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Freshman prepares for first sunflower showdown with dunk: January 23, 2007; The KU women will be in Manhattan Wednesday night for sunflower showdown No. 1 of the season.
City Hall reaches out to property owners, business leaders: January 23, 2007; In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, property owners and business leaders have direct line to City Hall, filing deadling for local elections, and prospects for Kansas hosting a presidential primary.
House approves school ‘lockbox,’ maintenance plan: House leaders said the measure represented an important step early in the 2007 legislative session; By Scott Rothschild; January 23, 2007; House leaders said the measure represented an important step early in the 2007 legislative session.
Waterlines, planning discussed at Downtown Summit: Meeting held today at the Lawrence Arts Center; By Mark Fagan; January 23, 2007; Meeting held today at the Lawrence Arts Center.
Two more candidates enter City Commission race: 12:52 p.m., January 23, 2007 Updated 04:41 p.m.; Voters will choose six candidates from a field of nine in the February primary for the Lawrence City Commission.
Morgan files for school board: By Dave Toplikar; January 23, 2007; Scott E. Morgan is ready to return to the Lawrence school board. He filed for one of four seats open on the seven-member board. The election will be April 3. Morgan, 49, filed with about 35 minutes to spare before today’s noon deadline.
Lawrence high-schoolers finalists in art contest: January 23, 2007 in print edition on D1; Three students from Lawrence High School and two from Free State High School had artwork chosen as finalists in the “Kansas … As Beautiful as You Think” Art Competition.
Bail bondsman files for city commission: By Mike Belt; January 23, 2007; Bail bondsman files for city commission.
Thornburgh: ‘Time is ripe’ for Kansas primary: State would have bigger role in picking presidential candidates; By Scott Rothschild; January 23, 2007; State would have bigger role in picking presidential candidates.
Taxis making Bigg’s deliveries: Zippy Taxi & Delivery hauls barbecue as well as passengers; By Mark Fagan; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C8; Lawrence’s newest taxi service is looking to carry more than people for fares. Zippy Taxi & Delivery, which opened earlier this month, is counting on hauling racks of ribs, piles of brisket and dozens of wings all over town for the company’s first major customer: Bigg’s BBQ, 2429 Iowa.
Building site thefts increase: Furniture, appliances taken from homes under construction; By Ron Knox; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B1; A string of construction site thefts in Lawrence has left home builders missing thousands of dollars in equipment and furniture.
KU walk honors MLK’s legacy: March for civil rights continues; By Sophia Maines; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B1; About 60 Kansas University students followed a candlelit path along Jayhawk Boulevard on Monday evening in a walk honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Driver arrested for assault, weapon: J-W Staff Reports; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B1; Police arrested a 27-year-old Kansas City, Kan., man Sunday morning after he allegedly drove a Toyota Camry into a car driven by a female acquaintance, then pulled out a gun and fired a shot.
Downtown shooting trial delayed again: J-W Staff Reports; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B1; The trial for the man accused of shooting and killing a person outside a downtown Lawrence nightclub has been postponed again.
Gender issue drawing attention in plasma transfusions: By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press Writer; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A1; The plasma transfused into victims of burns, car crashes and other serious conditions soon will come almost completely from men. Make no mistake: Women need to donate blood now more than ever as blood supplies become more precarious each year.
Yard art turning heads - at least until weather warms: Frosty flakes great for art; By Mike Belt; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A1; Yard art turning heads -
Attendance at alcohol-free dances dries up: By Dave Toplikar; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A1; Lawrence’s school board heard the official word Monday night that a policy designed to curb alcohol at local high school dances was working. But forcing students to be “breathalyzed” before a dance might be coming with a price.
Tiny dancers: Youngsters spend long hours working toward goal of dancing professionally; By Terry Rombeck; January 23, 2007 in print edition on D1; As soon as McKenzie Kula was out of diapers, she started taking dance lessons. “It was a potty-training gift from my parents,” she says.
