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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 2007
Page
1
Constance Ehrlich creates mosaics by night and paintings by day. She will offer her mosaics for sale at this year’s Bizarre Bazaar, a sale of specialty items at the Lawrence Arts Center on Saturday.
Rescue teams report death toll from Cyclone Sidr surpassing 2,300 as communication with coastlines is restored. Officials caution final figure could reach 10,000, highlighting widespread devastation and urgent relief needs.
Chris Daughtry and his band Daughtry swept three nominations at the AMAs, securing wins for favorite pop rock album breakthrough artist and adult contemporary artist. The performance underscores the group’s rise from Idol to mainstream success.
Jim Puckett of the Basel Action Network criticizes the practice of shipping used electronics overseas for dismantling. He argues it preserves local environments while contaminating others, highlighting weak environmental standards abroad.
A Lawrence resident contributed 26 scarves to the Share the Warmth coat drive, a weeklong effort encouraging chilly residents to receive warm garments. The project aims to collect handmade scarves and other winter wear during the current week.
Holiday travelers anticipate higher Thanksgiving movement as gasoline prices hover near current levels. Industry forecasters note sustained demand ahead of the holiday period, with major hubs preparing for crowds and traffic surges nationwide.
Drivers seek trims at the pump by inflating tires and sticking to speed limits while switching to motorcycles or writing to governors. AAA Kansas predicts travel will remain high despite rising prices. tips include reducing weight, limiting warmups, avoiding premium fuel, and carpooling or using mass transit to save fuel.
Detroit surpassed St. Louis to lead a private study of 378 cities with population over 75,000 based on per-capita FBI crime rates. The analysis by CQ Press, using homicide to auto theft categories, cites last year’s leaders and lists safest cities including Mission Viejo and Clarkstown, while excluding Chicago and several others due to incomplete data.
NABE forecasters warn housing collapse and tight credit will drag GDP. October-December growth expected at 1.5 percent, down from 3.9 percent prior quarter, with 2.1 percent 2007 annual growth. Oil at record highs could lift inflation and curb spending, energy prices easing by year end next year.
Lawrence High School students and parents urge replacement of 12-year-old marching band uniforms. Jacob Ryan, a trombone player, wears a too short jacket sleeve and ill fitting pants as supporters push for new attire costing about $100,000. Local board members have received numerous letters backing a uniform replacement.
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