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The Wade family, from left, Susan, Angelica, 13, John and, Andrea, 11, gather around the table for prayer in their Lawrence home. The family has been singing "Thank You Father" as their grace since the girls were very young

Learning Coach Kristen Ryan, second from left, works on science and health curriculum Sept. 24 with Hillcrest fifth-grade teacher Jennifer Cochrane, second from right

Elizabeth Rowley's painting "Submergence," an oil encaustic on canvas, 36"x36"

Artist and teacher Elizabeth Rowley likes to discover remote places in the countryside and set up her easel and paint in the open air. Behind her is "Bella Verde," 48-by-48-inch oil, encaustic on canvas

Elizabeth Rowley "September Sunday," 27-by-27-inch oil on paper

Two pilots man a 20-to-1 model of a WW1 Curtiss Jenny. Bill Elkins, member of the Jayhawk Model Masters, built the plane, which took 20 hours to build and paint

Bill Elkins, a member of the Jayhawk Model Masters, prepares on Wednesday to fly his 20-to-1 model of a WW1 Curtiss Jenny, model plane that took 20 hrs to put together

Bill Elkins works Wednesday on his 20-to-1 model of a WW1 Curtiss Jenny. Elkins' plane and many other Giant Scale R/C airplanes will be putting on a show this weekend below Clinton Dam, at the Jayhawk Model Masters Field. The event starts Saturday at 9 a

Carol Bradbury, left, and So Yeon Park co-direct the PEARL Project, which looks to bridge a gap between the public and criminals during a night of poetry reading

Meredith Kane, a former Lawrence High teacher who pleaded guilty in July of 2007 to one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, is shown reading poetry about her incarceration in this video from the PEARL Project at the Lawrence Public

Wayne Harbourn, resident manager of field safety for BNSF, shows law enforcement personnel a simulated accident on the tracks in east Lawrence, as local and state law enforcement agencies worked with officials from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway on

Law enforcement agencies worked with officials from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway on Wednesday in the rail yards in east Lawrence. The training exercise was to help officials investigate accidents involving trains

Angie keeps a watchful eye on her surroundings as her owner, Roger Boyd, background, professor emeritus at Baker University, and Mark Wallendorf, right, refuge manager for the Baker Wetlands, pick seeds from various wetland plants on Wednesday

In this photo from television, President Bush speaks in a prime-time address from the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, Wednesday

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Response	Percent
Yes.		53%
No.		25%
Somewhat.		21%
Total	574

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NASA climate expert warns Kansans of dire consequences of global warming: By Scott Rothschild; September 23, 2008 in print edition on 1A; 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.

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Life-size book character touts River City Reading Festival: By Chardae Davis - cdavis@ljworld.com; September 24, 2008 in print edition on 3A; Children entering the Lawrence Public Library on Tuesday morning were greeted by a life-size version of one of their favorite children’s book characters: Curious George. The mischievous monkey was there to remind library visitors about the River City Reading Festival, which will be at the library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

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6:00 p.m.

‘Tom Thumb’ home project with recycled goods becomes a small house, but a big idea: By Christine Metz; September 24, 2008; The possibilities are endless for the 120-square-foot building sitting behind Kenton Knowles’ house: a writer’s cabin, community gardening shed, guest cottage, self-contained entryway, a mobile living unit that could be set up in a friend’s backyard for the summer.

