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Blog entries

• Social Media Blog: Social media blurs holiday weekend shopping divide
• Cram Session: KU taking on Ohio in Las Vegas
• The Newell Post: Breakdown: Oklahoma State wins leverage battle during goal-line stand
• Black Friday in Lawrence: Walmart
• Black Friday in Lawrence: Taking a Break
• Cram Session: Will Border War turn into Border Blowout?
• Black Friday in Lawrence: Best Buy
• Black Friday in Lawrence: Target
• Black Friday in Lawrence: Stores open early to greet Black Friday shoppers

Obituaries

• John D. Cummings, Lawrence
• Delores E. Bickel, Grantville
• James R. Gustin, Hays

On the street

• Will you go shopping on Black Friday?

Photos

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Photo galleries

Videos

• Watch local firefighters rescue Santa Claus, as 6News brings you …
• It may still be November, but there’s no denying its …
• Kansas defeated Ohio 98-41 Friday, November 26, 2010 in Las …
• Lawrence residents watched as Santa was rescued from the rooftop …
• In Topeka some people never even went to bed on …
• Hundreds of Lawrence shoppers braved the early morning temperatures to …
• Temperatures will remain comfortably above average for the weekend with …
• Shoppers at Kohl’s and Best Buy in Lawrence got up …
• A more relaxed Best Buy crowd shuffles in at 5 …
• Ottawa woman Windy Gibbs brought her shopping list and had …
• Lawrence man Roshan Liyanage spent all night in the cold …
• The doors open, and shoppers flood Kohl’s at exactly 3 …
• Leah Coons, 14, braves the cold for her chance at …
• About 200 diners got their fill of turkey at this …

All stories

Lawrence bloggers are in the home stretch of National Blog Posting Month

The challenge, known as #NaBloPoMo, encourages them to post daily

By Sarah Henning

11:33 p.m., November 26, 2010 Updated 11:33 p.m.

If you’ve ever started a blog, you know exactly how difficult it is to keep it going.

Know the foe: Missouri Tight end Egnew key for Tigers

By Matt Tait

November 26, 2010

Meet Michael Egnew. You might not recognize the name. You probably wouldn’t know him if you passed him on the street. And you almost certainly wouldn’t name him if someone asked you to list 10 Missouri football players.

KU women take down North Dakota State, 61-53

J-W Staff Reports

November 26, 2010

Aishah Sutherland posted 17 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Kansas women to a 61-53 victory over North Dakota State on Friday night in the Basketball Traveler’s Classic at Allen Fieldhouse.

Santa’s traditional roof rescue signals start of holiday season

By Brenna Hawley

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A1

Cries of “Santa made it!” rang out Friday evening downtown after Santa descended from the roof of Weaver’s, 901 Mass.

KU alumna, working with Organization of American States, hopes to continue career in foreign service

By Andy Hyland

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A5

Back in town briefly from an internship with the Organization of American States, a Kansas University alumna said the experience has helped shaped her career path.

2010 edition of fair trade market opens at Ecumenical Christian Ministries building

By Aleese Kopf

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A3

While thousands of early-morning shoppers waited in line outside big-box stores, other people chose an alternative approach to their Black Friday shopping.

Energy-efficient upgrades at KU expected to save $2 million a year

By Christine Metz

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A3

The maze of ductwork and towering fans on top of Kansas University’s Malott and Haworth halls might not be the most glamorous example of going green. But the new equipment promises to bring some of the greatest energy savings to the school.

Candlelight vigil, speakers to highlight World AIDS Day observance in Lawrence

By Andy Hyland

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A5

The Douglas County AIDS Project is collaborating with Kansas University to host a speakers panel and candlelight vigil next week.

Lawrence community invited to activities celebrating Hanukkah

By Joe Preiner

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A5

The Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Lawrence has announced plans for its annual Hanukkah celebration.

Experiment indicates ‘fan cans’ change perception of beer drinking — for worse

By Christine Metz

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A1

Beer can make us feel lots of things: silly, sad and, sometimes the next morning, a little woozy. But according to a team of researchers at the University of Missouri, when that beer comes in cans sporting our team’s colors, it makes us feel safer.

