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Issue 81 A search WWWBGNEWSCOM 8 Conflicting interests halted, The Canadian Studies Center is hosting its 22nd annual Reddin not over Symposium, which will focus on the water Despite the University rights held by the U.S. and Canada | Pag* 3 spending $117,000, the Presidential Search This isn't a quick fix Committees work Columnist Josh isn't in vain Whetherholt looks at the problems Barack By Fr.ddy Hunt Obama will face once IK he enters the White Sometimes searches to fill House next Tuesday ABOVE: Larry Shaner. known by students jokingly as "Scary Larry," makes his routes in 1998. his first year as a shuttle bus driver at the University. Shaner. who died at 59 c open positions don't go as | Page 4 a heart attack, gained the nickname years ago due to his curly hairstyle at the time originally planned. And that's t lie case for t he University as it completed its quest to find its A day for all to 11th president take off work Suite lune, the University's Beloved shuttle driver Presidential Search Many Americans are Committee had been work- telling their bosses they ing to Find a new perma- won't be coming to nent replacement for former President Sidney Ribeau. But work on Jan. 20 due to dies of heart attack at 59 all along, they had one wishful Barack Obama's candidate in mind. inauguration | Page 5 By Kit* Snydar The day Carol Cartwright Assistant Campus Editor was announced interim presi- dent in lune, Board ol Trustees A winter Larry Shaner, the shuttle bus driver some students called "Scary member Bill Primrose con- gratulated her and then asked weather Larry" several years ago, died on Jan. 3 of a heart attack. lur a question. wasteland Shaner was 59 years old, had five kids "I could count on him ' I asked her if she would Near-zero and drove shuttles at the University for consider taking the position as president il the search was temperatures and 11 years, usually on the main route to just do the job. unsuccessful," said Primrose, heavy snowfall from 7:30 a.m. to 330 p.m. "He really loved his job," said his The kids liked him, who also headed the search caused many places wife, Nancy Shaner. "He enjoyed all committee. to temporarily the kids he met tin the bus." Cartwright didn't humor he liked the kids." IMAGES PROVIDED BY AILEEN BEBRV Primrose in the slightest, sim- close | Page 11 Nancy remembered when he was called "Scary Larry," and said he Aileen Berry | Shuttle service Assistant S ABOVE: "Scary Larry' gives the camera a goofy smile. This is ply stating, "no." earned that nickname because of his the last photo of "Scary Larry" taken by Aileen Berry, a supervisor So the committee met reg- Hey, no cuts! curly haircut. "He's the number one guy 1 go to of his at the campus shuttle service. ularly, drafted a presidential when 1 had to train drivers," Beny BELOW: "Scary Larry" behind the wheel as shown in a dipping profile and hired the search Two men were arrested "His hair was so long and it froed up," she said. said. "I could count on him to just do of a BG News ancle from 2002. firm Witt/Kieffer to lind the when they cut in front Nancy also remembered a time when the job. The kids liked him. he liked best candidate. of an off-duty police a handicapped woman was on uV bus, the kids." Board ofTrustees Chair John Harbal said the search firm officer at Wal-Mart and Shaner stopped right in front of He was also a volunteer fireman for the building instead of the bus stop so as long as Berry knew him. 'Scary Lary' Witt/Kieffer has been paid | Page 12 she wouldn't have to walk as far. "That truly was his first love," Berry nearly S117.0110 to date. I le said "He would come home and share said. "Running to accidents to help stands out on route the firm had completed all on- some of the stories with me," Nancy- people." site consultations, visits and Women win said. She remembered he used to drive interviews, and that the com- Before his death. Shaner had with two police scanners so he would mittee would have reviewed 14th straight arthroscopic knee surgery, but the be up-to-date on the news and know the applicants sometime this month. Falcon's women's surgery wasn't the cause of the heart whether (here were any incidents In town. And although the search basketball keeps their attack. "This came on so suddenly, it was "He was chomping at the bit to gel committee was suspended winning streak alive just really a shock," Nancy said. off the bus and go help someone," when Cartwright accepted the position of president on Ian. beating out the Miami Shaner's co-workers were also jarred Berry said. I lie last picture Berry took of Shaner, 6. Primrose believes the prog- Red Hawks at home by his sudden passing. "It was awful sudden," said Rich Van he gave her a goofy smile. At the lime ress made in the search is not | Page 7 Horn, another shuttle driver. "In fact, she was irritated because he didn't act progress wasted. he was in the office that Friday. normally. Now, it just makes her laugh, "It's not like the search is Aileen Berry, the assistant supervi- she said. done, it's just been postponed The University police are collecting sor at the campus shuttle service, was SEARCH >2 hired at the same time as Shaner. donations for the Shaner family.

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By Sen Shapiro "I was originally double-majoring in Russian and If you were to design Reporter your own major, what French, and that didn't feel right to me. So, I would it be? Lin ChafetZ is an International Photojournalism major. Never sat and thought, 'What do I like to do?' I like to heard of il? Probably because she made it travel, I like to write and I like to take pictures." up. For students like ChafetZ who ■itemational Photojournalism major aren't interested inanyoneofthe ♦ University's over 200 majors, they students come from all types of While Chafetz has avoided have the option of creating their backgrounds. Currently, she is some of the more dreaded classes advising majors anywhere from by picking her own curriculum. LAUREN NEELY own through the College of Arts Carpenter pointed out that an Freshman. English Education and Sciences. Naturalist Studies to Innovative Communication. IPP major is not a solvc-all-sys- "I was originally douhle- WATCH YOUR STEP: Students n "Food tastingology. the majoring in Russian and French "One student wanted to be a tem for students who want to chiropractor.bin hedidn't want to avoid certain requirements of a bundled up yesterday in attempt to art of eating food." and that didn't feel right to _ keep warm between clasws.-ba»Mig the me," Chafetz said. "So, I sat and major in biology," (:arpenter said, traditional major. | Page 4 "So, he combined biology, some "Students still have to complete frigid conditions and a wind chilld thought, "What do I like to do?' I advisory. Temperatures lurked In I like to travel, I like to write and I chemistry, physics and kincsiol- the BG perspective, so it's not a ogy; he called it Biomechanics." system where you can just avoid tht lower teens most ol the day and like to take pictures." dropped below ;ero overnight, fir. "~X Officially known as an Students can only complete certain classes," Carpenter said. Individual Planned Program, an IPP if the University doesn't Another option for students is according to the Weather Cmniltl,.^ Chafetz combines classes offer another major that allows to create their own minor, which Bowling Green Police Division from Visual Communications them to reach their career goal requires a student to complete 21 reported eight automoblie acclderttjj TODAY Technology, Journalism and or if they wish to combine two credit hours and at least one must within the city limits ytMj^r^ Snow Flurries International Studies programs. different interests. Between their bea400-levelclass. constant wlntery weather mi! High: 8. Low: -9 While she doesn't have the per- freshmen and senior years, IPP BCSU isn't the only Ohio respomiMi I - the unusTilfllfl fect career in mind, Chafetz is students must submit a proposal school were students have the number of accidents, police said. hoping to someday work for a including a list of planned cours- ability to create their own major; magazine along the lines of es and a cover letter that entails both Ohio State and Kent State National Geographic. why they want to pursue an IPP Universities have similar pro- TOMORROW Diana Carpenter, one of the based on their educational or grams for their students, accord- CHBISTINAMCGINNIS THIIE 90 NWS Partly Cloudy two advisors for IPP majors, said career goals. ing to their Web sites. High: 5, Low: -2 k VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS. UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 Thursday. Januaiy 15.2009 WWW.BGNEWS.COM BLOTTER HAVE A WITTY OR FUNNY CAPTION FOR THIS PHOTO? Last Week's Winner: TUESDAY, JAN. 13 Kristin Lucal 11:31 AM nnant reported a black carcjo trailer was taken from Williams Industrial Service on Woodbridge Boulevard sometime between Ian 9 and Tuesday. Jan. 15 11:58AM sported subjects left Knights Inn on East Wooster Street : paying for two weeks worth ■ (I fees.

