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Stepping Stone Ranch Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
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Polls
How do you plan to commemorate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday today?

Poll results

Response Percent
I have no plans to commemorate the day.
 
 53%
I have to work.
 
 33%
I will have a conversation about King with a family member, friend or colleague.
 
 10%
I will be attending an event in his honor.
 
 2%
Total 347
Videos

Lead stories

6:00 a.m.
Novelist Sara Paretsky will visit Lawrence on Tuesday to promote her latest novel, "Bleeding Kansas." Paretsky is an alumna of Lawrence High School and Kansas University. State of belief
By Terry Rombeck
January 20, 2008 in print edition on 1D
Sara Paretsky remembered this story when writing her first novel based in Kansas. It was about a decade ago, in the hot Kansas summer sun, when her mother was gravely ill. She was walking from the Eldridge Hotel to Teller’s for dinner, and she encountered white-shirt-clad Christians trying to sell her on the Bible. It’s worth mentioning here that Paretsky is Jewish.
8:00 a.m.
Front row from left, Johnnette Franklin, Eva Daniels and Tina Franklin, all of Lawrence, sing with the Martin Luther King Adult Choir during the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Gospel Musical. The event was Sunday at the Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship, 700 Wakarusa. Ev’ry voice lifts in song
By Alex Parker
January 21, 2008 in print edition on 1A
It was a scene that Martin Luther King Jr. would have loved. A rainbow of faces - black, white, American Indian, Hispanic - dotting the rows of a church to come together to celebrate unity and peace.
12:00 p.m.
The Douglas County Sheriff's department was ready to roll out its X-26 Taser stun guns in the summer of 2006. The department has created a policy and procedures for how and when to use the electro muscular disruption devices. Pictured is one stun gun with a removed cartridge at right where it would be loaded for firing and a second cartridge that can be stored in the gun's handle. Police asking to test Tasers
By Chad Lawhorn
January 21, 2008 in print edition on 3A
The Lawrence Police Department wants to start a pilot project that could lead to all patrol officers carrying Tasers, a gun-like device that delivers an electric charge. Project supporters said using Tasers could make it less likely that police officers will have to brandish their firearms.
4:00 p.m.
Some Kansas tourism officials want more money to lure more visitors to the state to experience unique Kansas places, like the Flint Hills, pictured above during the 2006 Symphony in the Flint Hills. Tourism boosters say state not meeting potential
By Scott Rothschild
January 21, 2008 in print edition on 1A
Less bureaucracy and more money. That’s what Kansas tourism officials are telling state leaders is needed to lure more visitors to the state. “We’re not a state with mountains or beaches, but the fact is we really do have a lot to offer,” said Judy Billings, director of the Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau.
10:00 p.m.
Lawrence Fire & Medical Lt. Ed Noonen wipes away insulation after coming out of a apartment building in the 2000 block of Heatherwood Drive, where fire broke out about 6:00 a.m. Saturday. The blaze is blamed on an unattended candle left in a second story bedroom. Candle officially listed as cause of apartment fire
By Mike Belt
January 21, 2008 in print edition on 3A
An unattended candle caused a weekend fire that displaced 20 people at a south Lawrence apartment building. Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical released no further information Monday about the cause of the fire in a second floor apartment at Heatherwood Valley Apartments, 2040 Heatherwood Drive. The 24-unit building is divided by a fire wall and the damage was on the eastern side.

All stories

6Sports story: Kidcast
January 21, 2008
Kidcast for January 21
6News story: February ArtStar talented actor, musician
By Terry Rombeck
January 21, 2008
Student actors have to be versatile, and this month’s ArtStar award winner is a good example of that. Journal-World features editor Terry Rombeck introduces us to Anthony Twarog.
6Sports story: Cardinals outwit Mavericks
January 21, 2008
No rest for the Eudora High girls’ basketball team: on Saturday the Cardinals finished second in the Tonganoxie Invitational. This evening, the E-town ladies were back on their home hardwood against Metro Academy.
6News story: Candle responsible for apartment fire
January 21, 2008
An unattended candle is blamed in a weekend fire at a West Lawrence apartment complex. The three-alarm blaze started in a second floor bedroom and damaged about a dozen units.
