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Chris Harris talks about his further progression into the No. 1 cornerback role
Mark Mangino discusses his thoughts on his team's spring game showing Monday night
Todd Reesing talks about the offense's so-so showing Monday night, plus his knack for making stops on the defensive side

Births

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On the street

Would you rather have a garage sale or go to one?

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Jayhawk basketball award ceremony

Holy-Field Vinyard and Winery

KU baseball vs. Texas Tech

Podcasts

Polls

Do you shop at garage sales?

Response	Percent
Yes.		64%
No.		35%
Total	285

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Lead stories

6:00 a.m.

Super Sunday: By Alexander Parker; April 14, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Sunday capped nearly a month of high-fives, hugs and impromptu celebrations, courtesy of Kansas University’s men’s basketball team. A victory parade in downtown Lawrence was the final chapter in a season that kept Jayhawk fans on edge but ultimately brought a national championship home.

Videos: Past parades for the Jayhawks
Videos: 2008 National Championship Parade
Photo gallery: NCAA Championship Parade
Special coverage: 2008 NCAA Tournament

1:00 p.m.

Lawmakers allot $50M to boost pharmacy school: By Scott Rothschild; April 14, 2008 in print edition on 3A; Although the Legislature has a lot to do when it reconvenes the session later this month, it finished work on a major priority for Kansas University.

4:00 p.m.

Spring football game won’t be for show: By Ryan Wood; April 14, 2008 in print edition on 1B; Mark Mangino is a traditionalist when it comes to the spring football game. Yes, he likes that the fans get the chance to see football in April, and players always like performing in front of a crowd. But Mangino isn’t interested in taking the team off track to make the spring game a fun, festive, lighthearted activity.

