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Audio clips

• Bill Self talks about both his team's blowout of Nebraska and his team's upcoming showdown in Bramlage
• Darnell Jackson talks about stopping NU's Aleks Maric and preparing for a repeat of last year's atmosphere in Manhattan
• Darrell Arthur talks about rebounding better than he did Wednesday while still playing with a tweaked calf muscle
• Mark Connolly reads from his book, "It's Great to be Alive!"
• Sherron Collins talks about shutting down Nebraska and trying to copy his performance last year in Bramlage this Wednesday

Births

• Dennis McKinley II and Megan McCoole, Lawrence, a boy.
• Tiffany and Benjamin Copeland, Oskaloosa, a girl.
• Carol and Martin Allen, Lawrence, a boy.
• Marc Dewey and Megan Roberts, Lawrence, a girl.
• Jason and Courtney Nowak, Lawrence, a boy.
• Christopher and Jessica Holding, Lawrence, a boy.
• Tony and Stephanie Bessent, Lawrence, a girl.
• Tony and Kerrie Lonard, Lawrence, a boy.

Couples

• Anniversary: Nieder
• Wedding: Borchardt
• Engagement: Bloom and Burt
• Wedding: Shearburn
• Anniversary: Reynolds
• Wedding: Dillon
• Wedding: Wampler
• Engagement: Rodecap and Zimmer

Obituaries

• Bertha Jean “Bertie” Lindell, Lawrence
• Franklin Doyle VanDyke, Kansas City, Kan.
• Robert Eugene Hawkins, Topeka

On the street

• Are you interested in learning about other religions?

Photos

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Photo galleries

Podcasts

• Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews: Bill Self's Jan. 26 postgame press conference (Nebraska)

All stories

KU women drop 58-51 decision to A&M, fall to 1-5 in league play

By Ryan Greene

January 26, 2008

Texas A&M was just 20-of-61 from the floor, but KU couldn’t capitalize, as lack of scoring punch again appeared as a bugaboo for the Jayhawks. Danielle McCray, KU’s leading scorer, played 39 minutes, but was just 4-of-14 from the floor, finishing with a team-high 11 points. Sade Morris and LaChelda Jacobs each scored 10, but the two combined for 11 of KU’s 21 turnovers.

Extra Minutes: Kansas 84, Nebraska 49

By Ryan Greene

January 26, 2008

Tying up loose ends from the Jayhawks’ throttling of Nebraska, sweeping the season series from the Huskers and helping set the stage for a showdown Wednesday between the only two teams left who are undefeated in Big 12 play (KU and K-State, FYI).

KU will head to Bramlage undefeated after 84-49 waxing of Nebraska

By Ryan Greene

12:20 p.m., January 26, 2008 Updated 02:39 p.m.

Now it’s official: Kansas University will head to Bramlage Wednesday night not just protecting an unscathed record in the Manhattan arena, but also a 20-0 record for the 2007-08 season. For the second time this month, KU took off right from go and ended up throttling its neighbor to the north, besting Nebraska 84-49 Saturday afternoon in Allen Fieldhouse. Darrell Arthur was efficient yet again despite tweaking a calf muscle in practice Tuesday, scoring 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting. The sophomore forward also had seven rebounds. Brandon Rush scored 17 for the Jayhawks, including a 5-of-7 showing from three-point range. Darnell Jackson (13 points) and Sherron Collins (10 points) were the only other Jayhawks to notch double figures as KU improved to 5-0 in Big 12 play.

NCAA: Mayo violated rule

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C2

Southern California freshman O.J. Mayo violated an NCAA rule by accepting free tickets from Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony to an NBA game, but his punishment won’t include missing games.

City Council approves ban on smoking, excludes bars

Associated Press

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B3

The Kansas City City Council on Thursday approved a measure that bans smoking from most restaurants and from the Truman Sports Complex but would allow smoking in bars.

Roberts not endorsing candidate

By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B2

Some leaders of the often-feuding wings of the Kansas Republican Party made a show Friday of uniting behind John McCain’s presidential campaign, but Sen. Pat Roberts didn’t join them.

Four Lions win wrestling titles

J-W Staff Reports

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C5

Four Lawrence High wrestlers went undefeated to win overall titles Friday at the Kaw Valley Duals.

