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construction and must be By JOHN TIERNEY relocated. fundraises News W riter “Further utility construc­ tion work will likely also Construction began occur prior to the start of for school Monday on the chilled water the building construction system between the Morris later this year,” he said. Inn and the former Notre The system, which oper­ Group to hold dinner Dame Post Office in prepa­ ates primarily from April ration for the construction until November, is responsi­ for Cambodia effort of the new Law School this ble for delivering chilled summer, said University water from the central loca­ Utilities Director Paul tion at the Utilities Complex By ROHAN ANAND Kempf. to specific points on cam­ News Writer Preliminary utility work is pus, Kempf said. Because “typically required” before the Law School construction actual construction on a is scheduled to begin in the A group within the Student project begins, Kempf said summer — when the chilled International Business in an e-mail Monday. In this water system is needed — Council (SIBC) hopes to raise case, the work is necessary the system must be relocat­ $1,000 at a fundraising din­ ner tonight to help a not-for- LINDSAY POULINZThe Observer because the chilled water ed prior to the start of the A construction vehicle sits unattended near Nieuwland system for the area sur­ season. profit organization build a Science Hall Monday. Construction began further south on rounding the Law School school in Phnom Penh, campus in preparation for the new Law School building. conflicts with the planned see WATER/page 3 Cambodia. Notre Dame Class of 2002 alumna Daniela Papi helped found Protect the Earth Protect Yourself (PEPY) Ride, an organization that supports Students Kellogg receives Coca-Cola grant education projects in develop­ ing areas and encourages adventure travel. Senior Tim Company awards $290,000 to fund Notre Dame Prize, internships Rann met Papi while he was respond volunteering in Cambodia two summers ago, and he decided to establish a PEPY chapter at over the last 10 years — Distinguished Public Notre Dame within the SIBC. By KATE ANTONACCI focuses on improving quali­ Service in Latin America “Our Notre Dame chapter to flood News Editor ty of life in different com­ was established in 2000 helps PEPY by providing busi­ munities and enhancing and is given annually to an ness consulting, financial individual opportunity individual from that region The Coca-Cola Foundation statements and ideas on how through education. who has effectively and Volunteers sought to recently awarded Notre to improve their operations,” “Our programs support substantively furthered the Dame a $290,000 grant to Rann said. scholarships for aspiring public good in one or more clean local Food Bank support two distinguished PEPYND held a fundraising students; encourage and countries of the region. The programs at the Kellogg dinner in December and motivate young people to award focuses on an indi­ Institute for International raised nearly $850 to fund By EMMA DRISCOLL stay in school; and foster vidual’s accomplishments Studies, the University this new project. Since then, News Writer cultural understanding,” in areas like government, announced Monday. the organization has according to the Coca-Cola religion, education and The funds will go toward increased that figure to After a Feb. 14 pipe break at Foundation Web site. media. the Notre Dame Prize for approximately $19,000. Rann the Food Bank of Northern Distinguished Public Nearly $180,000 of the “[The Notre Dame Prize] said he hopes to raise roughly Indiana damaged 15,000 grant will go toward the is the only award of its Service in Latin America $1,000 more during tonight’s pounds of food, Notre Dame Notre Dame Prize, which is kind to recognize the and will expand the dinner to reach their goal. students have responded — or Kellogg Institute Internship awarded to some of the efforts of public figures to “We’re grateful for the very are planning to respond — to leading political, civil and enhance the region’s wel­ Program, which will benefit generous donors who have the request for volunteers to religious figures in Latin fare by strengthening 20 students during the next come forth helping us raise help salvage what’s left. two summers. America. The money will democracy and improving the money for this project,” The pipe break occurred in provide three years of sup­ the well being of its citi­ The C oca-C ola Rann said. “Now, we’re rely­ the corner of an unheated room port for the prize, accord­ zens,” the press release Foundation — which has ing on the students to help us on the northwest side of the given more than $155 mil­ ing to a press release. second floor of the Food Bank’s lion to educational issues The Notre Dame Prize for see GRANT/page 4 see PEPYND/page 4 warehouse, said Dennis Brown, the executive director of the Food Bank. When a Notre Dame student heard about the flooding, he encouraged students to help. Two tickets proceed to class council run-off Senior Ryan Daily, the com­ munity volunteer request coor­ dinator for Notre Dame’s Sophomore Class Council were Center for Social Concerns sent By EVA BINDA announced Monday at 9 p.m. out a notice to “hopefully every News Writer on the third floor of dorm service commissioner” LaFortune. last week so they could inform Since no ticket in the race Judicial Council president their residents about the situa­ for Sophomore Class Council Liz Kozlow said 1,053 fresh­ tion and see if anybody would won 50 percent plus one votes, men voted in the election — want to help out. the Schmidt-Lakusta-Hwang- 50 percent of the class, she Daily felt that if students Kyrouac and the Mathews- said. received the request from their Adsit-McDonald-Rose tickets Kozlow, who was hoping for dorm service commissioners, will proceed to a run-off elec­ at least a 50 percent turnout, they would be inclined to vol­ tion Thursday. said she was pleased with the unteer. The Sophomore Class number of freshmen who “I presume students have Council was the only class voted in the election. helped out, and if not, they will council to hold an election this “It was really impressive be helping soon,” he said. year since only one ticket ran considering the turnout in Daily was right, as Welsh in both the junior and senior other elections,” she said. Family resident assistant Shelly council races. The Student Schmidt-Lakusta-IIwang- Heger heard about the pipe Senate voted unanimously in Kyrouac garnered 470 votes break and the need for volun­ each case to suspend elections (44.6 percent), Mathews-Adsit- teers from her service commis- for these two races last McDonald-Rose won 279 votes CHRIS WILLIAMS/The Observer Wednesday. Candidates Adam Mathews, left, Jeff Lakusta and Joy Hwang wait for see FLOOD/page 6 Elections results for see ELECTION/page 6 election results Monday. Two tickets will advance to Thursday’s run-off. page 2 The Observer ♦ PAGE 2 Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Inside C olumn Question of the Day: W h a t ’s yo u r favo rite c l a s s r o o m bu ild ing o n c a m p u s a n d w h y ? Survivor already? I lost my ID card this weekend. The impact of this loss didn’t quite hit me until dinnertime, when, realizing I only had 61 cents in cash, I took out a package of my Angie Maxey Bret Shapot Jenn Cassidy Paula Freitag Ryan Bradley Sam Chen room’s seemingly endless pile of Cup of Noodles and put junior junior sophomore sophomore senior senior some water on to Jennifer Metz Welsh Family Alumni Lyons McGlinn Zahm off campus boil. Our water heater might be ille­ “Crowley, “Jordan “The Band “DeBarlolo, "Fitzpatrick: It’s “DeBartolo. If I gal, but desperate News times call for desper­ Production because I just because it has building, because it’s where we do want to see all ate measures. Editor got engaged good lab because that’s close. I don’t flow analysis, if my friends on While stressing there this facilities. ” where Dr. like to walk. ” you know what campus. I just out, I did what I do best — put in a DVD box set and sit and w eekend.” Kenneth Dye I mean. ” stand in the watch. For hours. Inspired by their second lives. ” hallw ay at turn on The Amazing Race, I recently pur­ break time. chased the eighth season of Survivor to pay tribute to my favorite couple, possibly ever — Boston Rob and Amber. (You can request online that they come to events. Whoever it is that organizes big events here, I’m just putting it out there. I’m sure they’re not that expensive. I’d go.) In B rief My ridiculous collection of box sets, in retrospect, is probably the reason for my untimely shortage of funds. The Department of Film, For one day, at least, I am playing my Television and Theatre presents own version of the show — Survivor 25: Agatha Christie’s “The Indiana. I can boil water. I rely on my Cup Mousetrap” on the D ecio of Noodles for sustenance. I make alliances Mainstagc Theatre at the with my fellow “tribemates” to gain access DeBartolo Performing Arts to their valuable FlexPoints. Center. The show opens today Rewards won today: a coffee at at 7:30 p.m., and continues until Starbucks, three yogurt-covered pretzels March 4. Evening performances and a water bottle. Challenge lost: my fight are at 7:30 and the Sunday with the card swiper at the Rock who just matinee is at 2:30 p.m.Ticket couldn’t believe I was a Notre Dame stu­ prices are $12 for the general dent on my way to volleyball class. public, $10 for senior citizens, Honestly, who would lie to go to volley- ND faculty and staff and $8 for biill class? students. 1 watched my Survivor while I was study­ ing for an anthropology test. It was appro­ There will be a panel presen­ priate, I thought, since I saw the castaways tation on “Sex and the City of make tools, create culture and find their God” Wednesdayat 7:30 p.m. in niche in the group. 101 DeBartolo Hall. It will I also watched my Survivor when I was examine the interplay between hungry because I knew, luckily, I wasn't as Catholicism and contemporary hungry as them. culture. But was I really luckier? In my box-set season, the Survivor cast members get to LINDSAY POULIN/The Observer Muslim prayer and medita­ live with Rob and hear that lovely accent Portfolio work from the Consejo Nactional de Talleres exhibit “Creando Fuerza” lines tion will take place Wednesday every day. And they participate in what the walls in McKenna Hall. The exhibit will be open to the public until March 9. from 7 p in until 7:45 in room might possibly be one of the most fun and 330 of the Coleman-Morse challenging experiences ever. C enter. This is part of the Which brings me to a recent addition to Prayer around the World my life goal list: to win Survivor. O ffbeat series. I shouldn’t really have a problem achiev­ ing this goal, I don’t think. I swam in high Boutique receives 20 about an hour later, this and an attacking black bear Freshmen can vote Thursday school, and on every season except Africa, pounds of marijuana one from a different deliv­ Thursday night, saving his in the run-off election for the most challenges involved some form of PHILADELPHIA ery service but with similar life but giving up his own. sophomore class council. Voting swimming. I’m very good at jigsaw puzzles Workers at a downtown contents. The animal sustained at will take place between 8 a.m. and the Jumble. I can cook a Cup of boutique called police after Both packages were from least 28 puncture wounds and 8 p.m. Students can access Noodles. That’s instant — so is rice, right? unexpectedly receiving two California and addressed to to his chest and neck, he the voting Web site by clicking All of these skills make me worthy of the buckets of marijuana the store, but there were said. on a link in an e-mail from the game to which I have, in effect, devoted worth $90,000. Police were no names on the address “I’d hate for someone Judicial Council. seven years of my life. called to Fusion on labels. else’s dog to go through Is that pathetic? Saturday after employees “It was obviously intend­ what mine did,” he said. Legends will host Last Comic The UPS delivery man who brought me received the two packages ed for someone in the Schindler and his wife, Standing Thursday at 10 p.m. Survivor All-Stars thought so. When I leapt of marijuana totaling about Philadelphia area,” Werner Kimberly, buried the dog Admission is free. from my loft, thrilled to hear, “Barnes and 20 pounds. said. “We are trying to find with a blanket and pillow Noble for Jenn Metz,” he was curious as to “Officers received a call out who.” the next day, using a rented Notre Dame Track and Field what was in my package. When I told him, that the manager of the jackhammer to dig the will hold the Alex Wilson his face showed that he didn’t expect me to store had received a pack­ Dog saves man from bear grave in the frozen soil. Invitational Saturday at 10 a.m. order something like this. age from FedEx and when CATARACT, Wis. — Jason lie said he heard the dog at the Loftus Sports Center. He didn’t understand how I could watch he opened it there was a Schindler says he wouldn’t yelping loudly Thursday a reality show, let alone re-watch a reality five-gallon bucket inside,” be alive if it were not for his after dark and went out to To submit information to be show. I think he threw some air quotes said Capt. Chris Werner. dog, Dude. The 27-year-old see what was happening. included in this section of The around the word “reality” a few times. Inside that bucket was 10 rural Cataract man said the Observer, e-mail detailed infor­ But my stress-induced box-set watching pounds of marijuana. The 8-year-old mixed-breed Information compiled mation about an event to has its purpose. I have so many strategies second package arrived hound jumped between him from the Associated Press. [email protected] in the works that I have the potential to be the best survivor ever. I’ll learn how to make fire with sticks before I go to the island. I’ll work out. TODAY TONIGHT WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY And when pretty boy Probst calls my name, I’ll be ready. til X Contact Jennifer Metz at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside 5 Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. _I < O C o rrectio n s O HIGH HIGH 24 HIGH 43 HIGH 48 HIGH 35 HIGH 33 The Observer regards itself as a professional publication and strives for the highest standards of LOW 17 LOW 14 LOW 25 LOW 33 LOW 30 LOW 28 journalism at all times. We do, however, recognize that we will make mistakes. If we have made a mistake, please contact us at 631-4541 so we can Atlanta 62 / 43 B oston 34 / 27 Chicago 34 / 28 Denver 51 / 22 Houston 76 / 52 Los Angeles 59 / 52 Minneapolis 3 1 /1 9 correct our error. New York 40 / 30 Philadelphia 43 / 29 Phoenix 74 / 46 Seattle 46 / 33 St. Louis 45 / 29 Tampa 76 / 64 Washington 48 / 32 Tuesday, February 27, 2007 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NUVt/S page 3