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Energy conference wraps up in Topeka: September 24, 2008; A special energy conference concluded on Wednesday in Topeka, bringing politicians, business people and environmentalists together to discuss alternative energy.
Wednesday, September 24 weather at 10 p.m.: By Craig Painter; September 24, 2008; The forecast for Thursday, September 25 calls for a high of 84 with a low around 60.
Eudora High football team preparing for Paola: By D.J. Whetter; September 24, 2008; There’s no rest for the Eudora High football team. After picking up two victories last week, the E-Cards luckily only have one opponent to worry about this weekend. The 2-1 Cardinals take on Paola Friday in the Hy-Vee High School Game of the Week.
Police investigating theft from Hy-Vee: September 24, 2008; In Lawrence, police are investigating the theft of $3,500 in drugs missing from the Hy-Vee on Clinton Parkway.
Bush warns of ‘dire financial consequences’ if bailout not approved: Associated Press; 08:16 p.m., September 24, 2008 Updated 09:00 p.m. in print edition on A7; Pressing urgently for a massive financial bailout, President Bush says the nation faces a “long and painful recession” if Congress fails to act. He says “our entire economy is in danger.”
Jayhawks return to kindergarten for a good cause: By Lindsey Slater; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A3; The kindergarten class at Hillcrest School got three big surprises yesterday, and they were all more than 6 feet tall.
District hopes to select superintendent search firm by Oct. 20: By Alex Parker; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A3; A subcommittee of Lawrence school board members met Wednesday at district headquarters, 110 McDonald Drive, and said they could make a decision by Oct. 20 on a search firm to find Superintendent Randy Weseman’s replacement.
Law enforcement officials undergo train-crash training: By Jesse Fray; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A5; Law enforcement officers from across the state were in Lawrence this week for a two-day crash course on train collisions.
Pharmacy School expansion price tag climbing: By Scott Rothschild; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A3; Kansas University hasn’t even broken ground on its new School of Pharmacy building and the cost is going up.
Car with Douglas County tags leads law enforcement on high-speed chase: By Jesse Fray; 01:51 p.m., September 24, 2008 Updated 05:45 p.m. in print edition on A5; Two burglary suspects in a car with a Douglas County license plate led the Jefferson County sheriff on a car chase that reached speeds in excess of 100 mph Wednesday morning, the sheriff said.
Bush to address nation on economic crisis at 8 p.m.: The Associated Press; September 24, 2008; With a financial rescue plan facing a tough sell on Capitol Hill, President Bush has scheduled a prime-time, televised address Wednesday night, hoping to persuade the public that the massive proposal is relevant to them and “get this over the goal line” with lawmakers.
‘Tom Thumb’ home project with recycled goods becomes a small house, but a big idea: By Christine Metz; September 24, 2008; The possibilities are endless for the 120-square-foot building sitting behind Kenton Knowles’ house: a writer’s cabin, community gardening shed, guest cottage, self-contained entryway, a mobile living unit that could be set up in a friend’s backyard for the summer.
Train derails near Iowa Street and Lakeview Road: By Jesse Fray; 12:10 p.m., September 24, 2008 Updated 04:17 p.m. in print edition on A3; A train on a BNSF Railway spur in northern Lawrence derailed Wednesday morning, police dispatchers said.
Lawrence school bus drivers to vote on joining Teamsters union: By Chad Lawhorn; 11:38 a.m., September 24, 2008 Updated 01:24 p.m. in print edition on A1; The bus drivers who transport Lawrence public school children may soon become members of the Teamsters union.
Wetlands expansion begins as part of South Lawrence Trafficway plan: By Mark Fagan; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A1; Work to expand the Baker Wetlands - one of the first steps required to complete the controversial South Lawrence Trafficway - has begun.
911 service restored to southern Jefferson County: Staff report; September 24, 2008; Service disruption lasted approximately three hours.
Finnish gunman kills 10 at college: By Marius Turula - Associated Press Writer; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A12; A chilling YouTube video with a young man firing a pistol and warning “You will die next” caught the eye of police, who questioned him but then let him go, saying they didn’t have enough evidence to take away his weapon.
Bailout plan involves huge power shift: By George Will; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A10; Members of Congress are being exhorted to stampede, like lemmings in reverse, away from a postulated cliff.
Grownups?: It’s pretty embarrassing that a professional athletic team has to hire a director of responsibility to keep its athletes out of trouble.; J-W Editorials; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A10; Among the unflattering signs of our times are efforts college and professional teams must take to teach their athletes how to behave and be better citizens. These programs reflect the steady decline in maturity and personal responsibility at all levels.
Keegan: Perkins versus Ainge: By Tom Keegan; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B1; Kansas University’s senior associate athletic director Larry “Contrary” Keating, always eager to disagree with anybody, anywhere, any time, was busy finalizing details of the women’s basketball schedule Tuesday afternoon. Athletic director Lew Perkins was in Rhode Island, schmoozing donors. Smart move. New England sports fans are in a great mood now, thanks to the remarkable revival of the Boston Celtics engineered by general manager Danny Ainge.
