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Andy Wolf and Tino have a pretty good relationship and Wolf can handle the scarlet macaw without gloves. Tino can’t fly, so he can’t physically hurt visitors, but some children get upset when Tino shrieks loudly for attention

Children participating in the MDA camp in Linwood head to the camp pool Tuesday. Throughout the week, 67 children who live with muscular dystrophy are able to experience a taste of life without the debilitating disease

Kansas University graduate Krista Holzgraefe teaches Derrick Millard, 13, left, and Derrick Westbrook, 12, right about the skull structure of a triceratops as she leads students from Gary Lighthouse Charter School in Gary, Ind

Job seekers were taking a break outside the Pinnacle career Institute, 1601 W. 23rd, Tuesday as representatives from several employers had booths to let people know abut possible job opportunities were available

Makala Williams, a senior at Eaton Academy charter school in Eastpointe, Mich., works her way around a corner as she and her classmates climb the rock wall at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center on the campus of Kansas University

Former Jayhawk standout under Roy Williams and Bill Self AAron Miles was the guest speaker at Self's camp on Tuesday

Police Chief Ron Olin along with Lawrence Police work the scene of a possible attempted murder in the 1100 block of Hilltop Drive about 8 a.m. Tuesday. The police were called to the home about 1:10 a

Lawrence Police work the scene of a possible attempted murder and kidnapping in the 1100 block of Hilltop Drive about 8 a.m. Tuesday. Police were called to the home about 1:10 a.m

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Supporters of reformist presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi carry his poster, during a rally Monday in Tehran, Iran

Lindsay Wineinger, of Lawrence, center, talks about employment with Lawrence Memorial Hospital Human Resources Officer Lisa Kutait at the first-ever Community Career Connection, at Pinnacle Career Institute, 1601 W. 23rd St. in this June 2009 file photo

Amanda Williams, 15, rehearses a scene from “Home on the Road

The Surefire Jugglers perform Aug. 22, 2008, during the Lawrence Busker Festival in downtown Lawrence. The Busker Festival will return this year, and other downtown events this summer are up for approval at tonight’s City Commission meeting

Four generations of family come together to celebrate Margaret Traylor-Elvig’s 100th birthday at Stone Creek Restaurant recently. Sarah Stern, Lawrence, submitted the picture

Hundreds of thousands of supporters of leading opposition presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi protest the result of the recent Iranian election Monday in Tehran. See story, page 2A

Having lost his job, Rick Rose struggles to keep current with his bills and mortgage payments. Rose has been unemployed for more than a year, and recently had a disappointing setback in getting a new job

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Ties that bind: Longtime tradition takes a fashion hit: By Brenna Hawley, Terry Rombeck; June 14, 2009; Most of the neckties in Brad Finkeldei’s closet are getting pretty lonely. He has about 50, but he’s only worn about 10 of them in the past year.

6:00 a.m.

Family gets surprise morale booster: By Christine Metz; June 16, 2009 in print edition on 1A; When Jennifer and Kevin Stewart pulled into their southeast Lawrence driveway Sunday evening, they thought they were getting a visit from ABC’s “Extreme Makeover.”

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10:00 a.m.

Thornburgh bowing out of governor’s race: By Scott Rothschild; 11:27 a.m., June 15, 2009 Updated 4:47 p.m. in print edition on 1A; Kansas Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh announced Monday morning that he will not run for governor in 2010.

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Homeless shelter seeks to expand capacity at existing location: By Chad Lawhorn; June 15, 2009 in print edition on 1A; The closing of an overflow homeless shelter in downtown has the city’s main shelter at 10th and Kentucky streets looking to temporarily double in size.

6:00 p.m.

Home of their own: Lawrence teens build confidence amid rehearsing theater production: By Sarah Henning; June 16, 2009 in print edition on 1C; Ever wonder what it would be like to see Lawrence through the eyes of someone else?

