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Allen Fieldhouse renovations Stills from "It Starts With Murder!" The day in photos, October 14, 2009 Shawnee Mission East soccer 2, Lawrence High 0
Polls
What is your favorite part of Late Night in the Phog?

Poll results

Response Percent
The scrimmages
 
 35%
The videos
 
 29%
The dunks
 
 15%
The skits/dancing
 
 15%
Other
 
 4%
Total 517
Do you take a special trip to view fall colors?

Poll results

Response Percent
No
 
 66%
Yes
 
 33%
Total 400
Videos

Lead stories

12:00 a.m.
Peggy Sampson plays the role of Nora in "Cups," a Lawrence Community Theatre production that tells a woman's life story through her bras. A brave tale: Lawrence Community Theatre stages ‘Cups,’ where undergarments mark a woman’s life story
By Terry Rombeck
October 13, 2009 in print edition on 1C
Joni Sheram never realized bras could evoke so many emotions. Three years ago, the Colorado playwright penned “Cups,” which tells a woman’s life story through the brassieres she has owned.
6:00 a.m.
Student test scores going up in Kansas
By Scott Rothschild, Lindsey Slater
3:01 p.m., October 13, 2009 Updated 6:01 p.m. in print edition on 1A
For a ninth straight year, more Kansas students are achieving or exceeding reading and math standards, officials announced Tuesday afternoon.
10:00 a.m.
Kansas University Dining Services executive chef Janna Traver pulls a bunch of lemongrass from one of her planters on the roof of the Kansas Union. Traver estimates that she has gathered 17 pounds of herbs, 12 pounds of tomatoes and 2 pounds of peppers in her second year with the rooftop garden. On Friday, Traver harvested what remained of the garden in anticipation of the first frost. KU tries to become more sustainable in its practices
By Andy Hyland
October 13, 2009 in print edition on 3A
A national independent organization has given Kansas University a C+ grade for its sustainability efforts this year. KU officials said the grade from the Web site greenreportcard.org is improved from last year’s C-, but it’s a sign the campus still has room to do better.
2:00 p.m.
The dome of the Kansas Statehouse in downtown Topeka is reflected off the windows of a nearby building. House Democrats bristle over description of KPERS as bankrupt
By Scott Rothschild
October 13, 2009 in print edition on 1A
Describing the Kansas governmental pension system as “bankrupt” was incorrect and that description frightened retirees, Democrats on Tuesday told Kansas University’s Art Hall.
6:00 p.m.
Michele Kaminski recently opened The Pink Box Bakeshop, 727 Mass., serving up small batches of pastries. The former marketing executive decided to open the bakery after building a customer base at the Lawrence Farmers’ Market, where she first sold her sweets. Sweet dreams: Former marketing exec opens bakery downtown
By Sarah Henning
October 14, 2009 in print edition on 1C
Blueberry-lemon poundcake. Orange-cranberry scones. Sugar cookies with gently frosted faces. They’re all dreams built in butter, sugar and flour for Michele Kaminski — former marketing whiz and current proprietor of Lawrence’s newest sweets bakery: The Pink Box Bakeshop, 727 Mass., which opened earlier this month.

