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Joshua Ledom is welcomed home by his family after his deployment aboard the USS Lincoln in the area of the tsunami tragedy. He is pictured with his wife, Melissa, and children Wyatt, 2, and Elizabeth, 9 months. Joshua also has a son, Hunter

Lori Atsedes of Ithaca, N.y., kisses the Lawrence Futures Classic
trophy

Thomas Manzano celebrates his third consecutive three-pointer
against the Houston Roundballers. Manzano and the Jackson (Miss.)
Panthers won the Sport2Sport/Jayhawk Invitational 17-and-under
title game, 61-44, Sunday at Allen Fieldhouse

Kansas University's baseball team celebrates its series-clinching,
2-1 victory of a game postponed from Saturday night against
third-ranked Texas

Kansas University's Matt Baty makes a diving catch with two runners
on base in the top of the ninth inning to preserve a 2-1 KU
victory

Lori Atsedes lines up a putt on the 18th green during the Lawrence
Futures Classic. Atsedes won the tournament Sunday at Eagle Bend
Golf Course

Kyeong Bae chips onto the 18th green during the final round of the
Lawrence Futures Classic. Bae finished in a three-way tie -- with
Virada Nirapathpongporn and Christine Boucher -- for second at the
tournament Sunday at Eagle Bend

Seattle pitcher Ron Villone protests a ball ruled in play -- a
double by Boston's David Ortiz -- in the seventh inning of the
second game of a doubleheader. The Mariners went on to win, 6-4,
and split the twinbill Sunday in Boston

A receipt showing the tax on fast food is shown in Detroit. Faced
with a $300 million budget hole, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is
preparing to ask Detroit voters to approve a 2 percent fast-food
tax

Sayyed Hussein al-Sadr, third from left, abstains during the vote
on approving the new oil minister, Ibrahim al-Uloum at the National
Assembly meeting in Baghdad, Iraq

President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin climb into a
vintage 1956 Volga to drive to dinner within Putin's private
residence compound outside Moscow

"I never thought about his kids until I was missing my baby girl
... ." Essex Sims maintains contact with his two 11-year-old
daughters, pictured above, his brothers, sisters and parents

In his cell, which most inmates refer to as their "house," Essex
Sims reads his notebook, in which he writes lyrics and collects
news clippings that in turn influence his writing

Virada Nirapathpongporn winces after missing a putt on the 18th
green during the final round. Had she made the putt, it would have
forced a playoff with Atsedes, who instead won the LPGA Futures
Tour event Sunday at Eagle Bend Golf Course

A young woman in a customized military outfit marches at the head
of a motorcade driving World War II veterans in downtown Moscow

The Rev. Chan Chandler drives away from East Waynesville Baptist
Church after Sunday services in Waynesville, N.C

