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A Kansas University students makes his way toward the dorms on Daisy Hill. Despite a background full of buildings, photographer Nick Krug was able to create a silhouette of this scene

A Kansas University student makes his way toward the dorms on Daisy Hill in this file photo

Workout buddies mother and daughter Linda and Bobbi Jo Fritz work out at Curves several times a week. The pair draw motivation from working out with each other

Neighbors have brought wheels and other items to Lois Partlow, whose home is south of De Soto. Potted chrysanthemums sit amid some of her "found" objects

A door painted a bright red along with an assortment of American flags make the entry way

Door Knockers fill the empty spaces around the rear door of Lois Partlow's home

Lois Partlow, who lives south of De Soto, has for years collected found objects and made her small rural farmstead a place of beauty. Partlow's cat, T.C, plays near a small fish pond as a peacock prances through the grass

Kansas basketball player Markieff Morris looks over as Hillcrest kindergartners Rachel Parks, left, Diego Flores and Caden Nichols think about what foods are nutritious Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 at Hillcrest School

Kansas University basketball player Marcus Morris reaches down to slap hands with some of the kindergartners gathered at Hillcrest School, 1045 Hilltop Drive

Free State sophomore Preston Newsome pushes the ball past Leavenworth junior goalkeeper Nathan Kohl to teammate Alan Hornbaker, junior, for a Firebird goal during the first half Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at Free State High School

Free State junior Daniel Chance and Leavenworth sophomore Joe McClung work for position during the first half Tuesday at Free State High. The Firebirds won, 7-0

Free State junior Alan Hornbaker raises a fist after a goal against Leavenworth during the first half Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at Free State High School

Free State sophomore Diego Gonzalez looks to push the ball upfield against Leavenworth senior David Lathrop during the first half Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at Free State High School

Curious George greets children on their way to storytime Tuesday at the Lawrence Public Library at 707 Vt. The famous children's book character was on hand at the library to promote this Saturday's River City Reading Festival

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Climate Confusion

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The Morning Rush: Global warming downplayed at Kansas chamber event

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12:00 a.m.

Boy helps needy by the bushel: By Lindsey Slater; September 22, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Caleb Powelson is a 12-year-old kid from Wellsville who plays flag football and likes jumping on the trampoline in his big backyard. What makes him above average is one idea: to start his own charity. One Sunday in church, he grabbed a pamphlet to sponsor a child in Africa. This got him thinking about what he could do to help needy families.

Video: Boy starts charity by the bushel

6:00 a.m.

Kansas Chamber of Commerce lends ear to scientist who disputes man-made global warming: By Scott Rothschild; September 22, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Global warming? So what. That was the message Monday from research scientist and best-selling author Roy Spencer to legislative leaders, lobbyists and leading business officials at the Kansas Chamber of Commerce business and energy summit.

Photo gallery: Climate Confusion

10:00 a.m.

Kaw Valley Farm Tour to feature family-owned bison ranch: By Karrey Britt; September 22, 2008 in print edition on 3A; Don and Terri Gibbs tried buffalo steaks more than 20 years ago and they were immediately hooked.

3:00 p.m.

KU energy conservation manager urges users to shut off computers when not in use: By Christine Metz; September 23, 2008; Most of us have been trained since birth to turn off the lights when we exit a room. When we don’t, we can almost hear our parents grumbling in the background that money doesn’t grow on trees. And yet we can walk out the office door guilt free with the computer still humming away.

