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Would you ever visit your local library if the same resources were available online?

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The simple shape of the ballet-flat shoe is a classic. These are
from Salvatore Ferragamo's current and spring lines

Bob Marvin, an assistant at Kansas University's Watson Library,
files newspapers. Google announced Tuesday morning that it would
help fund the digitization of five libraries' collections

Lake View Manor, 3015 W. 31st St., has failed its third major state
inspection in as many years. Three "G-level" citations, which are
given when residents are found to have suffered actual harm, were
issued because of conditions found at the nursing home

From left, Drew Vereen, 6, and his mother, Tara Vereen, show more
of Drew's baby photos to sisters Lisa, left, and Kay Traver

Sisters Lisa, left, and Kay Traver give a Christmas present to Drew
Vereen, 6. The sisters mistakenly received a photo of Drew dressed
as Santa six years ago, and had made a holiday ritual out of
displaying the picture of their "Random Santa Baby

Casualties from a suicide bombing are brought into Baghdad's
Yarmouk hospital

Sabid Abdul Aziz al-Douri, the mayor of Baghdad, Iraq, under Saddam
Hussein, leads a line of former Saddam conspirators waiting to
appear before a special tribunal in this July 1 photo

Fireworks illuminate the Millau bridge in southern France on
Tuesday. When it opens to vehicles Thursday, it will enable
motorists to take a drive through the sky, 891 feet above the Tarn
River valley

Specialist Stephen Steinhal, center, directs trading in Sprint
Corp. on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Sources on
Tuesday said that directors of Sprint and Nextel Communications
Inc

Kansas University sophomore guard J.R. Giddens is a flamboyant
player, but he has adopted a newfound commitment to improving his
nonshooting skills, including rebounding

Eudora High's Michelle Deluna (12) drives against Silver Lake's
Whitney Gillman

Eudora's Mark Abel (20) manuevers to keep possession against Silver
Lake's Nick de Souza. EHS split a doubleheader Tuesday at Eudora.
The Eudora boys won, 64-51, but the girls lost, 61-30

Veritas Christian's Josh Masrud (11) goes up for a layup over
Chanute Christian's Paden Rourk. The Eagles won, 69-20, Tuesday at
Haskell Indian Nations University

Charlotte's Emeka Okafor, left, dunks over New Orleans' Chris
Andersen. The Bobcats defeated the Hornets, 94-93 in overtime,
Tuesday night in Charlotte, N.C

North Texas wide receiver Johnny Quinn (81) tries to fend off
Southern Mississippi defender Darrell Bennett. The Golden Eagles
beat the Mean Green, 31-10, Tuesday in New Orleans