B oard of G overnance and beyond their specifica­ tions. Water The gas main puncture, continued from page 1 Kempf said, was caused by a failure to mark the facilities Group welcomes College alumnae The construction should stage of construction. not impact students in a sig­ “Unfortunately this does nificant way, although it will happen, but considering the Alumnae Association Board members encourage student interaction close some pedestrian walk­ amount of underground ways east of the old post activity on campus we have office. Kempf few such prob­ an opportunity for the your [alumnae] club,” said efforts lems,” Kempf By LIZ HARTER McConnell said. “There are Alumnae Board to connect will be made said. News Writer with students and give you Saint Mary’s women right “Further utility to minimize T h e some ideas as to what you around the corner from you the disrup­ construction work University The Saint Mary’s Board of can expect when you leave and you don’t even know it. tion. will likely also occur requires all Governance (BOG) welcomed the comfort of Saint Mary’s They will be the first to This new parties that Alumnae Association Board extend a helping hand and prior to the start of and enter the real world,” construction intend to exca­ President Kara O’Leary and said McConnell, who is a welcome you.” the building project is not vate on campus member Lee Ann McConnell graduate of the Class of 1985. expected to construction later to obtain a per­ to its meeting Monday, where Both women expressed an In other BOG news: create prob­ mit. Parties the two alumnae expressed a interest in getting to know this year. ” lems similar that maintain desire to con­ more students ♦ Voting for the class board to the gas underground nect with Saint on campus and elections has been moved to leak th a t Paul Kempf facilities are Mary’s stu­ told BOG that today. Students can vote on “Take the time to occurred two director additionally dents. any questions PRISM from 12 a.m. to 11:59 connect with us. It’s w eeks ago Utilities required to And visiting th a t arise p.m. n e a r the mark their the BOG is just nice to walk around a b o u t the ♦ The Diverse Student Hesburgh facilities in the one of the ways Alumnae Leadership Conference campus and be able Library when a gas main event of excavation, he said. that they are Association (DSLC) will take place this to recognize you. ” was struck during under­ This campus construction doing so, can be direct­ weekend beginning with a ground digging. is scheduled to be completed McConnell said. ed to them via reception Thursday evening Kempf said the Utilities by early April, before the “We’re very Lee Ann McConnell e-mail. during which College Department is not taking chilled water season. Kempf involved,” said Alumnae Association “Take the President Carol Ann Mooney additional precautions to said he does not anticipate O’Leary, who is time to con­ will address participants. The Board member prevent another gas leak, any significant issues with a graduate of nect with us,” event ends Saturday with a but said the University is a the construction, unless a the Class of McConnell keynote speech by Peggy member of the Indiana cold spell hits. 1989. “We said. “It’s nice Macintosh in Carroll Underground Utilities Plant come to campus twice a year to walk around campus and Auditorium at 4 p.m. Protection Services and Contact John Tierney at and have meetings.” be able to recognize you.” ♦ Registration for Saint enforces rules that go above [email protected] The Alumnae Board partici­ The Board is comprised of Mary’s second-annual Dance pates in campus events like 18 women who graduated in Marathon begins this week. the upcoming annual different years and live in dif­ Dancer registration packets Midnight Madness, an activity ferent locations, O’Leary said. can be picked up in Regina that brings members of the The Board is in place to and Holy Cross Halls today, Saint Mary’s community promote opportunities for and McCandless and LeMans Write News. E-mail together. They also host a alumnae to connect with each Halls Wednesday and Grace Under Pressure event other and the College. Thursday from 7-10 p.m. [email protected] during their fall meeting, “When you locate to your which is designed for seniors. new home [after graduation], Contact Liz Harter at “[Grace Under Pressure] is go on the Web site and find eharteO 10saintmarys.edu

Attention Seniors!

Notre Dame’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions anticipates hiring Admissions Counselors this spring!

As part of the Undergraduate Admissions staff, the counselor is expected to make an important contribution to the recruitment and selection of the first-year class by managing relations with the prospective applicants, their parents, high school personnel and alumni in an assigned geographic area

Responsibilities include extensive planning, travel and communication within the geographic area, assessment and evaluation of applications and conducting group/individual information sessions on campus

Among our candidates, we will seek a Latino Recruitment Coordinator (Fluency in Spanish will be strongly preferred.)

We will also seek an Asian Recruitment Coordinator.

Additional responsibilities will be assigned by the Assistant Provost for Enrollment.

Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree and strong familiarity with all aspects of student life at Notre Dame.

Essential qualities include strong communication and organizational skills, enthusiasm, diplomacy and the willingness to work long hours, including many evenings and Saturday mornings.

Please Note: Interviews will not be held until late March.

Preferred start date is July 1, 2007.

Please complete the on-line application at http://jobs.nd.edu to be considered. Requisition # 020070065 page 4 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NEWS Tuesday, February 27, 2007

destination — the volunteers Commercial Service; Asia or ly, but we focused more on PEPYND are nonetheless excited to go. Latin America, with the social justice issues, specifi­ Freshman Sahil Rajvansh said Grant Foundation for Sustainable cally for refugees and immi­ continued from page 1 the trip will be expensive, but continued from page 1 Development; and Leogane, grants from other coun­ is for a good cause. Haiti, at the Hopital Sainte tries,” McArdle said. “They out and 100 percent of the “1 have huge expectations said. Croiz. sought political asylum proceeds from the dinner will for the trip, and I’m looking The award carries a cash Domestic sites for Kellogg because of issues with lack go toward the fund.” forward to working with the prize of $10,000, with an Institute internships include of democracy or religious Cambodia is a country with kids,” Rajvansh said. “It’s also equal sum to be given to a Minneapolis with the persecution so that connect­ a high population of impover­ incredible that Tim’s done Latin American charitable Minnesota Advocates for ed back very well to the ished and uneducated chil­ everything from scratch, and organization chosen by the Human Rights and goals of the Kellogg dren. Seventy-five percent of so I know we’ll be able to recipient. Washington, D C. with the Institute.” them do not complete school work together comfortably.” The inaugural award was Secretariat for Latin McArdle said the Kellogg beyond fifth grade. But Rajvansh, who is from New given in 2000 to Enrique V. America for the U.S. Institute gave her a grant through fundraising and vol­ Delhi, India, said he has seen Iglesias, president of the Conference of Catholic that was deposited directly unteering initiatives, PEPYND the poverty and orphans that Inter-American Development Bishops. into her Notre Dame Federal has already helped build one exist in his native country. Bank. Other recipients The Kellogg Institute Credit Union account and school for children in Siem Still, he thinks that it will be include former Chilean focuses its academic and left her in charge of lodging, Reap, about 40 minutes out­ interesting to compare the sit­ President Patricio Ay I win research activities around transportation, food and any side Phnom Penh. uation he’s seen in India to Azocar, Brazilian President the themes of democratiza­ other costs for her summer. Rann and nine other mem­ what he will experience in Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva tion and the quality of The internship, McArdle bers of PEPYND Cambodia. and Latin American democracy, growth and said, gave her insight into w ill visit “I want to see if Cardinal Oscar Andres democracy, public policies what she wants to do in the Cambodia dur­ “I have huge the conditions Rodriguez Maradiaga. for social justice, religion future working in immigra­ ing spring expectations for the vary in attitude The remaining $110,000 and society, and social tion services. break to over­ trip, and I’m and intensity in of the grant will go toward movements and organized “Especially with all the see the start of Cambodia,” he supporting 20 students par­ civil society. emphasis that the University the project — looking forw ard to said. “Even ticipating in the Kellogg The internships share is putting on international building a sec­ working with the though I live in Institute’s international these same goals, as senior issues and original research, ond school — as kids. ” an exotic country, internship program for the Claire McArdle said about this type of grant is very well as to inter­ I think that visit­ next two summers. her 2006 summer internship beneficial to the University act w ith ing Cambodia will The Institute’s internship with the Minnesota as a whole, to the Kellogg Cambodian chil­ Sahil Rajvansh be just as cultur­ program gives “undergradu­ Advocates for Human and the undergraduate stu­ dren. When he freshman ally interesting.” ates opportunities to gain Rights. dent body,” McArdle said. first marketed One of the hands-on experience with “We didn’t necessarily the idea back at major projects international policy insti­ work on issues of democrati­ Contact Kate Antonacci at December’s dinner, Rann said that the volunteers will tackle tutes, non-governmental zation or religion specifical­ [email protected] he received 30 signatures includes taking 40-50 of the organizations and busi­ from interested students. children to see Angkor Wat, a nesses, including micro­ “We got the process rolling pristine Buddhist temple con­ finance groups in Uganda, back in January and we’ve sidered to be one of the Seven U.S. embassies in helped build an itinerary leav­ Wonders of the World. Argentina and Chile, small ing on Friday, the ninth of “It’s a symbol of pride for farming operations in Got a little March and returning the fol­ Cambodia,” senior volunteer Mexico, and healthcare lowing Sunday,” he said. “For Alex Harty said. “It’s sad that facilities in the Dominican the most part, we’ll be split­ these children are so close to Republic,” the press ting time between Phnom it, but cannot afford the jour­ release said. Penh and Siem Ram, the loca­ ney to visit it. I’m glad that Though the program tion of the first school.” we’re going to help them see already sends students to Each volunteer will be something that will teach different locations in Asia spending approximately $850 them more about their cul­ and Africa, the grant will in airfare to travel to ture.” help to expand the pro­ Cambodia, plus an additional The dinner will be held in grams on those continents. $300 for their personal the Sorin Room in LaFortune Other international sites expenses during their stay. from 6-8 p.m. tonight. A $5 include Lima, Peru, where left over from Although this may seem a lit-" donation is suggested. there are internships in tie steep — especially in lieu theatre, education and Valentine’s Day? of pursuing a vacation back at Contact Rohan Anand at music; Mexico City, Mexico, home or at a popular beach [email protected] for the U.S. Foreign Share it with University benefactors at...

