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Air show to feature large model airplanes: By Alex Parker; September 25, 2008 in print edition on 3A; A mini-air armada is set to take over the skies above Clinton Lake this weekend, so don’t be surprised if you see biplanes criss-crossing fighter jets.

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At 30,102 students, KU enrollment touted as record-breaking: By George Diepenbrock; 12:18 p.m., September 25, 2008 Updated 6:05 p.m. in print edition on 1A; The Kansas Board of Regents announced Thursday that Kansas University’s total enrollment for fall 2008 topped 30,000 students.

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Female parolees to take stage tonight: By Jesse Fray; 4:41 p.m., September 25, 2008 Updated 2:06 p.m. in print edition on 3A; Female felons will take center stage tonight during a live performance at the Lawrence Arts Center. The women, who have been released from prison on parole, will perform monologues as a part of the PEARL project - Performing to Empower Awareness and Reinvent Lives.

Video: After prison, an artistic rebirth

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Light the Night readies to float cancer awareness downtown: By Karrey Britt; September 26, 2008 in print edition on 5A; The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is hoping for a bright evening Saturday in downtown Lawrence. Its fifth annual Light the Night fundraiser begins at 6 p.m. in South Park with a carnival-like atmosphere. There will be children’s games, food and entertainment.

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Veterans want immediate troop withdrawal: By Janet Reid; September 26, 2008; They’ve been on the battle lines in Iraq - now, they’re drawing the line against the war.
Jayhawks use bye week to improve: By Kevin Romary; September 26, 2008; No game for Mark Mangino and the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday. Instead, the Hawks will take a rest and watch the rest of the country. Kansas is 3-1 heading into its bye week.
Bus drivers agree on union deal: By Mark Boyle; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B1; Union organizers had urged the drivers and monitors to unionize in response to what they say were low wages and poor benefits.
Friday, September 26 weather at 10 p.m.: September 26, 2008; The forecast for Saturday, September 27 calls for a high of 86 with a low around 57.
McCain, Obama argue over war, taxes in first debate: Candidates carefully avoid missteps in first meeting; By Beth Fouhy - Associated Press Writer; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A1; John McCain accused Barack Obama of compiling “the most liberal voting record in the United States Senate” Friday night in an intense first debate of their close campaign for the White House. The Democrat shot back, “Mostly that’s just me opposing George Bush’s wrong-headed policies.”
Area Football Roundup: Baldwin blanks De Soto: Beecher’s two TD’s lift Bulldogs; By Jimmy Gillispie; 08:49 p.m., September 26, 2008 Updated 11:35 p.m. in print edition on C5; Offensive highlights were few and far between Friday night during the Frontier League high school football matchup between Baldwin and De Soto. However, Baldwin’s Sam Beecher once again led the Bulldogs (3-1) to victory with a pair of touchdowns in a 14-0 victory over the Wildcats (0-4).
Shutout status: FSHS defense clamps down in 18-0 blanking of O-South; By Matt Tait; September 26, 2008 in print edition on C1; Lawrence High fell, 41-18, on Friday night to Shawnee Mission Northwest at SM North District Stadium. In the second half LHS scored on a pair of 9-yard passes from Clint Pinnick to Clifton Sims and Murphy Ray.
Missing Franklin County kids recovered in Osage City: By Erin Castaneda & Jonathan Kealing; 06:13 p.m., September 26, 2008 Updated 09:36 p.m.; Two children who law enforcement suspected were abducted from Ottawa by their non-custodial mother have been recovered tonight in Osage City.
LHS sophomore sent home for wearing ‘hazing’ outfit: By Mike Belt; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B1; A Lawrence High School girl on Friday found herself caught between prankster-playing seniors and school administrators.
Congressional session postpones Boyda-Jenkins debate: Boyda-Jenkins debate postponed; By George Diepenbrock; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B1; Because Congress is still in session, an AARP-sponsored debate in Pittsburg, Kan., originally scheduled for Saturday has been postponed between Congresswoman Nancy Boyda, a Democrat, and challenger Lynn Jenkins, the Republican state treasurer.
