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Kansas University freshman pole vaulter Jordan Scott

Eugene George prepares to milk his 140 Holstein dairy cows at 4 a.m. on his farm near Baldwin City. He will milk them again in the afternoon

Eugene George and an unidentified assistant prepare equipment for early morning dairy farming

It took Kelly Howell two solid hours of cutting with a gas-powered chop saw to sever the top off this 1991 Chevy Suburban. His band, The Global Warmers, will perform live in the back of the moving vehicle on Saturday during the Art Tougeau Parade

Katie Meadowcroft, Miss Preakness 2007, posts the position of Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense at the Preakness post position draw Wednesday in Baltimore

Adam Ritchie makes headway taming the gardens in his backyard. Ritchie inherited oddly placed beds, monstrous shade trees and overgrown vegetation from his home's former owners

Karen Cochran, of West Junior High, left, and Tom Christie, a Lawrence school district administrator, greet each other Wednesday at Southwest Junior High during a recognition ceremony for retiring school employees

A Palestinian security force officer loyal to the Fatah movement stands in the damaged house of Fatah security chief Rashid Abu Shbak after it was attacked by Hamas militants in Gaza City

Preschoolers from the Lawrence Arts Center pause to examine Joseph Ducreux's painting 'Le Discret' (The Silence) as they tour the Spencer Museum of Art Wednesday at Kansas University

Vinyl siding is melted by a wildfire in Barnegat, N.J. A massive wildfire that had consumed more than 20 square miles of brush was believed to have been started when a military jet dropped a flare on a bombing range

Britain's Prince Harry, center, marches during The Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, England, on the completion of his training in this April 12, 2006, file photo

Soldiers of the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) of Fort Drum, N.Y., search Iraqi homes in Rushdi Mullah, Iraq, for three missing U.S. Soldiers. The U.S

Former Kansas University golfer Dan Rooney flies F-16 bomber jets for the United States Air Force

Andrew Spates, left, 2 days old, gets a visit from his big brother, Andrel Spates, 4, who is entertaining him by wearing his hat and making funny faces. They are the sons of Andrel and Charlette Spates, of Lawrence. Charlette Spates submitted the picture

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The Morning Rush: Pipe bomb causes scare in East Hills business park

Polls

How do you deal with the influx of crowds for KU graduation?

Poll results

Response	Percent
I go about my normal business		48%
I make sure to avoid downtown		48%
Undecided		2%
Total	281

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Lead stories

6:00 a.m.

Former home-schoolers transition to college, work: By Shanxi Omoniyi, Terry Rombeck; May 13, 2007 in print edition on 1A; There are times, just for fun, that Isaac McPheeters plays the part of the stereotypical home-schooler with his Kansas University classmates.

Audio: Isaac McPheeters on home schooling

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9:00 a.m.

Passionate peace activist to go from graduation to Corps: By Jonathan Kealing; May 17, 2007 in print edition on 1A; Peace is at the center of virtually everything Jon Dennis does. He’s a founder and president of Kansas University Peacebuilders, he’s a member of the Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice and he’s joined the Peace Corps. Dennis, who will walk down Campanile Hill during KU commencement on Sunday, has even been arrested for his actions in a Washington, D.C., march for peace.

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11:58 a.m.

KU may open museum in Olathe: By Steve Vockrodt; May 17, 2007 in print edition on 1A; Kansas University officials confirmed Wednesday that they’re negotiating with a developer about building a fine arts and science museum in Olathe. Early discussions with MaeGrace LLC have revealed vague details about a museum that would house elements from the KU Natural History Museum and Spencer Art Museum.

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2:27 p.m.

KU unveils tuition plan: By Scott Rothschild; May 17, 2007; The cost of going to Kansas University would be nearly 16 percent more for incoming freshmen, but their tuition rate would be frozen for four years under a plan unveiled Thursday by school officials.

