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Sound Off 2008

Sound Off for October 2008

Friday, October 31

When and where will the ceremony be for KU's December graduates?

Thursday, October 30

Based upon recent articles, is there any measurable evidence that getting a master's degree in a liberal arts field will increase the chances of employment?

Wednesday, October 29

If state Treasurer Lynn Jenkins defeats U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda for Congress, who will be treasurer?

Tuesday, October 28

I was amazed and surprised to see the number of wind turbines west of Salina. There must be hundreds of them. They go on for miles. What is the exact count? Where does the electricity go that is generated from there?

Monday, October 27

Can a vehicle with a handicapped license plate or rearview mirror tag park at a parking meter without paying?

Sunday, October 26

When you vote early, when are the ballots counted?

Saturday, October 25

Do the Kids Voting votes "count?"

Friday, October 24

Which candidates will kids be able to vote for if they participate in Kids Voting?

Thursday, October 23

What happens when someone votes in advance but dies before Election Day? Does the vote count?

Wednesday, October 22

Do students need to register to be able to participate in Kids Voting? What age can students vote and where can they cast their ballots?

Tuesday, October 21

What has been the enrollment of the Lawrence school district in the years 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998 and 2008?

Monday, October 20

How many minority students are enrolled on the KU Lawrence campus this year?

Sunday, October 19

Is it true KU is going to remove the track and redo the football field at Memorial Stadium this summer? If so, will Red Dog Days be able to use the stadium?

Saturday, October 18

Is it true that only people who live inside the city limits of Lawrence will get to vote Nov. 4 on the proposed increases, even though people from outside the city also pay that tax whenever they shop in Lawrence?

Friday, October 17

As an elderly person who will be standing in line at Allen Fieldhouse on Friday night, where is the closest place fans can use the restroom? Why don't they install port-a-potties, since they won't let the public in until the doors officially open?

Thursday, October 16

With Late Night looming, would it be appropriate to ask whether and when the fieldhouse will be open to early-morning walkers and joggers?

Wednesday, October 15

Why didn't the Lawrence Journal-World have a write-up about Ralph Nader before he came to Lawrence?

Tuesday, October 14

If you haven't received a stimulus check from the federal government, is there a phone number to call?

Monday, October 13

Who is in charge of cleaning the tunnel by Pinckney School?

Sunday, October 12

Are the Douglas County sheriff's deputies, regardless of rank, recertified from time to time as to their physical condition? Do they have to meet standard requirements as to their height and weight?

Saturday, October 11

When did daylight saving time begin in the United States? Has there ever been a calendar year from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 that it ran without stopping?

Friday, October 10

What's happened to the water tower being built by St. Margaret's Episcopal Church on West Sixth Street? It appears there is an inner concrete structure with a big metal tub around it. What's going to happen with this, or do we have to continue to look at this eyesore?

Thursday, October 9

Can you tell me where Jennifer Schack, 6News chief meteorologist, went?

Wednesday, October 8

Why didn't Lawrence's theaters show the major movie release "An American Carol" on its opening weekend?

Tuesday, October 7

The property value in the city of Lawrence has gone down since last year. When is the county going to reduce the appraised value of our property, so we don't have to pay so much in taxes?

Monday, October 6

Is John Slattery, the actor who used to be on "Desperate Housewives,: any relation to Jim Slattery, the Kansas politician running for Senate?

Sunday, October 5

What percentage of patients at Lawrence Memorial Hospital don't have insurance?

Saturday, October 4

How much money was raised from the Lawrence Humane Society auction?

Friday, October 3

Since the subject of where the candidates live and vote has been brought up, why does Tom Holland list Baldwin City as an address, but vote at a precinct inside the Lawrence city limits?

Thursday, October 2

Is there a new law in Kansas that says if your windshield wipers are on, then you must also have on your headlights? If so, why isn't this enforced?

Wednesday, October 1

Are school cooks required to wear hair nets in the Lawrence School District? If so, why isn't this enforced?

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