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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2006
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006
quote of the day
"Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then."
fact of the day
— Katharine Hepburn
The 2005 Java-Bali Blackout affected more people than any other blackout in history.100 million people lost power on Java, the main island of Indonesia, and the isle of Ball, for seven hours when the state-owned power grid failed at several points.
—wikipedia.org
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Eric Valadez, 9. rides the Freefall at the Kansas State Fair Sunday in Hutchinson. The fair runs until Sept. 17.
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You're in for a wild ride
The University to celebrate its 140th anniversary
The Student Alumni Association will serve free birthday cake Tuesday on Wescoe Beach as part of an annual event called Celebrate KU.
The event marks the 140th anniversary of the first day of classes at the University of Kansas.
The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hawks Nest on the first floor of the Kansas Union. It is open to anyone who would like to share his or her poetry or enjoy the poetry of others.
The celebration, which lasts from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will also feature a giant birthday card for the University that students and faculty can sign.
— Danny Luppino
Open-mic night for poetry lovers comes to the Union
Audience members will vote for first, second and third-place winners. The winners will receive cash prizes and will be invited back for a final competition on Dec. 1, with the top three winners from each of the open-mic night competitions.
Woman fishing catches piranha-related species
A poetry night tonight will kick off an open-mic series sponsored by Student Union Activities.
The open-mic series also includes a live-music event on Oct. 25 and a stand-up comedy event on Nov.15.
Zastoupil said she was fishing for walleyes when she caught the unusual fish using a minnow as bait last Sunday.
Kappa Alpha Psi will hold a seminar on rape prevention and awareness at 7:30 tonight in the
Pam Zastoupil found out her catch was a pacu, a species of South American freshwater fish that is a cousin of the piranha.
LAKE LURE, N.C. — Donald P. Cook, who won a 5,700-square-foot Dream Home, has found it a bit of a nightmare. Cook, an auditor for the state of West Virginia who has been disabled since childhood by multiple sclerosis, plans to sell the house because of the high taxes and maintenance costs.
KU fraternity to hold rape awareness seminar at GSP
DICKINSON, N.D. — A woman fishing in nearby Patterson Lake thought she had caught a "nice-sized bluegill" — until she and her husband saw the fish's big teeth.
Bills too expensive for winner of 'Dream Home'
"I don't think there's any possibility I could afford to live there," Cook, of Alum Creek, W.Va., told Home & Garden Television.
Associated Press
Grocery bagging contest winner's secret is her smile
The home, which he won on April 29, has been assessed at slightly more than $3 million with an annual tax bill of $19,396.64. Cook said he'll use the money to buy another house.
Associated Press
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Engel, an assistant manager at the Waterford Pick 'n' Save, has parlayed years of bagging know-how into $500, a trip to Vegas and a chance to compete in the National Grocers Association's Best Bagger Contest. Last month, Engel competed in the Wisconsin Grocers Association's state bagging competition in Green Bay, where she finished in first place.
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Darla Slipke
WATERFORD, Wis. — Victory may be in the bag for Lori Engel.
"There's a sure five points, if you have a smile on your face and it doesn't look like you just rolled out of bed," Engel said.
main GSP lobby of GSP-Corbin Hall
Kristen Abell, coordinator from the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center, will be presenting the seminar, which will include discussions about what constitutes rape and how to prevent rape, and information about what to do if victimized.
The event is the first part of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity's community service project that also will include a self defense class at Premier Martial Arts, 3201 Clinton Parkway Court, next Tuesday.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is scheduled to speak at 8 p.m. Sept.27 in the Lied Center.
University brings Albright to speak at Lied Center
Ben Smith
The event is sponsored by the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics.
will sign copies of her new book after the lecture.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Albright
Bill Lacy, director of the Dole Institute, said the institute decided to bring Albright because they felt it was important for students and community members to get involved with politics and hear from someone who has spent time in the field.
Albright is a figure of international renown, Lacy said. She was the first female U.S. Secretary of State.
Admission is free and tickets can be picked up starting today at the Lied Center Box Office, Murphy Hall or at the Student Union Activities in the Kansas Union.
Tickets can be ordered by phone at (785) 864-2787. A $5 fee is charged on all telephone orders. Mark Würzlebr
— Mark Vierthaler
on the record
A 19-year-old KU student reported the theft of an XBox console game system, a Madden '07 game, and several DVDs and clothing. The incident occurred between Sept. 9 and Sept. 10 in the 1000 block of Illinois.
A 21-year-old KU student reported being battered and robbed in the 1300 block of Tennessee. The incident occurred Sept. 8.
A 20-year-old KU student reported criminal damage to a Nissan Altima. The incident occurred in the 900 block of Maine street, and damage totaled $40.
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A 20-year-old KU student reported the theft of a purse and various items. The incident occurred in the 1300 block of Kentucky Street, and the total loss is estimated at $800.
U. S. Rep. Tim Owens (R-Kansas) will speak to students from noon to 1:30 p.m. today in the Kansas Union's Malott Room.
The Office of Study Abroad will hold an informational meeting for anyone interested in study abroad in Japan from 4 to 5 p.m. today in 4040 Wescoe Hall
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2. 9/11
3. United 93
4. Fahrenheit 9/11
5. National Geographic:
Inside 9/11
6. Martial Law 9/11: Rise Of
The Police State
7. World Trade Center
8. 11'09"01-September 11
9. Flight 93
10. DC 9/11: Time Of Crisis
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