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All stories

6News video: KU senior took long road to walk down the hill: By Haley Harrison; May 17, 2007; This Sunday, KU senior Neil Melton will graduate with his peers, but because Melton took a detour to his walk down the hill, earning his degree took five-and-a-half years.
6Sports video: Lawrence links hosting senior amateur championship: May 17, 2007; It’s been a long time since the city of Lawrence has hosted the Kansas Senior Amateur championships, the last time being in 1991 at Lawrence Country Club.
6News video: Heavy rain cause sewer leakage in local creek: May 17, 2007; Recent heavy rains cause the bank of a creek to give way, breaking a city sewer line sending wastewater into a public stream.
6News video: Business returns to normal after pipe bomb scare: May 17, 2007; It’s business as usual today at Vangent - formerly known as NCS Pearson - in the East Hills Business Park, a day after a bomb scare shook employees at the 24-hour call center.
6Sports video: LHS knocks off No. 1 Free State to advance to state: May 17, 2007; Last year, both Free State and Lawrence High made it to the regional final, and tonight the two city teams met for the third time this season, this time for a ticket to state on the line.
6Sports video: Lady Lions fall to Washburn Rural 1-0: May 17, 2007; To the pitch where the Lawrence Lions took on Washburn Rural in the second round of soccer regionals tonight.
6Sports video: Regional baseball results set up city showdown: May 17, 2007; Lawrence High’s regular season didn’t exactly go great, but the Lions finished the season with a record of 11-8, good enough for the fourth seed in today’s regional tournament at Free State High.
6News video: Pinkney students get science lesson first-hand: May 17, 2007; If you ever wondered what makes missiles and rockets go so fast you probably should have stopped by Pinkney Elementary School this afternoon.
6News video: Federal jury indicts Parker for bomb threats: May 17, 2007; A federal grand jury indicts a Lawrence man accused of making threats that forced the evacuation of three schools and caused thousands of parents to pull their kids out of class.
6News video: KCMO police arrest two suspect in death of Lawrence man: May 17, 2007; Kansas City, Mo., police make two arrests in the shooting death of 37-year-old Lawrence native Derek Orchard - he graduated from Lawrence High in 1988.
6News video: KU looks into fixed tuition rates: By Todd Johnson; May 17, 2007; The KU administration proposes a fixed tuition for incoming freshmen for the first time in the school’s history.
6News video: College transition challenging for home-schooled students: By Deanna Richards; May 17, 2007; Making the transition from high school to college can be overwhelming - there’s new people, challenging classwork - and higher expectations.
6News video: Lawrence’s art community coming together for tornado victims: By Laura McHugh; May 17, 2007; Lawrence’s art community comes together to help the residents of Greensburg.
6News Now: Bomb squad deals with device at Pearson: May 17, 2007; In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, Overland Park bomb squad detonates a potentially threatening device at Pearson, and the man accused of making a bomb threat last month faces federal charges.
Broken line dumps sewage into stream: The city is urging residents, and pets, to stay out of the stream until at least Sunday.; May 17, 2007; The city is urging residents, and pets, to stay out of the stream until at least Sunday. City leaders said the appropriate representatives from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment have been contacted.
KU unveils tuition plan: Proposal would help students better forecast cost of college education; By Scott Rothschild; May 17, 2007; The cost of going to Kansas University would be nearly 16 percent more for incoming freshmen, but their tuition rate would be frozen for four years under a plan unveiled Thursday by school officials.
Two arrested in death of Lawrence native: Man found shot Wednesday in Kansas City; By Eric Weslander; May 17, 2007; Man found shot Wednesday in Kansas City.
Pickup truck jumps curb near downtown: Cause undetermined; By Dennis Anderson; May 17, 2007; Cause undetermined
Local targets plentiful for KU: State, region loaded with football recruits; By Ryan Wood; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C3; Once the recruiting season finally stops, it seems like it just starts right back up again. The 2008 class already is in the minds of college football coaches nationwide, including Kansas University’s staff. According to Rivals.com, KU has made offers to juniors in Texas, Nebraska, Ohio, Illinois, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Iowa and Alabama, among others.
Mighty Junior Blues await LHS in soccer: By Jeff Fedotin; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C1; Tuesday night’s victory for the Lawrence High girls soccer team served as a momentous one. The Lions won a dramatic 1-0, four-overtime, penalty-kick shootout. They defeated rival Free State High.
