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Douglas County Communications Officer Melinda Hegeman, right, has helped create an interactive Web story on the Douglas County emergency dispatch center. How 911 works
By Eric Weslander
May 21, 2007 in print edition on 1A
Emergency dispatchers are paid to stay calm in times of crisis and connect people with police and firefighters. Now you can see what it’s like to sit behind the controls in the county’s dispatch center.

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6Sports video: Jayhawk football star Talib named Playboy All-American
May 21, 2007
Jayhawk junior football standout Aqib Talib spent the weekend in Phoenix for a photo shoot for Playboy Magazine’s All-American Football Team.
6News video: Kidcast for May 21st, 2007
May 21, 2007
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
6Sports video: Free State senior swimmer signs with University of Denver
May 21, 2007
Free State senior swimmer Chase Torgerson has signed a letter of intent to swim for the University of Denver in Colorado.
6News video: City continues push for domestic partnership registry
May 21, 2007
Lawrence could soon become the first city in the state to create a domestic partnership registry, which is a program that would legally recognize unmarried couples who live together and depend on each other to live.
6News video: KU’s R.O.T.C. commissions more than 30 new officers
May 21, 2007
KU’s R.O.T.C. branches held a commissioning ceremony this morning at the Kansas Union to introduce the newest officers of the United States Armed Forces.
6News video: City facing major budget cuts
May 21, 2007
With the city of Lawrence facing major budget cuts due to a revenue shortfall — more details on the potential impacts emerge tonight. One location likely to see some noticeable changes due to a 6% funding cut - the Lawrence Public Library.
6Sports video: KU baseball squad feeling good about the program’s future
By Adam Krueger
May 21, 2007
The Kansas baseball team may have been knocked out of Big 12 Tournament contention with a loss to NU on senior day, but Ritch Price’s squad has plenty of reasons to think the future will be bright for Hoagland Ballpark.
6News video: Some students at Haskell aren’t getting much of a Summer break
May 21, 2007
Haskell Indian nations University is offering summer school for the first time in years. About 200 students enrolled for the classes, which began today.
6News video: Sustainability Town Hall forum held at Liberty Hall
May 21, 2007
The next time you go to the grocery store, why not save your plastic bags to reuse, or better yet, bring a cloth bag? That was one of the many ideas discussed tonight at a sustainability town hall forum held at Liberty Hall.
6News video: KU community has raised over $30,000 to help Greensburg
May 21, 2007
The KU community has raised more than $30,000 to help recovery efforts in Greensburg, the Kansas town devastated by a deadly tornado earlier this month.
6News video: Group helping Greensburg residents find and nourish missing pets
By Laura McHugh
May 21, 2007
6News reporter Laura McHugh explains how one group is bringing comfort to the tornado-torn town of Greensburg, Kansas in the way only a pet can.
6News video: Interactive story gives public chance to experience what it’s like as a 911 dispatcher
May 21, 2007
An interactive story produced by Channel 6 and the Journal-World gives the public a chance to see what it’s like to sit in the dispatcher’s chair. You can view the ljworld.com interactive story at www2.ljworld.com/how_911_works/.
6News Now: Lawmakers expected to create disaster relief bill
May 21, 2007
In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, lawmakers will be expected to take up a disaster relief bill when they reconvene tomorrow and the kickoff for the World Company’s “24 Hours in Lawrence” project.
Sebelius vetoes KU Hospital proviso
The feud between the medical center and KU Hospital has been boiling all year before the Legislature
By Scott Rothschild
May 21, 2007
The feud between the medical center and KU Hospital has been boiling all year before the Legislature.
An end and a beginning
Class of 2007 heads out into world
By Eric Weslander
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A1
Determined not to let a single graduation-day memory pass him by, Mike Koenig walked down Campanile hill Sunday wearing a baseball helmet with a video camera duct-taped to the top.
Farmers rebound after floods wreak havoc on corn crop
By Mike Belt
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B1
Rain is something farmers often look forward to this time of year, but corn-growers have seen enough for a while.
