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Motorcyclist life-flighted after single vehicle accident near Douglas County Lake
By Nick Nelson
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A4
A motorcyclist was in critical condition after a single vehicle accident Sunday in the 400 block of E. 1814 Road near Douglas County Lake, according to Douglas County dispatch. An air ambulance landed at Baldwin High School to transport the patient to an area hospital.
U.S. has lost the war on drugs
Leonard Pitts Jr.
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B6
Ron Allen probably thinks Alice Huffman has been smoking something. Huffman, president of the California Conference of the NAACP, recently declared support for an initiative that, if passed by voters in November, will decriminalize the use and possession of marijuana. Huffman sees it as a civil rights issue.
Two arrested after altercation downtown
By Joe Preiner
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A4
Two men were arrested early Sunday morning after a fight in downtown Lawrence.
Two more arrests made in relation to July 5 home invasion
By Joe Preiner
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A3
Two Leavenworth residents were arrested late Saturday evening in relation to a home invasion from July 5.
Flowers come and go, but they do benefit from pruning
Lee Reich/For The Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D7
Flowers are the ephemerals of the garden.
Painter of rock musicians gets his own exhibit
Catherine Tsai/Associated Press Writer
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D7
Billed as the two-fisted art attack, painter Denny Dent made his name creating quick-draw portraits to live music, sometimes before thousands of concertgoers.
Grapes, tomatoes sensitive to injury: Drift remains issue for sensitive crops
By Jennifer Smith
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D8
On a country road southwest of Lawrence, a blue and white sign reminds passers-by to “Protect Kansas’ Sensitive Crops” by not letting your pesticides drift.
Kovel’s Antiques: Quirky Art Deco pieces still valued
Terry Kovel
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D8
What can this painted iron elephant do?
Poet’s Showcase: ‘Grins Wiped’
Greg Collins
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D3
Once upon his smile And beyond the cocky grin Hid his fear of the above And empty confidence within.
A naive young American falls in with the Taliban
Rhonda Dickey/The Philadelphia Inquirer
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D3
n the slim “American Taliban: A Novel” (Random House, 272 pages), Pearl Abraham traces the path of a sweet, upper-middle-class kid from surfer dude to American Taliban.
A novel experiment: Author A.J. Jacobs answers 20 questions
PopMatters.com
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D3
In his latest book of bold experimentation, “My Life as an Experiment,” A. J. Jacobs, editor-at-large for Esquire, lives as a woman, becomes a human guinea pig, and otherwise provides an edutaining look at things we humans tend to hold dear — and then he turns it all askew.
Behind the Lens: Gear does not a photographer make
By Mike Yoder
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D2
Better equipment can make taking photographs easier and more enjoyable, but the camera alone will not create better images.
40 years ago: 2nd night of violence follows fatal shooting
By Sarah St. John
July 18, 2010
A second night of violence occurred in Lawrence following the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Rick Dowdell by a police officer. Lt. Eugene Williams was wounded by a small-caliber bullet as he and a fellow officer were investigating reports on four persons with guns hiding near 10th and Pennsylvania. Several buildings were also hit with firebombs overnight, mostly in the area of the Kansas University campus.
Mickelson’s momentum destroyed in third round with two bad holes
By Nancy Armour - The Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C8
Next time, Phil Mickelson should wait until the end of his round to visit the concession stands at the British Open.
University program aids state oil, gas producers
By Andy Hyland
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B1
A Kansas University oil recovery program is using new technologies to improve the way independent Kansas oil and gas producers get their product.
Public input sought on lean county budget
By Mark Fagan
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B1
Scouring Douglas County’s proposed $69 million budget for next year already has trimmed more than $250,000 in expenses from the thick, three-ring binders that elected officials have been lugging around for the past week.
Kansas-born National Guard soldier laid to rest in Vermont
By John Curran - Associated Press Writer
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B8
His mother in tears, his 6-year-old daughter proudly singing from the altar, his flag-draped casket carried by an honor guard, a Vermont National Guard soldier was buried Saturday, two weeks after being killed by a roadside bombing in Afghanistan.
