Berkeley Prep linebacker Schyler Miles takes part in a morning practice session in this file photo from Sept. 5, 2011, in Tampa. Miles followed coach Charlie Weis from Florida to Kansas.

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A Colada Lite can bring you the joys of a pina colada without the calories.

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Jay Lovett, a water treatment technician for the city of Lawrence, collects a sample of water at the Kaw River Water Treatment Plant, on Monday June 11, 2012. Some people have complained drinking water has an odd taste and smell. Officials say it's caused by geosmin, which is a by-product of dead algae that accumulate at Clinton Lake and sometimes in the Kansas River.

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Caleb Correll, a Democrat from Ottawa, filed to run for the 59th State House District.

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Freshman Perry Ellis puts in a layup as he works out for the campers during Bill Self's basketball camp on Monday, June 11, 2012, at the Horejsi Center.

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Caleb Crowell, a Democrat from Ottawa, arrives Monday to file for the 59th State House District.

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Kansas newcomer Perry Ellis, center, listens while in a team huddle between Justin Wesley, left, and fellow freshman Zach Peters as they prepare for a workout at Bill Self's basketball camp on Monday, June 11, 2012 at the Horejsi Center.

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TerriLois Gregory, a Republican, who moved over the weekend from the district she had represented to run in another district, signs paperwork Monday at the Secretary of State's office.

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Tayte Markoulatos, 7, leads her dog, Floyd, on an outing Monday outside Woodlawn School. The 2-year-old Great Dane walked with Tayte, her sister Eva and mother, Emily, to the Lawrence Arts Center.

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Candidates on Monday rushed to file before the noon deadline. The Secretary of State's office set up desks in the lobby of the Memorial building to handle the crowd. New district boundaries, drawn by a panel of three federal judges for congress, Legislature and State Board of Education, set off a flurry of activity.

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Manning, left, and Chip relax in Lawrence. They were adopted the day of the Kansas-Kentucky national championship men’s basketball game April 2, and thus are named in honor of Danny Manning and Chip for championship. Their owners are Cole Lanum and Abby Cunningham, of Topeka. Ryan Waggoner, Lawrence, submitted the photo. Got a picture for Pet Post? Bring in or mail a Pet Post photo and some information about your pet to the Journal-World, 645 N.H., Lawrence, KS 66044 or email it to go@ljworld.com.

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Mike Tennyson, owner and baker at Munchers Bakery, 925 Iowa, prepares some strawberry and cream-cheese pastries while working his overnight shift recently.

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A model wears a creation from the Dsquared2 men's Fall-Winter 2012/2013 collection, part of the Milan Fashion Week, unveiled in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. Help out your wedding date by suggesting an outfit. A suit is generally appropriate.

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Actress Krysten Ritter wears a lace dress, which is a fine choice for a summer wedding.

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This Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, photo shows the shoes worn by a guest at Lincoln Center during Fall Fashion Week, in New York. Wear a fun pair of heels to a summer wedding.

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A model wears a lacquered cropped jacket over a modernist print top and skirt at Cynthia Steffe's spring 2006 collection during Fashion Week in New York, Monday Sept. 12, 2005. Wear a cropped jacket or blazer to a summer wedding if you don't want to bare your arms.

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A lawn-game version of Kerplunk can be made out of simple supplies from the hardware store and balls borrowed from other games.

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Delicious: Megan’s strawberry kabobs with strawberry balsamic sauce can be cooked on the grill.

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Nutritious: Sarah’s strawberry shortcake cookies with strawberry topping is a healthier alternative to eat while watching tennis than strawberries and cream, the official snack of the Wimbledon tennis tournament.

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Audrey Montgomery, 4, creates a Salad on a Stick by stacking cheese, peppers, lettuce and zucchini and other vegetables on a wooden skewer.

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Maurene Montgomery, 2, center, pours a fruit sauce on a fruit bread pudding dish she was helping her sister Audrey, 4, left and her mother Kris Adair, prepare at their home, Friday, June 1, 2012.

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Kris Adair and her children Audrey Montgomery, 4, and Maurene Montgomery, 2, put together a light summer meal creating they call Salad on a Stick and Fruit Bread Pudding.

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Kris Adair helps her daughter Audrey Montgomery, 4, cut a pepper for a Salad on a Stick. Audrey's sister Maurene Montgomery, 2, helps at right.

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Maya Morris, 9, Lawrence, recently completed her black belt. Her instructor is Ben Morris of UMA Tae Kwon Do in Eudora. Maya’s mother, Amy Swan, submitted the photo.