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Have you mailed your Christmas cards yet?

Response	Percent
Yes		46%
No, not sending any this year		36%
No		16%
Total	243

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Ex-teacher gets 59 months for sex with student: By George Diepenbrock; December 19, 2007 in print edition on 1A; A mother rejoiced Wednesday evening as a judge sentenced a former Lawrence teacher to serve almost five years in prison for having a sexual relationship with her underage son. “I’ve lost my son for a short period of time. I’m seeing glimpses of him back, but a 15-year-old can’t live like a 20-year-old,” the victim’s mother, Teresa Chapin, said. She spoke after Douglas County District Court Judge Stephen Six sentenced Meredith L. Kane, 24, to serve 59 months and register as a sex offender.

Video: Former LHS teacher sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison

10:23 a.m.

Price to live in KU student housing may go up again: By Jonathan Kealing; December 20, 2007 in print edition on 1A; In the past five years, apartment rent in Lawrence has increased an average of 9 percent, according to the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority. At the same time, the cost to rent a standard, unrenovated double room in Kansas University’s residence halls has skyrocketed nearly 34 percent — from $2,406 a year in 2002 to $3,224 this year.

1:00 p.m.

KU-MU figures still not known: By Jonathan Kealing; December 20, 2007 in print edition on 1B; There’s still no final tally for how much Kansas University, Missouri University and the Kansas City Chiefs made from the two schools’ Nov. 28 battle at Arrowhead Stadium. And according to a letter from the KU athletic department, the number won’t be available until at least 60 days after the game — or sometime in mid January. The letter was received in response to an open records request by the Lawrence Journal-World.

Video: Two weeks left until Orange Bowl battle
Video: Mangino named AP Coach of the Year

4:00 p.m.

LMH won’t reopen mental health unit: By Chad Lawhorn; December 20, 2007 in print edition on 3A; The new emergency department of Lawrence Memorial Hospital will have more space devoted to the treatment of psychiatric conditions, but the hospital does not have any plans to reopen the mental health unit it closed in 2004.

Video: LMH will not pursue new mental health unit

10:00 p.m.

After slow start, holiday shoppers pick up momentum: By Kristi Henderson - khenderson@ljworld.com; December 21, 2007 in print edition on 1A; Christmas may not have come early this year, but it certainly did sneak up on a lot of shoppers. Local retail stores and shoppers both say that heavy shopping didn’t get started until this week. Some blame it on the weather, others blame it on a busy schedule, but not too many blame it on a bad economy.