"THANKSGIVING IN FEBRUARY" The Office of Student Affairs is now accepting Wednesday, February 28th 12pm -7pm nominations for the Sorin Room, LaFortune

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International N ew s Iran’s Ahmadinejad faces criticism TEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Shiite leader escapes explosion Ahmadinejad faced a new round of sharp criticism at home Monday after he said Iran’s nuclear program is an unstoppable Vice President Adel Abdul-Mahidi survives assassination attempt in Baghdad train without brakes. Reformers and con­ servatives said such tough talk only inflames the West as it considers further Associated Press sanctions. The criticism came even as new signs BAGHDAD — Iraq’s Shiite have arisen that Iran’s supreme leader vice president narrowly Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is growing discon­ escaped assassination tented with Ahmadinejad, whom he is Monday as a blast ripped believed to have supported in 2005 presi­ through a government dential elections. meeting hall just hours Last week, Khamenei voiced rare criti­ after it was searched by cism of the domestic performance of U.S. teams with bomb-sniff­ Ahmadinejad’s government, and the presi­ ing dogs. At least 10 people dent was notably absent when a group of were killed. Cabinet members and vice presidents met Adel Abdul-Mahdi was with Khamenei, who has the final word in slightly wounded in the all political affairs in Iran, including the explosion, which splintered nuclear issue. chairs, destroyed a speak­ ers’ podium and sent a NATO takes over Afghan security chilling message that sus­ CONAKRY, Guinea — Guinea’s president pected Sunni militants can named a new prime minister Monday from a strike anywhere despite a list approved by union leaders, replacing an major security crackdown ally whose appointment sparked protests that across Baghdad. have killed scores of people in recent weeks. As U.S. forces sealed off In a decree read on state radio, President the area around the munic­ Lansana Conte appointed Lansana Kouyate ipal building, investigators as prime minister. Kouyate, who has worked grappled with the troubling for several international groups serving West question of how the bomb Africa, takes over from Eugene Camara, a was smuggled into the min­ longtime Cabinet member whose appoint­ istry of public works — a ment angered the unions, which said it vio­ seven-story structure with lated a power-sharing deal. crack surveillance systems Scores died in clashes with security forces from its days as offices for and subsequent rioting after Camara was Saddam Hussein’s feared appointed earlier this month.Unions restart­ intelligence service. ed a nationwide strike in protest and called The bomb — possibly for Conte to step down. hidden in the podium — went off moments after the minister for public works N ational N ew s finished a speech in the AP third-floor chamber, wit­ Iraqi policemen carry a colleague after being injured in an explosion inside a nesses said. Abdul-Mahdi building where Iraqi Vice President Adel Abdul-Mahdi was to give a speech. Governors address global warming had made a welcoming WASHINGTON — Fed up with federal inac­ address a few minutes ear­ smoke.” Shiite political group. municipal building was tion and convinced of the dangers from glob­ lier, raising speculation the Suspicion for the attack Even as Iraqis learned of another blow to claims by al warming, five governors from Western bomb could have been on a fell on Sunni insurgents, the attack, word was com­ U.S. and Iraqi forces that a states agreed Monday to work together to timer-trigger that missed who have waged nonstop ing from neighboring nearly 2-week-old security reduce greenhouse gases. the vice president by sheer bombings and attacks Jordan that their president, sweep across Baghdad is Their promise to target global warming luck. against Iraq’s majority Jalal Talabani, was facing makingheadway.On was the latest of a rush of new ideas shared Among those killed were Shiites for cooperating with more medical tests. Sunday, more than 40 peo­ this week as states push ahead on climate several ministry employees, the U.S.-backed govern­ Talabani, from Iraq's ple were killed in a suicide change and clean or alternative energy. police said. More than 25 ment. Kurdish north, was taken blast at a mostly Shiite col­ “Thankfully the country has reached a tip­ were wounded, including Adbul-Mahdi is one of to Amman after falling lege. ping point on this issue. I wish we had done the public works minister, two vice presidents. The unconscious Sunday. His Criticism of the security it 20 years ago,” said Minnesota Gov. Tim Riyad Gharib. other, Tariq al-Hashemi, is son, Qubad Talabani, said plan is getting louder. Pawlenty, a Republican who last week signed Abdul-Mahdi — smoth­ Sunni. the 73-year-old leader was Al-Hashemi, the Sunni into law a requirement that utilities generate ered by his bodyguards in An Associated Press pho­ “up and about” and blamed vice president, told the AP a quarter of their power from renewable an instant — suffered tographer witnessed securi­ the episode on fatigue and the security plan does not sources such as wind, water and the sun by minor leg injuries and was ty forces hustling a man exhaustion. treat all groups equally — 2025. “Governors, members of Congress and hospitalized for tests, his from the building, but there “He’ll be back in Baghdad an apparent reference to others are now scrambling to be bold.” office said. He was later were no immediate reports soon,” added Foreign Sunni complaints that they Judge dismisses Libby trial juror released. of any arrests. Minister Hoshyar Zebari. are facing the most pres­ WASHINGTON — After the judge dis­ “I heard a big explo­ “The aggression against But his private physician, sure and attention. missed one of its members, the jury finished sion,’’said Tagrid Ali, a pub­ you this day is further proof Dr. Yedkar Hikmat, would “Up to now, legal proce­ a fourth day of deliberations Monday with­ lic works ministry employ­ that these groups are doing give no timetable on his dures have not been out a verdict in the perjury trial of former ee who attended the gath­ their best to destroy Iraq's discharge, saying only that observed,” he said in an White House aide I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby. ering to honor outstanding unity,” said a message to rumors Talabani had heart interview. “The human Most of the morning was consumed by workers. “I fell to the the vice president from problems were “categori­ rights of Iraqis have not deciding what to do about an art historian ground, and the whole Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim, who cally wrong.” been respected as they on the jury who saw or read something over place was filled with black heads the country’s largest The bombing of the should be.” the weekend about the trial. After inter­ viewing her in private along with lawyers in the case, U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton ruled that “what she had exposure to obviously disqualifies her.” Group suggests 'forever' stamp

Associated Press panel also would sharply scale back the letter. Local N ew s WASHINGTON — No longer will peo­ price of heavier letters. So there would be no need to buy ple have to wonder if those old stamps “Adoption of this proposal is good for small-denomination stamps to add to Charges upheld against running back in the bottom of the drawer are still the Postal Service, postal customers envelopes. INDIANAPOLIS — Affidavits by a police officer good for postage. Nor will they have to and our postal system,” commission Currently, first-class mail costs 39 who arrested Indianapolis Colts running back cobble together a collection of small chairman Dan G. Blair said at a brief­ cents for the first ounce and 24 cents Dominic Rhodes can be used in the drunken stamps to add up to a new price. ing. for each additional ounce. driving case against him, a judge on Monday The Postal Regulatory Commission is A forever stamp would not carry a While the first ounce would rise to 41 ruled. recommending a new type of stamp — denomination, but would sell for what­ cents under the proposal, it would cost Rhodes’ attorney, Jim Voyles, argued during a it’s been dubbed “forever” — that sells ever the first-class rate was at the time. just 17 cents for each additional ounce. hearing that there were inconsistencies between for the first-class rate and remains For example, if the 41 -cent rate takes That means the price of sending a the affidavit the officer wrote soon after arresting valid to mail a letter no matter how effect, forever stamps would sell for 41 two-ounce letter would actually Rhodes on Feb. 20 and a supplemental report much rates go up in the future. cents. If rates later climbed to 45 cents decrease from 63 cents to 58 cents. filed later. On Monday, the commission also rec­ or more, the price of the forever stamp The proposal also recommended a 2- Marion Superior Court Judge Barbara Collins ommended a 2-cenl increase in first- would also go up at the counter or cent boost, to 26 cents, in the cost of turned down that motion but allowed Rhodes to class rates to 41 cents, a penny less machine, but those purchased before mailing a post card, also a penny less keep his driver’s license pending future hearings. than the post office had sought. The the change would still be valid to mail a than the Postal Service had sought. page 6 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NEVCS Tuesday, February 27, 2007

vacs and had eight men work­ at the Food Bank for communi­ we’re estimating that we are to help repair the damages. ing for eight or nine hours ty service continued to volun­ going to be somewhere in the “It’s looking like we should be Flood straight pulling water off the teer after completing their five to ten thousand dollar able to break even,” Brown continued from page 1 floor,” Brown said. “Then we required service range as far as expenses and said. had volunteer crews, service The total cost of the flooding damages,” Brown said. sioner. workers and staff trying to res­ will be steep, Brown said. Fortunately, the Food Bank Contact Emma Driscoll at “I think it’s really cool that the cue as much food as we could.” “When all is said and done, has received offers of donations [email protected] service commissioners brought One of the difficulties caused it to our attention,” Heger said. by the water damage was that An article from the South wet can labels were no longer Bend Tribune about the pipe legible and it was impossible to break was attached to the e- tell what the original contents B.P. Meal Auction mail from her service commis­ were. The food bank had to get sioner, which inspired Heger to rid of these cans, along with the want to help. paper goods supply, Brown Benefiting Meals on Wheels “I read the article from the said. South Bend Tribune and it Beside the food supply, the seemed like such a horrible food bank will need to replace thing that happened to them,” the furnace in the corner where she said. “They lost a significant the break occurred. A supply amount, maybe a 'majority, of vent and insulation will also be food that they had available ... needed, Brown said. We have time and we are able, Heger contacted the food so why not?” bank toward the end of last Since people depend on the week with the intention of gath­ Bid on the opportunity for you and a group to canned goods stored by the food ering a group of girls from her bank for their dorm section to daily food volunteer over dine with “campus celebrities” including... source, the loss “They’re a food hank, the weekend. can have a so everything they do Heger heard tremendous back from the impact. is getting these canned food bank Anre Venter Fr. Hesburgh “It just seemed foods out to people andMonday and is Chandra Johnson like such a hor­ if they don’t have now planning Reggie Brooks rible thing hap­ canned food, then peo­ to take her sec­ pened to them,” tion to help Chuck Lennon The Undertones Heger said. ple can’t eat. ” sometime later “They’re a food this week. Prof. McKenna Prof. Hums bank, so every­ Shelly Heger “I think we’re thing they do is going to be Dean Woo Cheerleaders Welsh Family resident getting these sorting, re­ canned foods assistant labeling and The Leprechauns Fr.Poorman out to people just salvaging and if they don’t some of the Coach Brey Hockey Guys have canned food, then people food that they lost,” she said. can’t eat.” Volunteer Coordinator for the Volleyball Girls Geoff Price & The pipe burst occurred when Food Bank Beth Graham said cold from a fresh air vent made while she has had “a lot of Bob M orton the cast iron clamp that holds offers [of assistance | from Notre three pipes together to clamp. Dame students,” she has not Due to the water pressure in scheduled all of them yet For a complete description of the meals: www.nd.edu/~bphall the pipes, water immediately because it can be difficult to escaped and “there was a tor­ train new people under such rential downpour.” circumstances. W ednesday, Feb. 28. “We had water coming down “Sometimes it’s almost over­ the walls, through the ceilings whelming because we’re kind of and down the stairs from that restricted in some ways on the corner area and we ended up hours we can have volunteers. LaFortune Ballroom. 7:00-9:00 P.M. with about three inches of ... It can be kind of hard to water in a 40,000 square foot manage a lot of different people area [where food was kept],” and we have to teach every new Brown said. person [what to look for],” she Since the lower level of the said. i i LOYOLA SUMMER SESSIONS warehouse is about 82,000 Graham also said the Notre UNIVERSITY CHICAGO square feet, Brown said the Dame students who have water affected close to half the already helped with the damage warehouse. Although the fire are either regular volunteers or alarm sounded, Brown said “by are completing community the time they were able to turn service hours. off the water to the building, “It’s not that they don’t want the damage had been done.” to be here. They are great Crews began to clean up the workers, but that’s why they damages at the food bank the are here, first,” Graham said, I morning after the event. before adding that some stu­ “We purchased three wet-dry dents who began volunteering & t L L

experience. Once the results are P Election in, we’d like to get down to work.” continued from page 1 Mathews said he and the other candidates on his ticket plan to Y O U R C H IC A G O SU M M E R CLASSROOM: (26 percent), Vento-Romano- reach out to the students who Callinan-Green garnered 180 abstained from voting or did not Get or try somef/zmg now/ votes (17 percent) and Landry- participate at all in the next few Abercrombie-Bodien-Dixon won days. ■ Spend this summer in Chicago and study at Loyola, ranked a 61 votes (5.8 percent). “I’d like to find out what those top national university by U.S. News S. World Report. Kozlow said 63 students voted students want and what inter­ to abstain. ests them,” he ■ Get your degree faster! Earn general education, major or Both Grant said. elective credit. Schmidt and “It’s just been a Mathews also ■ Choose from more than 250 courses offered in four Adam Mathews, good experience to said he has convenient sessions. the presidential learn the ins and enjoyed the cam­ candidates for the paigning experi­ * Access nearby Chicago internships, beaches, ballparks, two run-off tick­ outs and find out ence so far. festivals and more. ets, said they what people want. ” “It’s just been a Tell high-school sophomores and juniors they, were happy with good experience can earn college credit early with Loyola's new the results and Adam Mathews to learn the ins Pre-collegiate Summer Scholars program. LOYOLA were looking for­ and outs and find UNIVERSITY CHICAGO ward to the candidate out what people upcoming run-off freshman class council want,” he said. SI election. The run-off elec­ “Obviously 44 tion will be held percent is pretty nice,” Schmidt Thursday. Freshmen can vote said. “Win or lose — it’s been a from 8 a.m. to 8 p. m. through fun experience. When you find the Judicial Council Web site. Apply today. Courses fill up fast! out results like that, it gets you www.luc.edu/summer Preparing people to lead extraordinary lives more excited. We’re doing this Contact Eva Binda at for a reason and we have the [email protected] Loyola is an equal opportunity employer and educator. ©2007 Loyola University Chicago. THE OBSERVER

