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Closer to the earth: By Jennifer Oldridge; May 8, 2008 in print edition on 1C; What a magnificent day it was the morning I was driving out to view Chris and Steve Edmonds’ garden. As I walked up to meet Chris Edmonds, we both took a moment to absorb the panoramic view, with white caps on Clinton Lake in the distance.

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Sports facility upgrades expanded: By Jonathan Kealing; May 8, 2008 in print edition on 1A; With upgrades to the Kansas University football team’s facilities nearly complete, attention this summer will return to Allen Fieldhouse and the area around it for $55 million in upgrades, expansions and additions.

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Haskell education a family affair: By Karrey Britt; May 8, 2008 in print edition on 3A; College student Ashley Aguilar was homesick. So, she lured her family from Warm Springs, Ore., to Lawrence where they could attend Haskell Indian Nations University with her.

4:00 p.m.

Firebirds snag title: By Matt Tait; May 8, 2008 in print edition on 1B; Lawrence High started with a bang and went out with a flurry. But it was all Free State in between. The Firebirds knocked off the Lions, 6-4, Wednesday at Ice Field and in doing so clinched their sixth Sunflower League baseball title in 11 years.

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6News video: Commissioners support art: May 8, 2008; The leaders of Lawrence don't want to hide Lawrence's variety of artwork.
6News video: Kiwanis club honors residents: May 8, 2008; The Lawrence Kiwanis club honored three people today for their outstanding community service.
6News video: Lawrence twister hit five years ago: May 8, 2008; An F2 tornado touched down in Lawrence at just after 7:30 p.m. on May 8, 2003.
6News video: Teaching staff surprised with serenade: By Lindsey Slater; May 8, 2008; It's teacher appreciation week and some local educators are being honored all week.
6News video: Sports facilities could see change: By Lindsey Slater; May 8, 2008; Big changes could be in store for sports facilities at both Lawrence high schools.
6News video: Eudora LMH facility considered: May 8, 2008; Lawrence Memorial Hospital's proposed primary care facility in Eudora is one step closer to becoming a reality.
6News video: Graduation season kicks off at Haskell: May 8, 2008; Graduation season in Lawrence kicks off on Friday with a commencement ceremony at Haskell Indian Nations University.
6News video: Accused stabber appears in court: May 8, 2008; A Lawrence man accused of stabbing a man in the chest appeared in court on Thursday.
6Sports video: KU golfer struggles at regionals: May 8, 2008; KU's only representative at the NCAA West Regional golf championships struggled on day one.
6News video: Cancer survivor supports relay: May 8, 2008; Douglas County's relay for life is about a month away, but one cancer survivor is already hard at work.
6Sports video: Former Jayhawk doing fine at NFL camps: By Kevin Romary; May 8, 2008; A lot has changed for Kansas senior tight end Derek Fine in six long years.
6Sports video: LHS, Free State baseball go at it again: May 8, 2008; The Free State baseball team only had one day to celebrate it's Wednesday night victory before again taking on its crosstown rival, the Lawrence Lions.
Free State outlasts LHS, 4-3: By Matt Tait; May 8, 2008; The Free State High baseball team defeated Lawrence High, 4-3, to claim its second victory over the Lions in as many days.
Proposal could move high school games from Haskell Stadium: By George Diepenbrock; 05:08 p.m., May 8, 2008 Updated 05:46 p.m.; Lawrence school board members on Monday will consider a variety of options for improving outdoor athletic facilities, including — possibly as early as next season — playing home football games at each high school.
6News Now: School district shows appreciation for teachers: May 8, 2008; In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, it's Teacher Appreciation Week, and local educators received a surprise serenade today.
Teen accused in stabbing makes court appearance: By Jesse Fray; 01:58 p.m., May 8, 2008 Updated 03:55 p.m.; A 19-year-old Lawrence man, accused of stabbing a homeless man in the chest with a knife, makes his first appearance in Douglas County District Court Thursday.
