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Technical colleges falling short of needs South Carolina’s technical col leges must do more to match their programs to the needs of industry for the state’s new economic plan to work, according to a study by a North Carolina research firm. The stJdy calls for creating spe cialty programs at the state’s 16 tech schools to match the needs of industry clusters — groups of businesses centered around niche industries such as tourism, tex tiles and automotives. Many schools nationwide and some in South Carolina already shape programs around the needs of local businesses. Freshwater turtles in danger from trapping HILTON HEAD ISLAND - Conservationists are again warn ing of the dangers of allowing freshwater turtle collection to go unchecked in South Carolina. South Carolina temporarily stopped trapping turtles for 90 days last summer, but that ban ex pired and the state Legislature failed to pass a law on the issue. South Carolina doesn’t have records of how many freshwater ' turtles are taken and no permits are required to take them. Nation Allies must remain united, Bush says WASHINGTON - Present Bush, after the electoral defeat of one of his closest allies in the war on terror, said Tuesday the United States and its allies must remain “strong and resolute and deter mined” in battling terrorism. Bush spoke after terrorist bombings in Spain last week that killed more than 200 people on the eve of an election that drove from power the center-right party of Jose Maria Aznar, one of Bush’s closest allies in Europe. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld acknowledged Tuesday the decision by Spain’s new leader to pull troops from Iraq is a set back for the United States. Crews locate body of missing passenger BALTIMORE — After an ardu ous search in cold, dark waters, divers found the last missing pas senger from a capsized water taxi. The body of Corinne J. Schillings, 26, of Alexandria, Va., was the last passenger who was unaccounted for since the water taxi overturned in a sudden thun derstorm March 6 near Fort McHenry. Powell meeting with Musharraf this week NEW DELHI, INDIA - Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday he will seek assurances from Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf that no officials of his government have been involved in the Pakistani-based network that proliferated nuclear secrets to North Korea, Libya and Iran. Powell said he is confident that Musharraf wants to get to the bot tom of the issue. He added that he would like information about any help that rogue scientist A. Q. Kahn may have received in his proliferation activities. Powell will meet with Musharraf later in the week. 24 suspects killed in search for fugitives WANA, PAKISTAN - Pakistani troops killed 24 suspects in a fierce crackdown Tuesday on al-Qaida and Taliban fugitives in the rugged tribal regions bordering Afghanistan, the army spokesman said. At least eight Pakistani soldiers were killed and 15 wounded in the operation. The operation unfolded near Wana, in Pakistan’s South Waziristan region, just a few miles from the Afghan border, said army spokesman Gen. Shaukat Sultan. The attacks were launched a day after the country’s military president promised to rid the rugged tribal belt of an estimated 500 to 600 foreign terrorists he said were hiding there. BRIEFS FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE m iory 753: First official St. Patrick’s is celebrated. 1995: The United States ap proves the first Chicken Pox vac cine. Extended. Forecast Sunday HI: 75 fT' LO: 41 Today STEPHANIE TITUS & GRANT JONES PIANO RECITAL: School of Music, room 206,6 p.m. PRUZIN HORN STUDIO RECITAL: School of Music, room 206,7:30 p.m. WILLIAM DENTON TRUMPET RECITAL: School of Music, room 206 7:30 p.m. WORKSHOP, “EPMS FOR SUPERVISORS”: 1600 Hampton St. Annex 104,9 a.m.-12 p.m. SEMINAR, “SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY ACCESS NETWORK (SCAN)”: Dr. Guang Zhao of the Division of Biostatistics and Health, Health Sciences Building 103,800 Sumter St., 12:30 p.m. ST. PATRICK’S DAY STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICER INAUGURATION: Rutledge Chapel, 4 p.m. Thursday use DANCE COMPANY IN CONCERT: Drayton Hall, 8 p.m. WORKSHOP, “FINANCIAL SERVICES II”: 1600 Hampton St. Annex 104,9 a.m.-12 p.m. COLLOQUIUM, “SIMULTANEOUS INFERENCE FOR PREVALENCE USING POOLED ASSESSMENTS”: LeConte College 210A, Lecture 2 p.m., Refreshments 3 p.m. COLLOQUIUM, “PROBING THE UNIVERSE WITH QUASAR ABSORPTION LINES”: Jones Physical Science Center 409, Refreshments 3:45 p.m., Colloquium 4 p.m. STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION: Business Administration Building, 6th Floor, 4 p.m. COLLOQUIUM, “BARE LIFE, BEARING WITNESS: AUSCHWITZ AND THE PORNOGRAPHY OF HORROR”: Nursing Building 127, 4-6 p.m. PRINT JOURNALISM JOB FAIR: Carolina Coliseum Friday use DANCE COMPANY IN CONCERT: Drayton Hall, 8 p.m. “DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HYER-PROXY SYSTEM FOR HIGH QUALITY STREAMING MEDIA DELIVERY IN INTERNET-: Songquin Chen of College of William and Mary, Swearingen Engineering Center 1A03,3:30 4:30 p.m. Saturday use DANCE COMPANY IN CONCERT: Drayton Hall, 8 p.m. SPRING BEGINS % Get your events *1n the Calendar rn.sc.edu __3Hi__ Pope meets with Passion of the Christ’star VATICAN CITY - Pope John Paul II met with Jim Caviezel, star of Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ,” the Vatican said. Caviezel, who plays Jesus in the film, had a brief conversation with the pontiff, who then blessed the devoutly Roman Catholic actor, Vatican spokesman the Rev. Ciro Benedettini said. He had no fur ther information on their discus sion. The ANSA news agency said Caviezel attended a private screen ing of his film at the Legionaries of Christ, a conservative Catholic group. Caviezel’s wife also attend ed the meeting with the pope, the news agency