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House advances breast-feeding bill
By Scott Rothschild
February 23, 2005
(Updated Wednesday at 5:10 p.m.) A bill allowing women to breastfeed in public received preliminary approval today in the House.
Doug Holiday, city commission candidate, to chat at 2 p.m. today
By Dave Toplikar
February 23, 2005
(Updated Thursday at 8:35 a.m.) Doug Holiday, one of nine candidates running for three Lawrence City Commission seats, will chat today on ljworld.com.
KU announces record spring enrollment
By Terry Rombeck
February 23, 2005
(Updated Wednesday at 12:20 p.m.) For the second straight year, Kansas University has set a record for spring enrollment.
Power outage strikes KU campus
February 23, 2005
(Updated Wednesday at 11:48 a.m.) A power outage struck the Kansas University campus and a nearby neighborhood this morning, leaving most buildings east of Naismith in the dark and office machines, including computers, inoperable for about an hour and 10 minutes. About 4,000 utility customers in the neighborhood between Ninth and 19th streets and between West Campus and Schwarz also lost power, according to a Westar spokesperson.
Light snow flurries, sprinkles possible today
By Dave Toplikar
February 23, 2005
(Updated Wednesday at 8:43 a.m.) A winter storm moving north and east across Kansas today will bring chilly temperatures and possibly some light snow flurries or sprinkles to the Lawrence area today. “The edge of the snow is creeping in our direction,” said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. However, “most of the precipitation will be light, if we see any of it at all.”
Bonds elusive on steroid questions
San Francisco slugger chastises media, fans, Canseco
The Associated Press
February 23, 2005
Barry Bonds angrily sidestepped questions about his role in baseball's steroid scandal upon his arrival at spring training Tuesday, pronouncing himself weary but ready to begin his pursuit of Hank Aaron's home run record.
Two fine coaches
Jayhawk fans shouldn’t hold a grudge against coach Roy Williams.
J-W Editorials
February 23, 2005
A recent Associated Press story discussed the possibility of teams from Kansas University and the University of North Carolina meeting each other in the upcoming NCAA post-season basketball tournament. The reporter quoted former KU coach Roy Williams as saying, “When people ask me about it, I usually joke and say if we do meet, I hope it's on Monday night because that would mean at least we're playing for the national championship.
Iraq democracy requires shift in thinking
By Trudy Rubin
February 23, 2005
Here's what fascinates me the most about the electoral experiment going on in Iraq: It tests whether the Arab world can move beyond regarding politics as a zero-sum game.
Legal tangle
February 23, 2005
Protect marriage?
February 23, 2005
Immoral bill
February 23, 2005
Too many threes
February 23, 2005
Any facts?
February 23, 2005
Dean scream a media myth
By Edward Wasserman - Knight Ridder Newspapers
February 23, 2005
The news media got an unusual bashing during last year's bitter electoral campaigns. They got slapped around from all sides, and everybody argued about how the media tried either to undermine Bush or discredit Kerry or both.
Can we stop another attack?
By Cal Thomas
February 23, 2005
Prior to the 9-11 terror attacks, few in government or the media took seriously the numerous warning signs. Now, we are regularly warned of new terror threats, and both government and the media are paying attention. The question is whether government is doing enough — or can do enough — to stop another attack.
Prosecutors show jury video of interrogation
Video considered crucial for prosecution; defense says it shows willingness to help
By Eric Weslander
February 23, 2005
He told detectives he was the original Boy Scout, a rule follower and a “wonderful person.”
Commodities
February 23, 2005
Daily ticker
February 23, 2005
Hallmark finds growth in Shoebox
Redesigned line, produced in Lawrence, shines in otherwise ‘flat’ year
By Mark Fagan
February 23, 2005
Hallmark Cards Inc. said Tuesday that its net revenues climbed 2 percent last year, helped by a freshened-up line of humorous greetings cards produced in Lawrence.
Stocks plunge on oil spike
Dow’s drop largest since ‘03
By Michael J. Martinez - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
A nearly 6 percent spike in crude oil prices sent stocks plunging Tuesday, as investors already concerned about rising prices and inflation envisioned a repeat of last summer's selloff on Wall Street. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 174 points, its biggest point drop since mid-2003.
At-home work scams target of government crackdown
More than 200 operations face civil, criminal action
By Pauline Jelinek - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
Make big bucks at home stuffing envelopes! Or designing Web sites! Or assembling refrigerator magnets!