Court orders new trial for convicted rapist
Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B8
The Kansas Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a man who was convicted of raping three girls and sentenced to life in prison.
Algae bloom closes Lovewell Reservoir
Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B5
A northern Kansas reservoir has been closed because of a large, toxic algae bloom.
Wheel Genius: Road work planned for this week
By Mark Fagan
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B5
Here’s a summary of what construction projects are expected to take place during the week.
Flint Hills film to debut next week
Documentary examines the people and prairie of Chase County
Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B5
A new documentary about the Flint Hills is scheduled to be shown next weekend in the central Kansas county that was made famous nearly two decades ago by a best-selling book.
Uzbek women accuse state of mass sterilizations
Government program trying to prevent overpopulation
By Mansur Mirovalev - Associated Press Writer
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A7
Saodat Rakhimbayeva says she wishes she had died with her newborn baby.
Roadside bombs kill 5 NATO troops
Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A7
Five NATO troops died in roadside bombs in Afghanistan, the alliance said Saturday, as international forces announced that they had foiled a terrorist attack on an upcoming conference in Kabul to be attended by leaders from more than 60 nations.
Clinton on key Afghan mission as U.S. war fears grow
By Matthew Lee - Associated Press Writer
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A7
As concerns grow about the war in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is heading to South Asia on a mission aimed at refining the goals of the nearly 9-year-old conflict.
WWI Memorial to get stimulus-funded makeover
Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A5
Restoration work is set to begin next month on the cracked and neglected District of Columbia War Memorial that honors World War I veterans on the National Mall.
Obama: GOP blocking benefits for unemployed
By Julie Pace - Associated Press Writer
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A5
President Barack Obama says Senate Republicans are playing politics with bills that would extend benefits to the unemployed and increase lending to small businesses.
Republicans, Democrats woo wary voters
By Charles Babington - Associated Press Writer
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A5
If Republicans are to harness enough voter anger to take control of the House this fall, they’ll have to oust freshmen lawmakers such as Tom Perriello of Virginia, who won his seat two years ago by just 727 votes.
Iroquois passport dispute raises sovereignty issue
Lacrosse team denied entry into England
By Felicia Fonseca - Associated Press Writer
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A4
An American Indian lacrosse team’s refusal to travel on passports not issued by the Iroquois confederacy goes to the heart of one of the most sensitive issues in Indian Country: sovereignty.
Hottest jobs: Heat does not stop the work clock
By Cathy Hamilton
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D1
If you complained more than once about the heat this week, read on. Your annoyance is about to be tempered with a sizzling serving of perspective.
Sound principle
A state law requiring bar owners to charge proportionately more for drinks that contain more alcohol may need review, but the principle involved seems sound.
J-W editorials
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B6
Despite complaints from Kansas bar owners and an enforcement moratorium imposed this week by Gov. Mark Parkinson, it’s hard to argue with the apparent intent of a law that requires bars to charge more for drinks that contain more alcohol.
Parties seek to restore primary sanity
Carl Leubsdorf
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B6
With little public attention, the two national parties are on the verge of restoring some sanity to the presidential primary schedule and making other changes that could impact the 2012 race.
Douglas County under excessive heat warning until 8 p.m. Monday
By Whitney Mathews
12:00 a.m., July 18, 2010 Updated 04:10 p.m.
The National Weather Service has replaced the heat advisory with an excessive heat warning until 8 p.m. Monday.
100 years ago: Case of infantile paralysis diagnosed
By Sarah St. John
July 18, 2010
From the Lawrence Daily World for July 18, 1910: “The first case of the dread infantile paralysis to occur in Lawrence was diagnosed as such, by Dr. Gillispie Saturday evening. This is the first case to occur in Douglas county since the disease has come into such sudden publicity over the state. Dr. Crumbine, state health officer, told the local physician that it appeared almost certain that the state would have an epidemic of the disease.
