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Haskell Indian Nations University registrar Manny King sings "Onward Haskell" alongside softball team members Brooke Mason, Bristow, Okla., sophomore, Creek; Deedee Wilson, Wichita junior, Seminole; and Jenna Ward, Claremore, Okla

House Speaker Melvin Neufeld on Wednesday declared there would be no attempt to override Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' veto of legislation that would have authorized construction of two coal-fired power plants

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Pittsburgh's DeJuan Blair, left, goes to the basket against Georgetown's Patrick Ewing, Jr. The No. 15 Panthers upended the No. 5 Hoyas, 69-60, Monday in Pittsburgh

Texas A&M's DeAndre Jordan goes for a dunk in front of Colorado's Xavier Silas. A&M whipped Colorado, 86-69, in its Big 12 Conference opener Saturday in College Station, Texas

Washington's Caron Butler (3) raises his arms after the Wizards clinched their victory over the Celtics. Washington prevailed, 88-83, Monday in Boston

Washington Wizards shooting coach Dave Hopla gestures during practice. Hopla, who made 92.5 percent of his college-distance three-pointers while delivering lectures last year, has logged every shot he has taken since he was 16

Hopla thumbs through one such log

Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia serves to Vania King of the United States during a women's singles first-round match at the Australian Open. Hantuchova won the match today in Melbourne, Australia

Cutaways of a healthy brain, left, and a brain affected by Alzheimer's. The severe form of the disease might last one to five years. Because of cell damage, the brain shrinks, patients can't communicate and they fail to recognize family and close friends

A dog bounds through a fog-shrouded park in Spokane, Wash. A Pacific storm brought rain across the Northwest on Monday, although temperatures remained relatively warm. A snowstorm is expected to hit the region today

Kiyan Alrobaire, 4, builds a small snowman in his front yard. He is the son of Anthony Alrobaire, Lawrence, who submitted the picture

Since leaving China six years ago, piano prodigy Yuja Wang, now 20, has played all over the world. Shown at age 18, Wang practices two to three hours a day for two weeks to memorize 100 pages of music

Sisters Elana, left, and Jolie Cohen visit their great-grandmother, Barbara Rukovina, who is losing her memory because of Alzheimer's disease, at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg, Md

Jolie Cohen helps her great-grandmother, nicknamed Mucker, find the correct room at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg, Md. The girls say that watching Mucker, who has Alzheimer's disease, get worse is sad and sometimes scary

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Will race or gender politics make a difference for voters in the campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination?

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Response	Percent
Yes.		63%
No.		26%
Not sure.		9%
Total	226

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Stuffing in extra learning: By Jimmy Gillispie - jgillispie@theworldco.info; January 15, 2008 in print edition on 3A; Taxidermy, the art of preparing, stuffing and mounting the skins of animals, is back as an interterm course at Baker University. “I don’t recall how many times, but I think I’ve taught it five or six times during interterm,” said Roger Boyd, senior professor of biology. Before the three-week class ends Friday, Boyd’s students will have stuffed and mounted deer, bobcats, coyotes, raccoons, opossums, jackrabbits, eastern cottontails, pheasants, quail, ducks, Canada geese, minks and a fox.

8:00 a.m.

Aiming for the stars: By Scott Rothschild; January 15, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Monday called on Kansas lawmakers to confront climate change, increase education funding and make health care more available. “Let us once again aim for the stars,” Sebelius said in the State of the State speech to kick off the start of the legislative session. Sebelius also reaffirmed her endorsement of a 50-cent-per-pack increase in the cigarette tax and a statewide ban on public smoking in indoor places.

12:00 p.m.

Custom Highline deals with debt: By Mark Fagan; January 15, 2008 in print edition on 11B; Custom Highline, a Lawrence business that locates, buys and sells luxury automobiles, is hoping to reopen next month as it works to settle debts with creditors of at least $2 million. The business, 1527 W. Sixth St., is closed now that its remaining cars have been taken to another Lawrence dealership for sale - with the expected proceeds set to pay off portions of debt owed to Central National Bank and National Bank of Kansas City, Mo.

Video: Dealership looks to reopen

4:00 p.m.

