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When it comes to daylight saving time, which do you prefer?

Poll results

Response Percent
Fall back.
 
 45%
Spring ahead.
 
 31%
Neither.
 
 23%
Total 747
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Lead stories

12:00 a.m.
Ben Delgado, 4, of Eudora, was getting his teeth cleaned at Growing Smiles, at 1425 Wakarusa Drive, in this 2008 file photo. Many parents are watching their children's teeth this time of year, with Halloween close at hand and lots of sweets being given out. Growing Smiles is hosting a "Halloween Candy Buyback" party on Nov. 3. The candy will be sent to overseas to military personnel. Halloween frightfully sweet
By Karrey Britt
October 29, 2008
Children love Halloween for two reasons: Costumes and loads of candy. Soon, their faces and fingers will be covered in chocolatey, gooey treats that they collected by the handfuls on Halloween night.
6:00 a.m.
Lawrence Police officers investigate Wednesday after the body of a white male was found under the Kansas River bridge. There were no apparent signs of foul play, police said. Police identify body found beneath Kansas River bridge; foul play not suspected
By Jesse Fray, Alex Parker
4:11 p.m., October 29, 2008 Updated 6:46 p.m. in print edition on 3A
Lawrence police are investigating the death of a transient whose body was found under the Kansas River bridge.
11:06 a.m.
Online chat
Lawrence police discuss Halloween patrols and safety
October 30, 2008
Ghouls and goblins of all ages are sure to be out in full force Friday night, for Halloween. But, Lawrence police will also to be out helping all the ghosts and vampires stay safe. At 11 a.m. Thursday, Sgt. Bill Cory will answer your questions regarding Halloween safety and discuss the naughty behavior officers will be looking for as the older crowd celebrates the haunted holiday.
2:00 p.m.
Online chat
Lawrence mayor to chat about sales tax vote
October 30, 2008
Lawrence Mayor Mike Dever will chat about the three sales tax questions on the November ballot. Together, they would raise the sales tax .55 percent and would pay for operation of the T and infrastructure and equipment improvements for the city.
3:00 p.m.
Justin Ellgen, an intern with Pioneer Hi-Bred in Lawrence, spent most of Tuesday with four other workers hand-harvesting soybeans in the company's plot on the northern edge of Lawrence. Researchers with the company are determining which varieties of soybeans grow best in certain areas of Kansas and western Missouri. Researchers begin harvesting soybeans in an effort to improve crop
By Mark Fagan
October 29, 2008 in print edition on 9B
Researchers with Pioneer Hi-Bred are busy hand-harvesting soybeans from a research plot at the northern edge of Lawrence, hoping to gain clues for commercializing the next generation of high-yield, high-quality, drought-tolerant and pest-resistant beans.
6:00 p.m.
Joleen Neher, co-owner of Kansas Coin Connection, says there's been a local and national run on gold coins causing prices to skyrocket. At left is a Canadian Maple Leaf gold coin and at right is an American Eagle. New gold rush is on
By Mike Belt
October 30, 2008 in print edition on 1A
Demand for buying physical gold and silver is high locally and nationally. But plan on having a long wait. Especially if you want gold. Buyers vastly outnumber sellers.

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Tyler Hatesohl: High School Scholar Athlete of the Month
By Andrew Baker
October 30, 2008
Tyler Hatesohl was named HyVee High School Scholar Athlete of the Month. He’s been a part of the Free State soccer team for four years and has a 3.95 GPA.
Thrifty costumes possible during Halloween
By Chardae Davis
October 30, 2008
The spookiest day of the year is also an expensive one. For college students on a budget, forking over $50 or more for an elaborate costume can be frightening.
Jayhawks hope to keep up with Big 12 play
By D.J. Whetter
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
More than bragging rights are on the line for the Kansas football team this weekend. At 2-2 in Big 12 play, the ‘Hawks need league wins to keep pace in the conference.