Special coverage: Holiday Happenings & Gift Catalog 2007

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6News video: Salvation Army short of annual goal: December 20, 2007; The bells may be ringing this holiday season, but the Salvation Army is $30,000 behind its goal.
6News video: Shoppers should help ease returns: December 20, 2007; Last-minute shoppers looking to grab gifts in time for Christmas may want to consider making it easy for folks facing the inevitable post-holiday rush to make returns.
6News video: Community dinner spreads cheer, music: December 20, 2007; Holiday cheer spread through the LINK kitchen this afternoon in the way of a hot meal, piano music and a visit from Santa.
6News video: GOP official: Morrison should leave now: December 20, 2007; A top Republican party official says it's improper for Attorney General Paul Morrison to stay in office until January 31st. Morrison, a Democrat, plans to step down because of a sex scandal.
6News video: City seeking economic development expert: December 20, 2007; There's a new vacancy at Lawrence City Hall, and leaders are looking to fill it for the first time. The city is seeking an Economic Development Coordinator-Planner.
6News video: Two suspects to be tried in Tonganoxie murder: December 20, 2007; A Wyandotte County judge orders two suspects to stand trial for the murder of a Tonganoxie woman in 2005.
6News video: ‘Food drive’ takes on new twist: By Laura McHugh; December 20, 2007; For local food banks, the holidays can mean empty shelves and empty stomachs. 6News reporter Laura McHugh introduces you to one local resident trying to bring a whole new meaning to the term 'food drive.'
6Sports video: Mario saves the day: December 20, 2007; Tuesday night's match-up with Georgia Tech may have been a little too close for comfort for the Kansas men's basketball team, but the Jayhawks left with a 71-66 win and one of the more impressive plays of the year.
6Sports video: Firebird boys triumph: December 20, 2007; After a week of preparation, the city showdown is finally upon us. Free State moves to 5-1 with an impressive win.
6Sports video: LHS girls take city crown: December 20, 2007; It was the girls that took the floor first tonight to kick off this year's city showdown. For the past two years Free State has walked away with the crown, but LHS was looking to rewrite history.
6Sports video: City showdown about size versus speed: December 20, 2007; It's a match-up of size versus speed: LHS has the tall guys, and Free State has the quick ones in tonight's city showdown.
6News video: Light Up Lawrence: December 20, 2007; Tonight's entry in the Light Up Lawrence competition is the home of Monty and Doreta Boyd.
6News video: Hawks shop for local families: December 20, 2007; Tonight the Jayhawks are giving a little something back to the Rock Chalk Nation. The KU men's basketball team headed to Wal-Mart tonight for the Jayhawks' annual shopping spree to help local families in need.
6News Now: Riders on the ‘T’ may donate food for fares: December 20, 2007; In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Lawrence bus riders trade in fares for food today by donating nonperishable items.
Regents OK affiliation agreement: Physicians group next to make determination; By Jonathan Kealing; December 20, 2007; With “peace and goodwill,” the Kansas Board of Regents today gave their assent to the proposed affiliation agreement among Kansas University Medical Center, KU Hospital and KU Physicians Inc.
School bus, car collide at Sixth Street, Lawrence Avenue: Two students onboard, drivers unhurt; J-W Staff report; 08:04 a.m., December 20, 2007 Updated 09:44 a.m.; A Lawrence school bus and a silver Chevy Malibu collided about 7:40 a.m. today at Sixth Street and Lawrence Avenue.
Woman accused of hit-and-run seeks reduced charges: By Mike Belt; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A4; A woman charged in Osage County with fleeing and attempting to elude police, as well as other traffic charges, asked a judge to reduce the case to one charge of speeding. In a letter to Magistrate Jon Stephen Jones, Ramona Morgan also wrote that she fired her attorney, apparently because he couldn’t get her bond reduced below $1 million.
Student enrichment report presented: J-W Staff Reports; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A3; Enrichment for elementary students and a new retirement plan were two reports presented Wednesday night to the school district teacher negotiations committee.
Oread hotel plans up for review tonight: J-W Staff Reports; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A3; Plans for a seven-story hotel on the edge of the Kansas University campus will be up for review tonight before Historic Resources commissioners.
Board changes meeting date: J-W Staff Reports; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A3; Wakarusa Township Board has changed the date of its December meeting.
K-State, KU featured in report for cashing in on research: By Jonathan Kealing; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A3; In times of tight state budgets and a population sensitive to tuition increases, universities are turning more and more to research as a way to pump up revenue. A recent report by the Association of University Technology Managers shows that in 2006, Kansas State University did a good job of monetizing the work the university’s researchers did. At Kansas University, the results weren’t as good as in years past, but both universities were among about a dozen featured for the work they’ve done.
