Archive for Wednesday, October 31, 2007 / LJWorld.com

Also from October 31

Births

Blog entries

Chats

Marty Kobza: Chat with Eudora Schools Supt. Marty Kobza

Obituaries

On the street

What do you like most about Halloween?

Photos

Podcasts

Polls

At this point in time, are you more interested in KU football or KU basketball?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Football		45%
Both		36%
Basketball		14%
Neither		3%
Total	2060

Trick or treat?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Smell my feet!		47%
Treat!		37%
Trick!		15%
Total	221

Will the Packers, playing their second road game in less than a week, be at a disadvantage Sunday?

Poll results

Response	Percent
No. Monday’s game will not affect the Packers’ play at all		43%
No. Coming off an emotional victory, they’ll have an advantage		37%
Yes. They’ll be worn out		18%
Total	16

Videos

Lead stories

6:00 a.m.

KU Hospital, Med Center tensions diminish: By Scott Rothschild; October 30, 2007 in print edition on 1A; They weren’t holding hands and singing “Kumbaya.” But officials from often-feuding Kansas University Medical Center and KU Hospital reported on Tuesday that they now are getting along a lot better. And they told lawmakers they would complete a new working and finance agreement within two months or so.

Audio clips: KUMC and KU Hospital audits

9:00 a.m.

Fossil exposes jellyfishes’ real age: October 31, 2007 in print edition on 3A; A fossil find in the deserts of Utah has provided remarkable clues to Kansas University researchers regarding the history of one aquatic creature. Working together, researchers at the University of Utah and KU have determined that a fossil from more than 500 million years ago is of an ancient jellyfish - one that looks strikingly similar to the jellyfish of modern times.

1:00 p.m.

Master of macabre’s display captures true spirit of Halloween: By Alexander Parker; October 31, 2007 in print edition on 1A; The first thing you notice in Dana Dyer’s haunted back yard is a skeleton suspended by its arms, staring you down from behind rusty bars. Around the corner stand Vice President Dick Cheney and former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in a torture chamber - “You’ve got to add a little political humor,” Dyer says.

Video: Three questions with… Dana Dyer, haunted yard creator
Video: The Haunted Yard of Dana Dyer
Poll: Trick or treat?
On the street: What do you like most about Halloween?

4:00 p.m.

High School Spodcasters

Firebirds-Falcons: The Rematch

Posted October 31, 2007

In this week's edition of High School Spodcasters, Journal-World high school sports editor Matt Tait and J-W sports writer Benton Smith toss out a point-counterpoint preview of Friday's first round of the Class 6A football playoffs, where Free State will host Olathe South in a rematch of the season-opener, which Olathe South won, 34-27.

10:00 p.m.

Deciphera looks to fast-track first drug: By Chad Lawhorn; October 31, 2007 in print edition on 1A; A start-up pharmaceutical company that community leaders recently agreed to give a multimillion-dollar package to keep in Lawrence could have its first drug on the market in four years, its CEO said Wednesday.

