====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0665 from reel: NP 14172 (2006-08-14 to 2006-11-30) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/56599 Title: Nebraska Must Be the Most Unexciting of All the States. Compared With It, Iowa Is Paradise. Summary: Quote from British author Bill Bryson's book "The Lost Continent: Travels in Small Town America" comparing Nebraska and Iowa. Category: local news Subjects: state comparisons; regional perceptions; Midwest states Named Entities: Bryson, Bill [author] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Dog Owners File Law Suit Against L.A. Company Summary: Owners of Rottweilers and other dogs sue Hollywood Paws LLC for failing to help turn their pets into stars despite collecting fees. Category: national news Subjects: animal rights; pet services; consumer protection Named Entities: Armstrong, Rachel [plaintiff]; Hollywood Paws LLC [defendant] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Students Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research Summary: Student-run public relations firm raises money for breast cancer research as part of National Denim Day campaign. Category: campus news Subjects: fundraising; cancer research; student organizations Named Entities: Williams, Eric [communications assistant director]; Jayhawk Communications Confidence: 0.8 Title: Sex Scandal Threatens GOP Re-Election Campaigns Summary: House Speaker Dennis Hastert's political support threatened by scandal involving former Rep. Mark Foley's inappropriate communications with minors. Category: national news Subjects: political scandals; Republican Party; elections Named Entities: Foley, Mark [congressman]; Hastert, Dennis [House Speaker]; Fordham, Kirk [former chief of staff] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Thrill Ride Cord Breaks, Leaves Man Dangling Summary: Bungee cord breaks on thrill ride at Tulsa State Fair, leaving man dangling 25 feet off ground before rescue by firefighters. Category: local news Subjects: amusement park accidents; safety incidents; emergency response Named Entities: Stone, Steve Alan [injured person]; Tulsa State Fair Confidence: 0.8 Title: Vandals Send Money to Pay for Their Damage Summary: KU student Nicholas Brown reported criminal damage to vehicle, then sent money to pay for damages with note claiming responsibility. Category: local news Subjects: vandalism; restitution; community response Named Entities: Brown, Nicholas [student]; KU Public Safety Confidence: 0.8 Title: Photo: Tim McCready Strolls Along With His Four-Year-Old Triplets, From Left, Connor, Maggie and Corey on Wednesday Morn... Category: photos/graphics Subjects: family activities; parenting; community events Confidence: 0.9 Title: What Do You Think? WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOMECOMING EVENT? Summary: Column by Matt Erickson asking students about their favorite homecoming events, featuring responses from several students. Category: opinion Subjects: student opinions; homecoming traditions; campus culture Named Entities: Erickson, Matt [columnist] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Editorial Cartoon: [Illegible] Category: editorial cartoon Subjects: political commentary; current events; satire Confidence: 0.6 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: US Customs Seizure; Lawrence Automotive Diagnostics Inc.; Red Lyon Tavern; Austin's Cabaret & Sports Bar Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.