Kansas baseball falters at the finish
Jayhawks honor four seniors, then lose finale, 4-2, to Nebraska to end with losing record
By Jeff Fedotin
May 21, 2007 in print edition on C1
Kansas University senior Dylan Parzyk nearly capped his career in memorable fashion after his solo home run gave the Jayhawks a momentary lead during the fifth inning.”I was thrilled for him,” KU coach Ritch Price said.
Baker graduates given send-off
By Jimmy Gillispie - jgillispie@baldwincity.com
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B1
Moving 15 miles away from his hometown couldn’t have worked out any better for Baker University graduate D.J. Watkins.
Museum exhibit explores cultural journey
Caroline Boyer - cboyer@theworldco.info
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B1
Talking about the journey from their homeland in Laos to the United States and the struggles her family faced once they got here still brings tears to Sarah Yang’s eyes.
How 911 works
By Eric Weslander
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A1
Emergency dispatchers are paid to stay calm in times of crisis and connect people with police and firefighters. Now you can see what it’s like to sit behind the controls in the county’s dispatch center.
Royals reliever a big hit
Peralta doubles in 12th to lift K.C., 10-5
May 21, 2007 in print edition on C1
Reliever Joel Peralta couldn’t describe his first major-league hit. His eyes were closed. Peralta, a converted shortstop, connected on a two-run double in a five-run 12th inning as the Kansas City Royals beat the Colorado Rockies, 10-5, on Sunday.
On borrowed time
Aaron honored in Mobile, but town braces for record to fall
The Associated Press
May 21, 2007 in print edition on C1
Charlie Lord stands at the entrance to Hank Aaron Stadium, where a giant baseball is emblazoned with the famed “755” and a life-sized cutout of Mobile’s most famous son.
Making great strides
Walk Kansas program has its best year yet
By Andrew Hartsock
May 21, 2007 in print edition on C6
The good folks at the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service would like nothing better than to see every Kansan walk the width of their home state.
Maintenance closes gym, weight room
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B1
The gymnasium, weight room and locker rooms at the city’s Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., will be closed several days this week for maintenance.
Staff members to take ‘Wheat State’ tour
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B1
Nearly 50 Kansas University staff and faculty members will take the state by storm in coming days as part of the annual “Wheat State Whirlwind” tour.
LJWorld.com to host chats this week
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B1
Here are some chats coming up this week at LJWorld.com:
Lottery executive faces expanded gambling challenge
The Associated Press
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B1
Bringing the Kansas Lottery back from problems that forced out its previous executive director - and threatened its continued existence - was Ed Van Petten’s first challenge.
Traffic project funding to be considered
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B2
City commissioners will ask staff members for direction on whether future traffic-calming projects - such as neighborhood traffic circles and speed humps - should be funded in the immediate future.
Rec calendar
May 21, 2007 in print edition on C6
‘Shrek’ sets ‘toon record with $122M opening
By David Germain - Associated Press Writer
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A2
The big green ogre keeps getting bigger. “Shrek the Third” took in $122 million in its first weekend, breaking the franchise’s own record for best debut ever for an animated film, according to studio estimates Sunday.
‘Heroes’ and ‘24’ end on different notes
By Kevin McDonough
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A2
Save the cheerleader, save the world? Or merely save the network? NBC has enjoyed the success of “Heroes” (8 p.m., NBC), one of the bona-fide hits to emerge from the past TV season and one of the bright spots for the beleaguered Peacock network.
Events calendar
May 21, 2007 in print edition on D2
Giuliani’s opponent lends a hand
By Michael Goodwin
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B6
Rudy Giuliani had a big decision last week: How to thank Ron Paul for helping him win the Republican debate Tuesday night. Paul did it by feeding New York’s former mayor a big fat slow pitch right down the middle of the plate, and Giuliani promptly smashed it out of the park. Home run, debate over.
Dialogue needed in Mideast
By Jim Hoagland
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B7
The United States was never in danger of becoming the “pitiful, helpless giant” that Richard Nixon conjured up in 1970 to justify the invasion of Cambodia - and does not risk that fate today. Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and President Bush both need to keep that in mind to avoid stumbling into a widening of the war in Iraq.
