LJWorld.com / Archive for Wednesday, March 12, 2008

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Births

Blog entries

Heard on the Hill: Missouri lawmakers vote present on KU’s Orange Bowl resolution

Obituaries

On the street

Do you think the Lawrence area is a difficult place to find a job?

Photos

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Photo galleries

2008 All-Area Boys Basketball

KU football Pro Day & press conference

KU women vs. Nebraska

Podcasts

Polls

Have you ever been unemployed, and if so, for how long?

Response	Percent
I’ve never been unemployed.		34%
I once was unemployed for up to three months.		22%
I once was unemployed for three to six months.		12%
I once was unemployed for six months to a year.		10%
I once was unemployed for more than a year.		10%
I’m currently unemployed.		9%
Total	366

Videos

Lead stories

6:00 a.m.

Maple market: By Sandy Beverly - Special to the Journal-World; March 11, 2008 in print edition on 1C; Bob Lominska is a farmer, so he knows about tending the land. But he also has an appreciation for what he calls “edible landscapes” — wild food sources that require little or no maintenance. As a child, Lominska found these wild food sources on the south shore of Long Island, where he gathered blueberries and wineberries and went fishing, crabbing and clamming.

7:00 a.m.

2 charged in shooting death: By Mike Belt; March 12, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Douglas County authorities believe they’ve closed the book this week on a murder investigation that began 17 months ago with the discovery of a body on a private country lane. Two men, already in custody awaiting sentencing in federal cases, were charged in Douglas County with the murder of Lawrence hip-hop musician Anthony “Clacc” Vital, 28.

Video: Press conference for Vital murder charges
Video: Charges filed against two men in shooting death

12:00 p.m.

Job rate here still better than nation’s: By Chad Lawhorn; March 12, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Suzi Dorei spent Tuesday afternoon at the Lawrence Workforce Center polishing her résumé and navigating her way through online job postings. As concerns grow about a worsening economy, Dorei said she’s also had to lower her expectations about how to make ends meet.

Poll: Have you ever been unemployed, and if so, for how long?
On the street: Do you think the Lawrence area is a difficult place to find a job?

4:00 p.m.

Stayin’ alive: By Chuck Woodling; March 12, 2008 in print edition on 1B; Same old Kansas University women’s basketball team. Too many turnovers. Too many fouls. Too many … Wait a minute. The Jayhawks won.

Video: Jayhawks defeat Nebraska to stay alive in tourney
Photo gallery: KU women vs. Nebraska

11:45 p.m.

Municipal massacre: By Chuck Woodling; March 12, 2008 in print edition on 1B; Forget, heck. For Oklahoma State’s women’s basketball team, revenge was sweet. With visions of 2007 still dancing in their heads, the Cowgirls hully-gullied Kansas, 82-62, in a Big 12 Conference Tournament quarterfinal Wednesday night at Municipal Auditorium.

Video: KU women’s title hopes dashed by Cowboys
Photo gallery: KU women vs. Oklahoma State

