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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007
quote of the day
"I was the first woman to burn my bra — it took the fire department four days to put it out."
Dolly Parton
fact of the day
In September 1990 in Tokyo Japan, Triumph International Japan Ltd. developed a bra with an underburst measurement of 78 feet, eight inches and a bust measurement of 91 feet, 10 Inches, a Guinness World Record.
Bonus Fact: During the past 15 years, the average bra size has increased from 34B to 36C.
Source: www.myfirstbra.us/bra_facts.htm
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1. Downtown restaurant closes doors
2. Dancers to perform after months of rehearsal
3. Popular student hangout will close early December
4. KUlpture: He's the new bird on the block
5. Student found dead in apartment
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TOP, Lawrence freshman Michah Barard and his team, The Dominators, receive points for a correct answer in the fourth annual Globe-O-Mania on Thursday in Woodford Auditorium.
TOP RIGHT, Barday and Ian Appling, Kerrville, Texas, freshman, compete in Globe-0-Mania, the geography trivia bowl. More than 20 students participated in the competition.
BOTTOM RIGHT, Chicago freshmen Jake Moller, David Littman and Mike Quattrochi discuss a Globe-0-Mania trivia question. Some geography classes offered students extra credit for participating in the event.
ODD NEWS Officials use doughnuts to lure 'big orange ball of fur'
MACCLENNY, Fla. — Whether the mystery critter roaming northern Florida is an orangutan, a "baby Bigfoot" or something else, wildlife officials think it might have a bit of Homer Simpson in it.
After a bear hunter said an animal that could be an orangutan stole jelly doughnuts from him, a wildlife investigator has tried to use sweet treats to lure the creature into the open in Baker County.
There have been several sightings of what witnesses have described as a "big orange ball of fur", though officials have yet to confirm it's an orangutan, said Karen Parker, a spokeswoman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Fish and wildlife investigator Ken Holmes laid doughnuts at the base of a tree in hopes of catching the animal, but it eluded him.
It's illegal to own an orangutan in Florida without a commercial permit, and none are registered in the area, Holmes said. The closest oo is in Jacksonville, about 30
miles east, but it hasn't reported any missing animals.
Some residents think the animal is a spider monkey or even a squirrel. Holmes said he also got a call from a Bigfoot research group asking about it.
"I can't confirm that it wasn't Bigfoot," he said. "That's one possibility. It's just not a possibility I'm exploring."
Cows on the loose after tractor trailer flips over
SHREVEPORT, La. — Police warned drivers Thursday to watch
out for cows that may have strayed from a tractor-trailer that flipped over on an interstate.
More than 100 head of cattle escaped. Shreveport police and Caddo Parish sheriff's deputies caught most of the cows late Wednesday but said a few might still be on the loose.
Some cows died, some fell off the I-220 bridge and at least one was hit by a car.
The wreck happened when a number of cows shifted their weight, police said. A stretch of the interstate was shut down.
This little piggie leads chase, caught in a blanket
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Who wants a pig in a blanket?
Two stray pot-bellied pigs stirred up a commotion Wednesday morning while on the run from two animal control officers, two police officers and even a couple of utility company workers who joined the 35-minute chase.
Learning from her first pig chase, animal control officer Leah Messmer knew to grab a blanket.
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GET READY FOR THE BEAKEND
BY KATHERINE LESLIE AND FRANCESCA CHAMBERS
LAWRENCE BICYCLE CLUB MUFFIN RIDE AND SHOW-N-GO
If the scenic tour through campus and from classes isn't quite your style of biking, the Lawrence Bicycle Club has a trip planned that just might satisfy your inner Armstrong. Although the 9 a.m. start time may seem early for a Saturday, the club doesn't think so, considering the trip to a local restaurant after the ride.
Starting at Broken Arrow Park, 31st and Louisiana streets, this 35-mile ride trails its way to Lone Star Lake, about 10 miles southwest of Lawrence, where participants can regroup before they head back to Lawrence for breakfast.
Beginning and experienced riders are welcome to participate. Cyclists will split into multiple groups of different riding speeds from 15 to 20 miles per hour.
meets for its Show-N-Go at South Park Gazebo, 12th and Massachusetts streets.
The Sunday route changes every week and maps are available at the gazebo. The rides are free and are open to all ages. Don't forget your helmet.
If you can't attend Saturday's ride or are left wanting more after the Muffin Ride, the club also rides on Sunday mornings. At 9 a.m. the club
940 DANCE COMPANY CHOREOGRAPHERS' SHOWCASE
This Saturday local and professional choreographers will perform at the 16th Annual Choreographers' Showcase. The showcase will be at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St., and is sponsored by the 940 Dance Company.
Workshops and classes will be offered during the day for advanced dancers. Students who are interested in watching performances by their
fellow University of Kansas students and some of the best dancers and choreographers in the Midwest are welcome to attend the informal and professional showcases during the evening.
According to the center's Web site, choreographers from Lawrence, Kansas City, Illinois, Springfield, Topeka and Manhattan will showcase their work.
For more information visit www.
lawrencecartscenter.org.
Tickets to the professional showcase cost $13.50 for adults and $7 for students and senior citizens. Tickets to the informal showcase are free. Donations are appreciated. The informal showcase will begin at 4:30 p.m., and the professional showcase will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Edited by Rachael Gray
Today is Oklahoma's 100th birthday. According to the Alumni Association's annual report, there are just more than 4,000 KU alumni living in Oklahoma, ranking it ninth among states with the most Jayhawks.
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