6News story: Lawrence police consider Tasers
January 21, 2008
The Lawrence Police Department wants to buy 10 Tasers at a cost of $900 each.
6News story: Sidewalk dining plan under debate
By Chad Lawhorn
January 21, 2008
Downtown Lawrence bar owners are toasting the idea of expanded sidewalk dining, but not everyone is ready to raise their glass to the idea.
6Sports story: Bobcats on dream season roll
By Andrew Baker
January 21, 2008
The Basehor-Linwood girls’ basketball team began its season in November with six returning seniors and a new head coach. Now new head man Noah Simpson has his Bobcats off to a 12-0 start.
6Sports story: Ugly but effective: KU 18-0 following Mizzou trip
January 21, 2008
It’s safe to say the Kansas men had to grind out a victory against Missouri this weekend. The Jayhawks and Tigers traded the lead 10 times at Mizzou Arena, with KU coming out on top by a 76-70 final.
6News story: City celebrates civil rights leader
By Cory Smith
January 21, 2008
6News reporter Cory Smith was on hand as Lawrence residents honored the memory of civil rights leader Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. today.
6Sports story: KU moves to #2
January 21, 2008
North Carolina’s loss is Kansas’ gain, but only by one spot. Memphis claims the top spot this week in both college national basketball polls, just a handful of points ahead of KU thanks to Maryland’s win at UNC.
6News story: 4-H event keeps kids busy on MLK day
January 21, 2008
MLK day means no school for Lawrence area students. But instead of sleeping in and being couch potatoes, some decided to wake up early for some fun. Project Skill-a-Thon gave kids the opportunity to do a number of hands-on activities.
6News story: Lawrence residents walk in MLK’s footsteps
By Lindsey Slater
January 21, 2008
Martin Luther King, Jr. wanted people from all walks of life to join together to address community issues. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on how some Lawrence residents are honoring King’s example on his day of service.
Candle officially listed as cause of apartment fire
By Mike Belt
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A3
An unattended candle caused a weekend fire that displaced 20 people at a south Lawrence apartment building. Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical released no further information Monday about the cause of the fire in a second floor apartment at Heatherwood Valley Apartments, 2040 Heatherwood Drive. The 24-unit building is divided by a fire wall and the damage was on the eastern side.
6News Now: Apartment fire cause explained
January 21, 2008
In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, an unattended candle is blamed for a weekend apartment fire, and more about a possible change to sidewalk dining rules in downtown Lawrence.
Hy-Vee offers $4 generic prescriptions
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B9
Hy-Vee stores, including those in Lawrence, are offering discount prices for a variety of generic drugs through the stores’ pharmacies.
Keegan: KU great relished 12-1 year
By Tom Keegan
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B1
He was named All-Pro nine times. He blocked for Jim Brown, the greatest football player ever, and for Otto Graham, one of the game’s most famous quarterbacks. He was inducted into the pro football Hall of Fame.
Headquarters seeks volunteer counselors
J-W Staff Reports
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A5
Headquarters Counseling Center will conduct orientation sessions for people interested in becoming volunteer counselors, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday in the coffee shop at Borders Books, Music & Cafe, 700 N.H.
Prominent speech
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will be representing Kansas, as well as the nation’s Democrats, when she delivers the response to this year’s State of the Union address.
J-W Editorials
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A9
Delivering the Democratic response to President Bush’s State of the Union address will give Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius a prominent spot on the national political stage. The speech will be a huge challenge for the governor but also offers a wonderful opportunity to draw positive attention not only to herself but also to the state of Kansas.
After losing job, stay focused on new opportunity
By J.T. O'Donnell & Dale Dauten
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B9
When I was terminated from my job, I was not given a reason other than it was a “corporate decision.” I was never asked to give my side of the story. I want to be honest during my interviews and also on employment applications. How would you recommend that I handle this?
Hometown pride runs deep
By Elizabeth Black
January 21, 2008 in print edition on C1
I grew up in rural Grant County. The nearest town, some 13 miles away, was Ulysses. Anyone who knows me knows I love to brag about Ulysses. That’s why I was mystified to pick up the paper one day and read a “Sound Off” question that went like this: “Why is Elizabeth Black ashamed to name her southwest Kansas hometown?” Whoa! Ashamed?
