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KU vs. ULM KU vs. ESU women's basketball Art for the Sky Cup stacking
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What do you think about Gov. Sebelius' comments about Kansas wine?

Poll results

Response Percent
She’s wrong - buy a bottle!
 
 55%
She’s right - don’t drink it!
 
 34%
Undecided.
 
 10%
Total 541
Videos

Lead stories

6:00 a.m.
Mayor Sue Hack on May 3, 2007, conceded that she did not file the state-required paperwork disclosing her financial interests in a company receiving cash and economic development incentives from the city. Mayor fails to disclose Deciphera interest
By Chad Lawhorn
November 8, 2007 in print edition on 1A
Lawrence Mayor Sue Hack conceded Thursday that she made a mistake by not completing documents disclosing that she has a financial interest in a company that is set to receive economic development incentives - including cash - from the city. Hack said she did not file a “substantial interest form” - a state-mandated document - listing her stock holdings in Deciphera Pharmaceuticals. The company last month was approved to receive at least $3 million in economic development incentives from the city, county, state and economic development organizations in an effort to keep the promising startup company in Lawrence.
9:00 a.m.
Perry Elementary fourth-grader William Jernberg, left, speeds through a cup stacking exercise while classmate Austin Lindberg does a set of push-ups. Gym classes at Perry were participating Thursday in the World Sport Stacking Association's STACK UP! event in an attempt to break a world record. Students take on global challenge
By George Diepenbrock
November 9, 2007 in print edition on 1A
It was organized chaos inside Perry Elementary School’s gym. On Thursday, students joined speed stackers from around the world in an attempt to shatter a world record - by stacking and unstacking plastic cups. World Sport Stacking Association organizers expected nearly 200,000 people to participate, though they won’t know final numbers until next week.
1:00 p.m.
Pulse Podcast
Nickel Creek saying 'Farewell ... For Now'
Posted November 9, 2007
It's hard to believe that the members of Nickel Creek are so young, considering they've been together 18 years. But the members are only 26 to 30 years old. So they're figuring it's time to go their separate ways, breaking up for now to pursue their own, separate musical interests. Before parting ways, Nickel Creek is going on a "Farewell ... For Now" tour that makes a stop Wednesday at Liberty Hall, 642 Mass. The show is at 8 p.m., with opening act Tom Brosseau. In this week's Pulse Podcast, fiddler/singer Sara Watkins talks about the decision to break up, what the band leaves behind and what the future holds.
4:00 p.m.
Lafayette Damon Ester Cosby Kansas Supreme Court overturns 2004 Lawrence murder conviction
J-W Staff Reports
November 9, 2007
Lafayette Cosby, then 25, was accused of shooting Robert Martin, 28, at close range April 4, 2004, at a late-night party at Jefferson Commons, an apartment complex at 2511 W. 31st St.
7:00 p.m.
Kansas University's Rodrick Stewart warms up before the season opener against Louisiana-Monroe. Stewart likely will replace Sherron Collins in the starting lineup Thursday when KU plays host to Washburn. Jackson and Collins each over 20 points as KU rolls on opening night, 107-78
By Ryan Greene
November 9, 2007
Sherron Collins led all scorers with 22 points , including five threes, while Darnell Jackson scored a career-high 21 points in a variety of ways - such as with baseline jumpers and highlight-reel dunks. Darrell Arthur scored 11 points and had six rebounds, and freshman Tyrel Reed had 11 also, including three three-pointers. Russell Robinson had 10, paced by a pair of early threes. KU was 12-of-23 from three on the night, while ULM tried the same route to stay in the game, going just 9-of-24. Tony Hooper had 19 for ULM, while Jordan Payne had 17. KU plays again Sunday night in Allen Fieldhouse against UMKC. That game tips at 7:00 p.m.

All stories

Extra Minutes: Kansas 107, Louisiana-Monroe 78
By Ryan Greene
November 9, 2007
Tying up loose ends from KU’s romp over Louisiana-Monroe in the 2007-08 opener, in which seven Jayhawks scored at least eight points, with five in double figures.
