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Strickland asked the etiquette | Page 4 With only seven days remaining crowd. "There is not a dime's wort h until the Nov. 4 election. Wood of difference between the tax poli- County Democrats have made it cies, the foreign policies and the U.S. troops their mission to get more people economic policies of George Bush raid Syria to vote than ever before. and lohn McCain." And in an effort to entice young With the economy representing college-aged voters who historical- one of the major issues Americans U.S. troops raid a small ly vote less than older generations, are concerned with this election town in Syria due to the Wood County for Obama cam- year, Strickland said voters in TOP: Nominee lor Attorney General Richard Cordray speab to students, faculty, and resi- frustration that the paign brought a range of political Wood County and across America leaders from Ohio to spur them will expect their next president to dents of Bowiing Green in Prout Chapel about Syrian government into action, including Gov. Ted repair the failing market. the importance of voting during this general wasn't stopping Abu Strickland, Sen. Sherrod Brown, And with Obama's propositions election as Sen Sherrod Brown, Tim Ryan, and Ghadiyah from sup- State Treasurer Richard Cordray ai med at gett i ng t he economy back Gov. Ted Strickland look on MIDDLE: Sen. Sherrod Blown speaks to plying the Sunni insur- and Congressman Tim Ryan. on track in order to create a state Speaking to a packed audience and country where opportunity students and faculty along with residents from gency | Page 6 in Prout Chapel yesterday, the four reigns for everyone, Strickland said Bowling Green about the importance of voting politicians focused on the issues his chances of taking the election in this upcoming general election. and challenges and accusations on Nov. 4 have risen progressively BOTTOM: Gov Ted Strickland speaks to Citizens United Sen. Barack Obama has faced from since the financial crisis became students, (acuity, and local residents of Bowling hopes to Sen. (ohn McCain throughout his about the importance of voting SeeRAU.Y|Page2 sway voters battle for the White House. "Do we want more of what we PHOTOS 8Y RACHEL RADWANSKI '■'? HM.NE/A Citizen United, a conservative advocacy group, plans to release Presidential candidates battle an anti-Obama movie Anonymous pamphlet attacking in hopes of swaying for Pennsylvanian voters voters in the five swing states | Page 5 provost infiltrates campus newstands By Miki- GIOVIT and Nadra Picklar By Freddy Hunt The Associated Press "Pennsylvania, Big spenders Editor-in-Chief ard Jnad-U turat—i it's going to be a The budget for HERSIIEY, Pa. — Barack Obama An anonymous and defamatory and lohn McCain fought for hard-fought government spy pamphlet aimed at University r3au£hahitT votes yesterday on critical agencies is up.$4 billion Provost Shirley Baugher, the ground in Pennsylvania, the contest here..." from last year's budget University's highest paid Change at BGSU only Democratic state McCain administrator, was placed in BG is still contesting on a national Sarah Palin | GOP VP candidate and is seen as "big news" Cut and Cl0i*e News stands in several build- political map growing increas- in Washington | Page 11 ings across campus last week. in 2C08, 8GSU finds herself in the mfdu ingly daunting. With just one Gov. Tim Pawlenty gave a dour of dromotic changej. With budget ond The eight-page pamphlet Contents penonnel cult in almost every departmert week to go, GOP doubts about assessment of McCain's chanc- included a go-away party invi- p.i... and every program (except the Provost his chances for the presidency es in his state, saying Obama Rugby tougher tation, a letter from the edi- Cr..r.. .1 >Ml Office), there is campus-wide worry grew louder. "has a pretty good advantage in :-l . BlOM and concern about the future of BGSU. Even two Republicans once Minnesota right now." tor, a cross word puzzle and a BGSU is becoming increasingly unfamiliar, than ever "laundry list of issues" defined on McCain's short list for vice Nationally, a poll by the Pew p.3... unfriendly, and undesirable. The BG rugby team in a petition drafted by a group r»;t. Irritation' In the past year, authoritarian president sounded skeptical. In Research Center found Obama of nearly 75 concerned faculty decision -molting (instead of democratic a fundraising e-mail on behalf with a 16-point lead among reg- stunned Notre Dame ond shared governance) has swept BGSU. members at a lune 11 meeting of Senate Minority Leader Mitch istered voters. The survey said p.4... The Provost has handed down decrees and this past Saturday with in the Wood County District proclamations and Innuendos which have McConnell of Kentucky, Mitt Obama had 52 percent and an impressive 48-0 win. Public Library. Hit*! taken our bream away and pulled the Romney referred to "the very German and Russian pro- carpet out from beneath our feet, and hove real possibility of an Obama See CANDIDATES | Page 2 This weekend the team sent dozens ond doiero o' our collogue* fessor Geoff Howes, who co- Into early retirement or quick evacuation. presidency." In the Midwest, faces No. 2 Ohio State organized the Wood County Nobody Is sure whether their at 2:30 p.m. | Page 7 Public Library meeting, said department or program will exit! or the group that crafted the peti- p.6... Btlf MM«tl OT CvT CvT tion had nothing to do with the 1 Top administrators guest star pamphlet. c^ " CVT cor Howes, who is in his 23rd year p.e... Oilnou. «ora- CvT Ci/T ti/r c«/T at Faculty Senate meeting at the University, also said he »»■ thf r»«r. has never seen the faculty as CUT ci/r c*f c^r distressed by the actions of the administration as he has in the By Ginj Potthof f past year. and Ryan Sullivan The provost dismissed the faculty petition. ated in the pamphlet include The BG News pamphlet. While he says he has no idea current governance of adminis- "I don't read anonymous who produced the pamphlet, tration, cuts in programming, a Yesterday's Faculty Senate things," Baugher said. "It's lackson said he appreciated the wave of faculty and staff retire- open forum presented the like giving faculty anonymous humor and American tradition ments and resignations, faculty unique opportunity for educa- evaluations." of pamphleteering, but doesn't and staff hiringauthorityresting tors to interact directly with key What would you say "It's juvenile in character," believe anonymity and vulgar- with the provost, overcrowded University administrators. to Sarah Palin? said Mark Gromko, vice provost ity are a good way to spread the classrooms and the fact that the Interim University President for academic programs. "It's concerns of faculty. Office of the Provost is the only CarolCartwright.ChiefFinancial just not the kind of thing you Something more direct area of growth on campus. Officer Sherideen Stoll and Vice respond to ... I think most fac- would have been more effec- Gromko said he could not President for Academic Affairs ulty would be ashamed of that tive, Gromko said. give a blanket statement for all and Provost Shirley Baugher all kind of action. It's certainly not "Something where somebody of the concerns outlined in the participated in an open discus- ENOCH WU ! THEBGNSWS the type of thing we teach our can actually speak to us rather petition and pamphlet, but dis- sion with members of the Faculty AT THE LECTERN: V« President for students, is it?" than take sniper shots from the missed ma ny of t hem as a I ready Senate to address several issues. Academic Affars and Provost Shirley Baugher Gromko said the group that side," he said. handled or flat out untrue. The University's current budget participates in an open Faculty Senate discussion situation brought up the con- DEANTEPENNY produced the pamphlet failed to But some faculty members He said the Office of the Sophomore. Undecided take into account that the Office believe there has been too much Provost is also short staffed, cern of where money will come She explained all University of the Provost has responded talk and not enough action. and that faculty members are from to fund the University. programs are eligible for budget "If I voted for you, to the concerns outlined in the "There seems to be a sense having a hard time understand- The University is facing a $4.5 cuts, including athletics. would I be satisfied petition at faculty senate meet- that every conflict between the ing the sacrifices required in million operating deficit for the "Everything is on the table. ings, open forums and in an faculty and central administra- repaying a deficit. upcoming fiscal year. Stoll said Nobody gets a bye," Cartwright with my choice in four extensive written response. tion can be resolved by more Jeff Peake, an associate pro- the University is the only place said. "I don't know if tuition is years?" | Page 4 "Most of us found those talking," lackson said. "But fessor of political science whose she's worked that has started going to go up or stay the same." replies to be pretty unsatisfac- talking really isn't going to solve name is also on the petition, said the fiscal year with an operating Overtime.theUn iversity want tory," said David lackson, an the problems." deficit built into the budget. associate professor of political The problems identified in the See PAMPHLET | Page 2 Cartwright shared Stoll's bud- See FACULTY | Page 2 science whose name is on the faculty petition and then reiter- get concerns.
TODAY Partly Cloudy Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin will hold a rally for supporters at the University's High: 49, Low: 27 Anderson Arena today. ,\' Doors open for the event ai 8:15 a.m. and the program is expected to begin at 10.15 a.m. Today's rally will cause several changes to campus traffic: ■ Ridge Street from Overman Hall to the Health Center will be closed from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ There will be shuttle service between the Lot 6 Overflow parking by Doyt Perry Stadium to the shuttle stop by East Hall, TOMORROW from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunny ■ Lots N and 14. and the metered lot between Overman and Oak Grove Cemetery, willl be closed to general parking from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. High: 56. Low: 38 ■j ■ Lot O will be closed during the hours of the event. k VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 Wednesday. October 29.2008 WWW.BGNEW5.COM
where Obama is ahead in the Still, they sent the candidate to uncharacteristically attired in BLOTTER RALLY CANDIDATES polls. McCain is working for an rally supporters in Pittsburgh jeans, sneakers and a raincoat. upset and has had Pennsylvania Monday night and to the battle- McCain canceled a second event MONDAY, OCT. 27 From Page 1 From Page 1 as the linchpin to his victory ground Philadelphia suburbs 50 miles away in Quakertown 12:26 P.M. "We have a chance McCain 36 percent, with inde- strategy. yesterday. About 9,000 people because of the dismal weather. Complaintant reported makeup pendent voters supporting the "I'm not afraid of the fight. stood in the mud and a steady, McCain appeared with run- was stolen from Halloween USA to write this new Democrat by a 48-31 margin. I'm ready for it," McCain told cold rain at Widener University ning mate Sarah Palin, who after a male in a red truck left the The candidates kicked off their noisy supporters at a rally in this to hear him. planned to stay in the state for store without paying. chapter of history final week of campaigning in Republican region that is home "I just want all of you to know another rally in Shippensburg. the southeastern corner of this to the world's largest chocolate that if we see this kind of dedica- "Pennsylvania, it's going to be 5:31 P.M. battleground state, which hasn't factory. tion on Election Day, there is no a hard-fought contest here," she Complaintant reported a because of you." said. "It's going to come down to neighbor has been stealing and supported a Republican presi- Obama's advisers say they are way that we're not going to bring She'rod Brown | Senator the wire here." opening his mail. dential candidate in 20 years but confident of victory in the state. change to America," said Obama, a predominant issue. ONLINE: Go to bgnewscom for the hiring of a Vice President of * complete blotter list "lobs and economic oppor- is based on completing enroll- firm will help keep the review tunity are what will determine FACULTY ment goals and that's good for process going. Administration and Operations is on hold for one year. the outcome of this election," From us." Stoll said. "Our students "One of the best ways to not Strickland said. "America and perform at higher rates than get stuck is to have an external The search for a new Vice Ohio are going to vote for hope, less dependent on tuition fund- would be expected." Icompanyl review