The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, April 26, 2004, Page 2, Image 2

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State Some say Charleston turning into museum CHARLESTON — Some who fol low Charleston’s history are wor ried the priciest and most pic turesque parts of the city are turn ing into a museum instead of places to raise a family. The downside of Charleston’s booming popularity is people are buying the picture-perfect houses in the city’s oldest neighborhoods as second homes. Frederick Starr, who has stud ied similar issues in New Orleans, told people at a forum last year those changes are eating away at the life of downtown Charleston. Scana to use federal money to pay for dam Scana Corp. won’t ask its cus tomers to pay for the $275 million in improvements to its Lake Murray dam. The electricity provider said tax credits from the federal gov ernment the company had earned for using fancy coal when it makes power will more than cover the costs. South Carolina Electric and Gas uses the dam to generate elec tricity and has been reinforcing it and widening the road atop the dam. SCE&G provides power to 574,000 customers across the state. Nation Missle systems need testing, report finds WASHINGTON - U.S. missile de fense systems may not have faced testing rigorous enough to ensure they would work during an attack, said a congressional study. The report, prepared by the General Accounting Office, an in vestigative arm of Congress, calls for the military to conduct more realistic testing before making the systems operational. The first of a series of intercep tor missiles, designed to shoot down intercontinental ballistic missiles launched by North Korea or other belligerents, are expected to be ready by the end of the year. Crude oil costs send gas prices up 3 cents LOS ANGELES - U.S. gasoline prices climbed 3 more cents per gallon in the past two weeks be cause of high crude oil prices, tight capacity and rising demand, an analyst said Sunday. The nationwide average for all gasoline grades, including taxes, was nearly $1.86 per gallon, up 3.07 cents from April 9, according to the Lundberg Survey of 8,000 sta tions nationwide. Since Dec. 19, the average gas price has risen 34.55 cents. World Karzai will accept less-militant Taliban KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN - Afghani President Hamid Karzai returned Sunday to a Taliban stronghold where he was nearly assassinated 19 months ago, and said he would welcome rank-and-file members of the mili tia back into society. But Karzai said about 150 lead ers of the ultra-religious Islamic movement supplanted by his gov ernment after a U.S.-led war are unworthy of rehabilitation and could be prosecuted. The president has said in the past that he believed most Taliban could be reintegrated into society, but this appeared to be the first time he put a number on those the nation sought to prosecute. Israeli ministers say no attack planned JERUSALEM — Israeli leaders backed away from Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s latest threats against Yasser Arafat Sunday, saying there are no immediate plans to kill the Palestinian leader. Sharon declared in a TV inter view over the weekend that he is no longer bound by a promise to the United States not to harm Arafat. The comments, which were criticized in Washington, Europe and the Arab world, raised spec ulation that Arafat might be in Israel’s crosshairs. In recent weeks, Israel has killed the founder of the Hamas militant group and his successor. Y BRIEFS FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE ry Geneva Conference be 1994: South Africa holds first multiracial elections. Extended.Forecast Us Today HI: 79 LO: 56 Tuesday HI: 75 J LO: 45 Wednesday HI: 69 LO: 52 Thursday HI: 80 LO: 55 Friday HI: 84 LO: 60 Today RAFAEL RADA DMA VOICE RECITAL: School of Music 206,4 p.m. STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION: Business Administration Building, Sixth floor, 4 p.m. Tuesday SHEK KO CONDUCTING THE GRADUATE VOCAL ENSEMBLE: School of Music 206,12:30 p.nf. KELLY KING VIOLA RECITAL: t. School of Music 206,4 p.m. LEARNING OBJECTS AND NEXT GENERATION ONLINE COURSES: Law Center, SubLevel 1, DEIS Conference Room, 4-5 p.m. NATURESCENE: A VISIT TO CHERNOBYL: Gambrell Hall 153, 6 p.m. use PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: School of Music 206,7:30 p.m. Wednesday LATE NIGHT CAROLINA: Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center, 9 p.m.