Video: Deciphera drug could be out in 2011

All stories

6News video: Jury: funeral protesters invaded privacy: October 31, 2007; A federal jury has ruled that the Topeka-based fundamentalist Westboro Baptist Church was wrong to protest the funeral of a fallen marine.
6News video: Escaped inmates, ex-guard caught in New Mexico: October 31, 2007; Police apprehended two fugitives who escaped from a Kansas prison and the former guard accused of helping them flee.
6News video: Halloween happenings on Mass: By Crispin Lopez; October 31, 2007; 6News reporter Crispin Lopez checks out ghastly ghouls and creepy costumes in downtown Lawrence.
6News video: Deciphera drug could be out in 2011: October 31, 2007; City leaders recently agreed to give Deciphera a multimillion dollar package to stay in Lawrence. The pharmaceutical company announced today that major testing on a cancer treatment drug should begin this spring.
6Sports video: Homecoming with the Huskers: October 31, 2007; Memorial Stadium is already sold out for this Saturday’s homecoming game against Nebraska.
6News video: Hallowed Halloween at church special events: October 31, 2007; Parents whose worst nightmare is letting their kids out onto dark streets for trick-or-treating found their sanctuary with church-sponsored alternative activities tonight.
6Sports video: Firebirds face Falcons in state playoffs: October 31, 2007; The Freestate Firebirds take on Olathe South for the second time this season. Friday’s game at Haskell Stadium is the Hy-Vee High School Game of the Week.
6Sports video: Saturday’s showdown against unseasoned QB: October 31, 2007; How do you prepare for a quarterback that has only thrown four passes all season? That’s the question facing the Fighting Manginos as they head into Saturday’s game against Nebraska.
6Sports video: Self’s squad eager for season to start: October 31, 2007; The Kansas Jayhawks enter the season ranked fourth in the nation with thirteen of fourteen letter-winners from last year’s Elite Eight squad returning.
6Sports video: Hawks hoping to beat Baylor: October 31, 2007; The Kansas volleyball team hits the road tonight in need of a victory. The Hawks lost to the Bears at Baylor earlier this month.
6News video: Zombies invade downtown Lawrence: October 31, 2007; Volunteers at the Wednesdays at Liberty Hall program transformed junior high students into ghoulish creatures before the students starred in a zombie movie of their own.
6News video: School district introduces new wellness guidelines: By Lindsey Slater; October 31, 2007; This year marks the second part of Lawrence’s new wellness plan regulating diet and exercise for students.
6Sports video: Seniors smoothing out preseason: October 31, 2007; Underclassmen no longer rule the courts at Allen Fieldhouse. Instead, head coach Bill Self has a few upperclassmen running the show.
6Sports video: Hawk fans to see double: October 31, 2007; Tonight Philadelphia twins Marcus and Markieff Morris orally committed to play basketball at Kansas in 2008. Both twins are ranked in the top 100 of the ‘08 class.
6News video: Haskell shares its haunted past: October 31, 2007; Students, faculty and staff have compiled some of Haskell Indian Nations University’s spookiest stories and plan to share them at tours on Halloween night.
Deciphera looks to fast-track first drug: By Chad Lawhorn; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A1; A start-up pharmaceutical company that community leaders recently agreed to give a multimillion-dollar package to keep in Lawrence could have its first drug on the market in four years, its CEO said Wednesday.
Morris twins commit to Kansas: By Gary Bedore; October 31, 2007; Twins Marcus and Markieff Morris, a pair of highly-regarded prep school forwards from Philadelphia, have decided to play basketball at Kansas University.
6News Now: School’s wellness policy enters second phase: October 31, 2007; In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, this year marks the second phase of the Lawrence school district’s wellness policy and they are raising the bar on nutrition and exercise for students, and the spookiest night of the year.
Inmates, former guard apprehended in New Mexico: Officials: Ex-guard helped with escape; J-W Staff report; October 31, 2007; Two inmates who escaped Sunday from El Dorado Correctional Facility and a former prison employee were apprehended this morning in New Mexico, according to prison spokesman Dale Call.
Man gets probation in pickle-assault case: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A10; Talk about being in a pickle: A judge gave a 35-year-old man probation in a case that police said involved an assault with pickles.
Master of macabre’s display captures true spirit of Halloween: By Alexander Parker; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A1; The first thing you notice in Dana Dyer’s haunted back yard is a skeleton suspended by its arms, staring you down from behind rusty bars. Around the corner stand Vice President Dick Cheney and former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in a torture chamber - “You’ve got to add a little political humor,” Dyer says.
KU’s King James: McClinton’s work ethic sets him apart; By Tom Keegan; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B1; David Lawrence, former offensive lineman and current color commentator for Kansas University football games, watched the play on film just to make sure his mind wasn’t playing games with him. Sure enough, it looked the same the second time. There was senior defensive tackle James McClinton behind Texas A&M running back Jorvorskie Lane, who was two yards behind the line of scrimmage, on the pivotal play of Saturday night’s 19-11 KU victory.
