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Audio clips

• Free State coach Bob Lisher
• Free State running back Chucky Hunter

Births

• Briana Jump and Steven Bryant, Eudora, a girl.
• Clay and Summer Taylor, Overbrook, a boy.
• James and Carrie Brewton, Lawrence, a girl.

Blog entries

• Rolling along: A sign of the times
• Conference chatter: Early bowl projections

Chats

• Bob Meissner: State school board candidate Bob Meissner to chat
• Patrick Wilbur: Libertarian candidate Patrick Wilbur to chat about State Senate race

Obituaries

• Carrol Lea Whitebread, Gladstone, Mo.
• Tyson Jules Langdon, Topeka
• Roy A. Lawson

On the street

• How much faith do you have in the accuracy of political polls?

Photos

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Photo galleries

Podcasts

• High School Spodcasters: Kickoff nears for Lawrence High-Free State game
• The Morning Rush: Accident on K10 kills one person, injures two people

Polls

Will KU defeat Texas Tech on Saturday?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Yes		70%
No		29%
Total	387

Who are you rooting for in tonight's Free State High School-Lawrence High School football game?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Lawrence High School		50%
Free State High School		28%
Neither school		20%
Total	713

Videos

• The forecast for Saturday, October 25 calls for a high …
• 12 years ago, with the formation of Free State High …
• Police are investigating the deaths of two men found in …
• The latest legal battle in the history of the uncompleted …
• Several Douglas County officials will go before a federal jury …
• A group of KU art students are leaving Tuesday to …
• If you’re a Pepsi person, you might be out of …
• A Johnson County man receives a 3-year prison term after …
• The county’s top elections official says Douglas County is already …
• A special Halloween event on Sunday leads city officials to …
• Some sights and sounds from this year’s ‘Zombie Walk’ in …
• The Tonganoxie High football team defeated the Piper Pirates by …
• The Basehor-Linwood Bobcat football team was defeated by the Bishop …
• Saturday morning, the Kansas football team takes on undefeated Texas …
• The Kansas University soccer team was defeated by Texas by …
• Authorities investigate the scene where two bodies were found Friday …
• Kansas head coach Bill Self speaks at the 2008 Big …
• Kansas head coach Bill Self speaks at the 2008 Big …
• Kansas head coach Bill Self speaks at the 2008 Big …
• Tomorrow should bring a return of sunshine and some warmer …
• Light showers are possible for the morning and will taper …
• KUSports.com online editor Jesse Newell & 6Sports’ Kevin Romary take …
• 6News sports reporter DJ Whetter and Journal-World sports writer Matt …

All stories

Halloween event to close city recreational spot

October 24, 2008

A special Halloween event on Sunday leads city officials to close a Lawrence recreational spot.

Group of KU art students to exhibit work overseas

By Chardae Davis

October 24, 2008

A group of KU art students are leaving Tuesday to exhibit their work in a German museum. 6News reporter Chardae Davis met with the students to find out exactly what all goes into the preparation.

‘Coke is it’ on the KU campus

October 24, 2008

If you’re a Pepsi person, you might be out of luck at KU because ‘Coke is it’ on the KU campus and it will be for another 10 years.

The living dead roam downtown Lawrence

October 24, 2008

Some sights and sounds from this year’s ‘Zombie Walk’ in downtown Lawrence.

Friday, October 24 weather at 10 p.m.

By Craig Painter

October 24, 2008

The forecast for Saturday, October 25 calls for a high of 64 with a low around 37.

History not on the Jayhawks’ side against TT

October 24, 2008

Saturday morning, the Kansas football team takes on undefeated Texas Tech. Historically speaking, this has been a one-sided series. The Red Raiders and Jayhawks have played 10 times before. Nine times, the Jayhawks have lost.

“Psycho” wraps up October movie series

By Brian Lewis-Jones

October 24, 2008

It’s ironic: some of the best movies about psycho killers just won’t die. That was the attitude of about 30 Lawrence residents who watched Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” at the Lawrence Public Library auditorium on Friday night. Many in attendance said that they preferred an aged thriller to that of a modern gimmicky horror flick.

Torneden runs for 3 TDs; Free State takes down LHS, 21-13

By Jesse Newell & Matt Tait

06:30 p.m., October 24, 2008 Updated 12:25 a.m.