the internal," President of Enrollment PAMPHLET for optimism, for change." ing and the important thing is Baugher updated faculty and Baugher said. Management is still underway Based on the increased activ- to look for a sense of balance staff on the status of the General She said the University will do and will continue until the posi- ism and campaign involvement between state funding and Education Review, which is tak- everything it can to offer useful tion is filled, Baugher said. Obama has inspired, Brown said tuition, she said. ing a look at modernizing gener- classes smdents actually want to "I thought (the meeting] was a "Its not the hope for change is closer than Cartwright also reassured al education curriculum taught take and keep whole programs great exchange of information," ever before. faculty that even in a time of at the University. She said the from diminishing. said Bryan Benner, associate vice supposed to With both college students and budget strains, the University higher education consulting "We can take the opportunity president for administration. city residents pushing to register will always look for ways to firm Keeling and Associates was to examine what are the life- The way the three University be a top-down voters and working to canvass the invest in new priorities. contracted to examine current long living skills students want," administrators talked with the area, campus and community Stoll said the state is looking course offerings. Baugher said. Faculty Senate and their open- governance." activism has made a significant at a new budgeting model that The last review was in 1978. Baugher also discussed the ness to questions was very impor- David Jackson | Associate prof. impact on Obama's campaign, rewards universities for com- She emphasized the impor- hiring freeze that was put in tant for both sides, Benner said. Brown said. pleting various educational tance of the review as a basis place at the University. She "It was very enlightening. several programs taking hits "Thank you for your activism goals. for discussion on updating aca- said faculty were immune to People want to see more infor- are those that distinguish the (because] you really are what this "lor the new models, funding demic priorities and said the the hiring freeze, however the mation," Benner added. University as excellence, such country is all about." Brown said. as BCieX. A business model of "We have a chance to write this operation has been adopted new chapter of history because by the provost, not one that of you." PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES LIGHT UP THE NIGH" stresses academics, he said. For sophomore liric Browning, "We believe that it is inter- showing support for the Obama esting that the chief aca- campaign comes in many differ- demic officer doesn't seem ent forms, including voting and to be making cuts that agree paying attention to the issues with the academic presence affecting him personally as a on campus, mainly faculty," college student. Peakifsaid. Although Browning said Baugher said communica- he already voted, he continues tion with faculty has always to remain informed about the been a problem, and that the issues surrounding the election administration is "very com- by listening to news sources and mitted" to communicating speeches like yesterdays. openly. "The issues are really impor- "You either have too much tant this year and it's good to or not enough," she said. be affiliated with them in order lackson doesn't believe to make informed decisions," communication is the prob- Browning said. lem. The provost making all But for freshman Uanni of the decisions without fac- McConnell. the record of suc- ulfy input is the problem, cess seen byelect i ng Democrat s he said. into political arenas takes pre- "The faculty are partly, cedence over national and or are supposed to anyway, state issues when it comes to be partly in control of the supporting Obama. University.'' he said. "It's not "Gov. Strickland has done supposed to be a top down so much for the state of Ohio," governance." McConnell said. "To see what can Editor's note: Managing happen as a result of electing a SETHWENI6 I AP PHOTO Editor Cina Potlhoff democrat into office, how can you contributed to this story. not vote for ()bama?" PUMPKINS: Pumpkins with the (aces ol the presidential candidates. Baiack Obama. led. and John McCain, carved by Hugh McMahon, are displayed in New York yesterday You deservet a factual look at... 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Professor, first female officer to head UConn ROTC program
By Lindsay Fetzner ALAIN* BUZAS I INI BG NEWS UConn home evei since. U-Wire Harvey is extremel) proud of APPLES: Jora West. 4. bobs for apples inside the Student Union lobby last night. Jora had received some assistance from sophomore Rachel Marvin, who volunteered to help with the her position within the ROTC Halloween festivities on behalf of Harshman Residence Hall where she is a floor representative. A handful of students in the program, she often wonders ROTC program at the I In iversii \ why it look so long for a female of Connecticut know It. Col. to become head of the depart- Christine Harvey as a professor ment. Authorities seek death penalty, victim's parents disagree in the department of Military "1 don't think this is a result Science. However, most people of the selection process In any on campus are unaware that way, she said. The bottom By Anno Blythr enforcement and court system Jim Woodall, the district Federal carjacking charges she isalso the first female officer line is that there are many less MCT that can be confusing. "They attorney in Orange County, has can carry a death sentence if in the 89 year history of IH nun women in the Aimed lories are very, very grateful to law announced his plans to seek prosecutors can show the crime ROTC to serve as the head of the than there are men and there RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal enforcement and to the state the death penalty in the case occurred during the commis- military science department. are 112 ROTC programs across grand jury brought carjack- and to the federal prosecutors that drew widespread atten- sion of a homicide. Harvey served in Iraq the country with very few ing and firearms charges on for the way they've gone about tion. No Orange County jury The U.S. attorney general between 2004 and 2005. While women as compared to men as Monday against Demario their work. They would never has sent anyone to death row would have to approve seek-" she was there, she hit her 20- a whole." Atwater, one of two suspects want to say anything to dis- since 1973. ing a death sentence in the fed- year mark in the Army and Harvey says she has ques accused of murdering UNC- courage them from aggressively Ixiurence Alvin Lovette, 17. is eral case, and prosecutors said considered retiring from the tJoned whethei othei women in CH student body president doing their job. But they do not also charged with murder and Monday he had not yet done so. services. However, nol having the program have questioned Eve Carson. believe in the death penally and kidnapping in the incident. Federal prosecutors would no< prepared a plan for retirement this in felt the need to be a Under the new charges, neither did Eve." Because he was 17 at the time discuss their reasons for pursu- while overseas, she knew she stronger woman. federal authorities could seek Federal authorities have been of the killing, state prosecutors ing charges against Atwater. would have to stay In the rank-. Luckily, the situation seems the death penalty against looking at the case since March, cannot seek the death penalty Dan Boyce, a former federal longer but was unsure of hi't to be changing, according Atwater, 22. when Carson was found shot to against l.ovette. prosecutor in Raleigh, said such plans when she returned to to Harvey, female leadei But Carson's parents are death in a neighborhood near Investigators say Atwater and cases in state and federal court the United States. A friend of ship in the Army is reaching opposed to the death penalty as the UNC-Chapel Hill campus Lovette kidnapped Carson on are unusual. Harvey introduced her to the new heights. I here has been was their daughter. where she was admired and March 5 and forced her to with- "But it's not unheard of," ROTC program and after doing an increase in the number "They don't believe it advanc- respected by thousands. draw SI,400 from automated Boyce said. "You most often see some research, she decided that of female General Officers, es our civilization," said Wade Atwater is charged with mur- teller machines before they shot it in drugcases with weapons.... the position was suitable for her Currently, there are 17 females Smith, a Raleigh lawyer who der and kidnapping by Orange her with a .25-caliber handgun I've seen it in pornography cases and she applied. She put togeth- in the ROTC program. I our are is helping the victim's family County law enforcement and a sawed-off shotgun early and I've seen it in drug cases er a nomination packet, went at UConn and the rest are from for free as they navigate a law officers. in the morning. where a murder occurred." for an interview and has called other schools in the area.
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T FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31,2008 • 10:00AM MCMASTER MEETING ROOM (308) • BOWEN-THOMPSON STUDENT UNION "I think most faculty would be ashamed of that kind of action. It's certainly not the type of thing we teach our students, is it?" - Mark Gromko. vice provost of academic affairs, in response to an anonymously circulated pamphlet called "Baucjhshit!" which criticizes Univeristy Provost Shirley Baugher [see BAUGHER, pg. 1]. FORUM Wednesday. October 29.2008 4
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WALKING IS STI IONEST Being a better customer will M, fOO Mil SHOXD "The Constant [Complainers]... are the people that are either miserable in their lives and they take it out on everyone, or they complain about everything... and there is KEITH PAKIZ I IHEBGMWS Last week I wrote about a little absolutely nothing a server can do to make quirk of mine: tipping serv- ers in restaurants. The tables' them happy." are being turned now towards the customers that sit down How to get lucky in business and make life miserable for a you order a steak "medium to presence and that everything server; a little piece of America medium-rare", not only does wenl well is a great confidence that influences so many lives. it confuse the server, it really booster. Not so much though 1 spoke with several servers, makes the kitchen grumpy. when you lip like poo. When without really trying some here in Bowling Green, Ordering a steak or any entrde I mean poo', 1 mean, you others in Toledo and Maumee, like that increases the chances tipped like they did a horrible By Shanrun Scarselletta San lose? Dear God, I think cool as an American Apparel and the problems are basically it will be cooked improper- job. When people do this, it is U W«e I gleeked on her hand when I model (maybe two — or maybe the same. On any given night, ly, which will make you even as though they are trying to introduced myself. just one thai ale another one); there will be one person, one grumpier. assuage their conscience for Nothing makes me feel more 1 breathe deeply and remind but once I take the hot-seat, I annoying and crabby, spite- Most dining experiences are leaving such a crappy tip. If like a failed sexual predator than myself thai I have to seem desir- devolve into lliis strange cross ful person that will sit in your not the "Wham, bam, Thank Ihe server did such a wonder- the interview process. I first dis- able, but slightly unavailable "breed between cheerleader and section and make you want to you Ma'am..." style. If you ful job, prove it. cover this cute little business on Don't let on that she's my only sea lion, barking my responses pull your hair out. wanted your food to come out Oh... and did I mention the Careemet, the Match.com of option aside from that desperate in excitable tones, clapping my How can you avoid being in 30 seconds or less, there notorious cellphone user? the desperate and jobless. Her start-up company in Nesbith who hands together in desperate that person? How can you are many QuickServ fast-food Just put it away. It annoys description catches my eye with won't take a hint. attempt to incite an emotional change your habits while din- joints around. Savor your other customers, makes it words like "exciting," "experi- I consider leaving my phone on response (laughter? camarade- ing so you can remove the frus- meal. Realize that it takes time nearly impossible for the serv- enced" and "willing to take any so I can maintain my sought-after rie? pity?) and cheering praise of tration you cause to others? to prepare an entree to the er to see