Asking about death by own action can save lives in crisis
An editorial urges asking at-risk individuals whether they are contemplating death by own action. Douglas County logged 22 personal crisis reports by mid December 2010, double 2008 and 2009. Signals include neglect, aggression, sleep, eating changes. watch for losses like death, relationship, or shattered dreams.
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Face to face chat over news sparks local movement
Lawrence resident Ron Helmick hosts a Newspaper Church gathering east of town inviting neighbors to bring real newspaper clippings to discuss the day's news around a fire. The event rejects electronics and aims to revive porch conversations in a tech driven year.
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Signs to watch in 2011 for foreign policy gains
Trudy Rubin surveys potential positive indicators across Afghanistan Pakistan Iraq Iran China Russia Israel and the United States for 2011. It notes possible shifts such as Afghan village justice gains Pakistan India talks Kashmir reduced tensions Iraqi security pacts Iran sabotage trends China restraint of North Korea and US Russia START progress.
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KU selects Shea hon Zenger as new athletic director
A Kansas University columnist reflects on the appointment of Shea hon Zenger as KU’s new athletic director. The piece recalls prior leadership, expresses concerns about past changes under Al Bohl and Mangino, and hopes the new AD will ease tensions with faculty and alumni while inviting future guidance.
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Fans urge KU leader to restore KU Missouri game site and policies
Professor Mike Hoeflich, longtime Lawrence resident and KU Law columnist, calls for moving Kansas Missouri games back to Lawrence, reexamining ticket and seating reforms, protecting nonrevenue sports, honoring Gray-Little era funding pledge, and supporting new athletic director Bill Self with strong community backing.
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Public Forum critiques SLT coverage and online abuse
Readers condemn hateful comments on the South Lawrence Trafficway debate and urge fair, less biased reporting. The letter highlights racist posts, threats, and calls for violence. it stresses that community voices should be treated with balance and accuracy, noting Journal-World letters policy.
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