FINAL: Free State wins 21-13. Torneden puts the nail in the coffin with a great run. On a fourth-and-five with less than a minute to go, Torneden was tripped on a quarterback sneak, but somehow he managed to maintain his balance, stumbling forward to the LHS 15. Officials brought the chains on the field, and Torneden picked up the first down by the nose of the football. After a kneeldown, Free State ran out the clock for its third straight victory in the series.

Lawsuit aims to tie up trafficway

SLT opponents pledge to fight indefinitely

By Chad Lawhorn

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A1

The next round in the fight over the South Lawrence Trafficway has begun. Area environmentalists and students from Haskell Indian Nations University announced Friday afternoon that they’ve filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block construction of the trafficway through the Baker Wetlands.

Police investigating deaths of two men found near Amtrak station

By Erin Castaneda

03:40 p.m., October 24, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on B1

Lawrence Police detectives are awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause of death of two men found Friday just north of the Amtrak station, Seventh and New York streets. Police Sgt. Troy Squire said no signs of foul play were found during Friday’s investigation.

The IRS wants to give you your money

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B3

There are a number of Kansas residents still in need of their economic stimulus checks or tax refunds. The IRS has released a list of taxpayers who have yet to receive their check.

KU residence halls to open Sunday for trick-or-treating

By Andy Hyland

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

Members of the public can trick-or-treat in Kansas University residence halls from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

KU Endowment’s annual report shows market value of $1.22 billion

By Andy Hyland

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B1

An annual report released Friday from Kansas University Endowment shows a decrease in the market value of the endowment but higher levels of donor support and money transferred to KU.

Suspect charged in chain threat case

By Jesse Fray

October 24, 2008

A Lawrence man was arrested this week for reportedly threatening to harm a transient with a large chain at a local homeless shelter, police said.Prosecutors charged Richard Snell, 44, with attempted aggravated battery on Thursday.

Westar announces agreement on 11 percent rate hike

Associated Press

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A1

Electric rates would rise by an average of 11 percent for more than 675,000 Kansas homes and businesses under a proposed regulatory settlement announced Friday by Westar Energy Inc.

Wildfire near Getty museum contained

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A8

A wildfire burned 100 acres of brush and grass near the world-famous Getty art museum before it was doused early Thursday without causing any damage or injuries, fire officials said. Nearby Interstate 405 was closed for about four hours but reopened at 6 a.m., as the morning rush was getting under way.

Nuggets waive five

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

The Nuggets have waived five players, trimming their roster to 14. The five players waived Thursday are guards Mateen Cleaves and Smush Parker and forwards Nick Fazekas, James Mays and Ruben Patterson.

Horoscopes

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B10

You make a difference no matter where you are, no matter what you do. You face a choice this year between negativity and optimism. What you choose defines your year. If single, you could hook up with someone more serious or older. If attached, you move into a period where the two of you must join forces to achieve a long-term goal.

KU to name Student Recreation Center after longtime leader

By Andy Hyland

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A3

The Student Recreation Center at Kansas University will get a longer name today. David Ambler, vice chancellor emeritus for student affairs, is scheduled to be honored at a ceremony this afternoon for his contributions to the creation of the recreation center. His name will be added to the building’s.

Keegan: Manning opens window - a crack

By Tom Keegan

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B5

A window opened Thursday at high noon on the second floor of the College Basketball Experience wing of the Sprint Center. It allowed for a rare peak inside the private personality and brilliant basketball mind of Danny Manning.

Old Home Town - 100 years ago

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A10

From the Lawrence Daily World for Oct. 24, 1908: “After holding out for several weeks for the Kansas-Missouri football game to be played again in St. Joseph, Missouri officials have agreed to return the game to Kansas City this Thanksgiving Day. It will be played at Association Park.

Rec calendar

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B8

¢ Lawrence Bicycle Club¢ GP VeloTek Youth Cycling¢ Lawrence Tennis Assn.

Two share Frys.com lead

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

Doug LaBelle II and Jeff Mallinger shot 7-under 63s on Thursday to share the first-round lead in the Frys.com Open. Richard Johnson, the 2007 Nationwide Tour earnings leader, was one shot back at 64.