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Hundreds turn out for Lawrence career event: ‘Just keep networking. Just keep talking, applying’; By Mark Fagan; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; Kevin Stewart figures he’s submitted up to 100 job applications during the past three months, leading to plenty of handshakes and a half-dozen interviews without a single employment offer.
Sunflower Broadband Channel 6, LJWorld.com, KUsports.com to carry Bob Frederick’s memorial live: June 16, 2009; Services for former Kansas University athletic director Bob Frederick are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Lied Center on KU’s west campus.
Improvements considered for Douglas County Fairgrounds: By George Diepenbrock; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A5; It might soon become a little easier for visitors to find their way around the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Shawnee man pleads guilty in death of KU grad student from France: LJWorld.com staff reports; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A5; A Shawnee man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and aggravated battery in a February accident that claimed the life of a Kansas University graduate student from France.
LMH offers driver-safety course: J-W Staff Reports; June 16, 2009; Lawrence Memorial Hospital will have an AARP driver safety program specifically designed for mature drivers.
Poll: Moran, Tiahrt neck-and-neck in GOP race for U.S. Senate: J-W Staff Reports; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A5; U.S. Reps. Jerry Moran and Todd Tiahrt are essentially running even in a recent poll for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by fellow Republican Sam Brownback.
Grant Township residents may see large property tax increase for fire protection: Cost of protection may boost property taxes; By Chad Lawhorn; June 16, 2009 in print edition on B1; Lawrence City Hall leaders are seeking a 92 percent increase in the amount of money Grant Township, the rural area north of North Lawrence, pays the city to have the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical department serve as the township’s fire-fighting force.
Territorial Days celebration planned for this month: Associated Press; June 16, 2009; The annual Historic LeCompton Territorial Days celebration will be June 26-27.
KU student killed in car accident near El Dorado: By Andy Hyland; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; Kansas University student Daniel S. Persons, 19, died Sunday morning in a traffic accident east of El Dorado.
Ex-husband, two children detained in connection with attack: Custody dispute was ongoing at time of alleged attack; By Jesse Fray; 11:09 a.m., June 16, 2009 Updated 07:02 a.m. in print edition on A1; Police arrested a 15-year-old Lawrence boy and his 60-year-old father early Tuesday on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder in connection with an attack on the boy’s mother.
McLouth plans annual July 4 fireworks display: J-W Staff Reports; June 16, 2009; McLouth residents will be able to enjoy the city’s annual fireworks display from the Stan Bracksick Sports Complex beginning at about 9:45 p.m. July 4.
Summer series for seniors continues in July: By Karrey Britt; June 16, 2009; A summer series is offering information about issues concerning seniors and caregivers during lunchtime on Thursdays.
KU’s Narodowski signs with Arizona Diamondbacks: J-W Staff Reports; June 16, 2009; Kansas junior shortstop David Narodowski has signed a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks and will not return to KU for his senior season.
All watches and warnings for the area canceled, expired: Strong line of storms moves through, leaving many some without power; J-W Staff Reports; 12:00 a.m., June 16, 2009 Updated 09:48 a.m.; As of this morning, all weather watches that were in effect for Douglas County have expired or been canceled. The flash flood warning for Leavenworth, Wyandotte and Johnson counties remains in effect.
Triathlon winner praises Dog Days: Maggie Hull; June 16, 2009 in print edition on B1; The hundreds of attendees of “Red Dog’s Dog Days,” Lawrence’s own community workout, know that when Don “Red Dog” Gardner interrupts the workout there is something important to say.
Frederick generous, respected: By Chuck Woodling; June 16, 2009 in print edition on B1; It must seem like everyone on the Journal-World sports staff has written something about Bob Frederick since his tragic death in that bicycle accident late last week.
Bond raised to $20M in Tiller slaying: June 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; The bond for the suspect in the shooting death of Dr. George Tiller is now up to $20 million.
