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Mobile Home fire
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Polls
Has the recent recall affected your appetite for beef?

Poll results

Response Percent
No.
 
 67%
Yes.
 
 18%
I don’t eat red meat.
 
 13%
Total 289
Videos

Lead stories

6:00 a.m.
Dealers set up Thursday for this weekend's Lawrence Home Show at First Serve Tennis Center, 5200 Clinton Parkway. John Mitchell, left, of Custom Wood Products of St. Marys, and Mike Lorey, right, a cabinet dealer from St. Joseph, Mo., were putting together Mitchell's booth in preparation for the event put on by Lawrence Home Builders Association. Dealers answer ‘green’ demand
By Mark Fagan
February 21, 2008 in print edition on 11B
With remodeling continuing to be popular amid a relatively slow period for home sales, exhibitors at this weekend’s Lawrence Home Show will focus their attention on folks planning to do the work themselves or hire it done. Either way, work’s work.
8:00 a.m.
Edwin Aiken, of Lawrence, who missed work because of an early-morning accident on slick streets, photographed the snowfall Thursday downtown. Lawrence received 0.8 inches of snow and ice Thursday. Is your sidewalk clear? City may crack down
By Chad Lawhorn
February 22, 2008 in print edition on 1A
Mother Nature has been doing our dirty work long enough. At least that’s what some folks in City Hall are beginning to think when it comes to the city’s sidewalk snow removal policy.
12:00 p.m.
Ninth-grader Lacy Sheley dusts for fingerprints. School sets up mock CSI unit
By Lindsey Slater
February 22, 2008 in print edition on 3A
The auditorium at Central Junior High School became a crime scene for the day, complete with sprawled-out bodies and a student-run crime scene investigation unit.
4:00 p.m.
Striking gold?
By Jon Niccum
February 22, 2008 in print edition on 1C
War, assassinations and natural disasters have never been able to prevent the Oscar ceremonies. But until last week, things were getting rather dicey for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

All stories

6Sports video: KU goes back to work against Cowboys
February 22, 2008
The Kansas men’s basketball team returns to work on Saturday after a week off, traveling to Stillwater to take on Oklahoma State.
6Sports video: Piper boys tangle with Bishop Ward
February 22, 2008
The Piper boy’s basketball team took on Bishop Ward on Friday night.
6Sports video: Piper wraps up regular season against Bishop Ward
February 22, 2008
The Piper girl’s basketball team took on Bishop Ward on Friday night.
6Sports video: Bobcats battle Bonner Springs
February 22, 2008
Basehor-Linwood took on the Bonner Springs Bobcats on Friday night.
6Sports video: Lady Chieftains tackle Jaguars
February 22, 2008
The Tonganoxie girl’s basketball team took on Mill Valley on Friday night.
6News video: Officials to discuss coal plants
February 22, 2008
Kansas House and Senate leaders will begin discussions on Monday on new energy legislation that seeks to clear the way for two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
6News video: Fire damages East Lawrence homes
Cory Smith
February 22, 2008
A mid-morning fire in eastern Lawrence left several people with damaged homes.
6News video: St. Patrick’s Day auction relocates
February 22, 2008
There’s a new venue this year for the Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day auction.
6News video: Kidnapping victim testifies against Jaeger
February 22, 2008
Four months after she was kidnapped and brutally beaten inside her northern Lawrence apartment, a victim testified against her attacker on Friday.
6Sports video: Basehor duels Bobcats
February 22, 2008
The Basehor-Linwood boy’s basketball team took on the Bobcats Springs Bobcats on Friday night.
6News video: LHS hosts forensics tournament
February 22, 2008
Words will be rolling off the tongues of dozens of area high schoolers this weekend at Lawrence High School.
6Sports video: Lady Lions take on Firebirds
February 22, 2008
The Free State girls basketball team looked for revenge on Friday night against the Lawrence High Lady Lions, as LHS won the teams’ first meeting in December.