Suspicious package near Lawrence Paper Co. determined to be harmless

By Andy Hyland

12:26 p.m., November 26, 2010 Updated 04:28 p.m.

Police closed Lakeview Road near the Lawrence Paper Co. Friday afternoon while they investigated a suspicious package in the area.

Lawrence city commissioners cancel Tuesday night meeting

By Chad Lawhorn

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A5

Lawrence city commissioners have canceled their Tuesday evening meeting.

Town Talk: Brownback eyeing Lawrence city commissioner; changes at downtown clothing stores; Lawrence retailer gives $25,000 prize

By Chad Lawhorn

November 26, 2010

News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.

25 years ago: Prices for farm acreage showing sharp decrease from previous year

By Sarah St. John

November 26, 2010

Area farmland prices were reported to be “not what they used to be.” Land that had brought about $510 an acre in 1984 was now bringing about $425.

40 years ago: Headquarters installs second phone line to assist young drug users

By Sarah St. John

November 26, 2010

A second telephone line had been installed at Headquarters, 1124 Miss., as an emergency-only line to help young drug users.

100 years ago: Wilbur Wright, inventor of airplane, spends Thanksgiving in Tonganoxie

By Sarah St. John

November 26, 2010

“The Wright Brothers are just finishing a large factory for constructing airships in the corporate limits of Dayton. They have so many orders for airships that they cannot fill them.”

GOP shouldn’t overplay hand

George Will

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A8

Winning California’s state lottery with the first ticket he bought put Kevin McCarthy, then 20, on a path to becoming, in January, the third-ranking Republican leader of a House majority pledged to make government less bountiful. With the $5,000 he won in 1985, McCarthy opened a sandwich shop in a nook in a small mall in Bakersfield, and hung a sign calling attention to it. When a government vehicle arrived, he thought city hall might have come “to give me the key to the city” as thanks for generating some jobs and sales tax revenues. But Bakersfield’s bureaucracy wanted to complain about his sign, which somehow fell short of sign orthodoxy.

Sign fairness

Lorrie Wiseman, Lawrence

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A8

I am a licensed child care provider in Lawrence for the last 29 years. I called the city development services department to inquire what the regulations are for putting a sign in my yard to advertise openings in my home day care. I received the following response: “You may place a two-by-two-foot sign attached to your house or a one-by-one-foot sign in your yard.” I then asked why real estate agents, roofers and painters are allowed to post large signs. The response was, “I don’t know. That’s just the city’s code.”

Avoiding the airline hassle

By Mike Hoeflich

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A8

The present controversy over the new heightened security at our nation’s airports highlights what happens when technology, privacy, austerity, fear and inconvenience all come together in a vital activity.

Horoscope for Nov. 26

Associated Press

November 26, 2010

This year, many opportunities appear because you are adventurous enough to make them occur. You will find a way, tuning in to your ingenuity. If you are single, you could meet someone who is fascinating and has great depth. If you are attached, the two of you benefit from planning a special trip or taking a workshop together. Leo opens doors.

Tune in: Jane Lynch of ’Glee’ hosting holiday countdown

Kevin McDonough

November 26, 2010

The Christmas season begins in earnest with “TV’s Funniest Holiday Moments” (7 p.m., Fox) a countdown of the 30 best clips from special Christmas episodes of sitcoms from “I Love Lucy” to “Friends” and “Family Guy” as well as popular moments from holiday specials both animated and live. Jane Lynch serves as host.

Honoring history

Bringing state lawmakers to Lecompton would be a suitable way to honor the state’s 150th birthday.

J-W editorials

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A8

The Lecompton Historical Society has a great idea for commemorating the 150th anniversary of Kansas statehood next year.

Educator embraces idea of free books online

By Andy Hyland

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A3

After online pirates swiped Chris McKitterick’s first novel and made it available for free online, the Kansas University teacher took swift action. He made it available for download himself.

Kansas sees major growth in construction work

Associated Press

November 26, 2010

A national association says Kansas led the nation in the percentage growth of construction employment when compare with last October.

