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State Senate bill could fine slow left-lane drivers People who drive too slowly in the left lanes of South Carolina in terstate highways could be fined under a bill a Senate Transportation subcommittee ap proved Thursday. People who impede the flow of traffic by staying in the so-called fast lane top long would face fines between $75 and $150, Sen. Danny Verdin, R-Laurens, said. There would be no driver's license penal ty points assessed for people con victed. Catawba Nation gets conservation grants CATAWBA INDIAN RESERVATION — The Catawba Indian Nation re ceived federal grants worth $450,000 to spend on conservation efforts. The tribe plans to use the mon ey from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to buy land for tribal mem bers to hunt and fish, as well as ed ucate younger members on Catawba customs, tribal Fish and Wildlife Director Teresa Harris said. The grants will allow the tribe to' create a refuge for white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, eagles and ospreys. - Nation Harvard OKs racy ‘H Bomb’ publication BOSTON — Harvard University has approved a student magazine about sex that will feature art, sex advice and fiction — as well as photographs of undressed Harvard undergraduates. A committee, made up of facul ty, staff and students, approved "H Bomb" magazine Tuesday with a 12-0 vote, with two abstentions. The vote allows the magazine's publishers to apply for funding, but does not guarantee money; when it would be published is un certain. Guardsman arrested for aiding al-Qaida FORT LEWIS, WASH. - A National Guardsman was arrest ed Thursday and charged by the Army with trying to provide in formation to the al-Qaida terror ist network, the military said. Army Lt. Col. Stephen Barger confirmed that Spc. Ryan G. Anderson was charged with aid ing the enemy by wrongfully at tempting to communicate and give intelligence to al-Qaida. Anderson, 26, is being held at Fort Lewis, an Army base near Tacoma. World Inspectors discover weapons drawings VIENNA, AUSTRIA - U N. in spectors sifting through Iran's nu clear flies have discovered draw ings of high-tech equipment that can be used to make weapons grade uranium—a new link to the black market headed by the father of Pakistan's atomic bomb, diplo mats said Thursday. Beyond adding another piece to the puzzle of who provided what in the clandestine supply chain headed by Abdul Qadeer Khan, the revelations cast fresh doubt on Iran's commitment to dispelling suspicions it is trying to make atomic arms. But Iran in sisted Thursday that it was coop erating. U.N. head demands nuclear cessation VIENNA, AUSTRIA -Thehead of the U.N. nuclear agency de manded Thursday that the world's nuclear powers do more to stop the spread of nuclear weapons, saying that he shares President Bush's sense of urgency over the atomic black market. Mohamed ElBaradei, the di rector-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, called on the United States and the other declared nu clear powers to relinquish their nuclear weapons as part of a glob al effort to make it impossible for nuclear weapons to fall into the hands of terrorists. Bush said Wednesday that in ternational efforts to combat the spread of weapons of mass de struction have been neither broad nor effective enough. BRIEFS FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE I . in tory Oldest American public institution, Boston Latin School, is founded. 1922: King Tut's tomb is opened. Extended.Forecast Saturday HI: 61 HI: 54 ry^ LO: 42 LO: 38 .Sunday Monday HI: 45 HI: 53 LO: 28 LO: 31 Tuesday HI: 51 LO: 36 A Today CHAI-LIGHTS: Riverbanks Zoo, 10 a.m. SEMINAR "NOVEL APPLICATIONS OF RAMA SPECTROSCOPY: FROM MICROREACTORS TO SALMON FARMS": Dr. Brian J. Marquardt of the University of Washington, Jones Physical Science Center 006, Refreshments 3:45 p.m., Seminar 4 p.m. BLACK TIE/WHITE COAT GALA: Williams-Brice Stadium, The Zone, 7p.m.-ll:30p.m. Saturday BACKYARD BIRD FESTIVAL, CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK: Congaree National Park Visitor Center, 10 a.m. AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTISTS FILM SERIES, "AGAINST THE ODDS: THE ARTISTS OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE": Columbia Museum of Art, 11 a.m.-12p.m. BACKYARD BIRD FESTIVAL, WEST COLUMBIA RIVERWALK: Parking lot by Gervais Street bridge, 2 p.m. MOVEABLE MUSICAL FEAST: National Advocacy Center, 6:30 p.m. VALENTINE'S DAY Sunday EXHIBIT "ZELDA BY HERSELF: THE ART OF ZELDA FITZGERALD" BEGINS: McKissick Museum, 2nd floor gallery, Museum hours. BACKYARD BIRD FESTIVAL: Riverfront Park, 2-4:30 p.m. BACKYARD BIRD FESTIVAL POETRY READING: Happy Bookseller, 3 p.m. COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS OF SERVICE PROGRAM MEETING: Russell House West Wing, Lower Level, 4 p.m. Monday CAROLINA UNITY WEEK OPENING CELEBRATION: Davis Field, 11 a.m.