-l a.m. use STUDENT COMPOSERS CONCERT: School of Music 206, 7:30 p.m. LAST DAY OF CUSSES Thursday WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE CONFERENCE: Russell House Ballroom, 9 a.m.-l:30 p.m. VERIZON WIRELESS IN-SERVICE DAY: 9 a.m.-4p.m. “TRAVEL FOR LESS” WORKSHIP: YWCA of the Midlands, 6-7:30 p.m. READING DAY - NO CLASSES Friday VERIZON WIRELESS IN-SERVICE DAY: 9 a.m.-noon MADELEINE DARMIENTO GRADUATE CHAMBER RECITAL: School of Music 206,7:30 p.m. SPRING DESSERT CONCERT, RIDGE CHORAL SOCIETY: Leesville United Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m. FINAL EXAMS BEGIN Saturday CELEBRATION OF SONG, STUDIO RECITAL OF STUDENTS OF LAURY CHRISTIE: School of Music 206,7 p.m. i : i WWW. daily gamecock .com Celebrities to sing at cancer fund-raiser NEW YORK - Beyonce, Harry Connlck Jr. and Nathan Lane are among the performers lined up to belt out tunes from “South Pacific” on the world’s largest cruise ship Saturday at a fund raiser for Katie Couric’s colorectal research organization. About 1,000 people will attend the event, which is expected to raise at least $4 million, said Couric, the co-host of NBC’s “Today” show. It will take place on the Queen Mary 2, which ar rived in Manhattan for the first time Friday. At 151,400 tons, the liner is three times larger than the Titanic. “Cunard (Line) approached some people at my organization about a year ago and very gener ously offered to host our next event,” Couric said. “At that point I thought, ‘What next event?’ but given their offer I felt like I needed to plan another one. ” Couric partnered with the Entertainment Industry Foundation in 2000 to found the National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance after her hus band died of colon cancer. The number of colonoscopy screenings has increased 20 per cent since the center opened, ac cording to the center. Nicole Kidman, Antonio Banderas, Glenn Close and Jon Bon Jovl also are expected to attend the dinner and performance of Richard Rodgers’ works, which in cludes “Oklahoma!” and “The Sound of Music.” Oprah gives women tips on speaking tour ATLANTA — Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey realizes many worn en wish they could have her suc cessful life. “I know what that’s like be cause I grew up wishing I could be Diana Ross,” Winfrey said. Winfrey spoke Saturday during her “Hi Gorgeous” tour, which pro motes health, body acceptance and individuality. The sold-out event was geared toward subscribers of O, The Oprah Magazine, but also drew fans of her TV show. Nearly 3,000 women paid $45 each to hear Winfrey speak and to learn lifestyle tips on healthy eat ing, matching wine with food and yoga. The tour stops in Kansas City and Jersey City, N. J., next month. Jay-Z, Beyonce visit Philadelphia court PHILADELPHIA - Pop diva Beyonce and her rap-star boyfriend Jay-Z brought glamour and glitz to a Philadelphia court room. The famous couple was in town for the trial of Beanie Slgel, a rap per and protege of Jay-Z. Sigel faces attempted murder charges related to the shooting of Terrence Speller outside a West Philadelphia bar last summer. Beyonce, a singer and actor, drew plenty of stares from jurors and others when she appeared in the courtroom dressed in a white blouse and seersucker pants. PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE GAMECOCK Beyonce will perform at a fund-raiser on the Queen Mary 2. She and Jay-Z giggled and chat ted in a row of seats also occupied by Sigel’s mother and fiancee and Roc-A-Fella Records executive Damon Dash. American Museum salutes actor Gere NEW YORK - Richard Gere has been honored by the American Museum of the Moving Image. Louis Gossett Jr., his co-star in “An Officer and a Gentleman,” re called that his combat with Ger^^ in the 1982 film left him with “i^P hairline fracture in the ribs.” “But we never had a cross word,” Gossett added. “Debra Winger took care of that.” Gere, 54, won a Golden Globe Award for his role as Billy Flynn in the 2002 film “Chicago.” His oth er movies include “Pretty Woman” and the upcoming “Shall We Dance?” Past “Salute” honorees include Julia Roberts, Goldie Hawn, Dustin Hoffman, Tom