Capitol Briefing
News from the Kansas Statehouse
By Scott Rothschild
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A4
State Rep. Larry Powell, R-Garden City, a strong supporter of the proposed coal-burning power plants in western Kansas, has given lawmakers on energy-related committees each a copy of “Unstoppable Global Warming - Every 1,500 Years.”
Gaza City plunged into darkness as power cut
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A2
Gaza City was plunged into darkness Sunday after Israel blocked the shipment of fuel that powers its only electrical plant in retaliation for persistent rocket attacks by Gaza militants.
Super showdown: Pats vs. Giants
By Dennis Waszak Jr. - Associated Press Sports Writer
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B1
Perfection for the Patriots or one Giant upset: a Super showdown is set. Tom Brady and the New England Patriots will try to complete an unbeaten season Feb. 3 against the New York Giants in the Super Bowl at Glendale, Ariz.
Big, small, KU wins ‘em all
MU win proves Kansas can win close, too
By Gary Bedore
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B1
Kansas University’s undefeated men’s basketball team has proven it can win blowout games, outscoring 18 opponents 83.3 to 59.0 for a nation’s-best scoring margin of 24.3. Saturday night, the Jayhawks showed for the fourth time in 2007-08 they can win nail-biters as well.
Castro on ballot for new parliament
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A2
Cubans ratified a slate of parliamentary candidates on Sunday including Fidel Castro, the ailing 81-year-old leader who has not been seen in public for nearly 18 months.
U.S. military: Iran still meddling in Iraq
By Steve Lannen - McClatchy Newspapers
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A8
A top U.S. military spokesman in Iraq said Sunday that the use of a lethal roadside bomb thought to come from Iran declined last week after a sharp increase earlier this month.
Welcome forum
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A9
To the editor: “Thank you” to Reps. Barbara Ballard, Tom Sloan and Paul Davis along with Sens. Marci Francisco and Roger Pine. Recently, at the annual presession event, community service organizations had the opportunity to talk with state legislators from Douglas County about how Kansas government might better serve or protect its citizens.
Scholarship established in honor of professor
J-W Staff Reports
January 21, 2008 in print edition on C1
A Kansas University alumna’s positive experience as a graduate student prompted her to establish a $100,000 endowed scholarship for graduate students studying voice and opera at KU.
Private planes collide; debris falls on car lots
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A2
Two private planes flying about a mile from an airport collided Sunday, killing at least four people and raining debris down on car dealerships below, authorities said.
Giants endure worst of Tynes, best of Tynes
By Bob Brookover - The Philadelphia Inquirer
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B5
The bone-chilling cold could not stop the white-hot New York Giants Sunday night, and neither could the Green Bay Packers, a crushing holding penalty or two missed fourth-quarter field goals.
KU graduate student wins Kauffman award
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B9
Shane Moser, a doctoral student in Kansas University’s School of Business, is one of 16 recipients nationwide of a $20,000 dissertation fellowship from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
President lifts 7-year ban on operas, circuses
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A2
Don Giovanni and the Big Top are returning to Turkmenistan. President Gurbanguli Berdymukhamedov reversed his predecessor’s ban on operas and circuses, saying that with increasing development in the Central Asian nation, it deserved to have such artistic performances, state-run TV reported Sunday.
Miller sets World Cup record
Skier’s 28th title makes him most successful American ever
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B2
Bode Miller finally had something to cheer about Sunday at the traditional Hahnenkamm World Cup races. Earlier this week, he accused organizers of making the famous Streif downhill course much bumpier and dangerous than it already was. He also criticized organizers for disrespecting the 68-year-old history of the event by changing the slalom course.
Commentary: What’s on the line at the big game?
Super Bowl XLII will settle many debates, like which coach has the most menacing grimace
By Scott Fowler - McClatchy Newspapers
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B2
The 42nd Super Bowl will feature New England against the New York Giants, and it will show us many things. It will show us whether New England can become the first NFL team to end a season 19-0. It will show us who can win a grimacing contest between Tom Coughlin and Bill Belichick.
