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Sexual assault transcript notes could be norm

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Regents consider rule to make Kansas colleges follow in KU’s footsteps

By Sara Shepherd Twitter: @saramarieshep

State sex offender registries list people who have been convicted of sex crimes for all the public to see online.

But what about the many college students found responsible for sexual assault by internal university investigations, whose cases In other never see a court of law? states, the At most Kansas universities, students disciplined requirement for sexual assault can has met transfer to other schools resistance.” with no flag on their records indicating a prob— Inside Higher lem with past conduct.

The Kansas Board of Re- Ed article gents may soon change that.

The Regents Council of Presidents — made up of leaders of the six state universities — plans to discuss on Wednesday a proposal that would require all universities to add a transcript notation if a student is expelled for sexual assault.

University presidents have “confidently” agreed that they want such a requirement, Regents spokeswoman Breeze Richardson said. The next step is figuring out details.

“What does it look like?” Richardson said. “How far does the board feel like it’s appropriate to go?”

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WEARING A SHIRT THAT READS "OMAHA BOUND" AND A HUGE SMILE, Kansas University volleyball sophomore setter Ainise Havili gives out high-fives and hugs as she walks through the crowd gathered at Horejsi Center to welcome the team back to Lawrence on Sunday. The night before in San Diego, Kansas outlasted No. 1-ranked USC in a five-set match that saw the Jayhawks come from behind to score the final six points for an upset victory and their first ever Final Four berth. The ninth-seeded Jayhawks will next face fourth-seeded Nebraska in a national semifinal match on Thursday in Omaha. The first serve is set for 8:30 p.m.

Hundreds applaud KU volleyball on first Final Four appearance

By Gary Bedore

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ansas University’s volleyball players, who had just completed an 11-hour travel day, marched off the team bus into Horejsi Center about 5:15 p.m.

Sunday, modeling “Kansas Volleyball: Omaha Bound” KANSAS T-shirts UNIVERSITY for 200 of their most zealous fans.

The Jayhawks, who shocked overall No. 1 seed USC in five sets on Saturday night, returned from San Diego as conquering heroes in advance of Thursday’s Final Four match against Nebraska in Omaha.

Jewish center concerned about car wash plan

By Nikki Wentling Twitter: @nikkiwentling

ethnicity designation. The report will cover Lawrence High School and Free State High School and include data from 2011 to 2015 for comparison.

For the next report, the media specialists from both high schools, along with

The plan for a new car wash near Ninth and Iowa streets caused concern for those at the next-door Lawrence Jewish Community Center, who thought the large, tunnellike structure would draw in more traffic and create noise during their services.

Ronald Schneider, a Lawrence attorney representing the Jewish Community Center, filed an appeal of the site plan Nov. 10, a week after the city approved it.

“Our biggest concern was noise and traffic,” Schneider said. “There’s a car wash there now, but this one will be much larger, and he (the owner) thinks it will be much busier.”

Susan Elkins, president of the Lawrence Jewish Community Center, wrote to city officials that she was “deeply concerned” the redevelopment would cause disruption.

“We have serious concerns about a huge 24-hour car wash with high-level noise fans and outside vacuums as well as a food court,” she wrote. “… We fear it will discourage Jewish newcomers and other citizens of Lawrence who attend our lectures, cultural events and religious services.”

Since he filed the appeal, Schneider has been in talks with Scott Zaremba, an owner of the Zarco convenience store chain and

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KU VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS stand on the court as fans give them a standing ovation Sunday.

“Did anybody stay up late last night watching volleyball?” KU coach Ray Bechard bellowed into the microphone before a welcome-home pep rally crowd that included KU

basketball players Svi Mykhailiuk, Devonté Graham and Evan Manning, who screamed, “Yes!” in unison.

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Graduation rates, device access on schools agenda

By Rochelle Valverde Twitter: @RochelleVerde

With one of its fullest agendas so far this school year, the Lawrence school board is scheduled to go over three reports and vote on three items at its meeting today.

District administrators will present reports on graduation

Inside: rates, access to Internet and Fifth-graders digital learning devices, and take school updates on bond construcrecycling to tion to the board. new heights.

The board will review 3A a report on the district’s 2015 graduation rates. The report will include the rate price lunch, SCHOOLS for all students, as well as students each reportable student with disabilities, English subgroup: free and reduced- language learners and race/

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LAWRENCE • STATE Lawrence gets nearly 2 inches of rain Sunday Staff Reports

As of 8 p.m. Sunday, 1.96 inches of rain had fallen in Lawrence, according to AccuWeather.

The precipitation started around midnight Saturday, with the heaviest rain — 1.6 inches — falling between about 6 a.m. and noon Sunday.

At about 3 p.m. Sunday, deputies with the Douglas

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According to the National Weather Service in Topeka, there is a 20 percent chance of rain before 9 a.m. today.

The weather will likely become mostly sunny and breezy with a high of 48 degrees.

and 13-9 in the fifth and final set against powerful USC. “It was heart, all heart,” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A she said.

Halling said she also “That’s what makes our The Jayhawks’ match supports requiring stuteam so special is we work dents to disclose on versus the Trojans and hard for each other at all college admission ap- their two-time All-America costs. It’s great here at KanCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A plications their criminal hitter Samantha Bricio sas,” the Richmond, Texas, histories and whether ended at 1:02 a.m. Lawnative added. “It’s someThe policy will likely they’ve been disciplined rence time Sunday. thing every team does. go to the Regents Gov- for nonacademic miscon“We wish you all could Every teammate wants to ernance Committee in duct. have been there firsthand. work hard. Every teamJanuary and, if approved It was amazing. On behalf mate works for each other there, be forwarded to Controversial issue of our team and staff, we’re no matter what. I think The issue of nonaca- so excited to represent the full Board of Regents that’s absolutely amazing.” for a vote, Richardson demic misconduct on you guys, the university The Jayhawks, whose transcripts is not without and our athletic program said. travel day Sunday included Richardson said two controversy. at the first-ever Univera connecting flight from A few states have passed sity of Kansas Final Four,” state universities — KanDallas to Kansas City, sas University and Kan- state legislation mandating Bechard added.

Mo., and bus ride from the transcript sas State University — nonacademic The Jayhawks, who airport back to campus, already add transcript notations for college stu- were playing in their had plenty of time to relive notations when students dents suspended or dis- first-ever NCAA Tournahighlights from the Elite are expelled for nonaca- missed for sexual assault. ment Elite Eight, now will Eight victory and ensuing Earlier this year, Vir- take a program-best 30-2 demic misconduct. celebration, which includA Regents policy ginia and then New York record into a Final Four ed the players piling on top would require that all passed laws requiring semifinal contest against of each other on the court, public and private 30-4 Nebraska at 8:30 p.m. state schools do it then drenching their coach schools statewide Thursday at CenturyLink and would create with a bucket of water in to note on students’ Center in Omaha. consistency withthe locker room. transcripts if they in the system.

“We get to play Ne“I would say upwards of are “expelled after braska in a neutral site,” “There’s value, 50 times,” junior Cassie Wait a finding of respon- Bechard joked. “We need I think everybody said, asked how many times sibility for a code of all you guys to figure a way she’s viewed tape of KU’s agrees, in that not conduct violation,” to get up to Omaha and wildly differing final point of the Elite Eight according to a July make some noise for the between universi— one that included three Inside Higher Ed Jayhawks. We said all year ties,” she said. digs from Wait and a final Halling article. long, ‘We play two matches kill by Madison Rigdon.

Student-initiated “In other states, the re- a week; all we need to do “That was who we were The Council of Presi- quirement has met resis- is go 2-0 this week.’ Guess all season, that grit,” she dents discussion follows tance, fueled by concerns what? All we need to do is added of the team’s persevermonths of work by stu- that such notations would go 2-0 this week (to win the ance on a long match point. dents at KU and other turn academic transcripts national title),” he added.

Of drenching Bechard, state schools. into an internal sex offendKU junior setter Maggie Gardner native Wait Emma Halling, a 2015 er registry for colleges,” Anderson, whose serves explained: “We got in the KU graduate now attend- according to the article. In have proved so important locker room and you could ing the University of Cal- turn, that “would neces- during the regular season feel the family atmosphere. ifornia, Berkeley, School sitate turning college dis- and postseason, stressed He was getting ready to of Law, was one leader. ciplinary proceedings into that the players were not come in. We were chanting Halling, former KU stu- fully litigated trials.” just happy to be in a Final for coach B. He walks in, dent body vice president, Those arguing for non- Four that includes Nebras- we grabbed the water and served on KU’s Sexual academic transcript nota- ka, Texas and Minnesota. doused it over him. EveryAssault Task Force and tions often cite the case of “We’re getting right back thing was soaked ... it was so wrote her honors thesis Jesse Matthew Jr., who was to work tomorrow because worth it. It was electric in on the subject of nonaca- accused of sexual assault we are not done,” the there — just goes to show demic transcript nota- as a student athlete at two Lincoln, Neb., native said to how much a family we’ve tions for sexual assault Virginia colleges, leaving thunderous applause. been all year,” Wait added. cases. both following the allegaSenior Tiana Dockery, The emotions were high The draft policy to be tions. He’s since been con- the only volleyball player both Saturday and Sunday. discussed by Regents victed of sexually assault- in school history to have As Bechard said: “In the university presidents still ing a Fairfax, Va., woman played in four NCAA Tour- end it was Jayhawks’ 15-13 isn’t public. and is currently facing tri- naments, addressed the way (on the scoreboard in the fifth set), and nothing felt Halling said she hopes als in the murders of Vir- the Jayhawks were able to better than that.” a Regents policy will mir- ginia Tech student Morgan overcome deficits of 4-0 ror — and go even further Harrington and University than — what the KU Stu- of Virginia student Hannah Rick Doll will bring the dent Senate suggested in Graham. motion on the facility a resolution last spring, In another cited case, master plan agreement which is nonacademic a University of Oregon with Gould Evans Archimisconduct transcript woman sued the school tects. One of the board’s notations for expulsions because a basketball CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A goals this school year and suspensions due to player she said sexually sexual misconduct. assaulted her was previ- Jerri Kemble, assistant was to give special at“I think it should be ously disciplined for sex- superintendent of edu- tention to developing a any finding or responsi- ual assault at the school cational programs and master plan for Lawrence bility for nonacademic he transferred from. The technology, will present a High, as well as analyze misconduct,” Halling basketball player has since report on access to Inter- potential needs at all said. “I would encourage transferred to another net and devices for stu- other secondary schools.

Regents to also include school. No criminal charg- dents and families. The The board will vote on some sort of notation if es were filed in that case, report will review the whether to approve the a student left a school and the player has now digital devices available Gould Evans Associates’ while a hearing is pend- sued University of Oregon and the ways in which scope of services, scheding — a lot of times they for failing to provide him Wi-Fi access and devices ule and fee for facility don’t stick around for the due process in its sexual are being distributed to master planning. students and families in Hayden and Kathy end result.” assault investigation.

Johnson, director of fiHalling, citing a naHalling said one concern need after school hours.

Kyle Hayden, assistant nance, will bring the tional Washington Post about transcript notations investigation, said only 12 is the same injustices could superintendent of busi- motion for the vote to percent of students found be faced in the university ness and operations, will approve the third sale responsible for sexual adjudication process as present an update on of general obligation assault are actually ex- are found in the criminal bond construction. The bonds. The bond issue pelled. Most are punished justice system, such as mi- report will focus on the will be the final series of in other ways, including norities or students who bond budget for all con- bonds to be sold for the suspension, counseling can’t afford lawyers being struction projects; the district’s renovation and and community service. prosecuted or found re- additional capital outlay construction projects at funds spent to support its facilities.

Even if the transcript sponsible at higher rates.

Lastly, the board will notation does not specify “So that’s a problem,” the projects; and prowhat type of academic she said. “But I don’t think vide a general overview vote on whether to hire misconduct the discipline that’s reason to throw the of what has been accom- an outside search firm to was for, federal law al- baby out with the bath plished at the 21 district help find a replacement for Doll, who is resigning lows university officials water and just not inform facilities.

After the reports, at the end of the school to share the final results anyone.” board members will vote year to take a position at of student conduct hearon whether to approve Kansas State University. ings and what the student the facility master plan If it pursues that option, was found responsible — KU and higher ed reporter Sara for the district’s six sec- the board will then select for, Halling said. Then Shepherd can be reached at 832-7187 ondary schools and the one of four firms at a fee the admitting school can or sshepherd@ljworld.com. third and final sale of not to exceed $25,000. decide whether to admit. bonds. Lastly, the board The school board will will vote on whether it meet at 7 p.m. at the diswill use a search firm trict offices, 110 McDonto assist in the hiring of ald Drive.

SOUND OFF a new superintendent, as well as which firm to If you have a question, call 832-7297 — K-12 education reporter Rochelle hire. or send an email to soundoff@ljworld.com.

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Sandbar restaurants — the company proposing the new car wash. The two have come to a spoken agreement, Schneider said, and they’re planning on soon getting something in writing.

Schneider said Zarco has said the company would add more trees and a fence to create a noise buffer, among other things.

“The owner is confident that the noise will not be an issue, but if it is, he will do whatever is necessary to correct it,” Schneider said.

“He’s going to be at the call of duty. He’s been a very good neighbor.”

The appeal is still pending. If the issue is not resolved before Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will hear at its meeting about the project and any lingering issues before deciding whether to give the site plan final approval.

According to documents filed at City Hall, Zarco plans to demolish the existing convenience store and car wash at 900 Iowa St. and the Sandbar sub shop at 914 Iowa St. The site is just to the south of the American Fuels gas station and Scooter’s at the southeast corner of Ninth and Iowa streets.

The property will be redeveloped and will include an approximately 5,000-square-foot tunnel car wash and 25 vacuum stations.

Zaremba told the Journal-World in July, when he submitted the site plan, that it would be the “next generation of car wash.” At the time, Zaremba didn’t give a timeline for construction. He was not available for comment Friday.

The site plan, designed

by Lawrence-based Paul Werner Architects, also includes a picnic and food truck area with a sidewalk, car and bicycle parking.

This part of the development would be accessible from West Ninth Terrace.

The city’s administrative determination of the site plan addressed the Lawrence Jewish Community Center’s concerns, saying a planned fence and shrubbery would provide sound mitigation.

The city’s determination included a stipulation that Zarco add more trees to the area.

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‘Mashed potatoes are not recyclable’

Brownback: Tax laws, state budget ‘in good shape’ $160 million for the fiscal year that begins in July.

Brownback declined to Topeka — Republican discuss details of how he’ll Gov. Sam Brownback close the projected gap, says Kansas legislators and he brushed aside sugshouldn’t tinker further gestions that painful budwith tax laws next year and get cuts will be necessary. argues the state budget “I think we’re going to is in “good shape” be in good shape,” despite a projected the governor said. shortfall because “I think we’re gohis economic poliing to be able to cies are working. work our way on The term-limited through, provided governor spent part we don’t have just of a recent Associa real big global ated Press intereconomic set of view throwing out Brownback problems.” statistics aimed at Brownback won bolstering his argument a second four-year term that the deep cuts in per- last year, even though sonal income taxes that he exit polling showed a championed in past years majority of voters didn’t are boosting the economy think the state benefitas he had predicted. ted from the income tax The state has struggled cuts he persuaded GOP to balance its $15 billion lawmakers to pass as an budget since those reduc- economic stimulus. tions; Kansas hiked sales Democrats and othand cigarette taxes earlier er Brownback critics this year and still faces a Please see BUDGET, page 5A projected deficit of about

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FIFTH-GRADERS JOE O’KEEFE, OF CORDLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND CASEY KONG, who goes to Quail Run Elementary School, carry a recycling bin down the side steps of Cordley to be loaded into a large recycling dumpster outside the school on Friday. In back is Cordley fifth-grader Owen Musser, who along with the other two is leading a school recycling effort.

Fifth-graders start cafeteria recycling program

By Rochelle Valverde Twitter: @RochelleVerde

On Friday, like every school day for the past three weeks, fifth-graders Joe O’Keefe and Owen Musser are taking out the recycling from their cafeteria at Cordley Elementary School, 1837 Vermont St. Before they do so, there are usually a few mistakes to correct. They sift through the recyclables, picking out a few misplaced items.

“Mashed potatoes are not recyclable,” Owen says as he removes a cup of potatoes from the blue recycling bin and drops it in the nearby trash can.

Owen, Joe and Casey Kong, a fifth-grader at Quail Run, started the cafeteria recycling program last month. Beginning in September, the three students researched, planned and implemented the program as part of an outside project, but they have taken it beyond those requirements.

Joe, Casey and Owen said they realized the success of the program depended on other students, so one element of the project was educating their peers — making

posters to hang in the cafeteria and handouts to send home — to explain why recycling is important and how to do it right.

“We realized that lots of people didn’t know where their trash is going, and thought that it just disappeared — which made our (project) name, Green Hole — because where do people think their trash is going, in a black hole?” Joe said.

Each school day, Joe and Owen take time during recess or after school to take the recyclables to the city recycling bin outside. On Friday, Casey was also there to help.

The three wear matching Green Hole T-shirts that Owen designed.

The shirts depict a plunging grid to represent a black hole, but instead it’s green and being sucked into it are various recyclable items.

The boys’ recycling project was for First Lego League, a science and engineering challenge that encourages kids to think of and implement solutions to real-world problems.

Their project, which they entitled Green Hole, was named the top entry of 40 in their age group, qualifying it to advance to the next stage of the competition on Jan. 16.

“We always learned about recycling on Earth Day and how it could save the earth, but at school we never actually did much about it,” Casey said, explaining why he thought the project mattered.

Though the project was not without its challenges. After the team identified the problem they wanted to solve, researched about the city’s recycling program and came up with a plan to implement recycling in the cafeteria, things still didn’t fall perfectly into place.

Casey said one of the first things they encountered was resistance to adding the bins and the responsibility of emptying them.

“They were all saying it would be too challenging, it would just add to the custodians’ workload, when it’s the same amount of trash, just some of it’s being divided and put into the recycling bins,” he said. “We had to work around that, so now Owen and Joe are volunteering.”

The students also knew they needed to explain the city’s rules of recycling, so they made posters Please see CORDLEY, page 5A

Mental health facility uncertain it will take loan from USDA Topeka (AP) — The director of a central Kansas mental health facility is uncertain whether the facility should accept a $1.1 million federal loan because of concerns about state funding.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this month that it awarded a $1.1 million loan to The Guidance Center to expand its clinic in Oskaloosa. The center also has clinics in Leavenworth and Atchison.

Keith Rickard, executive director of The Guidance Center, said the 2,400-square-foot clinic needs more space to meet with clients.

“Our Oskaloosa community mental health

center is about half the size we need for the work we’re doing there,” he said.

The organization would have to repay the federal money, but at more favorable terms than it would likely get from a commercial lender, The Topeka CapitalJournal reported.

Rickard said the center’s board of directors hasn’t decided whether it will take the money because of concerns over state funding. Kansas faces a projected deficit of about $160 million for the fiscal year that begins in July. Republican Gov. Sam Brownback has said that the state budget is in good shape despite the projected shortfall.

But Rickard said the

center relies on Medicaid, which provides about $6.5 million of its budget. The state general fund also granted about $960,000 to the center in past years.

“That’s at risk any time the government can’t meet its obligations,” he said.

Rickard said the USDA will hold the loan for five years if the center decides not to use it immediately.

Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services spokeswoman Angela de Rocha said concerns about state grant funding are likely unfounded.

“But I do know there

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She said concerns may stem from worries about Medicaid funding. The centers have received funding for mental health screening in the past. But under certain conditions the federal government no longer allows KanCare, the state’s Medicaid system, to pay for the screening.

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Donations will be used to support BBBS programming and to help pair more local kids with a mentor, Gonzalez said. The Douglas County BBBS currently has about 80 kids on its waiting list.

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Game Nut, Astrokitty merger has big ideas

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probably need to spend more time reading comic books.

As the “Star Wars” fever rises, some in my household are becoming frustrated that I keep confusing Count Dooku with Count Chocula.

But fear not, we don’t have to be confused for long because the world of comics (yes, there are “Star Wars” comic books), board games and fantasy is becoming big business in Lawrence.

A new three-story comic and gaming store is opening in downtown Lawrence. Well, sort of. The Game Nut and Astrokitty Comics & More have merged, and an expansion project is underway at Game Nut’s longtime home at 844 Massachusetts St. Astrokitty recently

vacated its longtime space at 15 E. Seventh St. when owner Joel Pfannenstiel sold Astrokitty to Game Nut. Pfannenstiel, though, continues to be a part of the business. He’s helping design the expansion that will end up occupying all three floors of the Game Nut building at Ninth and Massachusetts.

“We plan to be the largest gaming store in Lawrence and really one of the largest ones in the Kansas City area,” Pfannenstiel said.

The space already is occupying two of the three floors. The top floor of the building houses the comic book shop — now known as Astrokitty @ Game Nut — and it also includes the store’s action figure department. The main floor of the building continues to house the electronic

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video games. Work is underway to expand the shop into the basement level. It will include the board game selection, role-playing games, the store’s High Score video game lounge, and a large area that can house up to 60 people who want to get together to play tabletop games.

“We want to create space where the community can meet and play,”

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for the cafeteria as well as a board with actual items pinned to it, one side labeled as recyclables and the other as trash. But still, they said they didn’t think that was enough; they also wanted to catch the attention of their fellow students. To do that, they made a YouTube video.

“Joe plays Todd, who is a fifth-grader, and

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contend that the state’s ongoing budget problems prove that his economic policies have failed. State Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley, a Topeka Democrat, scoffed at what he said was Brownback’s insistence that, “the sun is shining in Kansas.”

“It’s a political spin that, right now, isn’t being bought by the people,” Hensley said.

Brownback noted the state’s unemployment rate in October, 4.1 percent, was the lowest it has been in more than 14 years. The state Department of Labor reported the average hourly wage in Kansas has increased

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Pfannenstiel said.

The space, which is expected to be open in February, will be called The Dungeon, complete with the old stone walls of the basement that will be left exposed. Getting together to play board games or other tabletop games has become an emerging trend.

“There’s just a camaraderie and social aspect of it that you don’t really get as much with the video games,” Pfannenstiel said.

“We’re really going to push the aspect of community and interaction and people coming together.”

Video games, though, will remain a large part of the business. Pfannenstiel said the number of people who play both video and tabletop games and read comic books is large. Television shows

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after school or on weekends. School mentors have lunch with their elementary or middle school students once per week or visit during their after-school program.

The announcement of the anonymous pledge was made Friday by Kansas BBBS, and donations must be received by Dec. 31 to receive the match. Donations can be made in person, or checks with “Matching funds” in the memo line can be sent to the BBBS offices at 2518 Ridge Court.

Donations can also be made online through kansasbigs.org.

Gonzalez said she’s grateful for the anonymous donor’s generosity.

“As the end of the year approaches, we haven’t met all of our fundraising goals, so this will really help us end the year on a good note,” she said.

— K-12 education reporter Rochelle Valverde can be reached at 832-6314 or rvalverde@ljworld.com

he wants to recycle his yogurt container but there’s no recycling bin,” Owen explains. “So he gets intrigued and starts researching about recycling, and then he’s so overwhelmed he faints and goes into this big dream sequence.”

“Where he names off all the stuff that (is) recyclable,” Joe adds.

Scott Cinnamon, the principle at Cordley, said he thinks the boys’ efforts have been fantastic — researching, implementing, and dealing with the challenges that came up.

“There were additional challenges that they didn’t consider at the beginning, but they were always motivated to kind of problemsolve and really think it through,” he said.

The students are still in the process of trying to implement the recycling program at Casey’s school, Quail Run. But as fifth-graders, they also don’t want it to stop once they move on to middle school next year.

“Because what would happen when we’re not here?” Joe said.

“We would just rely on

fifth-grade volunteers, which might not happen.”

Today, the three are heading to the Lawrence school board meeting and plan to pitch a districtwide program to add recycling bins to all cafeterias.

The board’s meeting is at 7 p.m. in the district offices, 110 McDonald Drive, and the students said they plan to explain their project during the time allotted for public comment.

by 7 percent since 2011.

The governor said positive economic signs are coming, even though three major sectors for the state — aviation, agriculture and oil and gas production — have slumped.

“There hasn’t been the coverage of, well, is the tax plan working or not to create jobs?” Brownback said. “I would think that the public would be interested in that.”

He expressed frustration that critics continually insist cutting income taxes “hasn’t worked.”

“And it has worked,” he said.

Hensley contends Kansas is seeing the benefits of a stronger national economy.

“I think the president deserves some credit in all of this,” he said.

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glance has implications for the annual legislative session that opens in January.

Facing a previous budget shortfall earlier this year, even some of his fellow Republicans wanted to backtrack on a 2012 policy that exempted more than 330,000 farmers and business owners from income taxes. The governor managed to preserve most of the tax break — along with other income tax cuts he had pushed.

“I don’t think we ought to be messing with taxes,” he said.

He added: “The moral argument is that we give big business a huge tax break, and why do we do it? To get their jobs. What we’re doing here is — it’s the same moral argument — we’re giving small business a tax break and

why are you doing it? To get jobs.”

As for the budget, Hensley predicted Brownback would again seek to divert highway funds to general government programs.