Trickle-down effect: By Katherine Shaver - The Washington Post; January 15, 2008 in print edition on 1C; When Elana and Jolie Cohen visited their great-grandmother in Gaithersburg, Md., recently, she greeted them with a gleeful “Oh, my girls! My girls!” But what followed wasn’t a typical chat. Their great-grandmother, Barbara Rukovina (whom the girls call Mucker), usually makes no sense. She doesn’t remember their names. Often, she doesn’t seem to know where she is.

5:00 p.m.

Discussions about coal plants continue: By Scott Rothschild; January 15, 2008 in print edition on 3A; Comments from Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and House Speaker Melvin Neufeld raised speculation Monday about whether a deal is being worked out that would allow a coal-burning power plant in western Kansas. When asked about whether negotiations were occurring, Sebelius said, “What is happening right now I would characterize more as conversations. There is a lot of information that I think is important for everybody to have.”

10:00 p.m.

What is she up to?: By Scott Rothschild; January 15, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Democratic congressional leaders announced Tuesday that Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will deliver their party’s response after President Bush’s State of the Union Address later this month. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California and Harry Reid of Nevada praised Sebelius’ bipartisan work “to create jobs, grow the economy, make historic investments in education, and make college more affordable.” This is an audition of sorts, observers say, and could be an opportunity for her to be showcased for a national office.

