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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them."
— Isaac Asimov
FACT OF THE DAY
The IBM 5100 was the first commercially available computer. It appeared in September 1975 and was 50 pounds.
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DAILY KU INFO
Sure, we know that Dr. James Naismith invented basketball. But did you know he is also credited by many for having invented the football helmet?
NEWS NEAR & FAR
INTERNATIONAL
1. Group protests editor's upheld prison sentence
ALMATY, Kazakhstan — An international media rights group has criticized a Kazakh court that upheld a three-year prison sentence against an editor convicted of publishing state secrets.
The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday it was "outraged by the imprisonment" of independent newspaper editor Ramazan Yesergepov. It cited "the lack of due process" in his case.
2. Red Cross employee kidnapped in Darfur
KHARTOUM, Sudan — Gunen kidnapped a French staff member working for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Sudan's western Darfur region on Thursday, the group said.
The men abducted Gauthier Lefevre just outside the West Darfur capital of al-Geneina as he was returning from a trip to help local communities upgrade
their water supply systems, the group said in a statement posted on its Web site. The identities and motives of the kidnappers are unknown.
3. Chinese investors under scrutiny in Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — An African Union official accused Chinese investors of overlooking bad governance while doing business in Africa.
Trade expert Festus Fajana's comments came more than a week after officials in Guinea announced a $7 billion deal with a Chinese company.
Guinea has come under intense international criticism since soldiers in the West African nation fired on tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators in September. A human rights group said 157 people were killed.
At a business summit Thursday, Festus said officials want Chinese investors to consider social and environmental concerns in their business deals.
NATIONAL
4. Bush to give series of motivational speeches
DALLAS — George W. Bush is scheduled to headline an upcoming business seminar in Fort Worth as part of a series of motivational speeches.
Monday's speech will be Bush's first with the "Get Motivated" speaker series. The Tampa, Fla.-based company's Web site says the seminars are designed to "super-charge your career."
INDIANAPOLIS — The clerk who prayed and hugged a gunman at an Indianapolis check-cashing business said she felt God's presence during the robbery.
5. Clerk hugs gunman during Indiana robbery
Angela Montez said a warmness came over her Monday as she talked with the man.
Montez told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Thursday that when she asked the gunman about his family, he replied that he and his little girl faced being
homeless because he'd been unable to find a job. He then fell to his knees and told Montez he wouldn't hurt her before fleeing with $20.
Twenty-three-year-old Gregory Smith surrendered Tuesday on a robbery charge.
6. Security guard accused of threatening Obama
NEWARK, N.J. — A lawyer has entered a not guilty plea for a private security guard at a New Jersey airport who is accused of threatening President Barack Obama.
John Brek was arrested Tuesday night, hours after a Continental Airlines employee reported overhearing him make threatening comments at an airport coffee cart.
Obama arrived at the airport Wednesday to campaign for New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine.
A police search of Brek's home in Linden yielded more than 40 firearms.
Associated Press
CRIME
Morningstar agreement involves fine, drug tests
Junior guard Brady Morningstar has entered a diversion agreement with the District Attorney's office in his DUI case, according to court records.
According to the diversion agreement, Morningstar agrees to pay a $500 fine, $298 in court costs and $150 in diversion costs. The agreement also lists special conditions of the agreement. Morningstar agreed to:
Abstain from the use of
alcohol or drugs, and submit to blood, breath or urine tests.
- Complete an education course dealing with drug, alcohol and traffic issues (Midwest Victim Impact Program).
If he adheres to all the terms of the agreement for a period of one year, the charges against him will be dismissed.
- Refrain from driving "in violation of any suspension or restriction" of his license, although the agreement did not indicate that his license would be suspended or restricted as part of the diversion.
Morningstar was arrested early in the morning of Oct. 3 by the Kansas Highway Patrol while he was driving on I-70 just outside of Lawrence. Morningstar was charged with one count of suspicion of DUI and reieased on a $250 bond. Head coach Bill Self later suspended Morningstar for the team's first semester games.
Morningstar signed the diversion agreement Oct. 16 and the District Attorney's office filed a motion to suspend all proceedings related to the case Oct. 19.
