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The Enright family and tractor pulling Livestock judging
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How spicy do you like your salsa?

Poll results

Response Percent
Medium.
 
 35%
Hot.
 
 31%
Mild.
 
 17%
Eye-watering, nose-running hot.
 
 13%
Tastes like ketchup.
 
 1%
Total 789
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6:00 a.m.
Dan Blomgren was pursued by Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline for allegedly operating two liquor stores. Blomgren, is fighting the charges in an appellate court. He is pictured at Cork and Barrel, 23rd and Iowa Streets, in this file photo. Appeals court frustrated by legal conflicts in Cork and Barrel case
By Scott Rothschild
12:42 p.m., July 29, 2008 Updated 12:09 a.m. in print edition on 1A
The state on Tuesday urged an appellate court to uphold a ruling to revoke the liquor licenses of Dan and Jill Blomgren, who own Cork and Barrel stores in Lawrence. But attorneys for the Blomgrens said the couple have been caught in an undeserved legal and bureaucratic morass that threatens their livelihood.
10:00 a.m.
Twelve-year-old Reese Randall, Lawrence, tries to lead a steer into the livestock arena Tuesday at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds. Most 4-H members got their animal entries into the pens by the early evening. Get a moooooove on to the fair
By Alex Parker
July 30, 2008 in print edition on 1A
In a stable that sounded more like a slaughterhouse, Casey George, 16, armed with electric clippers, grapples with a pig. Compared with the other hogs, which scream and squeal to no end, Casey’s pigs are docile. They’re getting a makeover, one of the final preparations before they’re put on display today at the Douglas County Fair.
11:00 a.m.
Online chat
Douglas County Commission candidate Nancy Thellman chats about primary election
July 30, 2008
Nancy Thellman, a Democrat, is running for the 2nd District Douglas County Commission seat.
11:00 a.m.
Online chat
Douglas County Commission candidate Nancy Thellman chats about primary election
July 30, 2008
Nancy Thellman, a Democrat, is running for the 2nd District Douglas County Commission seat.
4:30 p.m.
Salsas from Tortas Jalisco, 534 Frontier Road, will be among those featured at the Lawrence Farmers' Market on Saturday. Owners from Global Cafe, 820 Mass., and La Parrilla, 814 Mass., will share recipes as well. The freshly prepared salsas will feature local ingredients sold at the market. Salsa in the city: Restaurant owners will share variety of recipes using locally grown ingredients
By Sarah Henning
July 30, 2008 in print edition on 1C
Tomatoes. Tomatillos. Jalapenos. Onion. Corn. Cilantro. Garlic. Spices. This Saturday, shoppers at the Lawrence Farmers’ Market can test all of these ingredients combined just for them into one of many flavorful, local concoctions at the market’s “Salsalicious” event.

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Newcomers on offensive line key for Kansas
July 30, 2008
In 2007, Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing set 21 school passing records. If he has any chance of repeating that performance this Fall, some newcomers will have to fill some pretty big shoes on the offensive line.
Wednesday, July 30 weather at 10 p.m.
By Jennifer Schack
July 30, 2008
The forecast for Thursday, July 31 calls for a high of 86 and a low around 67.
Lawrence Raiders ready for championship run
July 30, 2008
For the Lawrence Raiders, now the real season begins. After falling last season in the championship game, this Friday, the club begins it’s run back to a state championship.
Speed bumps stirring up controversy in one Lawrence neighborhood
By Jesse Fray
July 30, 2008
Speed bumps are stirring up controversy in a Lawrence neighborhood. On Thursday, the city plans to begin construction on two new oversized speed bumps, formally known as speed cushions, on Lawrence Avenue, between Ninth Street and Harvard Drive.
Lawrence teachers enjoy summer workshop
By Lindsey Slater
July 30, 2008
It was ‘All That Jazz’ and more today at a summer workshop for teachers in Lawrence. The focus was to bring arts into each and every classroom - and they coincide with performances at the Lied Center. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater explains how educators are merging lesson plans.
