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Legislature wrestles with spending priorities: By Scott Rothschild; January 13, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Expect big fights over energy, health care, education and immigration when the 2008 legislative session starts Monday. And expect lots of “postcard” votes, aimed at making lawmakers look good or bad on the campaign trail.

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From layoff to learning point: By Christine Metz; January 13, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Laura Rogers has twice been a casualty of this decade’s economic turmoil. First she was out of work when Strong’s Office Systems closed in 2002. Four years later, she lost her job as an AT&T long-distance operator. Facing the second bout of unemployment, the Lawrence single mom decided to do things a little differently. She used the time off to boost her skills.

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Remembering Susan: What she meant to us: By Karrey Britt; January 13, 2008 in print edition on 1B; Editor’s note: Susan Mozykowski and her determination to live life with cancer was the focus of stories in the July 8 and Dec. 23 editions of the Journal-World. Staff writer Karrey Britt and photographer Nick Krug have documented Susan’s journey. She died Jan. 5.

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6Sports video: Tonganoxie tops invite: January 13, 2008; The Tonganoxie wrestling team finished in first place during the Tonganoxie Invitational.
6Sports video: Jayhawk women fall to Nebraska: January 13, 2008; The Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Kansas Jayhawk women's basketball team by a final score of 71-51.
6News video: Local scout smokes the competition in derby: January 13, 2008; Move over Jimmie Johnson, there is a new champion raver in town 0 or there might be as soon as he gets his driver's license! Johnathon Kinder smoked away the competition at the Pinewood Derby for Cub Scout Pack 30-71 Saturday.
6News video: Woman turns tragedy into business: By Cathy Hamilton; January 13, 2008; It's a strong woman who can bounce back after the disintegration of a long-term marriage. Boomergirl.com managing editor Cathy Hamilton met such a woman who turned a devastating blow into a business.
6Sports video: Free State falls in Bobcat Classic: January 13, 2008; The Free State High wrestling team didn't fare too well at the Bobcat Classic by coming in at last place.
6Sports video: Jayhawks roll over Huskers: January 13, 2008; The Kansas Jayhawk men's basketball team added another victory to their season after defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers 79-58.
6News video: New apartment concept to go before City Commission: January 13, 2008; An Arkansas company is bringing a new apartment concept to Lawrence - one that's as much as playing as it is living.
6News video: Unemployment not yet a big issue in Kansas: By Christine Metz; January 13, 2008; As the economy continues to slide, nationwide unemployment tops a two-year high at five percent. But the work force in Kansas has yet to feel the pinch.
6News video: South Junior High ready for all to see: January 13, 2008; Lawrence residents finally get to see what they paid for - South Junior High School hosts an open house for all to see the completed building.
Extra Minutes: Kansas 79, Nebraska 58: By Ryan Greene; January 13, 2008; Tying up loose ends from Kansas' 79-58 thumping of Nebraska to open up the 2008 Big 12 season. Brandon Rush answered his coach's call for more offensive aggression, leading the Jayhawks with 19 points on 5-of-7 three-point shooting.
Caucusgoers must be registered to vote: January 13, 2008 in print edition on B1; The Kansas presidential caucuses are set for the first week in February, with the Democratic caucus Feb. 5 and the Republican caucus Feb. 9.
Eh, what’s wrong, Doc? Nothing: By Tom Keegan; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C6; Head coach Doc Sadler and sophomore guard Ryan Anderson, the only two members of the Nebraska basketball program available for interviews after Saturday night’s 79-58 loss to Kansas University, tried to look in the mirror to explain the blowout. The more they looked, the harder time they had finding any warts.
McFadden report denied: January 13, 2008 in print edition on C2; The father of Arkansas star Darren McFadden denied a report that he has sent paperwork to the NFL so his son can enter the upcoming draft.
UW booster wants firing: January 13, 2008 in print edition on C2; It’s kind of assumed: Big-money boosters will, from time to time, try to influence the direction of their favorite college teams, however discreetly. But when Ed Hansen — lawyer, multimillionaire, University of Washington alumnus and former three-term Everett mayor — wrote UW President Mark Emmert six weeks ago, he abandoned all sense of delicacy.
Brand: Equality needed: January 13, 2008 in print edition on C2; NCAA president Myles Brand lobbied Saturday for equality on campuses for women and minorities, and also tried to prepare the association for the coming punishment for teams failing to meet academic standards.