A ‘family’ affair: New volleyball coach has ties to LHS; By Jeff Fedotin; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C4; The news conference Wednesday at Lawrence High’s library announcing the hiring of Stephanie Magnuson as the school’s new volleyball coach seemed more like a reunion of long-lost relatives.
Norman withdraws from Senior PGA event: May 17, 2007 in print edition on C9; Former British Open champion Greg Norman has withdrawn from next week’s Senior PGA championship for personal reasons.
Suns suffer late heartbreak: Bowen’s big bucket in final minute helps Spurs take 3-2 lead; By Bob Baum - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C8; The severely short-handed Phoenix Suns almost pulled it off. Instead, it was heartbreak in the desert, and the San Antonio Spurs moved within one win of the Western Conference finals with an 88-85 victory.
Hamels baffles Brewers: Phillies finally reach .500 mark; Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C7; Cole Hamels came up short in his bid for a perfect game, but Philadelphia completed its season-long climb to .500.
Street Sense is Preakness favorite: Derby winner tapped 7-5 pick in nine-horse field; Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C2; Street Sense already has defied long odds by winning the Kentucky Derby. The colt will be a short price in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes.
On the record: May 17, 2007 in print edition on B2
Lawrence Datebook: May 17, 2007 in print edition on B2
Sarkozy takes over as French president: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A10; Nicolas Sarkozy took over France’s helm Wednesday in a hurry to make good on pledges to restore order to violence-racked housing projects, to rev up the economy and to bring political enemies into a dramatically different government - expected to be half women.
Senate fails to cut war funding: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A3; Anti-war Democrats in the Senate failed in an attempt to cut off funds for the Iraq war on Wednesday, a lopsided bipartisan vote that masked growing impatience within both political parties over President Bush’s handling of the four-year conflict.
Former Lawrence resident found shot in K.C.: By Eric Weslander; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B3; A man who grew up in Lawrence was found shot to death on Wednesday at an athletic field in Kansas City, Mo.
Myth of ‘North American Union’ feeds on fears: By Philip Dine - St. Louis Post-Dispatch; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A9; Forget the conspiracy theories about JFK’s assassination, the black helicopters, Sept. 11 or any others. This is the big one - as big, in fact, as the entire continent.
MLK daughter Yolanda King dies: By Errin Haines - Associated Press Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A6; Yolanda King, the firstborn child of the first family of the civil rights movement, who honored that legacy through acting and advocacy, died late Tuesday. She was 51.
Horoscopes: May 17, 2007 in print edition on A12
The legacy of Jerry Falwell: By Cal Thomas; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B7; The Rev. Jerry Falwell, who died in his office on Tuesday at the age of 73, was a seminal figure in the rise of what liberals despairingly called the “Religious Right.” Without him, it is doubtful Christian fundamentalist, evangelical Christians and conservative Roman Catholics would ever have mobilized into the significant voting bloc that elected Ronald Reagan twice, George H.W. Bush once and the current President Bush.
Unraveling the riddle that is Blair: By Anne Applebaum - Special to The Washington Post; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B6; He has been called everything from an “inferior Bill Clinton” to “as divisive a figure as Thatcher.” His record in the Middle East has been described as one of “catastrophic failure,” and his mistakes have been attributed to “stupendous moral vanity.”
Taxes, not profits, a burden at gas pump: By George Will; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B6; Democrats, seething at the injustice of gasoline prices, have sprung to the aid of embattled motorists. So resolute are Democrats about defending the downtrodden, they are undeterred by the fact that motorists, not acting like people trodden upon, are driving more than ever. Gasoline consumption has increased 2.14 percent during the last year.
People in the news: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A2; ¢ Hilton’s jail term cut ¢ ‘Grey’s‘ actress in the pink ¢ Country music’s Morgan to make video in Wichita ¢ Bo Diddley suffers stroke
Finishing strong: Skinner hopes to add a second Truck title to his racing resume; By Jim Utter - McClatchy Newspapers; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C10; If Mike Skinner’s NASCAR career ends the way it started, he has no problem with that. Skinner, who won the inaugural NASCAR Truck Series championship in 1995, came close to retiring last season after a whirlwind career in Trucks, Busch and Nextel Cup.