KU men’s basketball team to play New Mexico State
J-W Staff Reports
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B3
New Mexico State of the Western Athletic Conference will meet KU on Dec. 3 in Allen Fieldhouse.
Dangerous Leavenworth County Intersection
By Mark Boyle
July 30, 2008
The intersection of U.S. Highway 24/40 and Leavenworth County Road 1 is experiencing an increased volume of traffic that may be leading to more accidents at the intersection.
Campaign warns against obesity in pets
By Karrey Britt
03:07 p.m., July 30, 2008 Updated 06:31 p.m. in print edition on A3
The PetFit tour aims to educate owners about the growing obesity epidemic among pets.
Lawrence man charged with sex crimes against child
By Jesse Fray
02:51 p.m., July 30, 2008 Updated 05:52 p.m. in print edition on A5
A 29-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Tuesday on three felony sex charges involving a child.
Yellow House owners, prosecutors reach agreement; case can’t be discussed on Internet
By George Diepenbrock
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A3
Owners of the Yellow House store have reached an agreement with federal prosecutors that will keep them out of jail while they await trial next year on stolen goods and fraud charges. But the agreement restricts those involved in the case from discussing it publicly, including on Internet forums.
Slattery slams Roberts for taking money from indicted senator; Roberts gives money to charity
By Scott Rothschild
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A5
The campaign of U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., said Wednesday he would give to charity nearly $20,000 in contributions he has received from indicted U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska.
Today’s Red Dog’s Dog Days workout
July 30, 2008
Today’s workout for Red Dog’s Dog Days will be determined at each session.
3 workers killed in paper mill blast
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A2
A storage tank explosion at a northern Wisconsin paper mill Tuesday killed three workers and injured a fourth, the company that owns the mill in Tomahawk said.
Mt. Passmore: In one of America’s deepest football conferences, quarterbacks are king in the Big 12
KU’s Reesing part of elite crop of QBs
By Dugan Arnett
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B1
It wasn’t always like this, understand. There was a time - not so long ago - that cornerbacks still had a fighting chance. Defensive coordinators still had their hair, and a running back could still hope to make a decent living in this league.
World trade talks end in failure
By Bradley S. Klapper - Associated Press Writer
July 30, 2008 in print edition on C10
After coming tantalizingly close to a historic trade deal, World Trade Organization talks collapsed Tuesday in a dismaying blow to seven years of efforts to open up the global economy.
Iraq’s rebuilding program proceeds at uneven pace
By Pauline Jelinek - Associated Press Writer
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A8
Iraq’s coffers are bulging with oil money, yet some Baghdad residents go without electricity for much of the day and others get drinking water tainted with sewage.
Meche masters Oakland
Associated Press
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B3
John Buck ran enough just chasing a foul ball. Jogging around the bases after his home run was much easier.
Clark Hunt keeping close eye on team
By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B5
Clark Hunt stands alone on the edge of the practice field in tan shorts and a red golf shirt, looking intently on his Kansas City Chiefs. When Brodie Croyle misfires on a short pass, Hunt takes note. When rookie cornerback Brandon Flowers makes a good play, Hunt watches.
Quake mostly rattles nerves in Southern California
Associated Press
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A2
The strongest earthquake to strike a populated area of Southern California in more than a decade rattled windows and chandeliers, made buildings sway and sent people running into the streets on Tuesday. But there were no immediate reports of serious injuries or major damage.
US should foster Pakistan-India ties
By Trudy Rubin
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A10
The Pakistani foreign minister spoke with passion. Better relations with India “are a top priority,” Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi told guests, emphatically, at a recent private dinner in Villanova, organized by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. Speaking the elegant English of a Cambridge University graduate, he insisted: “There is a large constituency on both sides that wants normalization. There may be hiccups, but we will forge ahead.”
5 from polygamist sect arraigned
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A2
Five men from a West Texas polygamist sect were arraigned on Tuesday, the day after they surrendered to charges related to the sexual assault and “spiritual” marriage of underage girls.
