LJWorld.com / Archive for Thursday, June 21, 2007

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Births

Blog entries

Lawrence in the News: Hemenway, professor support new University of Iowa president

Chats

Kipp Walters: Chat about water safety, lake activities

Events

Obituaries

Ruth Mae Nye, Atchison

On the street

What is your favorite summer activity?

Photos

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Podcasts

Polls

Barry Bonds is less than 10 home runs away from breaking Henry "Hank" Aaron's career home run record of 755. But what power hitter do you consider to be the best?

Response	Percent
Hank Aaron		47%
Babe Ruth		40%
Barry Bonds		8%
Mark McGwire		3%
Total	253

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Lead stories

10:00 a.m.

Jenkins, Ryun skirmishing over ad: By Scott Rothschild; June 21, 2007 in print edition on 1B; The race for the Republican Party nomination in the 2nd Congressional District has gotten ugly early.

4:43 p.m.

Water world: By Jennifer Oldridge; June 21, 2007 in print edition on 1D; There’s nothing quite as soothing as the sound of water gurgling and splashing in the landscape.

Video: Water gardens

10:00 p.m.

Cracks surface on brand-new street: By Chad Lawhorn; June 21, 2007 in print edition on 1A; Those are the breaks. Concrete crews on Wednesday and Thursday were busy tearing out and replacing parts of the recently constructed $6 million Kasold Drive project because several cracks had developed on the new road - which runs from about Clinton Parkway to Bob Billings Drive.

Video: Kasold Cracks
Video: Construction project on Kasold Dr. hits a bump in the road

