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Along with solar-hot-water panels and a well insulated house, Michael Almon has other sources of heat. Among them is wood-stove and a on-demand hot-water heater

According to homeowner David Eichler, every strawbale home has a door of truth. The Eichlers, who built a strawbale home in 2001, decided to install their door of truth in the kitchen. When opened, the box displays the straw used to insulate the house

Monika Eichler and her daughters, Elyse, 5 months, and Lauren, 6, enjoy the side porch of their strawbale home. The home, built in 2001, uses straws for insulation and is heated using geothermal energy

A black swallowtail caterpillar inches along some greens Aug. 28 in the Butterfly Garden at Foley Hall on the KU campus. There will be an open house at the garden from 8 a.m. until about 3 p.m

A monarch butterfly feeds Aug. 28 at the Butterfly Garden at Foley Hall on the KU campus. There will be an open house at the garden at 8 a.m. until about 3 p.m. Saturday

A monarch butterfly feeds Aug. 28 at the Butterfly Garden at Foley Hall on the KU campus. There will be an open house at the garden from 8 a.m. until about 3 p.m

Chip Taylor, director of the Monarch Watch, leads a tour of the Butterfly Garden on Aug. 28 at Foley Hall at the KU campus. There will be an open house at the garden from 8 a.m. until about 3 p.m. Saturday

From left, Mildred Kratt, Edna Webb and Mary Margaret Rowen, all of Lawrence, find comfort in a bench while enjoying the Butterfly Garden Aug. 28 at KU's Foley Hall. There will be an open house at the garden at 8 a.m. until about 3 p.m. Saturday

Supporters of Barack Obama, from left, Katrina Connor, Don Low and Diane Low, all of Lawrence, applaud as the Illinois senator is introduced Thursday during the Democratic National Convention in Denver

Leanne's winning dress from episode 7 of Project Runway

Keith's final dress on Season 5 of Project Runway

Actress Annette Bening, left, and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius talk at the 2008 Creative Coalition Spotlight Initiative Award reception Wednesday in Denver

Butterflies flutter among the Demonstration Gardens at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St. Douglas County Master Gardeners have developed a series of gardens featuring plants and grasses native to Kansas

Sen. Barack Obama, right, makes a surprise appearance with his running mate, Sen. Joe Biden, Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention in Denver

Porcupine Grass grows in the Grass Garden

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Response	Percent
No.		39%
Not sure.		35%
Yes.		25%
Total	228

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12:00 a.m.

KU football fans to pay more for pregame fun: By Mark Fagan; August 27, 2008 in print edition on 1A; The cost of tailgating in a campus parking lot is going up faster than Todd Reesing’s anticipated passing yardage.A space in the lone on-campus, tailgate-friendly lot designated for parking by people outside the Williams Educational Fund - lot 90, east across Naismith Drive from Allen Fieldhouse - will cost $20 this season, up from zero a year ago.

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On the street: Would you be willing to pay $20 for tailgate-friendly parking at KU football games?

6:00 a.m.

Thieves targeting beer kegs: By Jesse Fray; August 27, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Crooks are tapping into the beer market. As the price of stainless steel rises, thieves are focusing on beer kegs for supplemental income. And that has affected breweries and distributors across the country, including in Lawrence.

Video: Thieves targeting kegs as stainless steel prices increase

2:00 p.m.

Lawrence public schools superintendent will retire at the end of the year: By Alex Parker; 10:46 a.m., August 28, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on 1A; When Randy Weseman was a boy growing up in the western Kansas town of Dighton, he always saw himself living in Lawrence. It was a calling, he said. But he didn’t imagine himself as an educator. “I thought I’d be playing guitar at the Red Dog Inn,” he mused to a gathering of teachers and administrators.

Video: Weseman announces retirement
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Poll: What grade would you give Lawrence school district Superintendent Randy Weseman, who on Thursday announced his retirement?

6:00 p.m.