if there is anything major" (you saucy minx, I know facade by constantly ignoring the super awesomeness of said Follow these simple and standard that you have come else you need, and once again, what that means). After exchang- incoming calls. Then I remember company until beads of sweat quite helpful little hints to pre- to expect. Fine dining experi- turns you into the Big Bad ing a couple emails explicitly I haven't received a call since my drip down the high waist of my vent a "Waiting" kitchen situa- ences can take several hours Terrible lerk. describing how my past experi- mom demanded to know why I skirt, puddling into unusually tion happen to your food. in order to complete. Don't last but not least: the ence has prepared me to fulfill her bursared sw worth of vi Bin H at placed swamp ass. Please do not create your rush servers, and they won't Constant Complainer. These every need and each secret desire, (iannett's dnig store. I turn my In sweaty frenzies inspired own entree. Most restaurants rush you. are the people that are either she coyly holds off for a few days. plume off. by financial-based questioning, are not Burger King and you A second part of this prob- miserable in their lives and Do I call her? Did she forget The dimly lit room contains I usually tear a page from the cannot have it your own way. lem are those that will make an they take it out on everyone, about me? Am I not good enough? a small table and two chairs. It's Book of Palin and end my gram- Changing part of the entree appointment to meet some- or they complain about every- Once 1 begin to convince myself private; it's intimate. I try to avoid matically twisted verbal amble is one thing if there is an one somewhere prior to even thing, send food back to the I never needed her in the first acknowledging that my go-go- in a wink. It is as endearing as allergy or dislike involved. It being sal down at the table. kitchen, are irritable and there place, the cheeky dame offers to gadget-legs don't lit under the it is involuntary, and I'm pretty is completely different when a When you tell your server thai is absolutely nothing a server meet me somewhere — some- table by twisting my body into sure it would seal the deal if Chicken Caesar salad becomes you have to be out in 20 min- can do to make them happy. where private. sidesaddle position on the swivel only 1 stopped using it in phone broiled chicken, no salt or utes, and order something on This person makes any- like a pick-up artist readying chair. She spots my knees peek- interviews. seasoning, Iceberg lettuce, no the menu that takes 30 min- one who works in any service to drop some of his target lady's ing over the table at her and After my vaudeville perfor- Romaine. no Caesar dressing, utes to prepare, be aware it is industry want to push them off favorite movie quotes or band knows, despite my contortionist mance of song and mating-rim- lemon wedges, green olives, not the server making you late. a very steep and jagged cliff. names, I prepare for our little ren- efforts. 1 maintain eye contact alistic dance, I all but tap-dance with a slice of toast, plain, dry Next lime plan ahead. They will criticize, grumble, dezvous with late nights of inter- to repress the urge to twirl in my out the door. and a side of Al steak sauce. If your food is incorrectly whine, and nitpick everything. net stalking. As she is intriguingly swivel chair. I never thought that feeling of Do not reincarnate the spirit prepared, tell the server Remember this: What you say without lacebook. I am reduced I am prepared to pump her full failure during lonely walks from of Sally Albright. immediately. Give thai person or do in life doesn't affect just to (ioogling her name, discover- of gratuitous lies that make me unsuccessful frat parties would Snapping your fingers at the benefit of the doubt that you, but others. When you ing that she has an intricate Web seem offbeat and appealing, lies haunt my job-search. But. I've a server, whistling or flailing they will fix whatever is wrong. make a customer complain site complete with pictures and like, "Yes, my earrings are vintage," discovered that the guy who your arms around to get their Please don't wait until after that is unfounded, you could graphic descriptions of what she "Of course my marketing plan for can hook up with any girl at the attention is uncalled for, and you have finished the whole potentially cost someone their expects in an employee. 1 find out a hangable dish-sponge wasa hit" bar but can't convert his C-PA kind of makes you look like entrdc or when others have job just because you want a I need to lx' a passionate leader, or "because I care deeply that our into a fraction will land a job a jerk. Servers are not dogs; completed their meal. It won't few dollars taken off the bill. not too forceful but not soft-spo- customer receives only the finest at Microsoft The girl who can don't whistle at them to make hurl the server's feelings lo With everything said, I don't ken, ready to take on any chal- toilet-paper dispensers — I'm just take home a priest from Sunday them come to your table. By- get you what you asked for. want people to believe that all lenge and have at least one course that kind of girl." Mass is the same girl who gets saying "Miss" "Sir" "Ma'am" or It's rude to say that something customers are this way. They in finance under my belt — she's I will pretend to like babies, fol- an l-banking job with a BA even their name, if you even was wrong with your dining aren't. The majority are under- got a thing for numbers. low the Red Sox and even betray in Sociology and flirtation. It's remember it, makes much experience after you have standing, and quite amicable. The morning of the big day, I any last floundering inch of moral partly about confidence, poise more sense, and the server is eaten everything in silence. It is few and far between that strap myself into my flyest res- fiber by laughing at her horrible, and presentation. But it's mostly more likely to reciprocate the You are not a martyr, so don't ruin the dining experience for piration-restricting skirt and a horrible pun, in pursuit of second about convincing someone that professionalism. act like one. everyone, and creates a jaded black pair of three-inch heels, base — the second round inter- you are a really cool grown up. For the record, there are only Verbal tips. server in the end. because six feet of woman clearly view. 1 am confident that I'll know The truth is, I 'm not ready to be five temperatures. Rare, medi- Uggggghhhhhhh.That really isn't intimidating enough. I spend when I have her in my grasp, and an adult, let alone a sophisticat- um-rare, medium, medium- makes you look bad. Telling hours on my physical appear- I'll become ever moiv aloof, toying ed one. When they ask me what well, and well done. There are someone that they did a won- -Respond lo Lori al ance, because stacking five layers with her desire to see me around I can contribute to the compa- no in between temps. When derful job, you enjoyed their [email protected]. of concealer under my eyes will the water-cooler next year. ny, all I can think of is showing clearly help stack five digits of dol- Bui then she attacks with con- up to the office potluck with 15 lars in my bank account. fusing, unanswerable questions: quarter-cut Nutella sandwiches As she leads me down the wind- "Will you graduate in May 2009?" and three boxes of wine. 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October 29.2008 5 Anti-Obama film to be released in Volunteers at polls to ensure safe voting crucial swing-states to sway voters By Jo-Milki.i "This will be the fraud, will conduct exit poll- The Associated Press ing in eight states, including largest voter Colorado, Michigan and Ohio, By Philip Elliott "We have done the in-depth, investigative CLEVELAND - Polling loca- said Sally Castleman, the The Associated Press tions could get extremely protection effort in organization's national chair- work that we feel the mainstream media crowded on Election Day, person. She declined to reveal COLUMBUS — Readers of and that's before the voters Ohio's history." the other states. Ohio's three largest news- hasn't done (and) we produced a full-length show up. "The goal there is to validate papers, along with papers in Lawyers, activists, con- Quentin Palfrey | Voter Protection the accuracy of the count," Florida and Nevada, will find feature documentary." cerned citizens and amateur Castleman said. "It's like a an anti-Obama DVD included videographers will descend on the largest that's been run in doublecheck on the accuracy in editions this week. Davie Bossie I Citizans United President the polls Nov. 4 in Ohio and any one state." said Quentin of the official outcome." Citizens United, a conser- other states that are key to the Palfrey, head of voter protec- The alliance, along with vative advocacy group based The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer, Novak, former Clinton strate- presidential election. tion for the Obama campaign elections watchdog Black Box in Washington, D.C., plans to The Palm Beach (Fla.) Post and gist-turned-pundit Dick Morris They're being dispatched by in Ohio. Voting, also advocates video- release a 95-minute film in the the Las Vegas Review-lournal and former Ohio Secretary of conservative, liberal and non- Neither campaign would taping poll results posted at five swing-state publications to are scheduled to receive them in State Ken Blackwell. Former partisan causes to take on a comment on the number of each precinct. Not all states highlight Obama's record on coming days. Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckahee, variety of roles — assist voters, volunteers that will be at the and counties require results to abortion rights, foreign policy The film raises questions former Sen. Hick Santorum and watch poll workers, conduct polls, or how many states they be posted. and associations. The group said about Obama's political base discredited Obama critic Jerome exit polling and shoot video will have a presence in. "That's the information it planned to spend more than in Chicago, known for its dirty Corsi also give interviews about of posted results — all in the "Between our legal team and that's closest to the origi- $1 million to distribute about politics and inside dealings. It Obama's campaign and record. name of democracy, fair elec- our volunteers serving as poll nal source." said Bev Harris, 1.25 million copies of "Hype: also questions reporters' treat- Bossie, who previously led tions and protecting voters. watchers, we have a vast orga- founder of Black Box Voting. The Obama Effect." ment of Obama and his record the U.S. House's investigations The Barack Obama cam- nization that will serve as our "It's of tremendous eviden- "Wethinkit'satruthfulattack. on abortion rights. It spends into President Clinton that led paign has a group of lawyers eyes and ears on November tiary value if problems should People can take it anyway much time on Obama's former to his impeachment trial in the and law students ready to go 4th to help ensure an open arise later on." they want," said David Bossie, pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Senate, had planned to release out to Ohio's polls, many who and honest election in Ohio.'' Victoria Lovegren, founder Citizens United's president. "We whose sermons almost derailed the film in theaters. But cam- gained experience in the last McCain spokesman Paul of Ohio Vigilance, is taking have done the in-depth, inves- Obama's primary campaign. paign finance laws restricted presidential election. Lindsay said in an e-mail. up the cause in Ohio. So far, tigative work that we feel the "What the hell are you doing any television advertising "This will be the largest The Election Defense she has recruited 16 people to mainstream media hasn't done in that church? Why did you about it during the 60 days voter protection effort in Alliance, a nonprofit group cover Cuyahoga County's 565 (and) we produced a full-length bring your kids there? Holy before an election. Ohio's history and possibly that seeks to expose elections voting locations. feature documentary." smokes. This guy's awful," The campaign finance laws He said the film is unlikely MSNBC's Tucker Carlson said were written by GOP presiden- to change viewers' opinions of in an interview in the film. tial candidate John McCain and Obama: "If you believe in social- "Why would you subject your Democratic Sen. Russ Fcingold Prisoner Advocacy group appeals revoked voting rights ized medicine, you see it as a children to this? In my view, it — an irony not lost on Bossie. positive thing." was a moral test." "We can't get anybody's atten- Readers of The Columbus Other notables who are inter- tion in the old fashioned way, By T«rry K inney and it argues that a provision Singleton said the center Dispatch received theircopyyes- viewed for the project include we have to use new tools at our The Associated Press In Ohio law allows them to vote helped register more than terday. The Cincinnati Enquirer, conservative columnist Robert disposal," he said. in Ashland County as long as :S0(l inmates at several facili- CINCINNATI — A prisoner they've lived there more than M) ties, and the Ashland County advocacy group has asked a fed- days and are confined there. challenge was the only one he eral court to restore the canceled The Justice & Policy Center was aware of. voter registrations of some resi- assisted in voter registration ' Ashland County Prosecutor dents of a juvenile detention cen- of inmates at several Ohio liamona Rogers, who is repre- ter in northern Ohio. youth facilities, including 21 at senting the board of elections, The Ashland County Board of Mohican, executive director said yesterday that nothing in Elections took the action against David Singleton said. Ohio law grants the inmates the inmates at the Mohican Juvenile "People forget these young right to vote in that county. Correctional Facilityaftera voter men and women are eligible "No one would question their complained that they were not to vote," Singleton said. "They right to vole; the only question eligible to vote in the county. are not felons; they don't have is. should the absentee ballot In a complaint filed Monday, felony records." come from their home residence the Cincinnati-based Ohio The Department of Youth or come from the place where Justice & Policy Center asked the Services says about one-third they are in the custody of the U.S. District Court in Cleveland of the 1,426 people in its facili- Department of Youth Services," to reverse the board's decision. ties statewide are 1H or older, Rollers said There really is no The center said the inmates and some remain there until Ohio law that says this is where it in question are all 18 or older. they turn 21, should happen." 