KU swimming falls to Texas A&M, 133-106

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B5

Kansas University’s Danielle Hermann and Erin Mertz each claimed two victories on the night, but the Jayhawks suffered a 133-106 loss to ninth-ranked Texas A&M in a Big 12 swimming and diving dual Thursday at Robinson Natatorium.

HIV scare puts Mo. school in uncertain territory

By Cheryl Wittenauer - Associated Press Writer

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A9

Students at a suburban St. Louis high school headed to the gymnasium for HIV testing this week after an infected person told health officials as many as 50 teenagers might have been exposed to the virus that causes AIDS.

Advance voting grows in state

The Associated Press

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B12

Nathan Jones travels to job sites across northeast Kansas as a security officer. His regular shift - from 11:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. - can become an issue when he wants to vote on Election Day. That led the 38-year-old Topeka resident to cast an advance ballot Thursday. That made him part of a statewide surge in advance voting.

Attempt made on Iraq’s labor minister

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A2

A suicide bomber tried to kill Iraq’s labor minister Thursday, slamming an explosives-laden sport-utility vehicle into an official convoy and killing nine people, authorities said. The minister, Mahmoud al-Sheikh Radhi, was not harmed.

Commentary: NFL must confront Vick situation

By Jim Litke - Associated Press Sports Columnist

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

While his lawyers appeared in front of a judge in Virginia, Michael Vick was back in Leavenworth, still doing time and still off the NFL’s radar screen. Officially, anyway. “It’s not something we need to address at this time,” a league spokesman said Tuesday. True enough.

One more hurrah

Epic football era ends at Haskell

By Matt Tait

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B1

So this is it. Lawrence High’s final regular-season football game at Haskell Stadium. The Lions’ last adventure at the field they’ve called home for 78 years before they move into their own on-campus, 4,000-seat stadium in 2009.

Arizona’s Olson retires

Wildcats’ coach steps down after 24 years

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

Lute Olson has retired after 24 seasons with the Arizona Wildcats. Athletic director Jim Livengood confirmed Olson’s decision hours after news reports had started speculating about the 74-year-old Hall of Famer’s future.

Man pleads not guilty in child porn case

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A3

A 27-year-old man accused of possessing child pornography pleaded not guilty Thursday to three charges in Douglas County District Court. Chief Douglas County District Court Judge Robert Fairchild also scheduled a Dec. 5 hearing on motions in the case.

FSHS QB Torneden ready for challenge of LHS

By Chuck Woodling

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B4

Before Camren Torneden’s folks pulled up stakes in suburban Dallas and moved to Lawrence last year, they gave their son a choice. Did he want to enroll as a sophomore at Lawrence High? Or did he prefer Free State High? “I went for the newer school,” Torneden said. “My mom was a cheerleader at Lawrence High, so I thought it would be neat to go against her school.”

Newcomers have tons to learn

By Gary Bedore

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B1

No offense to Leno, Letterman, Conan or Craig Ferguson. But when Bill Self hops in the sack late at night, he’s choosing a re-run over comedy on his TV: tape of Kansas University’s 75-68 national-championship victory over Memphis. “I’ve watched it 50 times. It’s how I go to bed,” Self, KU’s sixth-year coach, said, entertaining a batch of reporters at Thursday’s Big 12 Media Day in downtown Oklahoma City.

These taxpayers might want IRS to find them

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A2

The IRS on Thursday announced its own little economic bailout plan, worth about $266 million, for taxpayers who didn’t get their economic stimulus checks or regular income tax refunds the first time around because they couldn’t be found.

Prosoco promotes two, hires specialist

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B11

Prosoco Inc., 3741 Greenway Circle, Lawrence, recently promoted Jennifer Sawyer, Lawrence, and Brenda Long, Eudora. The company also hired Bobi Cossey, Lawrence. Sawyer was promoted from receptionist to human resources assistant. She will assist with payroll, new employee orientation and applicant tracking.

OSHA recognizes Sauer-Danfoss

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B11

Sauer-Danfoss Inc., 3840 Greenway Circle, Lawrence, has earned membership in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s prestigious Voluntary Protection Programs at the highest level. Companies in the program achieve average rates for injuries and illnesses that are 50 percent below the Bureau of Labor Statistics average for other companies in their respective industries.

