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Brittney Green, Pomona, a girl.

Obituaries

On the street

Photos

John Henry/Journal-World Photo.Tori Hawk, 16, left, and her mother, Lori Nation, right, attach a ribbon to a pole along Massachusetts Street on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 to help raise breast cancer awareness

Jane Landau, right, and Jan Ackerly, both of Lawrence, tie a pink ribbon to a pole on Massachusetts Street on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 in an effort to raise breast cancer awareness. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Oct

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks at a rally Saturday in Philadelphia. Obama, gaining momentum in nationwide polls in recent weeks, is well-positioned to win the Electoral College on Nov. 4

Kimani, a huge bull elephant, can be seen with his collar containing a SIM card Sept. 26 in the Ol Pejeta conservancy near Mount Kenya

Kansas University junior Lauren Ruiz, Lenexa, grabs hold of the overhead handles along with other KU students on a packed Park and Ride bus Wednesday

Jan Tucker, left, and Gary Moulton enjoy the view from the De Young Museum Tower in San Francisco. Gary Moulton, Lawrence, submitted the picture

Shannon Murphy, Lawrence, has a license plate that displays the years of Kansas University's three national basketball championships

<strong>OCCASIONAL PURCHASES</strong><br />
40 inch flat screen HDTV (Sony BRAVIA V Series 1080p LCD)<br />
Cost: $1,499.99<br />
extra tax: $8

<strong>OCCASIONAL PURCHASES</strong><br />
New Car (2009 Chevrolet Malibu)<br />
Cost: $21,475<br />
extra tax: $118

<strong>ONCE PER YEAR</strong><br />
Back-to-school spending<br />
Cost: $563.49<br />
extra tax per year: $3.10<br />
Source: Average expenditure for households with children based on 2007 survey by National Retail Federation

ONCE PER YEAR
Holiday spending
Cost: $859
extra tax per year: $4.73
Source: Average household expenditure based on 2007 American Research
Group holiday spending survey

<strong>ONCE PER MONTH EXPENSES</strong><br />
Electric bill<br />
Cost: 63.75 per month<br />
extra tax per month: 35 cents.<br />
extra tax for a year: $4

Drivers Kevin Harvick, left, and Carl Edwards scuffle in the Nationwide series garage area during practice Thursday at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C

<strong>ONCE PER MONTH EXPENSES</strong><br />
Once per month<br />
Natural gas bill<br />
Cost: $86.29<br />
Extra tax per month: 48 cents<br />
Extra tax per year: $5

<strong>ONCE A WEEK PURCHASES</strong><br />
Groceries for a family of four<br />
Cost: $121.10 per week<br />
extra tax per week: 67 cents<br />
extra tax per year: $34.84<br />
Source: August cost of food survey U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Polls

Should homeless shelters be allowed to open near residential neighborhoods in Lawrence?

Poll results

Response	Percent
No.		67%
Yes.		24%
Not sure.		7%
Total	1110

Videos

Lead stories

12:00 a.m.

Bailout spurs protest: By Erin Castaneda; October 11, 2008 in print edition on 1B; It’s time to get angry and make some noise about the bailout plan, a Lawrence protest organizer said Friday. Dave Strano, 27, helped plan a demonstration in front of U.S. Bank at Ninth and Massachusetts streets to voice frustrations and call attention to the $700 billion economic bailout plan signed into law on Oct. 3. Protests to the bailout plan have sprouted up across the U.S.

Video: Citizens protest bailout bill
Photo gallery: Bailout spurs protest

6:00 a.m.

Coach’s plea to end chant ignored: J-W Staff Reports; October 11, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Kansas University students love their football coach, but that doesn’t mean they listen to him any better than they listen to their parents.

Video: Mark Mangino asks students to stop explicit chant
Video: KU officials urge students to drop chant

10:00 a.m.

Vanity plates show LUV4KU: By Mark Fagan; October 12, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Shannon Murphy rambles around town with a vanity license plate - 5288N08 - that no one else can claim, celebrating Kansas University’s national basketball championships in 1952, 1988 and, of course, 2008.The lifelong Jayhawk fan wouldn’t mind struggling to come up with a way to squeeze a 2009 onto her seven-digit metal placard of mobility.

Video: Shannon Murphy explains her license plate
Video: Creative KU fans wear their love on their cars
On the street: Have you ever considered getting a vanity plate?

2:00 p.m.

Tax calculations: By Chad Lawhorn; October 12, 2008 in print edition on 1A; What the heck is fifty-five hundredths of a percent? Voters may be struggling with that question as they go to the polls on Nov. 4 to decide the fate of three sales tax questions that would increase the sales tax rate in the city by that amount. The answer varies. Sometimes fifty-five hundreds of a percent amounts to a few cents. Sometimes it amounts to a few dollars. It all depends, of course, on what you buy and how often you buy it.

Photo gallery: How much extra will I pay?

6:00 p.m.