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Report: KU basketball player Morningstar had nearly twice the legal limit of alcohol in system when arrested
By Jesse Fray
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A3
Suspended Kansas University basketball player Brady Morningstar had nearly twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he was arrested for driving under the influence on Oct. 3, according
Woman’s death from swine flu marks seventh in Kansas
By Karrey Britt
October 14, 2009
A 50-year-old Johnson County woman has died from swine flu, and she is the first person in the state to die from the virus who had no serious prior medical problems.
KU wants to alter 11th Street to increase parking for new Gridiron Club
Project would improve traffic flow, add parking
By Mark Fagan
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A1
A split formation for 11th Street near Memorial Stadium would be straightened out in conjunction with Kansas Athletics Inc.’s game plan for a new $34 million Gridiron Club.
Local contractor could land airport waterline work
By Mark Fagan
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B9
A Lawrence-based construction company would land a $600,000 contract to install new water lines serving new and existing businesses at Lawrence Municipal Airport — unless city leaders decide to tap into a federal jobs-creation program to help finance the work.
Board of Regents asked to put weight behind proposed statewide smoking ban
By Scott Rothschild
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A1
The Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday was asked to put its political weight behind a proposed statewide ban on indoor smoking in public places.
Crews clean up tanker leak at east Lawrence warehouse
By George Diepenbrock
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B10
Crews worked Wednesday afternoon to clean up a leak of an agricultural product from a tanker at an east Lawrence warehouse.
Governor seeks outside review of state prisons
The Associated Press
October 14, 2009
Gov. Mark Parkinson is seeking an outside review of Kansas’ prison system following allegations of widespread illegal sex between staff and inmates at the state’s prison for women.
Commissioners, merchants discuss vision for downtown
‘Vagrants’ are seen as harmful to central business district
By Chad Lawhorn
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A3
Lawrence City Commissioner Lance Johnson on Wednesday told a crowd of nearly 40 merchants that he wanted the city to get serious about creating a new vision for downtown.
Health department to host town hall meeting Thursday on swine flu
By Karrey Britt
October 14, 2009
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department will host a town hall meeting on the H1N1 influenza virus, commonly known as swine flu, and the vaccination for it.
Ridership on bus system increases in September
By Mark Fagan
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A5
Kansas University students are driving increased ridership on buses operated by the T, Lawrence’s transit system.
KU men’s basketball is unanimous pick to win Big 12
By Gary Bedore
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B4
The Kansas men’s basketball team is the unanimous choice to win the Big 12 title, according to a vote of the conference coaches released Wednesday.
Statehouse Live: GOP legislator blasts Obama while wearing hat that says “OPOSSUM the other Dark Meat”
By Scott Rothschild
09:18 a.m., October 14, 2009 Updated 09:39 a.m.
Legislator does anti-Obama rap on You Tube.
Phillies, Dodgers rare repeat opponents
October 14, 2009
The Phillies and Dodgers are back in the National League championship series for the second straight year, making them the closest thing the NL has to a couple of dominant teams.
Navy moves to put women on submarines
By Russ Bynum and Pauline Jelinek - Associated Press Writers
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A7
Submariners sleep nine to a bunk room. There are four showers and seven toilets for the roughly 140 enlisted men. The passageways on board the vessel are so narrow that crew members can barely squeeze by each other without touching.
Van smash will raise breast cancer funds
Staff reports
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A4
Jack Ellena Honda, 2112 W. 29th St., is offering to members of the public the opportunity to smash a pink van with a sledgehammer this week to raise funds to fight breast cancer.
The Rev. Moon marries thousands in global mass wedding
By Hyung-jin Kim - Associated Press Writer
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A2
Brides in white wedding gowns and Japanese kimonos joined grooms in black suits and red ties today for the Unification Church’s biggest mass wedding in a decade — a spectacle church officials say involved some 40,000 people around the world.
City gets detailed economic report
By Chad Lawhorn
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A4
Lawrence city commissioners were given a more detailed look at the community’s struggling job market Tuesday with a new report that shows retail and service-oriented jobs were the hardest hit in 2008.
Pump patrol
Staff reports
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.24 at several stations.
People in the news
Associated Press
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B8
German-born model Heidi Klum has given birth to a daughter, Lou Sulola Samuel — her fourth child.
‘Troopers’ delivers sense of déjà vu
By Kevin McDonough
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B8