6News video: Fans hit the road, follow perfect team
By Crispin Lopez - clopez@ljworld.com
November 9, 2007
This perfect season has more KU fans cheering on their Jayhawks outside of Memorial Stadium. 6News reporter Crispin Lopez explains why fans are waving the wheat at road games.
6News video: Roads closed as standoff reaches hour six
November 9, 2007
Douglas County Sherriff’s deputies have surrounded a house southeast of Pleasant Grove shortly after one o’clock this afternoon.
6Sports video: Hawks ready for Cowboy showdown
November 9, 2007
The KU football team looks to improve to 10-0 this Saturday against Oklahoma State.
6Sports video: KU takes on ULM tonight
By Kevin Romary
November 9, 2007
A year ago, the Kansas basketball team opened the season by ripping Northern Arizona and then falling to Oral Roberts. Tonight the ‘07-‘08 season begins against Louisiana Monroe.
6News video: Lawmakers to consider mandatory drug test at injury accidents
November 9, 2007
State lawmakers next year may consider a new law that would require drug testing at accident scenes where there was an injury or death.
6News video: Semper fidelis: Marines celebrate 232nd birthday
November 9, 2007
Marines recognize 232 years of service today at the Dole Institute of Politics.
6News video: Teachers taste students’ victory
November 9, 2007
Central Junior High School students who raised over $100 for the school’s annual Fun Run fundraiser were able to splatter their teachers in the face with pies as a reward.
6News video: Open meetings investigation in AG’s hands
November 9, 2007
The Kansas Attorney General’s office is now handling the investigation of possible open meetings violations against the Lawrence City Commission.
6Sports video: Jackson hits career-high 21 points
November 9, 2007
The Jayhawks swept the Lousiana-Monroe Warhawks tonight at Allen Fieldhouse, 107-78.
6Sports video: Useless fieldhouse trivia with DJ
By Kevin Romary & D.J. Whetter
November 9, 2007
Kevin and DJ face off in a game of useless fieldhouse trivia.
6News video: Gala to raise money for LHS music department
By Lindsey Slater
November 9, 2007
The Lawrence High School music department is raising money the best way they know how: by playing music.
6News video: Supreme Court overturns murder conviction
November 9, 2007
The Kansas Supreme Court orders a new trial for a man convicted in the 2004 shooting death of a Lawrence man.
6News video: Pleasant Grove standoff in tenth hour
November 9, 2007
A stand-off south of Lawrence entered its tenth hour as a man continued to hold officers from several different agencies at bay.
6Sports video: Sophomore star scorer in OT thriller
November 9, 2007
The Jayhawk women’s basketball team jumped into regular season play with an overtime exhibition thriller.
Jackson and Collins each over 20 points as KU rolls on opening night, 107-78
By Ryan Greene
November 9, 2007
Sherron Collins led all scorers with 22 points , including five threes, while Darnell Jackson scored a career-high 21 points in a variety of ways - such as with baseline jumpers and highlight-reel dunks. Darrell Arthur scored 11 points and had six rebounds, and freshman Tyrel Reed had 11 also, including three three-pointers. Russell Robinson had 10, paced by a pair of early threes. KU was 12-of-23 from three on the night, while ULM tried the same route to stay in the game, going just 9-of-24. Tony Hooper had 19 for ULM, while Jordan Payne had 17. KU plays again Sunday night in Allen Fieldhouse against UMKC. That game tips at 7:00 p.m.
Branson asks state attorney general to take over Deciphera investigation
J-W Staff Reports
November 9, 2007
Douglas County Dist. Atty. Charles Branson has asked Atty. Gen. Paul Morrison to take over an investigation of possible open meetings violations by the Lawrence City Commission - saying the investigation has “expanded to consider the actions of individual city commissioners.”
6News Now: 2004 murder conviction overturned by Kansas Supreme Court
November 9, 2007
In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, the Kansas Supreme Court overturns a 2004 murder conviction of Lafayette Cosby, and the impact of the wildly successful KU football season on the local economy.
Standoff ends with arrest, fires
J-W Staff Reports
02:49 p.m., November 9, 2007 Updated 11:18 p.m.
Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies have surrounded a residence south of Lawrence, east of Pleasant Grove Hill.