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But as a major export- is expected to soon con- er it is exposed to slumping sider streamlining its emer- LONDON — With Iceland, fund as quickly as demand for its products abroad gency loan programs ahead Pakistan, Hungary and if the debt crisis causes a deep of a stream of petitions that Ukraine already clamoring possible." global recession. analysts fear will be coming for mountains of cash aid, the There was no immediate in from emerging economies $250 billion set aside by the Gordon Brown | British Pnme Minister comment from the Chinese needing support. International Monetary Fund government, which has report- It already agreed to lend to help struggling nations set up the fund as quickly as ed foreign currency reserves Iceland $2.1 billion and through the economic crisis is possible," Brown told report- totaling $1.9 trillion as of the Ukraine $16.5 billion, and is beginning to look puny. ers before heading to Paris end of Sept ember. in talks with Hungary for an China and oil-rich Persian for further talks on the cri- Speaking in Berlin, Bahrain's estimated $10 billion to $12.5 Gulf states should fund the bulk sis with French President King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa billion in loans. Pakistan said of a major boost in the IMF's Nicolas Sarkozy. didn't directly address Brown's Tuesday it would ask for an bailout pot, Gordon Brown, the "1 believe it is possible in a call for the Persian Gulf to help IMF bailout within two weeks British prime minister who has very short period-of time to but said the region was open to if it cannot secure $5 billion in burnished his reputation by create an international fund talks. "We would like-to play a funding from other sources. taking the lead on the financial that is strong enough to with- part in (working on) an inter- Brown said he planned meltdown, said Tuesday. stand thesedifftculties," Brown national financial system, a to hold telephone talks with Those countries have the said. "It is in every nation's new system," he said. Chinese Premier Wen liabao largest currency reserves and interest and in the interests of Brown's office said he would this week and would go to the therefore should do the most, hard working families in our discuss how much money he Persian Gulf region Saturday to Brown said, without specify- country and every country believes should be pledged discuss the crisis. ing how much more money that financial contagion does to the IMF fund during talks It will be "the countries that should be added to the fund for not spread." Nov. 15 with world leaders in have got substantial reserves helping nations whose bank- Chinese institutions held Washington. He and others, — the oil rich countries and ing systems and currencies are relatively little of the toxic sub- including Sarkozy, have called others — who are going to be KHAIID MOHAMMED APPHOTO being battered. prime mortgage debt hobbling for discussion of a new world the biggest contributors to this RAIDS: On Sunday. 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Quote W 2008 7 SIDELINES Young golf team looks to finish strong By Bill Bord«wick BASKETBALL Reporter Man found in Isiah There was one overlying trend that Thomas' house was associated with the fall session A man passed out with a of the men's golf team coming to a bottle of sleeping pills was close—missed opportunities. discovered in Isiah Thomas' The young team had numer- home. Some sources say the ous opportunities man was Thomas, but he is throughout the denying that claim, saying season to bring a team tourna- the body was his 17-year-old ment champion- daughter. ship home to BG Page 8 and each time the DDrew team could not ONLINE close the deal. Preston The two most Has been The BG News notable tour- given plenty naments that of playing Sports Blog the Falcons let Be sure to log on to The BG slip away were time as a News Sports Blog all week for the John Piper freshman Intercollegiate in updates on every fall sport. BG and the Earl This week, we'll have a Yestingsmcicr Intercollegiate in slideshow of our favorite Muncie, Ind. Both times the Falcons had the sports photos from the lead going into the final day but month of October, as well as third round miscues cost the team the start of this year's each time. basketball coverage. The Falcons were, however, able to bring home some hardware www.bgnewsports.com from t he Joh n Piper I ntercollegiate as junior Matt Schneider walked SCHEDULE away with the Individual Tournament championship by besting Ohio's lohn Mlynarski in TODAY a one-hole playoff. Men's soccer: "Wegotayoungteam.soit'sonly vs. Michigan State: 3 p.m. Alive and kicking going to get better,'' Schneider said of the shortcomings that the OUR CALL team experienced this fall. "We'll learn — the more we do it, the Sinisa Vrvilo has overcome his early-season struggles better we'll get." Today in Now if the Falcons were a vet- eran-laden team chalk full of By Andrew Harrier ALIVE AND KICKING Sports History Assistant Sports Editor what it takes to get the ball seniors, the late round struggles Sinisa Vrvilo started the season on a down note kicking field goals. After through the uprights. might be cause for a greater con- 1989—Oz2ie Newsome going 2-7 in the first five games. Vrvilo has rebounded to kick 5-6 over The critics were talking cern. But that is not the case with doesn't catch a pass for the Sinisa Vrvilo knew he the past three weeks. Below are the number of makes and misses by because had he made the field the Falcons as (hey do feature a Vrvilo this season along with the distances. first time in 150 games. could kick. goals he missed against Boise senior on the team. And since nailing a 44-yard State and Eastern Michigan In fact two freshmen, Drew 1942-Branch Rickey field goal to give the Falcons Oppon Field goals made Field goals missed earlier this season, the out- Preston and Parker Hewit, were named president/GM of the a four point lead with 2:20 S> Pittsburgh O O comes of those games may relied on heavily to contribute left in BG's win against Akron VS. Minnesota 1(26) 1(34) have been different. right away in their first semesters Brooklyn Dodgers. earlier this season, Vrvilo ■• Boise State O 2 (42) (35) Against Boise, the Broncos on campus. 1931—31 game winner hasn't missed. <5> Wyoming 1(44) O were leading 20-0 at half-time "I think we both have done pretty Prior to that kick, Vrvilo had with BG in the locker room well as far as the fall season goes in Lefty Grove is named the ALs vs. Eastern Michigan O 2 (52) (53) missed his last three attempts 'Akron 1(44) 1(34) out six points they could've terms of our first few tournaments," MVP. and had made just two of his vs. Miami O had, had Vrvilo made 42-yard Preston said. "Hopefully we can eight tries on the season. S> Northern Illinois 2 (29) (20) and a 35-yard field goals in the keep improving from here on out." However, he put in the nec- first half. This team has a lot of room for The List essary work to get back to last After the Falcons scored a improvement due to the fact the There are many memorable year's form (15 of 19 on field himself," said coach Gregg were asking whether or not touchdown with 11:10 left in team is so young The team showed World Series from year's past, goals) and is now on a roll. Brandon. "He's a senior, and Vrvilo had lost his kicking "He wants to be so good that he's a good player for us." stroke, but the last three but the 2008 Fall Classic may See VRVILO | Page 8 See GOLF | Page 8 he puts a lot of pressure on Earlier this season, critics games show Vrvilo still has get remembered for things other than heroics. Here are five of them: 1. Weather: After Game Shoemaker returns in 5 became the first World Series game ever suspended, Falcons'1-0 loss to the weather in Philfy has become the story of the By Jason Jonas Series. Reporter 2. Umpiring: While The men's soccer team man- there hasn't been a call as aged to salvage some of their bad as Don Denkinger's from late season momentum this 1986, there has been a fair weekend despite a loss to the share of guestionable calls Northern Illinois Huskies. In a game that saw the so far. Falcons get as many shots on 3. Jaime Moyer: The goal as they had goals in their previous game, a 3-0 victory 45-year-old veteran made his over Wright State, head coach World Series debut for the Fred Thompson and his players Phillies in Game 3. walked away feeling good about themselves. ETHAN MAGOC I THrBGNfWS 4. Small Ball: In an "We did improve from the last era where home runs reign game to this one; we just didn't SHUT OUT: The BG rugby team shut out Notre Dame 48-0 last weekend. get the result," Thompson said. supreme, the Fall Classic has ETHAN MAGOC I THSBGNEWS The Falcons battled the now seen more stolen bases (10) 8-3-4 Huskies to a scoreless BACK: Paul Shoemaker returned at goalie for the Falcons after missing two games. than home runs (6) and a first half. It wasn't until the Rugby keeps rolling, shuts out Notre Dame 62nd minute of the game that walk-off infield hit. ■ Brad Horton took advantage of He also alluded to the idea By Christopher Rambo 5. Ratings: Because an assist from NIU goalie Joe of switching back and forth Reporter try, staking the Falcons to a quick who each totaled two tries. Tampa Bay isn't a big baseball /link,i by notching the games between the two goalies for the 5-0 lead, and setting the tone for "Things just seemed to snowball only score; giving the Huskies remainder of the season, insert- the remainder of the afternoon. in that first half," said coach Tony market, the ratings for this enough for the 1-0 win. ing one or the other into the Showing no letdown after From there the points flowed free Mazzarella. "The middle of their year's World Series are quite Senior goalie Paul Shoemaker starting lineup when his style is their big win over Indiana, the and easy for Bowling Green, as defense really opened up, allow- a bit lower than in previous was back in the goal for the a better fit for the opponent. rugby team continued to barrel they overwhelmed the Irish with ing us to make some big plays." game. Fifth year senior Brent The Falcons, who now sit at towards an undefeated regular an explosive display of offensive With a more-than-comfortable years, including a 25 percent Petkus had gotten two consecu- 4-10-1 on the year, will return season, throttling Notre Dame prowess, racking up 29 points in working margin, BG was content decrease in the four games tive starts coming into the game, home today for a matchup with 48-0, on a cold, windswept the final 19 minutes of the first to let their smothering defense from last season. even recording a shutout in the nationally ranked Michigan Saturday afternoon. half to take a 41-0 halftime lead. and the bone-chilling wind win over WSU. State. The game should serve BG wasted little time in getting Chief among the many contribu- squelch any hopes the Irish had "Both goalies are very differ- as a good test for the Falcons as started, taking the lead just four tors to the scoring barrage was of a miraculous second half rally. ent, they each bring something minutes into the game when AU- Nick Viviani, with five conver- to the team," Thompson said See SOCCER I Page 8 American, Rich Hines spun his sions and a penalty kick, along See RUGBY I Page 8 last week. way through four defenders for a with Hines and Rocco Mauer, I . - I . 