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Spiders: Intricate webs add to tapestry of fall’s landscape

Polls

Will you go out to watch the old turnpike bridges come down?

Poll results

Response	Percent
No.		75%
Yes.		14%
I don’t know.		10%
Total	588

Who do you think has been KU's biggest surprise player so far this season?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Toben Opurum		50%
Maxwell Onyegbule		26%
Bradley McDougald		9%
Kale Pick		7%
Chris Harris		3%
Sal Capra		1%
Drew Dudley		0%
Other		0%
Total	407

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Fast start reveals little: By Tom Keegan; September 28, 2009 in print edition on 1B; Kansas University’s 4-0 football start was expected — and not particularly revealing.

6:00 a.m.

Former HHS secretary accepts Dole prize: By Karrey Britt; September 29, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Donna Shalala, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Clinton administration, said Monday night that the country needs to offer affordable health insurance coverage to everybody.

Video: Miami U president receives Dole honor

2:00 p.m.

Student-led group hopes to increase lighting near KU campus: By Jesse Fray; September 28, 2009 in print edition on 3A; The area between downtown Lawrence and the Kansas University campus has proved to be popular for criminals, especially late at night. There are reports week after week of students and other people being robbed and attacked in the area.

Video: Student-led group hopes to increase lighting near KU campus

6:00 p.m.

Music woman: September ArtStar a musical ‘jack of all trades’: By Terry Rombeck; September 29, 2009 in print edition on 1C; In fourth grade, Megan Bracciano’s parents hauled an old piano that had been sitting in her grandmother’s house into their own house.

