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I EXTENDED FORECAST ♦ TODAY ♦THURSDAY ♦FRIDAY i ♦ SATURDAY FAIT, BREAK I The (lamecock will return ,\londay after fall break. High 79 High 75 High 65 High 71 High 70 Low 58 Low 52 Low 48 Low 48 Low 49 STATE Sanford will continue last year’s priorities Gov. Mark Sanford said Tuesday he will work to pass legislation on income tax relief, government restructuring, school choice for parents and tort reform during the next legislative session. Sanford listed 16 legislative items as priorities last session. Of those, the House passed 14. Three of those made it through the Senate. He laid blame for the inability to get much of his agenda approved on rules that allow one senator to block a bill. Man denies killing woman 15 years ago SUMTER — A man charged earlier this month with killing an acquaintance 15 years ago says he had nothing to do with her death. “I didn’t do this,” Tony Mack told The (Sumter) Item in an interview from jail “I wasn’t there. It’s wrong that they bring up a murder charge because of DNA.” Mack, 39, is charged with murder in the April 1989 death of Joyce Robinson, whose throat was slashed in her home. He was arrested Thursday in Fayetteville, N C and waived extradition. NATION Rat body parts found in meal at Piccadilly’s MORROW, Ga. — The Piccadilly restaurant chain has recalled a brand of turnip greens sold at some of its 132 restaurants after a customer at a Georgia outlet bit into greens containing rat body parts. The parts came into the Morrow restaurant frozen with the greens, which were supplied by a vendor, the chain’s regional manager, Clint Celestin, said Tuesday. A spokeswoman for the local health department, Sheryl Taylor, said her agency’s investigation was inconclusive as to the contamination’s source. Ten Commandments to face Court review WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will consider whether the Ten Commandments may be displayed on government property, ending a 25-year silence on a church state issue that has prompted bitter legal fights around the country. Ten Commandments displays are common in town squares and courthouses and on other government owned land, including the Supreme Court. A wall carving of Moses holding the tablets is in the courtroom where justices will hear arguments in the case. WORLD U.S. troops launch attacks on insurgents BAGHOAD, Iraq — U.S. troops went on the offensive from the gates of Baghdad to the Syrian border Tuesday, pounding Sunni insurgent positions from the air and supporting Iraqi soldiers in raids on mosques suspected of harboring extremists. American and Iraqi forces launched the operations ahead of Ramadan, expected to start at week’s end, in an apparent attempt at preventing a repeat of the insurgent violence that took place at the start of last year’s Muslim holy month. Violence in Haiti’s capital takes 46 lives PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Violence in Haiti’s capital has claimed at least 46 lives, with hospital records showing Tuesday that 17 victims were shot and killed this week. Many shops and markets remained closed as hulks of torched cars and bonfires of tires smoldered in the streets. Port-au-Prince has been beset by gunbattles and beheadings since a Sept. 30 demonstration marking the 1991 coup that first overthrew President Jean Bertrand Aristide. In February, the former priest fled the country again after a three-week revolt led by a street gang and former soldiers. BRIEFS FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Trump to oay tuition :or fired apprentice BOISE, Idaho — Although Troy McClain was fired by Donald Trump during the first season of the NBC reality show “The Apprentice,” it hasn’t stopped several universities and colleges from recruiting him to star on their campuses. McClain, who doesn’t have a college degree, has been contacted by Boise State University, Columbia University and Albertson College of Idaho over the past six months. He’s also received offers from Hollywood, his manager, Ed Moore, said recently. Moore said McClain met with a Boise State academic counselor last week but hasn’t made a final decision. He needs to register by Dec. 2 to attend January classes. During an appearance on CNN’s AP PHOTO/MIRANDA SHEN Businessman Donald Trump arrives to the party for “The Apprentice,” on Feb. 26 at Bliss in West Hollywood, Calif. “Larry King Live,” Trump offered to send McClain to the college of his choice. McClain, of Boise, has shot two TV pilots and is negotiating several other projects, Moore said. Cosby warns teens of gangs in school RICHMOND, Va. — Bill Cosby spoke bluntly to students at Richmond’s mostly black public schools, urging them to dedicate themselves to graduation, not gangs, and to control anger that threatens to derail their dreams. Cosby toured four schools Monday with former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, who is running for mayor. Instead of talking about politics, Cosby stuck to his no nonsense message to inner city black children. “Study. That’s all. It’s not tough. You’re not picking cotton. You’re not picking up the trash. You’re not washing windows. You sit down. You read. You develop your brain,” he said at Fred D. Thompson Middle School, where ”65 percent of the 700 students meet low-income criteria for free or reduced-price lunches. There and at George Wythe High School, the 67-year-old actor comedian urged blacky children in their teens to begin suidying in groups, for girls not to allow themselves to become pregnant and for boys not to compensate for love they lack at home with gangs or sex. “I’d like to tell you I don’t think things have changed since I was 14,” Cosby said. “There are still old people who drink, do drugs — who will stop and take the time to tell you don’t be like them? Have you heard them? Pay attention to them.” Cosby mentioned sex and an auditorium packed with sixth through eighth-graders buzzed with laughter, catcalls and whistles. Then he mentioned algebra, and the room momentarily quieted. “Everybody knows about sex. Not too many people want to know about algebra,” he said. “Let’s think about love. Let’s think about where it is and where you can get it, but not