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Births

Darci and Aaron Woody, Overland Park, a girl.

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On the street

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Susan Shaw, bottom left, and her daughter, Caitlyn Shaw, 6, of Lawrence, use computers to look up items at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt. Susan Shaw said she has seen an increase in traffic at the library in the 15 years she's been a member

Jose Tryon, 11, of Lawrence, left, checks out a stack of material from Andrew Heuback at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt. Besides books, libraries offer audio and visual items such as compact discs and DVDs

East Carolina coach Skip Holtz turns to the crowd and celebrates his team's 24-3 upset victory against West Virginia. East Carolina defeated No. 8 West Virginia, 24-3, on Saturday in Greenville, N.C

Warden Karen Rohling talks to an inmate through a cell door in the administrative segregation unit at Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility April 17 in Larned

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Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, left, and his Democratic challenger, former Congressman Jim Slattery, laugh together about the color of their ties during their debate Saturday at the AT&T Arena on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson

From left, Susan Cary, Shari Anderson, Amy Laughlin and Julie Embrey have their locks shorn together to support Laughlin as she "fights like a girl" against cancer. Shari Anderson submitted the picture

Kindergartner Lilah Khan, 6, received some help from her grandmother Sharon McElfresh, of Atchison, on Friday. Grandparents were invited to Sunflower School on Friday to participate in a host of activities in celebration of Grandparents Day

Pakistani President-elect Asif Ali Zardari, center, head of the ruling Pakistan People's Party and widower of two-time Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, attends a celebration dinner Saturday at the Prime Minister residence in Islamabad, Pakistan

From left, Louise and Allen Hanson march along with about 60 peace activists to Watson Park on Saturday along Massachusetts Street. For the last six years the Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice has sponsored anti-war vigils

Maxx Marshall, 4, Lawrence, gets an up-close look at a swallow tail butterfly at the Monarch Watch open house Saturday at KU's Foley Hall

Four-year-old Muntazer Ahmed, who was wounded in a suicide bomb attack, is treated Saturday at a hospital in Dahuk, 260 miles northwest of Baghdad

Madison Kuhle, 5, Lawrence, poses as a butterfly for her father at the Monarch Watch open house Saturday at Foley Hall on Kansas University's campus

Roger Federer returns a shot to Novak Djokovic during their U.S. Open semifinal match. Federer won, 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2, on Saturday in New York

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Henri Doner-Hedrick artwork

Podcasts

Spodcasters: Spodcasters Postgame: LTU

Polls

Which Jayhawk's performance surprised you the most in Week 2?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Daymond Patterson (130 yards receiving, 2 TDs)		27%
Angus Quigley (15 carries, 84 yards)		26%
Darrell Stuckey (10 tackles, 2 tackles for loss)		20%
Todd Reesing (32-for-38, 412 yards, 3 TDs)		12%
Jacob Branstetter (3 field goals)		8%
Dezmon Briscoe (146 yards receiving, TD)		4%
Other		0%
Total	1573

Who was KU's most valuable player in Week 2?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Total	None

Do you have a MySpace or Facebook page?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Yes		63%
No		36%
Total	928

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12:00 a.m.

Reesing throws for career-best 412 yards; KU defeats Louisiana Tech, 29-0: By Jesse Newell; 5:04 p.m., September 6, 2008 Updated 2:09 a.m.; Final, KU wins 29-0. Two more rushes by Quigley ends the game. KU improves to 2-0 with impressive performances by both Reesing and the Jayhawks’ defense.

Video: KU rolls over LTU, 29-0
Photo gallery: KU vs. Louisiana Tech
Poll: Which Jayhawk’s performance surprised you the most in Week 2?
Poll: What grade would you give the Jayhawks’ first half against Louisiana Tech?
Poll: How many yards will Kansas rush for against Louisiana Tech?
Audio clips: KU vs. Louisiana Tech

6:00 a.m.

Uninsured Kansans on the rise: By Scott Rothschild; September 7, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Ertie Evangelista, 63, of Baldwin City, has been receiving health care at the safety-net Health Care Access clinic for a number of years. “It has been a lifesaver,” said Evangelista, who raised four children and can’t afford private health insurance. “I probably wouldn’t be here if it hadn’t been here.”

10:00 a.m.

It’s National Grandparents Day: Hug someone you love: By Sophia Maines; September 7, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Have you hugged a grandparent lately? Today would be a good day. It’s National Grandparents Day, the designated time to celebrate those family elders often known for their bear hugs, peanut butter cookies and dependable gift-giving.

