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Somewhat, it depends on the superstition.
 
 60%
No, superstitions are silly.
 
 30%
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Convicted sex offender escapes from Lansing
By Shawn Linenberger
April 18, 2012
A 59-year-old convicted sex offender escaped early Wednesday from Lansing Correctional Facility.
Food: Almond-crusted chicken a quick dinner
J.M. Hirsch, Associated Press food editor
03:04 p.m., April 17, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Ground seeds and nuts are a weeknight cook’s dream ingredient.
Five questions: Plant a tree
01:01 p.m., April 17, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Arbor Day in Kansas is celebrated on the last Friday in April. To answer a few questions about the holiday, we visited arborday.org.
Five questions: Rabies on rise?
Spread of disesase can be prevented
April 11, 2012
So far this year, 13 animals in Kansas have tested positive for rabies compared to only four at this time last year.
State leaders fired up over court furloughs
By Scott Rothschild
April 11, 2012
House Speaker Mike O’Neal on Friday said the state judicial system shouldn’t shut down for five days, but instead should use a reserve of attorney fees until the Legislature approves a budget.
Brownback calls barber bill an economic burden
John Hanna, The Associated Press
April 11, 2012
Gov. Sam Brownback on Friday vetoed an obscure bill changing state rules for barbers, saying he wants to send a clear message that Kansas won’t needlessly burden free enterprise.
KDOT names project manager for $250m ‘Gateway’ overhaul
By Staff Report
April 9, 2012
The Kansas Department of Transportation has selected a project manager for its $250 million Johnson County Gateway project.
Area allergy specialist offers tips for surviving season
By Karrey Britt
06:00 a.m., April 7, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Achoo. Sniffle. Sniffle. Allergy season arrived a few weeks earlier this year but it’s not as bad as it was a few years ago when pollen counts were 10 times higher than normal.
Food: Have faith in these dessert recipes, for Passover and beyond
By Lauren Chattman/Newsday
April 5, 2012
While my relatives looked forward to enjoying family favorites like chopped liver and gefilte fish in early April, they spoke about my bland and dry-as-dust Passover cake, when they mentioned it at all, with resignation and even dread. Instead of baking unexciting, if traditional, Passover cakes, I started to look for flourless desserts that were so good they were enjoyed year-round by diners of every faith.
Food: A strawberry-apricot tart to get ready for spring
Alison Ladman/Associated Press Writer
April 5, 2012
Like the traditional French tarte tatin, this spring pastry has caramelized fruit cooked on the stove. It then is topped with a pastry, baked and flipped out of the pan.
Food: Simple, speedy popovers work for breakfast, too
J.M. Hirsch, The Associated Press
07:48 p.m., April 5, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Dessert is an uncommon offering in my house, though not due to any we’re-too-healthy-for-that ethic. Rather, the typical day of work and errands and chasing a child tend to leave me with little time to consider dessert.
Five questions: Tobacco-free teens
03:24 p.m., April 3, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Last month, U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin released a new report calling on the country to make the next generation tobacco-free.
State will benefit from lottery win
By Scott Rothschild
02:59 p.m., April 3, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
In addition to one of the three winning tickets from last week’s Mega Millions jackpot being sold in Kansas, the state of Kansas will become a winner, too.
Budget meltdown could cause furloughs in courts
By Scott Rothschild
02:57 p.m., April 3, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
The Kansas Legislature imploded Friday before adjourning for its annual break, leaving a long list of politically explosive issues to be dealt with when the wrap-up session starts April 25.
Food: Kids can help with this Easter dessert
Alison Ladman/Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2012
You’ll have no trouble enticing the kids to get involved in this easy and tasty part of Easter dinner prep. We’ve combined a blend of crunchy cereals and noodles with a deliciously sticky blend of chocolate, marshmallow and peanut butter to create edible “nests.”
Food: This Easter, ditch ham but keep the pig
Alison Ladman/Associated Press Writer
12:00 a.m., April 1, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Instead of cooking ham or lamb this Easter, why not go for something a little bit different? Pork loin roast has an amazing flavor — and is outrageously tender — when brined.
No Easter egg drop this year as church’s focus is closer to ground
By Sara Shepherd
03:24 p.m., March 30, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
At this time last year, Shawnee’s Gracepoint Church — along with about 6,000 children and parents — had its eye on the sky. However, with other efforts drawing its attention closer to the ground, the church is taking a hiatus from the helicopter Easter Egg Drop it offered the public for the past two years.
House gives preliminary OK to bill that supporters say preserves religious freedom, but opponents say allows discrimination
By Scott Rothschild
March 29, 2012
The Kansas House on Wednesday advanced legislation that would allow a religious defense to discriminate against gays.
Kansas House advances abortion ‘conscience’ bill
Associated Press
March 29, 2012
A bill aimed at giving Kansas health care providers more legal protection if they want to avoid any involvement in abortions is moving toward House passage.
Kansas House rejects proposed amendment on funding
John Milburn, Associated Press
March 29, 2012
The Kansas House on Wednesday rejected a proposed amendment to the state constitution that sought to clarify that only the Legislature can decide how to appropriate state money.