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6Sports Video: It’s official: Releford heading to KU: June 21, 2007; Late Tuesday evening, Bill Self landed the first of what will likely be many recruits for the 2008 season: Travis Releford.
6Sports Video: T-Bones struck by Vipers: June 21, 2007; The Calgary Vipers defeated the Kansas City T-Bones by a final score of 8-6.
6Sports Video: Raiders top Rangers in Woodbat Classic: June 21, 2007; The Lawrence Raiders defeated the Dodge City Rangers in a tight battle during the Al Ice Woodbat Classic, 4-3.
6News Video: Anxious fans await new Harry Potter book: June 21, 2007; Anxious fans got together tonight at Border’s Bookstore to debate about ‘Snape’ - one of the most confusing characters in the Harry Potter books.
6News Video: Effects of April’s freeze showing during wheat harvest: June 21, 2007; It’s been nearly 11 weeks since a hard freeze stung the area’s what crop, and today the damage is being exposed.
6News Video: Jury rules in favor of LMH: June 21, 2007; A jury rules in favor of Lawrence Memorial Hospital in the case of a former city employee who sued Lawrence Memorial Hospital for more than $450,000 in damages.
6News Video: Woman robbed in downtown Lawrence: June 21, 2007; A Lawrence woman fell victim to an armed robbery this morning in the 800 block of Massachusetts St. in downtown Lawrence.
6News Video: Lack of evidence leaves cause of fire undetermined: June 21, 2007; Investigators say they won’t be able to find the cause of a fire at a home North of Lawrence that started around 6:30 last night.
6News Video: Group gathers to observe national day of prayer: June 21, 2007; About 20 people gathered this morning at the Haskell-Baker Wetlands for a ceremony to observe the 2007 National day of Prayer to protect Native American sacred places.
6News Video: Lawrence residents enjoy free ride on the ‘T’: June 21, 2007; The Lawrence transit system provided free rides on the ‘T’ to everyone today, as part of the second annual National Dump the Pump Day.
6News Video: Construction project on Kasold Dr. hits a bump in the road: June 21, 2007; If you’ve noticed construction work in the northbound lanes, that’s because the contractor recently noticed several unexpected cracks in the new pavement.
6News Video: One man sent to hospital after one vehicle accident: June 21, 2007; A one vehicle accident tonight in western Douglas County sends one man to a Kansas City area hospital.
6News Video: New technology helps police in rape cases: By Janet Reid; June 21, 2007; Lawrence police say new technology in testing DNA is what led them to catch a suspect wanted in connection with the rapes of three Lawrence women in the mid-90’s.
Cracks surface on brand-new street: By Chad Lawhorn; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A1; Those are the breaks. Concrete crews on Wednesday and Thursday were busy tearing out and replacing parts of the recently constructed $6 million Kasold Drive project because several cracks had developed on the new road - which runs from about Clinton Parkway to Bob Billings Drive.
6News Now: Kasold road work requires some repairs: June 21, 2007; In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, $5 million construction project on Kasold Road has hit an unexpected snag, Lawrence Transit System joins a nationwide effort to encourage public transit.
Reed shines in pro-am: J-W Staff Reports; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C8; Kansas University freshman Tyrel Reed scored 12 points in Team Jackson’s 102-99 victory over Team Holmes in Kansas City Pro-Am play Wednesday at Penn Valley Community College.
Study: Estrogen benefits younger women: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A4; Five years after a landmark study scared millions of women off hormones for menopause symptoms, new research suggests the pills may offer some heart benefits for certain younger women who start taking them in their 50s.
LMH chief to receive $100,000 raise: By Chad Lawhorn; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A1; Lawrence Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer Gene Meyer will receive a $100,000 raise after the nonprofit hospital posted its strongest financial performance in memory.
Shuttle to land, weather permitting: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A3; Atlantis’ heat shield is safe to return to Earth, mission managers decided Wednesday, a day before the space shuttle was planned to land in Florida. A forecast for thunderstorms appeared to be the main obstacle for its return.
Schmidt’s season finished: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C5; Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Jason Schmidt had season-ending shoulder surgery on Wednesday and is not expected to return until spring training 2008.
Elusive peace: June 21, 2007 in print edition on B6; To the editor: Six years ago, the World Trade Center was hit by terrorists on Sept. 11, 2001. Now in 2007, we are still overseas, fighting for democracy, doing all we possibly can to win this terrible war. It is not only a war, but many things: hatred, struggle, a fight consisting of many lives taken for our country.
Israeli wall: June 21, 2007 in print edition on B6; To the editor: I want to respond to one aspect of Estra Grant’s presumably nonhateful, nonlying letter (Public Forum, June 14), that having to do with the Israeli wall.
Jury to deliberate today in LMH civil suit: Patient claims hospital’s negligence led to amputation of leg; By Lisa Horn; June 21, 2007 in print edition on B2; A Douglas County jury will deliberate this morning on whether to award nearly half a million dollars to a former city employee who claimed that Lawrence Memorial Hospital was responsible for negligence that ultimately resulted in the amputation of his left leg.
7 area townships help fight house fire: June 21, 2007 in print edition on B2; Seven firefighter units from area townships joined forces Wednesday evening to stop a house fire in the 1200 block of North 1800 Road.