Sebelius likely will reject newest coal plants proposal: By Scott Rothschild; May 8, 2008; Gov. Kathleen Sebelius declined to say outright whether she would veto the coal-fired plants bill, but she criticized the proposal, which now is wrapped up in other economic development projects.
Closer to the earth: Lawrence family’s home blends into landscape; By Jennifer Oldridge; May 8, 2008 in print edition on C1; What a magnificent day it was the morning I was driving out to view Chris and Steve Edmonds’ garden. As I walked up to meet Chris Edmonds, we both took a moment to absorb the panoramic view, with white caps on Clinton Lake in the distance.
‘Lively’ art site percolator opening Sunday: By Terry Rombeck; May 8, 2008 in print edition on C1; A budding arts organization in Lawrence now has a space to gather for its activities and shows.
Read labels when plant shopping: By Jennifer Smith; May 8, 2008 in print edition on C2; It’s that time of year again — plant shopping season! Local nurseries and garden centers are full of vibrant colors and attention-grabbing plants that seem to beg to be taken home.
Democratic race has gone on too long: By David Broder; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A9; The endless Democratic presidential campaign has lurched from irrelevance to trivia, triggering a near-universal call to bring it to a halt.
Passing the buck: Kansas University athletic department officials have stunned the community once again with their effort to pass the buck on a $6,400 bill from the Lawrence Holidome.; J-W Editorials; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A9; Whatever problem the Kansas University athletic department has with a bill it received from the Lawrence Holidome, it has nothing to do with the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce or Downtown Lawrence Inc.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: May 8, 2008 in print edition on A9; The City Commission was reaching the final stages of picking a successor to the resigned Barkley Clark.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: May 8, 2008 in print edition on A9; Kansas University responded with more than its quota of $7,500 to help finance the local summer community day camp for disadvantaged youngsters.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: May 8, 2008 in print edition on A9; From the Lawrence Daily World for May 8, 1908: “John Raber, a young man raised in Lawrence who left about five years ago to enter the U.S. Navy, is home visiting with his parents after traveling the world.
Veto applauded: May 8, 2008 in print edition on A9; To the editor: Thanks to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius for her courageous veto of the two 700-megawatt coal-burning plants in southwest Kansas. She was concerned that tons of carbon dioxide emissions would have drifted across the state at known risks to community health.
KU blind spot: May 8, 2008 in print edition on A9; To the editor: I am surprised as anyone by my mixing sports and a biblical reference in this letter. However, the request from the Kansas University athletic department for reimbursement for their losses from a canceled basketball banquet sparked the comparison.
Uplifting report: May 8, 2008 in print edition on A9; To the editor: Thank you, thank you, thank you for the comments on page 7B of Sunday’s paper, regarding Gitmo. It was absolutely uplifting for me.
Cultural message: May 8, 2008 in print edition on A9; To the editor: On Monday, many Americans celebrated Cinco de Mayo, even though the majority of us have no idea what we are even celebrating. Most of us are concerned with the margaritas, the costumes and the nachos. It is ironic that we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but our country is building a wall to keep Mexicans out.
Shameful wage: May 8, 2008 in print edition on A9; To the editor: Food and fuel prices are soaring, eating into everyone’s income and hurting the poor above all — and business professor Mark Hirschey considers this an opportune moment to “take a stand” against raising the minimum wage?
Horoscopes: May 8, 2008 in print edition on B8; You communicate often. You might not be responsible for how others hear your words. On the other hand, you will learn and develop new ways of communicating that will allow you to confirm what you have said as well as allow the other person — whomever it might be — to echo what he or she has heard.
History likes He-Man audience deaf, dumb: By Kevin McDonough; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B8; The popular subcategory of macho documentary-style programming continues with “Tougher in Alaska” (9 p.m., History). Like the History channel’s hit “Ice Road Truckers,” this series chronicles hard workers using dangerous equipment in the 49th state.
People in the news: May 8, 2008 in print edition on B8; • Amy Winehouse arrested in London • Harry Potter author wins court appeal • ‘Top Mom’ honor brings bad press to group • Lennon’s lyrics to be auctioned • Sonny Rollins to headline jazz festival
Clearwire, Sprint make $14B deal: Associated Press; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B9; Clearwire and Sprint Nextel have resurrected their plan to offer high-speed mobile Internet service with the help of some deep-pocketed supporters.
