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Response	Percent
I’m more comfortable in the audience		73%
Of course — I command the spotlight!		15%
Yes, but I belong in the chorus line		10%
Total	306

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Dozens voice concerns at final coal plant hearing: By Scott Rothschild; 4:02 p.m., October 25, 2010 Updated 5:53 p.m. in print edition on 1A; About 150 people attended Monday’s hearing, which was the final scheduled public meeting on the project that has dominated Kansas politics for more than three years. KDHE has received more than 5,600 comments on the proposed project.

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Authorities warning area residents of veteran funeral arrangement scam: By Andy Hyland; October 25, 2010 in print edition on 3A; If you’re a veteran, and a smooth-talking salesman comes to your home claiming to be from the Department of Veterans Affairs hawking funeral arrangements, watch out, authorities say.

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Food bank: Items donated during Late Night in the Phog helping hungry in Lawrence: By Chad Lawhorn; October 25, 2010 in print edition on 3A; A leader of a local food bank is seeking to reassure area residents that food donated at KU’s recent Late Night at the Phog is being used to help the hungry in Douglas County.

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KU student group working to modify vehicle to run solely on electric power to deliver campus mail: By Andy Hyland; October 25, 2010 in print edition on 3A; A group of about 30 Kansas University students are at work this semester on what they hope becomes a new trend: an electric vehicle that gets its power from wind and solar sources.

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Moran outshines well-regarded opponent: John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A3; Many Kansas Democrats who meet Lisa Johnston or hear her speak come away liking their U.S. Senate candidate, describing her as bright and articulate. But they hesitate to handicap her race against the Republican nominee, veteran U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran. He’s expected to win easily — in a blowout, in fact — and Democrats appear to like Johnston too much as a candidate to want to dismiss her chances.
Task force holding final public meeting to seek historic preservation input: By Christine Metz; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A3; For the past month, the Natural and Cultural Task Force has held about a half-dozen public meetings throughout the county to find out what residents want to preserve. The eight-member group has been assigned by Douglas County commissioners to make recommendations on how to best spend $350,000 that commissioners have set aside for historic and open-space preservation.
City fired up for Plastikon proposal: By Chad Lawhorn; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A3; Even before the deal has been signed, sealed and delivered, area residents are champing at the bit to apply at a new East Hills manufacturing plant recently proposed by Plastikon Industries.
Services for Wichita soldier killed in Afghanistan planned for Saturday: Associated Press; 05:53 p.m., October 26, 2010 Updated 05:53 p.m.; Services are scheduled for Saturday for a 21-year-old Wichita soldier who died in Afghanistan.
Alvamar golf courses, country club for sale; asking price is $6.5 million: Company says it’s encouraged by interest shown so far; By Mark Fagan; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A1; The owners of Alvamar Inc. are working to sell their two golf courses, country club operation and other recreational aspects of the company that helped drive much of Lawrence’s western growth since the late 1960s.
Lawrence teacher wants to win contest to help local charities: By Christine Metz; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A3; One Lawrence teacher is looking to rally the community in backing a video she made explaining how she would give away $5,000 to local charities.
Fraternal Order of Police, county hope to work out differences centering on lodge, shooting range: By Christine Metz; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A4; In hopes of putting an end to a three-year lawsuit, the local Fraternal Order of Police chapter and the Douglas County Commission have reached an truce.
57-year-old Lawrence man pleads guilty in federal court meth case: By George Diepenbrock; 05:07 p.m., October 26, 2010 Updated 05:13 p.m. in print edition on A4; A 57-year-old Lawrence man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a drug charge in connection with a February bust authorities made at a house east of Lawrence.
Lawrence Community Theatre gives everyone a chance to find the spotlight: By Chad Lawhorn; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A1; I stepped into the Lawrence Community Theatre near 15th and New Hampshire thinking I could do this. It was open auditions for the theater’s December production of “Annie,” and I was set to sing a little “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” to woo the producers. Then, I find myself sitting with 30 other fellow audition participants in a cramped basement, and my thinking changes.
Town Talk: Lawrence BMX track proposed; Berry warehouse site approved; Ben & Jerry’s closes Mass store: By Chad Lawhorn; 02:18 p.m., October 26, 2010 Updated 02:25 p.m.; News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
First of four dean candidates visits KU’s law school: By Andy Hyland; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A3; The first of four candidates to become Kansas University’s new dean of its School of Law was on campus Tuesday.
