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Sprint layoffs include 660 in Kansas City area: From staff and wire sources; November 14, 2002; (Updated Wednesday at 10:18 a.m.) Sprint Corp.’s wireless division will lay off about 1,600 workers — including 660 in the Kansas City area, company officials announced on Thursday.
Light rain expected after noon: By Dave Toplikar; November 14, 2002; (Updated Thursday at 9:19 a.m.) Thinking about doing a little yard work this afternoon? Don’t count on it — scattered rains will probably make raking leaves out of the question.
Dyer will start against OSU: By Richard Brack; November 14, 2002; Bill Whittemore’s knee injury appears to be of the season-ending variety. “It’s unlikely that he’ll play Saturday,” Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino said of his junior quarterback after Wednesday’s practice at Memorial Stadium.
Jayhawk golf inks two preps: J-W Staff Report; November 14, 2002; The Kansas University women’s golf squad has signed a pair of prep standouts. Coach Megan Menzel announced Wednesday that Amanda Costner, a senior at Claremore (Okla.) High, and Kelly Birdsell, a senior a Xavier Prep in Mesa, Ariz., each committed to play golf with the Jayhawks.
Weeks Services: November 14, 2002
Virginia Ruth Sullivan: November 14, 2002
Miller Anderson: November 14, 2002; Fort Leavenworth Ã¢ÂÂ:quot; Graveside services for Miller Anderson, 88, Baldwin, will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. Mr. Anderson died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, at Baldwin Care Center.
Briefly: November 14, 2002; ¢ New York City: Authorities questioning friend of sniper suspect ¢ Ohio: University pulls ad for strip joint jobs ¢ Florida: Smuggled Ecstasy, not gold, discovered ¢ Philadelphia: Health group urges less use of salt
Briefly: November 14, 2002; ¢ England: Firefighters’ strike is first in 25 years ¢ Iran: President criticizes professor’s sentence ¢ Russia: Valuable works stolen from libraries ¢ Bangladesh: Some 200 feared dead after boats lost in storm
Briefly: November 14, 2002; ¢ Florida: Shuttle leak found; new problem emerges ¢ Phoenix: Posthumous conception cancels benefit rights ¢ Florida: 8 passengers fall ill on sanitized cruise ship
Briefly: November 14, 2002; ¢ New York City: 76-foot spruce arrives in Rockefeller Center ¢ Washington, D.C.: Bush may halt oil to N. Korea ¢ Houston: FBI: Hospitals in four cities possible targets of terrorists ¢ Havana: Castro, NAACP discuss trade
Aquila reports heavy losses: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002
On the record: November 14, 2002
Pope to make historic speech to parliament: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Relations between the Vatican and Italy were so bad a century ago that popes refused to recognize the newly unified country and called themselves prisoners in the Vatican.
Arafat rejects call for expulsion: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; A finger-wagging Yasser Arafat warned Wednesday against any attempt to send him into exile, while Israeli Cabinet ministers repeated calls to drive the Palestinian leader out of the region after the latest attack killed five Israelis.
Colombia mulls hostage swap: Government may free rebels in wake of bishop kidnapping; The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; President Alvaro Uribe said Wednesday he was willing to exchange captured rebels for guerrilla hostages, marking an about-face in policy after the kidnapping of one of Latin America’s leading Roman Catholic bishops.
Carr jurors to begin sentence deliberations: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Jurors will begin deliberations Thursday on whether to recommend two brothers convicted of killing five people, including four shot execution style in a snow-covered soccer field, be put to death.
Three held in fatal Garden City robbery: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Three Liberal men suspected of robbing a Garden City family and killing one victim were in custody Wednesday after the third suspect surrendered in Salina, police said.
Inspectors have new technology: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; U.N. experts prepared tamperproof cameras, computerized fuel monitors and other new sleuthing gear for shipment to Baghdad in preparation for the return of weapons inspectors to Iraq.