Tonganoxie opens new skate park
By Mark Boyle
October 30, 2008
Kids in Tonganoxie now have a new place to take their skateboards. The city’s first skate park opened at noon today.
Thursday, October 30 weather at 10 p.m.
October 30, 2008
The forecast for Friday, October 31 calls for a high of 73 with a low around 49.
Soldier memorial grows into community courtyard
By Mark Boyle
October 30, 2008
What started as a small memorial to a fallen soldier has grown into a courtyard for Tonganoxie.
Sebelius’ PAC under fire for mailer against Sloan
By Scott Rothschild
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A1
The Bluestem Fund — Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ political action committee — came under fire Thursday from a non-partisan voter education group for a campaign mailer that slams state Rep. Tom Sloan, R-Lawrence.
Judge rules defendant’s police interview is admissible at murder trial
By George Diepenbrock
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A3
A judge ruled Thursday that portions of a recorded police interview with a 37-year-old woman can be played at her murder trial scheduled to begin next week.
Accident victim out of intensive care at KU Hospital
By Erin Castaneda
October 30, 2008
Maria Thorson, 25, who was injured in a two-car accident on Kansas Highway 10 on Oct. 23, was moved out of the Kansas University Hospital intensive care unit late Tuesday night and is continuing to recover, according to her mother, Amy Thorson.
Highway patrol to blitz area for KU-KSU football game
By Mark Fagan
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A1
Kansas Highway Patrol troopers will be lining up Saturday to encourage safe arrival and departure for fans at the annual Sunflower Showdown.
County commission candidates speak out on growth
By George Diepenbrock
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A3
Preserving green space and managing growth have been common phrases in one Douglas County Commission candidate’s campaign.
New gold rush is on
By Mike Belt
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A1
Demand for buying physical gold and silver is high locally and nationally. But plan on having a long wait. Especially if you want gold. Buyers vastly outnumber sellers.
Lawrence police encourage safety on Halloween
Extra patrols likely downtown as festivities begin around 5 p.m.
By Jesse Fray
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A5
With Halloween falling on a Friday night this year, Lawrence police are anticipating more than just the usual trick-or-treating.
KU Hospital to open spine center on Monday
By Karrey Britt
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B11
Kansas University Hospital is opening a new $5.5 million center for back problems on Monday.
KU Natural History Museum to display oddities
By Andy Hyland
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A5
Interested in seeing a fanged fish? A giant frog? Large spiked pine cones?
Sheriff’s deputies plan check lane early Sunday morning
By Jesse Fray
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A5
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a driver’s license check lane between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Sunday, the law enforcement agency announced Thursday.
Wii program helps senior citizens stay active and healthy
By Karrey Britt
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A3
Seniors can still get out and play golf despite the chilly autumn temperatures.
Halloween activities abound in Lawrence area
By Erin Castaneda
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A3
There are plenty of treats and frights to delight all ages for the Halloween holiday. Take your pick, if you dare.
Motions dismissed in Yellow House case
Staff Report
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A5
A federal magistrate judge this week dismissed one motion that each side recently filed in the case of two Lawrence store owners accused in a stolen goods case.
Lawrence man convicted of criminally restraining girlfriend
By Jesse Fray
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A3
A Lawrence man accused of kidnapping his girlfriend in November 2007 was convicted of criminal restraint Thursday morning in Douglas County District Court, prosecutors said.
Baldwin voters to decide school bond issue
By Jeff Myrick
October 30, 2008
Baldwin School District voters will decide Tuesday if a $22.9 million bond issue should be approved.
KU men’s basketball 23rd in preseason coaches poll
J-W Staff Reports
10:47 a.m., October 30, 2008 Updated 05:52 p.m.
The defending national champion Kansas University men’s basketball team was ranked No. 23 in the ESPN/USA Today coaches poll.
Natural gas line broken in 800 block of Louisiana
By George Diepenbrock
09:48 a.m., October 30, 2008 Updated 10:40 a.m.
Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical workers Thursday morning are responding to report that a construction crew struck and broke a 2-inch natural gas line in the 800 block of Louisiana Street, according to emergency dispatchers.
Police detain Daly
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
Golfer John Daly was taken into custody Sunday morning by Winston-Salem police after he was found drunk outside an area Hooters restaurant. Police said in a statement Wednesday that said officers went to the restaurant on a medical call. When they arrived, Daly was being treated by emergency workers after losing consciousness.
Minorities make gains in retirement plans
By Michelle Singletary
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B9
This year the annual Black Investor Survey conducted by Ariel Investments and Charles Schwab didn’t get much attention. When the market is at historic lows, it’s hard to get publicity for wagging your finger at African-Americans for not investing in their employee retirement plans.
BPA: Safe or not?
Government leaves consumers confused
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar - Associated Press Writer
October 30, 2008 in print edition on C8
BPA - a chemical used in food containers - is so widespread that most people have traces of it in their bodies. But health officials can’t decide if that’s a problem, or something we all can live with. Bisphenol A is useful for hardening plastics to make all sorts of consumer products, from CDs to baby bottles. And the canning industry uses it for coatings that prevent leaks and bacterial contamination in metal food containers.
Houston WR has surgery
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
Houston wide receiver Patrick Edwards said Wednesday he holds no animosity toward Marshall, a day after he ran into a service cart and broke his leg in a game against the Thundering Herd. A Cabell Huntington Hospital spokesman said Edwards was in good condition Wednesday following surgery.
Lawrence’s loss
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A9
To the editor: Voters in Lawrence have the opportunity to save the T by voting “yes” on Questions 2 and 3 on Nov. 4. Public transportation is a service that progressive cities provide their citizens; some changes in the future will enable the T to operate more efficiently, but if service is dropped, we will miss that chance.
Ballesteros improving
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
Seve Ballesteros is improving after last week’s surgery on his cancerous brain tumor. The La Paz hospital said Wednesday in a one-sentence statement that the 51-year-old golfing great remains in intensive care and also has undergone a tracheotomy, a procedure it called common in cases like his. The hospital said Ballesteros’ condition was “evolving favorably.”
Quake death toll grows
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A2
Desperate villagers clawed through piles of mud and timber looking for victims of an earthquake that collapsed thousands of homes in southwestern Pakistan before dawn Wednesday, killing at least 170 people. As rescue workers resumed their search this morning, officials said hopes of finding more survivors in the debris left by the 6.4-magnitude quake had dimmed.
Obama goes prime-time; McCain goes for the jugular
By Ben Feller and David Espo - Associated Press Writers
October 30, 2008
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama plunked down $4 million for a campaign-closing television ad Wednesday night and summoned voters to “choose hope over fear and unity over division” in Tuesday’s election. Republican John McCain derided the event as a “gauzy, feel-good commercial,” paid for with broken promises.
Iraq outlines changes wanted in pact with US
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A2
Iraq wants a security agreement with the U.S. to include a clear ban on U.S. troops using Iraqi territory to attack Iraq’s neighbors, the government spokesman said Wednesday, three days after a dramatic U.S. raid on Syria. Also Wednesday, the country’s most influential Shiite cleric expressed concern that Iraqi sovereignty be protected in the pact.
More Democrats voting early in key states
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A2
Democrats are dominating early voting in six key states President Bush won four years ago, forcing Republican John McCain to play catch-up even before Election Day arrives. Democrats outnumber Republicans among early voters in Iowa, North Carolina, Florida, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada, according to statistics from election and party officials in those states.
Nadal, Nalbandian advance
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
Top-ranked Rafael Nadal and defending champion David Nalbandian advanced to the third round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday. Nalbandian downed Nicolas Kiefer of Germany, 7-6 (5), 6-3, and Nadal topped Florent Serra of France, 6-2, 6-4.