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7:14 P.M. Two juvenile shoplifters were detained for concealing clothing '''nt to steal it at Wal-Mart. MICHAEL WEIGMAN TWBGWKfi 7 35 P.M. YOUR CAPTION HERE: Submit your option to caption.contest@bo,viewseom or at bgnews.com lot yout chance to have your MICHAEL WEIGMANI THE BG NEWS i arl Wise. 56. of Whitehouse. photo and your caption appear in next Thuisdays issue of The BG News Be sure to include your contact information to be considered THE WINNER: "I heard he tried out for the Trace Adkins music video "Honkey Tonk Ohio, was charged with theft for the contest Winner will be selected by The BG News Badonkadonk" but they told him his butt was actualry TOO big.' [tempting to steal a set of $500 Golden Bear golf clubs from Dunham's Sports in the Woodland SEARCH "It's not like the 9:10 PM From Page 1 search is done, 'Raps first rock stars' inducted Anthony Edwards, of Toledo, was cited for possession of drug para- a year and a half," be said. it's just been i m Offenhauer East. I larbal said the search com mittee "didn't take their eye ofl postponed..." 10.44 P.M. the hall." and that Cartwright into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame lainant reported the odor of accepting the president posi I Board of Tr. •■ tna on the third floor of Mac tion is not a result of a failed West. Officers were unable to detect search, hut rather a change in lireen." Levey said. "She was By Nekeu Mumbi Moody the odor when checking the area. circumstances. a caretaker; she was just here The Associated Press 11:52 P.M. "From the time the search lot a year ... As a new hoard Complainant reported a suspicious committee was established in member I just felt that (the NEW YORK — Run-DMC once vehicle with two occupants in Lot 6. lune to the tlmeDr. Cartwright search! should continue, and hailed themselves as die King) Subjects were gone upon officers arrived on campus, any rea- il has nothing to do with Carol of Rock, so it's fitting that the ir rival sonable person would say it lot Cartwright The rest of the pioneering rappers have been has changed." he said, noting hoard didn't feel that way." inducted into the Rock and Roll WEDNESDAY. JAN. 14 the economy, the state bud- Dick Edwards, former I kill of Lame. 12:13 A.M. get, decreasing enrollment University administrator and Run-DMC joins the heavy Adam Levine. 19. of Solon. Ohio. and the resignation of Provosl the community representa- metal band Metallica, guitarist was cited for disorderly conduct and Shirlej Baugher. tive on the search committee, and former Yardbirds member underage drinking after he was wit- In a Ian. 6 press confer- said the circumstances that Jeff Beck; soul singer and guitar- nessed urinating in public. ence following Carlwright's swayed Cartwright and ulti- ist Bobby VVomack and doo-wop presidential announcement. mately suspended the search group Little Anthony and the 204 A.M. Cartwright noted the provost's were unpredictable. Imperials as this year's inductee Devon Garrett. 19. of Whitehouse. resignation as a tipping point "Il could of gone some t lass,iii the Cleveland hall. Ohio, was cited for possession of and call to public service. other different way," he said. Though Run-DMC wasn't drug paraphernalia after two mul- The Board of Trustees "I do think it was money well amongthe first rap acts, they were KRISTANIIES ticolored glass pipes containing approved Cartwright as presi spent, well invested. We were suspected marijuana residue were the first to achieve widespread dent with a 6-2 vote. The two dealing with one of the best FAME: Hip hop pioneers RUN-DMC. shown above in a 2002 file photo, were recently found in the center pullout ashtray mainstream success, and the first inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall ol Fame. of his vehicle. dissenting trustees — Fran search firms in the country. to notch a platinum album with Voll and David Levey — said And I hope if and when they 1966%"Raising I lell." The rapping 2;32A.M. they don't doubt Cartwright get back into that process, this duo of Joseph "Run" Simmons "We can't do it without Jay," he (irammvs. So we're feeling good," Walter Reed. 28. of Toledo, was is a good fit for the job, but will help in the presidential and Darryl "DMC" McDaniels — said. "I want people to remember Hetfield added. cited for operating a vehicle under would have liked to see what search process." plus their D), the late Jam Master the last time they saw us together, He also said the honor was for ' i.ence candidates turned up in the I larbal said the next presi- jay — were rap's first rock stars. the three of us." everyone who had played with the search. dential search committee They had hits with songs like "My Like Run-DMC. Metallica group: litte bassist Cliff Burton 0 N LIN E: Go to bgnewstom for the I he process had started, to replace Cartwright will Adiddas" and "It's Tricky," but made its debut 25 years ago with and bassist Jason Newsted, who * complete blotter list we were into it. and I thought likely resemble the search had their greatest success when the seminal album "Kill Tan All," will also be inducted. we should have played the committee created to find a they remade Aerosmith's "Walk and became pioneers in their Cleveland native Womack, who cards out," Voll said. "And permanent replacement for This Way" with the rock act for a genre, with their thrashing metal waspartofthegrouptheWomack thai wouldn't have meant Ribeau, which consisted of groundbreaking collaboration. sound, led by the frenetic guitar Brothers until breaking out on his [Cartwrightl wouldn't have several trustees, several fac- In an interview yesterday. play of lames Hetfield and the own with hits including "If You WINTHROP been one of the people. ... Hut ulty, the dean of students, McDaniels called Run-DMC's drumming of lars Ulrich. One of Think You're Lonely Now," said I would have been most inter- one classified staff member. induction "inconceivable." rock's more enduring lands, the the induction ceremony would TERRACE ested to see who came out of the Undergraduate Student "I'marapdudcI'manMCfrom group has sold upwards of 60 mil- bring him back home for the first the search." (iovemment president, the Hollis (a neighborhood in New lion records in the United States time In almost three decades. & SUMMIT Like Voll, Levey said the Gradate Student Senate presi- York's bormlgh of Queens), just alone, and are still one of music's "This is just the greatest, I'm search committee should dent, one Alumni Board mem- rockin' the mic, and to be in the most successful acts: They are extremely happy," he said. "It TERRACE have finished theii purpose. ber, one Btisu Foundation Rock and Roll 11,ill of Lame, with on a top-selling tour, their latest proves that, if you're blessed to be "Carol Cartwright is a Board member and one com- the Beatles, and (Bob) Dylan, and album, "Death Magnetic," has able to wait on what's important GAS/HEAT skilled professional adminis- munity representative. the rock it' roll gods? It's ridicu- sold more than a million copies to you, a lot of things will change trator that I think has done a President Cartwright's term lous! Ridiculous in a good way," and has also been nominated for in life." FREE phenomenal job at Bowling ends June 20,2011. he said. Grammy awards. Besides the main inductees, He also gave a nod to the pre- "I jfe is good in Metallica right rockabilly singer Wanda Jackson WATFR decessors who paved the way for now. A lot of good things are hap - got a nod for the early influ- UPTOWN THURSDAY NIGHTS the group's success: "I share this pening. Quite opposite of what ence category, and the sidemen nomination and the induction they were during the 'St. Anger' inductees are session musician and the whole award with those time," said Hetfield, referring to Spooner Oldhant and two of Elvis cats, everyone from the Bronx the 2003 CD that was reviled by Presley's musicians — drum- HIGH SPEED and I larlem who started this." many Metallica fans. mer D.J. Fontana and bassist Bill INTERNET lam Master lay — whose real The group — which also con- Black. 18 and Up - All Night name was Jason Mizell — was sists of guitarist Kirk llammett The induction ceremony is shot to death in his recording stu- and bass player Robert Trujillo returning to Cleveland after sev- Uptown Downtown Thursday Special dio in 2002. McDaniels doesn't — also went through periods of eral years in New York City. It will PRIVATE CAMPUS S1.50 Bud 5, Bud Light Bottles consider the induction bitter- iiilil'.hiingilameiiislyiTiuinii ledm aired live by the Fuse network. SHUTTLE SS.OO ALL SHOTS sweet — "because Jay isn't here- tlie2004documcntary"Metallica: 11irliaHiillaniraKii.iluii HIm cxI to celebrate doesn't mean he's not Some Kind of Monster"). yesterday that Bruce Springsteen • P«y*TV • PARTY • PARK • PARTY • PARTY partaking in this event" — but "So all the work and effort that will be the focus of a new exhibit FREE said he couldn't see the duo per- we put into our relationship back called "From Asbury Park to the forming during the ApriU induc- then has brought a lot of fruits of Promised Land: The Life and HASSLE tion ceremony in Cleveland with- labor with that, on this album. Music of Bruce Springsteen." It FREE out him. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, o|iensApril 1. Uptown will optn Sunday at K) p.m. HOUSES! HOUSES! CORRECTION ALSO INCLUDED Uptown Downtown Special 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 BEDROOM HOUSES SS.50 Skyy Grape Bombs POLICY Two outdoor pools after midnight AVAILABLE FOR FALL 2009 We want to correct all factual errors. 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By Jason Hvnry experience droughts, he said. "There have been efforts by states to bring together academics, event t hat would emphasize not Reporter "There have been efforts by government officials and com- only the trade importance but states and even cities outside the and even cities outside the water shed munity members for discussion also the cultural importance, The Canadian Studies Center is water shed to extract water from regarding policies affecting both that we have such a peace- hosting its 22nd annual Heddin the Great lakes," said Lowe, to extract water from the Great Lakes. nations. ful, cooperative, and success- Symposium. This year's event, who instructs a Great Lake's "I think we can learn from ful relationship with Canada," Charting Canada's Freshwater Ecosystem class. "That's where That's where the conflicts arise." one another, in terms of what Drennen said. Governance," addresses issues the conflicts arise." appropriate freshwater gover- Lowe said it is Important for thatrouM arise between Canada "It is 90 percent of our water, Rex Ldwe | Environmental Studies professor nance policy can he, by looking students to attend the event and the United States over fresh- but there is none to spare," I .owe at each other as an example," because Ohio borders the Great water. said "There is none to share Water Wars," and Andrew liiro, ing on their Web site at www. she said. "Their approaches to Lakes. As much of the freshwater with people living beyond their a researcher from the Acadia bgsu.edu/cast. governance can help inform "Most students are a bit dis- supply for the United States means in the desert southwest University in Nova Scotia. The topic for this year's U.S. approaches to governance tracted and removed from the is shared with Canada via the and else where." Canada. Symposium was chosen by a and vice versa." Great Lakes, but we've grown Greal Lakes, it could become Christine Drennen. the direc- The event is scheduled tor planningcommittcc that decid- The event is funded by sup- up in this water shed and, in my an issue if states begin to expe- tor of Canadian Studies, said this Saturday, lanuary 17th from ed on freshwater governance port from the local communi- opinion, its our greatest nature rience water shortages, said will become a growing concern 11:30 am until 4:00 pm in 101 because 2009 marks the 100th ty, the Canadian government resource," he said "People Hex l.owe, an Environmental for the United States. Olscamp Hall. Admission is anniversary of 1909 Boundary and by the Kcddin family. The should be interested and Studies professor. While there Speakers for the event will free, but attendees are required Waters Treaty, a treaty Drennen Heddin family created the sym- should understand the issues certainly is no shortage for the include Hob De Loe, a University to register in advance by calling said is held up around the world posium to recognize the impor- that are going on with the Great slates and provinces bordering of Waterloo researcher in water the Canadian Studies Center as a very civilized way to man- tance of the United States' rela- Lakes. It's part of being edu- the (ireat lakes, the issue could policy governance, Peter Annio. at 419-372-2457, emailing age border waters. tionship with Canada. cated about where you live and come from southern states that author of "The Great lakes [email protected] or by register- Drennen said it is important "They wanted to create an your environment." Welcome Back Students!