Ban on text messaging upheld: Attempt to repeal prohibition fails by 240-65 vote; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C2; Division I coaches are barred from text messaging recruits. An attempt to override a ban failed Saturday at the NCAA convention. The vote by delegates was 240 to 65, with one abstention.
Muonelo, Cowboys deny Knight No. 900: By Jeff Latzke - Associated Press Sports Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C5; It took Bob Knight 42 seasons to get to the brink of 900 wins. Oklahoma State’s Obi Muonelo needed less than 2 minutes to call off the celebration.
Turgeon livid despite A&M win: Associated Press; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C5; Texas A&M didn’t feel much like celebrating after opening Big 12 play with a convincing victory. The team that prides itself on defense deemed its performance in that area subpar, despite an easy 86-69 victory over Colorado on Saturday.
K-State prevails at OU: By Murray Evans - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C5; Freshman Michael Beasley scored 32 points, including the game-winner with 2.3 seconds left, as Kansas State outlasted Oklahoma 84-82 on Saturday in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.
Bear connects when it counts: Tisdale misses first 10 three-pointers before nailing go-ahead trey in last minute; Associated Press; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C8; Angela Tisdale missed her first 10 three-point attempts Saturday. Try No. 11 was the one Baylor needed. Tisdale made her first three-pointer of the day with 38 seconds left to give the Bears a one-point lead, and eighth-ranked Baylor went on to a 59-56 victory over No. 13 Texas A&M.
Late three boosts Mizzou: Associated Press; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C8; Alyssa Hollins scored 25 points and hit a crucial three-pointer in the final minute to lead Missouri past Texas Tech 68-59 on Saturday night.
Riley leads Cowgirls to upset: Associated Press; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C8; With the way Andrea Riley kept scoring, No. 6 Oklahoma tried just about everything to slow her down. Even the kind of double-teams the Sooners normally see deployed against Courtney Paris. None of them worked.
Bush hints more US troops may stay in Iraq: By Terence Hunt - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A1; President Bush said Saturday he is open to the possibility of slowing or stopping plans to bring home more U.S. troops from Iraq, defying domestic demands to speed the withdrawals. Bush said the U.S. presence in Iraq will outlast his presidency.
Missouri Sen. McCaskill set to endorse Obama: January 13, 2008 in print edition on A2; Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill will endorse Democratic Sen. Barack Obama for president, The Associated Press has learned.
China’s coal mines took 3,786 lives in 2007: January 13, 2008 in print edition on A2; Accidents in China’s notoriously dangerous coal mines killed nearly 3,800 people last year, state media reported Saturday — a toll that is a marked improvement from previous years, but still leaves China’s mines the world’s deadliest.
Journalist ordered to leave country for article: January 13, 2008 in print edition on A2; An American freelance journalist and scholar based in Pakistan was ordered to leave the country after writing an article that might have been deemed unflattering to the Pakistani government, according to friends, colleagues and a U.S.-based media rights group.
Man apologizes for vulgar memo on check: January 13, 2008 in print edition on A2; A man who wrote a vulgar message on the memo line of a check he used to pay a $5 parking ticket has apologized in writing, leading police to drop a disorderly conduct charge against him.
Poll: War, economy nation’s top problems: By Alan Fram - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A3; The faltering economy has caught the Iraq war as people’s top worry, a national poll suggests, with the rapid turnabout already showing up on the presidential campaign trail and in maneuvering between President Bush and Congress.
Small plane crashes near houses, killing 4: January 13, 2008 in print edition on A3; A small plane crashed in a rural residential area as its pilot prepared to land Saturday, killing four people aboard, a sheriff’s department said. No injuries were reported to people on the ground.
Police arrest suspected killer, hostage-taker: January 13, 2008 in print edition on A3; A man suspected of killing two people and wounding a third, then holding the mother of his children hostage overnight in the woods, was captured early Saturday, Kentucky State Police said.
FBI whistle-blower faults counterterrorism efforts: January 13, 2008 in print edition on A3; The FBI’s counterterrorism agents lack the language skills and cultural understanding needed to succeed, an agency whistle-blower charged Saturday.
