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Michael Johnston, Kansas Turnpike CEO, talks about the upcoming project to replace the Kansas River bridges in Lawrence.

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Bruce Passman and Kim Young: Chat about the Lawrence school district’s ESL program

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Do you think women who work outside the home have longer-lasting marriages?

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Past Project Graduations

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Polls

What do you think of a domestic partnership registry for Lawrence?

Poll results

Response	Percent
I approve		62%
I disapprove		33%
Undecided		4%
Total	700

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12:00 a.m.

Bridge closures are coming down pike: By Scott Rothschild; May 23, 2007 in print edition on 1A; This is the big one. Kansas Turnpike Authority officials on Tuesday unveiled plans to replace the double bridge over the Kansas River in Lawrence at a cost of about $140 million.

9:00 a.m.

Domestic registry approved: By Chad Lawhorn; May 23, 2007 in print edition on 1A; Lawrence soon will be unlike any other community in the state in how it treats gay couples.

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2:31 p.m.

Flightless fare: By Terry Rombeck; May 23, 2007 in print edition on 1D; Ann Merkel started raising emus because they’re so ugly only their mothers could love them. “I thought I wouldn’t get attached,” Merkel says. “But I forgot I was going to be their mother.”

Photo gallery: Emus

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6:01 p.m.

Learning to fly: By Scott Tittrington; May 23, 2007 in print edition on 1C; In little more than a month, Todd Lee will depart for Colorado Springs, Colo., to begin basic training for his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. Once there, the Free State High senior hopes to take the initial steps toward his dream career of piloting an F-22 stealth fighter jet.