Some ID theft safeguards better than others: By Consumer Reports; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B11; It’s no wonder that lately people are worried that thieves might steal their identity. Companies in the protection business are working hard to fan their fears, according to the editors of Consumer Reports Money Adviser.
People in the news: September 24, 2008 in print edition on B10; ¢ Clay is gay: Aiken comes out of the closet¢ Spielberg donates in support of gay marriage¢ Lohan, Ronson confirmed as lovers¢ McMahon’s suit against hospital goes forward¢ Robert Wagner reveals love affair
Plea deal sought in hit-and-run case: J-W Staff Reports; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A3; A plea deal is in the works for a Lawrence man charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident.
Industrial park issue put on future agenda: J-W Staff Reports; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A5; The debate over whether industrial parks should be allowed to locate onto prime farmland may not be over yet.
Sun’s output on extended dimmer: By Seth Borenstein - Associated Press Writer; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; The sun has dialed back its furnace to the lowest levels seen in the space age, new measurements from a space probe show.
More than a little gifted: Kansas’ Little passionate about basketball, music; By Gary Bedore; 12:00 a.m., September 24, 2008 Updated 10:39 a.m. in print edition on B1; Mario Little was hanging out in Kansas University basketball teammate Conner Teahan’s Jayhawker Towers apartment when he spotted a keyboard next to a computer. “Plug it in. I’ll play it,” Little, a 6-foot-5, 210-pound tough guy born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, said defiantly. “Man, you can’t play,” responded a skeptical Teahan, who took piano lessons as a kid growing up in suburban Kansas City.
KU-NU volleyball to be televised: J-W Staff Reports; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B3; Kansas will try to end Nebraska’s domination in volleyball when the Jayhawks and Cornhuskers tangle on national cable television at 7 tonight in Lincoln, Neb.
Haskell fall enrollment increases 11 percent: J-W Staff Reports; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B12; Student enrollment has grown at Haskell Indian Nations University.
Scholar depicts race with usual wit: By Alex Parker; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A3; In a discussion laden with anecdotes that veered away from relevancy only to come back again, renowned legal scholar Susan Estrich kept a crowd of several hundred in stitches Tuesday night, as she gave her perspective on the 2008 election at Woodruff Auditorium on Kansas University’s campus.
Raiders want male opponents: September 24, 2008 in print edition on B2; The Texas Tech women’s basketball team is seeking a few young men to help them improve.
Greed, folly: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A11; To the editor: I am proud to be liberal on most issues but agree with some conservatives that the market should be allowed to operate, in most cases, under proper regulations to protect the public. The present administration has failed to enforce those regulations for seven and a half years.
Boyda critical of bailout proposal: J-W Staff Reports; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A8; U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda, D-Topeka, on Tuesday criticized President Bush’s bailout proposal for Wall Street.
Repairs stall atom smasher until spring: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; Scientists will have to wait until spring to use the world’s biggest particle collider for groundbreaking research because repairs to damage will run into the laboratory’s normal winter shutdown, the operators said Tuesday.
Try the T: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A11; To the editor: I recently retired from a full-time job in Topeka, where I participated in a van pool program for commuters. Upon securing part-time employment in downtown Lawrence, I considered my options for getting to and from work and was pleased to discover that a city bus line ran within a couple blocks of my home.
LHS tennis team sweeps in doubles: J-W Staff Reports; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B3; Lawrence High swept the doubles competition en route to a 6-3 tennis victory over Shawnee Mission East on Tuesday at the Lancers’ courts.
Senate passes tax break package: By Jim Abrams - Associated Press Writer; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A8; The Senate passed a giant tax package Tuesday that saves more than 20 million taxpayers from the bite of the alternative minimum tax.
In gaffe, Biden said FDR led when market crashed: Associated Press; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A6; Vice presidential candidate Joe Biden says today’s leaders should take a lesson from the history books and follow fellow Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt’s response to a financial crisis.
Media myth: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A11; To the editor: This is a response to Tom Shewmon’s letter published Sept. 20: Tom, Tom, Tom. What are we to do with you?
Conservative?: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A11; To the editor: When Wick Allison, former publisher of the conservative National Review, recently made a conservative’s case both for Obama and against McCain, I was shocked. But only briefly.