Ironman 70.3 Kansas notebook: By Matt Tait; June 16, 2009 in print edition on B3; One of the top female team finishers from Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 Kansas featured two local competitors.
More than a cheerleader: Former Jayhawk Langford prefers playing in Russia to sitting on NBA bench; By Gary Bedore; June 16, 2009 in print edition on B1; Keith Langford still hopes to someday play in the NBA.
Pump patrol: June 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.55 at several locations.
Get teens on board for happier vacation: By Beth Harpaz - Associated Press Writer; June 16, 2009 in print edition on C2; There’s only one thing worse than a cranky 2-year-old when you’re on vacation, and that’s a cranky teenager.
Military academies report application jump: By Brian Witte - Associated Press Writer; June 16, 2009 in print edition on C10; Applications have surged at the nation’s three top military academies as tough economic times coincide with stepped-up recruiting efforts by the Army, Navy and Air Force schools, making the prospect of free college and a steady job look sweeter.
Budig: Frederick leaves rich tradition: J-W Staff Reports; June 16, 2009 in print edition on B1; Back in 1987, Kansas University chancellor Gene Budig wasted little time in hiring a replacement for athletic director Monte Johnson, who had resigned.
Speed of vote count called suspicious: Associated Press; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; How do you count almost 40 million handwritten paper ballots in a matter of hours and declare a winner? That’s a key question in Iran’s disputed presidential election.
Hundreds of thousands protest Iran election; 7 reported killed: Associated Press; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; In a massive outpouring reminiscent of the Islamic Revolution three decades ago, hundreds of thousands of Iranians streamed through the capital Monday, and the fist-waving protesters denounced President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s claim to victory in a disputed election.
AIG: Ex-leader plundered retirement plan: By Madlen Read - Associated Press Writer; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; The former top executive of American International Group Inc. plundered an AIG retirement program of billions of dollars because he was angry at being forced out of the company, a lawyer for AIG told jurors Monday at the start of a civil trial.
CIA chief says Cheney ‘wishing’ for attack: June 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; CIA Director Leon Panetta says former Vice President Dick Cheney’s criticism of the Obama administration’s approach to terrorism almost suggests “he’s wishing that this country would be attacked again, in order to make his point.”
Britain to conduct Iraq war inquiry: June 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; British Prime Minister Gordon Brown authorized a long-awaited inquiry into the Iraq war on Monday, but defied requests from bereaved families and campaigners to hold sessions in public.
Judge: Suspect in killing can’t appear: June 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; A white supremacist accused of fatally shooting a security guard at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is in no condition to appear in court, a federal judge ruled Monday.
Obama: Italy to take 3 Guantanamo detainees: June 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; Italy has agreed to accept three detainees from Guantanamo Bay, President Barack Obama said Monday, as the administration continues its struggle to find homes for the prisoners so the facility can be shut down early next year.
Al-Qaida suspected in deaths of 3 women: June 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; Shepherds found the mutilated bodies on Monday of two German nurses and a South Korean teacher who were kidnapped while picnicking in an area of Yemen known as a hideout for al-Qaida.
Space shuttle launch set for Wednesday: June 16, 2009 in print edition on A6; NASA will try to launch space shuttle Endeavour again Wednesday, after repairing a hydrogen gas leak that thwarted the first attempt.
General takes charge of U.S., NATO troops: June 16, 2009 in print edition on A6; Gen. Stanley McChrystal, a former top special operations commander, took charge of nearly 90,000 U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan on Monday, telling them they must protect Afghan civilians from all kinds of violence.
Administration calls for financial overhaul: June 16, 2009 in print edition on A6; Aiming for greater limits and more clarity in the nation’s financial system, the Obama administration on Monday proposed adding muscle to the Federal Reserve and new restrictions on complex securities whose collapse choked lending and hit millions of American households.