Pet trick to appear on cable TV: By Mike Belt; November 14, 2002; Evan Barnes will do anything for his dog - even if it means becoming a human dog bowl. The 7-year-old Lawrence boy allows his dog, Moses, to lick ice cream out of his mouth.
Educator named master teacher: By Tim Carpenter; November 14, 2002; Teacher Pam Williams marched sixth-graders Wednesday to the Broken Arrow School gym for what promised to be a routine assembly.
County mulls planning for rural development: By Joel Mathis; November 14, 2002; 2003 is shaping up as the year Douglas County tackles issues regarding urbanization of its rural areas.
Roberts expected to be new intelligence chairman: J-W Staff Reports; November 14, 2002; Because he has the most seniority among Republicans on the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, the common assumption on Capitol Hill is that Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., will be the new chairman when Republicans reassert their control of the chamber after Nov. 5 election gains.
Sebelius’ team leaders to split reviews of state departments: November 14, 2002; Gov.-elect Kathleen Sebelius’ “Infrastructure” team will be led by Howard Fricke. The team will review the Kansas departments of Administration and Revenue, information services, state boards, commissions and the Governor’s Of-fice.
Miller Anderson: November 14, 2002
New coach Brown won’t pamper Grizzlies: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Hubie Brown held his first practice with the Memphis Grizzlies and his edict was clear: Play hard all the time, or don’t expect to play at all.
6Sports video: Jayhawk volleyball still winless against Aggies: November 14, 2002; 6Sports reports on Wednesday night’s volleyball match against the Texas A&M Aggies.
6Sports video: KU freshmen make impact in exhibition game: November 14, 2002; 6Sports reports on the first exhibition game for the KU women’s basketball team.
‘Northern Exposure’ actress Peg Phillips dies: The Los Angeles Times; November 14, 2002; Margaret “Peg” Phillips, who in her late 60s realized her dream of becoming an actress and then gained national recognition as general-store owner Ruth-Anne Miller on the CBS television series “Northern Exposure” from 1990 to 1995, has died. She was 84.
Ventura in talks for own TV show: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Gov. Jesse Ventura, a former talk-radio host who has had his own radio program while in office, is negotiating with MSNBC for a TV show after his term ends Jan. 6.
KU Volleyball: A&M edges Kansas: Jayhawks’ big numbers can’t keep Aggies from 3-2 victory; By Levi Chronister; November 14, 2002; Five career-highs and a school-record weren’t enough for Kansas University’s volleyball team Wednesday against Texas A&M.
Friends foils Haskell: Falcons capitalize on Indian mistakes in 66-46 win; By Andy Samuelson; November 14, 2002; For the first seven minutes of the second half, Haskell Indian Nations University’s women’s basketball squad focused on its opponent, Friends University.
Wooden inks with Sun Devils: FSHS senior officially commits to play basketball at Arizona State; By Mike Miller; November 14, 2002; If it were up to Keith Wooden, he’d have been playing football the last three years for Free State High.
6News video: New director, members focus of annual meeting: November 14, 2002; 6News reports on the annual Douglas County Historical Society meeting held Wednesday at the Eldridge hotel.
6News video: Parking commission holds annual hearing: November 14, 2002; 6News reports on the KU parking commission’s annual hearing.
6News video: Members of community look to city for help in school closings debate: November 14, 2002; 6News reports on a meeting held Wednesday night attended by Lawrence’s city commission and school board.
Racing’s grand finale: For first time, NASCAR’s top circuits will finish their seasons on same weekend at same track; By Kevin Baxter, Knight Ridder Newspapers; November 14, 2002; In the world of big-time stock-car racing, little happens by accident. Everything from sponsorship deals to a car’s paint scheme is coolly calculated to guarantee the biggest, most beneficial public relations boost possible.
Indians’ GM still waiting for word from Thome: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Mark Shapiro’s heart must jump every time the phone rings. Cleveland’s general manager is nervously waiting to hear from free agent first baseman Jim Thome, who is weighing contract offers from the Indians and Philadelphia Phillies.