Sprint to provide network for Movida
The Associated Press
February 23, 2005
Sprint Corp. said Tuesday it had signed an agreement with Movida Communications Inc. that would allow the Miami-based company to use Sprint's network to sell pay-as-you-go wireless phone and data services targeted to Hispanic consumers.
Briefcase
February 23, 2005
• Serologicals subsidiary buys Specialty Media • Home improvement store's profits rise • Domestic diva's firm poised for comeback • Consumer confidence slips in February • Interstate Bakeries still losing money
Food from the soul
For cooks, culture and tradition as important as the food
By Jim Baker
February 23, 2005
It was originally the food of oppression, the food of slavery. A diet of invention and necessity that made do with whatever was on hand in order to survive.
Vacation discovery: Cuban cuisine
By Gwyn Mellinger
February 23, 2005
After spending just four days in south Florida, I have returned a fan of Cuban cuisine, which must be the last, best-kept secret in North America. The flavors are deep and well-defined without being overwhelming. Garlic, bay leaf, cumin, oregano and a hint of citrus are the trademark ingredients.
First-time Oscar voters rush to cast judgment
By Beth Harris - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
Keith David popped in a DVD of “Vera Drake” and settled into the comfort of his pillow-strewn brown sofa. The veteran actor had decisions to make — lots of them — that would affect careers and coffers alike.
Vitamin B12 important for memory
By Susan Krumm
February 23, 2005
Vitamin B12 is required for proper nerve function, including the nerve cells in the brain needed for memory. Vitamin B12 helps another B vitamin, folate, in its role in making new cells. Vitamin B12, folate and vitamin B6 also help maintain normal levels of homocysteine, which is naturally produced in the body as a result of the breakdown of proteins. Large amounts of homocysteine may increase the risk for Alzheimer's disease and diseases that result in a loss of mental function.
Match Play delayed by rain until Thursday
Defending champ Woods must wait
By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press Golf Writer
February 23, 2005
This is shaping up as the Wet Coast Swing.
Carter flops against former team
Rose leads Raptors to 100-82 victory over Nets
The Associated Press
February 23, 2005
The last thing Vince Carter needed to see in his first game against his former team was a well-rested Jalen Rose.
U.S. citizen who studied in Saudi Arabia charged with links to al-Qaida
By Jerry Markon - The Washington Post
February 23, 2005
Federal prosecutors Tuesday unveiled sweeping terrorism charges against a Virginia man, accusing him of plotting to assassinate President Bush and trying to establish an al-Qaida cell in the United States.
Onex buys Boeing commercial plants
Wichita and Oklahoma facilities to be basis for Canada-based group’s aerospace company
By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
Boeing Co. is selling its commercial aircraft plants in Kansas and Oklahoma to a Canadian-based investment group, part of the aerospace giant's strategy to focus on design and final assembly.
Sticker lampoons new state slogan
By Eric Weslander
February 23, 2005
Some political-minded Lawrence residents are having a field day with the state's new advertising slogan, “Kansas: As big as you think.”
Professor weighs in on weight prejudice
KU’s Chris Crandall to appear on ‘Jane Pauley Show’
By Alicia Henrikson
February 23, 2005
A Kansas University professor will appear on national television today to warn about rampant prejudice against overweight people — particularly women.
Rock band loses everything to fire
Blaze causes heavy metal meltdown
By Richard Gintowt
February 23, 2005
Next week. Members of the heavy metal rock band The Esoteric said that's when they had been planning to buy renter's insurance for their “House of Metal” at 820 Ohio.
KU reveals multicultural center benefactor
By Terry Rombeck
February 23, 2005
Kansas University has unveiled the name of the donor to its Multicultural Resource Center as groundbreaking for the facility approaches.
Restaurateur ready to serve public
By Chad Lawhorn
February 23, 2005
Doug Holiday said his 25 years in the restaurant business helped him learn the one important point every city commissioner should know: Serve your customers or find a new job.
Area briefs
February 23, 2005
• Weather delays GlobalFlyer launch • Complaints filed against fraternity • Photos of troops serving abroad sought
Desegregation-era governor dies at age 86
By Dick Pettys - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
Former Gov. S. Ernest Vandiver, who won office vowing “no, not one” black child would integrate a Georgia classroom, but went on to preside over peaceful desegregation, has died at age 86.