Trash to treasure
Some enterprising agency is missing out on a wonderful fundraising opportunity in late July.
J-W Editorials
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A10
There just has to be a better way. In student-oriented Lawrence, rental leases most often run from Aug. 1 to July 31. That means that the last weekend of July has developed into a red letter weekend for trash - those who throw it out and those who haul it away.
Vigil scheduled for church shooting victims
July 30, 2008 in print edition on C1
Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence is planning a candlelight vigil at 7:30 tonight for the victims of the shooting Sunday at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville, Tenn.
Braves trade Teixeira to Angels
Atlanta receives Kotchman, minor league pitcher
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
The Los Angeles Angels already have the best record in baseball. That didn’t stop them from making a bold move two days before the trade deadline.
Drug shows promise against Alzheimer’s
Associated Press
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A9
For the first time, an experimental drug shows promise for halting the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by taking a new approach: breaking up the protein tangles that clog victims’ brains.
Head-to-head meetings
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B7
In college football, it’s a rarity for the elite players in the country face off against one another during a given season. But that’s not the case in the Big 12 this year.
Rachael Ray launches dog food line
Associated Press
July 30, 2008 in print edition on C1
In the latest expansion of her culinary empire, celebrity chef Rachael Ray has launched a charity-driven line of dog foods based on recipes she has created for her pit bull, Isaboo.
On the record
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A4
The driver of a semitrailer that overturned on U.S. Highway 24-40 in Leavenworth County on Sunday was identified as Wendell M. Cherryhomes, 34.
Ruling on Sprint fees may be blow to industry
By Paul Elias - Associated Press Writer
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A8
The fees that cell phone carriers charge customers who break service contracts took a big hit in a California courtroom when a judge said such charges by Sprint Nextel Corp. likely violate state law.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A10
From the Lawrence Daily World for July 30, 1908: “A new $50,000 power and heating plant for the university is now in the process of construction and will be ready by the last of October. Plans also are being laid for the new mining engineering building which is to be built this fall and next spring.”
Brownback warns of China spying
By Sam Hananel - Associated Press Writer
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A9
Foreign-owned hotels in China face the prospect of “severe retaliation” if they refuse to install government software that can spy on Internet use by hotel guests coming to watch the summer Olympic games, a U.S. lawmaker said Tuesday.
Linguine with garlic marinara
McClatchy Newspapers
July 30, 2008 in print edition on C2
Linguine with garlic marinara
Salsa in the city: Restaurant owners will share variety of recipes using locally grown ingredients
By Sarah Henning
July 30, 2008 in print edition on C1
Tomatoes. Tomatillos. Jalapenos. Onion. Corn. Cilantro. Garlic. Spices. This Saturday, shoppers at the Lawrence Farmers’ Market can test all of these ingredients combined just for them into one of many flavorful, local concoctions at the market’s “Salsalicious” event.
Mac user group to help users preserve photos
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B11
Lawrence Apple Users’ Group 2.0 will have a meeting entitled “Making Digital Memories Last … Making Memories Last Digitally” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 6 at Van Go Mobile Arts, 715 N.J.
Parents, don’t forget immunizations for school
By Alex Parker
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A6
With just a few weeks until the start of school, local health officials are reminding parents to ensure their children’s immunizations are current.
LA blocks new fast-food outlets
By Christina Hoag - Associated Press Writer
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A1
City officials are putting South Los Angeles on a diet. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to place a moratorium on new fast food restaurants in an impoverished swath of the city with a proliferation of such eateries and above-average rates of obesity.
Bert Nash welcomes new clinical therapist
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B11
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, 200 Maine, announces Laura Curry has joined the center as a clinical therapist.
Commentary: Depth of scandal may never be known
By Ken Berger - Newsday
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
All of this seemed ready for wrapping in such a tidy little gift box Tuesday: Tim Donaghy arranging his surrender to federal marshals barely a year after David Stern stood before a packed news conference to confirm the unthinkable.