Books brings out ‘Story’ in American history: By Tracy Grant - The Washington Post; January 23, 2007 in print edition on D1; We all know that George Washington didn’t really skip a coin across the Potomac River, that his teeth weren’t made of wood and that he didn’t wear a wig. As funny or famous as those stories might be, they’re made up.
Free fallin’: Firebirds’ funk now at three; By Eric Sorrentino; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C1; As the final ticks of the scoreboard trickled to zero, members of the Shawnee Mission East girls basketball team began celebrating.
Self: Faster isn’t better: KU coach laments wasted possessions in Texas Tech loss; By Gary Bedore; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C1; Fans and media pointed to pace of play as one problem in Kansas University’s 69-64 loss to Texas Tech on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas.
City athletes of the week: J-W Staff Reports; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C6
Q & A with Matthew Downing Jr.: Seabury boss has strong pedigree; By Jeff Fedotin; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C6; Matthew Downing Jr. is in his first year as head boys basketball coach at Seabury Academy, but he owns a wealth of basketball experience.
O-South continues to have Firebirds’ number: J-W Staff Reports; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C6; In most respects, the Free State High girls basketball team has established itself as one of the best-acclimated sports programs since the school first opened its doors a decade ago.
De Soto girls fall in tourney play: J-W Staff Reports; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C5; Jackie Goleman scored 16 points for the De Soto High girls basketball team, but the Wildcats were unable to overcome a sluggish third quarter in a 42-36 loss to Harrisonville (Mo.) in the Louisburg Tournament.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook: January 23, 2007 in print edition on C3; Kansas University coach Bill Self said he counted 22 “wasted possessions” in the Tech game.
OSU survives OU scare: Associated Press; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C4; It just wouldn’t have been the Bedlam game without a little last-minute craziness.
Oklahoma women OK in OT: Associated Press; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C4; Senior Kendra Moore has had few starring moments during her Oklahoma basketball career.
Indiana back in top 25; KU 8th: Associated Press; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C4; Kelvin Sampson’s first Indiana team is where most of his Oklahoma squads spent quite a bit of time.
Serena Williams heads to semifinals: In quarterfinals, 25-year old overcomes sluggish start, will face 17-year old Vaidisova next; Associated Press; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C2; Serena Williams advanced to the semifinals of the Australian Open, overcoming a sluggish start today and a back-and-forth third set to beat Shahar Peer, 3-6, 6-2, 8-6.
Parcells announces retirement: Elite coach leads Cowboys despite playoff appearance; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C2; Bill Parcells could have returned to the Dallas Cowboys for one more shot at becoming the first coach to lead three teams into the Super Bowl.
Universal health coverage gets attention at retreat: Kansas Health Policy Authority to draft plan; By Eric Weslander; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B3; –- Massachusetts recently required that all residents have health care insurance, but the backlash could be coming, a Boston health care executive said Monday.
Steelers hire Tomlin as coach: January 23, 2007 in print edition on C2; Mike Tomlin, the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings, was hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers - the first black head coach in the team’s 74-year history.
Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook: January 23, 2007 in print edition on C3; Ticket details for the Border War football game at Arrowhead Stadium the next two seasons aren’t finalized, though Kansas University athletic director Lew Perkins estimated single-game tickets would cost between $50 and $60.
More Republicans oppose U.S. troop increase, press for accountability: By David Espo - Associated Press Writer; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A7; Congressional Republicans pushed back Monday against President Bush’s decision to increase troop strength in Iraq, some voicing opposition while others urged holding the administration and Iraqi government more accountable for the war effort.
Iranian diplomat says conflict is spreading into his country: By Borzou Daragahi - Los Angeles Times; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A7; A ranking Iranian diplomat Monday said the chaos of Iraq is spilling over into his country, spreading a destabilizing influence to its Arab population.
Bombs strike Shiite targets; 137 dead across Iraq: By Kim Gamel - Associated Press Writer; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A7; A suicide bomber crashed his car into a central Baghdad market crowded with Shiites just seconds after another car bomb tore through the stalls where vendors were hawking DVDs and used clothing, leaving 88 dead Monday in the bloodiest attack in two months.
