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Bill Self discusses his team's preparation for Nebraska Saturday night, plus his asking of more from Brandon Rush
Mario Chalmers talks about teammates urging more out of Brandon Rush
Russell Robinson talks about the excitement of starting conference play

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On the street

Do you think the governor and other Kansas Democrats are wise in waiting to endorse a presidential candidate?

Photos

Two semitrailers maneuver a roundabout on North Kasold Drive. The trucks are supposed to take the Farmer's Turnpike while the Iowa Street bridge is closed

Knitting hobbyist Sylvie Rueff, Lawrence, watches closely as Central Junior High School freshman Evan Robinson works his way through the beginning stages of learning how to knit

After Laura Rogers, Lawrence, lost her job with AT&T, she was unemployed for several months. With some computer software training and certification, Rogers landed a new job with Amarr Garage Doors in Lawrence

Free State freshman Will Libeer competes in the boys 200-yard individual medley. Libeer took fourth in the event Thursday at Free State, and the Firebirds won their five-team home meet

Local law enforcement employees respond to simulated emergencies using a model campus at Kansas University. Sgt. Darcy Nichols-Curtiss, third from left, from the KU Med Center, instructs public safety officers from the Lawrence campus, Sgt

Kendall Gott, left, senior historian at Fort Leavenworth, shows an 1873 Colt pistol to Maj

Shells for a Springfield Rifle show their size at almost 2 inches long, packing a strong recoil on the 19th century rifle

Bryce Smith, 6, checks out all the items his friends brought him to donate to the Lawrence Humane Society in lieu of his birthday presents. He is the son of Wes Smith and Lisa Leroux-Smith, who submitted the picture

A pear tomato plant thrives in New Market, Va. Small tomato varieties do well in containers. This pear tomato plant was planted upside down in a hanging basket

Mississippi's Kenny Williams, left, pressures Tennessee's Tyler Smith. No. 8 Tennessee beat No. 16 Mississippi, 85-83, on Wednesday night in Knoxville, Tenn

Plastic bags hang on a post as Chinese people eat lunch at a roadside food stall Wednesday in Beijing

A polar bear baby sleeping on a blanket is shown in this undated photo made available by Germany's Nuremberg zoo on Wednesday

Pepper plants, such as the one shown above in New Market, Va., is one of many vegetables that can serve a dual role in containers. It's as attractive as many flowers and serves well in the kitchen, too

Patriots receiver Randy Moss was selected to the AP NFL All-Pro team

San Diego running back LaDainian Tomlinson was selected to the AP NFL All-Pro team

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Polls

Do you agree with a statewide smoking ban?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Yes		65%
No		31%
Undecided		3%
Total	570

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Lead stories

6:00 a.m.

Senators join calls for smoking ban: By Scott Rothschild; January 9, 2008 in print edition on 1A; A ban on smoking in public places got some added firepower Wednesday as five Republican state senators announced they would make it a top priority in the upcoming legislative session.

9:00 a.m.

State money the common request from Douglas County advocates: By Scott Rothschild; January 10, 2008 in print edition on 1A; More money. That was the constant need expressed by community advocates Wednesday as they met with Douglas County lawmakers.

1:00 p.m.

Nature’s partners: By Jennifer Oldridge; January 10, 2008 in print edition on 1C; Prairie Park Nature Center is a fantastic Lawrence asset. People who visit the center have personal interaction with wild animals; they learn about the species as well as what brought that animal to the center. But community members want to add another layer of awareness for those who come to visit: They plan to create a new, chemical-free habitat in front of Prairie Park Nature Center and educate homeowners on how and why it is so critical to curb the use of chemicals on our own property.

4:00 p.m.

Keegan: Rush up more shots, Brandon: By Tom Keegan; January 10, 2008 in print edition on 1B; We all have our pet peeves. Ice chunks in ice cream. Self-centered cads who recline their seats into my face on airplanes. Politicians who say “change” every other word. Cats. Last but not least, basketball players who equate “pass” with “unselfish.”

