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Miller named to chair KU religious studies department
World Online staff
December 21, 2005
Kansas University announced today it has named Timothy Miller to serve as acting chair of the Department of Religious Studies through June 2006.
Fire leads to evacuation at Perry-Lecomton High School
By Eric Weslander
December 21, 2005
Students have been allowed back inside Perry-Lecompton High School after a fire forced them to evacuate earlier this morning.
Cloudy, chilly start to winter
Temperatures to climb to low 40s
December 21, 2005
It was a dreary start for the first day of winter — there were low gray clouds, windchills in the teens, snow on the ground and ice in the Kansas River. However, the temperature will make it up into the low 40s by this afternoon, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Wildcats defeat Chuck’s Team 12-6
By Gabe Van Pelt
December 21, 2005
It was a defensive showcase Saturday when the third-grade Wildcats and Chuck’s Team met up at the Holcom Park Center. Both teams struggled to find an offensive rhythm because of the defensive intensity each team brought to the game. However, the Wildcats were able to find just enough offense to sneak out with a 12-6 win.
Judge strikes down intelligent design
By Scott Rothschild
December 21, 2005
A federal judge in Pennsylvania on Tuesday ruled that mention of intelligent design in science class is unconstitutional and issued a strongly worded criticism of the ID movement that was behind the adoption of controversial science standards in Kansas.
Basketball bloodline
LHS senior Hershiser has luxury of in-home hoops tutor
By Scott Tittrington
December 21, 2005
Give Cameron Hershiser credit for his honesty. As he prepares for his first supporting role in the annual Lawrence High-Free State basketball drama, the LHS senior could have stuck to the party line, extolling the virtues of all things red and black.
Kansas developing depth
Mangino: Loss of senior playmakers can be absorbed by underclassmen
By Ryan Wood
December 21, 2005
Get out a piece of paper and, in order, start listing Kansas University’s best football players. Then, go back and see just how thick the top of the rankings are with seniors.
Hypnosis helps players get into the pre-bowl spirit
By Ryan Wood
December 21, 2005
He may not get on the field for the Fort Worth Bowl on Friday. But Micah Brown, a seldom-used wide receiver for Kansas University, sure did steal the show on Tuesday.
Donors underwrite lavish lifestyle for DeLay
By Larry Margasak and Sharon Theimer - Associated Press Writers
December 21, 2005
As Tom DeLay became a king of campaign fundraising, he lived like one too. He visited cliff-top Caribbean resorts, golf courses designed by PGA champions and four-star restaurants — all courtesy of donors who bankrolled his political money empire.
Zookeepers worry for baby penguin’s safety
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
Call it “Theft of the Penguin.”
Scores of whales beached; 19 die
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
More than 100 pilot whales have beached on New Zealand’s South Island, and at least 19 have died, officials said.
TWA hijacker now a free man
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
A hijacker who seized a TWA jet in 1985 in a terrorist act that riveted America has returned home to Lebanon, paroled by Germany after serving 19 years of a life sentence.
Sharon leaves hospital, ready to get to work
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
Appearing in public for the first time since he suffered a mild stroke, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon left the hospital Tuesday, saying he is eager to get back on the job.
Iran’s music ban falls mostly on deaf ears
By Ali Akbar Dareini - Associated Press Writer
December 21, 2005
A young woman driving through the Iranian capital blared the Eagles’ “Hotel California” from her car speakers — an act that would have gotten her pulled over by police, and possibly arrested, 20 years ago during the frenzy of the Islamic Revolution.
America Online, Google complete $1 billion deal
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
America Online on Tuesday agreed to sell a 5 percent stake to Google Inc. in a $1 billion deal that deepens the ties binding two of the Web’s most popular sites while thwarting Microsoft Corp.’s efforts to grab a larger piece of the booming Internet advertising market.
Deal may be near for GOP lobbyist
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
Lawyers for Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff are in discussions with the Justice Department about his possible cooperation in a congressional corruption probe, a person involved in the investigation said Tuesday night.
FDA approves oral kidney cancer drug
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
A new treatment that slows the spread of advanced kidney cancer won government approval Tuesday, offering potential relief from a disease that kills 12,000 Americans a year.
Cheney seeks expanded presidential powers
By Deb Riechmann - Associated Press Writer
December 21, 2005
Vice President Dick Cheney on Tuesday called for “strong and robust” presidential powers, saying executive authority was eroded during the Watergate and Vietnam eras. Some lawmakers objected that President Bush’s decision to spy on Americans to foil terrorists showed he was exceeding his constitutional limits.