Behind the lens with National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson: By Thad Allender; 03:23 p.m., September 26, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on D2; For this week’s Behind the Lens story, we talk with Jim Richardson, a photographer for National Geographic magazine who lives in Lindsborg. His most recent story about the soil beneath our feet titled “Our Good Earth” appears on the cover of National Geographic.
Federal prosecutors ask to revoke bond for Yellow House defendant: By George Diepenbrock; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B3; Federal prosecutors have again asked a judge to revoke the bond of a Lawrence man accused in an Internet stolen goods case because of a blog post that criticizes prosecutors in the case.
Lawrence banks in better position to weather financial storm thanks to economy: By Jesse Fray; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B5; Lawrence area bank leaders say the Kansas economy has helped their institutions avoid the major financial struggles that other parts of the nation are having.
Public comment session to focus on East 31st Street improvements: By Chad Lawhorn; September 26, 2008; The city will take input during a public meeting Monday about planning improvements to 31st Street from Haskell Avenue in southeastern Lawrence to Route 1057 or East 1900 Road in the county.
County to consider new subdivision regulations: By George Diepenbrock; September 26, 2008; Douglas County Commissioners on Monday will consider finalizing changes to subdivision regulations concerning environmentally protected areas.
Baldwin City man accused of shooting neighbor to have preliminary hearing: By Jesse Fray; September 26, 2008; A 35-year-old Baldwin City man accused of shooting his neighbor in the head is scheduled to have his preliminary hearing in Douglas County District Court at 9 a.m. Monday, court records indicate.
Debate on as scheduled; McCain will participate: Most Americans wanted debate to go on as scheduled; local groups plan debate watch parties; Associated Press; 10:40 a.m., September 26, 2008 Updated 11:43 a.m.; Republican John McCain says he’s going to be at the first presidential debate, even though Congress doesn’t have a bailout deal.
Baldwin City man denies taking indecent liberties with minor: By Jesse Fray; September 26, 2008; A 42-year-old Baldwin City man who faces two charges of aggravated indecent liberties maintained his innocence during an arraignment hearing in Douglas County District Court Wednesday afternoon, court records indicate.
Guard to display vehicles, equipment: J-W Staff Reports; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A3; The Kansas National Guard will display some of its vehicles and equipment near the Kansas Speedway during this weekend’s racing activities in Wyandotte County.
Rec calendar: September 26, 2008 in print edition on B8; A list of recreational sporting events in and around Lawrence.
9 siblings lawfully abandoned in Nebraska: By Timberly Ross - Associated Press Writer; September 26, 2008 in print edition on C10; Nine siblings are among 11 children as old as 17 who were left at Omaha hospitals Wednesday under Nebraska’s unique and new safe haven law, which allows caregivers to abandon babies and teenagers alike at hospitals without fear of prosecution.
Error-prone police crime lab shut down: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A2; The Detroit police crime lab was shut down by the city’s new mayor and police chief after an outside audit found errors in some evidence used to prosecute cases involving murder and other crimes, officials said Thursday.
Democrats share blame: By Cal Thomas; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A11; It isn’t often that public outrage peaks so close to an election, but this is a rare moment in history when “we the people” can exact a price from the political leadership that has duped, scammed and lied to them, contributing mightily to the current financial mess.
People in the news: September 26, 2008 in print edition on B10; ¢ Letterman keeps up assault on McCain¢ McGangsta: McMahon to rap in online videos¢ David Blaine unhappy with latest stunt¢ Shakira expanding children’s foundation¢ Tejano singer injured in another crash
Huard: Skid ‘taking a toll’: Chiefs QB bemoans 12-game losing streak; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B2; Kansas City’s 12-game losing streak “is taking a toll on everybody,” says the weary-looking quarterback who’ll try to end the streak this week.