Tonganoxie family backs bill to toughen vehicular homicide law
By Scott Rothschild
November 9, 2007
A legislative committee on Friday recommended a bill that would require drug testing at accident scenes where there was an injury or death.
Kansas Supreme Court overturns 2004 Lawrence murder conviction
J-W Staff Reports
November 9, 2007
Lafayette Cosby, then 25, was accused of shooting Robert Martin, 28, at close range April 4, 2004, at a late-night party at Jefferson Commons, an apartment complex at 2511 W. 31st St.
KU grad’s documentary to air on Showtime
By Jon Niccum
November 9, 2007 in print edition on C1
It’s Showtime for K. Ryan Jones. The 2007 Kansas University grad has taken a documentary he made as a film school project and sold it to the Showtime network. Jones’ “Fall From Grace” will air at 9 p.m. Dec. 4 on Sunflower Broadband Channel 421.
House Democrats plan to pass Iraq funding on condition of withdrawal
By Anne Flaherty - Associated Press Writer
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A7
Under pressure to support the troops but end the war, House Democrats said Thursday they would send President Bush $50 billion for combat operations on the condition that he begin withdrawing troops from Iraq.
Baldwin soars to quarterfinals on single wing
Primordial offense to be on display tonight when Columbus visits Bulldogs
By Chuck Woodling
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B3
No one can accuse Mike Berg of standing pat. Now in his 10th season as Baldwin High’s football coach, Berg threw away his playbook following a disappointing 4-5 season and installed the single-wing.
Pump patrol
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.94 at several locations.
Oread Inn developers have eye on ECM
Owner of building has no plans to sell just yet
By Jonathan Kealing
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A5
The businessmen behind the proposed Oread Inn would like to purchase another piece of property at the intersection of 12th Street and Oread Avenue. This time, they have their sights on the Ecumenical Christian Ministries building.
Volunteers needed to shovel sidewalks
J-W Staff Reports
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A3
The city is looking for volunteers to help shovel snow from sidewalks near the homes of elderly residents.
State media: 29 dead in coal mine accident
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A2
A gas leak killed 29 coal miners in southwest China, while another six are missing and presumed dead, state media said today.
Annual animal fair set for Sunday
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A3
The Lawrence Humane Society will be host to the sixth annual Animal Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Building 21 of the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Rec calendar
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B6
Rec events around Lawrence.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A10
Officials said progress on building the Douglas County Ambulance Station at Lawrence Memorial Hospital was running behind schedule and officials were eager to beat the onslaught of winter.
Reports: Baylor’s Morriss out
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B2
Baylor coach Guy Morriss won’t return for the remaining year on his contract after being unable to produce a winning record in any of his five seasons, two newspapers reported Thursday night.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A10
From the Lawrence Daily World for Nov. 9, 1907: “The Kansas-Nebraska football game here is drawing in many people from all over, many of them former players for the schools. It is due to be a high-level contest and the Nebraskans come here saying they are quite confident.
Musharraf orders thousands detained, Bhutto’s house surrounded
By Matthew Rosenburg - Associated Press Writer
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A2
President Gen. Pervez Musharraf yielded to pressure from the United States on Thursday and said Pakistan will hold elections by mid-February. But he showed no sign of ending a political crackdown, sending police to surround the home of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto and detaining thousands ahead of a major protest.
Chiefs: Johnson improving
Report of broken foot discounted
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B2
Running back Larry Johnson’s injured right foot “has made significant improvement,” the Kansas City Chiefs said Thursday.
Sebelius’ wine joke leaves bad taste in mouths
By Scott Rothschild
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A1
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius uncorked the wrath of Kansas vintners after she criticized Kansas wines. At a fundraiser Tuesday in Seattle for Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire, Sebelius said, “You should be thankful we don’t make wine in Kansas. If you ever see Kansas wine, don’t drink it.”
Hooked on hookless
Oregon angler takes novel approach to steelheads
By Jeff Barnard - Associated Press Writer
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B6
Back in 1998 Lee Spencer did two things that changed his relationship with the big steelhead of the North Umpqua River. He agreed to become the first full-time FishWatch guardian of the Big Bend Pool on Steamboat Creek, where as many as 400 large steelhead spend the summer in startlingly plain sight after swimming up the North Umpqua to spawn.
