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Archive for Sunday, August 17, 2008

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12:00 a.m.
Traffic 101: KU freshmen must follow rules of road
August 16, 2008 in print edition on 5A
Kansas University students this year will find a fresh set of traffic challenges in Lawrence, including stop signs posted at entrances to campus and along major roadways at the edge of Mount Oread.And for everyone else? Well, just watch out for the student drivers.
10:00 a.m.
Adriane Black, 16, an Aquahawk swimmer and Free State High junior, practices her push-offs Friday from the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center's wall. The success of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has many sports aficionados predicting a surge in the participation of swimming among youths. Swim sports push off: Clubs note ripples of interest after Phelps
August 17, 2008 in print edition on 1B
Clark Campbell has seen it every four years. As the American swimmers haul in medals during the first week of the Olympics, local swim clubs get flooded with calls from parents who believe their children can be the next star to wear the goggles. Then things die down, only to ramp up for the next Olympics.
12:00 p.m.
Partners Jess Pierson, front, and Jen Humphrey are followed by a couple of kittens as they walk around their farm south of Lawrence. The couple signed up for the city's domestic partnership registry a year ago and moved to the farmhouse in May. Domestic partners mark registry’s first anniversary
August 17, 2008 in print edition on 1A
It’s been one year ago this month that Lawrence leaders took what many in the gay and lesbian community believed was the most significant step yet in Kansas to change impression. Lawrence city commissioners created the state’s first domestic partnership registry. Lawrence residents since Aug. 1 of last year have been able to register their unmarried relationships with the city clerk’s office.
5:00 p.m.
Eight-year-old Elisa Jalenak, Lawrence, gets excited as her recently caught fish begins to flop around on the hook during a day of free fishing for kids Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 around Lake Henry at Clinton Lake State Park. Prizes were awarded for both the largest and smallest fish. Families bond during fishing derby
August 16, 2008 in print edition on 1B
Parents and children gather at Clinton State Park’s Lake Henry.
7:00 p.m.
Jessica Bailey, of Bonner Springs, helps her friend, KU freshman Jeremy Paterson, of Bonner Springs, move into Lewis Hall on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. Dorm life not spartan anymore
August 17, 2008 in print edition on 1A
Sunday was the first day of Emily Mangelsdorf’s college life. She came prepared. Tons of clothes. Twenty pairs of shoes. Couch. Microwave. Refrigerator. Coffee maker. Even a rice steamer. “I’m sure my mom’s load for college was about half this,” she said, standing beside her pile of belongings atop Kansas University’s Daisy Hill.

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T-Bones fighting to stay in playoff race
August 17, 2008
What used to be a comfortable margin how has turned into a slim two-game lead for the 4th and final playoff spot for the Kansas City T-Bones.
Local recreation centers to temporarily close for maintenance
August 17, 2008
Three Lawrence recreation centers will close for several days this month for maintenance.
Many parents lament losing children to college life
August 17, 2008
They’ve been involved in their children’s lives since day one. And as Boomergirl.com’s Cathy Hamilton reports, sometimes it’s hard for parents to let go when their chicks get ready to leave the nest.
Sunday, August 17 weather at 10 p.m.
August 17, 2008
The forecast for Monday, August 18 calls for a high of 86 with a low around 62.
Dorm life not spartan anymore
Students leave no luxury behind when moving to KU
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A1
Sunday was the first day of Emily Mangelsdorf’s college life. She came prepared. Tons of clothes. Twenty pairs of shoes. Couch. Microwave. Refrigerator. Coffee maker. Even a rice steamer. “I’m sure my mom’s load for college was about half this,” she said, standing beside her pile of belongings atop Kansas University’s Daisy Hill.
Early-morning fight sends man to hospital
August 17, 2008
A 21-year-old man from the Kansas City area was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital early Sunday morning following an altercation in the 600 block of Massachusetts Street, Lawrence Police Sgt. Dave Hubbel said.The victim got into a fight with another man whose name was not immediately available Sunday.
Neither party has corner on government expertise
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B7
Recent political polls have shown that the slice of Americans who consider themselves independents is about the same size or bigger than those who consider themselves Republicans or Democrats. If that’s the case, then why should the candidate who wins the November election surround himself exclusively with members of his own party?