LMH room expansion nears completion: Hospital patients will have more space and access to Internet; By Chad Lawhorn; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B1; The first phase of an approximately $50 million expansion project at Lawrence Memorial Hospital is scheduled to be completed by mid-July, hospital leaders were told Wednesday. Work to build 18 private rooms on the upper floor of the hospital’s west wing is on schedule.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: May 17, 2007 in print edition on B6
Risks pay off for gambling golfer: Former day trader wins inaugural World Series of Golf; By Ryan Nakashima - Associated Press Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C9; Mark Ewing, a 31-year-old entrepreneur and day trader who quit his job two months ago to “take some risks in life,” parlayed a $10,000 buy-in into $250,000 by winning the World Series of Golf on Wednesday.
Lawrence school district celebrates careers of retirees: By Eric Weslander; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B1; Susan Ralston is 99.9 percent finished with her career. “I figure I’ve taught 7,000 days in the classroom, and I have six to go,” said Ralston, who is retiring this month after 38 years in teaching, including 22 years as the vocal music teacher at Schwegler School.
NBA Draft hopefuls must pay - for now: By Gary Bedore; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C1; Brandon Rush and other college basketball underclassmen who have entered the NBA Draft but not signed with agents may, with the NCAA’s blessing, accept all-expenses-paid trips to the pre-draft camp May 29-June 4 in Orlando, Fla.
No. 55 holds meaning for Meche: By Stan McNeal - The Sporting News; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C5; Gil Meche gets it. He understands the meaning of his uniform number as well as anyone. For those who haven’t yet seen the Royals - I know, why bother - Meche is No. 55.
Mortars again hammer Green Zone: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A11; Mortar rounds hammered the U.S.-controlled Green Zone for a second day Wednesday, killing at least two Iraqis, wounding about 10 more and raising new fears for the safety of workers at the nerve center of the American mission in Iraq.
County to close lake for weed treatment: Cell tower discussion riles commission; By Mike Belt; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B1; Lone Star Lake will be closed sometime next week so a section of it can be treated with a herbicide to kill a fast-growing weed. Douglas County commissioners Wednesday night directed that the herbicide, Aquathol K, be used on the curly leaf pondweed despite the objections of at least one fisherman.
A new appreciation: Demsey enjoys one-week return to PGA Tour; By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press Golf Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C9; One week on the PGA Tour was enough to remind Todd Demsey where he wants to be - not only because of the perks and the prize money, but also because of the players he once called his peers.
Palestinian street battles intensify in Gaza City: By Ibrahim Barzak and Sarah El Deeb - Associated Press Writers; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A10; Gunfire and explosions raged across Gaza City on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people in the most widespread fighting of nearly a year of clashes between the rival Fatah and Hamas movements.
Bench honors young fire victims: By Sarah Van Dalsem - svandalsem@ljworld.com; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B3; Friendship was the theme during a bench dedication Wednesday afternoon at New York School. The bench memorialized DaVonte Brockman and Nolan Vender, two students who died last September in an East Lawrence house fire.
Museum proposal’s funding defended: KU officials say Olathe site won’t drain Lawrence resources; By Steve Vockrodt; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A4; If Kansas University officials end up working with a developer to build a museum in Olathe, officials insist it won’t divert money from museum projects on the Lawrence campus. “There will be absolutely zero draining of resources from KU,” said Leonard Krishtalka, director of KU’s Natural History Museum.
Band gears up for rolling gig in annual art car parade: By Mindie Paget; May 17, 2007 in print edition on D1; With song titles like “Minivan Mama,” “In High Gear” and “Hammer Down,” surely The Global Warmers were destined to play in an art car parade. The Lawrence band, which describes its genre as automobile-based rock, will perform on the back end of a decapitated 1991 Chevy Suburban during Saturday’s Art Tougeau Parade.
16 cities around world to have ‘green’ makeover: By Sara Kugler - Associated Press Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A9; Sixteen cities around the world will get financing to “go green” by renovating buildings they own with technology designed to cut carbon emissions, former President Clinton announced Wednesday.
Wolfowitz negotiating to leave World Bank: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A3; Embattled World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz sought a face-saving agreement Wednesday that would allow him to resign under his own terms and escape some blame for the conflict of interest involving his girlfriend’s generous pay deal.