Proof that cable programming is more about imitation than imagination comes with “Alaska State Troopers” (9 p.m., National Geographic). This documentary-style series follows state police all over the vast 49th state.
Prize is for vision of better U.S.
By Leonard Pitts Jr. - Miami Herald
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A9
So I guess now he’s a socialist-terrorist-secret-Muslim-radical-Christian-Hitler-clone and Nobel Prize winner?
Also competent
By Richard Hardin - Lawrence
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A8
To the editor: What can explain Mr. Simons’ repeated Saturday screeds against President Obama?
Sweet dreams: Former marketing exec opens bakery downtown
By Sarah Henning
October 14, 2009 in print edition on C1
Blueberry-lemon poundcake. Orange-cranberry scones. Sugar cookies with gently frosted faces. They’re all dreams built in butter, sugar and flour for Michele Kaminski — former marketing whiz and current proprietor of Lawrence’s newest sweets bakery: The Pink Box Bakeshop, 727 Mass., which opened earlier this month.
KU women up to eighth
J-W Staff Reports
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B4
Grace Thiry fired a 1-under-par 71, while Meghna Bal and Emily Powers shot 74s to help the Kansas University women’s golf team move up to eighth place in the team standings at the Price’s Give ’Em Five Intercollegiate Tuesday.
Army agrees Kan. priest worthy of Medal of Honor
By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B10
As his fellow prisoners of war returned home from the Korean War, they shared stories of self-sacrifice about the Rev. Emil Kapaun, the humble priest from Kansas.
Most unsafe abortions in Africa
By David Crary - Associated Press Writer
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A7
Increased contraceptive use has led to fewer abortions worldwide, but deaths from unsafe abortion remain a severe problem, killing 70,000 women a year, a research institute reported Tuesday in a major global survey.
Villages open house shows off renovations
Staff reports
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A4
An open house is planned Friday afternoon at the Villages, a nonprofit organization that provides emotionally supportive homes for children in need.
Lotteries discuss national game
Associated Press
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A2
The nation’s two biggest lottery games are talking about cross-selling tickets in U.S. lottery jurisdictions with the potential for a national lottery, the head of a lottery association said Tuesday.
Russia: Iran sanction threats won’t work
Associated Press
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A2
Russia publicly pushed back Tuesday against U.S. efforts to threaten tough new sanctions if Iran fails to prove its nuclear program is peaceful, dealing an apparent setback to President Barack Obama’s hopes for Moscow’s backing for fresh penalties against Tehran.
Ship built with WTC steel sails for New York
Associated Press
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A2
A Navy assault ship built with tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center towers began its journey to New York on Tuesday, sailing down the Mississippi River in a pea-soup fog as watchers along the levee strained for a glimpse.
Report: 5 foreign snake species threaten U.S.
Associated Press
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A2
Watch out, animals of South Florida: It’s a wild world out there. There are five species of foreign snakes just waiting to eat you.
Nobel jury speaks out in defense of Obama prize
By Ian MacDougall and Karl Ritter - Associated Press Writers
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A2
One judge noted with surprise that President Barack Obama “didn’t look particularly happy” at being named the Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Another marveled at how critics could be so patronizing.
Legislator ‘concerned’ over efforts for stadium
Associated Press
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B5
Kansas may be about to botch efforts to lure a corporate office complex and major league soccer stadium to Kansas City, according to some legislators who are pressuring Gov. Mark Parkinson’s administration to close a deal.
Coaching your son not easy
By Matt Tait
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B1
Whoever coined the phrase, “Hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports,” probably never coached his son.
Lions soccer suffers shutout
Goal-starved LHS tumbles to SM East, 2-0
By Matt Tait
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B4
Held scoreless yet again in a 2-0 loss to Shawnee Mission East on Tuesday at LHS, the Lions have managed to score just 14 goals in 13 games.
Firebirds fall again
FSHS throws scare into another power
By Chuck Woodling
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B4
Not quite ready for prime time is Free State High’s boys soccer team. But the Firebirds are close. Tuesday night’s 3-2 loss to unbeaten Olathe East came on the heels of Thursday’s 2-1 loss to Olathe South, the other Sunflower League power.
Legion baseball changing
Lawrence team to focus on fundamentals, play fewer games — and not be pay-to-play
By Chuck Woodling
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B5
American Legion baseball, a summer staple in Lawrence for decades, has a new look. Make that an old look.
LHS volleyball goes 0-3 at Topeka Hayden quad
J-W Staff Reports
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B4
Lawrence High volleyball went 0-3 on Tuesday at the Topeka Hayden quadrangular. The Lions fell to Hayden, 25-15, 25-15; Washburn Rural, 25-15, 25-17; and Manhattan, 25-22, 25-19.
Dugan Arnett’s KU football notebook
By Dugan Arnett
