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Kansas University’s Aishah Sutherland (1) goes up for a shot over Pittsburg State’s Bailey Waugh (14). Sutherland had 20 points and 10 rebounds in the Jayhawks’ 86-56 exhibition rout Sunday in Allen Fieldhouse

KU's Monica Engelman (13) drives the baseline against PSU's Amanda Orloske (21) during the first half of the game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Allen Fieldhouse

KU's Annette Davis takes the ball to the basket in front of PSU's Larissa Richards during the game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Allen Fieldhouse

Kansas' Rhea Codio (3) throws a lob pass over Pitt State's Drew Roberts (12) during the second half of the game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Allen Fieldhouse

KU's Krysten Boogaard takes a shot with her left hand over a Pitt State defender during the game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Allen Fieldhouse

Kansas' Sade Morris (20) lines up a pass to teammate Krysten Boogaard (14) during the game against Pittsburg State on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Allen Fieldhouse

Kansas' Sade Morris (20) takes the ball strong to the basket in front of teammate Krysten Boogaard (14) during the second half of the game against Pittsburg State on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Allen Fieldhouse

Kansas' Angel Goodrich tries to control the ball while attempting a shot during the Jayhawks' victory against Pittsburg State on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Allen Fieldhouse

KU's Danielle McCray (4) battles for a rebound during the first half of the game against Pitt State on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Allen Fieldhouse

Kansas' Aishah Sutherland (1) pulls down an offensive rebound in front of Pittsburg State's Lauren Brown (24) during the first half of the game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Allen Fieldhouse

KU's Nicolette Smith looks to pass the ball out while under pressure from the PSU defense during the game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Allen Fieldhouse

Chinese cyclists navigate on a narrow sidewalk Oct. 13 in Guangzhou in southern China. Throngs of cyclists are an iconic image for China, but they are having a harder time on the roads as a swelling middle class switches to cars

After 2,000 jobs are made available for park improvements and repairs, about 5,000 unemployed people gather outside City Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1930 during the Great Depression

Self-publishing photography books is an accessible and creative outlet for photographers. Using online company software programs, photographers can design and print their own work

Spooner Hall as seen from the rooftop of Old Fraser Hall in 1900

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Zach Herries and Kyle Snow

Lawrence Cross Country wins state championship

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U.S. Army general taking position in Afghanistan highlights leader training: By Melissa Treolo; October 31, 2009 in print edition on 1B; An Army general coming to the end of one command and embarking on a new one emphasized Friday the importance of developing strong and capable leaders in Afghanistan.

6:00 a.m.

QB playing hurt, and it clearly shows: By Tom Keegan; November 1, 2009 in print edition on 1C; Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino has his reasons for keeping injuries a secret. Knowing a player is hurt can change the way the opposition prepares its game plan. Dirty players might even want to aim for the injured guy’s aching body part.

Photo gallery: KU vs. Texas Tech
Poll: Did you agree with the benching of Todd Reesing in the fourth quarter against Texas Tech?
Audio clips: 2009 KU-Texas Tech football

10:00 a.m.

City’s high prices driving away some rural water districts: By Chad Lawhorn; November 1, 2009 in print edition on 1A; For decades there’s been a big business in Lawrence City Hall that stretches well beyond the borders of the city limits.

2:00 p.m.

Lawrence man hits the road to nation’s capitals to raise awareness of fallen law enforcement officers: By Jesse Fray; October 30, 2009 in print edition on 1B; Riding a motorcycle to every state capital in America seems unfathomable for most, especially in a period of just three years. But for Lawrence resident Harry Herington - who is the chief executive officer of a multimillion-dollar company - anything is possible.

Video: Lawrence man riding motorcycle to 50 state capitals

6:00 p.m.

KU team delves into ice sheet research: By Jill Hummels; November 1, 2009 in print edition on 1B; A team of Kansas University researchers is in the midst of playing a special role in monitoring the health of the planet. It began with “mowing the lawn.”

