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French pilot Edmond Salis flies a replica of the original Bleriot XI, ending his flight Saturday after crossing the English Channel from England to land in Calais, northern France, in a monoplane, complete with a wooden propeller, bicycle wheels and an

Alberto Contador of Spain, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, reacts as he crosses the finish during the 20th stage of the Tour de France

Lance Armstrong of the U.S. speaks with his team director, Johan Bruyneel of Belgium, prior to climbing Mont Ventoux pass during the 20th stage of the Tour de France over 167 kilometers (103.8 miles)

Rickey Henderson holds up a gold-plated commemorative home plate presented to him after he scored his 2,246th career run by hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in this file photo from Oct. 4, 2001, in San Diego

Greg Norman plays from the second fairway during the third round of the Senior British Open. Norman shot a 64 on Saturday at Sunningdale, England

The pack, led by Alberto Contador, right, speeds downhill during the 20th stage of the Tour de France. Contador holds a commanding lead after Saturday’s stage from Montelimar to Mont Ventoux. Tour de France coverage on page 5C

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham asks for a call from the officials during an MLS soccer game against the Kansas City Wizards. The teams played to a 1-all draw Saturday in Kansas City, Kan

Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman (22) is ejected from the game by first-base umpire Jerry Crawford in the fourth inning

Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds

Sammy Jo Claussen has won the title of the country’s best teen chef at the Art Institute of Charlotte’s contest. She also has battled several disorders, including dyslexia

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Saarar Azadi, left, of Brooklyn, N.Y

From Left, Crew Chief Keith Perry, Chris Ulrich and reporter Mark Boyle prepare for a ride on an AMA superbike that, with two people, travels in excess of 150 miles per hour

This image provided by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope taken with it’s Wide Field Camera 3 on Thursday shows the sharpest visible-light picture taken of the impact feature (dark spot) and “backsplash” of material from a small object that plunged into

A worker assembles wheels for electric bicycles July 3 at the Hanma Electric Bicycle Co. Ltd in Tianjin, China. Industry estimates put the number of electric bikes and scooters on the roads at more than 65 million

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Looking back at La Yarda: By Chad Lawhorn; July 26, 2009 in print edition on 1A; There is a spot — behind an East Lawrence lot that stores city Dumpsters — where a path cuts into the woods.

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Resveratrol popular, but worth the hype?: By Karrey Britt; July 26, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Anti-aging. Promotes weight loss. Increases energy. Cancer-fighting. With pitches like those, who wouldn’t buy into resveratrol, a substance found primarily in red grapes and red wine?

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Shawnee teen chef ranks 1st nationwide: By Ashlee Kieler; July 26, 2009 in print edition on 1B; The “best teen chef in the country” suffers from dyslexia, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, attention deficit disorder and bipolar disorder.