Wife blamed in Stevens corruption case: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A7; Sen. Ted Stevens was clueless about the cost and scope of a pricey makeover of his Alaska cabin that led to federal corruption charges and threatened his lengthy career, his lawyer said Thursday at the opening of his trial.
Changing tune: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A10; To the editor: Well, the Republicans have done it again, spoken with a forked tongue. Just recently President Bush told us the fundamentals of our economy were sound. McCain reiterated this message, and then just last week we were told that the government would have to bail out Wall Street to prevent a total collapse of our economy.
How to deal with bad behavior: September 26, 2008 in print edition on C1; In his book “The Civility Solution: What to Do When People Are Rude” (St. Martin’s Press, 2008), P.M. Forni presents social quandaries and proposes civil solutions to them. He closes his book with a tipsheet on dealing with rudeness, composed by psychologist Arthur Ciaramicoli. If someone’s being uncivil to you, consider these points, adapted from the tipsheet, before you react.
JPMorgan Chase buys WaMu assets: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A2; JPMorgan Chase & Co. Inc. came to the rescue of Washington Mutual Inc. Thursday, buying the thrift’s banking assets after WaMu was seized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. in the largest failure ever of a U.S. bank. This is the second time in six months that JPMorgan Chase has taken over a major financial institution crippled by bad bets in the mortgage market.
Light the Night readies to float cancer awareness downtown: By Karrey Britt; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A5; The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is hoping for a bright evening Saturday in downtown Lawrence. Its fifth annual Light the Night fundraiser begins at 6 p.m. in South Park with a carnival-like atmosphere. There will be children’s games, food and entertainment.
Tour for Tots set: J-W Staff Reports; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A3; The third annual Bikers’ Tour for Tots will parade through Lawrence on Saturday afternoon.
Lawrence banged up for SM Northwest: By Chuck Woodling; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B1; His left ankle strapped into a walking boot, Chebon Dawes wasn’t smiling. “I’m pretty upset,” said Dawes, a senior lineman on Lawrence High’s football team. “It looks like I’m going to be out a week and a half.”
LHS tennis falls at Manhattan, 6-5: J-W Staff Reports; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B5; Lawrence High’s four-match tennis winning streak came to an end Thursday in a 6-5 setback at Manhattan.
Baker releases enrollment numbers: J-W Staff Reports; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A8; Like Kansas University, Baker University announced a record enrollment on Thursday as the university broke the 4,000-student barrier.
Storm heading for Southeast coast: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A2; An intense low-pressure system with wind gusts of up to 52 mph kicked up rough surf, caused minor flooding and knocked out power to thousands of homes in Virginia as it lumbered toward the Carolinas on Thursday.
Shareholders approve Delta-Northwest merger: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A7; Shareholders approved the merger of Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines on Thursday, a stock deal that creates the world’s biggest carrier.
City golfers struggle: Lions place 19th at own invitational; By Matt Tait; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B5; Smiles prevailed for the Lawrence High and Free State girls golf teams after Thursday’s Lawrence High Invitational at Alvamar Golf Course. But not all of them were good.
‘Focus’ group: Jazz icon, string quartet team up for concert: By Terry Rombeck; September 26, 2008 in print edition on C1; Frederick Lifsitz cringes when he hears the phrase among his classical music colleagues. “There’s always this expression I hate,” he says. “When people get something in the classical world, and they get something together, they look at each other and say, ‘Close enough for jazz.’”
FSHS volleyball 1-2 at O-South quad: J-W Staff Reports; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B5; Free State High’s volleyball team went 1-2 at a quadrangular on Thursday at Olathe South.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A10; From the Lawrence Daily World for Sept. 26, 1908: “Chancellor Frank Strong of the university has made his seventh annual opening address before a student audience of more than 1,700. He made a strong plea for obedience to discipline and for a great democracy with no snobbery.