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Mangino downplays Reesing injury: Is Reesing hobbled? ‘I don’t think so’; By Dugan Arnett; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B1; A day after Kansas University quarterback Todd Reesing indicated he’s been playing with a groin injury sustained during the Jayhawks’ Oct. 17 loss to Colorado, KU coach Mark Mangino downplayed the injury and its effect on the senior signal-caller.
Big 12 announces gametime for KU-KSU: Game to be televised at 11:30 a.m. on Versus; Staff reports; November 1, 2009; The Big 12 conference announced Sunday the Kansas-Kansas State football game scheduled for Nov. 7 in Manhattan will be televised at 11:30 a.m. on Versus.
Three arrested on charges of battery, felony criminal damage: Men arrested Sunday morning after altercation in the 900 block of Tennessee; By Asher Fusco; November 1, 2009; Three men were arrested early Sunday on charges of battery and felony criminal damage after an incident in the 900 block of Tennessee.
20-year-old man taken to hospital after stabbing incident: Victim treated and released from LMH; By Joe Preiner; 01:50 a.m., November 1, 2009 Updated 09:44 p.m.; A 20-year-old man was taken by friends to Lawrence Memorial Hospital late Saturday night after a stabbing incident outside an Ohio Street residence.
No. 3 Texas clobbers Cowboys: Big 12 roundup; The Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C7; A greedy Texas defense is making Colt McCoy’s life so much easier.
Guard Goodrich to make debut for Kansas today: By Chuck Woodling; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C3; Today will be Angel Goodrich’s coming-out party.
Dead Poets Society founder visits bards at their gravestones: By David Sharp - Associated Press Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on E10; On the big screen, the leader of the Dead Poets Society at an all-boys prep school was an inspirational teacher played by Robin Williams.
Alleged terror plot bucks usual trend: American accused of going to Denmark to plot attack on newspaper; By Sebastian Rotella - Tribune Washington Bureau; November 1, 2009 in print edition on E10; It is a worrisome first: an American accused of going to Europe to plot a terrorist attack there.
Back in service: City officials have set a reasonable course to finance renovations that will put the former Carnegie Library back in use.; J-W Editorials; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B6; The stage appears to be set to get the renovation of the former Carnegie Library at Ninth and Vermont streets back on track.
U.S. not prepared for choices in Asia: By David Shribman - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B7; It may be that a swift resolution to the Afghanistan debate is essential. It may be that political pressures make delay unappealing or even impossible.
‘Good hair’ not the key to black beauty: By Leonard Pitts Jr. - Miami Herald; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B6; An open letter to African-American women: It’s about the need to be beautiful, I know.
New Web site offers divorce support: By Susan Kinzie - The Washington Post; November 1, 2009 in print edition on D2; Just about every week, it seems, another sex scandal breaks: Gov. Mark Sanford, Sen. John Ensign, Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino.
Wayne Newton hints latest show may be his last: By Oskar Garcia - Associated Press Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on D4; Wayne Newton is telling fans “Danke schoen” after 50 years in Las Vegas and hinting that his latest run could be his last.
Recycling has a long history in collectibles: By Terry Kovel; November 1, 2009 in print edition on D8; Recycling and reusing is not a new idea.
Bright spots: Plant mums to add fall color to your garden: By Jennifer Smith; November 1, 2009 in print edition on D8; Chrysanthemums are well-known for their vibrant fall colors, but they are more than a pretty face in this season’s garden: With proper planting and care, mums can provide enjoyment for years to come.
Poet’s Showcase: ‘The Myth of Stull, Kansas’: By Tom Mach - Lawrence; November 1, 2009 in print edition on D3; If someone tells you to go to hell, Take Highway 40
Agent: Chiefs to cut Johnson penalty: Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C2; Larry Johnson’s agent said he and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed Saturday night to cut the running back’s two-week suspension in half, saving him more than $300,000.
KU swim team tops Nebraska-Omaha: J-W Staff Reports; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C3; Freshman Monica Johannessen won two events to help the Kansas University swimming and diving team secure a 79-45 victory over Nebraska-Omaha on Saturday in Robinson Natatorium.
Haskell women lose to William Penn, 75-70: J-W Staff Reports; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C3; Maria Parker scored 22 points, and Justina George added 15, but Haskell Indian Nations University fell to William Penn, Iowa, 75-70, on Saturday in women’s basketball.
KU women’s CC places fifth; men eighth: J-W Staff Reports; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C3; The Kansas University women’s cross country team earned its best finish in 15 years at the league championship meet, as the Jayhawks captured fifth place at the 2009 Big 12 Cross Country Championships on Saturday at the A.L Gustin Golf Course.