Video: Turn off your computer, save energy

All stories

Meier leads nation in receptions: September 23, 2008; The first time Kerry Meier ever took the football field as a wide receiver at any level was last year for Mark Mangino. Now, the Jayhawks former starting QB is the nation’s top receiver.
KU’s Emily Cressy lauded again: September 23, 2008; For the second time this season, Kansas freshman Emily Cressy is named the Big 12 Conference soccer newcomer of the week.
Tuesday, September 23 weather at 10 p.m.: By Craig Painter; September 23, 2008; The forecast for Wednesday, September 24 calls for a high of 82 with a low around 62.
Lawrence Parents as Teachers hits state quality standards: By Lindsey Slater; September 23, 2008; The Lawrence Parents as Teachers program sends educators out to homes to make sure parents know how to raise their kids.
Powers leads Jayhawks: By Jesse Temple; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B1; For five hours, Emily Powers coolly drove, chipped and putted her way to one of her best 18-hole rounds of golf this season. Only those precious minutes after that round had the Kansas University junior on edge.
NASA climate expert warns Kansans of dire consequences of global warming: By Scott Rothschild; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A1; One day after a scientist told Kansas leaders not to worry about global warming, one of the leading experts on climate change stated Tuesday that if carbon dioxide emissions continue to increase it will eventually mean the end of life.
Enrollment increases by 240 in Lawrence public schools: By Alex Parker; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A1; Enrollment is up in Lawrence public schools. In numbers released Tuesday, overall enrollment is 10,702, which is 240 more than at this point last year.
KU energy conservation manager urges users to shut off computers when not in use: By Christine Metz; September 23, 2008; Most of us have been trained since birth to turn off the lights when we exit a room. When we don’t, we can almost hear our parents grumbling in the background that money doesn’t grow on trees. And yet we can walk out the office door guilt free with the computer still humming away.
Trial scheduled for December in indecent liberties case: By Jesse Fray; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A3; A Dec. 10 jury trial was scheduled this week in the case of a Lawrence man charged with three felony sex charges involving a 6-year-old.
City: Ridership on T increasing: By Chad Lawhorn; 12:37 p.m., September 23, 2008 Updated 11:19 p.m. in print edition on A1; Ridership on the city’s embattled public transit system has begun to increase after months of ridership declines. City Hall leaders on Tuesday trumpeted new numbers that show ridership for the city’s T system increased by 8.3 percent in July and 8 percent in August, compared with the same months from a year ago. The fixed-route system provided 33,292 rides in July and 35,349 rides in August.
Turnpike interchange progresses in Leavenworth County: By Mark Fagan; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B11; A new interchange on the Kansas Turnpike in Leavenworth County remains on track for completion in November 2009, but at least one municipal leader in Eudora is looking even farther down the road. Mayor Tom Pyle considers the $16.7 million project - which is adding exit 212 to the turnpike and widening a 5.8-mile stretch of Leavenworth County Road 1 - as a major benefit for Eudora, giving the town a viable north-south access to the turnpike and on to Lawrence and Topeka to the west and Kansas City to the east.
Man arrested in Lawrence on federal cocaine charges: By Jesse Fray; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A3; A 24-year-old man was arrested on six federal cocaine charges Saturday in front of a Lawrence home.
Ballot will list Pine as a Lawrence resident: Earlier this month, the state senator confirmed he actually lives in Leavenworth County; By Scott Rothschild; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A4; The general election ballot will indicate that state Sen. Roger Pine lives in Lawrence when he actually doesn’t.
Police standoff near Baldwin City ends peacefully: By Jeff Myrick; 08:52 a.m., September 23, 2008 Updated 09:04 a.m. in print edition on A5; The Douglas County Sheriff’s office reported Tuesday morning that the standoff with a woman who was threatening to harm herself has ended peacefully.
Impulsive McCain raises concerns: By George Will; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A7; Under the pressure of the financial crisis, one presidential candidate is behaving like a flustered rookie playing in a league too high. It is not Barack Obama.
Hail cannon annoys neighbors: By John Curran - Associated Press Writer; September 23, 2008 in print edition on C8; Things have really been booming at Southern Vermont Orchards. And it’s been keeping people up at night.
Street-fighting woman: Local boxing film battles its way into national spotlight: By Jon Niccum; September 23, 2008 in print edition on C1; There’s a maxim in Hollywood that states boxing is the sport that makes the easiest transition to the big screen. The Oscars have showered boxing films with honors over the years, with standouts such as “Rocky,” “Raging Bull” and “Million Dollar Baby” finding equal success at the box office. But one rarely comes across a boxing picture made by locals in Kansas.