Steinbrenner family mourns in Florida
The Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C5
The family of George Steinbrenner placed a casket inside a mausoleum at a cemetery near Tampa on Saturday, four days after the death of the New York Yankees owner.
Yankee greats share memories
The Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C5
Many great Yankees were on the field wearing the famous pinstripes again, now with special memorial patches in honor of George Steinbrenner and Bob Sheppard.
Henry, Memphis haven’t reached deal
J-W Staff Reports
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C3
Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley is being portrayed in various blogs on the Internet as exceedingly cheap regarding Xavier Henry’s still-to-be-signed rookie contract.
Family: Dean Smith dealing with memory loss
The Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C2
Dean Smith still plays golf, still pops into his campus office and still savors watching the North Carolina program he led for more than three decades take the court under Roy Williams’ direction. Yet his family also says that the Hall of Fame coach and former Kansas University player is also losing some of the remarkable memory that could recall even the smallest details of the past.
Man with neo-Nazi ties leading patrols
By Michelle Price - Associated Press Writer
July 18, 2010 in print edition on E8
Minutemen groups, a surge in Border Patrol agents, and a tough new immigration law aren’t enough for a reputed neo-Nazi who’s now leading a militia in the Arizona desert.
Jobless in Cuba? Communism faces unthinkable
By Anne-Marie Garcia - Associated Press Writer
July 18, 2010 in print edition on E8
At a state project to refurbish a decaying building in Old Havana, one worker paints a wall white while two others watch. A fourth sleeps in a wheelbarrow positioned in a sliver of shade nearby and two more smoke and chat on the curb.
U.S. might pick up tips from Canada’s economic rebound
By Don Lee - Tribune Washington Bureau
July 18, 2010 in print edition on E1
Whatever else they’ve thought about their neighbor to the north, Americans have almost never looked to Canada as a role model.
Job interview tips from a pro
By Marcia Heroux - Pounds Sun Sentinel
July 18, 2010 in print edition on E1
Kyle Brooks began her job search in August, but the Fort Lauderdale-area resident wasn’t getting much practice at interviewing. Then in the two weeks, she suddenly had five interviews.
Mortgages
Staff reports
July 18, 2010 in print edition on E1
The Douglas County register of deeds recorded 67 mortgages in the weekly period ended Thursday. Breakdown by dollar value:
Bankruptcies
Staff reports
July 18, 2010 in print edition on E1
Douglas County residents or businesses filing recently for bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas, according to court records:
Around and about in local business
Staff reports
July 18, 2010 in print edition on E1
News from the local business scene for July 18, 2010.
Body recovered from Wyandotte County Lake
Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B4
A man has drowned in Wyandotte County Lake.
Leoti man bound over for trial in wife’s death
Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B4
A 44-year-old western Kansas man has been bound over for trial in the death of his former wife.
Love of laughter drives ‘cartist’ to decorate rides
By Karen La Pierre - The Great Bend Tribune
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B4
Known as a “Cartist”, or a car artist, Great Bend resident Rex Rosenberg takes great pleasure in a unique creative outlet — decorating funky vehicles.
City commission agenda for July 20, 2010
Changes to land code considered
Staff reports
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B4
The city commission agenda for the July 20, 2010 meeting.
Student-athletes make new friends at Special Olympics Kickball Classic
By Christine Metz
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B1
Tony Parker had just one word to describe the opportunity to play kickball with some of the Big 12’s most promising athletes: Fun.
Gulf oil spill cleanup crews battle The Blob
By Pauline Arrillaga - Associated Press Writer
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A3
Inside a sprawling command post in southern Louisiana, The Blob is everywhere.
First family enjoying vacation
By Mark S. Smith - Associated Press Writer
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A2
President Barack Obama and the first family played tennis and took in the sights around a Maine resort Saturday even as he contemplated a new struggle over jobless benefits with his GOP foes.
Giant skimmer won’t work in cleanup
Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A2
A giant oil skimmer brought in from Portugal is too big to be used in the Gulf cleanup effort.
Oil is plugged, but for how long?
