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6:00 a.m.
Rex Powell, a board member for the Jayhawk Audubon Society, points out a bucket holding tadpoles to Hillcrest School sixth-graders on a field trip Friday to the Baker Wetlands. The students learned about biodiversity and the wetlands, thanks to a partnership between the Jayhawk Audubon Society and Kaw Valley Heritage Alliance/StreamLink. Project teaches sixth-graders importance of environment
By Karrey Britt
October 27, 2007 in print edition on 1A
The drizzling rain Friday morning provided the perfect setting for 70 Hillcrest School sixth-graders who were learning about wetlands. “Come on, baby, move,” said Mercy Mwangi as she looked at a tadpole inside a jug that had just been pulled from the water.
12:00 p.m.
Hundreds of bras were strung across the Kansas River Bridge to raise breast cancer awareness. Hank Booth and Ian Rombough helped put up the display Friday. ‘Bras Across the Kaw’ puts focus on breast cancer
By Erin Castaneda
October 27, 2007 in print edition on 3B
Instead of using pink ribbons, a few Lawrence organizations decided to use bras to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More than 800 donated bras were hung across the railing on the Kansas River Bridge at Sixth and Massachusetts streets.
6:00 p.m.
Kansas running back Jake Sharp warms up prior to the start against Texas A&M Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. Final, KU wins 19-11
By Ryan Greene
October 27, 2007
Kansas has the swagger and the undefeated record, but in its corner today, Texas A&M has one of the conference’s most daunting homefield advantages. The Aggies hope some aid from the 82,600-seat beast named Kyle Field as they try to improve to 7-2 on the season and knock the No. 12 Jayhawks from the ranks of the unbeaten this evening in a 6:00 p.m. kickoff.

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The Fifth Quarter: Kansas 19, Texas A&M 11
By Ryan Greene
October 27, 2007
Tying up loose ends from KU’s fist ever win in College Station, which hinged largely on the run game - both the Jayhawks’ ability to execute it on offense and their ability to stop it on defense.
Scoring Summary: KU-Texas A&M
By Ryan Greene
October 27, 2007
A look at who scored, when they scored and how it happened.
Final, KU wins 19-11
By Ryan Greene
October 27, 2007
Kansas has the swagger and the undefeated record, but in its corner today, Texas A&M has one of the conference’s most daunting homefield advantages. The Aggies hope some aid from the 82,600-seat beast named Kyle Field as they try to improve to 7-2 on the season and knock the No. 12 Jayhawks from the ranks of the unbeaten this evening in a 6:00 p.m. kickoff.
‘Rapunzel’ resonates with children, adults alike
By Dean Bevan - Special to the Journal-World
October 27, 2007
All elements of the familiar story very important to a young audience were present, including the Witch’s formulaic demand: “Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair.” Ric Averill’s sure touch as director brought it all together to please both the children and their accompanying adults.
A moving experience
Rockin’ Kyle Field awaits Jayhawks today
By Ryan Wood
October 27, 2007
The entire structure sways. No joke. Members of the media who sit in the Kyle Field press box, some 125 feet above the home field of Texas A&M’s football team, are warned with a sign at their seat that the massive structure will move significantly while fans sway back and forth in unison during the traditional Aggie War Hymn.
Boy’s basement a den of horror
By Sophia Maines
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B1
Sinister laughter and blood-curdling screams emanate from Jacob Hood’s west Lawrence basement. It’s not a good place to go, Jacob warns, especially this time of year. “Sometimes I go down there just to make sure everything is OK, and I feel spooked out,” the 12-year-old said.
Firebirds lackluster in district-finale victory
Coach, QB call team out after 27-8 win
By Chuck Woodling
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C1
Bob Lisher usually has the last word following Free State High football games. Not Friday night. After the Firebirds’ coach delivered his postgame debriefing in the wake of a desultory 27-8 victory over woebegone Washburn Rural, quarterback Craig Rosenstengle burned some ears.
Society calendar
October 27, 2007 in print edition on D5
Nuts and Bolts Newcomer Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Westside Presbyterian Church library, 1024 Kasold Drive.
Tigers’ ‘Pig’ hogs spotlight
Associated Press
October 27, 2007
When Missouri assistant coach Craig Kuligowski was in California two years ago recruiting junior-college players, little did he know he’d find one with the odd nickname who would help revitalize the Tigers’ defense.