Weigh in on credit card reform: By Michelle Singletary; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B9; Using a credit card reminds me of gambling in Las Vegas.
Commodities: May 8, 2008 in print edition on B9; Agriculture futures traded mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for July delivery fell 10.5 cents to $8.075; July corn added 6.75 cents to $6.13; July oats fell 4 cents to $4.155; July soybeans rose 32 cents to $13.09.
Dentist to discuss dental advances: J-W Staff Reports; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B9; Dr. Jim Otten, a Lawrence dentist, will discuss the latest developments in dentistry during a free program Friday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Backers of fair trade organize coffee break: J-W Staff Reports; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B9; Supporters of “free trade” coffee plan to distribute free coffee during a coordinated coffee break from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the gazebo at Buford M. Watson Jr. Park, Seventh and Kentucky streets.
Chamber to honor coach Mark Mangino: J-W Staff Reports; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B9; The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce plans to honor Mark Mangino, Kansas University football coach, during a May 29 luncheon at the Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive.
Clinton vows to press on: By Beth Fouhy and Jim Kuhnhenn - Associated Press Writers; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A8; Her money drained and her options dwindling, a resolute Hillary Rodham Clinton vowed Wednesday to press on with her presidential bid even as she and top advisers were hard-pressed to describe a realistic path for her to wrest the nomination from Barack Obama.
US envoy: Toll from cyclone might reach 100,000: Associated Press; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A10; Hungry people swarmed the few open shops and fistfights broke out over food and water in Myanmar’s swamped Irrawaddy delta Wednesday as a top U.S. diplomat warned that the death toll from a devastating cyclone could top 100,000.
Sleep amount tied to ill health in CDC study: By Mike Stobbe - Associated Press Writer; May 8, 2008 in print edition on C10; People who sleep fewer than six hours a night — or more than nine — are more likely to be obese, according to a new government study that is one of the largest to show a link between irregular sleep and big bellies.
First family prepares for wedding: Jenna Bush getting married at Texas ranch on Saturday; By Deb Riechmann - Associated Press Writer; May 8, 2008 in print edition on C10; Talk about hush-hush wedding planning. First daughter Jenna Bush was the last in the family to know she was getting married.
Research: Pollution threatens koalas: By Rod McGuirk - Associated Press Writer; May 8, 2008 in print edition on C10; Koalas are threatened by the rising level of carbon dioxide pollution in the atmosphere because it saps nutrients from the eucalyptus leaves they feed on, a researcher said Wednesday.
On the record: May 8, 2008 in print edition on A4; Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported these fire calls:
County wants public to weigh in on tornado siren activation policy: By Mike Belt; May 8, 2008; Douglas County commissioners want the public to have a chance to speak out on the county’s tornado siren activation policy.
Special counsel butted heads with staff: By Lara Jakes Jordan - Associated Press Writer; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A7; U.S. Special Counsel Scott Bloch repeatedly butted heads with a task force he set up to decide whether to investigate high-profile accusations of political meddling by the Bush administration, draft documents released Wednesday show.
Final spending bill approved: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A6; Legislators approved a version of the year’s final spending bill Wednesday night preserving a project critics call “the road to nowhere.”
Feds easily penetrated drug culture: By Allison Hoffman - Associated Press Writer; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A2; Undercover agents who posed as college students to bust more than 100 suspected drug dealers at San Diego State University never had to crack a book to gain acceptance on campus. All it took was cash.
Climbers light Olympic flame atop Mount Everest: By Anita Chang - Associated Press Writer; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A2; The Olympic flame reached the top of the world today. Live television footage showed a Chinese mountaineering team holding up a specially designed torch along with Chinese and Olympic flags today on the top of Mount Everest.
Ex-Guantanamo prisoner led attack: May 8, 2008 in print edition on A2; The U.S. military is confirming that a former Guantanamo detainee from Kuwait carried out a recent suicide attack in northern Iraq.