Ship runs aground; passengers rescued
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A2
The captain of a small cruise ship with 66 people aboard ran the vessel aground early Thursday to keep it from sinking after it began taking on water, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Repair needs
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A10
To the editor: Much noise is coming from city hall about how best to increase the revenue streams headed in its direction. Since the city has maximized fees on about everything that it can, there is little else it can do but raise taxes. Too bad it did not craft a more austere budget for 2007-08.
Material society feeds cynicism
By Cal Thomas
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A11
The country is frustrated. Democrats say Americans want change from Bush administration policies. That much of the country was also frustrated when Democrats were in charge apparently has escaped them.A new Washington Post-ABC News Poll finds that nearly three-quarters of those surveyed believe the country is on the wrong track.
Gates: Japan, others must address N. Korea
By Lolita C. Baldor - Associated Press Writer
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A6
Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned today that Japan and its neighbors must do more to confront security problems in Asia, calling it one of the “last places on earth with the potential for a nuclear confrontation.”
Urn from 2003 found in the back seat of car
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A9
The back seat of a Buick wasn’t intended to be Izetta Dickerson’s final resting place, but that’s where an urn containing her cremated remains was found.
Bridge collapse kills 7 workers, injures 15
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A2
A bridge under construction in a new development in Dubai collapsed Thursday, killing seven workers and injuring 15, police said.
Bush pledges better care for veterans
By Deb Riechmann - Associated Press Writer
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A8
President Bush paid an emotional visit Thursday to soldiers maimed or badly burned in combat and said his administration is determined to mend the nation’s system of caring for veterans.
On the record
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A4
According to a Kansas University Public Safety report, various computer equipment valued at $16,400 was removed from three rooms in Haworth Hall between Oct. 26 and Oct. 29. A top-loading balance and a Visible Spectrophotometer each valued at $8,000 and a $400 steel cart were reported missing.
Douglas County Historical Society celebrates its 74th anniversary
By Crispin Lopez - clopez@ljworld.com
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B12
The Douglas County Historical Society celebrated 74 years of collecting and preserving local historical materials Thursday night.
Nickel Creek bids ‘farewell’
By Terry Rombeck
November 9, 2007 in print edition on C1
It’s hard to believe that the members of bluegrass act Nickel Creek are so young, considering they’ve been together 18 years.
KU’s Webb getting comfortable returning punts
By Ryan Wood
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B5
Though it’s unlikely Anthony Webb ever thumbed through the rule book himself, he is comfortable enough to trust his entire well-being on it. The safety net - sort of - is right there in the NCAA manual, Rule 6-3, Section 4: “A player of the receiving team within the boundary lines attempting to catch the kick : must be given an unimpeded opportunity to catch the kick.” That’s all Webb needs to hear.
Georgia’s leader calls early presidential election
By Maria Danilova - Associated Press Writer
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A6
Under fire from the West, the U.S.-friendly leader of this former Soviet republic moved Thursday to defuse an explosive political crisis by calling an early presidential election and promising to quickly lift a state of emergency.
People in the news
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B10
¢ Spears must provide lab with good phone number¢ Jennifer Lopez finally admits she’s pregnant¢ Woman says she married James Brown in 1953¢ Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman apologizes for racial slur¢ Snipes alleges racism, seeks venue change¢ Mickey Rourke arrested on suspicion of DUI
Commentary: Gillispie shrugs off birthday bashing
New Kentucky basketball coach suffers one of most embarrassing losses ever in Rupp Arena
By John Clay - Lexington, Ky., Herald-Leader
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B2
Look at it this way. Now there really is nowhere to go but up. “Life goes on,” said Billy Gillispie. Although life sure can throw a rock upside your head, even on your birthday. The new Kentucky basketball coach wanted more practice time. He’s got it. He said this was too early to start a season. Now he gets a long layoff. He said that despite the victorious outcomes, his team wasn’t playing well. They proved him right.
Dealer says Simpson burst into hotel room
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A12
A memorabilia dealer accusing O.J. Simpson of robbing him testified Thursday that the former football star burst into a hotel room with a handful of other men, including one wielding a gun, and carried off hundreds of collector’s items.