Attorney requests Del. Street shooting suspect be tried as juvenile: By George Diepenbrock; August 28, 2008 in print edition on 1A; During a Thursday morning hearing, prosecutors said a botched robbery for drugs and money at an east Lawrence home resulted in the June 7 death of a 20-year-old Baker University student and one 18-year-old robbery suspect. But Craig Stancliffe, a defense attorney for Kellam D. Jones, hopes to convince District Judge Michael Malone that Jones should be tried as a juvenile in the case.

Video: DA: Teen in murder case should be tried as adult

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KU starts season against familiar foe: August 28, 2008; The Kansas football team opens a new season against a familiar foe on Saturday.
KU police investigate car break-ins: August 28, 2008; KU police investigate at least a half-dozen car break-ins on campus overnight.
KU’s Crawford excited to play first Division 1 football game: By Kevin Romary; August 28, 2008; Saturday is an especially huge day for Kansas tailback Jocques Crawford. On Saturday, the Jayhawk junior college transfer will play in his very first Division 1 football game.
Expectations for KU football team reach all-time high: August 28, 2008; When the Kansas football team opens the 2008 season - expectations will be at an all-time high.
Thursday, August 28 weather at 10 p.m.: By Jennifer Schack; August 28, 2008; The forecast for Friday, August 29 calls for a high of 85 with a low around 62.
Eudora church celebrating 150 years: By Mark Boyle; August 28, 2008; Clearfield Methodist Church in Eudora is getting ready to join a select few in the area while they celebrate their 150th year in existence.
Democratic chairman says party will go after religious vote: By Scott Rothschild; August 28, 2008 in print edition on A8; Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean said Thursday that the party will work to win the support of faith-based voters.
Moore blasts President Bush: Kansas delegates reflect on historic nomination; By Scott Rothschild; August 28, 2008 in print edition on A8; U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, D-Kan., on Thursday said he looked forward to the end of President Bush’s administration.
Severe thunderstorm watch canceled: By Erin Castaneda; 03:56 p.m., August 28, 2008 Updated 08:04 p.m.; The severe thunderstorm watch Douglas County was under until 11 p.m. Thursday has been canceled.
Baker University enrollment sets a record: By Jeff Myrick; August 28, 2008 in print edition on A3; Baker University had a record turnout for the first day of classes Wednesday at its campuses with a total of 3,728 students. That included 952 students at the Baldwin City campus.
Attorney requests Del. Street shooting suspect be tried as juvenile: By George Diepenbrock; August 28, 2008 in print edition on A1; During a Thursday morning hearing, prosecutors said a botched robbery for drugs and money at an east Lawrence home resulted in the June 7 death of a 20-year-old Baker University student and one 18-year-old robbery suspect. But Craig Stancliffe, a defense attorney for Kellam D. Jones, hopes to convince District Judge Michael Malone that Jones should be tried as a juvenile in the case.
Lawrence public schools superintendent will retire at the end of the year: By Alex Parker; 10:46 a.m., August 28, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A1; When Randy Weseman was a boy growing up in the western Kansas town of Dighton, he always saw himself living in Lawrence. It was a calling, he said. But he didn’t imagine himself as an educator. “I thought I’d be playing guitar at the Red Dog Inn,” he mused to a gathering of teachers and administrators.
Jags’ Harvey ends holdout: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B2; Defensive end Derrick Harvey ended a 33-day holdout Wednesday by signing a five-year, $23.8 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Harvey was the last first-round draft pick to sign. He was the eighth overall selection.
United States to return control of Anbar province: By Aamer Madhani - Chicago Tribune; August 28, 2008 in print edition on A6; For much of the first five years of the Iraq war, the U.S. struggle to pacify the Anbar province seemed like a quixotic effort. The western province was where U.S. forces saw some of the fiercest fighting since Vietnam, a place where more than 1,100 U.S. troops have been killed in action since the start of the war.
Horoscopes: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B6; You are unusually dynamic and strong this year. You seem to have a newfound inner strength, which comes out in your actions and words. If you are single, you could meet someone who is not available, no matter how alluring he or she is. Take your time getting to know this person. If you are attached, the two of you flourish when you take off as a couple.