KU transit spins its wheels awaiting proposed T merger: By Andy Hyland; October 12, 2008 in print edition on 1B; It’s a time of change for the Kansas University bus system. After taking on an influx of new riders this semester, the system will have to deal with additional changes pending the results of a sales tax vote in November.

All stories

Firefighters respond to car fully engulfed in flames: By Brian Lewis-Jones; 11:43 p.m., October 12, 2008 Updated 12:14 a.m.; Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical responded to a car fire at Second and Elm streets on Sunday night.
Where should Mark on the Move go next? Let us know!: By Mark Boyle; October 12, 2008; “Mark’s on the Move” is a feature segment as 6News anchor/reporter Mark Boyle searches for the often untold and overlooked stories in our community. This is a great chance for you the viewer to weigh in on and add to the stories that we are unable to cover through our daily news coverage.
Sunday, October 12 weather at 10 p.m.: By Craig Painter; October 12, 2008; The forecast for Monday, October 13 calls for a high of 73 with a low around 61.
Lawrence residents see pink: October events promote Breast Cancer Awareness month; By Nick Nelson; October 12, 2008 in print edition on A3; Lawrence residents walking downtown this week are likely to see pink - pink ribbons, that is. Members of Lawrence Memorial Hospital tied pink ribbons around lampposts and trees on Sunday along Massachusetts Street and Clinton Parkway in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness month and as a reminder to women to get mammograms.
Kansas fails to move up in polls: J-W Staff Reports; October 12, 2008; The Kansas football team, following a 30-14 victory over Colorado on Saturday, stayed in the same place in both the Associated Press and ESPN/USA Today Coaches’ polls released Sunday.
Horoscopes: October 12, 2008 in print edition on D5; You might be more negative than you realize this year, which could have unexpected, provocative or different results. If you do not like what is happening, work on your attitude, or find some outlet for depression and negativity, like yoga. You might be surprised how a little well-spent money on yourself will pay off financially or emotionally.
Marketing the Good Book: New Bibles alter form, not word, to draw readers; By Sarah Skidmore - Associated Press Writer; October 12, 2008 in print edition on E1; Martin Luther King Jr. graces one page, Angelina Jolie the next. A photo of a man on fire opens the Book of Revelation. And laid across a two-page image of gasoline spilling from a pump is the quote that begins, “The whole earth was amazed and followed the beast.”
Burton wins at Lowe’s: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C2; Jeff Burton gambled on his final pit stop and was rewarded with a victory that pushed him into title contention. Burton led heading into the final round of pit stops Saturday night, then took gas only to ensure he’d come out in front at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
Buffs QB OK with benching: By Gary Bedore; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C7; Colorado quarterback Cody Hawkins wasn’t nicked up when his dad, Dan, pulled him from the field with almost a full quarter to play Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The hook in the Buffs’ 30-14 loss to No. 16-ranked Kansas was performance-related - nothing else.
Tax rebate, food stamp money possible in aid plan: By David Espo - Associated Press Writer; October 12, 2008 in print edition on A7; After consulting with Barack Obama, Democratic leaders are likely to call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would include extended jobless benefits, money for food stamps and possibly a tax rebate, officials said Saturday.
Haskell falls to Saint Mary, 37-6: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C3; The University of Saint Mary football team defeated Haskell Indian Nations University, 37-6, on Saturday. Haskell’s lone touchdown was Casey Wilson’s 70-yard reception from Victor Ramos. Ramos threw for 128 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions. Ryan Alden also played, throwing for 73 yards and two interceptions.
Elephants text messaging rangers? OMG!: Phone technology helps keep tabs on large animals; By Katharine Houreld - Associated Press Writer; October 12, 2008 in print edition on A10; The text message from the elephant flashed across Richard Lesowapir’s screen: Kimani was heading for neighboring farms. The huge bull elephant had a long history of raiding villagers’ crops during the harvest, sometimes wiping out six months of income at a time.
Top 25 Roundup: Gators, Tebow tear apart No. 4 LSU, 51-21: The Associated Press; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C5; Tebow threw two touchdown passes to Percy Harvin and ran for a score, and the Gators thumped defending national champion LSU, 51-21, Saturday night in The Swamp.The fourth-ranked Tigers (4-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) had won six consecutive games, 19 in a row at night and 23 straight in regulation.
All that money you’ve lost never really existed at all: By Eric Carvin - Associated Press Writer; October 12, 2008 in print edition on A6; Trillions in stock market value - gone. Trillions in retirement savings - gone. A huge chunk of the money you paid for your house, the money you’re saving for college, the money your boss needs to make payroll - gone, gone, gone.
Possible ‘landslide’ building for Democrats: By Steven Thomma - McClatchy Newspapers; October 12, 2008 in print edition on A5; Barring a dramatic change in the political landscape over the next three weeks, Democrats appear headed toward a decisive victory on Election Day that would give them broad power over the federal government.The victory would send Barack Obama to the White House and give him larger Democratic majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate - and perhaps a filibuster-proof margin there.
