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Have you ever forgotten to set your clock for daylight saving time?

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Response Percent
Nope — I always remember.
 
 57%
A few times, but I quickly remembered what was going on
 
 30%
Yes — It was a disaster!
 
 12%
Total 506
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12:22 a.m.
LJWorld.com election coverage
Lawrence voters buck statewide trends, with little effect on outcomes; turnout not what clerk was expecting
Posted November 2, 2010
11:50 p.m. update by Jonathan Kealing As things in Kansas wind down, there are very few races yet to be called. Here's a wrap-up of ...
1:11 a.m.
LJWorld.com election coverage
Lawrence voters buck statewide trends, with little effect on outcomes; turnout not what clerk was expecting
Posted November 2, 2010
11:50 p.m. update by Jonathan Kealing As things in Kansas wind down, there are very few races yet to be called. Here's a wrap-up of ...
6:00 a.m.
Michael Machell, left, Alice Ann Johnston and Don Johnston look at early return numbers on the library vote Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 at the Douglas County Courthouse. Lawrence voters approve $18 million library expansion
By Chad Lawhorn
8:31 p.m., November 2, 2010 Updated 11:25 p.m. in print edition on 1A
Plans for an $18 million Lawrence Public Library expansion have just moved from the fiction to the non-fiction shelf. Lawrence voters gave the library project a 10 percentage-point victory Tuesday, and at least one city commissioner is betting they’ve given the community a boost that will go beyond more space for books.
10:00 a.m.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor poses at KU Media Day. Taylor seems to have matured a lot since he was involved in controversy last year surrounding a fight with the KU football team and his Facebook page. Tyshawn Taylor appears to have grown up
By Tom Keegan
November 3, 2010 in print edition on 1B
We all grow up at different rates. For example, maturity-wise, I’m looking forward to my teenage years.
2:00 p.m.
Kris Kobach, left, visits with a T.V. news reporter during a GOP Clean Sweep party Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 in Toepka. Kobach defeated Chris Biggs in the race for Sec. of State. Kobach beats Biggs to win Kansas secretary of state race
Staff reports
7:39 p.m., November 2, 2010 Updated 10:48 p.m.
Early results in the race for Kansas Secretary of State show Kris Kobach ahead of Chris Biggs, Phillip Horatio Lucas and Derek Langseth with 65.4% of the vote.
6:00 p.m.
David Wetrich, foreground right, a sixth-grader at New York School, rehearses “Jingle Bells” with the school band Monday. Standing at back is band instructor Paul Morgenroth. Gov. Mark Parkinson cut public schools on Monday by $36 million, in addition to not funding the $156 million needed to compensate for increased school costs. Since last year, base state aid has been cut from $4,433 per pupil to $4,012 per pupil. “Some districts will be forced to lay off teachers and close schools,” Parkinson said. Coalition of Kansas school districts files new lawsuit challenging education funding in state
By Scott Rothschild
November 2, 2010 in print edition on 3A
Attorneys for a coalition of Kansas school districts have filed a lawsuit against the state over the way public education is funded.

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Group of artists design gate to commemorate Battle of Black Jack
By Christine Metz
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A1
More than a dozen artists have designed a gate to welcome visitors to the historic site of the Battle of Black Jack just east of Baldwin City.
Plastikon easily wins approval from city committee
By Chad Lawhorn
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A3
A project to locate a high-tech plastics manufacturing firm in East Hills Business Park continues its roll through City Hall without objection.
Science Olympiad set for Wakarusa Valley School
By Mark Fagan
November 3, 2010
Students will team up to participate in in Wakarusa Valley School’s first-ever Science Olympiad Fun Night, set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Douglas County voters buck statewide trends in 2010 general election
By Scott Rothschild
04:39 p.m., November 3, 2010 Updated 08:09 a.m. in print edition on A3
Long known as a Democratic blue island in the Republican red sea of Kansas, Douglas County voters generally stayed true blue and backed Democrats in Tuesday’s election.
Judge: Suspect’s statements to police allowable in trial over robbery at North Lawrence Sonic
By George Diepenbrock
November 3, 2010
A Douglas County judge on Wednesday morning ruled statements a former Sonic restaurant employee and robbery suspect made to a detective during an interview could be used at trial.
Trial scheduled for January on child-solicitation charges
By George Diepenbrock
November 3, 2010
A Douglas County judge on Wednesday set a Jan. 31 trial for a 32-year-old Lawrence man accused of soliciting a child on the Schwegler School playground in September.