Violence erupts, killing 39
Islamic militants battle army in Tripoli
By Bassem Mroue - Associated Press Writer
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A7
Lebanese army tanks pounded a shadowy group suspected of ties to al-Qaida on Sunday, targeting its hideouts inside a Palestinian refugee camp after hours of clashes killed at least 22 soldiers and 17 militants.
Irish transplant searches for perfect ‘cuppa’ in Lawrence
By Eileen Roddy
May 21, 2007 in print edition on D1
Ten years ago, after a whirlwind romance, I married an American and announced I was moving to Kansas. “Kansas?” my friends gasped. “Have you lost your senses, Eileen?” Our limited knowledge of the Sunflower State came from “The Wizard of Oz” and unflattering references to Kansas City in “Oklahoma.”
Juggling club members like tossing around hobby
By Jessica Grant - The Manhattan Mercury
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B3
Kevin McBeth has been juggling since he was 9 years old. He can remember first seeing juggling at a presentation while he was in elementary school.
Street Sense out of Belmont?
‘There’s not really any reason to go there’
The Associated Press
May 21, 2007 in print edition on C3
No Triple, no buzz. And maybe no Kentucky Derby winner for the Belmont Stakes, either. On the morning after Curlin edged Street Sense by a head in the Preakness, trainer Carl Nafzger said he’s leaning against running Derby winner Street Sense in the Belmont on June 9.
Silicon Valley holding out for Al Gore
By Laura Kurtzman - Associated Press Writer
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A4
Even with 18 presidential candidates to choose from, it is Al Gore who draws the allegiance of many high-tech elite.
Greene sluggish in Adidas 100 dash
Kansas Citian finishes last, predicts victory at U.S. nationals
The Associated Press
May 21, 2007 in print edition on C2
Tyson Gay, ranked second in the world, won the men’s 100 in a wind-aided 9.79 on Sunday at the Adidas Track Classic.
Liberated from a lousy job
By J.T. O'Donnell & Dale Dauten
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A8
Q: I just got fired. I’m so sad and hurt, I can’t imagine looking for work right now. What makes this even more upsetting is that the job I was in was very stressful, yet I was sticking it out and doing my best, because I needed the money. It’s just not fair. - Abby
Horoscopes
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B5
Pet Friends adds three pet sitters
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A8
Denise Van Sickel, owner of Lawrence Pet Friends, announces the hiring of three pet sitters to her business that has been providing in-home pet-sitting and dog-walking services in Lawrence since 2005:
Salesman joins Kief’s Audio Video
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A8
Chad Rutledge has joined Kief’s Audio Video in Lawrence as a salesman.
Cavs considered serious threat
Pistons remember last year’s scare
By Larry Lage - Associated Press Sports Writer
May 21, 2007 in print edition on C8
When threatened, the Detroit Pistons are at their best. Too much cockiness usually doesn’t work for the Pistons because it lulls them into a false sense of security, leading to 1-on-1 moves and lackluster effort on defense and the glass.
Boeing Machinists approve contract
The Associated Press
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B8
Nearly 2,600 union Machinists in suburban St. Louis approved a labor contract Sunday between Boeing Co. and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 837.
Landplan appoints director in K.C. office
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A8
T. Jeffrey Martin has rejoined Lawrence-based Landplan Engineering to work as director of operations for the firm’s office in Kansas City, Mo.
On the money
By Chuck Myers - McClatchy Newspapers
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A8
The recent cooling of the real estate market has brought several changes in the way homebuyers and sellers are approaching a sale.
Harry’s dilemma
British officials are wise in their decision not to set up Prince Harry and his comrades as prime targets for terrorists.
J-W Editorials
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B6
British authorities have decided that Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth II’s grandson now serving in his nation’s army, will not be sent to the Iraq war zone. At first glance, some will decry such a move as favoritism that protects a member of the royal family from the dangers that other citizens must face while in service.
Health care testimony collected for Congress
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B2
Lawrence-area residents who have lacked health insurance or had problems with health insurance are invited to tell about their experiences today at a series of “Health Care Truth Hearings.”
Rains damaging wildlife refuges
The Associated Press
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B2
The two premier wetlands in Kansas are too wet. Recent heavy rains have inundated Quivira National Wildlife Refuge and Cheyenne Bottoms, closing many roads and likely causing erosion damage to dikes and water control structures.
