
Panel dismisses complaint against O’Neal, but says House rules need to be changed
By Scott Rothschild
01:47 p.m., March 30, 2010 Updated 08:32 p.m. in print edition on A1
Democrats said O’Neal, an attorney, created a conflict of interest by representing groups in a lawsuit against the state.
Man apprehended after high-speed chase in rural Douglas County, west of Lawrence
Chase began in Shawnee County and wound throughout rural areas near Clinton Lake
By Andy Hyland
01:46 p.m., March 30, 2010 Updated 06:41 p.m. in print edition on A1
Multiple local law enforcement agencies worked together to arrest a man who led police on a lengthy chase through rural areas west of Lawrence.
Irish immigrant celebrates her American citizenship, cherishes new right to vote
By Eileen Roddy
March 30, 2010 in print edition on B1
When I met and married my husband, Don Phillips, in London in 1997 and moved to Kansas, I thought my stay here would be temporary.
Douglas County Senior Services, Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs to be closed for maintenance
Staff reports
11:55 a.m., March 30, 2010 Updated 05:41 p.m. in print edition on A5
Douglas County Senior Services and the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs, 745 Vt., will be closed on Wednesday, March 31, because of water maintenance.
Baldwin City teenager injured in one-vehicle wreck on county road
By George Diepenbrock
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A4
A 17-year-old Baldwin City boy was taken to the hospital after a one-car rollover wreck Monday evening on a Douglas County gravel road between Lawrence and Eudora.
Tax increase recommended for transportation
By Scott Rothschild
09:33 a.m., March 30, 2010 Updated 10:18 a.m. in print edition on A4
The measure would increase the state sales tax of 5.3 cents per dollar to 5.6 cents per dollar in 2013 with the revenue going toward transportation projects.
Kansas lawmakers approve new rules for regulating cemetery trust funds
Associated Press
08:33 a.m., March 30, 2010 Updated 05:32 p.m.
State lawmakers have approved legislation to protect Kansans against cemetery trust funds that are unable to cover the services promised.
Kansas wheat crop development behind because of cold, wet weather
Associated Press
March 30, 2010
Cool, wet weather has held back the development of the Kansas winter wheat crop.
History Channel looks at the Shroud of Turin
By Kevin McDonough
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A9
If you want to see “The Real Face of Jesus” (8 p.m., History), you must first take in a two-hour meditation on the history, legend and meaning of the controversial Shroud of Turin.
Horoscope for March 30, 2010
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A9
This year, you’ll have many opportunities to deepen key relationships. Though the bonds could be warm, keeping finances separate might be a smart move. If you are single, check out someone you meet with care, as appealing as he or she might be. If you are attached, the two of you need to agree to disagree and respect each other’s differences. Libra often plays devil’s advocate.
KU’s Gill not ready to finalize depth chart
By Matt Tait
March 30, 2010 in print edition on B1
Those observing the Kansas University football team’s first week of spring practices would do well not to read too much into what they see.
Withey’s role up in air
By Tom Keegan
March 30, 2010 in print edition on B1
All the talk centered on the second-tallest guy in the room. Monday was Cole Aldrich’s day, his chance to say goodbye and thanks and all the routine things a player leaving his school early for the NBA says.
Distrust hinders efforts to fight Taliban
By Trudy Rubin - Philadelphia Inquirer
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A7
Will the United States and Pakistan ever trust each other enough to cooperate fully in fighting the Taliban and al-Qaida?
Lawrence to become first city in Kansas to get smart electricity meters
By Christine Metz
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A1
Thanks to a $19 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, Lawrence will be the first city in Kansas hooked into the smart grid.
Baldwin High design team wins national title
By Jimmy Gillispie
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A3
Kansas won a national title this weekend and it wasn’t in basketball. Instead, it was in a high school engineering contest.
Pineiro pitches Angels past K.C.
The Associated Press
March 30, 2010 in print edition on B4
Joel Pineiro took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Kansas City Royals, 10-2, on Monday.
Baylor women reach Final Four
The Associated Press
March 30, 2010 in print edition on B4
Phenomenal freshman Brittney Griner caught a pass, spun around and hit a short jumper with 45 seconds left to propel fourth-seeded Baylor to a 51-48 victory over No. 2 seed Duke on Monday night for its second trip ever to the Final Four.