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6Sports video: Bobcats sneak by Platte: January 15, 2008; The Basehor-Linwood Bobcats handled the Platte County Pirates in the Basehor-Linwood Invitational on Tuesday night.
6Sports video: Tongy duals Atchison: January 15, 2008; The Chieftains took on the Atchison Redmen in the Tonganoxie Invitational Tournament on Tuesday night.
6News video: School board approves athletic facility funding: January 15, 2008; Major upgrades could be on the way to athletics facilities at the city’s two high schools.
6News video: Drivers fight law, law wins: January 15, 2008; Speeding was the primary violation found by Lawrence police and Douglas County Sheriff’s officers during saturation patrols conducted Friday night and Saturday morning.
6News video: Community discusses homelessness: January 15, 2008; Dozens of community members met Tuesday night to discuss a city-wide plan to address the problem of homelessness.
6News video: Haskell kicks off spring semester: January 15, 2008; Haskell Indian Nations University officially welcomed students, faculty and staff for the spring semester on Tuesday.
6News video: Raintree Montessori reenacts King speech: By Lindsey Slater; January 15, 2008; Raintree Montessori honored the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. by reenacting one of his most famous speeches.
6Sports video: Cardinals battle Rossville: January 15, 2008; The Eudora boy’s basketball team took on the Rossville Bulldogs in the Tonganoxie Invitational on Tuesday night.
6Sports video: ‘Hawks half way home: January 15, 2008; The midway point has come and gone for the Kansas men’s basketball team, and the Jayhawks are still perfect.
6Sports video: EHS girls take on Atchison: January 15, 2008; The Lady Cardinals took on the Lady Redmen in the Tonganoxie Invitational Tournament on Tuesday night.
6News video: City leaders get lesson: January 15, 2008; After the questionable practices regarding the Deciphera deal, Lawrence city leaders got a lesson on Tuesday afternoon on the state’s open meetings act.
6News video: City commission goes green: January 15, 2008; Lawrence city leaders unanimously approved a request to establish the Climate Protection Task Force in an effort to reduce Lawrence’s carbon footprint.
6News video: Cordley has first ‘teacher of the year’: January 15, 2008; Cordley Elementary School announced it’s first Teacher of the Year nominee on Tuesday.
6News video: School district holds math competition: January 15, 2008; Brain power was on display Tuesday at Lawrence school district headquarters.
6Sports video: Lady Chieftans handle Rossville: January 15, 2008; The Tonganoxie girls took on the Rossiville Lady Bulldogs in the Tonganoxie Invitational Tournament on Tuesday night.
6Sports video: Jayhawks sorry to see OU’s Griffin hurt: January 15, 2008; The last thing Darnell Jackson wanted to see Monday night was his buddy, Blake Griffin, hit the deck because of a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee.
6News video: Sebelius asks to increase budget: January 15, 2008; Governer Kathleen Sebelius would like lawmakers to increase the state’s budget in the next fiscal year.
What is she up to?: Governor picked to provide Democrats’ response to State of the Union address; By Scott Rothschild; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A1; Democratic congressional leaders announced Tuesday that Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will deliver their party’s response after President Bush’s State of the Union Address later this month. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California and Harry Reid of Nevada praised Sebelius’ bipartisan work “to create jobs, grow the economy, make historic investments in education, and make college more affordable.” This is an audition of sorts, observers say, and could be an opportunity for her to be showcased for a national office.
6News video: Contractor drills through water main: About 24 homes without water; J-W Staff report; January 15, 2008; Residents of the 1800 and 1900 blocks of Louisiana and Mississippi streets will be without water until late this evening, following damage to a water main near 19th Street today, according to an announcement from the city.
6News Now: Bowersock Dam repairs could be costly: January 15, 2008; In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, planning for repairs along the Bowersock Dam could cost the city $120,000, and new proposals for school athletic facilities.
6News video: KU to celebrate Orange Bowl win: Allen Fieldhouse site of event; By George Diepenbrock; January 15, 2008; Kansas athletics officials have scheduled a free public event to celebrate the football team’s Orange Bowl victory.
Sebelius to deliver Democrats’ response to Bush speech: By Scott Rothschild; January 15, 2008; Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has been selected to deliver the Democrats’ official response to President Bush’s State of the Union address on Jan. 28.
KU, KPERS beneficiaries in $13.6 billion budget: Sebelius says all-day kindergarten must wait for funds; By Scott Rothschild; January 15, 2008; Kansas University and public employee retirees will get some help in a “lean” budget.
Governor to unveil budget plan: By Scott Rothschild; January 15, 2008; Gov. Kathleen Sebelius outlined her recommendations for the legislative session on Monday. Now come the details.
Extra Minutes: Kansas 85, Oklahoma 55: By Ryan Greene; January 15, 2008; Tying up loose ends from KU’s 85-55 win over Oklahoma Monday night. Four Jayhawks scored in double figures, further brandishing the team’s overall balance, and KU showed continued improvement from the free throw line, converting 17 of 18 attempts.
