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KU students staged a Die for Life demonstration on the Strong Hall lawn to raise awareness of global humanitarian conflicts

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From left, Aaron Arnett, Lindsay Phillips, Jill Seferovich and Carolyn Cornett are part of a Kansas University team that was among 41 competitors in a national portfolio competition

An Afghan vendor waits for customers at a bazaar outside the U.S. military base in Bagram, north of Kabul, Afghanistan. The U.S

A house n the Broadmoor area of New Orleans has been raised an additional 7 feet by its owners. The house was 3 feet above the ground and still sustained damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

Don Carbaugh, 20, walks through a crowd of his fellow Marine Corps graduates. Carbaugh graduated Nov. 4, 2005, at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. Gina Bailey-Carbaugh, Don's mother, Lawrence, submitted the picture

Self-professed "Scientology mom" Michelle Seward poses with her 5-year-old son, Sage, at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Hollywood. Steward says her son was born happy and calm because she followed the Scientology process of "quiet birth

Free State High's Stephen Donly returns a volley in his doubles match. FSHS improved to 3-0 on the week with a 5-4 victory Wednesday over Blue Valley at FSHS

Kurt Busch, in no. 2, collides with Greg Biffle during the Samsung/Radio Shack 500 at Texas Motor Speedway

Robby Gordon is 27th in the Nextel Cup points race

Kansas University's Erik Morrison celebrates his ninth home run of the year, a solo shot that helped KU to an 8-5 victory over North Dakota State on Wednesday

This rabbit with a pair of blue trousers and shoes is really an iron doorstop made by Hubley Manufacturing Co. of Lancaster, Pa., probably in the 1930s. The original price was about $1.50. Today it is worth over $600

The character of Walter, played by Derrick Swiftbird, left, shows disappointment in his nephew Muscles, played by Nate Bullock during a dress rehearsal for "A Season of Indian Art," the second of two one-act plays being performed this weekend at the