Sharing success: Rivalry nonexistent for gymnasts; By Jesse Temple; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B8; Kathy Johnson faces a difficult, albeit enviable dilemma this weekend: which school to root for at the state gymnastics meet Saturday in Hutchinson? Lawrence High or Free State High? As head coach of both schools since Free State’s inception 11 years ago, it’s a situation Johnson is used to.
Point-after trickery lifts Marysville over Perry-Lecompton: By Chuck Woodling; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B9; What appeared to be a busted conversion kick really wasn’t. It was a designed two-point play. And it worked. Wide receiver Gavin Johnson’s pass to Garrett Green proved decisive as Marysville stunned Perry-Lecompton, 22-21, in Class 4A bi-district football Tuesday night.
Indians end season with win: HINU sweeps Tigers; By Jason Elmquist; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B11; Last year, Haskell Indian Nations University’s volleyball squad was in the exact same place Tuesday’s opponent, Central Christian, was: winless in the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Perfect Colts ‘dogs: Also-undefeated Pats favored at Indy; Associated Press; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B6; The Indianapolis Colts have won a franchise-record 12 straight home games and are off to the third-best start of any defending Super Bowl champion. So why are they underdogs at home this week? Blame that, as Indianapolis fans usually do, on New England.
Hallowed history adds to festive nature of spooky holiday: McClatchy-Tribune News Services; October 31, 2007 in print edition on C1; Halloween. The name comes from an early Christian festival on Nov. 1 - All Hallowmas or All Saints’ Day - and thus, the night before is Hallow’s Eve or Hallow E’en, as it’s called in Ireland. In old English, the word “Hallow” meant “sanctify.” It’s the same word used in the familiar Lord’s Prayer: “Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.”
Democratic rivals take aim at front-runner Clinton at debate: By Nedra Pickler - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A2; Democrats Barack Obama and John Edwards sharply challenged Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s candor, consistency and judgment Tuesday in a televised debate that underscored her front-runner status two months before the first presidential primary votes.
Verdict is guilty in sheriff’s slaying: Associated Press; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B16; A jury found a Kansas man guilty of capital murder Tuesday in the 2005 killing of a sheriff. Now, jurors must decide whether to sentence Scott Cheever to death or life in prison without parole for fatally shooting Greenwood County Sheriff Matt Samuels. The penalty phase in the case starts today.
High schools using coffee to lure students into libraries: By Travis Loller - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A16; Even before the bell rings each morning, students at Centennial High School are lined up to get into the library. But they aren’t necessarily looking for books. They are waiting for a morning cup of joe at the Cougar Cafe, a coffee shop run by students.
Governor shines in wake of wildfire disaster: By Laura Kurtzman - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A11; The crowd roared its approval over the weekend as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger tossed the coin to start the San Diego Chargers game at Qualcomm Stadium, which just days earlier had been an emergency shelter for thousands of people driven from their homes by raging wildfires.
The real ‘American Gangster’ on BET: By Kevin McDonough; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B15; “American Gangster” (9 p.m., BET) profiles and interviews Harlem, N.Y., hoodlum and heroin tycoon Frank Lucas. He’s the subject of a forthcoming film, also called “American Gangster,” starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.
Singer Robert Goulet, 73, dies: By Daisy Nguyen - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B15; Robert Goulet, the handsome, big-voiced baritone whose Broadway debut in “Camelot” launched an award-winning stage and recording career, has died. He was 73. The singer died Tuesday morning in a Los Angeles hospital while awaiting a lung transplant, said Goulet spokesman Norm Johnson.
Horoscopes: October 31, 2007 in print edition on B15; You have a lot going for you. If you tune in to your gut instincts and internal reactions, often you will find the right answer. You are able to let your ingenuity and sense of adventure merge successfully. If you are single, you’ll meet people with ease. If you are attached, frequent walks together and dinners out help build the glue that exists between you.
New wind farm helps change town’s fortunes: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A6; In operation for less than a year, the Bluegrass Ridge Farm with its giant turbines has become the face of this struggling northwest Missouri community. Missouri’s first commercial wind farm has literally been a windfall for this town of about 1,000 residents 80 miles north of Kansas City.
Administration has pattern of blunders: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A14; Maybe if I had been drinking heavily. Maybe if I was suffering amnesia. Maybe if I’d had a lobotomy. Maybe, in other words, if my memory was impaired, I could accept the apologies for last week’s FEMA-brand bovine excreta at face value.
Baldwin sixth-graders end season on perfect note: October 31, 2007; The sixth-grade Baldwin Bulldogs won the Kaw Valley League Super Bowl on Sunday with a 13-6 victory over Tonganoxie.