Religion briefs
October 27, 2007 in print edition on D8
Religion briefs from around Lawrence.
U.S. commander: Military planing no action against Kurds
By Pauline Jelinek - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A8
The U.S. military commander in northern Iraq said Friday he plans to do “absolutely nothing” to counter Kurdish rebels who are staging deadly cross-border attacks into neighboring Turkey.
‘Headless Horseman’ movie needs a brain
By Kevin McDonough
October 27, 2007 in print edition on D7
The legend of Sleepy Hollow gets a cheesy contemporary makeover in the 2007 made-for-cable shocker “Headless Horseman” (8 p.m. today, Sci Fi). Not content with the 19th-century Hudson Valley setting of the Washington Irving tale, the reanimators of “Headless” move the locale to the backwoods of some nameless southern state and add a few themes out of “Deliverance” and a zillion other gothic yarns.
Phone software of departing subscribers to be unlocked
By David Twiddy - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B4
Wireless subscribers of Sprint Nextel Corp. may no longer have to buy a new phone if they jump to a new carrier. As part of a proposed class-action settlement, the Reston, Va.-based provider, with operational headquarters in Overland Park, has agreed to provide departing Sprint PCS customers with the code necessary to unlock their phones’ software.
Project teaches sixth-graders importance of environment
By Karrey Britt
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A1
The drizzling rain Friday morning provided the perfect setting for 70 Hillcrest School sixth-graders who were learning about wetlands. “Come on, baby, move,” said Mercy Mwangi as she looked at a tadpole inside a jug that had just been pulled from the water.
‘Bras Across the Kaw’ puts focus on breast cancer
By Erin Castaneda
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B3
Instead of using pink ribbons, a few Lawrence organizations decided to use bras to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More than 800 donated bras were hung across the railing on the Kansas River Bridge at Sixth and Massachusetts streets.
Buses helping hungry, boosting KU spirit
By Jonathan Kealing
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B1
Kansas University’s homecoming will kick off today with a new event to unite town and gown in an effort to help the less fortunate in Lawrence.
State Supreme Court blocks Tiller probe
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A1
The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday blocked the start of a grand jury investigation into Wichita abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. In an order signed by Chief Justice Kay McFarland, the court said it would consider Tiller’s assertions that the proposed grand jury probe was illegal.
Explosives tossed into Mexican Consulate
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A3
Two improvised explosives were thrown into the rear of the Mexican Consulate early Friday, causing small explosions that blew out some windows. No injuries were reported.
Suspect arrested in store robberies
J-W Staff Reports
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B8
Lawrence police have arrested a suspect in seven recent aggravated robberies, mostly at convenience stores. According to police, a 19-year-old Topeka man was arrested Thursday after robberies were committed about 8:30 p.m. at Kwik Shop, 845 Miss., and at 9 p.m. at another Kwik Shop, 3440 W. Sixth St.
Former governor ordered to report to prison
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A3
Former Gov. George Ryan was ordered Friday to start serving a 6 1/2-year prison sentence in less than two weeks, but his lawyers held out hope they could keep him out of prison pending a U.S. Supreme Court appeal.
Simons: Residents, state officials must step up to prevent KU giveaway
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B1
One of these days (maybe it will be weeks, months or years) there will be a settlement of the embarrassing, unnecessary and divisive civil war in Kansas City involving the Kansas University Medical Center, KU Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital.
Club news
October 27, 2007 in print edition on D5
The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club’s game Oct. 17 was directed by Chris Lane. Marie Icenhower and Clara Elkins placed first in A and B, with David Piro and Paul Heitzman at second in A.
Zero sum?
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B7
To the editor: Bob Eye stated, “Coal interests and natural gas interests are in a ‘zero sum’ battle.” “Zero sum” is a special case of a constant sum game. The best illustration is a game of matching pennies. The winnings of one player are matched exactly by the losses of another.
Haunted house provides chills at wedding
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A3
As well-wishing zombies and witches looked on, a couple got married at the haunted house where they work. Tina Milhoane, 22, and Robert Seifer III, 24, exchanged vows Wednesday at the entrance to the 7 Floors of Hell haunted house’s outdoor cemetery.