LHS softball wins two
J-W Staff Reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on B3
Lawrence High pitcher Lauren Massey allowed just two runs in two victories, 6-0 and 9-2 decisions on Monday at Shawnee Mission West.
Marine’s dad must pay Phelps
Court awards $16,510 in legal fees to funeral protesters
Associated Press
March 30, 2010 in print edition on B10
The father of a Marine killed in Iraq whose funeral was picketed by anti-gay protesters from Kansas was ordered to pay the protesters’ appeal costs, his lawyers said Monday.
People in the news
Associated Press
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A9
People in the news for March 30, 2010.
Color of Money: Calculate your benefits of health care reform
By Michelle Singletary
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A7
With the most significant changes to the nation’s health care policy in decades having finally come to fruition, the question I have, as I’m sure so many others do as well, is how the new law will affect me.
100 years ago: University instruments register earthquake
Staff reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A7
The seismograph at the university registered at earthquake, though not here, at 11:45 this morning. It lasted about 35 minutes and registered a north and south movement. Then there was a three-minute pause and more movement. It is not clear, but it is believed the quake is far from here. Instruments in St. Louis also registered a quake.
40 years ago: Series examines local pollution
Staff reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A7
The Journal-World began a nine-article series on pollution in the area. One of the focal points was the nitrogen oxide gases sent into the atmosphere by the Cooperative Farm Chemicals Assn. plant east of the city. Plant officials contended that most of the emissions were only harmless steam.
Right to disagree
By Barbara Cook - Lawrence
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A7
Referencing the Saturday, March 27, Journal-World page 3B, “Democrats: GOP should denounce health care critics.” This is a Democrat opinion of a Republican opinion.
Emporia champs
By Margaret Holdeman - Lawrence
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A7
I am disappointed. I am disappointed not just because the Kansas University men’s and women’s basketball seasons are over but also because the Journal-World has not covered the one state university in Kansas that has just won a NCAA national championship. Friday night, March 26, the Emporia State University women’s basketball team won the NCAA Division II national championship!
Obama leadership?
By David Reynolds - Lawrence
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A7
President Obama’s behavior demonstrates a complete lack of leadership. Successful leaders focus their actions on resolving the most critical issues their organization faces because they know, in doing so, this leads to success when working on less important issues. Not every important issue is a critical issue.
Traffic scare
By Jonathan Knapp - Lawrence
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A7
At 7 p.m. on March 26, I drove by a Lawrence police officer hiding behind a tree on the 1900 block of Massachusetts. He had a radar gun pointed at traffic. He was standing in the modified universal shooting position (classic FBI stance). I could not tell he was a police officer and thought I was having a gun aimed at me.
Associate dean leaving KU
Staff reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A5
William Tsutsui, associate dean for international studies in Kansas University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is leaving KU for a position at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
Charges filed in robbery at Sonic
Staff reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A5
Douglas County prosecutors on Monday charged a 26-year-old Lawrence man in connection with a January robbery at a Sonic restaurant in North Lawrence.
New U.S. 59 opens today in Franklin Co.
Staff reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A5
A new stretch of U.S. Highway 59 opens to traffic today, but the rest of the $240 million project will have to wait until next year.
Public debate over Iowa turn lane resurfaces
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A5
A more than 20-year-old debate reopened Monday night as city engineers sought public input on the prospects of installing a center turn lane on portions of Iowa Street.
After subway bombings, Russia braces for terrorism’s return
By Philip P. Pan - The Washington Post
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A2
With a pair of powerful blasts on Moscow subway cars that killed at least 38 people Monday, two female suicide bombers shattered Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s claim to have contained a separatist insurgency in Russia’s southwest and forced the nation’s capital to brace for a terrorist comeback after several years of calm.
Math genius may reject $1M award
Associated Press
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A2
Who doesn’t want to be a millionaire? Maybe a 43-year-old unemployed bachelor who lives with his elderly mother in Russia — and who won $1 million for solving a problem that has stumped mathematicians for a century.
Health premiums could rise for young adults
Associated Press
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A2
Under the health care overhaul, young adults who buy their own insurance will carry a heavier burden of the medical costs of older Americans — a shift expected to raise insurance premiums for young people when the plan takes full effect.