Lawsuit against funeral protesters goes to jury: By Alex Dominguez - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A5; Jurors began deliberating Tuesday whether members of a fundamentalist Kansas church known for picketing military funerals nationwide should be held liable for a protest at a Marine’s funeral.
Tropical storm hits Cuba, nears Florida: By Ramon Almanzar - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A12; Tropical Storm Noel brought heavy rain to the western Caribbean on Tuesday as it pushed through Cuba and edged closer to Florida. Floods and mudslides across the region have killed at least 22 people.
City uses ghostly tales of war, murders and voodoo curses to boost tourism: By Dahleen Glanton - Chicago Tribune; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A10; After night falls, the open air trolley, painted black and decorated with fake spider webs, goblins and a stuffed black cat, winds through the city’s downtown squares, stopping finally at a stately stone mansion that is said to be haunted.
Lawrence Datebook: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A4; Events around Lawrence.
Dodgers’ Little steps down: Torre mentioned as possible replacement; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B2; Grady Little resigned as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, paving the way for Joe Torre to take the job. The 57-year-old Little leaves with one year remaining on his contract plus a club option for 2009.
Retired general nominated for top Veterans Affairs position: By Michael A. Fletcher and William Branigin - The Washington Post; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A13; President Bush on Tuesday nominated retired Army Lt. Gen. James Peake to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, which is struggling to make the drastic changes needed to care for the large number of wounded troops returning home from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jayhawk guards among nation’s best - just ask SI: By Gary Bedore; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B1; Who’s to argue with Sports Illustrated? Not Kansas University sophomore Sherron Collins, that’s for sure. “I think we have one of the greatest backcourts in the country,” Collins, KU’s point guard from Chicago, said, agreeing with SI’s Luke Winn, who recently said Collins, Mario Chalmers, Russell Robinson and Brandon Rush rate as the No. 1 backcourt in the United States.
‘Werewolves in Cage’ feature of family’s spooky display: By Ling-Lung Chen; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A5; The front yard of the Emersons’ home at the corner of the 29th Court and Missouri Street probably is among the best-kept Halloween secrets in Lawrence. Even the street sign agrees: “Dead end.”
Dog shoots man in freak hunting accident: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A10; A hunter is recovering after he was shot in the leg at close range by his dog, who stepped on his shotgun and tripped the trigger, an official said Tuesday.
Wild cat roundup aims to control population: By Elvyn J. Jones - ejones@theworldco.info; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A7; Cats were rubbing against Sam Gwin’s leg soon after she arrived Saturday evening at Jim’s Garage in De Soto. The Olathe woman and her husband, Terry, who volunteer for No More Homeless Pets Kansas City, were in De Soto to trap the feral cats living near the garage and neighboring De Soto Feed and Garden.
On the record: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A4; A 41-year-old Lawrence man reported the theft of his 2000 Chevrolet Blazer and its contents Sunday to Lawrence police. The Blazer was parked in the 700 block of New Hampshire Street and was taken between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday. Losses, including the truck, were estimated at nearly $8,000.
City athletes of the week: October 31, 2007 in print edition on B8; Drue Davis and Aaron Rea.
Misconceptions: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A14; To the editor: Hold on there, Mr. Bates (Public Forum, Oct. 28). You have some misconceptions about wind turbines. I can’t argue with your dislike of the appearance of the wind machines, because beauty is in the eye of the beholder. To me the turbines are beautiful, graceful and a testament to human creativity.
Commodities: October 31, 2007 in print edition on B14; Agriculture futures ended lower Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for December delivery fell 14.5 cents to $8.14; December corn dropped 5.75 cents to $3.7025; December oats shed 1.75 cents to $2.83; January soybeans fell 19.5 cents to $10.0925.
Injury still hurting, but not slowing, Harper: By Ryan Wood; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B3; It was impressive enough that Kansas University junior cornerback Kendrick Harper played with unmatched aggression against Texas A&M in his first start of the season last week. But what’s easy to forget is that he did it while still battling an injury.
Hot soups: the cure for chilly weather: By Gwyn Mellinger; October 31, 2007 in print edition on C1; On a chilly evening or weekend afternoon, there’s no more fitting meal than a steamy soup made with seasonal ingredients. And if the soup is quick to prepare, so much the better. It just means you can return to curling up under your afghan with a book or a favorite TV show that much sooner.
BMI wheel may help combat obesity: By Tom Breen - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A16; West Virginia is hoping that a little wheel can make a big difference in the state’s obesity problem. The wheel is a body mass index calculator, a low-tech tool that will be distributed to doctors across the state as part of a new effort to get physicians to recognize obesity early in their patients.