Bittersweet blowout: Jayhawks sorry to see OU freshman phenom Griffin hurt in loss; By Gary Bedore; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B1; The last thing Darnell Jackson wanted to see Monday night was his buddy, Blake Griffin, hit the deck because of a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. “I was looking forward to playing against him. I know he was looking forward to playing against me. I’ve known him since he was a little kid,” Jackson, Kansas University’s senior forward, said of fellow Oklahoma native Griffin, who went down battling Jackson for a defensive rebound five minutes into KU’s 85-55 annihilation of Griffin’s Oklahoma Sooners at Allen Fieldhouse.
City’s job focus ‘behind the times’: By Chad Lawhorn; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A3; After wading through pages of documents about what area cities do to attract new jobs and businesses to their communities, City Commissioner Mike Amyx offered one brief summary. “It seems to me that we’re kind of behind the times,” Amyx said as part of a City Commission study session Monday morning about economic development activities.
Texas A&M still clicking: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B3; Losing its head coach and best player doesn’t seem to be slowing down Texas A&M one bit. If anything, says Texas Tech assistant coach Pat Knight, the Aggies are better than last year, when Billy Gillispie and Acie Law led them to a school-record 27 wins in one of their greatest seasons ever.
Patriots’ Maroney makes his mark: By Howard Ulman - Associated Press Sports Writer; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B5; Laurence Maroney ran to his left and waited. His chance was about to come. Tom Brady scanned the defense then turned toward him and threw a short pass. Underutilized most of the season, Maroney caught it and raced up the left side for a 33-yard gain. It was the Patriots second offensive play.
Report: Sprint Nextel to cut thousands of jobs: Associated Press; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B11; Sprint Nextel Corp., the nation’s third-largest wireless carrier, plans to cut thousands of jobs in an attempt to reassure investors that new Chief Executive Officer Dan Hesse is serious about streamlining the company’s operations, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
Pump patrol: January 15, 2008 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.84 at Conoco, 23rd and Harper streets.
Elderly are hardly shy and retiring: By Kevin McDonough; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B10; As frequent readers of this column surely know, I’m reluctant to dole out adjectives like “heartwarming” and “touching.” That’s Oprah’s job.
Commentary: Giants fans can’t ignore the Tiki factor: By Wallace Matthews - Newsday; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B2; Tiki, take a bow. If the Giants and their fans - this includes the ones in the stands and the ones disguised as media members - are inclined to blame Tiki Barber for the team’s woes last season, they have no choice but to credit him for its resurgence this season.
Group wants environmental task force: Team would help to create a plan for reducing greenhouse emissions; By Chad Lawhorn; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A5; If the city wants to be a leader in reducing global warming, it needs a new blue-ribbon task force to help guide its environmental practices, city commissioners will be told tonight.
SRS offers energy bill assistance: J-W Staff Reports; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A5; Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services will accept applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program Jan. 22 through March 31.
2008 State of the State Address: January 15, 2008; Remarks as prepared for delivery by Governor Kathleen Sebelius
Commissioners support study but decline resolution: By Mike Belt; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A4; A countywide assessment of services for senior citizens is being recommended by local and state advocates. “It allows the county to take a look at itself and see how it can meet the needs of senior citizens,” said Blanche Parks, senior manager at the Kansas Department on Aging.
Discussions about coal plants continue: By Scott Rothschild; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A3; Comments from Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and House Speaker Melvin Neufeld raised speculation Monday about whether a deal is being worked out that would allow a coal-burning power plant in western Kansas. When asked about whether negotiations were occurring, Sebelius said, “What is happening right now I would characterize more as conversations. There is a lot of information that I think is important for everybody to have.”
Stuffing in extra learning: Baker students take on the art of taxidermy in three-week interterm course; By Jimmy Gillispie - jgillispie@theworldco.info; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A3; Taxidermy, the art of preparing, stuffing and mounting the skins of animals, is back as an interterm course at Baker University. “I don’t recall how many times, but I think I’ve taught it five or six times during interterm,” said Roger Boyd, senior professor of biology. Before the three-week class ends Friday, Boyd’s students will have stuffed and mounted deer, bobcats, coyotes, raccoons, opossums, jackrabbits, eastern cottontails, pheasants, quail, ducks, Canada geese, minks and a fox.
Aiming for the stars: Sebelius emphasizes energy, education; By Scott Rothschild; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A1; Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Monday called on Kansas lawmakers to confront climate change, increase education funding and make health care more available. “Let us once again aim for the stars,” Sebelius said in the State of the State speech to kick off the start of the legislative session. Sebelius also reaffirmed her endorsement of a 50-cent-per-pack increase in the cigarette tax and a statewide ban on public smoking in indoor places.