Greenspan grilled on Capitol Hill

By Martin Crutsinger and Marcy Gordon - Associated Press Writers

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A2

For nearly two decades, Congress treated Alan Greenspan with respect bordering on awe. No more. Badgered by lawmakers, the former Federal Reserve chairman found himself denying the nation’s economic crisis was his fault on Thursday but conceding the meltdown had revealed a flaw in a lifetime of economic thinking and had left him in a “state of shocked disbelief.”

Will terrorists test Obama?

By Cal Thomas

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A11

Just like that, Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden has given voters the single reason why they should not elect Barack Obama president of the United States. In rambling remarks (does he ever make any other kind?) in Seattle, Biden guaranteed, like Babe Ruth calling his home run shot, that if Obama is elected president there will be an international incident to “test him” less than six months after his inauguration.

Judge: Trial warranted in child rape case

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A5

A judge ordered a 41-year-old Lawrence man on Thursday to face a trial on three child rape charges and four other sex crime charges. After hearing testimony from the victim and a police investigator during a preliminary hearing, District Judge Jack Murphy said prosecutors had presented enough evidence to warrant a trial on the seven charges.

Pinckney students prepare for elections

Classmates pass on what they’ve learned in research on current events, campaign

By Lindsey Slater

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A5

Some students at Pinckney School are ready for Election Day. They’ve learned about the process, the candidates and campaigning. They must also pass on their knowledge to their classmates. “We are going to different classes in pairs to different grades to teach them about the election process,” said Molly Weisgrau, a sixth-grader in Pinckney’s gifted program.

Old Home Town - 40 years ago

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A10

Architects chosen to design the proposed county judicial building met with commissioners to show their early work. Don Robertson and Dick Peters presented the plans and suggested the county buy additional land east of New Hampshire, adjacent to 11th Street.

New kickoff chant chosen to replace obscene one

By Chardae Davis & Andy Hyland

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A1

Students and anyone else attending this Saturday’s Kansas University football game looking for a different kickoff chant now have a new option. After nearly a full week of polling students, KU’s student newspaper unveiled its winning slogan: “Kayyyyyyy (kick) Youuuuuuu!”

Texas steps up execution schedule

By Michael Graczyk - Associated Press Writer

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A9

The crowd on death row is thinning out. A dozen condemned inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s so-called “death watch” cells are being executed at a scheduled rate of two a week over six weeks.

Scams rise along with foreclosures

By David W. Myers

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B11

We are facing foreclosure, and have been notified by the lender that a foreclosure sale will be held about three months from now. Since we received the bank’s notification, we have been flooded with letters and fliers from companies and individual investors who say they can save us from being foreclosed upon, either by negotiating directly with the lender on our behalf or by purchasing our home themselves.

‘Poltergeist’ ad campaign provides some real horror

By Jon Niccum

October 24, 2008 in print edition on C1

The ad campaigns are plenty memorable. We’ve seen Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) take a break from his “Back to the Future” adventure to hawk the benefits of DirecTV. We’ve seen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) in full “Aliens” gear battle the queen beast while addressing the camera about the satellite television network.

Forum to tackle financial worries

By Chad Lawhorn

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B11

Sheyda Jahanbani, assistant professor of history at Kansas University, knows the question all her students are asking these days: Are we really entering the next Great Depression? If college students are taking the time to ask it, she figures everybody else is as well. Jahanbani hopes a Monday evening forum of university and business leaders will provide answers to that question and others.

Kindergarten sex ed becoming mandatory in England

By Nancy Zuckerbrod - Associated Press Writer

October 24, 2008 in print edition on C10

It’s a controversial idea in a land known for prudishness about sex - teaching kids as young as 5 about the birds and bees. But with one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in Europe, the British government is bringing sex education to all schools in England - including kindergartens. While countries like France, Holland and China already require sex education, few places demand that it be introduced at such a young age.

Government has eye on private funds

By George Will

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A10

Washington is having a Willie Sutton Moment. Such moments occur when government, finding its revenue insufficient for its agenda, glimpses some money it does not control but would like to. Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, and Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., recently convened a discussion of how colleges and universities should be spending their endowments.

Health costs soar past wages

Number of uninsured rising with prices

By Karrey Britt

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A1

Health care costs have risen almost five times faster than wages across the country during the new millennium. And Kansas is no exception, according to a new report. Annual family health insurance premiums rose 87.9 percent from 2000 to 2007. Meanwhile, median earnings increased only 17.7 percent.