Suspect in college student’s slaying arrested in Mexico: By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A3; The suspect in the slaying of Butler Community College student Emily Sander has been charged with capital murder, rape and aggravated criminal sodomy, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Her time to rise: FSHS senior embraces leading role; By Matt Tait; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B1; Any questions as to who would lead this year's Free State High girls basketball team were put to rest early in the season. After a midweek practice in late November, the Firebirds met at center court as they customarily do at the end of each session. A short breakdown and a few words of wisdom from FSHS coach Bryan Duncan were followed by a telling sign. All but one member of the team took a seat and waited for further instructions. The one member was senior guard Sarah Craft.
Keegan: Mangino at KU to stay: By Tom Keegan; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B1; It’s fourth and short, and the kicker’s leg is warm and ready to boot the 40-something field goal. But the coach waves off the special teams and puts it in the hands of his quarterback, who hands it off to the fullback, who gets stopped short of the first down.
KU-MU figures still not known: Financial gain from Arrowhead uncertain; By Jonathan Kealing; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B1; There’s still no final tally for how much Kansas University, Missouri University and the Kansas City Chiefs made from the two schools’ Nov. 28 battle at Arrowhead Stadium. And according to a letter from the KU athletic department, the number won’t be available until at least 60 days after the game — or sometime in mid January. The letter was received in response to an open records request by the Lawrence Journal-World.
Gary Bedore’s KU Basketball Notebook: Jayhawks headed back to Canada; By Gary Bedore; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B3; Kansas University basketball fans, who love to travel to see their Jayhawks, might want to consider applying for passports in coming months. The Jayhawks, as they did in September of 2004, will travel to Canada over the Labor Day holiday weekend (Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2008) to play exhibition games against Canadian college teams.
Coach of the year: Mangino becomes first in KU history to win AP award; By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B1; It began as a friendly basketball game in Mark Mangino’s old neighborhood of New Castle, Pa. One of Mangino’s teammates kept making mistakes. Finally, Mangino threw up his hands and let the kid have it. Those leadership skills 40 years later would steer surprising Kansas into national championship contention and help him become the Associated Press Coach of the Year.
Ryan Wood’s KU Football Notebook: By Ryan Wood; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B6; KU coach Mark Mangino confirmed after practice that Kansas signed junior-college standout Nathan D’Cunha on Wednesday, the first day mid-year transfers are allowed to sign letters of intent. D’Cunha, a 6-foot-7, 307-pound offensive tackle originally from Australia, has played juco football at Santa Barbara City College in California.
Navy, Utah kick off bowl season tonight: Associated Press; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B6; The Poinsettia Bowl between Navy and Utah tonight could come down to whoever can play keep-away the best.
Controlling tempo key for city girls teams: By Matt Tait; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B3; There’s no disagreement between the coaches about the key for tonight’s Lawrence High-Free State girls basketball game at LHS. “The number one factor is pace,” LHS coach Kristin Mallory said. “It’s our pace or their pace. Whoever gets to play the way they want to play has a great chance to come out on top.”
Lawrence High size stands out: By Chuck Woodling; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B3; Size versus athleticism. In a nutshell, that sums up tonight’s boys high school basketball battle between Lawrence and Free State. “We have a height advantage,” Lawrence coach Chris Davis said, “and they have probably a quickness advantage. That’s about it.” Free State coach Chuck Law seconds the motion.
Boogaard lifts Kansas women: J-W Staff Reports; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B7; A big second half by Krysten Boogaard helped carry Kansas University’s women’s basketball team to a come-from-behind 59-52 victory over San Jose State on Wednesday nigh at the Event Center.
Royals, reliever Mahay agree: December 20, 2007 in print edition on B2; Left-handed reliever Ron Mahay and the Kansas City Royals reached a preliminary agreement on an $8 million, two-year contract.
Fire damages Cheney office: December 20, 2007 in print edition on A2; A fire in an electrical closet near Vice President Dick Cheney’s ceremonial office forced the evacuation Wednesday of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next door to the White House.
House OKs war budget: Associated Press; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A8; Ending dual spending battles with President Bush, the Democratic-controlled Congress passed a $555 billion bill Wednesday that funds the Iraq war well into next year and government agencies through September.
Sebelius meets with AG staff: By Scott Rothschild; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A4; Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Wednesday met with a group of staff members from the attorney general’s office to give them a pep talk in the wake of Attorney General Paul Morrison’s sex scandal and resignation.