All stories

Municipal massacre: Cowgirls get even for last year; By Chuck Woodling; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B1; Forget, heck. For Oklahoma State’s women’s basketball team, revenge was sweet. With visions of 2007 still dancing in their heads, the Cowgirls hully-gullied Kansas, 82-62, in a Big 12 Conference Tournament quarterfinal Wednesday night at Municipal Auditorium.
6News video: Advance voting begins for school budget: March 12, 2008; Advance voting began on Wednesday for the Lawrence school board's request to raise their local option budget.
6News video: KU student cycling across country for charity: by Cory Smith; March 12, 2008; Many people enjoy a nice bike ride every now and then, but how about one that spans the entire country? One Lawrence woman is doing just that, and for a good cause.
6News video: Last Call eviction case delayed: March 12, 2008; Attorneys for the group attempting to evict the owner of the former downtown Lawrence night club, Last Call, from his New Hampshire street location have asked for a delay in the case.
6News video: Microburst reaches two year anniversary: March 12, 2008; It was two years ago, Lawrence residents were cleaning up from one of the most destructive storms in the city's history.
6Sports video: ISU shocks top seeded KSU women: March 12, 2008; The Iowa State women's basketball team knocked off the top seeded KSU Wildcats in the women's Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday.
6Sports video: 2009 tourney to start early: March 12, 2008; The Big 12 made the decision months ago to start the 2009 Big 12 Tournament a day earlier.
6Sports video: Rush’s field goal percentage lagging: March 12, 2008; KU guard Brandon Rush has the lowest field goal percentage of the five Jayhawk starters at 41 percent.
6Sports video: KU football starts spring practice: March 12, 2008; The KU football team started spring practice on Wednesday.
6News video: Students strive to clean up lake: By Jonathan Kealing; March 12, 2008; Potter Lake is among the most picturesque and peaceful spots in Lawrence, but that beauty is often marred by litter. A pair of KU students wants to help clean up the trash the lake accumulates.
6Sports video: A&M too much for Mizzou women: March 12, 2008; Texas A&M defeated Missouri in the women's 2008 Big 12 Tournament
6Sports video: KU women’s title hopes dashed by Cowboys: March 12, 2008; The KU women's basketball team's hopes for a Big 12 Tournament title came to an end after falling to Oklahoma State on Wednesday.
6News video: Where have all the bills gone?: By Gena Terlizzi; March 12, 2008; The Kansas legislative session is at its halfway point, and at least one controversial bill may go up in smoke.
6News video: Students learn lessons from drunken driving: By Lindsey Slater; March 12, 2008; Eighty five people die in alcohol related car crashes each day, and that same number of Free State High School students didn't talk or interact with friends on Wednesday.
Woman sat on boyfriend’s toilet seat for two years, authorities say: March 12, 2008; Deputies say a woman in western Kansas became stuck on her boyfriend's toilet after sitting on it for two years.
Slattery to challenge Roberts for U.S. Senate seat: 04:12 p.m., March 12, 2008 Updated 08:09 p.m.; State Democratic officials say former Congressman Jim Slattery of Topeka has reconsidered his political future and will challenge Senator Pat Roberts this fall.
6News Now: Advance voting begins on local-option budget: March 12, 2008; In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, advance voting begins today on the school board's request to increase the local-option budget, and the forecast promises rain.
Douglas County phone system back in operation: By Mike Belt; March 12, 2008; The phone lines to Douglas County government and court offices are working again today, County Administrator Craig Weinaug said.
New ‘Jayni’s Kitchen’ to feature St. Patrick’s Day fare: J-W Staff Reports; March 12, 2008 in print edition on C1; Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week for “Traditional Irish Menu” with guest Sorcha Hyland.
Different techniques head off nature’s interlopers in the garden: By Gwyn Mellinger; March 12, 2008 in print edition on C2; At long last, the forecast calls for spring. This week we were to have consecutive days with temperatures in the 60s and just a slight chance of precipitation. For gardeners, who come by their thrills easily, this is exciting news.
Nutrition: It’s a Matter of Fact: By Susan Krumm; March 12, 2008; Q: I teach Foods and Nutrition at a junior high and was wondering if you’ve heard what the theme is the National Nutrition Month this year?
Sad scandals: The willingness of high-profile elected officials to engage in scandalous sexual behavior still baffles many observers.; J-W Editorials; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A9; Elected officials are human, but it nonetheless is disappointing and somewhat shocking when they make choices and engage in behavior that dishonor themselves and their families and raise questions about their fitness to serve the public.