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Authorities: Missing teen’s kidnapping story was hoax: John Hanna, Associated Press; April 13, 2006; A popular 16-year-old girl’s harrowing tale of being abducted at gunpoint from her family’s driveway was a lie, authorities said today, declining to say why the girl perpetrated the hoax.
Students demonstrate about humanitarian issues: By Sophia Maines; April 13, 2006; A group of Kansas University students lay on the ground before Strong Hall on Thursday in a demonstration to call attention to global humanitarian conflicts.
Deputy Supt. Bruce Passman chats about efforts to curb junk food in schools: April 13, 2006; Deputy Superintendent Bruce Passman talks about improving nutrition in schools.
Emporia man killed by train in Edgerton: World Online staff and wire reports; 10:42 a.m., April 13, 2006 Updated 05:04 p.m.; A 23-year-old Emporia man was killed early this morning when he was struck by a train in Edgerton, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s office.
Temperatures climbing to upper 80s: By Dave Toplikar; April 13, 2006; Pull out your tank tops, shorts and flip-flops again - Lawrence’s temperature will reach nearly 90 degrees today, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Setting an example: There’s nothing wrong with schools setting a good example for students about food and health.; J-W Editorials; April 13, 2006; One of the jobs we expect our public schools to perform is to set a good example for students. Often, that example will be different from the messages they receive through advertising or even at home, but it’s the schools’ job to teach children what’s “good for them.”
‘Retro Saturday’ tips to assist charities: J-W Staff Reports; April 13, 2006; A Lawrence dentist and a stay-at-home mother are trading in their daily responsibilities and jumping into the entertainment business for one night only - all to raise money for charities.
Iran to expand uranium enrichment program: By Ali Akbar Dareini - Associated Press Writer; April 13, 2006; Iran intends to enrich uranium on a scale hundreds of times larger than its current level, the country’s deputy nuclear chief said Wednesday, signaling its resolve to expand a program the international community insists it halt.
White House blasts article on weapons intelligence: Report questioned administration’s handling of evidence discrediting mobile laboratories; By Joby Warrick - The Washington Post; April 13, 2006; The Bush administration on Wednesday denounced a Washington Post report that questioned the handling of intelligence on alleged Iraqi bioweapons labs. A White House spokesman acknowledged that President Bush’s assertions about the suspected labs were in error but said this was due to flawed intelligence work rather than an effort to mislead.
‘Silent birth’ the talk of the town: By Sandy Cohen - Associated Press Writer; April 13, 2006; Tom Cruise has been practically shouting from the rooftops about his love for his pregnant fiancee, Katie Holmes. But when their much-anticipated baby is born, the superstar dad probably won’t say a word.
The Cornish question: KU coaches not certain how to handle versatile back; By Ryan Wood; April 13, 2006; What would you do? Think through it - maybe even outside the box - when examining perhaps the most intriguing question surrounding Kansas University’s football team this offseason: With only so much energy in Jon Cornish, how would you divide his responsibilities on the football field?
Bunny a traditional spring collectable: By Ralph and Terry Kovel; April 13, 2006; The Easter bunny is an idea with origins in ancient times, when the rabbit was a symbol of new life and spring. The bunny as an Easter symbol had started in Germany by the 1500s. Edible bunnies made of sweet pastry were made in Germany by the early 1800s. The Germans who settled in Pennsylvania brought the Easter bunny with them in the 1700s. Children believed that if they were good, the Easter bunny would lay a nest of colored eggs for them.
Burroughs’ cabin on eBay: ‘I thought I would never sell it’; By Estuardo Garcia; 12:00 a.m., April 13, 2006 Updated 10:33 a.m.; The 568-square-foot cabin with narrow concrete stairs, outdoor shower and an incinerating toilet in the bedroom may not be the first place a home hunter would want to drop nearly $160,000.
News of the Weird: By Chuck Shepherd; April 13, 2006; Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are working on a high-tech device with seemingly a multitude of uses in lessening our crushing overload of banality: a boredom detector.
Don’t try to outwit, outplay or outlast Uncle Sam: By Michelle Singletary; April 13, 2006; I thought in the last days before the income tax deadline I might share with you some interesting tax facts and tips.
Plane diverts landing after security alert: The Associated Press; April 13, 2006; Fighter jets escorted a commercial plane carrying 172 people to an airport in Scotland on Wednesday after a passenger passed the captain a note saying there was a bomb on board, and the plane landed safely.
Mudslides strike northern California: The Associated Press; April 13, 2006; Heavy rain triggered mudslides across northern California on Wednesday, forcing evacuations, closing roads and possibly burying an elderly man in his backyard.
Apology offered in baby scam: The Associated Press; April 13, 2006; A couple who reported delivering a set of sextuplets - when really they gave birth only to an elaborate lie - apologized Wednesday for a scheme aimed at tapping neighbors’ generosity.