Governors of both parties have relied on such shuffling to plug budget gaps and Brownback’s administration already plans to divert $50 million in the current budget to allow the state to continue paying its bills on time.

Brownback wouldn’t say whether he’ll hit transportation funds again, but he said new federal highway legislation should bring additional dollars to Kansas and added that low petroleum prices will make projects the state has planned less expensive.

Those comments suggested another diversion is at least under consideration.

— K-12 education reporter Rochelle Valverde can be reached at 832-6314 or rvalverde@ljworld.com.

— everything from “Game of Thrones” to the multitude of zombie stuff — has led to greater interest in games and literature related to fantasy and other genres.

“There has been a huge upswing,” Pfannenstiel said. “All this stuff that I’ve immersed myself in all my life, other people are doing it, too. It is very cool.”

The Lawrence business community is certainly betting on the trend. This is the third major comic/ gaming project I’ve reported on this year. Boom Comics opened an approximately 15,000-square-foot comic and gaming store earlier this year in the former Kief’s Audio Video space at 2429 Iowa St. In west Lawrence, Rolling Gnome Games — a store that focuses on a variety of board, tabletop and card

games — opened at 3727 W. Sixth St. Game Nut and Astrokitty, though, are two of the longer-term players in the Lawrence market. Both are celebrating their 10-year anniversaries this year, Pfannenstiel said.

It sounds like the expansion in the industry isn’t quite done.

Pfannenstiel said Game Nut owner Gene Nutt is undertaking an expansion of his south Iowa Street store. Plans call for the amount of space for the south Iowa Game Nut, which is at 2540 Iowa, to approximately double.

Work is likely to be completed in February, Pfannenstiel said.

— This is an excerpt from Chad Lawhorn’s “Town Talk” column, which appears on LJWorld.com.

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Step 1: There are many formulations of liquid ice melter. The two most popular formulas contain calcium chloride or magnesium chloride.

Both will do a great job preventing snow and ice buildup on driveways and walkways, and both are more environmentally friendly than their granulated counterparts.

Choose a liquid ice melter that is available from your local hardware store or co-op.

Step 2: Use a handheld pump sprayer to apply liquid ice melter to sidewalks and driveways.

Spraying surfaces with a thin coat of product before a winter storm will prevent snow and ice from bonding to the surface, reducing the need to shovel.

Step 3: Use liquid ice melter to save time and money by reducing or eliminating the need for granular ice melter products.

Step 4: Use liquid ice melter to facilitate snow and ice removal. Liquid ice melter keeps moisture from bonding to the surface in temperatures as low as minus-25 degrees. Shoveling snow is much easier when the snow is not bonded to the surface.

Step 5: Spray liquid ice melter on existing ice to melt the ice and to prevent additional ice from forming. Liquid ice melter can effectively

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Step 6: Use liquid ice melter to prevent black ice from forming on handicap ramps, steps and other areas where slipping is an issue.

Step 7: Once applied, liquid ice melter continues to work for up to 14 days. It does not run off or get shoveled away with the snow. Precipitation will dilute it and reduce its effectiveness.

Reapply liquid ice melter weekly during heavy precipitation periods and every other week when the weather is dry.

Step 8: Liquid ice melter is much less corrosive than granular products. Use liquid ice melter on concrete, wood, asphalt and metal to avoid potential damage from granular products.

Step 9: Use liquid ice melter to eliminate damage inside the home or business. Granular ice melt residue can be tracked in on shoes and boots, leaving white corrosive deposits on floors and carpets. Liquid ice melt stays on the surface it is sprayed on and does not get tracked inside.

— Have a home improvement question for the Fix-It Chick? Email it to Linda Cottin at features@ljworld.com.

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Husband should defend wife to his mother Dear Annie: I am in a painful position with my mother-in-law. I was pretty sure my husband was talking poorly about me to her, so I asked him. He totally denied it, saying, “Absolutely not!”

Well, she was visiting recently, and I walked into the room and overheard them both talking negatively about me. I innocently asked what they were discussing and my husband lied outright, saying they were discussing a purchase.

After she left, I again asked my husband what they were talking about and he reiterated his previous lie. A few weeks later, I got a card in the mail from his mother saying, “If my son ain’t happy, I ain’t happy.”

I placed it on my husband’s nightstand. He never said a word and acts like he didn’t see it.

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How should I address all of this with my husband and his mom?

— Wife on the Outside Dear Wife: Whether or not your mother-inlaw likes you is beside the point. Your husband should not be agreeing with her or worse, egging her on in a race to see who can insult you more. When faced with criticism of his wife, he should defend you.

Even when you are in the wrong, he should not be badmouthing you

‘Childhood’s End’ is all grown up Television’s new golden age — or whatever we’re calling it — has been good to midcentury science fiction. Amazon is streaming a 10-episode adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s 1962 novel “The Man in the High Castle.” Now Syfy takes a crack at “Childhood’s End” (7 p.m., TV-14), a three-night miniseries based on the 1953 novel by Arthur C. Clarke.

Much like “Castle,” this adaptation is an impressive production, glorious to behold.

Both efforts suffer from the need to pad out a multipart narrative. “End,” like “Castle,” suffers from a listless pace.

This may be the first realized screen version of Clarke’s book, but little about the premise will seem unfamiliar. Echoing “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” ‘‘Independence Day,” two TV versions of “V,” “Signs,” ‘‘Falling Skies” and the “To Serve Man” episode of “The Twilight Zone,” this tale involves the invasion of Earth by far superior beings from beyond who arrive with seemingly benevolent intentions.

The aliens’ arrival is quite impressive. Not only do their giant ships hover over every major city on Earth, they deliver their message in the most personal means possible; every human being is visited by the form of a recently deceased loved one who tells them, in awkward phrases, not to be afraid. It’s as if they were possessed by the spirit of Siri.

Not everybody finds the newcomers so hunky dory. A cynical media baron (Colm Meaney, doing his best impersonation of Gene Hackman) dubs them “the Overlords,” a name that sticks.

The visitors anoint scientistturned-farmer Ricky Stormgren (Mike Vogel) as their spokesperson. He is whisked, via space pod, to a secret meeting place with their leader, Karellen (Charles Dance). You’ll have to watch the rest.

Tonight’s other highlights

Astra challenges Kara’s memories of her mother on “Supergirl” (7 p.m., CBS, TV14).

One more night to shine on “The Voice” (7 p.m., NBC, TVPG).

Neighborhoods compete on “The Great Christmas Light Fight” (7 p.m., ABC, TV-PG).

Mateo’s first Christmas on “Jane the Virgin” (8 p.m., CW, TV-PG).

The 2015 documentary “Very Semi-Serious” (8 p.m., HBO) profiles cartoonists for The New Yorker.

“Adele Live in New York City” (9 p.m., NBC) captures the popular singer at Radio City Music Hall.

Pastry sets the agenda on “The Great Holiday Baking Show” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG).

to someone outside the marriage. It’s an emotional betrayal, and it shows disrespect. And over time, it can erode the bonds of your marriage. Tell your husband this must stop and ask him to accompany you to a counselor. If he refuses to admit there is a problem, go without him and work on this.

Dear Annie: Often when my husband and I go out with friends, we will see another couple we know along the way. Of course, we politely introduce our friends. The next thing I know, the two couples are laughing, conversing and setting up a future time to get together.

Meanwhile, I’m standing there feeling like chopped liver. This has happened more times than I can count.

Is there a way to nicely communicate to

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For Monday, Dec. 14: This year you might feel you are not ready to take a leap of faith or assume new responsibilities, yet these obligations could land on you anyway. You are likely to greet a promotion or pay raise. If you are single, you meet people from out of the blue. If you are attached, share more with your significant other.

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult Aries (March 21-April 19) You’ll put a lot of energy into seeing the big picture.

Tonight: Meet a friend out for munchies after doing some shopping.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) A partner could challenge your creativity. Recognize what you want from a project.

Tonight: All eyes turn to you.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) A discussion will take you down a unique path. You might need to step back to see the big picture. Tonight: Try something new.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) You might want to switch gears and handle a personal matter differently. Tonight: Time with a special person.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) You have a lot of ground to cover, and you need to have an important discussion with a friend. Tonight: Put up your feet and relax.

people that this isn’t OK? — Annoyed Dear Annoyed: If it’s the same people every time, we’d stop introducing our friends to them. If it is a variety of couples that poach your friends, you have two ways to deal with it: You can be flattered that others like your taste in friends and determine not to be upset by it. Friendships aren’t winner-take-all.

The other tactic is to make a brief introduction and then say, “Sorry we can’t stay and chat.”

Your mistake is allowing their conversation to go on long enough for them to get to know one another and make plans, while you silently fume on the inside.

— Send questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190 Chicago, IL 60611.

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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Others could be confusing, or possibly not on the same page as you. Tonight: Squeeze in some exercise if you can.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You might want to be serious and think only about business or work. Allow your imagination to drift. Tonight: A boss can be difficult to speak to.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Your imagination will add more dimension to what would otherwise be a dull day.

Tonight: Head home early.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You will manage to ask the right questions, even if you don’t receive the answers you desire. Tonight: Pay bills first.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your instincts will help you discern how to handle a money decision. Still, you’ll want to avoid taking any risks. Tonight: Take much-needed personal time.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) A friend could be taxing and somewhat boring. Listen anyway; he or she might have wisdom to impart. Tonight: Where your friends are.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Take your time when making a decision. Time is your ally. Be diligent. Tonight: Relax in front of a warm fire.

— The astrological forecast should be read for entertainment only.

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Civic duty

By Doyle McManus Los Angeles Times

Making sure youngsters learn the basics of American history and government is essential to the functioning of U.S. democracy.

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f the overarching goal of public education is to produce good citizens, the idea currently being floated by Attorney General Derek Schmidt makes a lot of sense.

Schmidt said he was inspired by efforts of the Joe Foss Institute to make passing a U.S. citizenship exam a high school graduation requirement in all 50 states, but his suggestion is more moderate. Schmidt recently asked the Kansas State Board of Education to integrate the test that immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship must take into the state’s middle school curriculum. Rather than making passage of the test a requirement for graduation, he suggested a voluntary program in which middle school students would be rewarded in some way for passing the exam.

The questions on the citizenship test are not complex. A sample test on the Joe Foss website asks how many members serve in the U.S. House, the name of one state that borders Mexico, who wrote the Declaration of Independence, one cause of the Civil War, the legal voting age, etc. Yet, various studies indicate that many Americans couldn’t answer those questions.

A national survey conducted last year by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania found that only about a third of respondents could name all three branches of the federal government and about a third couldn’t name even one. Only about a quarter of those surveyed knew that a presidential veto could be overridden by a two-thirds vote of the House and Senate. About a fifth of Americans incorrectly thought a 5-4 Supreme Court decision is sent back to Congress for reconsideration.

America has a glorious democracy, but the ability of that democracy to function depends on informed citizens who vote and participate in their government. Obviously, many Americans don’t have the basic knowledge to do that.

In outlining his request, Schmidt said he didn’t know whether civics education has declined in Kansas and the U.S., “but I know they are not where all of us would want them to be.”

Knowing how the government operates and how to participate in it is a basic life skill for all Americans. Requiring passage of a citizenship test for high school graduation doesn’t seem unreasonable, but setting up a voluntary testing program in middle school is at least a step in the right direction.

Last year, Islamic State seized control of big chunks of Iraq and Syria. This year, it’s hijacking the U.S. presidential campaign.

The biggest concern for most American voters until recently was the sluggish economy and stagnating incomes. But since the terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, more and more voters are saying national security is their primary worry.

A CNN Poll among Republican voters in Iowa last week found that 40 percent listed either terrorism or foreign policy as the top issue they would consider as they choose a candidate for president. Only 29 percent named the economy. Among Democrats, the effect has been less dramatic; if most Republicans are from Mars, most Democrats are still from Venus. The latter continue to list the economy above terrorism, although the margin has narrowed.

As a result, the attacks have changed the presidential campaign in both parties — from a contest focused almost solely on economic growth and tax rates to one that also includes questions about Muslim immigration and Islamic State.

That’s been good for some candidates and bad for others.

The losers have included Sen. Rand Paul, whose campaign for a more restrained foreign policy has fallen on increasingly deaf ears, and neurosurgeon Ben Carson,

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… the attacks have changed the presidential campaign in both parties — from a contest focused almost solely on economic growth and tax rates to one that also includes questions about Muslim immigration and Islamic State.”

who struck many voters as illprepared in recent debates.

On the Democratic side, the spotlight on national security hasn’t been kind to Sen. Bernie Sanders, who says he wants to keep his focus on economic issues no matter what the polls say.

Among the winners — at least temporarily — has been frontrunner Donald Trump, who used the crisis to seize center stage last week by declaring that no Muslim should be allowed to enter the United States “until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on.”

(Trump later clarified that he would allow Muslim U.S. citizens, including those in the armed forces, to return home despite their faith.)

Trump’s proposal drew denunciations from Sen. Marco Rubio (who called it “offensive”), Jeb Bush (“unhinged”) and House Speaker Paul Ryan (“This is not conservatism”) — but not Sen. Ted Cruz, who said he wanted to “commend” Trump for pointing out “the need to secure our borders.”

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Indeed, there is a genuine and intermittently serious debate about foreign policy among Republicans — one that Trump’s outbursts have mostly obscured.

Traditional GOP hawks, including Rubio, have said they favor deploying U.S. ground troops to Iraq and Syria, to serve as the nucleus of a multinational force aimed at defeating Islamic State on the ground.

Others, including Trump and Cruz, have suggested that unlimited U.S. bombing from the air should be sufficient. (Few, if any, military experts agree.) “We will utterly destroy ISIS. We will carpet bomb them into oblivion,” Cruz told voters in Iowa. “I don’t know if sand can glow in the dark, but we’re going to find out.”

Hillary Clinton has been sounding hawkish as well, noting that she has long favored a more assertive strategy in Syria than President Obama has pursued.

“We’re not winning,” she said on ABC News Dec. 5.

“Clearly we have to have a much more robust air campaign against ISIS targets, against the oil infrastructure, against their leadership … . I do believe we have to (increase) our special ops numbers. The 50 (troops) that have been authorized need to get there. And then we need to take stock of what else we need.”

That gung-ho tone hasn’t hurt her among Democratic voters. The CNN poll in Iowa found that 72 percent of Democrats — including some self-identified Sanders supporters — said Clinton would

be their party’s best candidate to handle foreign policy.

In most years, a focus on national security and defense bolsters Republicans in a general election.

“If you ask voters which party they have confidence in on terrorism and defense, Republicans win that debate,” GOP pollster David Winston told me Tuesday. That’s one reason why George W. Bush won the 2004 presidential election against John F. Kerry, he said.

But this year, if the GOP nominates a candidate who’s unconvincing on foreign policy — or downright scary — that historical advantage could erode. Trump’s reckless xenophobia might yet work in a crowded primary; in a general election it’s more likely to lead his party to disaster.

“Who does it help?” Dana Perino, a former Bush aide, said of Trump’s rhetoric.

“Hillary! That’s who.”

In 2008, when Clinton ran for the Democratic nomination against Obama, her campaign aired a famous television commercial that began with the sound of a ringing telephone.

“It’s 3 a.m. and your children are safe and asleep, but there’s a phone in the White House and it’s ringing,” a narrator said. “Who do you want answering the phone?”

If Clinton and Trump win their parties’ nominations, you can expect that commercial — or one like it — to make a return appearance.

— Doyle McManus is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times. His email address is doyle.mcmanus@ latimes.com.

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Not coddling To the editor: Recent events at Kansas University have spurred conversations about important issues on college campuses.

Articles attempting to objectively report the events on campus divide readers into those who stand in solidarity with minority students and Black Lives Matter, and those who claim just another example of “coddling” college students.

As a doctoral candidate who has taught at KU for over 10 semesters, I can say that coddling of college students is certainly a problem.

Without exception, every semester, students come to my office expecting extensions on assignments they have known about for 16 weeks. I am accused of grading “too hard” when students turn in substandard work that neglects basic requirements of an assignment. Every semester, students demand study guides, easier exams and to be “coddled” against the realities of accountability and hard work required to earn a degree.

And as someone who has taught at KU for 10 semesters,

I can say that the vast majority of these students requesting to be “coddled” are white and privileged. This is not to say that there aren’t students with legitimate concerns that interfere with coursework, but I do not coddle these students. I listen to them and empathize. I treat them with dignity and humanity. I lose nothing by validating their experiences and attempting to understand their unique challenges.

Rock Chalk Invisible Hawk is not demanding to be coddled. They are demanding to be treated with the dignity and respect the university community has failed to secure for them.

Chelsea Graham, Lawrence

Ironic situation To the editor: I would like to comment on the letter from retired Capt. John G. McCandless that you published on Dec. 5. He expressed high praise for the article written by Mackenzie Clark (JournalWorld, Dec. 2) about the talk given by Admiral Harry B. Harris Jr., commander, U.S. Pacific Command, to Kansas University ROTC

From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for Dec. 14, 1915: years “‘Torpedoed’ ago by a misjudged IN 1915 charge of dynamite, one of the barges used by the Missouri Valley Bridge company in the construction of the new bridge across the Kaw River, listed to port and sank to the bottom of the river this forenoon. The barge did not sink out of sight, the river being shallow where it is anchored. The river comes just to the edge of the body of the barge and has done no damage to the engine mounted there for the purpose of pumping sand from the river.... The charge of dynamite was intended to loosen the sand in the river. Whether it did that is not known for it loosed the boards in the bottom of the barge and let the river in at such a rate that the workmen’s attention was immediately taken up with saving the craft. The barge settled to the bottom and the workmen are busy this afternoon making arrangements to float it again.”

“S. S. McCann of North Lawrence had the satisfaction of driving the first spike in the interurban line inside the city limits at 11 o’clock today. The workmen reached the city boundary just at that time and a few moments afterward the first rail was spiked fast to the right of way inside the town. It is expected that the track will be laid to the switch on Locust street by tomorrow evening and this will for the present be the terminus of the road.”

“C. C. Pickard, bridge watchman, has felt the weight of his cares increase since the work on the new bridge started. Mr. Pickard asked the city commissioners today to assist him in enforcing more strictly the bridge regulations, in order that accidents to pedestrians may be avoided. The new danger arises from the increased number of people who spend time on the bridge watching the construction of the new piers. Mr. Pickard complains that drivers of motor cars have been careless about the speed regulations while crossing the bridge.

students on Dec. 1. Captain McCandless stated that the message Admiral Harris delivered to the students should be of great interest to all KU students and every reader of the Journal-World.

He recommended that those who had missed the article should Google it and that those who had already read it once should read it again.

I couldn’t agree more.

I say this because the article, especially the references to the threats currently posed to the United States and our allies by China, presents firm reasons why KU should not be in partnership with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to operate a Confucius Institute. What an amazing situation! Even as Admiral Harris is speaking to KU ROTC students about the Chinese threats they will have to deal with in the future, KU administrators are working hard to support CCP Confucius strategic information operations. And they are doing this work, not only with CCP funds that — Compiled by Sarah St. John flow into KU, but also with Kansas taxpayer dollars.

Why don’t our legislators Read more Old Home Town at care about this?

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Tech Drop-In, 5-6 p.m., Meeting Room B, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Community Meal, 5-7 p.m., Stull United Methodist Church, 251 North 1600 Road.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County volunteer information, 5:15 p.m., United Way Building, 2518 Ridge Court.

Lawrence City Commission meeting, 5:45 p.m., City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St. Lonnie Ray’s open jam session, 6-10 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third St., no cover.

Maker Meet-Up, 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Creates Makerspace, 512 E. Ninth St. Lawrence Huntington’s Disease Support Group, 7-9 p.m., Conference Room D South, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine St. Tuesday Concert Series: Larry Carter, 7:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Rifftrax Live: “Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny,” 7:30 p.m., Southwind Stadium 12, 3433 Iowa St. Gamer Night, 8 p.m., Burger Stand at the Casbah, 803 Massachusetts St., free.

Slideshow photography group, 8 p.m., Gaslight Gardens, 317 N. Second St.

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Red Dog’s Dog Days, 6 a.m., Allen Fieldhouse, 1651 Naismith Drive.

Adornment Holiday Art Sale and Show, 1-5 p.m., Van Go Arts, 715 New Jersey St. Lawrence Parkinsons Support Group, 2 p.m.,

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Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 9-10 a.m., Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle.

Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 10:3011:30 a.m., Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Drive.

Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 1-2 p.m., Vermont Towers, 1101 Vermont St. Adornment Holiday Art Sale and Show, 1-5 p.m., Van Go Arts, 715 New Jersey St. Lawrence-Douglas County Bicycle Advisory Committee, 5-6:30 p.m., Parks and Recreation Conference Room, 1141 Massachusetts St. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), 5:30 p.m., 2712 Pebble Lane. 8421516 for info.

Lawrence Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m., school district headquarters, 110 McDonald Drive.

Eudora City Commission meeting, 7 p.m., Eudora City Hall, 4 E. Seventh St.

Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St. Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 9-10 a.m., Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Drive.

Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 10:3011:30 a.m., Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews Drive.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County volunteer information, noon, United Way Building, 2518 Ridge Court.

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Why Yahoo may not attract bidders

Jackman helps ‘Eddie the Eagle’ reach new heights

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Rheanne Suszek, 33, of Detroit, was out for a run Sunday. The last time Detroit hit 60 degrees on Dec. 13 was in 1881.

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In Fairfield, Conn., a paddle boarder enjoys a warm afternoon while a couple, at top, take a stroll on the beach.

Much of the U.S. can keep T-shirts and shorts out this week.

In Rochester, N.Y., temperatures could hit nearly 70 degrees Monday. Detroit broke records for a second straight day Sunday, reaching 61 degrees, the National Weather Service says.

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Fed likely to push gradual rate hikes Policymakers face a delicate balancing act as they try to reassure financial markets.

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‘Mockingjay’ tops box office, ‘Sea’ taking on water

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Robot cars: No-go While half of all Americans are reluctant to ride in a self-driving car, older drivers are most adamant:

70%

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Poll finds little room for compromise on what we want in next president Susan Page USA TODAY

WINCHESTER , VA . Americans no longer differ only on ideology.

When it comes to considering the next president, Democrats and Republicans seem to disagree on, well, just about everything.

A USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll finds likely voters in the two parties express conflicting perspectives on the most basic questions facing the nation. Democrats are inclined to think the United States is headed in the right direction; Republicans overwhelmingly say the country has gotten off track. Democrats want experience; Republicans crave an outsider. And they have different expectations on how much any president will be able to do about the country’s biggest problems.

The divisions — one factor behind an increasingly frustrated and frustrating political system — are helping to shape the 2016 election debate. But even a decisive win next November by one side or the other is no guarantee they’ll be bridged.

At Diane’s Diner in this leafy Shenandoah Valley town, Michael Grimm, 68, a retired tractor-trailer driver, says he’ll support billionaire businessman

RATING THE STATE OF THE NATION Republicans and Democrats have conflicting views on how things are going today.

Do you feel the country is headed in the right direction or is on the wrong track?

RIGHT DIRECTION 41%

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Derek Tucker, who supports Hillary Clinton, says the USA is “going in a good direction.”

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Donald Trump or Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. “Trump is saying things I’ve been thinking for years, and I think he’s right on,” says Grimm, a Navy veteran wearing a gray Tshirt with an American flag on it.

“We need somebody who’ll get the country back — .”

“To its former glory,” chimes in the man on the next stool at the counter, who declines to give his name.

But at the Winchester Book Gallery 2 miles away, Derek Tucker, 44, a clinical researcher in ophthalmology, says the country is “going in a good direction,” with an improving economy and “awesome” progress on gay rights. He supports former secretary of State Hillary Clinton. “I like that she’s going to continue on what Barack Obama has put in place,” he says.

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WASHINGTON U.S.-led air raids on Islamic State terrorists in Iraq and Syria have shifted from buildings and fixed sites to fleeting targets in recent months, reflecting advances by allied ground forces and an effort to disrupt militants’ illicit trade in oil.

Attacks on what the military calls “dynamic targets” have increased since early fall, according to data obtained by USA TODAY. These targets are often groups of fighters from the Islamic State, also known as ISIL, who have been forced into the open desert by allied ground forces. In November, pilots from the U.S.-led coalition launched a campaign to destroy tankers smuggling oil, a key revenue source for the Islamic State. Airstrikes have destroyed about 400 tankers.

Advances on the ground by U.S.-supported fighters, known as Syrian Democratic Forces, in northern Syria have forced militants to move, said Nicholas Heras at the Center for a New American Security. Islamic State troops from other Arab countries and the Caucasus had hunkered down amid civilians in cities, essentially shielded from airstrikes because of the coalition’s directive to avoid civilian casualties.

“When they move now, the coalition has a better sense where they will be moving to and by what routes and stopping points along the way, and it makes eastern Syria a far more target-rich environment,” Heras said.

The peak in attacking dynamic targets occurred from Nov. 10 to 23 when pilots hit 339 fleeting targets, the figures show.

Additional data show the U.S.led coalition continues to be just that — U.S.-led and -dominated.

Nearly 78% of the 8,783 attacks with bombs and missiles on targets in Iraq and Syria on the Islamic State have come from U.S. warplanes since the air war began in August 2014. In Syria, the heart of the Islamic State, 94% of the air raids have been made by American pilots, the figures show.