States investigate sale of risky loans: By Pat Eaton-Robb - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A3; Authorities in New York and Connecticut are investigating whether Wall Street banks hid crucial information about high-risk loans bundled into securities that were sold to investors, Connecticut’s Attorney General said Saturday.
Raid leads to seizure of 121 marijuana plants: January 13, 2008 in print edition on B1; Johnson County deputies seized 121 marijuana plants during a Friday night raid in De Soto. According to a release from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies discovered the plants were being grown in the basement of a home in the 8300 block of Penner in De Soto. The operation is estimated to be worth approximately $80,000. The seizure also included 14 guns.
Work on interstate to close lanes in Topeka: January 13, 2008 in print edition on B1; If weather permits, the Kansas Department of Transportation will close various lanes on Interstate 70 in Topeka this week for road work.
Scientists fear loss of access to intelligence data: By Les Blumenthal - McClatchy Newspapers; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A8; Ten years ago, a Canadian icebreaker was parked in an ice pack 300 miles north of Point Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost point in the United States, and allowed to drift so scientists could study the Arctic environment and global warming’s effect on it. The icebreaker drifted with the ice for a year and more than 1,800 miles as researchers tracked changes in the Arctic ice pack.
Developing world’s role in nuclear renaissance raises safety concerns: By George Jahn - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A10; Global warming and rocketing oil prices are making nuclear power fashionable, drawing a once demonized industry out of the shadows of the Chernobyl disaster as a potential shining knight of clean energy.
Ex-soldier gets 25 years in assault: Associated Press; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B3; An Olathe man and former Fort Riley soldier has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting and cutting a prostitute more than three years ago. A jury convicted James D. Baldwin last year of rape, sodomy and two counts of second-degree assault for the Nov. 1, 2004, attack.
City leads nation in respiratory illness: January 13, 2008 in print edition on B5; Statistics show that Wichita leads the nation in the percentage of sick children who have respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in the past two weeks.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: January 13, 2008 in print edition on B6; From the Lawrence Daily World for Jan. 13, 1908: “The entire southwest end of the Union Rail Depot in Kansas City was destroyed by fire early today. Crossed electric wires appear to have been the cause. So far, loss is estimated at more than $250,000 although many contend it will go far beyond that considering the cost of repairs and replacement.”
Change needed: January 13, 2008 in print edition on B7; To the editor: The author of the editorial “Troublesome tactic” on the search warrant seeking to access the Journal-World computer files (Journal-World, Jan. 8) is absolutely right in saying this violates the First Amendment.
Wrong plan: January 13, 2008 in print edition on B7; To the editor: A proposal soon will be presented to the Lawrence City Commission calling for $8 million of taxpayer funding for a 150-acre private development industrial park. The project, originally designed for more than 900 acres, was scaled back to try and get commission approval. There is no reason to believe that if the first phase is allowed, more wouldn’t be added later.
Police investigate theft of nearly $270K at Catholic church, school: Associated Press; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B8; A Roman Catholic parish and school that serves one of the poorest neighborhoods in the Wichita diocese is dealing with the suspected theft of almost $270,000 by a former employee.
Krause Dining feeds on food ranking: January 13, 2008 in print edition on E1; Krause Dining and its seven-table, in-home restaurant adjacent to an east Lawrence bus barn is one of the can’t-miss places in the world to dine this year, according to Food & Wine magazine.
Most Lawrence lawmakers support cigarette tax: By Scott Rothschild; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A7; Most Lawrence legislators support a hefty increase in the cigarette tax if it means more money for health care. “If we’re looking at trying to improve the health of individuals and the state, I think we need to look at a tax increase,” said state Sen. Tom Sloan, a Republican.
Literary activist demands rights for rural women: By John M. Glionna - Los Angeles Times; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A9; Xie Lihua’s parents wanted a boy. But on the day Xie was born in a poor village in rural Shandong province, her mother learned she had given birth to a second daughter. She wept and slapped her new baby. “Another girl!” she cried.
Ex-supporters of Saddam’s Baath party is reinstated: By Qassim Abdul-Zahra - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A10; Iraq’s parliament voted Saturday to allow some former members of Saddam Hussein’s Baath party to reclaim government jobs and said others could receive pensions but could not return to work. President Bush said the legislation was “an important step toward reconciliation.”
