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Births

Travis and Stacy Cecil, Lawrence, a girl.

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Heard on the Hill: Report raises questions about synthetic blood tests, like one conducted in Douglas County

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Do you consider yourself to be an efficient worker?

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Kansas Speedway Road Runner Turbo Indy 300

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Polls

Are you an organ donor?

Response	Percent
Yes.		71%
No.		28%
Total	338

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6:00 a.m.

Active senior to be honored for efforts as volunteer: By Pattie Johnston; April 27, 2008 in print edition on 1B; Drop by Munchers Bakery on Friday mornings and you are likely to see an older gentleman sharing stories and enjoying coffee and pastries. Look quickly, though, because he soon will be on his way.

Special coverage: Retiring in Lawrence

7:00 a.m.

Building a better worker: By Jonathan Kealing; April 28, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Once a Kansas University research team has completed its work, no longer will you have to wonder how much faster a construction project could be done if workers didn’t take so many darn coffee breaks. You’ll know exactly how much faster.

Video: Grad students monitor bridge progress

12:00 p.m.

Sunday night fever: By Alexander Parker; April 28, 2008 in print edition on 3A; When Mona Kelter and Frank Knernschield step onto the dance floor, they’re prepared to stay there.

Video: Sunday Seniors dance
Special coverage: Retiring in Lawrence

5:00 p.m.

Keegan: Mangino pleased with draft: By Tom Keegan; April 28, 2008 in print edition on 1B; Making a bowl game, any bowl game, was considered a reasonable goal for the Kansas University football program. Coach Mark Mangino wanted more. He wanted a BCS bowl game. He got it, winning the Orange Bowl to cap off a stunning 12-1 season.

Video: Henry to play for Jets
Video: Fine selected in fourth round
Video: Collins going to Cincinnati
Video: Talib headed to Tampa Bay

10:00 p.m.

Music, man: By Terry Rombeck; April 28, 2008 in print edition on 1C; Xander Casad can quickly run through the list of jobs he wanted to have while growing up. “I wanted to be a butler, a submarine captain, president, a baseball umpire,” he says.