Man breaks into house to wash clothes
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B3
Wichita police are looking for a man who may be a burglar but at least he likes being clean.
Pelosi receptive to more offshore drilling
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A3
Democrats’ stance against offshore drilling has shifted more, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaling on Saturday her willingness to consider opening up more coastal areas to oil and gas exploration.
Behind the Lens: Tailor your photographer’s portfolio to a potential employer’s needs
August 17, 2008 in print edition on D2
People are often curious about how a person gets a job as a photojournalist. I usually suggest a well-rounded education, an interest in people and a solid portfolio of photographs. It’s the portfolio that seals the deal. Your collection of photographs demonstrates your visual talent and your unique approach to documenting the world.
Commentary: Spitz once again enjoying spotlight
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C2
The famous mustache is long gone, the jet black hair now gray. Someone else already has taken his place as America’s greatest swimmer. The seven gold medals from another time gather dust in a California bank vault.
Commentary: New York could hold surprises for Favre
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C6
The consensus among former NFL players is nearly unanimous on Brett Favre’s decision to come back: It’s a good thing.
Pelini: NU still has work to do
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C5
Nebraska football coach Bo Pelini says his team has improved in the first half of fall camp, but the team is not yet ready for a game.
Weather, economy hurt museum attendance
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B2
Old Cowtown Museum has yet to draw the visitors and money city officials hoped to see when they took it more than a year ago.
You Happened to Me
August 17, 2008 in print edition on D3
Poet’s Showcase: You Happened to Me by Connie Haas.
Men don’t need wife to lead a healthy life
August 17, 2008 in print edition on D7
Single guys, rejoice! A new 30-year study from Michigan State University released Monday suggests that never-married men are quickly becoming as healthy as their married counterparts.
On the record
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B2
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported no new fire calls Saturday night.
Tornado-ravaged Chapman readies for school as usual
District plans Monday assembly
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B8
One can never be 100 percent ready for the start of school, but Chapman will be doing its best - even after a June tornado damaged or destroyed much of the district’s facilities.
Preseason Roundup: Favre tosses TD pass in debut with Jets
New York’s new quarterback solid in 13-10 loss to Washington
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C6
Brett Favre second-guessed himself at times during the last few weeks. He doubted whether he was doing the right thing by coming out of retirement and leaving Green Bay.A successful debut with the New York Jets erased all that.
Red-shirt freshman leads KU to soccer rout
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C3
Emily Cressy didn’t record a shot last season for Kansas University’s soccer team. In fact, she never even saw the field, choosing instead to sit out and take a red-shirt year. If she continues to perform the way she did Saturday afternoon, there won’t be any reason for her to come off the field again.
Tips help drive burglars away
August 17, 2008 in print edition on D1
House break-ins peak during the vacation months of July and August, the Insurance Information Institute says. These tips from the institute can help protect your home.
Uncivil discourse
A video of two debate coaches is a stunning example of everything our civic dialogue shouldn’t be.
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B6
If you’re already concerned about the level of civil discourse in American today, you shouldn’t watch a video now circulating on YouTube of two debate coaches “discussing” an issue earlier this year in Wichita.
Rookies could have impact for Baker
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C3
Rarely do true freshmen become impact players in college football, even at the NAIA level. Yet Baker University coach Mike Grossner has two or three first-year players who could be listed as starters when the Wildcats open the season.
Stretching the field
Receiver wants to be ‘big-play guy’
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C1
Dexton Fields has heard it a thousand times. He knows fans and teammates marvel at his reliable hands. He’s well aware that he’s been pegged by many as KU’s “possession receiver.” And he’s tired of it. “I never really considered myself a possession guy, just the position I’ve played has made me a possession guy,” Fields said. “But I’m capable of making big plays just like anybody else.
Snake missing from aquarium found alive
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A3
A venomous viper that vanished twice in the past month has turned up again after a one-week absence from its Texas aquarium.
Mounting injuries raise Colts questions
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C6
The Indianapolis Colts finished training camp the same way they started it, with plenty of questions.
Protesters occupy Hawaiian palace
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A5
A group of Native Hawaiians claiming to be the state’s legitimate rulers occupied the grounds of a historical palace for two hours before being arrested by state officers in the second recent takeover of its kind.
Musharraf given 2 days to quit or be impeached
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
A top ruling party official on Saturday gave Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf a two-day deadline to quit or face impeachment proceedings.