Government adds another day of cap monitoring
By Colleen Long and Harry R. Weber - Associated Press Writers
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A2
The Gulf Coast found itself in an odd moment of limbo Saturday: The oil has been stopped, but no one knows if it’s corked for good.
Police: Man kept 25 rattlers in home
Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A2
An Idaho man who authorities say had 25 Western rattlesnakes in a 5-gallon bucket in his apartment has been issued two misdemeanor citations by the state’s Department of Fish and Game.
Storm cuts short start of Life Ball
Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A2
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and others ran for cover Saturday as the opening of a flashy Austrian AIDS gala was cut short by a fierce thunderstorm.
FDA cites problems at brain lab
Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A2
A respected brain-imaging center run by Columbia University has halted some research after federal officials repeatedly complained that patients were getting drugs that failed purity tests.
Drug lord nabbed after 10-year hunt
Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A2
Federal authorities arrested a fugitive alleged drug kingpin Saturday after a decade-long chase through the Caribbean marked by his narrow escapes and public taunting that he paid off police to remain free.
Biden’s campaign told to pay $219K
Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A2
Election watchdogs have directed Joe Biden’s 2008 presidential campaign to pay the U.S Treasury more than $219,000 to resolve issues caused by sloppy bookkeeping and accepting excessive contributions, including a discounted flight on a private jet.
‘Boss’ set mold for owners
By Mitch Albom - Detroit Free Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C5
Before there was a Mark Cuban, there was George Steinbrenner.
Rosales leads Athletics past Royals
The Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C5
Maybe it’s time for Oakland to find a place for Adam Rosales and just let him stay there.
Vinokourov, back from doping ban, wins 13th stage
The Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C2
Alexandre Vinokourov did his time for doping. Now, he’s back to basking in Tour de France glory again.
Heat changed unwritten rules
By Dave Hyde - Sun Sentinel
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C2
What Elvis Presley’s swiveling hips did, what Joe Namath’s pantyhose advertisements did, what Michael Jordan did in remaining allergic to politics because “Republicans buy sneakers, too,” the Heat did to sports this past week.
Cactus cruise by K.C. Express, 7-3
J-W Staff Reports
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C3
The Lawrence Cactus held off the K.C. Express, 7-3, on Saturday in the Wichita State Pastime Tournament.
Dick Wilson will be missed
By Tom Keegan
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C1
A woman in Lawrence. A man in Hot Springs Village, Ark. Both voices struck that haunting, sober chord symptomatic of the topic of which they spoke: Cancer.
Jayhawks stressing versatility with LB corps in 2010
By Jesse Newell
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C1
Drew Dudley is Kansas University’s top returning tackler from a year ago. Justin Springer was one of the Jayhawks’ best performers of the spring. So what happens when both of them play the same position at middle linebacker?
Chalmers, special guests to return for charity
By Gary Bedore
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C1
Mario Chalmers sliced the ceremonial tee shot into the trees at last summer’s National Championship Golf Classic at Alvamar.
Late Negro Leaguers’ legacies set in stone
By John Zenor - The Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C6
James “Sap” Ivory’s legacy will finally be set in stone.
CASA fundraiser selects prize winners
Staff reports
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B2
Russ Hilton was this year’s winner of the Casa for CASA playhouse.
Do the right thing: Root against Tiger
By Jeff Miller - The Orange County Register
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C8
We suddenly are rooting against Tiger Woods. Hard.
Fans flocking back to minor league ballparks
By Luke Meredith - The Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C6
On a hot and sunny Friday afternoon, Todd Wanninger strolled into Principal Park while his kids excitedly burst through the gates.
People in the news
Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D5
People in the news for July 18, 2010.
Lohan staying at substance abuse facility, hires Shapiro
By Linda Deutsch - Associated Press Writer
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D5
Lindsay Lohan has moved to a substance abuse facility and signed legal papers hiring celebrity lawyer Robert Shapiro to represent her as she prepares to head to jail for violating probation in a 2007 drug case.