sex. You’re too young for sex,” he said jokingly. “You don’t have sex ‘til you’re 50 years old. What, that’s too old? Well how about 49?” Idol finalist visits Philippine palace MANILA, Philippines — “American Idol” finalist Jasmine Trias got praise from Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, who saluted her singing talent and called her an inspiration to Filipinos everywhere. The Filipino-American from Hawaii visited Arroyo at the presidential palace Tuesday with her parents, siblings, grandparents and an uncle. Trias gave Arroyo autographed photos, two boxes of macadamia nuts and an orchid bud, her signature hair accessory during the “American Idol” competition. “It’s good that as part of the youth, you have a lot of energy, and the smile is always there,” Arroyo told the 17-year-old Trias. “And you’re a family idol as well.” A palace statement quoted Arroyo as praising Trias for her singing talent, for serving as inspiration for Filipinos and for her family’s resolve to instill Filipino values in their children. Trias was quoted as saying she hoped to have a day off before she leaves Manila on Oct. 22 so that she can enjoy the country’s famed beaches. She arrived in the country last week to a rousing welcome from fans and media, who dubbed her arrival as “Jasmania.” She has spent her time endorsing products and doing the rounds of talk shows. Trias made it to the top three in the popular “American Idol” singing contest in May. Filipinos, like Hawaiians, closely followed her performance and cheered her on. Isil /m m “It was about 11 o’clock, and m / ll. I saw what looked like a hammer and a chisel about 10 feet up on the monument.” Wednesday, October 13, 2004 STS geology STUDENT, ON THE STOLEN - MAXCY BALL HOME SWEET HOME ' JASON STEELMAN/THE GAMECOCK The USC football team from 1984 was welcomed back onto the field during the Homecoming festivities Saturday. The team went 10-2, the best record in USC history. . use BRIEFS Cocky defends his Capital One title Cocky is competing for Capital One National Mascot of the Year. He won the competition last year, coming from behind to beat Bruce the Ohio State Buckeye. Students can vote for mascot of the year at www.capitalonebowl.com once per day. Student Government President Zachery Scott advises students post notes above their computers to remind them to vote every day. This year the competition is organized like a tournament, so Cocky could be disqualified at any time. This week he’s up against Big Red, mascot of the University of Western Kentucky. HBO holds college film competition HBO Films and The Film Society of Lincoln Center are holding a nationwide competition that will provide college film students with an opportunity to COMING UP@USC TODAY AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE MEETING: Russell House, 6:30 p.m. use MEN'S SOCCER vs. UNC CHARLOTTE: Stone Stadium, 7 p.m. SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS MEETING: Davis College, Rm. 209. 7 p.m. THURSDAY FALL BREAK FRIDAY FALL BREAK USC WOMEN'S SOCCER VS. OLE MISS: Stone Stadium, 7 p.m. SUNDAY use WOMEN'S SOCCER vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE: 1 p.m., home. TUESDAY PRE-MED ACADEMIC & CAREER EXPLORATION SERIES: Towers Classroom, 8 p.m. I -1 produce a trailer to precede screenings at Lincoln Center. The winner of the competition will receive a line credit, $5,000 and a trip to New York for its premier at the society’s annual New Directors/New Films Festival in 2005. The Film Society of Lincoln Center has screened the works of filmmakers like Jean-Luc Godard, Francois Truffaut, and Stanley Kubrick. Through creative use of imagery and words in graphic montage or other means, the 45-second trailer should let audiences know they are seeing a presentation of The Film Society of Lincoln Center. All entries are due by December 31, 2004, and should be submitted to Film Society/HBO Films Student Trailer Competition, PO Box 5076, Blair, NE 68009r5076. To submit an entry, film students should visit wsvw.filmlinc.com or www.HBO.com/films to print and complete both an official entry form and a competition release form. A complete list of the official rules is also available on the sites. POLICE REPORT Each number on the map stands for a crime corresponding with numbered descriptions in the list below. DAY CRIMES (6 a.m.-6 p.m.) □ Violent O Nonviolent NIGHT CRIMES (6 p.m.-6 a.m.) ■ Violent % Nonviolent CRIMES AT UNKNOWN HOURS H Violent © Nonviolent Reports taken from the USC Police Department. MONDAY OCT. 11 © Larceny of Laptop, Woodrow College, 1415 Greene St. The victim said somebody took an IBM ThinkPad worth $ 1,500 from an unlocked room. Reporting officer: M. Wheeler SUNDAY OCT. 10 0 Larceny of Structure, the Horseshoe, 902 Sumter St. Facility management said someone took the ball from the top of the Maxcy monument. Estimated value is unknown. Reporting officer: J. Simmons SATURDAY OCT 9 Q Malicious injury to personal property, Student Health Center, 1409 Devine St. Somebody drew graffiti on the stairwell between Calcott and the Student Health Center. Reporting officer: Kerwin. ©Simple possession of marijuana, Williams-Brice Stadium, 1000 George Rogers Blvd. Mark Cummings was with another individual in a stall in a men’s bathroom. Officer Nicholson watched them drop what appeared to be part of a marijuana cigarette. The suspects were ordered out of the stall, and Cummings was carrying marijuana. Reporting officers: M. Proctor and E. Nicholson ©Assault and battery, Greek Village, 515 Lincoln St. Reporting officer R. Baker responded to reports of a fight. When he arrived, there was a crowd hanging around. They said several fighters had already left the scene. The victim told the officer he was hit with brass knuckles, but the suspect fled the scene. Witnesses said they knew the suspect and called him and his cousin on the phone and told them to come back. FRIDAY OCT. 8 ■ Larceny of saw, Roost Parking Lot, 107 South Marion St. Someone stole a chop saw worth $ 1,000 from an unlocked trailer. Reporting officer: J. Silcox ©Larceny of bicycle, LaBorde, 615 Sumter St. Someone stole a 24-speed Trek Bicycle worth $600. Reporting officer J. 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