“It makes a lot of sense that the U.S. would be carrying out such a disproportionate number of airstrikes compared to its coalition partners,” Heras said. “The U.S. ... has the largest and most well-developed forward-deployed force structure in the Middle East, which no other regional or global partner, or global rival such as Russia, can match.”

Kerry predicts climate deal will transform economies Gregg Zoroya USA TODAY

Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday the historic Paris accord aimed at reducing greenhouse gases to slow global warming will transform world economies by encouraging corporations to invest trillions of dollars on clean energy over the next three to four decades.

It “sends a very powerful message to the global marketplace,” Kerry said on NBC’s Meet the Press. “There are jobs to be created, money to be made.”

Even as supporters from Ma-

nila to Michigan celebrated the deal, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said it would have the opposite effect: killing jobs and raising energy costs. He said the accord reached Saturday could be spurned if a Republican wins the presidency.

Kerry, who led U.S. negotiations to reach the Paris agreement, appeared on several talk shows Sunday highlighting elements of the accord, including mandatory requirements for nations to report their progress in meeting carbon-reducing goals.

One of the most important successes, he said, was the global message to the business commu-

Obama “is making promises he can’t keep, writing checks he can’t cash and stepping over the middle class.”

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.

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Environmentalists take part in a bicycle ride in Manila to show solidarity for the climate pact.

nity about the need to develop renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.

The agreement by 195 nations seeks to limit rising temperatures

to less than 2 degrees Celsius — 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit — compared with preindustrial levels through the year 2100. Industrialized nations pledged $100 billion a year through 2020 to help poor countries impacted by climate change.

Saturday, President Obama declared the climate agreement “a turning point for the world.”

McConnell said in a statement released Sunday that Obama “is making promises he can’t keep, writing checks he can’t cash and stepping over the middle class to take credit for an ‘agreement’ that is subject to being shredded in 13 months.”

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VOICES

Erik Brady

Buffalo has no snow!

Wait ... what?

USA TODAY Sports

Here it is, nearly Christmas, and Buffalo has no snow. Stop the presses!

News is normally about what happens. This story — about what hasn’t — is national news all over, from the Associated Press to NBC to The Weather Channel. It’s easy to see why.

The newspaper aphorism for a story that makes news simply because it happens so seldom is Man Bites Dog. Make this one Snowman Bites Husky.

The cold facts are these: No measurable snow has fallen in Buffalo this late in the season for the first time since records have been kept. Previous record: Dec. 3, 1899.

The national dispatches helpfully explain that measurable snow means at least a 10th of an inch. The stories gleefully remind that parts of the city and its southern suburbs got buried in a snowstorm last November that was measured in feet, not inches. The 7 feet that fell then was remarkable even by Buffalo standards. The last pile didn’t melt until summer.

Buffalo typically gets big snowfalls early in winter, before Lake Erie freezes. That’s because lake-effect snow comes as cold air moves over warm water. This year, an El Niño weather pattern means mild temperatures in the Northeast. Sure enough, in Buffalo on Sunday afternoon, it was golf weather under pewter skies — a snowless betrayal of the vaudeville gag that there are two seasons in Buffalo, winter and the Fourth of July.

This makes Cormac Schaeffer, 8, angry at the universe. His father says Cormac is a gentle soul, but no-show snow has him pounding his fists on the breakfast table. His trio of older sisters aren’t happy either, though Mom and Dad are cool with it.

I was born in Buffalo on the day Roger Bannister ran history’s first sub-four-minute mile; this apparently destined me to my ink-stained, lucky life as a sportswriter. My father was born BUFFALO

As of Dec. 4, the record for the latest date without measurable snowfall in Buffalo has been broken.

“They want to know when we’re going to have snow. It matters more to people outside.”

Anthony Bannon, Burchfield Penney Art Center

Some areas of the Buffalo suburbs saw 7 feet of snow in November 2014, a lot even for Buffalo. in Buffalo on the day the Titanic sank; he said this determined his bent toward epic things. He believed no one captured the epic nature of Buffalo snow better than watercolorist Charles Burchfield, peerless laureate of Buffalo weather in all seasons.

“No snow is no big deal here.

Buffalo laughs about it,” says Anthony Bannon, executive director of the Burchfield Penney Art Center. “I hear from people in New York, and they want to know when we’re going to have snow. It matters more to people outside. This is a city that takes it as it comes.”

My father, Charles A. Brady — professor and poet, novelist and

critic — published a poem in 1950 called Christmas in Buffalo that cites the sort of standard sampler scenes of skates and sleighs found in Currier and Ives lithographs. And then: But Buffalo winter is Burchfield: strong, Homely, cold; and warm. A mittened worker Bluing the air with his own gusty breath, Stomping big feet in lusty polka time; His mansard roof piled high with mounds of snow.

Dun houses spill a Burchfield spilth of amber, Like golden Buffalo beer, upon the snow —

Real snow, not Hollywood cornflake variety; Real snow for this broad-chested northern city.

This Sunday marks 40 years since I walked into a newsroom as a reporter for the first time (as a holiday replacement at the Buffalo Courier-Express during my senior year at Canisius College). One thing that remains vivid in memory is my utter surprise when, that evening, the presses rumbled and, lo, from all the chaos I’d witnessed that day, an actual newspaper appeared, with ink so fresh it smeared in my hands. The other thing I remember: snow, lots of it.

I was a Buffalo Bills seasonticket holder who’d skipped the last game of the season for the first day of my career. This afforded me an alibi when Bills

PHOTOS BY CAROLYN THOMPSON, AP

fans pelted the Minnesota Vikings with snowballs in the late stages of a desultory 35-13 loss.

Vikings running back Chuck Foreman got hit in the eye; quarterback Fran Tarkenton said he spotted fathers making snowballs for their kids.

Set that misbehavior aside.

Away from stadiums, snow brings out the best in Buffalonians. Neighbors regularly shovel out neighbors. Snowy Samaritans pull over to push cars out of snow banks. Snow is who we are in Buffalo.

When I was growing up, service station proprietors would post prognostications for first snowfall on homemade signs attached to the blades of their small plows. No one would have dared guess a date in December.

During an average season, Buffalo gets its first measurable snow on Nov. 5. That means the city is more than a month overdue, a pregnant pause from Mother Nature.

Fear not. The snow will come.

It always does. With any luck, it will arrive in time for a white Christmas. And if not, well, this is Buffalo. A white Easter isn’t out of the question.

Brady writes for USA TODAY Sports.

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crats are more likely than not to say the United States is headed in the right direction, 41% to 36%.

But by an overwhelming 86%-7%, Republicans say the country has gotten off on the wrong track.

The poll of 1,000 likely voters, taken Dec. 2-6, has a margin of error of +/-3 percentage points.

Beyond differences on what policies the next president should advocate, Republicans and Democrats diverge even on the personal backgrounds they value and the political tactics they endorse.

Three of four Democrats agree with this statement: “The problems the United States faces are so serious that it’s important to elect a president who has experience in government to address them.” That attitude is a good fit with Clinton, a former U.S. senator and Cabinet member, who holds a decisive lead for the Democratic nomination in the poll.

“She’s got a little more experience and been-there-done-that type of deal,” Charles Frame, 67, part of the diner’s regular breakfast crowd, says approvingly.

In one of the starkest contrasts in the survey, however, most Republicans agree instead with this statement: “The problems the United States faces are so serious that it’s time to elect an outsider as president who can bring a fresh perspective to address them.”

Is it any surprise that Trump, who has never run for office before, is leading a crowded GOP field?

TOP CONCERN: TERRORISM

Americans do agree on one thing.

In the poll, taken in the aftermath of the shooting rampage in San Bernardino, Calif., that killed 14, not only Republicans but also Democrats and independents rank terrorism and national security as the most important issue facing the next president. Fourteen years after 9/11, attacks in Southern California and Paris linked to the self-proclaimed Islamic State have sharpened concerns about the safety of the homeland.

“If you don’t have the safety

RANKING THE ISSUES What is the most important issue facing the next president?

THE TOP FOUR ISSUES

All 1

2

Terrorism/ national security

3 Jobs/ economy

4

Reducing national debt

Illegal immigration

IN SEARCH OF THE NEXT PRESIDENT Republicans and Democrats have conflicting visions on what they want in the next president.

“The problems the United States faces are so serious that it’s important to elect a president who has experience in government to address them.”

52% 74%

All

Democrats

Democrats

33%

Republicans

1

2

Terrorism/ national security

3 Jobs/ economy

4 Climate change

Health care

Republicans

“The problems the United States faces are so serious that it’s time to elect an outsider as president who can bring a fresh perspective to address them.”

All

1 Terrorism/ national security

2

3 Jobs/ economy

4 Illegal immigration

Reducing national debt

Source USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll of 1,000 likely voters taken Dec. 2-6.

Margin of error ±3 percentage points.

JANET LOEHRKE, USA TODAY

and security of the country, you don’t have anything,” Grimm says.

Americans of all political persuasions also rank jobs and the economy as the second most-important issue. Trailing far behind were priorities that reflect partisan differences. Among Republicans, illegal immigration was the third-ranked issue and reducing the national debt fourth. Among Democrats, the next issues were climate change and health care.

“I think a lot of other problems would be solved if the economy was good,” says Larry Sams, 70, who is finishing his breakfast at the diner’s counter as he fills in the crossword puzzle on that morning’s Winchester Star. With a steady job for 31 years at Dow Chemical Company, he earned a good living and raised a family.

But these days, he frets, “My five children, I know they’ll never do what I did.”

He’d like to see Florida Sen. Marco Rubio or former CEO Carly Fiorina, or maybe both, nomi-

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“A lot of other problems would be solved if the economy was good,” says Larry Sams, 70.

nated by the GOP. “They’re a great pair,” he says. “I wish they would run together.” But he’s not optimistic that anyone will be able to fix what’s wrong.

“The country needs changing up,” he says. “I don’t know how you do it.”

In the poll, Republicans are almost evenly split on whether gov-

Democrats Republicans

36% 15% 54%

Source USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll of 1,000 likely voters taken Dec. 2-6.

Margin of error ±3 percentage points.

JANET LOEHRKE, USA TODAY

ernment action can make much difference on economic issues, given the power of market forces and economic cycles. But Democrats by 4-1 say the government could do a lot more to create jobs and reduce economic inequality.

On terrorism, it is Republicans who are more likely to believe that government action can make a difference, preventing attacks like those in Paris. But more than a third of Democrats say those sort of terrorist attacks “are just part of the world today.”

For Tucker, the attacks struck home. “My daughter is going to Paris in March on a school trip, so of course I”m worried about it,” he says. Laurel, 13, is running errands with him on this morning.

“But terrorism has always been around,” he adds. “It has gotten more pronounced ... but it’s always there.”

When it comes to dealing with the Islamic State, about eight in 10 Democrats say Hillary Clinton would do a better job. About eight in 10 Republicans say Donald Trump would.

Americans by more than 2-1 say they are looking for a new president who would “be willing to compromise to get some things done.” Democrats by close to 3-1 feel that way.

But more than a third of Republicans say the next president should “stand firm on principle, even if it means he or she can’t get some things done.” Very conservative voters — an influential force in key GOP primaries — by 48%-43% are more inclined to back standing on principle over compromise. That helps explain the defiant stance Cruz and others have taken in Congress that have led to stalemate and shutdown.

“It’s a lot of bickering, a lot of dysfunction,” says Jeff Keller, 29, a history teacher at John Handley High School in Winchester. He voted for Republican Mitt Romney in 2012 but the 2016 contender who appealed most to him, former Virginia senator Jim Webb, a Democrat, has dropped out. Keller says “restoring the government” is one of his top priorities for the next president.

On an unseasonably balmy day, Christmas shoppers are strolling along Winchester’s downtown pedestrian mall. Regardless of party affiliation, though, the attitude of many toward the presidential prospects is more wary than warm.

Linda Whitehead, 55, who works with the homeless in Knoxville, Tenn., is in town to visit family. She voted for Obama in the last two elections, but she hasn’t made up her mind about 2016. “They’re much more concerned about battling each other than talking about any issues,” she says of the presidential field.

“I’m just looking for a candidate who is concerned with our people and their needs.”

Courtney Keller, 29, a registered nurse, wonders if any of the contenders will be up to the job.

“I feel like none of them are offering any substance. It’s all bullying.

It’s just them talking over each other,” she worries. “We have all these problems, and no one knows how to deal with them.”’

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School may hold clues to Calif. shooter Institute where Malik studied held extreme views of Islam, some say

Kiran Nazish

Special for USA TODAY

As federal investigators try to determine how San Bernardino, Calif., shooter Tashfeen Malik and her husband became radicalized, one possible clue lies within the Al-Huda Institute in Pakistan, where she studied.

Al-Huda, a religious school for women, was established in 1994 by a couple who teach a conservative theology that some say spawns a radical Islamist mentality. The institute has branches in the USA and Canada and often hosts events around the world.

The Al-Huda branch in Englewood, N.J., has declined to comment. A branch in Toronto temporarily closed this week when CBC News reported that several young Canadian women who studied there tried to join Islamic State extremists in Syria.

Malik and Syed Farook were killed in a gunbattle with police

IN BRIEF DIVERS RECOVER ITEMS IN SAN BERNARDINO LAKE

Divers recovered items from a lake in San Bernardino, Calif., where a couple who killed 14 at a nearby regional center Dec. 2 possibly dumped evidence on the day of their shooting spree, according to media accounts.

Federal agents received a tip that Syed Farook, 28, and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, 29, may have thrown a hard drive into the waters of Seccombe Lake, the Associated Press reported.

Divers began searching the lake Thursday, and some items were recovered before the search ended Saturday.

The FBI did not reveal whether anything pulled from the lake was related to the investigation of the shootings.

— Gregg Zoroya

after they killed 14 people and wounded 22 others at a San Bernardino public health facility Dec. 2. What prompted them to stage the massacre and any links to terrorist groups still are part of an intense investigation.

Al-Huda, founded by Farhat Hashmi and her husband, Idrees Zubair, has no known ties to terrorist groups. Yet Mufti Qamar ul Hasan, a prominent Sunni Muslim cleric based in Houston, says its teachings provide students extremist viewpoints that take them down dangerous paths.

“I do not believe she (Hashmi) is preaching the right way of Islam,” he said. “She has distorted ideas in her teaching that can mislead followers into the kind of extremes Islam refrains from.”

Nosheen Ali Irfan, 54, who lives in Karachi, said she sent her daughters to study in Al-Huda during summer 2014 but discontinued the lessons.

Irfan said her family has a religious background but the teach-

FAROOQ NAEEM, AFP/GETTY IMAGES

Pakistani students arrive Tuesday at Al-Huda Institute in Multan.

ings at Al-Huda were “too radical.” She said most students are unlikely to become extremists “if they come from stable and educated family backgrounds, but such teachings can also be miscalculated by students who are impressionable and vulnerable.”

Al-Huda said in a statement following the shootings that it has no links to any “extremist regime” and seeks to promote a “peaceful message of Islam and denounces extremism, violence

and acts of terrorism.”

That is not the message found

by Faiza Mushtaf, who has taught at Northwestern University and did her Ph.D. thesis on Al-Huda.

She spent nearly two years studying the institute’s campuses and concluded that its teachings revolve around an interpretation of Islam that makes students rigid.

While Al-Huda aims to make women into exemplary Muslims, it may go too far, Mushtaf said.

“The one-sided interpretation of Islamic teaching makes students rigid ... which is why we have seen in institutions like Al-Huda and others, that have graduates who have later joined Jihad.”

Fahim Gill, a lawyer from Malik’s hometown of Multan, Pakistan, said Malik also may have been radicalized at Bahauddin Zakarya University. “The faculty here brainwashes students into extremist Islamic training,” he said. It is well-known that much of the staff “has strong connections with banned Islamist organizations.”

FAR RIGHT FAILS TO MAKE GAINS IN FRENCH ELECTIONS

UP TO 17 WOMEN WIN LOCAL ELECTIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA

Women captured a handful of locally elected positions in Saudi Arabia during the first-ever opportunity in the ultra-conservative Islamic nation for them to vote and seek office, according to preliminary results Sunday.

Reuters reported that as many as 17 women were elected in 2,100 municipal contests.

Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy, yet since 2005, the public can vote to fill local councils that approve budgets and provide oversight of urban development.

About 980 women ran in the elections out of 6,900 candidates.

There were 130,000 women who registered to vote compared with 1.35 million men. Women still are banned from driving and must get permission from male relatives to marry and attend higher education.

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French National Front party supporters react to results of the second round of regional elections announced Sunday. The party didn’t capitalize on its strong showing in last week’s vote. Partial results show the party failed to carry any regions.

Anti-immigration National Front can’t capitalize on last week’s successes of the region of Nord-Pas-deCalais-Picardie. Republican XaSpecial for USA TODAY vier Bertrand was projected to win 57% of the vote there, acPARIS France’s far-right Nationcording to a French Institute of al Front failed to repeat its Public Opinion (IFOP). strong showing of a week ago in Le Pen had won more than Sunday’s second round of voting 40% of the vote a week ago in a in regional elections, returns region where more than 2,500 showed. refugees seeking to Partial results travel to Britain have showed the centerset up a controversial tent city near the coast. right Republicans leadLe Pen called on the ing in six regions and government to shutter the Socialists in five. the camp.

The National Front IFOP projected that failed to win any.

Le Pen’s niece, Marion The anti-immigraMarechal-Le Pen, tion National Front led AFP/GETTY IMAGES would lose her race for the two mainstream president of the southparties in regional vot- National ern Provence-Alpesing on Dec. 6 with Front leader Cote d’Azur region. She about 28% of the vote Marine Le led in the first round. as it assailed the Social- Pen. The Socialists withist national government of President François Hollande drew their candidates from the for failing to thwart the terror regions where Le Pen and her attacks Nov. 13 in Paris and niece ran to give the elections to called for tighter limits on refu- the Republicans. gees streaming into Europe Marine Le Pen’s defeat sigfrom the Middle East. naled the end of the party’s moParty leader Marine Le Pen mentum in French politics, lost her bid to become president Bertrand said on France2 televiMaya Vidon

“History will remember that this is where we stopped the progression of the National Front.”

Republican candidate Xavier Bertrand

sion. “Here, the French have given political leaders a lesson of unity, honor and courage,” he said. “History will remember that this is where we stopped the progression of the National Front.”

Had Le Pen defeated Bertrand, she would have been in a strong position to run for the French presidency in 2017.

After it became clear that her party had done poorly, Le Pen lauded her supporters as “patriots” and blasted the Socialists and Republicans for running a smear campaign to discredit the National Front. “Congratulations, too, for throwing off the

indecent slogans, the campaigns of ... defamation that were decided in the gilded palaces of the Republic,” she said.

The National Front’s strong law-and-order stance and call for protecting French jobs from foreign imports appealed to voters disenchanted with the two main parties.

However, polls in recent days showed the National Front winning less than half the vote. That suggested many French voters supported the National Front in the first round of elections as a protest against the government and planned to vote for one of the mainstream parties Sunday.

Marie-Madeleine Tanguy, 80, a Paris retiree who lives across the street from the Bataclan club that was the scene of the worst massacre Nov. 13, said she voted for the Socialist candidate even if her trust in the party has eroded. “We had no choice, it is still better than the NF (National Front). ... I am afraid of the rise of the National Front. It’s frightening.”

Contributing: Elena Berton

Christie rejoins the main stage for debate David Jackson USA TODAY

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, bounced from the main stage at the last Republican debate, will return to prime time Tuesday in Las Vegas, CNN announced Sunday.

Christie, relegated to the preliminary debate Nov. 10 in Milwaukee, will be on the main stage in Las Vegas along with business-

man Donald Trump, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, former Florida governor Jeb Bush, businesswoman Carly Fiorina, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul.

“Christie has seen a resurgence in recent weeks, particularly in New Hampshire, a key state for his campaign,” said CNN, which relied on state and national polls to determine debate participation.

DANIEL ACKER, BLOOMBERG

Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J.

CNN also said that former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee will remain in the preliminary debate Tuesday, along with former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York governor George Pataki.

Paul came close to relegation this time around, but “was saved at the 11th hour by showing viability in Iowa in a Fox News poll released Sunday morning,” CNN said.

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STATE-BY-STATE News from across the USA ALABAMA Huntsville: Ervin Wells, 52, a doctor, pleaded guilty to soliciting sex this year from a patient in exchange for money and drugs, AL.com reported.

ALASKA Fairbanks: The Army

will pay a $59,220 fine for failing to notify the federal Environmental Protection Agency about a munitions dump near the Tanana River, newsminer.com reported.

ARIZONA Phoenix: Department of Public Safety troopers arrested Jeremiah Slayden, 31, a motorcyclist who is accused of driving more than 150 mph on Valley freeways and leading DPS air units on a miles-long pursuit, The Arizona Republic reported.

ARKANSAS Little Rock: A new

company called ArkUAV opened to operate unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly called drones, ArkansasOnline reported.

CALIFORNIA Orange County: Sikh community leaders urged authorities to investigate an episode of temple vandalism as a possible hate crime, while police increased patrols near the religious center, the Los Angeles Times reported.

COLORADO Boulder: A University of Colorado graduate student was stabbed to death Saturday and a fellow student is in custody, the Boulder Daily Camera reported.

CONNECTICUT Hartford: State officials approved borrowing an additional $174 million to finish the Hartford Line commuter rail project, the Hartford Courant reported.

DELAWARE Wilmington: Au-

thorities said police shot two pit bulls, killing one and wounding the other, after the dogs charged the officers, The News Journal reported.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: A semi-

automatic handgun that a student allegedly flashed at Woodrow Wilson High School was loaded with seven bullets, according to a police document obtained by The Washington Post.

HIGHLIGHT: ALABAMA

Oldest Army jeep finally gets some TLC Mark Phelan

Detroit Free Press

Seventy-five years after it impressed the Army, the oldest known jeep is getting some much needed attention.

GP-No.1 is on display in the Veteran’s Memorial Museum in Huntsville, Ala. The museum and the Historic Vehicle Association just finished verifying its history and documenting that GP-No.1 is one of five original test vehicles — two from Ford, two from Willys Overland and one from American Bantam.

Originally called the “Pygmy” and built and tested by Ford engineers in Dearborn and Detroit, GP-No.1 is the only one of those prototypes known to still exist in North America.

The GP designation is believed by many to have hatched the name “jeep.”

The Pygmy had features that remain prominent on Fiat Chrysler’s Jeep brand today, including the upright grille with vertical slots that are literally the brand’s trademark, Historic Vehicle Association president Mark Gessler said.

“The government didn’t really know what it wanted,” when jeep development began, Fiat Chrysler historian Brandt Rosenbuch said. The Army began work on specifications for a light four-wheel-drive recontrees from vandalism, the Lafayette Journal & Courier reported.

IOWA Iowa City: The University

LaRue County woman who investigators say was trying to help animals is charged with animal cruelty and harboring a vicious animal, WKYT-TV reported.

LOUISIANA New Orleans: As

GEORGIA Savannah: This has

MAINE Portland: U.S. Rep. Chel-

Now reported that the Department of Land and Natural Resources board unanimously approved a $57,350 request to purchase 20 semi-automatic rifles and half as many 12-gauge shotguns.

IDAHO Blackfoot: A 33-year-old man who walked away from a mental health facility is back in custody.

ILLINOIS Chicago: Jonas Edmonds, who was allegedly aligned with the Islamic State, pleaded guilty to charges that he plotted to carry out an attack this year on the Joliet Armory, the Chicago Tribune reported.

INDIANA West

Lafayette: Volunteers with the West Lafayette Tree Friends dressed saplings with fuzzy sweaters last week to protect the young

effort to contact and test those who may have drunk water containing unsafe levels of lead, Detroit Free Press reported.

MINNESOTA Minneapolis:

MISSISSIPPI Hattiesburg:

FLORIDA Pensacola: To combat rising sea levels, hurricanes and changing habitats, the group Keep Pensacola Beautiful will install 1,200 linear feet of oyster reefs along the shoreline of Bayou Grande in December, the Pensacola News Journal reported.

HAWAII Lihue: Hawaii News

naissance vehicle in 1937 with American Bantam of Butler, Pa. “Bantam deserves the vast majority of the credit for developing the basic concept and capabilities that became the Jeep,” Gessler said.

Henry Ford was a staunch pacifist with little interest in the war brewing overseas, but he thought a little four-wheeldrive vehicle could be useful for agriculture, one of his passions.

His more globally minded son Edsel used that opening to spearhead the GP-No.1 project, beginning a process that would see Ford become a vital suppli-

KANSAS Kansas City: Jackson

her husband lay dead, clutching a towel against a stab wound, suspect Katrina Lampton-Tollette, 32, did not call police. Instead, authorities alleged in court records, she called a professional cleaning service to help remove bloodstains before a landlord inspection, The Times-Picayune reported.

been the city’s bloodiest year since 1991, when infamous crack cocaine dealer Ricky Jivens and his gang wreaked havoc. That year, 60 slayings were reported.

This year, there have been 54, Assistant Police Chief Julie Tolbert said, according to the Morning News.

U.S. VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM

The 1940 Ford Pilot Model GP-No.1 (Pygmy) remains almost entirely unrestored.

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler promised greater oversight of athletics department spending after an internal auditor found frequent policy violations under former athletic director Norwood Teague.