U.S. coach retires: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B2; Mike Candrea, the Arizona softball coach whose bid to lead the United States to a second gold medal ended with a loss to Japan in Beijing, stepped down Wednesday as coach of the national team. Candrea had guided the Americans since 2002 and went 17-1 in Olympic play. The only defeat was a 3-1 loss to Japan in the gold-medal game last week.
Women are strong voice for Democrats: By David Broder; August 28, 2008 in print edition on A7; The leading women of the Democratic Party have done their part. Michelle Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton, slated as the featured speakers on the first two nights of the national convention, delivered a pair of speeches that came as close to fulfilling the hopes of the nominees and the party leaders as anyone could have imagined.
Kansas-friendly gardens developed in master plots: By Jennifer Oldridge; August 28, 2008 in print edition on C1; There is a lot of trial and error in gardening, particularly in this region of the world. It’s blazingly hot and humid one minute, a torrential monsoon the next, arid desert-like conditions the following day and then throw in a few picture-perfect afternoons. That, in a nutshell, is the hand that gardeners and hopeful gardeners are dealt in Kansas.
Busch, Edwards punished: August 28, 2008 in print edition on A2; NASCAR placed Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards on probation Wednesday for the next six Sprint Cup Series races, the result of their on-track incident last weekend at the end of the race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: August 28, 2008 in print edition on A7; From the Lawrence Daily World of Aug. 28, 1908: “The Republican Party in Kansas today is in better shape than it has ever been in our history. : Democratic presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan passed through Lawrence on the Rock Island this noon, heading for a major appearance in Topeka.
What to watch other than DNC: By Kevin McDonough; August 28, 2008 in print edition on B6; Democratic National Convention coverage (5 p.m., CNN; 6 p.m., MSNBC; 7 p.m., PBS; 8:45 p.m., Fox News; 9 p.m., ABC, CBS, NBC, BET) concludes with candidate Barack Obama’s acceptance speech. If history is any guide, this should draw a large combined audience for the networks covering the convention.
Pirates’ pick won’t sign: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B2; No. 2 draft pick Pedro Alvarez refused to sign his contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the players’ association filed a grievance Wednesday claiming the Aug. 15 deadline was unilaterally extended by MLB without the union’s permission.
Lakers sign draft pick: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B2; Joe Crawford, the Los Angeles Lakers’ only selection in the NBA Draft, signed a contract with the Western Conference champions Wednesday. Crawford, the 58th overall pick, averaged 11.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists in four years at Kentucky,
Our town sports: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B2; Baseball Clinics: Baseball staffs from Free State and Lawrence High will conduct instructional clinics for grades K-8 every Saturday morning in September. For information, call Brad Stoll at 832-8284 or e-mail bstoll@usd497.org.
Pump patrol: August 28, 2008 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.52 at several locations. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
Roberts names leader for county organization: August 28, 2008 in print edition on A4; Roberts names leader for county organization Sen. Pat Roberts has named Matt Hoy, a Lawrence attorney, as the Douglas County chairman for his re-election campaign. Hoy works for the law firm Stevens and Brand and is also the 2008 treasurer for the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
Planning Commission endorses LHS’ athletics plans: By Alex Parker; August 28, 2008 in print edition on A1; Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission heard arguments for and against constructing new athletic facilities for Lawrence High School before approving a measure to send the construction proposal to the City Commission.
Guillen, Moore discuss incident: Royals outfielder must ‘remain focused,’ GM says; August 28, 2008 in print edition on B2; Royals general manager Dayton Moore said he met with Jose Guillen after the outfielder confronted a heckling fan Tuesday night. Guillen had to be restrained by catcher Miguel Olivo, third-base coach Luis Silverio and others when a fan down the right-field line harassed him in the fourth inning of a 2-1 loss to the Texas Rangers.
