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Photos for October 21, 2008
Passengers board the T headed to the Prairie Park neighborhood at the bus stop at 9th and New Hampshire St. on Oct. 16, 2008. Lawrence has talked about signing a letter of intent with KU regarding the organization's two bus systems. The merger could bring better coordination of routes and use of the two bus systems.
A KU bus, part of the KU on Wheels transit system, runs a route into downtown Lawrence for driver training. Lawrence has talked about signing a letter of intent with KU regarding the organization's two bus systems. The merger could bring better coordination of routes and use of the two bus systems.
Texas Tech coach Mike Leach directs his team against Texas A&M in this file photo from Oct. 18 in College Station, Texas.
In this Oct. 4, 2007, file photo, a Philadelphia Phillies fan sits in the stands after the Phillies lost to the Colorado Rockies, 10-5, in Game 2 of the National League division series in Philadelphia. The Phillies are the losingest team in pro sports history.
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., greets supporters as he arrives at a rally at Heartland High School and Academy in Belton, Mo. McCain made a swing across the battleground state of Missouri on Monday.
A police officer leads a horse imported from Argentina Monday at the stalls of a training base of the National Police Carabineros squad in Mancilla, Colombia. The Colombian police have purchased 1,900 horses from Argentina worth about $11 million to renew the stock for the Carabineros rural patrolling squads.
Protesters hold signs recently in front of the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Nebraska's current law allows anyone to leave a child as old as 18 at a state-licensed hospital without fear of prosecution.
A Christie's employee poses Monday for photographs in front of an untitled piece by Enzo Cucchi, which was featured in an Italian sale that took place Monday evening at the auction house's offices in London. The global economic crisis is being felt in the art world, with prices for many works plunging.
Ron Derusseau, left, Lawrence, and his grandson, Quinn Derusseau, 9, prepare to kayak on a recent trip to Homer, Alaska. Quinn is the son of Brad and Ginnie Derusseau, Leawood. Michelle Derusseau, Lawrence, submitted the picture.
A scene from "Hello," a Bollywood film about the lives of India's call-center workers, is shown in this promotional photo. As India's $64 billion outsourcing industry grows, the curious world of call centers is becoming rich fodder for novels, movies, TV commercials and stand-up comedy.
Cast members of "Sleepy Hollow," including Phoebe Clark and George Runyan, foreground, rehearse a dance scene as director Ric Averill accompanies them on piano. The adaptation of a Washington Irving tale plays this weekend at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H.
Lawrence High's Derek Roush, left, and Free State's Diego Gonzalez battle for a possession. The city rivals played to a 1-all tie on Monday at FSHS.
Free State High's Dale Shillington (7) scores the first goal for the Firebirds and is congratulated by teammates.
Free State High's Sam Passig (12), and Lawrence High's Vienney Phiomavong (23) battle after passing the ball during action Monday night at FSHS.
Jack Powell, right, as Brom Bones, rehearses a scene from "Sleepy Hollow" with Phoebe Clark, as Katrina Van Tassel, and George Runyan, as Ichabod Crane, last week at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H. The show, which is paired with another ghost story, "Dolph Heyliger," opens Friday at the arts center
Free State's Grace Brahler chips onto the green during the Class 6A state meet. Brahler shot a 94 Monday at Alvamar Golf Course.
Students and residents discuss what it takes to run a successful campaign in the weeks before an election.
Tyler Holmes, middle, Kansas University freshman and candidate for state representative, listens as Rick Tyler discusses advertising and candidate likability.
Rick Tyler, director of media relations for Gingrich Communications, explains what it takes to succeed in the last few weeks of a political campaign.
Rick Tyler, director of media relations for Gingrich Communications, talks with Joe Gaylord, Dole Institute of Politics fellow, about what it takes to achieve victory in the last few weeks of a political campaign.
Students and local residents work in groups, discussing the political campaigns of Nancy Boyda, D-Kan. and State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins.
Andrew Hodgson, Kansas University senior, reads over a handout at the Dole Institute of Politics as Director Bill Lacy watches the study session.
Students at the Dole Institute of Politics go over handouts that contain empirical data like registered voters and overarching trends by district in Kansas.
Andrew Hodgson, Kansas University senior and a study group coordinator at the Dole Institute of Politics, hands out fliers at the study session "Recipes for Success: The Habits and Skills of a Winning Campaign."
Joe Gaylord talks with Rick Tyler, director of media relations for Gingrich Communications, at the Dole Institute of Politics this past Tuesday.
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