2:00 p.m.

Anti-war activists mark 6 years of protests: By Sophia Maines; September 7, 2008 in print edition on 1B; About 60 peace activists marched Saturday down Massachusetts Street in an event that marked six years of anti-war demonstrations. “The country seems to have lost interest in ever bringing peace,” activist C.J. Brune said. “There was a lot of interest six years ago and even five years ago. Now it’s like business as usual.”

6:00 p.m.

Monarch butterfly fans spread their wings at open house: By Sophia Maines; September 7, 2008 in print edition on 1B; Foley Hall on Saturday was caterpillar city. “The kids can ooh and ahh,” said Chip Taylor, director of Monarch Watch. “We’ve got caterpillars of a lot of different kinds.” Caterpillars, monarch butterflies and blooming flowers were among the sights at the annual fall open house for Monarch Watch, an educational outreach program at Kansas University.

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KU volleyball team battles for 2nd at invite: September 7, 2008; Over the weekend, the Kansas volleyball team was battling for a second place spot in the Jayhawk Invitational with Central Florida.
KU shuts out Louisiana Tech in rainy matchup: September 7, 2008; Well Mother Nature didn’t make it easy, but on Saturday the Kansas football team recorded it’s 11th straight victory at Memorial Stadium.
Local dancing group ready for new season: September 7, 2008; Members of a local square dancing group are in full swing for a new season.
Clothes dryer cause of fire: September 7, 2008; A clothes dryer is the cause for a fire at an apartment complex in south Lawrence on Friday.
Mark’s on the Move: Learning to skateboard: By Mark Boyle; September 7, 2008; Skateboarding was invented in the early 1950’s. Through the years, names like Tony Hawk have made the sport popular with tricks such as his signature move - the 900. But before you get to that point, one must learn the basics. That’s where 6News reporter Mark Boyle takes over as he attempts to learn the sport’s most introductory trick.
Sunday, September 7 weather at 10 p.m.: By Craig Painter; September 7, 2008; The forecast for Monday, September 8 calls for a high of 75 with a low around 49.
KU’s Harper released from hospital: By Dugan Arnett; September 7, 2008; Kansas University senior cornerback Kendrick Harper, who left Saturday’s game late in the first quarter on a stretcher, was released from the hospital Sunday evening and was doing “fine”, according to coach Mark Mangino.
Police cracking down on child porn: By Jesse Fray; September 7, 2008; Federal prosecutors are working to put those with illegal pictures behind bars.
Police investigating armed robbery: By Brian Lewis-Jones; 05:17 a.m., September 7, 2008 Updated 07:46 a.m.; Lawrence police responded to an armed robbery call at 11:30pm Saturday night on the 3400 block of Augusta Street. Sgt. Susan Hadl of the Lawrence Police Department said the victim, a 21-year-old Lawrence man, wasn’t hurt in the incident.
Democrats, Republicans vary on voter registration strategy: By Julie Pace and Stephen Ohlemacher - Associated Press Writers; September 7, 2008 in print edition on A4; Five days a week, Linda Graham trolls tattered neighborhoods of this once thriving steel city outside Pittsburgh for unregistered voters she can sign up as Democrats - one of thousands of unknown volunteers whose work outside the limelight has already altered the basic arithmetic of the November election.
Uninsured Kansans on the rise: By Scott Rothschild; September 7, 2008 in print edition on A1; Ertie Evangelista, 63, of Baldwin City, has been receiving health care at the safety-net Health Care Access clinic for a number of years. “It has been a lifesaver,” said Evangelista, who raised four children and can’t afford private health insurance. “I probably wouldn’t be here if it hadn’t been here.”
KU football notebook: September 7, 2008 in print edition on C5; ¢ Kansas’ Harper hurt in first-quarter collision¢ Hatch makes first career start¢ Branstetter takes over kicking duties¢ McCormack honored at halftime
Pollution rules on lawn mowers to increase costs: By Megan Greenwell - The Washington Post; September 7, 2008 in print edition on A8; Joe Hall was unequivocal about what he expects new emissions standards for lawn mowers will mean for his small lawn-care business. “It’s going to hurt me bad,” Hall said Friday while comparing prices on new lawn mowers at a Home Depot in Waldorf, Md. “The prices are going to go through the roof.”
Facilities struggle to treat mentally ill behind bars: By Ron Sylvester - The Wichita Eagle; September 7, 2008 in print edition on B5; Eyes peered through the narrow window in the cell door. “I’m getting out tomorrow,” said the man, little more than a disembodied voice shouting over the screams of neighboring inmates at the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility.
Poet’s Showcase: September 7, 2008 in print edition on D3; “Kansas Memories” by Gordon Longabach
Young Chiefs will have to try to stop Brady: By Howard Ulman - Associated Press Sports Writer; September 7, 2008 in print edition on C10; It’s hardly a surprise that Tom Brady will start in the New England Patriots’ season opener today.