Commodities
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B11
Wheat prices dropped Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for December delivery fell 25.75 cents to $7.62; December corn rose 5.25 cents to $3.8950; December oats rose 0.25 cent to $2.9550; January soybeans rose 2.75 cents to $10.4125.
Deadline looms for eco-friendly upgrades
Those wishing to get tax-credits for energy-saving home improvements need to hurry
By David W. Myers
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B11
Gasoline and other fuel prices are soaring, but Congress and the Bush administration can’t reach a simple agreement to extend a tax-credit program that has saved billions of dollars by making energy-saving improvements.
Stern criticizes Seattle
Associated Press
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B7
NBA commissioner David Stern warned on Thursday that if the SuperSonics leave Seattle he sees no way the league ever would return to the city.
Journal-World accepting all-area nominations
J-W Staff Reports
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B3
It’s time, once again, to put together the Journal-World’s all-area teams, honoring those athletes in our coverage zone that excelled during the fall season.
Business adviser named Gold Master Coach
J-W Staff Reports
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B11
Andre Bourgeacq, Lawrence, a business coach and an independent owner of ActionCoach Business Coaching, has achieved Gold Master Coach status with the company.
Fed chief: U.S. economy may rebound by spring
By Kevin G. Hall - McClatchy Newspapers
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A8
Troubled subprime mortgages and falling new home construction numbers are likely to bog down the U.S. economy over the next six months, but it could rebound by spring, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Thursday.
Childhood center offers free screenings
J-W Staff Reports
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A3
Lawrence Early Childhood Special Services is providing free developmental screenings of children 3 to 5 years old.
McCray’s day
Sophomore explodes for 36 points
By Benton Smith
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B1
With the clock winding down in the waning minutes of regulation, Danielle McCray wanted off the Allen Fieldhouse floor. She tugged on her jersey to signal to her coach that she needed a breather. “I didn’t even look at her, I just ignored her,” Kansas University women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson said afterward. Good thing she looked the other way.
KU can’t brush off Warhawks
ULM returns entire starting lineup from last season
By Gary Bedore
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B4
Kansas University did not pick a patsy to play on Opening Day. The Jayhawks at 7 tonight will entertain University of Louisiana at Monroe, a squad that returns all five starters and 11 letter winners from last year’s Sun Belt Conference West Division co-regular-season men’s basketball championship team.
Lawrence Datebook
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A4
Events around Lawrence.
U.S. releases 500 Iraqi prisoners
By Lauren Frayer - Associated Press Writer
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A7
U.S. authorities freed 500 Iraqi prisoners Thursday in an ongoing push to empty American jails of detainees no longer deemed a threat. But the military says it’s still holding 25,800 Iraqis waiting to face charges or be given freedom.
Scary not so scary now
By Garrison Keillor
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A11
I was all set to be a raven for Halloween and don a long black cape and a beak and feathery wristlets, but I got stuck that afternoon at the neurologist’s who I’d gone to see about chronic headaches and I sat in his waiting room reading old Peoples until finally he put me through the neurology dance - tap tap tap, touch your nose, stand on one foot, close your eyes, hop hop hop - and by the time he’d decided he didn’t know what caused the headaches and I had driven home, Halloween was mostly over.
Horoscopes
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B10
You express your unusually strong personality and equally strong sense of direction this year. You might want to change directions or do something very differently. If you allow for that possibility, many opportunities will open up. If you are single, a relationship could begin out of the blue, turning out to be “the one.” If you are attached, your bond becomes much closer, as long as you curb your ego!
Not a plague
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A10
To the editor: The editorial in Tuesday’s Journal-World, “Change for worse” is a prime example of a major problem facing public schools: bad press. Unsubstantiated attacks on public schools are quite fashionable these days. Fabricating a plague of pedophiles, then accusing public schools of hiding it, pushes this fashion to its limit.
Dog’s savior
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A10
To the editor: Last Sunday, our 15-year-old deaf dog ran away from home. After unsuccessfully looking for her in our car, we received a phone call asking if we were missing a dog. Thank goodness her name and phone number were on her collar. She had wandered onto Clinton Parkway near Wakarusa Drive when a jogger saw her and managed to get her out of traffic and call us.