Sharing a spirit

New KU group promotes dialogue among faiths

By Terry Rombeck

January 26, 2008 in print edition on D1

Huseyin Sahiner loves that people in Lawrence say “hello” to him, even though they’re complete strangers. He finds the people friendly - even if they don’t know much about his home country, Turkey, or his religion, Islam. “I have never felt, myself, offended,” he says. “Young people don’t have much knowledge about (Islam), but they respect it.” Still, Sahiner thinks there’s danger lurking in a lack of knowledge.

Firebirds stumble in semifinal

By Matt Tait

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C1

Down a starting point guard, and plagued by foul trouble to its 6-foot-5 center, the Free State High girls basketball team struggled to find its footing, rallied to take the lead and ultimately fell to top-seeded Goddard, 52-44, Friday night in the semifinals of the Firebird Winter Classic.

Review - ‘La Traviata’ thrives in small space

By Sarah Young - Special to the Journal-World

January 26, 2008 in print edition on D5

KU Opera opened its production of the perennial favorite, “La Traviata,” in the Baustian Theatre in Murphy Hall Thursday night. Directed by Tim Ocel with music direction by Mark Ferrell, this opera showcases a cast of fine singers and actors in one of Verdi’s most popular operas.

San Diego man behind anti-Morrison calls

J-W Staff Reports

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B3

Automated telephone calls denouncing Attorney General Paul Morrison have started again.

‘Faith club’ visiting Lawrence

By Terry Rombeck

January 26, 2008 in print edition on D1

Authors of the best-selling book “The Faith Club” will speak in Lawrence this spring.

‘Red Dog’ earns Star of Excellence

J-W Staff Reports

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B4

Don “Red Dog” Gardner received Lawrence Bank’s Star of Excellence Award during a reception Friday at Anschutz Sports Pavilion at Kansas University.

Coal plant compromise may be in works

By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B3

A utility, legislators and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ administration appear to be closer to a deal involving two proposed coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas. They provided no details Friday. But they’ve said for weeks that they’ve been having discussions about plans by Sunflower Electric Power Corp. to build the plants outside Holcomb.

Two A&M players indicted

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C2

Two Texas A&M football players accused of tying up and mugging a drug dealer at gunpoint have been indicted on felony robbery charges, the district attorney’s office said.

Palestinians knock over new section of border wall

By Sarah El Deeb - Associated Press Writer

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A7

Hamas-backed militants driving bulldozers knocked down more fortifications Friday along the Gaza-Egypt border - a brazen challenge to Egyptian riot police, who abandoned their positions after attempting to reseal the frontier using human chains, dogs and water cannons.

Booze is back with music at historic jazz hall

After-hours club licensed to serve alcohol until 6 a.m.

Associated Press

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B5

The music never stopped at the Mutual Musicians Foundation. Now the booze is back - and with it the hopes that a singular reminder of this city’s jazz heyday will live on.

Florida win may be last hope for Guiliani

By Carl P. Leubsdorf

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B6

For Rudy Giuliani, Jan. 29 may be the most important date since Sept. 11. That’s when Florida Republicans vote in the primary on which the former New York mayor has staked the entire future of his struggling presidential campaign.

Federal regulators close Kansas City-area bank

Associated Press

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B8

Federal banking regulators on Friday closed a Kansas City-area bank, saying “unsafe and unsound practices” had led to substantial losses and a drawdown of assets.

Can ‘Miss America’ reinvent itself?

By Kevin McDonough

January 26, 2008 in print edition on D7

Does the Miss America (7 p.m. today, TLC) pageant still matter? After a monthlong boot camp captured in the “Miss America: Reality Check” series, the contestants have been subjected to an online popularity test, and home viewers got to decide the 16 finalists.

Djokovic ends Federer streak

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C2

Top-ranked Roger Federer’s streak of 10 straight Grand Slam finals came to an abrupt end as No. 3 Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open championship match with a 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (5) victory Friday night.

Unreasonable delay

Kansas University Athletic Department officials are dragging their heels on releasing financial information on two key football contests.

J-W Editorials

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B6

More than three weeks after the Orange Bowl and almost two months after the Kansas-Missouri football game in Arrowhead Stadium, the Kansas University Athletic Department still has not provided details about revenue and expenses connected to the two games.

Sharapova wins Australian

Ivanovic falls, 7-5, 6-3, in women’s final

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C2

Maria Sharapova won the Australian Open without losing a set, wrapping up her third Grand Slam title today with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Ana Ivanovic.