Dubai ups ante with $1.5B hotel: By Adam Schreck and Barbara Surk - Associated Press Writers; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B7; It’s the latest word in Persian Gulf excess: a $1.5 billion resort boasting a $25,000-a-night suite and dolphins flown in from the South Pacific - all atop an island built in the shape of a palm tree.
‘Mentalist’ sees the little things: By Kevin McDonough; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B6; Can a good-looking, suave and charming character succeed in the defective-detective genre popularized by “Monk” and “Psych”? CBS is hoping Simon Baker (“The Guardian”) will draw viewers to “The Mentalist” (8 p.m., CBS) who won’t mind that its central figure looks like a dashing leading man.
Kim’s status a mystery to N. Koreans: By Barbara Demick - Los Angeles Times; September 23, 2008 in print edition on C10; A simple question about Kim Jong Il’s health provokes a torrent of angry, broken English.
People in the news: September 23, 2008 in print edition on B6; ¢ Dashboard video shows fiery SC plane crash¢ Blaine’s latest stunt - hanging upside-down¢ Isaac Hayes leaves part of estate to foundation¢ Crime writer hospitalized¢ Run-DMC, Metallica nominated for Rock Hall¢ Elvis Is Alive Museum for sale again on eBay
Commentary: Don’t forget about White Sox: By Mike Downey - Chicago Tribune; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B2; Ken Griffey Jr. has never been in a World Series. He is nearly 39 years old, so he is running out of time.
Salina Vortex president to speak in Lawrence: J-W Staff Reports; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B7; Jeff Thompson, Salina Vortex president and CEO, will speak about the company’s success in marketing valves all over the world at a breakfast seminar at 7:30 a.m. Friday at Alvamar Country Club, 1800 Crossgate Drive, Lawrence.
Diversification good way to hedge finances: By Michelle Singletary; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B7; If your stock portfolio has been hit hard because you were too heavily invested in the financial sector, sob. If you acquired more debt than you can handle, holler. Go ahead and get it out of your system. Then learn from all this mess.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: September 23, 2008 in print edition on A7; From the Lawrence Daily World for Sept. 23, 1908: The Interurban Construction Co. composed of Lawrence men is due to start work on the preliminary survey of an electric line route between Lawrence and Topeka.
Good delay: It’s not too late to try to respond to neighbors’ concerns about new Lawrence High School athletic fields.; J-W Editorials; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A7; Lawrence school district officials had reasons for wanting to move quickly on a plan to build new athletic fields near Lawrence High School, but it’s good they also could recognize the advantages of slowing the project down.
Healthy turnout: Thanks to the volunteers who helped provide some free dental care to local residents last week.; J-W Editorials; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A7; All those responsible for Friday’s free dental clinic deserve a hearty round of applause.
Kansas women’s golf fourth at home meet: J-W Staff Reports; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B3; Kansas University’s Jennifer Clark, playing as an individual, shot a two-round 149 to take the overall individual lead after Monday’s first day of the Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational at Alvamar Public Golf Course.
Police: Landlord spied on female tenants: September 23, 2008 in print edition on A2; A suburban Philadelphia landlord placed hidden cameras throughout his apartments and secretly videotaped female tenants for years, investigators said Monday.
GOP failures: September 23, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: The Republican Party has controlled all three branches of our federal government for the past eight years. Even in the last two years, the Democratic majority has needed Republicans to help pass any legislation.
Chamber presents Talk of the Town: J-W Staff Reports; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B7; The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce’s Government and Community Affairs Committee will present a Talk of the Town session at 11:30 a.m. next Tuesday at Maceli’s, 1031 N.H.
Dollar takes a dive: September 23, 2008 in print edition on A6; The dollar took its steepest one-day drop in years as the financial crisis eroded the nation’s basic measure of value, helping to drive U.S. stocks sharply lower and the dollar-based price of oil and gold sharply higher.
Olympian visits city gymnasts: Beijing alternate Durante speaks at Lawrence Gymnastics Academy; By Jesse Temple; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B1; Dayna Smerchek had little idea a couple of mouse clicks back in February could turn out so favorably. But Smerchek, a Lawrence resident, received a pleasant surprise at her doorstep in April with the successful results. She had won an online raffle through USA Gymnastics to have an Olympic gymnast speak at the city’s club gymnastics facility.
Livni gets approval to form government: September 23, 2008 in print edition on A2; Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni on Monday received formal approval to form a new Israeli government, starting the clock on a 42-day period for putting together a new team and resuming Mideast peace negotiations.
All-day kindergarten booming: Associated Press; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B8; Enrollment in all-day kindergarten programs is booming in Kansas.