6News video: Senator expresses disgust for Sebelius’ board game
February 22, 2008
A board game created by the son of Kansas Governer Kathleen Sebelius is drawing fire from a state senator.
6Sports video: Free State hosts Lions in city showdown
February 22, 2008
On December 20, the Free State boys basketball team drove across town to take on Lawrence high and later drove home winners. On Friday night, the rematch in west Lawrence took place.
6News Now: Jaeger preliminary hearing begins
February 22, 2008
In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, police officers describe the horrific injuries a woman suffered last fall during the preliminary hearing of Matthew Jaeger, and more about a fire that damaged three homes in a mobile home park.
Police testify about woman’s injuries
22-year-old accused in attack on woman last October
By Mike Belt
February 22, 2008
A 22-year-old Lawrence woman was frightened and bleeding severely from her crotch area when she was found in a car that police stopped one night last October, according to testimony today in Douglas County District Court.
Mobile home destroyed in blaze
J-W Staff report
11:27 a.m., February 22, 2008 Updated 01:23 p.m.
Firefighters responded this morning to a mobile home fire at 1908 E. 19th St.
Finally, finales
Long-awaited rivalry looms
By Matt Tait
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
If school administrators decided to turn tonight’s boys basketball showdown between Lawrence High and Free State into a two-on-two match-up, odds are the game still would draw a sellout crowd.
Free State girls look to rebound against Lions
By Chuck Woodling
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
Only time will tell if Free State High’s girls basketball team hit rock bottom the other night. “I would like to think so,” coach Bryan Duncan said following Tuesday night’s deflating 30-25 home loss to Olathe Northwest.
Jayhawk quintet awaits combine
Former KU player trains Collins, Talib
By Ryan Wood
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
Kansas University football standouts Aqib Talib and Anthony Collins flew to Arizona last month to start a grueling training regimen in preparation for the upcoming NFL Combine.
Commentary: Baseball working on art of the apology
By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press Sports Columnist
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B2
There’s nothing like a good apology, especially when you know it comes straight from the heart.
Is your sidewalk clear? City may crack down
By Chad Lawhorn
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A1
Mother Nature has been doing our dirty work long enough. At least that’s what some folks in City Hall are beginning to think when it comes to the city’s sidewalk snow removal policy.
Pump patrol
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.99 at several locations. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
Powerful quake strikes, damaging buildings
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A2
Windows shattered and building facades and signs fell, but no one was seriously injured when a powerful earthquake shook the rural northeastern town of Wells Thursday.
NASCAR star to build camp in Wyandotte County
By Nick Bratkovic - nbratkovic@theworldco.info
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A4
A camp for children suffering from chronic illnesses is in the works for Wyandotte County.
Auction kicks off fundraising events
By Erin Castaneda
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A4
The cold, sleet and snow can’t stop the contagious festive cheer already spreading through Lawrence for one of spring’s beloved holidays - St. Patrick’s Day.
Rec calendar
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B6
Sports in and around Lawrence
Horoscopes
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B10
You move into an unusually dynamic and action-packed year. Often you might wonder which way to turn or which is the best way to proceed. If you are single, you’ll draw many people into your life. If you are attached, you’ll make friends easily.
Conductors start their engines
By Kristi Henderson - khenderson@ljworld.com
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B12
The trains have been waiting for this moment all year - when the Lawrence Model Railroad Club takes its train layouts out of storage and dusts them off for the club’s seventh annual train show and swap meet.
Mayer: Mid-major look fits Kansas
By Bill Mayer
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
The impact of mid-major teams on the NCAA basketball tournament in recent times has been notable. Nobody is more aware of what the “littler guys” can do than Kansas, which was derailed by Bucknell and then Bradley in successive years.
It’s just another road trip for Self
By Gary Bedore
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
For Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self, it’s business as usual as he prepares for Saturday’s game at his alma mater, Oklahoma State.