Hanks, Mel Gibson and Billy Crystal. Chan movie might be banned in Taiwan TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Jackie Chan’s next movie should bef| banned in Taiwan because of th^^ actor’s remarks about last month’s presidential election, a se nior ruling party lawmaker said. At a news conference in Shanghai last month, the action star called Taiwan’s disputed elec tion “the biggest joke in the world.” “We want to propose a motion at the legislature to ask the gov ernment to ban showings of Jackie Chan’s new movie,” said Parris Chang, a senior member of the rul ing Democratic Progressive Party. Chan’s latest Hollywood film, “Around the World in 80 Days,” is set to open on the island in June. His other Hollywood films include “Shanghai Knights” and th«| “Rush Hour” movies. President Chen Shui-bian nar rowly won the March 20 vote, but opposition candidate Lien Chan claims the vote was marred by ir regularities, though he’s provid ed little proof. BRIEFS FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE USC.Briefly VerizonWireless to hold info sessions VerizonWireless will be hold ing VerizonWireless In-Service Day Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. The sessions are approximately 30 minutes each and will be held in the Computer Services third floor auditorium at 1244 Blossom St. Each session is designed to ad dress questions regarding invoic es, payment remittance via the USC Purchasing card, rate issues and summary call detail. VerizonWireless representatives will be available both days to an swer questions about departmen tal invoices. For more information call Computer Services Business Office at 7-8053. Choral society to give concert with dessert The Ridge Choral Society will present its Spring Dessert Concert Friday at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held at the Leesville United Methodist Church on Highway 1 in Leesville. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling 957 3244. Ticket prices include both the concert and desserts. Dining Services will give away DVD player USC Dining Services’ Operation Meal Plan offers a chance to win a DVD player to stu dents who turn in fall meal plan forms by Friday. Forms and drop off boxes are located in the Grand Marketplace, Gamecock Park, Bates and Gibbes Court. The Gamecock needs fall staff members The Gamecock is seeking a^^ plicants for the following posi tions: online editor, copy desk chief, copy editors and writers, among other positions. For more information about available posi tions and how to become involved, e-mail Editor in Chief Adam Beam at gamecockeditor@gwm.sc.edu. Police.Report These reports are taken directly from the USC Police Department Each number on the map stands for a crime corresponding with numbered descriptions in the list below. DAY CRIMES (6a.m.-6 p.m.) □ Violent O Nonviolent NIGHT CRIMES (6p.m.-6a.m.) ■ Violent # Nonviolent CRIMES AT UNKNOWN HOURS □ Violent © Nonviolent Wednesday, April 21 o LARCENY OF WALLET, COLONIAL CENTER, 801 LINCOLN ST. The victim said someone took from her purse a black wallet that included her debit card, $20, Social Security card and check book. Estimated value: $20. Reporting officer: S. Alexander. Thursday, April 22 □ SIMPLE ASSAULT, SOUTH QUADRANGLE, 500 SUMTER ST. The complainant said an unknown black male in his early 20s struck him on the right side of his face. The complainant had no visible marks and refused medical treatment. Reporting officer: C. Taylor. O MALICIOUS INJURY TO REAL PROPERTY, SENATE GARAGE, 1600 SENATE ST. Reporting officer L.R. Morales observed that the entrance gate of the garage was broken. Estimated damage: $100. Reporting officer: L.R. Morales. ® ILLEGAL USE OF TELEPHONE (HARASSMENT), WADE-HAMPTON, 1528 GREENE ST. The complainant said that between March 22 and April 22 Jeremy O’Shields called her after she had asked him to stop. She said O’Shields called using profane language repeatedly until she had to unplug her telephone. Reporting officer: Morant. Friday, April 23 © CIVIL DISTURBANCE, THE ROOST, 103 S. MARION ST. A The complainant said a group of males was arguing on the first floor. Students told her the males were fighting and that the glass cover to the fire hose compartment was broken during the fight. Reporting officer: Morant. Gamecock m Nobody covers USC better. I }