On the record: January 23, 2007 in print edition on B2
Moratorium sought on coal-fired plants: By Scott Rothschild; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B2; A state legislator has filed a measure to place a two-year moratorium on the building of coal-fired electric plants in Kansas.
University withdraws bid for Bush library: Associated Press; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A3; The University of Dallas in Irving has withdrawn its bid for the George W. Bush Presidential Library, leaving Southern Methodist University in Dallas as the only contender for the research center and associated public-policy institute.
Lawmaker proposes celebrating Juneteenth: Associated Press; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A3; A state legislator who sparked outrage by saying black Virginians should “get over” slavery proposed a resolution Monday celebrating slavery’s demise.
Judge: State must offer ‘Choose Life’ plates: Associated Press; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A3; A federal judge ordered state officials Monday to offer license plates with the motto “Choose Life,” saying that the message, considered by some to be anti-abortion, is protected by the First Amendment.
Burch has 20-20 vision: Sophomore breaks out in Seahawks’ rare rout; By Jason Elmquist; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C5; Whenever Melissa Burch looked over at the bench during Seabury Academy’s game against Kansas School for the Deaf, she quickly begin sucking in air and catching her breath.
Supreme Court strikes sentencing scheme: By Howard Mintz - San Jose Mercury News; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A3; The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday scrapped a 30-year-old California sentencing law, opening the door for thousands of inmates to argue for modest breaks on their prison terms and forcing criminal justice systems across the state to cope with the fallout.
Justice Department report criticizes FBI handling of Foley case: By William E. Gibson - South Florida Sun-Sentinel; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A3; The FBI failed to take action to protect young House pages from former congressman Mark Foley’s potential predatory behavior, the inspector general of the Justice Department concluded on Monday.
Legislature asked to fix school-finance quirk: Lawrence district may be forced to raise taxes or lose funding; By Scott Rothschild; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B4; Unless the Legislature acts quickly, Lawrence taxpayers may be asked to dig deeper in their pockets for a public school tax increase that school officials say they don’t want. Confused?
City, county, schools appraise tax situation: With smaller increases in home valuations, budgets likely to cover only inflation costs; By Chad Lawhorn; January 23, 2007; Wait and wonder. Government leaders said Monday they likely would spend a good amount of time doing both as they figure out how to live with property tax values that are expected to grow at a much slower rate than normal in 2007.
Brownback poses dilemma for moderates: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B4; Sen. Sam Brownback’s presidential hopes could put moderate Kansas Republicans who don’t like his positions on social issues in an awkward position.
Opinions run hot and cold on wind farm plan: Associated Press; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B3; Many people see a plan for large wind turbines along Interstate 70 in Lincoln and Ellsworth counties as an environmental disaster in the making.
People in the news: Associated Press; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A2; ¢ Mandy Moore reveals struggles with depression ¢ Hilton pleads no contest to reduced DUI charge ¢ Lawyers deny media report of divorce settlement offer ¢ Keith Urban explains his 90 days in rehab center
State of the Union coverage needs initiative: By Kevin McDonough; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A2; The State of the Union address (8 p.m., ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, PBS, MSNBC, Fox News) may not be as sexy as “Grey’s Anatomy” or pack the ratings wallop of “American Idol,” but I never miss it.
Razzie Awards announce nominees for year’s worst: By David Germain - Associated Press Writer; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A2; At least someone was happy Sharon Stone reprised her notorious femme-fatale role with “Basic Instinct 2.”
African Union confirms Darfur bombings: Associated Press; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A6; The African Union confirmed Monday that Sudan’s air force bombed Darfur villages last week, attacks that violated a cease-fire.
Migration officials arrest 11 Iraqis: Associated Press; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A6; Eleven Iraqis carrying false passports and heading to California were arrested at Monterrey’s airport, immigration officials said Monday.