-2p.m. STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION: Business Administration Building 634,4 p.m. BACKYARD BIRD FESTIVAL, WOODCOCKS!: Congaree National Park, After-hours parking lot, 5:30 p.m. REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR SPRING ART CLASSES Tuesday TRAINING TO DRIVE 15 PASSENGER VANS: USC Police Dept.,9a.m.-1 p.m. USC GRAD FAIR: Russell House, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. STUDENT ORGANIZATION RENEWAL AND TREASURER'S WORKSHOP: Russell House 322/326,3:30 p.m. DISCUSSION, "WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?": Russell House Ballroom, 7 p.m. Elliott, Aguilera to promote MAC products 1 NEW YORK - MAC cosmetics has introduced five new spokes people — including Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott—for Viva Glam products that will ben efit the MAC AIDS Fund. All proceeds from Viva Glam V Lipstick and Lipgloss will go to the fund, which provides money to or ganizations that provide care and daily essentials to those afflicted with HIV/AIDS and that offer ed ucation, awareness and preven tion programs. Aguilera, Elliott, supermodel Linda Evangelista, Chloe Sevigny and Boy George were in troduced at a press conference Wednesday. MAC President John Demsey said they were asked to join the project because they rep resent the many faces of AIDS pa tients — "all ages, all races, all sex es." Zeta-Jones to join ‘Ocean’s Twelve’ cast LOS ANGELES - Catherine Zeta-Jones has joined Julia Roberts in the cast of "Ocean's Twelve." Roberts starred in 2001's "Ocean's Eleven" with George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Andy Garcia, directed by Steven Soderbergh and produced by Weintraub. That film was a re make of the Frank Sinatra movie., Producer Jerry Weintraub said adding Zeta-Jones to the se quel's cast is a dream come true. Zeta-Jones won an Oscar for her PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE GAMECOCK Missy Elliott poses at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards. role in 2002's "Chicago." Shooting is scheduled to begin April 12. Clooney, Pitt, Damon and Garcia also are returning for the sequel, the producer said. Stiles, Eckhart to star in “Oleanna” LONDON — More Hollywood stars are popping up in the West End, with Julia Stiles and Aaron Eckhart teaming up in a revival of "Oleanna," David Mamet's play that has previously stirred up au diences. The production will open a 13 week run April 22 at a theater still to be determined. The run will mark the British stage debuts of its two stars, both far better known on film. Stiles, 22, has long been a teen movie favorite in films such as "10 Things I Hate About You." Eckhart, 35, made his name in such Neil LaBute films as "Nurse Betty" and "Possession." Mamet's play — first seen off Broadway in 1992 — will feature Stiles as Carol, a student who de velops a combative, ultimately de structive relationship with her teacher, John (played by Eckhart). Love misses pre-trial drug charge hearing ^ BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. - Courtney Love failed to show for a court hearing on drug charges Wednesday, and a judge issued a bench warrant but put it on hold after an explanation from the rocker's lawyer. Attorney William Genego told the j udge that Love couldn't make it due to a "security" issue. He did not elaborate, but said she was on call to appear as necessary. The judge agreed to put the war rant on hold until Feb. 17. It was the third postponement of a pre trial hearing concerning felony charges that Love was in illegal possession of two painkillers. Love, lead singer of the group Hole and widow of grunge rocker A Kurt Cobain, has a new album, ^ "America's Sweetheart," out this month. BRIEFS FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE USC. Briefly Exhibits to open at S.C. State Museum The South Carolina State Museum will be open next Monday for Presidents' Day. The museum alio plans to open on other select ed Mondays during the summer, but no dates have been announced. The new "Titanic Science" exhibit, and "Rising above Jim Crow: The Paintings of Johnnie Lee Gray" will both be available for viewing. For more information, contact Tut Underwood at 898-4921. Van driver training to run through April Training for drivers of 15-pas senger vans will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 24; Wednesday, Feb. 25; Tuesday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 27. The class, from 9 a.m.