Video: ArtStar winner for September chosen
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County’s corn farmers harvesting bumper crop: Weather helps corn crop have ‘incredible year’; By Mark Fagan; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A1; A summer of relatively cool and moist conditions is about to yield a major payoff for area corn farmers, hungry to reap a bumper crop from their stress-free plants.
Lawrence man charged after 2-month-old is injured: By Jesse Fray; September 29, 2009; A Lawrence man, accused he injured a 2-month-old girl, has been charged with one count of felony aggravated battery.
Former Jefferson County commissioner faces theft charges: By George Diepenbrock; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A6; A former Jefferson County commissioner turned himself in to authorities Tuesday after prosecutors charged him in connection with a theft investigation.
Legislators: New transportation plan hinges on state finances: By Scott Rothschild; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B10; Lawmakers on Tuesday said they want to get a better look at the state financial picture before recommending a new transportation plan.
Turnpike construction moving ahead of schedule: By Mark Fagan; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A1; Traffic on the Kansas Turnpike could be steered onto a new Kansas River bridge by the end of October.
Public invited to information sessions on sewer projects: By Chad Lawhorn; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A6; Area residents will have a chance to ask questions about a complicated sewer line project that could disrupt parts of east Lawrence.
Discussion to center on courthouse renovation project: By George Diepenbrock; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A6; The structural engineer who led the masonry reconstruction of the exterior of the Douglas County Courthouse will lead a tour of the work this weekend.
County to consider reclamation plan for quarry: By George Diepenbrock; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A3; Douglas County commissioners Wednesday night could wrap up a long debate over reclamation plans for a quarry operation west of Lawrence near the Shawnee County line.
Sierra Club wants to join federal lawsuit against Westar Energy: Lawsuit claims violations of Clean Air Act at Jeffrey Center; By Jesse Fray; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A3; A group of environmental activists is looking to intervene in a lawsuit against Westar Energy Inc., in hopes the state’s largest electric utility will be held to the strictest of standards.
Statehouse Live: Panel delays decision on hospitals: By Scott Rothschild; 12:33 p.m., September 29, 2009 Updated 12:33 p.m.; Commission will meet again on whether to recommend closure of KNI, Parsons
Former Junction City mayor admits on tape that he accepted money from Lawrence developer: Ex-Junction City leader accused of helping developer secure housing contracts; Associated Press; 10:08 a.m., September 29, 2009 Updated 11:47 a.m. in print edition on B9; The former mayor of Junction City admits on tape that he took $19,000 from a Lawrence developer, but he says it was just a gift from “a friend” to help pay medical bills.
Kansas men’s golf in fourth at invite: J-W Staff Reports; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B3; Nate Barbee shot a first-day 143 to finish a shot back of the individual leader, and Kansas University’s men’s golf team was in fourth place after two rounds Monday of the Kansas Invitational at Alvamar Country Club.
Former HHS secretary accepts Dole prize: By Karrey Britt; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A1; Donna Shalala, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Clinton administration, said Monday night that the country needs to offer affordable health insurance coverage to everybody.
Horoscope for September 29, 2009: September 29, 2009 in print edition on B6; For Tuesday, Sept. 29: This year, your imagination teamed with authenticity can create many dynamic opportunities. You’ll always come up with a solution. Your ideas seem to come from an endless source of creativity. If you are single, most certainly romance knocks on your door. In fact, many people would like to be your sweetie. If you are attached, you might act like newfound lovers again.
Do disgraced stars hurt reality shows?: By Kevin McDonough; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B6; What do you do if you have a talk show? Get another talk show! Joy Behar of “The View” fame will get her own microphone on “The Joy Behar Show” (8 p.m., Headline News). According to the network, she will bring her energy, wit and no-nonsense approach to the issues of the day with an eye more toward “water-cooler topics” than raw politics.
Pump patrol: Staff Reports; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.19 at several locations.
‘Idol’ finalist shares hopes and heartbreak: By Jon Niccum; September 29, 2009 in print edition on C1; It’s been more than a year since Brooke White experienced being a weekly staple of pop culture as a fifth-place finalist on “American Idol.”
Man arrested on charges of aggravated battery, child abuse: LJWorld.com staff reports; 12:00 a.m., September 29, 2009 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A4; A Lawrence man accused of injuring a 2-month-old girl has been charged with one count of felony aggravated battery.
Buford not alone suffering at Camp: KU guard hopes to chuck reputation; By Gary Bedore; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B1; Chase Buford wasn’t the only one suffering Monday through the first day of Kansas University’s Boot Camp.
Free State smallest 6A school: J-W Staff Reports; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B3; Free State High is now the smallest school in the state’s largest classification.
KU women’s golfers in sixth at Smith: J-W Staff Reports; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B3; Kansas University’s women’s golf team was in sixth place after the first day of the Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational on Monday at Colbert Hills.