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6News video: Cooking for 550 a typical day for area school cooks: May 23, 2007; Whether your family is growing or not, imagine what it would be like to cook for 550 - well that’s just a typical day for a group of six women who prepare breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks for hundreds at Central Junior High.
6News video: Watching, waiting part of delivery nurse Colleen Walker’s job: By Janet Reid; May 23, 2007; Working with those expecting often results in plenty of unexpected moments and for labor and delivery nurse Colleen Walker, watching the clock and waiting is just part of the job.
6News video: Westar employees ensure bright start to day: By Haley Harrison; May 23, 2007; Giovanni Acabal and Karla Guerrero ensure our start to the day is as bright as it is early at the Westar Energy Plant in northern Lawrence.
6Sports video: Tonganoxie star inks with Kansas State: May 23, 2007; For four years, she’s been a star athlete at Tonganoxie High School, next year she’ll star at Kansas State University.
6News video: South Junior High closes its doors for final time: By Janet Reid; May 23, 2007; School’s out for many local children, but the end of the school year marks the end of an era for one local junior high.
6News video: Lawrence earns honor for residents’ lack of stress: May 23, 2007; Kick back and relax because travel guide publisher Frommers says we live in one of the most stress free places in the country.
6Sports video: It’s a family affair for the Free State softball team: By Adam Krueger; May 23, 2007; Being part of sports team is kind of like having a second family, but not if you’re a member of the Free State High softball team, then it’s literally your family.
6News video: Area lakes ready for busy Memorial Day: May 23, 2007; Memorial Day is almost here, and that means busy times at area lakes.
6Sports video: Suspension revoked for LHS’s DeBiasse: May 23, 2007; Good news today for Brad Stoll, Nick DeBiasse and the Lawrence High baseball team, the LHS first baseman will be allowed to play in the Lions first state tournament game Friday.
6News Now: High water levels at Clinton Lake should not interfere with Memorial Day: May 23, 2007; In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, Memorial Day is just around the corner, and Clinton Lake officials expect thousands of people. Also, the next installment of the 24 Hours project, covering Lawrence from noon to 6 p.m.
Lawrence resident named to head KBI: AG: Bob Blecha ‘epitomizes what a real Kansas lawman is’; By Scott Rothschild; May 23, 2007; Attorney General Paul Morrison on Wednesday promoted Bob Blecha of Lawrence to lead the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
Bridge closures are coming down pike: Kansas Turnpike Authority to replace spans between Lawrence interchanges; By Scott Rothschild; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A1; This is the big one. Kansas Turnpike Authority officials on Tuesday unveiled plans to replace the double bridge over the Kansas River in Lawrence at a cost of about $140 million.
Annual award recognizes Hillcrest teacher for going ‘above and beyond’ class duties: By George Diepenbrock; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B1; During her eight years at Hillcrest School, third-grade teacher Kathy Farwell has not confined her work to the classroom.
Domestic registry approved: 4-1 vote makes Lawrence only city in state to recognize gay partnerships; By Chad Lawhorn; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A1; Lawrence soon will be unlike any other community in the state in how it treats gay couples.
City’s budget cuts won’t change pool hours: By Chad Lawhorn; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A7; The swimming pool is off the hook, but various social service agencies aren’t yet when it comes to city-ordered budget cuts.
School apologizes for lack of hoods: About 50 medical students didn’t receive regalia; By Eric Weslander; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B1; Kansas University has issued a written apology to graduating medical school students for coming up about 50 hoods short at a ceremony during the weekend.
Downtown waterline project on schedule despite rain, city says: By Chad Lawhorn; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B1; Sherry Fitzgerald advertises her downtown shop Beyond the Door as a laid-back hippie store.
Ed board member poised to lead national group: Scientists work to prevent conservative who opposed evolution from becoming president-elect; By Scott Rothschild; May 23, 2007; Some scientists are hoping to derail Kansas State Board of Education member Kenneth Willard’s rise to presidency of a national education group because he supports science standards that question evolution.
Flightless fare: Emu flock provides friendship, livelihood for Lawrence woman; By Terry Rombeck; May 23, 2007 in print edition on D1; Ann Merkel started raising emus because they’re so ugly only their mothers could love them. “I thought I wouldn’t get attached,” Merkel says. “But I forgot I was going to be their mother.”
Water meter policy again at issue: County leaders ask city for fewer restrictions on rural areas; By Chad Lawhorn; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B2; Douglas County commissioners on Tuesday urged city commissioners to remove decades-old restrictions on the number of water meters that can be added to rural areas of the county.