All stories

6News story: Kansas to open first state-sponsored casinos: January 10, 2008; As Kansas moves toward state-sponsored casino gambling, officials pledged to keep a close — and clean — eye on the proceedings.
6News story: Campus, Lawrence authorities run crisis simulation: January 10, 2008; KU administrators and safety officers joined up with campus and Lawrence police to take on a three-day course on preparing for critical incidents in the area.
6News story: ROTC instructors fire Civil War guns during history course: January 10, 2008; They’re the guns that won the Civil War and the American West, and today their modern-day replicas get a workout.
6News story: Local business leaders support sewer plant: January 10, 2008; More than 100 builders, bankers and business boosters were encouraged to raise a stink about the city’s possible delayed construction of a new sewage treatment plant.
6Sports story: Mario good to go: January 10, 2008; Mario Chalmers’ tweaked groin muscle is feeling much better. He will play against the Cornhuskers after sitting out Tuesday’s win over Loyola.
6News story: Police still looking for liquor store robbers: January 10, 2008; The reward for information leading to arrests in the recent robberies of two Lawrence liquor stores has increased to $3000.
6Sports story: Hawks prep for Big 12 season: January 10, 2008; Fifteen games down, sixteen conference match-ups to go: the Big 12 season gets underway for the undefeated Kansas men in less than 48 hours.
6Sports story: Boschee follows Williams’ lead: January 10, 2008; Former Kansas guard Jeff Boschee was back in Lawrence last night as the head man of the Barstow Knights. Boschee’s coaching path mirrors that of his mentor Roy Williams.
6News story: Students knitting for the needy: January 10, 2008; A program called ‘The Knitting Teach-In’ began Monday at Central Junior High as a way for students to give back to the community.
6News story: Heritage group to promote Civil War history: January 10, 2008; Members of the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area have raised about $200,000 of the $300,000 they need to develop a plan for how to promote the area’s Civil War history.
6News story: City cracking down on sale of drug paraphernalia: January 10, 2008; Local law enforcement officials announced a crackdown on convenience stores and other retail shops selling illegal drug paraphernalia.
6News story: Extra officers on patrol Saturday night: January 10, 2008; If you’re hitting the roads in or around Lawrence tomorrow, be warned: extra officers will be on patrol.
6News story: Highway 59 hit-and-run defendant has new attorney: January 10, 2008; A woman charged with running into and killing two highway workers along Highway 59 last year now has a new attorney.
6News story: Potholes can cause severe damage: By Cory Smith; January 10, 2008; Everyone knows winter weather means poor driving conditions, but your daily commute could be doing more damage to your car than you think.
6Sports story: Boschee on Roy: ‘I just copy whatever he did’: January 10, 2008; Once a player, now a coach: that’s the story for former KU sharpshooter Jeff Boschee.
6News Now: KU and local officers prepare for emergencies: January 10, 2008; In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, local law enforcement officers are getting training for emergency situations, and the latest developments in the case of last year’s fatal hit-and-run on U.S. Highway 59.
Sebelius, Barnett join forces on tobacco tax: By Scott Rothschild; January 10, 2008; Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and state Sen. Jim Barnett - opponents in the 2006 gubernatorial election - joined forces today to push for health care proposals that include a 50-cent per pack increase in the state cigarette tax.
Kansas falls to 25th-ranked Okie State: By Jesse Temple; January 10, 2008 in print edition on B1; To understand how good Oklahoma State guard Andrea Riley was against the Kansas University women’s basketball team Wednesday night, just listen to the player responsible for guarding her nearly every second of the game.
Journal-World announces staffing changes: January 10, 2008 in print edition on C1; Terry Rombeck has been named to the Journal-World’s newly created position of features and special sections editor.
Therapist receives hand certification: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B9; Teri Jester, an occupational therapist for Lawrence Rehab at Prompt Care, has earned certification as a hand therapist, having passed the national licensure exam in November.
Top 25 college football briefs: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B2; ¢ Michigan QB departs¢ Clemson’s Davis leaving
State money the common request from Douglas County advocates: By Scott Rothschild; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A1; More money. That was the constant need expressed by community advocates Wednesday as they met with Douglas County lawmakers.
Sewer plant may go to back burner: City Commission: Population growth slowdown may delay construction; By Chad Lawhorn; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A1; It’s an $88 million bet, and city leaders have to figure out when to place it. And here’s the kicker: If they bet wrong, it will be the sewer bills of Lawrence residents that pay the price.