Commodities: September 26, 2008 in print edition on B11; Agriculture futures traded mixed Thursday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for December delivery rose 6 cents to $7.3625; December corn fell 4.75 cents to $5.5825; December oats added 1 cent to $3.35; November soybeans declined 4 cents to $11.83.
House approves Pentagon budget: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A7; The House passed a $630 billion-plus spending bill Wednesday that wraps together a record Pentagon budget with aid for automakers and natural disaster victims, and increased health care funding for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Bailout proposal breaks down: By Jennifer Loven and Julie Hirschfeld Davis - Associated Press Writers; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A1; A Republican rebellion stalled government efforts Thursday to avoid economic meltdown, a chaotic turnaround that disrupted the choreography of an extraordinary White House meeting meant to show joint resolve from the president, the political parties and the presidential candidates.
Seniors weigh career options: Expo offers job opportunities for workers older than 50; By Mike Belt; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B11; Linda Major sat on a bench outside the Lawrence Senior Center and looked through a pamphlet about the Avon cosmetics company. Major, 63, picked up several pamphlets and brochures Thursday when she attended the Senior Employment Expo organized by Douglas County Senior Services, 745 Vt. She was looking for a part-time job.
Hundreds in county, thousands in state still eligible for stimulus checks: By Mike Belt; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A1; If you haven’t received a federal economic stimulus check this year, you probably haven’t taken the proper steps to get one.
Lawmakers receive small-business awards: J-W Staff Reports; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B11; The National Federation of Independent Business has named members of Congress as Guardians of Small Business for their outstanding voting records on behalf of small-business owners.
Horoscopes: September 26, 2008 in print edition on B10; You have the unique ability - especially this year - to read others cold. As a result of this characteristic, sometimes you do not see what you are projecting, especially in your personal life. Learn to pull back and listen more frequently to what loved ones say.
Voter registration scams abound: J-W Staff Reports; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A5; Kansans should be wary of unsolicited e-mails or calls requesting Social Security or credit card numbers to confirm voter registration eligibility.
NASA at 50: In space, we still have places to go and things to see: By Joel Achenbach - The Washington Post; September 26, 2008 in print edition on C10; In our own halting, herky-jerky fashion, human beings are becoming inhabitants not just of a planet but of a solar system.
Weatherspoon fearful force for MU defense: By Josh Mosley - The Associated Press; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B8; Missouri junior linebacker Sean Weatherspoon is racking up so many tackles he sometimes loses count.
New home sales, factory orders fall: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A7; Weekly jobless claims surged to the highest level in seven years, durable goods orders took a bigger-than-expected tumble and new home sales plunged to the slowest pace in 17 years, according to government data released Thursday.
American League Roundup: Twins overtake White Sox: Associated Press; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B4; Alexi Casilla singled in the winning run in the 10th inning, and Minnesota beat Chicago to move into first place in the AL Central by a half-game.
Firebirds hope to find way against O-South: By Matt Tait; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B1; Two years ago, Free State High’s football team won 11 straight games before losing to Shawnee Mission West in the semifinals of the state playoffs. Last year, the Firebirds were beaten just three times in 10 games.
Patient sues over amputated penis: By Brett Barrouquere - Associated Press Writer; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A2; A Kentucky man who claims his penis was removed without his consent during what was supposed to be a circumcision has sued the doctor who performed the surgery.
Cell phone threats stir shooting copycat fears: September 26, 2008 in print edition on C10; Panic spread among students in Finland on Thursday as threatening text messages and Internet postings raised fears of new attacks mimicking a deadly school rampage.
Angry bears and a debate: By Kevin McDonough; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B10; William Shakespeare’s play “Winter’s Tale” includes the most famous and laughed-over bit of stage direction ever composed: “Exit, pursued by a bear.”
Baby animals sick from Chinese milk: Associated Press; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A12; A lion cub and two baby orangutans have developed kidney stones at a zoo near Shanghai, making them the latest victims of China’s tainted milk crisis.