Commentary: Aggression a two-way street in NFL: By Dan Le Batard - Miami Herald; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C2; Atlanta Falcons superstar Michael Vick is in trouble for allegedly being involved in a dog-fighting ring, which is cruel and awful, but not unlike Vick’s own job. What is football if not dog fighting with more money and prettier cheerleaders? Bloody entertainment. So it makes sense that football’s violence would spend too much time spilling out of the huddles and into headlines and handcuffs.
Researchers find a way to regrow human hair: By Tom Avril - The Philadelphia Inquirer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A4; Unlike salamanders, humans and other mammals are generally thought to be incapable of true regeneration - growing a new organ or limb when it has been lost entirely.
Aaron’s role to increase: Baseball owners approve sale of Braves to Liberty Media Corp.; By Ronald Blum - Associated Press Baseball Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C7; Hank Aaron will take on an increased role with the Atlanta Braves following the team’s sale Wednesday from Time Warner Inc. to Liberty Media Corp.
Rains help douse N.J. wildfire believed started by military flare: By Wayne Parry - Associated Press Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A3; A rainstorm Wednesday night helped firefighters make significant progress against a blaze that apparently began when a military jet dropped a flare on a bombing range.
Prospect’s rap CD draws ire of Mets: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C6; Mets prospect Lastings Milledge is in trouble with the team once again, this time for making a rap CD that uses foul and offensive language.
Floods leave Saline County’s roads with extensive damage: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B8; Flooding from recent thunderstorms has left bridges washed out and roads with major damage in Saline County, with one official saying 75 percent to 80 percent of the county’s roads should be closed.
Sosa belts 597th in setback: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C6; Carl Crawford tripled with the bases loaded, and Delmon Young also drove in three runs Wednesday night to lead the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to an 11-8 victory over the Texas Rangers at Disney World.
Political hot spots far from U.S. average: By Stephen Ohlemacher - Associated Press Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A9; White, rural and homogeneous. New Hampshire and Iowa play big roles in choosing presidential candidates but don’t look much like the rest of the country. A better bellwether might be Illinois. It’s the most average state, according to an Associated Press analysis of data from the Census Bureau.
Roberts joins chorus suggesting Gonzales consider resigning: By Laurie Kellman - Associated Press Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A3; Attorney General Alberto Gonzales came under renewed pressure Wednesday, as two more Republican senators came out against him and Democrats challenged his truthfulness about President Bush’s no-warrant eavesdropping program.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: May 17, 2007 in print edition on B6
LHS students’ film to be shown in Overland Park: J-W Staff Reports; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B2; A documentary produced by two Lawrence High School students about the military’s attempts to recruit students will be shown next week in Overland Park.
Thursday still ‘must-see’: By Kevin McDonough; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A2; Tonight marks the last Thursday of the network TV season, which concludes next Wednesday. Long ago dubbed the night of “Must-See TV” by NBC back when it dominated the night with hit comedies, Thursday nights remain the most popular and competitive evening of the week.
Dogs deliver fewer bites to mail carriers: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A6; For a mail carrier looking to escape dog bites, New York City is the place to go, and California is the place to avoid. The New York metropolitan area recorded no dog bites of letter carriers last year.
Commodities: May 17, 2007 in print edition on A12
Grisly details of Johnson County social worker’s slaying disclosed: By Heather Hollingsworth - Associated Press Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B2; A suburban Kansas City social worker was almost decapitated in a chain saw attack during a home visit, prosecutors said Tuesday in opening arguments in the trial of the man accused of killing her.
Home schooling: May 17, 2007 in print edition on B7; To the editor: Your recent articles on home schooling were thorough and balanced, and I appreciate the chance to take part in the discussion. Home schools are often wonderful, enriching and good for students.