Juco running back commits to Kansas
J-W Staff Reports
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B3
Kansas University’s football team received a commitment on Sunday from one of its top remaining targets. Jocques Crawford, a 6-foot-1, 220-pound running back originally from Memphis, Tenn., gave the Jayhawks an oral commitment after taking an official visit this weekend, according to Rivals.com.
Rodriguez’s deal six years
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B2
Rich Rodriguez agreed to six-year deal worth $2.5 million annually when he left West Virginia last month for Michigan.
North Carolina loses luster as ACC play revs up
By Aaron Beard - Associated Press Sports Writer
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B4
North Carolina spent the first two months of the season looking every bit like the nation’s top-ranked team. Things have gotten much tougher now that the Tar Heels are starting Atlantic Coast Conference play.
Saakashvili sworn in to new presidential term
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A2
Mikhail Saakashvili was sworn in to a second presidential term Sunday, pledging to mend fences with Russia, push Georgia closer to the West and bring prosperity to the ex-Soviet republic troubled by a divisive election that opponents claim was rigged.
Patriots open as huge favorites
Associated Press
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B5
New England Patriots fans who want to bet on their team in the Super Bowl will face a significant point spread against the underdog Giants.
Marquette drops second straight
Associated Press
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B4
Jim Calhoun needed a way to get his team’s attention after a bad home loss. He simply wrote down the rest of the schedule. It worked like a charm.
Baylor ends skid against Oklahoma
Associated Press
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B4
Angela Tisdale scored a career-high 35 points and directed the sixth-ranked Bears’ decisive run in an 84-73 victory against No. 11 Oklahoma on Sunday. The win snapped Baylor’s six-game losing streak to Oklahoma.
Lions flying high
LHS girls expected good season
By Matt Tait
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B1
Nearly everyone associated with the Lawrence High girls basketball team expected that the 2007-08 season would be one to remember. But with four sophomores joining two seniors and a pair of juniors to make up the bulk of the varsity roster, questions about the team’s chemistry weighed heavily on many minds. Those concerns were comforted quickly, however, and right away the LHS girls realized that playing together would not be a problem.
Padgett’s last stand
Captain now carrying Cardinals, not vice versa
By Jason King - sports.yahoo.com
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B4
Not long ago, they were carrying him onto airplanes. David Padgett couldn’t bend either of his knees, so a couple of his Louisville teammates had to hoist the 6-foot-11 forward up the steps, squeeze him through the front door and cart him to the rear of the Cardinals’ charter, where he could stretch out across three seats.
Cruel joke
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A9
To the editor: I just read that Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has cut $7 million from the state mental health budget. This comes at a time when mental health in the state of Kansas is bankrupt.
Winning essay celebrates diversity of friends found in integrated schools
By Danielle Galloway
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A7
Editor’s note: Danielle Galloway, a ninth-grader at Central Junior High, won the grand prize in the Central site council’s Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest for “What People Consider Normal, Never Is.” Danielle Galloway is the daughter of Coelet and Kwamena Obu of Lawrence and Estee Galloway of Kansas City, Kan.
Iconic status obscures MLK’s complexity
By Deepti Hajela - Associated Press Writer
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A1
They are some of the most famous words in American history: “I have a dream …” And the man who said them has become an icon. Martin Luther King Jr. has certainly gotten his share of attention this year, the subject of a presidential campaign controversy over his legacy that blew up just around the time of the holiday created to honor him.
Ev’ry voice lifts in song
King’s message resonates through music, praise
By Alex Parker
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A1
It was a scene that Martin Luther King Jr. would have loved. A rainbow of faces - black, white, American Indian, Hispanic - dotting the rows of a church to come together to celebrate unity and peace.
On the record
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A4
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported no responses Sunday night.
Voting blocs may yet shift
By Alan Fram - Associated Press Writer
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A6
The voting blocs that made winners of Hillary Rodham Clinton and John McCain in weekend presidential contests don’t automatically spell victory for them in the contests next up. Democrats vote in South Carolina on Saturday, followed by the Republican contest in Florida three days later.
Washburn alumna takes law school post
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B9
Carolyn Barnes, Lawrence, is the new director of alumni affairs for the Washburn University School of Law, Topeka.