Federer reaches U.S. Open final: Murray leads Nadal in rain-interrupted semifinal; September 7, 2008 in print edition on C2; As the losses piled up and titles escaped him, Roger Federer insisted he felt fine, he wasn’t washed up, and his game would come around.
Couple finds love after loss: By Nick Miroff - The Washington Post; September 7, 2008 in print edition on E10; On Monday nights, the two groups met in the classrooms of Messiah United Methodist Church on Rolling Road in Springfield, Va. The men and women who came, once husbands and wives, had become widows and widowers on the same day.
Japan joins crackdown on online child porn: September 7, 2008 in print edition on A2; Investigative authorities in Japan, United States and 72 other countries recently launched a joint international crackdown on child pornography video providers that use file-exchange software to distribute the images on the Internet, it has been learned.
Sausage-armed burglar breaks into house: September 7, 2008 in print edition on A3; A burglar who broke into a home just east of Fresno rubbed spices over the body of one of two men as they slept in their rooms and then used an 8-inch sausage to whack the other man in the face and head before he ran out the house, Fresno County sheriff’s deputies said Saturday.
Dugan Arnett’s quick hits: September 7, 2008 in print edition on C5; Did You See That? Five minutes into the second half, Kansas sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe caught a short pass from quarterback Todd Reesing and broke five - yes, five - tackles on his way to a 48-yard touchdown reception that gave KU a 20-0 lead.
Tech wastes chances: Long, pointless drive ‘devastating’; By Gary Bedore; September 7, 2008 in print edition on C5; A 22-play drive that resulted in no points deflated Louisiana Tech’s football team Saturday night at Memorial Stadium. “Anytime you get down there tight and don’t get points, it’s devastating,” Tech coach Derek Dooley said after a 29-0 loss to the Jayhawks, a loss that came one week after the Bulldogs’ stunning 22-14 victory over Mississippi State.
Jackson signing announced: September 7, 2008 in print edition on C2; The Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday announced the signing of former Kansas University power forward Darnell Jackson to a three-year contract.
Ike, now Category 4 storm, batters Turks and Caicos: By Ben Fox - Associated Press Writer; September 7, 2008 in print edition on A2; Hurricane Ike slammed into the Turks and Caicos on Saturday as a ferocious Category 4 storm, raking the low-lying island chain with shrieking winds as people hunkered down at home or in emergency shelters.
OU stomps Cincinnati: By Jeff Latzke - AP Sports Writer; September 7, 2008 in print edition on C6; Sam Bradford overcame two interceptions and threw for a career-best 395 yards and five touchdowns and No. 4 Oklahoma overpowered Cincinnati, 52-26 Saturday.
Top 25 Roundup: East Carolina stuns another ranked opponent: No. 5 Florida snaps six-game losing streak against rival Hurricanes; The Associated Press; September 7, 2008 in print edition on C7; Skip Holtz followed his biggest coaching victory at East Carolina with an even more impressive one.
Fire-safety tips protect homeowners: September 7, 2008 in print edition on D2; If the recent chilly nights have you thinking about starting your firewood pile, take heed of these suggestions from the California Fire Safe Council and other organizations.
Go light with backpacking foods: September 7, 2008 in print edition on D8; The type and amount of food to take on a backpacking trip can prove a difficult decision. What you decide to pack with you may come down to one important factor: weight. Some cold foods might be fine for the first day out, but after that you might have to go with consumables that can last for days, if necessary. Canned goods are safe but can add weight to a backpack.
‘Foreign’ intrigue: Kept promise brings grandma’s secrets to light; By Connie Ogle - The Miami Herald; September 7, 2008 in print edition on D3; Sadia Shepard grew up just outside Boston with a Muslim mother and a Christian father in a household that celebrated Christmas and Ramadan. But at 13, she learned just how multicultural her family was. She discovered that her mother’s mother, who “wore saris and cooked the same food as everyone else in the family,” had been born Rachel Jacobs, a descendant of the Bene Israel, a small Jewish community whose members believe they are one of the lost tribes, shipwrecked in India 2,000 years ago.
Ethicists wary of ‘brain doping’ pill: By Steve Johnson - San Jose Mercury News; September 7, 2008 in print edition on A2; In a place like Silicon Valley, where career prospects often hinge on a person’s intelligence and ability to work hellishly long hours, “brain doping” probably was inevitable.
‘Immersion Travel’ geared for dreamers: Associated Press; September 7, 2008 in print edition on D1; Do you dream about chucking the daily routine to become a park ranger, or getting a job on a cruise ship? Maybe you’re more the volunteer type, or you’d like to learn about falconry or try a silent meditation retreat.