8 Wednesday, October 29.2008 SPORTS WWWBGNEWS.COM VRVILO Man found passed out in Thomas' home From Page 7 By Jim Fitzg.rald the fourth, the late drives in patrol nearby got to the scene the game may have been differ- The Associated Press first, saw a 47-year-old man on ent being a seven point game the floor and went into "stan- instead of a 13 point game. WHITE PI-AINS.N.Y.—Officers dard operating procedure," Vrvilo recovered the next who responded to IsiahThomas' Hall said. They administered week against Wyoming hitting home after a 911 call reporting oxygen until an ambulance his only attempt and all six an overdose on sleeping pills crew arrived and took over, PATs, but in the Mid-American found a man passed out on eventually lifting the man Conference opener against the floor and gave him oxygen onto a gurney and taking him EMU, he again found troubles. until an ambulance arrived. to White Plains 1 lospital. In the second quarter, Vrvilo Authorities have not publicly He said it was his depart- missed, a 52-yard field goal, a identified Thomas as the vic- ment's first call to Thomas' distance further out than his tim, but a person familiar with house. An emergency servic- BG career long, but after the the case has confirmed it was es log. with the names of the I'alcons found themselves the former Knicks coach and caller and the patient blacked down by three with 36 sec- NBA star. The person spoke out, indicates the ambulance onds left, he had his chance for COME ON GUYS: Sinisa Vrvilo (41) didn't get down on his luck even though he was on condition of anonymity to arrived at the house minutes redemption. snuggling to kick field goals through the uprights. The Associated Press because before midnight. After a nice return and a of privacy concerns. Hall said someone at the few passes. Vrvilo was set up Yesterday, Harrison Police house gave his officers a pre- with a 53-yard attempt with he needed. time the offense and defense Chief David Hall provided new scription bottle, and the offi- three seconds left in the Knowing Vrvilo was in need began to sputter, Vrvilo found details about last week's emer- MICHAIl C0NH0Y '■ cers gave it to the ambulance 1 lomecoming game. of some motivation, the foot- his toe again, making his last gency in which officers were crew so the hospital doctors The kick had the distance but ball video department made a five field goal attempts. handed a bott le of prescription VICTIM?: A body found passed out in Isiah would know about it. They sailed wide left. compilation video of all of the According to Brandon, had pills at Thomas' Westchester Thomas home may have been his own. then searched the house for "I don't think there was any- good kicks Vrvilo has made in it not been for the two field bounty home. other medications that might thing wrong with me." Vrvilo his time with the Falcons. goals made early in last week's Hall said the bottle had a man and a teenager," have been invoked but found said of his early struggles. "I The video was made so Vrvilo game against Northern Illinois, name on it, but he would not Thomas' spokesman, Jesse none, be said. just think it was me feeling could see himself doing well, the Falcons wouldn't have even disclose the precise medica- Oerris. said, "This continues As a player, Thomas won comfortable." but he said it didn't really have had a chance to win come the tion. He said police called the to be a private family matter NBA titles with the Detroit Part of the comfort that may much todo with histurnaround fourth quarter. overdose accidental because and the family respectful- Pistons in 198!) and 1990 and have been missing was the on the field. "Sinisa kept us in the game," there was no suicide note and ly asks for privacy." A call to an NCAA championship with absence of regular holder Derek "1 don't think it had anything Brandon said. no indication the victim suf- Knicks spokesman lonathan Indiana in 1981. He joined the Brighton, who was injured until to do with it." Vrvilo said. "It Vrvilo also realizes the fered from depression. Supranowitz was not immedi- Knicks as the team president the Akron game when Vrvilo was another thing that was importance of his abilities in a Thomas has denied being ately returned. Thomas, fired in 2003 and became coach in began his turnaround. positive for me to go out and close game like last week. the victim, and Hall again as coach last April, still works lime 2(10(i after Larry Brown But, it may have been just do what I knowhowtodo... "The more field goals that are criticized the ex-coach for for the team. was fired. the video people who gave a rid t hat's ma ki ng field goals." made, the better it is for our saying it was his 17-year- Some of the latest details He was fired as the Knicks' Vrvilo the ultimate comfort But seemingly at the same team," Vrvilo said. old daughter. Lauren, who about the Thomas case were coach April 18 after a season required treatment. first reported by Newsday. of dreadful basketball, a taw- "As parents, you try to pro- Hall said the 911 call made dry sexual harassment lawsuit thing that they'll forget about come Matt tect your kids; you don't say late Thursday from Thomas' and unending chants from GOLF the spring" Schneider they did something when multimillion-dollarhomcinthe fans demanding his dismissal. From Paqe 7 (Iverall, it was a vary productive Is serving as one it was you who did it," Hall Purchase section of Harrison Still, he was retained by the showing this fall for the Falcons. said. "We know the differ- went first to state police, then organization as an adviser and its potential to be something very As mentioned Matt Schneider won of the team's ence between a 47-year-old to I larrison. 1 larrison police on consultant. good as long as they can figure out the tournament in which BG hosts co-captains DOW to close out tournaments in — the lohn Piper Intercollegiate. which they have a share or have Fellow junior lohn Powers was Ki the outright lead going into the consistently up near the top of just on the same day. "Our offense really final round. alxiut every tournament. If those things happen, BG RUGBY SOCCER The youth of the players on the Freshmen Parker llewit and is more than capable of bring- From Page 7 started to click this From Page 7 team may also be a cause as to why Drew Preston endured some ing home a team tournament the Falcons struggled to close out lumps throughout the season but championshipduringthespring "Other teams do not like week." they prepare for the start of rounds throughout the fall session. Ixith iierscvcred and finished the session. playing in the BG wind," said the Mid-American Conference "We have to figure out as a team season on a high note. That spring session will kick Roger Mazzan'lla. "I look at it as Tony Mazzatella | Coach tournament, which starts why that last round we seem to BG needs to find consisten- off February 23 in Hilton Head, being our version of the Green Nov. 13. play poorly," said BG coach Garry cy from its fifth man and have South Carolina for the Wexford Minister." pie of weeks, everyone is starting With the loss to NIU the Winger. "Hopefully it will be some- everyone playing consistent I 'knii.mi HI Intercollegiate. The lone score of the sec- to fit into their roles and mesh Falcons fell to 0-5-0 in con- ond hall came on a 50 yard together. ference play this season. On try by Rocco Mauer, his sec- The timing for the Falcons Saturday they will have their ond, with Vivian! supplying could not lie more perfect either. last chance to get a regular the conversion. BG, now 4-0 in Midwest league season MAC win when they 0SU going into tough conference schedule "Our offense really started to play, will take on second place host the Buffalo Bulls. A loss click this week." said coach Tony Ohio St. at 2:30 RM. on Saturday, to Buffalo would lock them By Rusty Millar MazzareOa, with Nick (Vrviani) followed by the first round of the into the bottom seed in the The Associated Press foot out to give the Nittany Dons now having been back for a cou- league tournament on Nov. 8. MAC tournament. a 10-6 lead with 6:25 left. Tressel said it was clear that COLUMBUS — This figures to Pryor should have just gotten the be a week of learning for No. 13 first down and then headed back Ohio State. to the huddle instead of trying to No, not necessarily in the win the game by himself. classroom. Not even in a "For sure the best decision football game. would have been to stay focused Instead, the Buckeyes will haw on really what we needed at the a bye week to do nothing but moment," Tressel said. "What we rehash Saturday night's 13-6 loss needed at that moment was a first to No. 3 Perm State that put a down, obviously." severe dent in any hopes of win- After Ohio State was forced to ning the Big Ten title or continu- punt on its next possession, Devlin ing as a national contender. led the lions downfield to set up "You probably learn less in vic- Kevin Kelly's 35-yard field goal for tory than you learn in defeat," a 13-6 lead with 1:07 remaining. coach Jim Tressel said yesterday TEDDY GIlllAM I AP PHOTO Pryor completed two passes to on the Big Ten coaches confer- Ray Small for 37 yards in a last- ence call. "We'll leani a lot about TOUGH ROAD: Coach Jim Tressel will minute attempt to tie the game, FALGOMS vs. NEBRASKA ourselves." lead his team into a tough three games. but then he tried to hit Brian FRIDAY, DCTuBEH 31 7:06pm The Buckeyes (7-2, 4-1) have 1 lartline near the goal line and the SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 - 7:06pm three games remaining after led 6-3 in the opening minutes underthrown ball was picked off B6SU ICE ARENA Saturday's day away. They play at of the fourth quarter and had the by Penn State's Lydell Sargeant in Northwestern (6-2,2-2), at Illinois ball near midfield. Then the game, the end zone. BGSU's 2008-09 CCHA home schedule gets underway as the Falcon (4-4, 2-3) and at home against and a good part of their season, It was Tressel who made the icers play host to the Mavericks on back-to-back nights...be there! archrival Michigan (2-6, 1-3) spiraled out of sight. decision to put a raw freshman in before heading for a bowl game. Freshman quarterback Terrclle as his starting quarterback while Ohio State will spend most of Pryor, rather than just keep the benching sixth-year senior Todd this week working on fundamen- ball for the 12 inches or so that Boeckman in the fourth game of 877 BGSU TICKET I BGSUFALC8NS C9M tals and analyzing their mistakes were needed on third and less the season. Tressel said in hind- before even taking a peek at the than a yard, decided to bounce sight he wished Pryor would w teams that lie ahead, though. ouLside right end in an attempt have run or thrown the ball away BGSU STUDENTS ADMITTED ITiings were pretty much going to get big yardage. Instead, his instead of making that final pass. FHEE WITH STUDENT I.B. R8LL ALONG! their way through three quarters ill-advised move resulted in Mark " We probably could have picked against the Nittany lions. They Rubin punching the ball out of his up about 15 yards and that would hands, with Penn State's Navorro have been my first preference Bowman recovering at the Ohio because then we would have State 38. been somewhere inside the 20 Seven plays later, Penn State and maybe we had three shots at backup quarterback Pat Devlin the end zone," he said. "But cer- Being single and pregnant did precisely what he was told to tainly, you'd love to throw it away do on a sneak and scored from a and five to see another play." is tough Preferred Properties Co. Find A Place To Call Home getting hip viwti.prelerredpiopeniesco.com MAKE YOUR HOME AT: Haven House Manor 419-354-4673 Fox Run Apts. Piedmont Apts. "Renovated" Updated Birchwood (small pet allowed) www.bgpc.org Mini Mall Apts. (Downtown) 1 Bedroom & Efficiencies 1-800-395-HELP Houses www.knowledge is empowering.com OFFICE HOURS Mon-Frl: 8-4:30 Foundation 530 S. Maple St for 419-352-9378 iff. mm WWW.BGNEWS.COM ECONOMY Wednesday. October 29. ?008 9 THE BG NEWS SUDOKU Thousands to lose their jobs at Whirlpool 2 1 8 6 By Janrn Prichard Chief Executive Jeff M. Fettig. 4 8 5 3 1 2 6 The Associated Press "Declining home values, rising P«Hjc"~>3 unemployment and very low GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - consumer confidence levels 9 6 8 7 Whirlpool Corp. said yesterday will likely prolong a negative it is eliminating about 5,000 demand environment at least jobs this year and next, due in through the middle of 2009." 