Minority population surpasses 100 million: By Ruth Morris and Alva James-Johnson - South Florida Sun-Sentinel; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A1; Linda Wunder, a white nurse anesthetist, ran down the list of minorities she works with at her Pembroke Pines, Fla., hospital - colleagues from Haiti, the Philippines and India.
Four police killed in northern state: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A10; A group of more than 40 armed men abducted and killed four Mexican policemen Wednesday about 20 miles south of the Arizona border, and the anti-kidnapping chief in another northern Mexico state was reportedly kidnapped.
Fighter jock: Golfer/pilot starts new charity; By Tom Keegan; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C1; For most, juggling the duties of father, husband, golf pro and pilot of F-16 bomber jets for the United States Air Force would be enough to stay busy. Dan Rooney is not like most people. His motor runs much faster, harder, longer. A former Kansas University golfer who lives in Tulsa, Okla., when he’s not flying for his country in Iraq, Rooney ranks those two passions behind a new facet to his life.
Notification system: An automated phone system could have a positive impact on school-parent communications.; J-W Editorials; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B6; In this age of instant communication, people expect to know what’s going on and know it now. With that in mind, an automated phone system that costs $30,000 plus a $6,000 annual maintenance fee probably makes sense for the Lawrence school district.
Senior Amateur field loaded: Alvamar Country Club to serve as site for tournament for first time since 1984; By Jason Elmquist; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C4; At Wednesday’s practice round for the Kansas Golf Association Senior Amateur Championship at Alvamar Country Club was a foursome most of the field knows pretty well. The four golfers have won a combined five KGA Senior titles over the last three years, and one of the golfers has been named the KGA Senior Player of the Year the last three years.
Politician’s house in oil region bombed: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A10; Attackers blew up the country home of Nigeria’s vice president-elect with dynamite Wednesday, authorities said, as violence escalated in the country’s oil-rich south before a government handover this month.
New synagogue is first since WWII: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A10; Jewish leaders and politicians from Estonia and Israel celebrated the opening of the Baltic country’s first and only synagogue Wednesday, six decades after previous houses of worship were destroyed in World War II.
Ochoa seeks win as No. 1: By Tom Canavan - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C9; Other than being the No. 1 player in the world, Lorena Ochoa won’t have an advantage as the defending champion in the Sybase Classic. The 25-year-old Mexican star will play the 72-hole event on a new old-fashioned course starting today at the Upper Montclair Country Club.
Orthodox Church to end schism: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A10; Russian Orthodox leaders will move to end nine decades of bitter division today with a pact reuniting the main church in Russia with a breakaway church that split off as Communist rule took hold after the Bolshevik Revolution.
Head of KCC to retire: J-W Staff Reports; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B1; The state commission that regulates utilities will have a new chairman soon.
Wie says she’ll return to Samsung tournament: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C9; Michelle Wie will celebrate her 18th birthday this fall by playing in the Samsung World Championship for the fourth straight year, joining the 20-player field at Bighorn Golf Club where she made her professional debut.
Kansas prison escapee executed for murder: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A3; Kansas prison escapee Charles Edward Smith was executed Wednesday evening in Huntsville for the fatal shooting of a sheriff’s deputy who was trying to pull him over for stealing $22.50 worth of gasoline from a service station.
Suspected bomb destroyed: By Eric Weslander; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B1; A worker leaving the East Hills Business Park on Wednesday found what appeared to be a pipe bomb under his vehicle, triggering a scare that ended when a bomb squad destroyed the device hours later.
Absorbent Ink appoints director: J-W Staff Reports; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A12; Absorbent Ink, Lawrence, has appointed Jesse Sevier as director of online marketing, responsible for managing search engine optimization strategies and online advertising.
Kansas men’s golf in NCAA regional: J-W Staff Reports; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C3; Kansas University’s men’s golf team will compete today through Saturday in an NCAA regional at Rich Harvest Farms Golf Club in Sugar Grove, Ill.
Trains depart on first rail crossing of Korean border: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A10; Trains crossed into the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone today for the first rail journey through the border dividing the two Koreas in more than half a century, the latest symbol of historic reconciliation between the longtime foes.
