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Sound Off 2008

Sound Off for January 2008

Thursday, January 31

Will Kelley Hunt do another Mardi Gras concert to benefit AIDS this year?

Wednesday, January 30

When is the last time Kansas and Kansas State have played each other in basketball when both teams were ranked?

Tuesday, January 29

How does the seat belt law apply to vehicles that were made during the 1950s and 1960s - when seat belts were an option?

Monday, January 28

Why does a multimillion-dollar company like McDonald's charge 30 cents to add mayonnaise to a sandwich if you don't like mustard? I would like an answer back from McDonald's.

Sunday, January 27

What can you do if you are concerned about the driving safety of an elderly family member?

Saturday, January 26

Will Lawrence police officers who carry Tasers be required to go through some sort of training program that requires them to be "tased" by the devices?

Friday, January 25

What's the significance of Darnell Jackson thumping his chest three times every time he makes a basket?

Thursday, January 24

We're registered as independent. Can we still participate in the Kansas caucuses?

Wednesday, January 23

Is there any place online for an out-of-state person to find a location of a Douglas County cemetery? The one in question is Clinton Cemetery.

Tuesday, January 22

Can I have the number or address of "Warm Hearts" in Lawrence?

Monday, January 21

Who will be negotiating for the Lawrence school board and Lawrence Education Association in this year's teacher contract talks?

Sunday, January 20

What's wrong with the traffic light at 15th and Iowa? Every morning now, since Christmas, it stops traffic in all directions.

Saturday, January 19

Where did the money come from to pay for the football players, coaches and staff to go to the Orange Bowl? Was any of it from tuition costs paid by the students?

Friday, January 18

Why has construction stopped on the Peoples Bank at 31st and Iowa streets?

Thursday, January 17

How do you start a Neighborhood Watch Program?

Wednesday, January 16

With the writers strike news coverage, I've heard the term "grip." What is a grip?

Tuesday, January 15

How does the Journal-World choose which photos will run in Friends and Neighbors?

Monday, January 14

Where can I go to voice my support of the Writers Guild of America strike?

Sunday, January 13

When are the presidential party caucuses in Kansas and where in Lawrence will they be?

Saturday, January 12

I heard the city is selling surplus equipment right now. Is that true, and how does it work?

Friday, January 11

When is the dedication for South Junior High?

Thursday, January 10

The situation with Last Call losing its liquor license reminded me of the situation with Cork & Barrel liquor stores. I thought those stores also had their license pulled by the state. Why are they still open?

Wednesday, January 9

What is Medicaid?

Tuesday, January 8

Who won the Christmas yard light contest this year?

Monday, January 7

I would like to know why semis are still using North Iowa Street when they have another way they are supposed to go until the overpass is finished.

Sunday, January 6

Is it legal for snow plows to run through red lights and stop signs?

Saturday, January 5

What were those gray things Kansas football players were wearing on their feet during the Orange Bowl? Were they socks, tape, what?

Friday, January 4

What temperatures can my dog survive in if it is outside during winter?

Thursday, January 3

Is there a phone number that older and disabled people can call to get volunteers to help shovel? Those on limited income can't afford to pay someone to do it for them.

Wednesday, January 2

Can you find out from Southwind 12 theaters why "The Great Debaters," which opened Christmas Day, is not showing in Lawrence? I've had many conversations with people that went out to see the movie and found it was not showing.

Tuesday, January 1

Did the KU Band get to go to the Orange Bowl? If so, when was their departure?

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