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Going Into Overtime

3 Questions: Kansas at Kansas State

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Three key questions that could help decide this weekend's Sunflower Showdown.

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Culture Crumbs

Project Runway: The final challenge (about stinkin’ time!)

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

The final three … at least this season got something right

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The Breakdown

Why Texas Tech's draw plays worked so well against KU

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

KUsports.com online editor Jesse Newell, with help from a Division-II defensive assistant coach, breaks down Texas Tech's two touchdown runs on draw plays against KU.

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Rolling along

Reflections on reflecting

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

I'm legal riding at night, but I can't help but wonder if I should make myself even more visible.

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Lawrence Weather Watch

The weather model of choice

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Forecasting weather relies on a combination of pattern recognition, computer model guidance and intuition. However

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Lawrence Weather Watch

Two forecasts, two communities, one meteorologist

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

If you live in the Lawrence area and think you have seen me on more than one channel, you aren't seeing things!

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Shop Talk with Jenn and Julie

HyVee 3 Day Sale

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

Its Thursday afternoon and I'm exhausted. I don't want to cook dinner…maybe we should have takeout. This is a COMMON thought that runs through my head….unfortunately my budget doesn't have room for that kind of thinking.

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The Newell Post

Cliff's Notes version: Bill Self press conference, 11/5/09

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

KUsports.com online editor Jesse Newell gives the highlights of Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self's press conference on Nov. 5, 2009.

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Conference chatter

2009-2010 bowl projections

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Big 12 blogger Eric Sorrentino analyzes a Rivals.com list that projects each college football bowl game this season. Also included is the latest episode of ConferenceChatterTV, where picks are made for each game in the Big 12 in week 10.

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Lawrence Weather Watch

Dirty air, a little information and some pictures of its effects

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

A little information on what smog is, and how it's created.

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Shop Talk with Jenn and Julie

Savings can add up at Kohl's

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Have fun at Kohl's 50% off sale. But you must hurry, it ends on Thursday.

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Lawrence Weather Watch

Weather books on their way to classrooms now

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

For the third straight year, students all across Northeast Kansas will participate in the “Weather in the Kansas Classroom” program.

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Lawrence Weather Watch

When it comes to weather, what do you want to know?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

We're looking for your ideas on what to talk about on this blog. Send us some or comment below.

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The Newell Post

Cliff's Notes version: Mark Mangino press conference, 11/03/09

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

KUsports.com online editor Jesse Newell gives the highlights of Kansas football coach Mark Mangino's press conference on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Lawrence Weather Watch

Lawrence has the coldest October on record

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

The month of October is in the books, and it is now time to crunch the numbers to see how Lawrence stacks up to past years.

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Lawrence Weather Watch

How did you spend your extra hour?

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

There have been several occasions I would love to add more hours to the day. Sometimes there's just not enough time in the day to get everything done. This weekend we got that extra time thanks to the end of daylight-saving time. I've heard some complaints from people that the time change throws off their normal routine. Other people enjoy the extra hour and take advantage of it. Overall, I prefer the earlier sunset. It actually gets dark outside when I need to go to bed to wake up for my morning shift!

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Rolling along

Spring forward, fall … into a daze

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

It takes awhile to get used to the end of daylight saving time.

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Shop Talk with Jenn and Julie

Free Cereal At Target

Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009

Apparently I missed a little something…apparently a BIG little something… the deal on Kellogg's cereal at Target just got a lot sweeter….um, it got FREE.

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Conference chatter

Texas just played itself into BCS title game

Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009

KUSports.com Big 12 blogger Eric Sorrentino thinks that Texas' path for the remainder of the season sets up perfectly for a run to the BCS Championship. Also included: Weekly awards and the Sorrentino Scale.

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Shop Talk with Jenn and Julie

My Favorite Weekly Deals: 11/1 - 11/7

Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009

After the shopping extravaganza I experienced last week… I decided I wouldn't do any shopping this week. My normal weekly budget is $50…and since I spent $100 I needed to lay off a little…before my withdrawl gets out of control I'm glad to see some of the deals around this week. This is also a big insert weekend…as its the first of the month you will see all three inserts: P&G, Red Plum and SmartSource. Stock up on this one!

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