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Transcript of chat with Mike Amyx, candidate for Lawrence City Commission
February 21, 2005
(Updated Monday at 5:31 p.m.) Welcome to today’s chat with Mike Amyx, candidate for Lawrence City Commission.
Transcript of chat with Jim Carpenter, candidate for Lawrence City Commission
February 21, 2005
(Updated Monday at 5:35 p.m.) Welcome to our online chat with Jim Carpenter, candidate for Lawrence City Commission.
Former justice opposes effort to have Senate confirm high court picks
By Scott Rothschild
February 21, 2005
(Updated Monday at 11:28 a.m.) Frustration with recent court decisions on the death penalty and school finance has caused some legislators to push for having a say in who gets appointed to the Kansas Supreme Court.
Cloudy skies bring gray start to holiday
By Dave Toplikar
February 21, 2005
(Updated Monday at 8:12 a.m.) It was a dark and dreary start to the Presidents Day holiday this morning, with cloudy, dark skies and sub-freezing wind chills. “The clouds are thick here in the morning hours,” said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. “Hopefully by this afternoon, we’ll see a little bit of sun.”
Earnhardt struggles, makes late run
Junior spends most of day at back, but surges to lead before setting for third place
The Associated Press
February 21, 2005
Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent most of the day wrestling an ill-handling car, more concerned with keeping it off the wall than trying to win a second straight Daytona 500.
Hot line accesses Statehouse activity
February 21, 2005
The Legislative Reference Section of the Kansas State Library reminds all Kansans of the legislative hot line for toll-free access to Kansas legislative activity and documents.
Briefly
February 21, 2005
¢ Pope in good form during Sunday address ¢ Dozens dead, missing after ferry capsizes ¢ Pro-reunification party wins vote in Turkish half ¢ Marines crack down on militant stronghold ¢ U.S.-Japanese pact draws opposition
Security was heart of FDR’s New Deal
By Ellen Goodman
February 21, 2005
Is it too late to put a family trademark on the New Deal? The way things are going, the founding father of Social Security will be an icon for the crowd that wants to unravel it. All that’s left is for the Bush administration to change its theme song from “Hail to the Chief” to “Happy Days are Here Again.”
Creating jobs top issue in barber’s bid for re-election
By Chad Lawhorn
February 21, 2005
Mike Amyx knew early on he had a particular talent to be a barber. “I love to talk,” said Amyx, owner of Amyx Barber Shop in Downtown Lawrence.
Kansas looking to ‘turn it around’ at Oklahoma
By Gary Bedore
February 21, 2005
Kansas University’s two-game cushion in the Big 12 Conference is long gone, lost following last week’s overtime losses to Texas Tech and Iowa State.
Jayhawks take the fifth
KU earns Big 12 win No. 5 for first time since ‘01
By Ryan Greene
February 21, 2005
Three days ago, chances are no one in Lawrence would have thought that the only time the “Rock Chalk” chant filled Allen Fieldhouse over the weekend would be at Sunday’s Kansas University women’s basketball game against Nebraska.
Gordon’s late run secures third title
Busch, Earnhardt Jr. finish 2-3 in wild ending
By Mike Harris - Associated Press Motorsports Writer
February 21, 2005
The last person Jeff Gordon expected to see ahead of him in a furious finish to the Daytona 500 was Dale Earnhardt Jr. When he did, “I thought it was over, done,” Gordon said.
Approval sought to build condominiums
Lawrence City Commission Agenda highlights ¢ 6:35 p.m. Tuesday ¢ City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets ¢ Sunflower Broadband Channel 25 ¢ Meeting documents online at www.lawrenceks.org
February 21, 2005
Lawrence city commissioners will consider approval of a new condominium development for West Lawrence.
Briefly
February 21, 2005
¢ Rape suspect makes first court appearance ¢ Edwards won’t rule out run for White House ¢ Hiker ‘skis’ down avalanche
Writer Hunter S. Thompson dead at 67
‘Gonzo journalist’ commits suicide
By Catherine Tsai - Associated Press Writer
February 21, 2005
Hunter S. Thompson, the acerbic counterculture writer who popularized a new form of fictional journalism in books like “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” fatally shot himself Sunday night at his Aspen-area home, his son said. He was 67.
Fiery Howard Dean the hottest ticket in town
Friday’s public rally a sellout in 2 1/2 hours
By Mike Belt
February 21, 2005
Howard Dean’s popularity hasn’t waned in Lawrence since his failed Democratic presidential campaign began more than two years ago.
Malcolm X’s family working to preserve his legacy
By Madison J. Gray - Associated Press Writer
February 21, 2005
He was one of the most charismatic figures in the civil rights movement and also one of its most feared, a former convict who abandoned his “slavemaster name,” energized the Nation of Islam and met a violent end at 39.