Plane lands safely despite problem
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
A jetliner with a landing gear problem touched down safely at Logan International late Tuesday after circling the airport for about two hours.
Transit strike slows New York’s pace
J-W Wire Reports
December 21, 2005
Commuters trudged through the freezing cold, rode bicycles and shared cabs Tuesday as New York’s bus and subway workers went on strike for the first time in more than 25 years and stranded millions of riders at the height of the Christmas rush. A judge slapped the union with a $1 million-a-day fine.
’Home’ warms holiday hearts
By Kevin McDonough
December 21, 2005
Now in its seventh year, the holiday special “A Home for the Holidays” (7 p.m., CBS) presents true stories of foster children who have shared joy with their new adoptive families. In addition to these profiles, “Home” offers musical entertainment from Yolanda Adams, Mary J. Blige, Sheryl Crow, Goo Goo Dolls and Kelly Rowland. Actors Jamie Lee Curtis, Daryl Hannah, George Lopez, Virginia Madsen and Victoria Rowell play host to and narrate the inspirational vignettes. Rowell (“The Young and the Restless”) was raised in foster care.
‘Cheaper’ doesn’t elicit even a dozen laughs
By Roger Moore - The Orlando Sentinel
December 21, 2005
“Cheaper by the Dozen 2” is perfectly acceptable schmaltz, another movie ode to permissive parenting and inadequate birth control.
See ‘Dick and Jane’ have fun … just not enough fun
By Roger Moore - The Orlando Sentinel
December 21, 2005
See Dick. See Jane. See Billy, their little boy. See Spot, their family dog. See their Beemers and their two-story Cape Cod.
League wants Saints to stay in Louisiana
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
The NFL remains focused on returning the New Orleans Saints to Louisiana next season, the league said after a Tuesday meeting between team owner Tom Benson and commissioner Paul Tagliabue.
Bowl season begins with a thud
Eagles pull away late in sloppy, displaced game
By Noah Trister - Associated Press Sports Writer
December 21, 2005
Southern Mississippi’s victory in the New Orleans Bowl was a lot like the rest of the Golden Eagles’ season — a struggle.
N. Illinois clips K-State in OT
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
Todd Peterson scored 21 points, and Cory Sims added 15, leading Northern Illinois to a 75-70 overtime victory Tuesday night over Kansas State.
Damon to play for Yankees
New York lures center fielder from Boston
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
The New York Yankees grabbed center fielder Johnny Damon away from the rival Boston Red Sox, reaching a preliminary agreement Tuesday night on a $52 million, four-year contract.
De Soto trips Tongie
J-W Staff Reports
December 21, 2005
Scott McElvain scored 20 points and Taylor Burnett added 10 to lead De Soto past Tonganoxie, 64-49, Tuesday night in high school boys basketball. De Soto overcame a 10-point first-quarter deficit.
Funding comes through for Dodge City’s Boot Hill Museum
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
There’s new life for the Dodge City museum celebrating Boot Hill, the Old West cemetery that was the final resting place of people said to have “died with their boots on.”
Engineers approve latest Boeing contract offer
By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer
December 21, 2005
Engineers at the Boeing Co.’s defense operations in Wichita on Tuesday overwhelmingly accepted a new contract offer that looks a lot like the one they turned down earlier this month.
Seven NE states to try to cut greenhouse gases
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
Governors from seven Northeast states said Tuesday they have agreed to the first multistate program in the nation to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide.
Cheney rushes home in case of need to vote
The Washington Post
December 21, 2005
Vice President Dick Cheney cut short a trip to the Middle East and rushed back to Washington overnight, preparing to cast a tiebreaking vote on budget cuts in the Senate today.
Listing on eBay yields possible hospital buyer
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
A listing on the Internet auction site eBay has yielded a potential buyer for a building that housed a hospital that closed three years ago.
Bizarre chase involves escape, delivery driver
Man back in custody after hiding in restroom
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
What started with a car theft turned into an escape and resulting chase that ended with the male fugitive being caught hiding out in a woman’s restroom by an officer who received a ride from a pizza deliveryman.
Teen to have rare juvenile jury trial
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
A judge is allowing a Topeka teenager accused of stabbing his stepfather to have a rare jury trial in juvenile court.
On the record
December 21, 2005
Lawrence datebook
December 21, 2005
Boy still not competent to face murder charge
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
A child charged with the shooting death of his father still isn’t competent to stand trial, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Callahan Creek signs CommunityAmerica
J-W Staff Reports
December 21, 2005
Callahan Creek is the new full-service advertising and marketing agency for CommunityAmerica Credit Union, the agency announced Tuesday,
Sprint Nextel buys out Nextel Partners
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
Sprint Nextel Corp. said Tuesday that it would buy outstanding shares of Nextel Partners Inc. in a deal valued at $6.5 billion, or $28.50 per share, settling a battle with its largest affiliate.