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6News video: Charges filed in Sunday standoff: April 14, 2008; A Lawrence man who reportedly kept police in a standoff for more than eight hours Sunday is charged with one misdemeanor count of domestic battery.
6News video: Murder suspect in prison on gun conviction: April 14, 2008; A suspect in a Douglas County murder case is sentenced to 63 months in a federal prison today on an unrelated firearms conviction.
6News video: Despite early closing, post office party goes on: By George Diepenbrock; April 14, 2008; 6News reporter George Diepenbrock tells us how a group of musicians will relieve stress on Tax Day even if the Internet cuts their fun short.
6News video: Courthouse repairs could cost $145,000: April 14, 2008; Fixing a leaky skylight and water damage in the 105-year-old Douglas County Courthouse could get expensive.
6News video: Group offers free HIV testing: April 14, 2008; Every 15 seconds an American is infected with HIV. This week, a KU group is sharing that message with students in order to raise awareness of the risks associated with unprotected sex.
6News video: Fans flip from hoops to football: April 14, 2008; Over the past 24 hours many Jayhawk fans have turned their attention from the hardwood to the gridiron in what has been a seamless transition from one season to another.
6News video: KidCast: April 14, 2008; Kaleb Jackson gives tonight's KidCast.
6Sports video: Spring game showcases team for eager fans: April 14, 2008; It's been three months since the Kansas football team knocked off Virginia Tech and was crowned Orange Bowl champions. Tonight at Memorial Stadium, the Jayhawk faithful caught their first glimpse of KU for the 2008 season.
6Sports video: Walters new USF head coach: April 14, 2008; After spending two seasons as the head coach at Florida Atlantic University, former Kansas sharpshooter Rex Walters is heading to San Francisco.
6Sports video: Beasley to enter NBA draft: April 14, 2008; Kansas State University freshman Michael Beasley announced today he is declaring himself eligible for this year's NBA draft.
6Sports video: Piper trumps Tonganoxie: April 14, 2008; The Tonganoxie and Piper High School softball teams had combined to play only two games this spring. Weather conditions cleared today, however, for both the Chieftains and the Pirates.
6Sports video: KU rallies; returns to Big 12 ranks: April 14, 2008; On Sunday, the Kansas baseball team capped off their three-game set with Texas Tech.
6News video: Final Four celebration ends in Tasing: By Jesse Fray; April 14, 2008; For one Jayhawk fan, celebrating KU's big win over North Carolina ended abruptly when he was stunned by a Taser gun. As 6News reporter Jesse Fray explains, it was all over a beer bottle.
KU crime reports down: By Sophia Maines; April 14, 2008; KU’s Public Safety Office received 664 reports in 2007, down from 737 reports the prior year and a more than 50-percent decrease from a decade ago.
Police in Bonner Springs investigating homicide: April 14, 2008; Bonner Springs Police are investigating the death of a 48-year-old resident at Bonner Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as a homicide.
Lawrence post office to close at 5:30 p.m. on Tax Day: By George Diepenbrock; April 14, 2008; Most district post offices will close at their regular hours for Tax Day.
LHS C-team softball game canceled: April 14, 2008; The LHS C-team softball games against Olathe South scheduled for this evening at Broken Arrow Park have been canceled.
Signing takes back seat to big celebration: By Elizabeth Black; April 14, 2008 in print edition on C1; I was the guest author on Tuesday at Oread Books at the Kansas Union, there for a reading, discussion and book-signing for my novel, “Buffalo Spirits.” The event was scheduled three months in advance, posters were printed, fliers distributed, press releases, radio ads, notices in the newspaper, the whole 9 yards.
Fashion not function: Umbrellas perfect accessories, and not just on dreary days; By Samantha Critchell - AP Fashion Writer; April 14, 2008 in print edition on C1; Why waste a fashion-forward umbrella on a dreary rainy day? Instead call it a parasol and show off the beautiful colors, fabrics and embroideries that have become a part of umbrella design.
Tax stress: American Psychological Association; April 14, 2008 in print edition on C1; As Tuesday’s tax deadline approaches, the American Psychological Association reminds us that many people feel stress over money.
Bush legacy could tie successor’s hands: By Carl Leubsdorf; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A7; As he nears his final months in the White House, President Bush seems intent on doing everything possible to protect his major international initiatives from easy reversal by a Democratic successor.
Respite from commercials hard to find: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A7; I have no particular love for Shea Stadium. Never even been inside. From what I hear, it’s not a lovely place. Leaky pipes and “curious smells,” says one report. “A dump,” says another.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: April 14, 2008 in print edition on A7; Spurred by the annual tax deadline of April 15, many customers of local financial institutions were taking advantage of the new individual retirement account provisions to shelter funds from taxes until they were withdrawn in retirement years, after age 59.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: April 14, 2008 in print edition on A7; From the Lawrence Daily World for April 14, 1908: “Data just released shows that the executive branch of the federal government now employs 286,902 persons, more than 29,000 of them in the Washington area.
