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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1998
Page
12
Lawrence and Topeka join Johnson County on a summer reading program led by a veteran children's librarian. Artist Lisa Campbell Ernst will design the poster and art. The 10 week program adds more entertainers and a closing outdoor party. A winter reading push is planned.
The Census Bureau notes 1.9 million fathers were primary caregivers in 1993, down from 2 million in 1991, amid improving economy and lower joblessness. A study in Pediatrics links starting school late to higher behavior problems, while older adults benefit from smaller, frequent meals. Computers in schools rise with 91 percent of teachers using them. Elizabeth Taylor questions the necessity of marriage after eight marriages, calling it selfish.
Doug Heacock of Kansas University outlines the looming Year 2000 problem. He notes two-digit year codes risk date errors, cites a global fix cost near 600 billion dollars, and highlights IRS and Defense vulnerabilities. The piece mentions COBOL reliance, consultant profits, and a Michigan grocery suit over 2000 expiration dates.
A Windows based program from Autodesk offers planning decorating shopping and budgeting tools for kitchen remodeling It guides color palettes cabinetry and appliance choices and lets users compare ideas in 2D and 3D formats It includes a budgeting feature and lists major brands like Marvin Anderson KitchenAid and Corian It’s useful for visualizing layouts though it lacks some real store subtleties and magazine quality photos It costs about $50 and promotes extensive trial time before spending decisions.
A 486-133 MHz PC with Windows 95 shows hard drive controller and video card conflicts. Four hard drive controllers listed, three with exclamation marks. Windows 95 warns of limited 32-bit compatibility. BIOS may not support Plug-and-Play, 16-bit drivers cause issues, forcing manual configuration and driver hunting. A professional may be needed.
Parents should involve older children in discipline decisions to teach strategy and responsibility. Yale psychologist Alice Carter notes this empowers kids within limits. As teens gain independence, step back while maintaining guidance and use logical punishment when needed, offering support if they encounter trouble.
Walk in enrollment starts today at the South Park Recreation Center for Lawrence Parks and Recreation winter and spring classes. Classes begin the week of Jan 12 with hours 8 am to 7 pm, and brochures available at city facilities. notable events include a Jan 25 indoor soccer deadline and a Jan 12 weight lifting start, plus senior and adult programs across Douglas County centers.
The Recreation Calendar deadline is noon Thursday. Send details to Features Editor Jill Hummels at Lawrence Journal World, P O Box 888 Lawrence 66044, by fax 843-4512, or via email hummels at jworld.com.
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