Muscle cars are still going strong
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B5
The term “muscle car” may have been coined in the late 1960s, but its meaning still resonates with automobile aficionados who remember a time when American-made cars were cultural icons.
Mo. students use break to help others
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B2
While summer is winding down for many kids, several plan to make one last stop at the Samaritan Center before heading back to school.
Bush to Russia: Back off
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A1
President Bush warned Russia on Saturday against trying to pry loose two separatist regions in Georgia and said Moscow must end military operations in the West-leaning democracy that once was part of the Soviet empire.
Thousands pay last respects to comedian Bernie Mac
August 17, 2008 in print edition on D5
As Cedric the Entertainer scanned the crowd of more than 6,000 gathered on Chicago’s South Side to remember Bernie Mac on Saturday, he cracked that the comedy king was “still the hottest ticket in town.”
Russia still entrenched in Georgia
US, France say Moscow not honoring truce
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A3
Russian forces built ramparts around tanks and posted sentries on a hill in central Georgia on Saturday, digging in despite Western pressure for Moscow to withdraw its forces under a cease-fire deal signed by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Americans slam Spain, 119-82
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C8
Carmelo Anthony crept down a hallway at Wukesong Arena, playfully trying to find the bathroom where teammate Dwyane Wade was taking a random drug test. Minutes later, LeBron James shouted to Anthony over print reporters that he was off to be interviewed on television “because my face belongs on the ti-zube!”
Leinart, Cardinals clobber K.C.
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C1
Matt Leinart may be facing more competition from Kurt Warner than Arizona fans had thought. Coach Ken Whisenhunt raised a few eyebrows on Saturday night by giving Warner the start against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Unleashed fancy: KU student’s paintings to benefit KC Humane Society
August 17, 2008 in print edition on D1
Kami Brant’s affection for dogs began with Grandma. Grandma was an 8-year-old Yorkshire terrier when Brant recovered her from an animal shelter in Missouri. The dog had been a mother in a puppy mill before that. The pair hit it off. “I just fell in love with dogs,” Brant says. Now, Brant is going a step further, trying to help even more canines.
$10M lotto winner gets 17-year prison sentence
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A8
A man who won $10 million in a California lottery game has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for a drunken-driving crash that killed three people.
Phelps sets record for Olympic gold
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A1
Cheering from the pool deck as his teammate swam the last leg of a relay, Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal of the Beijing Games today to become the grandest of Olympic champions.
Kansas featured in online show
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B3
A canceled Travel Channel television show that was to feature Kansas can now be watched online.
Cynics seek to narrow vision of America
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B6
A few words about the search for America. Meaning not the piece of land bounded by Atlantic and Pacific but, rather, the one that exists as a fixed point in the communal psyche, the one that registers true north on our shared moral compass.
Rising grocery costs mean smaller packaging
Companies save by shrinking containers
August 17, 2008 in print edition on E1
Consumers might not have noticed, but their bottles of Coke are slimming down: The cap on the 20-ounce bottle is a tad smaller these days - and 24 percent lighter.
Siblings remember ordeal of shipwreck, Nazi rescue
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B4
Like any family, the six Danielson siblings gather for reunions and catch up on the latest news. Over time, the topics of conversations have evolved. Who’s expecting the next grandchild? Who’s planning to retire? But the topic turns atypical as their minds travel back to the spring of 1941.
30 Taliban fighters killed in clashes
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
Separate clashes in Afghanistan’s south and east last week killed 30 Taliban fighters, officials said today.
Young angler spies dummy’s arm in river
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
A 12-year-old angler has returned from a Michigan river’s edge with a small scare and a big tale.
Cops question suspect in clerk’s abduction
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A3
Authorities held out hope Saturday that they could find a clerk who was abducted at gunpoint in a crime captured by the security cameras in a rural grocery store, a sheriff said. Officials were questioning a suspect.
Mob scene: Former FBI agent traces brutal history of organized crime in Kansas City
August 17, 2008 in print edition on D3
For 25 years, William Ouseley was considered public enemy number one … if you were a mobster, that is. The FBI agent earned the ongoing assignment to help take down the powerful crime families that had thrived in Kansas City for decades. And these weren’t simply small-time hoods.