U.S. must help Afghans fight extremists: By Trudy Rubin; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A9; Americans are beginning to understand that the struggle against Islamic extremists hinges heavily on the fate of Afghanistan. That country got shortchanged by our focus on Iraq and is slipping back under Taliban control.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: March 12, 2008 in print edition on A9; Lawrence High was to play Shawnee Mission South for the Kansas big school basketball championship. Starters for the Lion team, which eventually won the school’s first title since 1948, were Chris Piper, Eric Lienhard, Robb Zinn, Kevin Armitage and Paul Johnston.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: March 12, 2008 in print edition on A9; From the Lawrence Daily World for March 12, 1908: “Colorado is a state where women vote.
Free trade?: March 12, 2008 in print edition on A9; To the editor: Our congressional leaders are outraged! Boeing and Wichita have lost a juicy defense contract. My sources tell me that Boeing gave it away, and Northrop worked the proposal. Perhaps the real issue is why a European consortium is bidding on U.S. defense contracts!
Coal damage: March 12, 2008 in print edition on A9; To the editor: What are the tax implications for Melvin Neufeld and his group of coal burners? Their main concern seems to be how much money can be generated taking cleanliness out of our air in order to produce electricity for Colorado. What about water?
Helpful officer: March 12, 2008 in print edition on A9; To the editor: Rather than a complaint, I would like to give a word of appreciation to a female Lawrence police officer. Around 7 p.m. on or about March 5, it was pouring down rain outside and a car stalled at the intersection of 23rd and Louisiana streets.
United Way leader retiring: By Erin Castaneda; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B10; Johannah “Jo” Bryant plans not to plan a thing during her retirement from the United Way of Douglas County. Well, there is one item on her agenda — joining her 2-year-old grandson in a “Coloring Outside the Lines” class at the Lawrence Arts Center.
Horoscopes: March 12, 2008 in print edition on B8; You will draw many to you next year. Your attractiveness mixes well with your caring. Others sense who you are. Communication can flourish if you keep your ideas about different subjects together. If you are single, you might want to leap into a relationship. If you are attached, work together to manifest your goals.
’Top Chef’ offers heat, not light: By Kevin McDonough; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B8; I am always mystified by viewers who can make the migration from the just completed “Project Runway” to “Top Chef” (9 p.m., Bravo). There’s simply no comparison.
People in the news: March 12, 2008 in print edition on B8; • Spears to appear on CBS sitcom • Clooney pressures sponsor over Darfur • John Cho prepares for ‘Star Trek’ frenzy • Janet Jackson too ill for ‘SNL’ performance • Latin music stars to perform for peace
Commodities: March 12, 2008 in print edition on B9; Agriculture futures traded higher Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for May delivery rose 60 cents to $12.23; May corn added 6.75 cents to $5.725; May oats gained 11.75 cents to $4.025; May soybeans climbed 1.25 cents to $14.0775.
Divorce impact on retirement costly: By Consumer Reports; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B9; Anyone who is getting divorced faces a daunting array of financial decisions, but none is more important than how to divvy up the retirement assets.
Price Chopper signs with Callahan Creek: J-W Staff Reports; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B9; Callahan Creek, a Lawrence-based advertising, public relations and marketing company, now is handling advertising and marketing assignments for Price Chopper, a chain of grocery stores based in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas Chautauqua seeking food vendors: J-W Staff Reports; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B9; Organizers of the Kansas Chautauqua are seeking concession vendors to work at the event, set for June 18-22 in Lawrence.
Gentle Care manager completes program: J-W Staff Reports; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B9; Mary L. Berg, practice manager for Gentle Care Animal Hospital, Lawrence, was among 38 veterinarians and hospital managers who recently completed the Veterinary Management Institute, an intensive management program offered through Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management Executive Education Program and the American Animal Hospital Association.