Body of child thrown from bridge found: January 13, 2008 in print edition on A3; A duck hunter on Saturday found the body of the youngest of four children allegedly thrown from a coastal bridge by their father, raising hopes that the other bodies will be recovered, a sheriff said.
Study: Northeast winters warming quickly: By Michael Hill - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A8; Earlier blooms. Less snow to shovel. Unseasonable warm spells. Signs that winters in the Northeast are losing their bite have been abundant in recent years and now researchers have nailed down numbers to show just how big the changes have been.
Freed Colombian hostages recount captivity in jungle: By Ian James - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A9; Clara Rojas, one of two hostages freed after years held captive by Colombian rebels, gave birth to her son nearly four years ago by kitchen-knife Caesarean and has not seen him since he was taken from the jungle at 8 months old.
Former dictator improves slightly after organ failure: By Niniek Karmini - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A11; Doctors struggling to prolong the life of former dictator Suharto said he was showing slight signs of improvement Saturday, a day after he suffered organ failure and was placed on a ventilator. Asked if he was in pain, the 86-year-old nodded ‘yes’ before drifting back to sleep.
This Thing Called ‘Writer’s Block’: By Tom Mach; January 13, 2008 in print edition on D3; Poet's Showcase: This Thing Called ‘Writer’s Block’ by Tom Mach.
Best-Sellers: The New York Times; January 13, 2008 in print edition on D3; The best-selling fiction and non-fiction literature this week.
‘Greater Tuna’ opening this week: J-W Staff Reports; January 13, 2008 in print edition on D8; “Greater Tuna,” a hilarious send-up of small-town life in the South, will be performed at Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 N.H., starting this week.
KU professor brings bamboo into classroom: J-W Staff Reports; January 13, 2008 in print edition on D4; Tom Huang, Kansas University assistant professor of industrial design, is showing his latest works through Feb. 1 at the Lawrence Arts Center. This exhibition is an installation involving laser cut parts and hand-split bamboo.
Baylor’s second-half run sinks ISU: Associated Press; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C5; Iowa State coach Greg McDermott knew all about Baylor’s ability to make runs. That didn’t help him or the Cyclones stop a 22-2 Baylor spurt in the second half that propelled the Bears to a 74-67 victory Saturday night.
Horoscopes: January 13, 2008 in print edition on D5; You'll make waves this year, especially in the second half of 2008. You might be feeling some of these good vibes already. Sometimes you cannot get the complete picture, and that might be frustrating. On the other hand, you will learn to take your time, working with life's pauses here or there. Remain confident and positive, even in the face of an obstacle.
Bidders hit auction for deals: Lawrence Bus Co. sells 50 years’ worth of local transportation history; By Alexander Parker; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B1; Lawrence Bus Co. disbanded its fleet of 24 passenger buses and numerous other vehicles Saturday, as they were auctioned to entrepreneurs and “scrappers.”
Pump patrol: January 13, 2008 in print edition on B1; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.86 at several locations. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
Lawrence to host 2008 Chautauqua in South Park: History week will focus on figures of the 1930s and include a youth camp and lectures; By Erin Castaneda; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B1; This summer, Lawrencians will have the chance to meet President Franklin D. Roosevelt and other notable historical figures of the 1930s when Lawrence hosts the 2008 Chautauqua.
County looks at ethics policy: January 13, 2008 in print edition on B1; One unintentional misstep can cause many a problem for an elected official. That’s why the Douglas County Commission agreed last week that it was time to develop an ethics policy that covers not only county employees but also elected officials.
On the record: January 13, 2008 in print edition on B2; Lawrence police reported no calls Saturday.
Eudora seeks funds to upgrade parks: By David Oakes - doakes@theworldco.info; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B2; With their sights set on improving the city’s parks, Eudora park officials are thinking of some creative ways to pay for the upgrades. Planning for any improvements, starting with CPA Park, is in the initial stages.
Longtime resident is Firefighter of the Year: By David Oakes - doakes@theworldco.info; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B2; As Gary Klotz talks about his life, he does it in an understated manner that would lead you to believe he is doing something that everyone does. While most people work at least 40 hours a week, this husband and father of three girls still finds time to be a volunteer firefighter for the Eudora Fire Department.
School board to discuss improving sports facilities: By George Diepenbrock; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B2; It’s a chance to provide more direction. During Monday night’s meeting, Lawrence school board members will discuss improving athletic facilities for outdoor sports at both high schools.