Explorers reach center of Antarctica: Associated Press; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A6; The Pole of Inaccessibility is, apparently, accessible.
Dutch pet shop owner creates beer for dogs: Associated Press; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A6; Man’s best friend deserves a beer, too.
Diplomatic activity reaches feverish heights at restarting peace negotiations: By Amy Teibel - Associated Press Writer; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A6; After months of inaction, a flurry of diplomatic activity toward reviving Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking is under way.
Pig farmer accused of killing 26 women in Canada goes to trial: By Jeremy Hainsworth - Associated Press Writer; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A6; Years after their loved ones disappeared from the seedy streets of Vancouver’s red-light district, families learned some of the gruesome details of how the women allegedly were killed.
Experts say Alps glaciers to vanish by 2050: By William J. Kole - Associated Press Writer; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A6; Glaciers will all but disappear from the Alps by 2050, scientists warned Monday, basing their bleak outlook on mounting evidence of slow but steady melting of the continental ice sheets.
Third-grader seeks Big Brother: January 23, 2007 in print edition on D2; Dachae is a third-grader at New York School who is waiting for a Big Brother through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County program.
Apple Users’ Group schedules meeting: January 23, 2007 in print edition on C8; The Lawrence Apple Users’ Group 2.0 will meet next month to discuss technologies that don’t require cords.
Employees earn state certifications: J-W Staff Reports; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C8; Two Lawrence Landscape employees have attained professional certifications from state agencies.
Commodities: January 23, 2007 in print edition on C8
Guests to push 9/11 health case: Associated Press; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A8; An ironworker, a paramedic and an attorney who believe their illnesses stem from exposure at Ground Zero plan to attend President Bush’s State of the Union address tonight as guests of New York’s congressional delegation.
Does pet insurance make sense?: By Michelle Singletary; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C8; Would you spend $20 or $30 a month for pet insurance?
Disaster aid expanded for storm damage: J-W Staff Reports; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B8; Federal officials have expanded the disaster relief available for areas of western Kansas hit by severe winter storms in late December, Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts said Monday.
Hospital endowment to install new leaders: J-W Staff Reports; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B8; The Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association will install a new slate of officers and board members at its annual meeting today.
Brownback finds supporters at march against abortion: By Matt Stearns - McClatchy Newspapers; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A8; Thousands of people marched against abortion here Monday. More than a few of them also marched for Sam Brownback. Brownback, the conservative Kansas Republican senator, announced his bid for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination Saturday in his home state. Monday’s march was his first major public appearance since.
Straight pitch: January 23, 2007 in print edition on B7; To the editor: I’m from Missouri, and you’ve got to show me! Yes, I’m talking about all of the promises that many of our newly elected members of the U.S. House of Representatives are making.
Safety first: January 23, 2007 in print edition on B7; To the editor: Considering changes in zoning laws to prevent crime at local establishments is a step in the right direction. The City Commission is at least showing that public safety is a concern.
Helping hand: January 23, 2007 in print edition on B7; To the editor: On Jan. 17, while reading gas meters at Building 13, Stouffer Place, I fell on the ice behind the building. In great pain, I was able to get to the front of the building, but my truck was parked at Building 19 and I knew I would never make it.
Virginia senator suggests spending shift: By Becky Bohrer - Associated Press Writer; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A8; Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, set to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to Tuesday’s State of the Union address, suggested Monday that the United States is spending too much on reconstruction in Iraq while ignoring the rebuilding of New Orleans.
Sedgwick County DA refers abortion case to Morrison: By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B8; Sedgwick County District Attorney Nola Foulston punted the investigation of a nationally known abortion provider to the state’s top prosecutor, telling protesters Monday that Attorney General Paul Morrison will decide whether there is evidence sufficient to warrant review by her own office.
Warm news: January 23, 2007 in print edition on B7; To the editor: I was awakened during the night by the sound of a car stuck in the neighbor’s driveway, tires spinning on ice and sleet. It was 3:45 a.m. and the driver began chopping ice in the freezing darkness.