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M arket R ec a p Stocks WellPoint announces new CEO Dow 12,632.26 -15.22 Jones Company will become the biggest Fortune 500 company with a female in charge Up Same: Down: Composite Volume: 1 , 577 I3S 1,682 2,585,326,010 Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — AMEX 2.175.57 + 1 0 . 1 0 WellPoint Inc. said Chief NASDAQ 2.504.52 -10.58 Executive Larry Glasscock NYSE 9,421.44 +1.24 plans to step down, and promoted its general coun­ S&P500 1,449.37 -1.82 sel as his replacement who NIKKB(Tokyo) 18,204.40 10.95 will make the health insur­ FTSE lOO(London) 6,434.70 +33.20 er the biggest Fortune 500 company with a woman at COMPANY %CHANGE | $GAIN | PRICE the helm. Angela Braly, who joined NASDAQ 100 TR (Q Q Q Q ) -0.49 -0.22 4 5 .0 4 the nation’s largest health ISHARE RUS 2000 (IWM) -0.24 -0.20 8 1 .7 5 insurer executive ranks two years ago, will take the INTEL CP (INTC) +0.43 +0.09 2 0 .8 5 CEO post on June 1 while S&P DEP RECEIPTS (SPY) -0.09 -0.13 14 5 .1 7 Glasscock stays on as chairman of the board. Glasscock, 58, is also stepping down as president 10-YEAR NOTE -1.00 0.047 4.631 and Braly will assume that

13-WEEK BILL +0.10 +0.005 5 .0 4 5 post as well. Glasscock cited family 30-YEAR BOND -1.02 -0.049 4 .7 3 3 reasons for his retirement 5-YEAR NOTE -0.99 -0.046 4 .6 1 4 as president and CEO and did not elaborate during a morning conference call LIGHT CRUDE ($/bbl.) + 0 .2 5 6 1 .3 9 with analysts. But he did GOLD ($/Troy oz.) + 3 .1 0 6 8 9 ,8 0 say the Indianapolis-based company considered “a PORK BELLIES (cents/lb.) -0 .2 8 104.30 very wide range of possible succession options and sce­ YEN 120.5650 narios” before choosing EURO 0 .7 5 8 2 Braly. WellPoint ranks 38th in POUND 0 .5 0 9 3 the 2006 Fortune 500 list of CANADIAN $ 1 .1604 the biggest companies. The next largest company with a female leader is No. 56, Archer Daniels Midland AP In B rief Co., where Patricia A. Retiring WellPoint Inc. President and CEO Larry Glasscock, left, sits with Angela Baly, Woertz serves as chairman, executive vice president and general counsel, who will take Glasscock’s place in June. Large deal brings hope to Wall Street CEO and president. ute. graduate degree from WellPoint was formed when NEW YORK — Wall Street extended its decline Braly said she might He also noted the impor­ Texas Tech University. Indianapolis-based Anthem bring “great perspective” to Monday as concerns about a market correction tance of handling public Braly said the company Inc. acquired Thousand the new role because of her offset investor optimism that acquisition activity is policy, legislative and regu­ will focus on growing mem­ Oaks, Calif.-based gender. on pace to set a record this year. latory issues in the future. bership but also will contin­ WellPoint Health Networks The $45 billion buyout of electric utility TXU “W hat we know at “These are all areas that ue to look for more merger Inc. in a $16.5 billion deal. WellPoint is that 70 percent Angela is incredibly skilled Corp. injected confidence into the market that and acquisition opportuni­ The combined company merger and acquisition activity could surpass last of the health care decisions at, in addition to knowing ties to drive future growth. changed its nam e to are made by women, so I how to run a company, so Her selection surprised year’s record $4 trillion level. The deal, led by a WellPoint Inc. consortium of buyout shops that include Kohlberg think it’s a very natural that was a very important some on Wall Street. One Under Glasscock’s leader­ place for me to be, both as aspect of her selection as analyst told Chief Financial Kravis Roberts & Co. and Texas Pacific Group, ship, WellPoint and its a businesswoman and as a would go down as the largest leveraged buyout in my successor,” he said. Officer David Colby during predecessor companies U.S. history. consumer of health care for WellPoint shares fell 50 the conference call that he grew from 6 million med­ Other deals included Station Casinos Inc., which my family,” said Braly, who cents to $81 in midday had seemed to be ical members and $6 billion is married and has three trading on the New York Glasscock’s likely successor, agreed to be bought by a private equity firm start­ in revenue to more than 34 ed by the company’s founding family. Temple- school-age children. Stock Exchange. They are and asked whether disap­ million medical members Inland Inc., a conglomerate that offers everything Braly, 45, has been an still near the higher end of pointment will prompt him and more than $60 billion from packaging material to financial services, executive vice president their 52-week range of to leave. in revenue. announced it plans to separate itself into three with the company since $65.49 to $84.15. “I’m not sure I’m disap­ “Larry has delivered standalone public companies. 2005. Before that, she was Braly joined Blue Cross pointed at all,” Colby said. unprecedented growth and president and CEO of Blue Blue Shield in 1999 after “I think she has great skills value creation for Engraver sentenced to federal prison Cross Blue Shield of being a partner with a St. to run the company, and WellPoint’s members, Missouri. Glasscock cited Louis law firm. She earned WASHINGTON — A former Treasury I’m very happy to work investors and associates,” the membership and prof­ her law degree from Department employee was sentenced to nine alongside with her.” said Jackie Ward, presiding itability growth her compa­ months in federal prison Monday for steal­ Southern Methodist Glasscock joined Anthem director of WellPoint’s ny saw then as an attrib- ing more than $67,000 in uncut sheets of University and her under­ Insurance in 1998. In 2004, board of directors. $100 bills that he tried to launder through casino slot machines. David C. Faison, 56, was also ordered to pay back the government $37,200 — the amount he fed to slot machines in Atlantic Navistar, Ford Co. in plant dispute City, West Virginia and Delaware between May and August last year. The rest of the money — nine sheets of elaborate. made about 300,000 engines for Ford. Associated Press partially printed $100 bills — was recovered Ford spokeswoman Becky Sanch But Wiley said that number has been at Faison’s house in Largo, Md., hidden ARRENVILLE, 111. — Navistar said the automaker would be able to cut dramatically because of Ford’s inside a roll of Christmas wrapping paper. International Corp. said Monday it will continue making the F-Series trucks financial problems. Faison was sentenced by U.S. District idle a 1,200-worker Indianapolis fac­ for the “near term.” The Indianapolis factory made Judge Paul L. Friedman less than a year tory because of an ongoing dispute “We’ve been working closely with about 400 engines a day. Wiley said after he admitted to the scheme and pleaded with Ford Motor Co. Navistar ... for many months to he did not know how long the shut­ guilty on Sept. 6 to federal charges of mate­ The Warrenville, Ill -based truck resolve the commercial issues we've down would last. rial for counterfeiting purposes. and engine maker said Monday that been having,” she said. “We’ve always The Alabama plant will continue Additionally, he will be put on supervised Ford has “stopped honoring” the honored the agreements we’ve had operating because it also produces release for three years after serving his terms of a contract for thousands of and we’ll continue to do that.” engines for other companies, Wiley prison term. diesel engines used in the automak­ The 4.6-liter Power Stroke is the said. Faison had worked as a stock control er's popular F-Series heavy-duty only diesel engine used in Ford’s Last month, Ford sued Navistar, recorder, distributing currency paper within truck line. heavy-duty trucks. About 40 percent saying the company failed to comply the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, when Navistar said in a statement that it of the nearly 800,000 F-Series trucks with an agreement to share warranty he stole 21 sheets of partially printed $100 pays suppliers and employees under sold by Ford last year were diesel- costs. Dearborn' Mich.-based Ford bills. Each sheet contained 32 bills, which contract terms and “expects Ford to powered. also accused Navistar of “unjustifi­ were missing serial numbers and Treasury honor the terms of its agreement.” In past years, Navistar plants in ably” raising prices and said it would Department seals.comment. Spokesman Roy Wiley declined to Indianapolis and Huntsville, Ala., try to recover its costs. TThe O bserver page 8 V▼ ie w po in t' Tuesday, February 27,2007 T he O bserver The beauty of our federalist system P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Halt, Notre Dame, IN 46556 As a columnist for The Observer, 1 have Roe v. 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M a n a g in g E d it o r B u sin ess M a n a g er I’ve had many conversations with other the initial nationalization of the issue in computer games and wear clothes pro­ Maddie Hanna Jim Kirihara columnists about the difficulty of finding 1973, members of both sides of the debate duced in China, they need to know what topics which you, the not only seek to advance their cause in they believe and what makes them differ­

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Letters to the E ditor Saint Mary's new residency policy threatens enrollment

The new residency requirement for current students were not consulted them to stay on campus for three years said, “Students who live on campus Saint Mary’s students that was decided because the requirement would not over a college that does not. have been shown to be more successful upon without diverse input from stu­ affect them. Current students should The trend among American college — both academically and co-curricu- dents and faculty will be disastrous to have been asked for advice because students is to move off campus and lary.” However, it should be up to the the future of the college. President current students are the most knowl­ Saint Mary’s should not go against this. students and their parents — not Carol Ann Mooney has said that the edgeable about the wants and needs of More students want to live off campus administrators — to decide whether or college is currently facing an enroll­ prospective students having been there than on campus and if a college denies not they should stay on campus for per­ ment crisis and has set the goal to just months ago. students of this right, prospective stu­ sonal development. I would encourage increase enrollment by 15 percent with When high school seniors are making dents will seek an education elsewhere. administrators to reconsider how the Class of 2011. Unfortunately, I a college decision, they look at a num­ Applicants to Saint Mary’s will drop prospective students will perceive this strongly believe this new residency ber of factors, with student life being of with the consequence of an even fur­ residency requirement before there requirement will drop the number of great importance. When students enroll ther decline in enrollment. aren’t any students to fill the residence applicants to an all-time low. Had stu­ at Saint Mary’s and see that dorm living Furthermore, this is creating an identi­ halls at all. dent input been gathered on this issue, is the norm for three years, many ty for the college that is similar to a such a decision would have never been choose to follow this path of on campus girls’ boarding school, not an open- Maggie Oldham made. residency. However, without this knowl­ minded, progressive women’s college. senior Karen Johnson, vice president of stu­ edge of the norm, high school seniors Johnson stated the single positive off campus dent affairs at the College, said that will not choose a campus that requires attribute of the requirement when she Feb. 22 Eucharist comic not inappropriate

Paper should uphold ‘free trade of ideas’ does everyone not share your views, many of Cartoon funny, not improper Perhaps you should look at the Erik Bootsma, I, for one, hope you are the us don’t want your views being forced upon I do not understand why people First Amendment to the U.S. only student in this fine institution who took us, even though we attend a Catholic universi­ are offended by comics. Comics are Constitution: “Congress shall make offense at the cartoon published in this paper ty. meant to be a quick chuckle in no law ... prohibiting the free exer­ making light of the Eucharist. You argue that To quote Supreme Court Justice Oliver between hours of work. cise thereof; or abridging the free­ while we can debate the presence of God in Wendell Holmes, “But when men have real­ In responses to Michele E. Sagala dom of speech, or of the press.” 1 the Eucharist, “all of I the institution’s] organs ized that time has upset many fighting faiths, (“Cartoon crossed the line,” Feb. think the comic is pointing to should point to the truth” and that the they may come to believe even more than they 26), “making fun of the Institution another truth, that people like to Eucharist is not “an acceptable form of believe the very foundations of their own con­ of the Eucharist, especially in this laugh. I have found far more truth ridicule,” (“Eucharist comic was blasphe­ duct that the ultimate good desired is better season of Lent” is funny. I laughed. in Carlos Mencia, Dane Cook and mous,” Feb. 26). reached by free trade in ideas — that the best I also feel that God has a sense of Jerry Seinfeld than in Catechism I’m not going to quote Bible verses back at test of truth is the power of the thought to get humor and is secure enough to 2148. you, but do you really think that The Observer itself accepted in the competition of the mar­ take a joke. I pose this question — can you should censor its content from a religious ket, and that truth is the only ground upon In response to Erik Bootsma really respect someone you cannot point of view? Notre Dame, as you may have which their wishes safely can be carried out.” (“Eucharist comic was blasphe­ joke with and make a joke about? noticed, isn’t a hotbed of diversity, especially mous,” Feb. 26), please turn and when it comes to religious views. I can’t imag­ Jake Vos look at the top of the front page of Phillip Whelan ine this image would be improved by quash­ graduate student your Observer, where it says “The sophom ore ing satire that pokes fun at the Catholic faith. off campus Independent Newspaper Serving Carroll Hall One day, you may have to accept that not only Feb. 26 Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s.” Feb. 26