Lawrence library leaders moving forward with expansion design plans
By Chad Lawhorn
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A3
Now that the one detail of $18 million is out of the way, leaders of the Lawrence Public Library are excited to be moving on to more specifics about the planned expansion of the facility.
Lawrence Public Library to close Monday for computer repairs
By Chad Lawhorn
November 3, 2010
The Lawrence Public Library will be closed on Monday to allow for computer repairs on the facility’s checkout and catalog systems.
Kansas Highway Patrol superintendent to retire
Associated Press
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B8
The superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol has announced his retirement.
Kansas Democrats suffer major political damage
By Scott Rothschild
November 3, 2010
The Republican wave was no more evident than in the Kansas House, and that could mean a big lurch to the right in state government.
KU to host funk music symposium ‘Make it Funky 2’
Associated Press
November 3, 2010
Scholars and performers of a musical style more likely to generate swaying hips than doctoral theses are gathering Thursday at the University of Kansas.
Pancake feed, auction set for Saturday at American Legion
By Mark Fagan
November 3, 2010
The Lawrence Breakfast Optimist Club will conduct its annual pancake feed and silent auction from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth St.
Fundraising event for Lawrence homeless shelter will be heavy on the chocolate
By Chad Lawhorn
November 3, 2010
A chocolate contest and auction are on tap to help fund the operations of the Lawrence Community Shelter.
Tonganoxie clothier’s success story began with birthday gift for her mother
By Cathy Hamilton
November 3, 2010 in print edition on C1
From their unassuming headquarters on Canaan Farm in Tonganoxie, Peruvian Connection has clothed women for almost 35 years in luxurious natural fibers from the Andes Mountains and around the world.
23rd Street reopens after injury accident at Massachusetts Street intersection
Staff report
01:37 p.m., November 3, 2010 Updated 04:03 p.m. in print edition on A5
Crews have reopened 23rd Street after an injury accident blocked the road Wednesday afternoon.
Brownback expected to name transition team, discuss timeline Thursday
Associated Press
November 3, 2010
Signs of a new administration are taking shape in the Kansas Statehouse.
Town Talk: Library vote dissected; Garmin finds Lawrence; new business pins hopes on pinups
By Chad Lawhorn
12:23 p.m., November 3, 2010 Updated 04:48 p.m.
News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
Sunday marks the end of daylight saving time, so remember to set your clocks back an hour
By Aleese Kopf
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A1
It’s that time again — time to set our clocks back an hour. Sunday marks the end of daylight saving time. The official switch, by the way, takes place at 2 a.m.
Outgoing Kansas governor appoints transition leaders
Associated Press
November 3, 2010
Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson has a three-member team to help Gov.-elect Sam Brownback with the transition to power.
Spring Hill High School hosting ceremony for football player who died
Associated Press
November 3, 2010
Spring Hill High School is hosting a ceremony to honor a student football player who died last week.
Statehouse Live: Republicans achieve big gains in Kansas House
By Scott Rothschild
10:48 a.m., November 3, 2010 Updated 08:07 a.m. in print edition on A1
Before Tuesday’s election, the GOP held a 76-49 advantage. Now, it appears to be 92-33.
Two family members arrested after stabbing in 1300 block of Maple Lane
Staff reports
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A4
Two Lawrence residents were arrested early Tuesday following a stabbing, but they were released later as prosecutors declined to file charges, according to jail records.
Mission man reports jewelry stolen in 1400 block of Coventry Manor
Staff Reports
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A4
A 51-year-old Mission man Saturday reported to Lawrence police that someone took $3,000 worth of property, including jewelry, from a 45-year-old Kansas City, Mo., woman sometime between Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 from an apartment in the 1400 block of Coventry Manor, which is west of 15th and Iowa streets.
A look back at the MLB postseason
Phil Rogers-Chicago Tribune
November 3, 2010
Long after Brian Wilson fired a slider past Nelson Cruz for the final out in the Giants’ 3-1 victory, fans lingered near both dugouts at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
Nebraska QB Taylor Martinez practices
Associated Press
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B2
Nebraska offensive coordinator Shawn Watson says injured quarterback Taylor Martinez practiced “surprisingly well” Tuesday and will be ready to play Saturday at Iowa State.
California marijuana legalization effort fails
By John Hoeffel and Maria L. La Ganga - The Los Angeles Times
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A2
After taking a serious look at legalizing marijuana, California’s voters on Tuesday rejected Proposition 19, which would have made the state the first to allow the drug to be sold and taxed.