Mariners dominate AL honors: Seattle’s Boone, Ichiro, Olerud among nine players selected as league’s top fielders; The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Alex Rodriguez won his first American League Gold Glove on Wednesday, a vote that Omar Vizquel didn’t handle too cleanly.
Baker close to deal with Cubs: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Dusty Baker’s old job was filled Wednesday. He could move into a new one soon. The Chicago Cubs and agent Jeff Moorad are batting around salary figures on a four-year deal for Baker, who could become the team’s new manager by week’s end.
Alou hired as Giants’ manager: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; To handle their veteran team, the San Francisco Giants turned to an old pro: Felipe Alou. The 67-year-old Alou became the oldest manager to take over a club since Casey Stengel four decades ago.
College Football Briefs: November 14, 2002; ¢ Clausen misses practice ¢ NCAA might revisit Alabama situation
Mackovic apologizes, but won’t step down: UA coach responds to players’ concerns; The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; His voice choking with emotion, Arizona football coach John Mackovic admitted Wednesday that he’s made some major mistakes in dealing with his players and assistant coaches, and he vowed to do a better job.
Assistants suspended: Miami-Ohio coach apologizes for two incidents; The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Two Miami University assistant football coaches were suspended Wednesday after one was charged with assaulting a fan and another acknowledged damaging a coaches’ box at Marshall.
Seminoles seeking BCS bowl: Florida State can wrap up ACC championship with win Saturday against North Carolina; The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; As disappointing as the season has been for Florida State, the Seminoles are still set to win the Atlantic Coast Conference title and gain a spot in a BCS bowl game.
NFL Briefs: Irsay admits he abused painkillers: But Colts’ officials dispute report that owner being investigated for prescription fraud; The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay admitted to a past dependency on painkillers, but the team denied a report that he is being investigated for prescription drug fraud.
Augusta policy backed by poll: All-male golf club OK with 60 percent of people queried; November 14, 2002; The controversy regarding Augusta National’s all-male membership has taken yet another turn.
Purported bin Laden message raises fears of new attacks: By Warren P. Strobel and Jonathan S. Landay, Knight Ridder Newspapers; November 14, 2002; The release of a threatening audiotape believed to carry the voice of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden has raised fears of a new wave of terrorist attacks, particularly in Western Europe, U.S. officials and European diplomats said Wednesday.
Iraq agrees to return weapons inspectors: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Claiming Iraq was seeking the “path of peace,” Saddam Hussein’s government agreed Wednesday to the return of international weapons inspectors, accepting a stringent U.N. resolution two days ahead of a deadline.
Brits visit historic homesite: Family traces roots to Lawrence abolitionist; By Alison Mann; November 14, 2002; Remnants of Dr. John Doy’s home have lain neglected, nearly forgotten, in northern Lawrence for nearly a century.
Schools can’t look to city for salvation: By Joel Mathis; November 14, 2002; The Lawrence City Commission won’t play the role of white knight to save three elementary schools slated for closure.
Local Briefs: November 14, 2002; ¢ Parks: U.S. House approves Kill Creek expansion ¢ Election: Former housing director to run for commission ¢ City Government: Mayor seeks volunteers for advisory boards ¢ Schools: Sixth-grade teacher wins educator award ¢ Animal Rights: PETA plans downtown protest of turkey farms
Historical society names new board members, looks to future: By Mark Fagan; November 14, 2002; Energized by a fresh outlook and new board members, leaders of the Douglas County Historical Society say they are looking to build a viable future by bidding farewell to a recently divisive past.
Sebelius names review teams: By Scott Rothschild; November 14, 2002; Gov.-elect Kathleen Sebelius’ much-anticipated top-to-bottom review of government will be led by a group of people already on top.