Ceremony at sunrise to honor places, people: June 21, 2007 in print edition on B2; An observance to honor sacred places, people and all those who care for and protect them will take place at 5:55 a.m. today.
Baldwin City school district scores 100 percent in spending efficiency: J-W Staff and Wire Reports; June 21, 2007 in print edition on B2; Twenty-one of Kansas’ school districts, including Baldwin City, are achieving 100 percent efficiency for spending and student learning, according to a Standard & Poor’s study.
Developer gets dirt from KU: Campanile Hill clay finds new home at Inverness Park; By Mark Fagan; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A10; Mount Oread’s loss is Inverness Park’s gain. Tons of clay being removed from the base of Campanile Hill to make way for a new football complex at Memorial Stadium are being trucked a little more than 4 miles away to its new home: a low-lying field southeast of Clinton Parkway and Inverness Drive.
City group presents new vision for shelters: By Chad Lawhorn; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A1; The days of Lawrence having two homeless shelters - one for those who have been drinking and one for those who have not - need to end.
New crop art features butterfly from stamp: June 21, 2007 in print edition on B1; Rain has put Stan Herd behind about a week, but the world-famous crop artist from Lawrence will unveil another work at 11 a.m. Monday at Pendleton’s Country Market, 1446 E. 1858 Road.
On the record: June 21, 2007 in print edition on B2; Lawrence crime blotter
Lawrence Datebook: June 21, 2007 in print edition on B2; Events around Lawrence.
Suspect charged for serial rapes: DNA links man caught in Calif. to local cases dating back to 1990s; By Janet Reid; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A1; Lawrence police say they have cracked a cold case by catching a suspected serial rapist in Sacramento, Calif.
Memoir recounts political scandal: Father’s misdeeds put family through hell; By Mindie Paget; June 21, 2007 in print edition on D1; When scandals peppered the White House during the Clinton administration, Cynthia Dennis kept a close eye on first daughter Chelsea. She wanted to see how well the youngest Clinton was holding up under the pressure.
Dole Institute honors young volunteers: By Sarah Van Dalsem; June 21, 2007 in print edition on B1; Charles Mersmann has volunteered for projects that range from being the president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes to being a church lector.
No foolin’: Releford committed to KU: By Gary Bedore; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C1; Travis Releford played a prank on his mom Tuesday night. “He called me from practice and said, ‘Mama, I committed,”’ related Venita Vann, mother of Releford, the 6-foot-4 high school senior-to-be from Roeland Park Miege.
Quigley returns to RB: KU soph won’t move to wideout after all; By Ryan Wood; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C1; Add another horse to the Kansas University football team’s intriguing backfield.
Royals fall in 14th: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C1; Ryan Ludwick homered off Jorge de la Rosa leading off the 14th inning, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 7-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
Our town sports: June 21, 2007 in print edition on C6
Oregon State advances; Heels stay alive: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C6; In one month, Oregon State has gone from uncertainty about making the NCAA Tournament to taking the final step toward playing for a second straight national championship.
Sosa clubs homer No. 600: Slugger hits milestone against his former team; The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C4; Sammy Sosa’s 600th homer resembled so many that came before - except this time the Chicago Cubs were on the other side.
Assault on al-Qaida continues; three Sunni mosques bombed: By Steven R. Hurst - Associated Press Writer; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A6; U.S. forces fighting al-Qaida and allied militants intensified operations Wednesday in Baghdad and on all four points of the compass around the capital. To the south, suspected Shiite militiamen bombed three Sunni houses of worship in what may presage a war of the mosques.
Pair of ex-Jayhawks agree with teams: J-W Staff Reports; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C3; Two former Kansas University baseball players tapped in the major-league baseball draft have agreed to terms with their teams.
Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook: By Ryan Wood; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C3; Kansas University freshman wide receiver Tertavian Ingram missed a large chunk of spring practices with an undisclosed injury, one from which he’s still not completely recovered.
Venerable Ice Woodbat Classic kicks off today: By Jason Elmquist; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C3; For the last 17 years, the weekend after Father’s Day has been significant to Lee Ice. This year will be no different, with the playing of the 18th Annual Al Ice Memorial Woodbat Classic.
Cross sparks Raiders past Oklahomans, 23-13: By Chuck Woodling; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C1; As far as Shaun Edmondson is concerned, Kyle Cross is the Lawrence Raiders’ 800-pound gorilla.
Big fun with ‘Big O’: Ostertag ponders return to NBA; By Gary Bedore; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C1; Greg Ostertag flipped in a one-handed, behind-the-back three-point shot while warming up for the Bill Self campers game Wednesday at Horejsi Center.
Flash floods in Catskills leave four missing: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A3; Severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding that washed out roads in the southern Catskill Mountains, and police said at least four people were reported missing Wednesday.