Wants, needs
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A9
To the editor: I encourage voters to get out and vote in the coming election. It is your right, responsibility and privilege to do so! A clear responsibility in this election with Questions 1, 2 and 3 is to determine what will be the most efficient spending of tax dollars in the tax increase proposals and vote accordingly. One simple way of determining that is to study aspects of the proposals and separate items into categories of “needs” and “wants.”
Kern Marketing wins over Lynn Electric
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B9
Kern Marketing, 1617 St. Andrews Drive, Lawrence, will now handle advertising and marketing for Lynn Electric Inc. and Lynn Communications. Lynn Electric does service and repair work for commercial and residential customers.
County agencies to honor volunteers
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A4
Douglas County Emergency Management and the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department will co-host a volunteer recognition banquet from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at the health department, 200 Maine. Several volunteers will be honored for their service to Skywarn, the Auxiliary Communications Team and the Medical Reserve Corps.
Keegan: Running down dream
By Tom Keegan
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B1
He’s the Lawrence High student-body president, co-captain of the cross country team, a regular at LHS sporting events wearing his signature candy-striper overalls, and hits the books hard enough to be a member of the national art honor society.
Commissioners weigh Baldwin Woods funding
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A5
Douglas County commissioners Wednesday night voiced concern about chipping in hundreds of thousands of dollars for a preservation project at Baldwin Woods, north of Baldwin City. But commissioners indicated that preservation supporters, including the Kansas Land Trust, would likely get to make their case to commissioners in coming months.
Disclosure of tainted eggs delayed
By Gillian Wong - Associated Press Writer
October 30, 2008 in print edition on C8
A local Chinese government acknowledged Wednesday that officials knew about melamine-tainted eggs for a month before the contamination was publicly disclosed. The revelation was the latest in a growing scandal over food products tainted with the industrial chemical and followed the recent disclosures that Chinese authorities and a leading dairy producer also delayed reporting for months that baby formula had been tainted with melamine.
Local Burger makes NY Times Magazine
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B9
The New York Times Magazine mentioned Local Burger, 714 Vt., Lawrence, in a recent food issue. The restaurant was mentioned in a sidebar as part of a feature article, “Farmer In Chief,” by Michael Pollan.
Kiffin files grievance
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
Former Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin filed a grievance with the NFL on Wednesday to claim the lost salary he maintains he is still owed by the team. Kiffin was fired late last month for cause because of what owner Al Davis described as acts of insubordination and lying by his second-year coach.
Try a tasting
October 30, 2008 in print edition on C1
A wine tasting can teach you about the ways in which wines interact with powerfully flavored foods.
K-State’s disinterest, KU’s gain
Bill Snyder didn’t hotly pursue Salina back Sharp
By Dugan Arnett
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B1
Come Saturday afternoon, Kansas State’s loss could very well be the Kansas University football team’s gain - at least as far as KU running back Jake Sharp is concerned. Following a storied high school career in which he rushed for 63 touchdowns during his senior year at Central High in Salina, Sharp signed with Kansas largely because the Wildcats, under then-head coach Bill Snyder, didn’t show much interest in the 5-foot-10, 190-pound back.
Don’t kill T
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A9
To the editor: More than 10 years ago, a number of Lawrence citizens came together to work for a public transportation system for our community. As I remember it, it was a long, grueling struggle involving in the end the election of a new City Commission firmly committed to that goal.
Oden out 2-to-4 weeks
Blazers center sidelined by foot injury
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden will miss two to four weeks because of an injury to his right foot. The team said Wednesday that MRI and computerized axial tomography scans confirmed Oden has a mid-lateral foot sprain.
Key interest rate cut to 1%
By Martin Crutsinger - Associated Press Writer
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A7
The Federal Reserve slashed a key interest rate by half a percentage point Wednesday, driving it to a level seen only once before in the last half-century, and the government finally began distributing funds from the billions in the financial rescue package.
