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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"People don't realize this, but loneliness is underrated."
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009
Tom, " (500) Days of Summer"
FACT OF THE DAY
In "(500) Days of Summer," the cover of Morrissey's debut album, Viva Hate, can be seen in both Tom's and Summer's childhood rooms.
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DAILY KU INFO
From 1893 to 1910, the KU-MU football game was played in Kansas City on Thanksgiving Day. KU won 14 of the 18 Turkey Day contests. Go 'Hawks!!
NEWS NEAR & FAR
INTERNATIONAL Convicted murderer flees from low-security prison
LONDON — A convicted murderer who once served as the personal assistant to the duchess of York has escaped from a low-security prison in southern England, British officials said Monday.
The Ministry of Justice said Jane Andrews was found missing during a Sunday evening roll call at the East Sutton Park open resettlement prison, a mansion about 45 miles southeast of central London.
Andrews was jailed for life in May 2002 after a jury found her guilty of killing her millionaire partner Thomas Cressman with a cricket bat and a kitchen knife, aparently in revenge for his refusal to marry her.
Argentine president asks for U.S.-Israel cooperation
Cristina Fernandez said while hosting Palestinian President
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina's president says Israel and the United States should do more to push for peace in the Middle East.
Mahmoud Abbas Monday that every participant needs to comply with international agreements.
But she singled out the U.S. in particular, saying it can do more than it has. Last week, Fernandez urged visiting Israeli President Shimon Peres to recognize a Palestinian state.
Twins in stable condition after separation surgery
SYDNEY — Conjoined Bangladeshi twins who were separated in a marathon surgery last week left intensive care on Monday and were adjusting well, hospital officials said.
Trishna and Krishna, who turn 3 next month, had been joined at the top of their heads and shared brain tissue and blood vessels. They were separated last Tuesday after 25 hours of delicate surgery in Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital and then underwent an additional six hours of reconstructive work.
On Monday, the hospital released a statement saying the girls had left the pediatric intensive care unit and were sharing a room together. They were in stable condition.
NATIONAL Hawaii man to stand trial for selling military secrets
NATIONAL
HONOLULU — A Hawaiian man accused of selling military secrets to China has been found competent to stand trial.
U. S. Magistrate Kevin S.C. Chang says Noshir Gowadia's personality may make him a difficult defendant. But Chang says Gowadia's unwillingness to thoroughly consult with his lawyers does not equate with an inability to do so.
Three expert witnesses found Gowadia suffers from narcissistic personality disorder, but the prosecution argued he can still assist in his own defense.
Police respond to hostage report from elevator call
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Police said an unfounded report of a hostage situation in a building near the Missouri governor's mansion was caused by someone calling an elevator phone to warn of a hostage-taking.
Police locked down the Jefferson City office building for several hours on Nov. 10. The
building houses Missouri utility regulators and several other government agencies. Police searched office by office and found nothing unusual.
Jefferson City police said Monday the hostage report started with a call from a still unidentified person to a telephone in an elevator in the building warning of an ongoing hostage situation.
Sister of jailed commuter criticizes police for force
OAKLAND, Calif. — The sister of an unruly passenger injured after being removed from a San Francisco Bay area commuter train said transit police used excessive force on the mentally ill man.
Lisa Gibson said the officer was being overly aggressive when he grabbed her 37-year-old brother Michael Gibson, who has bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Michael Gibson is in custody on suspicion of battery on a police officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
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KANSASCITIES
Solomon
City: Solomon
Location: Mideastern Kansas
Distance from Lawrence: 1 hour
88 minutes or 122.76 miles
BY SARAH PLAKE
splake@kansan.com
Population: 1,053
City: Solomon
★Solomon ● Lawrence
the Buchanan Town Company. The second name, Solomon City, was given after French settlers named the nearby river Solomon River. It later became Solomon and was a center of economic activity by 1865.
Reputation 100
Destinations: The local pool is
Founded: The town was originally established in 1856 and named
a popular hangout for the youth of Solomon.
Downtown, there is one bar, The Brick.
To do a little grocery shopping visit Bush's Market.
Flat tire? Dons Tire shop can fix it for you.
Interesting Facts: There is
"Everything was in walking or four-wheeler distance. I liked being close to Salina and Abilene because that's where all the shopping was since we didn't have any shops, let alone a stoplight. Something I'll never forget is having burn-out contests and parties in the school parking lot. Those were the best!"
Canadian politician Kenneth McLeod lived in Solomon.
another city in Kansas that shares Solomon's son, Solomon Rapid.
BRITTNEE CATLIN Junior
"The best part would have to be the obscene amount of crazy fun we had. It was small enough so no one really had rules, and we were allowed to just be kids. And we were able to establish really close friendships and make some great memories."
WHAT WAS THE BEST PART ABOUT LIVING IN AND GOING TO SCHOOL IN SOLOMON?
Edited by Megan Morriss
The tornado activity in the Solomon area is higher than the U.S. and Kansas average.
DEREK KNIGHT Sophomore
MINDY STRECKER
Senior
"It was easy to talk to the teachers because they were always around you and you'd see each one of them at least twice a day. It was easy to get to class. Even if I had one minute till class I could get from one end to another and not be late."
ON CAMPUS
The KU School of Music REC 100 Flute Recital will begin at 10 a.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall.
The KU Psychological Clinic Mindfulness Group will begin at 5 p.m. in Fraser 341.
The Thankskilling Movie Night and Food Drive will begin at 7 p.m. in the Ballroom in the Kansas Union.
ON THE RECORD
About 11 a.m. Thursday near 23rd Street and Inverness Drive, a University student reported an aggressive animal.
About 2 p.m. Wednesday near 19th and Iowa streets, a University student reported a case of telephone harassment
About 2 a.m. Friday near 17th Street and Naismith Drive, someone was arrested by campus police for having an outstanding warrant.
About 2 a.m. Friday near 17th Street and Engel Road, someone was cited for being in possession of a fake driver's license.
About 3 p.m. Friday at Corbin Hall, someone reported a criminal threat and harassment by telephone.
About 5 p.m. Friday, a University student reported the criminal use of his or her credit card multiple times, at unspecified losses.
About 1 a.m. Friday near 23rd and Iowa streets, a University student reported an aggravated battery and aggravated assault by knife or cutting instrument.
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About 2 a.m. Saturday at a campus parking lot, someone was arrested by campus police for having an outstanding warrant.
About 9 a.m. Saturday near 6th Street and Wakarusa Drive, a University student reported an auto burglary and the theft of a GPS.
About 11 p.m. Saturday near the Art and Design Building, someone reported criminal damage by graffiti, at a loss of $20.
CORRECTION
The women's basketball player in the photo with Monday's article "Morris transcends role as sidekick" should have been identified as freshman guard Angel Goodrich.
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