New crack in volcano threatens rare plants: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A3; A third large crack has formed on Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, park officials said Wednesday. A forest area that is home to rare plants and species could be in danger.
Agents arrest 81 in immigration raid: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A3; Federal agents arrested 81 suspected illegal immigrants during a raid at a manufacturing plant in the Poconos.
Passport rule officially delayed: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A3; The Bush administration will delay for at least six months a rule that Americans present passports when crossing the U.S. border by land or sea, officials said Wednesday.
Mob kills passenger in car that hit child: By Liz Austin Peterson - Associated Press Writer; June 21, 2007; Police on Wednesday were pleading for witnesses to help them track down members of an angry mob that beat a man to death after the car he was riding in apparently struck and injured a child.
Bush vetoes stem cell bill, urges nonembryonic research: J-W Wire Reports; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A3; Vetoing a stem cell bill for the second time, President Bush on Wednesday sought to placate those who disagree with him by signing an executive order urging scientists toward what he termed “ethically responsible” research in the field.
Park care: June 21, 2007 in print edition on B6; To the editor: I would be willing to bet the people who are advocating for the pesticide-free parks do not live next to one. If you want to see a prime example, come take a look at the north half of Ludlam Park (near Ninth Street and Schwarz Road).
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: June 21, 2007 in print edition on B6; From the Lawrence Daily World for June 21, 1907: “The city marshal is publishing a daily notice to people to cut the weeds on and about their premises.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: June 21, 2007 in print edition on B6; Local building continued to lag because of rainy weather and flooding in low areas. Farmers also were being plagued by muddy fields and the inability to get to work.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: June 21, 2007 in print edition on B6; Jim Slattery, Topeka Democrat seeking the Kansas 2nd Congressional District nomination, lost no time in campaigning in Douglas County, newly added to his district. He was here on filing day, trying to lay groundwork to cope with five GOP candidates, including Morris Kay, of Lawrence, the state GOP chairman.
California looks at nonpartisan redistricting: By David Broder; June 21, 2007 in print edition on B6; In the heat of a Central Valley summer, with midday temperatures over 100 degrees, Democratic legislators are preparing to test their working partnership with Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in the ultimate crucible by asking the voters to relax the limits on their time in office.
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; June 21, 2007 in print edition on B5; For Thursday, June 21:
Amid Tiger mania, Golden Bear rules: By Greg Cote - Miami Herald; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C2; I’ll tell you who’s having a heck of a year in professional golf right now, especially for a guy who’s 67 and has been running a slow fade pattern for 20 years. Jack Nicklaus is having a heck of a year.
Finchem urges universal drug policy: Testing likely to be implemented, PGA commissioner says; The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C2; The PGA Tour is getting closer to a rule on performance-enhancing drugs, and with testing likely to follow, commissioner Tim Finchem says golf organizations around the world should make sure they’re on the same page.
Minor-league club has fun with Donovan: By Antonio Gonzalez - Associated Press Writer; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C5; Billy Donovan backed out of his deal. Sound familiar? It happened again Wednesday night when the Fort Myers Miracle, a Single-A minor league baseball team in the Florida State League, poked fun at the Florida Gators coach who reneged on his deal with the Orlando Magic by hosting “Billy Donovan Night.”
Cubs deal catcher Barrett to Padres: By Rick Gano - Associated Press Sports Writer; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C5; The Chicago Cubs traded embattled catcher Michael Barrett and cash to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday for backup catcher Rob Bowen and minor league outfielder Kyler Burke.
Baseball needs a plus-minus stat: By Sam Donnellon - Philadelphia Daily News; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C5; Before blocks were charted in basketball, before the red zone was invented, before hockey differentiated between shots and chances, the game of baseball had already overpopulated itself with the most exacting of statistical categories.
At beach, sand deadlier than sharks: By Mike Stobbe - Associated Press Writer; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A9; Waves and sharks aren’t the only dangers at the beach. More than two dozen young people have been killed over the last decade when sand holes collapsed on them, report father-and-son doctors who have made warning of the risk their personal campaign.
S.C. officials to investigate firefighters’ handling of blaze: By Bruce Smith - Associated Press Writer; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A9; How did a trash fire in an outdoor bin manage to spread to a furniture store and explode into a raging inferno that killed nine firefighters? And why were as many as 16 firefighters inside the place when the roof came down?
Immigration rules cause custom harvesters to struggle finding help: By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer; June 21, 2007 in print edition on B3; Already frustrated by growing bureaucratic delays for hiring foreign workers, the nation’s custom grain cutters were hard hit this wheat harvest season by a short-lived Texas rule that required drivers to have a year’s residency before they could get a commercial driver’s license.