Governor accelerates fix of safe-haven law
October 30, 2008 in print edition on C8
Deciding he could wait no longer, Gov. Dave Heineman said Wednesday he will call a special legislative session to fix a safe-haven law that in just a few months has allowed parents to abandon nearly two dozen children as old as 17.
KU reviews policies after racy student publication
By Andy Hyland
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B10
Kansas University is conducting a review of its policies regarding access to some facilities following the publication of the student newspaper’s annual Sex on the Hill edition. Lynn Bretz, a university spokeswoman, said the university took the step after seeing some of the photos in the newspaper.
T savings
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A9
To the editor: When I parked my car and began riding the T seven years ago, it was all about convenience, the environment and maybe a little about saving gas money. It turned out that saving money was the most significant byproduct of using public transportation. The obvious immediate savings came from not buying gas or paying for parking.
Number of heart attacks down on day after time change
By The Associated Press
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A1
Turning your clock back on Sunday may be good for your heart. Swedish researchers looked at 20 years of records and discovered that the number of heart attacks dipped on the Monday after clocks were set back an hour, possibly because people got an extra hour of sleep.
Dugan Arnett’s KU football notebook
By Dugan Arnett
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B3
Despite spending much of last Saturday’s game against Texas Tech on the bench, senior cornerback Kendrick Harper is expected to be a factor for the Jayhawks throughout the rest of the season, according to KU coach Mark Mangino.
Government preparing loan modification plan
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A2
The government is considering a plan that would help around 3 million homeowners avoid foreclosure, sources briefed on the matter said. A final deal had not been reached as of Wednesday afternoon and negotiations could still fall apart, but government agencies were contemplating using around $50 billion from the recently passed bailout of the financial industry to guarantee about $500 billion in mortgages.
NCAA penalizes UDC
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
Citing what it called “the most egregious lack of institutional control ever seen” by its Division II investigative committee, the NCAA on Wednesday levied numerous sanctions on the University of the District of Columbia.
A public good
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A9
To the editor: I moved to Lawrence from New York City two years ago. The reason I love this city is because of the way people in our community care for each other. While I have never ridden the T, I support all efforts to save public transportation because it is a vital service for members of our community. Our public transportation is a public good.
Phillies capture long-awaited title
By Ben Walker - Associated Press Baseball Writer
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B5
Save the jokes, the taunts and all those insults about the losingest team in sports. The Philadelphia Phillies just won themselves a World Series. If that sounds strange, it was strange. Nearly 50 hours after Game 5 started but was stopped by rain, Brad Lidge and the Phillies finished off the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-3, in a three-inning sprint Wednesday night.
Hasselbeck remains out
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
Matt Hasselbeck will miss his fourth consecutive game for the Seahawks on Sunday against Philadelphia because his hyperextended knee is still too weak. Coach Mike Holmgren said Wednesday that backup quarterback Seneca Wallace would make his third consecutive start.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A8
As a pioneer in the field of physical chemistry and a high-powered academician and researcher at Kansas University, Takeru Higuchi said it was time for a lower profile. He said he would taper off in some areas and would consider a position as executive director of the state’s Advance Technology Commission.
Public campaign financing looks sillier
By George Will
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A8
From the invasion of Iraq to the selection of Sarah Palin, carelessness has characterized recent episodes of faux conservatism. Tuesday’s probable repudiation of the Republican Party will punish characteristics displayed in the campaign’s closing days.
Minor-leaguer indicted
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
A grand jury in Ohio has indicted a minor-league pitcher accused of throwing a ball that hit a fan in the forehead. Julio Castillo, who was pitching for the Peoria Chiefs - an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs - is accused of throwing into the stands during a July 24 game against Dayton that featured a 10-minute brawl.