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Obama has suppos- Administration's run (insert edly even prepared to announce cheers), which hopefully means that he will be ordering the clo- America will enter a new era sure of the military prison at KEITH PAKIZ I THE BG NEWS in level of leadership with the Guantanamo Bay during his arrival of Barack Obama. first week, maybe even his first By this I mean hopefully our day. of being in office. leaders in Washington will start However, as I previously RIAA lets some pressure off downloaders to take things mentioned, a more seriously major thing and start to "Obama and his crew for Obama to By Robert Soav* to get in trouble with Internet try. But this fear is unfounded. break laws, and if many people try to help the address imme- UWire service providers because they Despite what the RIAA claims, are breaking them it probably country rather have a myriad of diately is our have the power to slow or stop record sales are not diminish- means the laws are flawed, not than pad their standing with The thousands of University Internet access for those who ing substantially because of the people. A study conduct- wallets or con- tough decisions and other nations students who illegally down- are downloading. illegal downloads. The RIAA ed by the Solutions Research tinually strive as our foreign load music off the Internet And that's a problem contends that every illegally Group in 2006 found that only to look good situations ahead of policy has been should be feeling a little because file-sharing shouldn't downloaded song is lost rev- 38 percent considered down- for elections. wanting as of more secure. That's because be illegal, anyway. enue, but just because you loading a copyrighted song The main them, and hopefully late. We are last month, the Recording It's an easy philosophi- downloaded a song doesn't to be a "very serious offense." problem I had not as respect- Industries Association of cal argument. Stealing music mean you would have pur- Are the people who respond- with politicians he does well, because ed worldwide America — a trade group rep- over the Internet just isn't chased it. A 2004 study con- ed to the survey just immoral this last decade as we were resenting the major recording really stealing. Music is only ducted by economists entitled thieves? Not really. In the same is they live and blaming things on even six years labels in the music industry information, and information "The Effect of File Sharing on study, 78 percent of people work from elec- ago, and hope- — announced an end to its can't be stolen in such a way Record Sales" concluded that surveyed said that taking a tion to election. the last guy will only fully Obama relentless campaign of filing that the original information "downloads have an effect CD from a store without pay- Their actions and Secretary expensive lawsuits against is no longer available. If you on sales which is statistically ing was a very serious offense. are decided take him so far." of State Hillary college students who engage take the disc — the physi- indistinguishable from zero." Fifty-nine percent considered based on how Clinton can get in online file-sharing. Since cal disc that the information It may even be true that file- parking in a fire lane to be very it will look in the public eye, not things moving. 200:i, the RIAA has specifi- is on — then you've stolen sharing is good for the music serious. So it's not that people whether it is a right decision, Obama has already made cally targeted college students because the owner no longer industry. The online commu- are lawbreakers, it's just that albeit a tough one. I realize some vague announcements because we are unlikely to has access to that specific disk. nity is a great place for new laws against file-sharing are Obama was one of the guilti- about plans on soldier with- fight the charges in court and But just downloading a song artists to gain exposure. You mostly pointless. est of politicians for winning drawals and movements in the will instead settle out of court online isn't technically stealing may not be willing to buy a CD With the RIAA backing off his Senate election and almost Middle Kast. but the main thing for $3,000 per case. because you haven't prevented by a band you've never heard college students, it may be immediately setting his sights that needs to be addressed is After do/ens of lawsuits anyone else from accessing of, but you'd be more likely tempting to forget about the on the next election rather than our relations with Israel. brought the RIAA bad press, that information. What you to download it and listen to it legal status of file-sharing. focusing on his priorities at the Throughout his campaign, including cases where the orga- did was essentially produce — and then maybe you'll rec- Though fewer lawsuits is a wel- time, but hopefully now that Ohama continually showed nization was found to be suing a copy — a copy that is the ommend this band to a friend come change, there's no reason he has "the big job" he will be support to the Israelis, but in minors, the deceased, and even same as the original in every who will buy the CD or go to that anyone should be pun- able to settle down and make light of recent events, we, as a people without computers, the single way, but is still available the band's concert.. You might ished for downloading, even the decisions that our country nation, can not afford to be the RIAA has finally changed its to everyone else. even buy a T-shirt. with a punishment as trivial needs right now. black sheep in supporting Israel, tune and is now asking indi- In response to this line of Aside from the possible ben- as a slowed Internet connec- I realize that is asking a lot when even the United Nations vidual Internet service provid- thinking comes a deluge of efits of file-sharing, another tion. Punishing illegal down- from a politician, which, in my and Red Cross are unwilling to ers to do the policing them- criticism that all boil down to good indication that down- loading just isn't necessary at household at least, has always help there anymore due to the selves. But just because the this fear: the artists aren't get- loading shouldn't be illegal is all, because far from stealing, been a word for liars who will accelerated bombings by the RIM is done ripping off col- ting credit for their music and that so many people are doing file-sharers are actually giving do anything they can get away Israelis, It will not necessarily lege students doesn't mean we they won't be able to make it and very few people think musicians some positive press with, and that includes people be a popular decision, but more should forget that file-sharing a living anymore, resulting it's wTong. The vast majority — and that's more than can be from both sides of the political often than not. the right thing to is still illegal. It's still possible in the demise of the indus- in American society does not said for the RIAA. aisle. We are in a major cri- do and the hard thing to do are sis in America today with the the same thing. economy and more importantly I'm really looking forward to in my book, our image on the Bush finally being out of the world stage. White House, but with such a Obama will have a lot on monumental change coming at CALLING ALL COLUMNISTS AND CARTOONISTS!!!! his plate and will really have us, I can't help but feel slightly to hit the ground running after pensive about how things will he is inaugurated next Tuesday. shape up over the next four Thankfully, it seems we will years. Obama and his crew have Need a place to voice your opinions? The Forum section have a president who takes situ- a myriad of tough decisions and ations seriously. 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"The bill we are con- 3 1 After the bill's passage, sidering today makes a down- Obaina said he hoped the payment on that promise." 2 3 Senate acts with the "same About 7 million children Illinois governor sense of urgency so that it can from working families with he one of the first measures I too much income to qualify 8 7 1 sign into law when I am presi- for Medicaid now get govern- presides over senate dent." ment-sponsored health care. "In this moment of crisis, The Senate Finance 2 3 8 7 6 ensuring that every child in Committee is scheduled i America has access to afford- to begin writing a simi- SUDOKO 9 L 8 E I S 6 I 17 able health care is not just good lar bill today. Some Senate To play: Complete the grid I I 6 t> L 9 S £ 8 economic policy, but a moral Republicans complain that the By Christopher Willis so that every row, column » S £ 8 6 1 obligation we hold as parents House bill expands coverage Lit "[I hope to] find the and every 3x3 box contains The Associated Press and citizens," Obama said. to include up to COO.OOO non- S 6 I L 8 17 9 Z £ truth and sort things The bill, passed by an over- citizen children of legal immi- the digits 1 to 9. There is no Z i V S 9 6 I 8 L guessing or math involved. SPRINGFIELD, 111. — Impeached whelming 289 to 139 vote, grants. 8 9 L I E Z 17 6 S Just use logic to solve Gov. Rod Blagojevich presided out, to put the business would increase federal taxes on The Congressional Budget L I Z 6 17 £ 8 S 9 yesterday over a tense swearing- cigarettes by 61 cents to a dol- Office projected that nearly 83 in of the state Senate that must of the people first." lar a pack to pay the S32.3 bil- percent of the 4.1 million unin- E fr S 9 I 8 Z L 6 ultimately decide whether to oust lion cost of expanding the State sured children who would gain 6 8 9 Z S L £ V I him, telling the lawmakers he Gov. Kou biagojevicn | senator Children's Health Insurance coverage if the bill becomes law hopes they will "find the truth Program for the next 4 years. arc in families with incomes and sort things out." governor's upcoming impeach- Departing President George W. below current eligibility limits. Create and solve your The Democratic governor was ment trial one of many challeng- Bush vetoed similar legislation About 700,000 children would greeted hy silence as he entered es facing the state, pointing out twice in 2007. gain coverage because their Sudoku puzzles for FREE. the Senate chamber through a Cullerton's stellar ethics record. "Soon we will have a new states broadened eligibility. back entrance, took the podium "Today we have the opportu- president who has commit- Republicans also noted without introduction and hanged nity to make one significant and ted himself to reforming our that an estimated 2.4 million a gavel to call the session to order. meaningful step toward ... restor- nation's health care system children currently with pri- PRIZESUDOKUCOM He mostly stuck to the formalities ingthepublic'strust," said Viverito, so every American can access vate coverage would end up of overseeing the ceremony dur- a Democrat from Burbank. affordable and quality health inSCHIP. ing the hour or so he presided over Hie Illinois I louse impeached the chamber. Blagojevich last week on a 114-1 Blagojevich, who is accused of vote, more than a month after his trying to auction off President- Dec. 9 arrest on federal corrup- elect Barack Obama's U.S. Senate tion charges. New I louse mem- Many Americans taking off day of inauguration seat, politely applauded as he wel- bers also sworn in reaffirmed the comed by name several of the u >tc. with the governor's sister-in- same state officials who have law as the only dissenting vote. By Ei rin Haincs the historic swearing in from called on him to resign. Among Rep. Deborah Mell, whose sis- The Associated Press afar. And while the ceremony them was Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn, ter is married to Blagojevich, is a itself will only last a few hours, who would become governor freshman Democratic represen- ATLANTA — Asante Bradford the entire day offers a chance if Blagojevich is removed from tative from Chicago. gave his bosses nearly three to reflect and rejoice in the office. "Our Inauguration Day is tra- months notice that he would moment. But as he handed the proceed- ditionally a day exclusively for not be at his desk on Ian. 20. "Being at work is not an ings over to incoming Senate celebration, but the oath we've A day after Barack Obama's option," said Brenda Wilson, President lohn Cullerton, a fel- just taken requires that we imme- historic presidential win, a 51-year-old manager at the low Democrat from Chicago, diately take up the issue of the Bradford knew he wanted to American Cancer Society Blagojevich said he hopes sena- governor's lack of fidelity to the be able to whoop it up when in Atlanta who abandoned tors will "find the truth and sort state constitution and its laws," i ilium.i was sworn in as the her dreams of heading to things out. to put the business of Democratic Rep. Barbara I'lynn nation's first black chief execu- Washington but will not be in the people first." Currie said before yesterday's tive — and that he couldn't do the office. "I wouldn't be able to JOHN AMIS -PPHOTO Blagojevich, who quoted vote. that at work. get any work done, wondering British poets in his last two pub- Illinois I louse Speaker spokes- "I decided if I couldn't be what was going on." A DAY TO CHEER: Asante Bradford, shorn above, is one ol many Americans who will not lic appearances since his arrest, man Steve Brown said the second (in Washington D.C.), I'm just Coming a day after the fed- go to work on Jan 20 so he doesn't miss the coverage ol Barack Obama's inauguration turned this time to a favorite of Impeachment vote was needed going to take the day off, just so eral observance of the Rev. Illinois politicians, Abraham because the previous chamber's I can scream and holler," said Martin l.uther King Ir.'s birth- Douglas Turner Ward that of black employees, will accom- Lincoln, calling on state senators vote had expired, and legisla- Bradford, 40, who works for the day — many black Americans ponders events in a fictitious modate workers, realizing the to act "with malice toward none, tors wanted to be sure the move state of Georgia as a liaison to deem the day as something of Southern town when all of the significance of the day. with charity for all." stands for the upcoming Senate the entertainment industry. He a holiday requiring cultural black people suddenly go miss- Offices at The 100 Black Men The reference is from Lincoln's trial. plans to watch the festivities at solidarity, much like the Million ing. of Atlanta will be closed to give second inaugural address, deliv- Secretary of State Jesse White, a home with friends. Man March or the first King hol- " There's a symbolism to this the staff "an opportunity to - ered neartheend oftheCivil War, fellow Democrat who had refused People across the country iday in 1986. Then as now, many moment that would allow that ticipate in the experience" of when he implored his country- to certify Blagojevich's appoint- may notice the absence of their black people felt compelled to they stay home and celebrate the inauguration, said its chief men to "bind up the nation's ment of Roland Burris to the U.S. black colleagues and class- miss work, said Mark Anthony in their own ways," said Neal. executive officer lohn Grant. wounds" and work toward peace. Senate, presided over the swear- mates on Inauguration Day, as Neal, a professor of black popu- who plans to watch the ceremo- The group is a local chapter of While moving to elect (Utllerton ing-in of the new Illinois I louse. many who won't be traveling to lar culture at Duke University. ny with his daughters at their The 100 Black Men of America, the new Senate president — and White had refused to sign Burris' Washington gather at homes, It recalls the 1965 theatrical school. an organization of professional with Blagojevich still presiding certification papers because of restaurants and churches, classic "Day of Absence," a one- Some businesses, particu- men who serve as mentors and — Sen. Lou Viverito called the the criminal allegations against huddle around TVs and watch act satire by black playwright larly those with a large number role models for at-risk youth.