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B3
Any time a college football coach starts nudging one of his players into the Heisman Trophy talk, it means the player’s obviously doing something right. When coach Mark Mangino hops onto your Heisman bandwagon, it means you must be Superman.
Peace prize no favor to a harried Obama
By Trudy Rubin - Philadelphia Inquirer
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A8
The Norwegian Nobel committee has done President Obama no favor by awarding him the 2009 Peace Prize.
Hawkins: Both Colorado QBs will get playing time
By Dugan Arnett
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B3
Following Saturday’s loss to Texas, word out of Boulder, Colo., was that Colorado quarterback Cody Hawkins — son of head coach Dan Hawkins — would be benched this season in favor of sophomore Tyler Hansen.
Chicago Olympic snub pure politics
By By Gil LeBreton - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B2
The photos from Chicago two weeks ago told the whole, astonished story.
Irsay opposes Limbaugh
Associated Press
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B2
Rush Limbaugh’s bid to buy the St. Louis Rams ran into opposition within the NFL on Tuesday. Colts owner Jim Irsay vowed to vote against him, and commissioner Roger Goodell said the conservative commentator’s “divisive” comments would not be tolerated from any NFL insider.
Senior night not about losses
By Tom Keegan
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B1
Senior Night usually isn’t about remembering the night itself as much as it’s about remembering the seniors honored on the night.
Free State’s Brahler wins regional tourney
J-W Staff Reports
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B1
Amazing Grace Brahler — how sweet the swing — let neither the windy cold air nor the best high school girls in northeast Kansas deter her from her mission Tuesday morning at Painted Hills Golf Course in Kansas City, Kan. She wanted to win an 18-hole tournament for the first time, and that’s what she did.
No defender left behind
Jayhawk coaches realizing defense a little overwhelmed
By Dugan Arnett
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B1
Bill Miller had something to say, and so Kansas University’s first-year linebackers coach/co-defensive coordinator gathered his unit following Saturday’s narrow 41-36 victory over visiting Iowa State.
Auto burglary reported early Tuesday
LJWorld.com staff reports
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A4
A 47-year-old Moline, Ill., man on Tuesday reported aggravated auto burglary, criminal damage and theft.
Phillies brace for rematch
October 14, 2009
Brad Lidge was at the center of the celebrations, mobbed on the mound and then later bathed in bone-chilling ice water inside the clubhouse.
Yankees mull changes
October 14, 2009
The Yankees might go with a three-man rotation against the Los Angeles Angels in the AL championship series.
Haskell linebacker honored by NAIA
J-W Staff and Wire Reports
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B5
Kenny St. Pierre, a linebacker for Haskell Indian Nations University, has been named defensive player of the week for NAIA independent teams.
Taylor might scrimmage at Late Night
Jayhawk’s thumb healing; guard should have no problem with skits
By Gary Bedore
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B5
Injured Kansas University sophomore basketball guard Tyshawn Taylor, who will participate in the skits at Friday’s Late Night in the Phog, also may play in the Jayhawks’ intrasquad scrimmage.
Funding approved for wastewater master plan
By Chad Lawhorn
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A4
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday agreed to spend nearly $300,000 to come up with a new plan that details improvements needed for the city’s sewer system.
New Sustainability Coordinator job created
By Chad Lawhorn
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A4
City commissioners are ready to make the city a little greener.
Sales figures reveal regional color preferences for cars
Cincinnati and Kansas City like red
Associated Press
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A1
In Philadelphia, they’ve got the blues. In Cincinnati, they’ve got — well — the reds.
KU warns students to be vigilant on break
By Andy Hyland
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A3
Before the start of fall break this week, Kansas University distributed an e-mail to all students offering safety tips while reminding students of an active serial rapist in the area.
County has just 1 meeting today
Staff reports
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A3
Douglas County commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. today to discuss creating a public road right of way west of Lawrence.
Hardly bipartisan, Senate health bill moves ahead
By David Espo - Associated Press Writer
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A10
Fully bipartisan it isn’t. But at long last, White House-backed health care legislation has a Republican supporter in Congress.
Incentives offered to build new homes
Associated Press
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A5
Garden City officials are hoping to ease a housing shortage by offering incentives for developers to build new homes.
MoveOn holding rally for health care reform
Staff reports
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A5
The Kaw Valley MoveOn Council is having a rally at noon today at Ninth and Massachusetts streets.
Lawrence couple establish scholarship
Staff reports
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B9