‘Sopranos’ to take shorter hiatus before next season: By Stephen Battaglio, Knight Ridder Tribune; November 14, 2002; Time is on “Sopranos” fans’ side. Show creator David Chase said there won’t be another 16-month hiatus before the next season of the popular HBO mob drama.
Society support: November 14, 2002
‘Equal’ education: November 14, 2002
Unlearn ‘history’: November 14, 2002
Research shows blood test may determine heart risk: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; A landmark study offers the strongest evidence yet that simmering, painless inflammation deep within the body is the single most powerful trigger of heart attacks, worse even than high cholesterol.
Risk of parasitic illness increasing for swimmers: Knight Ridder Newspapers; November 14, 2002; Swimming pools are giving people diarrhea and putting more Americans at risk of contracting the illness, according to two yet-to-be-released federal studies. The number of U.S. swimming-related outbreaks of illness caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium increased tenfold from 1990 to 2000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Union urges approval of Boeing’s contract offers: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; The union representing Boeing’s engineering and technical workers is recommending approval of the company’s “best and final” contract offers, which include salary and pension increases and a 6 percent ratification bonus.
Group unveils health plan for small Kansas businesses: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; State officials and a nonprofit group formed under a 2-year-old law are marketing a new health insurance plan for small businesses to offer their employees.
Fed ready to respond to economic needs: Greenspan sees ‘soft patch’ as war concerns shake consumer and business confidence; The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Wednesday the economy had hit a “soft patch” as corporate accounting scandals and a possible war with Iraq have shaken consumer and business confidence.
Store owner aims to build trend: Merchant restoring turn-of-century building; By Chad Lawhorn; November 14, 2002; Sarah Fayman hopes she is seeing the future of downtown Lawrence by uncovering its past. Fayman, owner of Sarah’s Fabrics, 925 Mass., is knee-deep in her second major downtown renovation project within the past year.
U.S. Iraq policy still a political struggle: By Jim Hoagland, Washington Post Writers Group; November 14, 2002; Gloom smothers Rumsfeldian hard-liners at the Pentagon, while euphoria lofts Powellites at the State Department. Those are the visible but puzzling outcomes of President Bush’s successful campaign to get Congress and the United Nations to order Iraq to disarm or else. Why isn’t it the other way round?
Daily Ticker: November 14, 2002
Daily ticker: November 14, 2002
Fresh faces set pace - Kansas Women 61, Solna Vikings 56: By Ryan Wood; November 14, 2002; Wednesday night showed what the future could hold for Kansas University women’s basketball. And it was a victory.
ChildrenÃ Â¢Ã¢’ÂÃ¢Â¢s Mercy, KU Med step up collaboration talks - Netscape: Pediatric care unit merger may be in offing; By Terry Rombeck; November 14, 2002; KU Med and ChildrenÃ Â¢Ã¢’ÂÃ¢Â¢s Mercy Hospital are considering merging portions of their pediatric care units, officials said Tuesday.
Other future Jayhawks make plans official: November 14, 2002; Known as the quickest of Kansas University’s four incoming basketball prospects, J.R. Giddens is the slowest to sign on the dotted line.
Jayhawk golf inks two preps: November 14, 2002; The Kansas University womenÃ¢ÂÂs golf squad has signed a pair of prep standouts. Coach Megan Menzel announced Wednesday that Amanda Costner, a senior at Claremore (Okla.) High, and Kelly Birdsell, a senior a Xavier Prep in Mesa, Ariz., each committed to play golf with the Jayhawks.
Virginia Ruth Sullivan: November 14, 2002; DeSoto Ã¢ÂÂ:quot; Services for Virginia Ruth Sullivan, 74, Gardner, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at DeSoto Baptist Church. Burial will be in DeSoto Cemetery. Mrs. Sullivan died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, at Olathe Medical Center.
Light rain expected after noon: November 14, 2002; (Updated Thursday at 9:19 a.m.) Thinking about doing a little yard work this afternoon? DonÃ¢ÂÂt count on it — scattered rains will probably make raking leaves out of the question.