Possible guest-worker plan spurs border run: By Olga R. Rodriguez - Associated Press Writer; April 13, 2006; At a shelter overflowing with migrants airing their blistered feet, Francisco Ramirez nursed muscles sore from trekking through the Arizona desert - a trip that failed when his wife did not have the strength to go on.
Yanks spank Royals, 12-5: The Associated Press; April 13, 2006; One day as the designated hitter did wonders for Gary Sheffield.
Iconic LHS coach Wedel to retire at season’s end: By Scott Tittrington; April 13, 2006; Perhaps the only thing Dick Wedel enjoys more than tennis is fishing. Soon, he’ll have a great deal more time to devote to the latter.
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Earth Day celebrations to paint the town green: Full slate of events scheduled to raise environmental awareness; By Mike Belt; April 13, 2006; They love the ground they walk on and the air they breathe, and Lawrence residents will prove that next week as they participate in numerous activities leading up to the April 22 Earth Day celebration.nd they walk on and
Patrol seeks fuel deals: April 13, 2006; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.64 at several locations.
Review: Cast works miracles with Helen Keller play: By Joel Mathis; April 13, 2006; Forget, for a second, about the triumph of the human spirit.
People in the news: April 13, 2006; ¢ Pointer sister dies ¢ Prince completes training ¢ Back to Glastonbury
Maddux logs win No. 320: The Associated Press; April 13, 2006; Greg Maddux’s final performance as a 30-something pitcher was like so many others during his long career. Efficient, quick and well conceived.
Haskell theater to premiere one-acts: By Terry Rombeck; April 13, 2006; Mention the name Bruce King, and Delinda Pushetonequa emits an involuntary “ooh.”
Teen’s abduction might have been hoax: The Associated Press; April 13, 2006; Twenty-four hours after a popular 16-year-old high school student returned home after reportedly being kidnapped, the Independence police chief acknowledged Wednesday night that authorities had not ruled out the possibility that her story might have been a hoax.
Honors program new and improved: By Sophia Maines; April 13, 2006; Kansas University’s honors program prides itself on offering an Ivy League-type experience, with small classes and top teachers, inside a large state university.
On the record: April 13, 2006
Kansas escapes Bison: By Jason Elmquist; April 13, 2006; Kansas University’s baseball squad threw its freshmen at North Dakota State University - and it almost came back to bite the Jayhawks in an 8-5 victory Wednesday at Hoglund Ballpark.
Artist pays tribute to late leader, while fighting Arab stereotypes: Shared love of horses inspired piece; By Joel Mathis; April 13, 2006; Most Americans have never heard of Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid al-Maktoum of Dubai. And most people from Dubai have never heard of Lawrence artist Stan Herd. But all that is about to change.
State authorities close Lawrence day care: By Joel Mathis; April 13, 2006; State authorities this week shut down a Lawrence day care accused of using “frightening and physically harmful” punishment on a child in its care.
National exit exam for colleges opposed by KU administrators: By Sophia Maines; April 13, 2006; A proposal to begin a nationwide exit exam for all college students and linking the results to federal education aid is getting a chilly reception from Kansas University’s top administrators.
Kansas lawmakers divided on immigrant bill: Moore says he didn’t want measure to become law; Ryun stands by original vote; By Scott Rothschild; April 13, 2006; They cast their votes in December. But now the immigration bill that earned the support of every member of the Kansas delegation to the U.S. House is stirring massive nationwide protests.
Two air travelers suspected in mumps epidemic: By Mike Stobbe - Associated Press Writer; April 13, 2006; Two infected airline passengers may have helped spread Iowa’s mumps epidemic to six other Midwestern states, health officials said Wednesday, the latest example of how quickly disease can spread through air travel.
County commission extends skiing hours: J-W Staff Reports; April 13, 2006; Water skiers will have more time to spend on Lone Star Lake this year.
Comments on trafficway to be taken through May: J-W Staff Reports; April 13, 2006; Federal highway authorities are now accepting comments from area residents on where the final leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway should be built.
Lawrence datebook: April 13, 2006
Journal-World editor gives lecture at OSU: J-W Staff Reports; April 13, 2006; Lawrence Journal-World Senior Editor Bill Snead was the 2006 Paul Miller Lecturer last week at the Oklahoma State University School of Journalism and Broadcasting.
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Compromise approved on youth jobs plan: The Associated Press; April 13, 2006; France’s lower house of parliament on Wednesday approved a compromise youth job plan to replace a measure that triggered nationwide protests and plunged the country into crisis.
3 suspected associates of Mafia boss arrested: April 13, 2006; The reputed boss of the Italian Mafia, Bernardo Provenzano, maintained his jailhouse silence Wednesday as forensics experts searched his hideout and police arrested three men suspected of aiding the former fugitive.