Free State sweeps Lawrence High

By Matt Tait

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B7

For all of its size, power and strength, Free State High’s girls volleyball team wrapped up a Senior Night sweep against Lawrence High on Thursday with a tip. But, hey, a kill is a kill. And a victory is a victory, this one coming in three sets, 25-13, 25-23 and 25-19.

Obama fundraising drops in October

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A2

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama reports raising $36 million for his campaign during the first two weeks of October. Obama’s fundraising pace showed a marked decline compared with the $150 million he raised in September. That’s according to a financial report he filed with the Federal Election Commission late Thursday.

Lawrence pair launch new online comic

October 24, 2008 in print edition on C1

Lawrence-based Scott Winer Productions (SWP) is set to unveil the company’s first ever Web comic, “The Adventures of Little Scottie,” today at www.littlescottie.com. The project was created by Todd Pickrell, an industrial design major at Kansas University, and Scott Winer, founder of SWP and a 2008 KU graduate.

Negative ads

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A10

To the editor: “I’m a savior, and my opponent’s a slimeball.” It’s down to the electoral wire, and the negative ads are coming in fast and furious. What do we make of a nation where the most common source for an informed electorate is a constant barrage of misinformation?

Teen seeks safe haven for baby, herself

By Timberly Ross - Associated Press Writer

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A9

A 16-year-old mother walked into a hospital in an attempt to use Nebraska’s unique safe-haven law - not to abandon her baby, but to get help for herself and her son. The girl, who was escorted by an aunt last week to Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, told a social worker that she was kicked out of her mother’s home, according to court documents filed in Douglas County Juvenile Court.

Muslims grateful for Powell’s comments

By Rachel Zoll - Associated Press Writer

October 24, 2008 in print edition on C10

Lepers. Untouchables. Politically radioactive. These are ways American Muslims describe their status in an election year when Barack Obama’s opponents are spreading rumors that he is Muslim, when he is Christian, and linking him to terrorists.

Teen moms: Celeb factor belies cost

By David Crary - Associated Press Writer

October 24, 2008 in print edition on C10

Teen motherhood has gained a bit of celebrity allure with the pregnancies of Jamie Lynn Spears and Bristol Palin, but front-line professionals see a starkly different reality involving poverty, lost opportunities and a cost to taxpayers in the billions of dollars annually.

Energy impact

Do your pocketbook a favor by taking a few energy conservation measures before winter sets in.

J-W Editorials

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A10

Considerable attention is being directed in the current political campaigns to ways to reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil. One side of that effort, of course, is to make more energy through wind, solar, nuclear and other generation sources.

LHS soccer falls

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B7

The Lawrence High soccer team lost, 2-0, on Thursday night against Shawnee Mission South. The Lions dropped to 4-10-1. LHS coach Matt Anderson cited Andy Urban as bringing intensity on the defensive end, and Brent Wilson for bringing energy off the bench.

From page to stage

‘Horrorshow II’ embodies EMU’s 10-year quest to showcase original works

By Jon Niccum

October 24, 2008 in print edition on C1

EMU Theatre’s latest show is accompanied by a waiver. Patrons are asked to sign a form notifying that a performance of “Horrorshow II” exposes them to “dangers and risks that include (but are not limited to) serious or dreadful spookiness, emotional grievance, damage to pre-conceived notions of terror and/or death from fright.”

Mint to review mouse-eaten bills

The Associated Press

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A2

A mischief of mice turn out to be no match for the U.S. Mint. A southeast Missouri man is expected to be reimbursed for about $1,000 in bills that had been munched on by rodents. He had left the $20 bills in an unzipped vinyl bag on a desk at his home, and it was misplaced during an ice storm last winter and flooding in March.

Scary stuff, and Heidi Klum

By Kevin McDonough

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B10

Halloween is almost here. Musician and film director Rob Zombie hosts AMC’s traditional Fearfest, a seven-night countdown to the holiday, featuring more than 175 hours of scary movies, culminating in Zombie’s own “Evil 8 Countdown” on Halloween, an all-day marathon of chilling thrillers and monster movies.