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Suspects sought after armed robbery of ice cream truck: By Nick Nelson; 06:31 p.m., July 26, 2009 Updated 09:33 p.m.; Lawrence police are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with the armed robbery of an ice cream truck.
Paranormal investigators search Sigma Nu fraternity house: Fraternity scoured for paranormal signs; By Joe Preiner; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A3; The warm summer air surrounding the Sigma Nu fraternity house northwest of the KU campus was eerily still Saturday night.
Police investigating shots fired outside Econolodge: By Joe Preiner; 02:54 a.m., July 26, 2009 Updated 05:12 a.m.; Lawrence Police are investigating reports of shots fired outside the Econolodge, 2222 W. Sixth street.
Summer vacation gone too soon: By David Shribman - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B7; We were going to climb Mount Pemigewasset, which juts out from the cliffs that form Indian Head and has a remarkable panorama of White Mountain summits at the top.
Resveratrol popular, but worth the hype?: Doctor urges caution in using largely untested supplement; By Karrey Britt; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A1; Anti-aging. Promotes weight loss. Increases energy. Cancer-fighting. With pitches like those, who wouldn’t buy into resveratrol, a substance found primarily in red grapes and red wine?
Hall of Fame Class of 2009 capsules: Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on C3; A look at the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2009.
Motorcyclists gear up for speeds exceeding 150 mph: By Mark Boyle; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B3; Media Day for the AMA Superbike races at Heartland Park racetrack in Topeka had a notable goal: Allow members of the media to write their stories based on race access that is typically granted to few others.
Morocco challenges Mideast Holocaust mind-set: By Alfred de Montesquiou - Associated Press Writer; July 26, 2009 in print edition on E10; From the western edge of the Muslim world, the King of Morocco has dared to tackle one of the most inflammatory issues in the Middle East conflict — the Holocaust.
Wheel Genius: Road work planned this week: By Mark Fagan; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B5; Among major road projects scheduled in the area for the coming week:
Norman takes Senior British lead: July 26, 2009 in print edition on C2; Greg Norman shot a bogey-free 6-under 64 on Saturday to grab the lead by a stroke heading into the last round of the Senior British Open. Norman was at 10-under 200, a stroke ahead of overnight leader Fred Funk (72) and Loren Roberts (67).
Beckham main attraction in K.C.: By Brooke Sutherland; July 26, 2009 in print edition on C1; Waving foam fingers and posters in the air, fans lined up en masse outside the gates of the CommunityAmerica Ballpark before the Kansas City Wizards-L.A. Galaxy game Saturday night.
All 13 astronauts enjoy first time off in 11 days: By Marcia Dunn - Associated Press Writer; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A4; The astronauts in orbit, all 13 of them, enjoyed their first day off in more than a week Saturday after a series of grueling spacewalks
Palin faces questions as she exits politics: Alaska governor to step down from office today; By Matthew Daly - Associated Press Writer; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A4; Gov. Sarah Palin gained fame — and to some infamy — since she embarked on a vice-presidential bid less than a year ago.
‘G-Force’ likely to increase number of pet guinea pigs: By Sue Manning - Associated Press Writer; July 26, 2009 in print edition on D4; The Disney movie “G-Force” shows a squad of specially trained, computer-generated guinea pig spies coming to the world’s rescue. =
Salina car immortalized as Hot Wheels toy: By Courtney Looney - The Salina Journal; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B2; Derek Moline was shopping at the Salina Target store earlier this year when he spotted a Hot Wheels car on a shelf.
Horoscopes: July 26, 2009 in print edition on D5; This year, the potential for achieving your long-term desires and goals is far easier than in past years. You are focused and directed. You don’t fear manifesting, nor achieving. If you are single, often you know what people are going to say before they get three words out of their mouth. If you are attached, let your significant other have the full attention he or she needs. Libra can charm even you!
Third place just fine with Armstrong: Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on C5; Lance Armstrong has no regrets about finishing third at the Tour de France.
Hoops tourney heats up: Self scouting talent at Vegas AAU games; By Gary Bedore; July 26, 2009 in print edition on C1; Tourists are putting their cell-phone cameras to good use this week in Las Vegas. “It’s coaches everywhere,” said Kansas City Pump N Run basketball coach L.J. Goolsby, who Tuesday through today — as he has for the last 10 years — has brought three local teams to the desert to play in the adidas Super 64 AAU Tournament.
Fair touts array of activities: Staff reports; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B4; The annual Douglas County Fair seems to have something for everyone.
Portland’s ‘young creatives’ tough out tough times: By Tim Fought - Associated Press Writer; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A1; Ceramics artist Heidi Sowa had her eyes set on Portland for years.
Looking back at La Yarda: Former residents reflect on close community of railroad workers, families; By Chad Lawhorn; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A1; There is a spot — behind an East Lawrence lot that stores city Dumpsters — where a path cuts into the woods.
Scholar says it’s time to move on from arrest: Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A2; Black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. says he’s ready to move on from his arrest by a white police officer, hoping to use the encounter to improve fairness in the criminal justice system and saying “in the end, this is not about me at all.”
4 suspects detained in U.S. agent killing: Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A2; Mexican police announced the arrests Saturday of four men suspected of involvement in the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent as American investigators searched hospitals for gunmen who were possibly wounded in the first such shooting death in more than a decade.
