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2010 Rock Chalk Roundball Classic The day in photos, June 18, 2010
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Polls
Who gets more gifts, mom on Mother's Day or dad on Father's Day?

Poll results

Response Percent
Mom on Mother’s Day
 
 75%
They both get the same
 
 15%
Dad on Father’s Day
 
 9%
Total 837
Should the City Commission allow a public referendum in November on an $18 million expansion for the Lawrence Public Library?

Poll results

Response Percent
Yes
 
 68%
No
 
 29%
Not sure
 
 1%
Total 660
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12:00 a.m.
People dance and cheer before the World Cup soccer match between Brazil and North Korea at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. Songs of soccer: World Cup anthems battle to rally fans’ support and team’s focus
By Jill Lawless - Associated Press Writer
June 17, 2010 in print edition on 1C
Never mind who wins on the field. There’s another, more melodic, World Cup battle afoot — on the music charts, in the stands and blaring from radios and mobile phones around the world.
6:00 a.m.
From left, Runners Nathaniel Mehl, 19, and Aiden Waugh, 18, recount the disturbing scene they encountered during a jog shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday. They came upon a man stabbing a woman on the paved path between the YSI fields and the Clinton Lake dam. The young men explained that they were able to charge the man and run him off before calling the police. Police later were able to apprehend the alleged assailant in the woods. The Lawrence Journal-World caught up with the young men while on their daily run on the trail Thursday. Man accused of violent sexual assault on bike path may have been involved in two earlier attacks
By Janet Reid
1:49 p.m., June 17, 2010 Updated 8:05 p.m. in print edition on 1A
What started as a routine jog down the South Lawrence Trafficway bike path Wednesday afternoon ended with two Lawrence teenagers possibly saving a woman’s life.
10:00 a.m.
Nina Friesen, Lawrence, reads outside the Lawrence Public Library after checking out a book Thursday. Kansas education officials now have joined 37 other states in adopting national proficiency standards for reading and math. $18M expansion of library would add space, parking, other features
By Chad Lawhorn
June 18, 2010 in print edition on 1A
Leaders of the Lawrence Public Library on Thursday found out just what $18 million will buy them when it comes to a downtown expansion.
2:00 p.m.
Brookie Williams, left, secretary at the Adult Learning Center, visits with Ashley Dubree before Dubree was to participate in graduation ceremonies at the GED commencement on Thursday night. “I’m nervous,” said Dubree, who was one of two speakers at the ceremony at Free State High School. Determination pays off for GED grads
By George Diepenbrock
June 18, 2010 in print edition on 3A
As a teenager in state custody, Ashley Dubree had been moved around from group home to group home.
6:00 p.m.
Marc Havener Father knows best: Lawrence filmmaker turns short film into a universal story of fatherhood
By Jon Niccum
June 18, 2010 in print edition on 1C
Already having played at more than 40 international film festivals and earned numerous awards, “And What Remains” makes Lawrence debut.