Aggie big man finding form
By Ryan Wood
October 27, 2007
Often, knee injuries inflict as much mental damage as physical. So the fact that Texas A&M defensive tackle Red Bryant wasn’t dominating the trenches earlier this season can’t be too much of a surprise, even though A&M’s big man in the middle has been a force since his freshman year in 2004.
Scouting news
October 27, 2007 in print edition on D5
Daphne Phillips has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Scout can receive. A ceremony in her honor is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church’s Holy Family Hall. She is a member of Troop 720 in Lawrence.
Gov. nixes free shots of liquor at grocery stores
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A4
Wisconsinites can forget about getting free shots of liquor at their local grocery store.
With the current
‘Museum for the new millennium’ showcases contemporary art
By Terry Rombeck
October 27, 2007 in print edition on D1
Installing pieces in one of his new contemporary art galleries, Bruce Hartman realized something. The gallery didn’t have any white male artists represented. Hartman and his colleagues joked that the room wasn’t very diverse. That’s the sort of attitude that permeates the new Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Johnson County Community College, which opens to the public today.
Pump patrol
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B1
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.69 at several locations.
Broadband leader to discuss digital media
J-W Staff Reports
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B4
Patrick Knorr, general manager of Sunflower Broadband and director of strategic planning for The World Company, will discuss the future of digital media during a Lawrence Technology Association luncheon, set for 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jade Mongolian Barbeque, 1511 W. 23rd St.
Grant will help rental assistance program for mentally ill stay afloat
By Chad Lawhorn
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B2
A program to provide rental assistance to individuals with chronic mental illness will continue, thanks to a recent grant.
Missouri forward charged
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C2
Missouri senior forward Darryl Butterfield was charged Friday with peace disturbance, a little over a week after he was arrested following an incident with his girlfriend.
Sexless marriage could lead to husband’s deportation
By Phillip Rawls - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A3
The bride might have been tipped off on the honeymoon: The newlyweds went to the Smoky Mountains, where they slept in separate tents.
Jury recommends death for killer
By Heather Hollingsworth - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B1
A federal jury decided Friday that a woman convicted of killing an expectant mother and cutting her baby from her womb should receive the death penalty.
Traveling POW exhibit to visit Lawrence
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B2
A school bus that has been converted into a traveling exhibit about Midwest prisoners of war in Nazi Germany is making a stop in Lawrence on Sunday.
Robert Novak to speak at Dole Institute
J-W Staff Reports
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B1
Longtime political reporter Robert Novak will make an appearance Tuesday in Lawrence.
School warns parents after stranger scare
J-W Staff Reports
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B1
A fifth-grade Sunflower School student who walked to class on Friday morning reported a stranger - a white man in a black vehicle - asked him three times if he wanted a ride to school.
Putin likens U.S. missile system to 1962 crisis
By Mike Eckel - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A9
President Vladimir Putin on Friday evoked one of the most dangerous confrontations of the Cold War to highlight Russian opposition to a proposed U.S. missile defense system in Europe, comparing it to the Cuban missile crisis of 45 years ago.
Boy admits planning attack of high school
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A2
A 14-year-old boy admitted Friday that he planned a Columbine-style attack on a suburban Philadelphia high school, which could keep him in juvenile custody for up to 6 1/2 years.
Obama holds fundraiser, challenges young people
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A2
Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama on Friday challenged hundreds of mostly young supporters to help him bring change to a nation demoralized by domestic woes and war.
Fifth-graders’ fight leads to adult fatality
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A2
The plan was simple: Invite families feuding over problems between their fifth-grade sons to counseling sessions. But that went awry when the two families ran into each other in the parking lot, and yet another fight broke out - this time between adults.
Keep winter feet happy with moisture, TLC
October 27, 2007 in print edition on D1
With sandals and flip-flops giving way to heavy socks and close-toed shoes, smooth soles and manicured toes are suddenly out of sight and out of mind. But the feet should not be neglected during colder months.
50 people released by ruling military junta
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A9
The military government released 50 members of Myanmar’s pro-democracy party on the same day it met with their leader in a response to international pressure over the crushing of peaceful demonstrations, a party spokesman said Friday.
Atheist’s daughter fights moment-of-silence law
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A2
A 14-year-old girl and her outspoken atheist father filed a federal lawsuit Friday challenging a new Illinois law requiring a brief period of prayer or reflective silence at the start of every school day.