Scientists reprogram cells of diabetic mice: August 28, 2008 in print edition on A2; Using a cocktail of proteins inserted directly into the bodies of diabetic mice, researchers have converted normal pancreas cells into insulin-producing cells using a procedure that could pave the way for treating intractable diseases and injuries using the patient’s own abundant store of healthy tissue.
Sebelius: Firms favor health changes: Insurance reform gaining businesses’ support, governor says; By Scott Rothschild; August 28, 2008 in print edition on B7; Barack Obama has promised sweeping changes in the nation’s health care system if he becomes president. On Wednesday, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, a staunch supporter of Obama, says he will be able to deliver on that promise. And, she said, help in breaking the logjam on health care will come from an unlikely source - the business community.
KU professor earns Kemper fellowship: August 28, 2008 in print edition on A4; One more Kansas University professor received a William T. Kemper fellowship Wednesday: Hannah Briton, associate professor of women, gender and sexuality studies and political science. Fifteen awards have been handed out, and the remaining five will be given later this week. The annual awards are part of an effort to honor excellence in teaching.
Slattery suspends staffer for e-mail flap: August 28, 2008 in print edition on A3; Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jim Slattery’s campaign on Wednesday suspended a staffer who called Slattery’s opponent a profane name in an e-mail mistakenly sent to supporters. Ian Staples, Slattery’s deputy communications director, has been suspended indefinitely without pay, said Abbie Hodgson, a campaign spokeswoman.
Cardinals to start Warner: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B2; Kurt Warner will be the Arizona Cardinals’ starting quarterback Friday night in their preseason finale against Denver, but coach Ken Whisenhunt says no decision has been made yet about who will start the opener at San Francisco. Warner has been battling Matt Leinart for the starting job.
‘Fight back’ advice mulled: KU hesitant to endorse ‘survival mindset’ for resisting campus shooter; By Mark Vierthaler; August 28, 2008 in print edition on A3; Kansas University is still on the fence when it comes to the theory that students and professors should fight back if a shooter comes on campus. “The safety of students, staff and faculty is a top priority,” university spokeswoman Jill Jess said. “Our multitiered emergency notification system includes the emergency public address system, text message alerts, e-mail alerts, voice mail and Web page alerts.”
Merriman delays surgery: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B2; Surgery will have to wait for Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, who decided Wednesday he’ll play this season despite two torn ligaments in his left knee. After spending several days seeking outside opinions, Merriman informed the team of his decision Wednesday morning.
New Garmin navigators add free traffic data: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B7; Getting there is getting easier. A new line of personal navigators that add free traffic information and clearer directions was unveiled Wednesday by Garmin International.
Contractors make up 25% of US spy force: August 28, 2008 in print edition on A2; Private contractors account for more than one-quarter of the core work force at U.S. intelligence agencies, according to newly released government figures that underscore how much of the nation’s spying work has been outsourced since the Sept. 11 attacks.
Warriors guard injured: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B2; Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis will be out at least three months after severely spraining his ankle during an offseason workout. Ellis, who received a six-year contract extension worth $66 million from the Warriors this summer, sprained his ankle and tore a deltoid ligament while working out at his home in Jackson, Miss.
Dropouts attend Army prep school: By Susanne M. Schafer - Associated Press Writer; August 28, 2008 in print edition on A5; Austin Swarner left high school to care for his mother while she fought a losing battle with cancer. Tony Brown wanted to begin supporting himself and left two classes shy of a diploma. Haelee Holden got tired of trying to make it through school while flipping burgers until 1 a.m.
U.S. Navy backs off deployment in port: August 28, 2008 in print edition on A2; The United States scuttled its plan to sail humanitarian aid into Georgia’s main seaport Wednesday as Russia denounced the deployment and sent a naval task force into the waters off nearby Abkhazia. A U.S. Coast Guard cutter steered its humanitarian cargo instead to Batumi, 50 miles to the south, avoiding a potential confrontation with Moscow in the Black Sea.