Students learn to knit to help needy: By Erin Castaneda; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B2; One stitch at a time, several Central Junior High School students and community members worked together last week to create squares that eventually will become blankets for people in need. The school’s site council organized a Knitting Teach-In to coincide with the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Jan. 21, said Nora Murphy, council member.
Road info: January 13, 2008 in print edition on B3; Expect delays on U.S. Highway 40 near 142nd Street in Wyandotte County because of construction. Traffic is restricted to one-way in each direction.
Marshall quarterback impressive in Hula Bowl victory: By Jaymes Song - Associated Press Sports Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C9; With only a few days of preparation for the Hula Bowl, the Aina team had a simple game plan. Marshall’s Bernard Morris threw for 172 yards and a touchdown in the first half to lead the Aina to a 38-7 victory over the Kai in the Hula Bowl on Saturday.
Today’s capsules: January 13, 2008 in print edition on C9; • SAN DIEGO (11-5, 1-0) at INDIANAPOLIS (13-3, 0-0) • N.Y. GIANTS (10-6, 1-0) at DALLAS (13-3, 0-0)
Packers pour it on against Seahawks, 42-20: By Ben Walker - Associated Press National Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C9; Brett Favre spotted his favorite target all alone and let fly. He hit Donald Driver, all right — with a snowball. Favre frolicked in the flurries the entire afternoon, throwing three touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks, 42-20, Saturday to reach the NFC championship game.
Pats jolt Jags, 31-20, stay perfect: By Howard Ulman - Associated Press Sports Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C9; Tom Brady was almost perfect. The Patriots still are. Their poised and prolific quarterback knocked another mark out of the books in their record-breaking season, completing all but two of his 28 passes to lead New England to its second straight AFC championship game with a 31-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday night.
Knicks’ Thomas plans to stay put: By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press Basketball Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C10; Isiah Thomas believes the best way he can fix the Knicks is by staying on the bench. And in the front office. Thomas said Saturday that he has no plans to give up either position he has with the team, which sits at 9-26. He has been the president for four years, and Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan also made him the coach after firing Larry Brown in June 2006.
Legislature wrestles with spending priorities: By Scott Rothschild; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A1; Expect big fights over energy, health care, education and immigration when the 2008 legislative session starts Monday. And expect lots of “postcard” votes, aimed at making lawmakers look good or bad on the campaign trail.
Budget to reflect election year: An abundance of issues on table at Statehouse; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A1; The decisions of the Legislature will become fodder for primary and general elections in August and November. All legislative seats are up for election. Here are some of the hot-button issues they face:
From layoff to learning point: More job seekers turn to higher education during unemployment; By Christine Metz; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A1; Laura Rogers has twice been a casualty of this decade’s economic turmoil. First she was out of work when Strong’s Office Systems closed in 2002. Four years later, she lost her job as an AT&T long-distance operator. Facing the second bout of unemployment, the Lawrence single mom decided to do things a little differently. She used the time off to boost her skills.
Repairs to Blackwater vehicles may complicate shooting inquiry: By Lara Jakes Jordan and Matt Apuzzo - Associated Press Writers; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A2; Blackwater Worldwide repaired and repainted its trucks immediately after a deadly September shooting in Baghdad, making it difficult to determine whether enemy gunfire provoked the attack, according to people familiar with the government’s investigation of the incident.
Scientists explore using viruses to combat germs: By Robert S. Boyd - McClatchy Newspapers; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A2; Silently, invisibly, vast miniature armies are waging a fight to the death on land and sea. The defenders are bacteria, the one-celled microbes that infest every cranny on Earth, from the seafloor to garden soil to the human gut. The aggressors are a class of viruses known as bacteriophages — literally “bacteria-eaters” — that happily slaughter their far bigger foes.
Marine’s remains recovered; family questions search: By Mike Baker - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A3; For months after a pregnant 20-year-old Marine accused a colleague of rape, her family says, she continued to work alongside her attacker and endured harassment at Camp Lejeune. In the weeks after she disappeared, they believe, the sheriff’s department was slow to act.
Husband charged with killing family, arson: January 13, 2008 in print edition on A3; Police charged a man Saturday with killing his wife and their four children, who were pulled from their burning home the night before.