Gun with potential link to murders found
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A2
Police found a handgun Wednesday matching the caliber of weapon used in the murders of actress Jennifer Hudson’s three family members, providing a potential break in the case, law enforcement sources said. The gun was found in an alley just a block from the spot in North Lawndale where Hudson’s 7-year-old nephew, Julian King, was found shot to death and left in the back seat of a white Chevy Suburban.
Commodities
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B9
Chicago Board of Trade: Agriculture futures rose Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for December delivery settled up 47.25 cents at $5.6125; December corn rose 30 cents to $4.2075; December oats climbed 20 cents to $2.395; November soybeans gained 58.5 cents to $9.3725.
Mugging lie too easily accepted
By Leonard Pitts Jr.
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A8
It smelled worse than rotting garbage in triple-digit heat, but I’m not surprised some folks swallowed it anyway. Meaning the story that was a mini-sensation for about 15 minutes last week: the McCain campaign worker supposedly mugged by a black man in Pittsburgh. For those who missed it, the details are as follows.
NBA roundup
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B4
Knicks 120, Heat 115: Jamal Crawford scored 29 points and Zach Randolph added 20. Mario Chalmers and Michael Beasley started for Miami, giving them two rookies in the night.
County to delay vote tally
By George Diepenbrock
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A3
Results from Tuesday’s election in Douglas County won’t become official until a few days later than usual. Douglas County commissioners will meet for the official canvassing on the Monday after the election, instead of Friday, because Douglas County Clerk’s Office staff members will need more time to prepare. The canvassing will be 10 a.m. in the commission chamber of the Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Mass.
Soldiers fleeing with refugees
By Michelle Faul - Associated Press Writer
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A10
Firing wildly, Congolese soldiers commandeered cars, taxis and motorbikes Wednesday in a retreat from advancing rebel fighters, joining tens of thousands of terrified refugees struggling to stay ahead of the violence. As gunfire crackled in this eastern provincial capital, the Tutsi rebels said they had reached the outskirts of Goma and declared a unilateral cease-fire to prevent panic as the army retreats and residents flee.
Halloween returns to Pa. town
By Ramit Plushnick-Masti - Associated Press Writer
October 30, 2008 in print edition on C8
For 16 years, real horror overshadowed the make-believe terror of Halloween in this Pennsylvania town, where trick-or-treating after dark was banned after an 11-year-old girl was abducted off the street and murdered. But on Friday, pint-sized witches, princesses and vampires will once again be shuffling from house to house at night, thanks to a petition drive by a fifth-grader.
Our town sports
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B6
KSA U-12 Boys Third: Kansas Soccer Academy U-12 boys finished third in Division B at the Governor’s Cup. Team members are Kyle Berkley, Jakob Burdett, Garrett Cruce, Finn Dobbs, Austin Dominguez, Carson Gilliland, Jake Jimenez, Brennan Occhipinto, Seamus Ryan, Chas Sedlock, Sam Stephens and Kyle Vogelsang. Matt Donnelly is the coach.
Library coordinator attends conference
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B9
Pattie Johnston, outreach services coordinator at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., recently attended the National Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services conference in Columbus, Ohio. Johnston presented “I Hadn’t Thought of the Library: Community Partnerships and Collaborations.”
Doubtful claim
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A9
To the editor: The only way I’d believe Hugh Wentz’ claim (Public Forum, Oct. 24) that having to pay higher taxes on income over $250,000 would keep him from growing his business is if he stood in front of me and swore that he’d also turn down a raise from his boss if it put him into a higher tax bracket.
Don’t look to sports stars for heroes
By Ian O'Connor - The Record (Hackensack N.J.)
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
In discussing the difference between a star and a hero, a football Sunday is a pretty good place to start. The NFL uses the violence of its game to lionize the participants in a way that baseball, basketball and hockey cannot match.
Louisville loses receiver
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
Louisville wide receiver Scott Long is out for the season after injuring his right knee in practice. Coach Steve Kragthorpe says Long will have surgery sometime in the next two weeks after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee Tuesday.