City, county may be responsible to pay $1.5M of company’s grant even if it moves
By Chad Lawhorn
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A4
The city and county could be required to keep paying for a unique package of economic development incentives, even if Deciphera Pharmaceuticals moves its operations to another Kansas city.Attorneys and others involved in crafting the deal confirmed those details on Friday.
Self pleased with practices
Jayhawks have ‘very good day’; exhibition opener looms Thursday
By Gary Bedore
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C1
There hasn’t been a lot of standing around at Kansas University’s preseason basketball practices. “I do think we are playing a little bit faster than we have,” said KU coach Bill Self, who has 17 players to shuffle in and out during scrimmage situations.
Charges dropped against ex-dictator’s relatives
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A9
A Chilean appeals court on Friday dropped corruption charges against former dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet’s widow and four of his children, who had been accused of misuse of state funds related to multimillion-dollar overseas bank accounts.
Dems to confer with GOP on health bill
By Charles Babington - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A3
Having failed to add a single Republican vote in their latest bid for a veto-proof margin on a children’s health bill, chastened House Democrats are trying a humbler tack: talking directly with the lawmakers whose support they need.
On the record
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B2
A 27-year-old Lawrence man reported a $1,770 auto burglary and theft of several items to Lawrence police on Tuesday. Items reported stolen include speakers, DVDs and amplifiers. The stereo and DVD player were damaged in the Mistibushi Eclipse, according to a report.
Bhutto starts first trip outside city since attack
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A2
Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto arrived in a town near her ancestral home today, her first trip outside Pakistan’s biggest city since an assassination attempt against her killed 143 people nine days ago.
Baker breaks ground on living center
By Jimmy Gillispie - jgillispie@theworldco.info
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B8
Baker University is once again making news during its 150th anniversary year. Kansas’ oldest university broke ground on its newest facility that will house students and classrooms. Baker President Pat Long spoke at the ceremony Friday afternoon.
Army to examine Iraq contracts, looking for fraud
By Richard Lardner - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A8
A team of specially trained investigators will hunker down in an Army office north of Detroit on Monday to begin poring over hundreds of Iraq war contracts in search of rigged awards.
Astronauts add new room to international space station
By Marcia Dunn - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A10
Astronauts added a new room to the international space station on Friday in the way of Harmony. That’s the name of the school bus-size compartment that was attached by a team of spacewalkers working outside and robot arm operators working inside.
Veritas rolls over Heartland
Kay sparks Eagles to 64-42 victory in football regular-season finale
J-W Staff Reports
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C7
Veritas Christian School cruised to a 64-42 victory over Heartland Christian on Friday night in the final football game of the regular season.
FEMA apologizes for staging news conference, impersonating reporters
Associated Press
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A2
The White House scolded the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday for staging a phony news conference about assistance to victims of wildfires in southern California.
2 Darfur rebel groups boycott peace talks
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A9
Two major Darfur rebel groups said Friday they plan to boycott upcoming peace talks, a major blow to negotiations the U.N. hoped could reach a new agreement for the Sudanese region torn by years of fighting.
Wissel takes 5th at Big 12
J-W Staff Reports
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C5
Defending champion Colby Wissel placed fifth at the Big 12 Cross Country Championships on Friday at Rawls Golf Course. Wissel, who was 13th at the mile mark and third after three miles, was timed in 24:51 in the 8,000-meter race.
Mill Valley wins, fails to advance
J-W Staff Reports
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C7
Nicholas Woods rushed for 165 yards on 26 carries and scored two touchdowns in Mill Valley High’s 30-14 football victory over Kansas City Harmon on Friday.
Commodities
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B4
Agriculture futures mostly rose Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade, as corn and soybean prices advanced. Wheat fell. Wheat for December delivery dipped 2 cents to close at $8; December corn rose 5.75 cents to $3.72; December oats rose 0.5 cent to $2.785; January soybeans rose 0.75 cent to $10.1325.
Wildfire evacuees return home, face pollution, water hardships
By Gillian Flaccus - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A2
With some of the worst wildfires dying down, many Southern Californians lucky enough to find their homes still standing could nevertheless face hardships for weeks to come, including polluted air, no electricity and no drinking water.