Harvard president escapes vote of no confidence
By Justin Pope - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
Harvard faculty described a meeting Tuesday with university President Lawrence Summers as collegial — a session with sharp questions, but without a move toward a no-confidence vote.
Academy to drop ‘Dummer’ from name
Not all alumni think it’s a wise idea
By Jay Lindsay - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
Governor Dummer Academy, the country's oldest independent boarding school, was founded before the Revolution. Jokes about its name have been around roughly as long.
Ex-boyfriend charged in Texas slaying of pregnant woman, son
By Angela Brown - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
A man was arrested and charged Tuesday with murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her 7-year-old son, who disappeared from their home over the weekend.
Earthquake in Iran claims at least 420 victims
By Nasser Karimi - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
Under a cold, driving rain, survivors wailed over the bodies of the dead and dug through the ruins of mud-brick houses searching for their loved ones after a powerful earthquake flattened villages in central Iran on Tuesday, killing at least 420 people.
Bush warns against lifting arms embargo for China
By Terence Hunt - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
President Bush and European leaders settled simmering differences about Iraq but plunged into a troublesome new dispute Tuesday over the lifting of an arms embargo against China. Bush warned Congress might retaliate if Europe revokes the 15-year ban.
Israeli police planning to disarm militant Jewish settlers
By Amy Teibel - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
Israel's police said Tuesday they would disarm Jewish militants who threaten violence ahead of a Gaza Strip pullout and assign nearly all field officers to evacuate settlers and control protests — signs of mounting concern the withdrawal could turn bloody.
California storms’ death toll at nine
By Laura Wides - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
Californians braced for even more rain Tuesday as they struggled to recover from storms that have left at least nine people dead, triggered mudslides and tornadoes, and washed away roads and runways.
Study: Parents more laid-back about drug use
By Larry McShane - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
While today's parents were more likely to have used drugs than in previous generations, they see less risk in drug experimentation and are less likely to speak with their children about it, according to a survey released Tuesday.
U. of Michigan rewarding students for clean dorm rooms
The Associated Press
February 23, 2005
Some University of Michigan students are cleaning up their acts in more ways than one.
Hack defends smoking position in chat
Incumbent who opposes ban seeks re-election to commission
By Chad Lawhorn
February 23, 2005
City commissioner Sue Hack was peppered with questions about her opposition to the city's smoking ban and her position on development issues during a Journal-World online chat Tuesday.
Sixth Street rezoning requests slated
Lawrence-Douglas county Planning Commission agenda highlights • 6:30 p.m. today • City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets • Sunflower Broadband Channel 25 • Meeting documents online at www.
February 23, 2005
Planning commissioners will hear several rezoning requests that would open the door for commercial and residential development near Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway.
Murder charge filed in shooting incident
By Alicia Henrikson
February 23, 2005
A 44-year-old Lawrence man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder.
Doctor subpoenaed, but not under investigation
By Scott Rothschild
February 23, 2005
Dr. George Tiller has been subpoenaed by Texas authorities in connection with a woman who had received services at his abortion clinic and later died, Kansas Atty. Gen. Phill Kline said Tuesday.
Capitol Briefing
News from the Kansas Statehouse
By Scott Rothschild
February 23, 2005
• School finance countdown • Tuesday's highlights • Quote of the day • Today's schedule
On the record
February 23, 2005
County to offer information on road project
By Alicia Henrikson
February 23, 2005
Ron Griffin said he would like to see traffic along County Road 1055 decrease.
Wilma Gene Larkins, Concordia
February 23, 2005
Margaret Ann ‘Maggie’ Reeves, Oskaloosa
February 23, 2005
Jayhawks bracing for Bears
No. 6 Baylor to visit KU on Senior Night
By Ryan Greene
February 23, 2005
Tonight is Senior Night for two Kansas University women's basketball players. One — Aquanita Burras — will be logging considerable minutes when the Jayhawks tangle with Big 12 Conference leader Baylor, but the other — Blair Waltz — most likely won't.
Huskers stun Cowboys
Sutton calls setback ‘one of 10 worst’
The Associated Press
February 23, 2005
Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton had no difficulty assessing his fourth-ranked Cowboys' performance in a 74-67 loss to Nebraska on Tuesday night.
LSU sinks ‘Bama
The Associated Press
February 23, 2005
Ross Neltner had enough big games in high school to be selected Kentucky's Mr. Basketball as a senior.