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Motorcyclist dies after crash: By Josh Garber; May 9, 2005; (Web Posted Monday at 8:35 p.m.) A motorcyclist was killed after what appears to have been an accident near U.S. Highway 24-40 and Kansas Highway 32 about a half mile from the Leavenworth County line.
Police seek suspect in campus attack: By Eric Weslander; May 9, 2005; (Web Posted Monday at 3:02 p.m.) Kansas University police are looking for a man suspected of grabbing a woman and pushing her to the ground early Saturday in a parking lot of an all-female residence hall.
Work week off to mild, sunny start: World Online staff; May 9, 2005; (Web Posted Monday at 7:35 a.m.) A mild morning should lead to plenty of sunshine this afternoon, starting a pattern that should hold up to almost the end of week.
Identity crisis: May 9, 2005
World Online: Panorama — Eldridge Hotel: Bedroom: By Vonna Keomanyvong; May 9, 2005
World Online: Panorama — Eldridge Hotel: Restaurant: By Vonna Keomanyvong; May 9, 2005
World Online: Panorama — Eldridge Hotel: Living Room: By Vonna Keomanyvong; May 9, 2005
World Online: Panorama — Eldridge Hotel: Lobby: May 9, 2005
Social Security plan has flaws: By Carl Leubsdorf; May 9, 2005; In holding a prime-time news conference for the first time in his second term, President Bush had one goal: to counter the growing impression that his Social Security proposals are dead by stressing his efforts to ease the system’s long-term financial problems.
Social Security heads toward welfare: By George Will; May 9, 2005; Pat Moynihan was puzzled. He was speaking in March 1994, on an almost deserted Senate floor, about Social Security but some unlikely people were listening.
Credibility a key to U.S. success in Mideast: By Jim Hoagland; May 9, 2005; American forces in Iraq run a race to transform the Middle East before the Middle East transforms them. The moral character of the American fighting force and by extension the American nation will be shaped in some measure by the struggle there.
Futures briefs: May 9, 2005; ¢ Friendly confines ¢ Wild is the wind ¢ Green thumb ¢ Moving on up
Tafanelli speaks of unit’s loss, mission under his command: By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer; May 9, 2005; Nothing in 25 years of military experience prepared Lt. Col. Lee Tafanelli for what happened May 1 as his soldiers patrolled Baghdad, Iraq.
Military confronts air crashes blamed on reckless pilots: By Ted Bridis - Associated Press Writer; May 9, 2005; Skimming low over hills in eastern Afghanistan, the 11 Marines packed into an Army Black Hawk helicopter asked for an exciting flight on an otherwise dull mission, demonstrating for visiting dignitaries how troops are sped into battle.
U.S. toughens stance on Chinese currency: By Martin Crutsinger - Associated Press Writer; May 9, 2005; Two years of quiet diplomacy by the Bush administration did not persuade China to change its currency system. So the United States now is turning up the volume, even enlisting the help of financial heavyweights such as Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.
SUV values, sales tanking: By Terry Box - The Dallas Morning News; May 9, 2005; Full-size sport utility vehicles, the one-time high-and-mighty kings of the road, are in a skid.
Something to balk about: Royals win: The Associated Press; May 9, 2005; Not much has gone right for the Kansas City Royals this season, and after they blew a seven-run lead against the Baltimore Orioles, it appeared as if Sunday would be no different.
Chained melody: Inmate’s introspective song serves as apology, anthem; By Dave Ranney; May 9, 2005; Essex Sims may have fired the shot that killed a rival gang member. Then again, he may not have. A lot of people were shooting that night.
LMH: Demand insufficient to staff inpatient mental health unit: By Chad Lawhorn; May 9, 2005; Dr. Pir Shah makes the nearly 90-minute drive from Osawatomie State Hospital to Lawrence Memorial Hospital about five times per week.
Briefly: May 9, 2005; ¢ Highway shootings case declared a mistrial ¢ Trial set Tuesday in Clinton funding probe ¢ Research monkey captured after escape ¢ Missed P.E. class costs student a diploma
Briefly: May 9, 2005; ¢ Tribal leaders back partnership with U.S. ¢ S. Americans, Arabs prepare for summit ¢ Flight recorder, bodies recovered at crash site
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; May 9, 2005
KU wins series with Texas despite 16-5 setback: Jayhawks complete postponed victory, 2-1, but lose nightcap on ESPN2; By Andy Samuelson; May 9, 2005; Kansas University baseball fans probably didn’t watch ESPN2 for very long Sunday evening.
People: May 9, 2005; ¢ Jackson’s defense team to portray him as victim ¢ Clearing up misconceptions ¢ Pre-release concert ¢ Mom’s the word ¢ Mum’s the word
‘Extreme Makeover’ makes wedding dreams come true: Kevin McDonough; May 9, 2005; Weddings are often associated with June. But TV sweeps come in May, so tonight seems to be bride night. And remember, this show was on the schedule even before last week’s “runaway bride” news story.
World Online: Panorama — Eldridge Hotel: Crystal Room: By Vonna Keomanyvong; May 9, 2005