Woods trails by a daunting dozen heading into final day of British Open
By Paul Newberry - The Associated Press
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C8
Tiger Woods was clearly enjoying himself between shots, yukking it up with good buddy Darren Clarke as they played 18 holes at the birthplace of golf.
Divers find 200-year-old champagne in Baltic wreck
By Louise Nordstrom - Associated Press Writer
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A1
Now that’s some vintage bubbly.
School board hopes to reduce suggested mill levy
By George Diepenbrock
July 18, 2010 in print edition on A1
Lawrence school board member Marlene Merrill had one thing come to her mind weeks ago when she first saw a scenario for higher property taxes in the district.
Horoscope for July 18, 2010
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D5
Think in terms of creative solutions. Though on some level you might experience trepidation, on another, you are willing to open up and take a risk. If you are single, someone quite different could enter your life. Explore this bond. Open up to new styles. If you are attached, the two of you open up to different types of experiences, and often are seen together. Scorpio has depth.
Oosthuizen making name for himself, leads by 4 at British Open
By Jeff Shain - The Orlando Sentinel
July 18, 2010 in print edition on C8
Louis Oosthuizen had made it to the weekend of a major championship just once before in his career, much less dealt with the anxiety of shouldering a lead overnight.
Geocaching reinvents treasure hunts
By Aleese Kopf
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B1
Thanks to technology, treasure hunting is not as hard at it used to be.
Past presidents may influence 2010 election
David Broder
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B7
When Congress stays in session during the dog days of a Washington summer, rebellion is always bubbling just beneath the surface. And sure enough, it erupted at a caucus of House Democrats one night last week, triggered by an injudicious comment from White House press secretary Robert Gibbs.
Summer threat
David Shannon, Lawrence
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B7
It’s that time of year when the heat index is rising. It’s also that time of year when selfish people leave kids and animals shut up in vehicles while they go into a store, restaurant, etc. I witnessed such an act Thursday.
Alcohol taxes
R.E. “Tuck” Duncan, Kansas Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B7
Unfortunately your article and editorial on liquor taxes failed to encompass all the facts, not just those intended to support your premise.
Turning points can be hard to recognize
David Shribman
July 18, 2010 in print edition on B7
Franklin Roosevelt didn’t want to fight the Vietnam War. He wasn’t, of course, alive when American troops began to trickle into Indochina, and his grasp of the tensions with Soviet Russia that would mature into the Cold War was not fully formed. Indeed, toward the end of World War II, he cut out Winston Churchill so as to confer with Joseph Stalin privately.
Forsooth, the Bard soothes cows and boosts milk
Julie Deardorff/Chicago Tribune
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D2
Exposing cows to William Shakespeare’s lighter works may help increase milk production, according to a bizarre story early this month in London’s Daily Telegraph.
Boomer Girl Diary: I can’t stand the heat, and I’m getting out of the speedboat
By Cathy Hamilton
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D1
When it comes to extreme heat, I’m a zero-tolerance kind of gal, meaning my ability to endure hot weather is zip… zilch… diddley-squat … nada.
25 years ago: Merchants ready early for 9 a.m. Sidewalk Sale start
By Sarah St. John
July 18, 2010
The annual Sidewalk Sale was underway and business was expected to be brisk throughout the day. Although the sale was not scheduled to begin until 9 a.m., many merchants had set up their sale tables earlier to beat the July heat.
Obama’s Maine island long visited by rich, famous
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D4
Serving as a summer retreat for Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and Morgans, this town and the surrounding area have long been known as a place where well-heeled and well-known visitors could beat the heat — and have their privacy respected.
Yurman approaches jewelry as master craftsman
Samantha Critchell/Associated Press Writer
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D4
David Yurman lacks a certain polish — and that is his charm.
Dating site takes new approach
McClatchy Newspapers
July 18, 2010 in print edition on D7
Unlike online matchmaking juggernauts Match.com and eHarmony.com, OppositesConnect.com directs you to partners who are different from you, with opposite likes, interests and perspectives.
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