KENTUCKY Hodgenville: A

lie Pingree is calling for a comprehensive plan to reduce food waste, the Portland Press Herald reported.

MARYLAND Baltimore: City residents living in struggling neighborhoods hard hit by riots over Freddie Gray’s death in April will be able to apply for 375 new jobs at area hospitals thanks to an initiative approved by state hospital rate regulators, The Baltimore Sun reported.

MASSACHUSETTS Waltham: The remains of a Korean War veteran were returned to his hometown 65 years after he was declared missing in action. The Boston Globe reported that 22year-old Army Sgt. Robert Dakin went missing on Dec. 12, 1950, after a battle near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea.

MICHIGAN Lansing: Former

Flint mayor James Sharp Jr., who had his own experience with contaminated water while stationed as a U.S. Marine at Camp Lejuene in North Carolina, is calling for federal investigations into the Flint water controversy and a more comprehensive outreach

SOUTH DAKOTA Sioux Falls: The Hartford Fire Department rescued a man who fell through the ice while fishing, the Argus Leader reported.

TENNESSEE Nashville: Attorneys for the Metro Board of Fair Commissioners say that gun shows at the city-owned Nashville fairgrounds should continue into January after action by the fair board last week to eventually halt future shows. The fair board voted 3-0 to stop renting out space for future gun shows at The Fairgrounds Nashville until operators agree to new safety standards. But the controversial vote also called for fulfilling existing contracts, The Tennessean reported.

of Iowa is scrapping the online course registration system that students have used for years because of its name, the Iowa City Press-Citizen reported. The service is widely known as ISIS — an acronym for Iowa Student Information Systems.

County Associate Circuit Judge Jalilah Otto rejected a request for lower bond from the woman charged with starting a fire that killed two local firefighters, The Kansas City Star reported.

and killed in the line of duty in October, The Greenville News reported.

er of wartime equipment.

“It’s an icon of World War II and a symbol of wartime production by the auto industry,” said Matt Anderson, transportation curator at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn.

“It’s also the grandfather of all SUVs. It’s very rare to be able to trace a whole class of vehicles to a single one, but this is where it all began.”

Willys built 362,894 wartime Jeeps, all at its headquarters plant in Toledo, Ohio. Ford built 285,660, initially at the Rouge plant in Detroit that today produces F-150 pickups.

Jumpstreet, the city’s first indoor trampoline park, will open at Cary Towne Center within months, advancing revitalization efforts at the mall after TopGolf chose not to open a location, The News & Observer reported.

at Montana State Prison are busy this holiday season handcrafting toys for children, KTMF-TV reported.

NEBRASKA Omaha: The Omaha

Fire Department and The Salvation Army are partnering again for this year’s Holiday Food Drive. People may drop off nonperishable food items at any Omaha fire station, which will have a “Holiday Donation Station” sign out front through Dec. 23.

NEVADA Las Vegas: Police and church officials here are investigating a recent series of disruptive protests at Roman Catholic parishes.

NEW HAMPSHIRE Concord:

Kinder Morgan, the energy company that wants to build a natural gas pipeline throughout southern New Hampshire, spent $53,500 in 2014 and $70,780 this year to lobby state officials. A company spokesman says it does not make corporate political contributions, the New Hampshire Union Leader reported.

NEW JERSEY Washington

Township: Two women are accused of trying to kidnap a child from a house they set on fire, the Courier-Post reported.

NEW MEXICO Albuquerque:

New Mexico Highlands University is using federal funds to expand opportunities for Native American students through a new distance-learning system.

NEW YORK Buchanan: Approx-

imately 10 protesters were arrested for disorderly conduct at Indian Point, after they stretched yellow caution tape across the main entrance of the nuclear power plant, The Journal News reported.

NORTH CAROLINA Cary:

UTAH Salt Lake City: Gov. Herbert promoted David Damschen to become the new state treasurer.

VERMONT Burlington: State Sen. David Zuckerman launched a campaign for lieutenant governor. He will run as a Democrat and seek the endorsement of the Progressive Party, as he has for his Senate campaigns. Zuckerman, 44, is an organic vegetable farmer who lives in Hinesburg, the Burlington Free Press reported.

VIRGINIA Richmond: The Richmond 2015 team was named the Times-Dispatch Person of the Year. The team was responsible for organizing the UCI Road World Championships, which were held in the area in September.

Nooksack River Casino here has closed its doors, The Bellingham Herald reported. The Nooksack Indian Tribe, which owns the casino, has been in court with lenders for years over unpaid debts that were used for casino renovations.

MISSOURI St. Louis: Police are

MONTANA Missoula: Inmates

34th of all states in overall health this year, a drop from 31st last year, which was one of the largest declines in the nation. The number of obese adults also increased from 30.9% to 31.9% this year, which ranks 40th in the nation, The Dallas Morning News reported.

WASHINGTON Deming: The

Chancery Judge Johnny L. Williams signed a temporary restraining order against Club Memories, The Hattiesburg American reported.

investigating after two people were shot in the parking lot of a community center on the city’s north side.

TEXAS Austin: Texas ranked

NORTH DAKOTA Bismarck:

Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, the commander of the state National Guard, turned down a private effort to install lighting at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery south of here.

OHIO Cincinnati: Macy’s plans to trim its executive ranks with a buyout offer to 360 senior executives across the country. The Cincinnati-based retailer is offering the voluntary separation opportunity to executives in central stores, office and support functions meeting age and service requirements, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported.

WEST VIRGINIA Charleston: The Charleston Gazette-Mail asked readers to consider donating to the Gabriel Project, which helps families get child care items. Federal regulations do not allow the agency to distribute used cribs and car seats, so they all must be purchased new. The project has a waiting list of more than 30 families in line for a new crib.

OKLAHOMA McLoud: McLoud

High School officials voted to keep the school’s Redskins mascot over protests by residents who say the name is harmful and offensive, The Oklahoman reported.

OREGON Portland: The Orego-

nian reported that developer Mike Keiser is in talks with the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouts about buying its piece of property and building a 200-acre, 18-hole beachfront course in Tillamook County.

PENNSYLVANIA Pittsburgh:

Police say four people, including an 11-year-old boy and a 13-yearold boy, were wounded on a Mount Oliver street.

RHODE ISLAND Providence: Officials have partnered with the University of Rhode Island over five years to map how birds are distributed in the state. Rhode Island Public Radio reported that the data will be part of the state’s second bird breeding atlas. The first was produced in the late 1980s.

SOUTH CAROLINA Easley: Gift

boutique Under the Carolina Moon made and sold T-shirts to raise close to $4,000 for the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office to buy a new K-9 after Hyco, a K-9 with the department, was shot

WISCONSIN Madison: A North-

eastern Wisconsin icon is making its way to star status as the official state soup. Rep. John Macco, R-Ledgeview, introduced a bill that would put chicken booyah in the same league as the state bird (the robin), the state fossil (the trilobite) and the state soil (Antigo silt loam). Booyah is a chickenbased soup introduced to Northeastern Wisconsin by people of Belgian descent. Generally cooked in enormous kettles, the soup frequently plays a major role in church fundraising events, Green Bay Press-Gazette reported.

WYOMING Cheyenne: Univer-

sity of Wyoming football coach Craig Bohl testified before the Joint Appropriations Committee about the need to continue funding athletics programs at a time when the state is looking at budget cuts because of falling mineral revenues. Bohl said UW needed to be competitive in sports.

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VALEANT HIRES ATTORNEY, CRISIS PR ADVISERS Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, the drug manufacturer facing scrutiny over its pricing practices, has hired attorney Robert Kelner, a partner at the law firm Covington & Burling, to deal with congressional inquiries, Reuters reports. The Canadian company has also hired crisis public relations firm Vianovo, the report said. Valeant shares have fallen about 35% this year as the company faces a series of congressional hearings on steep pricing increases on off-patent drugs, including two heart drugs owned by Valeant.

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AMAZON REVIEWING ‘HOVERBOARD’ MAKERS Amazon is reviewing its “hoverboard” suppliers amid news reports of fires caused by the self-balancing scooters whose popularity has surged in recent weeks. Amazon has sent a letter to all hoverboard sellers to "provide documentation demonstrating that all hoverboards you list are compliant with applicable safety standards,” tech news site “The Verge” reports, citing an Amazon letter received by hoverboard maker Swagway. Swagway says it “meets all those certifications and is happy that Amazon has decided to take steps to weed out the low quality boards.” Amazon couldn’t be reached for comment. Last week, Delta, United and American Airlines banned the scooters from their flights.

ELECTRONIC ARTS LAUNCHES E-SPORTS DIVISION Video game publisher Electronic Arts is launching a competitive electronic sports division, underscoring the growing popularity of video game competition. The Competitive Gaming Division, which will be led by COO Peter Moore, will support and sponsor competitions in some of its most popular products, including “FIFA,” “Madden,” and “Battlefield.” The eSports market is estimated to rise to $1 billion by 2018 from $200 million this year, according to investment banking firm Robert W. Baird & Co. Activision, a competitor, launched its eSports division in October.

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I ‘care’ more This holiday season, on average, I plan to spend

$787

on my significant other, and I think he/she would spend

$349

on me.

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Market-rattling events loom this week Matt Krantz @MattKrantz USA TODAY

Investors: Put up your dukes. You don’t just have to fight the Fed this week, but also contend with a rising number of new fears.

The Federal Reserve’s largely anticipated move to boost short-term interest rates for the first time in more than a decade is top of mind and a potential market shock all in itself.

Add to that a collapse in oil prices, a stock-market selloff and collapsing junk bond prices and investors have a full helping of market-changing events coming at them at all the same time.

“The market is having a little bit of a freak-out,” says Michael Jones, chief investment officer at Riverfront Investment Group. “People are freaked out with some things coming unglued.”

Risks facing investors this week are numerous and hold potentially sweeping ramifications, including:

D-DAY WITH THE FED.

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Fed Chair Janet Yellen likely will stress gradual rate increases.

SHOW TIME As Fed raises rates for first time in decade, a focus on slow and steady Paul Davidson USA TODAY

A historic interest rate hike at this week’s Federal Reserve meeting seems a done deal.

Now, it’s all about the pace.

The Fed faces a delicate balancing act as it attempts to further reassure financial markets that it will nudge up its benchmark rate gradually, without locking itself into a glacial pace that might well have to be adjusted if inflation picks up more than expected. Such a reversal could spook complacent investors.

The central bank, which will hold a twoday meeting that ends Wednesday, hasn’t raised its key federal funds rate in nearly a decade and it has hovered near zero since the 2008 financial crisis.

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gently, in part because of lingering headwinds to growth, such as weakness overseas and tight credit. Morgan Stanley argues the Fed will go further, both to reflect inflation that remains stubbornly below the Fed’s annual 2% target and to avoid roiling markets conditioned to rock-bottom rates.

“We believe the Fed’s message of gradualism needs to be, well, more gradual,” the research firm wrote in a note to clients.

Morgan Stanley expects Fed officials to lower their inflation forecast for 2016 and 2017, and trim their estimate of the fed funds rate to 1.3% at the end of next year.

Policymakers also “want to avoid a repeat of the taper tantrum,” the moniker for the spike in Treasury yields in 2013 after Fed officials signaled they were poised to wind down a bond-buying stimulus, says Barclays economist Michael Gapen, a former staffer in the Fed’s monetary policy division. A message of gradual hikes also should mollify pro-growth Fed policymakers.

Economist Kathy Bostjancic of Oxford Economics agrees that Fed Chair Janet Yellen will stress the gradual pace of rate increases in her news conference but doesn’t expect such language to be added to the statement. Financial markets are already expecting a far shallower path of increases than Fed forecasts.

“You don’t want to reinforce expectations for very low rate hikes into the future,” she says.

The widely anticipated boost of short-term rates is looking increasingly like a foregone conclusion this week. Traders think there’s an 81% chance the Fed will hike rates at the Dec. 16 meeting, based on the CME Group’s FedWatch Tool. Investors know, too, tightening by the Fed chills stocks. The Standard & Poor’s 500 has seen its average gain shrivel to just 2.4% in the six months following the initial Fed rate increases going back to 1971, says Sam Stovall of S&P Capital IQ. That compares to the 9.5% average gain in the six months headed in the hike.

MARKET TURBULENCE. Investors are suffering through a brutal sell-off even before the Fed has made a move. The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 were down 3.3% and 3.8% last week, the worst performances since August. Even those losses look tame next to the 11.7% drop in crude oil prices. There’s a glut of capacity for commodities, causing the pressure on prices, Jones says.

JUNK BOND DISRUPTION. The market for high-yield bonds, debt sold by companies with the lowest credit ratings, is looking wobbly, too.

That’s concerning since junk bonds and stocks tend to move in the same direction, says Diane Vazza of Standard & Poor’s. The iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate bond exchangetraded fund fell 2% Friday and is not at its lowest level since 2009. Add to that worries about a high-profile junk bond fund, Third Avenue Focused Credit, that is liquidating. That fund is an exception, as it owns extremely distressed debt, Jones says.

Still, investors hope the Fed at least just gets the rate hike over with — but signals it’s going to be a slow and drawn-out process, Jones says. “Go ahead and tear the Band-Aid off, and let us know it’ll be gradual.”

40 YEARS OF FED FUNDS

The Fed’s target for the federal funds rate has been near zero for years. But it hasn’t always been that way.

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There may be no bidders for Yahoo. Here’s why Kaja Whitehouse @KajaWhitehouse USA TODAY

Tax issues could once again undermine Yahoo’s next steps.

Yahoo last week said it would be open selling its core Web assets, like its email and online search, if the right bidder came along. But tax experts warn the company’s talk of making those assets into a new company through a tax-free spin-off could have a chilling effect on interested buyers — one that may have already started.

“It acts in some ways like a poison pill — like a tax poison pill — to stop potential suitors from NEW YORK

talking to them until the spinoff is complete,” said Scott Levin, a tax lawyer at Jones Day, of the affect tax-free spinoffs can have on merger activity.

At issue is a rule that could penalize anyone who holds substantial negotiations to buy a company within two years of a tax-free spinoff.

The penalty for trying and failing is at least a six-month waiting period after the spinoff is complete to try again, or the parent company suffers a tax hit.

As a result, tax lawyers say they would probably advise their corporate clients to stay away until Yahoo either makes a decision to abandon the tax-free spinoff, or until the spin is over and done with.

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Yahoo said Wednesday it would seek a tax-free spinoff.

On Wednesday, Yahoo Chairman Maynard Webb said the Internet company would explore moving forward with a tax-free spinoff in order to unlock the value of Yahoo’s core Web assets, which are currently being overshadowed by Yahoo’s 15% stake in

Chinese e-retailer Alibaba.

Webb also suggested the board was open to selling Yahoo’s Web assets, which are struggling to compete for ad revenue.

“The board has a fiduciary obligation to engage with any legitimate person that comes forward with a good offer,” Webb told CNBC. The board would not “proactively” seek out bids, he said.

Tax issues have clouded Yahoo’s next steps for months. Investors had pushed Yahoo to spin off its $30-plus-billion stake in Alibaba, until the IRS signaled the share spinoff could get taxed, whittling its value down to $20 billion.

In Yahoo’s latest plan, experts say that mere talk of a tax-free

spinoff could dramatically limit the number of potential suitors to approach Yahoo.

As with anything tax related, there are exceptions. Companies may feel free to test Yahoo’s interest in a sale without running afoul of the IRS. And any bidder who really wants to buy Yahoo’s core Web businesses, like Yahoo Mail or Yahoo Sports, can always just push ahead.

But the risks of doing that can be great when there is a lot of competition looking to buy the same assets, experts said. “If someone comes in, bids now and fails, they may be blocked from bidding on Yahoo for at least a period of time after the spinoff,” said Jay Singer, a tax lawyer with Ivins, Phillips and Barker.

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What do you get when you mix the Transportation Security Administration with the volatile world of social media? A popular new tool for fliers that comes just in time for the busy winter holiday travel period.

The TSA quietly began a customer-service channel on Twitter earlier this year, launching the @AskTSA handle in an effort to directly engage with fliers. From complaints to questions, the @AskTSA team says its mission is engage the flying public by fielding all queries.

“We want to be better able to serve passengers so they are prepared when they’re traveling,” says Jennifer Plozai, the TSA’s Director of External Communications. “We want to be able to help them understand our policy and procedures. The reason why we’re on Twitter, we want to help them in real time; whether it’s before, during or after their travel experience.” @AskTSA grew as an offshoot to handle requests that the agency’s Public Affairs team was increasingly handling anyway, ranging from searching for items forgotten at checkpoints to troubleshooting problems with fliers’ eligibility for TSA PreCheck security lines.

“We saw the audience was there for it. That’s when we decided to move forward,” adds Plozai, who helped spearhead the social media effort at the agency. @AskTSA debuted in early September, but the agency is only now talking about it.

“Better-prepared passengers at the checkpoint will allow our TSA employees to better focus on their counterterrorism efforts,” Plozai says.

ROOM FOR AN IMAGE BOOST?

Since its inception, TSA has been a lightning rod for complaints among the flying public.

But the agency’s proactive Twitter team seems to be well-received by fliers and may even be helping to soften the agency’s image.

A scan of the @AskTSA comment stream on any given day shows does show complaints – it is still social media, after all. But there are also personalized answers to fliers’ questions. And even praise.

Yevgeniy Pusin was so moved by his interaction with @AskTSA that he took to Facebook with an enthusiastic endorsement. The @AskTSA staff resolved an issue that was keeping the 28-year-old traveler from San Mateo, Calif., out of the PreCheck security queues that he should have been eligible to use.

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The @AskTSA team says its mission is to field all queries. experience and needed to share it with the world,” Pusin posted after getting the troubleshooting help prior to a trip last month. “A government entity responded to a tweet. Did research. Worked with an airline. Solved a problem ... . And notified me about the change with a pleasant message.

All this in under 3 hours, and using Twitter. The future is here.”

“I wasn’t actually looking for help, I just wanted to know how the program worked in this particular case,” Pusin explained in a follow-up to USA TODAY about why he reached out to TSA prior to a trip to Spain. “I would not call myself a fan of the TSA, but in this instance they did pleasantly surprise me.”

PreCheck-related questions like Pusin’s are common, and Plozai says @AskTSA is often able to help. Typically, @AskTSA will ask the traveler to send their “known

traveler number” — or KTN, in TSA parlance — via Twitter’s private “direct message” function.

The @AskTSA team will then see whether it can resolve the issue without further action.

Issues typically involve minor errors with names or birth dates, things that @AskTSA staffers can fix — sometimes in coordination with a passenger’s airline.

Overall, @AskTSA has responded to nearly 3,000 requests from fliers since its launch.

Popular topics involve lost items and questions about prohibited items.

One passenger heading home from Thanksgiving asked via Twitter whether Brussels sprouts would cause a problem at security. “Brussel sprouts are allowed in your carry-on. Hope you enjoy your delicious Thanksgiving leftovers,” @AskTSA responded to @lisleslivres.

Another flier worried whether he would make through airport security after realizing his driver’s license was set to expire the day before his flight. “We advise that you bring secondary forms of ID bearing your full name,” @AskTSA replied to @B1GBenW as part of a detailed response on how to handle the situation.

Such interactions can alter how the TSA is perceived by the flying public, says travel analyst Henry Harteveldt.

“It absolutely can make a difference for TSA,” Harteveldt says.

“This helps make it a more approachable organization for consumers. It helps humanize the agency. And, at the same time, it recognizes the customer service component to what they do.”

As for the negative comments, Harteveldt says that just comes with the territory.

But even beyond the personal interaction that social media allows, Plozai says @AskTSA helps the agency become more nimble with its operations. If the agency starts to receive a high number of tweets about a long line at a particular airport checkpoint, for example, it can both reassure fliers and reach out to staff there to make sure nothing is amiss.

“We cannot just make the line disappear ... at the airport, but we are in contact with the airport,” Plozai says. “We hear of a complaint, and we’re reaching out and we’re seeing if we can do something to resolve it.”

Q: Do passengers have the right to know the year the aircraft was manufactured when buying a ticket?

— Manoj, Qatar A: No, the year of manufacture is not relevant to the flight or safety. Additionally, it is not uncommon for an equipment swap to occur at the last minute. This can be operational (the incoming airplane was late), mechanical or weather-related.

If an older airplane is properly maintained, it is safe. The age is not a factor; it is the quality of maintenance that matters.

Q: As jets become more complex, does the work of the aircraft mechanics become more difficult and require more skill?

— Bob Bennett, Rye, N.Y. A: Maintenance requires different skills for more complex airplanes than the older ones.

However, modern jets often have computer systems that inform maintenance technicians about the component(s) that require attention. Also, airplanes are better designed to include maintenance considerations. The modern jets require a different skill set but I would not say more skill is required.

Q: Do you have maintenance fix everything, or are there some things you can do yourself ?

— Justin, Indianapolis A: Airline operations require a licensed mechanic perform all maintenance functions. Private small airplanes can be worked on by the owner for some maintenance.

Q: Why do pilots get all the money and recognition when mechanics have as much — or more — responsibility for the safe operation of an aircraft?

— Bill, Houston A: Mechanics are an essential part of the team. Each of these professions are needed and enjoy recognition. The mechanics I know do very well financially.

Cox is a retired airline captain and runs an aviation safety consulting company.

Coach class continues downward spiral Christopher Elliott

chris@elliott.org Special for USA TODAY

Think coach class can’t get any worse?

Think again.

Big airlines are working hard to make their economy-class sections more “competitive” with discount carriers. Seats are getting smaller and service is scarce. There’s even a name for this new airborne experience: “last class.”

“The airlines used to brag about flying the friendly skies,” says Kendall Creighton of the consumer advocacy group FlyersRights.org. “But that happy slogan has been corrupted into flying the abusive skies.”

How bad is it?

American Airlines recently announced that beginning next year, it will offer tickets with “less frills” but a “really cheap price” in markets where it competes with discount carriers such as Spirit and Allegiant. Delta Air Lines already offers something similar — what it calls “basic” economyclass tickets, which allow no changes, refunds, upgrades or advance seat reservations.

That’s not much of a ticket.

Although the airlines haven’t officially created a formal fourth class of service yet, they’ve done so informally by scooting their seats closer together, a move poON TRAVEL EVERY MONDAY

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Big airlines are trying to make their coach class “competitive.” litely referred to as seat “densification.”

But the worst part? They’ve made travelers feel like secondclass citizens from the moment they book their ticket until they leave the airport.

“The airlines have turned what was once a fun, exciting and pleasant experience” into a painful slog, says Pablo Solomon, an artist who lives in Austin.

The lack of service in last class is the most troublesome, passengers say.

Helen Kueter, a retired nurse from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, remembers a recent flight from Chicago to Dublin that was supposed to leave at 5:25 p.m. But mechanical problems kept pushing the departure back. At around midnight, airline representatives an-

nounced the flight had been canceled.

“First-class passengers were given assistance in rebooking,” she remembers. “Coach passengers were given a slip of paper with an 800 number and told to fend for themselves.”

That’s last-class service.

Where’s all this headed? Well, Juliette Coulter just experienced the future of air travel when she flew from San Diego to Los Cabos, Mexico, on Spirit Airlines.

She felt nickel-and-dimed for everything “from carry-on luggage, checked bags, beverages and snacks, to in-person check-in,” says Coulter, who runs a marketing firm in Dallas. “When we had to change our tickets, they charged us more than $200 for just one leg.”

To be fair, some people say the downgrades make perfect sense.

“Last class exists because the airlines are a business,” says Phil Derner Jr., founder of the industry news site NYCAviation. “The airlines that really need to meet their bottom line in a big way are going to push the limits of what they can get away with, and those particular airlines do so because their passengers allow it by patronizing them.”

Airlines say people like Coulter deserve last class because they asked for it. Over and over, passengers like her, Kueter and Solomon have voted with their wallets by booking the cheapest tickets they can, they insist.

But that’s pure spin. No one asked to have the seats wedged together, to have an airline ticket eviscerated to the point where it’s almost unrecognizable, and to be abused by an underpaid cabin crew. No one asked for last class.

The fix is easy. Most of the complaints would vanish if these last-class passengers were treated with a little respect.

They can almost tolerate the cramped quarters and the fees for everything, but at least treat them like people. Bring back a little civility to the plane.

And if airlines can’t figure out what constitutes a reasonable amount of legroom, personal space and service, then perhaps our government regulators can help them.

Elliott is a consumer advocate and editor at large for National Geographic Traveler.

HOW TO AVOID ‘LAST CLASS’ uDON’T AUTOMATICALLY BOOK THE CHEAPEST FLIGHT. There’s usually a reason it’s priced so aggressively.

Odds are, the airline will try to make up for it by shrinking the seats or adding “gotcha” fees to the ticket price. uBUY A FLIGHT ON AN AIRLINE THAT DOESN’T TREAT YOU LIKE CATTLE. Southwest Airlines and Virgin America are the most egalitarian among domestic carriers. Singapore Airlines and Emirates have a reputation for flying planes with no last class in them. uKNOW YOUR RIGHTS. Although you don’t have a right to a comfortable seat or friendly service, at least according to the law, you do have the right to compensation when something goes wrong. For example, Kueter should have received a hotel room for her mechanical delay. Find out more from the Transportation Department’s Fly Rights brochure, which you can find online at airconsumer. ost.dot.gov/publications/ flyrights.htm.