Court records indicate the arresting officer observed Morningstar traveling at 78 MPH in a 70 MPH zone and crossing the
shoulder line.
The officer detected an odor of alcohol on Morningstar's breath, who later admitted to "consuming a few beers." Morningstar completed a field sobriety test, and the officer said each test included an "indication of impairment."
Morningstar agreed to a preliminary breath alcohol test, which indicated that he had a BAC of.171, more than twice the legal limit. In a breath alcohol test completed shortly thereafter for official evidence, Morningstar was found to have a BAC of.144.
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GOGOL BORDELLO
Apostle of Hustle
TWO SHOWS! Oct 30 & Oct 31
YONDER MOUNTAIN
STRING BAND
KANSASCITIES
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The Bottleneck 737 New Hampshire St. Lawrence Ks Thursday, Oct 22 GREENSKY BLUEGASS
LATE SHOW
Friday, Oct 23
KRAAK &
SMAAK
Fort Knox 5
EARLY SHOW
Friday, Oct 23
DIRTFOOT
Deadman Flats
Tuesday, Oct 27
UNCLE MONK
Tin Horn Molly
BY LISA ANDERSEN landersen@kansan.com
★Seneca Lawrence
Tuesday, Oct 29
LUBRIPHONIC
Garrett Nordstrom
Situation
Seneca
Destinations: Nemeha County Wildlife Area, Spring Creek Golf Course, Seneca Aquatic Center
City: Seneca
County: Nehema
Friday, Oct 30 JASON ISBELL &THE 400 UNIT Nathaniel Rateliff &The Wheel
Population(july 2008 estimate): 2,013
Location: Northeastern Kansas Distance from Lawrence: One hour and 41 minutes or 103.20 miles
Founded:1855
John Henry & the Engine www.thebottlenecklive.com
Interesting Fact: Seneca celebrates its close community with the Nemeha County Fair every year. This year's theme is "Go Green with 4-H."
WHAT DID YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT GROWING UP IN SENECA?
"It was really safe. My mom let me ride my bike everywhere when I was younger"
KORTNEY HOLHAUS
DREW OLBERDING Junior
"I liked the small town atmosphere and getting to know everybody. It only had about 2,000 people."
JAKE TAYLOR Sophomore
"We knew everyone from the surrounding high schools,and we got to know people from small neighboring towns."
CHELSEA LINDEN Sophomore
"Everybody pretty much knew each other; it allowed you to get a lot closer with people."
hawkchalk
ON THE RECORD
Free Cosmic Bowling will begin at 10 p.m. in Jaybowl in the Kansas Union.
"The Ugly Truth" will be shown at 8 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
About 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, a University student reported the theft of his wallet, at a loss of $15.
About 2 p.m. Tuesday near Clinton Parkway and Kasold Dr., a University student reported an auto burglary and the theft of a CD player, at a loss of $100.
The Helianthus Ensemble concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall.
About 8 p.m. Wednesday near the Burge Union, someone reported a disorderly conduct after being followed for 45 minutes by a suspect.
Campus Sustainability Day will begin at 2 p.m. in The Commons in Spooner Hall.
About 9 p.m. Wednesday near the Burge Union, someone reported criminal damage to his or her vehicle after a suspect kicked the vehicle, causing unspecified losses.
The KU Law Fall Open House will begin at 9 a.m. in Green Hall.
ON CAMPUS
The Diversity Breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. in the Rice Room in Green Hall.
The stolen vial reappeared in the back of her car, wrapped in newspaper.
About 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Robinson Center, someone reported a theft after an unknown person entered her office and removed a purse, at a loss of $20.
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CRIME Burglar returns necklace containing boy's ashes
The other things are still gone.
ORLANDO, Fla. — A burglar with a conscience returned a keepsake containing a boy's ashes to his Orlando mother after seeing the woman talk about it on television. The ashes were in a small vial that looks like a necklace. It, along with jewelry, money, a television and other things were swiped when Emely Santana's home was ransacked this week
Associated Press
CRIME
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