State politicians hope Kansas caucuses make a difference: By Scott Rothschild; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A1; The question isn’t what’s the matter with Kansas, but will Kansas matter. State politicos are hopeful that come Feb. 5, when Kansas Democrats will caucus, and Feb. 9, when Kansas Republicans caucus, that the presidential races will remain close enough for candidates to care about voters in Kansas.
Volunteers needed to prepare taxes: By Michelle Singletary; January 10, 2008 in print edition on B9; At tax time you can find lots of advice on how to boost your deductions or credits. People are focused mostly on getting as much money back from the government as possible. But this tax season, perhaps you might give some thought to how you can give something back to others.
Panama crash survivor, 12, resting at home: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A7; A 12-year-old girl who was the sole survivor of a plane crash in Panama is “doing quite well” following her return to California, while dealing with the devastating loss of her close friend, her mother said Tuesday.
After attack, zoos may rethink enclosure requirements: By Adam Goldman - Associated Press Writer; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A7; A tiger lurked in the tall grass at a park in India as gamekeepers tried to shoot it with a dart gun and missed. The animal suddenly sprang from the grass, sailed through the air and took a swipe at a man sitting on an elephant’s back. The man lost three fingers.
Former KU guard returns to Lawrence in new role: By Nathan Reed; January 10, 2008 in print edition on B1; To the members of the Barstow School’s varsity boys basketball team, he isn’t former Kansas University basketball player Jeff Boschee. He’s simply Coach Boschee.
Keegan: Rush up more shots, Brandon: By Tom Keegan; January 10, 2008 in print edition on B1; We all have our pet peeves. Ice chunks in ice cream. Self-centered cads who recline their seats into my face on airplanes. Politicians who say “change” every other word. Cats. Last but not least, basketball players who equate “pass” with “unselfish.”
Commentary: Georgia president’s plan self-serving: By Troy Johnson - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, Ga.); January 10, 2008 in print edition on B2; Funny how University of Georgia president Michael Adams suddenly found his voice and lent it to the cause of college football reform. Several months ago, at the Southeastern Conference meetings in Destin, Fla., Adams didn’t have very much to say when the subject of a college football playoff came up. Florida president Bernie Machen suggested one as an alternative to the deeply flawed Bowl Championship Series, but was greeted by the sound of chirping crickets.
Steroids hearing postponed: Clemens appearance delayed until Feb. 13; January 10, 2008 in print edition on B2; Congress wants to be prepared when Roger Clemens and his former trainer, Brian McNamee, head to Capitol Hill. The House hearing involving Clemens, McNamee and Andy Pettitte was postponed Wednesday from Jan. 16 until Feb. 13, giving lawmakers more time to gather evidence and to coordinate their investigation with the Justice Department.
New Mexico proposes penalty: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B2; New Mexico plans to self-impose penalties, including the reduction of two scholarships for next season, in response to an NCAA investigation into academic fraud involving the school’s football team.
Willingham elected: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B2; Washington coach Tyrone Willingham has been elected president of the American Football Coaches Association.
Our town sports: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B3; Sports in and around Lawrence
Freshman helps No. 6 Oklahoma hold off Iowa State: Associated Press; January 10, 2008 in print edition on B4; Freshman Danielle Robinson scored a career-high 23 points to lead No. 6 Oklahoma past Iowa State, 67-64, on Wednesday night in a rematch of last season’s Big 12 title game.
Tomlinson, Moss top All-Pros: Patriots’ Brady semi-unanimous pick, too; Associated Press; January 10, 2008 in print edition on B5; LaDainian Tomlinson and Randy Moss were unanimous selections to The Associated Press 2007 NFL All-Pro team on Wednesday. So was Tom Brady - sort of.
Knight sets sights on No. 900: Texas Tech coach one victory away from rare milestone; By Betsy Blaney - Associated Press Writer; January 10, 2008 in print edition on B4; Bob Knight is about to enter a realm occupied by only two other Division I basketball coaches, and they’re both women. When the Hall of Fame coach gets win No. 900 he will join former Texas coach Jody Conradt and Tennessee’s Pat Summitt as the only members of the Division I club. Knight’s first shot comes Saturday at Oklahoma State.
Vols hand Mississippi first loss: Associated Press; January 10, 2008 in print edition on B4; Tyler Smith did just what Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl wanted done with the Volunteers’ Southeastern Conference opener against undefeated Mississippi on the line. “He took it right to the basket. He stuck it up their nose,” Pearl said.