Video: April ArtStar saxophone whiz

All stories

6News video: Homeless shelter looking for a new home?: By Jesse Fray; April 28, 2008; Neighbors are nervous the city's homeless shelter might relocate in their backyards. The Lawrence Community Shelter has had their eye land at 13th and Oregon, but a decision before city leaders has left neighbors with mixed feelings. 6News reporter Jesse Fray explains.
6News video: T too expensive; city may cut transit service: April 28, 2008; More funds will be needed to run the Lawrence Public Transit System in 2009.
6News video: Body found in Kaw may be missing canoeist: April 28, 2008; A body found in the Kansas River in Wyandotte County this morning is believed to be that of a canoeist missing since April 19th.
6News video: Man found guilty of rape charges: April 28, 2008; A Douglas County man is guilty of raping two women inside his apartment south of Lawrence.
6News video: Douglas County may be one judge short: April 28, 2008; County Commissioners are reluctant to keep paying for the district court's judge pro-tem position.
6News video: School board wants more info on budget requests: April 28, 2008; Lawrence School Board members want more information about a five million dollar list of budget requests.
6News video: Federal funds to decrease for school district: April 28, 2008; During their regular meeting tonight, Lawrence School Board members heard about a reduction in federal grant money for next year for the district.
6News video: Digital map company expanding to Lawrence: April 28, 2008; Government work is putting Lawrence on the map for an Overland Park company.
6News video: Statehouse to honor Jayhawk teams: April 28, 2008; On Friday, legislators and Governor Sebelius will honor the KU basketball, football, and debate teams for their accomplishments this year.
6Sports video: McClinton to try out for Chiefs: April 28, 2008; 24 hours after the NFL welcomed four new Jayhawks to the trenches, this evening it appears there could be one more added to an NFL roster come kick-off weekend: James McClinton.
6Sports video: KU baseball squad readies for Missouri: April 28, 2008; Tomorrow, KU will take on Missouri at the home of the Royals, Kauffman Stadium.
6Sports video: KU softball team gets lift from McCaulley: April 28, 2008; This year the Kansas softball team has featured the consistent bat of junior Dougie McCaulley. The California native leads the Jayhawks in both batting average and on-base percentage.
6Sports video: KU tennis star makes All-Big 12 team: April 28, 2008; Jayhawk freshman Magdalena Tokarczyk was named to the 2008 All-Big 12 Tennis Singles Team.
6News video: Local students walk with KU athletes in wellness event: April 28, 2008; Lawrence public schools are on the move this week as part of a first-ever district-wide wellness event. Some elementary students go for a walk in downtown Lawrence today and get their exercise with KU athletes - including a few champions.
Music, man: LHS senior’s versatile talents include key touch with saxophone; By Terry Rombeck; April 28, 2008 in print edition on C1; Xander Casad can quickly run through the list of jobs he wanted to have while growing up. “I wanted to be a butler, a submarine captain, president, a baseball umpire,” he says.
McClinton to try out with Chiefs: By Ryan Wood; April 28, 2008; Former Kansas University defensive tackle James McClinton will attend the Kansas City Chiefs' rookie minicamp this weekend on a tryout basis, according to his agent Kevin Robinson.
Sheriff’s office: Body found in Kaw tentatively identified as missing canoeist: By Mike Belt; April 28, 2008; A body found this morning in the Kansas River in Wyandotte County has been tentatively identified as that of Shaun Shaw, the missing canoeist, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
6News Now: Expect sunny skies this afternoon: April 28, 2008; Expect sunny skies all afternoon today, but some clouds might move in later on this evening.
Jury convicts Douglas County man of raping two women: J-W Staff Report; April 28, 2008; A jury this afternoon convicted a 49-year-old Douglas County man of raping two women in incidents in December 2005 and April 2006 at his apartment south of Lawrence.
KU teams head for Capitol: By Scott Rothschild; April 28, 2008; KU basketball, debate and football squads headed to Capitol for recognition.
Prairie fire a memorable ritual: By Elizabeth Black; April 28, 2008 in print edition on C1; Each spring in the Flint Hills they burn off the grasslands. This is to mimic the lightning-ignited prairie fires of ancient times, which kept trees and underbrush off the plains and somehow reinvigorated the grasslands.
Quality knives pay off for long haul: The Charlotte Observer; April 28, 2008 in print edition on C1; You don’t need a whole block full of knives to cook. But it is worth the money to buy the best knives you can afford. A good knife with a high-carbon, steel-alloy blade will hold an edge better and give you years of service.