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2 0 0 7 O s c a r s in R eview Latest Oscars shines with flair and fashion

Blanchett and Penelope Cruz, absolute­ By ANALISE LIPARI ly shone in their more unique choices. Assistant Scene Editor Cruz, for example, wore a Rowing, fem­ inine pink gown with enough yards of The 2007 Academy Awards brought fluffy, feather-heavy skirt to clothe the nearly one billion viewers more than entirety of Angelina Jolie’s growing the usual amount of surprises and international brood, but pulled off the whimsy this Sunday night. Complete potentially overwhelming Versace cre­ with interpretive dancers, a sound ation with her typical ease. effect chorale and newbie host (and Other stars to note were Kate Winslet, goofball extraordinaire) Ellen in a very feminine celadon-colored, DeGeneres, this year’s quirky Oscars one-shoulder Valentino; “Babel ” new­ felt surprisingly fresh and more than a comer Rinko Kikuchi, who was sporting little entertaining. With its fair share of a form-fitting, black lace-laden Chanel; glamorous fashion and several unpre­ Gwyneth Paltrow in her pleated and dicted upsets — especially that of peachy gown from hip newcomer Zac perennial “bridesmaid-but-never-a- Posen; “Little Miss Sunshine” herself, bride” director Martin Scorsese — the fifth grader Abigail Breslin, in a sweet, 2007 Oscars shot a lively jolt of energy pink fluff-fest of a dress; and Best into the arm of the nearly 80-year-old Actress winner Helen Mirren, who left broadcast. audiences pleasantly surprised with her Red carpet arrivals were the talk of gold-embroidered gown from classic multiple channels during the hour and designer Christian Lacroix that was a half before the official broadcast anything but matronly. began, with E! Entertainment, TV Guide Once the broadcast got underway, it and others dissecting and schmoozing was first-time host Ellen DeGeneres Photo courtesy of estadao.com with the Hollywood elite on what is who put her own unique spin on the Host Ellen DeGeneres hammed it up in her usual fashion during the 2007 Oscars. often considered fashion’s most widely- often-stuffy awards ceremony, leading The host of TV show “Ellen” entertained viewers in her distinctive comedic style. seen runway. Pop culture pundits like a sizeable gospel choir through the Joan Rivers and aisles of the Kodak film about the complexities of the East The ultimate surprise, however, was Ryan Seacrest Theater within the German Secret Police. Another such that of Scorsese’s Best Director win — were in full Adding a decidedly “Ellen”flavor first 15 minutes of surprise was the environmentally-con- Scorsese, effectively the Susan Lucci of force as stars of unassuming irreverence to the the show. Adding a scious fable “Happy Feet, ” which won the Academy Awards since 1981 s and nominees evening, DeGeneres opened with a decidedly “Ellen” fla­ in the Animated Film category over “Raging Bull,” finally got his prize for like Meryl vor of unassuming Disney and Pixar’s wildly popular his frenetic and fantastic Best Picture Streep, Kate low-key, funny monologue about irreverence to the ‘Cars.” In the seemingly innocuous Best winner, “The Departed.” Presented by a Winslet and both her lifelong dream to host the evening, DeGeneres Original Song category, A1 Gore’s “An trio of venerable directing legends, even “Daily Oscars and her decision to, this opened with a low- Inconvenient Truth” found unexpected George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola Show” alum key, funny mono­ Oscar gold with an original Melissa and Steven Spielberg, Scorsese’s long- Steve Carell year, celebrate the nominees logue about both her Ethridge song, “I Need to Wake Up, ” awaited trophy seemed nothing short of made their way rather than just the winners. lifelong dream to over a record three tunes from the totally deserved. down the red host the Oscars and night’s lone musical, “Dreamgirls,” Other highlights of this year’s Oscars carpet. her decision to, this marking the first time in recent memo­ included a hysterical song-and-dance Oscar fashion in 2007 saw an inter­ year, celebrate the nominees rather ry that the Original Song winner came number featuring Will Ferrell, Jack esting mix of standards — legendary than just the winners. A subsequent from a documentary film. Black and John C. Reilly lamenting the designers like Valentino and Armani short film featured a series of endear­ Other 2007 winners came with far fate of the oft-ignored comedian come justifiably remain widely worn on ingly awkward interviews with the 2007 less surprise. Both Forest Whitaker Oscar season; the pairing of youngsters Hollywood’s biggest night — and risk- band of nominees, summed up succinct­ (“The Last King of Scotland”) and Abigail Breslin and Jaden Christopher takers, with fewer stars taking the safer ly by Supporting Actor winner Alan Mirren (“The Queen”) had won an Syre Smith to present both short film route in their attire choices in favor of Arkin’s thoughts on winning and los­ impressive series of critical prizes awards; and “Little Miss Sunshine” “fashion roads less worn” like feather- ing.“Losing builds character,” Arkin between them since award season stars Steve Carrell and Greg Kinnear’s accented skirts and gold bodices. One said with a smile. “Winning is easy. began, and despite an impressive cheeky take on the importance of sound such risk-taking star was “Dreamgirls” Anyone can win.” breadth of competitive talent in both editing. Supporting Actress winner and The statement was ironic coming categories, the two were rewarded a Ultimately, the 2007 Oscars will be “American Idol” alum Jennifer Hudson, from Arkin, who won the Supporting final Oscar cap to their respective remembered as the year of Scorsese who paired a stunning Oscar de la Actor prize for “Little Miss Sunshine” growing lists of accolades. and “The Departed,” of what Renta chocolate brown frock with what over predicted favorite and Golden Sofia Coppola’s controversial “Marie DeGeneres called the “most internation­ appeared to be a silver-plated jacket Globe winner Eddie Murphy. Antoinette” won the prize for Costume al” grouping of nominees the Oscars abandoned by an extra from Arkin’s win was one of several sur­ Design, hardly a surprise given the have ever had, and of an overall rejuve­ “Barbarella.” prises at this year’s Oscars, with the sheer volume of gowns worn by Kirsten nation of Hollywood’s most storied While some, like Hudson, may have seemingly heavily favored “Pan’s Dunst in the film. Jennifer Hudson’s win night. had less success with risky fashion, oth­ Labyrinth” losing the Foreign-Language for Supporting Actress was also some­ ers, such as respective Supporting film award to “Das Leben Der what expected, given her win for the Contact Analise Lipari at Actress and Best Actress nominees Cate Anderen,” a critically-favored German role at the Golden Globes in January. [email protected]

Photo courtesy of realtvnews.com Photo courtesy of specials.rediff.com From left, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson, Helen Mirren and Alan Arkin each Director Martin Scorsese, second from left, finally received his Oscar in the com­ took home an Academy Award during Sunday night’s prestigious awards show. pany of fellow greats Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. Tuesday, February 27, 2007

D irecto r F eature '13 Tzameti' director talks about film at ND

love and admiration for the cinema. By BRIAN DOXTADER Both Gela and Temur recently collab­ Scene Editor orated on a project called “L’Heritage” (“The Legacy”), which they co-wrote Director Gela Babluani, already one and co-directed. It is the first film Gela of the most celebrated new filmmakers made in his homeland of Georgia. in the world, came to Notre Dame last “13 Tzameti” has a unique look weekend to screen his first film, 2005’s because it was shot in black-and-white “13 T zam eti.” The film has been a CinemaScope (widescreen). Babluani major critical success on the film festi­ said this was a conscious decision, not­ val circuit, winning the “Best First ing that, “With black-and-white, you’re Feature” at the Venice Film Festival more focused on features, on mise-en- and the “Grand Jury Prize” at the scene.” Sundance Film Festival. The director, The film is unique for its story and who speaks four languages (Georgian, themes, which hearken back to French French, Russian independent cinema, and English) especially the French recently moved to The film industry runs in New Wave (a revolu­ New York and is the Babluani family. Gela’s tionary film movement working on an of the late 1950s and American remake brother Georges is the star early 1960s). The linch­ of “Tzameti.” of “jj Tzameti” and his pin of the movement Babluani was father Temur was also a was writer/director born in Georgia noted filmmaker, though Jean-Luc Godard, while the country whose influence has not was still under the elder Babluani gave it been lost on filmmakers Image courtesy of movieweb.com Soviet regime, but up in 1992. today. Director Gela Babluani’s “13 Tzameti ” has garnered rave reviews from multiple does most of his “Everyone in French film critics. The Parisian filmmaker spoke on campus last weekend. film work in Paris. independent cinema The film industry runs in the Babluani tries to imitate Godard,” Babluani said. This mentality is reflected throughout “If you want to see blood, you can family. Gela’s brother Georges is the “But they try to imitate him from an “13 Tzameti.” None of the characters turn on any channel on TV,” Babluani star of “13 Tzameti” and his father intellectual standpoint, not a visual are depicted as outright villains, and said. “It doesn’t shock anyone anymore Temur was also a noted filmmaker, standpoint.” even the protagonist is shown as a con­ and I wanted the violence [in ’13 though the elder Babluani gave it up in This Godardian influence is evident flicted and morally problematic char­ Tzameti’] to be psychological. There’s 1992. through “13 T zam eti,” especially in acter. only one special effect, which is very “My father is my best friend,” Babluani’s visual style, which is at once Babluani’s brother is the star of the brief ... I wanted it to be closer to reali­ Babluani said. “He finished with the traditional and progressive. He uses film, and Gela noted that he chose ty-” cinema in ’92. It wasn’t a good experi- subtle moving camera and cinematic Georges for very specific reasons. “13 Tzameti” is being remade in e n c e techniques like Georges’ performance has also been America with Babluani at the helm. No because he freeze-frames well- acto rs are set in had so many “13 Tzameti”has a unique look effectively, though r e c e iv e d , place yet, but the The director is adamant that he prefers problems. because it was shot in black-and- the film is deeply leading to film will carry W hen he grounded in reali­ a Cesar (a smaller projects with smaller budgets, many of the same white CinemaScope (widescreen). decided to ty. This grounding E u ro p e a n but his enthusiasm and talent are themes and will stop, it did­ Babluani said this was a conscious demonstrates equivalent focus around simi­ undeniable. After starting small, only n’t motivate decision, noting that, “With black- strains of the of the lar set-pieces - for bigger and better things lie in wait for me because and-white, you’re more focused on Italian Neo-Realist A c a d e m y instance, the game we had a lot movement, espe­ Aw a r d s ) this talented upcoming director. will remain the of problems. features, on mise-en-scene. ” cially in its usage nomination focal point of the It felt like of non-actors in for “Most plot. Yet the direc­ we had all key roles and its Promising Actor” (meilleur espoir mas­ tor stressed that he is not interested in problems all the time. So when I decid­ realistic depictions of events. Yet culine). “remaking ‘Tzameti’ shot-for-shot.” ed I wanted to make films, he was Babluani noted that “13 Tzameti” is a “I wanted the lead character to be Whatever the case, “13 Tzameti” put sad.” complete work of fiction with few, if really different from the others, and Babluani on the proverbial map, and Babluani thus had little interest in any, ties to real-life events. Georges has an innocence, especially will certainly lead to larger endeavors. making films when he was growing up, “I try not to make movies about his face,” Babluani said. “But there’s a The director adamantly insists that he which allowed him to watch movies things that have really happened,” violence about him as well. You believe prefers smaller projects with smaller “without pretensions.” Babluani said. “I wanted to make a that he’s capable of violence, which is budgets, but his enthusiasm and talent “I didn’t look at [the cinema] for the movie about what’s happening today in what makes the story believable.” are undeniable. After starting small, technical aspects or anything,” the world, but I didn’t want to do a real That violence is key to the film’s plot, only bigger and better things lie in wait Babluani said. His father’s influence story. If we do that, we find excuses for though Babluani is quick to point out for this talented upcoming director. was strong, but the appeal of filmmak­ people, we depict good people and bad that he approaches violence in a differ­ ing was stronger, and Babluani’s deci­ people and I really didn’t want to make ent way than most, preferring a non­ Contact Brian Doxtader at sion to make movies grew out of his a movie about good and bad.” explicit style. 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Photo courtesy of medias.lemonde.com Photo courtesy of indiewire.com “13 Tzameti” is Gela Babluani’s latest film. Although he didn’t dream of being a Gela Babluani’s brother Georges, above, stars in “13 Tzameti,” which follows a movie director as a child, he eventually entered the film industry anyway. man who becomes involved in a high-stakes game of Russian roulette. page 12 The Observer ♦ CLASSIFIEDS Tuesday, February 27, 2007