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Hut this fear is unfounded. break laws, and if many people trj tti hi'lp tin' address imme service providers because they I lespite what the RIAA claims, are breaking them it probably countrj rathei have a myriad of diately is our have die povvei to slow or stop rei mil sales are not diminish means the laws are flawed, not than pad theit standing with I he thousands ol University Interne! access lot those who ing substantially because of the people. A study conduct- wallets in con tough decisions and other nations students who illegally down- are downloading. illegal downloads. The RIAA ed by the Solutions Research tinuallj strive as our foreign load music off the Interne) And that's a problem contends that every illegally Ciroup in 2()t)() found that only in look vNinii situations ahead of policy has been should he feeling a little because file sharing shouldn't downloaded song is lost rev- .ill percent considered down- lui elections, wauling as ol more secure. That's because be illegal, anyway. enue, but just because you loading a copyrighted song I he main them, and hopefully late. We are last month, the Recording It's an easy philosophi- downloaded a song doesn't to he a "very serious offense. problem I had iiul as respei 1 Industries Association of cal argument. Stealing music mean you would have pur- Are the people who respond- with politicians he does well, because ed worldwide America a trade group rep over the Internet just isn't chased'il. A 2004 study con ed to the survey just immoral this last decade .is we were resenting the major recording really stealing. Music is only ducted by economists entitled thieves? Not really. In the same is they live and blaming things on even six years labels in the music industry information, and information "The Effect of Tile Sharing on study, 78 percent of people work from elec- ago, and hope- announced an end to its can't be stolen in such a way Record Sales" concluded that surveyed said that taking a tion to election, the last guy will only full) Obama relentless campaign of filing that the original information "downloads have an effect CD from a store without pay- Iheii .n lions and Secretary expensive lawsuits against is no longer available. IT you on sales which is statistically ing was a very serious offense. are decided take him so far." ni siate Hillary college students who engage take the disc — the physi- indistinguishable from zero." Fifty-nine percent considered based on how Clinton can get in online file-sharing. Since cal disc that the information It may even be true that file- [larking in a tire lane to be very it will look in the public eye, not things moving. JiKKt. the RIAA has specifi- is on — then you've stolen sharing is good for the music serious. So it's not that people whether it is a ri^ht decision, Obama has already made Callj targeted college students because the owner no longer industry. The online commu- are lawbreakers, it's just that albeit a tough one, 1 realize some vague announcements because we are unlikely to has access to that specific disk. nity is a great place for new laws against file-sharing are Obama was one nl the guilti- about plans on soldier with- light the charges in court and but just downloading a song artists to gain exposure. You mostly pointless. est ul politicians for winning drawals and movements in the will instead settle out ol court online isn't technically stealing ma) not he willing to buy a CD With the RIM backing off ln~ Senate election and almost Middle I ast, hut the main thing l.ii $3,000 pet case because you haven't prevented by a band you've never heard college students, it may be immediatel) setting his sights thai needs in be addressed is \tier dozens ol lawsuits anyone else from accessing Of, hut you'd be more likely tempting to forget about the on the next election rather than our relations with Israel. brought the RIAA had press. that information. What you to download il and listen to it legal status of tile-sharing. focusing on Ins priorities at the Throughout his campaign, including cases where theorga did was essentially produce — and then maybe you'll rec- Though fewer lawsuits is a wel- linn-, hut hopefull) now that Obama continually showed nization was found to be suing a copy a cop) that is the ommend this band to a friend come change, there's no reason he has "the hig job" he will be support to the Israelis, bul in minors, thedei eased, and even same as the original ill every who will buy the CD or go to that anyone should he pun- able in settle down and make light ol recent events, we. .is a people without computers, the single way. but is still available the band's concert. You might ished for downloading, even the decisions thai our countrj nation, can not afford It) he the RIAA has finally changed its to everyone else. even buy a T-shirt. with a punishment as trivial needs light now, black sheep iii supporting Israel. tune and is now asking indi In response to this line ol Aside from the possible ben as a slowed Internet connec- I realize that is asking a lot when even lilt- United Nations Vidual Internet service provid- thinking conies a deluge of efits of file-sharing, another tion. Punishing illegal down- from a politician, which, in my and lied Cross are unwilling to ers in do the policing them criticism that all boil down In good indication that down- loading just isn't necessary at houst'iinlcl at least, has always help there anymore due to the selves Hut just because the this fear: the artists aren't get- loading shouldn't be illegal is all. because far from stealing, been .1 word for liars who will accelerated bombings by the RIAA is done ripping off col- ting credit tor their music and that so many people are doing file-sharers are actually giving tin anything the) can gel awa) Israelis. It will not necessaril) lege students doesn't mean we they won't he able to make it and very few people think musicians some positive press with, .iiul that includes people In- a popular decision, hut more should forget that file-sharing a living anymore, resulting it's wrong. The vast majority — and that's more than can be from both sides ol the political often than not. the right thing to is still illegal. It's still possible in the demise of the indus- in \merican sncielv does not said for the RIM. aisle We are in a major cri- do and the hard thing to do are sis in America today with the the same thing. economy and more importantly I'm really looking forward to in my bonk, our Image 011 the Bush finally being out of the world stage White House, Iiul with such a CALLING ALL COLUMNISTS AND CARTOONISTS!!!! (Ibama will have .1 lot on monumental change coming at Ins plate and will really have us, I can't help hut feel slightly in hit the ground running alter pensive about how things will he is inaugurated next ruesday. shape up over the next lour I liaiiktully. il seems we will years. Obama and his crew have Need a place to voice your opinions? The Forum section have a president who takes situ a inv riad of tough decisions and ations seriously. 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L I Z 6 t> £ 8 S 9 yesterday ova a tense swearing cigarettes hv Bl cents to a dol Office ptojei led thai nearly 83 in of the state Senate that must of the people first." larapackto pa) the $32.3 bil- percent oil he II million mini E t S 9 I 8 Z L 6 ultimate!) decide whether to oust lion cost of expanding the State sored children who would gain 6 8 9 I S L i t I him, telling the lawmakers he Children's Health Insurance coverage ilthe bill becomes law hopes thej "ill "find the truth Program for the next 1 years. are in families with mi (imes and sort things out." governor's upcoming impeach- Departing President GeorgeW. below (inrent eligibilitv limits. I he Democratic governoi was ment trial oneol main challeng Hush vetoed similar legislation About 700,000 children would Create and solve your greeted by silence as he entered es facing the state, pointing oui twice in 2007, gain coverage because their Sudoku puzzles for FREE. the Senate chamber through a Cullerton's stellar ethics record. Soon we will have a new stales broadened eligibility. back entrance, took the podium IIRI.I\ we have the opportu- president who has commit- Republicans also noted Play Super SudoKu and win prizes at- without introduction and banged nity lo make one significant and ted himself to reforming our that an estimated 2.4 million a gavel to call the session to order. meaningful step toward... restoi nation's health care system children currently with pri SUDOKU I lemostl) stuck to the formalities inglhcpublic'siiiisi,"s,iid\ iverito, so ever) American can access vale (overage would end up of overseeing the ceremony dur a Democrat from Burbank. affordable and quality health inSCHIP. ingthehoui orso he presided over I he Illinois i louse impeached the chamber. Blagojevich last week on a 114-1 Blagojevich, who is accused ol rote more than .1 month after his irying to auction oil President- Dec, "i arrest on federal corrup- elect Barack obama's U.S. Senate tion charges New House mem- Many Americans taking off day of inauguration seat, politely applauded as he wel bers also sworn in reaffirmed the corned by name several of the vote, with the governor's sistei in same state officials who have law as the only dissenting vote, By ErririHain«« the historic swearing in from called on him to resign. Among Rep Deborah \iell. whose -.is .ooated Press alar. And while ihe (cieinonv them was 11. < lov. I'.n Quinn, ter is married 10 Blagojevich, is a itself will only last a lew hours who would become governor freshman Democratic represen- VII ANTA Asante Bradford die entire day offers a i h.uue il Blagojevk h is removed from tative from! hicago. gave his bosses nearly three to reflect and rejoice in the office. "Our Inauguration Daj is tra months notice that he would moment Km as he handed the proceed- ditionally a day exi lusively for not heat his desk on Ian. 20. "Being at work is not an ings mri KI incoming Senate celebration, hut the oath we've \ dav alter Barack Obama's option."' said lirenda Wilson. President lohn Cullerton, a fel- just taken requires that we imme- historic presidential win. a 51-yeai old manager at the low Democrat from I Imago. diate!) take up the issue of the Bradford knew lie wanted to American Cancer Societ) Blagojevich said he hopes sena- governor's lack ol fidelity 10 the be able to whoop it up when in Atlanta who abandoned tors will "find the truth ami son slate constitution and its laws. Obama was