Sunflower Broadband donates to schools
J-W Staff Reports
December 21, 2005
Sunflower Broadband is donating $6,140 to the Lawrence Schools Foundation, the proceeds from a “Sunflower for Schools” promotion conducted in November.
Commodities
December 21, 2005
Opaque travel sites offer savings
By Consumer Reports
December 21, 2005
If you don’t mind flying blind, purchasing your travel needs from an “opaque” Web site could save you a bundle.
Lawrence Journal-World names new circulation manager
By Mark Fagan
December 21, 2005
Chris Bell is the new circulation manager for the Lawrence Journal-World.
Lawrence natural gas provider may offer gift cards — next year
By Mark Fagan
December 21, 2005
Customers in Lawrence won’t be able to exchange gift cards for natural gas this year, but company officials aren’t ruling out the option for the future.
The gift of warmth
Utility companies’ certificates can help with heating bills
By Ryan Nakashima - Associated Press Writer
December 21, 2005
When Sandy Turk learned her 81-year-old mother set her thermostat at a chilly 65 degrees to save money this winter, she thought of the perfect gift — though it’s about as much fun as a lump of coal in the stocking.
Daily ticker
December 21, 2005
Hors d’oeuvres you’ll simply love to serve
Quick and easy appetizers help hosts, guests enjoy holiday parties
By Terry Rombeck
December 21, 2005
Robert Scoular has a simple rule when it comes to holiday entertaining. “You make your guests feel comfortable,” says Scoular, executive chef at Kansas University’s Memorial Unions. “If you’re stressed out because you’re doing all this stuff, you’re not a very good host. If you’re stressed out, your guests will be.”
Mellinger: I’ll carry a flag for figgy pudding
By Gwyn Mellinger
December 21, 2005
Popular dessert traditions for the Christmas holidays changed dramatically during the second half of the 20th century, as we moved further away from the European influences that had shaped our tastes for generations.
Forest service taking orders for seedlings
J-W Staff Reports
December 21, 2005
The Kansas Forest Service is accepting orders for the spring planting season.
Rape charges filed against 47-year-old
J-W Staff Reports
December 21, 2005
Prosecutors on Tuesday filed a formal rape charge against a 47-year-old Douglas County man who was arrested Monday afternoon.
Student selected for political program
J-W Staff Reports
December 21, 2005
Kansas University student Reba Good in April will travel to Washington, D.C., to be a representative to the new United States Model House of Representatives, organized by the American Youth Scholarship Foundation.
Patrol seeks fuel deals
December 21, 2005
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.07 at Citgo, Ninth and Iowa streets. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
Son’s illness puts strain on family
Parents commute to Kansas City to help 5-year-old battling cancer
By Dave Ranney
December 21, 2005
It’s almost Christmas. But Amanda Faulkner and her husband, Jay, aren’t thinking about presents. “What we have, we’ll be happy with,” Amanda Faulkner said during a telephone interview from her son’s room at Children’s Mercy Hospital.
Leader’s experience still being questioned
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
Bob Corkins continues to face questions about whether he’s qualified to be education commissioner and whether he’s getting paid too much.
Allen hired as football coach at Missouri State
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
Former Kansas University coach Terry Allen was hired Tuesday as football coach at Missouri State, which finished 4-6 last season.
Many teens would flunk fitness test, study finds
By Lindsey Tanner - Associated Press Writer
December 21, 2005
About a third of U.S. teens would flunk a treadmill fitness test, a new study shows, meaning that more than 7 million youngsters could face higher risks for heart disease later in life.
Jackson advisers try to save holdings
By Charles Duhigg - The Los Angeles Times
December 21, 2005
Advisers to Michael Jackson spent Tuesday negotiating to prevent the once self-proclaimed “king of pop” from defaulting on $200 million in loans guaranteed by the singer’s stake in the Beatles’ song catalog.
Celebrities jam convict’s funeral
By Peter Prengaman - Associated Press Writer
December 21, 2005
Celebrities from hip-hop star Snoop Dogg to motivational speaker Tony Robbins lamented the execution of Stanley Tookie Williams at a funeral Tuesday that drew hundreds to the violence-racked area where Williams founded the murderous Crips gang three decades ago.
Interested volunteers can join Master Food program
By Susan Krumm
December 21, 2005
K-State Research and Extension in Douglas, Leavenworth and Shawnee Counties are partnering to offer the second Extension Master Food Volunteer Program starting in February. 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.