Standing out: LHS senior Tolefree caps career on top
By Matt Tait
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B1
As the curtain began to drop on Tayler Tolefree’s volleyball career at Lawrence High, the whispers roared louder. “Poor Tayler, it’s too bad she didn’t go out with a better team,” they said. “Tayler’s such a great kid and has had such a great career,” they added. “She deserves better than to close her senior season on a team like this.” “Oh, if only Tayler was on a team that knew how to use her.” That’s what the whispers said.
Duke RB out for season
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
Duke running back Re’quan Boyette is out for the season due to a knee injury.
Graduation goals
Increasing the high school graduation rate is an important goal for U.S. public schools.
J-W Editorials
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A8
Although many educators have problems with some aspects of the “No Child Left Behind” initiative, it’s hard to find anyone who disagrees with the sentiment that we need to do the best we can for every child in the classroom.
T tax benefit
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A9
To the editor: A lot of the rhetoric about tax cuts in the national election focuses on homeowners and people who pay income tax. What about people who don’t own homes and for whom the only taxes they pay are sales taxes? Isn’t providing them with the services they need to find and keep jobs the right thing to do? Don’t we all benefit when people take the T?
Free State soccer to face Washburn Rural
October 30, 2008
Free State soccer’s postseason play will continue on Thursday night when the Firebirds travel to Washburn Rural.
Mac group to cover social networking sites
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B9
The Lawrence Apple Users’ Group 2.0 will have a meeting on “Socialism: Facebook, MySpace and other ‘social networking’ sites,” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Van Go Mobile Arts, 715 N.J. The goal of the meeting is to show users how to use social networking sites and how to integrate them with their Mac.
On the record
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A4
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported these fire calls.
‘30 Rock’ returns, laden with cameos
By Kevin McDonough
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B8
Halloween is tomorrow, and the election is just five days away. For many in television, the second event is much scarier. It’s hard to forget that the marathon presidential race has been in progress since the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 3. The election has given both newscasters and comics a wealth of material, and nonstop political advertising has been a boon to TV stations in a tough economic climate.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A8
From the Lawrence Daily World for Oct. 30, 1908: “About 200 KU students will go home next week to vote in the election. No holiday has been declared but those who go home to vote will not be considered absent. The political parties are unable to pay for transportation or as many as 400 at KU might have left for the elections.
Lions work out Culpepper
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
The Detroit Lions worked out quarterback Daunte Culpepper and liked how he looked. “He moved around good,” Lions coach Rod Marinelli said Wednesday. “Good feet and all those things.”
Get ready for your extra hour
By Erin Castaneda
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A1
When time falls back at 2 a.m. Sunday, marking the end of daylight saving time, most people enjoy the extra hour of personal time, be it sleeping, finishing chores or partying. “‘Fall back’ is usually the best, because you have an extra hour to do anything,” said Ryan Neeland, 27. That’s unless, of course, you are working the overnight shift.
Perpetual hard work: Applause Awards reward attention to home care
By Jennifer Oldridge
October 30, 2008 in print edition on C1
Ouch! I just took a peek at my latest IRA statement. What a topsy-turvy economy we have to endure right now. I keep thinking to myself, “Thank goodness I’m not looking to kick up my heels and retire soon, or having to send my children off to experience those pricey collegiate years just yet.”
Ex-Jayhawk Hawkins worked out with walk-on
KU graduate helped Juenemann prepare for tryouts
By Gary Bedore
12:00 a.m., October 30, 2008 Updated 11:29 a.m. in print edition on B1
Jeff Hawkins’ close friend/workout partner/brother figure is the newest member of Kansas University’s basketball team. “I’m going to be Jordan’s biggest fan the next four years,” former KU point guard Hawkins said of Jordan Juenemann, Hawkins’ buddy from Hays who on Monday accepted Bill Self’s invitation to join the Jayhawks as a non-scholarship walk-on.