Schwarzenegger hurts knee, skips summit
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A3
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger pulled out of an environmental conference Saturday to have his knee examined after injuring himself while exercising.
Safety tips protect blogging children
August 17, 2008 in print edition on D4
Safety tips for parents looking to safeguard their young bloggers.
Swim sports push off: Clubs note ripples of interest after Phelps
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B1
Clark Campbell has seen it every four years. As the American swimmers haul in medals during the first week of the Olympics, local swim clubs get flooded with calls from parents who believe their children can be the next star to wear the goggles. Then things die down, only to ramp up for the next Olympics.
McCain, Obama differ on abortion rights at faith forum
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
Presidential contenders Barack Obama and John McCain differed sharply on abortion Saturday, with McCain saying a baby’s human rights begin “at conception,” while Obama restated his support for legalized abortion.
Era of good feeling over for Bush, Putin
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B7
There’s no soul-gazing anymore between George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin. A series of disputes over Iraq, Iran, energy, NATO expansion, renewed repression of dissent in Russia and now the invasion of Georgia have breached the trust that Bush famously boasted of having placed in Putin when their presidential tenures were young.
Opposition leader would accept premiership
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A3
Zimbabwe’s opposition chief would accept the prime minister’s post and concede the presidency - and command of the military - to Robert Mugabe to settle a political crisis in his country, the Associated Press learned Saturday.
Cancer center welcomes doctor
August 17, 2008 in print edition on E1
Lawrence Memorial Hospital recently announced the addition of Dr. Darren Klish to the Lawrence Cancer Center, 330 Ark.
Tropical storm leaves 4 dead in Haiti, DR
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
Flooding from Tropical Storm Fay killed four people in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and authorities said Saturday that the storm could reach hurricane strength as it barrels toward Cuba.
Yankees slip past Royals, 3-2 in 13
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C3
Brett Gardner didn’t feel any pressure stepping to the plate in the 13th inning, the game tied and fans restlessly booing each failure by Alex Rodriguez and the rest of the Yankees’ high-powered hitters.
Bombers strike pilgrims for 3rd straight day
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
Bombers struck Shiite pilgrims Saturday for a third consecutive day, killing at least three people in the latest in a series of attacks apparently aimed at stoking sectarian tension.
UMKC professors explain resignations
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B1
Two tenured professors accused of sexual harassment at the University of Missouri-Kansas City said they resigned to protect their families and because they couldn’t afford to continue defending themselves against the university.
Bankruptcies
August 17, 2008 in print edition on E1
Douglas County residents or businesses filing for bankruptcy protection during the week ended Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas, according to court records:
Brothers thrilled to play at MU at same time
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C5
Separated by four years, brothers Ryan and Brad Madison never had the chance to compete on the same team in organized sports.
Edwards claims Michigan victory
Driver comes from behind in Nationwide race
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C2
Carl Edwards took the lead in the pits, then drove away Saturday for his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory at Michigan International Speedway and 16th overall series victory.
Grown-ups misbehave at kids’ parties, too
August 17, 2008 in print edition on D1
Amy Herring has had enough of parents neglecting to R.S.V.P. for birthday parties for her three kids. It’s happened so often that she now writes “call for directions” on invitations, so parents have to call if they want their children to attend.
5 children, 2 adults killed in house fire
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
An early Saturday morning fire killed five children and two adults, but three youths were able to escape and were being treated for burns.
American League Roundup: Danks pitches Sox past A’s
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C4
John Danks pitched six effective innings to win his fifth straight decision on the road. Juan Uribe had two hits and an RBI for the White Sox, who remained tied with Minnesota for the AL Central lead. Toby Hall also drove in a run.
Best-sellers
August 17, 2008 in print edition on D3
A listing of this week’s top-selling nonfiction and fiction literature.
Pump patrol
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B1
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.54 at several locations.
Domestic partners mark registry’s first anniversary
Nearly 40 couples have taken advantage of city’s unique recognition program
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A1
It’s been one year ago this month that Lawrence leaders took what many in the gay and lesbian community believed was the most significant step yet in Kansas to change impression. Lawrence city commissioners created the state’s first domestic partnership registry. Lawrence residents since Aug. 1 of last year have been able to register their unmarried relationships with the city clerk’s office.