Leaders celebrate biology addition

West Campus building receives $22.2M in upgrades

By Andy Hyland

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B11

Kansas University celebrated two achievements Thursday in its bioscience programs. Local political and university leaders gathered in the atrium of a new addition to the Structural Biology Center on West Campus to mark the opening of two new phases of that building.

Inclusive step

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A10

To the editor: On behalf of the board of directors for the Kansas Equality Coalition, Lawrence/Douglas County Chapter, we would like to thank Gene Meyer, president and CEO of Lawrence Memorial Hospital, for his support in changing the LMH hospital visitation policy so that it recognizes family members of patients to include significant others.

Unsportsmanlike

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A10

To the editor: It is interesting that some students feel a line from a B-grade Adam Sandler movie, 1998’s “The Waterboy,” is KU tradition. I thought of KU tradition as Vespers, waving wheat, walking down the hill at graduation and other true traditions.

Half of doctors in study use placebo treatments

By Maria Cheng - Associated Press Writer

October 24, 2008 in print edition on C10

About half of American doctors in a new survey say they regularly give patients placebo treatments - usually drugs or vitamins that won’t really help their condition. And many doctors fail to make it clear these treatments don’t really do anything for the specific ailment for which they are prescribed, the survey found. That contradicts advice from the American Medical Association, which recommends doctors only use treatments with the full knowledge of their patients.

No rags to riches

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A10

To the editor: No more rags to riches! Obama has already said that he will greatly raise the taxes on the rich to give to others. That is a form of socialism that is dangerous. I am a middle-class person. I have also been an entrepreneur. I know that if a ceiling is set on my income at which I will be taxed very high, I will not have the incentive to create more income, hire more middle-class workers.

Mayer: Tech’s history riveting

By Bill Mayer

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B1

You get one of those good ol’ boy schools like Texas Tech or Oklahoma State, and a lot of times they do things a little differently from the self-styled elitists such as Texas or Oklahoma. Such campuses often are a bit friendlier and “hi y’all.” You can find countless items of unusual history.

‘Musical’ makes harmonious transition to big screen

By Roger Moore - The Orlando Sentinel

October 24, 2008 in print edition on C1

Call it a musical with training wheels, call it corny, call it Old-Older-Oldest School - as in Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney and “Let’s put on a show!” But “High School Musical” makes the journey from The Disney Channel to the big screen with its “Gee whiz” intact. Wholesome, chaste to a fault, with forgettably catchy tunes and crackerjack choreography, the “HSM” virtues and faults are writ large in “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.”

Army, Navy to play later

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

The annual Army-Navy football game will be played a week later starting in 2009. The rivalry will take place each year on the second Saturday in December. The academies and CBS announced Thursday they had extended their TV rights agreement through 2018.

China: Human rights award winner a criminal

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A2

China’s government reacted angrily Thursday to the European Parliament’s decision to give its top human rights prize to jailed Chinese dissident Hu Jia, with Beijing calling him a criminal and the award interference. The harsh reaction to Hu’s winning the Sakharov Prize contrasted with the friendly atmosphere Beijing was trying to project as it welcomed leaders from the European Union and Asia for a summit to tackle the global economic crisis.

Davis, Bowers spark FSHS to third at league gymnastics

J-W Staff Reports

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B7

Free State’s Drue Davis placed fifth in the all-around and Kelcy Bowers sixth as the Firebirds were third at the Sunflower League gymnastics meet on Thursday at Shawnee Mission West. Olathe East won the team title with 105.675 points and was followed by SM Northwest (103.400) and FSHS (103.325).

Americans know loyalty

By Garrison Keilor

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A11

Spent a weekend in Abilene, Texas, a town that voted 75 percent for the Current Occupant in 2004, and nothing bad happened to me at all, they were as friendly as could be. Any time I sat down, they put food in front of me, and all in all they were witty and well-spoken and good to be around.

Wright handy on, off field

Jayhawks find they can count on linebacker

By Matt Tait

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B6

There’s a line in the Kansas University football team’s media guide that has linebacker Arist Wright’s teammates torn. “Claims to be a handy man,” the line reads. Hmmm. “I don’t think he can fix anything,” sophomore linebacker Dakota Lewis said.