Tax exemption
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A10
To the editor: I certainly agree that our roads need repair; we haven’t even caught up with the damage from last winter. I can, in principle, support some tax increase to help cover this. However, I can’t support any of the sales tax proposals being discussed now. Politicians often resort to sales tax proposals because they think people are too stupid to realize how much they are being taxed if it comes a little bit at a time.
Good grief!
Where do some of these Homeland Security people come from and just how bad is this department?
J-W Editorials
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A10
If America’s Homeland Security operation seems to be a bit rudderless of late, maybe it’s because head man Michael Chertoff is so busy making amends for blunders by his associates that he doesn’t have time to run the store.
Al-Qaida fight needs elected Pakistan leader
By Trudy Rubin
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A10
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf says he imposed military rule to help fight terrorism. The tragedy for Pakistan - and the danger to us - is that his police and intelligence agents are now beating and jailing judges and lawyers, rather than arresting Islamic radicals. When diplomats asked Musharraf at a meeting Monday in Islamabad how he planned to crack down on extremists, he railed instead about the sins of Pakistan’s judiciary.
Ex-NYC top officer indicted on corruption charges, source says
Kerik was police commissioner under Giuliani
By Pat Milton - Associated Press Writer
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A12
A federal grand jury has indicted Bernard Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner under former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, on corruption charges, a person close to the investigation said Thursday.
‘Friday Night Lights’ takes a grim turn
By Kevin McDonough
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B10
Evidence arises that links Landry (Jesse Plemons) to the grim night in question on “Friday Night Lights” (8 p.m., NBC). As I’ve mentioned before, the murder and cover-up at the center of this season’s “Lights” seems a tad too much, a heavy narrative distraction from a series that does such a fine job depicting small-town life, the pressure cooker of competitive sports, high school cliques and the emotional intensity of youth.
Students form ‘Art for the Sky’
By Lindsey Slater
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A3
The student body of Central Junior High became one work of art Thursday. The mass of bodies that the students formed on the ground created a butterfly when viewed from the sky. Conceptual artist Daniel Dancer uses leaves, recycled materials and people to make his creations, called “Art for the Sky.”
Griffin propels Oklahoma
Associated Press
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B7
One game into his career, Oklahoma freshman Blake Griffin appears to be a keeper.
State lawmaker attends coal seminar
J-W Staff Reports
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B11
State Rep. Tom Sloan, R-Lawrence, participated in the Advanced Coal Technologies Energy Institute, sponsored by the National Conference of State Legislatures and Great Plains Institute.
Students take on global challenge
By George Diepenbrock
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A1
It was organized chaos inside Perry Elementary School’s gym. On Thursday, students joined speed stackers from around the world in an attempt to shatter a world record - by stacking and unstacking plastic cups. World Sport Stacking Association organizers expected nearly 200,000 people to participate, though they won’t know final numbers until next week.
Meche, Grudzielanek honored
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B2
Right-hander Gil Meche and second baseman Mark Grudzielanek were named pitcher and player of the year for the Kansas City Royals.
Review: Second City entertains with hit-and-miss comedy
By Terry Rombeck
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A5
Perhaps, somewhere, a professor is working on a formula for funny. I know there are people who think about comedy in a serious way, who dissect the elements of making people laugh. That, to me, is like reading the nutritional content of a candy bar before you eat it - if you overthink it, the thing itself is no longer fun(ny).
FEMA bars workers from stored trailers
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A2
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is barring employees from entering thousands of stored travel trailers over concerns about hazardous fumes, while more than 48,000 other trailers continue to be used by hurricane victims in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Oil spill fouls coastline, closes beaches
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A2
An oil spill fouled miles of fragile coastline Thursday, sending environmentalists scrambling to save tarred marine life and leaving local officials questioning the Coast Guard’s response to the ship collision that triggered the slick.
Pelosi postpones KU visit
By George Diepenbrock
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A3
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s scheduled visit to Lawrence today was canceled Thursday, but her staff members indicated they hoped to reschedule it. “We will no doubt want to do that,” said Drew Hammill, a spokesman for Pelosi, D-Calif.
Americans for Prosperity hires Lawrence resident
J-W Staff Reports
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B11
The Kansas chapter of Americans for Prosperity has hired Jim Mullins, Lawrence, to serve as field director for the eastern half of the state.