9 in Christian militia accused of plotting to kill police officers
By Corey Williams and Devlin Barrett - Associated Press Writers
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A2
Nine alleged members of a Christian militia group that was girding for battle with the Antichrist were charged Monday with plotting to kill a police officer and slaughter scores more by bombing the funeral — all in hopes of touching off an uprising against the U.S. government.
Republicans spent $1,946 at racy club
Associated Press
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A2
The Republican National Committee spent $1,946 last month at a sex-themed Hollywood club that features topless dancers and bondage outfits. Now the GOP wants its money back.
Kandahar offensive set to begin in June
Associated Press
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A2
NATO forces in June will make a long-planned assault on the Taliban’s spiritual home in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, a senior military official said Monday.
Oskaloosa residents released from hospital after weekend accident
Staff reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A4
Two Oskaloosa residents were released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital over the weekend after a rollover accident Friday evening north of Lawrence on U.S. Highway 24-59, hospital spokeswoman Belinda Rehmer said.
Lawrence man reports theft of tools
Staff reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A4
A 33-year-old Lawrence man reported March 22 the theft of tools from the 1800 block of Almira Avenue.
Lawrence resident reports tools stolen
Staff reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A4
A 51-year-old Lawrence man reported March 22 the theft of personal property from the 1300 block of Randall Road.
Lawrence man reports property stolen
Staff reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A4
A 22-year-old Lawrence man reported Saturday the theft of numerous electronic items from the 2300 block of Murphy Drive.
KU debaters cap year with ‘final four’ appearance
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A3
Coming off an intense two weeks of sleep-deprived preparation and debate, Kansas University’s debate coach said he was happy with this year’s national tournament results.
Work to close lanes on 6th, N.Y. streets
Staff reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A3
Road repair crews today shift their focus another 2.25 miles to the east, as they start replacing damaged sections along Sixth Street with fresh pavement patches from Maine to Tennessee streets.
Pump patrol
Associated Press
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.58 at several stations.
KUMC professorship named for Dole
Staff reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A3
A new professorship at Kansas University Medical Center will be named for Bob Dole, the former Kansas Republican senator.
KU baseball players honored
J-W Staff Reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on B3
For the second time in three weeks, Kansas University baseball had two players honored with Big 12 weekly awards.
LHS golfers finish 12th, Free State 15th
J-W Staff Reports
March 30, 2010 in print edition on B3
Free State’s Joey Sakumura and Lawrence High’s Jon Cohen each shot 76s to lead their teams on Monday at the Blue Valley West Invitational at Lionsgate.
Parking violators take issue with $50 fine
By Chad Lawhorn
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A1
Don’t tell Donnie Kern that a parking ticket in downtown Lawrence doesn’t have any bite.
Xavier Henry still undecided about NBA Draft
By Gary Bedore
March 30, 2010 in print edition on B3
Kansas University coach Bill Self said freshman guard Xavier Henry had not decided whether to put his name in the NBA Draft.
Two UK freshmen All-Americans
The Associated Press
March 30, 2010 in print edition on B2
Having a couple of freshmen on the Associated Press’ All-America team is nothing new. This year, however, they are from the same school. Kentucky’s John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins were on the All-America team announced Monday. Joining them were Ohio State junior Evan Turner, who received all but one first-team vote, Syracuse junior Wes Johnson and Villanova senior Scottie Reynolds.
25 years ago: City commission adopts formal agendas
March 30, 2010
The city commission was beginning a formal agenda approach to its meetings, replacing the longtime informal format that had hit a number of snags of late due to long-winded late meetings. A detailed agenda was to be published in the Journal-World prior to each meeting.
Wrong enemy
A court judgment against some T-shirts may not have been enough to put Joe-College out of business, but the Kansas Athletics’ legal bill finished the job.
J-W editorials
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A7
Larry Sinks knew he was pushing the envelope — and he knew with whom he was dealing. Nonetheless, it’s a little disconcerting to see Sinks’ Joe-College T-shirt shop being run out of business, apparently at the hands of the Kansas University athletics department.
Dinner ritual: Passover a time for history, family and friends - lots of them
By Sarah Henning
March 30, 2010
Lawrencians celebrating passover have taken the act of “making room for one more” and made it a truly flexible art form…
Double Take: Being mindful of our own speech deters suicide triggers
March 30, 2010 in print edition on A6
A reader asked that we revisit the issue of suicide among teens, a concern once again in area communities.
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