Obama wins Mississippi primary: By David Espo and Charles Babington - Associated Press Writers; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A6; Barack Obama coasted to victory in Mississippi’s Democratic primary Tuesday, the latest in a string of racially polarized presidential contests across the Deep South and a final tune-up before next month’s high-stakes race with Hillary Rodham Clinton in Pennsylvania.
US lists rights abuses in China, other nations: By Anne Gearan - Associated Press Writer; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A7; The United States branded China an authoritarian human rights abuser Tuesday, citing alleged torture, state control of basic aspects of daily life, tight controls on religion and harassment of foreign charities.
At least 42 killed; 3 more US soldiers die: March 12, 2008 in print edition on A7; Violence killed at least 42 people Tuesday, including 16 bus passengers caught in a roadside bombing in southern Iraq, after the deadliest day for U.S. troops in precisely six months.
Fed announces further steps to ease credit: March 12, 2008 in print edition on A7; The Federal Reserve on Tuesday ramped up efforts to provide more relief to squeezed financial institutions, a coordinated action with other central banks aimed at easing a global credit crisis that threatens to push the U.S. economy into its first recession since 2001.
Google finishes $3.1B takeover of DoubleClick: March 12, 2008 in print edition on A7; Google Inc.’s long-anticipated acquisition of online ad service DoubleClick Inc. is expected to turn the Internet search leader into an even more powerful marketing vehicle that’s fueled by better insights about consumers.
House fails to override veto of torture bill: March 12, 2008 in print edition on A7; House Democrats on Tuesday failed to overturn President Bush’s veto of a bill that would have prohibited the CIA from using waterboarding and other harsh interrogation techniques on terrorist suspects.
Teen’s work on cancer nets $100K award: March 12, 2008 in print edition on A8; A North Carolina high schooler beat out 1,600 others nationwide to win a $100,000 scholarship Tuesday for developing a model she used to identify stage II colon cancer patients at a high risk for recurrence.
Court rejects funeral picketing law: Associated Press; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A5; If Kansas is going to restrict when and where people can picket funerals, legislators are going to have to enact a new law because of a Kansas Supreme Court ruling Tuesday.
KSHSAA acts against discrimination: Associated Press; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A5; The Kansas State High School Activities Association’s executive committee has approved two proposals to prevent its member and approved schools from discriminating against sports officials.
Help still sought in shooting case: J-W Staff Reports; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A5; The Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office has renewed its request for the public’s help in solving the shooting of a 5-year-old Linwood girl.
On the record: March 12, 2008 in print edition on A4; A 13-year-old Tonganoxie boy was in fair condition at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday following an ATV accident. The accident occurred about 4 p.m. Monday at 227th and Garrett in Tonganoxie when an ATV driven by Rydge Sample, 13, collided with another ATV, according to a Leavenworth County Sheriff’s report. There were no other injuries in the accident.
NY governor may have spent $80,000 on call-girl ring: By Michael Gormley - Associated Press Writer; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A2; With pressure mounting on Gov. Eliot Spitzer to resign over a call-girl scandal, investigators said Tuesday he was clearly a repeat customer who spent tens of thousands of dollars — perhaps as much as $80,000 — with the high-priced prostitution service over an extended period of time.
US commander in Mideast resigns, citing media reports: By Thomas E. Ricks - The Washington Post; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A2; The top U.S. commander in the Middle East, whose views on strategy in the region have put him at odds with the Bush administration, abruptly announced his resignation Tuesday, calling reports of such disagreements an untenable “distraction.”
Gas prices rise to national record: March 12, 2008 in print edition on A2; The cost of filling up the family car climbed to a record high Tuesday, adding to the challenges consumers already face with falling home values and rising food prices.
Bombings kill 24, wound more than 200: March 12, 2008 in print edition on A2; Pakistan’s crisis deepened after two suicide bombings killed 24 people and wounded more than 200 Tuesday in Lahore, and pressure grew for more dialogue with militants as a new government prepares to take office.
Space shuttle heads to space station: March 12, 2008 in print edition on A2; Endeavour’s astronauts examined their rocket ship for launch damage Tuesday as they pursued the international space station to deliver a giant robot and part of a Japanese lab.