Whose money?: By Richard Heckler; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A7; To the editor: What the heck is going on? Where is free medical insurance? There is no free insurance because it will be our money, aka tax dollars paying.
Shelter needs: By Eva Edmands; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A7; To the editor: So, Lawrence is now down to one homeless shelter, which is at maximum capacity due to the ill-advised closing of the Salvation Army shelter.
Get over it: By Doug Burger; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A7; To the editor: I read with annoyance and some amusement Kyle Givens’ letter in the June 11 Public Forum titled “Misleading the flock?”
Shared blame: By Charles Wyttenbach; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A7; To the editor: As I read the article entitled “As bear population rises, so do run-ins with people” (Journal-World, June 14), it became evident that not just the title but the story was slanted to place all blame on the bears.
Government should shrink with cities: By Cal Thomas; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A7; There are perhaps dozens of small towns and failing neighborhoods beginning to resemble ghost towns. We’ve all seen them if we get off the interstate and drive down state or county roads, once-thriving Main streets or into blighted neighborhoods.
Proud legacy: Integrity and loyalty marked everything Bob Frederick did for the university and the community.; J-W Editorials; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A7; Bob Frederick was an outstanding and unique individual.
Meth dealer receives nine-year sentence: June 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; A California man has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison for making monthly meth deliveries to Lawrence.
Three thefts reported Saturday night: By Asher Fusco; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; Three people reported thefts of property valued more than $1,000 occurring Saturday night.
Man arrested after dispute with neighbors: By Asher Fusco; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; A 50-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Monday evening on charges of aggravated assault.
Kansas Democrat considering Senate bid: June 16, 2009 in print edition on A5; A retired communications executive and former teacher and journalist has announced he is considering a bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.
New study abroad director named: By Andy Hyland; June 16, 2009 in print edition on B5; Sue Lorenz will become Kansas University’s permanent director of its Office of Study Abroad.
Despite loss, Magic’s future appears bright: June 16, 2009; The parades down nearby Walt Disney World, the kind where confetti flies and smiles flow — the ending Orlando Magic fans have long waited for — will be reserved for other teams this year.
Lakers savor their 15th crown: June 16, 2009; The coach stood to the side and watched as his team executed its final play of the NBA season to perfection. It’s the one that had worked nine previous times. This wasn’t his famed triangle offense, this was the celebration circle.
Hawthorne always ready for close-up: June 16, 2009 in print edition on B6; What kind of busy nurse still looks fabulous after a sleepless night of grief-induced insomnia? The kind of nurse played by Jada Pinkett Smith on “Hawthorne” (8 p.m., TNT).
People in the news: June 16, 2009 in print edition on B6; Police have decided against pursuing a criminal vandalism case against Jessica Alba over some posters that were plastered around downtown Oklahoma City.
Horoscopes: June 16, 2009 in print edition on B6; For Tuesday, June 16: This year, opportunities come through friends, associations and groups. A key partnership might be more difficult to obtain support from. Eventually, through acceptance, you will gain ground and transform the bond. If you are single, you probably will meet someone through friends. If you are attached, be more accepting of differences with your sweetie.
Effort to recall K.C. mayor closes: Associated Press; June 16, 2009 in print edition on B8; A Kansas City group whose effort to recall Mayor Mark Funkhouser failed by 129 signatures last month said Monday that it is giving up its fight because of money.
American Indian golfer building course in Kansas: By Carl Manning - Associated Press Writer; June 16, 2009 in print edition on B8; Notah Begay III, the only American Indian golfer on the PGA tour, is tapping his roots as he builds an $8.5 million course on a reservation in Kansas: He said the tribal land must be asked “what it wants you to do.”
Family gets surprise morale booster: As hard times hit, home receives a ‘mini makeover’; By Christine Metz; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; When Jennifer and Kevin Stewart pulled into their southeast Lawrence driveway Sunday evening, they thought they were getting a visit from ABC’s “Extreme Makeover.”