Ms. Wheelchair Kansas reflects on her reign: By Kristi Henderson - khenderson@ljworld.com; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B3; The past year was full of unexpected events for Lorraine Cannistra. First, the Lawrence resident was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Kansas in March. Then she attended the national pageant in July. And, the biggest surprise of all, although she didn’t win Ms. Wheelchair America, she came away with something just as amazing: an award created specifically for her, which had never been done for any other contestant in the pageant’s 35-year history.
Seed farmer turns waste into cleaner fuel: Associated Press; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B4; Four years ago, seed company owner Steve Flick, of Kingsville, noticed he was spending a lot of time and money burning, burying or dumping the empty hulls left over from his grass seed. It was a costly mess. And it gave him an idea.
Students bring new life to Old Mill: Associated Press; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B5; Reopening the restaurant in the Old Mill at the edge of town is about more than giving high school students a project to work on and some real-world business experience. It’s really about restoring a small community’s sense of identity.
3 trains derail; 2 minor injuries reported: January 13, 2008 in print edition on B5; Three freight trains derailed in an accident east of Augusta on Saturday, causing minor injuries to two crew members.
Escaped Wyandotte County inmate caught: January 13, 2008 in print edition on B5; Authorities have captured an inmate who escaped Monday from the Wyandotte County Jail.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: January 13, 2008 in print edition on B6; A Journal-World series on Kansas liquor laws pointed out an irony: the way liquor dealers and the “drys” both enjoyed the current laws, which produced arrests for people bringing liquor into the state from places such as Kansas City, Mo., even in the smallest of amounts.
No fix needed: Concerns about the appointment of Kansas Supreme Court justices aren’t warranted.; J-W Editorials; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B6; The system for appointing members to the Kansas Supreme Court doesn’t seem in need of repair. Nonetheless, a Kansas University professor and some political activist groups in the state are pushing a proposal to do away with the current selection process and replace it with something they see as “more effective and more accountable.”
Human seeks to understand Nature’s pain: By George Gurley; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B6; One more good intention has bitten the dust. It turns out that catching and releasing fish isn’t the paragon of enlightened conservation it’s been cracked up to be. According to an article in this paper, catching and releasing may render fish docile and incapable of defending their nests. Anglers who thought they were saving fish from extinction may in fact have been hastening their doom.
Father’s Michigan ally won’t back Romney: By David Broder; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B6; When George Romney was the Republican governor of Michigan 40 years ago, his lieutenant governor was William Milliken, the personable heir to a department store dynasty in Traverse City. They were partners in a socially progressive, business-oriented state administration, notable for its involvement with the economic struggles of heavily Democratic Detroit.
Constructive loss may be best hope for GOP: By George Will; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B7; The first year of the 2008 campaign — think about that — has clearly established that the Republican Party’s prospects are cloudy. In the first two major contests, Mike Huckabee has finished first and third, John McCain fourth and first, Romney second twice. Rudy Giuliani has been treading water, waiting for Florida, which on Jan. 29 will allocate more convention delegates (114) than Iowa, Wyoming and New Hampshire have combined (92).
Candidates agree, nation needs break from Bush: By David Shribman; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B7; The common wisdom is that the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary produced no clear message for American politics. The campaign moves on to the West and South as if nothing has been settled. But in truth, quite a lot has been settled, and perhaps it is not too much to say that the most important thing about Election 2008 was established in the deep freeze of Iowa and the snows of New Hampshire.
Review: Boyhood friendship tested in hunt for killer: By Oline H. Cogdill - South Florida Sun-Sentinel; January 13, 2008 in print edition on D3; It’s not just the brisk action and solid plotting — and there is plenty of both, even the occasional car chase and gun battle — that make James Grippando’s thrillers so enticing.
Orange Bowl offers unique photo challenge: By Nick Krug - nkrug@ljworld.com; January 13, 2008 in print edition on D6; After all the whooping, hollering and celebration had ceased following the Jayhawks’ Orange Bowl victory, 1,075 was the magic number of total photos I shot by the game’s end.
Interest renewed in anything related to magic: By Ralph and Terry Kovel; January 13, 2008; Last year a poster titled “Houdini, Europe: Eclipsing Sensation,” showing Houdini in hand restraints, sold for a record $78,000. It was one of many magic items recently bought by collectors. There is renewed interested in anything related to a magician or a magic show, including trick locks, cards, handcuffs, scarves, top hats, photographs of magicians, books about magic and larger props like the box used when sawing a woman in half.