Right at home: Nursery decor gets modern makeover; By Kim Cook - Associated Press Writer; April 28, 2008 in print edition on C1; Who said nursery design had to be color-by-numbers? Designers are putting a fresh spin on traditional baby furnishings for a generation of parents who favor contemporary decor.
MySpace, Facebook applications can pose security risk: By Martha Irvine - Associated Press Writer; April 28, 2008 in print edition on C8; Sarah Brown is unusually cautious when it comes to social networking. The college sophomore doesn’t have a MySpace page and, while she’s on Facebook, she does everything she can to keep her page as private as she can.
Expected flood of discarded TVs fuels recycling campaigns: By Kim Hart - The Washington Post; April 28, 2008 in print edition on C8; A stack of old television sets towered above Tim Webster as he put his own dust-covered, 20-year-old set onto the heap. He had replaced it with a new flat-screen TV and decided it was time to part with his old living-room companion.
Gene therapy dramatically improves sight in nearly blind: By Stephanie Nano - Associated Press Writer; April 28, 2008 in print edition on C8; Scientists for the first time have used gene therapy to dramatically improve sight in people with a rare form of blindness, a development experts called a major advance for the experimental technique.
Clashes break out at Olympic torch relay in S. Korea: By Burt Herman - Associated Press Writer; April 28, 2008 in print edition on C8; Chinese students clashed with anti-Beijing demonstrators at the Olympic torch relay Sunday in Seoul, throwing rocks and punches at the latest stop on the flame’s troubled round-the-world journey.
Overseas troops facing voting hurdles: By Lolita C. Baldor - Associated Press Writer; April 28, 2008 in print edition on A1; U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan can speak to their families by Web camera and fight insurgents using sophisticated electronic warfare. Yet when it comes to voting, most troops are stuck in the past.
Christianity out of step with Jesus’ teachings: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; April 28, 2008 in print edition on A7; James Lawson is out of step with modern Christianity.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: April 28, 2008 in print edition on A7; Lawrence’s downtown developer agreed to most of the 15 changes in its redevelopment plan recommended by the city but differed on a couple of points, including the amount of land the city had to acquire for the project.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: April 28, 2008 in print edition on A7; From the Lawrence Daily World for April 28, 1908: “Dr. W.Y. Leonard, 74, died at his home after a lingering illness.”
Insurance issue: April 28, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: The Kansas Public Health Association is to be commended for sponsoring legislative health forums in 15 locations throughout the state to educate and update the public about health reform.
Headline off: April 28, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: I appreciated your coverage of the April 19 Earth Day events downtown. However, I wish the headline writers had given more thought to their headline: “Activists on a roll for Earth Day.”
Special story: April 28, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: I was greatly touched when I saw the recent story about Ryan Gray in the Pulse section.
Idling damage: Just suppose we cut in half the pollution and waste created by our gurgling vehicles in drive-in lines.; J-W Editorials; April 28, 2008 in print edition on A7; Far be it from us to rob the populace of what to some is a sacred privilege. But with all the emphasis on Earth Day, “greenery” and how we must do a better job of stewardship for our natural resources, there’s one convenient truth that we could deal with immediately.
Review: Acting matches memorable script in ‘Shape of Things’: By John R. Phythyon Jr. - Special to the Journal-World; April 28, 2008 in print edition on B8; “What is art?” is one of those questions that’s difficult to answer. Each person answers it a little differently, but is something art solely because the artist says it is?
2 detained after fire in factory kills 55: April 28, 2008 in print edition on A8; Police detained the owner and manager of a Casablanca mattress factory that went up in flames, killing at least 55 people, a police official said Sunday amid accusations of poor safety standards and locked doors that trapped workers.
Police: Man raped daughter, fathered 6: April 28, 2008 in print edition on A8; A woman who went missing in 1984 was found by police over the weekend and told investigators that she had been held by her father in a cellar, where she was repeatedly raped and gave birth to at least six children, police said Sunday.
Horoscopes: April 28, 2008 in print edition on B6; Opportunity strikes for those willing to step up to the plate. Accept what at first might seem like an unusual responsibility.