Douglas County Kids Voting results look just like local adult ballot results
By Mark Fagan
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A5
Like hundreds of their mentors filing into polling places throughout Lawrence, dozens of budding voters endorsed plans Tuesday for an expanded Lawrence Public Library.
Gary Bedore’s notebook
By Gary Bedore
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B4
Kansas University freshman Josh Selby, who wore a black shirt, black slacks and black shoes while sitting near the end of the bench during Tuesday’s exhibition rout of Washburn, still waits for an NCAA ruling on his amateur status.
Washburn coach, players laud Jayhawks
By Jesse Newell
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B4
Washburn basketball coach Bob Chipman made sure to shake hands with Kansas University players Marcus Morris and Tyshawn Taylor before leaving the media room Tuesday night.
Slash and ’burn: Marcus Morris torches ’Bods
By Gary Bedore
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B1
Marcus Morris didn’t approach Washburn University enforcer Virgil Philistin in a menacing way.
Veritas rolls into state title game
By Ben Ward
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B1
Veritas Christian School’s unprecedented football season continues. The Eagles (9-0) needed only the first half to invoke the mercy rule and put away Flint Hills Christian, 52-6, on Tuesday night at the Eagles’ Nest.
UConn’s Moore two-time unanimous pick for preseason All-America team
The Associated Press
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B2
Maya Moore has proven throughout her career at Connecticut that she is in a class by herself.
BP turns 3rd-quarter profit
By Brian Skoloff and Jane Wardell - Associated Press Writers
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A8
BP PLC is once again reporting profits even with an estimated $40 billion price tag for the response to its blown out well in the Gulf of Mexico.
LHS golfers honored
Staff reports
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B3
Lawrence High’s Kathryn Lunte was named to the All-Sunflower League girls golf second-team, and the Lions’ Taylor Covert was named honorable mention to the league team based on three rounds of play in the league tournament.
KU soccer players on academic team
Staff reports
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B3
Seven Kansas University soccer players were named to the Big 12 All-Academic team Tuesday.
Baldwin, De Soto win state playoff football games
By Jimmy Gillispie
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B3
Blue Valley Southwest controlled time of possession, but Baldwin High dominated the scoreboard Tuesday night.
Special teams concern KU
By Matt Tait
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B1
The Kansas University football team’s offense and defense have had both good and bad moments throughout the first eight games of the season. KU’s special-teams play, however, has been a consistent problem.
Mail bomb from Greek terrorists reaches Germany
By Nicholas Paphitis, Elena Becatoros and Melissa Eddy - Associated Press Writers
November 3, 2010 in print edition on C4
Suspected Greek terrorists unleashed an unprecedented two-day wave of mail bomb attacks in Athens and abroad, with one package reaching the office of German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday.
South American leaders pursue improved relations
By Christopher Toothaker - Associated Press Writer
November 3, 2010 in print edition on C4
President Hugo Chavez and his Colombian counterpart Juan Manuel Santos sought to improve relations Tuesday despite ideological differences and recent bitter disputes between the neighboring South American nations.
Despite dry run, timing midair explosion not easy
By Matt Apuzzo and Eileen Sullivan - Associated Press Writers
November 3, 2010 in print edition on C4
Even after a suspected test run in September, last week’s attempted mail bombings from Yemen were a shot in the dark for al-Qaida, which could not have known exactly where its packages were when they were set to explode, U.S. officials said Tuesday.
U.K., France ditch historic rivalry, sign defense deal
By David Stringer - Associated Press Writer
November 3, 2010 in print edition on C4
What would Napoleon or Lord Nelson make of this? Britain and France struck a historic defense deal Tuesday aimed at preserving military muscle in an age of austerity, pledging to deploy troops under a single command, share aircraft carriers and collaborate on once fiercely guarded nuclear programs.
Are marijuana laws history?
By Kevin McDonough
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B7
Is it time to legalize marijuana? “Marijuana: A Chronic History” (8 p.m., History) looks at the decades-long efforts to combat the drug that millions consume and millions more think of as benign, yet the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) still refers to it as a “gateway drug.”
Quaids are no-shows in court yet again
Associated Press
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B7
“Where are the Quaids?”
