Glenbrooks, H-F, Thornwood all stay perfect

When Glenbrook North's Jon Scheyer converted a one-handed,fadeaway, alley-oop layup from Zach Bulwa to extend the visitingSpartans' lead with two minutes left in the third quarter Fridaynight, even the Highland Park fans conceded the obvious.

The Highland Park student body began chanting, "We can't stopthem," en route to Glenbrook North's 66-47 Central Suburban Northvictory over the Giants.

No. 1 Glenbrook North (8-0, 2-0) ran its winning streak to 32games.

"After the Deerfield game [Tuesday], I really refocused," saidScheyer, who scored a game-high 36 points and had five rebounds,three assists and four steals. "The thing I wanted to do was come outwith …

ENGINEERING EDUCATORS LOOK AHEAD AT EDI MEETING

Engineering deans gathered in New Orleans last month for great food and interesting discussions on the changing dimensions of engineering at the 2004 Engineering Deans Institute, Topics included the broadening of the scientific base to include the life sciences, the ability to design at the nanoscale, the expansion of industries to encompass the globe, and the ever-increasing complexity associated with sustainability, Speakers at the three-day meeting came from the National Science …

EasyJet passenger numbers rise 18 percent in Oct

EasyJet PLC, Europe's second largest discount airline, said Thursday it carried 18 percent more passengers this October than it did in the same month last year, helped by acquisitions of rivals in the face of an economic downturn.

The airline's passenger numbers have risen consistently since it took over rival British carrier GB Airways Ltd. earlier this year. The 104 million pound takeover allowed EasyJet to increase flight offerings from its key London Gatwick base.

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Illinois college exec to take Wisconsin job

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) An Illinois scientist and administratorhas been selected to become the new vice chancellor of the Universityof Wisconsin-Eau Claire, school officials said.

Suzanne M. …

Whitman on Hot Seat Over 9/11 Aftermath

WASHINGTON - Ex-EPA chief Christie Whitman was bombarded by boos and a host of accusations Monday at a hearing into her assurances that it had been safe to breathe the air around the fallen World Trade Center.

The confrontation between the former head of the Environmental Protection Agency and her critics grew heated at times. Some members of the audience shouted in anger, only to be gaveled down by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., who chaired the hearing.

For three hours Whitman faced charges from Nadler and others that the Environmental Protection Agency's public statements after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks gave people a false sense of safety.

Whitman maintained …

Heat taking first camp with LeBron on the road

MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James will take his talents to a different beach when the Miami Heat open camp.

He'll get to South Beach eventually. But first — Fort Walton Beach.

The Miami Heat announced Wednesday night that they'll hold their first camp with James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh at Hurlburt Field and Eglin Air Force Base in Florida's Panhandle from Sept. 28 to Oct. 3. Miami has typically held training camp at its home arena, but in an effort to limit distractions going into this much-hyped season, the Heat wanted a different locale.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra wanted the camp there after getting presented with the idea by team trainer Jay Sabol. Once military officials …

Air France: Weather woes cost up to $46 million

PARIS (AP) — Intense snowfall and other weather-related disturbances have cost Air France-KLM up to €35 million ($46 million) so far this month, the chief executive said Tuesday.

Though other European carriers have yet to make their own estimates, they have also been hurt by the icy conditions, which have caused thousands of flight cancellations across the continent.

Air France CEO Pierre-Henri Gourgeon put the cost of last weekend's heavy snowfall at up to €20 million. Speaking on Europe-1 radio, he presented his apologies to stranded passengers but said there would be no refunds.

Thousands of passengers traveling during the holiday season have been stranded by major …