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HOW WAS YOUR DAY? GOOD DAY TAYLOR SWIFT On Sunday, Swift celebrated her 26th birthday with a gift to her fans: She announced that a film about her 1989 World Tour will be released Dec. 20 on Apple Music.

The entertainer performed the final show of her tour Saturday.

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GOOD DAY EVA LONGORIA The former ‘Desperate Housewives’ star announced Sunday that she’s engaged. Longoria posted a photo of herself in Dubai smooching fiancé Jose Antonio Baston and showing off a new piece of jewelry on her left hand. “Ummmm so this happened ... #Engaged,” she wrote on social media.

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STYLE STAR Miranda Kerr wore the appropriate amount of bling Sunday in Tokyo to celebrate the launch of her jewelry collaboration with Swarovski.

She accessorized with her collection’s Diapason All-around V Necklace, Crystalline Silver Watch and Creativity Ring.

HELPS ‘THE EAGLE’ SOAR AGAIN

Film follows Olympic ski jumper’s road to becoming a folk hero

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CAUGHT IN THE ACT Aww! Actress Bella Thorne showed some love for her co-stars Saturday at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.’

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Eddie the Eagle is taking flight again.

The most unlikely Olympic ski jumping hero is now the subject of a film, Eddie the Eagle (in theaters Feb. 26), starring Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton.

The underdog tale is based on Michael Edwards’ incredible leap to fame as “Eddie the Eagle,” the plasterer who became Britain’s first Olympic ski jumper. The beloved loser with the signature thick glasses finished last in the 70-meter and 90-meter jumps at the 1988 Calgary Games, but captured hearts around the world.

“Eddie the Eagle is a folk hero,” says Jackman, 47, who recalls watching Edwards on TV in his native Australia. “He’s British, but Eddie embodies that quintessential have-a-go quality that Aussies love. He really just went for it as the whole world watched.”

Directed by Dexter Fletcher, Eagle follows Edwards’ improbable path to the Games — dealing with everything from novice skills to a secondhand helmet with a string chin strap.

He was initially unpopular

with fellow jumpers, and the British Ski Federation tried to blackball him for lack of seriousness.

But Edwards persevered and his amateur joy led to thousands of enthusiastic fans chanting his name during his Olympic jumps.

Jackman, who plays a rebellious ski coach who takes Edwards under his wing, says he was even more impressed with the novice’s feat after shooting scenes atop Olympic ski jumps. He saw up close just how dangerous the sport could be.

“I am not scared of heights at all. But I was scared up there,” says Jackman. “That jump is so steep and it’s pure ice.”

Welsh actor Egerton, 26, radically transforms to play Edwards after starring as a handsome and fit spy alongside Colin Firth in Kingsman: The Secret Service.

Jackman was shocked to see a very different Egerton on the first day of shooting.

“My jaw was on the ground,” says Jackman. “There was a photo of Taron next to the real Eddie the Eagle in the makeup trailer and I would stare at it going, ‘Which one is Taron?’ ” Egerton says he stepped away from his rigorous Kingsman training (a sequel is in the works) to capture Edwards’ chunkier

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build, and the actor declined to use face prosthetics.

“I wanted to do it myself,” says Egerton. “So I kind of affect an underbite and let those brilliant glasses do a lot of the work.”

The true Eddie was a frequent set visitor during filming, which Egerton says follows “the spirit” of the Olympic quest — even with significant liberties that include Jackman’s character. (Edwards couldn’t afford a coach.)

Egerton watched the final film with Edwards, and says the subject became “quite emotional” at the end. Jackman calls it a mix of the Jamaican Bobsled Team story Cool Runnings and the coal-country dance tale Billy Elliot.

“Every kid should see this movie, because it reminds people that you don’t have to win to be a winner,” says Jackman. “Eddie the Eagle might not have ended up on the medal podium, but he was victorious. It’s a story of a man who had a dream, and nothing was going to stop him.”

Michael “Eddie the Eagle” Edwards (Taron Egerton) and his coach Bronson Peary (Hugh Jackman) don’t have wins to celebrate — the Olympic ski jumper placed last in his group — but Eddie the Eagle celebrates his journey to becoming a folk hero along the way.

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 floated to the top of the box office for the fourth weekend in a row after the weekend’s major opening, In the Heart of the Sea, was severely roughed up.

Director Ron Howard’s whale ship survival story, starring Chris Hemsworth, scored only $11 million in its first three days, according to studio estimates. It’s terrible news for the big budget drama with an estimated $100 million filming budget.

“In the Heart of the Sea is a beached whale,” says Jeff Bock, lead analyst for Exhibitor Relations, of the re-teaming of 2013’s Rush filmmakers. “You can see studios being interested in this story. But the reviews just weren’t there and there was no buzz whatsoever for this film.”

Sea sank with critics, receiving a 43% positive approval rating on review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.com and a B-plus from audiences at CinemaScore.

The low Sea numbers led to another easy victory for the buoy-

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Jennifer Lawrence, center, led The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 to a fourth weekend as the box office winner. ant Mockingjay, which earned $11.3 million in its fourth weekend for a total of $244.5 million.

The rest of the top weekend scorers were holdovers from past weeks, including Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur, which brought in $10.5 million for third place in its third weekend (and a total of $89.7 million). The Rocky reboot Creed fought for an additional $10.1 million in its third weekend for

fourth place ($79.3 million total).

Christmas horror film Krampus rounded out the top five with $8 million in its second weekend with a total of $28.2 million.

Adam McKay’s look at the housing crash, The Big Short, was a big winner in its limited opening. The Big Short scored $720,000 in just eight theaters for a tremendous average of $90,000 per theater. The opening was pro-

pelled to even greater heights after the film landed four Golden Globe nominations (including best comedy) last week and two Screen Actors Guild nominations, including best ensemble cast for Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale (also up for supporting actor) and Steve Carell.

“This is at the top of everyone’s must-see list with that dream cast. They are filling theaters in a major way,” says Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for Rentrak. “This film’s success is based on critical acclaim, awards buzz and audience reaction, all of which have been stellar thus far.”

The Big Short scored an 86% approval on RottenTomatoes .com and an A from audiences at CinemaScore.

But in the slow weekend, the looming tidal wave is the megarelease of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Dec. 18).

“We’re bracing. Right now, it’s nothing but Star Wars,” says Dergarabedian. “And that’s even impacting this weekend. The true big question is, how big will Star Wars be? This is a huge watershed moment.”

Final numbers are expected Monday.

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KANSAS VOLLEYBALL

Long time coming

By Gary Bedore gbedore@ljworld.com

Kansas University’s basketball bench consisted of just one person — Carlton Bragg — during the second half of Saturday’s 82-67 victory over Oregon State in Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Bragg, a 6-foot-9 freshman forward from Cleveland, scored six points, dished three assists, grabbed three rebounds and swiped two steals while playing eight minutes in a half in which KU turned Bragg an 11-point deficit into a 15-point victory.

“That’s being coached, and it’s staying ready. When your jersey (number) is called, be ready,” Bragg said.

“It was fun. I can’t wait for more, though.”

Bragg, who flushed a dunk off a pass from Frank Mason III, actually had three assists on three straight secondhalf possessions. He fed Wayne Selden Jr., Devonté Graham and Mason on baskets that gave the Jayhawks a 68-55 lead.

“Just playing together, just not being selfish,” Bragg said of the key to his assists.

In the first half, Bragg scored two points with one rebound and two turnovers in five minutes. Coach Bill Self used 11 players the first half and just six the second half, until the final minute when he subbed in five players.

“He explained how the first half we came out slow, with no energy,” Bragg said of Self’s halftime message.

“Coming out of the locker room, we had to bring energy, play together and play as a team. We had to pressure the ball and get stops.”

Senior Hunter Mickelson, who started and played 10 minutes the second half, hit a pair of 12-footers to cut an 11-point deficit to 44-39 with 17:30 left. Wide open, the 6-10, 245-pounder also attempted and missed a threepoint shot.

“I was fortunate enough to get in a good spot in our offense. I was able to knock a couple shots down,” Mickelson said.

Of the three-point try, he noted: “I knocked down, I guess, two (jumpers) before that. I missed one in the short corner. We were running our regular offense.

The ball kind of got swung around to me. I went ahead and shot it. It felt good coming off. I put a little too much on it. I don’t know if I’ll be shooting any of those (again) anytime soon.”

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KANSAS UNIVERSITY VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS DOG-PILE AFTER THEIR FIVE-SET VICTORY over USC on Saturday in San Diego. The victory put the Jayhawks in the first NCAA Final Four in program history. They will face Nebraska at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Omaha, Nebraska.

KU basks in glow of Final Four berth

By Tom Keegan tkeegan@ljworld.com

San Diego — The first five points of the six-point run with which Kansas University finished its fifth set to reach the Final Four came so swiftly that the final point that sent the Jayhawks to their first Final Four seemed to take longer to earn than the previous five combined.

“It was such a long rally, I don’t even remember the last point,” KU sophomore Madison Rigdon said after cel-

ebrating and before leaving Jenny Craig Pavilion, lo- FINAL FOUR cated on the picturesque Who: No. 9 campus of Kansas (30University of 2) vs. No. 4 San Diego. “It Nebraska was so long. (30-4) It was very, When: 8:30 very long.” p.m. ThursL o n g day enough that she made it Where: end by drill- Omaha, Neb. ing a set from West regional MVP Ainise

Havili into the deep right corner. It gave Kansas, which had won the first two sets and lost the next two, a 15-13 victory in the fifth. Kansas had trailed 4-0 and 13-9 before finishing on a six-point run.

“I heard Cassie Wait behind me, saying, ‘Go deep corner! Go deep corner!’ I trusted her,” Rigdon said, “and I went for it.”

She certainly did, drilling a shot that found the floor, right where Wait had told her to put it.

Havili, as always, decided

which teammate to set up, Wait told Rigdon where to put it, and Rigdon executed the shot perfectly. Three great teammates helping each other out to complete another stunning comeback, the signature of a team that heads into a Final Four match with 30-2 record and confidence soaring.

“That’s Cassie’s job,” said Todd Chamberlain, in his sixth year as an assistant coach to 18th-year head Please see VOLLEYBALL, page 3C

KU women bounce back ————

Jayhawks shake malaise, outlast Navy in OT, 61-54

By Benton Smith basmith@ljworld.com

After his Kansas University women’s basketball team lost back-to-back games at Allen Fieldhouse last week, first-year coach Brandon Schneider made a point to move on from how poorly the Jayhawks had played.

Yet some carryover remained Sunday afternoon against Navy, and KU trailed by 19 points in the second quarter before finally escaping a weeklong Please see HOOPS, page 3C rut in the second half, when

freshman Kylee Kopatich’s last-minute layup forced overtime, and Schneider’s Jayhawks prevailed, 61-54, at Allen.

Recovering from a 32-13 hole is one thing, but doing so to avoid a three-game losing streak is another.

“The thing that made it even harder was how we lost on Thursday,” Schneider said of a 47-44 home setback against UMKC. “We didn’t play well at all. I know as a coach, and I think I can speak for the players, our pride was hurt, and we were embarrassed. It’s hard

to pull yourself out of that in a couple days.”

Somehow, Kansas (5-4) found a way. Once the Jayhawks re-emphasized getting the ball to the paint in the second half and showed more patience on offense by driving into gaps and making better decisions, they started playing better defensively, too. Navy (5-5) hit seven of its 15 three-pointers in the John Young/Journal-World Photo first half, when sophomore guard Taylor Dunham (24 KANSAS UNIVERSITY JUNIOR FORWARD CAELYNN points) caught fire, shooting MANNING-ALLEN (25) PUSHES HER WAY to the 6-for-9 to score 20 points and basket past Navy senior forward Peri Curtis during KU’s 61-54 overtime victory Sunday at Please see KU WOMEN, page 3C Allen Fieldhouse.

Goal-line stand preserves Chiefs’ win

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KANSAS CITY TIGHT END DEMETRIUS HARRIS, RIGHT, and San Diego linebacker Denzel Perryman tumble after Harris was tackled by Perryman during the second half of the Chiefs’ 10-3 victory Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City, Mo. (ap) — The Kansas City Chiefs had relied heavily on their stingy, opportunistic defense during a six-game winning streak that vaulted them right back into playoff contention.

Their defense delivered again Sunday.

After shutting down San Diego most of the game, the Chiefs forced Philip Rivers into a pair of incomplete

passes near the goal line in the final seconds to preserve a 10-3 victory over the Chargers at soggy Arrowhead Stadium that could prove to be critical in the race for an AFC wild card.

“If you’re going to be a good football team, you have to win games like this,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “We found ways to lose games just like this,” referring to last-minute losses

to Chicago and Denver during a 1-5 start.

Ever since then, the Chiefs (8-5) have made it nearly impossible to get into the end zone. They held the Chargers without a touchdown when they played three weeks ago in San Diego, then did it again in the most dramatic of fashion on Sunday, with the game on the line as time wound down.

San Diego (3-10) got the ball at its own 11 with five minutes left and quickly moved into Kansas City territory, converting fourth down three times. But after Rivers was called for delay of game at the Chiefs one with five seconds left, he threw high and out of the end zone.

There was still two seconds left, and another incomplete Please see CHIEFS, page 3C

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Heat 100, Grizzlies 97 The Associated Press • Girls, boys basketball at Metro Miami — Dwyane Wade’s AL WEST Mavs, 6:30 p.m. jumper with 21.9 seconds left Big 12 Men helped the Heat rally from 16 No. 4 Iowa State 78, points down to beat Memphis SPORTS ON TV Arkansas-Pine Bluff 64 on Sunday night.

Ames, Iowa — Jameel McKay TODAY MEMPHIS (97) scored 18 points with eight reBarnes 5-9 0-0 13, Je.Green 10-20 4-4 26, Pro Football Time Net Cable Iowa State held081312: off TEAM LOGOS Helmet and team logos for the AFC teams; various sizes; stand-alone; staff; ETA 5 p.m.

Gasol 5-10 2-4 12, Conley 4-11 0-0 9, Lee 4-8 bounds, andAFC N.Y. Giants v. Miami 7:15 p.m. ESPN 33, 233 0-0 9, Chalmers 4-7 4-5 12, Randolph 6-9 0-1 12, Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sunday Ja.Green 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 40-77 10-14 97. for its ninth straight win.

MIAMI (100) Matt Thomas had 17 points Women’s Basketball Time Net Cable Deng 6-10 2-2 15, Bosh 7-10 6-6 22, Whiteside 4-5 1-3 9, Dragic 3-14 2-3 8, Wade 7-16 0-0 14, in his first start of the season N. Carolina v. Okla. St. 7 p.m. FCSC 145 Winslow 2-6 2-2 8, G.Green 5-9 4-5 16, Haslem 1-1 0-0 2, Udrih 2-6 2-2 6. Totals 37-77 19-23 100. for the Cyclones (9-0). They Memphis 27 29 22 19— 97 rested guard Naz Mitrou-Long, Soccer Time Net Cable Miami 21 27 23 29—100 3-Point Goals-Memphis 7-19 (Barnes 3-7, who is still working his way Leicester v.

Chelsea 1:55p.m. NBCSP 38, 238 Je.Green 2-6, Lee 1-2, Conley 1-3, Chalmers 0-1), back from offseason surgery to Miami 7-22 (Bosh 2-3, Winslow 2-5, G.Green 2-5, Deng 1-3, Udrih 0-1, Dragic 0-5). Fouled repair both hips.

TUESDAY Out-None. Rebounds-Memphis 43 (Barnes 13), The Golden Lions (2-8) hung Miami 42 (Whiteside 11). Assists-Memphis 23 College Basketball Time Net Cable around for about 35 minutes Justin Hayworth/AP Photo (Conley, Barnes, Gasol, Randolph 4), Miami 18 (Dragic 8). Total Fouls-Memphis 21, Miami 15. against an Iowa State team Ga. Southern v. Duke 6 p.m. ESPN2 34, 234 IOWA STATE GUARD MONTE MORRIS (11) PASSES THE BALL between A-19,813 (19,600). three days removed from an Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions center Chauncy Parker (25) and guard Norfolk St. v. Cincinnati 6 p.m. ESPNU 35, 235 emotional 83-82 win over riN.Ky. v. Michigan 6 p.m. BTN 147,237 Charles Jackson in the Cyclones’ 78-64 victory Sunday in Ames, Iowa.

Raptors 96, 76ers 76 val Iowa. But Monte Morris’ Monmouth v. G’town 6:30p.m. FS1 150,227 Toronto — DeMar DeRo- alley-oop to McKay gave the VCU v. Ga. Tech 8 p.m. ESPN2 34, 234 zan had 25 points, and Toronto Cyclones a 70-54 lead with just MISSOURI (5-4) Top 25 Men Longwood v. Okla. St. 8 p.m. ESPNU 35, 235 Phillips 2-9 3-4 7, Wright 2-8 4-5 9, Clark 4-5 beat Philadelphia. more than five minutes left.

0-0 8, Puryear 2-10 0-1 4, Rosburg 1-2 0-0 2, Tex.-A&M-C.C. v. Wisc. 8 p.m. BTN 147,237 No. 9 Villanova 76, Ghiavonni Robinson scored Isabell 0-4 0-0 0, Allen 0-1 0-0 0, Walton 1-1 4-8 PHILADELPHIA (76) DePaul v. Stanford 9 p.m. FS1 150,227 La Salle 47 6, Barton 0-1 0-0 0, Gant 3-6 2-2 8, Woods 1-5 Covington 5-14 0-0 15, Noel 1-3 0-2 2, Okafor 15 points for Pine Bluff.

10-25 3-3 23, Canaan 3-9 1-1 10, McConnell V illanova, Pa. — Josh Hart 3-6 5, Wolf 1-1 0-0 3, VanLeer 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 17-56 16-26 52.

1-5 0-0 2, Marshall 1-3 0-0 2, Grant 2-9 5-6 ARK.-PINE BLUFF (2-8) Women’s Basketball Time Net Cable Handley Jr. 4-7 0-0 9, Wallace 3-4 0-0 6, scored 18 points, and Ryan Ar- ARIZONA (9-1) 9, Stauskas 3-8 1-2 9, Thompson 1-4 0-0 2, York 4-5 5-5 16, Allen 0-4 0-0 0, Trier 5-7 KU v. Navy replay Holmes 1-2 0-0 2, Sampson 0-2 0-0 0. Totals Love 6-12 0-0 13, Robinson 6-16 1-2 15, Parker cidiacono had 14 to lead Villanoon TWCSC 37, 226 0-0 0-0 0, Jackson 0-3 0-0 0, Lynch 3-4 0-0 3-5 15, Anderson 5-7 3-3 14, Ristic 4-5 4-6 12, 28-84 10-14 76.

8, Cunningham 3-5 0-2 6, Whiting 0-0 0-0 0, nova past La Salle.

Jackson-Cartwright 1-6 0-0 2, Simon 4-5 2-4 TORONTO (96) Ross 0-6 0-0 0, Scola 10-14 0-0 22, Biyombo Johnson 0-1 0-0 0, Bayless 2-8 1-2 5, Berry 1-1 The Wildcats (8-1) bounced 10, Comanche 1-5 0-0 2, Tollefsen 7-10 2-2 17, Pro Hockey Time Net Cable 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 31-55 19-25 88.

2-3 2-4 6, Lowry 5-15 3-4 16, DeRozan 6-14 0-0 2. Totals 28-61 2-6 64. back from their first loss of the Hazzard Halftime-Arizona 42-23. 3-Point Goals- Colorado v. Chicago 13-14 25, Joseph 2-11 4-6 8, Patterson 1-3 0-0 2, IOWA ST. (9-0) 7:30p.m. NBCSP 38, 238 McKay 6-11 6-8 18, Nader 1-8 4-4 7, Morris season, 78-55 to No. 7 Okla- Missouri 2-14 (Wolf 1-1, Wright 1-2, Clark Nogueira 1-4 1-2 3, Johnson 3-6 2-4 9, Powell 1-1 5-8 0-0 12, Thomas 6-11 0-0 17, Niang 4-10 2-2 0-1, Isabell 0-2, Puryear 0-2, VanLeer 0-3, 0-0 2, Bennett 1-1 0-0 3. Totals 32-78 25-34 96. homa on Monday.

They hit 13 11, Carter 1-1 0-0 2, Cooke 4-6 0-0 11, Ashton Phillips 0-3), Arizona 7-17 (York 3-4, Trier 2-3, Philadelphia 24 20 14 18—76 0-0 0-0 0, Nezlek 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-55 12-14 78. three-pointers and had 24 as- Anderson 1-1, Tollefsen 1-2, Allen 0-3, JacksonToronto 32 20 17 27—96 Halftime-Iowa St. 39-30. 3-Point Goals- sists on 28 baskets and again Cartwright 0-4). Fouled Out-Clark. Rebounds3-Point Goals-Philadelphia 10-28 (Covington Missouri 27 (Puryear, Wright 5), Arizona 44 5-12, Canaan 3-8, Stauskas 2-5, Thompson 0-1, Ark.-Pine Bluff 6-20 (Lynch 2-3, Robinson 2-9, McConnell 0-1, Marshall 0-1), Toronto 7-22 Handley Jr. 1-2, Love 1-3, Johnson 0-1, Wallace flexed their muscle as the class (Comanche 10). Assists-Missouri 6 (Phillips 3), Arizona 20 (Jackson-Cartwright 5). Total Fouls(Lowry 3-8, Scola 2-4, Bennett 1-1, Johnson 1-2, 0-1, Bayless 0-1), Iowa St. 12-24 (Thomas 5-8, of Philadelphia basketball.

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Assists-Philadelphia 18 (Marshall 5), Toronto Ark.-Pine Bluff 15 (Bayless, Parker, Robinson round-robin play among five 14 (Joseph 4). Total Fouls-Philadelphia 20, 3), Iowa St. 23 (Morris 11). Total Fouls-Ark.Big 12 Women ‘Hawks in the NBA Philadelphia Division I basketToronto 15. Technicals-Philadelphia defensive Pine Bluff 13, Iowa St. 7. A-14,284. http://www2.kusports.com/weblogs/ three second 2, Lowry. A-19,800 (19,800).

No. 4 Baylor 105, ball teams that dates to 1955. hawks_nba/ No. 14 West Virginia 100, McNeese State 46 A staff blog about former Jayhawks LA SALLE (4-4) Suns 108, Timberwolves 101 Louisiana-Monroe 58 Waco, Texas — Niya Johnat the next level Shuler 3-6 2-2 11, Roberts 2-9 1-5 5, 0-4 0-0 0, Price 6-17 2-4 16, Brown son set a Baylor record with Morgantown, W.Va. — Jevon Washington Phoenix — Brandon Knight 3-5 0-0 8, Stukes 0-6 1-2 1, Sakhniuk 3-4 0-0 6, All Eyes on KU rebounded from a one-point Carter scored 21 points, and Harris 0-1 0-0 0, Majstorovic 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 19 assists to go with her 10 outing in his last game to make West Virginia reached triple 17-52 6-13 47. rebounds, freshman post Be- http://www2.kusports.com/weblogs/ all_eyes_ku/ (8-1) seven three-pointers and score digits for the third time in nine VILLANOVA Brunson 4-7 2-2 13, Hart 7-13 1-1 18, Booth atrice Mompremier had 15 We search the Internet for every25 points. games this season, rebounding 4-5 0-0 10, Arcidiacono 5-5 2-2 14, Ochefu 3-5 points and 13 rebounds, and thing KU-related, so you don’t have 6, Lowe 0-1 0-0 0, Jenkins 1-5 0-0 3, Farrell to from its first loss with a victory 0-0 0-2 0-0 0, Bridges 4-7 2-2 12, Reynolds 0-1 0-0 0, the Lady Bears beat McNeese MINNESOTA (101) State.

Rafferty 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-51 7-7 76.

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ReboundsPHOENIX (108) Tom Keegan Tucker 1-6 0-0 3, Leuer 6-9 0-0 12, Len 5-10 54 loss to No. 10 Virginia on La Salle 23 (Shuler 5), Villanova 34 (Ochefu 10). Assists-La Salle 9 (Price 4), Villanova 8-8 18, Bledsoe 7-13 8-10 23, Knight 9-19 0-0 25, Teletovic 4-7 0-1 8, Warren 3-10 1-2 7, Chandler Tuesday night at the Jimmy V 24 (Arcidiacono 7). Total Fouls-La Salle 9, No. 5 Texas 77, Tale of the Tait Villanova 12. A-6,500.

No. 14 Stanford 69 1-3 1-1 3, Booker 1-5 2-2 4, Price 2-5 0-0 5. Totals Classic in New York. http://www2.kusports.com/weblogs/ 39-87 20-24 108.

Austin, Texas — Senior Emtale-tait/ LOUISIANA-MONROE (4-5) Minnesota 27 22 17 35—101 press Davenport scored a caMatt Tait’s blog about Kansas Munnings 5-6 2-5 12, Harvey 0-4 2-2 2, No. 13 Arizona 88, Phoenix 25 30 30 23—108 3-Point Goals-Minnesota 8-19 (LaVine 3-4, Samuel 8-10 2-2 19, Coppola 4-8 0-0 8, Roberson Missouri 52 University football reer-best 23 points, and Texas Rudez 3-5, Martin 2-5, Rubio 0-1, Wiggins 0-1, 1-4 2-3 4, Washington 2-4 2-5 6, Foster 1-3 3-3 5, Tucson, Ariz. — Mark defeated Stanford.