KU’s university architect Warren Corman to retire: By Andy Hyland; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A3; After 63 years of working in architecture, Kansas University’s Warren Corman — now 84 years old — has decided it’s time to retire.
Prosecutors seek more information in alleged rape at Haskell dorm before deciding whether to file charges: By George Diepenbrock; October 26, 2010; A 25-year-old Haskell Indian Nations University student has been released from jail after he was initially arrested as a suspect in an alleged sexual assault last weekend.
Diabetic treat recipes, scared up just in time for Halloween: We found desserts great for diabetics on Hallow’s Eve or any old time; By Sarah Henning; October 26, 2010; Halloween sugar shock is pretty familiar to most people in the United States, where tiny fun-size candies are as synonymous with the holiday as ghouls and goblins. But for an ever-growing group of Americans, ingesting a huge amount of sugar isn’t on the table, even for such a sweets-heavy time of year as Halloween.
Campaign Notebook: Brownback leads in race for campaign contributions: Kansas attorney general outspends GOP rival; JOHN HANNA,AP Political Writer; 09:47 a.m., October 26, 2010 Updated 04:34 p.m.; Democratic incumbent Steve Six has spent twice as much money as his Republican challenger for Kansas attorney general, but both are getting hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of help from outside groups.
An afternoon’s hard work gets tree stump out: By Linda Cottin; October 26, 2010; If time is of the essence or you have a fresh tree stump you want to remove, hand-digging the stump out may be your best option.
Kansas Rep. Tom Sloan agrees to back X-fish as state’s official fossil: Associated Press; October 26, 2010; A Kansas lawmaker has agreed to introduce legislation designating an ancient sea creature the state’s official fossil.
Smoking ban advocates voice concern over Kansas governor’s race: Associated Press; October 26, 2010; Kansas public health advocates say they worry about the views expressed by candidates for governor on the new statewide smoking ban.
Lawrence school board sizes up apparel deal for high schools: By Mark Fagan; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A1; Following a path already cleared by Kansas University, Lawrence and Free State high schools are lining up to score uniforms, apparel and accessories through exclusive contracts involving adidas, the global sporting goods company.
Payless Furniture store reports theft: October 26, 2010 in print edition on A4; A Payless Furniture employee reported Saturday the burglary and theft of almost $3,200 in furniture from the store.
Resident reports burglary, theft in 900 block of 22nd Terrace: October 26, 2010 in print edition on A4; A 24-year-old Lawrence man reported Friday the burglary and theft of a television, guitar and laptop from the 900 block of 22nd Terrace
Federal banking regulators looking into foreclosure mess: Jeannine Aversa - Associated Press; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A6; Federal banking regulators are examining whether mortgage companies cut corners on their own procedures when they moved to foreclose on people’s homes, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday.
Ailing Brett Favre’s starting streak in doubt due to stress fracture: The Associated Press; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B4; Brett Favre’s ironman streak has endured a litany of injuries and even a pair of premature retirement news conferences. Perhaps this is the week that, finally, Favre’s health prevents him from playing.
Blue Springs RB Darrian Miller picks KU again: By Matt Tait; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B4; Rivals.com reported Monday night that Blue Springs High running back Darrian Miller, a four-star back who was the Simone Award runner-up in 2009, had orally committed to Kansas.
NFL lauds legal hitters: The Associated Press; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B4; One week after drawing heavy fines for illegal hits, James Harrison and Brandon Meriweather were praised by the NFL for clean play in Sunday’s victories.
ACC associate commissioner Shane Lyons another KU AD candidate: By Tom Keegan; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B1; Ray Evans, head of Kansas University’s search committee for a new athletic director, has made it clear the field of applicants includes candidates not currently serving as athletic directors.
James Naismith’s original basketball rules to be auctioned at Sotheby’s: J-W Staff and Wire Reports; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B3; Dr. James Naismith’s original rules of basketball, currently safeguarded at Sotheby’s, will be auctioned on Dec. 10 in New York, the New York Times reported Monday.
Turkey seeking more independent role: Trudy Rubin, The Philadelphia Inquirer; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A7; All during the Cold War, Turkey was the NATO country the United States took for granted, a secular Muslim state that straddled Europe and Asia and defended a long border with the Soviet Union.