sworn in as the her dreams of heading In things out, to put the business ol Democratic Hep. Haib.ua Ffynn nation's lirst black chiel execu- Washington but will not be in the people first." ( nine said before yesterday's tive and that he couldn't do the office. "I wouldn't be able lo Blagojevich, who quoted vole. that at work. gel an) work done, wondering lirilisli |iiicls in his lasi two pub- Illinois I louse Speaker spokes "I decided if I couldn't be what was going on." A DAY TO CHEER lic appearances since his arrest, man Sieve Hiovv 11 said the second (in Washington D.C.), I'm just Coming a dav after ihe led - turned this time to a favorite of impeachment vine was needed going lo lake the dav oil, just so eral observance ol ihe Rev, Illinois politicians, Vbraham because the previous chamber's I can sen-am and holler,'' said Martin Luther King Ir.'s birth- Douglas fumcr Ward that ol black employees, will,: Lincoln, calling on state senators vole had expired, and legisla- Bradford, -III, who works for the da) many black Americans ponders events in ,i fictitious modate workers, realizing the to act "with malice inward none, tors wanted to be sure the move state ol Georgia as a liaison to deem the d.i\ as something ol Southern town when all ol the signifii ant col the day. withcharit) for all." stands fbi the upcoming Senate the entertainment industry He a holiday requiring cultural black people suddenly go mi>s Officesal I he 100 Black Men The reference is from I incoln's trial. plans to watch ihe festivities at solidarity, much like ihe Million ing. ol Atlanta will be closed to give second inaugural address, delh Secretary of State Jesse White.a home with friends. Man March or the lirst King hol- "There's a -v mbolism lo this ihe staff "an opportunity i ered near the end ofthe Civil War, fellow Democrat who had refused People adoss the country iday in 1986. rhen as now. man) moment thai would allow ihai ticipate in ihe cspcni n, when he implored his country to certify Blagojevich's appoint- may notice the absence of their black people It'll compelled lo the) -lav home and < clebratl the inauguration, said its chiel men lo "hind up the nation's ment ol Roland Burns to the U.S. lilad colleagues and class- miss work, said Mark Anthonv in their own ways," -aid Neal executive officei lohn (Irani wounds" and work low aid peace. Senate, presided over the swear mates on Inauguration Day, as Neal, a professor ol black popu who plans to watch theceremo- Ihe group is a local chapter ol While moving 10 elect Cullerton ing in o! the new Illinois House. many who won't he traveling to lar culture at Duke llniveisiiv nv with hi- daughters ai theii I he 100 Black Men ol \morica the new Senate president — and While had refused to sign Kurris' Washington gather at homes Il recalls the 1965 theatrical school an organization ol professional with Blagojevich siili presiding certification papers because ol restaurants and churches, classic "Day ol Absence." a one some businesses, partial men who serve as mentors ami Sen. I on \ iveritO called die the criminal allegations against huddle around I Vs and watch act satire b) black playwright larly those with a large numhei role models fot at-riskyouth.

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Meanwhile, the state agency States are trying to bal- that runs New York City's bus ance their budgets by rais- and subway system is consid- WASHINGTON Barack ing taxes, chopping pro- ering raising fares from $2 to Obama's Democratic allies on grams and cutting spending $3. In Ohio, a task force rec- Capitol Hill ate Dying to use in 2009. And some econo- ommended a gasoline tax the president elects economic mists and lawmakers worry increase. California Gov. recovery hill to extend a tax eul those steps could undercut Arnold Schwarzenegger pro- for middle- to upper-income Gf RAID HERBERT I «P PHOTO Obama's efforts to stimulate posed a "nickel-a-drink" tax for taxpayers despite concerns DEFENDING GUITHNER: In this Jan ',. 2009 (ile photo. Treasury Secretary-designate Timothy Geithner looks on at left as President- the economy. drug abuse programs. Cigarette from his transition team that ii i ■ Oba'na meets with members of his economic team at his transition office in Washington. "That directly counters the tax increases have been floated won't boost the economy expansive action that the even in tobacco states such as Rep. Charles Range), D-N.Y., feds are trying to engage in to Kentucky and Virginia. Congress' top tax writer, sm- keep the economy moving," Virginia's public colleges and ooth House and Senate mem- said House Appropriations universities might have to raise bers feel strong!) about usinn Obama: Guithner made Committee chairman Rep. luition to make up for expected Obama's stimulus package David Obey, D-Wis. budget cuts. And Rhode Island to make the annual fix to the Most state constitutions Gov. Don Carcieri proposed alternative minimum tax to require balanced budgets, increasing the reinstatement prevent mote than 20 million and states can't print money, fee for driver's licenses from $75 additional tax filets Itom hav- mistakes but still viable so governors have only two to $250. ing to pay il. choices when tax revenue Across the nation, at least Making that fix lot one year By Juli.Hir.hfeld D»vi» confirmation hearing for next "My expectation is that Tim drops off — raise taxes or 20 states are either cutting alone will cost about S7(l bil- The Associated Press Wednesday, with Senate debate Geithner will be confirmed." cut spending. States are pre- or proposing cuts to pub- lion, a healthy chunk out of and a vote sometime after that. Obama said. paring to do both, at a time lic schools, according to the the approximately $300 billion WASHINGTON — President- Two Republicans objected He spoke at his transition when many people need the Center on Budget and Policy that Obama has set aside fin elect Barack Obama called dis- to scheduling a confirmation office after a meeting with social safety net more than Priorities, In New lersey, Gov. tax cuts in his emerging $850 closures about Treasury choice heating tomorrow at the Senate Vice President-elect Joe Biden ever. Ion S. Corzine this month pro- billion stimulus plan. Timothy (icithncis tax problems Finance Committee after the and Sen. Lindsey Graham. R- In a column late last month, posed steep cuts to schools i lu- AM I "patch" is usually an embarrassment yesierdaj bul panel disclosed Geithner had S.C., about their recent trip to New York Times columnist and and municipalities on top of dealt with in the fall, but doing said (ieithner's "innocent mis- tailed to pay taxes he owed for Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and Nobel Prize-winning economist $600 million in cutbacks last it now makes lawmakers' jobs take shouldn't keep him from several years. Democrats were Kuwait. Paul Krugman likened the nation's year. Schwarzenegger wants easier. confirmation as the new admin- u orking to clear away the obsta- Democrats and Republicans governors to President Herbert cuts to the state's welfare-to- The AMI was designed in istrations lop official in urgent cles, holding out hope that he on the Finance Committee Hoover, who may have worsened work program to stave off what 1969 to make sure wealthy efforts to revive the economy. could still be confirmed the day voiced strong support for the Great Depression by trying to he described as "financial taxpayers pay al least some The revelations that Geithner (lhama is sworn in. Geithner, who was phoning balance the budget Armageddon." tax. lint it was never indexed had railed to pay $34,000 in taxes The president-elect, asked senators individually in an effort "Thepriorityrightnowistofight "They have no choice," said for inflation and therefore several years ago derailed Senate about the situation yesterday, to persuade them his tax prob- off the attack of the 50 Herbert Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. threatens to nap millions el Democrats' plans to speed him said, "Look is this an embarrass- lems were the result of innocent Hoovers, and make sure that the "But it hurts the economy." people lot whom it was never to confirmation by Inauguration ment for him? Yes, He said so errors, not deliberate attempts fiscal problems of the states don't Russ Sobel, professor of designed. Day, but senators in both par- himself. Hut it was an innocent to avoid paying the Internal make the economic crisis even economics at West Virginia The Obama economic team ties said the Information was mistake. Il is a mistake that is Revenue Service. worse," Knigman said. University, said state tax increas- has been resisting adding unlikely to torpedo his chattel's commonly made for people Senators' comments suggest- At least 44 states have shortfalls es would hinder the recovery. the AM] lix to the economic in the end, who are working internationally ed that Gcithner's tax troubles or will soon face them; midyear Think of the smoker paying $1 recover) bill, arguing privately (lhama had hoped for appro! - or for international institutions. are being viewed on Capitol 1 fill shortfalls total $42 billion, and more a pack—that's money that that it wont do much to help al by Tuesday, hut senators It has been corrected. 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By Andrew Harner What happened: The Falcons women repaired an early deficit to beat SUPER BOWL Sports Editor Miami 87-79. Highlight: Lauren Prochaska made back to back threes in the second Jennifer Hudson half to seal the win. to sing Anthem at Lauren Prochaska lied a career Lowlight: Curt Miller was given a technical foul in the first half high with 32 points for the The star: Lauren Prochaska tied a career high with 32 points. Super Bowl XLIII Falcons in an 87-79 win over Jennifer Hudson is coming Miami at Anderson Arena last night. back into the spotlight. She The win increased the hasn't been heard from much women's winning streak to 14 publicly since the murders ?.; VT% !U- straight games and pushed their conference record to 3-0, of her relatives but will be a great start considering the on center stage at the Super three teams they faced have an Bowl where she will sing the overall season record of 26-17 AT BGNEWSSP0RTS.COM: Be AT BGNEWSSPORTS.COM: Be national anthem. going into last night. sure to visit The BG News Sports Blog sure to visit The BG News Sports Blog "We're not as good as Bowling for a highlight video from last night's for a photo slideshow from last night's Page 8 '«. < Green yet," said Miami coach women's basketball game against Miami. women's basketball game against Miami. Maria Fantanarosa. ONLINE But even with that compli- watched his team struggle 10 and forlh until a pair of Tracy ment, coach Curt Miller still find its rhythm and continue Pontius free throws gave the The BG News isn't too interested in talking to trail by as much as six until Falcons a 61-60 lead with 11:53 Sports Blog about winning streaks, saying 6:02 remained in the half. left in ihe game. that before the game, the 13 Following the go-ahead For the next 3:59, the Falcons Be sure to log on to The BG wins in a row weren't a factor shots by Niki McCoy, the went on a 7-0 run, giving them New Sports Blog for in his team's preparation. Falcons went on a 17-11 run lo a seven point cushion with continued news and updates ^.