Boyda’s husband interested in AG job: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A4; U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda’s husband is interested in replacing disgraced Attorney General Paul Morrison, putting himself on a list with many candidates who don’t know how much they want the job.
On the record: December 20, 2007 in print edition on A4; A 48-year-old man reported a Panasonic 42-inch LCD TV was stolen from Naismith Hall, 1800 Naismith Drive, between 4 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday. The TV was reportedly worth $1,500.
Changes at NY area airports expected to ease travel delays: By Devlin Barrett - Associated Press Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A6; Fewer flights will be allowed in and out of New York’s airports at the busiest times as part of a Bush administration plan announced Wednesday to help reduce delays at airports across the country.
More than 20 million taxpayers spared average $2,000 tax hit: J-W Wire Reports; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A6; More than 20 million families will be spared an extra $2,000 tax hit on average after Congress excluded them from a higher alternative tax originally aimed at untaxed multimillionaires. An eleventh-hour vote on Wednesday to put a one-year freeze on growth of the alternative minimum tax shields many middle- and upper-middle income taxpayers from first exposure to the tax. In 2006 it affected 4 million.
Missing family’s rescue after 3 days hailed as ‘miracle’: By Juliet Williams - Associated Press Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A12; A father and three children who vanished on a Christmas tree-cutting trip in the Northern California mountains were found alive Wednesday after huddling in a culvert for warmth during three days of heavy snow.
Celebrities push for release of 3 convicted in slayings: By Jon Gambrell - Associated Press Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A7; An effort to free three young men convicted in the lurid 1993 slayings of three 8-year-old boys is gathering speed, with rock stars and other celebrities taking up their cause and about 150 supporters rallying Wednesday on the steps of the Arkansas Capitol.
Research suggests whales had small deer-like ancestor: By Seth Borenstein - Associated Press Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A7; The gigantic ocean-dwelling whale may have evolved from a land animal the size of a small raccoon, new research suggests. What might be the missing evolutionary link between whales and land animals is an odd animal that looks like a long-tailed deer without antlers or an overgrown long-legged rat, fossils indicate.
People in the news: December 20, 2007 in print edition on B10; • Model’s allegations ‘adamantly’ denied • Kelly misses hearing after tour bus delay
Viewers to soon get ’Lost’ in the shuffle: By Kevin McDonough; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B10; What was it Clement Moore said about a “long winter’s nap?” That may not be a bad way to describe a strike-shortened network schedule. Not one scripted network series airing tonight is original. That hardly matters for “CSI,” a series that appears to crush the competition even in repeats.
Are poor parenting skills genetic?: By Jocelyn Noveck - Associated Press Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B10; As Britney Spears was shaving her head, popping in and out of drug rehab, flashing her nether regions and otherwise shocking us over the past year, fresh-faced tween star Jamie Lynn was the scandal-free Spears sister.
Horoscopes: December 20, 2007 in print edition on B10; How you handle yourself this year could be far more important than you might realize. Others will observe how you handle yourself under pressure. Your professional status and your attitude will directly impact your finances. If you are single, you could meet someone with ease, though because of your life, it might take awhile for the relationship to evolve.
County OKs moratorium on roads: By Mike Belt; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B12; A moratorium on establishing or extending county public roads was approved Wednesday night by the Douglas County Commission.
Sustainable style: Gardening, fashion meet in chic collision; By Jennifer Oldridge; December 20, 2007 in print edition on C1; Whether you hear it being called eco couture, eco fashion, agricouture, ground-up fashion or just plain earth-friendly clothing, the hot trend is threads that tread lightly. They might be recycled, grown from organic plants or even materials you’d never dreamed would be comfortable clothing alternatives, but the world of fashion and the world of the gardener are joining hands to prove that sustainability is more than just smart. It also is chic.
Trees can recover from storm damage: By Jennifer Smith; December 20, 2007 in print edition on C1; The storm passed and left many broken trees and shrubs in its wake. We were lucky in Douglas County, but damage is still evident. Here are some simple steps to follow when cleaning up your yard. Look for utility lines that touch tree or shrub branches. Treat all lines as energized lines and contact local utility companies instead of trying to do the work yourself.
Gift ideas suit seniors on your list: By Pattie Johnston - Special to the Journal-World; December 20, 2007 in print edition on C1; “I don’t need a thing.” Those are five words that family members of senior citizens often hear at Christmastime.
Parcells near deal with Miami: Associated Press; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B5; Bill Parcells’ day began with reports he would rebuild the Atlanta Falcons. It ended with him on the cusp of taking the same job with the Miami Dolphins.