Sprint layoffs include 660 in Kansas City area: November 14, 2002; (Web Posted Thursday at 11:40 a.m.) Sprint Corp.Ã¢ÂÂs wireless division will lay off about 1,600 workers — including 660 in the Kansas City area, company officials announced on Thursday.
County mulls planning for rural development: November 14, 2002; 2003 is shaping up as the year Douglas County tackles issues regarding urbanization of its rural areas.
Educator named master teacher: November 14, 2002; Teacher Pam Williams marched sixth-graders Wednesday to the Broken Arrow School gym for what promised to be a routine assembly.
Pet trick to appear on cable TV: November 14, 2002; Evan Barnes will do anything for his dog - even if it means becoming a human dog bowl. The 7-year-old Lawrence boy allows his dog, Moses, to lick ice cream out of his mouth.
Merchant restoring turn-of-century building: November 14, 2002; Sarah Fayman hopes she is seeing the future of downtown Lawrence by uncovering its past. Fayman, owner of SarahÃ¢ÂÂs Fabrics, 925 Mass., is knee-deep in her second major downtown renovation project within the past year.
Weeks Services: November 14, 2002; Services for Dorothy Mae Hiddleston Weeks, 85, Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will be in Silent City Cemetery in DeSoto. Mrs. Weeks died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Jim Cavander: November 14, 2002
People: November 14, 2002; ¢ A kinder, gentler hip-hop ¢ Honoring the offbeat ¢ Jinx brings good luck ¢ Dick Clark to scale ‘Pyramid’
Teachers union lodges grievance: English faculty expected to do more, earn same; By Tim Carpenter; November 14, 2002; The Lawrence teachers’ union is accusing the school board of unfair labor practices for forcing high school English faculty to teach a full class schedule.
Sebelius names review teams: November 14, 2002; Gov.-elect Kathleen Sebelius’ much-anticipated top-to-bottom review of government will be led by a group of people already on top.
t keep Aggies from 3-2 victory: November 14, 2002; Five career-highs and a school-record weren’t enough for Kansas UniversityÃ¢ÂÂs volleyball team Wednesday against Texas A&M.
s soccer blanks Lindenwood: November 14, 2002; Joe McArdle scored the only goal as Baker squeezed Lindenwood, 1-0, in NAIA sectional soccer on Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Ticker - Mozilla: November 14, 2002
Children’s Mercy, KU Med step up collaboration talks: By Terry Rombeck; November 14, 2002; KU Med and Children’s Mercy Hospital are considering merging portions of their pediatric care units, officials said Tuesday.
Israelis storm Gaza, West Bank cities: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Israeli forces backed by 30 tanks and three helicopters stormed early today into central Gaza City, the deepest incursion into the city in more than two years, Palestinian security officials and witnesses said.
Detroit plans ‘Johns TV’ to combat prostitution: Knight Ridder Newspapers; November 14, 2002; People convicted of soliciting a prostitute in Detroit might soon find themselves exposed - on public-access TV.
Hard-hit Tennessee declared disaster area: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; President Bush declared 16 Tennessee counties disaster areas Wednesday, freeing millions in federal aid for a state that lost 17 people in weekend tornadoes that cut a deadly path across five states.
Child with matches blamed in apartment fire: November 14, 2002; A child playing with matches was blamed for a fire Wednesday morning at an apartment at 1704 W. 24th St., Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical officials said.
Daily Ticker - Netscape: November 14, 2002
FBI searches for missing teen’s body: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Fourteen FBI agents spent a second day in Sedgwick County, Kan., on Wednesday searching for the remains of a 16-year-old girl from Independence, Mo.
Herbert M. Ochs Sr.: November 14, 2002
Pakistani’s family prepares for U.S. execution: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Just outside this dusty town, a grave plot has been chosen for the body of convicted killer Aimal Kasi, scheduled to be put to death tonight in Virginia for gunning down two CIA employees.