2008 Spring arts calendar: By Christy Little; January 13, 2008 in print edition on D1; A look at what's ahead this Spring for arts and entertainment events around Lawrence.
Car merits rise above dirty work: By Cathy Hamilton; January 13, 2008 in print edition on D1; I’ve done some stupid things in my day. That regrettable night in New Orleans immediately comes to mind. Then there was the time I boldly approached a very famous (and tall) basketball player and asked, “How ya doin’, Lew?,” not realizing the former Mr. Alcindor Jr. had recently changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. (Hey, I was 17. I wasn’t exactly up on current sports news.) And who could forget The Perm of 1977?
Kids who do their own stunts put gray in parents’ hair: By Marsha Henry Goff; January 13, 2008 in print edition on D4; Anyone who thinks children can be seen and not heard hasn’t met 3-year-old Nate, the youngest of Kevin and Dayna’s four sons. Husband Ray and I acquired Kevin and Dayna — as well as their subsequent brood — as part of the package when son Greg married Val. And what an interesting package it has turned out to be.
Drive for green: New apartment projects back on course for Lawrence; By Mark Fagan; January 13, 2008 in print edition on E1; Developers once again are lining up to build hundreds of new apartments in Lawrence, renewing hopes for the sluggish construction industry while rekindling fears of saturating a market that has endured relatively high vacancy rates in recent years.
People in the news: January 13, 2008 in print edition on D5; • Nicole Richie gives birth to daughter Harlow • Directors begin contract talks with studios
Writers won’t picket revamped Golden Globes conference: By Lynn Elber - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on D5; Striking Hollywood writers said Friday they had decided not to picket the Golden Globe Awards because organizers of today’s event changed it from an exclusive NBC broadcast to an event open to all media.
Rangers, gorillas threatened in Congo: By Todd Pitman - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A11; Not far from a hillside where several mountain gorillas shot dead last summer lie buried, park ranger Innocent Mburanumwe peers across a primordial canopy of treetops into what may be the most dangerous game reserve on earth.
Opposition scores big win in Taiwan legislative elections: By Peter Enav - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A11; Taiwan’s opposition Nationalist Party won a landslide victory in legislative elections Saturday, giving a big boost to its policy of closer engagement with China two months before a presidential poll it now seems poised to win.
Remembering Susan: What she meant to us: By Karrey Britt; January 13, 2008 in print edition on B1; Editor’s note: Susan Mozykowski and her determination to live life with cancer was the focus of stories in the July 8 and Dec. 23 editions of the Journal-World. Staff writer Karrey Britt and photographer Nick Krug have documented Susan’s journey. She died Jan. 5.
Columnist undergoes tea quest along U.S. 24: By Eileen Roddy; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C1; When it comes to finding good places for tea/coffee and conversation, it’s pretty easy for me to stay in Lawrence where one is spoiled for choice. Early in the new year, I decided to be a bit more adventurous and drive “out to the country” east of Lawrence, to drink in the spectacular, snowy beauty of the Kansas landscape, and visit tea stops along the way.
Foul-plagued KU drops second straight: By Ryan Greene; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C1; Again for the Kansas University women’s basketball team, three days will have to do. KU will take on No. 8 Baylor on Wednesday night in Waco, Texas, but now carries with it an 0-2 Big 12 record after being haunted Saturday at Nebraska by a not-so-old nemesis — foul trouble — in a 71-51 loss to the Huskers in the Devaney Center.
Keegan: Sorry, NU, not this year: By Tom Keegan; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C1; The Devaney Center crowd was into it, filling the arena with red sweaters. The Nebraska game plan — keep turnovers and in turn transition buckets the other way to a minimum — was sound and well executed. And the Cornhuskers didn’t stand a chance.
Kansas basketball notebook: January 13, 2008 in print edition on C7; Ever wonder where athletic directors of all Big 12 Conference schools sit during their home men’s basketball games? The Journal-World’s Nate Reed received responses from all schools in the league with the exception of Colorado.
Kansas’ Kaun wins war with Maric: Husker big man has better stats, but KU center gets victory; By Ryan Greene; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C7; There were nothing more than congratulations and smiles dealt out between Kansas University senior Sasha Kaun and pal Aleks Maric, Nebraska’s monstrous senior center, following Saturday’s game in the Devaney Center. But one couldn’t blame Maric if there was a bit of frustration still stewing underneath the friendly facade.