Rushing attack lifts Baldwin: Bulldogs switch gears, run for six touchdowns against K.C. Ward; By Jimmy Gillispie - jgillispie@theworldco.info; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B1; After throwing three touchdowns a week ago, Baldwin High’s football offense got back on track Tuesday night. The Bulldogs (8-2) racked up 515 yards of offense and rushed for six scores in their 41-7 victory over Kansas City Ward.
Domestic abuse inflicts lasting pain: By Chansi Long; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A14; “If you don’t quit squirming I’m gonna break it,” the man clasping tightly to my forearm screamed. My 19-year-old self, at 5 feet 9 inches tall and 130 pounds, resisted. I found myself pressed against the strikingly white wall of my apartment, my socks slipping on the wooden floor as I struggled to free my arm, which the man held firmly behind my back.
Fall favorites: Autumn fare base for delicious desserts; J-W Staff Reports; October 31, 2007 in print edition on C1; Now that the weather is - finally - starting to turn cooler, and the leaves are changing colors, it’s time to change seasons in the kitchen, too. Summer foods can take a back seat until next year. Now, it’s time for fall fare to shine. Here are some recipes perfect for the autumn dinner table.
Oskaloosa school district reports case of staph infection: By Sophia Maines; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A6; Oskaloosa Superintendent Jon Pfau said Tuesday the school district was notifying parents and cleaning facilities following a confirmed case of staph infection. “We are sending information home with the students,” Pfau said. “We’ve been working closely with the Jefferson County Health Department to follow recommendations on how to handle the situation.”
Merger view: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A14; To the editor: Dolph Simons’ editorials about the possible St. Luke’s and KUMC/KU Hospital merger are hopefully causing people to contact their state representatives. It would appear that Gov. Sebelius and Chancellor Hemenway have endorsed the arrangement in a less than forthright way.
Scientists face fears in study of anxiety: By Seth Borenstein - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A1; Science is getting a grip on people’s fears. As Americans revel in all things scary on Halloween, scientists say they now know better what’s going on inside our brains when a spook jumps out and scares us. Knowing how fear rules the brain should lead to treatments for a major medical problem: When irrational fears go haywire.
Council: Transgender minister may keep job: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A12; A council of the United Methodist Church has decided to allow a transgender minister to retain his job, but it stopped short of addressing whether a change of gender violates the denomination’s rules.
Audiologists attend conference in Topeka: J-W Staff Reports; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B14; Karen Andregg and Mary Sostarich, audiologists at Lawrence Otolaryngology Associates PA, attended the 2007 Annual Conference of the Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, conducted Oct. 5-6 at Capitol Plaza Convention Center, Topeka.
Pump patrol: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.67 at several locations.
Physician joins staff at Advantage Medical: J-W Staff Reports; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B14; Dr. Raelene Knolla has joined Advantage Medical Group, Lawrence, to work in family practice, women’s health and urgent care.
President-elect wishes Hillary Clinton well: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A12; First lady Cristina Fernandez, in her first televised interview since winning Argentina’s presidency, thanked her husband for helping her triumph at the polls and wished Hillary Rodham Clinton well in her U.S. election bid.
Keegan: Kansas immune to hype: By Tom Keegan; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B1; The thing about sawing wood is you have to keep your head down, or you might lose a finger. You can’t hold your nose in the air when you’re sawing wood. All signs point to the Kansas University football players still keeping their heads down, still “sawing wood,” as coach Mark Mangino is fond of saying.
Study: More veterans uninsured, ineligible for free health care: By Kevin Freking - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A13; About one of every eight veterans under the age of 65 is uninsured, a finding that contradicts the assumption many have that all vets qualify for free health care through the Veterans Affairs Department, says a new study.
Stringent codes credited with saving homes: By Elliot Spagat - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A11; Dr. Jorge Llorente became irritated recently when the fire department kept rejecting his plans to landscape his hacienda-style home with jacarandas and avocado trees. But he is grateful now.
Iraqi leaders OK removal of security firms’ immunity: By Steven R. Hurst - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A12; The Iraqi government approved a draft law Tuesday to lift immunity for foreign security companies including Blackwater USA, a bid to overturn a decree imposed more than three years ago by the U.S. official who ran the country after the American-led invasion.
‘Prince of Darkness’ talks politics: Columnist says exposing CIA agent one of his least important feats; By George Diepenbrock; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A3; Political reporter and columnist Robert D. Novak said Tuesday night he didn’t believe a Bush administration official revealing the identity of Joseph Wilson’s wife to him as a CIA agent was an orchestrated effort to smear Wilson, a Bush critic.