B engal B outs Gelchion pins Sayles against ropes for win

stopped the contest midway Mike “I’m On the Poster” By BILL BRINK through the second round. Hennig def. Bill “The Brobot” Sports Writer Hull David “J-Rock” Pepe def. Connor Hennig came out strong and Matt “Joltin” Gelchion's speed “The Conqueror” Cain fast, not allowing Hull to throw and aggression were too much for Pepe’s form and aggressive style many punches in the first round. Michael “Saylor” Sayles to over­ were too much for Cain to handle Hennig’s punches were quick and come. in the first round. Pepe was the accurate. The second round was Gelchion was on the attack for aggressor for most of the fight and more of the same, and Hull strug­ the entire first round, twice forc­ landed a strong one-two combo gled to protect himself. The light ing Sayles against the ropes. midway through the second was stopped midway through the Sayles’ defense was better in the round. Cain managed to knock second round. second round, allowing him to Pepe off his game with a few shots block many of Gelchion’s jabs, but to the head during the second Matt “Poz” Posluszny def. Conor Gelchion kept the pressure on and round. The intensity dropped in “Chicken Hawk” Douglass landed numerous head shots. the third round, but Pepe still con­ Posluszny’s strong jab was Sayles was more aggressive in the trolled the fight. prevalent in the first round, snap­ third round, but Gelchion’s combi­ ping Douglass’ head back on more nations were too tough for him. Kris “El Azteca” Perez def. than one occasion. Douglass sacri­ Sayles’ blocking got sloppy near William Brown ficed punch speed for strength, the end of the fight. Perez came out firing, but landing a few strong right hooks. Brown was able to counter effec­ Douglass came back in the second Chris Izaguirre def. Nathan tively, blocking and returning round, landing a strong right that “Preeminent Pre” Serazin many of his punches. Brown came knocked Posluszny to the mat. Izaguirre had the upper hand out much stronger in the second Posluszny dominated the third from the opening bell. He waited round, doing a good job of block­ round, knocking Douglass to the until Serazin threw a punch and ing or avoiding Perez and landing mat twice with straight rights. capitalized on Serazin’s lowered many strong shots of his own. defenses, landing many rights to Perez got to him, however, and Phillip “The Spaniard” Hicks def. the head. Izaguirre again broke landed a straight hard shot to Patrick “The South Bend ALLISON AMBROSE/The Observer through Serazin’s blocks in the Brown’s head, knocking Brown to Brawler” Kibbe Matt Posluszny, right, attacks Conor Douglass in a quarter­ second round, connecting with the mat and ending the fight. Hicks chased Kibbe around the final fight Monday night. Posluszny defeated Douglass. most of his headshots. After a ring for most of the first round, stoppage in the fight, Serazin con­ Eric “A Second Reading From but didn’t land many punches any punches. He protected him­ and dropped him to the mat with nected on a few of his jabs, but the Book of” Feduska def. until the end of the round. Kibbe self decently but could not keep a left hook. This forced the referee another flurry by Izaguirrre Christopher Hanlon was much quicker in the second up. The referee stopped the fight to stop the fight. forced him into the ropes. Hanlon landed some key right round, but Hicks’ defense was in the middle of the second round. crosses and a few combinations in hard for him to penetrate. Hicks Dan “You’re In the Lion’s Den Sagar Navare def. Danny “Dirty the beginning of the first round. finally broke through with a Joseph “Thor’s Hammer” Leary Now” Rodgers def. Mike “A Dish Water” Wemple Feduska, though out-boxed, land­ three-hit combo against the ropes. def. Kevin Hederman Best Served Cold ” Suso The first round was fairly even, ed some body shots near the end. Hicks’ combinations took over in Both boxers’ defenses were The first round was fast but with neither fighter able to take Feduska regrouped in the second the third round, keeping Kibbe at good for the majority of the first sloppy, with both fighters attack­ advantage of the other. Navare round, landing more body shots bay. round, either dodging or blocking ing for the majority of the round. took over in the second round, and effectively using his jab and their opponent’s punches. Rodgers had the early advantage, effectively countering many of combinations. In the third round, Lawrence “The Boston I lederman landed a strong right, effectively using his combinations. Wemple’s punches. The intensity Feduska came out strong, taking Massacre” Sullivan def. Steven and Leary worked Hederman up Suso’s nose was bleeding uncon­ from the end of the second round advantage of Hanlon’s faltering Sushinsky against the ropes with combos trollably, forcing the referee to continued into the third, with both defenses to land more jab-cross The fight was fairly even in the near the end. The second round stop the fight after the first round. fighters throwing a lot of accurate combinations. first round, although Sushinsky started in Leary’s favor, but punches. The third round ended flustered Sullivan at times by Hederman fought back and took Mark “The London Blitz” Bond amid a barrage of punches from Christopher Hartstein def. Mark landing combos. Sullivan got his control near the end. Leary domi­ def. Jordan Runge both fighters, but Navare put the “The Shark” Weber jab and right hook to the body nated the third round, waiting for Both fighters had their jab pressure on and connected more Both fighters started fast, working during the second round. Hederman to throw a punch and working in the first round. Bond often. throwing many accurate punches, But Sushinsky fought back, land­ responding with numerous com­ had the advantage at first, suc­ but Hartstein had the advantage, ing a strong right near the end of bos. cessfully using his jab to set up Will Marra def. Walter “Project” using his right hook very effective­ the round. Sushinsky pressured combinations, but Bunge made a Bruen ly and forcing Weber to the ropes. Sullivan in the third round, throw­ Jesse “Wolverine” Brawer def. run near the end of the round. Bruen was unable to throw any­ More combinations by Hartstein ing combinations and keeping Brian Tyrrell Though intense and hard-fought, thing other than his jab in the first kept Weber from going on the Sullivan from getting a rhythm When Brawer dropped his neither fighter could dominate the round due to Marra’s strong right offensive for most of the second going. defenses, Tyrrell capitalized and other. Defense was thrown by the hooks and uppercuts. Marra’s round. Weber started landing his landed some good head shots in wayside in the brutal third round superior reach helped him in the jab in the third round, but Tommy “One Two Three” Forr the first round. Brawer returned that featured landed punch after second round, allowing him to Hartstein’s combinations were too def. Paul Mower with solid body shots. Brawer took landed punch. keep Bruen at a distance. Bruen much for him. Twice Hartstein Mower protected his head well over in the second round, landing started to land some shots in the forced Weber against the ropes during the first round, only allow­ multiple rights to Tyrrell’s face. Bret “The Mail Never Stops” third round, using his jab to open and landed multiple combina­ ing Forr to throw body shots. Forr Brawer combined his right with Shapot def. Nate Barbara the door for his right hand. It tions. was able to land some strong his jab in the third round, eventu­ Both fighters were cautious in would not be enough, however. right hands in the second round. ally landing a strong right that the first round, which was intense Marra came back and peppered Michael Johnston def. Nate Dyer Forr’s strong right set up many made Tyrrell woozy and forced but featured no decisive hits. Bruen, putting him on defense for Both fighters were quick and combinations that allowed him to the referee to stop the fight. Shapot had the advantage in the the rest of the fight. accurate and landed a good por­ control the fight. The third round second round, landing a hard left tion of their punches in the first was more of the same, with the Andrew McGill def. Brian hook that forced the referee to Paul “Squints" Oddy def. Mike round of an equally fought bout. referee pausing the fight twice Donoghue stop the fight a few seconds into Howard The second round was also fou­ after big hits from Forr. McGill dominated the first the round. The fight started fairly evenly, ght to a stalem ate, with round, dodging Donoghue’s but Oddy’s right cross took over Johnston’s body shots and jabs Alex “Speedy” Gonzalez def. Dan attempts and landing straight Walkovers later in the first round. Oddy countered by Dyer’s combinations. McGowen shots as well as hooks. McGill did Chris “Cougar” Cugliari and struck first, landing a powerful The intensity increased in the Gonzalez was too quick for a good job of dodging or blocking Chris “The Grizz ” Lee defeated right that sent Howard to the mat. third round, with Johnston land­ McGowen in the first round, keep­ anything Donoghue threw and Rick Ward and Brian DeSplinter, Oddy would land another strong ing more jabs and Dyer on ing McGowen on the defensive for countered with hard, fast combi­ respectively, in walkovers. right at the end of the first round, defense. Some of Dyer’s shots con­ the entire round. It was more of nations. In the second round, and yet another right set up a nected, but it was not enough to the same in the second round, McGill forced Donoghue into the Contact Bill Brink at barrage of punches. The referee win. with McGowen unable to throw corner after repeated body shots [email protected]

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T ennis Men’s Basketball Associated Press Top 25

team record points 1 Ohio State 26-3 1786 2 UCLA 25-3 1729 3 Kansas 25-4 1580 4 Wisconsin 26-4 1503 5 Florida 25-4 1488 6 Memphis 25-3 1422 7 Texas A&M 24-4 1408 8 North Carolina 24-5 1381 9 Georgetown 22-5 1225 10 Nevada 26-2 1160 11 Southern Illinois 25-5 1057 12 Pittsburgh 24-5 984 13 Washington States 23-5 974 14 Duke 22-7 775 15 Texas 21-7 708 16 Louisville 21-7 653 17 Oregon 22-7 466 18 Butler 26-5 457 19 Vanderbilt 19-9 317 20 Marquette 22-8 299 21 Virginia Tech 20-8 293 22 NOTRE DAME 22-6 279 23 use 21-8 254 24 Maryland 22-7 247 25 Air Force 23-6 236

