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Photos for November 5, 2012
Viewed through the glow of holiday lights across the street, city Parks and Recreation Department workers Kenneth Johnston, left, and Nic Romero work to string another tree Monday at the corner of Eighth and Massachusetts streets. Workers spent much of the day preparing downtown for the upcoming holiday season.
Lawrence-based boxer Shawn Hawk is heading to Los Angeles, where he will fight Nathan Cleverly for the World Boxing Organization’s light-heavyweight title Saturday at the Staples Center. Hawk was added to the fight just five days before the scheduled match after Cleverly’s original opponent, Ryan Coyne, backed out because of a contract dispute.
Kansas center Jeff Withey grabs a pass down low as he is guarded by Washburn defenders Jared Henry (4) and Zack Riggins (24) during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Travis Releford swings off the rim after a breakaway dunk as Washburn forward Christian Ulsaker crashes to the ground during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas center Jeff Withey comes over the top to block a shot by Washburn forward Joseph Smith during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. Withey finished the game with seven blocks.
Kansas guard Elijah Johnson grabs a steal from Washburn guard Jared Henry during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas students look for various methods to disrupt a Washburn free throw during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas head coach Bill Self gets at point guard Naadir Tharpe during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Ben McLemore looks for a steal from Washburn guard Kyle Wiggins during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas teammates Travis Releford, left, Naadir Tharpe and Jamari Traylor huddle up during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Ben McLemore swipes and misses a pass from Washburn forward Alex North during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. Also pictured are KU guard Travis Releford and Washburn guard Jared Henry (4).
Kansas center Jeff Withey dunks as Washburn forward Bobby Chipman watches during the second half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas head coach Bill Self has words for game official John Higgins after a call in question went the way of Washburn during the first half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Ben McLemore hoists a three over Washburn guard Kyle Wiggins during the first half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Travis Releford looks to defend a pass from Washburn forward Christian Ulsaker during the first half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Jamari Traylor pounds the chest of teammate Perry Ellis after Ellis converted a bucket and a foul against Washburn during the first half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. At left is KU guard Ben McLemore.
Kansas players Perry Ellis, left, and Ben McLemore vie for a loose ball with Washburn forward Alex North during the first half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Justin Wesley tips a shot by Washburn forward Bobby Chipman during the first half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas center Jeff Withey swats a shot from Washburn forward Zack Riggins during the first half on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas students toss shreds of newspaper as the starting lineup is announced on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Young Kansas fan Katelyn Wink, 6, Topeka, reaches out to slap hands with Kansas head coach Bill Self as he heads to the court prior to tipoff on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Ben McLemore puts up a shot prior to tipoff against Washburn on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Edmonton Eskimos' Donovan Alexander, right, and Damaso Munoz tackle Calgary Stampeders' Jon Cornish during the first half of a CFL football game, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Calgary, Alberta.
Kristin Hines, Lawrence, with her son Gram Dobson, 1, drops her ballot in the box Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, during the last wave of advance voting at the Douglas County Courthouse. Tuesday polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. for the national and local general election.
With less than 30 minutes remaining for advance voting, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, people crowd the first floor of the Douglas County Courthouse before noon to cast their ballot in the general election. Polls open Tuesday for the general election at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Joshua Petersen, Lawrence, checks his phone for addresses, as he does some canvassing in East Lawrence, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, distributing flyers encouraging people to get out and vote in Tuesdays general election. Petersen was distributing the flyers for the Douglas County Democratic party.
Having an upset stomach in reaction to becoming anxious has to do with the interplay between the central nervous system in the brain and the enteric nervous system in the gut.
Retired Kansas University professor Grant Goodman, seen here in a 2005 file photo, says he's unsure why the Homeland Security department continues to open mail sent to him from overseas.
In this image taken on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, cinnamon honey oat drops are shown in Concord, N.H.
In this image taken on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, Chinese 5-Spice brownie cookies are shown in Concord, N.H.
Grant Goodman, 88, a Kansas University professor emeritus of history, does not know why this letter from a friend in the Philippines was searched by Custom and Border Protection authorities. The official green tape is marked 10-27-12.
Grant Goodman, 88, a retired Kansas University professor of history, shows the Lawrence Journal-World a letter he received Saturday. He said he has no idea why the government chose to open it.
Test excavations for grave sites get under way Monday morning at the southeast corner of Ninth and New Hampshire streets. Observing the dig and ready to sift through any evidence are Robert Hoard, state archeologist, center, and Gina Powell, right, contract archeologist, both with the Kansas Historical Society.
In this image taken on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, apricot clove crumb bars are shown in Concord, N.H.
Troy Baptiste is fitted for a suit by tailors Mohan Ramchandani, right, and Bobby Kumar, left, at Mohan’s Custom Tailors, Jan. 31 in New York. Having a tailor mend or fit clothes can save money over buying new ones.
Regarding the social aspect of managing a cigar shop, Bryan Newbury compares it to hosting an ongoing party. Newbury is pictured at Centro Cigars, 4811 Bob Billings Parkway on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.
Darcey Erickson and her son, Jackson, 2, play music together in a Meadowlark Music Together parent-tot class at First Baptist Church, 1300 Kasold Drive.
Persimmon pie, made with local persimmons, which are now in season, looks like a pumpkin pie, but the sweet fruit’s flavor shines through in this recipe, kitchen-tested by Journal-World photographer Richard Gwin.
From left, Marci Ramsay and her daughter Macyn, 2, Korey Kaul and his son Eli, 2, and Landon Fulmer and his daughter Victoria, 2, get instructions from Jalon Grogan at Lawrence Gymnastics, which offers a class where parents and kids can exercise together.
Rumbling through some sponge blocks, Alexandra Kaufman, 19 months, plays at Lawrence Gymnastics, 5150 Clinton Parkway, which allows parents and children to take a class together.
Cash Henry, left, and Cainin Chorenziak, are pictured. Cash’s parents are AJ and Kelsey Henry of Lawrence, and Cainin’s parents are Ed and Kim Chorenziak of Jefferson City, Mo. Kelsey Henry submitted the photo.
Zax, a Great Dane, came to live with Dick and Catherine Robins after being rescued in March by Great Dane Club of Greater Kansas City Rescue, Inc. Catherine Hale Robins, Lawrence, submitted the photo.
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