Professor makes home spooky to see whether kids face fears for sweet reward: By Seth Borenstein - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A10; In the lab, psychology professor David Zald studies how fast adults react to fear. At his home this time of year, he watches kids adjust to it.
‘Jayni’s Kitchen’ features autumn treats: J-W Staff Reports; October 31, 2007 in print edition on C2; Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week for “Autumn Menu: Recipes to Fall For.” Host Jayni Carey will prepare the following recipes: Grill-Smoked Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Bordelaise Sauce, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Sauteed Zucchini with Garlic and Fresh Thyme, and Poached Apples in Rum Sauce with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Merrill Lynch CEO retires under pressure: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A12; The unfolding credit crisis has claimed its biggest corporate casualty so far: Merrill Lynch CEO Stan O’Neal.
Tasered student can avoid charges: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A12; The University of Florida student stunned by a police Taser and arrested after his fervent, videotaped outburst at an event with Sen. John Kerry won’t go to court if he stays out of trouble during 18 months of probation, prosecutors said Tuesday.
KUMC designated neuropathy center: By Sophia Maines; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A4; Neuropathy patients seeking treatment for the nerve disorder will find a broader array of services at Kansas University Medical Center. Peripheral Neuropathy Clinic on Tuesday announced it has received National Neuropathy Center designation from The Neuropathy Association, a national nonprofit organization.
Boy blamed for fire that consumed 21 homes: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A2; A boy playing with matches started a fire in north Los Angeles County that consumed more than 38,000 acres and destroyed 21 homes last week, authorities said Tuesday.
Boston celebrates another Red Sox crown: City honors World Series champions with victory parade; By Jay Lindsay - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B5; When the Red Sox needed a closer - even for their World Series championship parade - Jonathan Papelbon was their man. Papelbon donned a kilt and danced his trademark Irish jig to the roars of tens of thousands of fans Tuesday as the city celebrated Boston’s second World Series title in four years with a three-mile-long rolling rally from Fenway Park to City Hall Plaza.
Solar wing ripped when unfurled by astronauts: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A2; A giant solar wing ripped as it was being unfurled by astronauts aboard the international space station on Tuesday, creating another problem for NASA at the orbiting outpost.
Fossil exposes jellyfishes’ real age: Utah find dates sea creatures to 500 million years old; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A3; A fossil find in the deserts of Utah has provided remarkable clues to Kansas University researchers regarding the history of one aquatic creature. Working together, researchers at the University of Utah and KU have determined that a fossil from more than 500 million years ago is of an ancient jellyfish - one that looks strikingly similar to the jellyfish of modern times.
NEA dance grant awarded to KU: J-W Staff Reports; October 31, 2007 in print edition on C3; “American Masterpieces: Dance,” a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts with Dance/USA, awarded a $10,000 grant to Kansas University’s dance division.
Survivor of beach house fire recalls narrow escape: By Meg Kinnard - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A13; Fallon Sposato awoke to a blaring alarm and smoke seeping into the first-floor bedroom of the beach house where she and 12 friends had been partying just hours earlier. With her lungs and eyes burning, she ran with her boyfriend through the smoke-filled house, assuming her friends were already outside.
Royals decline Perez option: October 31, 2007 in print edition on B2; Odalis Perez’s $9 million option was declined Tuesday by the Kansas City Royals, and fellow pitcher David Riske turned down his $2.9 million player option.
Yanks hire Girardi for 3 years: October 31, 2007 in print edition on B2; Joe Girardi is back in pinstripes, taking over as New York Yankees manager from his mentor. Girardi was hired Tuesday, agreeing to a three-year contract to replace Joe Torre in New York’s dugout.
Princess worship just a phase: By Sue Hutchison - San Jose Mercury News; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A15; Tonight I will be keeping a tally of how many 3-foot-tall princesses come to the door begging for candy. I’ve learned to spot most of the Disney royalty, ranging from the basic Cinderella to Aladdin’s carpet-riding Jasmine to the little mermaid princess, Ariel. (Though Ariel rarely wears her fish tail for Halloween and other formal functions.)
Moderate earthquake rattles Bay Area: By Ron Harris - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A2; A magnitude-5.6 earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay Area Tuesday night, rattling homes and nerves, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries.
U.S. helps crew of ship hijacked by pirates: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A2; A U.S. Navy destroyer helped sailors who retook control of their vessel Tuesday in a deadly battle with pirates after the North Korean-flagged ship was hijacked in the piracy-plagued waters off Somalia, the American military said.
Chamber schedules ribbon-cutting events: J-W Staff Reports; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B14; Lawrence Chamber of Commerce has scheduled ribbon-cutting events for the month of November:
Stories sought about anti-aging procedures: J-W Staff Reports; October 31, 2007; The holiday season is almost upon us. With parties and family gatherings, men and women strive to look like celebrities and seek out a plethora of medical techniques.
Commentary: Yankees are playing catch-up now: By Shaun Powell - Newsday; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B2; They no longer need to worry about getting caught by the Red Sox. That’s over. That’s done. That’s history. Suddenly, here in a new baseball world order, the Yankees are the ones lagging behind and looking ahead at the new pacesetter, with a slight touch of envy, with a reasonable and understandable degree of concern and without any guarantee of gaining ground anytime soon.
Supreme Court takes up child porn challenge: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A2; The Supreme Court explored Tuesday whether it could limit the reach of a child pornography law so that it would not apply to legitimate creative expression, vivid adolescent imaginations or innocent e-mails with provocative headings.
Public, private: Private developments lose some of their luster when they depend on the support of public funds to work.; J-W Editorials; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A14; In the movie “The Jerk” Steve Martin comes to the realization “it’s a profit thing.” Profit is not a dirty corporate word. Profit makes the world go round. It pays taxes, pays good wages and provides funding to charity. Big business success is good; small business success is great because profits are closer to those most responsible, and local profits have a greater impact on their local economy.
Bush draws line on new children’s health bill: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A2; President Bush told Republican lawmakers on Tuesday he will not agree to legislation expanding children’s health insurance if it includes a tobacco tax increase, a decision that virtually ensures a renewed veto struggle with the Democratic-controlled Congress.
Losing lottery stroke of luck for Celtics: By David Aldridge - The Philadelphia Inquirer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B4; Paul Pierce had had enough. After nine seasons with the Boston Celtics, Pierce, the team’s star forward, had next to nothing to show for his efforts with the NBA’s signature franchise - the signature now the warped and fading scrawl of a once-relevant team.
Pelosi wants resignation over Chinese recalls: October 31, 2007 in print edition on A2; House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday called for the resignation of the head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission following the millions of recalls of Chinese-made toys.
KU announces upcoming concert: J-W Staff Reports; October 31, 2007 in print edition on C2; To commemorate the 300th anniversary of the death of Dieterich Buxtehude, Michael Bauer, professor of music at Kansas University, and Marie Rubis Bauer, cathedral organist and director of music at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, are performing the complete organ works of Dieterich Buxtehude in a series of eight concerts split between Lawrence and Omaha.
Eight Jayhawks on NBA rosters: J-W Staff Reports; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B4; Eight former Kansas University basketball players were on the opening-day rosters of NBA teams.
Famed organist to perform in series: J-W Staff Reports; October 31, 2007 in print edition on C3; Lynne Davis will perform the next organ recital in the Bales Artist Series, which is in its inaugural year. The event will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Bales Organ Recital Hall on Kansas University’s campus.
Doctors blaming rising obesity rates on farm aid: By Rob Hotakainen - McClatchy Newspapers; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A16; If you’re feeling fat these days, blame Congress. That’s just what the nation’s doctors are doing, saying federal lawmakers are responsible for the fact that a salad costs so much more than a Big Mac.
South 8th-graders drop home opener to Logan, 24-22: Game Staff Reports - game@ljworld.com; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B10; The South Junior High eighth-grade girls basketball team made its home debut against Topeka Logan on Monday at Lawrence High’s West Gymnasium.
Rec centers close early for Halloween: J-W Staff Reports; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A3; Community recreation centers run by the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will close at 5 p.m. today for Halloween.
Bobcats sink Cards: Eudora’s season ends with 13-8 loss; Caleb Regan - cregan@theworldco.info; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B9; On a windy Tuesday night, the Basehor-Linwood High football team, led by senior running back Tyler Miles, overcame a late deficit and advanced to the second round of the Class 4A football playoffs with a 13-8 victory over Eudora.
Carolina: Rules not broken: October 31, 2007 in print edition on B2; A review by North Carolina’s NCAA compliance department has determined no NCAA violations occurred when former Tar Heels players talked to basketball prospects during a recruiting visit the weekend of Sept. 15-16.
Football team’s success helps town cope with tragic deaths: By Joanna Chadwick - The Wichita Eagle; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B16; When Mulvane High School junior Huldon Tharp sits quietly before Wildcat football games, he doesn’t think about his team’s undefeated record. What pops into his mind, unbidden, are memories of two of his best friends - Sam Keys and Kyle Adams.