Chieftain girls spoil solid Kaws showing
By Jesse Newell - Journal-World Sports Writer
February 23, 2005
After a six-minute scoring drought, Perry-Lecompton girls basketball coach Mark Armstrong only could smile and ask for help from an official standing nearby.
Area boys: Charities power Tongie
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2005
Free throws have doomed the Tonganoxie High boys basketball team all season, but Tuesday night they were the team's savior in a 52-41 victory against Perry-Lecompton.
Girls roll; boys fall
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2005
Seabury Academy's girls basketball squad rolled to a 41-16 victory Tuesday over the Kansas School for the Deaf in a Class 1A sub-state opener.
Cair Paravel clips Eagles
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2005
For the second time this season, Topeka Cair Paravel got the best of the Veritas Christian boys' basketball squad, winning 72-54 Tuesday night in Topeka.
Area girls: Santa Fe Trail prevails against Lansing; McLouth falls
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2005
Hannah Hicks scored 20 points, helping Santa Fe Trail outlast Lansing in a 64-57 victory Tuesday night.
Stidham hires aides
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2005
Lawrence High boys and girls track and field coach Scott Stidham has hired Scott Huffman and Melissa Stenford as assistant coaches. Huffman, who competed in the 1996 Olympics, will coach pole vaulters, and Stenford will direct the high jumpers. The first day of spring practices is Monday, and the Lions' first track meet is March 17 at Topeka West.
Portela, Sellon tapped all-state
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2005
Free State High senior swimmers Anthony Portela and Chris Sellon were named to the Kansas Swimming Coaches' Assn. All-State first team.
Bill would make selling imported Canadian drugs illegal
The Associated Press
February 23, 2005
Selling drugs imported from Canada would become a crime in Kansas under a bill endorsed Tuesday by a House committee.
Senate adopts death penalty resolution
The Associated Press
February 23, 2005
Having decided to gamble on a potential U.S. Supreme Court decision, senators on Tuesday adopted a resolution urging that court to resurrect the state's capital punishment law.
Senate panel endorses bill to prevent lawsuits over obesity
The Associated Press
February 23, 2005
If you're fat, it's your own fault. That's the message in a bill endorsed Tuesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The measure is designed to prevent lawsuits against restaurants, food makers and food distributors over obesity and other weight-related health problems, such as high blood pressure.
Highlights from the Kansas Legislature
The Associated Press
February 23, 2005
Former exile expected to be Iraq’s prime minister
By Maggie Michael - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
Ibrahim al-Jaafari, the head of a religious party who fought Saddam Hussein and took refuge in Iran for a decade, was chosen Tuesday as the dominant Shiite ticket's candidate for prime minister, making him the overwhelming favorite for the post.
Documentary captures drama behind Ohio vote
By John Horn - Los Angeles Times
February 23, 2005
Documentary filmmakers James Stern and Adam Del Deo traveled to Ohio last November in search of a specific election story. When the presidential voting was completed, they ended up with a very different movie.
Smoking foes take aim at films
By Glenn Lovell - San Jose Mercury News
February 23, 2005
Will Farrell and Hellboy are “smokin'!”
Savant has a way with numbers in cable doc
Kevin McDonough
February 23, 2005
Is super-intelligence a gift or a curse? Many people who are considered autistic have an incredible ability to focus on music, math, art and other subjects, but have little or no social skills. “Brainman” (7 p.m., The Science Channel) spends an hour with 23-year-old Daniel Tammet, a highly functioning savant. He has many of the traits of autism, but is perfectly able to describe his remarkable relationship with numbers and language.
6Sports video: Free State boys win 1st Sunflower League title
February 23, 2005
Free State High's boys basketball team won its first Sunflower League championship Tuesday with a 48-45 victory over Shawnee Mission East at FSHS. But the Firebirds said the title shouldn't be their most celebrated victory this season.
6Sports video: Lawrence High sweeps Olathe North
February 23, 2005
Lawrence High's boys and girls basketball teams completed a sweep of Olathe North to celebrate Senior Night at LHS. The Lions won the boys game, 75-50, and cruised in the girls contest, 55-27.
Avalanches, cold kill at least 240 in Kashmir
By Mujtaba Ali Ahmad - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
Avalanches and extreme cold have killed at least 244 people in the divided Himalayan province of Kashmir, and about 150 others are missing on both sides, Indian and Pakistani officials said Tuesday.