Stoll finds his place at LHS: Lions coach ‘honored’ to lead alma mater to state; By Jeff Fedotin; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C1; Before Tuesday afternoon’s practice, Brad Stoll lounged in the Ice Field dugout, the setting he aspired to reach as a high school senior.
Keegan: Pritchard on NBA draft clock: By Tom Keegan; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C1; The Portland Trail Blazers had the No. 1 pick in the 1972 NBA Draft and thought themselves pretty clever by selecting LaRue Martin, a 6-foot-11 center from Loyola University of Chicago. The decision was based on Martin having played UCLA’s Bill Walton tougher than anyone ever had.
Familiar name joining KU hoop squad: Chase Buford will become newest invited walk-on to suit up for Jayhawks in 2007-08; By Gary Bedore; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C1; Chase Buford, whose dad, R.C., was an assistant coach on Kansas University’s 1988 national championship basketball team and mom, Beth, a standout KU and professional golfer, has accepted a walk-on spot on the Jayhawk hoops team.
‘River City Weekly’ focuses on Greensburg: May 23, 2007 in print edition on B1; Beginning tonight on “River City Weekly,” the show visits Greensburg, where 6News reporter Laura McHugh recently interviewed Lawrence and Douglas County officials and residents assisting in the cleanup efforts in the aftermath of the May 4 tornado.
Learning to fly: Lee soars in second vault season; By Scott Tittrington; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C1; In little more than a month, Todd Lee will depart for Colorado Springs, Colo., to begin basic training for his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. Once there, the Free State High senior hopes to take the initial steps toward his dream career of piloting an F-22 stealth fighter jet.
KU unveils nonconference hoops schedule: Each opponent recorded winning record in 2006-07 season; By Gary Bedore; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C3; Home games against Arizona and DePaul and road battles versus Southern California, Boston College and Georgia Tech highlight Kansas University’s 2007-08 nonconference basketball schedule released Tuesday.
Apartment resident faces arson charge: May 23, 2007 in print edition on B1; A 20-year-old man was charged with arson Tuesday in Douglas County District Court for setting a small fire at the Jacksonville Apartments in the 700 block of Monterey Way.
Payless to purchase Stride Rite: Holding company to stay in Topeka, get new name; By Mark Fagan; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C10; Payless ShoeSource Inc. announced Tuesday that it would buy Stride Rite Corp. for $800 million plus assumption of Stride Rite debt, a move that would give the Topeka-based holding company a new name.
State’s gasoline prices well above national average, at $3.36 per gallon: May 23, 2007 in print edition on B3; Gasoline prices in Kansas are well above the national average, and one retailer near tornado-wrecked Greensburg was charging 23 cents more than the state norm.
Commodities: May 23, 2007 in print edition on C10
Ex-Chiefs lineman Hicks signs contract with Jets: The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C7; The New York Jets bolstered their defensive line Monday by signing defensive end Eric Hicks, a free agent who spent his first nine seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Lawrence Datebook: May 23, 2007 in print edition on B2; May 23, 2007
Legislature OKs $32M for Greensburg: Tornado relief funding includes business grant program, tax breaks; By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B4; A $32 million relief package for rebuilding Greensburg won legislative approval Tuesday, less than three weeks after a huge tornado all but wiped the small south-central Kansas town from the Great Plains.
Broncos’ Kircus hit with restraining order: The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C7; Broncos receiver David Kircus was ordered to stay away from the man he is accused of assaulting at a weekend party and to return to court Friday, when charges are expected to be filed.
KU, state all serve public: By Mike Hoeflich; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B7; Over the past 13 years, during which I have served as a faculty member at Kansas University, I have watched the gradual erosion of state financial support for the university as well as the too frequent adversarial confrontations between KU and the Legislature.
Study highlights senior citizens’ contributions to society: By Sharon Hong - Associated Press Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A8; Senior citizens are important engines of society, not dependent burdens, according to an international study on aging released Tuesday that shows one in 10 people in their 70s still works.
View disputed: May 23, 2007 in print edition on B7; To the editor: The hand-wringing over the Bush administration (don’t wince when you read that) and whether it went through the many, many hoops and halters before entering Iraq - with a coalition of countries larger than the ones that entered Kosovo and Somalia - are unwarranted and done so in a cloud of self-prescribed ignorance on the part of Daniel Patrick Schamle in his May 14 letter to the editor.