Bjelica 0-3), Phoenix 10-30 (Knight 7-14, Tucker Cooper 0-1 0-0 0, Richard 0-0 0-0 0, Taylor 1-3 1-2, Bledsoe 1-3, Price 1-4, Booker 0-1, Len 0-1, 0-0 2, Martin 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 22-43 13-20 58.

Tollefsen scored 17 points, Davenport made consecuWarren 0-1, Leuer 0-2, Teletovic 0-2). Rebounds- WEST VIRGINIA (8-1) Holton 2-7 1-1 5, Carter 7-14 3-4 21, Miles Jr. Gabe York added 16, and Ari- tive jump shots to give the Minnesota 53 (Bjelica, Towns 6), Phoenix 46 (Len, Tucker 7). Assists-Minnesota 22 (Rubio 7), 6-11 2-4 18, Ahmad 1-5 0-2 2, Williams 6-12 0-1 zona jumped on Missouri early. Longhorns an 11-point lead at Phoenix 28 (Bledsoe 9). Total Fouls-Minnesota 12, Myers 2-4 0-0 5, Paige 5-11 0-0 14, Adrian Arizona (9-1) made easy the end of the third quarter.

Tom Keegan, Andrew Hartsock, 1-5 1-2 3, Phillip 4-6 0-0 10, Watkins 0-3 0-0 0, 26, Phoenix 26. A-16,919 (18,055).

Romeo III 1-1 0-0 2, Macon 3-5 2-2 8. Totals work of Missouri (5-4), racing Sports Editor Managing Sports Editor 38-84 9-16 100. tkeegan@ljworld.com ahartsock@ljworld.com out to an 11-point lead in the No. 17 Oklahoma 80, Halftime-West Virginia 59-26. 3-Point GoalsThunder 104, Jazz 98, OT Louisiana-Monroe 1-8 (Samuel 1-1, Roberson opening minutes and pushing Texas San Antonio 41 Gary Bedore, Matt Tait, Oklahoma City — Kevin 0-1, Washington 0-1, Foster 0-2, Coppola 0-3), KU men’s basketball KU football Norman, Okla. — Freshman it to 19 by halftime Durant scored 31 points, and West Virginia 15-36 (Miles Jr. 4-7, Paige 4-8, Even with 7-foot center Ka- Gabbi Ortiz made six three- gbedore@ljworld.com mtait@ljworld.com 4-9, Phillip 2-4, Myers 1-3, Holton 0-1, Oklahoma City rallied from a Carter Adrian 0-2, Ahmad 0-2). Fouled Out-None. leb Tarczewski (foot) out for pointers and scored a seasonBenton Smith, Bobby Nightengale, 16-point deficit to beat Utah.

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Burke 4-5 1-1 10, Booker 2-3 0-2 4, Millsap 1-6 0-0 2, Withey 1-1 0-0 2, Ingles 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 39-94 12-20 98.

OKLAHOMA CITY (104) Durant 10-17 9-10 31, Ibaka 2-5 2-2 7, Adams 3-6 3-3 9, Westbrook 9-25 7-9 25, Roberson 1-3 0-0 2, Waiters 5-12 0-0 13, Collison 0-2 2-2 2, Augustin 0-0 0-0 0, Kanter 4-6 2-2 10, Morrow 1-3 2-2 5. Totals 35-79 27-30 104.

Utah 21 30 25 20 2— 98 Oklahoma City 16 22 33 25 8—104 3-Point Goals-Utah 8-22 (Hood 4-9, Burks 2-3, Burke 1-1, Hayward 1-3, Ingles 0-3, Millsap 0-3), Oklahoma City 7-21 (Waiters 3-6, Durant 2-6, Morrow 1-2, Ibaka 1-2, Roberson 0-1, Westbrook 0-4). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsUtah 63 (Favors 10), Oklahoma City 47 (Westbrook 11). Assists-Utah 14 (Millsap 4), Oklahoma City 18 (Durant 6). Total Fouls-Utah 24, Oklahoma City 18. Technicals-Westbrook.

Flagrant Fouls-Collison. A-18,203 (18,203).

How former Jayhawks fared Mario Chalmers, Memphis Min: 22. Pts: 12.

Reb: 0. Ast: 2.

Nick Collison, Oklahoma City Min: 13. Pts: 2.

Reb: 0. Ast: 0.

Joel Embiid, Philadelphia Did not play, inactive Markieff Morris, Phoenix Did not play (coach’s decision).

Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota Min: 27. Pts: 13.

Reb: 2. Ast: 1.

Jeff Withey, Utah Min: 10. Pts: 2.

Reb: 4. Ast: 0.

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LATEST LINE NFL Favorite.............. Points (O/U)...........Underdog Week 14 NY Giants...........................2 (47)................................MIAMI Thursday, Dec 17th.

Week 15 Tampa Bay.......................11⁄2 (41).......................ST. LOUIS Saturday, Dec 19th.

NY Jets...............................3 (42).............................DALLAS Sunday, Dec 20th.

MINNESOTA.......................5 (43)............................Chicago JACKSONVILLE.................3 (48)............................Atlanta x-INDIANAPOLIS............OFF (XX)........................Houston Kansas City.............. 7 (43).............BALTIMORE WASHINGTON.............Pick’em (44)...................... Buffalo NEW ENGLAND..................11 (47)..................... Tennessee Arizona............................ 31⁄2 (50)............ PHILADELPHIA y-Carolina.......................OFF (XX)....................NY GIANTS SEATTLE.......................... 14 (42.5).....................Cleveland Green Bay..........................3 (46).........................OAKLAND SAN DIEGO.........................2 (46)................................Miami PITTSBURGH................... 51⁄2 (45)...........................Denver Cincinnati..........................4 (42)............SAN FRANCISCO Monday, Dec 21st.

NEW ORLEANS..................3 (50).............................Detroit x-Indianapolis QB A. Luck is questionable. y-Carolina TE G. Olsen is questionable.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Favorite................... Points................Underdog SOUTH ALABAMA................ 7...................Southern Miss SAINT MARY’S, CA............. 71⁄2. ...................Cal Poly SLO Added Games WESTERN CAROLINA.......... 4....... Eastern Washington COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL GAMES Favorite.............. Points (O/U)...........Underdog Saturday, Dec 19th.

New Mexico Bowl University Stadium-Albuquerque, NM. Arizona...............................9 (64)...................New Mexico Las Vegas Bowl Sam Boyd Stadium-Las Vegas, NV. Utah.................................21⁄2 (53.5)................................ Byu Camellia Bowl Cramton Bowl-Montgomery, AL. Appalachian St............. 81⁄2 (54)................................Ohio

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Cure Bowl Citrus Bowl Stadium-Orlando, FL. San Jose St.......................3 (56).......................Georgia St New Orleans Bowl Mercedes-Benz Superdome-New Orleans, LA. Louisiana Tech................2 (67)....................Arkansas St Monday, Dec 21st.

Miami Beach Bowl • Marlins Park Western Kentucky........3 (65.5)...............South Florida Tuesday, Dec 22nd.

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Bronco Stadium-Boise, ID. Utah St...........................61⁄2 (48.5)...........................Akron Boca Raton Bowl FAU Stadium-Boca Raton, FL. Temple...............................11⁄2 (51)............................ Toledo Wednesday, Dec 23rd.

Poinsettia Bowl Qualcomm Stadium-San Diego, CA. Boise St............................8 (54.5).....................No. Illinois Go Daddy.com Bowl Ladd-Peebles Stadium-Mobile, AL. Bowling Green...............71⁄2 (66)............Georgia South Thursday, Dec 24th.

Bahamas Bowl Thomas Robinson Stadium-Nassau, Bahamas.

Western Michigan..........3 (62)..............Middle Tenn St Hawaii Bowl Aloha Stadium-Honolulu, HI. Cincinnati........................11⁄2 (57)................San Diego St Saturday, Dec 26th.

St. Petersburg Bowl Tropicana Field-St. Petersburg, FL. Marshall.......................... 41⁄2 (44).................Connecticut Sun Bowl Sun Bowl Stadium-El Paso, TX. Washington St...............21⁄2 (62)............. Miami-Florida Heart of Dallas Bowl Cotton Bowl-Dallas, TX. Washington...................81⁄2 (55.5)..........Southern Miss Pinstripe Bowl Yankee Stadium-Bronx, NY. Indiana................................2 (67)..................................Duke Independence Bowl Independence Stadium-Shreveport, LA. Virginia Tech.................131⁄2 (62).............................. Tulsa

Foster Farms Bowl Levi’s Stadium-Santa Clara, CA. Ucla....................................61⁄2 (61).......................Nebraska Monday, Dec 28th.

Military Bowl Navy-Marine Corps Stadium-Annapolis,MD Navy..................................31⁄2 (56)....................Pittsburgh Quick Lane Bowl Ford Field-Detroit, MI. Minnesota......................51⁄2 (49.5)................C. Michigan Tuesday, Dec 29th.

Armed Forces Bowl Amon G. Carter Stadium-Fort Worth, TX. California.........................7 (65.5)....................... Air Force Russell Athletic Bowl Florida Citrus Bowl-Orlando, FL. Baylor...................... 3 (70)........North Carolina Arizona Bowl Arizona Stadium-Tucson, AZ. Colorado St.......................3 (56).............................Nevada Texas Bowl NRG Stadium-Houston, TX. Lsu..........................7 (73.5)........... Texas Tech Wednesday, Dec 30th.

Birmingham Bowl Legion Field-Birmingham, AL. Auburn..............................21⁄2 (64).......................Memphis Belk Bowl Bank of America Stadium-Charlotte, NC. Mississippi St...................5 (59)......................... NC State Music City Bowl LP Field-Nashville, TN. Texas A&M....................... 1 (50.5).......................Louisville Holiday Bowl Qualcomm Stadium-San Diego, CA. Southern Cal..................3 (50.5)......................Wisconsin Thursday, Dec 31st.

Peach Bowl • Atlanta Florida St...........................7 (54)...........................Houston College Football Playoffs Cotton Bowl AT&T Stadium-Arlington, TX. Alabama...........................91⁄2 (47)................. Michigan St Orange Bowl Sun Life Stadium-Miami Gardens, FL. Oklahoma............... 31⁄2 (66)................Clemson

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Outback Bowl Raymond James Stadium-Tampa, FL. Tennessee.......................8 (45.5)..............Northwestern Citrus Bowl Citrus Bowl Stadium-Orlando, FL. Michigan..........................41⁄2 (41)............................Florida Fiesta Bowl University of Phoenix Stadium-Glendale, AZ. Ohio St............................. 61⁄2 (54).................Notre Dame Rose Bowl Rose Bowl-Pasadena, CA. Stanford...........................61⁄2 (53)............................... Iowa Sugar Bowl Mercedes-Benz Superdome-New Orleans, LA. Mississippi................7 (67)........... Oklahoma St Saturday, Jan 2nd.

Taxslayer Bowl Everbank Field-Jacksonville, FL. Georgia........................... 61⁄2 (41.5)........................ Penn St Liberty Bowl Liberty Bowl-Memphis, TN. Arkansas................ 111⁄2 (59)............ Kansas St Alamo Bowl Alamodome-San Antonio, TX. Tcu............................1 (78)....................Oregon Cactus Bowl Chase Field-Phoenix, AZ. Arizona St............... 1 (66.5)........ West Virginia NBA Favorite.............. Points (O/U)...........Underdog INDIANA...........................5 (202.5).........................Toronto LA Clippers.......................1 (204).......................... DETROIT Orlando...........................21⁄2 (198)................... BROOKLYN CHICAGO.........................121⁄2 (193)...............Philadelphia ATLANTA.........................41⁄2 (190)............................Miami MEMPHIS.........................4 (199.5).................Washington a-DALLAS.......................OFF (OFF)........................Phoenix SAN ANTONIO...............121⁄2 (187).............................. Utah Houston........................... 5 (208)..........................DENVER b-PORTLAND.................OFF (OFF)...............New Orleans a-Dallas Point Guard D. Williams is doubtful. b-New Orleans Forward R. Anderson is doubtful.

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Jayhawks past, present celebrate One of the coolest things about Saturday night’s thrilling Kansas University volleyball victory over top-seeded USC in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament was the aftermath.

No, I’m not talking about the eruption on the floor, the celebration in the locker room that included coach Ray Bechard getting drenched with water or the looks on the faces and sounds in the voices of the women who made history.

Don’t get me wrong: Those moments and so many others were all incredibly cool. What was even cooler, at least to me, was the outpouring of love that Jayhawks past and present showered this team with on Twitter and via text messages.

Former KU football standout Ben Heeney, not long after touching down in Denver for Sunday’s Broncos-Raiders game, gave a shout-out to the volleyball team on Twitter. And several other former and current

KU football players did the same. The official KU football Twitter account even acknowledged the team’s intentions to show up for Sunday evening’s homecoming celebration at Horejsi Center.

In the basketball world, KU junior Wayne Selden Jr. on Twitter posted a photo of him watching the KU-USC match on his iPad on the bus ride home from the his team’s own comeback victory at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Several other KU athletes, from golf and baseball to track and tennis, also took time to congratulate the KU volleyball team on its historic accomplishment.

Lost in the euphoria, however, might have been the experience of a few former KU volleyball players who helped make Saturday happen.

Former Jayhawks Bri Riley, Erin McNorton, Chelsea Albers and Jaime Mathieu, who not long ago were the toast of the KU volleyball world for becoming the first crew to reach a Sweet 16,

year’s team played with the crew of Riley, McNorton, Albers, Mathieu, Caroline Jarmoc, Sara McClinton, Catherine Carmichael that broke through and put Kansas volleyball on the map to stay. But a few did. And that’s what adds an extra mtait@ljworld.com dose of family feels to this watched Saturday’s upset incredible achievement. of USC together and Junior libero Cassie celebrated every point as Wait learned from Riley if they were on the court and is now playing a lot or bench in San Diego. In like her. Junior middle many ways, they were. blocker Tayler Soucie, See, those women, as a freshman, played a along with about a dozen huge role on that Sweet others, were the ones 16 team and learned the who made Saturday night ropes while those players possible. That’s to take were on their way out. nothing away from the Senior Tiana Dockery current team or coaching was a consistent part of the rotation for that staff that went out and did the deed. This year’s team, and juniors Magteam, in just about every gie Anderson and Janae Hall were around that way, is more talented group long enough to than that first Sweet understand that Kansas 16 team of trailblazers volleyball had entered a who played every night new era. with the kind of grit and “I think our class really joy you saw on display set the new standard for throughout the season Kansas volleyball,” Riley from this year’s squad. said Sunday while still Hmm. Wonder where buzzing over Saturday’s this group of women learned to play like that? result. “We all had the mindset that we wanted Not everyone on this

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KANSAS FRESHMAN GUARD JAYDE CHRISTOPHER (20) TRIES TO STAY IN FRONT of Navy freshman guard Bianca Roach (15) during KU’s 61-54 overtime victory Sunday in Allen Fieldhouse.

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give Navy a 34-22 halftime lead.

The rest of the way, the Midshipmen hit just two of eight from downtown and seven of 29 overall.

On the other end of the floor, KU scored 32 points in the paint to Navy’s 10.

“To be down 19,” Schneider said, “and show that kind of resolve to come back and still win the game, obviously is something I’m really proud of our guys for.”

Junior KU forward Caelynn Manning-Allen posted a double-double (10 points, 11 rebounds) and gave KU the lead for good less than a minute into overtime by converting a layup off a dish from Kopatich (14 points, three assists).

Junior Jada Brown (seven points, eight rebounds) scored KU’s only other OT field goal, but between free throws from sophomore guard Lauren Aldridge (19 points) and Kopatich, and KU’s defense, that was more than enough. Navy scored just two points (both at the foul line) in the extra period, missed all three of its shots from the floor and turned the ball over three times.

“Overtime’s what everybody plays for,” Aldridge said. “I mean, everybody plays for the fourth quarter, everybody plays to win. But whenever you’re given an overtime, everybody goes out and wants to perform well in overtime, and we just did a great job of staying in offense and getting open shots. People stepped up, and it was good for us.”

The game marked the first career starts for KU freshmen Jayde Chris-

BOX SCORE NAVY (54)

MIN FG FT REB PF TP m-a m-a o-t Peri Curtis 29 0-5 0-0 1-4 1 0 Ashanti Kennedy 35 4-13 0-0 2-4 0 8 Taylor Dunham 39 7-15 4-6 1-6 3 24 Sarita Condie 38 4-17 0-0 0-7 3 10 Justice Swett 37 0-4 0-0 7-9 5 0 Biana Roach 31 2-4 3-3 0-2 4 8 Haley Unger 16 2-4 0-0 1-3 3 4 Danielle Poblarp 1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 team 3-5 Totals 19-63 7-9 15-40 19 54 Three-point goals: 9-25 (Dunham 6-13, Condie 2-8, Roach 1-1, Kennedy 0-3).

Assists: 8 (Dunham 3, Swett 2, Curtis, Kennedy, Condie). Turnovers: 16 (Dunham 6, Roach 4, Condie 3, Curtis 2, Unger).

Blocked shots: 2 (Swett, Unger). Steals: 8 (Condie 3, Swett 3, Roach).

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MIN FG FT REB PF TP m-a m-a o-t Jada Brown 28 3-6 1-1 4-8 0 7 Tyler Johnson 11 2-3 0-0 0-1 0 4 Lauren Aldridge 44 6-12 4-4 0-3 1 19 Jayde Christopher 18 1-1 2-2 0-2 0 4 Kylee Kopatich 45 4-16 5-6 0-5 3 14 C. Manning-Allen 32 5-8 0-0 3-11 1 10 Aisia Robertson 19 0-2 1-2 1-7 1 1 Chayla Cheadle 19 1-6 0-0 0-1 1 2 Timeka O’Neal 9 0-3 0-0 0-0 5 0 team 3-4 Totals 22-57 13-15 11-42 12 61 Three-point goals: 4-21 (Aldridge 3-7, Kopatich 1-10, Cheadle 0-1, O’Neal 0-3).

Assists: 10 (Kopatich 3, Christopher 2, Robertson 2, Aldridge, O’Neal, Cheadle).

Turnovers: 16 (Robertson 4, ManningAllen 4, Brown 3, Aldridge 2, Johnson, Christopher, Kopatich). Blocked shots: 4 (Brown, Johnson, Robertson, ManningAllen). Steals: 9 (Robertson 3, ManningAllen 2, Brown, Johnson, Christopher, Kopatich).

Navy 21 13 11 7 2 — 54 Kansas 13 9 17 13 9 — 61 Officials: Doug Knight, Bryan Enterline, Katie Lukanich. Attendance: 2,032.

to make a difference for this program and not only leave our mark but also create a legacy of consistent dominant teams to follow, and this year’s group has certainly lived up to that standard.

“There is such a great sense of pride knowing that the success and hard work we put in and the coaching staff has put in is being carried through by this year’s amazing team that has had a remarkable season.

Everyone associated with the program is just so thrilled to watch the run these girls are on right now.”

Thanks to Saturday’s stunner, that run is still going, and regardless of what happens in the next week, it figures to extend well into the future because of this team, the teams that came before it and the sky-high standard this program now holds.

The No. 9 overall seed Jayhawks (30-2) will play No. 4 seed Nebraska at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the Final Four in Omaha, Nebraska.

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MVP - Ainise Havili (KU)

Alicia Ogoms (USC)

coach Ray Bechard after a standout career at Ball State. “She’s the one who can see the block behind the attacker, so she has to be calling out where they need to be attacking.”

One point from clinching the road to Omaha for Thursday’s national semifinal vs. Nebraska, Kelsie Payne seemed the likely candidate to take the winning shot.

“Most people in the gym probably thought (Havili) would have set that ball back,” Chamberlain said.

“She set a nice ball out to Rigdon, who drove the ball deep to the corner and finished the match for us with a great kill. I wasn’t too surprised by the set, but that was a helluva swing Rigdon took.”

The fact that the match was so hotly contested ensured that the loser would be devastated.

USC coach Mick Haley won a national championship at Texas in 1988 and two at USC (2002 and 2003). He left the college game for four years between his stops at those schools to coach the USA women’s volleyball team, which fell short of a bronze medal under his leadership in the 2000 Sydney Games.

He has tasted the thrill

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Samantha Bricio (USC)

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of championships and the agony of Final Four misses, but he could not recall one that felt worse.

“This one teased us so badly,” Haley said. “Just a little hard to get over.”

Samantha Bricio, likely selection as national player of the year, started the night quietly, with just one kill in USC’s 25-18 firstset loss, but by the time the night was over, Bricio showed she’s worthy of whatever hardware comes her way. She had 25 kills.

“I think they played really well,” Bricio said of the Jayhawks. “They were a really, really good team. They played an amazing game.”

The fact that Bricio was on the front row for the entire six-point barrage made the comeback all the more improbable.

For posterity’s sake, the anatomy of a comeback from a 9-13 deficit: n Janae Hall kill, 10-13; n Baylee Johnson’s bad set, 11-13; n Payne and Tayler Soucie team to block Bricio attack, 12-13; n Wait service ace, 13-13 (“Huge,” Bechard said.); n Payne kill, 14-13;

n Rigdon kill, 15-13;

Dogpile, KU. Sunken hearts, USC. Such a fine line.

“It’s a really special game,” Haley said. “You can love it. Then when it does this to you, you want to beat it to death.”

On the other side, the KU coaches had a team full of players they wanted to hug to death, including Havili, a magician of a setter and fellow all-tournament selections Payne, a killer killer, and Wait, who really digs volleyball and volleyballs.

“We fight for each other,” Havili said. “That’s our motto.”

How did they do it?

How do they do it over and over?

“We all just look at each other every single point in the eye and say, ‘One more. One more.’”

One more it was. Six times in a row against the NCAA Tournament’s No. 1 seed.

Up next for Kansas, No. 4 seed Nebraska, Thursday in Omaha. The winner of that plays the winner of No. 3 Texas vs.

No. 2 Minnesota on Saturday.

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Nov. 4 — Pittsburg State (exhibition), W 89-66 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1C Nov. 10 — Fort Hays State (exhibition), W 95-59 The Jayhawks were Nov. 13 — Northern pleased with the come- Colorado, W 109-72 (1-0) Nov. 17 — Michigan State back victory.

“Coming out of half- at Chicago United Center, time, we were definitely L 73-79 (1-1) fired up and wanted to Nov. 23 — Chaminade at topher (four points, two change things and turn Maui, W 123-72 (2-1) assists) and Tyler John- it around,” Mickelson Nov. 24 — UCLA at Maui son (four points, one re- said. “Getting some re- Invitational, W 92-73 (3-1) bounds and getting out Nov. 25 — Vanderbilt at bound).

Maui Invitational, W 70-63 By the time the Jay- on the break, blocking (4-1) hawks left the fieldhouse, guys out and limiting Dec. 1 — Loyola (Md.), W they all felt much bet- them to one shot helped 94-61 (5-1) ter about the state of the us out a lot.”

Dec. 5 — Harvard, W The Jayhawks, who are 75-69 (6-1) team.

“I think the way that in final exams this week, Dec. 9 — Holy Cross, W we won was really good will meet Montana at 1 92-59 (7-1) for us,” Aldridge said, p.m. Saturday in Allen Dec. 12 — Oregon State at Kansas City Shootout, “especially coming off Fieldhouse.

Sprint Center, W 82-67 l of two losses, because I Ayton update: DeAn- (8-1) think that it kind of reestablishes the ‘tough and dre Ayton, a 6-11 junior Dec. 19 — Montana, 1 p.m. together.’ And I think for center from Hillcrest Dec. 22 — at San Diego anybody, it’s more excit- Academy in Phoenix who State, 10 p.m. ing to win in overtime is ranked No. 4 in the Dec. 29 — UC Irvine, 8 than it is to win in regu- Class of 2017 by Rivals. p.m.

Jan. 2 — Baylor, 3 p.m. lation, so I think it was com, tells the Louisville Jan. 4 — Oklahoma, 8 p.m. good for us, and hopeful- Courier-Journal he has Jan. 9 — at Texas Tech, ly we can use this to keep a top three of KU, Duke 8 p.m. and Kentucky. Ayton, Jan. 12 — at West Virginia, us rolling.”

The Jayhawks have a who is originally from the 6 p.m. week off before playing Bahamas, is also consid- Jan. 16 — TCU, 1 p.m. host to Washington State ering San Diego State and Jan. 19 — at Oklahoma others. on Sunday.

State, 6 p.m.

Jan. 23 — Texas, 1 p.m.

Jan. 25 —at Iowa State, 8 p.m.

Jan. 30 — Kentucky in Big 12/SEC Challenge, Allen Fieldhouse, TBA Feb. 3 — Kansas State, 8 p.m.

Feb. 6 — at TCU, 11 a.m.

Feb. 9 — West Virginia, 6 p.m.

Feb. 13 — at Oklahoma, 1 p.m.

Feb. 15 — Oklahoma State, 8 p.m.

Feb. 20 — at Kansas State, 5 p.m.

Feb. 23 —at Baylor, 7 p.m.

Feb. 27 — Texas Tech, 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Feb. 29 — at Texas, 8 p.m.