-l p.m., is required for authorization to drive a USC 15-passenger van. The class will be held in the audi torium of the USC Police Department, 1501 Senate St. Register by calling Chris Howard at 777-9345. Preston’s At Noon to hold V-Day special Today, Preston's At Noon will be having a Valentine's Day Special at noon, featuring a salad bar, pasta e fagioli, beef tuscany, chicken piccata, Italian green beans, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted tomatoes and squash med ley. Desserts include flaming cher ries jubilee and chocolate straw berry skewers. Meals are $6.25 per person, and the restaurant is open 11:30 a.m.-l:30 p.m. For reserva tions, call 777-5380. TOAST nominations now being accepted Nominations are now being ac cepted for the TOAST (The Outstanding Achievement and Student Triumph) Breakfast, which rewards honor students who have achieved special dis tinction in an aspect of campus life. These areas include SG, stu dent organizations, academic pur suits, athletic accomplishments and residence hall governments. Nominations remain open until Friday, March 5 and can be made at http://www.sa.sc.edu/lead ers/toast.asp. Mona Lyne to give political presentation Mona Lyne of USC's Political Science Department will give a presentation on "The Voter’s Dilemma and the Failure of Democratic Accountability: Evidence from Brazil" Wednesday as part of the Walker Institute's Faculty Research Seminar. The seminar's purpose is to promote research focused on international and foreign area studies and to encourage inter disciplinary discussion. All fac ulty members and graduate stu dents Eire welcome to participate. The presentation will take place in Gambrell Hall room 429 from 3:30-5 p.m. Audobon Society to hold bird festival The Columbia Audubon Society will be holding the Backyard Bird Festival Saturday through Monday, which will include short trips to local sites and a poetry reading. The goal of the festival is to learn about and enjoy the birds that live in the area. Included in the weekend's events are a trip to Congaree National Park, Riverfront Park, West Columbia Riverwalk, a woodcock trip and poetry reading at the Happy Bookseller. For more information, visit http://www.columbi aaudubon.org. Nominations needed for student leaders The Office of Leadership Programs is now accepting nomi nations from the Leadership and Service Recognition Reception to be held Monday, April 5 at 4:30 p.m. This event honors student leaders. Nominations should be made for students deserving to re- A ceive recognition for the hard ™ work they do to bring distinction to USC. All award nominees should be in good academic stand ing within their college and in good disciplinary standing with the university. The two categories of awards are the Caroliniana Award, which recognizes senior students who have been the tire less, behind-the-scenes workers which every student organization needs, and the Outstanding New Student Leader Award, which honors students who have been at USC one year or less and have contributed significantly to the Carolina community through ac tive involvement in co-curricular^« activities. Nominations can be^J submitted electronically at www.sa.sc.edu/stlife/leaders. For more information, call 777-8182 or e-mail ccarr@gwm.sc.edu. Police.Report Each number on the map stands for a crime corresponding with numbered descriptions in the list below. DAY CRIMES (6 a.m.-6p.m.) □ Violent O Nonviolent NIGHT CRIMES (6 p.m.-6a.m.) ■ Violent • Nonviolent CRIMES AT UNKNOWN HOURS E3 Violent ® Nonviolent Tuesday, Feb. 10 ® LARCENY OF BICYCLE, 300 MAIN ST. The complainant said someone took his rust-colored mountain bike that was secured. Estimated value: $400. Reporting officer: C. Taylor. (D LARCENY OF BICYCLE, COLUMBIA HALL, 918 BARNWELL ST. The victim said someone took his black bicycle from the bike rack. The bike handlebars are silver, and the bike has a red bottle holder. It was secured with a lock that was also taken. Estimated value: $300. Reporting officer: S. Alexander. I Wednesday, Feb. 11 ® NON-CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, THE ROOST, 103 SOUTH MARION ST. The complainant said someone tossed frozen water bottles at the windows at the first floor entrance to the building. There was no property or personal damage. Reporting officer: D. Pardue. Thursday, Feb. 12 O DISORDERLY CONDUCT, PENDLETON ST. GARAGE, LEVEL 3B, 1501 PENDLETON ST. Alex Witt was observed by reporting officer T. Means sitting in his vehicle, appearing to be unconscious. Means awoke Witt by knocking on his window. As i Witt stood up out of his vehicle, he was unsteady on his feet, his speech was slurred and he smelled of alcohol. Witt was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct. 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