Afghanistan toll tops Iraq’s for July
McClatchy Newspapers
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A8
Nearly twice as many U.S. troops have been killed in Afghanistan than in Iraq so far this month, marking the lowest death toll of the Iraq war and the first time that the American military has suffered more casualties in Afghanistan than it has in Iraq.
Vote clears way for more gay marriages
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A2
The Massachusetts House voted Tuesday to repeal a 1913 law that had been used to block gay marriages involving out-of-state couples, all but assuring that the state will allow same-sex couples to wed regardless of where they live.
KU volleyball honored
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B3
For the third-straight year, the Kansas University volleyball team earned the Game PlanTM/American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award for achieving a 3.39 cumulative grade-point average during the 2007-08 season.
‘Power suit’ exudes presidential prestige
Associated Press
July 30, 2008 in print edition on C1
If presumed presidential nominees Barack Obama and John McCain are looking for a fashion role model, they might try Ronald Reagan. Menswear brand Hickey Freeman decided to use the 40th commander in chief as the inspiration for its new “presidential” collection.
Sorrentino: Paydirt potential
Introducing Big 12’s best playmakers
By Eric Sorrentino
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B8
With 10 of its top 12 quarterbacks returning, the Big 12 Conference should be anything but boring during the upcoming college football season. Some of the best quarterbacks in the country play in the Big 12, as evidenced from the “Mt. Passmore” feature showcased on page 1B of today’s sports section. But what about the guys that complete the highlight reel?
Commodities
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B11
Agriculture futures mostly traded lower Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Holidome announces grand re-opening
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B11
Lawrence Holidome will have its Grand Re-Opening Celebration from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 6 in the Convention Center, 200 McDonald Drive.
DNA confirms remains of ballooning priest
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A2
DNA tests confirmed that a body found off the coast of Brazil is that of a priest who disappeared while flying over the Atlantic buoyed by hundreds of brightly colored party balloons, authorities said Tuesday.
Limited outdoor exposure gives you healthy dose of vitamin D
By Susan Krumm
July 30, 2008 in print edition on C1
How do you know if you’re getting enough vitamin D from the sun?
Illegal dumping
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A11
To the editor: Have you recently hired an illegal dumper? Are you unintentionally enabling one? I live on a back way to the landfill. Over the years, there have been times when someone doesn’t make it all the way there but dumps their load on the side of the road.
Candidates discuss stances at forum
By Alex Parker
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A3
In what was voters’ first and final opportunity to hear Douglas County Commission candidates’ stances on issues before Tuesday’s primary elections, the eight candidates didn’t stray far from each other on issues ranging from land use to the necessity of townships.
Obama’s high expectations
By Cal Thomas
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A11
There is a reason the psalmist warned, “Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.” (Psalm 146:3) It wasn’t that he was cynical about humanity. It appears the writer observed that the best efforts of humankind were unable to produce the satisfaction people sought in earthly leaders. Which brings us to the expectations surrounding Barack Obama.
Get a moooooove on to the fair
Livestock goes on display
By Alex Parker
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A1
In a stable that sounded more like a slaughterhouse, Casey George, 16, armed with electric clippers, grapples with a pig. Compared with the other hogs, which scream and squeal to no end, Casey’s pigs are docile. They’re getting a makeover, one of the final preparations before they’re put on display today at the Douglas County Fair.
Fish tacos make speedy dinner
By J.M. Hirsch - Associated Press Writer
July 30, 2008 in print edition on C2
The beauty of Mexican foods such as tacos, nachos and burritos is that just about anything goes. Grab yourself a flour tortilla, jam some meat and vegetables in it (leftovers are a seriously good option), top it with some guacamole or salsa or cheese (even better, all three) and you’ve got a winning and speedy dinner, as in these fish tacos.