Federal Reserve leader Thomas Hoenig warns of future economic downturn: By Chad Lawhorn; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A1; A very big bet on the U.S. economy is about to be made, and one of the leading economists in the country fears federal leaders are set to bet wrong, a Kansas University crowd was told Monday.
Kansas men’s, women’s golf in fifth place: J-W Staff Reports; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B3; Kansas University’s men’s golf team is tied for fifth place after two rounds of the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate.
Indiana University student reports theft in 1000 block of Tennessee: October 26, 2010 in print edition on A4; A 20-year-old Indiana University student reported Sunday the burglary and theft of his backpack and Macintosh laptop from the 1000 block of Tennessee Street.
Heat-Celtics game dandy tipoff for NBA: The Associated Press; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B2; Before leaving for the airport Monday and catching the flight to Boston, Dwyane Wade had a conversation with the friend he calls Larry. As in, the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The one they give out for winning an NBA championship.
Bosox pitching coach to manage Jays: The Associated Press; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B2; John Farrell was chosen to succeed Cito Gaston, who retired after the season ended. It will be Farrell’s first managerial job.
Giants to start Lincecum in Game 1: The Associated Press; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B5; Tim Lincecum is the Game 1 guy for the Giants again.
KU soccer falls to CU: J-W Staff Reports; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B3; Caroline Kastor scored a goal for Kansas University in the first 19 seconds, but the Jayhawks fell to Colorado, 2-1 in overtime, on Monday at Prentup Field.
NYC bedbugs scare away tourists: Sara Kugler Frazier - Associated Press; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; New York City’s bedbugs have climbed out of bed and marched into landmarks like the Empire State Building, Bloomingdale’s and Lincoln Center.
Reeling Jayhawks remain confident, motivated by football losses: Next foe, ISU, sets example for KU; By Matt Tait; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B1; Saturday, after an upset victory against Texas, Iowa State football coach Paul Rhoads had some interesting comments for the television reporter who asked how his team was able to win after being blown out 52-0 and 68-27 by Oklahoma and Utah, respectively, in the two weeks that preceded the game.
Dallas loses QB, game to Giants: Romo suffers broken collarbone in loss to New York; The Associated Press; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B4; Tony Romo’s season might be over, and the Dallas Cowboys’ season might as well be. As for Eli Manning and the New York Giants, everything’s clicking.
WikiLeaks documents raise questions about Obama policies: Raphael G. Satter and Paisley Dodds - Associated Press; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; President Barack Obama stepped into the White House pledging to end George W. Bush’s gloves-off approach to interrogations and detention — but a flood of leaked documents suggests that some old habits were hard to break.
Dark clouds for Democrats as Obama embarks on last push: David Espo - Associated Press; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; President Barack Obama plunged into a final week of midterm election campaigning Monday.
Previewing Jayhawks in NBA for 2010-2011: Ailing Collison must start season on bench: By Gary Bedore; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B1; Former Kansas University power forward Nick Collison of the Oklahoma City Thunder turns 30 today — Opening Day of the 2010-11 NBA season.
Tight-knit tradition: Firebirds’ postgame soccer circle part of bigger picture: By Ben Ward; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B1; Shortly after the end of each match — regardless of the outcome — Free State High soccer coach Kelly Barah and his team walk toward the center circle at midfield.
Giants close to scratching 50-year itch: By Bill Shaikin - Los Angeles Times; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B2; It was eight years and two days ago that the World Series last visited San Francisco. The Giants throttled the Angels, 16-4. The first World Series championship parade in San Francisco was one victory away. Civic delirium erupted.
Lions start soccer regionals tonight at Manhattan: By Clark Goble; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B1; A lot of things had to happen for Lawrence High boys soccer coach Mike Murphy to allow his backup senior goalie Julio Salazar to attempt a direct free kick in attacking territory.
Karzai says his office gets cash from Iran and U.S.: Deb Riechmann - Associated Press; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A6; Afghan President Hamid Karzai acknowledged on Monday that he receives millions of dollars in cash from Iran, adding that Washington gives him “bags of money” too.
New Amazon species discovered every 3 days for a decade: Renee Schoof - McClatchy Newspapers; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A1; Scientists searching the Amazon have discovered new species — creatures such as a baldheaded parrot, a blue-fanged tarantula and a bright red catfish — at the rate of about one every three days for the past 10 years, the World Wildlife Fund reported Monday.
