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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 2010
Page
1
In 1972 Lawrence's Waxman Candles owner Bob Werts, a 23 year old with time more than money, received a call about making ball shaped candles. He gained local notice for selling half-pound candles to students in exchange for wax, a hippie era fix turned business idea. The Friday afternoon prompt spurred him to expand beyond a hobby.
In Lawrence, Muslims report strong local support after an arson at a future mosque site in Tennessee and amid debates over mosque building at ground zero. Asra Haq notes calls of concern from non-Muslims, while Ramadan prayers at the Islamic Center of Lawrence show daily community acceptance and safety.
New York reports rising demand for cheap gadgets that cut waste in kitchens and baths. Telebrands chief AJ Khubani touts faster launches and growth as retailers stock items promising savings, while skeptics warn some gadgets may be unnecessary or costly.
The morning heat increases to a high of 94 degrees with a low around 66 as The Journal-World notes the day’s weather. Readers are invited to follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
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