Great news?
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A9
To the editor: It is great to hear that both of our senators support repealing regulations that don’t allow me to take target practice with my Uzi in Jellystone National Park. I also hear that the president will give $800 tax rebates to those most likely to spend it. Is that per month? Oh Happy Days!
Sunday’s Game
Associated Press
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B6
Amare Stoudemire had 28 points, and the Phoenix Suns made it 14 in a row at home over New Jersey by routing the Nets, 116-92, on Sunday night.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A9
From the Lawrence Daily World for Jan. 21, 1908: “The City Council met last night and took action to be sure that all the buildings and facilities of the ‘nickel’ theaters in town are safe for customers. The five-cent theaters have become quite popular and more regulation apparently is needed.”
Residents praise response to fire
Cause of blaze at Heatherwood Valley Apartments could be announced today
By Alex Parker
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A1
The stale smell of smoke hung in the air a day after flames raced through the Heatherwood Valley Apartments complex, displacing about 20 residents. Piles of debris sat in front of the building, which was cordoned off by yellow police tape.
Out on the ranch with the cowgirls
Baldwin City tour caps exhibit at Watkins museum
By Alex Parker
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A3
To coincide with the close of an exhibit on cowgirls, the Watkins Community Museum of History organized a visit for the public to see how real cowgirls work. Stepping Stone Ranch, 95 E. 1600 Road in Baldwin City, was the setting for the educational venture, where owner Vera Gannaway demonstrated to 17 guests how she takes care of the 24 horses on the ranch.
Police asking to test Tasers
City Commission to weigh pilot project at Tuesday’s meeting
By Chad Lawhorn
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A3
The Lawrence Police Department wants to start a pilot project that could lead to all patrol officers carrying Tasers, a gun-like device that delivers an electric charge. Project supporters said using Tasers could make it less likely that police officers will have to brandish their firearms.
Case of couple divorced in absentia sheds light on Saudi women’s issues
By Donna Abu-Nasr - Associated Press Writer
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A8
Two years ago, a knock on Fatima and Mansour al-Timani’s door shattered the life they had built together. It was the police, delivering news that a judge had annulled their marriage in absentia after some of Fatima’s relatives sought the divorce on grounds she had married beneath her.
Tourism boosters say state not meeting potential
Money invested to bring in visitors could yield high dividends, officials say
By Scott Rothschild
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A1
Less bureaucracy and more money. That’s what Kansas tourism officials are telling state leaders is needed to lure more visitors to the state. “We’re not a state with mountains or beaches, but the fact is we really do have a lot to offer,” said Judy Billings, director of the Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Remembering the dream
Baldwin City resident recalls his experience listening to King’s famous words
By Chansi Long - Special to the Journal-World
January 21, 2008 in print edition on C1
Like ripples in a pond from a skipping rock, one experience can bump and nudge everything that follows it. Bob Miller knows this. The events of a sweltering hot day in August of 1963 forever mark the folds of his memory. That’s the day he heard Martin Luther King Jr. utter those prophetic words: “I have a dream.”
Money tip: Help for diving into the carpool
MarketWatch
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B9
For parents who ferry their children around town, organizing a carpool can be a challenge. But a solution may be within sight.
‘Cloverfield’ sets record for January with $41M
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B8
The creature-feature “Cloverfield” became the first monster hit released in 2008, debuting with $41 million, a record opening for January, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Groups of gunmen crash parties, killing 2
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A8
Groups of gunmen attacked two separate parties during the night in the Los Angeles area, killing two teenagers and wounding at least nine other people, authorities said Sunday.
Presence of weapon influences suspects, officers say
By Chad Lawhorn
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A5
Many folks on the street understand what a Taser is. At least they understand it well enough to know that they don’t want to receive a jolt from the weapon. Lt. Kari Wempe, a spokeswoman with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, said the mere presence of the device often is enough to stop a suspect from resisting arrest.
Gun death a suicide, coroner says
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A4
The shooting death of a 43-year-old Baldwin City man early Saturday still is under investigation by police, though Douglas County Coroner Eric Mitchell has ruled James D. Brown’s death a suicide.