Writers find muse in Kerouac’s home: By Sarah Larimer - Associated Press Writer; October 12, 2008 in print edition on D5; This city in a region of mouse ears and outlet malls was once home to Jack Kerouac, and it may be incubating a successor. Five decades ago, the Beat Generation author wrote “The Dharma Bums” in 11 days in a small, tin-roofed house near downtown Orlando and received the first glowing reviews of “On The Road.”
Homeless may find refuge in churches: City commission to decide whether buildings can house families; By Chad Lawhorn; October 12, 2008 in print edition on B1; Soon, a dozen or more churches in Lawrence may have the ability to convert themselves into short-term, overnight homeless shelters. City commissioners on Tuesday will consider a new set of regulations that would allow churches citywide to use their buildings to house up to four homeless families.
American presidency still matters: By David Shribman; October 12, 2008 in print edition on B6; It is one of the great American stories, involving three great Americans and perhaps the most valuable piece of real estate in the United States. The principals were Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt along with Henry Adams, the fabled historian and intellectual. The setting was Adams’ home right across the park from the White House.
Federal offices closed for Columbus Day: J-W Staff Reports; October 12, 2008 in print edition on B2; Most government offices and public services in Lawrence, Ottawa, Tonganoxie, Baldwin City, Oskaloosa, De Soto and Eudora will be open Monday, which is Columbus Day. Offices in McLouth will be closed.
Alexander wins Ironman: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C2; Australia’s Craig Alexander rallied Saturday to win the Ironman World Championship. The 35-year-old triathlete from Sydney completed the 140.6-mile endurance test in 8 hours, 17 minutes, 45 seconds. He was 11th at the end of the 112-mile bicycle ride, but ran a strong marathon and moved into the lead around the 18-mile mark of the run. Alexander was second last year in his first Hawaii Ironman race.
Toddler in Liberal dies from E. coli infection: October 12, 2008 in print edition on B1; A mayor in southwest Kansas says an 18-month-old boy in his town has died from E. coli infection and the toddler’s brother is recovering from the same disease. Liberal Mayor Joe Denoyer says Tanner Edgar Strickland died Wednesday at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita and his brother is listed in stable condition. “There is no threat to the public,” Denoyer said.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: October 12, 2008 in print edition on B6; Coeducational dormitories at Kansas University seemed to be functioning well and to be a hit with students. The concept had been opposed by a number of officials and parents of students when it was first proposed but seemed to be gaining public approval.
N. Korea off blacklist after deal reached: By Matthew Lee - Associated Press Writer; October 12, 2008 in print edition on A3; North Korea has agreed to all U.S. nuclear inspection demands, and the Bush administration responded Saturday by removing the communist country from a terrorism blacklist. The breakthrough is intended to salvage a faltering disarmament accord before President Bush leaves office in January.
Poet receives state award: J-W Staff Reports; October 12, 2008 in print edition on D8; Tom Mach of Lawrence recently won the Nelson Poetry Book Award from the Kansas Authors Club.
So much for an all-Chicago Series: By Mike Downey - Chicago Tribune; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C2; I know thousands of you must have had a World Series with the Cubs on your Bucket List - things to see before you croak. Sorry, my friends. It doesn’t matter how much lipstick you put on this goat. Your Cubs are still baaaaad.
Sabbatini tops in Texas: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C2; South Africa’s Rory Sabbatini birdied the final hole for a 7-under 63 and a one-stroke lead over Zach Johnson on Saturday in the Texas Open. Sabbatini had a 14-under 196 total. Johnson, the 2007 Masters champion, shot a bogey-free 62, playing the front nine in 5-under 30.
Benefits of political term limits still apply: By George Will; October 12, 2008 in print edition on B7; Unimpressed by Charles de Gaulle’s droll observation that the graveyards are full of indispensable men, Michael Bloomberg, New York City’s 108th mayor, has decided that he is indispensable. So the law limiting mayors to two terms must be revised to allow three terms.
On the record: October 12, 2008 in print edition on B2; A 7-year-old Oklahoma boy died in a single car accident Saturday in Franklin County.
About 2,500 flee chemical leak: October 12, 2008 in print edition on A3; A corrosive liquid overflowed from a tank at a chemical plant in western Pennsylvania on Saturday, evaporating into a toxic cloud that snaked along the ground and forced about 2,500 to flee. At least three residents were believed to be injured.
Pink ribbons to raise cancer awareness: October 12, 2008 in print edition on B5; Pink ribbons recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month will decorate Lawrence lampposts starting today. The ribbons, a reminder to women to get mammograms, will be tied around lampposts along Massachusetts Street from Sixth to 11th streets and down Clinton Parkway between Iowa Street and Kasold Drive.
Keep Halloween sugar overload to a minimum: October 12, 2008 in print edition on D1; Here are some ways that parents can get a handle on Halloween so children feel neither deprived nor stuffed:
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: October 12, 2008 in print edition on B6; From the Lawrence Daily World for Oct. 12, 1908: “Black caps with green buttons for every freshman at the university is the new goal as upperclassmen strive to put some distinctive mark on the first-year men. Freshmen say they will wear the black caps but refuse to obey the remainer of the ‘rules’ set by the older students.
Revamp the T: October 12, 2008 in print edition on B6; To the editor: The T bus system has been in existence for many years. It was promoted and instituted to help those in need. Those in need have spoken. They need some form of public transportation, just not what we are providing.
Chapman house to receive ABC’s ‘Extreme Makeover’: By Michael Strand - The Salina Journal; October 12, 2008 in print edition on B8; One lucky family in Chapman may have a new home in a matter of weeks - and many other lucky people will have an opportunity to show their community spirit in helping to build it. The ABC show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” has already been scouting in the Chapman area and has narrowed its search to five families whose homes were destroyed in the June 11 tornado, Chapman City Attorney Doug Thompson said.
Bus tour highlights sustainable practices: By Sophia Maines; October 12, 2008 in print edition on B1; Alternative fuels and energy conservation efforts were on display Saturday in a Sustainable Business Tour that took participants from the banks of the Kansas River to the basement of a Massachusetts Street landmark.”When I go on tours like this and the sustainable homes tour, I’m just so happy and enthusiastic,” said Daniel Poull, chairman of the city’s Sustainability Advisory Board.
Wizards blank Revolution: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C2; Jimmy Conrad’s second-half header gave Kansas City a 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night and kept the Wizards’ slim playoff hopes alive. Kevin Hartman made two saves and recorded his 10th shutout for Kansas City (9-10-9).
St. James shuts down Tonganoxie: By Benton Smith; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C3; After a 14-play, 71-yard drive to open the football game Saturday afternoon at David Jaynes Stadium, it appeared Tonganoxie High had set the tone against St. James Academy. But senior quarterback Zack Robinson’s 12-yard touchdown run with 6:34 remaining in the first quarter proved to be the Chieftains’ only score as THS lost to the Thunder, 13-7.
State finances buck national decline: By Scott Rothschild; October 12, 2008 in print edition on B2; Many state capitals around the country are reeling from the present economic turmoil. But during the past few months, Kansas’ state government finances have remained steady.
Rays win, even series: The Associated Press; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C10; B.J. Upton’s sacrifice fly with two outs in the 11th scored Fernando Perez with the winning run as the Rays evened the ALCS at 1-game apiece with a 9-8 victory early this morning.
Browns’ Winslow still hospitalized: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C8; Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow remains hospitalized due to an undisclosed illness, making it more likely he won’t play in Monday night’s game against the New York Giants. Winslow missed a fourth straight practice Saturday morning. He was admitted to the Cleveland Clinic on Thursday for tests and evaluation after feeling ill for several days.
Shelter to serve tea, chocolate at benefit: October 12, 2008 in print edition on B1; The Lawrence Community Shelter will be host to a Chocolate and Tea at Three benefit Nov. 9 at SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 1 Riverfront Plaza. The event is from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public.
Bankruptcies: October 12, 2008 in print edition on E1; Douglas County residents or businesses filing for bankruptcy protection during the week ended Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas, according to court records.
Playoff gain delayed rebuilding: Would Kansas City be better off if team had gone in different direction earlier?; By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C8; Like a giddy gambler hitting a four-team parlay, the Kansas City Chiefs beat Jacksonville on the final day of the 2006 regular season and then watched Tennessee, Cincinnati and Denver all fall like dominoes. Everything that had to happen for the Chiefs to sneak off with the final wild-card spot did. Coaches, players and fans could hardly believe their good fortune.
Kansas football notebook: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C7; Despite another standout performance in a season that - so far - has been filled with them, Kansas University receiver Kerry Meier looked far from healthy in the Jayhawks’ 30-14 home victory over Colorado on Saturday.
K.C.’s Gonzalez on trade block: The Associated Press; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C8; Tony Gonzalez, the most productive tight end in NFL history, will be traded to a contender if the Kansas City Chiefs get the right price. Three people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity that the nine-time Pro Bowl player could be dealt before the Tuesday trade deadline. The three didn’t want to be identified because a deal hasn’t been struck.
Jankovic reaches final: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C2; Top-ranked Jelena Jankovic rallied from a set down to cruise into the final of the Kremlin Cup with a 0-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory Saturday against defending champion Elena Dementieva.In her third straight final, the 23-year-old Serb will face Vera Zvonareva. The seventh-seeded Zvonareva ousted Dinara Safina, 6-2, 7-6 (5), in an all-Russia semifinal.