Free State soccer to play BV-West: J-W Staff Reports; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C3; The Free State High boys soccer team, which advanced to the quarterfinals for just the third time in school history with a 1-0 victory against Manhattan High on Thursday, will play Blue Valley West at 6 p.m. Tuesday at FSHS.
Baker triumphs, 26-6: J-W Staff Reports; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C3; Baker running back Richie Bryant scored two touchdowns to lead the Wildcats to a 26-6 victory over William Jewell on Saturday at Liston Stadium.
Baldwin girls snag third straight crown: By Jimmy Gillispie; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C3; For the third straight year, the Baldwin High School girls cross country team won the Class 4A state cross country championship.
Free State football to meet O-East: J-W Staff Reports; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C3; Free State High football players have been hoping for an opportunity to avenge their only two defeats.
Tech’s goal: confusion: Raiders mix it up on KU; By Jesse Newell; 12:00 a.m., November 1, 2009 Updated 07:58 a.m. in print edition on C4; The Texas Tech defense had one main objective Saturday when it came to Kansas University quarterback Todd Reesing: confuse him.
QB playing hurt, and it clearly shows: By Tom Keegan; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C1; Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino has his reasons for keeping injuries a secret. Knowing a player is hurt can change the way the opposition prepares its game plan. Dirty players might even want to aim for the injured guy’s aching body part.
Offensive line miffs Mangino: By Dugan Arnett; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C5; Of all the things that went wrong during his team’s 42-21 loss to Texas Tech on Saturday — and there were quite a few to choose from — none hit Kansas University coach Mark Mangino harder than the lackluster play of the team’s offensive line.
KU can’t hold on against Aggies: By Gary Bedore; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C3; Kansas University’s volleyball team looked primed to beat a ranked opponent for the first time since November of 2007 early Saturday night in Horejsi Center.
KU soccer to face Tech in play-in game: J-W Staff Reports; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C3; The Big 12 Conference has reconsidered its tie-breaker ruling from Friday night, meaning that the Kansas University soccer team will play a play-in match at 6 p.m. Monday against Texas Tech to determine the No. 8 seed in the Big 12 Soccer Championship.
Game balls & Gassers: November 1, 2009 in print edition on D4; Candidates for Game balls, Candidates for Gassers
Reesing benched in Jayhawks’ loss: By Dugan Arnett; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C1; Todd Reesing has discussed a good number of things during postgame news conferences.
Ford workers reject contract changes: Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A2; Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs, leaving Ford at a disadvantage to its Detroit rivals as it continues its struggle to return to profitability.
Largest cruise ship squeezes under bridge: Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A2; The world’s largest cruise ship cleared a crucial obstacle today, lowering its smokestacks to squeeze under a bridge in Denmark.
Rapist arrested after 6 bodies found at home: Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A2; A convicted rapist who fled before police arrived to arrest him on new rape charges was arrested Saturday in his inner-city neighborhood after police found six decomposing bodies at his home.
Vatican to decide each case of Anglican priests: Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A2; The Vatican said Saturday that married Anglican priests will be admitted to the Catholic priesthood on a case-by-case basis as Rome makes it easier for disillusioned conservative Anglicans to convert.
Gator that escaped show and tell found: Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A2; Officials believe they have found an alligator that escaped from a wildlife officer who brought the animal to his daughter’s school for show and tell.
No trick: 2,000 kids knock on White House door for treats: By Christine Simmons - Associated Press Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A2; President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on Saturday doled out presidential M&Ms and dried fruit mixes to more than 2,000 trick-or-treaters, marking their Halloween at a White House event partly aimed at honoring military families.
Presidential challenger plans to boycott runoff, delay vote: By Heidi Vogt and Robert H. Reid - Associated Press Writers; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A2; President Hamid Karzai’s challenger plans to call for a boycott of next weekend’s runoff election in an attempt to force the vote’s postponement until spring, his campaign manager said — a move that would dim U.S. hopes for a stable Afghan government for months.
Couple helps others grieve for lost babies: By Nicole Kelley; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B2; The kisses that 3-year-old Kaylee Pfrimmer left behind on her mother’s pregnant belly are now a distant memory.
