Interesting news and features published in our print edition and e-edition Tuesday, September 23

On page 2: "Nutrition Wise" columnist Karen Collins answers questions on nutrition equivalency of different varieties of oranges, frozen meals, and leaner pork. Also a feature from the Buckner Cardiac & Pulmonary Wellness Center on cholesterol.

On page 3: Annie's Mailbox answers a letter from a woman who is uncomfortable going on a nude vacation with friends. Also Optimist and Bizy Beavers 4-H club notes and the Events Calendar.

On page 4: Columnist Morton Kondracke confirms politics' latest serious turn and Argus Hamilton comments on current events.

On page 5: Wayne Crook predicts outcomes of the fall corn harvest. Also Sedalia-Central Missouri Sales Company's cattle auction report for September 22, Saline County Ag Service Center's report, and local commodity prices.

On page 7: An sports story from the Associated Press on the Royals/Tigers game.

On page 8: AP stories warning of "no second act" for economy and a renewable energy tax.

On page 8: Comics, puzzles, "Astrograph," and Dr. Gott's advice for osteopenia.

On page 12: McCain leads Obama in Missouri and an amber alert is issued in Kansas City, in AP stories.

Also in this Issue: 2008 Corn Husking Championship Tab, featuring stories by the Democrat-News staff.

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