Primary shifts could alter nation’s nomination process: By Peter Brown; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B7; We’ll know in the next few months whether the efforts in several big-state capitals will effectively create a de facto national primary that will pick the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: January 23, 2007 in print edition on B6
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: January 23, 2007 in print edition on B6
Money motive: Scheduling the Kansas-Missouri football game at Arrowhead Stadium may be the first of many money-driven decisions to move athletic events off campus.; J-W Editorials; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B6; Kansas City Chiefs officials and Kansas City business interests have been trying for years to attract the Kansas-Missouri football game to Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium.
Surge strategy conjures up an epic parallel: By Garrison Keillor; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B6; Captain Ahab assembled the crew of the Pequod and told them that they could not afford to fail in the quest to kill the great white whale and so he had come up with a plan.
Religion aside, cabbies have job to do: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B6; OK, let’s say you fly into Minneapolis-St. Paul. Let’s say you’re carrying alcohol - rum from the Caribbean, a Merlot you found in Napa Valley. Let’s say you try to hail a cab while carrying said alcohol. Good luck. You’re going to need it.
Bush’s challenge: Show nation he can work with Congress: By Ben Feller - Associated Press Writer; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A8; Big grin, thumbs up, no worries. President Bush sent all the right signals as he returned to the White House from Camp David on Monday. He’ll need that optimism where he’s headed next - Capitol Hill.
New passport rules start today for air travelers: Land and sea travelers get reprieve until 2008; By Giovanna Dell'orto - Associated Press Writer; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A3; When Antonio Hernandez Jr. planned a trip to Mexico with his parents, he was sure to get the passports two weeks ahead of time.
Pastor’s filing creates need for primary: By Chad Lawhorn; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B1; Lawrence voters won’t have to wait until April for an election. James Bush, a Lawrence pastor who thinks the city needs to do more to promote growth, became the seventh candidate for the Lawrence City Commission, forcing the need for a primary Feb. 27.
KU Endowment ranks No. 20 among public universities: By Eric Weslander; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B1; Kansas University’s endowment topped $1 billion in the past year and ranks 20th in the nation among public universities, according to a survey released Monday.
Foster kids have smaller margin of error when it comes to post-graduation plans: By Dr. Wes Crenshaw & John Murray; January 23, 2007 in print edition on D1; Double Take: Q & A with Dr. Wes Crenshaw & John Murray.
Move to Arrowhead should pay off: Border War’s shift to neutral site bottom-line decision for Kansas, Mizzou; By Ryan Wood; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C1; Kansas University athletic director Lew Perkins never has been shy about trying new things. He admitted as much Monday, though the actions at Arrowhead Stadium reverberated louder than any of his words possibly could.
Keegan: KU glad to let $$$ talk: January 23, 2007 in print edition on C1; KU glad Well, it’s official. Playful, harmless, memorable Missouri-bashing by Kansas University football fans that used to take place on campus must now take place on Missouri soil.
Lawrence High girls showing signs of maturation: Lions maintain composure in tight closing stretch to knock off Lincoln Prep; By Jeff Fedotin; January 23, 2007 in print edition on C5; The young Lawrence High girls basketball team displayed some much-needed maturity during its 57-42 defeat of Lincoln College Preparatory Academy on Monday night.
Lawrence Datebook: January 23, 2007 in print edition on B2
VA clinic earns congressional salute: By Mike Belt; January 23, 2007 in print edition on B2; Douglas County’s congressional representatives promise to make it a priority to fund medical care for military veterans.
Iran warns of possible U.S. military clash: By Ali Akbar Dareini - Associated Press Writer; January 23, 2007 in print edition on A6; Iran conducted missile tests Monday as its leadership stepped up warnings of a possible military confrontation with the United States.
Symphonica Toscanini’s presence, precision deliver first-class experience: By Terry Rombeck; January 23, 2007 in print edition on D2; Take all your stereotypes about a world-class orchestra conductor and throw them out the window.
Horoscopes: January 23, 2007 in print edition on B5

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