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Sound Off 2001

Sound Off for November 2001

Friday, November 30

Is there a blue moon in November?

Thursday, November 29

Wal-Mart recently stopped taking plastic bags at their recycling center. Is that permanent? Is there another place to take them?

Wednesday, November 28

I know it's illegal for teen-agers to purchase cigarettes, but is it illegal for them to smoke cigarettes?

Tuesday, November 27

When are Kansas University finals?

Monday, November 26

Since Ampride closed, is there any other gas station nearby that sells kerosene?

Sunday, November 25

What is the difference between Islam, Muslim and Moslem?

Saturday, November 24

I heard a guy talking about a national survey that indicated many high school graduates didn't think much of their educational preparation for college. What's that about?

Friday, November 23

When is KU's winter break?

Thursday, November 22

How did Pamela Butler's killer get the 40 antidepressant drugs to commit suicide? Surely they didn't give him the whole bottle?

Tuesday, November 20

How many student-living units are there on Daisy Hill? How many are occupied, and how many are empty?

Monday, November 19

Why don't birds get electrocuted when they sit on power lines?

Sunday, November 18

What is Laidlaw's policy on buses being parked in neighborhoods over- night?

Saturday, November 17

How long do you have to be a Kansas resident to get in-state tuition?

Friday, November 16

I see where Kansas University freshman basketball player Michael Lee is wearing Danny Manning's No. 25. Hasn't that number been retired?

Wednesday, November 14

I've read that Muslims hope for fighting in Afghanistan to cease before Ramadan starts. What is the Ramadan holiday, and when does it begin?

Tuesday, November 13

What is a habitual parking violator?

Monday, November 12

When will students be out of school for Thanksgiving?

Sunday, November 11

Is it safe to swim in an indoor pool during an electrical storm? What are the rules and regulations?

Saturday, November 10

Is the superintendent for the school district a doctor or a mister?

Friday, November 9

Why does the main post office have pick-up times at 4:50 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. at their drop boxes and not a morning and later afternoon pickup?

Thursday, November 8

About a mile west of Lecompton, there is what looks like a salvage yard, but the vehicles are stuffed in the creek. Who can I contact to report this and have it looked into?

Wednesday, November 7

Where can we send contributions to restore the salaries for the historic museum employees who lost their jobs?

Tuesday, November 6

For more than two years someone has been coming and taking topsoil from land on the north side of Sixth Street, between Wakarusa Drive and East 1000 Road. Isn't this illegal?

Monday, November 5

Are there tickets available for the KU men's basketball exhibition opener, or is the game a sellout?

Sunday, November 4

How do I register my home-based business with the county, and will they mail me the forms?

Saturday, November 3

Are there any empty scholarship suites available at Memorial Stadium? What is the cost? Can they be leased to an individual person?

Friday, November 2

I live in a Kansas University residence hall. If there's ice on my windshield and windows so the parking department can't see my hangtag, can I still get a ticket?

Thursday, November 1

What is the latest on Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy Ron Wilson, and what type of horseback riding accident was he involved in?

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