Bishops approve sex abuse policy: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; U.S. Roman Catholic bishops overwhelmingly approved a compromise sex abuse policy Wednesday after the Vatican demanded they make changes to balance fairness to priests with compassion for victims.
China moves closer to naming new leader: Capitalist ideology also added to party charter; The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Vice President Hu Jintao took another step toward becoming China’s next leader after he was the only top politician re-elected to the Communist Party’s Central Committee, the government announced Thursday in the most concrete sign yet of his ascent.
California’s impact slipping: By John Balzar, Los Angeles Times; November 14, 2002
Clue to breast cancer prediction found: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Measuring levels of a certain protein in a tumor could give doctors an astonishingly accurate way of predicting whether early breast cancer is likely to spread to the rest of a woman’s body, a study suggests.
Briefcase: November 14, 2002; ¢ Merger of cable giants wins approval of FCC ¢ Coffeyville: Amazon seeks workers ¢ Earnings: Retailers’ sales increase ¢ Wall Street: Sears stock hits new low
Falcons capitalize on Indian mistakes in 66-46 win: November 14, 2002; For the first seven minutes of the second half, Haskell Indian Nations UniversityÃ¢ÂÂs womenÃ¢ÂÂs basketball squad focused on its opponent, Friends University.
Jim Cavander: November 14, 2002; Baldwin Ã¢ÂÂ:quot; Services for Jim Cavander, 76, Baldwin, will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at New Life Assembly of God in Baldwin. Mr. Cavander died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, at his home.
Herbert M. Ochs Sr.: November 14, 2002; Englewood, Colo. Ã¢ÂÂ:quot; Services for Herbert M. Ochs Sr., 88, Littleton, will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Olinger Englewood Chapel in Englewood. Burial with military honors will be in Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Mr. Ochs died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, at Littleton Manor Nursing Home.
English faculty expected to do more, earn same: November 14, 2002; The Lawrence teachers’ union is accusing the school board of unfair labor practices for forcing high school English faculty to teach a full class schedule.
Historical society names new board members, looks to future: November 14, 2002; Energized by a fresh outlook and new board members, leaders of the Douglas County Historical Society say they are looking to build a viable future by bidding farewell to a recently divisive past.
Regents to ask for bigger budget even as current shortfall grows: November 14, 2002; Members of the Kansas Board of Regents are sticking to their guns for requesting a 15 percent budget increase next year.
Corrections: November 14, 2002; The Journal-WorldÃ¢ÂÂs policy is to correct all significant errors that are brought to the editorsÃ¢ÂÂ attention. If you believe we have made such an error, call (785) 832-7154, or e-mail news@ljworld.com.
Freshman pair lead Jayhawks in exhibition: November 14, 2002; Wednesday night showed what the future could hold for Kansas University womenÃ¢ÂÂs basketball. And it was a victory.
t look to city for salvation: November 14, 2002; The Lawrence City Commission won’t play the role of white knight to save three elementary schools slated for closure.
Family traces roots to Lawrence abolitionist: November 14, 2002; Remnants of Dr. John Doy’s home have lain neglected, nearly forgotten, in northern Lawrence for nearly a century.
KU’s Hallman hobbled: Jayhawks’ top recruit sidelined 3-4 weeks; November 14, 2002; Erica Hallman, centerpiece of Kansas University’s women’s basketball recruiting class, has been lost for three or four weeks with a knee injury.
Area briefs: November 14, 2002; ¢ County approves permit for pumpkin patch ¢ New class of lawmakers to get budget briefing ¢ Readers Are Leaders to meet tonight ¢ Local attorney to head county Republicans ¢ Author to give talk on Kaw Valley wildlife ¢ Astronaut to talk at KU ¢ Troopers use ribbons against drunken driving ¢ Speaker to offer lecture on Kansas sodomy laws
Homeland security bill approved in House: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; The House voted emphatically Wednesday to create a Homeland Security Department, propelling President Bush nearer his goal of answering last year’s terrorist attacks with the biggest restructuring of government in half a century.