Gates says he hopes to continue troop reductions
By Lolita C. Baldor - Associated Press Writer
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A12
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said today that he hopes to be able to continue to reduce the number of U.S. troops in Iraq over the next 10 months, even as he and his military commanders lean toward a pause in troop cuts in July.
Cease-fire decision to be read today
By Qassim Abdul-Zahra - Associated Press Writer
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A12
Radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has decided whether to extend his Mahdi Army’s cease-fire, and sent the message in sealed envelopes to be opened at the beginning of today’s sermons, one of his officials said.
Democratic candidates Obama, Clinton flipping around ‘F’ word
By George Will
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A11
Judging from complaints by her minions, Hillary Clinton considers it unfair that Barack Obama has been wafted close to the pinnacle of politics by an updraft from the continentwide swoon of millions of Democrats and much of the media brought on by his Delphic utterances such as “We are the change.”
Striking gold?
With no clear front-runner, the Academy Awards could offer up many surprises
By Jon Niccum
February 22, 2008 in print edition on C1
War, assassinations and natural disasters have never been able to prevent the Oscar ceremonies. But until last week, things were getting rather dicey for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Ottawa trips Baldwin, 53-29
J-W Staff Reports
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B4
Ian Mathews and Brandon Turner scored 14 and 11 points, respectively, for Ottawa High in its 53-29 victory over Baldwin on Thursday.
All-star’s future uncertain in Boston
White Sox wear NIU hats to honor victims
Associated Press
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B8
Manny Ramirez is so happy to be with the Boston Red Sox that he wants to finish his career with them. That said, the eccentric star isn’t going to ask the team to pick up his option for 2009.
Gift of building depends on tax
If research triangle approved, KUMC will get cancer facility
By Jonathan Kealing
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A1
An influential Kansas City philanthropic group is making a major donation to Kansas University Medical Center, but it comes with a caveat.
Serbs torch US Embassy office, riot over Kosovo’s independence
By Slobodan Lekic - Associated Press Writer
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A2
Angry Serbs broke into the U.S. Embassy and set fire to an office Thursday night as rioters rampaged through Belgrade’s streets, putting an exclamation point of violence to a day of mass protest against Western support for an independent Kosovo.
School sets up mock CSI unit
By Lindsey Slater
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A3
The auditorium at Central Junior High School became a crime scene for the day, complete with sprawled-out bodies and a student-run crime scene investigation unit.
UCLA gets restraining order against protesters
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A2
A judge issued a temporary restraining order Thursday against animal rights groups and activists accused of threatening UCLA employees and graduate students because they conduct research using animals.
Race seeks sponsors
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A3
Organizers of the TherapyWorks Lawrence Half Marathon and 5K, which raises funds to benefit Health Care Access Clinic of Lawrence, are seeking sponsors for race equipment.
Security Council presents sanctions against Iran
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A2
Britain and France formally introduced a Security Council resolution Thursday calling for a third round of sanctions against Iran over its failure to suspend uranium enrichment.
KU’s enrollment hovers near 28,000
By Jonathan Kealing
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A3
It’s a trend that keeps repeating itself. Enrollment on Kansas University’s Lawrence campus is down slightly and enrollment at the KU Medical Center is slightly higher, according to the 20th day of class figures released Thursday.
Kosovar watches rebuilding at distance
Ethnic Albanian now in Lawrence treasures ties to homeland
By Erin Castaneda
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A3
With a family who barely escaped persecution nine years ago in Peja, Kosovo, Luljeta Shanks is hopeful her home country’s declared independence will truly come to be.
Georgia lawmakers want Florida Gators logo off license plates
By Greg Bluestein - Associated Press Writer
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A2
A harassed minority - Florida Gators fans in Georgia - got the chance this month to show their school pride on their license plates, but legislators are attacking the new privilege with a full-on blitz.