Judge drops Titans from ‘Pacman’ suit: Associated Press; January 10, 2008 in print edition on B5; A Nevada judge dropped the Tennessee Titans from a lawsuit by a strip club employee who was paralyzed in a triple shooting following a melee involving suspended player Adam “Pacman” Jones.
T.O. doesn’t practice; Glenn looking good: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B5; Terrell Owens still wasn’t able to practice Wednesday because of a high ankle sprain, continuing the drama of whether the Dallas Cowboys will have their newest All-Pro receiver for the playoff game Sunday against the New York Giants.
Gates misses practice; Neal returns for Chargers: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B5; While Pro Bowler Antonio Gates rehabbed his dislocated left big toe, All-Pro fullback Lorenzo Neal returned to practice for the San Diego Chargers exactly one month after breaking his lower left leg.
Falcons eye Carroll: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B5; The Atlanta Falcons are interested in Southern California coach Pete Carroll for their head-coaching job.
Victim: Deal violates rights: County attorney reduced charges in sexual assault case; By Mike Belt; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A3; Jennie Schmidt says her rights as a victim of a violent crime were violated. She hopes to have a chance later today to tell that to a Jefferson County judge. Schmidt’s estranged husband, Chris Schmidt, was arrested for sexually assaulting Jennie Schmidt last May following an incident at their former Perry home. He was charged with rape, sodomy, kidnapping and some misdemeanors.
Truck rollover involved cookies: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A3; Food safety inspectors will check hundreds of boxes of Girl Scout Cookies that were in an 18-wheeler that overturned near Perry.
Fundraiser offers both fashion, self-defense: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A3; The Ali Kemp Educational Foundation is hosting a fundraiser that includes a prom fashion show and self-defense class. Lawrence High School’s National Honor Society is taking part in the project.
Hiker finds skull along Kansas River: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A3; A hiker Tuesday afternoon found a fragment of a human skull along the Kansas River in Topeka.
Richardson drops out of the presidential race: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A2; New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson ended his campaign for the presidency Wednesday after twin fourth-place finishes that showed his impressive credentials could not compete with his rivals’ star power.
Drifter now suspect in Florida case: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A2; A drifter accused of kidnapping and decapitating a 24-year-old hiker in Georgia is now a suspect in the slaying of a Florida woman whose body was found last month in a national forest, authorities said Wednesday. Gary Hilton, 61, made his first court appearance after being charged Tuesday with murder in the Georgia case. He was ordered held without bail.
Brush fire, fog cause 70-vehicle pileup: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A2; About 70 vehicles crashed on an interstate blanketed by fog and smoke from a brush fire early Wednesday, killing four people, authorities said.
Millions of youths have abused cough medicine: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A2; About 3.1 million people between the ages of 12-25 have used cough and cold medicine to get high, the government reported Wednesday.
Boy Scouts learn to confront bullies: By Paul J. Weber - Associated Press Writer; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A2; As far as the Boy Scouts of America is concerned, knowing how to confront a bully is now as important as mastering a slip knot.
Boy in custody after 3 teens stabbed at school: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A2; A 13-year-old boy armed with knives and a propane torch slashed a girl at school Wednesday before fellow students stopped him and school officials ultimately subdued him, police said. The girl and two other students suffered minor stab wounds.
Marine expected to testify is missing: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A2; A 20-year-old pregnant Marine who was expected to testify about something she witnessed on base has been missing since mid-December, authorities said.
Man to stand trial on rape charges: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A5; A judge has ordered a 21-year-old Lawrence man to stand trial on charges of raping a woman late last month after meeting her at a local nightclub.
On the record: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A4; Lawrence police arrested a 13-year-old boy Wednesday afternoon after an altercation downtown. Police were called to the 700 block of Massachusetts Street at 2:12 p.m. in response to a reported battery. According to a police report, a 13-year-old boy reportedly struck a 14-year-old Lawrence boy and caused him to fall into a trash receptacle.
