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Common cents

How to donate on a tight budget

Nov. 12, 2008

When the economy is bad, more people turn to charities for help.

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Conference chatter

Is it time for a playoff in college football? The president-elect thinks so.

Nov. 17, 2008

In the latest Conference Chatter blog, Big 12 Spotlight editor Eric Sorrentino breaks down President-elect Barack Obama's suggestion on Sunday night's "60 Minutes" for a playoff system in college football. Would this be good or bad for the game and for the fans? Also included are the Week 12 awards and Sorrentino Scale.

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Congressional Briefing

Bailout protest planned in Franklin County

Sept. 25, 2008

With national attention focused on the financial bailout proposal in Congress, groups nationwide will be taking to the streets in the next few days to protest the estimated $700 billion price tag. One is planned for Saturday in Ottawa.

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Culture Crumbs

Top Chef Season 5, Episode 2 — Craft

Nov. 20, 2008

Someone lays an egg — an ostrich egg — BIG time!

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Eco-challenge

Serving Lawrence's bounty

Sept. 3, 2008

Dinner party pulls from local fare and offers closure for 100-mile diet

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Faith Files

New evidence in military religious freedom case

Dec. 18, 2007

A religious freedom foundation says it has new evidence that the military is allowing violations of religious freedom.

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Follow your art

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Health beat

Health department cuts longevity bonus

Nov. 11, 2008

The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department's board decided Monday evening to eliminate a longevity bonus for new employees starting next year. The move is expected to save about $12,000 down the road.

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Heard on the Hill

Video shows neat parachutist's-eye-view of campus

Nov. 7, 2008

Check out this spiffy video of a parachute jump over Memorial Stadium.

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Lawrence in the News

Budig says baseball will survive

Dec. 20, 2007

Gene Budig, the former KU chancellor and president of Major League Baseball's American League, says the sport will be fine despite the steroid scandal.

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Lawrence Weather Watch

Daylight Saving Time ends later for second year

Oct. 27, 2008

It is time once again to set back our clocks as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end, but we are doing it a little differently than we used to. Why the change?

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Live from the Democratic Convention

Heading Home

Aug. 29, 2008

school, jayhawk football, and drinking coffee at the bourgeosis pig but first... the power of the word.

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Live from the Republican Convention

Palin Power

Sept. 4, 2008

The Palin speech was an historic event, particularly for women. For this reason, I turned over my delegate badge to my wife so she could be on the floor for this momentous speech. Similarly, I asked her to write this blog entry as well:

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On Track in Beijing

Beijing is Change

Aug. 25, 2008

Former Kansas Relays meet manager Tim Weaver gives his final thoughts from Beijing.

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Rolling along

What it feels like when you get hit by a truck — a firsthand experience

Nov. 20, 2008

Tuesday morning, I woke up feeling — physically — like I’d been hit by a truck. Which, of course, I had. An SUV, at least.

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Schoolhouse talk

Free State election concludes with many lessons learned

Nov. 6, 2008

Front pages across the world blared "Obama" yesterday, following Barack Obama's historic victory in the U.S. presidential race. Lost in the din of the historic moment was the mock election results at Free State High School.

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Seen it?

KU journalism students turn to video to get out the vote

Oct. 15, 2008

A group of students in Kansas University's beginning journalism class were asked to research their generation and then prepare an ad that would convince other members of their generation to vote. Here's what they came up with.

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Statehouse Briefing

Is a cigarette tax increase gaining traction?

Nov. 21, 2008

Staring at potentially large budget cuts, opposition to raising revenue may be melting

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The Dividing Line

Was Friday's W against Olathe North the best in Free State history?

Nov. 17, 2008

Against great odds in the second round of this year's Class 6A state playoffs, the Free State High football team walked into Olathe North's house and beat the Eagles 10-6 to advance to the state semifinals. Was that victory the best in school history?

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The Front Lines

Leadership tips from former Green Beret

Nov. 11, 2008

Think outside the box. Take some risks. Surround yourself with quality people who you trust. "Leaders change the shape and focus of the world they live in."

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The Lawrence Crime Blotter

Lawrence police investigating reports of thousands of dollars of theft from people with disabilities

Nov. 7, 2008

Lawrence police are investigating numerous reports of theft of thousands of dollars from several people with disabilities, according to police spokeswoman Kim Murphree.

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The Newell Post

"Big Board" talk

Sept. 30, 2008

The Lawrence Journal-World's Jesse Newell, Tom Keegan, Eric Sorrentino and Dugan Arnett rank the best of the best as it relates to the Kansas football team.

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The Sideline Report

The Sideline Report with Jocques Crawford

Oct. 30, 2008

Jocques Crawford talks about long walks on the beach, his favorite jersey growing up and the difficulty of going back home to Memphis with KU stickers on his vehicle.

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The Source

What are the top local stories of 2007?

Dec. 4, 2007

We're making our list. What's yours?

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The Yellow Tape

Sheriff recognized for child abuse prevention efforts

Nov. 7, 2008

Douglas County Sheriff Ken McGovern was recently honored for addressing child abuse concerns.

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Town Talk

East Hills business undertakes $300,000 upgrade

Nov. 19, 2008

A Lawrence-based manufacturer thinks it has found a market that may actually be increasing in this down economy.

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Veep Watch

Sebelius passed over

Aug. 25, 2008

After the announcement that Sen. Joe Biden would join the Obama ticket, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has turned her attention to her job as co-chair of the Democratic National Convention.

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Wheel Genius

Potential delays for Wednesday

Nov. 18, 2008

Venturing into Topeka, Johnson County, or across a creek in Jefferson County? Then check out these updates on road projects that might affect your trip...