End of the road for ‘silent killer’: Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of construction for new U.S. Highway 59; By Mike Belt; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A1; The end is in sight for a highway some call “the silent killer.” At a rural intersection three miles north of Ottawa, ground was broken Wednesday to mark the start of construction on a new U.S. Highway 59.
Earnhardt family dynamics now a private matter: By David Poole - McClatchy Newspapers; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C7; One good thing about all that has happened with the Earnhardts over the past six weeks is that pretty soon their family affairs largely won’t be any of our business.
Whole new ballgame: Rudd: COT makes it difficult to pick a winner at Infineon Raceway; By David Poole - McClatchy Newspapers; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C7; Ricky Rudd is one of NASCAR’s true road warriors. He ranks among the all-time leaders in virtually every category when it comes to road course races in the Nextel Cup Series. Rudd has six career victories, tied for second with Rusty Wallace, Bobby Allison and Richard Petty behind Jeff Gordon’s nine wins. Rudd is tied with Darrell Waltrip for third in road course starts with 53 and first all-time with 26 top-five finishes.
Pump patrol: June 21, 2007 in print edition on B1; Patrol seeks fuel deals
Historian seeks stories from Kansas residents: June 21, 2007 in print edition on B1; A historian is seeking Kansas residents who would like to be interviewed for StoryCorps Door-to-Door, a national oral history project.
Former KU dean to lead Iowa University: June 21, 2007 in print edition on B1; Sally Frost Mason, former dean of Kansas University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is expected to be named the University of Iowa’s new president, the Des Moines Register reported Wednesday.
Hams share tricks of their trade: By Scott Girard; June 21, 2007 in print edition on B1; Amateur radio broadcasters, also known as hams, have communicated with and informed people all over the world for nearly a century.
Experts believe body will be ID’d: By George Diepenbrock; June 21, 2007 in print edition on B1; Experts are confident that the person found hanging in a shed Tuesday near Kansas University’s campus will be identified, although there’s not much to go on.
Jenkins, Ryun skirmishing over ad: Anti-tax group launched campaign; By Scott Rothschild; June 21, 2007 in print edition on B1; The race for the Republican Party nomination in the 2nd Congressional District has gotten ugly early.
Iraq says orphans’ plight exaggerated: By Saad Abdul-Kadir - Associated Press Writer; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A7; U.S. and Iraqi soldiers found 24 severely malnourished children in a Baghdad orphanage - some tied to their beds and too weak to stand, the U.S. military said Wednesday.
Groups want action against Vick: By Veronica Gorley Chufo - Daily Press (Newport News, Va.); June 21, 2007 in print edition on C10; The discovery of dog-fighting evidence two months ago at a Surry County property owned by NFL quarterback Michael Vick has mobilized dog lovers locally and nationwide.
Ban Jones for life, and get rid of his posse: By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press Sports Columnist; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C10; You know you’re a big-time athlete when you’ve got a posse to do your dirty work for you. As posses go, Pacman Jones has a pretty good one, full of guys equally adept at picking up dollar bills showered on the strip club stage as they are trading shots with whoever gets in their way.
‘Pacman’ to face two felony charges: By Ken Ritter - Associated Press Writer; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C10; Suspended NFL player Adam “Pacman” Jones must surrender to authorities here to face two felony charges in a strip club melee that preceded a triple shooting in February.
People in the news: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A2; ¢ Barker: Words of praise for O’Donnell not an endorsement ¢ Birkhead: Dannielynn has long legs, ‘chubby’ toes like her mom ¢ Vatican reverses annulment of Kennedy II’s first marriage
‘Street Thief’ captivating: By Kevin McDonough; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A2; Thievery on both a large and a more personal scale appears to be tonight’s theme. The remarkable documentary “Street Thief” (9 p.m., A&E) presents itself as an intimate look at a professional burglar as he goes about his felonious business.
D’oh: Springfields vie for ‘Simpsons’ premiere: By Lisa Rathke - Associated Press Writer; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A2; With a bowling alley, a pub, a prison and a nuclear power plant just down the road, Springfield, Vt., likes to think itself a real-life version of the home of “The Simpsons.”
Labor unions begin strike over fuel prices: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A6; Boys juggled soccer balls in deserted streets and cars jockeyed for position at filling stations Wednesday as Nigeria’s labor unions launched a strike aimed at overturning government price increases on gasoline in Africa’s oil giant.
3 Canadian soldiers killed by roadside bomb: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A6; Afghanistan’s surging violence left three Canadian soldiers and 21 suspected Taliban militants dead Wednesday.
Conservatives derail bill granting gay rights: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A6; A landmark gay rights bill was derailed at the last minute by a bloc of conservative senators, but supporters vowed Wednesday to revive the legislation.
Arrests in pedophile investigation top 100: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A6; More than 100 people have been arrested so far in a global investigation that arose two years ago in Canada when police began monitoring an Internet chat room used by pedophiles to stream live videos of children being raped, authorities said Wednesday.