Yosemite wildfire not scaring visitors
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A2
Visitors trying to photograph Yosemite National Park’s famed peaks on Tuesday instead took shots of flying ash blowing in from an out-of-control wildfire burning just 12 miles outside the park.
Campaign memorabilia goes from torches to T-shirts
By Arian Smedley - Associated Press Writer
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A12
Have you ever thought about bringing an 8-foot-tall burning torch to a political rally? What about drinking John McCain-brand juice? Those gestures may sound creepy today, but burning torches were one of the first examples of American campaign memorabilia in the 1800s. And presidential nominees in the 1960s had their names emblazoned on juice cans, including Barry Goldwater’s “gold water” - “The right drink for the conservative taste.”
Business development center offers new class
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B11
The Kansas University Kansas Small Business Development Center will offer a free seminar from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, 734 Vt., Suite 101.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A10
Those living near the St. Lawrence Catholic Center at 15th and Engel were concerned about the possible impact of a planned expansion for the center.
Price earns gold
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B3
The USA Baseball National Team won the FISU World Championships on Sunday, defeating Japan, 1-0, for its third consecutive FISU title. Kansas University coach Ritch Price served as an assistant coach for the United States.
Independent appliance stores tops in survey
By Consumer Reports
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B11
For the third year in a row, Amazon.com was the top choice among Consumer Reports readers’ for small-appliance price and selection, while a new name, retailer Abt Electronics, was a top scorer for major appliances, mainly for selection.
Giveaway weekend?
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A11
To the editor: As I read Monday’s article on “Dumpster diving,” a thought occurred. Why not make the last weekend in July, an annual citywide “set anything useful but not wanted out at the curb to be given away free” weekend.
Fighting terrorism demands united effort
By John Bersia
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A10
Terrorist cowardice was in full view last week, as bombs ripped through Istanbul, and in other recent attacks that devastated the Indian cities of Bangalore and Ahmedabad. Those atrocities, which killed or injured hundreds of people, should remind us that the next attack can come at any time or place.
Jayni Carey tries sustainable foods
J-W Staff Reports
July 30, 2008 in print edition on C3
Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week as guests Dawn Brighid and Diane Hatz, of The Sustainable Table, drop by.
Vinland Fair set for Aug. 7-9
Staff Report
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B12
The Vinland Fair is just around the corner, and community volunteers will meet Saturday to prepare the fairgrounds south of Lawrence. The fair is set for Aug. 7-9 at the fairgrounds, which is north of Vinland Elementary School. Vinland is about 8 miles south of Lawrence on North 700 Road.
New health club coming soon
By Mark Fagan
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B11
A Topeka-based health club is coming to Lawrence. Maximus Fitness & Wellness, which has three locations in Topeka and another in Leavenworth, plans to open its first Lawrence location by Oct. 1 at 2339 Iowa, in the Hollywood Plaza shopping center.
Ex-Chiefs cornerback to join Hall
By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B5
Long after he left school, Emmitt Thomas remained a student. Quick and agile, the undrafted cornerback from tiny Bishop College became a five-time Pro Bowler. His 12 interceptions in 1974 were two shy of the NFL record. His 58 interceptions in a 13-year career are fourth most among cornerbacks and stand as the record for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Real wonders, fake housewives
By Kevin McDonough
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B10
Armchair travelers who won’t be making it to the Olympic games can enjoy “Seven Wonders of China” (9 p.m., Travel), an hour-long exploration of engineering marvels dating back thousands of years, including the Great Wall, a giant stone Buddha that has been credited with taming a wild river and two gravity-defying temples built right into sheer cliff faces.