Rogue aviators found in all service branches: By Ted Bridis - Associated Press Writer; May 9, 2005; The military is confronting a series of exasperating crashes blamed on pilot recklessness, including the fatal accident in which a seasoned Army pilot confessed last week that he was trying to show off performing a dangerous maneuver at low altitude.
Miami pounds Wizards in opener: San Antonio rolls over Seattle, depleted by injuries to Allen, Radmonovic; The Associated Press; May 9, 2005; They gave away a 17-point lead, turned the ball over 15 times, missed 11 free throws and received nothing resembling dominance from either Shaquille O’Neal or Dwyane Wade.
Huge first inning sparks Cardinals: St. Louis scores 11 in opening frame in 15-5 victory over San Diego; The Associated Press; May 9, 2005; After losing three straight for the first time all season, the St. Louis Cardinals left nothing to chance.
KU’s ROTCs buck national trend: Increasing numbers of Jayhawks enroll as recruitment slumps elsewhere; By Joel Mathis; May 9, 2005; In a couple of weeks, Eric Buschelman will graduate from Kansas University with a degree in electrical engineering. A couple of months after that, the ROTC cadet will report to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio to begin his career as a second lieutenant, fixing and maintaining electrical systems on airplanes.
Analysis: Republicans begin early jockeying for governor’s seat: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; May 9, 2005; Republicans disaffected with the power wielded within their party by abortion opponents and religious conservatives often complain that they no longer belong to the party of Abraham Lincoln.
Archdiocese bankruptcy pits parishes against victims of sex abuse: Competing claims filed for church assets; By Joseph B. Frazier - Associated Press Writer; May 9, 2005; Roman Catholic parishes and schools are competing with alleged victims of clerical sex abuse to claim assets held by the Archdiocese of Portland, the first in the country to file for bankruptcy because of abuse settlements.
World Online: Panorama — Eldridge Hotel: Big 6 Room: By Vonna Keomanyvong; May 9, 2005
KU must avoid 0-3 run in Maui: By Gary Bedore; May 9, 2005; Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of columns in which Journal-World assistant sports editor Gary Bedore answers questions about Kansas University men’s basketball.
Fear factor in finale: Veteran golfer overtakes field for Futures crown; By Ryan Greene; May 9, 2005; After “fear” finally set in, Lori Atsedes finally could accept congratulations. The 41-year-old Futures Tour veteran’s first victory since 1998 was solidified after 19-year-old Kyeong “KB” Bae missed a four-foot par putt on the 18th hole that would have forced a playoff Sunday at Eagle Bend Golf Course.
Kansas sweeps Iowa St.: Jayhawks earn bye in Big 12 tournament; J-W Staff Reports; May 9, 2005; Kansas University’s softball team capped its regular season by completing a sweep of Iowa State, winning Sunday’s game, 4-2, at the Southwest Athletic Complex.
Mississippi prep player leads team to U-17 title: By Steve Schmidt; May 9, 2005; He didn’t have the hoopla, but plenty of hoop. Thomas Manzano was not a hot-list name at the Sport2Sport/Jayhawk Invitational like Kansas University prospect Cole Aldrich or rising star Davon Jefferson, but Manzano showed his game when the tournament’s championship was on the line as his Jackson (Miss.) Panthers defeated the Houston Roundballers, 61-44, Sunday at Allen Fieldhouse for the 17-and-under title.
Singh survives Wachovia playoff: Garcia squanders six-stroke lead at North Carolina tourney; The Associated Press; May 9, 2005; Vijay Singh took advantage of a record-tying collapse by Sergio Garcia and an untimely mistake by Jim Furyk, rallying from six shots behind with a 6-under 66 and winning the Wachovia Championship on the fourth hole of a sudden-death playoff Sunday.
Wet, windy weather hurts turnout: By Steve Vockrodt; May 9, 2005; Unpredictable spring weather claimed another outdoor-sports casualty this weekend.
States take aim at remote-control hunting: By Sylvia Moreno - The Washington Post; May 9, 2005; On a tranquil Central Texas landscape, three fallow deer wandered through live oak and cedar as a rifle barrel poked out of a small shack nearby. With a metallic click, the Remington, clutched in a motorized steel cradle without a hunter at the trigger, swiveled to track them.
City to study new area plan for neighborhoods: Lawrence City Commission agenda highlights ¢ 6:30 p.m. Tuesday ¢ City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets ¢ Sunflower Broadband Channel 25 ¢ Meeting documents online at www.lawrenceks.org; May 9, 2005; City commissioners will consider approving a new area plan for the Hillcrest, Old West Lawrence and Pinckney neighborhoods. The boundaries of the plan are Fifth Street to the north, Seventh Street to the south, California Street to the west and Alabama Street to the east.
Operation Wildlife seeking volunteers: J-W Staff Reports; May 9, 2005; Operation Wildlife provides rehabilitation services to injured or orphaned wild animals, as well as wildlife education programs, and is seeking new wildlife caretaker volunteers for their main facility in Linwood, north of Eudora.