Torture complaint filed against Rumsfeld
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A9
American and European rights groups filed a legal complaint in France accusing former U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld of responsibility for torture in Iraq and at Guantanamo Bay.
Kansas men’s golf in eighth place
J-W Staff Reports
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C5
Zach Pederson shot a first-round 75 to finish Friday tied for 18th place at the Landfall Tradition, the top placing by a Kansas University team that finished the day in eighth place.
LHS left licking wounds
Topeka’s Babb runs wild; Trojans end Lions’ year
By Matt Tait
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C1
Lawrence High’s football defense might still be searching for a way to stop Topeka High running back John Babb. Babb, a senior and two-time state track champion, ran all over the LHS defense Friday night, sprinting the Trojans into the Class 6A state playoffs for the first time since the 1980s with a 285-yard performance that led to a 35-28 victory at Hummer Sports Park.
Haskell to celebrate early Senior Day
By Chuck Woodling
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C8
It’s just late October, but it’s already Senior Day for Haskell Indian Nations University’s football team. The Fightin’ Indians will meet Peru (Neb.) State today in their final home game. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m. at Haskell Stadium.
Commentary: Colorado skipper has cleared his share of hurdles
By Sam Donnellon - Philadelphia Daily News
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C4
The manager likes to say he is along for the ride. The truth is, the ride has been his personal uncanny metaphor. However this World Series ends, whether by the lopsided football scores of Game 1 or the tightly contested Game 2 of Thursday night, the Colorado Rockies’ stumble-and-restart season undeniably and inexplicably reflects the life of 50-year-old Clint Hurdle.
Dark holiday
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B7
To the editor: This is to the people responsible for stealing the Halloween lights in front of our house. Did you need to steal our joy of the holiday?
Rolling Baker looking for fourth straight victory
J-W Staff Reports
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C8
Three straight games. Three straight cardiac-inducing victories. Can Baker University’s football team do it again?
State Department to require some diplomats to work in Iraq
By Matthew Lee - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A2
The State Department said Friday it will begin ordering diplomats to serve in Iraq because of a lack of volunteers to work at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, the first such large-scale call-up since the Vietnam War.
Nothing easy for teams in London
Associated Press
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C8
Not even someone as impeccably prepared as Giants coach Tom Coughlin had a strategy to help five team buses crawl through London’s notoriously difficult gridlock.
Faith Forum: Is baptism necessary for salvation?
October 27, 2007 in print edition on D1
The safest response to this question is, “I don’t know.” There are certain mysteries of faith. Who gets saved, when life comes to an end, is a matter determined by God’s love and grace and is not in the realm of human knowledge.
Pardoned ex-president freed after 6 years
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A9
Free for the first time in 6 1/2 years, ousted President Joseph Estrada thanked his successor for pardoning him and vowed Friday to stay out of “dirty politics” while dedicating the rest of his life to helping the poor.
MU swims past Jayhawks in dual
By Benton Smith
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C5
Missouri beat Kansas University in the swimming and diving version of the Border War, but KU coach Clark Campbell wasn’t devastated.
FCE News
October 27, 2007 in print edition on D5
The Stull Family and Community Education unit will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Deal Six Auditorium at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St. The lesson will be “What Do You Pack When You Pursue a Dream and What Do You Leave Behind?”
Big name, no-name paired for Game 3
By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press Baseball Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C4
Daisuke Matsuzaka has a rich contract, a catchy nickname and a worldwide following of fans. Josh Fogg, well, his last name suits him. Not sure where he came from, and it’s hard to tell what’s ahead.
Naismith candidates named
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C2
Kansas University’s Darrell Arthur, Mario Chalmers and Brandon Rush are among the top 50 preseason candidates for the 2007-08 Naismith Trophy presented by AT&T, the Atlanta Tipoff Club has announced.
Tax on tax
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B7
To the editor: In regard to the intangibles tax suggested by one of our city commissioners. This was soundly rejected in 1980 by Lawrence, Eudora and Douglas County voters and I believe also in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Shawnee County and Johnson County.
Students meet benefactress
By Jonathan Kealing
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B3
Nine Kansas University students this week were able to meet the woman behind the $5,000 scholarships that helped them attend KU this year.