Engineering competition provides students opportunity to develop aeronautic skills: By Lindsey Slater; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A3; High school students from throughout Kansas made some Jayhawks fly on Tuesday. Or at least they tried.
Tait: Sound familiar?: By Matt Tait; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B8; The postseason is upon us, and in my line of work that usually means one thing: Cliches come out in full force. Don’t get me wrong, the trite phrases that athletes and coaches love to use are almost always with us. But in the postseason, when competitors try their hardest to avoid giving an opponent any kind of bulletin-board material, they seem more prevalent.
Cair Paravel blasts Eagles again: J-W Staff Reports; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B10; Veritas Christian’s football team suffered another lopsided loss to Topeka Cair Paravel on Tuesday. Unlike the team’s first meeting, however, the Eagles seemed somewhat competitive to coach Doug Bennett - despite the 54-6 setback shorted to less than three quarters by the point-spread rule in the first round of the Kansas Christian Athletic Association playoffs.
Duncan, San Antonio agree on extension; Spurs receive rings: By Elizabeth White - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B4; Tim Duncan has agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, an official familiar with the negotiations said Tuesday.
High school sports notebook: J-W Staff Reports; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B8; Lawrence High’s football team, riddled by injuries and faced with a brutal schedule, failed to make the Class 6A playoffs for the first time since 2001.
Pink Volkswagen carries a message: J-W Staff Reports; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A3; It’s a car with a cause. A fully restored 1977 Volkswagen Beetle was awarded Tuesday to Dennis and Connie Detweiler of Lawrence.
Coal use growing despite global warming fears: By Elaine Kurtenbach - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A8; Almost nonstop, gargantuan 145-ton trucks rumble through China’s biggest open-pit coal mine, sending up clouds of soot as they dump their loads into mechanized sorters. The black treasure has transformed this once-isolated crossroads nestled in the sand-sculpted ravines of Inner Mongolia into a bleak boomtown of nearly 300,000 people.
School experience a lesson in American life: By George Diepenbrock; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A7; Fresh from a recent Free State High School awards assembly, six German exchange students still had wide eyes. “People are more outgoing,” said Eutin, Germany, student Eva Wendt. “In Germany, you don’t stop someone and say, ‘Hey, I like your bag.’” That friendliness is one thing the group of 10 students say they love about their month here in Lawrence, Eutin’s sister city.
Edwards: no break for Chiefs: Fatigue not an issue for red-hot Pack, K.C. coach says; By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B7; Coming off a bye week and playing a team that played at Denver just six days earlier, the Kansas City Chiefs might seem like they have caught a scheduling break.
All kinds of foods good base for chowder: By Susan Krumm; October 31, 2007 in print edition on C3; Q: What is chowder? A: Chowder is any thick, rich soup containing chunks of food. We most often think of clam chowder, but there are endless variations, including potato chowder, corn chowder, fish chowder and vegetable chowders. Here’s a couple of chowders that you may want to try. Just add good bread and a dark green salad, and dinner is ready.
Interest rate cut anticipated: Decision to come as consumer confidence declines; By Jeannine Aversa - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B14; The Federal Reserve is expected to cut an important interest rate this week, a move designed to help the economy get through the stresses of a painful housing slump and credit crunch.
Legislative Post-Audit report addresses questions on both institutions: J-W Staff Reports; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A9; Major findings of Legislative Post-Audit reports into the Kansas University Medical Center and KU Hospital:
U.S. monthly death toll on track for nearly 2-year low: By Kim Gamel - Associated Press Writer; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A12; The monthly toll of U.S. service members who have died in Iraq is on track to be the lowest in nearly two years, with at least 36 troop deaths recorded as of Tuesday, but the military cautioned it’s too early to declare a long-term trend.
Bill is taxpayers’ nightmare: By Cal Thomas; October 31, 2007 in print edition on A15; Just in time for Halloween comes House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel - henceforth known as Count Rangula - with a bill that would suck more blood from the American taxpayers.
Web site gives alerts on product hazards: By Consumer Reports; October 31, 2007 in print edition on B14; As hordes of Americans prepare to buy millions of toys and gifts as well as food and drink for feasting for the upcoming holiday seasons, consumers are justifiably concerned about keeping their loved ones safe from tainted products.
People in the news: October 31, 2007 in print edition on B15; ¢ Britney Spears allowed weekly visits with sons¢ Seinfeld: Wife isn’t guilty of ‘vegetable plagiarism’
Southwest defeats Washburn Rural: October 31, 2007; The Southwest Bulldog eighth-grade girls basketball team welcomed Washburn Rural on Monday to Southwest Junior High for its second game of the season.Despite falling behind early, the Bulldogs rallied in their home opener for 24-21 victory.
NBA roundup: October 31, 2007 in print edition on B4; ¢ Spurs 106, Trail Blazers 97¢ Jazz 117, Warriors 96¢ Rockets 95, Lakers 93

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