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Health care commission gets to work: By Scott Rothschild; December 15, 2004; (Updated Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.) A newly appointed group charged with reducing Kansas health care costs started work today.
Light flurries possible tonight: By Dave Toplikar; December 15, 2004; (Updated Wednesday at 8:58 a.m.) Don’t be surprised if you see a touch of feathery winter white stuff tonight. “We do have that chance of a flake of snow tonight,” said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. But for the most part, the clouds that roll through today and tonight will leave the area dry.
Briefly: December 15, 2004; ¢ Archdiocese reverses church closure ¢ Andrea Yates appealing murder verdict ¢ Democrats’ recount lawsuit rejected ¢ Muslim scholar resigns from Notre Dame job ¢ Color-coded alerts need review, Ridge says ¢ Mother arrested in 4-year-old’s death
Briefly: December 15, 2004; ¢ Train collision kills 37 ¢ U.N. peacekeepers roll into Aristide stronghold ¢ Terrorists reportedly training in Iraq ¢ Allegations made in N. Korea kidnappings ¢ Military says foreigners detained in Chechnya
Briefly: December 15, 2004; ¢ Orange Revolution takes to road ¢ Penguin chicks may starve to death ¢ Opposition demands new elections ¢ Ex-Guatemalan official charged with genocide
Briefly: December 15, 2004; ¢ Mom cites Bible quote in baby’s killing ¢ Study links mercury in vaccines to autism ¢ Mechanized cutouts subbed for bell ringers
State lobbyists back push for campaign finance reform: By Scott Rothschild; December 15, 2004; A group of Kansas lobbyists Tuesday urged state leaders to push for campaign finance reform aimed at providing more public disclosure.
Eudora fire chief dismissed: By Mike Belt; December 15, 2004; More than four months after he was arrested for damaging a room at an Olathe hotel where he was attending a party, Spencer McCabe was fired Tuesday as Eudora’s fire chief.
Cookie classics: Baked goods say a bit about personality; By Gwyn Mellinger; December 15, 2004; If we are what we eat, then our tastes in Christmas cookies may be the window to our souls. Through the years I have become convinced that the Christmas cookies we choose to bake and eat — a decision that is as personal and individualistic as they come — are an expression of who we are.
Eva has upper hand on ‘Model’: Kevin McDonough; December 15, 2004; While this season of “America’s Next Top Model” (7 p.m., UPN) has felt like a letdown, we’ll all have to adjust to the fact that personalities like last season’s Shandi come but once in a reality TV lifetime. Nobody’s ever going to top her transformation from Rexall-shelf-stacking duckling to hot-tub-loving swan. And maybe that’s a good thing.
U2, O’Jays top list of Rock Hall of Fame inductees: The Associated Press; December 15, 2004; Irish rockers U2, R&B singers The O’Jays and soul balladeer Percy Sledge are among five musical legends to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the foundation’s 20th annual induction ceremony next year, the organization announced Monday.
Fed nudges interest higher, doubling rate in six months: Quarter-point increase lifts confidence on Wall Street; By Martin Crutsinger - Associated Press Writer; December 15, 2004; The Federal Reserve on Tuesday raised interest rates for the fifth time since June and signaled it was likely to keep pushing them higher at a “measured” pace in the new year.
Briefcase: December 15, 2004; ¢ U.S. trade deficit hits record high ¢ Blockbuster Inc. to drop late fees ¢ Bombardier cuts 51 jobs in Wichita ¢ Applebee’s promotes executive to president ¢ Merck to eliminate 5,100 positions
Not funny: December 15, 2004
Changes sweep America: By David Shribman; December 15, 2004; Just because there won’t be any change in the White House next year doesn’t mean there hasn’t been any change in the country — and that there won’t be even more change in the remaining four years of the Bush administration.
Eudora splits twinbill with Silver Lake: Abel boys give relative plenty to cheer about in 64-51 EHS victory; Cardinals’ girls thumped, 61-30; By Andy Samuelson; December 15, 2004; Eudora High boys basketball coach Scott Stein might not want to admit it, but he’s known for his booming voice.
Bush awards Medals of Freedom: Tenet, Bremer draw criticism for 9-11, overseeing Iraq; By Jennifer Loven - Associated Press Writer; December 15, 2004; President Bush awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Tuesday to three figures who were central to his Iraq policy, former CIA Director George Tenet, former Iraq administrator L. Paul Bremer and retired Gen. Tommy Franks.
