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The Newell Post

Jayhawk Flashback: Kansas State, 10/9/2004

Friday, July 3, 2009

KUsports.com online editor Jesse Newell takes a look back at KU's 31-28 victory over Kansas State in 2004. The victory snapped KSU's 11-game winning streak over the Jayhawks.

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Lawrence Weather Watch

The weather could provide fireworks this holiday weekend

Friday, July 3, 2009

2007 probably was the worst in recent memory when some storms started to rotate right over the top of Topeka producing funnel clouds and forcing the evacuation of the large Spirit of Kansas event at Lake Shawnee, but just about every warm-weather holiday is filled with it's own share of severe weather.

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Lawrence Weather Watch

Watching the potential of severe storms closely

Thursday, July 2, 2009

49 News and 6 News Morning Meteorologist Alex Harrington explains a few things going through his head when it comes to forecasting Friday's severe weather potential. Just why Friday's severe storm potential, and severe storms in general, are often so hard to forecast for.

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Rolling along

Another year, another ride

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Where oh where will this old man take his traditional birthday ride?

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Lawrence Weather Watch

The biggest window in space

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

You might have always hoped for the corner office just for the view from the corner window. NASA is working to give the crew of the International Space Station a new workspace with the best view yet.

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Lawrence Weather Watch

Weather models not up to lightning speed quite yet

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

49 Chief Meteorologist Matt Miller hit it on the nose—a weather model can only do so much. Just why thunderstorm prediction via a computer model is not perfect, and why you shouldn't let a “stormy” fourth forecast get you down just yet.

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Culture Crumbs

Writer dives into 'Millionaire' audition

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Remember to smile for the camera.

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Lawrence Weather Watch

Computer prediction models not always so hot

Monday, June 29, 2009

So looking ahead to the next few days, there is most definitely one thing that is apparent. The models are teasing us with a bigger cool down than we'll actually see. This is a case-in-point of why you can't just trust a computer program or automated website to get your forecast.

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Culture Crumbs

Harper's Island: A subplot dies and takes the life of the party with it

Monday, June 29, 2009

Oh John Wakefield, don't you know anything about ratings? You want the interesting people to live, you silly, greedy serial killer!

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Statehouse Briefing

Readers seek ways to save bucks

Monday, June 29, 2009

Last week, I asked readers to submit suggestions on how the state could save money or be run more efficiently in light of the massive drop in tax collections that has forced cutbacks in most areas of state government.

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Lawrence Weather Watch

Lower temps: A pleasant way to end the weekend

Sunday, June 28, 2009

So the front sweeps through and almost instantly, the whole area crawls out from the air conditioning and Northeast Kansas is outdoors again! What a difference the northerly winds have made.

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Conference chatter

Summer gridiron report: For Texas, it's BCS title or bust

Friday, June 26, 2009

In the final edition of the summer gridiron report, Conference Chatter's Eric Sorrentino takes a look at the heightened expectations for the Texas football program this season. It's fair to say the Longhorns aren't expecting to sit at home this year for the Big 12 Championship game.

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Culture Crumbs

How will you remember Michael Jackson?

Thursday, June 25, 2009

The pop star and controversy magnet dies at age 50.

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Culture Crumbs

Goodbye, Farrah

Thursday, June 25, 2009

First Ed McMahon, now Farrah Fawcett … what a sad week for showbiz!

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Budget Watch

Jenkins says Homeland Security bill leaves out NBAF funding

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Rep. Lynn Jenkins blasts the Homeland Security appropriations bill the House passed Wednesday because she says a House committee stripped funding for construction of the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan.

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Culture Crumbs

Top Chef Masters — Episode 3

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Is offal really that awful if you eat it in a pita?

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Lawrence Weather Watch

The Hottest “Feeling” Place in the World?

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Believe it or not, parts of the American Midwest see some of the hottest temperatures in the world during summer months. While the actual temperature may not be all that impressive —100°F is commonly reached all over the world—the Midwest humidity can make it feel much, much worse.

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'Hawks in the NBA

It's Draft Day in the NBA: Does anyone care?

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Although this year's NBA Draft will not include any current or former Jayhawks, there are still plenty of storylines that make tonight's festivities worth watching.

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Lawrence Weather Watch

How the heat index works

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The bulk of the extended forecast is calling for more hot weather with the heat index in well over 100°, but what exactly is the heat index?

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Conference chatter

Summer gridiron report: OU has unfinished business

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

In this edition of the summer gridiron report, Conference Chatter's Eric Sorrentino breaks down the joint decisions of four of Oklahoma's best players to return to college in 2009.

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