KU women ranked 10th
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B4
Kansas University’s women’s track team jumped eight spots to No. 10 in the United States Track and Field rankings released on Thursday. The KU men are ranked No. 23 in the country. KU will next compete at the Big 12 Indoor Feb. 29-March 1 in Lincoln, Neb.
On the record
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A4
Lawrence police recovered a white Chrysler Sebring worth $12,700 Wednesday. The vehicle was stolen from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 2233 W. 29th Terrace, according to a police report. The theft occurred between midnight Feb. 1 and 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Death of ex-officer’s 3rd wife ruled homicide
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A2
The death of a former suburban Chicago police officer’s third wife has been ruled a homicide after a second autopsy showed she drowned, a prosecutor said Thursday.
Notre Dame holds off Pitt
Associated Press
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B7
Luke Harangody had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Tory Jackson added 16 points and 13 rebounds and No. 21 Notre Dame overcame an 11-point deficit in the second half to beat Pittsburgh, 82-70, on Thursday night.
Will U.S. learn from mistakes in Cuba?
By Cal Thomas
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A10
The Left’s favorite dictator, Fidel Castro, is “resigning” as Cuba’s president of the Council of State. Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.), who was born in Cuba and, at the age of 15, along with his brother, was evacuated from Cuba during Operation Pedro Pan, observed: “Castro has resigned from a position he was never elected to in the first place.”
Staff shortages may threaten safety of nation’s meat supply
By Gillian Flaccus - Associated Press Writer
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A1
Sometimes, government inspectors responsible for examining slaughterhouse cattle for mad cow disease and other ills are so short-staffed that they find themselves peering down from catwalks at hundreds of animals at once, looking for such telltale signs as droopy ears, stumbling gait and facial paralysis.
Gould Evans adds San Francisco firm
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B11
Gould Evans, an architecture and design firm with offices in Lawrence, announced Thursday that the company’s San Francisco office had merged with Baum Thornley Architects LLP of San Francisco, extending Gould Evans’ long-term trend towards growth and national expansion.
Eggs & Issues set for March 1
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A3
State legislators from the Lawrence area will discuss issues with constituents at the next edition of Eggs & Issues at 8 a.m. March 1 at H&H Bar & Grill, 4931 W. Sixth St.
Literacy effort gains volunteers from KU
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B11
Jan Kuyper Erland, executive director of Innovative Learning Systems Inc., a nonprofit, Lawrence-based national literacy organization, announces a new partner in its ongoing partnership with Lawrence public schools through the Lawrence Education Achievement Partners program.
KU soccer adds UCLA transfer
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B4
Sarah Salazar, a transfer from UCLA, has been added to Kansas University’s soccer recruiting class.
Avalanche deaths on rise
More snow, more enthusiasts means more accidents
By Jeff Barnard - Associated Press Writer
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B6
Jim McCarthy was about a dozen turns into his backcountry powder run when he heard a low rumbling sound and saw the slope above him begin to move.
Last Call suit on hold
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A3
Shawnee County District Court confirmed Thursday that a legal fight by downtown nightclub Last Call to regain its state liquor license has been put on indefinite hold.
Sexist call
Two different officials at a private school near Topeka have tried and failed to justify their discriminatory treatment of a female basketball referee.
J-W Editorials
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A10
Any way you look at it, a woman referee being barred from officiating a boys’ basketball game at the private St. Mary’s Academy near Topeka has some sexist overtones.
Trial ordered for mother accused of sex crimes
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A5
A Douglas County district judge on Thursday ordered a Baldwin City woman to stand trial on charges alleging sex crimes against children - including her 3-year-old son.
Clinton accuses Obama of political plagiarism
By David Espo - Associated Press Writer
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A8
Hillary Rodham Clinton accused presidential rival Barack Obama of political plagiarism Thursday night, but drew boos from a Democratic debate audience when she ridiculed him as the candidate of “change you can Xerox.”
Jayhawks’ pitchers tops in Big 12 ERA
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B4
Kansas University will showcase its Big 12 Conference-best pitching triumvirate this weekend at the Houston Invitational.