Gordon, Maier progressing: September 7, 2008 in print edition on C2; Alex Gordon and Mitch Maier took batting practice indoors Saturday and both could be activated from the disabled list as early as next weekend when the Kansas City Royals visit Cleveland.
On the record: September 7, 2008 in print edition on B2; Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported these fire calls
Officer dies in crash with suspect’s SUV: September 7, 2008 in print edition on A3; A 16-year-old in a stolen vehicle smashed into a police car during a chase, killing one of two officers in the cruiser, authorities said Saturday.
U.S. tops Cuba, 1-0: September 7, 2008 in print edition on C2; Clint Dempsey scored late in the second half, and the United States held on to beat Cuba, 1-0, in a sloppy and low-energy World Cup qualifier Saturday night, its first match on the communist-run island since 1947.
Pumpkin with heft is put to the test as grower frets: By Amy Bickel - The Hutchinson News; September 7, 2008 in print edition on B8; If Douglas Heathman has it his way, we’re going to need a bigger state fair.
Cowboys add WR from practice squad: September 7, 2008 in print edition on C10; The Dallas Cowboys signed receiver Mike Jefferson off their practice squad Saturday, giving them a potential fourth receiver for their season opener.
Game balls Gassers: September 7, 2008 in print edition on C4; Weekly candidates for who’s taking home the game ball and who will be running gassers at practice.
LT Peters joins Bills: September 7, 2008 in print edition on C10; Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters has ended his holdout and reported to the team.
Broken system: September 7, 2008 in print edition on B7; To the editor: This is in reference to the Aug. 18 article on the Journal-World business page titled “System regulating real-estate appraisers ‘completely broken.’” The article pointed out that many times private real-estate appraisers are pressured into inflating house values.
Bhutto’s widower wins election: By Mubashir Zaidi and Laura King - Los Angeles Times; September 7, 2008 in print edition on A5; The election of the widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto to the presidency marked an emotional moment Saturday for the slain leader’s supporters, but many Pakistanis wondered whether Asif Ali Zardari successfully could tackle the country’s problems.
Monarch butterfly fans spread their wings at open house: Oohs and ahhs: Program puts its colorful creatures on display; By Sophia Maines; September 7, 2008 in print edition on B1; Foley Hall on Saturday was caterpillar city. “The kids can ooh and ahh,” said Chip Taylor, director of Monarch Watch. “We’ve got caterpillars of a lot of different kinds.” Caterpillars, monarch butterflies and blooming flowers were among the sights at the annual fall open house for Monarch Watch, an educational outreach program at Kansas University.
Best-sellers: The New York Times; September 7, 2008 in print edition on D3; A listing of this week’s top-selling nonfiction and fiction literature.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: September 7, 2008 in print edition on B6; P. Everett Sperry, the chairman of a citizens committee passing petitions in Lawrence to shift from the manager-commission form of government to the old mayor-council style, said he believed enough signatures would be gained to force an election. Sperry favored the old partisan, district-oriented format rather than the non-political manager-commission setup.
High-resolution satellite launched: September 7, 2008 in print edition on A3; A super-sharp Earth-imaging satellite that can detail an area the size of a baseball diamond’s home plate from space has been launched into orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base on the central California coast.
Three cheap ways to deter burglaries at your residence: By Marshall Loeb - MarketWatch; September 7, 2008 in print edition on E1; Preventing crime doesn’t have to cost you. If you are worried about break-ins in your neighborhood, there are plenty of cheap alternatives to safeguard your home. From Gerri Willis of Money magazine, here are three tips for stopping crime without the big expense.
Weather sends party plans awry: By Cathy Hamilton; September 7, 2008 in print edition on D2; There are few inalienable truths in life, and here’s one of them: If you want to get your house in tip-top condition, throw a party. This week, the party in question was a wedding shower - a casual, co-ed affair for two of my son’s closest friends. The house in question was mine, and its condition had been rock-bottom.
Baker football blanked, 56-0, by UT-Martin: J-W Staff Reports; September 7, 2008 in print edition on C3; Baker University opened its football season Saturday with a 56-0 loss to Tennessee-Martin.
Elderly couple killed in house explosion: September 7, 2008 in print edition on A5; An explosion destroyed a house in Frankfort early Saturday and the bodies of the elderly couple who occupied the home were found in the wreckage, authorities said. Seven other homes were destroyed.