4 2 1 9 large part to the long downturn The Benton Harbor, Mich.- flj in the U.S. housing market. based company earned $163 8 9 1 5 2 6 The moves will bring more work million, or $2.15 per share, for JM to a Whirlpool plant in Ohio. the quarter, compared with The nation's largest home $175 million, or $2.20 per share, 4 appliance maker also reported a year earlier. Revenue for the that its earnings fell 7 percent three months ended Sept.'30 during the third quarter on edged up to $4.9 billion from 2 lower global unit volumes and $4.8 billion. higher material costs. Whirlpool Analysts surveyed by lowered its earnings outlook for Thomson Reuters anticipat- 6 the year and announced price ed, on average, earnings per T1 increases. share of $1.69 on revenue of M -It. Company officials received $5 billion. 1 4 5 more sobering news yesterday Whirlpool said the drop in upon learning that consumer profit reflects significantly high- SUDOKO 8 E 6 S 9 c fr I L confidence had plunged to er material and oil-related costs To play: Complete the grid Z S fr E 8 I 6 Z 9 its lowest level on record. The and lower industry demand. so that every row, column Z I 9i» L 6 8 S E Conference Board reported U.S. industry unit shipments of and every 3x3 box contains fr 8 16 S 9 Z E I that its index dropped to 38 in major appliances declined 11 VINCENT PUGUESi the digits 1 to 9.There is no October from 61.4 in September. 9 c SI E fr L 6 8 percent in the quarter. guessing or math involved. That bunker mentality makes The company said it now JOB LOSS: Whupool announced yesterday it will cut about 5.000 jobs by the end of 2009 E 6 l[8 Z L 9 fr S Just use logic to solve it more likely shoppers will expects a profit of $5.75 to $6 because of the global credit crisis. I L 8'Z fr S E 9 6 retrench further, throwing the per share for 2008, compared 6 9 I L I E S 8 fr economy into a tailspin. with its previous estimate of S7 share-repurchase program of its products sold in North Shares of Whirlpool dropped to $7.50 per share. announced in April. America by 8 percent to 10 5 V i 9 6 8 I L I 8.3 percent, or S4.16, to close at It also predicts generating "The weak cash flow percent in January. Fettig told $45.87. They have traded as high free cash flow of $50 million or underscores the weakness of analysts during a teleconfer- as $98 within the past year. less for the full year, well down (Whirlpool's) earnings qual- ence. Prices in Europe will "The global credit crisis has from its previous estimate of ity." Citigroup analyst Jeffrey go up 5 percent to 7 percent had a profound negative impact $500 million to $550 million. T. Sprague wrote in a note to beginning in November, while on what was already a weak- Because of this and the eco- investors. prices in latin America already ening and very fragile global nomic conditions, the company To offset higher costs, increased 4 percent to 5 percent economy," said Chairman and has suspended its $500 million Whirlpool will raise the prices in September. Dow jumps nearly 900 as investors seek bargains White House bosses banks By Tim Paradis about," said Bob Andres, chief The Associated Press investmentstrategist at Portfolio By Jennifer Loven sibility in lend, and support the Management Consultants. The Associated Press American people and the U.S. NEW YORK — Wall Street had "The market is exhausted from economy," Ryan said. "It is in a another astounding advance going down." WASHINGTON - An impa- strengthened institution's best yesterday, with the Dow Jones But given the relentless vol- tient White I louse served not ici' Financial Interest to increase industrials soaring nearly 900 atility in the market — out of yesterday on banks and other lending once it has received points in their second-larg- 20 trading days this month, financial companies receiving government funding.'' est point gain ever as late-day there have been only two that billions ol dollars in federal help Said Perino: " Die way that bargain hunters stormed into didn't see the Dow close up or to quit hoarding the money anil banks make money is In lend- the market. The Dow and the down in triple digits — no one start making more loans. ing money. And so, thej have Standard & Poor's 500 index expects that the market is now "What we're trying to do is ever) incentive to move forward were each up nearly 11 percent. headed higher lor good. After get banks to do what they are and start using this money." There didn't appear to be any Wall Street's devastating losses supposed to do. which is sup- There has been some evi- one catalyst for the surge that that slashed 2,400 points off the RICHARD DREW port the system that we have dence nf easier lending, Perino saw the Dow nearly double its Dow in eight sessions, market DOW JUMPS: Traders Peter Edelson. left, and James Dresch work on the floor of the New in America. And hanks exist to said. Km it's not enough to calm gain in the last hour of trading. veterans warned that the recov- York Stock Exchange The Dow jumped nearly 900 points yesterday lend money,'' White I louse press stock markets oi help small Many analysts said investors ery would rocky, including huge secretary Dana Perino said. businesses that depend on a were grabbing up stocks in the gains followed by huge declines. 889.35, or 10.88 percent, to more than 13 percent. Though there are limits on Free Flow ol credit, not just to belief that the market had fallen "I don't think it will be a sus- 9,065.12. That was its second- Broader stock indicators also how much Washington can expand hm to maintain opera- too far in recent sessions; the tained move," said Matt King, largest point gain, coming surged. Hie Standard & Poor's pressure banks, she noted tions through making paj roll or Dow had dropped 500 points in chief investment officer at Bell after the 936 points the Dow 500 i ndex rose 91.59, or 10.79 per- banks are regulated by the financing inventories. two days. Some said buying early Investment Advisors, of yester- jumped on Oct. 13. cent, to 940.51, and the Nasdaq federal government. The government is mak- in the day came from anticipa- day's surge. The Dow was up 456 points composite index rose 143.57, or "They will be watching very ing efforts on several Fronts to tion of an interest rate cut today It was clear that investors at 3 p.m. and rose as much as 9.53 percent, to 1,649.47. closely, and they're working thaw the fro/en credit markets by the Federal Reserve, and the wanted to buy — they looked 906.31 before edging back. The Russell 2000 index of with the banks," she said. and combat the worst Financial market just followed its recent past news of a sharp drop in The gains in the 30 blue chip smaller companies rose 34.15, Anthony Ryan, Treasu ry 's act crisis to hit the countrj since pattern of building on its gains consumer confidence early in stocks were stunning — Alcoa or 7.62 percent, to 482.55. ingundersecretaiA for domestic the 1930s. But so far, the efforts or losses in the last minutes of the session. The Conference Inc. wasup 19.25 percent, while Advancing issues outnum- finance, made the same point have shown little in ihc way the session. Board said its index of consum- Verizon Communications Inc. bered decliners by more than in a speech in New York before of results, l.ibor, the London "There is nothing funda- er confidence has fallen to 38 rose 14.63 percent. Even oil 4 to 1 on the New York Stock financial executives. Interbank Offered Hate, a ke\ mental that came out today or in October, well below the 51 stocks shot higher, withstand- Exchange, where volume came "As these banks and institu- goalpost for international lend yesterday that would take it up analysts expeeted. ing another drop in the price to a moderate 1.72 billion shares tions are reinforced and sup ing, edged down only marginal- or down. We're all groping for According to preliminary of crude — Exxon Mobil Corp. compared with 1.34 billion ported with taxpayer funds, ly on Monda) and siiii remains something meaningful to talk calculations, the Dow rose and Chevron Corp. each rose shares traded Monday. they must meet their respon- at elevated levels. When you're sick and going to the hospital, the last thing you need is a long walk from your car. Voting YES on the Wood County Hospital referendum will mean: • Adequate parking close to the hospital entrance. • Shorter walks for the hospital's ill patients. Referendum facts (Ordinance 7737): • Voting YES on the referendum will create 26 parking places. • The referendum affects only a small part of the overall site. The Hospital is committed to working with the community to replant trees and maintain a green-campus that Bowling Green can be proud of. 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WHITEPLAINS.N.Y Officers dard operating procedure," Vrvilo recovered the next who responded to IsiahThomas' Hall said. They administered week against Wyoming hitting home after a 911 call reporting oxygen until an ambulance his only attempt and all six an overdose on sleeping pills crew at rived and took over, PATs, Inn in the Mid-American found a man passed oul on eventually lilting the man Conference opener against the floor and nave liim oxygen onto a gurncy and taking him EMU, he again found troubles. until an ambulance arrived. in W I)ilc Plains Hospital. In the second quarter, Vrvilo Authorities have not publicly Me said it was his depart- missed a 52-yard field goal, a identified Thomas as the vie ment's first call to Thomas' distance further out than his iint. (mi a person familiar with house. \u emergency seme liti career long, but after the the rase has confirmed it was es log. with the names of the Falcons found themselves CHRISTIN* MCGINNS i IMiBGNfVVS the former Knicks coach and callei and the patient blacked down by three with 36 sec- NBA star. The person spoke out. indicates the ambulance onds left, he had his chance lor COME ON GUVS: SHIM Vrvilo (41) didn't get down on his luck even though he »as on condition ol anonymity to arrived at the house minutes redemption. struggling to kick field goals through the uprights. I lie Associated Press because before midnight, After a nice return and a ot privacy copcerns. Mall said someone at the few passes. Vrvilo was set up Vesterday. Harrison Police house gave his officers a pre- with a 53-yard attempt with he needed. time the offense and defense Chief David Hall provided new scription bottle, and the offi- three seconds left in the Knowing Vrvilo was in need began to sputter, Vrvilo found details about last week's emer MICHMICONBOY cers gave it to the ambulance Homecoming game. of some motivation, the foot his toe again, making his last gency in which officers were crew so the hospital doctors fhe kick had the distance hut hall video department made a five Held goal attempts. handed a bottle of prescription VICTIM?: would know about it. fhey sailed wide left. compilation video of all of the According to Brandon, had pills at Thomas' Westchestei Thomas home then searched the house for I don't think there was any- good kicks Vrvilo has made in it not been for the two field ( ounty home. other medications thai might thing wrong with me." Vrvilo his time with the falcons. goals made early in last week's Hall said the bottle had a man and a teenager." have been involved but found said of his early Struggles, "I 1 he video was made so Vrvilo game against Northern Illinois, name on it. hut he would not Thomas' spokesman, lesse none, he said. jtisi think it was me feeling could see himself doing well, the Falcons wouldn't have even disclose the precise medica- Derris, said, l his continues As .1 player. Thomas won comfortable." but he said it didn't really have had a chance lo win come the tion. He said police called the to be a private family matter NBA biles with the Detroit Part of the comfort that may much todo with his turnaround fourth quarter. overdose accidental because and the familj respectful Pistons in 1989 and 1990 and have been missing was the on the field. "Sinisa kept us in the game," [here was no suicide note and ly asks for privacy. A call to an NCAA championship with absence ol regular holder Derek I don't think it had anything Brandon said, no indication the victim suf Knicks spokesman lonalhan Indiana in 1981. He joined the Brighton, who was injured until 10 do with it," Vrvilo said. "It Vrvilo also realizes the fered from depression. Supranowitz was not immedi- Knicks as the team president the Akron game when Vrvilo was another thing that was importance of his abilities in a Thomas has denied being ately returned. Thomas, fired in 2003 and became coach in began his turnaround. positive for me to go out and close game like last week. the victim, and Hall again as coach last April, still works lime 2006 aftei Larry Brown lint, it may have been just do what I know how to do... "The more field goals that are criticized the ex-coach for for the team. was fired. the video people who gave and