said. Gibson’s dramatization of Christ’s final hours earned $264 million in the United States and Canada after 19 days in theaters, according to studio estimates re leased Sunday. Banks moving away from covergirl image RADNOR, PA. - Known for gracing the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue and the Victoria’s Secret catalog, Tyra Banks is mov ing into life beyond the runway. “America’s Next Top Model,” the UPN reality television series she created and executive pro duces, is in its second season and has been picked up by UPN for two more. And the shapely model also has recently debuted the video for her first single, “Shake Ya Body,” a dance track produced by Grammy Award winner Rodney Jerkins. “The (modeling) industry rep resents a revolving door: The new ones come and the old ones go. I’m still in there, but I’m ready to kick myself out soon,” Banks tells TV Guide for its March 20 issue. Will & Grace’ stars featured on album NEW YORK - The stars of “Will & Grace” are hoping for suc cess on the record charts. Eric McCormack, Debra Messing. Megan Mullally and Sean Hayes will lend their voices to “Will & Grace: Who’s Your Daddy?” The album is set for release Sept. 7, BMG Strategic Marketing and NBC Enterprises said Monday. The “companion” compilation will feature songs from — and in spired by — the hit NBC show, in cluding “Got to Be Real” by Cheryl Lynn and “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man” by Ella Fitzgerald, perfor mances by cast members and a PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE GAMECOCK Jim Caviezel, star of “The Passion of the Christ/7 was blessed by the pope. “Footloose” recording by Kevin Bacon/Bacon Brothers. Bono set to speak at commencement PHILADELPHIA - U2 lead singer Bono will be the com mencement speaker at the University of Pennsylvania on May 17. “With his tireless efforts and use of his celebrity to remind us of our moral duties as citizens of the globe, Bono has been a power ful force for change, galvanizing the action of presidents, countries and the general public,” Penn President Judith Rodin said in a statement Monday. Bono is the founder of Debt AIDS Trade Africa, which works with religious groups concerned with global disease and hunger is sues. Prince crowned into Rock Hall of Fame NEW YORK - Throughout his career, the prodigious Prince has defied categorization. The an drogynous rocker with a soulful bent blurred musical genres, racial boundaries and sexual atti tudes with songs that broke barri ers on an artistic and social scale. Twenty-five years later, though, the musical maverick has finally been categorized — as a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Purple One was induct ed into the hall on Monday along with Bob Seger, ZZ Top, Jackson Browne, The Dells an } George Harrison, who became th third ex-Beatle inducted for his solo work. However, of all the rock royalty on hpnd, it was clearly Prince’s night. He opened the ceremony with a trio of his ‘80s hits that caught the breadth of his work: the rock anthem “Let’s Go Crazy,” the topical “Sign O’ the Times” and the funk groove of “Kiss.” BRIEFS FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE USC. Briefly NAACP recognizes contributors to USC The USC chapter of the NAACP will play host to its first Image Award ceremony on Thursday in Gambrell room 153. Members of the USC community who have made substantial contributions to the betterment of the Gamecock community will be honored. The event, which will take place at 6:30 p.m., is free and open to all facul ty, staff and students. Applications available for SG Cabinet, Board Student Government Cabinet and Board applications are avail able in the SG office on the sec ond floor of the Russell House. They can also be viewed on the SG Web site at www.sg.sc.edu. Cabinet and Board positions are open to any full-time graduate and undergraduate student. The deadline for these appli cations is by 5 p.m. Friday. If there is a problem making tips deadline or any question*- > about the open positions, plea ' contact the SG office at 777-2654 and ask for Zachery Scott or Angela Dusenbury. SG executive candidates will be inaugurated today at 4 p.m. in the Rutledge Chapel on the Horseshoe. Police. Report .. Each number on the map stands for a crime corresponding with numbered descriptions in the list below. DAY CRIMES (6a.m.-6p.m.) □ Violent O Nonviolent NIGHT CRIMES (6p.m.-6a.m.) ■ Violent • Nonviolent CRIMES AT UNKNOWN HOURS S3 Violent ® Nonviolent Wednesday, March 3 5) LARCENY OF PROJECTOR $00 MAIN ST. Complainant said someone stole a projector )y cutting the bolts and cables hat secured it to the ceiling. Investigator Branham •esponded. The crime scene lad been contaminated and vas not processed. Estimated ralue: $2,305. Reporting jfficer: M. Denard. ruesday, March 9 D LARCENY OF POTTERY UCMASTER COLLEGE, 1106 PICKENS ST. The complainant >aw a white female between :he ages of 50 and 60 remove :hree pieces of pottery. Sstimated value: $1,120. Reporting officer: P.R. Morant. Thursday, March 11 ® HARRASSING TELEPHONE CALLS SOUTH TOWER, 1614 BULL ST. The victim said Kelvin Lamont Williams calls her room and cell phone and leaves threatening messages. Investigator Branham was called to speak with the victim. Reporting officer: P.R. Morant. Monday, March 15 O LARCENY OF MONEY HAMILTON COLLEGE, 1512 PENDLETON ST. Complainant said when he arrived he found damaged vending and Pepsi machines. Both victims, Pepsi Co. and Cromer Food Services, were notified. A representative from Pepsi Co. responded to the scene and found the machine’s door damaged. Nothing was missing. Cromer Food Services has not made contact with USCPD. An unknown p amount of money was stolen from the vending machine. Damage to the vending machine’s glass was incidental to larceny of money and snacks. Estimated damage: $400. Reporting officer: L.R. Morales. ™®KiSg§» Read it. 5 days a week._