Social lending has potential for problems: By Michelle Singletary; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B11; Person-to-person lending, or “social” lending, is growing at a phenomenal pace on the Internet as consumers look for an alternate way to pay off debt, according to new research by Javelin Strategy & Research. Javelin predicts that the demand for person-to-person lending services, or P2P, to pay off credit card debt may grow from $38 billion to $159 billion during the next five years.
Study: If it costs more, it tastes better: By Randolph E. Schmid - Associated Press Writer; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A8; Apparently, raising the price really does make the wine taste better. At least that seems to be the result of a taste test. The part of the brain that reacts to a pleasant experience responded more strongly to pricey wines than cheap ones - even when tasters were given the same vintage in disguise.
Residents of rural Texas town abuzz over UFO sightings: By Angela K. Brown - Associated Press Writer; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A8; In this farming community where nightfall usually brings clear, starry skies, residents are abuzz over reported sightings of what many believe is a UFO.
Commodities: January 15, 2008 in print edition on B11; Agricultural futures traded mixed Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for March delivery rose 7.75 cents to $9.17; March corn added 17 cents to $5.12; March oats lost 5.5 cents to $3.305; January soybeans slipped 2.25 cents to $12.965. Beef futures fell and pork futures rose on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Custom Highline deals with debt: Auto dealer closes while working to settle with creditors; By Mark Fagan; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B11; Custom Highline, a Lawrence business that locates, buys and sells luxury automobiles, is hoping to reopen next month as it works to settle debts with creditors of at least $2 million. The business, 1527 W. Sixth St., is closed now that its remaining cars have been taken to another Lawrence dealership for sale - with the expected proceeds set to pay off portions of debt owed to Central National Bank and National Bank of Kansas City, Mo.
Speed costs: January 15, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: Upset about the high price of gas? The first and easiest answer is to drop the speed limits back to 55 mph.
Homeless concern: January 15, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: I am concerned about the condition of the homeless in Lawrence, some of whom have been turned away because our current facilities can no longer accommodate them, even in frigid weather conditions. Again and again, efforts have been made to expand and improve the facilities we now have. Again and again, little or nothing has been done.
Concert to aid GaDuGi SafeCenter: J-W Staff Reports; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A5; A benefit will take place for GaDuGi SafeCenter on Jan. 24 at Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Mass.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: January 15, 2008 in print edition on A7; J. Eldon Fields, Kansas University professor of political science and a faculty member since 1946, was named winner of the HOPE Award voted by the senior class to an outstanding teacher.
Blueprint offered for conservative revival: By Kevin Ferris - The Philadelphia Inquirer; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A7; How’s this for a change agenda? Help average-wage workers retire as millionaires. Bring affordable health care to all. Push conservation and alternative energy sources through a “carbon tax,” with the proceeds going to working-class tax reductions.
People in the news: January 15, 2008 in print edition on B10; ¢ President reportedly marries supermodel¢ Wesley Snipes’ trial on tax charges opens¢ Court won’t alter Spears’ custody status¢ Bjork tears into news photographer
‘Skins interview Williams again; Mora in running: January 15, 2008 in print edition on B5; Assistant coach Gregg Williams interviewed again Monday for the Washington Redskins’ coaching vacancy, and the team was also planning to speak to Seattle Seahawks assistant Jim Mora.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: January 15, 2008 in print edition on A7; The year-old Penn House headquarters at 1035 Pa. was proving a successful operation, with more than 8,000 client visits the past year. The house had been put up, from scratch, over a weekend by a group of local volunteers.
Lakers center Bynum out at least 8 weeks: Associated Press; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B4; Andrew Bynum, a big factor in the Los Angeles Lakers’ strong start, will be out at least eight weeks because of an injured left knee.
Blue Jays, Cards swap third basemen: Toronto ships Troy Glaus to St. Louis in exchange for Scott Rolen; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B2; Scott Rolen was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for Troy Glaus in a swap of All-Star third basemen that was finalized after both players passed physicals.
NBA Roundup: January 15, 2008 in print edition on B4; Scores from around the league.
Reported Iran threats could have been hoax: January 15, 2008 in print edition on A2; A threatening radio message at the end of a video showing Iranian patrol boats swarming near U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf may have come from a prankster rather than from the Iranian vessels, the Navy Times newspaper has reported.
Chargers QB Rivers questionable for Sunday: January 15, 2008 in print edition on B5; The euphoria of the San Diego Chargers’ stunning win against the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts was replaced by reality Monday.