Self: 5 of 7 days have been good: KU has shown youth on other days; By Gary Bedore; August 28, 2008 in print edition on B1; Kansas University’s basketball team completed its seventh day of pre-Canada-trip training camp Wednesday at Horejsi Center. “To be honest with you, in our seven days we’ve had five good days and two where we looked really young,” KU coach Bill Self said of his 2008-09 team that currently includes eight returnees and five newcomers.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: August 28, 2008 in print edition on A7; FBI statistics showed that violent crime in Lawrence the past year had increased at a far greater percentage than the national average. The rise put Lawrence into the “unsavory” upper 18.5 percent in its population class.
Barack Obama wins historic nomination: August 28, 2008 in print edition on A1; Sen. Barack Obama completed an improbable and historic journey Wednesday when he was nominated by acclamation as the Democratic candidate for president, becoming the first black man to lead a major political party into a general election campaign.
Swimmer undergoes surgery: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B2; Eric Shanteau had surgery Wednesday to remove a cancerous testicle after fulfilling his goal of swimming in the Olympics. The 24-year-old breaststroker underwent the operation at Emory University Hospital. Shanteau, who grew up in suburban Atlanta, was diagnosed with cancer in June, shortly before the U.S. Olympic trials.
Games in China in planned: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B2; The Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors will travel to China in October to play two exhibition games, the NBA and Chinese Basketball Association said on Wednesday. The NBA China Games tips off with the Bucks and Warriors meeting on Oct. 15 in Guangzhou and Oct. 18 at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Arena.
National league roundup: Mets reclaim NL East lead: The Associated Press; August 28, 2008 in print edition on B4; Mets 6, Phillies 3: Philadelphia - Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking double after Carlos Delgado’s second solo homer had tied the game in the eighth, and New York beat Philadelphia on Wednesday night to reclaim first place in the NL East.
Critics: PM should resign over Anwar win: August 28, 2008 in print edition on A2; Dissidents in Malaysia’s ruling party clamored for the prime minister to resign Wednesday after opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim returned to Parliament with a sweeping election victory. Anwar regained his Parliament seat in the north by a landslide in Tuesday’s by-election, delivering a demoralizing defeat for the government. His success came on the heels of big gains made by the opposition in the March general election.
Commodities: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B7; Chicago markets Agriculture futures traded mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for December delivery fell 28.75 cents to $8.2575; December corn added 2 cents to $5.96; December oats dropped 4.5 cents to $3.685; November soybeans rose 3.5 cents to $13.48.
Wilson likes ‘sleeper’ status: Unheralded Kansas wide receiver earns starting spot; By Dugan Arnett; August 28, 2008 in print edition on B1; The thing about Kansas University sophomore receiver Johnathan Wilson is that, heading into Saturday’s home opener against Florida International, it is not quite clear whether he fits under the umbrella of “Next Big Thing” or “Unproven Entity.”
Hall nominees named: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B2; Claude Humphrey and Bob Hayes were nominated by the seniors committee Wednesday as finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hayes, an Olympic gold medalist as a sprinter, played for Dallas from 1965-74 and for San Francisco in 1975. He averaged 20 yards a catch for his career and led the NFL with a 20.8-yard average per punt return in 1968.
Michelle Obama changes up election season fashion rules: The Associated Press; August 28, 2008 in print edition on C1; If Michelle Obama moves into the White House, she might bring a new style with her.
Obama speech must tackle tough issues: By George Will; August 28, 2008 in print edition on A7; When Barack Obama feeds rhetorical fishes and loaves to the multitudes in the football stadium tonight, he should deliver a message of sufficient particularity that it seems particularly suited to Americans. One more inspirational oration, one general enough to please Berliners or even his fellow “citizens of the world,” will confirm Pascal’s point that “continuous eloquence wearies.”
Time for new beginning: Coach thinks event will thrive in new track facility; By Gary Bedore; August 28, 2008 in print edition on B1; On a bright, sunny late-April day, there’s perhaps no better place to watch a track meet than Kansas University’s Memorial Stadium, site of the Kansas Relays for 80-plus years. “It is beautiful,” ninth-year KU track coach Stanley Redwine said of the annual spring carnival held in and around KU’s massive 50,000-seat football/track facility.