*(aw He definitely wasn't inter- end the half leading 45-38. eight minutes left in the game. ested in talking about winning about your favorite Falcon With 15:21 left in the sec- As the Falcons slowly streaks towards the start of ond half, the Red Hawks ral- extended their lead over the sports. Today, we have posted the first half as he received a lied back to regain the lead at technical foul for arguing with a video recap from the 54-54, but the two teams con- SeeWOMENS|PageS 15:46 left on the clock, then tinued to trade the lead back women's basketball game (THAN MAGOC and we'll have hockey power rankings later in the day. Friday and Saturday we will Coming from behind a habit have additional basketball Men falter in second half, lose to KSU and hockey coverage. BG would like to break By Jason Jones What happened: The Falcons men were tied with Kent State at half- www. bgnewssports.com Assistant Sports Editor time, but faltered in the second half, losing 72-48 By Andrew Harner from deficits," Prochaska said. Highlight: Scott Thomas scored a career high nine points for BG. Sports Editor "But we can't keep doing that to OUR CALL Lowlight: Kent State used a 27-6 run to start the second to down the ourselves. We can't keep getting The men's basketball team Falcons. For the third straight game, down early because one of these visited the defending Mid- The star: Kent State's Al Fisher scored 23 points on 7-for-12 shooting, the Falcons came out sluggish games it's going to come back American Conference champi- including four three pointers. Today in at the start of a Mid-American and get us." ons last night, as they squared Sports History Conference game, falling to an It all started on Ian. 7 when off with the Kent State Golden tinned to come up big for the the Falcons had fallen behind early deficit. the Falcons were facing the top Flashes. team as he recorded nine first by 21 points, and a promis- 1981-Bob Gibson elected But, just as they did against team in the MAC — Kent State. BG entered the game flying half points. ing first half had been all but to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Kent State and Ohio, BG found The MAC season didn't get off to high after their upset victory in The Falcons didn't fair well erased by a less than stellar sec- a way to take the lead and hold a promising start as the Falcons the conference opener against out of the intermission however, ond half. 1964-Baseball agrees on until finally coming out with dropped to an early 8-0 lead and the Buffalo Bulls. Beating Kent and allowed Kent State to go on Al Fisher led the way for Kent to hold a free-agent draft in an 87-79. at one point trailed 20-7. State on their home floor how- a 27-6 run to start the half. State and finished with 23 New York City. The habit the Falcons have got- But with 7:25 left in the first ever, is something that has been "Second half, I don't know. We points. ten into is one sophomore Lauren half, backup forward )en Uhl done only once in the Golden knew they go on runs, and we The big story of the game 1957-Brooklyn Dodgers Prochaska said the team needs to made a three-pointer that gave Flashes last 21 home games. couldn't climb back," Knight though was the way Bowling sign a three-year lease for break. The Falcons battled the said. "I think it's huge for us that Golden Flashes to a 33-33 tie By the time the run finally See WINS | Page 9 Ebbets Field. we've been able to come back at the half. Chris Knight con- ended with a Knight free throw, See MEMS I Page 8 1942—Franklin D. Roosevelt asks baseball to continue playing through WWII. rowns mangini names

The List some assistant coaches With both basketball team's playing last night, there is By Tom Withers The Associated Press plenty to talk about. Here are the top five storylines from CLEVELAND — Eric Mangini last night's games: is rounding up the old gang 1. Struggles: For the from New England to coach the women, it was the first half. Cleveland Browns. Mangini, who took over in For the men, it was the sec- Cleveland only a week after ond half. Either way, neither being fired by the New York team played a good game for lets, has hired Brian Daboll as ETHAN MAGOC his offensive coordinator, Rob both halves. Ryan as defensive coordinator ROLE MODEL: Scott Paluch (above) and Michigan coach Red Beiemon go back all the way to 1985 2. Prochaska: Lauren and Brad Seely as special teams coach. Prochaska tied her career high All four previously worked with 32 points. She has now Paluch, Berenson go back to 1980s together with the Patriots from scored more than 20 points 2000 to 2003. Daboll was Mangini's quar- BltUOSIROUN AP PHOTO in all three MAC games this By Sean Shapiro "I remember Bowling Green being a top terbacks coach in New York NEW GUYS: Browns coach ErK Mangini year. Reporter the past two seasons. Ryan announced some of his assistants. 3. Thomas: Freshman team in the conference back then. They had came over after five seasons as Red Berenson was a rookie Oakland's defensive coordina- Scott Thomas made the most head coach 24 years ago for a lot of talent and I remember Scotty Paluch tor and Seely was the Patriots' statistical categories but there of his playing time scoring a a struggling Michigan team special teams coach for the past was no mention that he threw career high nine points and which finished 13 games under being a top recruit and a great offensive 10 seasons. two touchdown passes and nine .500, while Scott Paluch was a "I am extremely pleased to interceptions as the Jets went grabbing five rebounds. freshman defenseman for the defenseman for that program." bring three quality people in 1-4 down the stretch and missed 4. Containment: Curt defending national champions. Brian, Rob and Brad to ourcoach- the playoffs. Favre refused to "The top teams in the league ing staff and to the Cleveland blame a torn biceps for his slide. Miller wanted to hold the trio Red Berenson | Michigan coach then were Bowling Green, Browns organization," Mangini Daboll will replace Rob of Jenna Schone, Maggie Michigan State and Lake said in a statement. "I know Chud/.kinski, whose offense Boyer and Courtney Reed to Superior, while Michigan had In his playing career, Paluch While Paluch was manning firsthand that all three are very sputtered in 2008 after scoring 35 points. They scored 42, been a seventh to ninth place set the Falcon record for points the blue line for the Falcons, experienced, talented and dedi- 402 points as one of the NFL's team," Berenson said. by a defenseman with 169, and they never finished below cated coaches who share the most explosive units one sea- which was good enough for My how the times have his 48 goals are second all-time fourth in the CCHA while same team-first vision and are son earlier. The Browns were Miller. changed. in Central Collegiate Hockey Michigan never finished above passionate towards our goal of done in by injuries and dropped Berenson is still at the helm Association history. Berenson fifth. During the time period, bringing an NFL championship passes by wide receiver Braylon 5. Free throws: The in Ann Arbor while Paluch is remembers BG as a top pro- BG won nine out of the 17 meet- to Cleveland." Edwards. Cleveland failed to women had plenty of oppor- now in the midst of his seventh gram in the 80s, and Paluch as ings between the teams, but Daboll spent this past season score an offensive touchdown tunity at the free throw line year behind the Bowling Green a key cog to the program. Paluch hasn't had nearly the working closely with future 1 kill in its last six games. bench. "I remember Bowling Green success he had as a player. of Famer Brett Favre. Daboll "I could not be more excited and made the most of it As a Berenson won the first meet- being a top team in the con- During his seven year ten- helped Favre get acclimated to to have the opportunity to work team, they knocked down 33 ing between the two on October ference back then," Berenson ure Paluch has only beaten New York's offense, which was for the Cleveland Browns, one of 36 free throws. 26, 1984 when the Wolverines said. "They had a lot of talent Berenson twice in 16 meet- clicking on full cylinders when of the most storied franchises pulled out a 5-3 win at home. and I remember Scotty Paluch ings, and the programs have the lets got off to an 8-3 start. in the history of the NFL," said The next night, BG responded being a top recruit and a great In their press release, the with a 5-1 home win of their offensive defenseman for that See HOCKEY | Page 9 Browns pointed out that Favre See BROWNS | Page 9 own. finished in the top 10 in several ' * program." ( 8 Ihuisday. January IS. 2009 SPORTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM WOMENS Super Bowl coming together From Page 7 next three minutes, I'rochaska ^, made back to back three point- H&.. ers putting IKi up by 10 with four minutes left, which all but sealed the victory. RLzsiil* "They kind of lost me and were late getting to me," I'rochaska said. "Tracy made ' 1 W the extra pass to me and I was able to hit two of those threes." Miller said the moment was M*\ just one of the many big plays [NOCHWU HCK1 from I'rochaska in the game. STELLAR GUARD: Curt Miller said Tracy Pontius (right) did a fine |ob of guarding "llig players step up in big games." Miller said. "She really Miamis best player Jenna Scheme. wanted the ball from the tip." The Falcons made 33 of 36 "Our team is making foul The Falcons will put their free throws in the game, which shots in crunch time," Miller slreak on the line on Saturday was one of the big reasons the said. "It's a huge weapon. If we when they take on Akron at 1 team was able to win against don't make foul shots tonight, p.m. CHRIS oxe»BA Miami. we don't win." SET AND READY: OJ Bays Raymond James Stadium is 'eady lo host Super Bowl XLIII.