Rev. Sharpton arrested in protest of shooting: May 8, 2008 in print edition on A2; The Rev. Al Sharpton was arrested at the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday as he and hundreds of demonstrators blocked traffic to protest the acquittal of three detectives in the 50-bullet shooting of an unarmed black man on his wedding day.
Student: Teacher tossed Mexican flag in trash: May 8, 2008 in print edition on A2; A high school student in Twin Falls, Idaho, says he may file a lawsuit against a physical education teacher who took a Mexican flag he had brought for Cinco de Mayo and put it in the garbage.
Drug recommended despite safety concerns: May 8, 2008 in print edition on A2; The federal government’s new advice to doctors for helping smokers quit recommends the drug Chantix, which has recently been linked with depression and suicidal behavior.
Armed man fatally shot inside courthouse: May 8, 2008 in print edition on A2; A man who was supposed to be returning divorce papers at a courthouse pulled out a gun there instead Wednesday in St. Petersburg, Fla., opening fire in the lobby before two bailiffs fatally shot him.
Stop Day tour explores KU campus: J-W Staff Reports; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A5; Kansas University professor emeritus Ted Johnson will lead a Stop Day walking tour of campus from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.
Tonganoxie allows holiday liquor sales: J-W Staff Reports; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A5; A Tonganoxie City Council vote will allow liquor sales on designated holidays.
Surge leader tells of progress made during deployment to Baghdad: By Erin Castaneda; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A5; Just about six weeks out of his second tour in Iraq, Army Col. Don Farris came to the Dole Institute of Politics on Wednesday to share his recent experiences in Sadr City, a Shiite district in Baghdad.
Commentary: Sox should be feeling ashamed: By Barbara Barker - Newsday; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B2; Major League Baseball has a problem. Apparently, they think it is OK to demean 50 percent of the population. Apparently, they think it is OK that seven days before Mother’s Day, one of their teams featured a vulgar and sexist shrine — complete with blow-up dolls and baseball bats — in its clubhouse.
Churchill Downs fans move on: Plans to honor Eight Belles yet to be finalized; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B2; Frank Daniels stood outside the paddock at Churchill Downs on Wednesday, thinking about the first race of the day while watching a rebroadcast of the Kentucky Derby on a big screen.
Fla. International penalized: May 8, 2008 in print edition on B2; Florida International was placed on four years’ probation by the NCAA on Wednesday and will lose scholarships for a variety of infractions.
Twin hits for cycle vs. Sox: Associated Press; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B6; Carlos Gomez became the first Twins player since Kirby Puckett 22 years ago to hit for the cycle.
Magic rout Pistons; Lakers prevail: Associated Press; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B3; Rashard Lewis was due for a breakout game. It couldn’t have come at a better time for the Orlando Magic.
WNBA player joins KU women’s staff: J-W Staff Reports; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B3; Tamika Raymond, an assistant coach at Ohio State for the last five seasons, has joined the Kansas University women’s basketball staff. Raymond, 28, replaces Kyra Elzy, who left last month to become an aide at Kentucky.
ORU, Kansas washed: J-W Staff Reports; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B3; Wednesday night’s scheduled Kansas-Oral Roberts baseball game at Hoglund Ballpark was canceled because of rain.
FSHS soccer tumbles: May 8, 2008 in print edition on B3; Free State High fell to Olathe North, 1-0, in soccer Wednesday in a makeup of a game that was postponed from April 1 because of rain.
KU reliever honored: J-W Staff Reports; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B3; Kansas University junior reliever Paul Smyth has been named to the College Baseball Foundation’s National All-Star Lineup for the week of May 7.
Jayhawk on award list: J-W Staff Reports; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B3; Kansas University football center Ryan Cantrell was named to the 2008 Spring Watch List for the Rimington Trophy on Wednesday.
Ex-Jayhawk a Gladiator: J-W Staff Reports; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B3; Former Kansas University track weight and hammer thrower Jen Widerstrom will join season two of NBC’s American Gladiators as the newest Gladiator, “Phoenix,” as announced by the network Wednesday.