Claiming ‘fraud’ likely won’t fix leaky roof
By David W. Myers
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B11
Home buyers can sue for any reason, but they don’t stand much chance of winning the lawsuit if they OK’d the deal after approving the seller’s disclosure statement.
Rare red panda joins zoo from Michigan
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A9
All the other animals must be green with envy. The one getting the most attention at Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Zoo these days is Mao Mi, a rare red panda that just arrived from his former home at Michigan’s Binder Park Zoo.
Free State High School honor roll
February 22, 2008 in print edition on C10
Free State High School has announced its first semester 2007-08 honor rolls. To be eligible for the honor roll, a student must obtain at least a 3.5 grade-point average.
Man gets 50 to 80 years for dismembering wife
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A7
A man who killed and dismembered his wife was sentenced Thursday to serve at least 50 years behind bars by a judge who called his actions “demonic.”
Key opposition parties agree to govern together
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A2
Pakistan’s two main opposition parties announced Thursday they would form a new government together but skirted the issue of whether they would push for the ouster of U.S.-backed President Pervez Musharraf.
Clever story in ‘Be Kind Rewind’ falls apart during execution
By Christy Lemire - Associated Press Writer
February 22, 2008 in print edition on C1
“Be Kind Rewind,” the latest fantasy from the exceedingly fertile imagination of writer-director Michel Gondry, contains a wonderful nugget of an idea that will appeal to both regular moviegoers and hardcore film geeks alike.
Study finds health benefits to owning cats
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A9
Here, kitty kitty…. A new study suggests cat owners are less likely to die of a heart attack or stroke than people who, well, don’t own cats. And no, dogs don’t do the same trick.
Fix your mower now
Washington Post
February 22, 2008 in print edition on C1
If your lawn mower requires service or fixing, take it to a repair shop now before you need it in the spring. A well-tuned mower reduces emissions and saves gas. Cool-season grasses begin to grow rapidly in April and, with heavy rainfall, may need cutting twice a week.
Students advance as National Merit finalists
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A5
Lawrence is 20 for 20 so far. The 20 students at high schools in the city who were National Merit Scholar semifinalists have all advanced as finalists
Man convicted of using antifreeze to poison wife
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A7
A man was convicted Thursday of poisoning and suffocating his wife, who left behind a letter implicating him should she come to an “early demise.”
Eagles advance
J-W Staff Reports
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B4
Veritas Christian’s girls basketball team used a strong second-half transition game to hold off Derby Christian, 53-38 on Thursday.
Habitat ReStore approaches 500 tons
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B11
Habitat ReStore expects to sell the last of its first 500 tons of items sometime early next week, representing a diversion of more than 3,000 trailer loads of building materials from landfills.
‘No’ on tax hike
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A11
To the editor: Mr. Bartlett’s letter about selling his house and the rising property taxes of which the school district is responsible for (look at the tax breakdown) leads me to make one suggestion to the school board. Stop stroking your egos and do the right thing and do not have an election to raise the mill levy. Set an example of fiscal responsibility.
K-State AD leaving for Big 12
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B2
Kansas State athletic director Tim Weiser is leaving the school to become the deputy commissioner of the Big 12 Conference.
McCain allegations trigger political, journalistic firestorms
By David Lightman - McClatchy Newspapers
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A6
John McCain emphatically and persistently denied Thursday that he had any personal ties to a female lobbyist and said that no one in his campaign had advised him to avoid her.
Kansan leads mission in Kosovo
By Nicole Kelley - nkelley@theworldco.info
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A5
A Lansing resident was on the front lines Sunday as Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia. Brig. Gen. John Davoren said he wouldn’t let the monumental event take his attention away from the mission at hand.
Gray wolves to be taken off endangered list
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A9
Gray wolves in the Northern Rockies will be removed from the endangered species list, following a 13-year restoration effort that helped the animal’s population soar, federal officials said Thursday.