March 5 — Iowa State, TBA March 9-12 — Big 12 tournament at Kansas City, Mo.

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pass that would have ended the game was blown dead for a false start. So with the ball pushed back to the 11yard line, Rivers scrambled to his right and again threw to the end zone, where his pass to Danny Woodhead skipped incomplete.

“The defense hung tough,” said Alex Smith, who threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to Albert Wilson and finished with 191 yards passing. He also threw his first interception after a franchiserecord 312 pass attempts, though that was quickly forgotten in the jubilation of the final seconds.

Playing through the flu, Rivers finished with 263 yards passing and an interception. Melvin Gordon was held to 35 yards rushing in another dismal performance.

“My wife just texted me and said my son said that was the greatest game ever if we’d have won,” Rivers said. “This is the story of our season, losing close games.”

It was evident from the first series that little had changed in the three weeks since the Chiefs shut down Rivers and Co. in a 33-3 win: The Chargers went three-and-out.

The teams started trading punts throughout the first quarter as rain and wind lashed half-empty Arrowhead Stadium.

When the Chiefs got something going, they watched as Frankie Hammond fumbled a punt return.

And when the Chargers began to move the ball, penalties shut down their drive.

Kansas City finally took the lead in the second quarter when it began a drive at its own four-yard line.

Eight consecutive running plays netted three first downs, and sucked the entire San Diego defense up to the line of scrimmage. The Chiefs took advantage when Smith hit Albert Wilson on a quick slant route, and he out-ran Steve Williams for a 44-yard touchdown reception.

Rivers was intercepted

by Derrick Johnson on the Chargers’ ensuing possession, and Kansas City had just enough time to get within range of a 40-yard field goal for a 10-0 halftime lead.

The Chargers’ Josh Lambo atoned for an earlier miss with his own 30-yard field goal in the third quarter, but it was the Kansas City defense that starred the rest of the second half.

SUMMARY San Diego 0 0 3 0— 3 Kansas City 0 10 0 0—10 Second Quarter KC-A.Wilson 44 pass from A.Smith (Santos kick), 1:53.

KC-FG Santos 40, :02.

Third Quarter SD-FG Lambo 30, 5:47.

A-72,314.

SD KC First downs 15 18 Total Net Yards 280 329 Rushes-yards 18-44 25-150 Passing 236 179 Punt Returns 0-0 4-36 Kickoff Returns 1-34 1-24 Interceptions Ret. 1-0 1-5 Comp-Att-Int 24-43-1 15-23-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 5-27 2-12 Punts 5-46.8 4-38.5 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 7-48 8-53 Time of Possession 31:08 28:52 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-San Diego, Gordon 14-35, Woodhead 3-5, Rivers 1-4. Kansas City, West 10-54, Ware 8-52, A.Smith 5-40, Davis 1-6, Maclin 1-(minus 2).

PASSING-San Diego, Rivers 24-43-1263. Kansas City, A.Smith 15-23-1-191.

RECEIVING-San Diego, Gates 6-76, Herndon 5-47, Gordon 4-28, Floyd 3-56, Woodhead 3-8, Green 2-26, V.Brown 1-22. Kansas City, Maclin 6-68, A.Wilson 4-87, Kelce 3-18, Harris 2-18.

MISSED FIELD GOALS-San Diego, Lambo 42 (WL). Kansas City, Santos 46 (SH).

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NFL ROUNDUP

Oakland downs Denver The Associated Press

Raiders 15, Broncos 12 Denver — Khalil Mack had five sacks of Brock Osweiler, including one in the end zone for a safety, and Derek Carr bounced back from an awful first half to lead Oakland past Denver on Sunday.

Carr threw two touchdown passes, and the Raiders (6-7) beat the Broncos for the first time since Sept. 12, 2011, despite being held to minus-12 yards in the first half — the worst performance by a team heading into halftime in nearly a quarter-century.

The Broncos (10-3) failed to hold onto a 12-0 halftime lead or several on-target throws from Osweiler, including two big drops by Demaryius Thomas, one for a touchdown and another for a late first down.

Oakland 0 0 9 6—15 Denver 6 6 0 0—12 First Quarter Den-FG McManus 41, 9:42.

Den-FG McManus 35, 2:05.

Second Quarter Den-FG McManus 29, 4:29.

Den-FG McManus 20, :04.

Third Quarter Oak-Roberts 11 pass from Carr (Janikowski kick), 9:47.

Oak-Mayowa safety, 1:50.

Fourth Quarter Oak-Rivera 16 pass from Carr (pass failed), 14:26.

A-76,824.

Oak Den First downs 8 20 Total Net Yards 126 310 Rushes-yards 23-27 21-34 Passing 99 276 Punt Returns 3-29 3-17 Kickoff Returns 2-48 0-0 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 12-29-0 35-51-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-36 5-32 Punts 10-46.0 4-44.5 Fumbles-Lost 3-0 4-2 Penalties-Yards 10-70 4-27 Time of Possession 24:02 35:58 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Oakland, Murray 16-27, Reece 2-2, Jones 1-2, Carr 4-(minus 4).

Denver, Hillman 12-20, Osweiler 3-10, Thompson 5-8, Latimer 1-(minus 4).

PASSING-Oakland, Carr 12-29-0-135.

Denver, Osweiler 35-51-0-308.

RECEIVING-Oakland, Crabtree 4-19, Rivera 3-49, Walford 3-47, Roberts 2-20. Denver, Thomas 10-95, V.Davis 7-74, Hillman 7-41, Thompson 4-21, Daniels 3-43, Sanders 2-17, Fowler 1-12, Norwood 1-5.

MISSED FIELD GOALS-Oakland, Janikowski 43 (WL). Denver, McManus 49 (WL).

Steelers 33, Bengals 20 Cincinnati — Andy Dalton hurt his right thumb while making a tackle on his interception, and Pittsburgh roughed up backup AJ McCarron while pulling away to a victory over Cincinnati that left the AFC North up for grabs.

The Steelers (8-5) rumbled with the Bengals during pregame warmups and then led the whole way, sending Cincinnati (10-3) to its first lopsided loss of the season.

Pittsburgh 7 9 7 10—33 Cincinnati 0 7 3 10—20 First Quarter Pit-D.Williams 1 run (Boswell kick), 9:23.

Second Quarter Pit-FG Boswell 42, 12:33.

Pit-FG Boswell 47, 7:00.

Cin-Green 66 pass from McCarron (Nugent kick), 6:23.

Pit-FG Boswell 45, :22.

Third Quarter Pit-Gay 23 interception return (Boswell kick), 14:10.

Cin-FG Nugent 46, 10:10.

Fourth Quarter Pit-FG Boswell 31, 14:56.

Cin-FG Nugent 27, 10:06.

Pit-D.Williams 1 run (Boswell kick), 3:49.

Cin-Burkhead 5 pass from McCarron (Nugent kick), 1:03.

A-65,564.

Pit Cin First downs 22 22 Total Net Yards 354 385 Rushes-yards 28-84 16-64 Passing 270 321 Punt Returns 2-3 0-0 Kickoff Returns 1-17 3-68 Interceptions Ret. 3-53 1-0 Comp-Att-Int 30-39-1 25-37-3 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-12 3-18 Punts 2-49.0 2-48.0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 5-82 4-27 Time of Possession 35:47 24:13 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Pittsburgh, D.Williams 23-76, Roethlisberger 1-6, Miller 1-2, Bryant 1-1, L.Jones 2-(minus 1).

Cincinnati, Bernard 6-40, J.Hill 7-16, McCarron 3-8.

PASSING-Pittsburgh, Roethlisberger 30-39-1-282. Cincinnati, McCarron 22-32-2-280, Dalton 3-5-1-59.

RECEIVING-Pittsburgh, Miller 10-66, Brown 7-87, Bryant 7-49, Wheaton 4-65, D.Williams 2-15. Cincinnati, Green 6-132, M.Jones 6-61, Bernard 3-27, Eifert 2-42, Kroft 2-31, Sanu 2-24, J.Hill 2-8, Hewitt 1-9, Burkhead 1-5.

MISSED FIELD GOALS-Cincinnati, Nugent 54 (SH).

Jaguars 51, Colts 16 Jacksonville, Fla. — Blake Bortles threw for three touchdowns and ran for a score — all in the second half — and Jacksonville beat Indianapolis and ended the Colts’ 16-game winning streak in the AFC South.

The Jaguars (5-8) scored on offense, defense and special teams in the same game for the first time since 2011, the franchise’s most complete game under third-year coach Gus Bradley.

Patriots 27, Texans 6 Houston — Tom Brady threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns, and New England snapped a two-game skid and clinched a playoff spot with a win over Houston.

sideline meltdown by throwing a touchdown pass in his first start since being benched for offfield antics, and Cleveland snapped a sevengame losing streak with a win over San Francisco.

Indianapolis 3 10 3 0—16 Jacksonville 3 6 21 21—51 First Quarter Jax-FG Myers 46, 11:17.

Ind-FG Vinatieri 25, 7:47.

Second Quarter Ind-FG Vinatieri 21, 13:47.

Ind-Mathis fumble recovery in end zone (Vinatieri kick), 1:56.

Jax-Branch 49 fumble return (kick failed), 1:01.

Third Quarter Jax-Hurns 80 pass from Bortles (Myers kick), 13:33.

Jax-Greene 73 punt return (Myers kick), 11:49.

Ind-FG Vinatieri 32, 7:38.

Jax-A.Robinson 4 pass from Bortles (Myers kick), 4:51.

Fourth Quarter Jax-Thomas 3 pass from Bortles (Myers kick), 12:53.

Jax-D.Robinson 1 run (Myers kick), 5:59.

Jax-Bortles 1 run (Myers kick), 1:57.

A-62,372.

Ind Jax First downs 17 24 Total Net Yards 322 380 Rushes-yards 23-95 29-154 Passing 227 226 Punt Returns 3-7 2-73 Kickoff Returns 0-0 0-0 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-48 Comp-Att-Int 20-43-1 16-30-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-33 3-24 Punts 7-47.9 5-45.6 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 3-2 Penalties-Yards 8-85 5-40 Time of Possession 30:48 29:12 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Indianapolis, Gore 16-60, Herron 4-16, Hasselbeck 1-10, Tipton 1-7, Whitehurst 1-2. Jacksonville, D.Robinson 14-75, Yeldon 11-62, Bortles 4-17.

PASSING-Indianapolis, Whitehurst 2-8-1-8, Hasselbeck 18-35-0-252.

Jacksonville, Bortles 16-30-0-250.

RECEIVING-Indianapolis, Hilton 4-132, Tipton 4-50, Moncrief 3-52, Johnson 3-19, Herron 2-5, Allen 2-(minus 3), Fleener 1-6, Gore 1-(minus 1). Jacksonville, Thomas 5-54, Hurns 3-105, Harbor 2-21, Lee 1-21, Greene 1-18, Lewis 1-14, D.Robinson 1-12, A.Robinson 1-4, Yeldon 1-1.

New England 7 10 3 7—27 Houston 3 3 0 0— 6 First Quarter NE-K.Martin 2 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 7:22.

Hou-FG Novak 37, 2:38.

Second Quarter NE-FG Gostkowski 43, 12:13.

Hou-FG Novak 45, 9:26.

NE-Gronkowski 1 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), :14.

Third Quarter NE-FG Gostkowski 49, 11:48.

Fourth Quarter NE-White 2 run (Gostkowski kick), 12:04.

A-71,908.

NE Hou First downs 18 7 Total Net Yards 313 189 Rushes-yards 31-116 22-87 Passing 197 102 Punt Returns 4-46 3-22 Kickoff Returns 3-67 1-19 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 22-30-0 12-24-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-29 6-57 Punts 6-44.0 7-45.3 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-1 Penalties-Yards 6-46 4-36 Time of Possession 35:14 24:46 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-New England, Blount 10-53, Bolden 16-51, Brady 4-10, White 1-2.

Houston, Grimes 7-53, Polk 11-34, Hunt 1-1, Shorts III 2-0, Hoyer 1-(minus 1).

PASSING-New England, Brady 22-300-226. Houston, Yates 1-2-0-4, Hoyer 11-22-0-155.

RECEIVING-New England, Amendola 6-46, LaFell 5-32, Gronkowski 4-87, White 4-38, K.Martin 3-23. Houston, Hopkins 3-52, Polk 2-14, Grimes 2-9, Shorts III 2-9, Washington 1-49, Griffin 1-20, Strong 1-6.

San Francisco 0 3 0 7—10 Cleveland 7 3 7 7—24 First Quarter Cle-Crowell 1 run (Coons kick), 5:38.

Second Quarter Cle-FG Coons 26, 9:04.

SF-FG Dawson 44, 4:12.

Third Quarter Cle-Barnidge 2 pass from Manziel (Coons kick), :14.

Fourth Quarter Cle-Crowell 3 run (Coons kick), 8:48.

SF-Simpson 6 pass from Gabbert (Dawson kick), 1:42.

A-63,916.

SF Cle First downs 15 28 Total Net Yards 221 481 Rushes-yards 17-71 41-230 Passing 150 251 Punt Returns 1-36 3-11 Kickoff Returns 2-56 0-0 Interceptions Ret. 1-25 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 18-28-0 21-31-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 9-44 2-19 Punts 7-40.9 3-39.7 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 3-1 Penalties-Yards 5-40 8-71 Time of Possession 22:21 37:39 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-San Francisco, Draughn 11-43, Gabbert 3-19, Cadet 2-6, Miller 1-3. Cleveland, Crowell 20-145, Johnson Jr. 13-78, Manziel 7-15, Winston 1-(minus 8).

PASSING-San Francisco, Gabbert 18-28-0-194. Cleveland, Manziel 21-311-270.

RECEIVING-San Francisco, Patton 5-46, Bell 3-49, Cadet 2-28, Boldin 2-22, Simpson 2-20, Draughn 2-8, Smith 1-17, Leonhardt 1-4. Cleveland, Hartline 8-107, Barnidge 5-84, Benjamin 4-41, Moore 2-23, Crowell 1-9, Johnson Jr. 1-6.

MISSED FIELD GOALS-Cleveland, Coons 42 (BK).

Eagles 23, Bills 20 Philadelphia — Caleb Sturgis kicked a 30-yard field goal with 3:26 left, Ed Reynolds intercepted Tyrod Taylor’s pass in the final minutes, and Philadelphia beat Buffalo.

LeSean McCoy had 74 yards rushing and 35 receiving in his return to Philadelphia.

Buffalo 7 3 10 0—20 Philadelphia 7 10 3 3—23 First Quarter Phi-Sproles 1 run (Sturgis kick), 9:53.

Buf-Watkins 47 pass from Taylor (Carpenter kick), 8:17.

Second Quarter Phi-Agholor 53 pass from Bradford (Sturgis kick), 10:38.

Buf-FG Carpenter 38, 6:20.

Phi-FG Sturgis 45, :05.

Third Quarter Phi-FG Sturgis 41, 9:42.

Buf-FG Carpenter 40, 5:14.

Buf-Gillislee 19 run (Carpenter kick), :46.

Fourth Quarter Phi-FG Sturgis 30, 3:26.

A-69,596.

Buf Phi First downs 18 20 Total Net Yards 412 348 Rushes-yards 32-152 34-116 Passing 260 232 Punt Returns 5-50 4-47 Kickoff Returns 1-5 3-56 Interceptions Ret. 1-0 1-7 Comp-Att-Int 19-36-1 23-38-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-8 1-15 Punts 7-45.0 7-50.4 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards 15-101 5-55 Time of Possession 35:02 24:58 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Buffalo, McCoy 20-74, Taylor 8-53, Gillislee 3-24, Watkins 1-1.

Philadelphia, Sproles 7-41, Mathews 13-38, Murray 11-34, Bradford 3-3.

PASSING-Buffalo, Taylor 19-36-1-268.

Philadelphia, Bradford 23-38-1-247.

RECEIVING-Buffalo, Woods 5-106, Watkins 5-81, McCoy 4-35, Hogan 2-20, Gragg 1-11, Clay 1-9, Gillislee 1-6.

Philadelphia, Ertz 5-98, Agholor 3-62, Cooper 3-28, Matthews 3-19, Huff 2-28, Mathews 2-4, Sproles 2-4, Murray 2-3, Celek 1-1.

Packers 28, Cowboys 7 Green Bay, Wis. — Eddie Lacy ran for 124 yards and a touchdown, James Starks added two scores, and Green Bay beat Dallas.

Dallas 0 0 7 0— 7 Green Bay 0 14 0 14—28 Second Quarter GB-Starks 13 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 9:49.

GB-R.Rodgers 3 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 2:40.

Third Quarter Dal-Turbin 7 run (Bailey kick), 8:25.

Fourth Quarter GB-Starks 30 run (Crosby kick), 4:44.

GB-Lacy 1 run (Crosby kick), 2:46.

A-78,369.

Dal GB First downs 11 29 Total Net Yards 270 435 Rushes-yards 20-171 44-230 Passing 99 205 Punt Returns 3-(-6) 4-13 Kickoff Returns 1-22 2-40 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-0 Comp-Att-Int 13-29-1 22-35-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-15 2-13 Punts 7-46.4 6-47.0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards 6-30 8-69 Time of Possession 22:12 37:48 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Dallas, McFadden 9-111, Turbin 7-51, Cassel 3-6, Whitehead 1-3.

Green Bay, Lacy 24-124, Starks 11-71, A.Rodgers 3-27, Cobb 3-9, Kuhn 1-2, Tolzien 2-(minus 3).

PASSING-Dallas, Cassel 13-29-1-114.

Green Bay, A.Rodgers 22-35-0-218.

RECEIVING-Dallas, Witten 5-40, Williams 3-38, Beasley 3-25, Bryant 1-9, Whitehead 1-2. Green Bay, Cobb 8-81, J.Jones 4-49, Starks 4-32, Adams 2-12, Lacy 1-24, Kuhn 1-14, Perillo 1-3, R.Rodgers 1-3.

Panthers 38, Falcons 0 Charlotte, N.C. — Cam Newton added to his MVP résumé, completing 15 of 21 passes for 265 yards and three touchdowns, and unbeaten Carolina defeated Atlanta to clinch a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs.

Atlanta 0 0 0 0— 0 Carolina 21 7 10 0—38 First Quarter Car-Stewart 1 run (Gano kick), 11:28.

Car-Ginn Jr. 74 pass from Newton (Gano kick), 6:48.

Car-Ginn Jr. 46 pass from Newton (Gano kick), :12.

Second Quarter Car-Dickson 4 pass from Newton (Gano kick), :17.

Third Quarter Car-FG Gano 38, 5:46.

Car-Whittaker 16 run (Gano kick), 2:18.

A-74,420.

Atl Car First downs 15 20 Total Net Yards 230 424 Rushes-yards 16-54 32-142 Passing 176 282 Punt Returns 3-10 0-0 Kickoff Returns 2-62 0-0 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 2-10 Comp-Att-Int 25-41-2 19-27-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 5-59 2-19 Punts 5-45.6 4-49.0 Fumbles-Lost 4-2 0-0 Penalties-Yards 6-54 6-60 Time of Possession 28:30 31:30 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Atlanta, Freeman 12-40, Coleman 3-15, Ryan 1-(minus 1).

Carolina, Stewart 10-75, Whittaker 8-34, Tolbert 6-17, Brown 1-9, Ginn Jr. 1-5, Newton 3-4, Anderson 3-(minus 2).

PASSING-Atlanta, Ryan 22-34-1-224, Renfree 3-7-1-11. Carolina, Newton 15-21-0-265, Anderson 4-6-0-36.

RECEIVING-Atlanta, Jones 7-88, Williams 4-40, White 4-35, Tamme 4-26, Freeman 3-22, DiMarco 2-15, Hardy 1-9. Carolina, Brown 3-59, Olsen 3-52, Funchess 3-25, Ginn Jr. 2-120, Tolbert 2-13, Cotchery 2-10, Stewart 1-14, Simonson 1-10, Dickson 1-4, Whittaker 1-(minus 6).

Rams 21, Lions 14 St. Louis — Todd Gurley ran for 140 yards and two second-half touchdowns, and St. Louis ended a five-game losing streak with a victory over Detroit.

Detroit 0 0 7 7—14 St. Louis 0 7 7 7—21 Second Quarter StL-Johnson 58 interception return (Zuerlein kick), 4:55.

Third Quarter Det-Tate 9 pass from Stafford (Prater kick), 7:35.

StL-Gurley 5 run (Zuerlein kick), 3:57.

Fourth Quarter StL-Gurley 15 run (Zuerlein kick), 12:14.

Det-Tate 2 pass from Stafford (Prater kick), 2:05.

A-51,202.

Det StL First downs 22 15 Total Net Yards 331 317 Rushes-yards 20-111 29-203 Passing 220 114 Punt Returns 2-11 4-15 Kickoff Returns 1-21 1-0 Interceptions Ret. 1-0 1-58 Comp-Att-Int 30-46-1 14-22-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 4-25 1-10 Punts 7-46.0 6-47.3 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 5-45 5-48 Time of Possession 33:50 26:10 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Detroit, Bell 7-50, Abdullah 7-23, Riddick 3-18, Tate 1-15, Stafford 2-5. St. Louis, Gurley 16-140, Austin 4-40, Cunningham 3-14, Mason 4-7, Keenum 2-2.

PASSING-Detroit, Stafford 30-46-1245. St. Louis, Keenum 14-22-1-124.

RECEIVING-Detroit, Tate 9-60, Riddick 7-44, T.Jones 4-33, Ebron 3-27, Bell 2-25, Abdullah 2-21, C.Johnson 1-16, Burton 1-12, Pettigrew 1-7. St. Louis, Marquez 3-32, Austin 3-19, Britt 2-35, Mason 2-1, Cook 1-11, Welker 1-11, Cunningham 1-8, Gurley 1-7.

Browns 24, 49ers 10 Cleveland — Johnny Manziel shook off a firsthalf interception and

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AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA New England 11 2 0 .833 402 253 N.Y. Jets 8 5 0 .615 325 256 Buffalo 6 7 0 .462 316 301 Miami 5 7 0 .417 240 300 South

W L T Pct PF PA Houston 6 7 0 .462 259 291 Indianapolis 6 7 0 .462 275 356 Jacksonville 5 8 0 .385 326 357 Tennessee 3 10 0 .231 253 326 North

W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 10 3 0 .769 354 229 Pittsburgh 8 5 0 .615 344 260 Baltimore 4 9 0 .308 278 326 Cleveland 3 10 0 .231 240 357 West

W L T Pct PF PA Denver 10 3 0 .769 281 225 Kansas City 8 5 0 .615 331 243 Oakland 6 7 0 .462 299 326 San Diego 3 10 0 .231 250 334 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA Washington 6 7 0 .462 281 307 Philadelphia 6 7 0 .462 301 322 N.Y. Giants 5 7 0 .417 307 296 Dallas 4 9 0 .308 230 305 South

W L T Pct PF PA y-Carolina 13 0 0 1.000 411 243 Tampa Bay 6 7 0 .462 288 322 Atlanta 6 7 0 .462 279 295 New Orleans 5 8 0 .385 323 397 North

W L T Pct PF PA Green Bay 9 4 0 .692 317 245 Minnesota 8 5 0 .615 258 255 Chicago 5 8 0 .385 272 314 Detroit 4 9 0 .308 267 336 West

W L T Pct PF PA x-Arizona 11 2 0 .846 405 252 Seattle 8 5 0 .615 340 235 St. Louis 5 8 0 .385 210 271 San Francisco 4 9 0 .308 188 315 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday’s Games St. Louis 21, Detroit 14 Kansas City 10, San Diego 3 Washington 24, Chicago 21 Philadelphia 23, Buffalo 20 Cleveland 24, San Francisco 10 New Orleans 24, Tampa Bay 17 N.Y. Jets 30, Tennessee 8 Pittsburgh 33, Cincinnati 20 Jacksonville 51, Indianapolis 16 Carolina 38, Atlanta 0 Seattle 35, Baltimore 6 Oakland 15, Denver 12 Green Bay 28, Dallas 7 New England 27, Houston 6 Today’s Game N.Y. Giants at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Saints 24, Buccaneers 17 Tampa, Fla. — Drew Brees threw a pair of touchdown passes to Marques Kansas City Chiefs Sept. 13 — at Houston, W 27-20 (1-0) Colston, and New Orleans Sept. 17 — Denver, L 24-31 (1-1) stopped a four-game losing Sept. 28 — at Green Bay, L 28-38 (1-2) Oct. 4 — at Cincinnati, L 21-36 (1-3) streak with a victory over Oct. 11 — Chicago, L 17-18 (1-4) Tampa Bay. Oct. 18 — at Minnesota, L 10-16 (1-5) New Orleans 7 10 7 0—24 Tampa Bay 0 10 0 7—17 First Quarter NO-Colston 3 pass from Brees (Forbath kick), 8:33.

Second Quarter NO-Colston 1 pass from Brees (Forbath kick), 11:57.

TB-Martin 14 run (Barth kick), 8:04.

NO-FG Forbath 23, 1:02.

TB-FG Barth 39, :03.

Third Quarter NO-Hightower 3 run (Forbath kick), :53.

Fourth Quarter TB-Humphries 6 pass from Winston (Barth kick), 8:56.

A-62,138.