Our town sports: May 8, 2008 in print edition on B3; Conrad Roberts shot a three-under-par 69 and won the weekly Jayhawk Golf Club tournament Sunday at Alvamar by five strokes over Chris Anderson. Bud Stagg was third with a 76. In net scoring, Richard Dykes and Randy Gebhards each recorded a 64. Jeff Miller was third with a 68.
Kansas City rolls over Angels, 9-4: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B3; With an umpire behind the plate that has given him bad dreams, Zack Greinke was nervous.
Woodling: Son of voice of Jayhawks paying dues in Arkansas: By Chuck Woodling; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B1; The young usherette tapped Steven Davis on the arm and said, “Excuse me, but do you know where these seats are?”
Lion tames Alvamar: Lawrence High’s Scott wins Invite; By Jesse Temple; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B1; Spencer Scott will tell you he doesn’t consider Alvamar Country Club to be his home golf course. He and his Lawrence High boys golf teammates might practice there, but Scott actually belongs to Lawrence Country Club.
Teen arrested in stabbing incident: J-W Staff Reports; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A4; A 19-year-old man was transported to a Kansas City-area hospital Wednesday following a stabbing at the Lawrence Community Shelter, 214 W. 10th St.
US consumers rank last in world survey of green habits: By Queenie Wong - McClatchy Newspapers; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A1; Americans rank last in a new National Geographic-sponsored survey released Wednesday that compares environmental consumption habits in 14 countries.
Legislature signs off session with coal bill: By Scott Rothschild; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A1; The Kansas Legislature on Wednesday sent another coal-fired power plants bill to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius before ending the wrap-up session. Sebelius has vetoed two bills that would have authorized the two 700-megawatt plants in southwest Kansas.
Sports facility upgrades expanded: $55M to be spent on Allen Fieldhouse, other buildings; By Jonathan Kealing; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A1; With upgrades to the Kansas University football team’s facilities nearly complete, attention this summer will return to Allen Fieldhouse and the area around it for $55 million in upgrades, expansions and additions.
DLI likely won’t pay $6,400 bill: By Jonathan Kealing; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A1; The Kansas University athletics department won’t be able to count on a $6,400 check from Downtown Lawrence Inc. to cover the cost of canceling its basketball banquet at the Lawrence Holidome.
Pump patrol: May 8, 2008 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.55 at Quick Stop, 1000 W. 23rd St.
Competition will be smokin’ at barbecue cookoff: By Erin Castaneda; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A3; Forty-eight local and national barbecue connoisseurs are preparing to fill Broken Arrow Park with an aroma of sweet, spicy sauces and meats this week.
Kids can receive free bike helmets: J-W Staff Reports; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A3; City leaders will be giving out free bike helmets to children at an event on Saturday.
Monarch Watch sets open house: J-W Staff Reports; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A3; The annual Monarch Watch Open House and plant fundraiser is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Foley Hall on Kansas University’s West Campus.
2 events celebrate Astronomy Day: J-W Staff Reports; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A3; Astronomy Associates of Lawrence will celebrate Astronomy Day 2008 with two events from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.
Mock emergency tests medical response: By Mike Belt; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A3; “There has been a possible intentional anthrax release in Douglas County.” That was the handwritten message on a sign greeting people on Wednesday when they entered Building 21 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St.
Firebirds snag title: FSHS rallies past LHS to clinch crown; By Matt Tait; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B1; Lawrence High started with a bang and went out with a flurry. But it was all Free State in between. The Firebirds knocked off the Lions, 6-4, Wednesday at Ice Field and in doing so clinched their sixth Sunflower League baseball title in 11 years.
New rule helps NBA Draft hopefuls: By Gary Bedore; May 8, 2008 in print edition on B4; It should come as no surprise 69 college underclassmen have declared for the 2008 NBA Draft as compared to 58 a year ago.
Haskell education a family affair: By Karrey Britt; May 8, 2008 in print edition on A3; College student Ashley Aguilar was homesick. So, she lured her family from Warm Springs, Ore., to Lawrence where they could attend Haskell Indian Nations University with her.

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