McCain shies away from recent attacks: October 12, 2008 in print edition on A5; Republican John McCain, the clock ticking down on a chance to narrow Democrat Barack Obama’s lead in polls, turned away Saturday from visceral attacks on his rival to pivot back toward policy differences. McCain kept his speech in Davenport focused on the economy and other policies, a striking change from just days ago when his campaign redoubled its challenge to Obama over his association with a former ‘60s radical.
Journal-World readers, get ready to Go!: By Dennis Anderson; October 12, 2008 in print edition on A1; On Monday morning, you will find your Journal-World wrapped inside a new section, Go! Go! is a weekly lifestyle magazine designed to help you sift through the clutter of our fast-paced world. Go! is produced by the Journal-World staff and contributors.
Bush, allies seek to calm jittery investors, but offer no specifics: By Jennifer Loven and Martin Crutsinger - Associated Press Writers; October 12, 2008 in print edition on A2; President George W. Bush and financial leaders from nations rich and poor pledged Saturday to intensify their efforts to unblock a frozen financial system before it does more damage to an increasingly shaky global economy.
‘Late Night’ nears: October 12, 2008 in print edition on A4; Get the latest on the Kansas Jayhawks as the men’s basketball team prepares to defend its national championship in “Late Night in the Phog,” our special section coming Friday in the Journal-World. The section will preview Friday night’s traditional season-opening celebration, an event set to feature both the men’s and women’s teams.
Neoclassical pieces coming back into style: By Terry Kovel; October 12, 2008 in print edition on D2; Furniture periods are named for kings and queens, cabinetmakers and styles. One of the most interesting early styles that’s coming back into fashion today has many names. Neoclassical style (new Roman and Greek style) became popular in England in the second half of the 18th century.
President Mugabe claims key ministries: October 12, 2008 in print edition on A2; Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, locked in a standoff with the opposition in power-sharing talks, went ahead Saturday and laid claim to all key ministries as he tries to retain his iron grip on the struggling southern African nation.
Official: 3,000 Christians flee Mosul: October 12, 2008 in print edition on A2; Hundreds of terrified Christian families have fled Mosul to escape extremist attacks that have increased despite months of U.S. and Iraqi military operations to secure the northern Iraqi city, political and religious officials said Saturday.
Never a dull moment: Sharp knifes through Buffs; By Dugan Arnett; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C1; For five weeks of its 2008 season, Kansas University’s football team had worked tirelessly to assimilate running back Jake Sharp into the run-game scheme that had served the team so well over the past few years, a north-south, fairly straight-forward attack.
Best-sellers: The New York Times; October 12, 2008 in print edition on D3; A listing of this week’s best-selling non-fiction and fiction literature.
Replay unused in playoffs: Extra time no big deal, Rays DH says; By Ben Walker - Associated Press Baseball Writer; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C10; Cliff Floyd has gotten a close look at instant replay and likes what he has seen. He’s fine with umpires getting a better view, and he’s OK if it takes a few extra minutes. With replay now a part of the postseason for the first time, the Tampa Bay designated hitter offers one other suggestion: Use it even more.
Impressive bands: October 12, 2008 in print edition on B6; To the editor: Applause and acclamation to both of the Lawrence high school marching bands and color guards that competed in the Oct. 4 Heart of America Marching Festival, sponsored by the Kansas University Band and KMEA Northeast District. It was a glorious day of music at Memorial Stadium!
Hurricane weakens, moves near mainland: By Kirsten Johnson - Associated Press Writer; October 12, 2008 in print edition on A9; Hurricane Norbert barreled toward the Mexican mainland early today after tearing off roofs and forcing hundreds of people to flee widespread flooding on the Baja California peninsula. It hit land near Puerto Charley on Baja’s southwest coast as a Category 2 hurricane, but weakened to Category 1 after emerging over the Gulf of California, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. Norbert was expected to reach mainland Mexico sometime before dawn.
Regulations may affect shelter: By Chad Lawhorn; October 12, 2008 in print edition on B3; New regulations up for approval Tuesday likely will affect the process to find a new home for the Lawrence Community Shelter. Loring Henderson, director of the shelter, 214 W. 10th St., is urging commissioners to keep the regulations flexible enough to allow his group to look at several locations to move the shelter out of downtown.
Voting rights: Perhaps the most important responsibility of government is to ensure the integrity of the vote.; J-W Editorials; October 12, 2008 in print edition on B6; There is nothing more fundamental to our democracy than the right to vote. It’s a right that should be treasured by American citizens and fiercely protected by election officials throughout the country.In recent days, a number of issues about voter registration have been raised around the country. In some areas, there have been accusations of people being falsely registered to vote.
Air Force Band to perform at Lied: J-W Staff Reports; October 12, 2008 in print edition on D8; Kansas University’s School of Fine Arts welcomes the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band Brass in Blue, with special guest Joseph Alessi, principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic. The band will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Lied Center.