Stoops to earn $6 million
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B2
Bob Stoops is on track to earn $6 million this year, including a $3 million bonus on Dec. 31 for coaching at the university for 10 seasons.
J-W’s Bedore named sports writer of year
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B4
Gary Bedore, assistant sports editor for the Journal-World, has been named Kansas sports writer of the year by the National Sportscasters and Sports Writers Association.
Indiana reviewing Sampson
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B2
Indiana could have a new head coach when the 15th-ranked Hoosiers travel to Northwestern on Saturday. School officials met Thursday to consider the future of embattled coach Kelvin Sampson, who has been accused by the NCAA of five major recruiting violations over improper telephone calls to high school players.
Home first
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A11
To the editor: I’m not sure where so many have lost their way. Bravo to the editors of this paper for discussing the University of Kansas’ choice to pour money into an unnecessary project while leaving their responsibilities in Wichita to the wind.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A10
From the Lawrence Daily World for Feb. 22, 1908: The demand for tickets for the William Jennings Bryan meeting at the university gymnasium Sunday has been so great that the available supply has been exhausted and a very large number who are hoping to go will be unable to gain admission.”
Protect students
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A11
To the editor: I believe we should ask our legislators to pass a bill to do background checks not only for criminals but for mental patients who want to buy guns.
Jayhawks open spring season at Hawaii-Hilo
By Ryan Wood
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B8
Kansas University senior Ryne Price went to North Carolina to play summer baseball last year, and tried out a new position: right field. He liked it.
‘Money’ talks in student production
By Terry Rombeck
February 22, 2008 in print edition on C1
You can be poor as a dormouse and still be happy in love.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A10
Kansas University enrollment, which had set another Lawrence campus record for the spring semester, showed its biggest gain in signups for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Councilman to run for state representative seat
By Jeff Myrick
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A5
Tony Brown plans to take his political career to a bigger playing field.
Commodities
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B11
Agriculture futures traded higher Thursday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for May delivery rose 12 cents to $10.455 a bushel; March corn added 1 cent to $5.245; March oats gained 8.75 cents to $3.8375; May soybeans advanced 7.75 cents to $14.2475.
Cavs send Gooden to Bulls
Ex-Jayhawk reunited with Hinrich
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B2
Drew Gooden will be reunited with former Kansas University teammate Kirk Hinrich in Chicago.
Daytime snoozing boosts stroke risk
By Marilynn Marchione - Associated Press Writer
February 22, 2008 in print edition on C10
What do mammograms, blood sugar tests and daytime dozing have in common? All may offer clues that someone is headed for a stroke, new studies suggest.
Feds set recipe for next year’s flu vaccine
Health officials hope next year’s formula will be better than this year’s
By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press Writer
February 22, 2008 in print edition on C10
Next year’s flu vaccine is getting a complete overhaul to provide protection against three new and different influenza strains - hopefully better protection than this year’s version.
Snowy winter day brings warm thoughts
By Garrison Keillor
February 22, 2008 in print edition on A10
Driving down Highway 52 last Monday morning at high speed so as not to be late for an MRI of my cranium, I passed a semi as it was barreling through a snowdrift and suddenly I was in a cloud of whiteness, much like the Rapture will be, but with zero visibility.
New game shows reveal narcissism
By Kevin McDonough
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B10
NBC premieres its second prime-time game show in a week, “Amne$ia” (8 p.m., NBC) hosted by “SNL” star-turned radio talk-show host Dennis Miller. On this show, a single contestant has a chance to win a lot of money for correctly answering questions about his or her own life. As Miller’s “SNL” co-star Dana Carvey used to say, “Isn’t that special?”
People in the news
February 22, 2008 in print edition on B10
¢ Spears’ pal served with restraining order¢ Timberlake to star in film ‘The Open Road’¢ Badu jokes about relationships with rappers¢ Diddy says he wants to become a movie star¢ Fonda to receive career achievement award¢ Delta Burke opens up about depression
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