Food poisoning: When to seek help: September 7, 2008 in print edition on E1; Of the estimated 76 million cases of food-borne disease the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates occur each year in the United States, the majority cause symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting for just a day or two.
NJ congressman seeks probe of US attorney: September 7, 2008 in print edition on A3; A congressman from the New Jersey shore area is asking the U.S. Attorney General to investigate whether the state’s top federal prosecutor is violating the law by running a stealth campaign for governor.
Niners QB Smith doubtful today: September 7, 2008 in print edition on C10; The San Francisco 49ers added quarterback Alex Smith to their injury report Saturday, listing him as doubtful for today’s game against Arizona with another problem in his surgically repaired right shoulder.
NASA leader decries ‘jihad’ over shuttle: September 7, 2008 in print edition on A2; In congressional testimony and speeches around the country, NASA Administrator Mike Griffin has presented the Bush Administration’s space policy as under pressure but on track to returning humans to the moon by 2020.
‘Difficult Dialogues’ speakers set: J-W Staff Reports; September 7, 2008 in print edition on B3; Kansas University’s Hall Center for the Humanities announced the speakers for its “Difficult Dialogues: Race, Education and American Politics” series this fall.
It’s National Grandparents Day: Hug someone you love: By Sophia Maines; September 7, 2008 in print edition on A1; Have you hugged a grandparent lately? Today would be a good day. It’s National Grandparents Day, the designated time to celebrate those family elders often known for their bear hugs, peanut butter cookies and dependable gift-giving.
Hamilton nets Belgian pole: September 7, 2008 in print edition on C2; McLaren’s championship leader Lewis Hamilton clinched pole position for today’s Belgian Grand Prix ahead of his main challenger Felipe Massa, on a track that was supposed to favor the Ferrari car.
Local advertiser attends seminars: September 7, 2008 in print edition on E1; Cheryl Wonnell, owner of Creative Advertising Inc., 805 Murrow Court, Lawrence, recently attended the 2008 Geiger Galleria conference in Tampa, Fla. Wonnell was a prize-winner in the Geiger Go For the Gold Contest for an increase in sales from April 1 through Aug. 1, over the previous years sales.
Bankruptcies: September 7, 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.
Reesing throws Jayhawks to victory: By Dugan Arnett; September 7, 2008 in print edition on C1; Apparently, Louisiana Tech didn’t get the memo. A week after the Kansas University football team nickel-and-dimed its way past visiting Florida International by passing for 256 yards and three touchdowns in a lopsided season-opening victory, Louisiana Tech on Saturday didn’t veer too far from the Golden Panthers’ unsuccessful strategy.
Rutgers suspends pair: September 7, 2008 in print edition on C2; Rutgers seniors Jaron Griffin and JR Inman were suspended indefinitely on Friday for breaking team rules. Scarlet Knights coach Fred Hill said the two would continue to participate in team activities, including practices.
American League Roundup: White Sox trip Angels in 15th: The Associated Press; September 7, 2008 in print edition on C3; Jim Thome homered in the 15th inning to pass Mickey Mantle on the career list and give Chicago a victory over Los Angeles that extended its AL Central lead.
Chamber Orchestra to perform today: September 7, 2008 in print edition on D4; Kansas University’s Chamber Orchestra will present its first concert of the fall semester at 2:30 p.m. today at Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. Michael Kirkendoll, finalist for the American Pianists Association Fellowship Competition, will perform Arthur Schnittke’s Concerto for Piano and Strings. James Lee, graduate teaching assistant, will conduct the orchestra. The concert is free and open to the public.
Quigley makes most of carries: By Jesse Newell; September 7, 2008 in print edition on C4; Angus Quigley says he was surprised - shocked even. Just before the end of the first half, Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino came up to Quigley and delivered a simple message: The junior was going in at running back, and soon. “I was kind of like, ‘What? I’m just a fourth-quarter guy. What am I doing in the third quarter?’” Quigley said. The running back answered his own question soon enough.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: September 7, 2008 in print edition on B6; From the Lawrence Daily World for Sept. 7, 1908: “A recent statement from Dr. Rudolph charging that city water is in very bad condition and has caused many illnesses has brought a sharp response today from doctors and officials saying there is no cause for alarm. There is no evidence of any threat of typhoid fever or other water-borne illnesses, they stress. “