‘Baby Mama,’ stoner duo find success at box office: By Ryan Nakashima - Associated Press Writer; April 28, 2008 in print edition on B6; “Baby Mama,” Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s comedy about surrogate motherhood, delivered the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office with $18.3 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
People in the news: April 28, 2008 in print edition on B6; • Electra, Hilton sisters frolic at after-parties • Chesney hurts foot • Prince plays Coachella, covers Radiohead
‘House,’ ‘Bones’ shake off the rust before sweeps: By Kevin McDonough; April 28, 2008 in print edition on B6; “House” (8 p.m., Fox) returns to original episodes just in time for May sweeps. It’s easy to believe this year’s “House” was just getting revved up when it was placed on writers’-strike hiatus. Remember that reality-TV-like contest to see who would join the staff and who would be eliminated? Or do you want to forget all that, just like me?
Extension of 31st Street on agenda for earlier meeting: April 28, 2008 in print edition on A5; City commissioners will consider partnering with Douglas County on a study that would seek to find an alignment for a future 31st Street between O’Connell Road and County Road 1057.
As career changes, attitude must, too: By J.T. O'Donnell & Dale Dauten; April 28, 2008 in print edition on B7; Q: After 20 years of working, the last nine with the same major corporation, I wanted to try something new. I went with a smaller firm whose president hired me to build a new division. However, the promised staffing support isn’t coming through, and I’m having a hard time adjusting to the “seat of the pants” decision-making.
On the Money: Ways to save on gasoline: By Marshall Loeb, MarketWatch; April 28, 2008 in print edition on B7; Prices at the gas pump are hitting record highs nearly every day and are expected to top the $4 mark this summer.
‘The Right Start’ set for May 5: April 28, 2008 in print edition on B7; Kansas University’s Small Business Development Center will offer another session of “The Right Start,” the latest in an ongoing seminar series for startups, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 at the center, 734 Vt., Suite 104.
Health board welcomes new board member: April 28, 2008 in print edition on B7; Douglas County commissioners recently appointed Paul Liechti, assistant director of the Kansas Biological Survey at Kansas University, to a three-year term on the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Board.
Color Studio stylists take Redken courses: April 28, 2008 in print edition on B7; Emily Wright and Alicia Jamison, stylists at Color Studio, Lawrence, recently attended classes at The Redken Exchange in New York City.
Midas manager earns President’s Award: April 28, 2008 in print edition on B7; Terry Sanford, manager of the Midas automotive service shop at 2801 Iowa, was selected as one of 50 winners in North America of a Midas President’s Award, recognizing the shop’s performance in customer satisfaction, customer retention and retail sales growth.
Carriers drop cheap airline fares: Ticket prices, new charges headed sky-high; By Julie Johnsson - Chicago Tribune; April 28, 2008 in print edition on B7; Kiss good-bye the era of $34 airfares to the East Coast from Chicago, and $200 fares to Europe.
GOP slams vote on budget: Resolution in Congress didn’t increase taxes, Democrats respond; By Scott Rothschild; April 28, 2008 in print edition on A1; It’s a simple statement that packs a powerful political wallop. Jim Ryun, Lynn Jenkins and Nick Jordan — all Republicans trying to unseat two Democratic congressional incumbents who represent Lawrence — say the Democrats voted for the largest tax increase in the history of the United States.
More than 30 groups to attend volunteer fair: J-W Staff Reports; April 28, 2008 in print edition on A4; The Roger Hill Volunteer Center will have a volunteer fair from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
On the record: April 28, 2008 in print edition on A4; Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported these fire calls
Greensburg cleanup project gets recognition: Associated Press; April 28, 2008 in print edition on A4; The tornado-ravaged community of Greensburg is in the spotlight again — this time for a cleanup effort that volunteers organized last fall.
Number of expectant mothers with diabetes doubles: By Alicia Chang - Associated Press Writer; April 28, 2008 in print edition on A2; The number of pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes has more than doubled in seven years, a California study found, a troubling trend that means health risks for both mothers and newborns.
Millions in Iraq contracts never finished, audit reveals: By Hope Yen - Associated Press Writer; April 28, 2008 in print edition on A2; Millions of dollars of lucrative Iraq reconstruction contracts were never finished because of excessive delays, poor performance or other factors, including failed projects that are being falsely described by the U.S. government as complete, federal investigators say.