Scott Chris Security, terrorism not an Hudson MENS Thomas Knight From Page 7 Scored a career Had a team high issue for the Super Bowl slated to sing high nine points 17 points for the Green let things go in the sec- against KSU Falcons By Eileen Sullivan some Florida law enforcement Anthem ond half. Losing by a Final of 72- k A sociated Press badges and uniforms were 48, the shot tinder 23.1 percent stolen in 2008, I he report says I mi n I he field, and couldn't have By Nekesa Mumbi Moody "For this particular game, that was not WASHINGTON - U.S. intel- there is no credible information looked less fluid on offense. ligence officials have found about impersonation plots The Associated Pie's "They really had a tough night the game plan. We shot quick three's on a Tin credible throat of terror- I he Super Howl is one ol the shooting the ball. We played ist attacks at the super Howl biggest television events ol the NEW YORK — Jennifer Hudson really good defense but there lot of our possessions. That really caught scheduled Feb. I in lampa. I la.. year, and more than Kit) mil- is using pop culture's grandest iM'ie also a Icit of possessions Inn they are nevertheless rais- lion people in 232 countries are Stage the Super bowl — to where t hey | H(i| had good looks up with us in the second half If you're ingsecuritj concerns. expected to watch, the assess make her relurn lo I lie spotlight hut just didn't knock them \ joint FBI and Homeland mew said. following the slayings of her down," one Kent State coach going to shoot 23 threes, you have to Security Intelligence assess because ol the high profile mother, brother and 7-year-olcl said. meni obtained by rhe nature of the event, intelligence nephew. BG was outscored 39-15 in make more than two." Vssociated Press yesterday officials say the) i anno) dis \! I spokesman Brian the second half and seem to cautions that Raymond lames count the potential foi a terroi McCarthy confirmed yester- have no way of getting the Louis Orr I Coach Stadium, the Super Bowl site, ist attack. day thai Hudson will sing the ball in the basket. After falling does inn have the typical secu Terrorists are expected to national anthem at the Super behind by 20, the Falcons actu- Falcons was Olis Polk, who fin- Akron Zips on KSPNU. rity features of permanently continue to see stadiums and bowl iii lampa, Ha..on Feb. I. E! ally seemed lo resorl to taking ished two points shy of a dou- "We need to go back to the secure buildings and arenas, arenas as potential targets, News first reported luesday thai the first semi-open three point ble-double after bringing in 10 drawing boards. We now know The report, dated Tuesday, according to a March 2008 I ludson would perform. shot they could find. rebounds. what we need to do and how we says possible attackers could intelligence assessment. Hudson hasn't made a public I in this particular game, that "We were fortunate he got in need to prepare," Knight said. be deterred by the posting of "Al-Qaida could meet its appearance since her 57 u'.n was not the game plan. We shot foul I rouble and wasn't in the At the end of this night how- hundreds of visible security objectives of mass casual- old mother, Darnell Hudson quick Ihrec's on a lot of our pos- game much in the second half," ever, it was simply a disappoint- officials, barriers and other ties, economic damage, and Donerson; 29-year-old brother sessions. That really caught up one Kent State coach said. ing loss after an uplifting one measures. psychological impact with an lason Hudson: and 7-year-okl with us in the second half," Orr The Falcons now sit at 1-1 lo start the conference season. Officials are also concerned attack against a stadium or nephew iulian King were slain said, adding "If you're going lo in the MAC. They'll have two Kent State proved even though thai terrorists or criminals arena dining an evenl in the in Chicago in October. Her shoot 23 threes, you have to days sit regroup and prepare they currently sit at .500, they could impersonate government United States," the 2008 assess estranged brother-in-law has make more than two." themselves for another big might still be the class of the or military officials because mem said. been charged in the killings. One bright spot for the showdown at home against the MAC.

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And I decided that for a myriad of it winning77-71. win lasl year and are optimis- Three days later tit Ohio, the tic that 2009 will be different. reasons that I still want to be a golfer." same thing happened to the Thai's particularly true Falcons as they were trailing 7-0 Harrison Fr< zar | Golfet fcii Harrison Frazar, who has just 2:30 into the game. another chance he wasn't sure Not to be denied, the Falcons he warned. ing it up in a PGA lour event for you get to the top of the money returned to form about mid way Once considered the best the first time ever. lisi after one week, you get all through the firs) hall and took a player to have never won on Tadd Fujikawa is one of two excited, maybe you take the 14-11 lead with 9:03 remaining the PGA Tour. Frazar lost his teenagers in the field, playing rest of the year for granted. in the half. ENOCH WU card last year for the first time for the Sony Open for the third Hopefully, I can change the And again, they never looked since his rookie season in 1998. straight year. Ihe 18-year-old trend so the coincidences go back, cruising to a 62-52 win. HALFTIME FUN: Coach Curt Miller ,s While playing golf with friends senior in high school earned away." Last night, the Falcons trailed pleasec his team hasn't lost when going to in Austin, rexas, he found the his spot Monday in a quali- Or he could be like F.ls in for the majority of the first half halftime with a lead conversation shifting more fier across the island at Turtle 2003 and sweep the regaining the lead with 0:02 left toward their world than his. BREATHER: Hamson Frazar tabs a Bay. The other is 14-year-old events. on the clock after a Niki McCoy continuing to push the Falcons "I was to the point of playing break during practice for the Sony Open at Lorens Chan, who earned the Frazar, meanwhile, would field goal and subsequent foul up and down the floor on every golf with friends at home that Waikiki Beach. exemption set aside for the top gladly settle for his first victory. shot. possession, are In the business community, amateur in Hawaii. 1 le is among a small group of At halftime, the team went But just as they did in their and talking about options of K.I. Choi is the defending players who have won at least into the locker room with a 43- first two MAC games, the moving forward, about what I desert when l-'razar shot 59. champion, winning last year SO million without ever hoist- 38. Having a lead at halftime Falcons secured the lead going could do for them," Frazar said. That carried him to an eight- by three shots despite becom- ing a trophy on the PGA lour. was something Miller keyed up by III with four minutes li-lt "We were to that point." stroke victory and a trip to ing the first Sony Open win- F.ven so, any discussion about on as the reason why the team in the game. It wasn't the first time. I lonolulu to start a new season. ner in 41 years who failed to t he best player to have not won hasn't lost any MAC games. Towards the end of the game, Even though he was a three- "Some old fuses were re-lit." break par in the final round. on tour starts with Frazar. "In all three, we still have the Red Hawks tried to come- time Ail-American at Texas, be said. "Realizing that I can That was a tribute to the wind, And no, Q-SChool doesn't yet to go to halftime trailing," back a couple of times but never he didn't think he was good play still, that it's in there. which can blow on Oahu as count. Miller said. "We have not lost a got closer than si\. enough for the PGA Tour I hiii's enough to give me hope much as it does on Maui. lie has teed it up 300 times game when leading at halftime So, while ii is something the and took a job out of college and make me want to go back The field is missing Vijay on the PGA lour and has 10 this year." coaches and players want to in real estate development. It to work and try to find it." Singh, who had surgery on top Is. including a runner-up But unlike in games past, improve, right now the falcons took a year before he tried pro lie is part of the 144-man bis right knee yesterday, but finish to Els at Waialae in 2004. the Red Hawks kept the game air still sitting at 3-0 in confer- golf, and he made it to the big field at Waialae Country Club, returning to Waialae is former Brett Quigley had 334 starts close, even taking the lead back ence and riding a 14-game w in- leagues a few years later. [he second official event of the champion Ernie Ids and Adam without winning with four top at times during the second half, ning streak. Now is not the best time for a season, and perhaps the sharp- Scott, who decided to stick 3s. Briny Baird has five top 3s 37-year-old father ofthree to be est contrast of any two weeks around after the Mercedes last in his271 starts. looking to change careers. on the PGATbOr. week at Kapalua. Tim Clark and lustin Rose Paluch vs. Berenson "I just bad to ask myself, 'Do The Plantation course at So did Geoff Ogilvy, who got also have S8 million and no HOCKEY I want to play golf?' or just say, Kapalua was carved out of a his season off to the perfect victories, although both have AS A PLAYER: P.iluch was 9-8 This is great, I enjoyed it. past mountain, offering spectacular start with a six-shot victory at won against big-league compe- From Paqe 7 against Be'enson and Michigan part of my life, we're going to scenery and such severe eleva- Kapalua. tition overseas. taken a drastic path in opposite when he played for BG. move on.' And I decided that tion changes that there were 24 It was his fifth victory in Frazar knows the label — it directions. Since Berenson's AS A COACH: Paluch hasn't for a myriad of reasons that I tic shots that traveled at least five years, but the 31-year-old doesn't get as much attention first season, he has guided the been as successful as a coach still want to be a golfer." -100 years. Waialae is a classic Australian has only had one as best to have never won a Wolverines to two national going just 2-15-1 Prazarweni backtoQ-school course that sits on the edge of multiple-win season, that major — and he takes it both championships and nine fro-, for the first time since 1996, the beach, with skinny palms coming in 2000 when he won ways. zi'ii fours. committed to playing on the and peaceful vibes, and greens Ihe Accenture Match Play "It's a compliment because Howling Green on the other had success long before guys Nationwide lour if he didn't that are small and flat. Championship ami the u.s. people feel like there's a lot hand hasn't made an NCAA were having success in the get his card. And that appeared Last week was for winners Open, live winners at Kapalua inside of you and what you're tournament appearance since National Hockey League. Then to be the case when he was in only. this decade didn't win again capable of." he said. "It's also a the l989-90seasoh.With Paluch to come backand coach, the job the middle of the pack halfway The Sony Open has 7(i play- the rest of the season. slight. It's a little jab by saying at the helm, lierenson believes he's done is tremendous." through the lOB-hole tourna ers who have never won a PGA "It's probably jusl a coinci- sou haven't done it," BG can return to the level of Paluch and Berenson also ment. Then came a magical Tour event. Of the 2H rookies at dence," Ogilvy said. "Might he But be gets another chance excellence the program was at share more than bonds of fourth round in the California Waialae, 10 of them will be tee- a bit of complacency. When this year. And that's a start. when Paluch was a player. coaching as both are coaching "He was on good teams as at their alma mater, both were a defenseman, so he knows all-Americans, both lead their what the environment was like college teams to deep NCAA Browns were worse, giving up in Bowling Green and I'm sure tournament runs as a senior BROWNS 141.2 yards per game. he's trying to get the program captain and both were mem- From Page 7 Ihe Raiders had it 20-60 back to the point." Berenson bers of the St. Louis Blues orga- record in that span, going said. nization. Daboll. a native of Wetland, through lour head coaches, A combined 11-21-1 against While Berenson was the more Ontario. "Growing up a short four offensive coordinators, six Berenson as a player and coach, famous Blue, recording six goals drive away, I know- how devot- offensive play-callers and only Paluch believes the 24-year vet- in a single game and eventually ed and dedicated Browns fans Ryan as defensive coordina- eran deserves most of the credit coaching in St. Louis, Paluch are. I plan to use the experience tor. Ryan was extremely pop- for the Wolverines continued signed a professional contract 1 have garnered in my coach- ular with his players, in part success. with the team and played ing'career, on both offense and because he steadfastly refused "It's neat |to coach against minor league hockey for two defense, to craft a tough, smart. to criticize them in public, and himl," Paluch said of Berenson. years before returning to BCi as hardworking unit." he also got along well with "He's been a college guy who a volunteer coach in 1 Will. Ryan is the son of Buddy owner Al Davis.