Credit plentiful for farmers: By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B12; The economic turmoil on Wall Street has not reached the dusty country roads in the nation’s Heartland, where a rural economic boom has meant farmers are not having much trouble getting loans to plant crops, buy land and replace equipment.
Report: FDA lax in produce oversight: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A7; The Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to combat food-borne illness are hampered by infrequent inspections, not enough staff and the failure to implement a program devoted to the safety of fresh produce, according to congressional investigators.
Mama’s milk ice cream cone, anyone?: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A2; Mooove over, Holsteins. PETA wants world-famous Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream to tap nursing moms, rather than cows, for the milk used in its ice cream.
Rescue effort: Warren Buffett is in the forefront of people who deserve to get more attention in talks about the nation’s finances.; J-W Editorials; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A10; The financial world’s Warren Buffett is not one to sit back and simply observe events. He has been issuing warnings about the nation’s financial situation for a long time, and too many people with the ability to alter things paid no attention.
Debate prospects in jeopardy: By Liz Sidoti - Associated Press Writer; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A2; Prospects were questionable at best that John McCain and Barack Obama would meet Friday for their first presidential debate as progress appeared to dissolve between Congress and the Bush administration on a $700 billion financial industry bailout.
Fall Parade of Homes to open this weekend: J-W Staff Reports; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B11; The Lawrence Home Builders Association will have its annual Fall Parade of Homes from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and Oct. 4 and 5.
Stuffed animal crafts to aid diabetes research: J-W Staff Reports; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B11; Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop will join with Lawrence residents to help raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk for the Cure at 4 p.m. Oct. 5.
FBI: Evangelist arrested in child sex case: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A12; FBI agents arrested evangelist and convicted tax evader Tony Alamo at an Arizona motel Thursday, alleging days after raiding the Arkansas headquarters of his ministry that he took minors across state lines for sexual purposes.
National League Roundup: Beltran’s hit completes Mets’ rally: Associated Press; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B4; Carlos Beltran singled home the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning, and New York rallied to beat Chicago for a huge victory that halted the Mets’ late-season slide.
‘Cafe Italiano’ to serve feast for Habitat aid: J-W Staff Reports; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A5; Corpus Christi Catholic Church will be host to an Italian feast Saturday to benefit Lawrence Habitat for Humanity. For its seventh year the event, “Cafe Italiano,” will serve up all-you-can-eat spaghetti with homemade sauces, Italian sausages, meatballs, baked penne, bread and salad.
Beavers stun No. 1 USC: Associated Press; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B1; Freshman Jacquizz Rodgers ran for 186 yards and two touchdowns, and Oregon State built an early lead and held on for a 27-21 upset victory over top-ranked Southern California on Thursday night.
Pump patrol: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.27 at Conoco, 1802 W. 23rd St., Lawrence.
LHS volleyball goes 0-3 at SM Northwest: J-W Staff Reports; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B5; Lawrence High’s volleyball team was swept in a quadrangular on Thursday at Shawnee Mission Northwest.
Vaccine risk: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A10; To the editor: Flu season is just around the corner, and we will hear quotes from the Centers for Disease Control of 36,000 deaths from flu per year. Just a quick search of the CDC’s own Web site will provide educated consumers with the real information.
Nondrivers: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A10; To the editor: Around here, folks tend to think that everyone drives. Well, they don’t. Young teenagers don’t drive, blind people don’t drive, old folks whose reflexes have slowed don’t drive, people with seizures don’t drive, people on certain medications shouldn’t drive.
Boyda opposed tax bill because of deficit implications: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A4; Rep. Nancy Boyda said Thursday that she voted against a tax relief bill heavily favored by her House colleagues because it would have increased the federal budget deficit.
100 Good Women to offer potluck: By Erin Castaneda; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A4; A stranger in need is a friend indeed, according to 100 Good Women, a Lawrence grassroots organization.
Palin defends Alaska-Russia remark: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A2; Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin defended her comment that the proximity of Russia to her home state of Alaska gives her foreign policy experience, explaining in a CBS interview aired Thursday that “we have trade missions back and forth.”