Squirt gun allegedly used in store holdup: J-W Staff Reports; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B1; Two adolescent boys are accused of wielding a concealed weapon - a squirt gun wrapped in black electrical tape - to steal cash from a discount store.
Passionate peace activist to go from graduation to Corps: By Jonathan Kealing; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A1; Peace is at the center of virtually everything Jon Dennis does. He’s a founder and president of Kansas University Peacebuilders, he’s a member of the Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice and he’s joined the Peace Corps. Dennis, who will walk down Campanile Hill during KU commencement on Sunday, has even been arrested for his actions in a Washington, D.C., march for peace.
Professor earns service award: J-W Staff Reports; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A12; Allen Ford, a distinguished teaching professor of accounting at Kansas University, received the 2007 Outstanding Service Award for the Midwest Region of the American Accounting Association.
Retirement community in works: $70 million complex planned for northwest Lawrence; By Mark Fagan; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A12; Two Johnson County developers are making plans for a $70 million retirement community in northwest Lawrence. Charles Bryant and Lawrence Levy own property at the northwestern corner of Sixth Street and Congressional Drive, where they plan to build a complex that calls for residences and other features geared for elderly adults and continues to provide shelter and services as they age.
Pastoral counselor establishes practice: J-W Staff Reports; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A12; Mark Stotler, Lawrence, announces the opening of his private practice in pastoral counseling, a service that recognizes the importance of the individual’s spirituality in combination with psychotherapy.
Pakistani Christians seek protection after threats from Islamic extremists: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A10; Christians in a Pakistani town beset by pro-Taliban militants sought government protection Wednesday, the eve of a deadline for them to convert to Islam or face violence.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: May 17, 2007 in print edition on B6
Don’t fall for investment scams: By Michelle Singletary; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A12; If you like keeping lists, there’s one you need to clip and post to your refrigerator door. It’s the top 10 ways investors get involved in bogus or inappropriate investments.
KU may open museum in Olathe: By Steve Vockrodt; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A1; Kansas University officials confirmed Wednesday that they’re negotiating with a developer about building a fine arts and science museum in Olathe. Early discussions with MaeGrace LLC have revealed vague details about a museum that would house elements from the KU Natural History Museum and Spencer Art Museum.
Tony Blair arrives for farewell visit: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A3; British Prime Minister Tony Blair paid a farewell visit Wednesday to President Bush, an opportunity for close allies to showcase their unity on the war in Iraq and hammer out differences on climate change and trade.
Test your KU campus IQ with photo quiz part 2: May 17, 2007 in print edition on B1; How well do you know the Kansas University campus?
Our town sports: J-W Staff Reports; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C4; Riley Masters Champ: Steve Riley was first among age-graded Masters runners during Saturday’s Wichita River Run 10K. Riley was clocked in 35:58. In the two-mile, Riley was 13th overall in 11:08.
Nets live another day: Kidd helps New Jersey secure Game 5 victory in Cleveland; By Tom Withers - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C8; They had overcome numerous injuries, trade rumors and talk of an eventual breakup for months. So with their season on the line, the New Jersey Nets did what they’ve always done. Survived.
Decision pending in shooting case: By George Diepenbrock; May 17, 2007 in print edition on B3; A scheduled arraignment did not occur Wednesday for a Lawrence woman accused of obstructing a murder investigation.
Nellie uncertain about his future: By Greg Beacham - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C8; Coach Don Nelson isn’t sure he’ll return to guide the Golden State Warriors through the next stage of their resurgence.
Commentary: Guessing who will win All-Star Challenge: By Jim Poole - McClatchy Newspapers; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C10; Let’s be honest. I could shoot darts out of a blow gun at media pages pasted on the wall and have the same chance of correctly predicting who will win the upcoming events at Lowe’s Motor Speedway as I do when I try to actually make a forecast.