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CAIRO, Eg\pt'(AI>) — Egypt and Guerrillas in Lebanon sent 1 lamas are close to a deal for a 10- rockets crashing into northern day cease fire hetween Israel and Israel yesterday for the second ihe hilestinian militant cioup in time in a week, drawing an Israeli Gaza, where the death toll from artillery barrage and threatening I he Israeli offensive exceeded to drag the It-wish slate into a 1,000, officials said yesterday second front. Egyptian and llamas officials Egyptian and llamas officials expressed optimism that an held Intensive talks in Cairo, bite EUGENE HOSHIKO I APPHOtO agreement for a temporary hall yesterday, Salah al-Bardawil. PROGRESS: '.VonVers assemble toys at the production line of Dongguan Da Lang Wearthwise in lighting could he sealed soon a Gaza-based Hamas official, Plastic Factory Q«na leapfrogged Germany in 2007 to become the worlds third largest economy and presented to Israel. Bin even stopped short of saying llamas il all sides sign on. further talks had accepted the Egyptian pro- will be needed to resolve conten- posal, lie told reporters that "we lious disputes over policing Gaza's submitted our points of view" on China passes Germany for borders and ensure a longer-term the proposed deal, adding, "We truce, hope that this l-lgyptian effort will "We're working with I lamas and succeed." worlds third largest economy we're working With the Israeli side. Ghazi Hamad, another Gaza- We hope to reach an outcome based llamas official, told By Joe McDonald soon," Egyptian Foreign Ministry the BBC, "I am optimistic now by global turmoil and prevent spokesman I lossam ZaH told the because I think there is no other AP Business Writer already simmering social unrest British Broadcasting Corp. choice for us. ...This kind of agree- over lost export-related jobs. Nine Israeli human rights ment can he done now, and I BEIJING — China's economy The government is launching groups accused the army of think now there is good progress grew to the world's third-larg- a 5586 billion stimulus pack- endangering Gazan civilians and in 1 gypt We hope that now ligypt est in 2007, new data showed age and is promising to help called for a war crimes InveStiga- will contact Israel and talk about yesterday, another milestone in struggling exporters. China's tion. The groups wiote to Israeli all issues." Ihe country's stunning ascent exports fell at their fastest rate in leaders that the Gaza campaign But there were signs I lamas' in the global pecking order that a decade last month. Yesterday, has left civilians with nowhere to leadership-in-exile had reserva- puts it behind only Japan and the Cabinet cut fuel prices and lice, foreign Ministry spokesman tions. Osama I lamdan, a leading the United States. a tax on auto sales. Yigal Palmor said Israel supports I lamas official in Beirut, said there China has grown tenfold The change in economic rank- freedom of expression, even if an were still points llamas had not in the past 30 years, and the ing won't help China out of its ANJANIEDRINOHAUS ' IP PHOTO opinion "is not based on any solid agreed to. "We do not agree with revised data leapfrogged it slump, said Moody's Economy, AIRSTRIKE: An e»plo»on horn an Israeli airslrike is seen on the outsells ol Gaza City. evidence and even il it is tainted the initiative as it stands now," he ahead of Germany. But overtak- com analyst Sherman Chan. Israel showed no signs of slowing its bruising 19-day-old offensive against Gaza's Hamas rulers with political bias." told Al-lazeera'IV. ing the United States is another "The only effect is perhaps matter. negative, as a stronger 2007 "1 think it will take only three would make the 2008 slowdown to four years for China to over- more upsetting." Chan said in Bin Laden tape surfaces in midst of Israel's attack on Gaza take Japan as the second-larg- a report. est economy in the world," said The United States is the Merrill Lynch economist ling world's biggest economy at Osama bin Laden tape Funding for Gaza's postwar rebuild in discussion, cease-fire deal may lift blockade by Israel, Egypt l.u. Catching up with the United $13,8 trillion in 2007, followed States could take decades, he by Japan at $4.4 trillion. surfaces encouraging holy added. Germany's 85 million people- war, criticizing government By Karin L.uib is starting to tackle the for- President Mahmoud Abbas, The status is symbolic — were still far ahead of China The Associated Press midable postwar challenge. who now controls only the China's 1.3 billion people are, in GDP per person in 2007 at CAIRO, Egypt (API — Al-Qaida Europe's top four fundraisers West Bank. on average, among the world's $38,800. chief Osama bin laden has RAMALLAH, West Bank - for the Palestinians — the for- "You cannot rebuild Gaza poorest. But it reflects the coun- China's per capita GDP was issued a new audiotape urg- Israel's fierce assault on Gaza's eign ministers of France and without open borders," said try's explosive growth as it trans- $2,800 in 2007. but the country ing Muslims to launch a jihad. Hamas rulers has destroyed Norway, the European Union Tor Wenncsland, the top formed from a long-isolated has wide disparities of wealth or holy war. to stop the Israeli at least SI.4 billion worth of external relations commis- Norwegian diplomat in the nation to the world's factory. and poverty, and many live on offensive in Gaza. buildings, roads, pipes, power sioner and the international Palestinian territories. The government revised its far less than that. Chinese offi- Bin I .KIIII also condemns lines and other infrastructure Mideast envoy — are meeting Yet ending Gaza's lockdown estimate of 2007 growth from cials say more than 100 other Aral) governments for prevent- in already impoverished ter- In Paris today to discuss Gaza's will require compromises that an already high 11.9 percent to countries have a higher income ing their people from acting to ritory, Palestinian surveyors reconstruction and Ihe possi- seemed impossible before the 13 percent, the fastest rate since per person. "liberate Palestine.* estimate. bility of holding a new donors' Israeli offensive. 1994. The national statistics Then-supreme leader Deng The tape was posted yester- Arab and Western countries conference. llamas will have to relin- bureau did not explain the fac- Xiaoping set China on the road day on Islamic militant Web will be called on to foot much The last one, held in quish some control by allowing tors behind the revision. from communist central plan- sites where al-Qaida ns.ii of the hill to rebuild -- which December 2007 at a time of a buffer force to deploy on the The new estimate raised ning to a market-style economy ally issues its messages. The Palestinian economists say renewed Mideast peace hopes, crossings, most likely interna- gross domestic product to 25.7 in 1979. That year's GDP was authenticity of the tape cannot could take five years or more. secured promises of S7.7 billion tional monitors, Abbas' troops trillion yuan, or S3.5 trillion at just S300 billion — one-tenth he independently confirmed. The Israeli military says it in aid through 2010. However, or both. 2007 exchange rates, the statis- of the 2007 level — according But the voice resembles that has bombed over 2,.r>00 Hamas- donors may have a tougher Gatekeepers Egypt and Israel tics bureau said. That would be to the International Monetary of hin Laden in previous mes- linked targets since Dec. 27, time contributing large sums say there's no way they'll agree ahead of Germany's 2007 GDP Fund. sages. including 250 tunnels the mili- in the current global financial to give Hamas, viewed as a vio- of 2.4 trillion euros, or $3.3 tril- Over three decades, hundreds The Israeli air and ground tant group used to smuggle in crisis. lent Iranian proxy, a final say lion at an exchange rate pro- of millions of people have lifted offensive to stop rocket fire arms as well as large amounts Another concern is whether a over who and what enters and duced by averaging rates on the themselves out of poverty and from Gaza's llamas rulers is in of weapon stockpiles and rock- cease-fire deal will lift the block- leaves Gaza. But if they accept 15th of each month during that major cities have been trans- its 19th day. Palestinian health et launcher squads. ade Israel and Egypt imposed a new border regime with year. formed into forests of skyscrap- officials estimate more than liven with the Israeli offen- on Gaza after I lamas seized the monitors, that would inevita- The revision comes as China's ers and modern apartment 940 Palestinians, half of them sive going lull throttle, the coastal strip in June 2007 and bly strengthen the Islamic mili- export-driven economy strug- blocks, with streets jammed civilians, have died. international community ousted the forces of Palestinian tants' rule over Gaza. gles to reverse a slump caused with private cars. »

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