Foot thermometer may save diabetics’ feet: January 15, 2008 in print edition on A2; Diabetics, watch out: A hot spot on your foot can signal an ulcer is brewing, a wound that could cost your limb.
US House military construction chairman visiting Kansas posts: By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B12; Army officials told a key member of Congress on Monday that the rapid expansion of the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley is coming along fine so far.
3,200 Marines prepare for Afghanistan surge: January 15, 2008 in print edition on A2; Military officials said Monday that about 3,200 Marines are being told to prepare to go to Afghanistan - a move that will boost combat troop levels in time for an expected Taliban offensive this spring.
MySpace aims to protect young users from online predators: By Clare Trapasso - Associated Press Writer; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A2; MySpace, the world’s most popular online hangout, plans to put the cyberspace equivalent of a chaperone at the party and to check IDs at the door.
Search for missing Marine goes nationwide: January 15, 2008 in print edition on A2; Federal authorities plan to post billboards nationwide with the picture of a Marine wanted in the slaying of a pregnant colleague, and the sheriff announced a $25,000 reward Monday for information leading to his arrest.
Attacks kill 7 at luxury hotel: January 15, 2008 in print edition on A2; Militants stormed Kabul’s most popular luxury hotel Monday, killing at least seven people as they hunted down Westerners who cowered in a gym - a coordinated assault that could signal a new era of brazen Taliban attacks.
Life as a piano prodigy: By Moira E. McLaughlin - The Washington Post; January 15, 2008 in print edition on C1; When Yuja Wang was 14, she moved from Beijing halfway around the world to Canada. Her parents stayed in China. Such is the life of a piano prodigy.
Race quickly becomes controversial issue for Clinton, Obama: J-W Wire Reports; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A1; Barack Obama accuses Hillary Rodham Clinton of making an “unfortunate” remark about Martin Luther King Jr. She retorts that King’s a hero to her - and no one should be thinking Obama is a new MLK.
Mich. GOP primary today: J-W Wire Reports; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A2; Michigan takes its turn today as a presidential primary battleground after a week of sharpening arguments by Republican contenders over how to revive a state laid low by disappearing auto factories and jobs.
School district buys land for school: January 15, 2008 in print edition on A5; Eudora school district has finalized purchase of 47 acres where it will construct a $27 million elementary school.
Date set for hearing on molestation charges: J-W Staff Reports; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A3; A former Baldwin City woman accused of molesting her 3-year-old son was back in Douglas County District Court on Monday, and a judge set a preliminary hearing in her case.
Kansas changes stripes: Jayhawks improved from line; By Ryan Greene; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B7; Now - two weeks into the new year - is typically about the time those new year’s resolutions tend to deteriorate, whether they be to lose weight, quit smoking or not to curse so much. So far, the Kansas University men’s basketball team has bucked that trend - at least at the charity stripe.
On the record: January 15, 2008 in print edition on A4; A 33-year-old Kansas City, Mo., man was transported Monday to Research Medical Center after an accident involving two semitrailers on I-70. Juan Milligan was driving a semitrailer eastbound about 7:30 p.m. when his vehicle rear-ended a semitrailer driven by Phillip Degenstein of Bow Island, Alberta, Canada. Milligan was transported to the hospital.
Horoscopes: January 15, 2008 in print edition on B10; This year you are a source of endless ideas that could serve to build your security. Your property or family businesses could succeed, while others might not be as fortunate. If you think a lot is going on with either you or others, slow down. If you are single, you could meet someone very special this year.
Pack’s ‘Big Five’ to make comeback: By Chris Jenkins - Associated Press Sports Writer; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B5; For much of this season, the Green Bay Packers have been causing fits for opposing defenses with their “Big Five” formation - five wide receivers and an empty backfield.
Car crashes after chase is called off: J-W Staff Reports; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A3; Three people were injured early Sunday when the car they were traveling in went into a ditch 3 miles north of Baldwin City.
School board eyes tax increase: By George Diepenbrock; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A1; An election may be on the horizon this spring for Lawrence voters. Lawrence school board members on Monday night explored asking for a property tax increase that would generate an estimated $680,000 that could fund raises for teachers and help to provide mental health services.
Keegan: Can KU win ‘em all? Don’t ask Self: By Tom Keegan; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B1; As minds go, Bill Self’s is about as quick as Mario Chalmers’ first step when the guard pops into a passing lane. Self’s always quick with a one-liner and is even quick to check his swing when he thinks the quip that popped into his head might come back to haunt him. He’s quick to ask for a stranger’s name, slow to forget it.
Unbeaten trio leads AP poll again: By Jim O'Connell - Associated Press Basketball Writer; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B3; The last of the unbeatens are 1-2-3 in the Top 25 - again. North Carolina, Memphis and Kansas, the only Division I teams yet to lose this season, were the top teams in the Associated Press’ college basketball poll for a seventh straight week Monday.