Protests force U.S. to cancel visits: The Associated Press; April 13, 2006; The United States canceled a congressional visit and gave the OK for some embassy workers to leave Nepal Wednesday as increasingly violent pro-democracy demonstrations claimed the life of a protester.
Top Al-Qaida deputy shown in new video: The Associated Press; April 13, 2006; No. 2 al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri praised insurgents in Iraq, particularly Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, and called on all Muslims to support them in a video posted today in Cairo on the Internet.
Discarded ballots investigated in Italy: By Liz Sly - Chicago Tribune; April 13, 2006; Italy’s hotly disputed election is fast turning into a rerun of the Florida 2000 fiasco, with the discovery of a pile of ballots dumped in the garbage on the outskirts of Rome and the politicians continuing to bicker over who won the photo-finish poll.
U.S. scours markets for stolen data: By Daniel Cooney - Associated Press Writer; April 13, 2006; A shopkeeper outside the U.S.-led coalition headquarters in Afghanistan was selling computer memory drives Wednesday containing seemingly sensitive military data stolen from inside the base - including the Social Security numbers of four American generals.
Meteorites fetch high prices at auction: April 13, 2006; A meteorite believed to have come from an asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter sold for $93,000 at an auction of rare space sculptures.
Makeover to close Smithsonian museum: The Associated Press; April 13, 2006; The National Museum of American History will close for almost two years to reconfigure the core of its often-mystifying layout and build a new gallery for the Star-Spangled Banner.
New Orleans must rebuild at higher level: By Brett Martel - Associated Press Writer; April 13, 2006; A long-awaited government projection on this city’s flood danger recommends that thousands of homes and businesses in areas ravaged by Hurricane Katrina be raised at least 3 feet, a requirement that clears the way for residents to decide how, or whether, to rebuild.
Fast food fattier in United States than abroad: By Linda A. Johnson - Associated Press Writer; April 13, 2006; The great virtue - or perhaps the great drawback - of McDonald’s and KFC is that the food is pretty much the same all over the world. But a new study suggests the fries and the chicken served in the United States may have more artery-clogging trans fats.
Prosecution rests after jury hears Flight 93 cockpit tapes: By Michael J. Sniffen - Associated Press Writer; April 13, 2006; Jurors in the Zacarias Moussaoui trial listened Wednesday to a recording of shouts and cries in the cockpit as passengers twice charged panicked hijackers during the final half-hour of United Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001.
Agent honored for work in Newton servitude case: The Associated Press; April 13, 2006; Law enforcement officials honored a federal agent Wednesday who took up the case of mentally ill residents found abused at a group home operated by a Newton couple.
Call grows for Rumsfeld to resign: By Helen Kennedy - New York Daily News; April 13, 2006; The extraordinary “Revolt of the Generals” continued Wednesday with a fourth high-ranking senior military leader calling for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld’s resignation.
Can Mac still ‘Command’ attention?: By Kevin McDonough; April 13, 2006; “Commander in Chief” (9 p.m., ABC) returns to the schedule after a hiatus that left viewers confused and worried about the show’s fate. After a strong start, the drama had dropped in the ratings. In shelving and now moving “Chief” from its Tuesday perch, ABC has sheltered it from having to face “House,” the acclaimed Peabody Award-winning medical drama with the enviable position of inheriting “American Idol’s” enormous audience.
Eleven city runners in Boston Marathon: J-W Staff Reports; April 13, 2006; Eleven runners who list Lawrence as their residence are entered in Monday’s 110th edition of the Boston Marathon.
Correction: April 13, 2006; Tony Ice, one of the namesakes of Ice Field in Holcom Complex, is not dead as reported in Wednesday’s Journal-World. Ice, 86, attended pregame ceremonies Tuesday night dedicating the new scoreboard at the baseball facility named after him and his late brother Al Ice.
FSHS tennis claims another victory, 4-3: By B.J. Rains; April 13, 2006; Free State tennis coach Jon Renberger could not have asked for a better week.
Free State soccer edges SM North: J-W Staff Reports; April 13, 2006; Sierra Best’s header goal off a corner kick served by Lucca Wang with just 48 seconds left lifted Free State High’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory Wednesday over Shawnee Mission North.
FSHS golf 7th at invitational: J-W Staff Reports; April 13, 2006; Free State’s Quinn Klutman placed eighth and teammate Nick Burkart 10th Wednesday at the Shawnee Mission Northwest Invitational at Falcon Lakes Golf Course.
Thome’s fifth homer powers Sox: The Associated Press; April 13, 2006; Jim Thome looks like he’s headed for a big season - just ask Detroit manager Jim Leyland.
Kansas reveals Relays field: By Gary Bedore; April 13, 2006; Kansas Relays meet director Tim Weaver on Wednesday revealed a list of 110 athletes set to compete at GOLDZONE II, the featured portion of the 2006 Relays, to run 2-5 p.m., Saturday, April 22 at Memorial Stadium.