Is that better?: Rush responds, KU rolls; By Gary Bedore; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C1; Message received. Loud and clear. “That’s going to be the last time he (coach Bill Self) ever says anything to me about being aggressive,” Kansas University junior guard Brandon Rush said Saturday night after scoring a season-high 19 points — 16 in the first half — of the Jayhawks’ 79-58 victory over Nebraska in the Big 12 opener for both teams.
Commentary: Fans’ patience starting to wear thin: By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press Sports Columnist; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C2; Marion Jones cried, and no one seemed to care. Certainly not the judge who gave her six months behind the bars, or her former Olympic teammates who may lose their gold medals because of what she did. Roger Clemens wants everyone to be outraged because, well, he’s Roger Clemens. We just want him to go away.
Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook: By Ryan Wood; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C3; KU lands recruit: Kansas University’s football team picked up a junior-college wide receiver this weekend — and he’s coming soon.
Haskell men snag OT victory: By Nathan Reed; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C3; For a moment, Haskell Indian Nations University’s Ben Carrywater forgot where he was. The Fightin’ Indians junior forward had the ball with less than 15 seconds to go in regulation against Johnson & Wales University on Friday with Haskell trailing by three. With the shot clock winding down and his mind wandering, Carrywater caught a break.
Free State boys roll past competition at FSHS Invite: By Jesse Temple; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C3; The Free State and Lawrence High boys and girls bowling teams should have been familiar with the venue for their tournament on Saturday. After all, both teams practice at Royal Crest Lanes every day. Tackling the lanes with nobody watching is one thing. Having a room full of people cheering you on is another.
Cougars unbeaten no more: UCLA weathers WSU onslaught; UK topples Vandy; Associated Press; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C4; Washington State couldn’t make a dent against UCLA’s defensive pressure most of the game. When the Bruins let up, the Cougars unleashed a stunning barrage of three-pointers and still lost.
Up for the challenge: Not ‘in awe,’ Tigers dispatch Longhorns; By Alan Scher Zagier - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on C5; A succession of narrow losses to top teams from the Big 10, Southeastern Conference and other power leagues had some Missouri fans wondering whether the Tigers would have been better served with a bunch of early-season patsies.
Confidence scheme: Author supplies pretend advice for women about beauty, fashion, romance and career; By Jon Niccum; January 13, 2008 in print edition on D3; Wendy Molyneux finally has a platform to tell women what the media have been pussyfooting around for so many years: Everything is wrong with you. That’s why Molyneux has assembled a book of faux advice. Her publishing debut, “Everything Is Wrong with You: The Modern Woman’s Guide to Finding Self Confidence Through Self Loathing,” hits shelves Tuesday.
McCain, Clinton emerge as front-runners during busy week: By David Lightman - McClatchy Newspapers; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A4; New York Sen. Hillary Clinton and Arizona Sen. John McCain emerged the front-runners after Tuesday’s New Hampshire primaries, and now they’re quickly to going find out if their status will last, as the campaigns head into a rollicking week in Michigan, South Carolina and Nevada.
GOP candidates barnstorm Mich. before primary: By Glen Johnson - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A4; Mitt Romney and John McCain argued about their concern for the auto industry, while Mike Huckabee spotlighted his opposition to abortion, as the Republican presidential contenders campaigned Saturday before Michigan’s potentially make-or-break primary.
For Democrats, minority voting power takes center stage: By Allen G. Breed - Associated Press Writer; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A5; With nomination contests in lily-white Iowa and New Hampshire settled, minority voting power now moves into the spotlight. Historical realities suggest that blacks and Hispanics won’t play much of a role in determining the Republican Party presidential nominee. But this year’s Democratic primary and caucus schedule was designed specifically to give increased influence to minorities, particularly Latinos.
Economics of prostitution: $27-an-hour average, ‘freebies’ to cops: By Steve Schmadeke - Chicago Tribune; January 13, 2008 in print edition on A8; A two-year study of the economics of prostitution in Chicago found the women were forced to service police officers, worked more during holidays like July 4th and varied pricing based on their customer’s race, according to a preliminary paper presented by the researchers.

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