Annual threshing bee slated in McLouth
Event begins Friday
By Shawn Linenberger
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B12
McLouth will be buzzing this weekend. The 51st annual McLouth Threshing Bee, which this year features Allis Chalmers tractors and Rumley machinery products, begins Friday with the antique and classic tractor pull at 7 p.m. A dance will follow from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Big Dub in good spirits at camp
By Gary Bedore
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B1
Lucious Wagner, who played alongside Wayne Simien on Leavenworth High’s 2000 Kansas Class 6A state championship basketball team, has since followed his buddy’s college and pro career closely. “It’s a lot easier to keep track of him since he’s on TV a lot,” former University of Evansville standout Wagner said. Wagner, who played pro ball in the Czech Republic last season, has cheered Big Dub’s accomplishments (Simien is Kansas University’s No. 7 rebounder and No. 12 scorer of all-time and a first-round 2005 draft pick of the Miami Heat) and jeered his many physical setbacks.
Jayhawk swimmers compete at U.S. Open
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B3
Kansas University senior swimmer Ashley Leidigh placed 35th in the 200-meter butterfly at 2:19.95 on Tuesday at the U.S. Open Swimming and Diving Championships at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.
County allows movie to film on property
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A3
Douglas County Commissioners Tuesday afternoon gave unanimous approval for filming of a movie about Lawrence crop artist Stan Herd to begin today on private property east of Lawrence.
Population crunch
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A11
To the editor: This is in response to the July 26 Roush letter. I completely disagree with her “be fruitful and multiply” mentality. She and the pope are out of contact with reality. Her criticism of birth control is illogical. China has a population of 1.3 billion and had to limit the number of children due to necessity and inability to feed the population.
Former Mill Valley standout in the mix
Former Jags RB Justin Woods fighting for playing time with Wildcats
By Matt Tait
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B7
With presumed starter Leon Patton battling legal troubles and last year’s leading rusher James Johnson fighting for a spot in the NFL, the keys to the Kansas State football team’s tailback position are up for grabs.
Senior Alaska senator indicted
By Lara Jakes Jordan and Matt Apuzzo - Associated Press Writers
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A2
Sen. Ted Stevens, the nation’s longest-serving Republican senator and a major figure in Alaska politics since before statehood, was indicted Tuesday on seven felony counts of concealing more than a quarter of a million dollars in house renovations and gifts from a powerful oil contractor that lobbied him for government aid.
Focus turns to running mates
Kansas governor still attracts talk
By Liz Sidoti and Nedra Pickler - Associated Press Writers
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A1
As speculation swirls, Barack Obama and John McCain are knuckling down to the work of choosing running mates with their nominating conventions just weeks away.
Iowa recruit dazzles in tourney
By Jason Elmquist
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B3
Harrison Barnes may be considered a small forward by recruiting Web sites because of his 6-foot-6, 196 pound frame. But ask him what “position” he plays and the Ames (Iowa) High junior-to-be has a better answer.
Pump patrol
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.69 at Presto, 602 W. Ninth St. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
Iraq can go to games
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
The International Olympic Committee ruled Tuesday that Iraq could participate in the Beijing games, reversing itself after Baghdad pledged to ensure the independence of its national Olympics panel.
Inventor says jet packs ready to take off
By Dinesh Ramde - Associated Press Writer
July 30, 2008 in print edition on C10
This isn’t how a jet pack is supposed to look, is it? Hollywood has envisioned jet packs as upside-down fire extinguishers strapped to people’s backs. But Glenn Martin’s invention is far more unwieldy: a 250-pound piano-sized contraption that people settle into rather than strap on.
US House apologizes for slavery, Jim Crow laws
By Jim Abrams - Associated Press Writer
July 30, 2008 in print edition on C10
The House on Tuesday issued an unprecedented apology to black Americans for the wrongs committed against them and their ancestors who suffered under slavery and Jim Crow segregation laws.
Horoscopes
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B10
Observe a tendency to overthink this year or to spend too much time alone. Know when to put a halt to this behavior, as it could be self-destructive.
People in the news
July 30, 2008 in print edition on B10
¢ Jerry Lewis cited for gun in luggage¢ LaBeouf cleared of fault in wreck¢ Fergie ‘thrilled’ at new film role¢ Winehouse out of London hospital¢ Batman star mum on assault questions¢ Celebrities line up to ‘Stand Up to Cancer’
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