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Agricultural groups oppose tighter restrictions on runoff into Kansas River
By Scott Rothschild
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B1
Kansas municipal and agricultural groups announced Friday that they are diving into a fight between environmentalists and the EPA over regulation of runoff into the Kansas River and other rivers and streams.
Prosecutors reach plea agreement with man accused of pointing shotgun at two people
By Janet Reid
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B1
A Lawrence man accused of pointing a shotgun at two people, then driving a truck into a utility pole reached a plea agreement Thursday.
Bond set at $500,000 for man accused in brutal attack on bike path
By Janet Reid
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B1
A man accused in the attack of a young woman on a Lawrence bike path made his first appearance before a Douglas County judge Friday afternoon.
Myriad scenes greet photographer documenting re-enactment of the Pony Express
By Richard Gwin
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A5
When I was hired to document the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express by Arleta and Ken Martin, of Marysville, a couple I met while covering the Downtown Christmas parades in Lawrence, I had no idea what was in store.
Gubernatorial candidate Holland tells Kansas Chamber of Commerce he’s not interested in their support
By Scott Rothschild
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B4
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Holland on Friday told the largest business organization in Kansas to take a hike.
Police group endorses attorney general for re-election
By Scott Rothschild
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B1
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six has been endorsed by the Kansas State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Power returns after boom, brief outage in northern Lawrence
June 18, 2010
Westar Energy crews replacing equipment near the West Lawrence turnpike exit 202 may have been responsible for reports of a loud boom followed by a brief power outage on Friday morning.
Two Fort Riley brigades heading home after serving in Iraq
Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B4
Two infantry battalions are heading home to Fort Riley next week from a year of service in Iraq.
KU begins work on geothermal energy project
Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B8
Geologists from the University of Kansas have begun a $4 million research project on geothermal energy.
Gulf deployment
By Joe Hyde - Lawrence
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A11
A massive volume of crude is escaping from the destroyed Deepwater Horizon offshore oil well. Satellite photos show a huge and expanding oil slick subject to random drift. A second oil mass expands underwater and is thought capable of inflicting such habitat damage that the Gulf of Mexico’s entire fishery will be ruined.
‘Toy Story 3’ delivers, mostly, on high expectations
Christy Lemire/AP Movie Critic
June 18, 2010 in print edition on C1
This is what happens when you’re good at your job: Everyone expects excellence from you, and anything even slightly short of that feels like a letdown.
Every second counts: Vinson beats buzzer after Mario’s Miracle (part II) misses
By Gary Bedore
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B1
Mario Chalmers, who, as all Kansas University basketball fans know, has a flair for the dramatic, lofted a three-point shot from the corner with time running out in a tie game in Thursday’s Rock Chalk Roundball Classic at Free State High.
Utah officially joins Pac-10 Conference
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B2
Utah’s road to the BCS just became a lot less complicated.
Website offers friends for rent
Services modeled after successes in Asia
By Leanne Italie - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2010 in print edition on C10
In a not-so-secret double life, Jennifer Morrison is simply “Jennifer,” platonic friend for hire.
Mexico tops France, 2-0, at World Cup
Argentina, Greece also pick up victories in Group play
The Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B7
World Cup soccer roundup from Thursday, June 17, 2010.
Flat salaries
Asking workers to do more work for the same pay is demoralizing, but this year, it may be the only choice.
J-W editorials
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A10
It’s a tough year for public employees but no tougher than for their counterparts in the private sector.
Man killed by family for watching Cup
The Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B7
Police say a South African man who wanted to watch a World Cup match instead of a religious program was beaten to death by his family in the northeastern part of the country.
KUsports.com launches draft contest
J-W Staff Reports
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B6
Ever wanted to participate in the NBA Draft? Here’s your chance — sort of.
Dallas Cowboys issue statement on Arkansas expansion talks
J-W Staff Reports
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B6
Rich Dalrymple, vice president/public relations for the Dallas Cowboys, contacted the Journal-World on behalf of his boss, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, to issue the following statement.
Three KU baseball players sign pro deals
J-W Staff Reports
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B6
Three former Kansas University baseball players — third baseman Tony Thompson and pitchers Cameron Selik and Travis Blankenship — have signed contracts with professional organizations in the last week and likely will begin their professional careers this weekend.
Micheel leads Open with mom on mind
The Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B5
Shaun Micheel will drop his clubs and walk right out of this U.S. Open if his dying mother needs him by her side back home in Memphis.
Former Jayhawk Woodland shoots 76 on Day 1 of U.S. Open
J-W Staff Reports
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B5
Former Kansas University standout Gary Woodland completed the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament with a 5-over par 76 on Thursday.
Knight Commission blasts sports spending
The Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B2
With spending on big-time college sports continuing to escalate and TV networks lining up to break the bank, a group of university presidents and campus leaders says it’s past time for that money to wind up in the classroom.
KCC counters KCP&L rate request
Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B12
A Kansas Corporation Commission staff report has recommended that Kansas City Power & Light reduce its revenues by $9.1 million, rather than increase them by $55.2 million, as the utility has requested.
Kansas economy adds jobs, but unemployment rate remains unchanged
Douglas County unemployment inches higher
By Scott Rothschild
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B11
Kansas gained 11,300 jobs in May but the unemployment rate remained unchanged from April at 6.3 percent.
People in the news
Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B10
People in the news for June 18, 2010.
Work for peace
By Anne L. Haehl - Lawrence
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A11
I was moved, as who could not be, by Mr. Corliss’ story (Journal-World, June 13-14). He has my admiration. Yet I am sure any military group has stories of courage and endurance above and beyond what most of us face.
Shoddy journalism
By Matt Stambaugh - Lawrence
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A11
“What do we do?” I’ve heard this question echoed around the country more recently than usual in the last few trying weeks. The Earth is bleeding onto American shores, Israel is acting like the neighborhood bully, Iran, global economy, legalized Arizona racism, and now Stephen Hawking wants us afraid of the stars. So, seriously, what do we do?
Athletic gods
By David Baldwin - Lawrence
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A11
These past few weeks I have been reading with amusement the antics of the gods on Mount Oread and the hand-wringing and teeth-gnashing of the humans who worship them. Yes, we have created gods in the athletic department of Kansas University. We have built temples and altars, provided sacrifices and offering, created rituals and mythologies, established high holidays with all the celebration. There is a pantheon of lesser gods and high priests and other servants to perform the rituals and mediate with the gods. We expect them to be more than human and look to them to make our world a better and more prosperous realm.
25 years ago: Regents consider testing English skills of foreign-born teachers
Staff reports
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A10
The Kansas Board of Regents was considering a policy mandating standardized testing of English-speaking skills of foreign-born teachers at state universities. Legislators had received complaints from students and parents about not being able to understand some teaching assistants.
40 years ago: Proposal would abolish Lawrence, KC provosts
Staff reports
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A10
A proposal was to be submitted to the Kansas Board of Regents for streamlining the administrative organization at Kansas University. Under the new plan, the posts of provosts on the Lawrence and Kansas City campuses would be abolished. The responsibility for campus affairs would be assigned to four individuals who would be designated vice chancellors.
100 years ago: Building of mausoleum seems unlikely
Staff reports
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A10
From the Lawrence Daily World for June 18, 1910: “It will be remembered that a representative of the Ohio Mausoleum company was in the city about three weeks ago and asked permission from the city council to select a site at Oak Hill to build one of their structures. When asked what the cemetery committee had done towards recommending the granting of a site for the building, Chairman Cox shook his head. He made no reply, but his manner indicated that the proposition has been pigeonholed.”
Airbus expands Wichita operations
Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A5
Airbus North America has expanded to a second engineering facility in Kansas, saying it is adding about 100 jobs as it snaps up aerospace engineers laid off from U.S.-based aircraft makers.
Rain turned immediately to floodwater
Wednesday’s storm trapped vehicles, caused sinkhole
By Theresa Freed
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A4
Many streets and yards throughout Lawrence had a chance to dry out Thursday, after a slow-moving thunderstorm dumped 2.34 inches of rain on the city.
Child rape suspect formally charged in court
By Mark Boyle
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A3
A 28-year-old man accused of committing multiple sex crimes against a child made his first appearance in Douglas County District Court on Thursday afternoon.
Determination pays off for GED grads
By George Diepenbrock
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A3
As a teenager in state custody, Ashley Dubree had been moved around from group home to group home.
School bans toy soldiers on child’s hat
Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A2
Christan Morales said her son wanted to honor American troops when he wore a hat to school decorated with an American flag and plastic Army figures.
U.S. Senate primary shocker upheld
Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A2