Exiled Honduran leader makes trip to border: Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A2; Deposed President Manuel Zelaya returned to the Honduran border on Saturday and announced he would set up camp there, despite foreign leaders urging him not to force a confrontation with the government that ousted him in last month’s coup.
Last veteran of WWI trench battles dies: Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A2; Harry Patch, Britain’s last survivor of the trenches of World War I, was a reluctant soldier who became a powerful eyewitness to the horror of war, and a symbol of a lost generation.
Lobbyists could be silver lining in push for health care reform: By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar - Associated Press Writer; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A2; A strong force, perhaps as powerful in Congress as President Barack Obama, is keeping the drive for health care going even as lawmakers seem hopelessly at odds.
North Korea opens its 1st fast-food restaurant, report says: By Kwang-Tae Kim - Associated Press Writer; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A2; You still can’t get a hamburger in Pyongyang, but the suspiciously similar “minced beef and bread” is for sale at the North Korean capital’s first fast-food restaurant, a news report said Saturday.
Assault trial to have pool of 100 jurors: By Janet Reid; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B1; After numerous delays, a trial will begin Monday in the case of a former Kansas University student accused of causing horrific injuries to his ex-girlfriend in an October 2007 attack.
Pets strive for perfection during 4-H Dog Show: By Christine Metz; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B1; Nine-year-old Tessa Gottenstein can rattle off the reasons why it is easier to show her one-year-old boxer, Meg, in front of a judge than her heifer, Miss Licorice.
Superintendent takes questions on squeezed school finances: By Christine Metz; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B1; If state funding continues to deteriorate, Lawrence schools Superintendent Rick Doll said the size of classes could be in jeopardy.
State holds 1st exotic animal amnesty day: Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A3; Owners of exotic animals in Connecticut have been given a day of amnesty to turn in their illegally-owned pets.
Church becomes gym with religious themes: Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A3; A developer has found new life for an old church in northeast Ohio by redesigning it as a workout center.
Athletic emphasis: New Kansas rules for high school athletes look like a step toward the pressure-packed college atmosphere.; J-W Editorials; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B6; “KSHSAA rule modification allows coaches more time to teach.”
Police: Fake officer tries to stop real one: Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A3; Oakland police say a man impersonating a police officer tried to pull over a real undercover officer and was arrested.
Bill Gates wins Indira Gandhi Prize in India: Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A3; Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Saturday received the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development from India’s president, a government statement said.
Officials concerned about new budget woes: Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A3; California officials are warily awaiting the next round of state revenue figures, concerned that their latest budget-balancing efforts may not be enough to end a seemingly endless stream of deficits.
Protesters call for end to Iranian rights abuses: By Jill Lawless - Associated Press Writer; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A3; Protesters across the world called on Iran Saturday to end its clampdown on opposition activists, demanding the release of hundreds rounded up during demonstrations against the country’s disputed election.
Suicide attackers strike Afghan city: U.S. envoy calls holding elections during war ‘extraordinary’; By Jason Straziuso and Rahim Faiez - Associated Press Writers; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A3; Less than a month before Afghanistan’s presidential election, Taliban fighters wearing suicide vests attacked a provincial capital Saturday, triggering gunbattles that killed seven militants.
Woody honor: Carol Francis - Lawrence; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B7; To the editor: I hate to think that Woody Park may become a parking lot!
Group would wield significant health care power: By David Broder - Washington Post Writers Group; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B7; Americans are familiar with — if not altogether comfortable about — unelected officials exercising great authority over our lives.
Harvard professor not an isolated case: By Leonard Pitts Jr. - Miami Herald; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B6; Please take a good look at Dr. Henry Louis Gates.
Developing nations shun clean-air plans: George Will - Washington Post; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B6; Editor’s note: George Will is taking the next three weeks off; his next column is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 16.
Defense secretary scores big wins on weapons cuts: By Richard Lardner - Associated Press Writer; July 26, 2009 in print edition on E10; Robert Gates is on a roll. Question is, how long will it last?
E-China: The bicycle kingdom is going electric: By Elaine Kurtenbach - Associated Press Writer; July 26, 2009 in print edition on E10; It’s a simple pleasure, but Xu Beilu savors it daily: gliding past snarled traffic on her motorized bicycle, relaxed and sweat-free alongside the pedal-pushing masses.
Covet not sermons of thy online neighbor?: By Jeff Strickler - Star Tribune; July 26, 2009 in print edition on E10; Ministers moving to a new church have a long tradition of dusting off some of their favorite homilies from the past. But in these electronic days, that’s just where the recycling begins.
Hutchinson family makes old candy factory its new home: By Kathy Hanks - The Hutchinson News; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B8; A Hutchinson family has turned an old downtown candy factory into its new home.