that's making field goals." made, the better it is for our saying it was his 17-year- Some of the latest details lie was fired as the Knicks' Vrvilo the ultimate comfort lint seemingly at the same team," Vrvilo said. old daughter, Lauren, who about the rhohias case were coach April 1H aftei a season required treatment. first reported bj Newsday, of dreadful basketball, a taw- \- parents, you try to pro- Hall said the 'in call made dry sexual harassment lawsuit tiring that theyll forget alxiirt come Matt led your kids: you don't say late rhursday from Thomas' and unending chants from GOLF the spring." Schneider they did something when multimillion-dollarhomeinthe fans demanding his dismissal. From Page 7 t Iverall. it was a very productive Is serving as one ii was you who did it." Mall Purchase section ol Harrison Still, hi' was retained bj the showing this fall for the falcons. of the team's said. "We know the differ- went first to stale police, then organization as an adviser and its potential to be something very As mentioned Matt Schneider won ent e between a 17 year-old to I Ian isou. I Ian ison police on consultant, goodaslongasthe) can figure out the tournament in which BG hosts co-captains how to close out tournaments in — the John PiperIntercollegiate. which they have a share or have fellow junior lohn Powers was B the outright lead going into the consistently up near the top of just on the same day. "Our offense really final round. about even tournament If those things happen. BG RUGBY SOCCER The youth ofthe players on the Freshmen Parker I lew it and is more than capable of bring- Fiom Page 7 started to click this From Page.! j' 7 team may also beacatisc as tovvhy Drew Preston endured some ing home a team tournament the FukonS struggled to close out lumps throughout the season but championship duringthe spring "Other teams do not like week." they prepare for the start of rounds throughout the fall session. both persevered and finished the session. playing in the 11(1 wind." said i he M id American Conference "We have lo figure oul as a leani season on a high note. That spring session will kick Roger Mazzarella, "1 look at it as tournament, which starts why that lasl round we seem lo lit; needs 10 find consisten- off February 2.1 in I lilton I lead, being our version of the Green Nov. I.i. play poorly." said fHj coach Carry cy from its fifth man and have South Carolina for the Wexlord Monster." pie of weeks, everyone is starring With lhe loss to Nlll the winger. 'Wopefully it will be some- everyone playing consistent Plantation Intercollegiate. I he lone score of the sec- to lit into their roles and mesh I,ilc cms tell to ti-.vo in con- ond half came on a fill yard together. ference play this season. On li\ In ROCCO Mailer, his sec- I he liming lor the falcons Saturday the) will have then ond, with Vivian! supplying could not be more perfect either. lasl chance to get a regular 0SU going into tough conference schedule the conversion. lit,, now i ti in Midwest League season MAC win when they "Our offense really started to play, will lake on second place host the Buffalo Hulls. \ loss c lie k this week." said coach Ibny Ohio St at 230 P.M. on Saturday, to Buffalo would lock them By Rusty Miller Mazzarella, with Nick (Vtviani) followed by the first round ofthe into the bottom seed in the The Associated Press fool out lo give the Nittanv lions now having been back lor a COU league tournament on Nov. II. M \t tournament. a 10-6 lead with &25 left Tressel said it was clear that COLUMBUS - This figures to Ptyor should have just gotten the n be a week of learning for No. I.i first down and then headed back r Ohio State. to the huddle instead of trying to IWELL'INgNWiOHIO.. 4 No, not necessarily in the win the game by himself. classroom. Not even in a "For sure the best decision football game. would have been to stay focused Instead, the Buckeyes will have on really what we needed at the i . a bye week to do nothing but moment." Tressel said. "What we rehash Saturday night's 13-6 loss needed at that moment was a first to No. :i Perm State that put a down, obviously." severe dent in any hopes of win- After Ohio Slate was forced to ning ilit- liig It'll title or continu- punt on ils next possession, I X'vlin ing as a national contender. led the lions downfield lo set up "You probably leani less in vic- Kevin Kelly's 35-yard field goal for ^ tory than you learn in defeat," a 13-6 lead with 1 :()7 remaining, WnWUH coach Inn Tressel said yesterday Ptyor completed two passes to on the liig len coaches confer- Ray Small for 37 yards in a lasl- ence call. "We'll learn a lot aboul TOUGH ROAD: Coach Jim Tressel will niintite attempt to tie the game, FALCONS YB. NENASKA-OMAHA ourselves.'' lead his team into a tough three games. but then he tried to hit Brian FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 7:05pm I he Buckeyes (7-2, 4-1) have I lartline near the goal line and the SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 7:0Spm three games remaining after led 6-3 in the opening minutes undenhrown ball was picked off BSSV ICE ARENA Saturday's day away. They play at of tlie fourth quarter and had the by Penn State's Lydell Sargeant in Northwestern (f>-2,2-2), at Illinois ball near midlicld Then the game, the end zone. BGSU's 2008-09 CCHA home schedule gets underway as the Falcon (4-4. 2-.'i) and at home against and a good part of their season, It was Tressel who made the icers play host to the Mavericks on back-to-back nights...be there! archrival Michigan (2-fi, 1-3) spiralcd out of sight. decision to put a raw freshman in before heading for a bowl game. Freshman quarterback Tcrrelle as his starting quarterback while Ohio State will spend most of Ptyor, cither than just keep the benching sixth-year senior T'odd this week working on fundamen- ball for the 12 inches or so dial Boeckman in the fourth game of MMGSU TICKET i BGSUFALC8NS COM tals and analyzing their mistakes were needed on third and less the season. Tressel said in hind- before even taking a |X*'k at the than a yard, decided to bounce sight he wished Pryor would teams thai lie ahead, though. outside right end in an attempt have nin or thrown the ball away B8SU STUDENTS ADMITTED Things were pretty much going (0 get big yardage. Instead, his instead of making thai final pass. FHEE WITH STUBEMT I.D. & in their way through that' quarters Ill-advised move resulted in Mark "We probably could have picked m against the Niliany lions. They liubin punching the ball out of his up aboul 15 yards and thai would hands, with Peon Suite's Navorro have been my first preference Bowman recovering at the Ohio because then we would have State 38. been somewhere inside the 20 Seven plays later, Penn State and maybe we had three shots at backup quarterback Pat Devlin the end zone," he said. "But cer- Being single and pregnant tlid precisely what he was told to tainly, you'd love to throw it away do on a sneak and scored from a and live to see another play." is tough Preferred Properties Co. getting help isn't Find A Place To Call Home www.pretertedproperUesco.com MAKE YOUR HOME AT: Haven House Manor 419-354-4673 Fox Run Apts. Piedmont Apts. "Renovated" Updated Birchwood (small pel allowed) www.bgpc.org Mini Mall Apis. (Downtown) 1 Bedroom & Efficiencies 1-800-395-HELP Houses www.knowledge is empowering.com OFFICE HOURS Mon-Frl: 8-4:30 Foundation \ A JL. 530 S. 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Revenue for the that its earnings fell 7 percent three months ended Sept.'30 during the third quarter on edged up to S4.9 billion from 2 lower global unit volumes and S4.8 billion. h igher material costs. Wh i rlpool Analysis surveyed by lowered its earnings outlook for Thomson Reuters anticipat- 6 the year and announced price ed, on average, earnings per increases. share of $1.69 on revenue of Company officials received S5 billion. 1 4 5 mine sobering news yesterday Whirlpool said the drop in upon learning that consumer profit reflects significantly high SUDOKO confidence had plunged to er material and oil-related costs To play: Complete the grid its lowest level on record. The and lower industry demand. so that every row, column Conference Board reported U.S. industry unit shipments of and every 3x3 box contains that its index dropped to Mi in major appliances declined 11 VINCENl PUGLIESE the digits 1 to 9.There is no October from 61.4 in September. percent in the quarter. guessing or math involved Thai bunker mentality makes The company said it now JOB LOSS: Whirpool announced yesterday it will cul about 5.000 |obs by ilie end of Mils it more likely shoppers will expects a profit of $5.75 to Sti because ol the global credit crisis Just use logic to solve retrench further, throwing the per share for 2008, compared economy into a tailspin. with its previous estimate of S7 share-repurchase program of its products sold in North Shares of Whirlpool dropped to $7.50 per share. announced in April. America In II percent to III 8.3 percent, or S4.lt), to close at It also predicts generating "The weak cash flow percent in lanuary, Fettig mid $45.87. They have traded as high free cash flow of $50 million or underscores the weakness ol analysts during a teleconfer- as 198 within the past year. less for the full year, well down (Whirlpool's) earnings qual- ence. Prices in Europe will Create and solve your "The global credit crisis has from its previous estimate of ity," Citigroup analyst leffrey go up 5 percent to 7 percent bad a profound negative impact SfiOO million to $550 million. T. Sprague wrote in a note to beginning in November, while Sudoku puzzles for FREE. on what was already a weak Because of this and the eco- investors, prices in Latin America ahead) ening and very fragile global nomic conditions, the company To offset higher costs, increased I percent to 5 percent economy." said Chairman and has suspended its Sfillll million Whirlpool will raise the prices in September. Ppi PRIZESUDOKUi LUM Dow jumps nearly 900 as investors seek bargains White House bosses banks By Tim P.ir.idr. about," said Hob Andres, chief The Associated Press investment strategist at Portfolio By Jennifer Loven sibilit) to lend, and support the Management Consultants. \merican people and the U.S. NEW YORK - Wall Street had "The market is exhausted from economy." Ryan said, li i- in a another astounding advance going down." WASHINGTON An impa- strengthened institution's besi yesterday, with the Dow lones Hut given the relentless vol- tient While I louse served notice financial interest to increase industrials soaring nearly 900 atility in the market — out of yesterday on banks and othei lending nine n has n points in their second-larg- 20 trading days this month, financial companies receiving ■r i niit'i ■■ fundi est point gain ever as late-day there have been only two that billions of dollars in federal help Said Perino: " flic wa\ that bargain hunters stormed into didn't see the Dow close up or toquit hoarding the money and hanks make money is In lend- the market. The Dow and the down in triple digits no one start making more loans ing money. \nd so, the\ haw Standard & Poor's 500 index expects that the market is now "What we're trying in do i- even incentive to move forward were each up nearly 11 percent headed higher for good. Alter I'd h.inks in do what the) are and start using this money There didn't appear to be any Wall Streets devastating losses supposed lo do. whii h is sup I here has beer some evi one catalyst for the surge that that slashed 2,400 points off the RICHARD DREW port die system that we have dence ol easier lending, Perino saw the Dow nearly double its Dow in eight sessions, market DOW JUMPS: Traders Peter Edelson. left, and James Dresch work on the floor oi I in America, And banks exist In said. Km it's not enough 1 gain in the last hour of trading. veterans warned that the recov- York Stock Exchange. The [ . lend money," White House press stocl Many analysts said investors ery would rocky, including huge secretarj Dana Perinosaid. businesses ili.it depend were grabbing up stocks in the gains followed by huge declines. 889.:i.'i. or 10.KII percent, to mine than i i percent. I bough there are liniils on her flow ol credir, not m-i to belief that the market bad fallen "I don't think it will he a sus- 9,065.12. That was its second- Broader stock indicators also bow much Washington can expand Inn in maintain i too far in recent sessions: the tained move,'' said Matt King, largesl point gain, coming surged. I be Standard & Poor's pressure banks, she noted lions through making payroll or Dow bad dropped ,iit) points in chief investment officer at Bell alter the 936 points the Dow 500 index rose91.59, or 10.79 per- hanks are regulated In the financing invento two days. Some said buying early Investment Advisors, of yester- jumped on Oct. \.i. cent, to 940.51, and the Nasdaq federal government. I In- government is mak- in the day came from anticipa- day's surge. The Dow was up 456 points Composite index rose 143.57, or " I hey will he watching verj ing efforts on several fronts lo tion of an interest rate cut today It was clear that investors at 3 p.m. and rose as much as 9.53percent, to 1,649.47. closely, .mil they're working thaw the frozen credii n by the federal Reserve, and the wanted to buy — they looked 906.31 before edging back. The Russell 2000 index of with the banks, she said. and combat the worst financial market just followed its recent past news of a sharp drop in The gains in the 30 blue chip smaller companies rose 34.15, Xniliom Ryan.Treason 'sact- i II-.