Santa Baby’s identity wraps up mystery: By Alicia Henrikson; December 15, 2004; The Santa Baby mystery has been solved. When Bill and Tara Vereen took notice in Monday’s Journal-World of an unidentified mystery Christmas baby, they immediately knew the child. It was their 6-year-old son, Drew.
County to consider preservation plan for courthouse: By Alicia Henrikson; December 15, 2004; A preservation and maintenance plan for the Douglas County Courthouse could soon be in place.
Parish uses kitchen skills to benefit families, church: By Jim Baker; December 15, 2004; The Rev. Mick Mulvany has been baking nearly all his life.
Loyalty tops fresh ideas in Bush Cabinet: By David Broder; December 15, 2004; President Bush’s second-term Cabinet choices pronounce a clear preference for continuity and control. The striking thing about his reshuffle is the priority he has given to familiarity and loyalty over fresh ideas and novel perspectives.
Ex-Barton County coach indicted: Wolf accused of illegally providing financial help; The Associated Press; December 15, 2004; A federal grand jury has indicted former Barton County Community College coach Ryan Wolf on charges that he illegally provided financial help and false academic credentials to several athletes, including former Missouri guard Ricky Clemons.
More abuse of Iraqis revealed: By Richard Serrano - Los Angeles Times; December 15, 2004; Marines in Iraq conducted mock executions of juvenile prisoners last year, burned and tortured other detainees with electrical shocks, and warned a Navy medic they would kill him if he treated any injured Iraqis, according to military documents made public Tuesday.
Lake View Manor fails inspection again: State officials ‘exploring options’ after finding three cases of actual harm; By Dave Ranney; December 15, 2004; For the third time in as many years, Lake View Manor nursing home has failed a major state inspection.
Google offers five libraries funding to digitize materials: Kansas University not selected, but open to idea of putting documents online; By Terry Rombeck; December 15, 2004; Kansas University isn’t digitizing its library collection. But university officials would be open to the possibility — especially if someone else foots the bill.
Bobcats top their predecessors: Okafor propels Charlotte past New Orleans; The Associated Press; December 15, 2004; Emeka Okafor went to the free-throw line with a chance to give the city of Charlotte much-needed closure.
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; December 15, 2004
City briefs: December 15, 2004; ¢ Autopsy pending on man found in alley ¢ KU butterfly expert reports mountain lion ¢ Thieves go after mail ¢ County prosecutor tapped for Statehouse ¢ School boundary line panel refines proposal ¢ Democratic Party elects new county officers
Injuries thrust Johnson into starting lineup: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; December 15, 2004; Larry Johnson is going from the doghouse to the starting lineup.
Mr. ‘Get it done’ Giddens: Sophomore refining skills as defenses strive to stop long-range shooting; By Gary Bedore; December 15, 2004; Personable, outgoing, flamboyant J.R. Giddens, who has been known to do some talking on the basketball court, has been listening a lot this season, too.
Woodling: Recruiting preps pays off eventually: By Chuck Woodling; December 15, 2004; In this world of now, in this contemporary what-have-you-done-for-me-lately mentality, retrospectives are as exciting as a two-day-old burrito.
People: December 15, 2004; ¢ Cheering on co-stars ¢ Eminem eBay alert ¢ Not so old ¢ ‘Sideways’ director Payne’s Cornhusker homecoming ¢ Queen for a day ¢ He’ll be back — onscreen ¢ Schooltime with Cosby
KU butterfly expert reports mountain lion: By Dave Toplikar; December 15, 2004; A Kansas University biologist most noted for his study of monarch butterflies was tracking much bigger, but more elusive, game recently just west of Lawrence — a mountain lion.
City briefs: December 15, 2004; ¢ Dog bite case resolved without ‘Judge Judy’ ¢ ECKAN relocates central, housing offices ¢ KU sets final exams
Highest bidder: The listing of dozens of KU basketball tickets for sale on eBay apparently doesn’t sit well with athletic officials.; J-W Editorials; December 15, 2004; Oh, the irony.
Image woes: Overcoming the results of a recent state audit will be a tall order for state university officials.; J-W Editorials; December 15, 2004; A state audit indicating that state university faculty members are teaching fewer students than they were 20 years ago while reaping salary increases that exceed the inflation rate is “flawed,” according to a Kansas Board of Regents official, and presents an “incomplete picture,” according to a Kansas University leader.