Dotel to ease into closer’s role: By Steve Brisendine - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C5; The Kansas City Royals activated Octavio Dotel on Tuesday and said they would ease him into the closer’s role.
Houses keep growing, even as family size shrinks and costs rise: By Stephen Ohlemacher and Paul Foy - Associated Press Writers; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A10; McMansions are sprouting in the suburbs of Washington and Atlanta, in southern Connecticut and out West in Utah as an appetite for bigger homes just keeps on growing.
Study: Female sharks can reproduce asexually: The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A8; Female sharks can fertilize their own eggs and give birth without sperm from males, according to a new study of the asexual reproduction of a hammerhead in a U.S. zoo.
New KU director of bands says ‘less is more’ when on podium: By Eric Weslander; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B3; Kansas University has a new director of bands who believes that, sometimes, it’s what you don’t do with the baton that matters most.
2011 Super Bowl awarded to Cowboys’ new stadium: By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C7; The 2011 Super Bowl will be played at the Dallas Cowboys’ new stadium in Arlington, Texas, where more than 100,000 fans will be able to watch the NFL’s showpiece game.
Russian accused in comrade’s poisoning: By Tom Hundley and Alex Rodriguez - Chicago Tribune; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A8; The plot to poison Alexander Litvinenko, a former KGB colonel and outspoken critic of the Kremlin, seemed to have a cast of characters from a John Le Carre novel.
Rockets’ legend tutors Yao Ming: Olajuwon challenges big man in 90-minute workout; The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C2; As long as he plays for the Houston Rockets, Yao Ming will always be compared to Hakeem Olajuwon. He might as well turn to The Dream for advice.
60-year-old woman delivers twin boys: The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A3; A 60-year-old woman became a mother, twice over, when she delivered a pair of boys Tuesday.
Gladstone man dies after Westport shooting: The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B8; A 21-year-old man shot in the head early Sunday near the Westport bar and entertainment district has died, police said Tuesday.
Wayward whales show signs of ill health: The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A3; After 10 days cruising the Sacramento River and its delta, two wayward humpback whales are showing the first signs of ill health from prolonged exposure to fresh water, experts said Tuesday.
Teller dies after bank robbery shootout: By Mary Owen, Azam Ahmed and Emma Graves Fitzsimmons - Chicago Tribune; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A3; Teller Allan Tooles was in the middle of cashing a customer’s check when three masked men stormed into the South Side bank Tuesday, screaming words he couldn’t make out.
Poll: Some younger U.S. Muslims support suicide bombings: By Alan Fram - Associated Press Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A3; One in four younger U.S. Muslims said in a poll that suicide bombings to defend their religion are acceptable at least in some circumstances, though most Muslim Americans overwhelmingly reject the tactic and are critical of Islamic extremism and al-Qaida.
Falwell flaws: May 23, 2007 in print edition on B7; To the editor: In a letter to the editor by Matthew McConnell on May 20 wherein he praises the Rev. Jerry Falwell’s integrity and calls him the “greatest Christian leader” since Martin Luther King Jr., McConnell exhibits the single-minded tunnel vision of many among the Moral Majority followers.
Bomb in capital kills 6, injures 80: The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A8; A bomb exploded Tuesday at busy shopping mall in Turkey’s capital, damaging shops and hurling glass over one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. At least six people were killed and 80 injured.
Landis portrayed as ruthless individual: Cyclist faces rough cross-examination regarding representative’s phone call to LeMond; By Eddie Pells - AP National Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C2; Part science, part circus, the Floyd Landis hearing gyrated through more tawdry testimony Tuesday, with questions about testosterone, telephone calls and neckties filling the Tour de France champion’s stay on the witness stand.
Travelers rank KCI best among midsize airports: The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B8; Travelers rated Kansas City International Airport the best among medium-sized airports, partly because of faster trips through security screening, according to a survey released Tuesday.
Lost items snapped up at airport auction: The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A8; More than 20,000 things people left on planes and at airports, including a wedding dress and a pair of rudimentary stilts, were auctioned off Tuesday as Madrid’s airport cleared out its lost-and-found department.
Water released to fulfill pact with Kansas, Nebraska: By Judith Kohler - Associated Press Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B3; In an effort to fulfill a three-state water compact, the state engineer Tuesday ordered that water be released from a reservoir in northeastern Colorado.