LHS soccer falls to BV West, 2-0: By Chuck Woodling; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B3; Blue Valley West handed Lawrence High its third straight shutout loss Monday night, parlaying a pair of second-half goals into a 2-0 victory at the LHS football facility.
Coup-installed leader may ease crackdown: Associated Press; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A2; The coup-installed president of Honduras backed down Monday from an escalating standoff with protesters and suggested he would restore civil liberties and reopen dissident television and radio stations by the end of the week.
Bank stops dealings with ACORN entity: Associated Press; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A2; Bank of America Corp. is suspending its work with the housing affiliate of embattled community organizing group ACORN.
Secret Service probing Web poll on Obama: September 29, 2009 in print edition on A2; The U.S. Secret Service is investigating an online survey that asked whether people thought President Barack Obama should be assassinated, officials said Monday.
Video shows fatal beating of student: Associated Press; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A2; Cell phone footage showing a group of teens viciously kicking and striking a 16-year-old honors student with splintered railroad ties has ramped up pressure on Chicago officials to address chronic violence that has led to dozens of deaths of city teens each year.
U.S. aims to isolate Iran if nuclear negotiations fail: By Glenn Kessler - The Washington Post; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A2; The Obama administration is laying plans to cut Iran’s economic links to the rest of the world if talks this week over the country’s nuclear ambitions founder, according to officials and outside experts familiar with the plans.
Spiders are underappreciated artisans: Intricate webs add to tapestry of fall’s landscape; By Andy Hyland; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A1; If you’re seeing more spiders than usual hanging out in their webs in hopes of trapping another hapless insect, it’s not just in your head.
Bradford’s status for OU uncertain: Stoops: No decision yet on whether QB will play Saturday; Associated Press; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B2; Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops doesn’t know whether Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford will be ready for Saturday night’s game at No. 17 Miami, but said it won’t be a game-time decision.
Cowboys’ defense steps up in win: Associated Press; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B2; Terence Newman dived into the end zone, threw the ball into the air and exhaled. The Dallas Cowboys were headed to victory, and their maligned defense was the main reason for it.
FSHS small; so what?: By Chuck Woodling; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B1; Free State is the smallest Class 6A school in the state, but size doesn’t matter.
District moves high school graduations up a week: By George Diepenbrock; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A1; The black and green graduation caps of high school students will fly in the air one week earlier than originally planned this school year.
Greinke annoyed by Cy Young talk: The Associated Press; September 29, 2009; All this Cy Young talk is wearing on Zack Greinke. Even when it comes from the hometown fans, Kansas City’s attention-shy ace doesn’t want to hear it.
People in the news: Associated Press; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B6; That was fast. Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate, has finished her memoir just four months after the book deal was announced, and the release date has been moved up from the spring to Nov. 17, her publisher said.
Down to the wire: Lawrence tennis ekes out 5-4 victory; By Matt Tait; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B1; Lawrence High edged Free State, 5-4, in the city tennis showdown.
Shalala heaps praise on KU Med Center: By Andy Hyland; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A6; Former Clinton administration health official Donna Shalala told Kansas University Medical Center officials Monday that they were doing an impressive job.
School board sets goals for year: By George Diepenbrock; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A4; Lawrence school board members on Monday night approved an ambitious list of goals for the current school year, which includes looking into a reconfiguration of schools.
Advocates discuss homeless, mental health issues: By Shaun Hittle; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A4; Professionals from the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, local homeless shelter workers and other service providers discussed homelessness and mental illness Monday night at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
Panel reviewing fate of state hospitals: Associated Press; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B8; A commission began taking testimony Monday on the possibility of closing one or both of Kansas’ two state institutions for the mentally and developmentally disabled.
Jenkins to conclude chamber series: Staff Reports; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B7; U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins will be the final guest featured at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce 2009 National Congressional Series.
Best Buy tests new reward program option: Staff Reports; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B7; Todd Brees, general manager of the Best Buy in Lawrence, announces a new change to the store’s Reward Zone Program.
Keller & Associates hires new appraiser: Staff Reports; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B7; James S. Starett, SRA, joined Keller & Associates Inc., 120 E. Ninth St., Suite 201, effective Aug. 11.
Lawrence resident joins Tastefully Simple: Staff Reports; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B7; Joni Weiss, of Lawrence, has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct-sales company featuring easy-to-prepare food products.
Chamber announces ribbon-cutting events: Staff Reports; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B7; The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