KU students can attend Oxfam banquet: Staff reports; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B2; Kansas University’s Student Union Activities and the KU Oxfam chapter will be host to the 2009 Oxfam America Hunger Banquet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Big 12 and Jayhawk rooms in the Kansas Union.
A-Rod helps Yankees roll: November 1, 2009; The first instant replay call in World Series history did more than turn a double into a home run. It changed the whole game for Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees.
Haley’s experience touchy subject: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C2; Until now, it was like one of those little family secrets that everybody knows about but no one brings up. Might be embarrassing. People wouldn’t understand. Doesn’t matter anyway, so why say anything?
Iraqi driver jailed after daughter run down: Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A3; An Iraqi immigrant accused of running down his daughter with his car because she was becoming “too Westernized” was returned to Arizona on Saturday to face aggravated assault charges.
Funeral for mosque leader draws hundreds: November 1, 2009 in print edition on A3; Hundreds of people offered hushed prayers Saturday at the funeral for a slain Detroit mosque leader while authorities across the border in Canada made the final two arrests in a criminal case that is stirring some anger in the Muslim community.
No transit union strike during World Series: Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Philadelphia transit system’s largest union agreed Saturday not to go on strike as contract talks continued hours before the start of Game 3 of the World Series, Pennsylvania’s governor and the city’s mayor said.
What would having a smart meter mean for you?: By Christine Metz; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A3; Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that Westar Energy had been selected to receive a $19 million grant to install 48,000 smart meters in Lawrence and the surrounding area.
Top 25 college football roundup: No. 1 UF, Tebow trample Bulldogs; The Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C6; Georgia went through with another full-team celebration, much like the one in 2007 that helped propel it to a rare victory against Florida. This one happened on the sideline after Joe Cox’s 26-yard TD pass to Aron White in the second quarter. This year, it didn’t work.
KU team delves into ice sheet research: By Jill Hummels; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B1; A team of Kansas University researchers is in the midst of playing a special role in monitoring the health of the planet. It began with “mowing the lawn.”
Free State gymnasts win regional; LHS fifth: J-W Staff Reports; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C3; Free State High’s gymnastics team won the west regional title Saturday at Olathe South, qualifying the team for the state tournament.
Wedge leads way as Lions repeat as state champs: Unlike last year’s surprise, Lawrence High expected to win this year; By Matt Tait; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C1; Roy Wedge led Lawrence High’s boys cross country team to a repeat state title.
No. 10 Oregon blasts No. 4 USC: The Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on C6; Jeremiah Masoli and Oregon trampled the Southern California Trojans, leaving the kings of the Pac-10 in serious danger of relinquishing the throne they’ve held for the last seven seasons.
Forum highlights ‘issue ads’ loophole: Politicians urge state to identify special interest groups; By Christine Metz; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B1; Last year at this time, voters’ mailboxes, televisions and radios were slammed with political campaign ads as the November election neared.
State counting on NBAF to spawn more research dollars: By Scott Rothschild; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B1; State officials say Kansas’ selection as the site for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility represents only the “tip of the iceberg” in attracting more research development.
Obama: Difficult days ahead with jobs outlook: Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A6; President Barack Obama on Saturday tempered excitement about a growing economy with a sober outlook that more people will lose their jobs. He called that a heartbreaking reality and cautioned that even a burst of upbeat news “does not mean there won’t be difficult days ahead.”
3rd party challenges may be warning sign: By Beth Fouhy - Associated Press Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A6; Third party candidates are shaking up two major races in elections Tuesday, and the success of those candidacies is a warning shot fired at both major parties by voters angry at government and disillusioned by politics as usual.
Clinton: Concessions offered by Israel are ‘unprecedented’: By Robert Burns - Associated Press Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A8; U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Saturday that Israel is making “unprecedented” concessions on West Bank settlement construction — a position clearly at odds with the prevailing Palestinian view.
Hope, despair live side by side in Kabul: By Hamza Hendawi - Associated Press Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A8; Kabul remains on edge, with suicide bombings shattering any peace and the growing strength of the Taliban-led insurgency on everyone’s mind.