Mayer: True test awaits Kansas
By Bill Mayer
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B1
Ratings, shmatings! Kansas, or any other college football team, is no better off on the charts than its last game. While the 9-0 Jayhawks are fourth in the BCS standings and no worse than sixth in a variety of polls, they will fade from major prominence if they don’t defeat Oklahoma State. With at least 10 victories they’ll get a pretty good bowl game, but not the brass-ring type of prize this club really wants - and will deserve if it can at least reach the Big 12 title game.
Whole new ballgame tonight
This time, the game counts, and players know it
By Gary Bedore
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B1
One of Kansas University’s senior team leaders, Sasha Kaun doesn’t think he’ll have to say anything to inspire the younger Jayhawks tonight. “I’m pretty sure the guys know,” Kaun said of the difference between KU’s two exhibition games and tonight’s Opening Night contest against University of Louisiana at Monroe (7 p.m., Allen Fieldhouse).
Olathe lands Fort Dodge project
Kansas Bioscience Park to get $40 million R&D center for animal health
By Mark Fagan
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B11
Fort Dodge Animal Health plans to build a $40 million research and development center in Olathe, as the first corporate occupant of the Kansas Bioscience Park. Overland Park-based Fort Dodge, a global developer and manufacturer of animal health products, eventually plans to have 200 employees working at the planned 150,000-square-foot center, to be built on 30 acres provided by the Kansas Bioscience Authority.
Utilities say little to be done about emissions
By Scott Rothschild
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A1
Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Roderick Bremby says he wants to engage utilities in a discussion about reducing carbon dioxide emissions at their power plants. It might be a short conversation.
Troops, profs explore ‘cultural agility’
Discussion to focus on saving lives through social sciences
By Mike Belt
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A3
Military officers and university professors will put their heads together next week to see how the application of social sciences might save lives - on both sides - of battle. “An informed military and a well-educated military will kill fewer people rather than more people,” Kansas University anthropology professor Felix Moos said.
Steeple renovation uncovers bullet holes
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A9
The renovation of an old church in McMinnville, Tenn., has revealed damage expected more in a war zone.
Aquatic center to open leisure pool early
J-W Staff Reports
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A3
The city will open a portion of its Indoor Aquatic Center early today to accommodate children out of school.
Senate enacts water resources bill, overrides president’s veto
By Charles Babington - Associated Press Writer
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A9
President Bush suffered the first veto override of his seven-year-old presidency Thursday as the Senate enacted a $23 billion water resources bill despite his protest that it was filled with unnecessary projects.
Scary urban premise botched in dull ‘P2’
By Roger Moore - The Orlando Sentinel
November 9, 2007 in print edition on C2
It’s a common phobia, fodder for many an urban legend: What horror is waiting for me in that empty parking garage tonight?
Senate narrowly confirms Mukasey as attorney general
By Laurie Kellman - Associated Press Writer
November 9, 2007 in print edition on A2
The Senate confirmed retired judge Michael Mukasey as attorney general Thursday night to replace Alberto Gonzales, who was forced from office in a scandal over his handling of the Justice Department.
No. 6 West Virginia survives, 38-31
By John Raby - Associated Press Sports Writer
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B7
West Virginia quarterback Pat White’s third fumble late in the game helped Louisville erase a 17-point deficit. His final carry kept the sixth-ranked Mountaineers in the thick of the Big East title race.
Post position
Kansas guitarist Andy McKee plucked from obscurity by YouTube audience of millions
By Jon Niccum
November 9, 2007 in print edition on C2
Last November, Andy McKee decided to post one of his songs on YouTube. The Topeka guitarist had recorded a live-in-the-studio take of his original “Drifting,” so he tossed it onto the video-sharing Web site. McKee didn’t have to wait long before that minor action became a career-changing event. “By December, YouTube featured it on the front page. Man, I couldn’t believe it. A solo, instrumental, acoustic guitar tune - who would have thought?” says McKee, who was making a living teaching guitar lessons.
NBA Roundup
November 9, 2007 in print edition on B7
¢ Nets 87, Wizards 85¢ Bulls 97, Pistons 93¢ Mavericks 120, Warriors 115
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