KU transit spins its wheels awaiting proposed T merger: Despite more riders, decisions rest on sales tax vote; By Andy Hyland; October 12, 2008 in print edition on B1; It’s a time of change for the Kansas University bus system. After taking on an influx of new riders this semester, the system will have to deal with additional changes pending the results of a sales tax vote in November.
Card collection holds total of 6,356 decks: October 12, 2008 in print edition on A3; The collection spans 50 countries and four centuries and touches on subjects ranging from beer marketing to 19th-century Portuguese politics. Columbia University has a collection of playing cards that is among the world’s largest, a trove of 6,356 decks that the Ivy League institution painstakingly catalogued this spring after they were donated to the school by an eccentric collector.
Bell ringers needed for Salvation Army: October 12, 2008 in print edition on B1; The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help ring in the holiday season. Volunteers who sign up as bell ringers can pick the times and locations they work, for a minimum of two hours a week.
Big 12 Roundup: Tech outlasts Huskers in OT: The Associated Press; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C4; Eric Morris had a one-yard touchdown run in overtime, and Jamar Wall made it stand up for Texas Tech with an interception. Texas Tech (6-0, 2-0 Big 12) left the door open for the Cornhuskers (3-3, 0-2) to win it with a touchdown and extra point when the Red Raiders botched the PAT after Morris’ score.
Mercurial rightist dies in car crash: October 12, 2008 in print edition on A2; Joerg Haider, who catapulted his rightist anti-immigration party into a powerful force with sharp attacks on rivals and provocative praise of the Nazi era, died Saturday in a car accident. He was 58. His death on a little traveled stretch of a southern highway left Austria without one of its best-known politicians.
Man of words: Lawrence resident gaining reputation for work in choral field: By Margie Carr - Special to the Journal-World; October 12, 2008 in print edition on D1; Even as he gains fame as a choral lyricist, Tony Silvestri doesn’t feel comfortable in the world of music. After all, his advanced degrees are in Roman and medieval history. “I have trouble identifying myself as an artist because I don’t have the training,” Silvestri says. “I feel like a poser.” Still, Silvestri, who has lived in Lawrence two years, is a rising star in the choral field.
Dodgers hope trend at home continues: By Beth Harris - Associated Press Sports Writer; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C10; Trailing 2-0 in the National League championship series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have the Philadelphia Phillies right where they want them - at home. That’s where the Dodgers were 4-0 against the Phillies during the regular season. “We just got to get hot at the right time and now is the right time in front of our fans,” catcher Russell Martin said Saturday. “We know we can beat them.”
Bill Self to sign copies of new book: J-W Staff Reports; October 12, 2008 in print edition on D8; Bill Self, head coach of Kansas men’s basketball, will sign his new book, “Bill Self: At Home in the Phog,” from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday at the KU Bookstores, level two of the Kansas Union. The event is free and open to the public.
Klitschko takes WBC title: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C2; Vitali Klitschko reclaimed the WBC heavyweight title Saturday night, stopping Samuel Peter at the end of the eighth round. The 37-year-old Ukrainian beat Peter with a flurry of solid jabs to the head that kept him ducking and weaving - and occasionally wobbling.
Baker rallies to win against William Jewell: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C3; Baker kicker Derek Doerfler kicked the go-ahead field goal with 17 seconds remaining to lead the Wildcats to a 38-28 victory against William Jewell on Saturday. Baker was trailing, 21-0, with nine minutes remaining in the third quarter.
Another ship seized as pirates issue threat: October 12, 2008 in print edition on A10; Armed pirates hijacked a massive tanker as world powers on Saturday headed toward the Somali coast to end a two-week standoff aboard a ship laden with tanks and weapons, officials said. The latest ship to be seized, a Greek vessel flying a Panamanian flag, was traveling from Southeast Asia to Europe, said Noel Choong, head of the International Maritime Bureau’s piracy reporting center in Kuala Lumpur.
Rat-hunting woman causes school lockdown: October 12, 2008 in print edition on A3; Police in North Carolina say a woman hunting rats on her property caused a scare at a neighboring public school. The Times-News of Hendersonville reported Friday that a bus driver saw the woman and officials thought she was an armed student on school property. So they kept students and staff inside the Balfour Education Center for about an hour until police determined she wasn’t a threat.
Review: ‘Moment’ uses nine essays to examine author’s life: Reviewed by David L. Ulin - Los Angeles Times; October 12, 2008 in print edition on D3; Ed McClanahan might be the most unlikely counterculture writer of them all. A Kentucky native, he went to Stanford University in 1962 as a Stegner Fellow, part of a class that included Ken Kesey, Tillie Olson, Larry McMurtry and Robert Stone. He set his writing aside to be a Merry Prankster, finally publishing his first novel, “The Natural Man,” in 1983.
Political chats set for online: By Jonathan Kealing; October 12, 2008 in print edition on B1; A dozen candidates for political office will chat with LJWorld.com readers this month in advance of the Nov. 4 general election. Several more candidates are expected to sign up before the month is out. Readers interested in asking questions of candidates can submit a question at LJWorld.com/chats any time between now and when a candidate’s chat is scheduled.