After all the fuss, government health plan to cover few: Estimate: Only 2% of Americans under 65 would sign up for public option under bill; By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar - Associated Press Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A5; What’s all the fuss about? After all the noise over Democrats’ push for a government insurance plan to compete with private carriers, coverage numbers are finally in: Two percent.
GOP leader outlines health care alternative: By Will Lester - Associated Press Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A4; Republicans have the answers to lower health costs and expanded coverage, not the Democrats who hold power in Washington and are creating more problems as they “recklessly pursue” a government takeover of the health care system, a GOP leader said.
Search for air crash survivors continues: By Gillian Flaccus - Associated Press Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A4; Crews will search the Pacific’s chilly waters overnight for nine people lost two days ago when a Marine Corps helicopter and a U.S. Coast Guard plane crashed in midair, though hope of finding survivors fades with each hour, a top Coast Guard commander said Saturday.
14 killed in latest typhoon lashing: Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A7; A typhoon has battered the Philippine capital and surrounding provinces still reeling from recent flooding, killing at least 14 people and sending residents of one town clambering onto rooftops to escape rising waters, officials said today.
Hundreds of bank branches to be sold off: Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A7; The Royal Bank of Scotland, Northern Rock, and Lloyds Banking Group are to sell off as many as 700 branches in the next few years in exchange for the public aid they received during the economic meltdown, a government official told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Holiday bureau taking applications for aid: Staff reports; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B8; Ballard Community Services Holiday Bureau program will again provide clothing, gifts and food for low-income families this holiday season.
Sertoma Club names service award winner: Staff reports; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B8; Lawrence Sertoma Club announced Martha Parker will receive the Service to Mankind Award.
Little Steps helps kids transition to public school: By Amanda Sorell - Special to the Journal-World; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B8; A new preschool program at Kansas University may be called “Little Steps,” but its potential community impact is anything but small.
Kansas company builds cooling system for NYC Freedom Tower: Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B8; A central Kansas company is playing a small part in building the One World Trade Center in New York.
City’s high prices driving away some rural water districts: By Chad Lawhorn; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A1; For decades there’s been a big business in Lawrence City Hall that stretches well beyond the borders of the city limits.
Lawrence homes to test smart meters: By Christine Metz; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A1; Each week, Boulder, Colo., resident Ray Tuomey goes online to see just how much energy he uses.
Competing for food-stamp users: By Sarah Skidmore and Dan Sewell - Associated Press Writers; November 1, 2009 in print edition on E1; With many families suddenly struggling to feed themselves, the big warehouse clubs known for king-size packages of steak and jumbo boxes of Cheerios are increasingly competing with grocery stores for the 36 million Americans now on food stamps.
Horoscope for November 1, 2009: November 1, 2009 in print edition on D5; Passions run high this year, and you will respond in kind. Be careful, because as a 1 numerologically and as a Scorpio, you are quite powerful. Your imagination comes out at home when relaxed. Share some of your wild thoughts more often. The dating process will be more fun and successful in 2010, if you are single. If you are attached, do more couples activities, enriching your lives. Pisces supports your intuition.
When giving gift cards this season, understand various pitfalls: Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on E1; You buy your sister a $100 general purpose gift card. It’s for her birthday, but it might be the bank that has reason to celebrate.
Mortgages: Staff reports; November 1, 2009 in print edition on E1; The Douglas County register of deeds recorded 77 mortgages in the weekly period ended Thursday.
Bankruptcies: Staff reports; November 1, 2009 in print edition on E1; Douglas County residents or businesses filing for bankruptcy protection during the week ended Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas, according to court records.
Mean streets: Cycling anything but leisurely: By William Foreman - Associated Press Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A9; A friend sent me a YouTube link to a video called “Insane Cycling — New York City.” I clicked on it, hoping to glean a few tips for my own cycling on the anarchic streets of China.
People in the news: Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on D5; People in the news for November 1, 2009.