Taxi fleet will go hybrid by 2012: The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A3; New York City will have a fully hybrid fleet of yellow taxicabs by 2012, with new mileage standards kicking in as early as next year, Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed Tuesday.
Grill safely this summer for tasty experience: By Susan Krumm; May 23, 2007 in print edition on D3; Q: How do you grill beef safely?
Forecasters predict busy hurricane season: By Randolph E. Schmid - Associated Press Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A10; Batten down the hatches for hurricane season. Forecasters expect more tropical storms than normal, and “it just takes one to make it a bad year,” says Conrad Lautenbacher, head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
100 suspected illegal workers arrested in raid: The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A6; Federal immigration agents raided a poultry plant Tuesday morning and arrested more than 100 workers who are believed to be illegal immigrants.
Minuteman Press earns awards: May 23, 2007 in print edition on C10; Minuteman Press in Lawrence received two Awards of Merit during the 2007 Graphex Awards, a graphic-excellence competition sponsored by Printing Industries of MidAmerica, in Dallas.
U.S. businesses oppose key measures in proposal: By Alex Veiga - Associated Press Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A6; Chicken farmer Lucius Adkins doesn’t see how he could stay in business if Congress passes an immigration reform bill that would require immigrant workers to go home for a year.
‘The Right Start’ set for Thursday: May 23, 2007 in print edition on C10; Kansas University’s Small Business Development Center will present a midday edition of “The Right Start,” an ongoing seminar series for startups, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the center, 734 Vt., suite 104.
Market bombing adds 25 to day’s death toll: By Alexandra Zavis - Los Angeles Times; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A9; A car bomb ripped through a crowded market in a Shiite-dominated neighborhood Tuesday, killing 25 people and injuring 60, in another blow to U.S. and Iraqi efforts to quash sectarian bloodshed in the Iraqi capital.
Democrats drop demand for pullout date: By Renee Schoof - McClatchy Newspapers; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A9; Democrats conceded Tuesday that their demands to begin withdrawing from Iraq can’t be included in a war spending bill because President Bush would veto it, and they prepared to give him the money largely on his terms.
A wedding for $5,000? Book shows it’s possible: May 23, 2007 in print edition on D1; Every girl may dream of her wedding day, but she might not dream it could cost more than her annual salary.
Olympian named ‘Dancing’ champion: By Sandy Cohen - Associated Press Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A2; Two-time Olympic gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno earned a new title Tuesday: “Dancing With the Stars” champion.
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B5; For Wednesday, May 23
Emu recipes: May 23, 2007 in print edition on D2; ¢ Fancy emu casserole¢ Emu in mustard sauce¢ Sweet & sour meatballs¢ Spicy roast emu with balsamic sauce
Departing lawmakers do some House cleaning: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B5; After the Legislature adjourned Tuesday, House members began cleaning out their chamber. That included taking away chairs and dismantling desks.
From Justin and Kelly to Blake and Jordin: By Kevin McDonough; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A2; The network television season wraps up its final night of sweeps in fitting fashion, forcing viewers to choose between the season finale of television’s most popular showcase and its most compelling drama.
Athletes enjoy travel, competition: By Benton Smith; May 23, 2007; For youth athletes who spend their weekends as road warriors traveling with their teams there is at least one rule of the road that must be followed.
People in the news: The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A2; ¢ Abdul breaks nose, fractures toe in avoiding stepping on dog¢ Italians seek to cancel Streisand concert over high ticket prices¢ Winfrey ‘stunned’ to learn her father is writing a book on her¢ Dennis Quaid, wife expecting twins by a surrogate mother
Green miffed by situation with Chiefs: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C7; Angry and frustrated because a deal has not gotten done with Miami, Trent Green practiced with Kansas City on Tuesday while insisting he has no plans to ever play for the Chiefs again.
Teahen’s walk decisive: Royals turn back Indians, 4-3; By Steve Brisendine - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C5; Mark Teahen kept the Kansas City Royals going strong and the Cleveland Indians struggling on the road - all by keeping the bat on his shoulder.
FDA approves birth-control pill that eliminates women’s periods: By Andrew Bridges - Associated Press Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A3; For women, a new birth-control pill holds out the promise of ending the monthly curse. But it could take a year to work fully - and even then, the pill might not be right for all.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: May 23, 2007 in print edition on B6; From the Lawrence Daily World for May 23, 1907: “Kansas paid a consultant some $30,000 to find out that the water Colorado keeps from the Arkansas River does not hurt Kansas.