A wreath from your garden bridges the seasons: By Lee Reich - For The Associated Press; December 20, 2007 in print edition on C2; Whether for Christmas, the ancient winter festival of Saturnalia or any other tradition, a wreath celebrates the continuity of life through winter. Evergreens are favorite wreath materials because their branches flout winter’s apparently lifeless cold.
Arts grant workshops announced: J-W Staff Reports; December 20, 2007 in print edition on C2; The Kansas Arts Commission has announced two upcoming workshops that will teach participants about Arts in Education grant guidelines as well as tips and strategies on the application process.
OSU hires coordinator: December 20, 2007 in print edition on B2; Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy hired Tennessee receivers coach Trooper Taylor on Wednesday to be the Cowboys’ co-offensive coordinator.
Funding increased for product safety agency: December 20, 2007 in print edition on A2; The Consumer Product Safety Commission is poised to get the largest budget hike in three decades under an appropriations bill passed by Congress and sent to the White House for approval by President Bush.
District accepting orders for grass seed: J-W Staff Reports; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B11; The Douglas County Conservation District is accepting orders for native grass, brome grass and wildflowers until Jan. 31. The district also will take orders for no-till drilling of the grasses and wildflowers.
People Path works with aging council: J-W Staff Reports; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B11; People Path LLC, Lawrence, recently added the National Council on Aging as a client at the year-old research company.
Spread The News PR grabs WSJ’s Page One: J-W Staff Reports; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B11; Todd Brabender made the big time, and he didn’t even need to send out a press release — about himself, anyway.
Commodities: December 20, 2007 in print edition on B11; Agricultural futures finished higher Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for March delivery rose 21.5 cents to $9.735; March corn climbed 2.75 cents to $4.3475; March oats rose 4 cents to $3.01; January soybeans advanced 9.25 cents to $11.59. Beef futures dropped while pork futures rose on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Savings bond purchase limit to drop: By Michelle Singletary; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B11; At a time when the nation’s savings rate is abysmal, the Treasury Department’s Bureau of the Public Debt has decided to lower the annual amount of U.S. savings bonds that an individual can purchase in paper and electronic form.
States face big bills for retirees: Study sizes up costs of pensions, health-care coverage; By Kirstin Downey - The Washington Post; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B11; About 90 percent of state workers get pensions, and the bill is coming due. According to a new analysis by the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Center on the States, states owe employees about $2.73 trillion for pension and health-care costs, much of which is unfunded.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: December 20, 2007 in print edition on A10; From the Lawrence Daily World for Dec. 20, 1907: “Experts from Kansas City are here to examine the old steam engine at fire headquarters. Firemen say the machine should be sent in for a total overhaul since it is inadequate for the needs here.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: December 20, 2007 in print edition on A10; The severe flu outbreak here seemed to have abated somewhat, but hundreds of local school children were still homebound as Christmas rapidly approached.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: December 20, 2007 in print edition on A10; The local Warm Hearts drive to provide funds to help elderly and needy residents pay their heating bills soared past $60,000.
Republicans seem at odds with religion: By Harold Meyerson - Special to The Washington Post; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A10; As Christians across the world prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, it’s a fitting moment to contemplate the mountain of moral, and mortal, hypocrisy that is our Christianized Republican Party. There’s nothing new, of course, about the Christianization of the GOP.
Endorsements among odd political events: By David Broder; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A10; Maybe it’s the rush of pre-Christmas preparations. Or maybe it’s the effects of too many holiday parties. But life has suddenly become very confusing on the way to the 2008 presidential election.
Casting doubt: Sometimes, it’s not so much what you do as how you do it that causes problems.; J-W Editorials; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A10; It’s unfortunate that the actions of some city, county and Lawrence Chamber of Commerce officials have cast a cloud of suspicion on efforts to keep an attractive business in Lawrence.
State must assess power options: By Les Blevins; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A11; Developing diversity in electric power sources would be a benefit to Kansas consumers if done in an all-around reasonable and sane manner. But pursuing a new pathway can be a costly proposition, and before pursuing changes, a business or a state needs to weigh all potential benefits and risks.
Pointless thefts: December 20, 2007 in print edition on A11; To the editor: What has happened in our world, our state, our own city that your yard art isn’t safe in your own yard any longer? Sunday morning I awakened to find my Kansas University limestone rock missing out of my yard. It doesn’t have any monetary value, just sentimental value. This rock was given to my husband and me from dear friends.