Job woes grow for ‘Money’ challengers: By Michelle Singletary; June 16, 2009 in print edition on B7; Rick Rose came so close to getting a job. Bobbie and Juan Wilson are still struggling to meet their household expenses.
K-10 Association hosts annual meeting: June 16, 2009 in print edition on B7; The K-10 Association Inc. will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Shadow Glen Clubhouse at Cedar Creek, Olathe.
Companies sign licensing deal: Biotech partnership may take ANOxA out of Lawrence; By Mark Fagan; June 16, 2009 in print edition on B7; A biotech firm recently transplanted to Lawrence soon could be growing up out of town, now that it has a multinational partner just 35 miles down the road.
Western Extralite hosts open ’green’ house: By Shaun Hittle; June 16, 2009 in print edition on B7; Western Extralite, a Kansas City-based electrical and voice/data product distributor, is moving its Lawrence operations into a new green-friendly building at 3225 Ousdahl Road.
Tips to ‘techorate’: McClatchy Newspapers; June 16, 2009 in print edition on C1; The latest thing in decorating is combing interior design with technology, thus “techorating.” Doug Wilson, a well-known designer on TLC’s “Moving Up” and “Trading Spaces” offers tips on how to pull it off.
Lack of resources undercuts P.E. efforts: By Nancy Armour - Associated Press Writer; June 16, 2009 in print edition on C8; The gym at Eberhart Elementary School is bright and spacious — with high ceilings, several basketball hoops, even a large, colorful climbing wall.
Obesity surgery can make bones vulnerable: June 16, 2009 in print edition on C8; It isn’t just the thunder thighs that shrink after obesity surgery. Melting fat somehow thins bones, too.
Legal aid attorneys for poor face cuts: June 16, 2009 in print edition on C8; Lawyers for the poor, who say they already are stretched to the breaking point by huge caseloads and dwindling staff, face layoffs across the country as local governments slash spending in these hard times.
Survey: Families spend less time together: June 16, 2009 in print edition on C8; Whether it’s around the dinner table or just in front of the TV, U.S. families say they are spending less time together.
Twitter helping Iranians get around election censorship: By Rebecca Santana - Associated Press Writer; June 16, 2009 in print edition on C8; An opposition activist spreads word of an upcoming protest in the streets of Tehran. Another posts pictures of clashes between demonstrators and police.
Home of their own: Lawrence teens build confidence amid rehearsing theater production: By Sarah Henning; June 16, 2009 in print edition on C1; Ever wonder what it would be like to see Lawrence through the eyes of someone else?
Double Take: Recent killings reason to teach children about tolerance: By Dr. Wes Crenshaw and Kelly Kelin; June 16, 2009 in print edition on C1; My 12-year-old daughter and I were visiting the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum exactly two weeks ago to the hour of the recent shooting.
Obama to propose tighter controls for banks, Wall Street: By Jim Kuhnhenn - Associated Press Writer; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A6; President Barack Obama is ready to roll out an overhaul of the intricate rules and systems that govern America’s troubled financial institutions, proposing the most ambitious revision since the Great Depression.
25 years ago: Group seeks Opera House renovation: June 16, 2009; The future of the Lawrence Opera House again was being dumped into the lap of the city commission. A group hoping to renovate the 71-year-old structure was asking the commission to set a public hearing on its request for $1.75 million in industrial revenue bonds to help finance renovation. Bowersock Ltd. was the requesting entity.
40 years ago: Birth control pills available at health department: June 16, 2009; It was learned that any medically fit woman over age 18, regardless of marital status, could obtain birth control pills at the Douglas County Health Department. The announcement by the department director stirred a great deal of local controversy in 1969 and a number of church leaders expressed concern about a “libertarian” atmosphere.
100 years ago: Hog prices reach high: June 16, 2009; From the Lawrence Daily World for June 16, 1909: Hogs brought the highest price on the local market in years yesterday when local dealers paid $7.20 (per hundredweight). Corn brought 75 cents a bushel while wheat at $1.35 to $1.40 did not draw any grain from the county at all.
Several events planned to be downtown draws: By Chad Lawhorn; June 16, 2009 in print edition on A5; Fire eaters, street dances and open-air grills. It must be summer in downtown Lawrence.

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