Workshop offers photographer chance to recharge creative batteries: By John Henry; October 12, 2008 in print edition on D2; Ask anyone on pretty much any photography staff, and he or she will tell you that photojournalists have the best job on the planet. And I feel the same way. But, like any other profession, daily journalism has the tendency to feel like a grind. No matter what you do, life just starts to feel repetitive sometimes.
EMU Theatre to stage ‘Horrorshow II’: J-W Staff Reports; October 12, 2008 in print edition on D8; EMU Theatre, a Lawrence-based troupe, is preparing for a series of vignettes focused on horror themes.
Vanity plates show LUV4KU: By Mark Fagan; October 12, 2008 in print edition on A1; Shannon Murphy rambles around town with a vanity license plate - 5288N08 - that no one else can claim, celebrating Kansas University’s national basketball championships in 1952, 1988 and, of course, 2008.The lifelong Jayhawk fan wouldn’t mind struggling to come up with a way to squeeze a 2009 onto her seven-digit metal placard of mobility.
Auditions scheduled for ‘Christmas Story’: October 12, 2008 in print edition on D8; If you’ve ever watched the marathon TV sessions of “A Christmas Story” around the holidays and thought, “If only I could have been in that movie,” here’s an opportunity for you.
Mexican marijuana cartels sully US forests, parks: By Tracie Cone - Associated Press Writer; October 12, 2008 in print edition on A2; National forests and parks - long popular with Mexican marijuana-growing cartels - have become home to some of the most polluted pockets of wilderness in America because of the toxic chemicals needed to eke lucrative harvests from rocky mountainsides, federal officials said.
Keegan: For Jayhawks, training wheels off: By Tom Keegan; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C1; Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino’s words and actions during and after Saturday’s 30-14 victory against Colorado at Memorial Stadium amounted to a father unfastening the training wheels from a bicycle and tossing them in the attic for storage.
Tax calculations: Proposed city sales taxes would parlay small collections into $7.2M fund; By Chad Lawhorn; October 12, 2008 in print edition on A1; What the heck is fifty-five hundredths of a percent? Voters may be struggling with that question as they go to the polls on Nov. 4 to decide the fate of three sales tax questions that would increase the sales tax rate in the city by that amount. The answer varies. Sometimes fifty-five hundreds of a percent amounts to a few cents. Sometimes it amounts to a few dollars. It all depends, of course, on what you buy and how often you buy it.
Next president will face tough test: By David Broder; October 12, 2008 in print edition on B7; The good news for Barack Obama is that the calamities in the financial world may have created an insuperable barrier to John McCain’s White House ambitions. The bad news is that Obama stands to inherit the leadership of a country in far worse condition than he could have imagined when he began this campaign almost two years ago.
American ideal: Vowell revives the past in ‘Wordy Shipmates’: By Bob Thompson - The Washington Post; October 12, 2008 in print edition on D3; Ask Sarah Vowell a simple question - like, say, “What turned you into the kind of person who would immerse yourself in the writings of 17th-century New England Puritans and write a book about them?” - and within five minutes she’s telling you about the time she became a human paintbrush in a piece of performance art.
The Maple Leaf: By Betty Laird; October 12, 2008 in print edition on D3; Poet’s Showcase: The Maple Leaf by Betty Laird
Why are intellectuals the enemy?: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; October 12, 2008 in print edition on B7; Maybe you remember “Dave.” It was a 1993 movie starring Kevin Kline as Dave Kovic, an everyday guy who happens to be a dead ringer for the president. When the chief executive is stricken, his aides secretly recruit Dave to fill in for him. Problem is, Dave quickly begins to lose himself in the role.
Christian Slater gets a split personality on ‘My Own Worst Enemy’: By Rick Bentley - McClatchy Newspapers; October 12, 2008 in print edition on D7; It is one thing for an actor to land a role as a loving family man on a network drama. It is another to be cast to play a fist-throwing, fast-shooting government agent.
Oklahoma State stuns Tigers, 28-23: By R.B. Fallstrom - Associated Press Sports Writer; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C1; Chase Daniel’s Heisman Trophy stock just plummeted. Missouri’s national championship hopes took a tumble, too. And how about those Oklahoma State Cowboys? No. 17 Oklahoma State stopped an offense that had been scoring at will, intercepting Daniel’s passes three times in the second half and upsetting the third-ranked Tigers, 28-23, on Saturday night.
Current events put everyday worries into perspective: By Cathy Hamilton; October 12, 2008 in print edition on D1; And to think I used to spend time worrying about the pack rat that lives in my garage. Yes, believe it or not, I actually used to fret about the silly little rodent that scampers across the concrete, caught in the headlights when we return home from an evening out. “When are you going to kill that varmint?” I’d shriek at my beleaguered husband. “It’s stressing me out, I tell you!”
Pump patrol: October 12, 2008 in print edition on B1; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.78 at several locations.
Santas coming early to town to sign oath: October 12, 2008 in print edition on A2; The grandsons of Santa Claus are coming to town. The descendants of two of the more famous men to don Santa Claus suits plan to meet today in Santa Claus, Ind., to sign a new oath for other jolly gift-givers.