U.S., N. Korea to meet over nuclear dispute: March 12, 2008 in print edition on A2; Top U.S. and North Korean diplomats will gather in Geneva on Thursday amid signs that the two sides, with China’s help, have structured a diplomatic framework that could resolve an impasse that had blocked a deal to end Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programs.
Greinke yields three homers in victory: Associated Press; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B2; With 47 home runs in the last two years, Eric Byrnes has become one of Arizona’s top power hitters.
Douglass on Hall ballot: March 12, 2008 in print edition on B2; Former Kansas University quarterback Bobby Douglass (1966-68) is among 19 players up for election to the College Football Hall of Fame for the first time this year.
K.C. adds Ravens receiver: March 12, 2008 in print edition on B2; The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms Tuesday with free-agent wide receiver Devard Darling, shoring up the team’s receiving corps after the release of Eddie Kennison.
Wooden out of hospital: March 12, 2008 in print edition on B2; John Wooden went from the hospital to a rehabilitation center Tuesday, nearly two weeks after the 97-year-old UCLA coaching great broke his left wrist and collarbone in a fall at home.
Beasley Big 12’s player of year: Missouri’s Carroll tapped league’s top newcomer; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B2; Michael Beasley was 11 years old when he walked into a tryout for an AAU team that featured future college and NBA star Kevin Durant. Neither paid much attention to the other.
Free State senior steps up: Firebirds’ Weston Wiebe unquestioned team leader; By Matt Tait; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B4; Weston Wiebe’s senior year didn’t end up the way he hoped. Instead of a return trip to the Class 6A state tournament, and possibly another serious run at a state title, Wiebe and the Firebirds bowed out in the first round, the upset victims of a red-hot Olathe North squad.
Dickson gets P-L on track: By Matt Tait; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B4; Before Jeff Dickson arrived at Perry-Lecompton High, the boys basketball team knew how to do one thing well — lose. Whether that came in the form of consecutive losses to archrivals, last-place finishes in the Kaw Valley League or, the worst, finding a way to come up short despite being long on talent, the Kaws had made losing an art form.
Bottom-seeded Missouri stuns Oklahoma, 70-64; UT, ISU advance: Associated Press; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B6; Missouri’s two best players were a combined 9-for-42 from the field, Oklahoma’s Courtney and Ashley Paris combined for 42 points and 43 rebounds, and Oklahoma led every statistic on the stat sheet except one.
Butler cruises to Horizon crown: Associated Press; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B6; Mike Green matched his career high with 24 points, and No. 12 Butler used a big second-half run to beat Cleveland State, 70-55, for its fifth Horizon League championship and first automatic berth in the NCAAs since 2001.
NBA Roundup: March 12, 2008 in print edition on B6; Scores from around the league.
Lions name new coach: J-W Staff Reports; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B6; Lawrence High announced its new boys soccer coach Tuesday at LHS.
KU men’s golf 10th: March 12, 2008 in print edition on B6; Kansas University’s men’s golf team placed 10th at the Cajun Classic at Oakbourne Country Club. Brad Hopfinger tied for 17th.
KU runner honored: J-W Staff Reports; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B6; Kansas University junior Nickesha Anderson was named the Midwest Region Women’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Year on Tuesday.
Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook: By Ryan Wood; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B3; Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino confirmed Tuesday that three starters would not be participating in spring practices due to injuries: linebacker Joe Mortensen, center Ryan Cantrell and safety Justin Thornton.
Honors rolling in: Several Jayhawks named to postseason teams; By Gary Bedore; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B1; Kansas University’s Darrell Arthur, Mario Chalmers, Darnell Jackson and Brandon Rush on Tuesday were named to the 10-player United States Basketball Writers Association All-District Six team.
Bowen doesn’t expect change: By Ryan Wood; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B1; Clint Bowen is no stranger to Lawrence, a place he has called home since he was a child. Still, when the 35-year old was named defensive coordinator of Kansas University’s football team in January, he found the community to be a little bigger than he thought.