Commentary: Coaches in limbo can scare recruits
By Kevin Sherrington - Dallas Morning News
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C2
D.J. Woods, an Ohio wide receiver orally committed to Nebraska, hasn’t heard from Cornhuskers coaches in weeks. He can only imagine what kind of mood they must be in by now.
Red Sox aren’t in Fenway anymore
Coors Field represents quite a change from Boston’s home ballpark
By Ronald Blum - Associated Press Baseball Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C4
Manny Ramirez, in a blue sweat shirt and white do-rag, was laughing and giving teammates a thumbs-up. David Ortiz stood at first base in gray sweats, a red bandanna around his head, the sun glistening off an earring on his left lobe.
Bush threat
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B7
To the editor: Just how comfortable are the citizens of the United States with the idea of leaving George W. Bush in the presidency until the year 2009?
Power company lining up support for coal plants
By Scott Rothschild
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A1
Powerful lawmakers, Sunflower Electric Power Corp. executives and lobbyists met behind closed doors Friday to discuss ways to try to overturn state rejection of two 700-megawatt coal plants in western Kansas.
Wall Street rises on strong profit from Microsoft
By Leslie Wines - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B4
Wall Street closed an erratic week with strong gains Friday as strong earnings from Microsoft Corp. and an optimistic outlook from Countrywide Financial Corp. outweighed investor concerns about the economy.
Surprising Chiefs can thank Edwards
By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C1
Everybody who’s surprised to see the Chiefs in first place, and that includes just about everybody, failed to heed the lessons of history.
Encourage moderation with Halloween treats
By Barbara Quinn - The Monterey County Herald
October 27, 2007 in print edition on D5
It’s a tricky matter, feeding kids. We want them to have fun and we want them to be healthy. Overindulge them on high-calorie, high-sugar foods and they’ll gain weight. Overly deprive them and as soon as they’re off our radar screen, they’ll overeat. So what do we do with Halloween?
Iran’s leaders sure U.S. won’t attack
Negotiator, president say new nuclear sanctions ineffective
By Nasser Karimi - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A9
Iran’s leadership boasts it is safe from U.S. military action, saying Washington knows an attack would find no world support and send oil prices skyrocketing. That confidence is buoying the government in its standoff with the West, despite new sanctions.
Israeli leader promises sanctions won’t trigger humanitarian crisis
By Steve Weizman - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A9
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert promised the Palestinian president Friday that Israel would not cause a humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip despite his government’s intention to cut power to the territory in hopes of curbing rocket attacks.
Tongie reaches state semis
‘Smack’ talk fires up volleyball Chieftains
By Eric Sorrentino
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C7
Before the Tonganoxie High volleyball team’s final match Friday night, Liz Baska overheard mumblings from Clearwater players. The subject of the chatter wasn’t exactly friendly.
Chargers headed home
San Diego to play Sunday as scheduled
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C2
Chased from their homes and practice fields by deadly wildfires, the San Diego Chargers headed home Friday night and will play the Houston Texans at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday as scheduled.
‘Hairspray’ holds Lied’s attention
By Dean Bevan - Special to the Journal-World
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B5
A sold-out Lied Center rocked to two-plus hours of nonstop singing and dancing Thursday night as an energetic cast of nearly 40 presented “Hairspray.” Set in 1962 Baltimore, the show chronicled the rise and triumph of the dispossessed, a congeries of overweight/poor/nerdy/Jewish/black characters who come together for the chance to be on television in the “Miss Teen Hairspray” competition.
Baylor coach on shaky ground
Bears all but guaranteed 12th straight losing season, Morriss probably on the way out
Associated Press
October 27, 2007
When Baylor played its first Big 12 game under Guy Morriss four years ago, the Bears pulled off a shocker by beating two-time North Division champion Colorado.
City: Deciphera tax break not handled well
Media lawyer questions legality of executive sessions
By Chad Lawhorn
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A1
A unique deal that will provide a tax break to a promising Lawrence startup company was not handled as well as it should have been, City Manager David Corliss conceded Friday. But Corliss insists that the city did not violate the Kansas Open Meetings Act by discussing in a closed-door executive session a deal to give Deciphera Pharmaceuticals a tax rebate.