Firebird boys upstage girls: By Matt Tait; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C3; It had been a long time coming, but Saturday morning the Free State High boys cross country team finally upstaged the Free State girls. In doing so, the Firebirds won the Haskell Invitational team title, narrowly defeating Olathe East, the same school that kept the Free State girls out of the top spot earlier in the day.
Scuffle worse than first described: Edwards grabbed Harvick by the throat, photos show; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C2; Photographs of the scuffle between Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick show a more physical confrontation than witnesses described, with Edwards at one point grabbing Harvick by the throat.The two NASCAR stars argued during Thursday’s practice when Edwards confronted Harvick in his garage stall at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
Dawson defeats Tarver: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C2; Chad Dawson entered his IBF-IBO light heavyweight title fight Saturday night at the Pearl inside the Palms with questions that his unblemished record was the result of victories against inferior competition. Thoroughly dominating three-time champion Antonio Tarver, Dawson silenced critics with a unanimous decision to capture both titles.
Game balls & Gassers: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C6; ¢ Jake Sharp, for the second week in a row, showed Kansas does have a running game after all, gaining 118 yards and rushing for three touchdowns.¢ Jake Laptad tackled Colorado quarterback Cody Hawkins for a safety and then made the safety sign, putting his hands together above his head.¢ Kerry Meier limped his way to 94 yards on nine receptions and sprinted away from any injury talk afterward.
Warriors suspend Ellis: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C2; The Golden State Warriors suspended injured guard Monta Ellis for 30 games without pay Saturday for violating his lucrative new contract by getting into a moped accident.Ellis, who agreed to a six-year deal worth $66 million in July, severely sprained his ankle in a low-speed crash in late August. The suspension will cost the guard slightly less than $3 million.
Wash. weighs assisted suicide: By Rachel La Corte - Associated Press Writer; October 12, 2008 in print edition on A3; The emotionally charged battle over end-of-life decisions has taken to the airwaves as Washington state voters decide whether to allow doctors to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill patients.Recent TV and radio ads by opponents feature actor Martin Sheen, who calls the measure a “dangerous idea” that could be used by the most vulnerable in society.
Heat center out 6-8 weeks: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C2; Heat center Jamaal Magloire will miss at least six weeks due to a broken left hand and could be sidelined even longer if surgery is required to repair the fracture.
Coach reprimanded for profanity in tirade: October 12, 2008 in print edition on B1; Some critics of Randy Dreiling, Hutchinson High School football coach, are questioning whether he is being given preferential treatment after a minute-long tirade to his team in which he used the “F” word 16 times.High school administrators learned of the tape by a recording first posted months ago on The Wichita Eagle’s Web site.
Yoga instructor attends training: October 12, 2008 in print edition on E1; Lisa Giroux, an instructor at the Yoga Center of Lawrence, 920 Mass., recently attended two weekend teacher-training intensives with senior Iyengar teachers Mary Obendorfer and Eddy Marks.Both teachers are assessors for the National Board for Iyengar Teacher Certification of the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the U.S.
Price makes move: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C2; Nick Price moved into position for his first victory on the Champions Tour, shooting a bogey-free 66 Saturday to take a one-shot lead over D.A. Weibring after three rounds of the Senior Players Championship.
Special-teams shakeup coming: Mangino miffed over Jayhawks’ punt, kick, return woes; By Jesse Newell; October 12, 2008 in print edition on C6; Kansas coach Mark Mangino made a promise shortly after his team’s 30-14 victory over Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium: The Jayhawks’ struggling special teams would be improved. And quickly.”I’ll get that corrected,” a visibly upset Mangino said. “If there’s one thing that I do here during my tenure as head coach, I’m going to get these special teams squared away here.
U.S. defeats Cuba, 6-1: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C2; The United States breezed into the final round of World Cup qualifying with unusual ease. DaMarcus Beasley scored a pair of first-half goals, Landon Donovan and Brian Ching padded the lead early in the second, and the Americans routed Cuba, 6-1, on Saturday night.
Kim leads Longs Drugs: October 12, 2008 in print edition on C2; South Korea’s In-Kyung Kim remained in position for her first LPGA Tour victory, shooting a 3-under 69 in windy conditions to take a one-stroke lead over Angela Stanford in the Longs Drugs Challenge.
Gay marriage ruling not end of debate in Conn.: By Pat Eaton-Robb - Associated Press Writer; October 12, 2008 in print edition on A3; Now that the Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled same-sex couples have the right to wed, opponents of gay marriage are pinning their hopes on an infrequent ballot question in a longshot bid to block the unions.Every 20 years, voters can force a convention during which delegates can rewrite the entire constitution. It’s a long, painstaking process that could cost millions and, by coincidence, it’s on the ballot this November.

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