Giving the green: The community owes the Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Committee its gratitude not only for the fun annual parade it stages but also for the thousands of charitable dollars its members raise each year.; J-W Editorials; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A7; The public face of the Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Committee is a happy group of people, who claim some Irish heritage (at least for the day), staging a festive downtown parade on March 17.
Dalai Lama repeats call for autonomy: By Manuel Valdes - Associated Press Writer; April 14, 2008 in print edition on C8; The Dalai Lama said Sunday that Tibet cannot make any more concessions to China and renewed his calls for the government to cease suppression in his former homeland and withdraw troops.
Israeli leaders shun Carter over Hamas talks: By Joel Greenberg - The Chicago Tribune; April 14, 2008 in print edition on C8; Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is getting a cool reception in Israel, where he arrived on Sunday at the start of a nine-day Middle East tour that he said would likely include a meeting with Hamas leaders in Syria.
Papal visit to White House to raise standard in church-state reception: By Jennifer Loven - Associated Press Writer; April 14, 2008 in print edition on C8; The leader of the world’s Roman Catholics has been to the White House only once in history. That changes this week, and President Bush is pulling out all the stops: driving out to a suburban military base to meet Pope Benedict XVI’s plane, bringing a giant audience to the South Lawn and hosting a fancy East Room dinner.
Aid groups in Haiti fear food crisis could widen: By Jonathan M. Katz - Associated Press Writer; April 14, 2008 in print edition on C8; Aid organizations said Sunday they feared the nutritional crisis could deepen in impoverished Haiti, where skyrocketing food prices have already led to deadly protests and the ouster of the nation’s No. 2 politician.
’Til debt do you part: Money disputes can tear apart marriage; By Mary Meehan - Lexington Herald-Leader; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B9; As wedding season descends upon those gleefully in love, happy couples ruminate endlessly about color schemes and flower choices. But there is one topic couples mightily try to avoid: money.
Top 5 questions to ask before renovating: By Marshall Loeb - MarketWatch; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B9; Spending on remodeling is expected to reach $316 billion this year alone, and the number is still climbing, according to the Home Improvement Research Institute. So make sure you know exactly how big a renovation you can afford and whether it justifies the time you intend to spend in your revamped home.
Blogs can advance career: J.T. O’Donnell & Dale Dauten; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B9; Q: Dear J.T. & Dale: Lately, I’ve heard people talking about blogging as a way to advance their careers. They can’t be serious, can they? —Andrew
On the money: Understanding the commodities markets: By Chuck Myers - McClatchy-Tribune News Service; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B9; What determines the price for a gallon of gas, an ounce of gold or a bushel of wheat? In part, the commodities markets. From precious metals to orange juice and pork bellies, traders bid, buy and sell a wide variety of commodities in trading pits.
Run-Girl celebrates year with sponsorship: J-W Staff Reports; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B9; Run-Girl, Lawrence, is celebrating its second year in business by sponsoring the Lawrence Half Marathon and 5K, set for Sunday at Haskell Indian Nations University.
Lawmaker to serve on electricity committee: J-W Staff Reports; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B9; State Rep. Tom Sloan, R-Lawrence, has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Electricity Advisory Committee.
Governor reappoints Lawrence resident: J-W Staff Reports; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B9; Denise Bonner, Lawrence, has been reappointed to serve a three-year term on the Kansas Credit Union Council.
Lawmakers allot $50M to boost pharmacy school: By Scott Rothschild; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A3; Although the Legislature has a lot to do when it reconvenes the session later this month, it finished work on a major priority for Kansas University.
Vineyard hopes labor bears fruit: By Lara Hastings - lhastings@theworldco.info; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A3; Corky, Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery’s mascot, flopped down and made himself comfortable in the dirt alongside about two dozen planting crew volunteers.
Democratic candidates discuss God, religion: By Kimberly Hefling - Associated Press Writer; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A6; Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday that the potential for life begins at conception as she and presidential rival Sen. Barack Obama answered questions about faith and religion in both their personal lives and the public discourse.
Threats close 2 universities today: J-W Wire Reports; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A6; Threatening graffiti found in three men’s restrooms led a Rochester, Mich., school to cancel campus classes, sports and cultural activities for two days.
Horoscopes: April 14, 2008 in print edition on B8; You express flair, creativity and high energy this year. Combined with the natural assets of your sign, you are a force to be dealt with. If you are single, you could meet Mr. or Ms. Right at this time.