U.S. death toll nears 1,600: Four Sunnis approved for Cabinet as violence escalates; By Thomas Wagner - Associated Press Writer; May 9, 2005; An explosion of insurgent violence killed seven U.S. servicemembers in Iraq over the weekend even as the Shiite-dominated parliament approved four more Sunni Arabs to serve as government ministers.
Bush and Putin meet amid differences over democracy: By Terence Hunt - Associated Press Writer; May 9, 2005; Changing the tone from tough talk to friendship, President Bush and Vladimir Putin went out of their way to take a unified stand on Middle East peace and terrorism Sunday after sharp words in recent days about democratic backsliding and postwar Soviet domination.
On the record: May 9, 2005
Video: Essex Sims talks about life, remorse at the Lansing Correctional Facility: By Thad Allender - Journal-World; May 9, 2005; Essex Sims, who is serving a life sentence for a gang-related murder in Wichita, uses rap music to express his remorse for his past wrong doings.
Avalanche survivor recounts Everest ordeal: By Binaj Gurubacharya - Associated Press Writer; May 9, 2005; Pierre Bourdeau was tucked into his sleeping bag on Mount Everest when the avalanche struck. It plowed through his tent with chunks of ice, threw him 100 yards down the slope and buried him beneath a mound of snow.
Moscow center of VE Day celebrations: Leaders from around world gather for commemoration today; By Steve Gutterman - Associated Press Writer; May 9, 2005; Russian soldiers goose-stepped, veterans waltzed and crowds of parade-watchers shouted out thanks Sunday for Nazi Germany’s defeat 60 years ago, as Russia launched a lavish, tightly controlled two-day celebration marking the anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe on May 8, 1945.
Sports car fan finds drive to fix Soviet-era cycles: Trip to Kazakhstan inspires bike project; By Mike Belt; May 9, 2005; The Kazakhs thought he was crazy, but that didn’t bother Bill Morris. While living in the city of Almaty in the former Soviet Republic of Kazakhstan, Morris liked to ride a 30-year-old Russian motorcycle, much to the dismay of the local populace.
Schools seeking swift resolution on state funding: District budget plans in limbo until court makes ruling; By Scott Rothschild; May 9, 2005; Memo from schools to Kansas Supreme Court: Please hurry. “When you stand out here with your pants down, you get cold,” Lawrence school Supt. Randy Weseman said.
Evolution proponents draw fire for boycotting hearings: Science curriculum debate to continue Thursday; By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; May 9, 2005; While state Board of Education members spent three days soaking up from critics of evolution about how the theory should be taught in public schools, many scientists refused to participate in the board’s public hearings.
Pastor backs off political ousters: Minister says members who didn’t back Bush still part of church; By Paul Nowell - Associated Press Writer; May 9, 2005; Calling it a “great misunderstanding,” the pastor of a small church who led the charge to remove nine members for their political beliefs tried to welcome them back Sunday, but some insisted he must leave for the wounds to heal.
Death penalty opponents march in protest against Connecticut execution: By Noreen Gillespie - Associated Press Writer; May 9, 2005; Death penalty opponents set off Sunday on a five-day walk to protest the state’s plans to execute a serial killer who admitted killing and raping eight young women in Connecticut and New York in the early 1980s.
Night of Elegance: May 9, 2005; Lawrence High School students marked the end of yet another school year with their annual prom on April 30 at the Kansas Union Ballroom. The theme, “A Night of Elegance,” played out in wispy up-dos, sequined dresses, shiny shoes and dapper suits. But there was goofiness, too. Chelsea Shrimplin cut loose in a top hat, black tank top and fluffy white ballerina tutu. Promgoers kept photographers busy throughout the evening, posing for snapshots to capture all the memorable moments.
Briefcase: May 9, 2005; ¢ The week ahead ¢ For sale: Samurai-style home with ‘good karma’ ¢ This interview is over
Vonnegut view: May 9, 2005
Art-full Cordley: May 9, 2005
To the point: We could all stand more directness and candor in discussing important issues.; J-W Editorials; May 9, 2005; When various issues are being discussed, flowery rhetoric and heavy verbosity sometimes prevent cutting to the chase and making the right points. That was no problem for Paul Silver, owner of a club and restaurant in Austin, Texas.
Celebrations around world mark Allied defeat of Nazis: The Associated Press; May 9, 2005
Lyrics cover range of regrets: “I Wish I Never Hurt You”; By Essex Sims; May 9, 2005
Seattle halts 7-game skid: Red Sox, Mariners split doubleheader at Fenway; The Associated Press; May 9, 2005; Cla Meredith cruised through the Red Sox minor-league system in less than a year, stopping at Triple-A for just three days before being promoted to Boston.
‘Big Mac’ tax may fatten coffers: Detroit considers additional levy on fast-food purchases; By Sarah Karush - Associated Press Writer; May 9, 2005; Would you like fries with that? Either way, the Detroit city treasury would like a bite.

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