Long work days, not combat, hurt military re-enlistments
By Lolita C. Baldor - Associated Press Writer
December 21, 2005
They go to war, they get shot at, and they see their friends die.
Actions are real sign of racism
By E.R. Shipp
December 21, 2005
President Bush says he is willing to be called anything but racist. I suppose when one is fighting for higher approval ratings and is not as isolated as many observers have suggested, he must be prepared to be called, as we say down home, “everything but a child of God.”
Terrorists won’t play by rules
By Cal Thomas
December 21, 2005
Iraq’s huge voter turnout last week was a clear step forward for the Bush administration’s policy and for a stable Iraqi government, if all sides can learn to live together. But what happened in Washington last week will undercut the war on terror and encourage those who want to reprise Sept. 11, 2001, on a much grander scale.
Vaccine risk
December 21, 2005
To the editor: I am concerned by the mixed messages sent by our public health officials.
Prof’s contribution
December 21, 2005
To the editor: Norman Yetman finished his decades-long career teaching American studies and sociology this semester and I was one of the students fortunate enough to experience part of his legacy.
Smoking logic
December 21, 2005
To the editor: Is there any logic or common sense behind the appeal that the smoking ban violates a business owner’s constitutional rights?
Shelter praise
December 21, 2005
To the editor: My name is Ricky Edwards and I live here in Lawrence.
Elections may signal key shift in Iraq
By Trudy Rubin
December 21, 2005
I’ve always rejected comparisons between the Iraq war and World War II because they are so misleading.
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
December 21, 2005
For Wednesday, Dec. 21
Buzzer beater gives Yellow Jackets win
By Aaron Whallon
December 21, 2005
The sixth- and seventh-grade Yellow Jackets and Wildcats played a nail biter that came down to the final seconds of the game. The Yellow Jackets went home victorious 32-30 after a buzzer beater shot fell through to beat the Wildcats Dec. 12 at the East Lawrence Center.
Wildcat defense suffocates Hoosier scoring
By Gabe Van Pelt
December 21, 2005
If the saying “defense wins championships” holds true, the fourth- and fifth-grade Wildcats are well on their way to becoming one of the powerhouses in the Hoopster league. The Wildcats used strong interior defense to suffocate the Hoosiers around the hoop and win 39-23 Dec 13 at Langston Hughes Elementary.
K-League teams play for fun of the game
By Aaron Whallon
December 21, 2005
The first season of basketball wrapped up for many kids in Lawrence on Saturday as they played in the final round of games for the kindergarten recreation league. The kindergarten Team 1 won their last game of the year against the Jayhawks 16-14 at the Community Building.
Falcons’ defense creates scoring chances
Dunbar provides Falcons offensive spark, leads all scorers with 6 points
By Gabe Van Pelt
December 21, 2005
Hoping to end the season on a high note, the third- and fourth-grade Falcons and Phog came out on a fiery pace. While both teams looked to establish an up-tempo game, it was the Falcons’ defensive play that won the game 14-6 against the Phog Saturday at Holcom Park Center.
Lawrence pinpointed as center of Google Earth
City’s prominent location on map ‘intentional’
By Joel Mathis
December 21, 2005
Finally, there’s proof that Lawrence is the center of everything.
Border wall plan upsets Mexico
By Mark Stevenson - Associated Press Writer
December 21, 2005
The Mexican government, angered by a U.S. proposal to extend a wall along the border to keep out migrants, pledged Tuesday to block the plan and organize an international campaign against it.
Commentary: Peyton against Eli would be perfect
By Michael Rosenberg - Detroit Free Press
December 21, 2005
We love perfection, which is why we never make grammatical eras. So naturally, our staff was hoping the Indianapolis Colts would go 19-0.
Lineup switch provides lift for Louisville
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
Rick Pitino inserted guard Brad Gianiny into Louisville’s starting lineup to give Taquan Dean some freedom and ended up liberating Brandon Jenkins.
Knight as intense as always
Texas Tech coach coping with team’s slow start
By Betsy Blaney - Associated Press Writer
December 21, 2005
It’s been quite an unusual 40th season for Texas Tech coach Bob Knight so far: His successor already has been picked, he’s off to his worst start in a decade, but he’s still got the same intensity that helped him win three national championships with Indiana.
Commentary: Can losing ever be positive in NFL?
By Phil Sheridan - The Philadelphia Inquirer
December 21, 2005
Losing isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.
NTSB: Plane crashed after wing fell off
By Laura Wides-Munoz - Associated Press Writer
December 21, 2005
The deadly crash of a seaplane shortly after takeoff was apparently caused by the right wing breaking off during flight, investigators said Tuesday. It was unclear why the wing detached.