Iraqi toll in first 3 years of war set at 151,000: By Marilynn Marchione - Associated Press Writer; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A7; About 151,000 Iraqis died from violence in the three years after the United States invaded, concludes the best effort yet to count deaths - one that still may not settle the debate over the war’s true toll on civilians and others.
Premium price for Aquila faces scrutiny: Black Hills Corp. wants customers to help cover acquisition costs; Associated Press; January 10, 2008 in print edition on B9; Black Hills Corp., which is buying Aquila Inc.’s natural gas assets in Kansas, wants customers in the state to help pay an extra $1 million a year in costs associated with the purchase.
Bank generates $2,000 for Toys for Tots: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B9; Bankers at Douglas County Bank organized several fundraisers during the past three months, collecting a total of $2,001 for Toys for Tots.
Missing genes linked to autism: By Jeremy Manier - Chicago Tribune; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A6; Scientists have found a new genetic link to autism that appears to affect about 1 percent of people with the disorder and could help resolve some of the mystery surrounding what causes it.
Former dictator faces France extradition: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A7; Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega on Wednesday failed again to persuade a federal judge to block France from extraditing him to face money-laundering charges.
Pump patrol: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.88 at Conoco, 955 E. 23rd St.
Do we like celebrities or are we addicted?: By Kevin McDonough; January 10, 2008 in print edition on B8; The new series “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” (9 p.m., VH1) appears to have been created to answer one question: “Just where do you go when you can’t behave on ‘The Surreal Life?’”
Horoscopes: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B8; You do make a difference this year. You often have a strong sense of direction. Convincing others might be difficult. If you go out and do just that, you will love the end results. If you are single, you might choose not to share with others many details of a new relationship. If you are attached, spend more time as a couple far from the maddening crowds.
Small space, big impact: Container gardening will be hot trend for 2008; By Dean Fosdick - Associated Press Writer; January 10, 2008 in print edition on C2; If you’re dreaming big about your garden this year, think small. Many of the nation’s leading nurseries are predicting big profits in 2008 by developing plants and vegetables for containers and space-deprived urban gardeners.
China banning free plastic bags: By Christopher Bodeen - Associated Press Writer; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A10; Declaring war on the “white pollution” choking its cities, farms and waterways, China is banning free plastic shopping bags and calling for a return to the cloth bags of old - steps largely welcomed by merchants and shoppers on Wednesday.
It’s (probably) a girl!: By Kirsten Grieshaber - Associated Press Writer; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A10; It’s a girl! Maybe. Zoo officials in Nuremberg announced Wednesday that Germany’s new polar bear cub is probably a female. The cub’s eyes are not yet open and its sexual organs not completely developed, so there’s still a chance she could be a he, the Nuremberg zoo’s deputy director Helmut Maegdefrau told reporters.
Timely enforcement: Sometimes the wheels of justice seem to move too slowly.; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A8; It’s discouraging to contemplate how long it has taken city officials to remedy a situation they began to address about eight years ago.
Advocates seek state funds to meet needs: By Scott Rothschild; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A5; A parade of individuals Wednesday told Douglas County legislators that critical needs for the elderly, mentally ill and those with disabilities were going unmet because of funding shortfalls. “I’m very angry with the state of mental health in Kansas,” Bill Simons said.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A8; For the first time since the 1980 session of the Kansas Legislature, a voice from Douglas County - Democratic Rep. John Solbach - was to be on one of the Legislature’s finance panels, the House Ways and Means Committee.
People in the news: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B8; ¢ Gisele Bundchen denies that she spurns dollars¢ Woman traumatized after Lohan chased car¢ Spears family says Dr. Phil crossed the line¢ Salma Hayek touting vaccine program¢ Miley Cyrus’ dogs named Most Eligible Pets
U.S. must set democratic example for world: By Madeleine K. Albright - Special to the Los Angeles Times; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A8; The United States’ founding proposition - that men and women should have the right to govern themselves - will face critical tests in 2008, not only during our own country’s marathon presidential campaign but in venues across the globe. It will be the responsibility of our leaders, both current and prospective, to take a firm stand in support of democratic principles.