Senate committee endorses $455 million education plan
By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
A Senate panel has endorsed a plan to raise annual education funding by $455 million, although the proposal does not say where the state will get much of that money.
Firebirds in league all alone
FSHS boys claim first Sunflower League title
By Andy Samuelson
February 23, 2005
Not even winning a Sunflower League title on Senior Night could make Free State High senior Brady Morningstar smile too enthusiastically.
Eudora shackles Baldwin
Press powers Cardinal girls; Kaup lifts EHS boys
By Steve Schmidt
February 23, 2005
Cara Kimberlin didn't give her seniors a speech before her team's final home game of the season Tuesday night against Baldwin High, but the Eudora girls basketball coach did pull Kayla Moyer aside in the game's waning minutes.
Corrections
February 23, 2005
Journalist and satirist Ambrose Bierce is the author of “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.” He was misidentified in Tuesday's Journal-World.
City briefs
February 23, 2005
• Red Cross sets blood drive Thursday • Historic designation up for discussion • KU staff member wins CLASS award • Students weigh in on KU tuition proposal • Developer must wait to pitch Lecompton plan
City Hall report
Weekly review of city government
By Chad Lawhorn
February 23, 2005
• Development code delayed 6 months • Storm shelter plan for homes rejected • Condo project OK'd
Supreme Court to hear challenge on assisted suicide
By Hope Yen - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
A Supreme Court filled with an ailing chief justice is wading again into the emotionally charged issue of whether terminally ill patients should be allowed to choose death over life.
People
February 23, 2005
• Cuban-born writer Guillermo Cabrera Infante dies • Queen will not attend Prince Charles' marriage • Judge confirms Jackson was ill with flu • What he meant to say was … • End of the Jayhawks
Monkey trial redux
The Kansas State Board of Education is preparing to put the theory of evolution back on trial
By Alicia Henrikson & Joel Mathis
February 23, 2005
The Scopes Monkey Trial could be up for a 21st century replay in Kansas. Sometime this spring, three members of the Kansas Board of Education plan to hear testimony from proponents of evolution and intelligent design, in a trial-like hearing with a court reporter and cross-examination of witnesses.
Briefly
February 23, 2005
• Feeding tube removal delayed for hearing • FBI informant who set self afire testifies • Military investigating death notice hoax
Briefly
February 23, 2005
• McCain wants military presence to remain • Kim may return to nuclear talks • Human Rights Watch says nation used torture • Garbage dump collapse kills at least 33
Briefly
February 23, 2005
• President speaks out on nun's slaying • Publishing house launches pope's book • Americans appeal adoption hurdles • Bobby Fischer granted foreigner's passport
Lions sweep Senior Night
Boys whip O-North, 75-50; girls cruise, 55-27
By Steve Vockrodt
February 23, 2005
After descending on a two-game slide last week, the Lawrence High boys basketball team needed something, anything to get on track as Class 6A sub-state loomed.
Self defends players
Jayhawks need support during ‘a tough time’
By Gary Bedore
February 23, 2005
Bill Self can understand why some Kansas University basketball fans would be frustrated — some even hot and bothered — by the Jayhawks' current three-game losing streak.
Woodling: Blame game takes aim at KU coach, seniors
By Chuck Woodling
February 23, 2005
Those index fingers stretched so high, waving and wiggling “We're No. 1” a fortnight ago now are aimed laterally. It's finger-pointing time. When Kansas University's men's basketball team loses three in a row, it's cause for alarm. Such things do not happen. Therefore, something must be wrong.
Royals’ Embry eyes jump to majors
The Associated Press
February 23, 2005
Byron Embry has spent eight seasons pitching in the minors, the past five years in an independent league.
Family marks 20th anniversary since daughter disappeared
Cherrie Mahan early subject of missing kids campaign
By Joe Mandak - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2005
The nation deals with its missing children differently since 8-year-old Cherrie Mahan stepped off a school bus 20 years ago, never to be seen again.
Harold E. Deay, Waverly
February 23, 2005
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
February 23, 2005
Briefly
February 23, 2005
• 18th-century penny sells for $437,000 • Postal workers criticize anthrax crisis response • RNC has six times the Democrats' cash • Discovery shows water might still exist on Mars • University auditing medical school dean • Priest pleads guilty in death of athlete • Study: Hormone pills worsen incontinence
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