Kan., Okla. promote heartland: Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B8; Kansas and Oklahoma are working together to promote the rural heartland to foreign media and tourists.
Retailers find new ways to fine-tune discounts: Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on E1; At the Banana Republic store in New York’s World Financial Center, a white pleated skirt was on sale for $39.99, marked down from $69.
Crashing the party: Raiders eliminate Olathe South, advance to state; By Chuck Woodling; July 26, 2009 in print edition on C1; Don’t stick a fork in the Lawrence Raiders yet. A dominant team in the Kansas AAA Legion baseball tournament for the last six years, the Raiders were a long shot even to make it to state this summer. But they’re going, thanks a yeoman pitching performance by Tanner Kilmer and a healthy dose of brain blockage.
Ho, hum: Rangers deal with swine flu: Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on C8; Vincente Padilla’s diagnosis of swine flu caused barely a ripple among the Texas Rangers.
Many opt to buy, not rent: By Alex Veiga - Associated Press Writer; July 26, 2009 in print edition on E1; For Aaron Carter, a musician who was struggling to fit a drum set, a piano and three guitars into his 600-square-foot apartment in Phoenix, the math on owning a home finally began to work in his favor.
Food packaging gets bigger with demand for more value: By Emily Fredrix - Associated Press Writer; July 26, 2009 in print edition on E1; Your eyes are not deceiving you in the grocery store.
Now may be the time to cash in those stashed savings bonds: By Pamela Yip - The Dallas Morning News; July 26, 2009 in print edition on E1; For some people, the U.S. savings bonds they’ve bought end up forgotten in a drawer, closet or safe-deposit box.
West tops East in Shrine Bowl, 14-7: J-W Staff Reports; July 26, 2009 in print edition on C6; The West defeated the East, 14-7, in the Shrine Bowl on Saturday at Cessna Stadium.
Hochevar, Soria lift K.C.: Starter’s 13 Ks, closer’s six outs doom Rangers; Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on C8; Kansas City snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory over the Rangers.
Contador closing in on victory: The Associated Press; July 26, 2009 in print edition on C5; Alberto Contador all but sealed his second Tour de France title Saturday, keeping the yellow jersey after a punishing mountain ride in the next-to-last stage. And almost certain to join him on the podium is Lance Armstrong.
Eco-friendly attractions draw tourists to new Greensburg: By Amy Bickel - The Hutchinson News; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B5; This town is famous for having the world’s largest hand-dug well and the world’s largest pallasite meteorite.
‘Troubling aspect’ of race a daunting challenge for Obama: By Charles Babington - Associated Press Writer; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A5; President Barack Obama’s summary of the furor over a black Harvard professor’s arrest was so understated, and perhaps obvious, that it barely rose above the cable-news driven din.
Father saw sickness as ‘test of faith’: By Robert Imrie - Associated Press Writer; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A6; A Wisconsin man accused of killing his daughter by praying instead of seeking lifesaving medical help considered her illness “a test of his faith,” a prosecutor told jurors Saturday.
Mayor’s arrest puts spotlight on historic N.J. city: By Larry Neumeister and Beth DeFalco - Associated Press Writers; July 26, 2009 in print edition on A4; Even in the state of “The Sopranos” and “On the Waterfront,” where corruption seems institutionalized, the arrest of a neophyte mayor in office a mere three weeks stands out.
Know your headphones: The Hartford Courant; July 26, 2009 in print edition on D1; Here’s a thumbnail guide to some basic types of headphones.
Critter Care: Animal’s trust to be respected: By Sue Novak; July 26, 2009 in print edition on D6; My newest addition to the household — a 15-month-old black cat named Deena — has had me thinking about trust issues lately.
Dads giving birthing play-by-play on Twitter: By Joe Burris - The Baltimore Sun; July 26, 2009 in print edition on D4; Twitter has given an increasing number of expectant dads something to do while their wives are giving birth: Provide the world a real-time account of what may be the most intimate experience of their lives.
From the ground up: Couple put 27 years into making yard a sanctuary: By Jennifer Smith; July 26, 2009 in print edition on D8; When Elaine Fellenstein and her husband, Keith, bought their home, the new yard was bare save for a pin oak and a few other trees fresh from the garden center.
For some, Harry Potter movies a clear call to service, activism: Deborah Netburn/Los Angeles Times; July 26, 2009 in print edition on D4; For some people the Harry Potter books made for good beach reading, but for others they inspired a call to social activism.
Gardening trends put interest back in farm toys: By Terry Kovel; July 26, 2009 in print edition on D8; Now that vegetable gardens are in the news — there’s one at the White House, and cities are encouraging residents to plant them on vacant lots — collectors are looking at farm-related toys with more interest.
Fair territory: Sports venues moving toward earth-friendly practices: By Brenna Hawley; July 26, 2009 in print edition on C1; The fries fans order at Kauffman Stadium on game days may actually be healthy — for the environment, that is.
Boomer Girl Diary: Sleep woes fast track to lunacy: By Cathy Hamilton; July 26, 2009 in print edition on D1; Anyone who suffers bouts of insomnia is all too familiar with the inner bedtime monologue.
Behind the Lens: Mentor photographer known for firsts in the business: By Mike Yoder; July 26, 2009 in print edition on D2; I recently visited with a photojournalist friend from Indiana, where we both attended Ball State University in the early ’80s.
Shawnee teen chef ranks 1st nationwide: By Ashlee Kieler; July 26, 2009 in print edition on B1; The “best teen chef in the country” suffers from dyslexia, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, attention deficit disorder and bipolar disorder.
It’s been a tough week for ESPN: By Neil Best - Newsday; July 26, 2009 in print edition on C2; Being a worldwide leader can be a drag. (See America, United States of.)

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