Seaside vacation inspires youthful curiosity: By George Gurley; September 7, 2008 in print edition on B7; My tattered, mildewed cruising guide to the Bahamas describes the Bight of Old Robinson as a “lonesome,” “wonderful,” “wild” and “strange” place. Those words have drawn me and my family to this obscure spot over the years on occasional visits to the Abacos.
Age only one measure of a leader: By David Shribman; September 7, 2008 in print edition on B6; Here is the question of the age, or at least the question of age: “Are you certain that you are quite ready for the country, or the country is ready for you? … (We need someone) with the greatest possible maturity and experience. … May I urge you to be patient?”
‘Stalker’ a fresh tale: By Oline H. Cogdill - South Florida Sun-Sentinel; September 7, 2008 in print edition on D3; Jack Carpenter saves kids. When he was a detective with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, his specialty was finding missing kids - and he never failed. As a private detective, he’s had the same success, but suspenseful “The Night Stalker” (Ballantine Books. $25) brings him his strangest case.
US-India nuclear deal faces balky Congress: September 7, 2008 in print edition on A2; A landmark deal to improve nuclear cooperation between the United States and India moved forward Saturday with the approval of an international regulatory group in Algiers, but U.S. officials who have promoted the accord acknowledged they might run out of time to push it through a balky Congress before President Bush leaves office.
Tales from a world cell phone tour: Expert travels globe to see how we stay in touch; By Frank Ahrens - The Washington Post; September 7, 2008 in print edition on E1; Most people take a vacation to get away from their jobs. Cyriac Roeding took a vacation for his job. Instead of relaxing on a beach, Roeding - a mobile technology expert and enthusiast - took a ‘round-the-world odyssey to see how the rest of the world uses cell phones.
Ad Astra: Daldorph champions social justice: September 7, 2008 in print edition on D6; Brian Daldorph came to Kansas University’s English department almost 20 years ago and has become a permanent resident of Kansas. He contributes to Kansas belles-lettres in many ways: He writes; he organizes readings; and he is a writing class instructor at the Douglas County Jail - featured in Poet’s Market 2008. He advocates for writers by publishing Coal City Review, a nationally recognized literary magazine.
Meche pitches K.C. past Tribe: The Associated Press; September 7, 2008 in print edition on C3; Gil Meche got his earned-run average under 4.00, set a season high for strikeouts and won for the first time in more than a month.
Improved security causes Iraqis to leave: September 7, 2008 in print edition on A2; More than 1,000 Iraqi refugees in Egypt have returned home since Aug. 11, when Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki began sending his state jet to fetch them. Iraq will expand its no-cost return program to Jordan this month, dispatching planes and buses to bring back more than 500 refugees there, Iraq’s envoy in Amman said Friday.
Flag spat sullies candidates’ vow to stand together at 9/11 site: By William Douglas and Margaret Talev - McClatchy Newspapers; September 7, 2008 in print edition on A7; On the same day that John McCain and Barack Obama pledged to put differences aside and appear at Ground Zero for the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack, the two campaigns were engaged Saturday in a flap over the American flag.
Shantytown suffers massive rock slide: September 7, 2008 in print edition on A2; Massive boulders crashed down on a shantytown on the outskirts of Cairo on Saturday, killing at least 24 people and burying many more under tons of rubble, Egyptian authorities said.
Judge retires amid disciplinary case: September 7, 2008 in print edition on B2; Leavenworth County District Judge Frederick N. Stewart is retiring, but state officials plan to continue a disciplinary case against him.
Transportation dept. almost out of funds: September 7, 2008 in print edition on E1; Transportation Secretary Mary Peters says the federal highway trust fund will run out of money this month. Peters blames the shortage of funds on the high price of gasoline, which has prompted Americans to drive less. And by driving less, they use less fuel and pay less in federal gasoline tax.
Extreme view: September 7, 2008 in print edition on B7; To the editor: I have come to expect unreasoned, predictable and extreme opinions from Cal Thomas. Even so, I found astonishing his Sept. 3 column extolling the reasons that McCain’s surprise running mate is qualified to be a heartbeat away from the presidency.
Furyk takes BMW lead: September 7, 2008 in print edition on C2; Jim Furyk only wanted to give himself a chance in the BMW Championship, and it took 36 holes to do it on a marathon Saturday at Bellerive that put him atop the leaderboard for the first time all year.
Flood in China coal mine traps 23 people: September 7, 2008 in print edition on A2; Twenty-three people were trapped in a flooded coal mine in central China, authorities said today.