Lyric Culture pays songwriters for words
August 17, 2008 in print edition on D6
Online music thieves can’t interfere with the hundreds of songwriters Hanna Rochelle Schmieder has on her payroll. Her company, Lyric Culture, prints famous song lyrics on high-end jeans and T-shirts - and pays artists for the privilege.
National League Roundup: Pujols tags two in Cards’ victory
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C4
Albert Pujols hit a pair of solo home runs, and St. Louis matched its season high with four homers in all during a victory over Cincinnati.
Keegan: Tourney turnout uplifting
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C1
Usually, for coaches, winning comes first, and popularity follows. Seeing two packed Alvamar golf courses on a sun-kissed Saturday afternoon proved that isn’t always so. Sixty foursomes, another way of saying 240 golfers, participated in the fourth-annual Bonnie Henrickson Golf Tournament. Quite the turnout for a fourth-year coach whose Kansas University team never has posted a better Big 12 record than 6-10.
Woman gives birth to septuplets
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
A 27-year-old Egyptian woman gave birth to septuplets early Saturday in the coastal city of Alexandria, family members and the hospital director said.
Georgia No. 1 in preseason AP poll
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C5
y the time Georgia was done demolishing Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl, it was apparent the Bulldogs were well on their way to being No. 1 - to start the 2008 college football season. Seeking its first national championship in 28 years, Georgia is on top of the Associated Press preseason Top 25 for the first time.
Convention will reflect Obama discipline
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B6
While Barack Obama and his family were sunning on the beach in Hawaii last week, it was full speed ahead at his headquarters here. When I visited for the first time one day, the suite of rooms on the 11th floor of a rather posh office building on North Michigan Avenue - known as “The Magnificent Mile” - was filled with young people, most of them engrossed with the laptops on their desks.
9/11 aid groups close or adjust as donations dry up
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A4
Terry Grace Sears knows she still has work to do helping the families of Sept. 11 victims, seeing the proof last week on the faces of kids just beginning to open up about their parents’ deaths in the terror attack.
Ready, set, date: Singles find mates
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B3
Speed dating has popped up through different companies in nearly every major city across the country.
Table extensions have evolved over the years
August 17, 2008 in print edition on D4
Problem: Guests for dinner and a small dining-room table. Solution: Extend the table. This problem has existed for centuries, and there have been many solutions. Antique and vintage furniture can be found that show these solutions, from drop leaves to extensions.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B6
The City Commission declared invalid a petition to prevent construction of a sidewalk on the west side of Kasold Drive. Some residents had opposed the project but many hailed it as a necessity, particularly for youngsters.
Pinkel disappointed in Tigers’ scrimmage
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C5
Missouri’s football coach didn’t mince words or tiptoe around his analysis of his team’s Saturday-morning scrimmage. There were flags, turnovers, fights between personnel and a general lack of focus. In short, he was not pleased.
Epic’: Phelps gets his record eighth gold
August 17, 2008 in print edition on C1
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. Yep, Michael Phelps got them all. Phelps wrapped up the greatest Olympics anyone ever has had, capturing his record-breaking eighth gold medal today by helping the United States win the 400-meter medley relay - in yet another world-record time, too.
Bear attacks have residents on edge
August 17, 2008 in print edition on A8
Even in a city whose logo is “Big Wild Life,” the summer of 2008 is testing residents’ tolerance for large carnivores.
Horoscopes
August 17, 2008 in print edition on D5
You could be taken aback by all that drops on your plate this year. You could feel stretched to the max. Call in your resources. Learn to delegate. Opportunity comes via your ability to get the job done. Fortunately, you have a lot of energy.
Review: First-time novelist explores family theme in barren landscape
August 17, 2008 in print edition on D3
First-time novelist Amy Shearn lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., but her bio says she was educated, in part, in New Mexico - and she’s clearly spent some time in West Texas, as well.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B6
From the Lawrence Daily World for Aug. 17, 1908: “Tom Ferguson, arrested last Monday after alleged drunkenness, has been released by Judge Menger, who has determined that Ferguson was not guilty.
Problems of getting private aid increase
National credit crunch affects loan standards
August 17, 2008 in print edition on B1
There is good news and bad news for college students who are seeking student financial aid. “Right now if students are looking for federal direct loans, they can get them,” Kansas University spokesman Todd Cohen said.