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team record points 1 Ohio State 26-3 772 2 UCLA 25-3 742 AP 3 Kansas 25-4 680 Roger Federer celebrates his 161st-consecutive week as the ATP No. 1-ranked player in the world. The 10-time Grand Slam 4 Florida 25-4 646 champion reached a new milestone Monday when he broke Jimmy Connors' 30-year-old mark of consecutive weeks at No. 1. 5 Wisconsin 26-4 628 6 Texas A&M 24-4 608 7 Memphis 25-3 603 8 North Carolina 24-5 584 Federer on top for 161 consecutive weeks 9 Nevada 26-2 526 10 Georgetown 22-5 515 ning his second career don’t know if he’s going to hometown. Federer had 11 Southern Illinois 25-5 451 Associated Press Grand Slam title at the talk about it. It’s a great been a ballboy for an exhi­ 12 Pittsburgh 24-5 447 DUBAI, United Arab Australian Open. Federer record to break, he’s had it bition between Connors 13 Washington State 23-5 412 so long.” 14 Duke 22-7 303 Emirates — Roger Federer said defeating Andy and Mansour Bahrami. 15 Texas 21-7 272 struggled to a first-round Roddick in the 2004 Connors now coaches “I walked on court, had 16 Butler 26-5 222 victory at the Dubai Open Wimbledon final was “a Roddick, who won the first a picture taken with both 17 NOTRE DAME 22-6 217 on Monday, the day he huge moment for me.” set against Federer in of them, and then walked 18 Oregon 22-7 181 broke Jimmy Connors’ “Looking back, maybe Shanghai in November and off,” Federer recalled. “I 19 Louisville 21-7 170 streak of "consecutive that was the most impor­ had three match points in was so nervous. Whoever 20 Air Force 23-6 141 weeks at No. 1. tant match for staying at the second set before would have thought I 21 Marquette 22-8 137 Federer, who broke No. 1,” the Swiss star said falling 4-6, 7-6 (8), 6-4. would have broke the 21 Virginia Tech 20-8 137 Connors’ 30-year-old mark during a conference call. “That actually guaran­ record? Looking back, it is 23 Vanderbilt 19-9 100 with his 161st week at the “If he would have won teed me to break the quite an amazing story.” 24 USC 21-8 90 top of the ATP rankings, that, I think he might have record today,” he said. To com m em orate the 25 Virginia 19-8 86 defeated Kristian Pless 7-6 gotten it back.” Federer has another milestone, a Roger Federer (2), 3-6, 6-3 in his first Connors set his record connection to Connors. stamp will be issued April match since taking a from July 1974 to August When Federer was 10 in his hometown. month off after winning 1977. Connors won eight growing up in Switzerland, Federer needed time to Women’s Basketball the Australian Open. Grand Slam titles in his he was presented with a get up to speed against the Big East Standings Federer’s reign began 20-year career. watch by Connors during a 86th-ranked Pless, but more than three years ago, “I haven’t heard any­ ceremony recognizing extended his career-high Big East overall when he took over No. 1 thing from Jimmy,” Federer as the best under- winning streak to 37 team record record on Feb. 2, 2004, after win­ Federer said, laughing. “I 14 player in Basel, his matches. 1 Connecticut 16-0 27-2 2 Marquette 12-4 24-5 3 Rutgers 12-4 19-8 In B rief 4 West Virginia 11-5 20-9 5 NOTRE DAME 10-5 19-9 Islanders strengthen roster Badgers lose Butch in loss Boston’s Matsuzaka faces 6 Louisville 10-6 24-6 7 Pittsburgh 10-6 for playoff run to Ohio State Ortiz in Spring Training 22-7 NEW YORK — The New York MADISON — Wisconsin forward FORT MYERS — When Boston 8 South Florida 9-7 19-10 Islanders bolstered their offense on Brian Butch is expected to be out slugger David Ortiz stepped in 9 Seton Hall 9-7 18-10 Monday, acquiring winger Richard 10 DePaul 7-8 17-11 at least four weeks after dislocat­ against pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka 11 Cincinnati 6-10 15-13 Zednik from the Washington Capitals ing his right elbow in the Badgers’ on Monday, hundreds of spectators 12 St. John’s 4-12 8-19 for a second-round draft pick in 2007. loss to Ohio State. pressed up against the fence and 13 Georgetown 3-13 13-16 The Islanders entered Monday tied The team’s leading rebounder dozens of cameras clicked to capture 14 Providence 3-13 13-16 with Montreal for the eighth and final had a dislocation and an associated the moment. 15 Syracuse 3-13 9-20 playoff spot in the East, although both fracture, and his anticipated recov­ Ortiz, who led the AL in homers 16 Villanova 2-14 8-21 teams were only six points behind ery time is four to six weeks, the and RBIs last season, is confident third-place Ottawa. team said Monday. about one thing: “I’m pretty sure Zednik has six goals and 12 assists The injury occurred when Butch he’s going to do well.” in 32 games for the Capitals this sea­ crashed to the floor while battling Ortiz faced 12 of the 54 pitches, all son. He missed 31 games with wrist under the basket in the first half of from the stretch, in Matsuzaka’s sec­ around the and groin injuries. the Badgers’ one-point loss Sunday ond batting practice session of “Richard is a proven offensive tal­ to the Buckeyes in Columbus. He spring training. He let nine of them ent,” Islanders general manager watched the second half from the go by, fouled one into the batting dial Garth Snow said. “When you can add bench with his arm in a sling. cage, hit a grounder to first base a player with his skill and competitive­ At the time, Ohio State was that might have gone for a hit and ness for a playoff push at a fair cost, ranked No. 2 and the Badgers No. bunted foul on the 12th pitch. you do it. We believe Richard will fit in 1 in The Associated Press Top 25. “He’s got good stuff, but we haven’t NCAA B a s k e t b a l l well with our team.” The Buckeyes won 49-48 to played yet,” Ortiz said, but “he Florida vs. Tennessee The acquisition of Zednik could give clinch the conference title and then knows how to pitch. He stays in the 9:00 p.m., ESPN the Islanders leeway to move forward got the No. 1 spot in this week’s strike zone. That’s all you need to Jason Blake. poll. survive in the big leagues.” page 14 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Tuesday, February 27, 2007

“[Gaines] got hit with a Rubino and Mitidiero. with the Irish. DePauI really hard screen and she In the beginning of the sec­ The Red Storm defeated Notre hurt her shoulder,” McGraw ond half, successive Big East Dame 71-68 Jan. 23 in New continued from page 20 said. turnovers allowed DePaul to continued from page 20 York. Both Gaines and Allen score 12 of the first 16 points But Brey said there is one second half. returned later in the game. of the half and take a 48-39 really fighting for.” team in particular he does not Fouls played an important Ashley Barlow lead. The Blue With a bye in the first round, want to face in Madison Square role in the game. Two quick led the Irish “When your best Demons scored the Irish will most likely face Garden. fouls on Allen limited her Monday, sinking 19 points off of Syracuse, No. 20/21 Marquette After Notre Dame’s 66-63 vic­ playing time in the first half three 3-pointers scorer is on the turnovers to or West Virginia in the second tory Jan. 27 against Villanova, and limited her to just four on her way to bench, it makes it a Notre Dame’s round depending on how the Brey said he was happy his team points in the half. She fin­ scoring 21 little more difficult 10. final week of the season plays did not have to face the Wildcats ished with 10 on the night. points. Guard Free throws out. for a third time in Big East play. “When your best scorer is Breona Gray to get in a rhythm by Gaines and a Notre Dame defeated the “I’m glad we’re done with on the bench, it makes it a had 15 points offensively. ” jumper by guard Golden Eagles Saturday, the them,” Brey said in his press little more difficult to get in a and also made Melissa Mountaineers 61-58 Jan. 9 and conference after the game. “We rhythm offensively,” McGraw three 3-point- Lechlitner Muffet McGraw the Orange 103-91 Jan. 30. don’t play them a third time. said. ers. Gaines brought Notre That means if Notre Dame fin­ We’ll probably see them in the The game was physical. ended with 14 Irish coach Dame to within ishes with the same record as I Big East] tournament knowing DePaul committed 12 fouls in points. five points with any of the above teams, the Irish my luck.” the second half, while Notre The Irish were out- 15:37 remaining. The Irish will gel the higher seed. As things stand right now, Dame committed rebounded 44- would again pull to within Marquette, West Virginia and Brey’s luck does not look that 10. “They’re a really 3 3 and out- five after Allen converted a Syracuse are within one game of bad. “It w asn’t any scored 18-10 in layup, and then a jumper, each other in the standings, and The Wildcats, who currently more physical good shooting team the paint. with 12:57 left. At this point, any of them could end up in fifth sit in eighth place in the confer­ than we expect­ and were a really N otre Dame Smith look over as the Blue place in the conference during ence standings, will have to wait ed,” McGraw poor defensive kept the game Demons pulled away. the final week of play. until the semifinals for a possi­ said. close in the first The loss dropped Notre Since the Big East tournament ble third meeting with the Irish. Guard Tulyah team from the half, leading by Dame to the No. 7 seed in the has 12 teams — with the top Villanova would have to win Gaines left the three-point line. ” seven with 5:52 Big East tournament. The four getting a first-round bye — its first-round game against game with a remaining. The Irish will face No. 10 seed the No. 5 team plays the No. 12 either DePaul or Providence, shoulder injury Blue Demons DePaul again Saturday at 6 team in the first round. The win­ then a second-round game Muffet McGraw early in the sec­ went on an 11-3 p.m. in the first round of the ner of that game then plays the against Pittsburgh or ond half, and Irish coach run to take the Big East tournament. No. 4 seed in the second round. Georgetown before facing the Allen left later lead 34-33 with As of now, Syracuse would Irish in the semifinals. in the half with an ankle 3:02 remaining in the half, Contact Bill Brink at play St. John’s in the first round, Should the Irish make it to the problem. led by 3-pointers from [email protected] with the winner earning a date semifinals and finals, they will most likely face the Panthers or the Hoyas. Georgetown defeated the Irish 66-48 Jan. 6 in Notre Dame’s worst offensive output of the season, while the Irish did What's the Future of this not have to face Pittsburgh dur­ ing the regular season.