People in the news: April 14, 2008 in print edition on B8; • Spears has another car-related incident • Ivana Trump marries Italian entrepreneur • ‘Dr. Phil’ show cancels teen beating story
‘Prom Night’ slashes competition: By David Germain - Associated Press Writer; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B8; Audiences made a date with “Prom Night,” the remake of the 1980 slasher flick that took in $22.7 million to debut as the weekend’s No. 1 movie, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Can MTV save print journalism?: By Kevin McDonough; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B8; I suppose we ink-stained wretches should feel grateful, or at least curious, that MTV has turned its star-making machinery on the newspaper racket with “The Paper” (9:30 p.m., MTV), a documentary series about “The Circuit,” the prize-winning school weekly at a Florida high school.
Sebelius to attend climate meeting: By John Christoffersen - Associated Press Writer; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B10; Organizers hope a gathering of governors this week will be as effective in addressing climate change as a similar event that launched the conservation movement a century ago.
Greensburg residents to get homes soon: April 14, 2008 in print edition on B10; About 20 Greensburg residents will move into new homes this summer thanks to an unprecedented effort by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and 16 public, private and nonprofit agencies.
Blood drive slated for Thursday at LMH: J-W Staff Reports; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A5; Lawrence Community Blood Center will play host to a blood drive Thursday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Earth Day event to be biggest yet: By Erin Castaneda; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A5; Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to protecting the environment. That’s what the city of Lawrence wants people to learn during the eighth annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday.
Papers show no action on drugs in water supply: By Martha Mendoza - Associated Press Writer; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A2; A White House task force that was supposed to devise a federal plan to research the issue of pharmaceuticals in drinking water has missed its deadline and failed to produce mandated reports and recommendations for coordination among numerous federal agencies, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.
1,300 Iraqi soldiers, police fired for refusing to fight: J-W Wire Reports; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A2; The Iraqi government said Sunday it had dismissed 1,300 soldiers and policemen for refusing to fight during an offensive last month in the southern port city of Basra.
Sect mothers seek help from governor: April 14, 2008 in print edition on A2; The mothers of children removed from a polygamous sect’s ranch in West Texas after an abuse allegation are appealing to Gov. Rick Perry for help, saying some of their children have become sick and even required hospitalization.
Delta, Northwest work toward deal: April 14, 2008 in print edition on A2; Delta and Northwest could announce a combination as early as Tuesday that would create the world’s biggest airline, but pilot contract issues still loomed and there was no guarantee the deal would move ahead, three people familiar with the talks said Sunday.
IRS audits of large firms fall: April 14, 2008 in print edition on A2; The tax audit rates of the largest companies are less than half what they were 20 years ago while more small and mid-size businesses are coming under scrutiny, according to an organization that monitors the Internal Revenue Service.
Prison boat, barge collide on Mississippi: April 14, 2008 in print edition on A2; A boat carrying state prison employees collided with a barge on the swollen Mississippi River upstream from Baton Rouge on Sunday, injuring 18 people.
President names rival as prime minister: April 14, 2008 in print edition on A2; President Mwai Kibaki named opposition leader Raila Odinga as prime minister Sunday, implementing a long-awaited power-sharing deal aimed at resolving a political crisis that left more than 1,000 people dead.
City Commission Agenda: Rec center HVAC replacement on table: April 14, 2008 in print edition on A4; City commissioners will consider whether to move ahead with an estimated $195,000 replacement of a worn heating and air conditioning unit at the East Lawrence Recreation Center.
Health clinic awarded $40K in cancer fight: J-W Staff Reports; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A4; The Douglas County Health Care Access Clinic received a $40,000 grant from the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Greater Kansas City Affiliate last week.
Salvation Army needs help with donations: J-W Staff Reports; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A4; The Salvation Army needs three to four volunteers Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist with incoming food donations.
On the record: April 14, 2008 in print edition on A4; Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported no fire calls Sunday.
NBA Roundup: April 14, 2008 in print edition on B6; Scores from around the league.
Commentary: Tiger still hunting for comeback win: By Drew Sharp - Detroit Free Press; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B2; Finally, there was a roar — a Tiger roar, awakening the echoes of prior dramatic Sunday Masters’ finishes.