Longball helps KU top Tabor: By Jason Elmquist; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B1; The only thing missing from John Allman was him calling his shot before hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of the Kansas University baseball team’s 8-1 victory Tuesday over Tabor at Hoglund Ballpark.
Sebelius blasts GOP health care cuts: By Scott Rothschild; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A3; Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Tuesday expressed frustration with Republican lawmakers who rejected a plan to give poor families subsidies to help them buy insurance.
Efforts to cut higher education funding blocked: By Scott Rothschild; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A3; An effort Tuesday to delete several of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ proposed funding increases for higher education was blocked, at least for now.
Police chief in pivotal era dies: Dick Stanwix held post during turbulent 1970s; By Sophia Maines; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A3; R. Richard “Dick” Stanwix, the longtime Lawrence police chief who led the department through the tumultuous era of the early 1970s and was known for having a spirit of cooperation in working with other law enforcement agencies, died Tuesday at age 77.
Study: 1 in 4 teen girls has an STD: Associated Press; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A1; At least one in four teenage American girls has a sexually transmitted disease, suggests a first-of-its-kind federal study that startled some adolescent-health experts.
Residents rally with Sebelius against coal plants: By Scott Rothschild; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A1; For her 14th birthday, Sarina Farb said she wanted to work against the proposed coal-fired power plants.
Predator treatment questioned: By Scott Rothschild; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A1; Lawmakers on Tuesday expressed concern about the effectiveness and increasing cost of the state’s sex predator treatment program.
2 charged in shooting death: By Mike Belt; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A1; Douglas County authorities believe they’ve closed the book this week on a murder investigation that began 17 months ago with the discovery of a body on a private country lane. Two men, already in custody awaiting sentencing in federal cases, were charged in Douglas County with the murder of Lawrence hip-hop musician Anthony “Clacc” Vital, 28.
Suspects linked by drugs, law troubles: By Mike Belt; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A8; Major Edwards Jr. and Durell Jones had one thing in common: illegal drugs. Both men ran afoul of the law during the last few years because of their drug activities, according to federal court papers.
City mulls plant action: Staff directed to work on new bid for former Farmland site; By Chad Lawhorn; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A3; City commissioners are ready to rattle the dice — if not yet quite ready to roll them — on purchasing the environmentally contaminated Farmland Industries site.
Phone service cut to county offices: J-W Staff Reports; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A5; Shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday, phone lines to most Douglas County offices, the Douglas County sheriff’s main office and all District Court offices failed.
Stayin’ alive: Jayhawks power past Nebraska; By Chuck Woodling; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B1; Same old Kansas University women’s basketball team. Too many turnovers. Too many fouls. Too many … Wait a minute. The Jayhawks won.
Bubble trouble?: Which teams are in and which are out from the Big 12 Conference; By Eric Sorrentino; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B5; Big 12 Conference basketball fans have two ways of looking at their teams’ chances of competing in the big dance, which begins March 20. Situation No. 1: Glass half full. Optimistically, the Big 12 has a chance to land as many as six bids to the tournament.
This week in the Big 12 Conference: By Eric Sorrentino; March 12, 2008; The first game of the Big 12 tournament, which will feature Oklahoma State against Texas Tech at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, will carry a prominent coaching storyline.
Job rate here still better than nation’s: Price of gasoline becoming big factor for commuters; By Chad Lawhorn; March 12, 2008 in print edition on A1; Suzi Dorei spent Tuesday afternoon at the Lawrence Workforce Center polishing her résumé and navigating her way through online job postings. As concerns grow about a worsening economy, Dorei said she’s also had to lower her expectations about how to make ends meet.
Journal-World All-Area Boys Basketball first team: J-W Staff Reports; March 12, 2008 in print edition on B4; A listing of the best area boy's high school basketball players, as selected by the Journal-World.

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