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The day in photos, December 7, 2009

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Lawrence High school students and teacher Alan Gleue, second from right, record and time a series of motor-powered propeller car races in an advanced physics class. Below, juniors Tawney Carter, left, and Isis Franklin prepare their motor-powered propeller car before racing it against the clock.

Photo by Mike Yoder

Constance Wolfe is the driving force behind the Lawrence Give Back card used at many local businesses.

Photo by Kevin Anderson

KU assistant professor of psychology David Johnson conducted a study comparing the decline of different kinds of memory. He found that Alzheimer’s affects certain areas of the brain much earlier than previously thought.

Photo by Mike Yoder

Mic McGuire, a former opera singer-turned-minister, recently opened Living Water Methodist Church, 3001 W. 115th St., Kansas City, Kan.

Photo by Nicole Kelley

Solid waste division workers Travis Lindquist, left, and Derrick Jackson empty containers into the back of a trash truck as they make their rounds Thursday on Thorn Tree Court in west Lawrence. Recommendations are being made by the city’s Sustainability Advisory Board to charge residents based on the amount of trash they throw away.

Photo by Nick Krug

Former KU coach Roy Williams has a new book out, and copies are selling in Lawrence. This book display is at Borders, 700 N.H., which put in a second order for the books after brisk sales of the first shipment.

Photo by Kevin Anderson

Filing cabinets await placement in new underground office wing for legislators in Statehouse. The state has been hit hard by budget cuts but the $285 million Statehouse renovation continues.

Photo by Scott Rothschild

Kansas forward Markieff Morris defends a shot by UCLA guard Michael Roll during the first half, Sunday, Dec 6, 2009 at Pauley Pavilion. At right is UCLA guard Malcolm Lee.

Photo by Nick Krug

KU's Danielle McCray (4) puts up a jump shot over a screen by Aishah Sutherland (1), during the Jayhawks' game against Northern Colorado, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at Allen Field House.

Photo by Mike Yoder