South Carolina Democratic Party officials on Thursday upheld a surprising U.S. Senate primary win by an unemployed military veteran, nixing a protest lodged by their favored candidate that could have required a new vote.
Times Square suspect indicted
Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A2
Times Square bomb suspect Faisal Shahzad was charged Thursday with 10 terrorism and weapons counts in an indictment that accuses him of receiving explosives training and financial help from the Pakistani Taliban.
Father knows best: Lawrence filmmaker turns short film into a universal story of fatherhood
By Jon Niccum
June 18, 2010 in print edition on C1
Already having played at more than 40 international film festivals and earned numerous awards, “And What Remains” makes Lawrence debut.
Mangino’s son joins staff as aide at Hutch CC
By Matt Tait
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B1
Former Kansas University graduate assistant Tommy Mangino, the son of former KU coach Mark Mangino, has accepted a position as an assistant coach at Hutchinson Community College.
Utah firing squad executes killer
By Jennifer Dobner - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A2
Death row inmate Ronnie Lee Gardner died in a barrage of bullets early today as Utah carried out its first firing squad execution in 14 years.
Rec calendar
Staff reports
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B8
Recreation calendar for local sports for June 18, 2010.
U.S. looks for big win against tiny Slovenia
Americans hope to build on momentum gained in last week’s tie vs. English
The Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B7
They played 62 games over four years just to get ready for the World Cup, convinced obsessive preparation and attention to detail would turn around their fortunes after a quick exit in 2006. But the stark reality is this: All that work will amount to nothing unless the United States gets at least a tie against Slovenia today.
Podsednik propels Royals, 5-2
Bizarre reversed call overshadows Kansas City triumph
Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B3
Scott Podsednik snapped a long power drought with a big home run. Anthony Lerew overcame early nerves for a solid return to the majors. Houston couldn’t get anything going after getting off to a great start.
Sports world moves to muzzle vuvuzela
By Derek Gatopoulos - Associated Press Sports Writer
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B2
It might be a must-have for every fan at the World Cup, but sports venues around the globe are trying to make sure the blare of vuvuzelas doesn’t catch on beyond South Africa.
Electric Torneden dazzles in victory
FSHS grad named MVP of all-star game
By Tom Keegan
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B1
Even in a game showcasing the best talent in the Kansas City metro area, Free State High graduate Camren Torneden’s speed and evasiveness stood out.
Paris Study: Bushmeat smuggled to Europe
By Maria Cheng and Christina Okello - Associated Press Writers
June 18, 2010 in print edition on C10
The traders sell an array of bushmeat: monkey carcasses, smoked anteater, even preserved porcupine.
S.C. candidate for governor thrives despite adversity
By Jim Davenport - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2010 in print edition on C10
Accusations of infidelity couldn’t sink Nikki Haley. An alliance with the state’s disgraced governor couldn’t do it either. She’s an Indian-American in a state not known for embracing women and minority candidates? No problem.
Kan. mental health group asks users to pay more
By Gayle Weber - The Hays Daily News
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B12
In the past two years, High Plains Mental Health has cut its staff by 20 percent, eliminated programs and cut staff benefits — all because of a $1.2 million hole created by state funding cuts.
Family, friends can help ease pain of layoffs
By Michelle Singletary
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B11
When someone you love is laid off, the news can feel debilitating to you, too.
Miley Cyrus leaves Hannah at home
By Kevin McDonough
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B10
“Miley Cyrus: Live in London” (7 p.m., ABC) marks the first network special featuring the popular recording artist. It’s interesting to note that the words “Hannah” and “Montana” go unmentioned in the network press release.
Horoscope for June 18, 2010
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B10
This year, you witness many changes. You could be uncomfortable with some of what you see occurring within your immediate personal or domestic circle. If you are single, others find you alluring and attractive. Easily, you could be swept up in a whirlwind romance. If you are attached, the two of you could experience a lot more energy and excitement between you than you have in quite a while. Virgo often can challenge the living daylights out of you.
Adventure or irresponsibility?
By Leonard Pitts Jr. - Miami Herald
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A11
And now, a rebuttal from inside the cotton-wool tunnel. That, according to Laurence Sunderland, is the safe, heavily padded place where critics of him, his wife Marianne, and their 16-year-old daughter Abby live, cushioned from life’s dangers and risks. If the names sound familiar, there’s a reason. Abby Sunderland is the California girl whose attempt to become the youngest person to ever circumnavigate the globe ended in near tragedy when her boat became crippled by storms in the Indian Ocean. Laurence and Marianne are the parents who let her go.
Shared pleasures build bond
By Garrison Keillor
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A10