Commodities

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B4

Agricultural futures closed higher Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for March delivery jumped 24 cents to $9.33; March corn climbed 9 cents to $4.9825; March oats added 3.75 cents to $3.2025; March soybeans rose 12.5 cents to $12.43.

Major disgrace

Boston’s Big Dig has produced even more disgusting news.

J-W Editorials

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B8

Over the years, America has experienced many disgraceful boondoggles that wasted public funds, but few if any of these travesties can top the notorious Big Dig in Boston.

Tyson cutting more than half its Emporia work force

Associated Press

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B4

Tyson Foods, the world’s largest meat company, announced Friday it would cease beef slaughter operations at its Emporia plant, cutting about 1,500 jobs, more than half its work force at that facility.

Emprise Bank president to retire next week

J-W Staff Reports

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B4

Dave Adams, president of Emprise Bank in Lawrence, is retiring from his leadership post at the end of the month, the bank announced Friday.

Democrat Orman starts Senate campaign with large cash infusion

Associated Press

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B2

The Democrat hoping to unseat Kansas Republican Sen. Pat Roberts is off to an impressive start in the money race.

Faith briefs

January 26, 2008 in print edition on D8

Religious briefs from around Lawrence.

Volatile stocks week ends in decline

By Tim Paradis - Associated Press Writer

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B4

Wall Street ended a tumultuous week with a sharp decline Friday, backtracking following two days of stunning gains as investors turned cautious and cashed in some of their winnings.

Germany’s last known WWI veteran dies

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A2

A German believed to have been the country’s last World War I veteran has died at the age of 107, a death that almost went unnoticed in a nation that lost both world wars and doesn’t track its remaining veterans.

Car bomb kills top terrorism investigator

By Sam F. Ghattas - Associated Press Writer

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A7

A car bomb Friday killed one of Lebanon’s top terrorism investigators who was probing assassinations of prominent anti-Syrian figures and a series of other attacks in recent years.

Journal-World sweeps SNA Awards for ‘07

By Dennis Anderson

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B3

The Lawrence Journal-World on Friday won 23 Suburban Newspapers of America Awards for 2007, the most in the country for the third consecutive year.

Recession? Put the soup on

By Karen Heller - The Philadelphia Inquirer

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B7

How, precisely, to dress for a recession? Modestly, resourcefully, with an eye toward vintage. Moth-eaten sweaters will stage a comeback. Holes are huge. Worn shoes, too. Hand-me-downs, share-arounds, what-was-I-thinking and if-it-still-fits-wear-it will out-Vogue Vogue.

Gold, platinum surge to record highs

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B4

Gold and platinum prices reached new highs Friday after mine stoppages in South Africa, a leading producer of the precious metals, led to buying on supply concerns.

Fire forces gamblers to flee Monte Carlo hotel in Vegas

By Kathleen Hennessey - Associated Press Writer

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A3

A fire on the roof of the Monte Carlo hotel-casino forced guests and gamblers to flee and sent flaming embers raining down on the Las Vegas Strip, but firefighters quickly gained control of the blaze. No serious injuries were reported.

Bronze statue to honor The Fonz

By Carrie Antlfinger - Associated Press Writer

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A2

Aaaaaaay! The Fonz will be returning to Milwaukee later this year - permanently, and in bronze. A statue of Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli, the leather-jacketed biker from “Happy Days,” will be erected in the city where the TV sitcom was set, now that local groups have raised the $85,000 needed to do it, civic leaders said Friday.

Retired chief poses as girl to catch predators

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A3

No one will ever confuse Jim Murray with a teenager. His tall frame, broad shoulders and clipped gray hair give him away for the grandfather he is.

NBA Roundup

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C7

Scores from around the league.

Man sentenced to become ‘homeless’

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A3

A Salvation Army worker who was ordered by a judge to spend a night homeless for stealing a holiday kettle containing about $250 returned to court Friday with red eyes and red cheeks.

Coal exports suspended amid heating outages

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A7

The coldest, snowiest winter in decades has left millions of Chinese without heating and running water, leading the government on Friday to order a suspension of coal exports as the country struggles to meet its power needs.

Suspect points fingers in stolen Picasso case

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A7

A suspect in last month’s brazen theft of two paintings by Pablo Picasso and Candido Portinari told detectives the paintings were to be delivered to a Saudi collector, authorities said Friday.

Dennis Kucinich quits presidential race

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A2

Democrat Dennis Kucinich abandoned his presidential bid Friday to focus on a tough race for re-election to Congress.