All grown up: Jones matured into NFL starter; By Jesse Newell; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B1; Adrian Jones says to call him A.J., reaching out a hand before pulling a shiny, red Chiefs polo shirt over his Air Jordan sweatpants. Behind him are two pairs of red cleats, two neatly folded white towels and a locker with a red nameplate: “Adrian Jones 73.” Jones is the first Kansas University graduate on the Kansas City Chiefs’ 53-man roster since Doug Terry in 1995. And he’s the one who never thought he’d be here in the first place.
Mayer: KU has plenty to fear: By Bill Mayer; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B1; Mark Mangino is good at devising ways to motivate his Kansas University football players. He will bench them, lash out at them, pat them on the back, even give them the silent treatment. As droning and monotonous as his low-key public utterances might seem, he can shift gears fast. The coach is never shy about ripping somebody on the sideline during a game. He won’t suffer fools.
Nuclear waste piles up at hospitals, creating terrorist target: By Seanna Adcox - Associated Press Writer; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A6; Tubes, capsules and pellets of used radioactive material are piling up in the basements and locked closets of hospitals and research installations around the country, stoking fears they could get lost or, worse, stolen by terrorists and turned into dirty bombs.
Spike Lee’s ‘Miracle’ an ambitious misfire: By Roger Moore - The Orlando Sentinel; September 26, 2008 in print edition on C1; Poor Spike Lee. You just knew, the moment he lashed out at Clint Eastwood for leaving black soldiers out of his two-part Iwo Jima epic, that he had really put his foot in it.
Hairstyles provoke confusion, scorn on the Web: By Jon Niccum; September 26, 2008 in print edition on C1; It is anybody’s guess how people will respond to a particular column - or IF anybody will respond. But my previous Net Worth has generated a fair amount of feedback. Most of it has little to do with the content. Rather, it’s the accompanying photo that did the trick.
On the record: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A4; Lawrence police are investigating a report that an 18-year-old Lawrence man illegally touched a 15-year-old Lawrence girl, beginning in January 2004 through January 2006, police said.
How to settle dispute with contractor: By David W. Myers; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B11; When a remodeling job turns sour, it’s sometimes best to work out a new arrangement with the contractor rather than making a beeline for court.
President’s power: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A10; To the editor: Michele Dillon, although her heart is in the right place, needs some education about how our government works (Public Forum, Sept. 20). She says, “The president has nothing to do with Roe vs. Wade.”
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: September 26, 2008 in print edition on A10; While workers were adding finishing touches to Alvamar Country Club’s $1.3 million clubhouse, another construction crew was preparing to break ground on Lawrence Country Club’s expansion.
Where were the cops?: By Garrison Keilor; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A11; It’s just human nature that some calamities register in the brain and others don’t. The train engineer texting at the throttle (“HOW R U? C U L8R”) and missing the red light and 25 people die in the crash - oh God, that is way too real - everyone has had a moment of supreme stupidity that came close to killing somebody.
US should balance soft, hard power: By Trudy Rubin; September 26, 2008 in print edition on A10; As the presidential candidates bone up for their foreign-policy debate, they should study the speeches of Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
Commentary: Millen overmatched … and unlucky: By Nicholas J. Cotsonika - Detroit Free Press; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B2; Matt Millen is not an idiot. I know that’s hard to believe, simply because he was one of the worst executives - if not the worst executive - in the history of professional sports. But it’s true.
Vote at 16: Austria gets them while they’re young: By William J. Kole and Veronika Oleksyn - Associated Press Writers; September 26, 2008 in print edition on C10; Nina Stanke is too young to drive, but for her 16th birthday, she’s getting the right to vote.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook: By Gary Bedore; September 26, 2008 in print edition on B3; ¢ Self to be inducted into Chicagoland Hall¢ Kickoff event set¢ Free agents hopeful

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