More is needed: December 15, 2004
School change: December 15, 2004
Deadly toxins: December 15, 2004
Right priority: December 15, 2004
Morality is issue: December 15, 2004
RB Jones starring as Lions reeling: Rookie’s back-to-back 150-yard outings proving doubters wrong; By Larry Lage - Associated Press Sports Writer; December 15, 2004; The Detroit Lions have been looking for a running back since Barry Sanders suddenly retired five years ago.
So. Miss. stifles North Texas: By Brett Martel - Associated Press Sports Writer; December 15, 2004; Michael Boley was supposed to blitz, but pulled up in a timely moment of recognition, poised to jump for the screen pass he suspected was coming his way.
Duke recovers for rout: Blue Devils punish UIC; Louisville rolls; The Associated Press; December 15, 2004; For the second straight game, Duke overcame a slow start to win in a rout.
Ottawa U. softball signs Firebird: By David Mitchell; December 15, 2004; Free State senior Ashley Wagner picked a college. Now all she has to do is get ready to play.
Veritas cruises past Chanute Christian: By David Mitchell; December 15, 2004; Chanute Christian defeated Veritas in last year’s KCAA state championship basketball game. Things were different Tuesday night at Haskell’s Tecumseh Gym.
Santa Fe Trail boys rout Ward; Perry, Oskaloosa swept: J-W Staff Reports; December 15, 2004; Santa Fe Trail High took an early lead, and then increased it as the game went on in its 62-33 boys basketball blowout Tuesday of Kansas City Ward.
Oskie athlete to row at KSU: J-W Staff Reports; December 15, 2004; Jessica Layden has played three sports for Oskaloosa High. She’ll take up a fourth in college.
Mangino confirms Toomey’s departure: By Ryan Wood; December 15, 2004; Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino made it official Tuesday: Gabriel Toomey will not return for his senior season.
Firms cutting retiree health benefits: Consulting company calls coverage ‘slowly vanishing species’; By Mark Sherman - Associated Press Writer; December 15, 2004; Many companies are dropping their promise of health benefits for future retirees, who now might have to stay on the job longer and rely on government health care in their old age.
Sprint-Nextel merger accepted, sources say: Reports of Verizon bid boost Sprint shares; By Ben White and Jeffrey H. Birnbaum - The Washington Post; December 15, 2004; Directors of Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. agreed Tuesday to merge the companies in a deal that would create a new wireless telecommunications giant, sources said.
Commodities: December 15, 2004
France to open world’s tallest bridge: By Perrine Latrasse - Associated Press Writer; December 15, 2004; Thundering fighter jets streamed the blue, white and red of the French tricolor as President Jacques Chirac on Tuesday dedicated the world’s tallest bridge, a skyway span dwarfing the Eiffel Tower by more than 50 feet.
Abbas calls on Palestinian militants to stop attacks: By Ravi Nessman - Associated Press Writer; December 15, 2004; Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian leader campaigning to succeed Yasser Arafat in elections next month, said in an interview published Tuesday that the 4-year-old armed uprising against Israel was a mistake and must end.
Conservatives want religion put back into Christmas season: By Allen Breed - Associated Press Writer; December 15, 2004; Emboldened by their Election Day successes, some Christian conservatives around the country are trying to put more Christ into Christmas.
Report: States struggle with bioterror readiness: By Lolita Baldor - Associated Press Writer; December 15, 2004; States that routinely deal with hurricanes and other natural disasters are better prepared than others to handle bioterrorism, but overall the nation is struggling to develop plans for public health emergencies.
Kansas mostly compliant with standards: J-W Staff Reports; December 15, 2004; Kansas has improved its readiness to respond to a terrorist attack, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Iraq announces trials for former Saddam aides: By Nick Wadhams - Associated Press Writer; December 15, 2004; Iraq will bring top figures of Saddam Hussein’s ousted regime to court next week for the first time since they appeared before a judge five months ago, and formal indictments could be issued next month. Many have been in custody for more than a year and have not met with lawyers, prompting Saddam’s attorneys to cry foul.