Saving our digital heritage
By Jim Barksdale and Francine Berman - Special to The Washington Post
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B7
It is commonly agreed that the destruction of the ancient Library of Alexandria in Egypt was one of the most devastating losses of knowledge in all of civilization. Today, however, the digital information that drives our world and powers our economy is in many ways more susceptible to loss than the papyrus and parchment at Alexandria.
Cemetery becomes ‘cultural resource’
By Chris Lee - Los Angeles Times
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A2
It’s not so much that Gina Gershon enjoys going to funerals in Hollywood. But the veteran character actress, an indie-movie stalwart perhaps best known for her tough-talking femme fatale roles in “Showgirls” and “Bound,” discovered that something unusual happens when Angeleno entertainment-industry types gather to pay respects to the dearly departed.
Greensburg aid
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B6
To the editor: When a tornado hits Kansas, assistance to those in need is essential. Pastor Randy Beeman of First Christian Church agreed for the church to be a collection point for care kits to send to Greensburg. Heart to Heart International will deliver these kits to victims of the tornado.
New sign of the times
Advertisers can change billboards instantly
By Frank Ahrens - The Washington Post
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A8
The world’s oldest, simplest way to sell a product - drawing a picture of it on a wall - is now at the cutting edge of advertising thanks to digital technology.
Inmate repatriated from Guantanamo Bay prison
The Associated Press
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A7
David Hicks, the first inmate at the Guantanamo Bay detention center to face a U.S. military tribunal, was flown back to his hometown in Australia on Sunday to serve out the remainder of his sentence in a maximum security prison cell.
Topeka youth ministry offers hip-hop, frank talk
The Associated Press
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B3
A recent Wednesday night found dozens of students flocking again to the Source, a youth ministry of Victory Tabernacle that uses Christian rap and hip-hop music to bring a culturally relevant Gospel to students across Topeka.
Art attack
Student artists rack up awards at prestigious competition
J-W Staff Reports
May 21, 2007 in print edition on D1
Student artists at Free State and Lawrence high schools have been catching the eyes of art contest judges this semester. Both schools fared well at the regional level of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, and three LHS seniors in photography - Alyssa Thiel, Dylan Smith and Kristin Penny - won national honors and are invited to New York in June to accept their awards at Carnegie Hall.
Israeli rockets hit Hamas legislator’s Gaza home
By Scott Wilson - The Washington Post
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A7
The Israeli air force fired rockets Sunday evening that hit the Gaza home of an elected Hamas legislator, killing at least eight people and wounding more than a dozen.
Relay for Life
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B6
To the editor: The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is just around the corner. This event provides us with money to do cutting-edge research; educate students, health care professionals and the public on the prevention and early detection of cancer; advocate for public policies that further the fight against cancer; and provide services for patients in our community.
Candidates break tie in elections by coin flip
The Associated Press
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A7
Two candidates broke a rare tie in last week’s elections by tossing a coin, officials said Sunday.
France faces welfare state’s inefficiencies
By George Will
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B6
Arson is a form of commentary favored by the French left, so at least 1,000 vehicles were torched by disappointed supporters of the Socialist presidential candidate Segolene Royal after she was defeated 53-47 by Nicolas Sarkozy.
On the record
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B2
Rivera no longer a sure thing for Yankees
By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press Baseball Writer
May 21, 2007 in print edition on C5
Everyone in pinstripes insists Mariano Rivera is still a safe bet, even after a rough start this season. Perhaps he can prove it when the Red Sox return to town.
U.S. soldiers face mounting frustration in search for 3 missing comrades
By Kim Gamel - Associated Press Writer
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A7
Sweat-drenched U.S. and Iraqi soldiers sprawled on the muddy farmhouse floor, taking a break from the grueling search for three kidnapped comrades. A report of a soldier shot by a sniper came over the radio.
Brazil’s Moreno ‘goes for it,’ qualifies
On the bubble, driver gets aggressive, joins Hearn, rookie Giebler as Sunday Indy qualifiers
By Mike Harris - Associated Press Auto Racing Writer
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B2
As the minutes ticked away Sunday, the final day of qualifications for next week’s Indianapolis 500, Roberto Moreno and his team took stock of their situation.