Turnpike toll plazas will be automated: By Mark Fagan; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B11; The new turnpike interchange at Leavenworth County Road 1 won’t just be the first new exit on the toll highway since the Lecompton interchange opened a dozen years ago. It also will be the first to operate without anyone around.
Life-size book character touts River City Reading Festival: By Chardae Davis - cdavis@ljworld.com; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A3; Children entering the Lawrence Public Library on Tuesday morning were greeted by a life-size version of one of their favorite children’s book characters: Curious George. The mischievous monkey was there to remind library visitors about the River City Reading Festival, which will be at the library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
National League Roundup: Phillies’ setback tightens East race: September 24, 2008 in print edition on B4; Casey Kotchman homered, and Mike Hampton won for the first time in a month. Philadelphia leads New York by 11â2 games in the NL East.
Enrollment also up at area schools: J-W Staff Reports; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A9; Overall, enrollment is up at area public schools, though, as in Lawrence, virtual schools are making significant gains.
Small world: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A11; To the editor: I had a visit with Elisabeth Holladay, who is Mrs. Kenneth Holladay. Dr. Kenneth Holladay is a retired longtime physician in Eudora. Dr. and Mrs. Holladay are leaving for Alaska soon to visit their children.
A year after Gundy’s rant, OSU on verge of Top 25: Associated Press; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B5; Mike Gundy’s rant quickly took its place in college football lore. Measuring its effect, though, is hard to do even a year later.
American League Roundup: Royals move out of basement: September 24, 2008 in print edition on B4; Zack Greinke and Leo Nunez combined for a four-hitter to lift Kansas City past Detroit. The Royals moved out of last place in the Central, just ahead of the Tigers.
Spring training to be expanded: Camps will increase by nearly a week in 2009; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B2; Spring training is expanding by nearly a week next year because of the World Baseball Classic.
Regulator: Strict heparin rules needed: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; A regulatory group told hospitals today to adopt strict measures to prevent errors involving blood thinners including heparin - mistakes that have been made nearly 60,000 times and led to dozens of deaths in recent years.
School facilities: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A11; To the editor: I want to thank USD 497 Operations and Facility Planning Director Tom Bracciano for all the hard work he has put into making use of the extraordinary windfall in facilities improvement monies earned from the South Junior High project.
1 officer killed, 1 wounded on duty: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; A city police officer pursuing an armed suspect Tuesday afternoon was fatally shot, the fourth Philadelphia officer to die in the line of duty in the last year, authorities said. Another officer was wounded and the suspect was killed.
Prominent political prisoner freed: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; Myanmar’s longest-serving political prisoner was among more than 9,000 inmates freed Tuesday, days before the first anniversary of the junta’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests led by Buddhist monks.
Contador may switch teams: September 24, 2008 in print edition on B2; If Lance Armstrong joins the Astana cycling team for his comeback, then Alberto Contador is ready to leave.
Town in demilitarized zone an anomaly: By Jean H. Lee - Associated Press Writer; September 24, 2008 in print edition on C10; Inside the barbed-wire walls of Korea’s Demilitarized Zone, schoolchildren in the hamlet known as “Freedom Village” competed Tuesday in foot races and showed off their traditional drumming skills.
Upcoming KU recital puts spotlight on tuba: By Terry Rombeck; September 24, 2008 in print edition on C1; Long considered by many a backup instrument in a band or orchestra, the tuba will get a chance to shine Thursday. The Kansas University department of music and dance is presenting its 28th annual Tuba-EuphoniumFEST Grand Recital at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall, inside KU’s Murphy Hall.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A10; Revenues from the first payments of the state’s new minerals severance tax exceeded projections by about 5 percent, Revenue Secretary Harley Duncan reported. The first collection total was just under $26 million.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A10; From the Lawrence Daily World for Sept. 24, 1908: “The chairman of the state Democratic committee, Henderson Martin, says rural mail carriers are taking too full a load in Republican politics and must be stopped.
Universities get grants from auto dealers: J-W Staff Reports; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A5; Two area universities received grants Tuesday from the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation.
Indiana Street block to stay closed: J-W Staff Reports; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A5; Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday agreed to let developers keep a one-block portion of Indiana Street closed well into next year, despite last-minute concerns from neighbors.