People in the news
December 21, 2005
• Stefani to be mother • Elton John’s union toasted • Spears sues magazine • Don Ho home to recuperate
Old home town - 40 years ago today
December 21, 2005
The Kansas Board of Regents called for a study of the impact of out-of-state students on education in Kansas with an eye toward limiting such enrollment. There were other questions about whether KU and other schools were losing money on such students at the expense of in-state prospects.
City likes sports plan
Source of funding for complex key concern of commissioners
By Chad Lawhorn
December 21, 2005
A new state-of-the art sports and recreation complex sounds like a good idea, but so do a lot of other large proposed projects, several city commissioners said Tuesday night.
Toxic river poses chilling scenario
By Yuras Karmanau - Associated Press Writer
December 21, 2005
Residents of this Far East city stocked up on water Tuesday in the hours before the arrival of a toxic slick of chemicals that could force authorities to shut off water and central heating in subzero temperatures.
Bryant explodes for 62 points
L.A. standout sets franchise record with 30 in quarter
The Associated Press
December 21, 2005
Kobe Bryant was at his incredible best Tuesday night, scoring a career-high 62 points in just three quarters to lead the Los Angeles Lakers over the Dallas Mavericks, 112-90.
Henrickson: No early Christmas this year
By Chuck Woodling
December 21, 2005
Christmas may precede Creighton alphabetically, but not on the list of Bonnie Henrickson’s priorities.
Author to read from new children’s book
J-W Staff Reports
December 21, 2005
Kansas University graduate and Tonganoxie resident L. D. Harkrader will read from her new children’s book “Airball: My Life in Briefs,” from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 22 at Oread Books, on level two of the Kansas Union.
Humane Society seeks homes for about 100 mistreated pets
Rescued animals ready for adoption
By Laura Berger
December 21, 2005
State officials seized 187 mistreated dogs and cats when they shut down the Miami County Humane Society last month. Now, about 100 of the animals are still being cared for by the Lawrence Humane Society, which is seeking people willing to take in the ones suitable for adoption.
Alleged molestation under investigation
J-W Staff Reports
December 21, 2005
Lawrence Police are investigating a report that a 34-year-old man inappropriately touched a 2-year-old girl during the weekend at a residence in north central Lawrence.
Woodling: Transfers coulda for KU
By Chuck Woodling
December 21, 2005
I’m not in the poll-taking business. I’m not going to pick up the phone and ask for opinions to compile a straw vote. I know what the answer will be. David Padgett.
Jayhawks sound off on lineups
Self asks KU players: Who would you play?
By Gary Bedore
December 21, 2005
Fans, columnists and talk-show hosts often opine on which Kansas University basketball players should start and how many minutes should be allocated up and down the roster.
Old home town - 100 years ago today
December 21, 2005
From the Lawrence Daily World for Dec. 21, 1905: “In the college of liberal arts at the university, there are now 343 women and 332 men. Last year there were 338 women and 297 men. “
Look to the future
Growing and planning for the future are the keys to Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s continued good health.
J-W Editorials
December 21, 2005
When it comes to business, maintaining the status quo isn’t usually good enough. That’s why it’s good to see Lawrence Memorial Hospital positioning itself for the future by purchasing property on Kansas Highway 10 in Eudora.
Sunni Arabs complain of election fraud
New voting sought in Baghdad; fears of civil war rise
By Nancy A. Youssef - Knight Ridder Newspapers
December 21, 2005
Sunni Muslim political leaders claimed Tuesday that Iraq’s preliminary election results were rigged, raising fears that they’ll reject the new government as illegitimate.
Tigers display offensive skill in 20-point win
By Aaron Whallon
December 21, 2005
The first-grade Tigers put on an offensive showcase for all the fans at the East Lawrence Center on Saturday. The Tigers scored no less than eight points in each of the four quarters. The Tigers’ high-octane offensive output helped them pick up the win over the Falcons, 42-22.
Firehawks beat Giants by 2 in finale
By Aaron Whallon
December 21, 2005
The final game of the season between the second-grade Firehawks and Giants ended up being one of the highest scoring and evenly matched affairs of the year. The Firehawks outlasted and outscored the Giants, 32-30, Saturday at the East Lawrence Center.
Senate aims to wrap up today
Republicans confident about deficit cuts
By David Espo - Associated Press Writer
December 21, 2005
On the eve of a showdown, Senate Republicans expressed confidence Tuesday they had the votes to assure final passage of $39.7 billion in deficit cuts, and Vice President Dick Cheney hurried home from the Middle East to make it so.
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