14th century mosque restored to glory: Associated Press; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A9; Developers unveiled the restoration of a 650-year-old mosque in Cairo’s old city, part of an effort to revitalize the impoverished district and boost tourism to the country’s treasure trove of Islamic sites.
Could ‘This Is It’ win best picture?: By Sandy Cohen - Associated Press Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on D5; Sony thinks its new Michael Jackson documentary could be a contender for best picture.
Gitmo detainees resettle in Palau: By Jonathan Kaminsky - Associated Press Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on A9; Six Chinese Muslims who had been detained at Guantanamo Bay arrived Sunday in the tiny Pacific nation of Palau for resettlement, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
Hornby calls ‘Education’ star Carey Mulligan a revelation: By Steven Rea - The Philadelphia Inquirer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on D5; If Carey Mulligan, the 24-year-old star of “An Education,” doesn’t nab an Oscar nomination come January, Nick Hornby, for one, is going to be sorely shocked.
School sued for punishing teens over MySpace pics: By Charles Wilson - Associated Press Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on E10; Two sophomore girls have sued their school district after they were punished for posting sexually suggestive photos on MySpace during their summer vacation.
Mark’s on the Move: Crews train for mass emergencies: By Mark Boyle; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B5; Lawrence and Douglas County emergency responders train tirelessly to prepare for any situation that may arise.
Marleys wage war on trademark pirates: By David McFadden - Associated Press Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on E10; Coming to a store near you: Bob Marley video games, shoes … snowboards?
County foundation to give out grants: November 1, 2009; Douglas County Community Foundation is accepting applications for 2010 grants from its unrestricted community funds.
Dance project examines genetic research: November 1, 2009 in print edition on D4; A multimedia dance performance that examines the science and effects of genetic research comes to the Lied Center Saturday.
Wheel Genius: Road work set for this week: By Mark Fagan; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B5; Area road work planned this week:
No room: By Alice Barnes - Lawrence; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B7; To the editor: Who told the school board that there is room in the high schools for freshmen?
Governors’ races to test Obama clout: By David Broder - Washington Post Writers Group; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B6; The first key votes of the Obama era take place this week, not on the floor of the House or Senate, where health care legislation still languishes, but in Virginia, New Jersey and northern New York state, where President Obama’s endorsements of threatened Democratic candidates will test his political clout a year after his own election.
Shared support: By Karen Schonewise - Lawrence; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B7; To the editor: It is so wonderful to live in a community like Lawrence where there is a spirited rivalry between Lawrence High and Free State when they compete against each other, yet support for each other when playing other schools.
Equity issue: By Annette McGraw - Lawrence; November 1, 2009 in print edition on B7; To the editor: Good for Free State High that someone donated enough funds to improve the stadium.
Polarized factions can’t solve shared problems: November 1, 2009 in print edition on B7; The New Yorker has the reputation of a sophisticated and cosmopolitan magazine. But in recent years it has, like everything else, become politicized and often reads more like polemical propaganda than worldly wise observation.
Reap the harvest of botanical beauty products: By Samantha Critchell - Associated Press Writer; November 1, 2009 in print edition on D2; There is such a bounty of botanical-based beauty products, you might think they grow on trees.
‘Depressionist’ art: Works of ‘30s served as more than escapism: Chris Vognar/The Dallas Morning News; November 1, 2009; The Great Depression has rolled off many a pundit’s tongue of late as we strain to make sense of the current economic meltdown.
Behind the Lens: Online sites make it simple to self-publish a photo book: By Mike Yoder; November 1, 2009 in print edition on D2; Two years ago, I wrote about self-publishing your own photo book.
‘Building of distinction’: New book explores KU’s Spooner Hall: By Terry Rombeck; November 1, 2009 in print edition on D1; Even before he walked in, Kansas University architecture professor Barry Newton could tell Spooner Hall was special.
Mel Brooks defends his monstrous musical creation: By Chris Jones - Chicago Tribune; November 1, 2009; In the 2008 satirical revue “Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab,” a green-faced monster and a Mel Brooks-like narrator sing a dirty little song to the tune of “Puttin’ On the Ritz,” mocking audiences for, to paraphrase it delicately, puttin’ up with less-than-stellar material for lots of cash.
Boomer Girl Diary: Gift bestows pearls before swine (flu): By Cathy Hamilton; November 1, 2009 in print edition on D1; This week, my husband gave me a gorgeous strand of pearls for our 30th wedding anniversary.

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