NO TB First downs 26 18 Total Net Yards 388 291 Rushes-yards 35-87 19-115 Passing 301 176 Punt Returns 2-7 0-0 Kickoff Returns 1-0 1-31 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 31-41-0 18-32-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-11 1-6 Punts 4-43.8 5-41.2 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 12-95 8-80 Time of Possession 37:14 22:46 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-New Orleans, Hightower 28-85, Spiller 3-2, Brees 3-0, Murphy 1-0. Tampa Bay, Martin 11-81, Winston 3-24, Sims 5-10.

PASSING-New Orleans, Brees 31-410-312. Tampa Bay, Winston 18-32-0182.

RECEIVING-New Orleans, Snead 7-122, Watson 7-70, Colston 6-36, Coleman 3-32, Cooks 3-29, Spiller 3-7, Hightower 1-10, Hill 1-6. Tampa Bay, Sims 6-64, Evans 3-39, Seferian-Jenkins 3-31, Brate 2-16, Dye 1-16, Humphries 1-6, Jackson 1-5, Martin 1-5.

MISSED FIELD GOALS-Tampa Bay, Barth 47 (WL).

Washington 24, Bears 21 Chicago — Kirk Cousins threw for 300 yards and a touchdown, and Washington hung on to beat the Bears after Chicago’s Robbie Gould missed yet another late field goal.

Washington 7 7 7 3—24 Chicago 0 7 14 0—21 First Quarter Was-Morris 1 run (Hopkins kick), 6:30.

Second Quarter Was-Cousins 3 run (Hopkins kick), 14:19.

Chi-Jeffery 20 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), :18.

Third Quarter Was-Reed 5 pass from Cousins (Hopkins kick), 8:00.

Chi-Miller 9 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 3:42.

Chi-Forte 7 run (Gould kick), 1:24.

Fourth Quarter Was-FG Hopkins 47, 14:07.

A-61,026.

Was Chi First downs 24 20 Total Net Yards 374 377 Rushes-yards 33-99 22-87 Passing 275 290 Punt Returns 2-7 1-16 Kickoff Returns 2-44 2-38 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-9 Comp-Att-Int 24-31-1 19-31-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-25 3-25 Punts 4-43.0 5-45.6 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 8-63 7-79 Time of Possession 34:22 25:38 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Washington, Jones 18-62, Morris 11-24, Cousins 4-13. Chicago, Forte 10-45, Langford 11-37, Cutler 1-5.

PASSING-Washington, Cousins 24-31-1-300. Chicago, Cutler 19-31-0315.

RECEIVING-Washington, Reed 9-120, Garcon 5-52, Jackson 2-43, Ross 2-27, Jones 2-24, Crowder 1-13, Thomas 1-12, Carrier 1-7, Young 1-2. Chicago, Jeffery 6-107, Miller 5-85, Langford 3-27, Mariani 2-37, Thompson 1-36, Royal 1-15, Forte 1-8.

MISSED FIELD GOALS-Chicago, Gould 50 (WR).

Oct. 25 — Pittsburgh, W 23-13 (2-5) Nov. 1 — Detroit at London, W 45-10 (3-5) Nov. 8 — Bye Nov. 15 — at Denver, W 29-13 (4-5) Nov. 22 — at San Diego, W 33-3 (5-5) Nov. 29 — Buffalo, W 30-22 (6-5) Dec. 6 — at Oakland, W 34-20 (7-5) Dec. 13 — San Diego, L 10-3 (8-5) Dec. 20 — at Baltimore, noon Dec. 27 — Cleveland, noon Jan. 3 — Oakland, noon

College Men

Sunday’s Scores EAST Boston College 91, Maine 60 Boston U. 64, Quinnipiac 57 Colgate 75, New Hampshire 59 Fordham 92, Coppin St. 55 Monmouth (NJ) 73, Wagner 54 Pittsburgh 72, Morehead St. 62 Saint Joseph’s 66, Temple 65, OT Seton Hall 72, St. Peter’s 46 St. John’s 84, Syracuse 72 Villanova 76, La Salle 47 West Virginia 100, La.-Monroe 58 SOUTH Alabama 51, Clemson 50 Alabama St. 63, Jacksonville St. 60 Coll. of Charleston 89, North Greenville 52 East Carolina 71, NC A&T 60 Elon 106, Wesley 77 Florida Gulf Coast 77, UMass 76 Florida St. 75, SE Louisiana 58 High Point 111, Virginia-Wise 74 N. Kentucky 81, Norfolk St. 60 NC State 65, South Florida 46 Southern U. 96, Ecclesia 69 UAB 79, Seattle 73 UNC Asheville 80, Campbell 60 Virginia Tech 88, Lamar 53 W. Kentucky 75, Indiana St. 62 MIDWEST Illinois St. 63, Murray St. 61 Iowa St. 78, Ark.-Pine Bluff 64 Miami (Ohio) 72, Wright St. 67 Milwaukee 125, Judson 74 Nebraska 70, Rhode Island 67 Northwestern 77, Chicago St. 35 Notre Dame 81, Loyola of Chicago 61 S. Dakota St. 86, UC Santa Barbara 68 Tulsa 70, Missouri St. 61 SOUTHWEST Arizona 88, Missouri 52 Houston 105, LSU 98, OT Texas St. 68, Texas Rio Grande Valley 59 FAR WEST Denver 69, Weber St. 68 Montana St. 91, San Jose St. 83 N. Colorado 73, Colorado St. 64 Southern Cal 68, Yale 56 Washington St. 84, UTEP 68

College Women

Sunday’s Scores EAST Boston College 71, New Hampshire 51 Duquesne 64, Ohio 47 George Washington 78, Villanova 70 Gonzaga 80, Colgate 50 Iona 62, North Texas 51 Rutgers 65, Savannah St. 26 Saint Joseph’s 53, Drexel 46 West Virginia 66, Marshall 60 SOUTH Clemson 71, Tennessee Tech 53 Delaware St. 66, Wagner 44 ETSU 62, Armstrong St. 52 Elon 69, NC State 66 Florida 79, Robert Morris 52 Georgia Tech 66, Samford 55 Jacksonville St. 74, Tuskegee 47 James Madison 73, Richmond 47 Kentucky 68, Middle Tennessee 52 LSU 68, UC Santa Barbara 50 Louisville 70, IUPUI 61 Mercer 86, Faulkner 33 Mississippi St. 93, Louisiana Tech 63 South Carolina 86, Winthrop 37 South Florida 61, Chattanooga 33 St. John’s 70, UCF 42 Tennessee St. 77, Lipscomb 65 UAB 53, South Alabama 39 UNC Wilmington 61, Norfolk St. 57 VCU 63, Md.-Eastern Shore 39 Virginia Tech 72, Coppin St. 39 Wofford 69, Bluefield 58 Wright St. 71, E. Kentucky 69 MIDWEST Butler 63, Arkansas 57 Cent. Arkansas 63, SE Missouri 54 Green Bay 72, Wisconsin 58 Iowa St. 70, Ark.-Pine Bluff 41 Kansas 61, Navy 54, OT Kansas St. 102, FAU 53 Marquette 70, Auburn 69, OT Michigan St. 82, Oakland 62

N. Illinois 68, Illinois St. 59 N. Iowa 59, Akron 49 Northwestern 81, Loyola-Chicago 72 Ohio St. 89, NC A&T 56 Purdue 73, Ball St. 63 SIU-Edwardsville 90, NebraskaOmaha 86, OT Stetson 68, E. Illinois 66 UCLA 86, Michigan 77 Xavier 65, Cincinnati 56 SOUTHWEST Baylor 105, McNeese St. 46 Oklahoma 80, UTSA 41 Texas 77, Stanford 69 Tulsa 74, UALR 63 W. Kentucky 73, Texas-Arlington 64 FAR WEST Boise St. 84, Concordia (Ore.) 77 Colorado St. 90, Panhandle St. 45 Eastern Wash. 68, Cal St.-Fullerton 57 Sacramento St. 92, UC Davis 77 Southern Cal 69, Long Beach St. 43

Big 12 Men

Big 12 Overall

W L W L Iowa State 0 0 9 0 Oklahoma 0 0 7 0 Kansas 0 0 8 1 West Virginia 0 0 8 1 Baylor 0 0 7 1 Texas Tech 0 0 6 1 Kansas State 0 0 7 2 Oklahoma State 0 0 6 3 Texas 0 0 6 3 TCU 0 0 5 4 Sunday’s Games Iowa St. 78, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 64 West Virginia 100, LouisianaMonroe 58 Tuesday’s Games Appalachian State at Texas, 7 p.m.

Longwood at Oklahoma State, 8 p.m. (ESPNU) Wednesday’s Games S. Dakota St. at Texas Tech, 7 p.m.

Hardin Simmons vs. Baylor, 7 p.m. at Fort Hood, Texas

Big 12 Women

Big 12 Overall

W L W L Baylor 0 0 10 0 Texas 0 0 8 0 Oklahoma State 0 0 7 0 Oklahoma 0 0 9 1 Kansas State 0 0 8 1 Texas Tech 0 0 6 2 West Virginia 0 0 7 2 TCU 0 0 7 3 Iowa State 0 0 6 3 Kansas 0 0 5 4 Sunday’s Games Texas 77, Stanford 69 Iowa St. 70, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 41 Kansas 61, Navy 54 OT Baylor 105, McNeese State 46 Oklahoma 80, UTSA 41 West Virginia 66, Marshall 60 Kansas State 102, Florida Atlantic 53 Today’s Games Incarnate Word at Texas Tech, 6:30 p.m.

N. Carolina at Oklahoma State, 7 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Longwood at West Virginia, 6 p.m.

Canisius at Texas, 7 p.m.

Kansas Women

Nov. 1 — Pittsburg State (exhibition), W 80-54 Nov. 8 — Emporia State (exhibition), W 68-57 Nov. 15 — Texas Southern, W 72-65 (1-0) Nov. 19 — Memphis, W 72-63 (2-0) Nov. 23 — at Arizona, L 67-52 (2-1) Nov. 27 — N. Illinois at SMU Thanksgiving Classic, W 66-58 (3-1) Nov. 28 — SMU at SMU Thanksgiving Classic, L 64-73 (3-2) Dec. 2 — Creighton, W 67-54 (4-2) Dec. 6 — St. John’s, L 71-86 (4-3) Dec. 10 — UMKC, L 44-47 (4-4) Dec. 13 — Navy, W 61-54, OT (5-4) Dec. 20 — Washington State, 7 p.m.

Dec. 22 — Oral Roberts, 7 p.m.

Dec. 30 — at Oklahoma, TBA Jan. 3 — West Virginia, TBA Jan. 6 — Baylor, TBA Jan. 9 — at Iowa State, TBA Jan. 13 — Texas, TBA Jan. 16 — at West Virginia, TBA Jan. 20 — Kansas State, TBA Jan. 24 — Oklahoma State, TBA Jan. 27 — at Texas, TBA Jan. 30 — at Texas Tech, TBA Feb. 2 — Iowa State, TBA Feb. 6 — at Baylor, TBA Feb. 13 — at Kansas State, TBA Feb. 17 — TCU, TBA Feb. 20 — Oklahoma, TBA Feb. 24 — at Oklahoma State, TBA Feb. 27 — Texas Tech, TBA Feb. 29 — at TCU, TBA March 4-7 — Big 12 tournament at Oklahoma City

NHL

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 31 20 8 3 43 100 70 Detroit 30 16 8 6 38 78 77 Boston 28 16 9 3 35 91 77 Ottawa 30 15 10 5 35 92 90 Florida 30 14 12 4 32 76 74 Tampa Bay 30 14 13 3 31 71 68 Buffalo 30 12 15 3 27 72 83 Toronto 28 10 13 5 25 64 76 Metropolitan Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 28 20 6 2 42 85 62 N.Y. Islanders 31 18 8 5 41 89 72 N.Y. Rangers 31 18 9 4 40 90 72 New Jersey 30 15 11 4 34 74 75 Pittsburgh 28 15 10 3 33 67 67 Philadelphia 30 12 12 6 30 62 83 Carolina 30 12 14 4 28 74 92 Columbus 31 11 17 3 25 74 93 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 30 22 6 2 46 102 79 Chicago 31 17 10 4 38 85 75 St. Louis 31 17 10 4 38 78 75 Minnesota 28 15 7 6 36 73 66 Nashville 30 15 10 5 35 80 79 Winnipeg 30 14 14 2 30 82 91 Colorado 31 14 16 1 29 85 88 Pacific Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 29 19 8 2 40 75 61 Arizona 30 14 14 2 30 81 95 Vancouver 31 11 12 8 30 79 86 San Jose 29 14 14 1 29 75 78 Calgary 29 13 14 2 28 78 103 Edmonton 30 13 15 2 28 82 90 Anaheim 29 11 13 5 27 56 73 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Sunday’s Games N.Y. Islanders 4, New Jersey 0 Colorado 3, St. Louis 1 Chicago 4, Vancouver 0 Today’s Games Edmonton at Boston, 7 p.m.

Washington at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Buffalo at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games New Jersey at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Florida at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Carolina at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

San Jose at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Vancouver at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

St. Louis at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Colorado at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Columbus at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

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WILDERSON Christmas Tree FARM 14820 Parallel Road Basehor, KS 66007 Services: Shake, Net & Load Trees & Hayrides Type of Trees: Scotch, Austrian & White Pine, Fraiser & Balsam Fir Hours: Fri., Sat, Sun., 9am-5pm.

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Simple Living Country Store features products made from alpaca fiber, handmade gifts, and much more !

A unique little store tucked away in the country.

Holiday hours : Saturdays 10:00 - 4:00, Sundays 1:00 - 4:00.

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635 AREA JOB OPENINGS! CITY OF LAWRENCE ............................ 37

KU: STAFF OPENINGS ......................... 73

USA 800 ........................................ 100

COTTONWOOD................................... 11

KU: STUDENT OPENINGS .................. 135

VALEO ............................................. 20

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ..................5

LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL .......... 12

WESTAFF .......................................... 25

HOME INSTEAD ................................. 25

MISCELLANEOUS ............................... 61

KU: FACULTY/ACADEMIC/LECTURERS .. 106

MV TRANSPORTATION ......................... 25

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COUNTY & HEALTH REPORTER

Lawrence Journal-World is hiring a full-time reporter to cover a variety of stories related to Douglas County, Kansas and health related topics. Articles will include a mix of breaking news and feature stories. The job entails developing, researching and writing compelling stories on deadline for both online and print. Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION DRIVER Part-time Opportunity Lawrence Journal-World is hiring for a part-time driver to distribute newspapers to homes, machines and stores in Lawrence and surrounding communities. Candidates must be flexible and available to work 25-30 hours per week during the core hours of 2 am-7 am including weekends and holidays. Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance, required.

The World Company offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K, paid time off, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, career opportunities and more! Background check and pre-employment drug screen required. EOE

Massage Therapist

KU Watkins Health Services has an opening for a part time Massage Therapist. This position will provide professional massage services for clients at the student health center in a stimulating academic environment. Requirements include national certification through NCBTMB or equivalent and a minimum of three years related professional experience For more information, a complete position description, and to apply, visit http://employment.ku.edu/staff/4912BR. Application deadline is 12/28/15.

The University of Kansas is committed to providing our employees with an enriching and dynamic work environment that encourages innovation, research, creativity and equal opportunity for learning, development and professional growth.

KU strives to recruit, develop, retain and reward a dynamic workforce that shares our mission and core strategic values in research, teaching and service. Learn more at http://provost.ku.edu/strategic-plan

For complete job descriptions & more information, visit:

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KU is an EO/AAE, full policy http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status.

SHIPPING

Stouse Inc., a specialty printing company in the Gardner area listed as one of the Top 20 Area Manufacturers, is looking to fill full time positions with energetic individuals with the knowledge of packing, special handling and shipping processes. The right candidate should have good organization and communication skills. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package, which includes profit sharing.

Please call Pete at (913) 791-0656 for Appointment or send resume to: pmadrigal@stouse.com

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(First published in the If you have title and interLawrence Daily Journal- est in said vehicle, contact World December 7, 2015) Dave at (785) 843-9494. _______ Public Notice (First published in the Notice is hereby given that Lawrence Daily JournalI, David Bach, mechanic World December 11, 2015) and garage owner under Douglas County, Kansas the firm name of Das AutoRequest for Proposals haus Inc. at 1045 New JerNo. 15-F-0028 sey St. in Lawrence, Kansas, is applying for Mechanic Lien Titles on the Douglas County, Kansas is following vehicle for the soliciting proposals from contractor/ purpose of satisfying an qualified unpaid payment for as- firm(s) to plan, design, imsessments, improvements plement, and evaluate a hazardous or repairs made on the ve- multi-agency hicle which has remained materials functional exercise. or is now in my possession. Said vehicles were brought to my business A copy of the Request for where work was com- Proposals can be obtained pleted and vehicle was through Douglas County at (785) never picked up and fees Purchasing or were not paid. Vehicle has 832-5286 been stored at my prem- jwaggoner@douglas-county ises for over 30 days. La- .com. bor, materials, and storage Sealed proposals must be fees apply. received in the Office of the Douglas County Clerk’s 1973 Volk Office, Douglas County 1832943379 Courthouse, 1100 Massa-

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CST, Monday, December 28, 2015.

The Board of County Commissioners BY: Jackie Waggoner Purchasing Director ________

Sealed proposals must be received in the Office of the Douglas County Clerk’s Office, Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS 66044 before 3:30 p.m.

CST, Monday, December 28, 2015.

The Board of County Commissioners

(First published in the BY: Lawrence Daily Journal- Jackie Waggoner World December 11, 2015) Purchasing Director ________ Douglas County, Kansas Request for Proposals (First published in the No. 15-F-0027 Lawrence Daily JournalWorld November 30, 2015) Douglas County, Kansas is soliciting proposals from IN THE DISTRICT COURT qualified contractor/ OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, firm(s) to conduct a comKANSAS CIVIL modity flow survey.

DEPARTMENT A copy of the Request for Proposals can be obtained through Douglas County Purchasing at (785) 832-5286 or jwaggoner@douglas-county .com.

Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Plaintiff,

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Human Resources Dept.

300 New Century Parkway New Century, KS 66031 Drug Free/EEO Employer

Douglas County Extension Employment Opportunities Seeking enthusiastic, customer-focused, innovative program assistants with organizational and communication skills to support the mission and purpose of K-State Research and Extension – Douglas County.

4-H Youth Development Program Assistant Provide educational, youth focused learning opportunities and coordinate 4-H events. (Full-time)

Horticulture Program Assistant Provide coordination of Master Gardener volunteers and assist with public outreach. (Part-time)

SNAP-Ed Nutrition Program Assistant Provide nutrition education to limited resource groups and individuals. (Full-time) Complete job descriptions, qualifications, and application procedures are available at

www.douglas.ksu.edu

Application deadline: 1/11/2016 KSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity among its employees. Background check is required.

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CNA/CMA Hillside Village of De Soto, KS located only 10 minutes west of Lenexa and 15 minutes east of Lawrence, provides a range of services including skilled nursing care, assisted living and rehabilitation therapy. Here’s your opportunity to become a part of a team of dynamic and caring professionals.

We are committed to providing our residents with quality care, personal dignity and a sense of community.

Career Opportunities for:

CNA, LPN, RN

Skilled Director of Nursing: Peg Wessel RN Administrator: Todd Simpson Please submit your resume to: recruiting@hillsidedesoto.com

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Cooks Training provided.

Flexible scheduling.

Eves/wkends. Come in to 9TH & IOWA to apply Mon-Fri. before 5 pm.

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First Management, Inc. is seeking a property manager for our Downtown Lawrence office.

Candidate must be energetic, outgoing, self-starter who has excellent sales and customer service skills.

The Property Manager pays close attention to detail and has general accounting, marketing and computer skills, including Outlook, Word & Excel. We offer a competitive salary package with health, dental, and 401K. Pre-employment background check & drug screen required.

Please email resume with cover letter to: jobs@ firstmanagementinc.com

CNA + CMA Classes Day or Eves Enroll Now! Lawrence & Ottawa For information about Allied Health Courses call or email Tracy at:

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Administrative Assistant Summers Spencer & Company has a career opportunity in our Lawrence office. Visit www.ssccpas.net/ careers.html for complete details.

Send resume to greg.summers@ssccpas.com

Childcare Looking for FT Nanny.

Prefer spanish speaking. Ref & exp. needed.

Background check required.

Start ASAP. 785-218-5229

Customer Service

HIRING IMMEDIATELY! Drive for KU on Wheels or Lawrence Transit System.

Flexible part-time schedules, 80% company paid employee health insurance for full time.

Career opportunities. $11.50/hr after paid training. Must be 21+ w. good driving record.

Apply online: lawrencetransit.org/ employment Or come to: MV Transportation, Inc. 1260 Timberedge Road Lawrence, KS. EOE

Management & Customer Service 9 Hard Workers needed NOW! $10 hr to train.

Quickly earn $12-$15 hr Weekly pay checks.

Paid Vacations No Weekends

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Interview TIP #5

Private financial office in Lawrence KS is now seeking full and part time employees for management and customer service representative positions.

Qualifications: must be at least 18, and have a valid drivers license.

Please email inquiries and resumes to: resume310@yahoo.com

Healthcare

RN - Quality Assurance Coordinator Licensed RN. Rewarding, team environment within long term care.

Full time with benefits.

Apply online at www.lawrencepres byterianmanor.org or in person at: 1429 Kasold Drug Test is required.

CNA & CMA Days/Eves. Enroll Now Lawrence + Ottawa 620-432-0386 trhine@neosho.edu

RN/LPN Charge Nurse Wellsville Retirement Community has a FABULOUS opening for a dynamic Charge Nurse. Day Shift, 6a-4p, Mon-Thurs in our CountryView Neighborhood with 28 residents.

We are fully committed to a person-centered culture for long term care. We offer a competitive wage, health ins and 401(k).

Apply online at www.wellsvillerc.com or stop by 304 W. 7th

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Call Mary 785-979-4317

Antique/Estate Liquidation

Respected dental office in Lawrence. We will train the right person.

Must be energetic, friendly and team oriented.

Great benefits available.

Email resume to: the3dentists@gmail.com or fax resume to: 785-843-1218

Field Service Technician To install, service and repair wastewater pumps. Mechanical and electrical ability desired. $14 to $17 /hour with full benefit package. E-mail resume to lszepi@comcast.net

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3 Adjacent Cemetery Spaces for Sale Memorial Park; Acacia B, Lot 146, 7 and 8 Acacia B, Lot 149, 12 $800 each. 785-766-1613 (after 5, M-F, anytime S-S) Prefer to sell together.

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Michael W. Frenzel; John Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Unknown spouse, if any, of Michael W. Frenzel, Defendants.

Case No. 15CV402 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

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HOUSE CLEANER ADDING NEW CUSTOMERS Years of experience, references available, Insured.

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TWIN bed, used, clean with basic bed frame. $30 cash 785-843-7205

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Old Doll in Great Condition Original clothes, very cute. $40.oo 785-841-3332

Holiday Decor Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Green.

Still in the box. $25 785-856-0361

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Call 785-865-6013

Maltese, ACA, Christmas pups! These fluffy cuties will be the perfect gift!

Shots & wormed.

Raised around children, parents on premises.

1F $625, 3M $575.

785-448-8440

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tition has been filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas, praying to foreclose a real estate mortgage on the following described real estate: Lot 15, in Block 4, in WINCHESTER ESTATES NO. 5, a subdivision in the City of Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, commonly known as 1729 Linden Court, Eudora, KS 66025 (the “Property”) and all those defendants who have not otherwise been served are required to plead to the Petition on or before the 11th day of January, 2016, in the District Court of Douglas County,Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

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Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction.

The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Prepared By: SouthLaw, P.C. Kristen G. Stroehmann (KS #10551) 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 663-7600 (913) 663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff (185272) _______

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FOUNDATION REPAIR Mudjacking, Waterproofing.

We specialize in Basement Repair & Pressure Grouting.

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YARDBIRDS LANDSCAPING Father (retired) & Son Operation W/Experience & Top of the Line Machinery Snow Removal Call 785-766-1280

D&R Painting interior/exterior • 30+ years • power washing • repairs (inside & out) • stain decks • wallpaper stripping • free estimates Call or Text 913-401-9304

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Plumbing

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RETIRED MASTER PLUMBER & Handyman needs small work.

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Concrete

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• H.L. Phillips upright $650 •Baldwin Spinet - $550 • Cable Nelson - $500 • Gulbranson Spinet - $450 Prices include tuning & delivery

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Over 25 yrs. exp.

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Hillside Village is currently staffing for: CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) and CMA (Certified Medication Aide) positions. 6a-2p CNA Mon-Thurs Skilled 2p-10p CMA Mon-Fri Skilled 2p-10p CNA Mon-Thurs Skilled 6a-6p CNA Fri, Sat and Sun.

Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community has employment opportunities for caring and compassionate individuals looking for full and part time employment. We offer part time and full time employees a great benefits package, scholarship programs, opportunity for advancement within the company, but most importantly a resident centered care environment that also supports employee advancement and educational growth. Come join our 5 star award winning team. For more information call 785-749-2000 or Apply Online at

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Interior/exterior painting, roofing, roof repairs, fence work, deck work, lawn care, siding, windows & doors. For 11+ years serving Douglas County & surrounding areas. Insured.

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