Horoscopes
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B8
For Thursday, Oct. 30: Many opportunities head in your direction, especially in the next few months. You demonstrate unusual ingenuity. Enacting an idea that could become a successful venture is likely this year. If you are single, meeting someone is a snap; choosing the right person takes talent. If you are attached, share more.
Dillon thanks
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A9
To the editor: Thanks to Free State and Lawrence High schools for dedicating Friday night’s game in memory of our son, Lt. David K. Dillon, who served with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department for 26 years.
Allergy season winding down
By Jennifer Smith
October 30, 2008 in print edition on C1
Monday night’s freezing temperatures brought us one step closer to the end of ragweed season, and if you suffer from seasonal allergies, one step closer to relief. Ragweed pollen is often considered to be the most common trigger of seasonal upper respiratory allergies. The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology reports that about 36 million Americans are affected by ragweed pollen.
Wilfork to be fined
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
New England defensive tackle Vince Wilfork will be fined but not suspended by the NFL after meeting with commissioner Roger Goodell about a hit on Denver quarterback Jay Cutler, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
School’s brown bags to highlight fashion show
By Lindsey Slater
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A3
Some Free State High School students are brown bagging it. Only they won’t be using the sacks to carry their lunch, they’ll be wearing them. It’s all for this year’s Brown Bag Fashion Show. The theme is mythology. Students in multiple classes in the fine arts department are making costumes out of paper bags, and on Halloween, they’ll get to strut down the runway and show off their work.
Tuition increases in store for college students
By Steve Hendrix - The Washington Post
October 30, 2008 in print edition on C8
College students and their parents should brace for sharp tuition hikes and declining financial aid as the widening economic downturn begins to hit campuses across the country, higher education officials and analysts said Wednesday.
Voting can give you a real shot in the arm
The Washington Post
October 30, 2008 in print edition on C1
Care for a shot with your ballot? No, not espresso. Flu vaccine. Close to 200 polling places across the country are offering influenza vaccines on Election Day. Flu may seem like little more than a chance to skip a few days of work, but it is a “serious public health threat,” said Douglas Shenson, a Yale University physician and the director of the program.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago
October 30, 2008 in print edition on A8
A Journal-World area election poll showed Democratic Gov. Robert Docking leading Republican challenger Rick Harman in the governor’s race while Republican Richard Nixon had an edge over Hubert Humphrey, Democratic standard-bearer, in the presidential contest.
Jayhawks take down Tigers in 5-set thriller
By Jesse Temple
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B4
This victory felt just a tad sweeter for Kansas University’s volleyball team. Forget the fact that the Jayhawks snapped a two-match losing streak. Forget that the victory propelled KU into a tie for ninth in the Big 12 Conference with its opponent Wednesday night. We’re talking about a nail-biting, teeth-grinding, come-from-behind 3-2 victory (25-12, 18-25, 15-25, 25-13, 16-14) in the Border Showdown against Missouri.
Report warns US about infectious disease threat
By Robyn Shelton - The Orlando Sentinel
October 30, 2008 in print edition on C8
America is woefully unprepared for the threat of known infectious diseases - let alone emerging problems such as avian flu, health experts warned Wednesday. “Infectious diseases are undergoing a global resurgence that threaten everyone’s health,” says the 40-page report from Trust for America’s Health, a nonprofit group that promotes disease-prevention policies.
People in the news
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B8
¢ Russell Brand quits BBC after prank calls¢ Led Zeppelin singer may not remain the same¢ Words of Steel: Author starting blog¢ Rapper T.I. votes despite being a convicted felon¢ Bono: World has a stake in upcoming US election
TV policy questioned
October 30, 2008 in print edition on B2
Senators have asked the pro football commissioner to tackle the issue of making more game-day TV broadcasts available to fans for free on the NFL Network.The league has said it provides free broadcasts in the home cities of competing teams. But 13 lawmakers said in a letter this week to Roger Goodell that the NFL is too narrowly interpreting what a home city is.
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