Blair called possible Middle East envoy: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A6; The Bush administration is laying the groundwork for Tony Blair to be a special Middle East envoy for Palestinian governance and economic issues after he steps down as Britain’s prime minister.
Japan changes name of Iwo Jima: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A6; Japan has returned to using the prewar name for the island of Iwo Jima - site of one of World War II’s most horrific battles - at the urging of its original inhabitants, who want to reclaim an identity they say has been hijacked by high-profile movies like Clint Eastwood’s “Letters from Iwo Jima.”
China now top CO2 emitter: By Audra Ang - Associated Press Writer; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A6; China has overtaken the United States as the world’s top producer of carbon dioxide emissions - the biggest manmade contributor to global warming - based on the latest widely accepted energy consumption data, a Dutch research group says.
Palestinian president blasts Hamas for Gaza takeover: By Mohammed Daraghmeh - Associated Press Writer; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A6; Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas lashed out at the Islamic militants of Hamas on Wednesday, accusing them of trying to build an “empire of darkness” in the Gaza Strip and pledging he would not negotiate with the “murderous terrorists.”
Peoples Bank adds to Greensburg relief: June 21, 2007 in print edition on A10; Peoples Bank in Lawrence announced that the financial company had donated $11,933.29 to the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts in Greensburg, the Kansas town destroyed by a May 4 tornado.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition plans Emporia plant: June 21, 2007 in print edition on A10; Hill’s Pet Nutrition announced Wednesday that it would build a new plant in Emporia, generating 100 manufacturing jobs for Lyon County.
Family therapist attends conference: June 21, 2007 in print edition on A10; Vickie Hull, a licensed marriage and family therapist with Lawrence Therapy Services, recently attended a conference in Lawrence that concentrated on diagnosing and treating anxiety disorders, social phobia and panic attacks.
Commodities: June 21, 2007 in print edition on A10
Readers seeking answers about debt: By Michelle Singletary; June 21, 2007 in print edition on A10; The No. 1 question people ask me is: “How can I get out of debt?” Perhaps my answers to the following questions from one of my online discussions this year will help if you’re dealing with debt:
KU alumnus advances in music competition: June 21, 2007 in print edition on D2; Robert Horton, a 2003 graduate from Kansas University’s music and dance department, was recently named as the only American quarterfinalist in the Alkmaar International Organ Playing Competition, the Netherlands.
Burroughs project featured in exhibit: June 21, 2007 in print edition on D2; A Lawrence artist’s collaboration with the late William S. Burroughs is among exhibits at the La Biennale de Montreal 2007, one of the world’s major contemporary art festivals.
Summer solstice time to begin planning autumn colors: By Stan Ring; June 21, 2007 in print edition on D2; Today marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This is the farthest north the sun will be all year and the longest day of the year. Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist, says the actual solstice (when the Sun crosses the Earth’s prime meridian) will occur at 1:06 p.m. CDT, with the day lasting 14 hours, 54 minutes.
Water world: Aquatic gardens a low-maintenance alternative; By Jennifer Oldridge; June 21, 2007 in print edition on D1; There’s nothing quite as soothing as the sound of water gurgling and splashing in the landscape.
Officer pleads guilty to disorderly conduct: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on B8; A Kansas City, Kan., police officer pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct Wednesday after allegedly filming under a teenage girl’s skirt at a St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Historic school closer to demolition: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on B8; A piece of history inched closer to demolition, as the Topeka City Council gave the city staff permission to begin destruction of the former all-white school that was at the center of the Brown v. Board of Education case.
Israel still the primary target: By Cal Thomas; June 21, 2007 in print edition on B7; The Bush administration’s announced goal for Israel and the “Palestinian people” has been two states, living side by side in peace. The administration is two-thirds there.
Entertainment subverts news: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; June 21, 2007 in print edition on B7; One night 10 years ago, I found myself in a crazy place. It was only the parking lot of a courthouse in Santa Monica, but craziness had come to that place on the wings of a jury verdict in the civil trial against O.J. Simpson. The Miami Herald had dispatched me there to gather color - i.e., anecdotes and imagery that gave a sense of what being there was like.
Not so sterile: How much waste is involved in the CDC focus on perks?; J-W Editorials; June 21, 2007 in print edition on B6; One is inclined to think of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a health-oriented, no-nonsense agency that operates in a sterile, efficient and productive manner. It’s image is not likely to include visions of fluff or foolish spending.
MLB briefs: The Associated Press; June 21, 2007 in print edition on C5; ¢ Lawyers near agreement for Giambi meeting ¢ Tigers send Ledezma to Braves for McBride ¢ Damon might go on DL for first time in career ¢ Schilling headed to DL because of sore shoulder

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