Lawrence gets junior league tennis: By Benton Smith; May 23, 2007; This summer Lawrence youth will have a tennis league to play in for the first time thanks to the Lawrence Tennis Association, which is bringing United States Tennis Association Junior Team tennis to Lawrence.
Busy bees keep gardens growing: By Gwyn Mellinger; May 23, 2007 in print edition on D1; From a Kansas gardener’s perspective, Sunday was a perfect day. The temperature topped out just above 80 degrees, and a cool breeze combined with just enough cloud cover kept the sun from feeling hot. Even better, the forecast called for rain at mid-week, eight days after the last precipitation at my house.
Take control of your food - grow it yourself: By Clarke Canfield - Associated Press Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on D6; During World War II, the government urged Americans to plant “victory gardens,” backyard plots of fruits and vegetables that were supposed to ease reliance on the war-strained public food supply.
Plan’s backers battle efforts to derail measure: By Dave Montgomery - McClatchy Newspapers; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A6; The White House and a bipartisan coalition of senators on Tuesday defeated a vigorous assault on a proposed temporary guest-worker program as they battled attempts to dismantle a far-reaching immigration bill.
After surviving storm, mom delivers baby: The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B4; Someday, Brett Peters will hear the story of how his parents and grandparents survived a harrowing tornado to make sure that he made it safely into the world.
Blazers beat odds, win right to pick first in draft: By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press Basketball Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C6; The Portland Trail Blazers are no longer lottery losers - and maybe they won’t be hapless on the court much longer, either.
Lebanon halts bombings: By Alia Ibrahim and Ellen Knickmeyer - The Washington Post; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A8; The Lebanese military stopped its bombardment of a Palestinian refugee camp Tuesday in an unofficial cease-fire with Islamic radicals inside, giving the camp’s trapped families their first chance of escape after three days of fighting.
Rural players, city boys make top team: By Jeff Deters; May 23, 2007; For some families the end of the school year presents the opportunity to relax, go to the pool or take a nice summer vacation. But for others, even though the school year has ended, there is still much work to be done. For the Kansas Plowboys, a 12-and-under baseball team from the McLouth area that is “dedicated to the spirit of the Kansas farmer,” like their farmer-inspired nickname, they are working to finish a job they started years ago.
Pump patrol: May 23, 2007 in print edition on B1; Patrol seeks fuel deals
Reds call Encarnacion, place Hamilton on DL: The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C5; The Cincinnati Reds recalled third baseman Edwin Encarnacion from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, and put ailing outfielder Josh Hamilton on the 15-day disabled list.
Banking on online brokerage services: By Consumer Reports; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C10; Online brokerage firms have had a hard time living down the tech-stock bubble of the late 1990s and the overblown expectations they seemed to encourage. A memorable TV ad of that era featured a fictitious tow-truck driver whose stock gambles bought him his own private island.
James takes heat for late pass in setback: Critics contend Cavaliers’ standout should have forced the action himself; By Tom Withers - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C6; The Pass has taken on a life of its own. LeBron James’ split-second decision to give up the ball in the final seconds of Game 1 - instead of shooting - has become the latest heartbreak in this city’s gloomy sports history.
Jets take down Titans with big fifth inning (5-17-07): Game Staff Reports; May 23, 2007; The Titans and Jets were all tied up at Youth Sports Inc. Thursday before the Jets took off with a five-run fifth inning to score an 8-3 victory.
Spurs spank Jazz for 2-0 series edge: Parker totals 17 points, 14 assists in 105-96 victory; By Jaime Aron - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C6; Only two games into the Western Conference finals, Tony Parker and the San Antonio Spurs already are toying with Utah.
Pistons plate five in final inning to beat Raptors (5-16-07): Game Staff Reports; May 23, 2007; With three outs left and four runs down the Pistons battled back in the top of the sixth inning to defeat the Raptors, 12-11, last Wednesday at Youth Sports Inc.
County considers plan for road, bridge projects: J-W Staff Reports; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B2; A five-year plan for federally funded road and bridge projects is up for approval during tonight’s Douglas County Commission meeting.
First-half goal plenty for Perry Cyclones: Game Staff Reports; May 23, 2007; Perry Cyclone forward Dakota Rector scored an early goal to get things going during Saturday’s Kaw Valley soccer association action at Youth Sports Inc. As it turned out, Rector’s goal was all the Cyclones needed as they defeated Arsenal, 3-0.