New Nickelodeon fantasy bends a lot of hot air
Kevin McDonough
February 21, 2005
Fairy tales used to be so simple. Stories for children began with “Once upon a time…” and generally concerned kings and princesses and ogres and trolls. Real basic stuff.
Israel begins charting final borders
Cabinet agrees to withdraw from Gaza, reroute barrier wall
By Karin Laub - Associated Press Writer
February 21, 2005
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s Cabinet began charting Israel’s future borders in a historic session Sunday, giving final approval to a withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and a revised route for the West Bank separation barrier that would move Israel’s border closer to that of its original frontier.
Scientists lament waning clout under Bush administration
By Paul Recer - Associated Press Writer
February 21, 2005
The voice of science is being stifled in the Bush administration, with fewer scientists heard in policy discussions and money for research and advanced training being cut, according to panelists at a national science meeting.
Woozy Iverson nets MVP award
The Associated Press
February 21, 2005
Allen Iverson woke up Sunday feeling woozy and lightheaded — classic symptoms of altitude sickness in the thin air of Denver.
Big ideas
When you build art by the acre, it helps to be a visionary thinker.
J-W Editorials
February 21, 2005
No one probably had to teach Lawrence artist Stan Herd how to think big, but his work should be a constant reminder to his fellow Kansans of the value of allowing yourself to dream.
Cemetery scenario
It may not come to that, but the city is smart to consider the possibility it will have to take over operation of Memorial Park Cemetery.
J-W Editorials
February 21, 2005
Although it probably should be a last resort, it’s good that Lawrence city commissioners are looking at the possibility of taking over Memorial Park Cemetery.
No stigma
February 21, 2005
Scientific gaps
February 21, 2005
Bond opportunity
February 21, 2005
Private agendas
February 21, 2005
Not a scholar
February 21, 2005
Wild discoveries
February 21, 2005
Jon Blumb revels in exploring new places and subjects through photography. As evidenced in these shots, a sampling from his current exhibition at the Beach Museum of Art in Manhattan, his explorations have led him as far afield as Italy and Scotland. But they’ve also lured him to people and places in his own back yard. Picturesque farms in Morris and Dickinson counties are juxtaposed with a candid still of Beat writer William S. Burroughs, a .44-caliber pistol tucked comfortably in his hand.
Hotels launch in-room fitness options
Marriott, Hilton chains step up to meet customers’ privacy, time concerns
By Sarah Karush - Associated Press Writer
February 21, 2005
After a long day on the road, the last thing 54-year-old Bobbie Brigman wants to do is put on gym clothes and prance around in front of strangers in the hotel fitness room.
U.N. refugee chief quits in sexual harassment case
By Colum Lynch - The Washington Post
February 21, 2005
The U.N.’s top refugee advocate resigned Sunday amid a festering controversy over allegations that he sexually harassed several female employees at the U.N. refugee agency.
Proposal to improve care protects against litigation
Advocates for elderly call bill a step backward
By Scott Rothschild
February 21, 2005
A battle that could affect the lives of thousands of Kansans in nursing homes and assisted living facilities is being waged before the Legislature.
Rising research budget a record
KU gains federal funding but sees state and private aid decline
By Terry Rombeck
February 21, 2005
Kansas University saw another record year for research in 2004, according to a report set for release today.
Former senator speaks against gay marriage ban
By Mike Belt
February 21, 2005
Kansans in April will probably approve a state Constitutional amendment banning gay marriages, but it is only a matter of time before it will be repealed or struck down and society’s attitude toward the issue changes, a former legislator said Sunday.
Law enforcement officials praised for serving community
By Mike Belt
February 21, 2005
The Fraternal Order of Eagles on Sunday paid a special tribute to a Lawrence Police officer and a firefighter.
Capitol Briefing
News from the Kansas Statehouse
By Scott Rothschild
February 21, 2005
¢ Legislative deadline ¢ Death penalty ¢ Regents endorse military ‘Bill of Rights’ ¢ Comp romp?
‘Simpsons’ tackles issue of same-sex marriage
By Mark Washburn - Knight Ridder Newspapers
February 21, 2005
They dwell in a different dimension and enjoy a more forgiving physics, but our counterparts in the cartoon continuum can’t seem to keep their puffy little paws off our cultural rifts.
Al-Qaida deputy denounces U.S. calls for Mideast reform
By Salah Nasrawi - Associated Press Writer
February 21, 2005
Al-Jazeera television aired a videotape Sunday purporting to show al-Qaida No. 2 Ayman al-Zawahri denouncing U.S. calls for reform in the region and urging the West to respect the Islamic world.
