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Tom King (Freelance writer)
Recent stories
- Poet & anti-poet: The duality of Lawrence writer Jim McCrary
- November 19, 2009
- “Like all art, most poetry is awful,” says Jim McCrary, referring as much to his own work as anyone else’s. “The poet’s corner in the newspaper. You know what I mean.”
- End Times Entrepreneurialism: Hollywood taps into the ‘2012’ prediction for big box-office profits
- November 17, 2009
- Hollywood’s latest foray in the apocalyptic genre carries a curious title: “2012.” That’s the year popularly believed to be the end of the ancient Maya calendar. Roland Emmerich’s new movie uses the apocalyptic date as a springboard to show the end of the world on screen with a melee of CGI and special effects. While the movie “2012” has been widely panned as a shallow disaster-porn flick, the cultural phenomenon surrounding 2012 is a fascinating rabbit hole…
- PB&J in the U.S.A.
- November 9, 2009
- Is peanut butter and jelly our national sandwich? The numbers seem to indicate as much.
- Food synergy: New studies suggest certain pairings pack nutritional powerhouse
- October 19, 2009
- For today’s nutrition scientists, one plus one equals three. It’s not just about eating the right foods any more: the “superfoods,” such as broccoli, sweet potatoes, almonds and blueberries. These days, it’s also about how you put them together.
- Meet the New Boss
- Fix-it specialist David Leamon steps up to guide the Lawrence Arts Center through uncertain times.
- February 1, 2009
- New Lawrence Arts Center Director David Leamon is faced with the Obama-like challenge of resurrecting an ailing institution in tough economic times, and of regaining the respect of local artists, many of whom now criticize the LAC’s exhibition policies as largely unrepresentative of Lawrence’s varied and vibrant arts scene.
Recent photos
Lorene Damewood and Ted Swartz, both supervising judges for Douglas County elections, test voting machines Thursday with Keith Campbell, right, deputy of elections for Douglas County, to ensure the machines are functioning properly for Tuesday's primary elections. Several primaries will take place in Douglas, Jefferson and Leavenworth counties.
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- Nation has right to ask ‘why?’ November 21, 2009 · 84 comments
- Lawrence men build homes a world away November 22, 2009 · 12 comments
- Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle November 22, 2009 · 21 comments
- Blog: Palin Book Could Be Your Cheapest Source For Winter Fuel November 20, 2009 · 106 comments
- Blog: In Plain Sight, 11/20/2009 November 20, 2009 · 14 comments
- Blog: Muddy Is As Muddy Does November 22, 2009 · 4 comments
- On the street: Are you headed home for the holidays? November 22, 2009 · 22 comments
- Democratic candidate vies for moderates’ votes November 22, 2009 · 28 comments
- Shelter needed November 22, 2009 · 38 comments
- KU coach kinder, gentler November 22, 2009 · 32 comments
- Pride of LHS Marching Lions: Band looks back on winning season November 22, 2009
- Atheist student groups bloom on college campuses November 22, 2009
- The cowboy way: Williamstown church ministry draws unique following November 21, 2009
- Lawrence men build homes a world away November 22, 2009
- Trial could help restore American pride, honor November 22, 2009
- Minding your manners November 22, 2009
- Lawrence couple excel in triathlons November 21, 2009
- 6News video: SLT opponents gather for forum June 15, 2008
- Don’t underestimate your p’s and q’s, Lawrence professionals say November 22, 2009
- Man-O-Pause: Biological changes with aging strike men as well November 22, 2009