Free State grad back for Invite: UCF’s Heppert has happy homecoming despite loss to Jayhawks; By Jesse Temple; September 7, 2008 in print edition on C1; Family Day at the Horejsi Center held an interesting twist during warm-ups for Kansas University’s volleyball match Saturday afternoon. The usual applause rained down as each Jayhawk was introduced with her family, of course.
Castroneves penalized: September 7, 2008 in print edition on C2; Things just got a lot tougher for Helio Castroneves in his quest to overtake Scott Dixon for the IndyCar Series championship.
Jermaine Dupri party helps set tone for MTV VMAs: By Nekesa Mumbi Moody - Associated Press Writer; September 7, 2008 in print edition on D7; Don’t let the celebrities at a Jermaine Dupri party distract you from partying, or you might get an admonishment from the host himself. “At Jermaine Dupri parties, (people) don’t stand around taking pictures,” he said, in more colorful language, as some at his MTV Video Music Awards kickoff party focused their cameras on stars in the crowd Friday night. “It’s star-studded all around this (place).”
Bush: Congress should allow offshore drilling: September 7, 2008 in print edition on A3; President Bush says if Congress doesn’t permit offshore drilling to increase U.S. oil supplies and possibly ease gasoline prices, lawmakers should not expect voters to support them in November.
Panelists predict age of voters, race will determine election: By Christine Metz; September 7, 2008 in print edition on B1; With the party conventions over and the vice presidential candidates picked, the race for the president of the United States will be a tight one. And, depending on which political pundit you ask, it could be age, race or experience that ultimately determines whether John McCain or Barack Obama will be president.
Keegan: Stuckey simply gets it: By Tom Keegan; September 7, 2008 in print edition on C1; Put a knucklehead in a fishbowl, and he’s bound to expose himself sooner or later. Bang, there goes his reputation, up in smoke. He says he didn’t do it. Some even believe him. Others never again will trust him. It happens to athletes all the time.
National League Roundup: Dodgers take top spot in West: The Associated Press; September 7, 2008 in print edition on C3; Manny Ramirez hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning to break a scoreless tie.
FBI’s civil rights initiative: No trials yet: By Deborah Hastings - Associated Press Writer; September 7, 2008 in print edition on A3; Flanked by officials from the NAACP and the Southern Poverty Law Center, FBI Director Robert Mueller last year announced with considerable fanfare a new partnership between his agency and civil rights organizations.
9/11 impact remains; memories dim: Survivors struggle with 7-year anniversary; By Erin McClam - Associated Press Writer; September 7, 2008 in print edition on E10; It is not a tidy anniversary this year. Seven years between that awful day and this Sept. 11, the terrorist attacks linger somewhere between the immediate, a conscious part of our days, and the comfortable remove of the distant past.
‘Better off’ is a subjective measure: By George Will; September 7, 2008 in print edition on B7; John McCain, who is in what Macbeth called “the sear, the yellow leaf” of life, has revived an oldie from seven elections ago with a campaign commercial asserting: “We’re worse off than we were four years ago.” This, of course, derives from Ronald Reagan’s question, addressed to the nation with devastating effect on his opponent, during Reagan’s debate with President Jimmy Carter in 1980.
Hangin’ at the library: City officials might look beyond the Lawrence Public Library to provide attractive gathering places for local teens.; J-W Editorials; September 7, 2008 in print edition on B6; It’s good that Lawrence Public Library officials are thinking creatively about how they can make their facility more useful to patrons, and especially to teenagers. Some of the suggestions, however, raise questions about exactly which community needs should be filled by the library and which would be better handled by other facilities.
Horoscopes: September 7, 2008 in print edition on D5; For Sunday, Sept. 7: Your priorities define your year. If you always keep them in your mind’s eye, you will be unusually successful. This year, family, home and your personal life surge as important and musts. Some of you might want to work from home. If you can establish a home office, do. Pace yourself, as you often could get tired.
Cardinals center out for the year: September 7, 2008 in print edition on C10; The Arizona Cardinals placed center Al Johnson on injured reserve Saturday, sidelining him for the season.
Firebirds Sloan, Kilwein win in Manhattan race: September 7, 2008 in print edition on C3; Free State’s Logan Sloan won the boys race, and the Firebirds’ Kyra Kilwein won the girls race Saturday in the Manhattan cross country invitational.