NBA Roundup: Boston slugs Sixers: Pierce’s off night can’t derail Celts in 91-81 win; The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; When the Philadelphia 76ers last visited Boston, they were ushered out of the playoffs by the hot-shooting tandem of Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker.
Baker men’s soccer blanks Lindenwood: November 14, 2002; Joe McArdle scored the only goal as Baker squeezed Lindenwood, 1-0, in NAIA sectional soccer on Wednesday afternoon.
Giddens will wait to commit: Other future Jayhawks make plans official; By Gary Bedore; November 14, 2002; Known as the quickest of Kansas University’s four incoming basketball prospects, J.R. Giddens is the slowest to sign on the dotted line.
Baseball Briefs: November 14, 2002; ¢ Jennings heads all-rookie squad ¢ Matsui looking for right fit ¢ Indians’ Burks has shoulder surgery ¢ Closing arguments held in ball trial ¢ Rangers release pitcher Irabu ¢ Rowand hurt in dirt-bike accident
MLB honchos start wheeling and dealing: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Nearly all of baseball’s general managers and a handful of agents are together this week, and still only one notable player has changed teams so far.
ABC concert celebrates children: Kevin McDonough; November 14, 2002; Nobody sent me the memo, but apparently today is World Children’s Day. I am still not sure what that entails - have I fallen down on my responsibility to buy a greeting card, as I frequently forget to do on Grandparents Day, Secretary’s Day and Bring Your Daughter to Work Day?
Kennedys losing their power: By Philip Terzian, Providence Journal.; November 14, 2002; Hidden among the many messages delivered last Tuesday was this one: The Kennedy captivity of the Democratic Party appears to be over.
Children’s Mercy, KU Med step up collaboration talks - Mozilla: Pediatric care unit merger may be in offing; By Terry Rombeck; November 14, 2002; KU Med and Children’s Mercy Hospital are considering merging portions of their pediatric care units, officials said Tuesday.
Child with matches blamed in apartment fire: November 14, 2002; A child playing with matches was blamed for a fire Wednesday morning at an apartment at 1704 W. 24th St., Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical officials said.
It’s not hip to be square: Advertisers, broadcasters try to get the hang of slang; The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; Use a little slang and you’ve got their attention. That seems to be the growing thought in corporate America and the media, eager to hook the younger crowd.
Regents to ask for bigger budget even as current shortfall grows: By Terry Rombeck; November 14, 2002; Members of the Kansas Board of Regents are sticking to their guns for requesting a 15 percent budget increase next year.
Protecting oil: November 14, 2002
University embraces barter whole-hog: The Los Angeles Times; November 14, 2002; The gorgeous new dining hall at Lindenwood University serves pizzas hot from a wood-fired oven, turkey breast carved to order by a chef, platters of fresh-baked cookies and pie.
1950s modernism now historic: The Associated Press; November 14, 2002; For sightseers who visit Savannah to lose themselves in the 19th-century ambiance of antebellum mansions and oak-shaded squares, Drayton Tower packs a jolt. Rising above its red-brick and wrought-iron surroundings, the 12-story concrete box with ribbons of green windows stands out like a steering wheel on a horse-drawn carriage.
Library bonuses: J-W Editorials; November 14, 2002; The Young Adult Zone is just another of the Lawrence library’s many important offerings. Agencies such as the Lawrence Public Library go along month after month and year after year and too often are taken for granted.
Dyer will start against OSU: November 14, 2002; Bill WhittemoreÃ¢ÂÂs knee injury appears to be of the season-ending variety. “It’s unlikely that he’ll play Saturday,” Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino said of his junior quarterback after WednesdayÃ¢ÂÂs practice at Memorial Stadium.
FSHS senior officially commits to play basketball at Arizona State: November 14, 2002; If it were up to Keith Wooden, he’d have been playing football the last three years for Free State High.
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; November 14, 2002

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