A drizzly Flag Day and wet flags hang on their little poles stuck in the grass along our street. The child asks, “Why the flags?” So you talk about the meaning of the flag, that we Americans are one people, despite our contrariness, and you go on too long about this in the coffee-grinder voice of adulthood, but it’s June, school Is out, time to simply enjoy America and not try to explain it.
Obama all about vision, not reality
By Charles Krauthammer - Washington Post Writers Group
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A10
Barack Obama doesn’t do the mundane. He was sent to us to do larger things. You could see that plainly in his Oval Office address on the Gulf oil spill. He could barely get himself through the pedestrian first half: a bit of BP-bashing, a bit of faux-Clintonian “I feel your pain,” a bit of recovery and economic mitigation accounting. It wasn’t until the end of the speech — the let-no-crisis-go-to-waste part that tried to leverage the Gulf Coast devastation to advance his cap-and-trade climate-change agenda — that Obama warmed to his task.
D.A.: Mass. man left notes saying he killed family
By Bob Salsberg - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A9
Thomas Mortimer IV called his new boss and told him he was too sick to come to work. He called his 4-year-old son’s school to say the boy would be absent. When his wife’s sister called, he told her it would be a while before she could return the call.
Uzbeks allege rapes in ethnic attacks
By Peter Leonard and Sasha Merkushev - Associated Press Writers
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A9
An estimated 400,000 people — nearly one-twelfth the population — have fled their homes to escape Kyrgyzstan’s ethnic violence, the U.N. said Thursday as throngs of refugees huddled in grim camps along the Uzbekistan border without adequate food or water.
Investors see $20 billion as drop in BP’s bucket
Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A7
BP holds enough oil in its reserves to supply the United States for two years. It has little debt for a company of its size and makes more money than Apple and Google combined.
Coast Guard admiral tours La. after criticism
Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A7
The Coast Guard admiral in charge of the federal oil spill response toured areas of the Gulf Coast a day after a local official called for his ouster.
Lawmakers chastise BP executive
By Calvin Woodward and Frederic J. Frommer - Associated Press Writers
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A7
Channeling the nation’s anger, lawmakers pilloried BP’s boss in a withering day of judgment Thursday for the oil company at the center of the Gulf calamity.
Boston simply ran out of gas
Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B3
Those old guys ran out of gas just short of the finish line.
County youth services gets $15,000 grant
Staff reports
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A5
Douglas County Youth Services recently received a $15,000 grant from the state’s Juvenile Justice Authority.
Moran cleared in ethics probe of housing
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A5
Ethics investigators said Thursday that they found no probable cause to believe that U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran had received an improper gift of below-market rent on space at a Washington house.
Man curses Democrats from 120-year-old grave
By Amy Bickel - The Hutchinson News
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A4
Nathaniel Grigsby died 120 years ago, but in a cemetery near Attica on the southern Kansas plains, the farmer still is cursing the Democratic Party from the grave.
Man injured in Tuesday accident remains in good condition
Staff reports
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A4
A man injured in a traffic accident Tuesday afternoon remained in good condition Thursday evening at Kansas University Hospital.
Pump patrol
Staff reports
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.59 at several stations.
Sunflower Outdoor touts backpacking
Staff reports
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A3
Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop, 804 Mass., will be a stop on Backpacker Magazine’s “Get Out More Tour” on Saturday.
Convicted killer admits new murder
Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A2
Edward W. Edwards’ admission that he murdered two young couples decades ago in Wisconsin and Ohio only netted him a life behind bars. Now he’s aiming for a date with the executioner.
Israel loosens blockade on Gaza
Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A2
An Israeli decision Thursday to ease its blockade of Gaza under intense international pressure could spell the beginning of the end of the chokehold that has hurt ordinary Gazans far more than their militant Hamas rulers.
Red Cross fined for blood screening
Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A2
Federal health regulators Thursday fined the American Red Cross $16 million for sloppy screening of donated blood, the latest in a series of violations that have cost the group millions of dollars.
Los Angeles repeats as NBA champs
The Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B1
Purple and gold confetti raining down upon him, Kobe Bryant hopped up on the scorer’s table, shook his fists and extended five fingers.
$18M expansion of library would add space, parking, other features
‘This is a real opportunity to create a signature public building for the community’
By Chad Lawhorn
June 18, 2010 in print edition on A1
Leaders of the Lawrence Public Library on Thursday found out just what $18 million will buy them when it comes to a downtown expansion.
Pebble Beach tough to tame
The Associated Press
June 18, 2010 in print edition on B5
The scenery at Pebble Beach was as spectacular as ever. The U.S. Open was as tough as ever.
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