School board to search nationally for new leader: By Alex Parker; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A3; The search for Superintendent Randy Weseman’s replacement is going national. Before the Lawrence Board of Education settles on a replacement, it is going to retain a search firm to help in finding the perfect candidate.
Bush seeks to assure leaders about bailout: Associated Press; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A2; President Bush sought to assure anxious world leaders on Monday that the United States is taking “bold, aggressive, decisive action” to rescue the crisis-ridden economy with a $700 billion bailout package.
Job expo targets senior citizens: J-W Staff Reports; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A3; The second annual “Senior Employment Expo - Where Ability is Ageless,” will be Thursday at the Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt.
Dugan Arnett’s KU football notebook: By Dugan Arnett; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B3; Former Kansas University wide receiver Marcus Henry was waived by the New York Jets on Monday to make room for punter Ben Green.
Commodities: September 23, 2008 in print edition on B7; Agriculture futures traded higher Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for December delivery rose 19.75 cents to $7.3775; December corn added 16.25 cents to $5.585; December oats gained 9.25 cents to $3.41; November soybeans jumped 61.5 cents to $12.05.
Get the message: September 23, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: In today’s modern age, we have all sorts of wonderful, modern communication tools to make our lives easier. I received a phone message on my machine today from some doctor’s office which I did not recognize. There was no mention of my name, the caller mumbled a doctor’s name I did not recognize and could not find in the directory.
Immigration boom slows as US economy falters: By Stephen Ohlemacher - Associated Press Writer; September 23, 2008 in print edition on C8; The wave of immigrants entering the United States slowed dramatically last year as the economy faltered and the government stepped up enforcement of immigration laws.
A quick study: Cornerback Harris student of the game; By Matt Tait; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B1; In late September of 2007, then-Kansas University freshman Chris Harris returned to his hometown, Bixby, Okla., which natives proudly call “the fastest growing city in Oklahoma.” During his first season in Lawrence, the KU football team was off to a 4-0 start and Harris, a 6-foot, 180-pound cornerback, had started at right corner in each of those four games.
Senior support: September 23, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: On behalf of everyone at Douglas County Senior Services, Inc. we want to express our gratitude to everyone who assisted us in having a successful event. The second annual Tea at Ten & Fashion Show was attended by nearly 300 people who came together to support our work and to celebrate our community.
On the record: September 23, 2008 in print edition on A4; Law enforcement officers were on scene in Baldwin City for most of Monday, responding to a report of a woman threatening to harm herself.
Third manned mission to include spacewalk: September 23, 2008 in print edition on A2; China this week launches its most ambitious space mission yet, a sign of rising confidence as Beijing cements its status as a space power and potential future competitor to the United States.
Europeans kidnapped in desert: By Sarah El Deeb - Associated Press Writer; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A8; Kidnappers have seized 11 European tourists and eight Egyptians during a Sahara desert safari to Gilf al-Kebir, a plateau famed for its prehistoric cave paintings, Egyptian officials said Monday.
Congress working on bailout terms: By Julie Hirschfeld Davis - Associated Press Writer; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A2; Scrambling for a swift deal on the $700 billion bailout for failing financial firms, key Democrats and Bush administration officials agreed Monday to include mortgage help for beleaguered homeowners but wrangled over other issues, including “golden parachutes” for executives who benefit from the unprecedented rescue.
Bailout plan a mystery: By Martin Crutsinger and Jeannine Aversa - Associated Press Writers; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A6; It’s the largest government bailout in U.S. history and two days after it was introduced to the Americans paying for it, the proposal is still largely a mystery.
Woodling: Too tiny? Not these 3 QBs: By Chuck Woodling; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B1; In street clothes, Todd Reesing looks more like an alto in the cherub choir than he does a major-college quarterback. Yet the Kansas University junior quarterback can play. He’s one of the best passing QBs in the country. In the same vein, Camren Torneden looks more like a jockey intern than he does a high school quarterback in the state’s largest classification.
MU-Nebraska set for 8 p.m.: September 23, 2008 in print edition on B2; Kickoff has been set at 8 p.m. Central for nationally ranked Missouri’s Oct. 4 game at Nebraska.
Runza raises $30,000 for children’s books: J-W Staff Reports; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B7; Runza restaurants, including the Lawrence location at 2700 Iowa, collectively donated more than $30,000 to purchase children’s books for libraries, schools and school foundations.