CU dismisses linebacker: April 14, 2008 in print edition on B2; Colorado has dismissed junior linebacker Jake Duren from the football team following his arrest in an on-campus “incident.”
Beasley to announce today: April 14, 2008 in print edition on B2; Kansas State freshman Michael Beasley plans to announce whether he will enter the NBA Draft at news conference today on campus.
Immelman leads wire to wire: South African wins Masters, beats Woods by 3 strokes; Associated Press; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B2; Trevor Immelman felt goose bumps as he listened to a phone message left by Gary Player, his childhood idol and the last South African to slip on a green jacket at the Masters.
National League Roundup: Maddux chalks up win No. 349: Pirates’ Gorzelanny easily outduels rookie sensation Cueto; Associated Press; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B4; Greg Maddux recorded his 349th career win one day before his 42nd birthday, and Paul McAnulty drove in the only run with a sacrifice fly, leading San Diego.
American League Roundup: Chisox hit two grand slams: Pair of dingers pushes Tigers further down standings; Associated Press; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B4; Joe Crede and Paul Konerko each hit grand slams to back Javier Vazquez’s strong start, and the White Sox pounded the struggling Tigers.
KU women’s soccer falls to men’s club, 4-1: By Jesse Temple; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B5; When Kansas University women’s soccer coach Mark Francis learned this week his team might lose one of its seven exhibition games during an already shortened spring season, he scrambled to find a replacement.
Bannister, Royals cruise, 5-1: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B5; Brian Bannister had a plan against the Minnesota Twins and Francisco Liriano, and it worked out perfectly.
Hopfinger leads KU to 8th place in golf: April 14, 2008 in print edition on B5; Freshman Brad Hopfinger shot a third-round 69 — his seventh under-par round of the year — to pace Kansas University’s men’s golf team to an eighth-place finish Sunday at the River Landing Intercollegiate.
A&M tennis rolls over Jayhawks, 6-1: J-W Staff Reports; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B5; Kunigunda Dorn claimed the only victory for Kansas University’s tennis team in a 6-1 loss to Texas A&M on Sunday.
Spring football game won’t be for show: By Ryan Wood; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B1; Mark Mangino is a traditionalist when it comes to the spring football game. Yes, he likes that the fans get the chance to see football in April, and players always like performing in front of a crowd. But Mangino isn’t interested in taking the team off track to make the spring game a fun, festive, lighthearted activity.
KU baseball gets rare sweep: By Jason Elmquist; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B1; It had been two years since Kansas University’s baseball squad last swept a series against a Big 12 Conference opponent. With a few fans sporting brooms Sunday at Hoglund Ballpark, KU made it a clean sweep of Texas Tech with a 5-2 victory.
McCaulley shines; KU softball splits twinbill: By Chuck Woodling; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B5; Dougie McCaulley is climbing into rarefied air. McCaulley, a junior outfielder, elevated her batting average over the .400 plateau as Kansas University divided a softball doubleheader with Texas on Sunday.
Man, 26, in custody after 8-hour standoff: By Mike Belt; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A3; Andrew Lutton was sleeping on a couch in a friend’s townhouse early Sunday when he was awakened by screams. “I was hearing a female next door scream bloody murder,” Lutton said.
A whole lotta love: Award ceremony caps Jayhawks’ daylong lovefest; By Gary Bedore; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B1; Bill Self and his wife, Cindy, hopped out of a light blue Corvette convertible after the 21⁄2-mile ride of their lives — down Massachusetts Street, 19th Street and Naismith Drive, with 80,000 or so fans cheering them the whole way. “We’re floating on air right now,” Self, Kansas University’s fifth-year basketball coach, said upon conclusion of a Sunday afternoon parade honoring the NCAA basketball champions.
Championship spurs thousands to preserve newspaper copies: By Terry Rombeck; April 14, 2008 in print edition on C1; Tens of thousands of Jayhawk fans picked up extra copies of the Journal-World last week, seeking a memento of the national championship win. Someday, though, those newspapers will fade and disintegrate. It’s just a matter of how long.
Super Sunday: Celebrations end thrilling season; By Alexander Parker; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A1; Sunday capped nearly a month of high-fives, hugs and impromptu celebrations, courtesy of Kansas University’s men’s basketball team. A victory parade in downtown Lawrence was the final chapter in a season that kept Jayhawk fans on edge but ultimately brought a national championship home.
5 seniors share awards spotlight: By Alexander Parker; April 14, 2008 in print edition on A1; It’s all over. The frenzied celebrations of the last few weeks culminated Sunday night at Allen Fieldhouse, where more than 10,000 fans gathered to pay tribute to the Kansas University men’s basketball team.
Keegan: Another Arizona on tap?: By Tom Keegan; April 14, 2008 in print edition on B1; Football still so dominated the emotions of the masses on the Sunday night of Thanksgiving weekend that the visit of a touted Arizona basketball team, which should have been the highlight of the nonconference home schedule, didn’t generate much excitement.

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