Why polls vary on presidential race

By Alan Fram - Associated Press Writer

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A8

Barack Obama is galloping away with the presidential race. Or maybe he has a modest lead. Or maybe he and John McCain are neck and neck. Confusing? Sure, thanks to the dueling results of recent major polls. In the past week, most surveys have shown Democrat Obama with a significant national lead over Republican McCain.

Tampa Bay draws even

Rays stop Phillies, 4-2

By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press Baseball Writer

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B8

Big Game James. That’s quite a nickname for a pitcher with 32 major-league wins. James Shields definitely deserved it Thursday night. Shields stymied the slumping Philadelphia Phillies, rookie David Price got the final seven outs, and the plucky Tampa Bay Rays rebounded from a rare home loss with a 4-2 victory that tied the World Series at 1-all.

Suspected US missile strike kills at least 10

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A2

At least 10 people were killed and six others injured in a suspected U.S missile strike Thursday in Pakistan’s restive tribal region, intelligence officials and an eyewitness said. The attack apparently targeted a madrassa, or religious school, operated by Taliban commander Sirajuddin Haqqani, according to a Pakistani intelligence official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Pump patrol

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A3

The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.37 at several locations.

Delta Dental gives grant to county clinic

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B11

The Delta Dental of Kansas Foundation has provided $9,206 to the Douglas County Dental Clinic, 200 Maine, Lawrence. The grant will enable the clinic to enhance its capability to deliver high-quality dental care to an increasing number of underserved Kansans.

Gary Bedore’s Big 12 hoops notebook

By Gary Bedore

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B3

University of Oklahoma superstar Blake Griffin noticed something shiny on Cole Aldrich’s right ring finger. He walked over to Kansas University’s sophomore center to check it out. “Blake said he was going to get one himself this year,” Aldrich, Kansas University’s sophomore center, said of the 2008 national title ring he wore proudly at Big 12 Media Day in downtown OKC.

Ex-kicker to be tried

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

Former NFL place-kicker Tony Zendejas has been ordered to stand trial on charges that he drugged a woman at his sports bar and raped her.

Study: Warm hands lead to warm hearts

The Associated Press

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A1

Time to update that old saying “cold hands, warm heart.” New research shows touching something warm can make you feel and act more warmly toward others. Whether someone is deemed to have a “warm” or “cold” personality makes a powerful first impression. That led Yale University scientists to wonder if physical warmth could promote psychological warmth, by subconsciously priming people to think better of others.

Despite anxiety about economy, many expect it to improve

By Alan Fram - Associated Press Writer

October 24, 2008 in print edition on C10

People are skittish about the economy’s immediate future. Ask how things will be in a year and you hear a different story - and a remarkable show of optimism despite economists’ widespread expectations that a serious recession is brewing.

Lawrence High vs. Free State

By Matt Tait & Chuck Woodling

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B4

The history of the Lions-Firebirds rivalry: 1997 - Lawrence 34, Free State 15. Adrian Garcia ran for 156 yards and two touchdowns to lift the Lions in the inaugural meeting. Garcia was one of LHS 20 seniors. Free State had four. Dick Purdy was the Lions’ coach. Bob Lisher was the Firebirds’ boss.

Big Ten extends Delaney

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany agreed to a contract extension through June 2013.

Brady has more surgery

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

New England quarterback Tom Brady has undergone two more procedures to clean out infection on his surgically repaired knee, the Boston Herald reported Thursday. Brady confirmed for the first time Saturday that he’d undergone two operations on his injured left knee. The Herald, citing an unnamed source familiar with his treatment, said he’s had two more since then because of infection.

OPEC members push for production cuts

By George Jahn - Associated Press Writer

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A6

Iran and Venezuela on Thursday urged OPEC to quickly slash output and stem a steep slide in prices that has left crude at its cheapest in 15 months - and some member countries scrambling to balance their books.But OPEC’s power to raise prices by cutting supply may be fading amid a global economic crisis that has evaporated demand for oil.

Trucks to get new sponsor

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

Camping World will replace Craftsman as the title sponsor for NASCAR’s truck series in 2009. The seven-year deal, thought to be worth between $5 million and $7 million annually, was announced Thursday by NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France and Camping World chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis.

Cincinnati loses guard

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

Point guard Cashmere Wright, a freshman who was expected to play a big role for Cincinnati, tore a knee ligament and is out for the season. The team said Thursday that Wright tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during practice this week.