Interrogator: Saddam didn’t expect invasion

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A2

Saddam Hussein allowed the world to believe he had weapons of mass destruction to deter rival Iran and did not think the United States would stage a major invasion, according to an FBI interrogator who questioned the Iraqi leader after his capture.

1 soldier killed, 3 wounded in clash

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A7

U.S.-led coalition and Afghan troops clashed with insurgents while searching a compound near the Pakistani frontier on Friday, leaving one coalition soldier dead, a statement said.

Husker looking to Olympics

Australian hopes for chance to play in Beijing games

By Gary Bedore

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C4

A steady, sometimes spectacular basketball big man, Aleks Maric figures to make some money playing the game he loves. “Nobody has told me that,” Maric, the University of Nebraska’s 6-foot-11, 275-pound senior center, said of being a “lock” for the NBA.

Chavez says Colombia plotting ‘aggression’

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A2

President Hugo Chavez on Friday accused Colombia and the United States of plotting a military “aggression” against Venezuela.

School board may request election

$680K could be raised by increasing local option budget

By George Diepenbrock

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A1

Signs point to an election probably in April for Lawrence school district voters to decide whether to give board members an extra $680,000 to spend. “I don’t like the idea of raising taxes. I pay them, too,” school board member John Mitchell said. “But the way state finance for public education works, there’s just really very little that our district can do other than to look at that option seriously.”

Ski patrol worker dies after avalanche

By Robert Jablon - Associated Press Writer

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A3

Mountain avalanches killed an off-duty ski patrol worker and left another person missing Friday as California strained under nearly a week of snow and rain.

More troops rushed to al-Qaida stronghold

By Steven R. Hurst - Associated Press Writer

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A7

Shaken by two days of deadly bombings, the government said Friday it would dispatch several thousand more security forces to Mosul in a “decisive” bid to drive al-Qaida in Iraq from its last major stronghold.

LHS boys falter in second half

By Jesse Temple

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C3

Lawrence High point guard Dorian Green’s first-half shooting performance was so hot Friday night against K.C. Hogan, meteorologists likely would have had him to thank if it didn’t snow this week.

Pinkel not sold on Arrowhead

Associated Press

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C2

At his first news conference in Columbia, Mo., after his team’s Cotton Bowl victory, Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel was asked if he would be interested in continuing to play the series with Kansas University in Arrowhead Stadium beyond the current two-year contract that expires after the 2008 game.

Stewart happy to help any way

Dwindling minutes don’t alarm senior

By Gary Bedore

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C1

Kansas University senior guard Rodrick Stewart, who averaged 17.1 minutes per game during the nonconference season, is down to 8.0 minutes in four league contests. But hey … who’s counting? Not team player Stewart, that is for sure. “This is bigger than me. It’s not about me,” Stewart said simply.

On the record

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B2

Lawrence police were dispatched to Zarco 66, 1415 W. Sixth St., Friday for a domestic call. According to Sgt. Paul Fellers, a Zarco employee witnessed a woman pumping gas about 2 p.m. and said a man pulled her out of the car and threatened her with a knife.

Richard Darman, aide to Reagan and Bush, dies

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A2

Richard Darman, a former White House budget director who helped convince former President George H.W. Bush to renege on his no new taxes pledge, died Friday. He was 64.

Suspect in slaying faces new charge

By John Taylor

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B1

The man accused of first-degree murder in this week’s shooting death of a pregnant, 20-year-old Leavenworth woman now faces an additional charge of conspiracy to commit murder. Sedale Fox, 23, Lansing, heard the charges read against him Friday morning in Leavenworth County District Court.

Renovations under way at Castle Tea Room

J-W Staff Reports

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B5

A Lawrence landmark is getting a much needed overhaul.

Success of stimulus plan depends on consumers

Associated Press

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A1

The success of the federal $150 billion emergency economic stimulus plan will hinge on whether American consumers do what they do best: spend, spend, spend.

Commentary: Don’t make issue of what Woods says

By John Smallwood - Philadelphia Daily News

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C2

Tiger Woods has spoken. What he said, however, wasn’t much more than what he got criticized for when this entire Kelly Tilghman soap opera began a couple of weeks ago.

Political fighting engulfs main Rift Valley town

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A7

Fierce street battles erupted in a western Kenyan city Friday, leaving bodies lying on the ground with machete slashes and pierced with arrows, witnesses said.