Insurers now offering policies for furry friends
American Animal Hospital Association
January 21, 2008 in print edition on C1
More and more people - and their furry friends - are signing up for pet insurance. Companies such as Home Depot, Sprint and the Walt Disney Co. are offering the insurance to their employees at a discount. Here are some factors to consider before signing up:
More employers offer animal insurance
Coverage helps pay for more sophisticated health care
By Candice Choi - Associated Press Writer
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B9
At a time when employers are scaling back on costly health benefits, pet insurance is gaining popularity as an employee benefit. Veterinary Pet Insurance, the nation’s largest pet insurer, saw its corporate accounts balloon from 15 to 1,600 in the past six years. About 15 percent of Veterinary Pet Insurance’s policies, or about 50,000, now come from its corporate accounts.
KU Opera opening show
J-W Staff Reports
January 21, 2008 in print edition on C2
Presented in the intimate surroundings of the Robert Baustian Theatre, “La Traviata” leaps to tragic life as the fragile and consumptive Violetta Valery discovers her adoring Alfredo, only to sacrifice herself later on the altar of that love.
Engineer graduates as emerging leader
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B9
Joe Caldwell, of Bartlett & West Engineers in Lawrence, has graduated from the 2007 Emerging Leaders Program of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Kansas.
Philharmonic conductor shines as soloist
By Sarah Young - Special to the Journal-World
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B10
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was in town Saturday night, playing to a large and enthusiastic crowd at the Lied Center, despite the distraction of a certain basketball game somewhere in the state to our east. The audience came to hear the splendid playing of one of the world’s leading orchestras and the jaw-dropping performance of one of the world’s leading violinists: Pinchas Zukerman.
McCain gets warm welcome in S. Carolina
By David Broder
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A9
There are few if any states as freighted with history for John McCain as South Carolina. It was here in 2000 that the senator from Arizona came, riding his 18-point victory over George W. Bush in New Hampshire. And it was here, in the fortnight of their bitter struggle, that Bush reversed the outcome and put an end to McCain’s hopes of reaching the White House that year.
Kentwood to Britney: Come home
By Mary Foster - Associated Press Writer
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B8
Half the Kentwood Historical and Cultural Arts Museum is dedicated to an exhibit honoring local men and women who served in the U.S. armed forces. The rest is Britney. You can see Britney Spears’ awards, the jacket she wore on “The All New Mickey Mouse Club,” painstakingly crafted re-creations of her childhood bedroom and the stage she performed on in an HBO concert special.
This Martin Luther King Jr. prefers to go by ‘Marty’
Associated Press
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A2
Martin Luther King Jr. is used to the puzzled looks he gets from people when they learn his name. The white, long-haired graphics designer and children’s book author goes by “Marty” to maintain his anonymity in the suburbs of Atlanta, where the man who made the moniker famous once lived.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A9
Kansas regents and officials of state universities were working in Topeka to get legislative leaders to bolster funding for the schools.
Chronic fatigue syndrome - not a myth
The Miami Herald
January 21, 2008 in print edition on C1
The Miami Herald compiled this list of these five things you didn’t know about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:
Perfect, not pretty
Brady falters, but Pats hold off Chargers
By Alan Schmadtke - The Orlando Sentinel
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B5
Perfect isn’t always pretty. And every now and then, the blemish-free New England Patriots win a game the hard way.
TV special: I think we’re alone now
By Kevin McDonough
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B8
“Life After People” (8 p.m., History) uses special effects and extensive interviews to help us imagine the planet Earth in the hours, days, months and years after humans leave the scene.
Horoscopes
January 21, 2008 in print edition on B8
This year you will give considerable thought to a change of direction or doing something very differently. Others will respond accordingly, and not necessarily as you’d like! If you are single, check out a potential sweetie, as he or she might not be emotionally available. If you are attached, as a duo you’ll build a better relationship if you take time off together.
Key lawmaker predicts stimulus package by March
By Nicole Gaouette - Los Angeles Times
January 21, 2008 in print edition on A2
Congress and the White House could deliver by March 1 an economic rescue package meant to stave off a full-blown recession, a senior Democratic lawmaker said Sunday.
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