Ex-Jayhawk Price to coach SDSU

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B5

Ritchie Price, oldest son of Kansas University baseball coach Ritch Price, will serve as interim head coach at South Dakota State through the 2009 baseball season.Young Price was promoted to the interim post when Reggie Christensen, a former KU aide, joined the staff at Sacramento State.

Expanded replay planned

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved the expanded use of instant replay for the 2008-09 season. Referees will be allowed to review video to determine if a field goal was a two- or three-point attempt, or to decide if a shooting foul was committed behind the arc and warrants three shots instead of two.

Titans’ Johnson fined

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson has been fined $10,000 for his celebration after a 66-yard touchdown run against the Kansas City Chiefs. The NFL said Thursday he was fined for unsportsmanlike conduct for banging on some drums in the Chiefs’ pep band Sunday. He was penalized 15 yards at the time.

Ballesteros surgery set

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

Seve Ballesteros’ brain tumor is cancerous, and he will undergo another operation to relieve pressure caused by swelling and bleeding that have recently developed. The remaining parts of the malignant tumor, located in a very deep part of the brain, will be removed in today’s procedure.

FSHS soccer delayed

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B7

Free State High’s final boys soccer game of the regular season was postponed Thursday afternoon because of weather conditions.The Firebirds (6-4-5, 4-3-2 in Sunflower League play) will make up the contest at 4:30 p.m. today at Youth Sports, Inc. against first-place Shawnee Mission Northwest (11-3-1 overall, 9-0-1 in the Sunflower League).

People in the news

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B10

¢ ‘SNL’ sees boost in audience¢ Damon ‘honored’ by plumber’s shout-out¢ O’Reilly extends contract with Fox¢ Hasselbeck set to campaign with Palin¢ Rapper 50 Cent settles NY visitation issue¢ Bianca Jagger’s eviction is upheld

Dugan Arnett’s KU football notebook

By Dugan Arnett

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B6

If the idea of a Kansas University receiving corps of Michael Crabtree, Dezmon Briscoe, Kerry Meier and Johnathan Wilson sounds out-of-this-world ridiculous today, two years ago, it was a legitimate possibility. In the spring of 2006, Crabtree’s senior year at Dallas’ Carter High, Kansas coach Mark Mangino saw the current Texas Tech standout play live and immediately made a push to sign the four-star prospect.

Houston halts comeback

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

Allan Houston’s latest attempt to come back as a player with the New York Knicks ended Thursday, and he began discussions with the team about a role within the organization.

On the record

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A4

¢ A 71-year-old Garnett woman reported a 2006 gold Pontiac valued at $15,000 was stolen between Sept. 30 and Oct. 14 in the 2300 block of Ridge Court.¢ Motor vehicle accident, 8 a.m. Wednesday, Kasold Drive and West 31st Street.¢ Assist person, no obvious injuries, 8:21 a.m. Wednesday, 1700 Mass.

ISU guard to have surgery

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

Iowa State basketball guard Lucca Staiger has had another setback. The player from Germany had to sit out last season and lose a year of eligibility after the NCAA said a club team he played on in Germany was professional. Now, Staiger will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Mayor wins fight to extend term limits

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A9

Mayor Michael Bloomberg says it was the financial crisis - and the billionaire businessman’s unique ability to take the city through it - that compelled him to try to change the law so he could stay in charge.But advisers acknowledge he had long been considering a third act in office after his independent presidential hopes died.

Slattery calls for new economic stimulus

By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer

October 24, 2008 in print edition on A4

Democratic Senate candidate Jim Slattery is calling on Congress to pass a new economic stimulus package that spends money on improving roads, bridges and other infrastructure to stimulate jobs.A spokeswoman for Republican Sen. Pat Roberts said Thursday that when Congress reconvenes next month, Roberts will consider “every option” for improving the economy and will work on a bipartisan plan.

Cabrera trails by one

October 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

Soren Kjeldsen shot a 7-under 64 Thursday to hold a one-shot lead after the first round of the Castello Masters. Former U.S. Open champion Angel Cabrera, England’s Richard Finch, Ignacio Garrido of Spain and Peter Hanson of Sweden all trailed Kjeldsen after 6-under rounds of 65.