T or tees?: December 20, 2007 in print edition on A11; To the editor: The recent news that service cuts to the T are being considered due to budgetary problems caused me to think about other aspects of city funding as well. I have always been a proponent of fiscally self-supporting systems and services, and certainly the T has not lived up to this.
Kansas threatens Nebraska with lawsuit: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A5; Kansas threatened a court fight Wednesday unless Nebraska cuts its use of water from the Republican River and pays millions of dollars for taking too much in 2005 and 2006.
Top 25 Roundup: Hansbrough OK; Heels move to 10-0: Associated Press; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B7; Tyler Hansbrough scored 27 points and showed no ill effects from a weekend concussion to help No. 1 North Carolina beat Nicholls State, 88-78, on Wednesday night.
Turley placed on IR: Associated Press; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B5; Offensive tackle Kyle Turley has been placed on injured reserve because of a foot injury, the Chiefs announced Wednesday. Turley played in seven games at right tackle for the Chiefs this season until hurting his ankle.
Big Ten to start ref checks: December 20, 2007 in print edition on B2; The Big Ten will begin annual background checks on its football and basketball officials in response to a report about the checkered legal and financial record of one of its football officials.
Subpoena threat prompts CIA to release videotape documents: By Pamela Hess - Associated Press Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A2; The CIA said Wednesday it would begin handing over documents to Congress about the destruction of videotapings showing the harsh interrogation of two terror suspects after the House Intelligence Committee threatened to subpoena two agency officials.
Putin is Time’s Person of the Year: Associated Press; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A2; Russian President Vladimir Putin was named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” on Wednesday for imposing stability that restored Russia as a world power.
Osborne to stay on at NU: Ex-coach to remain as AD until 2010; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B2; The interim tag has been removed. Tom Osborne is committed to being Nebraska’s athletic director for 21⁄2 more years. Chancellor Harvey Perlman announced Wednesday that the 70-year-old Osborne would remain on the job until June 30, 2010.
Whooping cough makes a comeback: December 20, 2007 in print edition on A9; Outbreaks of whooping cough in four states are a sign the sometimes-fatal disorder has made a comeback despite mandatory vaccinations for children of school age, public health officials said Wednesday. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly infectious condition marked by an unstoppable urge to cough.
Gonzalez uncertain he’ll be back with Chiefs: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B5; One more year is all Tony Gonzalez needs to become the most productive tight end in the history of the National Football League. The question for Kansas City’s nine-time Pro Bowler is whether he’ll spend that year as a Chief.
Commentary: Colleges, coaches play greed game: By Jerry Brewer - The Seattle Times; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B2; In Atlanta, Bobby Petrino is a cancer, a coward, a fraud, a hypocrite, a jerk, a liar, a philanderer and a quitter. In Arkansas, he is an excellent hire. Whoa, Nellie! College football has lost its soul. The bowl games haven’t even begun, but you can already make a conclusion about this season.
OSU bounces back: Associated Press; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B7; Andrea Riley scored 27 points, and No. 20 Oklahoma State beat North Texas, 77-55, on Wednesday night to rebound from its first loss of the season a night earlier.
NBA Roundup: Associated Press; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B4; Scores around the league.
Our town sports: December 20, 2007 in print edition on B8; The tryout session for the Kaw Valley Soccer Assn. high school boys team has been rescheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Robinson Center on the KU campus. For information, call Oumar Seck at 979-0642 or Keith Meyers at 550-4494.
Mother of astronaut on space station dies: December 20, 2007 in print edition on A9; A 90-year-old woman whose son, Daniel M. Tani, is on the International Space Station died Wednesday when the car in which she was traveling was struck by a train in the western Chicago suburb of Lombard, Ill., police said.
Explosions, fires at chemical plant kill 4: December 20, 2007 in print edition on A9; Explosions and fires at a chemical plant in Jacksonville killed four people, injured at least 14 and sent debris flying several stories into the air, fire officials and witnesses said Wednesday.
Mourning suffers knee injury: Associated Press; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B4; Alonzo Mourning refused to leave what might have been the last game of his career on a stretcher.
US pushes Japan to suspend whale hunt: December 20, 2007 in print edition on A2; The United States is pushing Japan to suspend its hunt of humpback whales, and the American ambassador to Tokyo said Wednesday an agreement to stop it may have already been reached.
This year’s Eid holiday in Iraq celebrated with optimism: By Hamid Ahmed - Associated Press Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A9; Sunni Muslims marked the beginning of the Eid al-Adha holiday Wednesday, with thousands of worshippers gathering in mosques around Baghdad in an atmosphere of optimism after months of declining violence.