Shift in perspective: Artist hopes teaching in the Middle East will spark new artistic endeavors: By Terry Rombeck; September 7, 2008 in print edition on D1; Henri Doner-Hedrick walks into her garage-turned-studio and grabs an almost-life-sized painting of an elderly woman taking a shower. It’s part of a series Doner-Hedrick painted about elderly issues, her social commentary on the lack of respect our society gives older adults.
Anti-war activists mark 6 years of protests: By Sophia Maines; September 7, 2008 in print edition on B1; About 60 peace activists marched Saturday down Massachusetts Street in an event that marked six years of anti-war demonstrations. “The country seems to have lost interest in ever bringing peace,” activist C.J. Brune said. “There was a lot of interest six years ago and even five years ago. Now it’s like business as usual.”
Ten Commandments case may cost counties $400K: By Bill Estep - McClatchy Newspapers; September 7, 2008 in print edition on A10; A long legal fight over courthouse displays of the Ten Commandments could cost two Southern Kentucky counties nearly $400,000.
People in the news: September 7, 2008 in print edition on D5; ¢ Pitt plays dumb in ‘Burn After Reading’¢ President Reagan’s son returns to radio¢ London calling at NY Fashion Week
Official scoring can be a lonely job: By Mark Whicker - Orange County Register; September 7, 2008 in print edition on C2; For a couple of days, Bob Webb was the most important baseball figure in Pittsburgh. He became more unpopular in Milwaukee than the bartender who yells “Last call.”He became known, period. That’s not the goal of the official scorer.
Suicide bomber hits outdoor market: By Robert H. Reid - Associated Press Writer; September 7, 2008 in print edition on A9; A suicide car bomber blasted an outdoor market Saturday in a northern Iraqi city, killing six people and wounding 54, police and hospital authorities said.
Lawrence nature photographer emphasizes importance of lighting: September 7, 2008 in print edition on D2; For this week’s Behind the Lens series, Journal-World photographer John Henry interviews Kyle Gerstner, a Lawrence nature photographer.
Political speak an assault on the language: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; September 7, 2008 in print edition on B6; “We need change, all right. Change from a liberal Washington to a conservative Washington. We have a prescription for every American who wants change in Washington - throw out the big-government liberals.”- Mitt Romney, Sept. 3, 2008”
Frogs, sacrificial lambs make strange political bedfellows: By Marsha Henry Goff; September 7, 2008 in print edition on D8; I was born into a political family and admit to being that rarest of breeds: a moderate Republican. I vote in every election because, if I didn’t, I’m convinced the earth would be knocked off its axis by the spinning of my deceased forebears.
Fannie, Freddie blind to bubble: By Alan Zibel - Associated Press Writer; September 7, 2008 in print edition on A1; Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - despite their robust cadre of economists and mortgage experts - failed to heed warnings that the most dramatic housing bubble in U.S. history would burst.
Rookwood among most famous of U.S. potteries: By Ralph and Terry Kovel; September 7, 2008 in print edition on D4; Is all art pottery Rookwood? Is all Rookwood art pottery? Does this sound like an exercise in a college logic class? The answers to the Rookwood questions are “no” and “no.” Art pottery in the United States was first made in Cincinnati in the 1870s.
Kansans assist with Gustav recovery: By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer; September 7, 2008 in print edition on B4; Under cloudy skies Saturday, a steady stream of vehicles queued through distribution lines as residents received food and water from Kansas National Guard soldiers.
Big 12 Roundup: Special teams propel Huskers: The Associated Press; September 7, 2008 in print edition on C6; Niles Paul ran back a kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, allowing Nebraska to break open a close game and go on to beat San Jose State, 35-12, Saturday.
Both parties vie for role as herald of change: By Jim Kuhnhenn - Associated Press Writer; September 7, 2008 in print edition on A3; They embody four uniquely American stories. They offer messages of transformation with two distinct world views. They pursue one goal.
Camera issues plague probe: By Katrin Schiefer and George Frey - Associated Press Writers; September 7, 2008 in print edition on E10; The European deep space probe Rosetta successfully completed a flyby of an asteroid millions of miles from earth, but its high resolution camera stopped shortly before the closest pass, space officials said Saturday.Rosetta caught up with the Steins asteroid, also known as Asteroid 2867, Friday in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Snap decisions: September 7, 2008 in print edition on B7; To the editor: So much can be said about Sarah Palin, but more revealing and ominous is how and why McCain chose her for the second highest office in the land. It’s not hard to speculate that during the highly viewed Democratic convention the McCain camp crunched numbers and found likely VPs unlikely to draw enough votes.

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