Horoscope for November 3, 2010
Associated Press
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B7
This year, you often feel as if your plate is too full. You will develop quite an interesting juggling act as you attempt to work through various issues, concerns and situations. If you are single, you meet people with ease, and you bring an unusual intensity to conversations and new relationships. If you are attached, the two of you often disagree. Others often find you difficult to be around. Libra makes a great confidant, healer or physician.
Lawrence man reports bike stolen in 1800 block of New Hampshire
Staff reports
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A4
A 60-year-old Lawrence man reported a gray Schwinn Skyliner 21-speed bicycle with a red crate on the rack, valued at $1,000, was taken between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday from the 1800 block of New Hampshire Street.
Haskell moves
The formal exit of Haskell’s president may not be a positive move, but at least it clears the way for a permanent appointment to that office.
J-W editorials
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A7
The leadership issue at Haskell Indian Nations University has been clarified but not in a particularly positive way.
Tired of deadlock
David Omar, Lawrence
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A7
Well, the election is over — finally. Congratulations to the winners, but we have a word or two for you.
Code enforcement
Bob Schumm, Lawrence
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A7
Recently, I contacted the city manager and mayor about a house across the street from my home that was purchased by an investor two years ago. The investor turned it over to his college-aged son who quickly filled it with six college students. The neighborhood code enforcement manager at that time worked with the owner’s agent for several weeks to bring the occupancy of the house into compliance with the single-family dwelling zone that the house occupies.
Compromise needed
Bruce W. Johanning, Lawrence
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A7
During this midterm election there have been many politicians who have stated that they “will never compromise or cross party lines.” In fact many now consider it a litmus test of political purity.
It’s time to seek some middle ground
Leonard Pitts Jr.
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A7
Can we all get along? The words are, of course, Rodney King’s, spoken 18 years ago as rioters burned the city of Los Angeles in his name. “Can we all get along?” he asked in a breaking voice as he pleaded for the violence to stop.
Library taxes
Carole Mitchell, Lecompton
November 3, 2010 in print edition on A7
As a retired employee of the Lawrence Public Library, I have been following all reports of the library expansion with much interest. The report in the Sunday, Oct. 31, issue of the Journal-World left me concerned about the answer to the question concerning taxpayers throughout the county not funding the library, but yet getting free use of the Lawrence Public Library. The answer implied that county residents do not pay library taxes.
Workers installing new Vietnam memorial at Pittsburg State University
Associated Press
November 3, 2010
Workers are installing a new Vietnam memorial at Pittsburg State University in southeast Kansas.
Daily “Beeline Express” bus route from Kansas to Colorado begins
Associated Press
November 3, 2010
A daily bus route from Colorado to Kansas is ready to roll next week.
100 years ago: Lawsuit filed after street car frightens horse, leading to accident
By Sarah St. John
November 3, 2010
Suit for the collection of $4,000 [in] damages was filed against the Lawrence Street Railway Company in the district court today. The action is brought by Mrs. Alice Jackson through her attorney, E. T. Riling, and is for personal injuries received through the alleged negligence of the motorman in charge of one of the company’s street cars. The accident occurred on October 23, 1909, when the attorney’s client with her daughter were driving south on Mississippi. A streetcar approached at a high rate of a speed and their horse became frightened.
40 years ago: Christmas Vespers back on
By Sarah St. John
November 3, 2010
Kansas University’s School of Fine Arts, who had decided earlier to cancel its traditional Christmas Vespers program, had reversed their earlier decision and had announced that Vespers would take place on Dec. 13. It would feature the customary candlelight, the symphony orchestra, and the processional and recessional by gowned choirs, but would no longer include the four “tableaux” which had previously been provided by the visual arts department.
25 years ago: LMH’s new Wellness Center ready for first clients
By Sarah St. John
November 3, 2010
Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s Wellness Center, located at 4120 Clinton Parkway, was set to open on Nov. 4. Its first clients were to be city firefighters who were taking their annual physical fitness assessments. Bob Billings, a former member of LMH’s board of trustees and president of Alvamar Inc., had offered free utilities and rent-free use of the building, which was located next to the Alvamar Racquet and Swim Club.
All about the pumpkin: From canned pumpkin shortages to pureeing
By Susan Krumm
November 3, 2010 in print edition on C3
Is there a canned pumpkin shortage again this year?
Tyshawn Taylor appears to have grown up
By Tom Keegan
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B1
We all grow up at different rates. For example, maturity-wise, I’m looking forward to my teenage years.
Big East will expand football membership
Associated Press
November 3, 2010 in print edition on B2
The Big East conference is set to expand its football roster.
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