David and Barbara Downing, Lawrence, have made a commitment of $64,000 to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University to establish the Barbara A. and David R. Downing Scholarship.
Lawrence resident joins publishing company
Staff reports
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B9
Rachel Smith, Lawrence, joined Ogden Publications, a national consumer magazine publisher, as a public relations specialist Sept. 30.
Kindle lightens textbook load
Amazon wants to adapt device for college campuses
By Jessica Mintz - Associated Press Writer
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B9
It’s an experiment that has made back-to-school a little easier on the back: Amazon.com gave more than 200 college students its Kindle e-reading device this fall, loaded with digital versions of their textbooks.
Commodities
Staff Reports
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B9
Agriculture futures were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Poll shows cardholders taking control of their credit
Consumer Reports
October 14, 2009 in print edition on B9
You have to wonder whether credit-card companies really want to keep their customers.
Nobel Peace Prize is meaningless
By Cal Thomas - Tribune Media Services
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A9
Like the Pulitzer Prize for journalism, along with the Oscar and Emmy for film and television, the Nobel Peace Prize is an inside job in which liberal, wishful-thinking humanists give awards to each other.
Not weakness
By Peter Gegenheimer - Lawrence
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A8
To the Editor: The editor’s Saturday Column chides President Obama for removing from “Poland and other countries” anti-missile missile installations designed to protect Eastern European nations “against Soviet missile attack.”
Reform now
By Carol Grieb - Lawrence
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A8
To the editor: Slavery and prostitution use human bodies as commodities. These businesses seek profits from human bodies regardless of any pain, abuse or death inflicted.
Family first
Even in bad economy, parents must do everything possible to ensure that child support obligations are met.
J-W Editorials
October 14, 2009 in print edition on A8
A growing number of parents in Douglas County are not making their court-ordered child support payments. It’s just another sign of the weakened economy having an impact on local families.
Put on your (red) dancing shoes for Community Shelter benefit
By Sarah Henning
October 14, 2009 in print edition on C1
Like shoes, art, music and helping people? Then feel at home from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday at Abe and Jake’s Landing, 8 E. Sixth St., during the “There’s No Place like Home: A Red Shoe Event to Benefit the Lawrence Community Shelter.”
25 years ago: Lawrence rep to promote women’s pay equity
October 14, 2009
Lawrence State Rep. Jessie Branson said she intended to bring the issue of pay equity for women into greater prominence on the legislative calendar in the coming year. Gov. John Carlin had called for a study of the pay situation in state departments.
40 years ago: List available to send holiday cheer to soldiers
October 14, 2009
The Journal-World announced it again would carry the Christmas List for those serving in the Vietnam War zones, to allow local citizens to send cards and gifts to those on duty.
100 years ago: Infantile paralysis causing more concern
October 14, 2009
From the Lawrence Daily World for Oct. 14, 1909: There are now 64 known cases of infantile paralysis in 13 Kansas counties and the mysterious disease seems to be steadily spreading over the state. So far there have been 10 deaths and there have also been cases of paralysis… . Officials from the local poor farm plan to visit other counties to see how they can improve on the local operation when there is a new county home… . Hundreds of Fraternal Aiders are in town and there will be an outstanding auto parade and eight drill teams taking part. This is a major event for Lawrence… . A lad fitting the description of Earl Bullock who robbed the Eudora bank and shot a police officer here has been arrested in Guthrie, Okla., and officers seems sure they have the man being sought here. Sheriff Banning is eagerly awaiting more word but it appears the dangerous fugitive with a long record of crime has been caught, relieving many here who feared he was hiding out and creating a menace for Lawrence people… . Fire today destroyed the opera house and 14 business houses in Plainville with a total loss of more than $60,000.
Pumpkin seeds easy snack food
By Victoria Brett - Associated Press Writer
October 14, 2009 in print edition on C3
Pumpkin seeds are a delicious addition to salads, granola or trail mix.
Don’t fear the cost of these treats
By Jim Romanoff - Associated Press Writer
October 14, 2009 in print edition on C3
The cost of store-bought Halloween party treats can be more terrifying than the ghouls crowding your doorstep. And if you want a real fright, take a glance at all the sugar and artificial coloring listed on the nutrition labels.
Web sites offer useful information on food storage safety
By Susan Krumm
October 14, 2009 in print edition on C3
We have two publications in our Extension office regarding food storage. They are “Cupboard Approximate Storage Times” and “Refrigerator/Freezer Approximate Storage Times.”
Cookie cutter club to meet in Lawrence
By Sarah Henning
October 14, 2009
At least two dozen cookie cutter enthusiasts from as far away as Michigan are confirmed this weekend for the Heart of America Cookie Cutter Club convention.
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