McCain, Clinton rally in New Hampshire: By David Broder; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A8; The lesson of New Hampshire can be summarized in two simple words: Character counts. John McCain and Hillary Clinton left the Granite State Wednesday with hard-earned primary victories because they showed its voters more courage in overcoming daunting odds than anyone else in the race.
Council fires police chief convicted of beer theft: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B10; The police chief in a small central Kansas town who was convicted of stealing beer from the fire department refrigerator has been fired.
Flu shots offered at clinic this evening: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B10; It’s not too late to get a flu shot. The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department will conduct a flu shot clinic from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today on the first floor meeting room in the Community Health Facility, 200 Maine.
Saveur names 100 epicurean favorites: Associated Press; January 10, 2008 in print edition on C1; Food from Maine, New Mexico, Salzburg, Austria, and Montreal turned up on Saveur magazine’s quirky list of 100 “favorite foods, restaurants, people, places and things.” This is the 10th annual list of 100 picks from Saveur, which describes itself as an “epicurean travel magazine.”
Agent to discuss low-maintenance plants: January 10, 2008 in print edition on C1; Want to learn to garden without a green thumb? Jennifer Smith, horticulture agent with the Douglas County Extension Office, will lead a workshop, “Plants that Grow Well Without Lots of Care,” next week.
Stunning action: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A9; To the editor: Every resident of Douglas County who cares about civil liberties should be shocked and dismayed that the Kansas University police department, with a judge’s approval and the apparent endorsement of the district attorney, served a search warrant on a newsroom. While this is an issue about the rights of the press, it is much more than that.
Stop whining: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A9; To the editor: The great thing about Kansas University being selected for the Orange Bowl over a more deserving Missouri squad was that KU fans quit whining about “The Border WAR” being played at Arrowhead in Kansas City. Yes, everyone wanted Lew Perkins’ head on a platter. (Last time I checked the university owned the team.) Local businesses encouraging season ticket holders to boycott. What arrogance!
Bush, upon Mideast arrival, warns Iran of ‘serious consequences’: By Terence Hunt - Associated Press Writer; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A2; President Bush warned Iran of “serious consequences” if it meddles again with U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf, opening a Mideast peacemaking mission Wednesday on an ominous note. He told Israel to dismantle unauthorized settlement outposts and demanded that the Palestinians halt rocket attacks from areas controlled by Hamas Islamic militants.
ID issue: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A9; To the editor: Recently, I went to Lawrence’s Hollywood Theaters with one of my friends to go and see a movie. Both of us are 13 years old and look like young teens. We both didn’t bring our school IDs and were forced to pay full price (adult price).
Blacks must accept progress: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A9; These things happened last week in America. Federal officials were quoted as saying Latino street gangs in Los Angeles have been killing people at random because they are black. A new study found that ER doctors are less likely to prescribe strong pain medication for black and brown patients. Barack Obama won Iowa’s Democratic caucus.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A8; From the Lawrence Daily World for Jan. 10, 1908: “Urbin R. Angney, captain of the Kansas University football team for next season, committed suicide yesterday morning by jumping from a high place on Fraser Hall, striking his head on the cement sidewalk west of the building.”
McGrew Realtor earns designation: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B9; Adam Miller, a Realtor for McGrew Real Estate, recently completed the Kansas Graduate Realtor Institute Program, earning the GRI designation given to real estate professionals who complete at least 90 hours of advanced coursework and are members of their local, state and national boards and associations of Realtors.
Police say father threw 4 children off bridge: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A7; A day after reporting his four young children were missing, a shrimp fisherman broke down and confessed that he threw them off an 80-foot-high bridge to their deaths, authorities said Wednesday.