Kansas unhappy with Nebraska Republican River use

Associated Press

November 26, 2010

Kansas officials believe Nebraska still isn’t doing enough to conserve water in the Republican River basin, so the dispute might return to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Palin to appear in southern Kansas for book tour

November 26, 2010

Sarah Palin will be in south-central Kansas on Sunday as part of her latest book tour.

Area couple among unlucky thousands on cruise

By Melissa Treolo

November 26, 2010

Roger and Sheila Miller thought their cruise along the Mexican Riviera would bring seven days of magic, relaxation and adventure. The adventure, however, was much more than they bargained for.

CU-NU finale has luster of yesteryear

The Associated Press

November 26, 2010 in print edition on B2

Colorado and Nebraska will meet one more time as members of the Big 12 before they head off to different leagues, and the game is setting up like one of those day-after-Thanksgiving throwdowns of yesteryear.

Ohio State president out of his league

By Brian Murphy/McClatchy Newspapers

November 26, 2010 in print edition on B2

Ohio State president E. Gordon Gee began his ill-informed comments about the current state of college football with one accurate statement.

Coordinator back with Titans despite cancer

The Associated Press

November 26, 2010 in print edition on B2

Tennessee offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger is back at work and will call the plays Sunday when the Titans visit the Houston Texans before starting his treatment for cancer.

You didn’t hear it from me

By Tom Keegan

November 26, 2010

This isn’t for publication, so whatever you do, don’t breathe a word of it to anybody.

Fambrough won’t be rallying KU before Mizzou game this year

By Matt Tait

November 26, 2010

One by one, former Kansas University football players stepped forward this week to talk to the current Jayhawks about what this weekend’s game with Missouri means. As spirited as the speeches were, they generally lacked one thing — hatred.

Gray carries A&M past UT

Texas finishes with first losing record since 1997

The Associated Press

November 26, 2010 in print edition on B10

Texas A&M heaped one final insult on Texas’ miserable season. Cyrus Gray rushed for 223 yards and had two long touchdowns, helping No. 17 Texas A&M beat Texas, 24-17, on Thursday night, sending the Longhorns to their first losing season since 1997.

Lawrence’s Bengali community celebrates Thanksgiving with American and Indian food

By Brenna Hawley

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A5

East met West Thursday evening when more than 30 members of Lawrence’s Bengali community attended Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Dhananjay and Ranu Pal.

Turkey before tourney: Jayhawks feast before kicking off games in Las Vegas

By Gary Bedore

November 26, 2010

Kansas University’s basketball players, coaches, family members and support-staff members filed into a Renaissance Hotel dining hall at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, gathering to eat an old-fashioned traditional Thanksgiving Day meal.

Kansas women ready for 3 games in 3 days

By Clark Goble

November 26, 2010

Kansas University women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson knows she’ll have to look to her bench during the Basketball Travelers, Inc., Tip-Off Classic at Allen Fieldhouse this weekend.

U.S. presence in Afghanistan as long as Soviet slog

By Patrick Quinn - Associated Press Writer

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A7

The Soviet Union couldn’t win in Afghanistan, and now the United States is about to have something in common with that futile campaign: nine years, 50 days.

Debt panel’s Social Security fix: Raise taxes, cut benefits

By Kevin G. Hall - McClatchy Newspapers

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A7

Social Security taxes would rise and benefits would fall under proposals from the co-chairmen of the special deficit-reduction panel that’s due to report to Congress by Dec. 1.

Deal may bring Russia in on missile defense

By Christi Parsons - Tribune Washington Bureau

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A7

As he flew to Yokohama, Japan, earlier this month, President Barack Obama was unknowingly on the way to the sleeper event of the fall, a peripheral get-together almost entirely overlooked in a battery of colossal global summits.

Dinosaur die-off cleared way for gigantic mammals

Associated Press

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A6

They just needed some leg room: New research shows the great dinosaur die-off made way for mammals to explode in size — some more massive than several elephants put together.

Douglas County Extension Office to use sunlight for energy, education

By Christine Metz

November 26, 2010 in print edition on A3

A lack of sun didn’t keep a freshly installed photovoltaic system from generating energy this week. Crews from Cromwell Environmental placed 20 solar panels on the south-facing roof of Douglas County Extension Office, 2110 Harper St. Along with producing 15 percent of the building’s electricity over the next 25