KU wary of Aggies’ option
By Ryan Wood
October 27, 2007
In the childhood days of Big 12 Conference football - about 10 years ago - the league was dominated by Nebraska University and its vaunted option offense. Those days have mostly passed, replaced by the ever-growing popularity of the spread. But Texas A&M still uses the option extensively and plans to today when it faces No. 12 Kansas University in College Station, Texas.
Horoscopes
October 27, 2007 in print edition on D7
This year you will be open to many different approaches. Deciding which way or manner suits you could be very demanding. You will evolve into a far happier person as a result. If you are single, you could draw a slew of admirers. If you are attached, your relationship opens up with your willingness to understand others better.
Concern for health drove coal-plant decision
By Gov. Kathleen Sebelius
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B6
An open letter to the people of Kansas: Of all the duties and responsibilities entrusted to me as governor, none is greater than my obligation to protect the health and well-being of the people of Kansas. And that is why, after months of careful study and consideration, I support the recent decision of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment regarding Kansas’ energy future.
Crisis feared because of nation’s dwindling water supply
By Brian Skoloff - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A6
An epic drought in Georgia threatens the water supply for millions. Florida doesn’t have nearly enough water for its expected population boom. The Great Lakes are shrinking. Upstate New York’s reservoirs have dropped to record lows. And in the West, the Sierra Nevada snowpack is melting faster each year.
KU soccer crushes NU, 3-1
By Jason Elmquist
October 27, 2007 in print edition on C5
Coach Mark Francis’ decision to put his Kansas University soccer squad through a hard nonconference schedule finally seems to be paying off down the stretch of Big 12 Conference play. The Jayhawks put up their second largest point total of the season in a 3-1 victory Friday over Nebraska at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex.
Around and about
October 27, 2007 in print edition on D3
Ryan and Lisa Graves, Lawrence, announce the birth of their son, Benjamin James Graves, born Oct. 8, 2007, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Housing troubles expected to get worse before improving
By Martin Crutsinger - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A5
The current housing slump, which began in late 2005, probably has another year to go before things turn around. Before it is over, home prices - which had soared during the boom years - will probably have fallen by the largest amount of any downturn in the post World War II period.
Man freed in consensual teen sex case
Georgia Supreme Court says 10-year prison sentence did not fit crime
By Daniel Yee - Associated Press Writer
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A3
A former high school football star given 10 years in prison for having consensual oral sex with another teenager was freed Friday by Georgia’s highest court, which ruled that his sentence amounted to cruel and unusual punishment.
Lawrence Datebook
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B2
Events around Lawrence.
Misunderstanding gave kids’ kidnapper extra day before arrest
By Jeremy Kohler and Robert Patrick - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
October 27, 2007 in print edition on A7
On the day before kidnapping victims Ben Ownby and Shawn Hornbeck were rescued from Michael Devlin’s apartment, an FBI task force dropped Devlin from suspicion. Kirkwood police did not.
Court strikes down $7.7 million award in gas geysers case
Associated Press
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B5
A $7.7 million Reno County jury award for the 2001 natural gas explosions that killed two Hutchinson residents was reversed Friday by the Kansas Supreme Court. At the same time, the justices upheld the jury’s 2004 decision that businesses collectively suffered no damages; business owners and private property owners had filed separate class action lawsuits.
Conservatives seeking common ground
By Ellen Goodman
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B6
In retrospect, it was probably not the best way to reassure the faithful. When James Dobson, child psychologist turned political kingmaker, rose to speak at the Values Voter Summit dinner, he first complained about media reports that the religious right was dead. Then he cheerily announced, “Welcome to the morgue.”
Layers of taxes
A commissioner’s intangibles tax idea should be shot down before it even gets onto the runway.
October 27, 2007 in print edition on B6
Boog Highberger has promoted some questionable projects during his time on the Lawrence City Commission, but his latest “innovation” to help solve financial problems rates among the worst. Looking for ways to bring more money into the Lawrence coffers, Highberger is suggesting an intangibles tax.
People in the news
October 27, 2007 in print edition on D7
¢ Spears’ mother planning to write parenting book ¢ Judge orders rapper T.I. released on $3M bond¢ Pete Doherty given suspended sentence¢ Kid Rock: I was provoked into Waffle House fight ¢ Pic owned by Elton John not porn, officials say¢ D.A. not prosecuting Bloom in car accident¢ Shatner saddened he’s left out of ‘Star Trek’
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