Parolees to perform personal monologues: By Terry Rombeck; September 23, 2008 in print edition on C1; So Yeon Park had never worked in a prison before this summer. Her experience with female inmates at the Topeka Correctional Facility helped her humanize a group often thought of as a number in the system.
National League Roundup: Phillies increase lead over Mets: Associated Press; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B4; Pat Burrell hit a three-run homer in the eighth, and the NL East-leading Phillies beat Atlanta on Monday night for their 10th victory in 11 games.
China’s product safety watchdog steps down: September 23, 2008 in print edition on A2; The stock price of a company at the center of China’s tainted milk product scandal plunged today as more countries expanded bans on Chinese milk products to include candies and other goods.
KU records 70-percent athlete grad rate: By Dugan Arnett; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B1; The Kansas University athletic department Monday released its annual graduation-rate report, and for the second straight year, the university recorded a graduation success rate of 70 percent of its student athletes, meeting the NCAA’s goal exactly.
Judge must decide whether to allow video: J-W Staff Reports; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A4; Attorneys argued in Douglas County District Court on Monday about whether videotaped statements a former church youth leader made to Lawrence police could be used at his Oct. 1 trial.
Admiral urges restraint in dealing with Russia: September 23, 2008 in print edition on A2; The Pentagon’s top officer on Monday said that the U.S. should resist expanding its military isolation of Russia, arguing that the nations have too many common interests for relations to become more strained in the wake of Russia’s incursion into Georgia last month.
FSHS soccer wins in OT: J-W Staff Reports; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B3; Diego Gonzalez scored the game-winner off an assist by Jesse Clayton in overtime as Free State High defeated Shawnee Mission North, 2-1, in Sunflower League soccer Monday.
NU safety expected to play: September 23, 2008 in print edition on B2; Nebraska safety Rickey Thenarse is expected to play after weeks of injury when the Huskers meet the Hokies on Saturday in Lincoln.
Chargers roll past Jets, 48-29: Tomlinson scores two TDs in San Diego’s first victory; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B2; Philip Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson and the rest of the San Diego Chargers simply left no doubt.
LHS soccer tumbles: J-W Staff Reports; September 23, 2008 in print edition on B3; The Lawrence High boys soccer team lost, 1-0, to Blue Valley West Monday night.
Cigarette blight: September 23, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: This past year, I moved my business downtown. Being downtown is great fun, but one drawback is that every morning, I must sweep up cigarette butts at my entrance. Cigarette butts litter all of our downtown; the sidewalks are a sea of these little suckers!
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: September 23, 2008 in print edition on A7; Kansas University had a record enrollment for the fall semester.
Poles abroad mull returning to now-thriving economy: By Vanessa Gera - Associated Press Writer; September 23, 2008 in print edition on C8; Marek Tomasikiewicz and his family left Poland a few years ago for higher wages and better schools in Britain, but times have changed.
Sprint Center game popular: September 23, 2008 in print edition on B2; Davis Drewiske had a short-handed goal in the first period, and Wayne Simmonds scored on a power play in the third, helping the Los Angeles Kings beat the St. Louis Blues, 2-1, in a preseason NHL game at the Sprint Center.
Oil sees record price jump: $25-per-barrel gain comes as anxiety over bailout mounts; By Stevenson Jacobs - Associated Press Writer; September 23, 2008 in print edition on A1; Oil prices briefly spiked more than $25 a barrel Monday, shattering the record for the biggest one-day gain as unease about the government’s $700 billion bailout plan pummeled the dollar and spurred investors to buy safe-haven assets. An expiring crude contract added fuel to the frenzied rally.
Pump patrol: September 23, 2008 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.34 at several stations.
Stem cells play role in resetting immune system to treat scleroderma: By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press Writer; September 23, 2008 in print edition on C8; First Bari Martz’s fingers turned blue. Then she started gasping for breath, and her joints stiffened so that she couldn’t even open her hands.
Student wants teasing at school to stop: By Dr. Wes Crenshaw & Kelly Kelin; September 23, 2008 in print edition on C1; Dear Dr. Wes & Kelly: If I’m being teased at school, do I tell them they are wrong or leave it alone?
Horoscopes: September 23, 2008 in print edition on B6; Realize that you might be dealing with unusual responsibility and demands this year. Don’t worry, as you will step up to the plate and achieve what you want. A parent or older relative could be demanding; do not try to change this person.
American League Roundup: K.C. closer to leaving cellar: September 23, 2008 in print edition on B4; David DeJesus went 4-for-4, and Mike Aviles drove in two runs to lead Kansas City to the victory.

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