Shealy returns to Royals: K.C. sends Butler back to Omaha; By Janie McCauley - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C5; The Kansas City Royals activated first baseman Ryan Shealy from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, making the move sooner than expected because they needed some reinforcement.
Bird surveys document West Nile virus devastation: By Seth Borenstein - Associated Press Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A6; Birds that once flourished in suburban skies, including robins, bluebirds and crows, have been devastated by West Nile virus, a study found. Populations of seven species have had dramatic declines across the continent since West Nile emerged in the United States in 1999, according to a first-of-its-kind study.
Growing frustration: Taming overgrowth can overwhelm new gardeners; By Jennifer Oldridge; May 17, 2007; In May 2000, my dear friend Adam Ritchie moved into his first home. The adorable brick house he settled on had quite an intricate garden, created by the previous owners. There were winding paths, lots of giant shade trees, flower beds in random and haphazard locations, and everywhere, EVERYWHERE, was vegetation.
Big names bow out of AT&T: By Paul Newberry - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C9; The PGA Tour puts up a board at each event listing the top 15 in the FedEx Cup standings. Most of those players are somewhere else this week. Maybe they’re spending time with their kids. Or getting in some extra practice. Or just resting up in front of the television.
K.C. rallies past Oakland in ninth: By Janie McCauley - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C5; The Royals needed Ryan Shealy’s bat and defense, and he reminded them exactly why. Shealy came off the disabled list to hit a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning, lifting Kansas City to a 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.
U.S. military offers rewards for information on soldiers: By Kim Gamel - Associated Press Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A11; The U.S. military has offered rewards of up to $200,000 for information leading to the return of three missing American soldiers, a U.S. general said Wednesday.
Oakland’s depleted outfield suffers another injury loss: Associated Press; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C5; The Oakland Athletics’ injury-depleted outfield lost another player Wednesday when the club placed Chris Snelling on the 15-day disabled list with a deep bone bruise in his left knee.
ACLU at work: May 17, 2007 in print edition on B7; To the editor: “Where is the ACLU?” That question, posed by a letter writer in the May 14 Journal-World, dealt with the issue of the demands by the Council on American-Islamic Relations to install foot baths for Muslim cab drivers at Kansas City International Airport for ritual cleansing. The writer is upset that the ACLU has not interceded to maintain the separation of church and state.
Museum announces children’s activity: J-W Staff Reports; May 17, 2007 in print edition on D2; The Watkins Community Museum of History will sponsor “P is for Pioneer,” a chance for families and children to hear pioneer tales, then make old-fashioned toys.
LHS, FSHS baseball focused on openers: By Eric Sorrentino; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C1; Before city baseball fans prepare for another intracity showdown between Lawrence High and Free State, the two teams have to win in the first round of the Class 6A regionals. Lawrence High (11-8) will face Washburn Rural (9-9) at 2 p.m., followed by Free State (15-4) vs. Leavenworth (2-15) on the Firebirds’ field today.
Sloan’s offseason has to wait: Jazz back in conference finals for first time since 1998; By Doug Alden - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on C8; It’s the middle of May and Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan still has some coaching to do.
Threats cancel prince’s Iraq duty: By Tariq Panja - Associated Press Writer; May 17, 2007 in print edition on A2; Britain’s army reversed course Wednesday and announced that Prince Harry will not be sent to Iraq with his regiment due to “specific threats” from insurgents that expose the third in line to the throne to an unacceptable degree of risk.
KU School of Fine Arts announces convocation: May 17, 2007 in print edition on D2; Kansas University’s School of Fine Arts commencement convocation will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Lied Center.
Wal-Mart politics: May 17, 2007 in print edition on B7; To the editor: A week ago I noted in this space a letter that enumerated a series of “sins” attributed to Wal-Mart as an argument to support the company’s exclusion from the corner of Sixth and Wakarusa. And I thought all along that this was a land-use issue and not a corporate vendetta.
Recent conditions set stage for plenty of poison ivy: By Stan Ring; May 17, 2007 in print edition on D2; I am not a good golfer. An errant swing will send my ball into the woods more than once per round. If out of bounds, I hit another and go on. If in the hazard, I drop a ball from my purchased sleeve and play on.

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