Trickle-down effect: Alzheimer’s disease has impact on children, too; By Katherine Shaver - The Washington Post; January 15, 2008 in print edition on C1; When Elana and Jolie Cohen visited their great-grandmother in Gaithersburg, Md., recently, she greeted them with a gleeful “Oh, my girls! My girls!” But what followed wasn’t a typical chat. Their great-grandmother, Barbara Rukovina (whom the girls call Mucker), usually makes no sense. She doesn’t remember their names. Often, she doesn’t seem to know where she is.
Australian Open in full swing: January 15, 2008 in print edition on B2; Novak Djokovic beat Benjamin Becker 6-0, 6-2, 7-6 (5) today in his first-round match at the Australian Open, racing through the first set in just 22 minutes, generating sympathy for underdog Becker, who couldn’t seem to find anything that worked and won only three points on his serve.
Pitt overcomes injuries, Hoyas: By Alan Robinson - Associated Press Sports Writer; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B3; A few days after Pitt lost starters Levance Fields and Mike Cook to injuries last month, coach Jamie Dixon delivered a simple message to his nine healthy scholarship players.
Kansas basketball notebook: By Gary Bedore; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B7; The 30-point margin of victory tied for the second largest in Lawrence against OU. It tied for KU’s third-largest overall versus the Sooners. KU beat OU by 37 points back in 1970 and 30 in 1978, both at Allen.
Heisman runner-up heading to NFL: Arkansas’ McFadden declares for draft; Ohio State LB Laurinaitis decides to return; By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press Sports Writer; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B1; An NFL Draft rich with running backs has a new star at the head of the class: Darren McFadden.
‘Mean Mom’ sells son’s car: By Monica Hesse - The Washington Post; January 15, 2008 in print edition on C2; Last week, she was the meanest mom on the planet. This week: the coolest. Jane Hambleton, 48, gained a worshipful parental following when news of a classified ad she’d placed in the Des Moines Register was picked up by the Associated Press.
Political postcard: Rather than focusing on hot-button issues that further their political goals, members of the Kansas Legislature must look at their broader duty to the state.; J-W Editorials; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A7; They’re called “postcard” issues because they can be reduced to simple statements that easily fit on a campaign postcard. During an election year like this one, members of the Kansas Legislature face a full agenda of important statewide issues, but all of them who want to stay on the job also will face the voters in November.
‘Out-of-shape’ Wizard a near-perfect shooter: By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press Sports Writer; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B4; It seems safe to say he owns the highest shooting percentages of anyone on an NBA payroll. Even Gilbert Arenas wouldn’t dare challenge him to a three-point contest.
In Saudi Arabia visit, Bush announces arms deal: By Terence Hunt - Associated Press Writer; January 15, 2008 in print edition on A2; President Bush delivered a sophisticated weapons sale for Saudi Arabia on Monday, trying to bolster defenses against threats from U.S. adversary Iran and muster support in this oil-rich kingdom for a long-stalled Mideast peace agreement.
2008 Republican Legislative Vision Delivered by Speaker Melvin Neufeld: January 15, 2008; Good evening, I’m Melvin Neufeld, Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives.
Appropriate age for sexual activity always a tough call: By Dr. Wes Crenshaw & Julia Davidson; January 15, 2008 in print edition on C1; Q: Dr. Wes and Julia: How young is too young for sex?
Sooners say KU No. 1: ‘They are the best team in the country’; By Benton Smith; January 15, 2008 in print edition on B6; Kansas University might not be at the top of the national basketball rankings, but upon losing to No. 3 KU, 85-55, Monday night at Allen Fieldhouse, Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel thinks the Jayhawks should be.”They are the best team in the country,” Capel said.
Intolerant view: January 15, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: I happen to think that public criticism of other people’s religious beliefs and actions can be useful, legitimate, and even politically necessary. However, open religious bigotry is wrong. But how do you draw the line? Here are some clues:

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Remove politics, and redistricting map falls in line May 27, 2012 · 50 comments
Poll: Do you support Gov. Sam Brownback's income tax cuts? May 23, 2012 · 86 comments
Town Talk: UPDATE: Frank Male files for county commission; keep an ear open for local sales tax talk; city hires new city engineer; wholesale water district buys land near Kaw; weekly land transfers May 29, 2012 · 7 comments
District Attorney Charles Branson to run for third term May 29, 2012 · 7 comments
Study suggests continued population drop in Kansas May 29, 2012 · 10 comments
Sound Off: How much does the city’s transit system collect in fares compared with how much it costs May 27, 2012 · 134 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
Hilltop executive director Pat Pisani stepping down May 28, 2012
Kansas football scouring country May 29, 2012
KU’s Elijah Johnson cautious at camp May 29, 2012
City, county mull upgrade to emergency radio system May 28, 2012
How to help: Guides needed for Lamplight Tour of Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park May 27, 2012
Fraternal reorder: Clubs, lodges face dwindling membership in modern world January 10, 2010
Town Talk: UPDATE: Thellman files for re-election to county commission; News of salvage yards, curbside recycling and a pig May 25, 2012