Early lessons: Observations from the first part of the 2006 Nextel Cup season: By David Poole - Knight Ridder Newspapers; April 13, 2006; Seven things we’ve learned in the first seven races of the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup season.
Commentary: Mickelson’s ‘04 win signals golden era: By Ed Sherman - Chicago Tribune; April 13, 2006; Little did we know Phil Mickelson’s victory in the 2004 Masters signaled the beginning of another golden era in golf.
K-State basketball lands 7-3 center: Jacksonville standout Bennett picks Wildcats over Auburn; The Associated Press; April 13, 2006; Jason Bennett, a 7-foot-3 center from Jacksonville, signed a national letter of intent Wednesday to play for Kansas State and new coach Bob Huggins.
MU softball blanks KU: J-W Staff Reports; April 13, 2006; Kansas University managed just one hit in a 4-0 loss Wednesday at Missouri.
Give houseplants vacation: By Bruce Chladny; April 13, 2006; It is a general garden practice to dig and divide perennial flowers and ornamental grasses every three to four years. Helping to alleviate overcrowding increases plant health and vigor. We often forget that houseplants are actually tropical outdoor plants that tolerate the confines of clay pots and dim south-facing windows.
Off the beaten path: Hidden treasures thrive at nurseries just outside town; By Jennifer Oldridge; April 13, 2006; The fantastic garden centers on the outskirts of Lawrence can be a gold mine for the green thumbs among us. Most area gardeners are aware of the terrific nurseries within the city limits, all of which have knowledgeable staffs and a great selection of flora.
Eagle Bend manager resigning, turning pro: J-W Staff Reports; April 13, 2006; The man responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city-owned Eagle Bend Golf Course is resigning his position to pursue a professional golf career.
School wellness policy to be topic of chat: April 13, 2006; Have questions about a new move to curb junk food in Lawrence public schools?
Farewell bump: April 13, 2006; To the editor: I live in North Lawrence. It was so nice to come across the bridge and not hit the bump.
Eternal optimists: April 13, 2006; To the editor: Many thanks to the Kansas University men’s and women’s basketball teams for an exciting and very entertaining season.
Disturbing trend: April 13, 2006; To the editor: Some interesting facts have come to light about how well our Kansas high schools are preparing our students.
Walesa’s pursuit of change: By John Bersia; April 13, 2006; In a conversation with Lech Walesa last week, my thoughts returned to the tension-riddled Cold War period of a quarter-century ago, when he summoned the courage to stand against the communist colossus in Poland.
Immigration should be key election issue: By Cal Thomas; April 13, 2006; If the Department of Homeland Security were doing its job, it would have joined the Immigration and Naturalization Service, checking identification and employment records for at least some of the millions demonstrating for citizenship in recent days. I thought illegals were afraid to show themselves and preferred the shadows for fear of getting caught. No more. They are in our country and in our faces, daring us to catch them. They have nothing to fear because timid politicians won’t enforce immigration laws.
Congress rejects realism on budget, debt: By David Broder; April 13, 2006; The interview with Rep. Jim Cooper, of Tennessee, was scheduled for April 7, the final day that Congress would be in session before taking another vacation, this one a two-week break. It was expected to be a busy day in the House, with final floor debate on the budget resolution that would set the nation’s fiscal policy for the coming year.
Old home town - 100 years ago today: April 13, 2006; From the Lawrence Daily World for April 13, 1906: “The house occupied by J.S. Taylor, teacher at Riverside School, burned this morning. Mr. Taylor was asleep upstairs and barely got out of a window to safety on time. Mrs. Taylor was visiting in Kansas City. The teacher is quite fortunate. The cause of the fire is uncertain. “
Old home town - 25 years ago today: April 13, 2006; The local school board appeared to be nearing a final decision on the requested admission of the Lawrence Open School to the district system. The board had denied the proposal earlier, then had reconsidered the matter.
KU portfolio beats market, wins honor: By Mark Fagan; April 13, 2006; A team of Kansas University students finished third in a recent collegiate contest that tested their financial skills.
Keegan: Chalmers odds-on favorite: April 13, 2006; Last Halloween, I attended a Kansas University basketball practice and attempted to predict who would lead the Jayhawks in scoring.
Quigley could help solve riddle: By Ryan Wood; April 13, 2006; If there’s one guy who could make the Jon Cornish Question easier to solve, it’s Kansas University freshman Angus Quigley.
River City Festival on tap: By Scott Tittrington; April 13, 2006; The schedule-makers made sure the two city high school programs will take different viewpoints into the 2006 River City Baseball Festival.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook: By Gary Bedore; April 13, 2006; Kansas University assistant basketball coach Joe Dooley has withdrawn his name from consideration as a candidate for the head-coaching job at UNC-Wilmington.

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