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Sound Off 2006

Sound Off for March 2006

Friday, March 31

Isn't daylight-saving time supposed to be extended this year?

Thursday, March 30

I know somebody who got bird flu from eating duck bird soup, which is uncooked. Is it safe to eat if it is cooked thoroughly?

Wednesday, March 29

Does KU have some plan for controlling traffic going in and out of the new park-and-ride parking lot near Clinton Parkway and Iowa Street?

Tuesday, March 28

When is the last time no No. 1 seeds advanced to the Final Four of the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament?

Monday, March 27

Former Kansas University Chancellor Gene Budig serves on the college examination board out of New York. I just wonder what Budig's role is on the board?

Sunday, March 26

Why are they cutting down all the trees along North 1400 Road? I'm curious about what they are doing with all the firewood that they are dumping along the road. And why aren't property owners consulted?

Saturday, March 25

Has KU hired all the new deans to fill the positions that others are leaving?

Friday, March 24

What happened to the guy who was supposed to be on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" and how much did he win? Did I miss it, or what?

Thursday, March 23

I wondered why the Journal-World has stopped giving information about the different movies such as whether they have violence, bad language or nudity. It would be very helpful if they would continue that.

Wednesday, March 22

Can you tell me whom to contact to see whether we can qualify for Medicaid?

Tuesday, March 21

Can you publish a list of positions at Kansas University whose occupants serve at the will of the provost?

Monday, March 20

What are the chances of someone getting struck by lightning?

Sunday, March 19

Is there a nudity law in Lawrence? My girlfriend went to the Chippendale's thing ... at a nightclub and she said those guys got completely naked. She couldn't believe it.

Saturday, March 18

What's the number to call to complain about what's going on at a nursing home?

Friday, March 17

What will the new east campus gateway at Kansas University look like, and when will construction begin?

Thursday, March 16

Why is Kirk Hinrich's jersey number not hanging on the wall of honor at Allen Fieldhouse?

Wednesday, March 15

Bradley University's nickname, I've been told, is "Braves." How could that be, considering the NCAA is prohibiting schools that have American Indian nicknames?

Tuesday, March 14

Who made the decision to turn the people of Douglas County into PolyHeme lab rats forcing those who do not wish to participate in the study to wear opt-out bracelets? Who is responsible if a fatality occurs because of this study and how long will this study last?

Monday, March 13

Why did they put the portable classroom out by the street over at South Junior High, and when are they going to paint it?

Sunday, March 12

My question is regarding application for Medicaid for nursing home care. I've heard that there's a "look back" period. What is the "look back" period? How long is it?

Saturday, March 11

I saw an exhibit from the Smithsonian on Olympic sports figures and it said, I believe, that Bill Russell with the Celtics was the first black coach of a professional team starting in 1967. I thought it was Buck O'Neil in 1962. Please clarify.

Friday, March 10

Why hasn't the KU athletic department changed and updated the backdrop it uses for press conferences to incorporate the new Jayhawk colors and the new typeface for "KU"?

Thursday, March 9

I had seen there might have been a Lawrence Dragway reunion last year. I was curious if it did happen and if there were any plans for any others in the near future.

Wednesday, March 8

What other play-by-play people has Max Falkenstien worked with over the 60 years he has been broadcasting Kansas University football and men's basketball?

Tuesday, March 7

Can you explain what happened to the church briefs section that used to appear on Saturdays? Where can readers now find the religious church briefs section?

Monday, March 6

When will the city start picking up yard waste again?

Sunday, March 5

Is there a state poet laureate?

Saturday, March 4

Does the city's new ordinance regarding first-time marijuana possession give the judge any ability to reduce the minimum $200 fine that the ordinance calls for?

Thursday, March 2

Wednesday, March 1

I heard Richard Norton Smith got a new job. Can you tell me what it is?

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