Foreign military officers visit Kansas Capitol

J-W Staff Reports

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B1

A new class of international military officers studying at Fort Leavenworth spent Friday learning a little more about Kansas.

Italy waits to see if it will have elections soon

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A7

Former Italian leader Silvio Berlusconi hit the campaign trail Friday without waiting to find out if the country faces early elections as a result of Premier Romano Prodi’s resignation, which followed a humiliating defeat in a Senate vote.

KUMC to announce alliance hospitals

J-W Staff Reports

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B1

Leaders of Kansas University Medical Center will travel the state Monday announcing the five Kansas hospitals that will serve as the founding members of the Midwest Cancer Alliance.

Relay for Life kickoff slated for Thursday

J-W Staff Reports

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B1

Anyone interested in participating in this year’s American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Douglas County is invited to attend a kickoff event Thursday at Free State High School, 4700 Overland Drive.

Military news

January 26, 2008 in print edition on D3

Army National Guard Pfc. Galen D. Shelley has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.

Lawmaker wants endowments to invest funds

By Jonathan Kealing

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B1

As the Kansas Legislature looks for ways to bulk up funding to state universities, a legislator from Lansing is touting an idea: Get help from the endowments. But rather than force them to spend more, State Rep. Kenny Wilk would like to let the endowment associations at the six state universities manage the cash that flows from the state to the colleges.

This year’s ‘Bleeding Kansas’ series to be heavy on drama

By Mike Belt

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B1

This year’s annual “Bleeding Kansas” programs will feature a mix of history discussions, first-person portrayals and dramatic interpretations. “We’re going heavy this year on first-person portrayals and we’ll see how that goes,” said Tim Rues, director of Lecompton’s Constitution Hall, where the programs will take place.

Title twofer?

Another tourney within Lions’ reach

By Chuck Woodling

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C1

One down, one to go. Lawrence High’s girls basketball team won the weather-delayed Aquinas Tournament on Tuesday night. Now the Lions can capture the Capital City Classic tonight. “That’s important,” coach Kristin Mallory said. “The girls had a goal of winning two tournament championships, but we’ll have to come out with more intensity than we did (Friday night).

Keegan: Another stunner for Drew

By Tom Keegan

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C1

Ever wonder what became of Bryce Drew, the Valparaiso player you see every March, hitting that buzzer-beating three-point shot against Mississippi in the 1998 NCAA Tournament? He’s the busiest man in college basketball. Not only does he have to perform the duties of a Division I assistant coach for Valparaiso University, he also has to find time to fulfill his passion as No. 1 long-distance fan of Baylor University basketball.

Prosecutor investigating mayor’s affair with aide

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A3

A prosecutor launched an investigation Friday into allegations that Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick lied under oath about an affair with his top aide. Some political observers are questioning whether the popular yet polarizing figure should stay on the job.

Rice aide to coach KU’s wideouts

By Ryan Wood

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C8

Any hole left by the departure of assistant coach Tim Beck may have been filled nicely. Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino announced Friday the hiring of David Beaty to replace Beck. Beaty, 37, served as wide-receivers coach at Rice for the last two seasons.

Lucky jeans: Fight leads to $800,000 jackpot

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A3

All week, Sammy Zabib was getting an earful from his girlfriend for forgetting to buy her a pair of designer jeans she spotted in a casino boutique last weekend.

Kansas raises football season-ticket prices slightly; points special announced

J-W Staff Reports

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C8

The price of watching Kansas University’s football team just went up. KU released football-ticket prices for the 2008 season and an online “priority points special” on Friday.

Sprinter sets two records for Kansas

J-W Staff Reports

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C8

Four races into her Kansas University track-and-field career, junior Nickesha Anderson has set four records.

Kansas women to meet similarly ‘underachieving’ A&M

By Chuck Woodling

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C8

Go figure Texas A&M. Tapped as the preseason favorite by Big 12 Conference women’s basketball coaches, the Aggies are off to a surprising 1-4 start in league games.

Area Roundup: Tongie girls clip B-L in OT

J-W Staff Reports

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C6

Christy Weller and Elizabeth Baska scored 13 points apiece as Tonganoxie tripped Basehor-Linwood, 50-44 in overtime, in high school girls basketball on Friday night.

FCE news

January 26, 2008 in print edition on D3

The Douglas County Family and Community Education Council met Jan. 7 in Deal Six Auditorium at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds. Susan Krumm, family and consumer science agent, reported the P.A.T.H. program will be Feb. 19 to March 13 at the East Lawrence Center.