ACLU sues over intelligent design: By Martha Raffaele - Associated Press Writer; December 15, 2004; Eight families have filed a lawsuit against a school district that is requiring students to learn about alternatives to the theory of evolution, claiming the curriculum violates the separation of church and state.
KU hospital reopens pediatric intensive care: By Terry Rombeck; December 15, 2004; The University of Kansas Hospital has reopened its pediatric intensive care unit, saying it has eliminated staffing concerns that closed the unit this summer.
Flu vaccine now readily available in county: By Alicia Henrikson; December 15, 2004; Flu vaccine is readily available in Douglas County for the first time this flu season, and more people will be allowed to receive shots.
Jurors again hear Westar auditor testimony: The Associated Press; December 15, 2004; Jurors were to continue deliberations Wednesday in the federal fraud trial of two executives accused of looting Kansas’ biggest electric utility.
Police probe apparent BTK package: The Associated Press; December 15, 2004; A package of items believed tied to the BTK serial killings was found Tuesday by a local resident in a Wichita park, police said.
Ground broken on expansion at Old Cowtown: $1.6 million raised to pay for visitors center, amphitheater; The Associated Press; December 15, 2004; It’s in with the new — but hardly out with the old — at a museum that celebrates Kansas’ pioneer days.
On the record: December 15, 2004
Cell tower on planning agenda: J-W Staff Reports; December 15, 2004; Lawrence-Douglas County planning commissioners will consider a request for a new 90-foot communications tower at 1694 N. 1748 Road in northeast Douglas County. The tower would be built for Verizon Wireless on property that is owned by Walters Farms LLC. Planning Commission staff members are recommending approval of the project as long as a plan to stop lighting of the tower from intruding upon neighbors is completed. If approved by the Planning Commission, the project will need to win final approval from the Douglas County Commission.
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Cashmere, flats among ways to wear ballerina trend: By Samantha Critchell - Associated Press Writer; December 15, 2004; Women of all ages — and different levels of limberness — have an opportunity this season to live out their childhood fantasy of being a prima ballerina.
Food program designed to enhance culinary skills: By Susan Krumm; December 15, 2004; Yes. K-State Research and Extension in Douglas and Shawnee counties are offering an Extension Master Food Volunteer Program that will begin in January. If you enjoy food, love to cook, are interested in nutrition, and want to become a “master” at your culinary skills and also help your community, then the Master Food Volunteer Program is for you.
A stab at stardom: Ziyi Zhang is living her Hollywood dream; By Barry Koltnow - The Orange County Register; December 15, 2004; Ziyi Zhang never thought about the American Dream. When she was growing up in Beijing, she was more interested in the Chinese Dream.
George Clarence Steed: December 15, 2004
City sets water, sewer rates: By Chad Lawhorn; December 15, 2004; Lawrence residents soon will realize just how much a new sewer treatment plant on the Wakarusa River will cost.
Smoking compromise fizzles: More outside drinking may be allowed to accommodate bar patrons who smoke; By Chad Lawhorn; December 15, 2004; Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday night snuffed out any talk of a compromise that would allow smoking inside bars and restaurants.
Evolution creates new round of tension: State Board of Ed preparing to revise science standards; By Sarah Fox; December 15, 2004; The debate over how to teach Kansas students about the origins of life returned Tuesday to the State Board of Education with accusations of rule breaking and attacks on a committee appointed to revise science education standards.
Commentary: Unions at fault when players cry foul: By David Whitley - The Orlando Sentinel; December 15, 2004; In the winter of 1910, thousands of women in New York protested working conditions at sewing sweatshops. They wanted fire escapes, age limits and to make more than a few dollars a week.
Daily ticker: December 15, 2004
6Sports video: Cardinals split against Silver Lake: December 15, 2004; The Eudora boys, led by Mark Abel, held their own against the Eagles, but the Silver Lake girls trampled the competition Tuesday night.
6Sports video: Firebird grapplers have reason for optimism: December 15, 2004; The Free State wrestling team finished sixth and eleventh in its first two meets this year, but considering the level of competition at those two events, the Firebirds have no reason not to be optimistic.

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