Stocks rise after gain in durable-goods orders: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B7; Wall Street posted a sizable advance Wednesday after the government reported a larger-than-expected increase in orders for big-ticket manufactured goods that indicated the economy could be stronger than some investors thought.
New Orleans makes plans for evacuation ahead of Gustav: By Jonathan M. Katz - Associated Press Writer; August 28, 2008 in print edition on B8; Gustav stalled offshore Wednesday and poured more misery onto Haiti after landslides and flooding killed 23 people. Oil workers began leaving their rigs and New Orleans drew up evacuation plans as forecasters warned the storm could plow into the U.S. Gulf coast as a major hurricane.
ConocoPhillips sells last 600 gas stations: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B7; Houston-based Conoco-Phillips became the latest big oil company to get out of the filling station business, agreeing Wednesday to sell its last 600 U.S. gasoline stations to PetroSun Fuel of Seattle. The purchase price wasn’t disclosed, but published estimates of $800 million are considered close to the mark.
Worthy women: Strong, accomplished women reflect well on the men with whom they share their lives.; J-W Editorials; August 28, 2008 in print edition on A7; You can tell a lot about a man by looking at the women in his family - and especially his wife. It’s not every man who feels up to the task of keeping company with a strong, intelligent woman. It’s not always easy to live with someone who, gently but firmly, demands to have an equal role, someone who can and will counter your best arguments and call your bluff when need be.
Laws protect consumers’ home-equity loans: By Michelle Singletary; August 28, 2008 in print edition on B7; An increase in consumer complaints over the cancellation or reduction of home equity lines of credit has prompted one federal banking regulator to remind financial institutions about the laws governing this type of loan.
Healthy lawn’s reputation unfair: By Jennifer Smith; August 28, 2008 in print edition on C1; As we approach the key season for turf renovation and maintenance, let me remind you why we have lawns in the first place. Believe it - when used properly, turf is environmentally friendly.
Jankovic survives scare: August 28, 2008 in print edition on B2; Jelena Jankovic outlasted Sweden’s Sofia Arvidsson, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 7-5, Wednesday on yet another uncharacteristically mild August day in Flushing Meadows. Eighth-seeded Andy Roddick, who has battled a shoulder injury this summer that led him to skip the Beijing Olympics, won his first match in straight sets.
From newbie to nominee, Obama basks in historic feat: By David Espo - Associated Press Writer; August 28, 2008 in print edition on A2; Barack Obama stepped triumphantly into history Wednesday night, the first black American to win a major party presidential nomination, as thousands of Democrats transformed their convention hall into a joyful, shouting celebration.
Rangers sweep Royals: K.C. has lost 10 of last 11 games; Associated Press; August 28, 2008 in print edition on B1; A little luck and a little hustle was all the Texas Rangers needed to pull off their first three-game sweep this season.Jarrod Saltalamacchia scooted home when pitcher Brian Bannister flubbed a popup, giving Texas the go-ahead run in their 3-2 victory over Kansas City on Wednesday night.
Kansas Speedway RV rally promised if casino bid OK’d: By Carl Manning - Associated Press Writer; August 28, 2008 in print edition on A4; Kansas Speedway added another incentive Wednesday in its bid to get the contract to manage the state-owned casino in Wyandotte County: a promise to bring in thousands of recreational vehicle users each year to a rally that would generate millions in revenue.
American league roundup: East-leading Rays slay Jays, 1-0: The Associated Press; August 28, 2008 in print edition on B4; Rays 1, Blue Jays 0: St. Petersburg, Fla. - Matt Garza and two relievers combined on a six-hitter, and Carlos Pena homered to lead AL East-leading Tampa Bay past Toronto on Wednesday.Garza (11-7) allowed six hits and three walks with five strikeouts over 72â3 innings.
Troops fight Taliban in 3rd border area: August 28, 2008 in print edition on A2; Pakistani troops drove off a Taliban attack on a fort and pounded another band of militants holed up in a health center, officials said Wednesday as fighting spread to a third area of the tribal belt along the Afghan border.As many as 49 insurgents were reported killed. Police also say a bomb hit a prison van in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least eight people.

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