‘Glee’ pays tribute to ‘Rocky Horror’: Kevin McDonough; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B7; Given the dearth of Halloween-themed musicals, it’s almost inevitable that “Glee” (7 p.m., Fox) would put its own spin on “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” the mid-1970s camp classic.
Corn growth outpaces wheat in NW Kansas: Mike Corn - The Hays Daily News; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B8; All across northwest Kansas, massive piles of grain — virtually all of it corn — have become a growing phenomenon.
100 years ago: Naismith, engineers working on plan for new University Athletic Field: By Sarah St. John; October 26, 2010; “Dr. James Naismith has thirty engineers at work on plans for a regular University Athletic Field which he hopes to establish in the near future. It will cover a beautiful twelve or fifteen-acre plot of ground located just south of the gymnasium with the gym as a center. It is expected that McCook field will be abandoned eventually for the new location.
40 years ago: KU alumni express preference for traditional Homecoming: By Sarah St. John; October 26, 2010; A random poll of alumni and fans at half-time at the Kansas University football game showed that they would have preferred the colorful decorations usually present during Homecoming. Students had opted to jettison the usual decorations on housing units in favor of doing community projects, in keeping with the theme of “Relevancy,” but alumni claimed that they liked the old traditions better.
Overspending: Mary Ann Kieffer, Lawrence; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A7; A new library with a big parking garage sounds good, but it’s overspending, which taxpayers, especially seniors, cannot afford.
Seeking solutions: Gail Copple, Lawrence; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A7; I was deeply interested in your Oct. 19 front page article, “Stimulus bill foes share in benefits.” It seems Sam Brownback, Pat Roberts, Jerry Moran, Todd Tiahrt and Lynn Jenkins all voted against the $787 billion bailout, but after it passed with them voting against it, they all had their hands out for a piece of the bailout.
Plenty of hate: Craig Tucker, Lawrence; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A7; I would like to offer an apology for misquoting Bill O’Reilly regarding his interview on The View. The quote was actually by Brian Kilmeade of the Fox Network saying “All Muslims are not terrorists, but all terrorists are Muslims,” while he was defending Mr. O’Reilly’s remarks on The View. Thank you, Sarah Peters, for politely correcting me.
Modest plan: Barbara Duke, Lawrence; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A7; “Americans for Prosperity,” a well-funded national group, has bought a big ad our paper telling us not to vote for improving our public library.
20-year tax: Robert Lemon, Lawrence; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A7; This is in reference to the library’s $18 million tax issue. I thought the American way was equal coverage on election issues. This is definitely not true of the library issue. Big coverage on the front page for the $18 million library tax. Is this a paid ad or free gratis? If you look closely, you’ll find the vote “no” library tax ad on page 7D of Sunday’s Journal-World. I guess the equal status on some election issues is far from equal.
Election integrity: Voter fraud is a serious crime that should result in serious consequences.; J-W editorials; October 26, 2010 in print edition on A7; As Election Day draws near, there are sure to be an increasing number of stories about illegal voting schemes.
Double take: Empathy beginning to lessen over digital divide: By Dr. Wes Crenshaw and Ben Markley; October 26, 2010 in print edition on C1; Wes: Over the last 20 years, there’s been an increasing concern in adolescent literature regarding empathy, or the lack thereof.
25 years ago: State legislation could affect Western Hills annexation: By Sarah St. John; October 26, 2010; Lawrence city officials were keeping an eye on proposed state legislation that would change annexation laws. This issue was of special interest to city staff, who earlier had recommended a unilateral annexation of the Western Hills subdivision, a 120-acre area north and west of 15th and Monterey. Most residents of that area were still fighting the annexation.
Horoscope for Oct. 26: October 26, 2010 in print edition on B7; This year, you will be open to many unique opportunities that come through a partnership or through individuals. Sometimes you become extremely critical or hard on yourself. If you are single, you meet people with ease, and they feel your intensity. If you are attached, the two of you benefit from sharing more. Make special time together more often. Gemini helps you zero in on the basics.
ISU seeks consistency: Victory over UT instills confidence; The Associated Press; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B4; The Cyclones remain an unpredictable bunch with just four games left in the season.
Molina faces old team in Rangers’ first berth: The Associated Press; October 26, 2010 in print edition on B5; Bengie Molina gets a ring regardless of who wins this World Series.

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