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At the end of the second round, several combinations in each of NBA Lorenz drove his opponent into a the first two rounds. Frisch corner with a flurry of punches, Cunningham, however, took over continued from page 20 but Stypula was able to pin in the final round. Several power Lorenz against the ropes with punches left Kaiser bloodied and Nene sinks 27 points fighters were tentative for much several combinations of his own. helped Cunningham get the deci­ of the bout, but the lefty Frisch As the crowd roared, Stypula sion. was able to land more punches landed a variety of punches and as Nuggets end skid in each round. Frisch and Lough carried the momentum into the Geoff Spiess def. Matthew danced around each other for decisive third round. Bono much of the fight, with Frisch Spiess overpowered Bono with Associated Press on him. he had his way with closing the gap several times to Karl Kadon def. Spencer Feran a series of one-two combinations them,” Barone said. “Their land quick combinations. Kadon took the early advan­ in the third round, forcing the MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Carmelo inside game, along with us tage and never relented, working referee to stop the fight. Both Anthony and Allen Iverson got missing a few key free throws John Sultis def. Tom Digan Feran’s body and forcing him to fighters displayed good offensive their points and a win, too, down the stretch, were the Sultis’ endurance allowed him drop his hands as the fight wore technique but neither blocked thanks to Nene. main reasons we lost.” to triumph over Digan in a split on. Kadon was able to land a many of the other’s punches. Anthony, the league’s lead­ The Grizzlies were attempt­ decision. Digan seemed to hold a variety of punches and scored Ultimately, Spiess was able to ing scorer, had 33 points and ing to win back-to-back games slight edge after a first round in enough points to record the punch out of any trouble he Iverson added 25 to help the for the first time this season, which both fighters came out unanimous victory. encountered and was aggressive Denver Nuggets to a 111-107 but were denied, mostly by swinging aggressively. But Sultis enough to beat Bono. victory over the Memphis Nene. had more energy as the fight Pat Burns def. Tim Rippinger Grizzlies on Monday night, “We will be going to Nene drew to a close. He landed sever­ Burns knocked Rippinger to Cole Davis def. Eric Retter snapping a four-game losing more,” Nuggets coach George al powerful punches late in the the canvas with a series of Davis was the split-decision streak. Karl said. “He really delivered final round to help him notch the aggressive combinations in the winner over Retter in a closely The Nuggets improved to 3- a great game.” victory. third round, and recorded the contested fight. Early on, Retter 7 with Iverson and Anthony in Anthony, averaging 30.5 knockout victory. Burns seemed was able to batter Davis’s body, the lineup, but it was the play points per game, delivered as Leo Rubinkowski def. Rafael tentative for much of the first two but Davis landed many power of Nene, the Nuggets’ 6-foot- he has throughout the season. Diaz rounds against the southpaw punches to better’s face. The 11, 260-pound forward, that He connected on a deep 3- Rubinkowski, a southpaw, was Rippinger, but the freshman was third round was sloppy as the Grizzlies’ coach Tony Barone pointer to end the third quar­ the unanimous winner over Diaz. able to land a series of punches fighters tired, but Davis launched said was the difference. ter and trimmed the lead to Rubinkowski held a significant in the final round to overpower several good combinations on his “I thought the key to the 83-82. In the fourth quarter, height advantage and was able to the lefty. opponent. game was their ability to get he added several key baskets, connect often while keeping Diaz the ball inside,” Barone said. including two free throws with at a considerable distance. Chris Nanovic def. Joe Siler Patrick Mclnerney def. Joe “They got the ball inside on us 3:18 to go to gave the Nuggets Rubinkowski landed mostly stiff Nanovic proved to be the more Vittoria at will. Nene destroyed us a 105-103 lead. jabs to Diaz’s face and bloodied technical and aggressive fighter The two fighters used the inside.” Denver never trailed again. him before the conclusion of the against the slower Siler. Nanovic entire ring throughout their Nene, averaging 16.4 points Iverson also had nine first round. Diaz did not give in repeatedly landed powerful com­ m atchup and displayed a lot and 6.6 rebounds since his assists, five rebounds and two despite bleeding throughout the binations and Siler turned his movement. Mclnerney, who had return Feb. 1 from a right steals. fight, but Rubinkowski’s reach back at several points during the Ta height advantage over his knee contusion, tied his Mike Miller and Gasol ultimately gave him the edge. fight. During the second round, opponent, landed enough punch­ career high with 27 points. He scored 21 points apiece to Siler was clearly rattled by a shot es early in the match to over­ was 10-of-16 from the field lead the Grizzlies. Stu Stypula def. Andrew Lorenz to the face and could never come Vittoria’s aggressive third and added nine rebounds. Miller had given the Stypula edged Lorenz in an recover. round. Mclnerney was the unani­ Several Grizzlies — includ­ Grizzlies their largest lead of offense-dominated fight. The mous winner as he circled away ing Pau Gasol and Lawrence the game midway through the boxers used the entire ring and Tony Cunningham def. Michael from Vittoria and effectively used Roberts — tried to stop the third quarter during a five- connected frequently with each Kaiser his jab to maintain the distance fourth-year pro from Brazil, minute stretch in which he other from the outset of the bout. Cunningham prevailed unani­ between the two fighters. but Nene repeatedly used his scored 13 points. 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use his reach to his advantage, Raupp. the start of the third, but Klein the fight. Carrier, a junior Bouts but Marek trapped him in the Kelly took an early advan­ took back the advantage when from Fisher, took another corner to finish the round on a tage in the first, grinding away Parry tired near the match’s round of hard rights from Lee, continued from page 20 strong note. Marek came out at Raupp with his aggressive finish. leading to the referee stopping aggressively to begin the third, style. Raupp, a freshman from the fight. Smith coming out slightly bloodying Kernan’s nose to Knott, was forced onto the Joe “Joe-P acalypse” ahead for the win. stop the fight temporarily and defensive again for most of the Hagmann def. Craig “The Mike Cimino def. Colin “The earn the win down the stretch. second round. Raupp fought Fire Sermon ” Woelfel Flavor Station” Dougherty Joseph “Money” Meares def. his best round in a very Hagmann defeated Woelfel Cimino defeated Dougherty, Terry “Don’t Blink” Howell Nazur “Naz Tee Nasty” aggressive third, but was by split decision for the victo­ a law student, by unanimous Meares won in a split deci­ Ahmed def. Matt Gimlett unable to make up enough ry- decision. sion over Howell after three Ahmed defeated Gimlett by ground to steal the win. Hagmann, a junior from Dougherty took a slight grueling rounds. split-decision in a very tight Stanford, appeared to win a advantage in the first round Meares, a freshman from St. contest. Michael Smith def. Matt very aggressive first round. over Cimino, a junior from E dw ard’s, appeared to take Gimlett was able to effective­ “Furry Fury ” Walz The second round featured Keough. The second round the first round, pinning Howell ly counter Ahmed’s rushes in Smith defeated Walz, a more of the same, as featured a wilder fight, with in the corners and shutting the first, and appeared to take freshman from Alumni, by Hagmann used his reach each fighter taking a beating. down Howell’s quick feet. The the round by a narrow margin. unanimous decision. advantage to keep Woelfel at a The referee stopped the fight fight turned into a brawl in the Ahmed, a sophomore from Smith, an off-campus sopho­ safe distance. Woelfel, an off- near the end of the second as second, with Howell, a fresh­ Alumni, was successfully able more, appeared to take the campus graduate student, blood began pouring from man from Knott, exchanging to blitz Gimlett at the begin­ first round after landing multi­ peppered Hagmann with Dougherty’s nose. Cimino con­ hooks with Meares. Each fight­ ning of the second, but ple strong punches to Walz’s punches and jabs to the face tinued to take control through er took his turn taking the Gimlett’s agility kept him out head. Smith kept control in the in the third, showing his the beginning of the third, advantage and pounding away. of too much trouble. Gimlett, second, holding his opponent endurance and knocking down continuing to target Howell and Meares each con­ an O’Neill freshman, battered on defense. Walz came out Hagmann near the middle of Dougherty’s nose and earning nected with strong punches in Ahmed at the beginning of the strong to start the third, but the round. Despite Woelfel’s the win. the third in a match that came third, but Ahmed was able to Smith countered with strong strong third round perform­ down to the final bell. recover well, continuing his jabs to ensure his victory ance, Hagmann held on for the Greg “Busta ” Brown def. aggressive style to seize the victory. John Williams Hunter “The Wonder” Land victory. Steve “Ogie” Hansen def. Brown, an off-campus sen­ def. Nicholas Ponzio Matthew Hopke Conor McLaughlin def. Ryan ior, defeated Williams after Land, an O’Neill junior, won Alex “Spider Monkey” Duffy Hansen took the win over Sim m ons Williams was forced to bow in a unanimous decision over def. Patrick “The Chicago Hopke by unanimous decision. McLaughlin defeated out early in the first. Ponzio. Drago ” Salvi Hansen, an off-campus sen­ Simmons by unanimous deci­ Williams, a junior from Land seized control in the Duffy defeated Salvi, an off- ior, and Hopke both traded sion. Fisher, took a hard shot to the opening round, forcing Ponzio campus law student, by unani­ punches in a very strong open­ McLaughlin and Simmons, nose, appearing to suffer a to box defensively for the mous decision. ing round. Hopke, a freshman both Keough sophomores, break. Williams reeled after majority of the first. Ponzio, a Duffy, a sophomore from from Alumni, appeared the fought a very close and techni­ taking the hit, and immediate­ freshman from Keenan, was Dillon, and Salvi traded blows take a slight advantage near cal first round, with ly conceded the match. able to regain some ground at in an even first round. The the end of the second, but the McLaughlin appearing to hold the end of the second, but match continued to be close bout remained close. Hansen a slight edge. The second Andrew “Rage” Massari def. Land still had the advantage until near the end of the sec­ came out strong in the third, round also appeared to go to Brian “The Candy Man ” going into the third round. ond, when Duffy knocked aggressively attacking Hopke McLaughlin, who connected Kantor Land displayed his toughness down Salvi with a huge right to seal the close win. with a few hard hooks to Massari defeated Kantor, a in the third, showing few signs hook. In the third, Duffy Simmons’ head. The third sophomore from Keough, by of fatigue in a strong finish. proved too strong defensively Stephen Klein def. Jon round featured another strong unanimous decision. for Salvi to make up any “Trash Can! ” Parry performance from McLaughlin Massari, a sophomore from Parfait Mwez def. John “The ground. Klein defeated Parry, a soph­ to wrap up the win. Alumni, and Kantor fought a Highlighter” O’Connell omore from Keough, by unani­ very clean and even first Mwez defeated O’Connell, a Preston “Punch Throwin' mous decision. Mike “Double Fist” Lee def. round. In a much more sophomore from Fisher, by Idahoan” Carter def. Jeff Both fighters appeared to Kevin “Aircraft” Carrier aggressive second round, unanimous decision. “Delaware Destroyer” Skorup feel out each other’s style in a Lee took a huge victory over Massari appeared to gain the Mwez, a Zahm senior, and Carter, an off-campus senior, very clean and even first Carrier, defeating Carrier just upper hand. Massari kept on O’Connell each chose their defeated Skorup by unanimous round. Klein, a senior from 1:05 into the first round. the offensive in the third, spots carefully in a very clean decision. Morrissey, took the role of the Lee, a sophomore from holding back Kantor to ensure first round. Mwez took the Carter controlled the first aggressor in the second, pep­ Alumni, showed his strength the win. upper hand in the second, round, using his footwork and pering Parry with jabs to the from the beginning of the first fighting more aggressively and agility to attack and duck out head area. Parry came out round, nailing Lee and forcing Contact Michael Bryan at connecting with a few solid of range of Skorup’s blows. strong to even up the match at the referee to temporarily stop [email protected] blows. O’Connell countered Skorup, a freshman from with some hard jabs in the Knott, was more aggressive in third, but Mwez was able to the second, but failed to solid­ hold on for the win. ly connect with any punches. Come and L i s t e n Carter maintained his control Chris “Camp the People’s in the third, finishing up a Champ” Calderone def. very clean and dominant per­ James “Turkey” Creighton formance. Calderone won over Come and R ead Creighton in a unanimous Matt “I’m Gonna” Decker decision. def. Joe “The Red Rocker ” Calderone connected with a Langenfeld huge right in the first, tem­ Decker took the win over porarily stopping the fight and Langenfeld by unanimous Come and P l a y knocking Creighton’s mouth decision. guard out of the ring. The Both Langenfeld and Decker, fight was much more even in a Keough junior, came out the second, but Calderone, an with offensive mentalities in off-campus senior, still held the first. Decker broke the advantage. 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B engal B outs Fight Night: Round Two

By FRAN TOLAN By MICHAEL BRYAN Sports Writer Sports Writer

Senior Dan Ward unleashed a Ryan “Seoul Man” Smith flurry of punches on Joshua defeated James “Cupcake” Hammack late in the third Devereaux by split-decision in round, before the fight was one of the closest matches of called by the referee Monday in the night Monday. the quarterfinals. Ward landed Smith, an off-campus senior, jab after jab in the opening and Devereaux chose their round to set the tone for a fight spots in the first round, with he would later dominate. In the neither seizing a sizable second, he unleashed several ad vantage. In a b ack-and- power punches on Hammack forth second round, Smith and the stage was set for the started aggressively and knockout. appeared to have the edge. Devereaux, a sophomore Adam Frisch def. Alex Lough from Morrissey, rebounded Frisch, a senior, was the unan­ quickly, taking control of the imous winner over the freshman end of the second with a Lough. The taller Frisch used his series of strong lefts. Both reach to keep Lough away from fighters took a beating in a him throughout the match. Both ALLISON AMBROSE/The Observer very even third round, with At left, William Brown, right, lands a hook against Kris Perez during Perez's quarterfinal win Monday. see FRISCH/page 15 Right, Brown stands next to the referee after a Perez punch sent him to the mat for five minutes. see BOUTS/page 17

ND Women’s Basketball Irish lose second straight, fall to seventh in conference

Again down by just one at Smith was one of four Blue the Irish perimeter defense numbers in the second half, DePaul uses threes to half in Monday’s game against Demons to score in double fig­ before, and did so again last shooting 53 percent from pull away from ND DePaul, the Irish were ures, along with guard Jenna night. field-goal range and 82 per­ outscored 51-38 in the second Rubino (17), guard Allie “They’re a really good shoot­ cent from the line. Notre half of an 87-73 loss to the Quigley (15) and guard Missy ing team, and we re a really Dame, in contrast, hit 48 per­ By BILL BRINK Blue Demons. The Irish lost Mitidiero (15). poor defensive team from the cent of its field goals and 78 Sports Writer 76-60 to Rutgers Saturday The Blue Demons sank 11- three-point line,” McGraw percent of its free throws in after having a similar deficit of-22 three-point attempts and said. “Have been all year.” the first half, but made only Twice in three days, Notre at halftime. prevented the Irish (19-10, 10- DePaul (18-11, 8-8 Big East) 40 percent from field-goal Dame trailed by one point at DePaul forward Caprice 6 Big East) from staging a shot 38 percent from field- range and hit just 56 percent halftime. And twice in three Smith scored 22 points and comeback. Notre Dame coach goal range and 71 percent of free-throw attempts in the days, the Irish lost by double grabbed eight rebounds to Muffet McGraw had stressed from the free-throw line in the figures. lead the Blue Demon effort. the need for improvement of first half, but increased those see DEPAUL/page 14

M e n ’s B asketball C om m entary Notre Dame not looking past Big East tourney

Not only is Mike Brey Notre speculate past the Big East tour­ m m Dame’s head basketball coach, nament. but he also acts as the team’s “I’m glad you tried (asking the press secretary. players|. Hopefully, you didn’t Brey jokingly sidestepped break anybody in the locker questions room. I threatened them,” Brey after No. said. “Certainly I’ll say this, our 17/22 Notre profile is very solid, but we’re Dame’s 85-73 trying to chase a bye down.” win over The Irish have a couple days Marquette off before their final conference Saturday matchup against Rutgers. A win about his Saturday in New Jersey would team’s clinch a bye in the first round of chances of the Big East tournament. earning its Chris Mine “We feel like we were fighting first NCAA for a spot, for a first-round bye Tournament Sports Writer in the Big East tournament,” berth in four Irish guard Tory Jackson said seasons. after Notre Dame’s win over “We are playing for Big East Marquette. “That’s what we’re ALLISON AMBROSE/The Observer seeding,” Brey said. Irish forward Ryan Ayers drives past Winston-Salem forward Norman Carter during Notre Dame’s He also won’t let his players see BIG EAST/page 14 90-45 win Nov. 29. The Irish can clinch a bye in the Big East tournament with a win Saturday.

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