Commodities: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B9; Agricultural futures closed lower Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for March delivery fell 18 cents to $8.895; March corn shed 1.5 cents to $4.7725; March oats lost 5 cents to $3.275; January soybeans slipped 4.5 cents to $12.625.
Supreme Court likely to uphold voter ID law: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A7; The Supreme Court appeared ready Wednesday to uphold the nation’s strictest requirement that voters show photo identification before casting a ballot.
Variety of mulch helps garden: By Jennifer Smith; January 10, 2008 in print edition on C1; Want to give your garden a different look? There is more to mulch than wood chips - try something new this year to add a different finish to the landscape.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook: By Gary Bedore; January 10, 2008 in print edition on B3; Nebraska basketball coach Doc Sadler, whose Cornhuskers lost to Kansas University by 20 points in Lincoln, Neb., and 53 in Lawrence last season, fears the No. 3-ranked Jayhawks are even better this year.
Nature’s partners: Volunteers creating chemical-free habitat at Prairie Park site; By Jennifer Oldridge; January 10, 2008 in print edition on C1; Prairie Park Nature Center is a fantastic Lawrence asset. People who visit the center have personal interaction with wild animals; they learn about the species as well as what brought that animal to the center. But community members want to add another layer of awareness for those who come to visit: They plan to create a new, chemical-free habitat in front of Prairie Park Nature Center and educate homeowners on how and why it is so critical to curb the use of chemicals on our own property.
Trial set for sex offender caught in Baldwin City sting operation: By Janet Reid; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A3; Derek Marsocci already had the engraved dog tags for his two new sex slaves in the cab of his truck when he went to meet a 13-year-old girl and her mother. Instead, he was greeted by law enforcement officers in an undercover online sex sting conducted by the Baldwin City Police Department.
4 bodies discovered in home: By Sarah Karush - Associated Press Writer; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A7; Four young people lay dead in an apartment for weeks, if not months. In one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods, it took an eviction notice for someone to realize it.
County to pursue upgrades to fairgrounds: By Mike Belt; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A3; A long-range plan to improve the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds was well received Wednesday by the Douglas County Commission. “It’s a community asset. We have an obligation to make it better,” Commissioner Bob Johnson said.
Chinese ambassador to give Landon Lecture: January 10, 2008 in print edition on A5; Chinese Ambassador H.E. Zhou Wenzhong will speak at Kansas State University in February as part of the Landon Lecture Series.
Internet solicitation brings 5-year sentence: Internet solicitation brings 5-year sentence; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A5; An Ottawa man was sentenced Monday to five years in federal prison for using a computer to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity.
Upcoming K-State horticultural events: January 10, 2008 in print edition on C2; Kansas State University Research and Extension and/or its Extension Master Gardeners are participating in the following area and statewide horticultural and agricultural events, available to all interested persons.
Winning performance: Despite Kansas University’s snub, a local travel agency delivered a great Orange Bowl performance.; J-W Editorials; January 10, 2008 in print edition on A8; It’s always nice to see the home team do a good job.Kansas University fans have had many opportunities of late to see just that while watching both men’s and women’s basketball and an outstanding Orange Bowl win by the KU football team.
Big 12 football briefs: January 10, 2008 in print edition on B2; ¢ UT aide gets new position¢ A&M hires line coach¢ OU lineman misses court

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Tuition victims May 22, 2012 · 49 comments
Blog: Writing Your Erotica: An Afternoon Lead By Dixie Lubin In The Company Of Other Women May 28, 2012 · 34 comments
On the street: How did you spend your Memorial Day? May 28, 2012 · 8 comments
Experts: Remedial college classes need fixing May 28, 2012 · 15 comments
God, marriage May 25, 2012 · 191 comments
Sound Off: How much does the city’s transit system collect in fares compared with how much it costs May 27, 2012 · 126 comments

Thread of pain ran through Jackson’s career June 28, 2009
Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012
Friends mourn Lynn Bretz, former voice of KU May 28, 2012
Experts: Remedial college classes need fixing May 28, 2012
KU’s Elijah Johnson cautious at camp May 29, 2012
Hilltop executive director Pat Pisani stepping down May 28, 2012
City, county mull upgrade to emergency radio system May 28, 2012
Lives forever changed by skywalk collapse July 15, 2001
Retreat offered for writers May 28, 2012
Famed author takes on Kansas October 7, 2005