Commodities: Staff Reports; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B7; Agriculture futures were mixed Monday. Wheat for December delivery rose 6 cents to $4.5575, while December corn climbed 4.75 cents to $3.3875 and November soybeans fell 6.5 cents to $9.195.
Library to open business center: By Chad Lawhorn; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B7; The Lawrence Public Library always has had a new releases section. Soon it hopes to have a new businesses section too.
75 Gitmo prisoners cleared for release: Associated Press; September 29, 2009 in print edition on C8; At least 75 Guantanamo detainees have been cleared for release by a task force sorting through the remaining prisoners as part of the Obama administration’s effort to shutter the jail, according to a list released Monday by the U.S. military.
Terror probe looks at possible accomplices: Associated Press; September 29, 2009 in print edition on C8; After interrupting what they believed was a terrorist plot on New York City with a series of arrests, authorities have intensified their focus on possible accomplices of the suspected al-Qaida associate at the heart of the case, a law enforcement official said Monday.
Pregnant women facing hurdles in getting H1N1 shot: By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press Writer; September 29, 2009 in print edition on C8; It’s hard for pregnant women to escape the message: You’re at extra risk from swine flu — it could trigger premature labor, hospitalize you for weeks, even kill you — so be among the first in line for vaccine next month. But only about one in seven pregnant women gets a flu shot each winter.
Obama to boost Chicago Olympic bid in Denmark: By Nancy Armour - Associated Press Writer; September 29, 2009 in print edition on C8; President Barack Obama is hitting the campaign trail again. Obama is going to Copenhagen after all, joining first lady Michelle Obama to support Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Olympics.
Blocking nominations is irresponsible: By Andres Oppenheimer - Miami Herald; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A7; When former President Bill Clinton, Costa Rica President Oscar Arias and top officials from across the hemisphere attend the Americas Conference in Coral Gables, Fla., today, one of the issues that will surely come up is whether anybody is in charge of U.S. policy toward Latin America.
U.S. should insist on broad Iran talks: By Ray Takeyh - Special to The Washington Post; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A7; The Western world knows Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the rabble-rouser, the Holocaust denier and the election-rigger. The Iranian president did nothing to dispel this image during his United Nations speech last week, with his anti-Semitic allusions and rambling indictment of capitalism.
Hard evidence: Some Kansas University researchers have handed the governor some hard facts to support a statewide smoking ban.; J-W Editorials; September 29, 2009 in print edition on A7; A new Kansas University study on public smoking bans provides just the kind of evidence Gov. Mark Parkinson needs to help promote a statewide smoking ban.
Residents dig out after tropical storm: By Teresa Cerojano - Associated Press Writer; September 29, 2009 in print edition on C8; Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers and debris-strewn streets to bring the death toll in massive flooding in the northern Philippines to 240 today as residents dug out their homes from under carpets of mud.
40 years ago: Lawrence enjoying ideal fall: September 29, 2009; Ideal fall weather dominated here, with nighttime lows around 50 degrees and daytimes high in the sunny 70s. Showers had passed for the time being and some trees were beginning to change leaf colors in spectacular fashion. Experts judged the current autumn “much cooler than normal.”
100 years ago: Sugar cane farmers racing against cold: September 29, 2009; From the Lawrence Daily World for Sept. 29, 1909: It is a race now between the farmers and Jack Frost to see who will get the sugar cane first. Hundreds of acres were grown north of Lawrence and scores of canemills have been busy crushing out the sap from the stalks and boiling it into sorghum. Yields have been in the range of $40 to $60 an acre and there appears to be a ready market if the cold weather can be beaten to the finish line… . A new steel bridge over Rock Creek is to replace the old wooden structure and commissioners say that from now on, only steel or concrete bridges are to be built in Douglas County.
Double Take: Set boundaries to keep teen tech in check: By Dr. Wes Crenshaw and Samantha Schwartz; September 29, 2009 in print edition on C1; With cell phones, e-mail, instant messaging and social networking sites, there are too many ways for couples to be in contact.
Music woman: September ArtStar a musical ‘jack of all trades’: By Terry Rombeck; September 29, 2009 in print edition on C1; In fourth grade, Megan Bracciano’s parents hauled an old piano that had been sitting in her grandmother’s house into their own house.
25 years ago: Permission sought for shopping district in south Lawrence: September 29, 2009; A development firm based in Baltimore, Md., was seeking permission to build a 450,000-square-foot regional shopping mall on Iowa Street in southwest Lawrence, just south of Armstrong Road. Delta Properties Inc. filed an application with the city-county planning office to rezone 61 acres from residential and flood plain classification to general commercial use. The move was expected to force a local development group to create more speedily a shopping mall in the 600 block of downtown Lawrence. The request was due before the city commission no earlier than Dec. 4. The site was the same one proposed for a center in 1978 which was rejected.
Overdraft penalties should be monitored: By Michelle Singletary - The Washington Post; September 29, 2009 in print edition on B7; Who’s the greater villain: the guy at a bar who has one drink too many or the bartender who sold him that drink?

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