Ugly Christmas sweaters surge in shops and parties
The season sparks a craze as stores like Salvation Army Thrift Shop and Arizona Trading Co. report brisk demand for tacky sweaters. Managers say college students hunt early for party-ready looks, with about 200 sweaters passing through inventories this season and near total sellouts.
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Holiday checks on aging parents prompt family vigilance
Christine Metz reports holiday phone surges to senior services as adult children grow concerned about aging parents. Experts advise watching eating habits, medications, daily tasks, and health needs, with Meals on Wheels and in-home care as options.
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Douglas County
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Norman
Sun returns join us at local LJ World pages
The sun returns and readers are invited to follow LJ World on Facebook and Twitter for updates. Stay connected with news, events, and live coverage from the city and region through the newspaper's social media channels.
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Kansas Jobs First aims at jobs and casino revenue
Democratic leaders in Kansas proposed a 14 bill package to modify 2007 gambling laws to train unemployed workers and fund infrastructure. The plan envisions a southeast Kansas casino and slot machines at three race tracks, sharing gambling revenue with cities and counties. The package would cost 11.1 million dollars in fiscal year 2013 starting July 1, 2012.
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Topeka
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Lawrence
More seasonal travelers hitting the road this holiday season
AAA estimates 91.9 million Americans will travel Christmas to New Year, up 1.4 percent from last year. Car trips rise 2.1 percent while air travel falls 9.7 percent amid 21 percent higher airfares. Midwest shows strongest shift to driving as storms complicate travel.
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AAA
Jim Hanni
Midwest
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