Barbecue on menu for ‘Jayni’s Kitchen’: J-W Staff Reports; September 24, 2008 in print edition on C2; Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week for “Lone Steer BBQ.” Lone Steer Pit Boss Brian Elston shares a rib rub and barbecue tips along with side dishes and dessert. Then see a tour of Lone Steer BBQ with owner John Carnes to learn about real Texas barbecue.
LHS soccer team loses to SM Northwest: J-W Staff Reports; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B3; The Lawrence High boys soccer team held tough against No. 2 Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday night, but couldn’t overcome an early deficit, falling 2-0 to drop to 2-5 overall this season (0-3 in the Sunflower League).
Rendezvous relives 19th-century days: J-W Staff Reports; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A5; The 19th-century fur trading era will be relived this weekend in Lecompton during the annual Bald Eagle Rendezvous.
Crisis leadership: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A11; To the editor: I am encouraged to see our president stepping in to take leadership in this severe financial crisis. As commander in chief he has asserted broad, unlimited powers during times of war, undelineated by the Constitution. He will surely act again, asserting these powers. We expect presidential leadership when the nation is in trouble!
On the record: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A4; A 22-year-old Kansas University student reported being robbed of an undetermined amount of money at 2:30 a.m. Saturday on the 1700 block of Kentucky Street.
Milk scandal bares government failings: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; The note posted in July on the Web site of China’s food safety inspection agency came from a doctor: There had been a sudden rise in infants turning up at his hospital with kidney stones after drinking the same brand of formula.
Commodities: September 24, 2008 in print edition on B11; Agriculture futures traded mostly higher Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for December delivery rose 12.75 cents to $7.505; December corn added 1.75 cents to $5.6025; December oats gained 2 cents to $3.43; November soybeans fell 18 cents to $11.87.
Vegas prep to visit for KU’s Late Night: J-W Staff Reports; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B3; Elijah Johnson, a 6-foot-2 senior guard from Cheyenne High in Las Vegas, will attend Kansas University’s Late Night in the Phog on an official recruiting visit, Johnson told Rivals.com
Colorado, CSU extend Showdown past 2010: Associated Press; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B5; Colorado and Colorado State agreed Tuesday to keep their football rivalry alive past 2010, but it’s unclear if the game will ever return to the Denver Broncos’ stadium.
Poll: Obama struggling to win Clinton backers: By Alan Fram and Trevor Tompson - Associated Press Writers; September 24, 2008 in print edition on C10; Barack Obama’s support from backers of Hillary Rodham Clinton is stuck smack where it was in June, a poll showed Tuesday, a stunning lack of progress that is weakening him with fellow Democrats in the close presidential race.
Google phone makes debut: T-Mobile to begin selling it Oct. 22: By Dan Gallagher and Jeffry Bartash - MarketWatch; September 24, 2008 in print edition on C10; T-Mobile USA unveiled on Tuesday the first Google-powered handset, a stylish device that mimics many of the iPhone’s features and adds a few new wrinkles.
Judicial nominee faces panel: By Sam Hananel - Associated Press Writer; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B12; Kansas’ top federal prosecutor got a warm reception Tuesday from a Senate panel considering him for a seat on the federal bench in Wichita.
Books are for reading, not for banning: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A10; Of course, we all have questions for Sarah Palin: Does she actually think living across the Bering Strait from Russia constitutes foreign policy expertise? Does she really take the parable of Adam and Eve as literal truth? How, exactly, does one field dress a moose? And why would one want to?
The most unbreakable records in Big 12 history: By Eric Sorrentino; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B8; Missouri’s Chase Daniel and Texas’ Colt McCoy recently threw themselves - literally - into the Big 12 Conference football record books. Daniel set a conference record for consecutive completions in a game with 20 in Missouri’s 42-21 victory over Buffalo on Saturday, eclipsing the previous marks of 18 by Sam Bradford (2007) and Seneca Wallace (2001).
Firebirds happy ahead of the pack: Free State High girls off to a blazing start to 2008 season; By Matt Tait; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B6; Although most of them were born 20 years after the song was released, the members of the Free State High girls cross country team recently found special meaning in the Bachman-Turner Overdrive hit “Takin’ Care of Business.”
Free State dominates Leavenworth: By Matt Tait; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B1; With five minutes remaining in Tuesday’s soccer match between Free State High and Leavenworth, newcomer Tyler Smith scored on a volley off of a Dale Shillington shot attempt. The goal was Free State’s sixth of the day, and the Firebirds went on to win, 7-0.
Which story?: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A11; To the editor: As the final note in his Saturday Column regarding the selection process for college presidents, Dolph Simons Jr. paints the presidential campaign as a contest between “leadership, vision, courage, honesty and tested under fire” on one hand versus rhetorical and oratorical skills, record amounts of campaign contributions, and philosophical answers and solutions to challenging problems on the other.