- to nil the coiinti. pattern of building on its gains consumer confidence early in slocks were stunning — Alcoa or 7.62 percent, to 482.55. ingundersecretar) for domestic IIK 1930s. Km -II far, the efforts or losses in the last minutes of the session. The Conference Inc. wasup 19.25 percent, while Advancing issues outnum- finance, made the same point have shown little in tin the session, Board said its Index of consum- Verizon Communications Inc. bered decliners by more than in a speech m New York before oi results. I iboi. the I nndon There is nothing funda- er confidence has fallen to ,'SH rose 14.63 percent. I.veil oil •I to I on the New York Stock financial executives. Interbank Offered Rate, a kej mental that came out today or in October, well below the 51 stocks shot higher, withstand- Exchange, where volume came "As these hanks and institu goalpost for inieriiaiion.il lend yesterday that would take it up analysts expected. ing another drop in the price lo a moderate 1 -~- billion shares lions are reinforced and sup ing edged downonh marginal- or down. We're all groping for According to preliminary of crude — Exxon Mobil Corp, compared with 1.34 billion ported with taxpayei funds, ly mi Mondaj and still remains something meaningful to talk calculations, the Dow rose and Chevron Corp. each rose shares traded Monday. they must meet their respon at elevated levels. When you're sick and going to the hospital, the last thing you need is a long walk from your car. Voting YF.S on the Wood County Hospital referendum will mean: • Adequate parking close u> the hospital entrance. • Shorter walks foi ihe hospital's ill patients. Referendum facts (Ordinance 7737): • Voting YES on the referendum will > reate 26 parking places. The referendum affects onl) a small pan ol the overall site. [Tie I lospital is committed to working with the community to replant trees and r -N maintain a green campus that Inns ling Green c.\n be proud of. The Committee for Improved Parking ijk §9^x ii4F^ at Wood County Hospital: Wes Hoffman Michael Miesle loan Cordon lohn Cheetwood Join these and other community leaders and VOTE YES on the Wood County Hospital Referendum (Ordinance 7737)• When you're sick better parking is more than a convenience. PAIO l-'OR NY The Committee for Improved Parking at Wood County Hospital, Michael Miesle freasurer, 950 \\ Woosiei Bowling Green, oil i 5402 1 1OWedwsday.Oaolw29.2008 NATION WWW.BGNEWS.COM Republicans ask for resignation ByMallApuzio presidential nominee John of winning Tuesday is a tes- The Associated Piess McCain, and Senate Minority tament to his storied political Leader MUch McConnell, career, which dates back to WASHINGTON — A growing urged (heir Senate colleague before Alaska's statehood. If he chorus of Republicans yester- to resign. day called for Alaska Sen. Ted "It is clear that Sen. Stevens Stevens to resign from a seat has broken his (rust with (he- he's held for four decades after people and (ha( he should now his conviction on seven felony step down." McCain said. charges. That comment beat But with the party brac- Democratic presidential nom- ing for losses in the upcom- inee Barack Obama's call for ing election, many hope that Stevens' rcsignarion. And for Stevens will first win re-elec- a while i( put McCain at odds tion next Tuesday, and then with his running mate, Alaska resign to give Republicans a Gov. Sarah Palin. Palin. who chance to fill the seat with a has campaigned on a record fresh GOP face. of standing up to corruption, Stevens. 84, was convicted stopped short of Issuing such a Monday of lying about hun- callon Monday. After McCain's dreds of thousands of dol- comments, Palin issued a new SUSS AMENOOU lars in home renovations and statement saying there was a gifts he received from a cor- cloud over Stevens' seat. WALK ON BY: Pedestrians wall by ihe Christian Science Chinch in Boston Monday A century altei it began publication. The Christian rupt oil contractor. The ver- "Even if elected on Tuesday, MAMUEIBAICECENETA WPH0I0 Stifincfi Monitor is giving up its daily punt edition to focus on posting news online dict came down just a week Senator Stevens should step before Flection Day, too late aside to allow a special elec- RESIGN: Sen. Ted Stevens, anivmg at for Republicans to put some- tion to give Alaskans a real Federal Couit m Washington. Monday. one new on the ballot against choice of who will serve them Stevens was convicted ol lying about free Christian newspaper halts printing Democrat Mark Begich. in Congress," Palin said. home renovations and other gifts he received Nevertheless, Republican That Stevens has a chance from a wealthy oil contractor Award-winning paper moves focus to online publishing By Denis* Lavoia with our costs, but it also enables left the newspaper, described her Lingering germs cover home surfaces The Associated Press us to put much more emphasis ordeal in an ll-part series pub- on the Web and basically put our lished in the Monitor. BOSTON —The Christian Science reporting assets and our edito- Like many other newspapers, By Marilynn Marchion. "We found that commonly touched areas Monitor said yesterday it will rial assets where we think growth it has suffered as more people The Associated Press become the first national newspa- will be in a very tough industry in get their news from (he Internet like refrigerator doors and handles were per to drop its daily print edition the future, which we think is the — which offers newspapers much WASHINGTON — Someone and focus on publishing online, Web," said l-ditor John Yemma, less revenue even when it brings in your house have the snif- positive about 40 percent of the time." succumbing to the financial pres- who was The Boston Globe's mul- many more readers. fles? Watch out for the refrig- sure squeezing its industry harder timedia editor iK'fore be mined to Andie Tucher, an associate pro- erator door handle. The TV than ever. the Monitor in June. fessor at Columbia University's remote, too. A new study finds Dr. Brigit Winther | University of Virginia Scientist Come April, the Boston-based Cutting print editions also will Graduate School of journalism, that cold sufferers often leave general-interest paper — founded help the paper reduce its depen- said the Monitor has tradition- (heir germs (here, where they vived in hotel rooms a day after shakers they lcs(ed were con- in 190B and the winner of seven dence on sizable subsidies from its ally been a newspaper people can live for two days or longer. guests left, waiting to be picked up taminated. Other spots found Pulitzer Prizes — will print only a owner, (he lirst Church of Christ, read for in-depth articles after Scientists at the University by die next person checking in. to harbor the germ: (i out of 111 weekend edition alter struggling Scientist, which now provides they get local news from a local or of Virginia, long known for its l-'or the new study, research- doorknobs; 8 of 14 refrigerator financially for decades, its editor more than half its operating bud- state newspaper. With even small virology research, tested sur- ers started with 30 adults show- handles; 3 of 13 light switch- announced yesterday. get, Yemma said. newspapers being squeezed by faces in the homes of peo- ing early symptoms of colds. es; 6 of 10 remote controls; 8 The Monitor's circulation has yemma said the move to "Web- the Web, it makes sense that a ple with colds and reported Sixteen tested positivefor rhino- of 10 bathroom faucets; 4 of 7 Gallon from a peak of mm) in first" publishing will likely result "second read" like the Monitor the results yesterday at (he virus, which causes about half phones, and 3 of 4 dishwasher 1970 to about 50,0(10 now, while in some job cuts, but it is unclear would be harder hit. hat ion's premier conference of all colds. They were asked to handles. its online traffic has soared. The how many. "That's the real crisis for papers on infectious diseases. name 10 places in their homes Next, the researchers delib- newspaper gets about S million The Monitor is known for its like this. Rather than reading that Doctors don't know how they had touched in (he pre- erately contaminated surfaces page-views pet month, compared in-depth international reporting, as my second or third paper. I now often people catch colds from ceding 18 hours, and research- with participants' mucus and with about -I million five years ago particularly in the Middle last. go online and browse Slate and touching gcrtny surfaces as ers used DNA tests to hunt for then tested to sec whether rhi- and I million a decade ago. In 2006. Jill Carroll, a freelance Salon and the political sites, and opposed to, say, shaking a sick rhinovirus. novirus stuck to their fingers The Monitor was one ol the first reporter for the Monitor, was kid- I can read any other paper I like. person's hand, said Dr. Birgit "We found that commonly when they turned on lights, newspapers in the country to put napped in Baghdad and released It becomes much less urgent to Winther, an ear, nose and touched areas like refrigerator answered thephoneordid other content online, beginning in 1995, Safely after nearly three months in indulge in The Christian Science throa( specialisr who helped doors and handles were positive common tasks. More than hall when correspondent David Rohde captivity. (larmll, who was made Monitor." said Tucher, who conduct the study. about 40 percent of the time" for of the p.u i ii i] M MI-, got the virus was taken prisoner in liosnia. a staff writer while she was still teaches a course on the history of Two years ago, she and other cold germs, Winther said. on their fingertips 48 hours alter "Obviously, this is going to help being held hostage but has since American journalism. doctors showed that germs sur- All three of the salt and pepper the mucus was smeared. ito isin i'ii Registration begins for: Graduate Students October 20 Non-Degree Graduate Students October 22 Seniors October 28 Juniors November 4 Sophomores November 12 Freshmen November 18 Guest Students November 24 Don't miss out! See your advisor now! 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October 29.2008 11 The Daily Crossword Fix Al-Qaeda operative killed in U.S. raid brought to you by By Pamela Hess 1 Shoe base The Associated Press 2 Salute 3 Alas! 4 Charlatan's doings WASHINGTON — A top al- 5 Without end, in poetry 6 Lustful desire Qaeda operative in Iraq was 7 Investor's channel killed during a U.S. raid on a 8 Teen follower? Syrian compound just over the ^M ft r pa x v 9 Crisis period Iraqi border, which was about to 10 Leader of the Medicine img Show carry out an attack in Iraq, U.S. 11 German border river officials say. 12 Benchley novel Highlander's skirt The operative, known as Abu ::E=i«:=-B!EE: 13 CIA predecessor No Oscar contender Ghadiyah, was the leader of 21 Lose will Icy satellite of Jupiter 22 Gusto Riches the most prolific network that 25 Whale star Merry party moves foreign fighters linked ...... J 26 Tribal symbol Face-to-face exam to al-Qaeda into Iraq. He was HUSStIN MAlUi . -i 27 Flower of Paris? 500-mi. race LOVED ONES LOST: The mother, left, and two sisters of Syrian Faysal el-Abdallah who 28 Penod of stability Grain husk the target of the Sunday after- 29 "Dallas" family name It can't be! died when US military helicopters launched an attack on Syrian territory, look at his picture. noon raid on the compound in 30 Official positions Contrary votes Sukkariyeh, Syria. 31 SomeNCOs Police jacket letters Last spring U.S. Intelligence Ghadiyah personally led the The officials spoke on condi- 32 Honey holder Dallas hoopster 36 Midnight picked up similar reports Abu attack, a senior U.S. official told tion of anonymity so they could 37 Place to surf Ghadiyah was planning an The Associated Press. discuss sensitive intelligence ACROSS 38 Bookkeeping entry attack in Iraq, The information "The trip wire was knowing an matters. 40 Elated — not detailed enough to act attack was imminent, and also Abu Ghadiyah is the nick- 10'Neal of basketball 42 Oscillators on — was followed by the mur- being able to pinpoint his loca- name for Etadran Turki Hishan 5 Dana of "Barelta" 46 Bad, m Limousin 10 Martial arts school 47 Ubangi feeder der of 11 Iraqi policemen. 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