Hundreds flee wildfire burning in foothills: April 28, 2008 in print edition on A2; Firefighters gained ground Sunday against an early season wildfire that slowly chewed its way through dense brush near Los Angeles, forcing more than 1,000 people from homes in the foothills.
Boaters urged to help with shoreline security: April 28, 2008 in print edition on A2; As boating season approaches, the Bush administration wants to enlist the country’s 80 million recreational boaters to help reduce the chances that a small boat could deliver a nuclear or radiological bomb somewhere along the country’s 95,000 miles of coastline and inland waterways.
Series of quakes takes toll on rattled residents: April 28, 2008 in print edition on A2; Dozens of minor earthquakes shook Reno on Sunday as a series of temblors entered its third month and prompted some frazzled residents to leave their homes.
3 killed by militants in attack on president: April 28, 2008 in print edition on A2; Militants firing rockets and automatic rifles attacked the Afghan president at a ceremony in Kabul on Sunday, missing their target but killing three and wounding eight others.
Train collision kills 66, state media reports: April 28, 2008 in print edition on A2; Two passenger trains collided in eastern China before dawn today, killing at least 66 people and injuring 247, a state news agency reported.
Bioscience builds on own growth: Tax revenues exceed expectations, reinvested in thriving industry; By Scott Rothschild; April 28, 2008 in print edition on A3; State revenue is getting tighter amid forecasts of economic uncertainty, but the bioscience sector continues to grow.
Sunday night fever: Seniors don’t miss a step after dances move; By Alexander Parker; April 28, 2008 in print edition on A3; When Mona Kelter and Frank Knernschield step onto the dance floor, they’re prepared to stay there.
KU baseball falls to OSU: J-W Staff Reports; April 28, 2008 in print edition on B3; Oklahoma State scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth to rally past Kansas University, 8-3, and complete a sweep of the three-game Big 12 Conference baseball series on Sunday at Reynolds Stadium.
Rams sign McAnderson to free-agent deal: By Matt Tait; April 28, 2008 in print edition on B3; With the 252nd and final pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams select … It didn’t matter.
KU men’s golf sixth: April 28, 2008 in print edition on B3; Kansas University’s Brad Hopfinger shot a final-round 68 — tying for the best round of the day among all golfers — and tied for seventh overall with a four-round 290 at the Big 12 Men’s Golf Championship on Sunday.
KU women’s golf 10th: April 28, 2008 in print edition on B3; A final-round 340 doomed Kansas University to a 10th-place finish Sunday at the Big 12 Conference Women’s Golf Championship.
Busch victorious at Talladega: Montoya matches career best with second place; April 28, 2008 in print edition on B2; This time, the crash happened behind Kyle Busch. Instead of leaving Talladega Superspeedway with a smashed-up car, he drove into Victory Lane.
Chiefs get depth in draft: April 28, 2008 in print edition on B2; As Kansas City’s most important draft in nearly 20 years drew to a close, smiles abounded.
Rolen, Rios help Jays edge K.C., end skid: Associated Press; April 28, 2008 in print edition on B1; Scott Rolen provided the power and Alex Rios the legs, and together they helped the Toronto Blue Jays snap a six-game losing streak.
Wheldon wins again: Late-race yellow helps IndyCar driver repeat; By Jason Elmquist; April 28, 2008 in print edition on B1; After two consecutive years as runner-up at Kansas Speedway, Dan Wheldon became the track’s first two-time IndyCar Series winner when he defended his victory Sunday in the Road Runner Turbo Indy 300.
School board refocuses attention on budget requests: By George Diepenbrock; April 28, 2008 in print edition on A3; As the budget picture comes clearer into focus, Lawrence school board members today will begin talking again about a $6.6 million list of requests from last year.
Building a better worker: KU researchers study efficiency of road project; By Jonathan Kealing; April 28, 2008 in print edition on A1; Once a Kansas University research team has completed its work, no longer will you have to wonder how much faster a construction project could be done if workers didn’t take so many darn coffee breaks. You’ll know exactly how much faster.
Keegan: Mangino pleased with draft: By Tom Keegan; April 28, 2008 in print edition on B1; Making a bowl game, any bowl game, was considered a reasonable goal for the Kansas University football program. Coach Mark Mangino wanted more. He wanted a BCS bowl game. He got it, winning the Orange Bowl to cap off a stunning 12-1 season.
Three more Jayhawks drafted: By Ryan Wood; April 28, 2008 in print edition on B1; Four years ago, Marcus Henry was expecting to play junior-college football because nobody recruited him.
Kansas softball bounces back, 6-0: By Chuck Woodling; April 28, 2008 in print edition on B1; Val George may hail from Tucson, but she looked more like the Phoenix on Sunday.

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