Program lauds outstanding area seniors: By Alex Parker; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A5; The Kansas University Alumni and Endowment associations will recognize more than 200 area high school seniors tonight as part of the Kansas Honors Program. The 232 Kansas Honor Scholars from 17 high schools rank in the top 10 percent of their classes.
Tight traffic: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A11; To the editor: Thursday afternoon, about 5:15 p.m., I was traveling south on Lawrence Avenue and, as I approached the Ninth Street intersection, I sideswiped a car parked on the west side of the street. I was staying to the right because of the flood of cars turning north onto Lawrence from Ninth and apparently overcorrected.
Restaurants to dish up food festival: By Chad Lawhorn; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A3; This will be a different type of art in the park - barbecue sauce will replace the watercolors. Fifteen locally owned Lawrence restaurants won approval from city commissioners Tuesday to host a food festival Oct. 8 at South Park, 11th and Massachusetts streets.
Chiefs leaning toward Huard: Edwards likely to bench Thigpen for Denver; By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B7; Saddled with a 12-game losing streak, the rebuilding Kansas City Chiefs may decide they need a win more than a long look at a young quarterback.
This week in the Big 12 Conference…: By Chuck Woodling; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B8; Nearly half the Big 12 schools are averaging more than 500 yards a game, led by NCAA pacesetter Missouri at 595.5. Texas Tech is third nationally at 572.8, Oklahoma fourth at 556.7 and Oklahoma State fifth at 546.0. Texas is ninth at 502.3. Kansas ranks 15th at 473.0.
Eartha to KITT: Self-destruct now!: By Kevin McDonough; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B10; A year after the botched “Bionic Woman” remake, NBC returns with “Knight Rider” (7 p.m., NBC). There’s nothing more annoying than a TV show that can’t make up its mind. The new incarnation of “Knight Rider” vacillates between near parody and earnest thriller. After 15 minutes of nonstop action, it bogs down in a needless back story about switched identities and post-Iraq-war traumatic-stress syndrome. It’s a mess.
Iranian leader to UN: US ‘empire’ nearing collapse: By Slobodan Lekic - Associated Press Writer; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; Iran’s president addressed the U.N. General Assembly Tuesday declaring that “the American empire” is nearing collapse and should end its military involvement in other countries.
Horoscopes: September 24, 2008 in print edition on B10; If you maintain focus this year, you’ll accomplish a lot more than you thought possible in one year. You have a way and style that often draws many. If you are single, your gregarious personality draws many people. If you are attached, the more you do together as a couple, the closer your bond will become.
Ruling party leader elected prime minister: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; Ruling party leader Taro Aso was elected Japan’s next prime minister in the lower house of parliament today. The election ensured Aso’s victory despite an expected vote in the upper house for the opposition.
Commentary: Yankees know how to say farewell: By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press Sports Columnist; September 24, 2008 in print edition on B2; The last pitch had been thrown at Yankee Stadium, and the players were saying their final goodbyes. Up in the stands, a few normally hard-bitten New Yorkers appeared to be getting a little teary-eyed over it all.
Warnings fail to sway lawmakers on big bailout: By Jeannine Aversa - Associated Press Writer; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A8; Refusing to be pushed, Republicans and Democrats alike rebuffed dire warnings Tuesday from the government’s top economic officials of recession, layoffs and foreclosed homes if Congress doesn’t quickly approve the administration’s emergency $700 billion financial bailout plan.
Palin makes her diplomatic debut: By Sara Kugler - Associated Press Writer; September 24, 2008 in print edition on A7; Sarah Palin met her first world leaders Tuesday.
Storage guidelines keep apples fresh and crisp: By Susan Krumm; September 24, 2008 in print edition on C1; Q: Is it my imagination or do some apple varieties last longer than others?
Pump patrol: September 24, 2008 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.32 at several locations.
Seasonal equation: Experts say yearlong availability of produce distracts consumers from local, fresh foods: By Sarah Henning; September 24, 2008 in print edition on C1; Nancy O’Connor’s job is to educate. It’s right there in her title: director of education and outreach at the Community Mercantile, 901 Iowa. But some days she finds herself teaching things that used to be second nature.”I had a woman the other day come to me and ask me, she said, ‘I want to eat local, and I have no idea how to do it - I have no idea what’s in season,’” O’Connor says. “And that is what happened when food from all over the world started flooding our market. I mean, people weren’t eating artichokes in Kansas 100 years ago.”

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KU’s Elijah Johnson cautious at camp May 29, 2012
Hilltop executive director Pat Pisani stepping down May 28, 2012
Kansas football scouring country May 29, 2012
City, county mull upgrade to emergency radio system May 28, 2012
Lives forever changed by skywalk collapse July 15, 2001
Hard-luck loss: Blue Valley West walk-off sends Lawrence High baseball home in pitchers’ duel May 26, 2012
Book helps family heal after tragedy May 28, 2012