Former presidents promise more aid while touring hardest-hit tsunami area
By Christopher Torchia - Associated Press Writer
February 21, 2005
Former Presidents Bush and Clinton traveled Sunday to ground zero of tsunami devastation where they described the destruction as unimaginable and promised survivors who begged for shelter that more help would come.
Sinn Fein leaders linked to IRA command
By Shawn Pogatchnik - Associated Press Writer
February 21, 2005
In an unprecedented charge, the Irish government Sunday publicly identified three of Sinn Fein’s top figures, including party President Gerry Adams, as members of the Irish Republican Army command.
Pilgrim earns doctorate during 17 years of silence
‘Planetwalker’ takes unusual steps
By Eric Weslander
February 21, 2005
John Francis is an unusual pilgrim. In 1971, the son of West Indian immigrants witnessed an oil spill in San Francisco. The environmental disaster changed his life. He abandoned the use of motorized vehicles and began walking thousands of miles. Within a few months he also had taken a vow of silence, which he observed for 17 years.
Poll: Abraham Lincoln is America’s favorite president
By Will Lester - Associated Press Writer
February 21, 2005
When Americans rate their greatest president, they do not agree on who tops the list but instead rank a half-dozen chief executives ahead of the nation’s first.
Nissan headed for sudden death?
Soggy third round lasts just 30 minutes; more rain forecast
The Associated Press
February 21, 2005
The Nissan Open is headed for uncharted waters.
Sullivan still hampered by bad back
Kansas City’s pricey reliever sits out Sunday’s light session; Royals have 31 pitchers work out
The Associated Press
February 21, 2005
Reliever Scott Sullivan, who still is bothered by a bad back, was not in camp Sunday as the Kansas City Royals held their first spring-training workout for pitchers and catchers.
Hall of Fame finalists announced
The Associated Press
February 21, 2005
Big East coaching rivals Jim Boeheim and Jim Calhoun, and former NBA standouts Joe Dumars and Dominique Wilkins are finalists for election into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Blue Devils physical in win
Redick scores 38; Duke halts mini-funk
The Associated Press
February 21, 2005
In the first and likely only start of his career, Patrick Davidson set the emotional tone for Duke. He manhandled Wake Forest guard Chris Paul on the opening possession, bumping him wildly before a foul was called.
Giddens, Jackson return
Oklahomans ready to face Sooners
By Gary Bedore
February 21, 2005
J.R. Giddens, who was born and reared 25 miles from the University of Oklahoma campus, knows he won’t receive a hometown hero’s welcome tonight at Noble Center.
Old, young divided
The Associated Press
February 21, 2005
The NBA found itself caught between hypocrisy and hype at the All-Star Game.
On the record
February 21, 2005
Mildred E. Drew, St. Petersburg, Fla.
February 21, 2005
Virginia Tevault, Topeka
February 21, 2005
Helen H. Hathaway, Brookfield, Wis.
February 21, 2005
Helena Kopmanis, Lawrence
February 21, 2005
Katheran D. Ellifrits Webster, Baldwin
February 21, 2005
Early morning shooting leads to arrests
Two victims taken to hospital, treated and released; charges pending
By Mike Belt
February 21, 2005
Two men were arrested Sunday by Lawrence Police after an investigation into a shooting incident at a south Lawrence apartment complex.
People
February 21, 2005
¢ Former teen queen Sandra Dee dies at 63 ¢ Singer John Raitt, Bonnie Raitt’s dad, dies ¢ Aerosmith singer, wife split ¢ Beckhams welcome third son ¢ ‘Hitch’ maintains greatest pull at the box office
Social Security battle coming to voters
By Steven Thomma and James Kuhnhenn - Knight Ridder Newspapers
February 21, 2005
Carefully coached and scripted, Republicans and Democrats from Congress will fan out across the country this week to talk to their constituents about overhauling Social Security.
Bush to offer olive branch to Europe
President seeks to improve relations for second term
By Terence Hunt - Associated Press Writer
February 21, 2005
President Bush sought to repair rocky relations with Europe on Sunday, saying “no power on earth will ever divide us.” He urged allies to move beyond differences over Iraq in the interest of Mideast peace.
Shaq steals show; Iverson earns MVP
By Chris Sheridan - Associated Press Basketball Writer
February 21, 2005
The Shaq Shoe Phone was not the most outrageous thing displayed at the NBA All-Star game. That distinction belonged to The Big Entertainer himself.
Briefcase
February 21, 2005
¢ The week ahead ¢ California to test ‘Ready Returns’ ¢ Tips improve safety, comfort on the road
Sleep just means to an end
By David Shribman
February 21, 2005
Wish me luck. I’m about to wade into one of the most contentious debates in America. That would be the fight over what time the kids should get up in the morning.
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
February 21, 2005
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