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World War II veterans go to Washington, D.C., to see their memorial

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July 4 parties will set you back more this year
J-W Staff Reports
July 3, 2008
If you’re planning to host an Independence Day barbecue this year, expect to spend more than in years past. The price of food in almost all categories is up this year — ranging from a measly 0.3 percent increase in the price of ground beef to some much larger increases, as U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show.
Home grown: Kitchen garden yields fresh produce, high satisfaction
By Jennifer Oldridge
July 3, 2008
Good grief. There is this summer’s tomato scare, the spinach fright of 2007 and the floods in Iowa that have drowned huge quantities of corn. We want to eat foods like tomatoes, spinach and corn that are fresh and serve as a statement of perfection in their simplicity.
Annual tea to discuss breast cancer
J-W Staff Reports
July 3, 2008
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is hosting the 10th annual Betsy Beisecker Memorial Tea from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to raise awareness about breast cancer.
Youth swim meet to affect pool hours
J-W Staff Reports
July 3, 2008
The Aquatics Division of the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will host the Wave the Wheat Meet from July 10 through July 13 at the Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive.
Fireworks set at lake
J-W Staff Reports
July 3, 2008
Lawrence’s annual July Fourth fireworks display will light up the sky about 10 p.m. Friday at Clinton Lake.
After floods, mosquitoes start plaguing Midwest
By Lindsey Tanner - Associated Press Writer
July 3, 2008
First came the floods — now the mosquitoes. An explosion of pesky insects are pestering clean-up crews and just about anyone venturing outside in the waterlogged Midwest.
Documentary tops melodramas
By Kevin McDonough
July 3, 2008
Thursday-night audiences remain up for grabs. At least at 9 p.m. Last week, viewers seemed to prefer the hospital documentary series “Hopkins” (9 p.m., ABC) over the alternatives.
Refreshing ways to drink more water
McClatchy Newspapers
July 3, 2008
Water is cooling, and not just if you submerge yourself in it. You need to drink it and, yep, eat it, too.
Despite buzz, traditional mosquito remedies best
By Jennifer Smith
July 3, 2008
When I think about picnics and fireworks this weekend, something else comes to mind: big, thirsty mosquitoes. Besides being a nuisance with their buzzing and biting, mosquitoes are health concerns because of their capability to transmit diseases such as West Nile virus.
Faithful try to grow literal Garden of Eden
By Dean Fosdick - Associated Press Writer
July 3, 2008
People who grow gardens grow in faith, according to the Rev. Marsh Hudson-Knapp, which accounts in large part for the Bible garden he helped established adjacent to his church a quarter-century ago. “A lot of people’s spirituality is rooted in nature,” said Hudson-Knapp, pastor of The First Congregational Church of Fair Haven, Vt.
Strings sing at gazebo in South Park
July 2, 2008
Some young musicians take the stage today at the South Park gazebo.
Burrito King hit with $1,250 health department fine
By Mark Fagan
July 2, 2008
Burrito King’s owner owes a $1,250 fine after health inspectors in April uncovered several health code violations.
Ramen renaissance: Instant noodles surging in popularity
By Adam Goldman - Associated Press Writer
July 2, 2008
Nearly four decades after the first instant ramen noodle factory opened in the U.S., Japan’s beloved comfort food finally is making inroads — even achieving cult status — in a nation where burgers and pizza still rule. Once considered just a bargain meal for cash-starved college students, ramen noodles suddenly are commanding as much as $15 or more a bowl in sleek New York noodle shops.
Get the full scoop on freezing fresh fruit
By Susan Krumm
July 2, 2008
Q: We are getting an abundance of cherries off our trees this year. What’s the best way to freeze them?
Watermelon, prosciutto make good combination
Associated Press
July 2, 2008
Part fruit salad, part savory salad, this delicious mix of sweet watermelon and crispy prosciutto from Real Simple magazine is a delicious way to mix up your summer salad repertoire.
Meat, veggies sizzle on the grill on ‘Jayni’s Kitchen’
J-W Staff Reports
July 2, 2008
Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week for “Sizzle! Steaks and Vegetables on the Grill.” Host Jayni Carey and her guest will prepare the following recipes: Grilled Flank Steak with Mexican Flavors, Tomatoes and Avocado, Grilled Cajun Rib-Eyes, Grilled Beef Tenderloin Steaks with with Shallot and Herb Steak Butter, and Grilled Vegetables.
’Into the Wild’ pilgrimages increase
By Rachel D’Oro - Associated Press Writer
July 2, 2008
Ron Alexander has long been intrigued by the true story of a young idealist who met his death in Alaska’s unyielding wilderness in 1992. The film adaptation of the book “Into the Wild” only cemented the mystique for Alexander and others heading to Alaska this summer, hoping to retrace the last steps of Christopher McCandless along the Stampede Road near Denali National Park.
New show attempts smashing success
By Kevin McDonough
July 2, 2008
Guys love to break things, burn them and blow them up. David Letterman has been milking that truism for years with his silly clips, and the series “Mythbusters” (7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., Discovery) has coasted to cable success on the same notion.
Work-saving choices for decking and stains
By Consumer Reports
July 2, 2008
About 80 percent of homeowners who install decks use real wood, according to Consumer Reports. But CR's latest tests show that synthetic planks can offer lasting good looks with less upkeep. Some stains can also trim the work required to maintain wood.
Study of honeybee navigation may bring engineering advances
By Alexander Parker
July 2, 2008
Bees. They can be a nuisance, hovering around picnics and menacing pets and children. But researchers at Kansas University think they might be the key to harnessing new types of engineering technology. Rudolf Jander, professor of animal behavior, and two students, Jason Palikij and Daniel Najera, are studying how European honeybees find their way back to their hives when disoriented.

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