Veritas takes two from Heritage

J-W Staff Reports

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C6

Veritas Christian School’s fullcourt press proved pivotal in a 52-28 basketball rout of Heritage Christian on Friday night.

Haskell sweeps York

J-W Staff Reports

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C6

Dominic Cliche led five Haskell Indian Nations University players in double figures, and the HINU men’s basketball team eked out a victory against York, 90-87.

Weary Seabury tumbles twice

By Jason Elmquist

January 26, 2008 in print edition on C5

It was apparent that playing for the third time in four days was wearing on the Seabury Academy boys and girls basketball squads Friday. Then University Academy used its speed to exhaust the already tired Seahawks even more.

Club news

January 26, 2008 in print edition on D3

University Bridge Club announces results of its Jan. 19 meeting. Hosts were Ray and Myrna Ikenberry.

Restaurant fined $2,000 for sangria

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A2

If you’re served a pitcher of authentic sangria in a Virginia restaurant, someone’s breaking the law.

Fallen health care executive portrayed as Casanova

By Tom Murphy - Associated Press Writer

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A5

David Colby was one of corporate America’s most admired executives before he was abruptly fired last spring for what was vaguely described at the time as misconduct of a “non-business nature.” Now details about his personal life are spilling out, and it’s clear he was more than just Wall Street’s darling.

Clinic for uninsured residents seeks grant to expand or relocate

By Chad Lawhorn

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A1

Health Care Access - the largest clinic serving uninsured Douglas County residents - is starting a serious push to expand or relocate its operations after serving a record number of patients in 2007. And demand in 2008 may soar even higher. “We usually boom when the recession hits,” said Nikki King, executive director of Health Care Access.

Democrats make final push in SC

By Jim Morrill, Mark Johnson and Rob Christensen - McClatchy Newspapers

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A3

Three Democratic presidential candidates criss-crossed South Carolina Friday, each courting voters outside their base and trying to rise above recent squabbles.

Horoscopes

January 26, 2008 in print edition on D7

You’ll head in a new direction this year, but only if you open up to new possibilities. Sometimes you get stuck in ruts or boring thinking. Let others shake you up with new ideas. If you are single, a new door opens up. If you are attached, don’t let a situation run you.

Feverish pursuit: As gold prices climb, more prospectors head for Alaska

By Jeannette J. Lee - Associated Press Writer

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A6

The snow is still knee-high along the banks of Crow Creek, where men are crouching up to their chests in near-freezing water, and the air is several degrees colder.

Blurred ethnic lines alter racial identity

By Ellen Goodman

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B6

I have been thinking about Ann Dunham’s other child, the girl child, the one she had with her second husband. Maya Soetoro-Ng is now a 36-year-old teacher who describes herself as “half white, half Asian … a hybrid.” She is a Buddhist, married to a Chinese-Canadian, the mother of a 2-year-old, and a woman who is so routinely identified as a Latina that she learned Spanish.

Bush urges Congress not to delay stimulus package by adding to it

By Andrew Taylor - Associated Press Writer

January 26, 2008 in print edition on A2

Retirees living off Social Security are frustrated that they won’t get tax rebate checks through a bipartisan economic stimulus package before the House. Senate Democrats Friday began efforts to include them.

Pump patrol

January 26, 2008 in print edition on B1

The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.78 at several locations.

Around and about

January 26, 2008 in print edition on D3

Braxton Lane Nottingham, Lawrence, was named to the President’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2007 semester at Oklahoma State University.

People in the news

January 26, 2008 in print edition on D7

¢ Day-Lewis pays tribute to Ledger on ‘Oprah’ ¢ Critic Roger Ebert recovering after surgery¢ Lil Wayne faces felony drug, weapons charges¢ Johansson discusses ‘love’ for Obama ¢ Campbell quits UB40 after nearly 30 years¢ Stallone used HGH to get buff for ‘Rambo’

Faith Forum: What does the term ‘deadly sin’ mean?

By Peter Luckey & Andrew Mitchell

January 26, 2008 in print edition on D1

The theological term “deadly sin” has been around at least since the time of Pope Gregory the Great in the sixth century. The term refers to acts so grievous that they could result in eternal damnation.Imaging the contours of hell has been theme of countless sermons and stimulus for thousands of nightmares.