Train derailment kills at least 58: December 20, 2007 in print edition on A2; An express train crowded with holiday travelers derailed in southern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing at least 58 people and leaving hundreds of terrified survivors to claw their way out of the wreckage in total darkness.
S. Korean president elected in landslide: By Burt Herman - Associated Press Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A9; A former Hyundai CEO known as “The Bulldozer” for his determination to get things done rolled over all opposition and financial fraud allegations to win South Korea’s presidency Wednesday, ending a decade of liberal rule.
Hubalek helps Cyclones roll: Associated Press; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B7; Jiri Hubalek notched career highs with 27 points and 15 rebounds, and Iowa State thumped undersized Texas Southern, 79-55, Wednesday night in the second round of the Las Vegas Classic. Craig Brackins and Rahshon Clark each added 13 points for the Cyclones (6-4), who went on a 28-4 run between the end of the first half and the start of the second and won for the fourth time in five games.
3 more arrested in bus stop shooting: December 20, 2007 in print edition on A2; Three more people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a school bus stop that wounded six people, police said.
Al-Qaida invites journalists to submit questions for interview: By Anna Johnson - Associated Press Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A9; Al-Qaida has invited journalists to send questions to its No. 2 figure, Ayman al-Zawahri, in the first such offer by the increasingly media-savvy terror network to “interview” one of its leaders since the 9-11 attacks.
LMH won’t reopen mental health unit: By Chad Lawhorn; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A3; The new emergency department of Lawrence Memorial Hospital will have more space devoted to the treatment of psychiatric conditions, but the hospital does not have any plans to reopen the mental health unit it closed in 2004.
Price to live in KU student housing may go up again: University officials to ask to raise rent because of higher costs; By Jonathan Kealing; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A1; In the past five years, apartment rent in Lawrence has increased an average of 9 percent, according to the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority. At the same time, the cost to rent a standard, unrenovated double room in Kansas University’s residence halls has skyrocketed nearly 34 percent — from $2,406 a year in 2002 to $3,224 this year.
Academy would teach math, science to high schoolers: Regents decide Fort Hays State will host statewide program; By Jonathan Kealing; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A1; Fort Hays State will be home to the new Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science, the Kansas Board of Regents decided Wednesday. But the academy will only open if the Kansas Legislature appropriates funds.
Study: Uninsured cancer patients more likely to die: By Mike Stobbe - Associated Press Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on A1; Uninsured cancer patients are nearly twice as likely to die within five years as those with private coverage, according to the first national study of its kind and one that sheds light on troubling health care obstacles.
Pump patrol: December 20, 2007 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.80 at several locations.
Knicks fans call for Thomas’ firing: By Adam Goldman - Associated Press Writer; December 20, 2007 in print edition on B4; They came. They taunted. But they didn’t get the boot. A smattering of disillusioned New York Knicks fans raised signs in dissent Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, calling on management to fire coach Isiah Thomas as they watched the beleaguered home team battle the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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T vote fallout October 8, 2008 · 1 comment
McCain, Obama clash over causes, cures of financial crisis October 7, 2008 · 49 comments
Creation tale October 6, 2008 · 127 comments
Group floats riverside development idea in North Lawrence October 7, 2008 · 89 comments
Palin surprise October 7, 2008 · 74 comments
Weblog: Break out the Obama brown shirt October 4, 2008 · 129 comments
Floyd Bledsoe, sentenced to life for murder of teen sister-in-law, set free; ineffective assistance of counsel cited October 7, 2008 · 28 comments
On the street: Is Kansas a beautiful state? October 7, 2008 · 36 comments
Poll: Who won the vice presidential debate? October 2, 2008 · 106 comments
KU student killed in car crash was under the influence of alcohol, report says October 7, 2008 · 30 comments

Floyd Bledsoe, sentenced to life for murder of teen sister-in-law, set free; ineffective assistance of counsel cited October 7, 2008
Oxford dream granted to Lawrence teen who had heart transplants October 6, 2008
KU tied for third in preseason poll October 7, 2008
Prep hoops forward torn between Memphis, KU October 6, 2008
Tonganoxie attorney among nominees for judgeship October 7, 2008
Former Lawrence church youth leader convicted of aggravated indecent liberties with a child October 6, 2008
Free State Brewing Co. fire ruled accidental October 6, 2008
‘Silver tsunami’ to hit city October 6, 2008
KU student killed in car crash was under the influence of alcohol, report says October 7, 2008
Collins gets free pass — for tonsillectomy October 7, 2008