Hair Experts staffers learn, train in L.A.: May 23, 2007 in print edition on C10; Hair Experts Salon & Spa in Lawrence sent two representatives to the Redken Artist Convention, conducted April 29 and 30 in Los Angeles, plus a separate training program May 1.
Santana returns to form: Red Sox continue domination against Yankees; The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C4; Johan Santana struck out a season-high 13 in seven innings, Justin Morneau homered twice and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Tuesday night.
Electricity takes care of Hot Tamales (LGFPA 5-21-07): Game Staff Reports; May 23, 2007; The Hot Tamales and Electricity battled Monday night at Holcom Park.
Divisive doctrine: May 23, 2007 in print edition on B6; To the editor: When we look up to individuals whom we hold in high esteem, we have the collective ability to see only the attributes we want.
Late rally puts Outlaws ahead of the Storm: Game Staff Reports; May 23, 2007; For most of the afternoon last Saturday, the 12U DCABA Storm had things under control. The team took a comfortable lead into the bottom of the seventh inning only to see the storm rally with four runs to come away with a 9-8 victory at 4-H Fields.
Bombers blast Thrashers (5-21-07): Game Staff Reports; May 23, 2007; Batting in only four innings, the Bombers dropped 12 hits on the Thrashers on their way to a 13-4 victory Monday night at Youth Sports Inc.
Working wives enjoy lasting marriages, studies show: By Frank Greve - McClatchy Newspapers; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A1; The marriages of women who work outside the home are more likely to stay together than the marriages of those who don’t, according to new studies.
Blair, Sarkozy not puppets of U.S.: By Trudy Rubin; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B6; Watching Tony Blair and George Bush shower praise on each other in the Rose Garden last week made it easy to believe the current story line on the British leader: He will be remembered as Bush’s “poodle” with a legacy defined by a failed Iraq war.
On the record: May 23, 2007 in print edition on B2
Barcelona Strykers blank Blue Dragons: Game Staff Reports; May 23, 2007; The Barcelona Strykers took care of business during Kaw Valley soccer action with a 6-0 victory over the Blue Dragons on Saturday at Youth Sports Inc.
Learning curve: The Kansas Lottery office must work quickly to stay ahead of the efforts to expand casino gambling in the state.; J-W Editorials; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B6; “I’m not aware of anybody in Kansas government right now that’s well-versed on casino management, so we’re running on a pretty steep learning curve,” said Ed Van Petten, director of the Kansas Lottery.
Doctors: Lincoln had case of smallpox when he delivered Gettysburg Address: By Lindsey Tanner - Associated Press Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on A6; Abraham Lincoln has been dead for 142 years, but he still manages to make medical headlines, this time from doctors who say he had a bad case of smallpox when he delivered the Gettysburg Address.
Royals manager Bell has knee surgery: The Associated Press; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C5; Kansas City Royals manager Buddy Bell showed up for his pregame news conference Tuesday walking without crutches a day after having arthroscopic knee surgery.
Candidates all among the ‘haves’: By Michael Goodwin; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B6; A magazine recently asked the burning question: Are you rich yet? Finally, this was something the presidential candidates agree on: Both Democrats and Republicans can shout “Yes!”
Rockets select Adelman: By Chris Duncan - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C6; The Houston Rockets have hired Rick Adelman to replace Jeff Van Gundy, hoping the veteran NBA coach can break the team’s recent history of postseason flops.
Senate falls short in override attempt: Effort targeted Sebelius veto of abortion reporting measure; By Carl Manning - Associated Press Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on B5; Just before legislators finished their session Tuesday, abortion opponents in the Senate failed to override Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ veto of a proposal requiring doctors to tell the state exactly why they aborted fetuses able to survive outside the womb.
K.C. trades Tynes to Giants for conditional draft pick: By Tom Canavan - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 23, 2007 in print edition on C7; The New York Giants acquired veteran placekicker Lawrence Tynes from the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday for an undisclosed conditional draft pick.
Budget woes jeopardize traffic-calming devices: May 23, 2007 in print edition on A7; City commissioners at their Tuesday meeting expressed concerns about their ability to fund future traffic-calming devices due to a troubled city budget.
KU catcher Parzyk signs with T-Bones: May 23, 2007 in print edition on C3; The Kansas City T-Bones announced Tuesday the signing of former Kansas University catcher Dylan Parzyk.
Ex-Jayhawk earns low-amateur status: May 23, 2007 in print edition on C3; Former Kansas University golfer Amanda Costner was the low amateur in last weekend’s Futures Tour tournament at Leawood South Country Club.

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