Official says nuclear program progressing
The Associated Press
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A7
The head of Iran’s nuclear effort said Sunday that the Islamic republic’s nuclear program was moving ahead as scheduled and reiterated that Tehran would not suspend uranium enrichment, the country’s official news agency IRNA reported.
Humane Society needs volunteers
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B2
The Lawrence Humane Society needs volunteers to take animals for visits at nursing homes in Douglas County. Shifts include Wednesday and Thursday afternoon visits, two to four times each month.
Ordinance bans rentals to illegal immigrants
The Associated Press
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A3
For months, a fierce debate over an ordinance that would prohibit landlords from renting to many illegal immigrants has consumed this quiet north Dallas suburb.
Series rematch a mismatch
Yanks, Nats, Brewers, Chisox, Giants avoid sweeps
The Associated Press
May 21, 2007 in print edition on C4
Detroit’s Justin Verlander stayed unbeaten in May, and Brandon Inge homered to help the Tigers win, 6-2, on Sunday, completing a sweep of the defending world champion St. Louis Cardinals.
Suicide bomber kills 14, wounds 31
The Associated Press
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A7
A suicide bomber on foot detonated himself in a crowded market in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday just after a U.S. convoy drove by, killing at least 14 people and wounding 31, officials and witnesses said.
Immigration bill could hurt McCain’s presidential hopes
By David Saltonstall and Helen Kennedy - New York Daily News
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A4
The Senate’s immigration bill has the right wing hopping mad - and could seriously harm Sen. John McCain’s shot at the GOP nomination.
Lawrence Datebook
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B2
2 dead, 32 hurt in Pa. tour bus crash
By Genaro C. Armas - Associated Press Writer
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A3
A bus veered off a highway and crashed in central Pennsylvania early Sunday, killing two people and injuring 32 others, authorities said.
7 U.S. soldiers killed in roadside bomb attacks
The Associated Press
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A7
Six U.S. soldiers and an interpreter were killed Saturday when a roadside bomb exploded near their position in western Baghdad, the U.S. military reported Sunday, underscoring the heightened vulnerability of U.S. forces as they increase their presence in the capital.
Population of Hugh Hefner bunny dwindling
The Associated Press
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A3
Hugh Hefner may seem like he will live forever, but the Florida Keys rabbits named after him may not.
As fuel efficiency rises, money in road maintenance fund drops
By Jim Abrams - Associated Press Writer
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A3
A cash crunch is fast approaching for the government trust fund that pays to build and repair highways and bridges.
Pump patrol
May 21, 2007 in print edition on B1
Patrol seeks fuel deals
San Antonio good enough in Game One
‘Big Three’ of Duncan, Ginobili, Parker carry Spurs, 108-100
By Jaime Aron - Associated Press Sports Writer
May 21, 2007 in print edition on C8
With three NBA championship flags high above the court, and many of the key players from those title teams in the lineup, the San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals like a team ready to add to their collection.
Sniper opens fire on courthouse
Idaho officer killed; 2 found dead in church
By John K. Wiley - Associated Press Writer
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A3
A sniper sprayed dozens of bullets on a courthouse, killing a police officer and wounding a sheriff’s deputy and a civilian, then apparently killed a caretaker and himself Sunday in a nearby church, police said.
Poll: Race, gender nor party line separates pessimists
By Alan Fram and Trevor Tompson - Associated Press Writers
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A5
It’s gloomy out there. Men and women, whites and minorities - all are feeling a war-weary pessimism about the country seldom shared by so many people.
Internet proving heavily Democratic domain
By Jose Antonio Vargas - The Washington Post
May 21, 2007 in print edition on A1
When David All, a former Republican congressional aide, launched a blog recently that he hopes will spur his fellow Republicans to bridge the digital divide, he did his best to sound upbeat. “Today our Revolution begins,” he wrote. “Tomorrow we fight.”
Suddenly, power hitters tough to track down
Many one-time sluggers keeping it in the park this year
By Bill Konigsberg
May 21, 2007 in print edition on C5
Humidity is wreaking havoc on fantasy teams everywhere. As a last-place owner, I am choosing soggy baseballs as my excuse. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.
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