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EXTENDED FORECAST ♦ TODAY ♦THURSDAY ♦FRIDAY ♦SATURDAY ♦SUNDAY ON THE WEB WWW.dailygameCOCk.COni jfcryr Look for these stories in Thursday's online edition: TyC NEWS Visit the Web site for THE MIX Acoustic guitar- j VIEWPOINTS The ’ * * v the latest on Student wielding songwriter Ray Gamecock editorial board High 86 High 89 High 85 High 84 High g3 I Government news after the LaMontagne delivers rootsy weighs in on USC possibly Low 62 Low 62 Low 60 Low 62 Low 61 Senate meets Wednesday. debut. providing a file-sharing service STATE Sanford signs new law to close Port Royal Gov. Mark Sanford signed a law Tuesday closing the State Ports Authority’s facility at Port Royal. During budget hearings last year, Sanford suggested closing the underused port that once thrived with business from nearby phosphate mining operations. An 1893 hurricane devastated that industry and the State Ports Authority has for years concentrated its port efforts its facilities in Charleston. Port Royal lost $58,000 during me iiuuj lineal ycai auu amacia just 20 ships a year, about what the Port of Charleston handles in a week. The legislation calls for the facility to be sold. Sanford said that will generate millions of dollars for the state. NATION State fines U.S. over SRS waste violations SEATTLE — Washington state officials fined the federal government a record $270,000 on Tuesday for shipping unknown waste from the Savannah River nuclear site to south-central Washington’s Hanford nuclear reservation. The state Department of Ecology had threatened the enforcement action in June after inspectors discovered the violations during a routine inspection. The violations center on 83 drums of debris from the Savannah River nuclear site in South Carolina, which has been conducting treatment studies on waste from Hanford’s 177 underground waste tanks. The tanks hold 53 millions gallons of highly radioactive liquid, sludge and saltcake from World \Y7ir IT anil C' r\ I \Y/ar.f»ra plutonium production. Texas GOP may have received illegal funds AUSTIN, Texas — Three people and eight corporations, including Sears and Cracker Barrel, were indicted Tuesday in an alleged scheme to make illegal campaign, contributions through a political action committee formed by U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. DeLay, a Texas Republican, was not charged. The grand jury has been investigating whether $2.5 million in corporate funds were used illegally to help Republican candidates win elections in 2002 that gave the GOP a majority in the Texas House for the first time since Reconstruction. The GOP later used its majority to redraw Texas’ congressional districts to favor Republican candidates. Texas law prohibits the use of corporate money for political activity. WORLD Israel’s Gaza airstrike might draw reprisal GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Palestinian militants fired three homemade rockets into southern Israel on Tuesday and Hamas threatened a suicide bombing in retaliation for Israel’s latest airstrike in Gaza, which killed two militants from the Islamic group. An Israeli helicopter fired a missile at a vehicle in Gaza City at nightfall Monday, incinerating the car and killing the two Hamas men instantly. Israel charged that they were going to fire rockets at Israeli targets. Israel is planning to withdraw its soldiers and dismantle all 21 Jewish settlements in Gaza next year, and analysts predict escalating violence as the pullout approaches. BRIEFS FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TO EMAIL THE _CT ANSWER WINS IFT CERTIFICATE Prizes provided by Domino’s on DevineSt Cultural Fact: Brought to yoiftjy Xp' ,jaiaBCH stFees4 What cultural celebration stretches between two monthsf Fm.'iil Aiiswpr to ritltiiralAu/ar<>m>«<($i>wm.v.O(lii Hooded Cybill hides jet lag hair LONDON — With her red velvet hooded cape, Cybill Shepherd could have been Little Red Riding Hood. Louring an interview on Britain’s GMTV Tuesday morning, the 54-year-old actress-singer, who once appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine, explained that she’d worn the cape to hide her “jet lag hair.” “Sorry about the cape, but I didn’t have time to do my hair,” she explained to bemused host Fiona Phillips. Shepherd is in Britain to promote her one woman cabaret show, “Cybill Disobedience,” which opens in London next week. Actress Cybill Shepherd makes like Little Red Riding Hood while promoting her one woman show in London. “If you’d like a laugh I’ll take it off in a bit but it’s a little scary,” she said. “I bought this cape last year and thought, ‘Someday I’m going to wear this every day of my life.’ So far I’ve been in London for two days and I’ve worn it every day.” When Phillips joked, “Well, we’re pleased you made an effort this morning,” Shepherd apologized and told her: “I don’t mean to be disrespectful. Would you like to see my jet lag hair?” She removed the cape to reveal her blond hair tied up in a topknot. Loosening her tresses, she laughed, “Would you like me to brush it now?” Shepherd said she hoped to make a film version of “Moonlighting,” the hit ‘80s TV show that also starred Bruce Willis. The pair had a falling out while filming the series but Shepherd said they are now friends. “When people get a tremendous amount of success, especially for the first time, it doesn’t necessarily bring out the best in them,” she said. “We get on fine now. I adore Bruce and DAY Wednesday, September 22, 2004 i “We are trying to do something that would speak to our audience of voters.” BEN COMPTON FOURTH-YEAR ENGLISH STUDENT, ON TONIGHT’S ROCK THE VOTE CONCERT MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU ^ - MEGAN LOVETT/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS “Star Wars" fan Mark Zoran, 19, thumbs through action figures at a Beaufort Wal-Mart while celebrating the release of the original trilogy on DVD at midnight, Tuesday morning. we’re dying to do a ‘Moonlighting’ movie.” Director offers free tickets to defy critics PARIS — For French director Claude Lelouch, his art comes at a price. To counter critics who panned his latest movie, “Les Parisiens,” Lelouch paid for free screenings nationwide Friday so the moviegoing public could make up its own mind. Thousands took him up on his offer of free tickets —•_ leaving him with a big bill. “It’s going to cost me about a million francs (about $186,000) for some 40,000 to 45,000 spectators who came to see the film for free,” Lelouch told RTL radio. No regrets, he insisted. “What happened in the cinemas was fabulous,” Lelouch said Monday. “The viewers were really enthusiastic, standing ovations everywhere. People loved it.” Lelouch again lashed out at critics who “massacre all popular films,” saying he had kept quiet while enduring 40 years of tough reviews. About 400 theaters took part in the free showing of the romantic comedy, which follows a quirky cast of characters including a prostitute, a filmmaker, a real estate agent and a homeless man who calls himself “God” and seems to know everything about everybody. Lelouch’s 1966 movie, “Un homine et une femme (A Man and a Woman),” won the Oscar for best foreign film and the Cannes Film Festival’s top prize for its tale of star-crossed lovers. Finalists announced for coveted Shortlist NEW YORK — The Shortlist is now short. After an initial 73 nominations for the 2004 Shortlist Music Prize, the 10 finalists were announced this week. Among them: Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand, quirky chanteuse Nellie McKay and country veteran Loretta Lynn, whose album was produced by Jack White of the White Stripes. The Shortlist Music Prize honors artists whose albums were critically acclaimed but fell short of mainstream commercial success. It is decided by an eclectic mix of musicians and journalists. This year’s committee includes Norah Jones, Jack Black, John Mayer and the Dixie Chicks. The other seven finalists are the albums of Wilco, the Killers, TV on the Radio, Air, The Streets, Dizzee Rascal and Ghostface Killah. Nominees were announced last month. POLICE REPORT COMPILED BY JON TURNER/THE GAMECOCK 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 (6 p.m.-6 a.m.) ■ Violent • Nonviolent CRIMES AT UNKNOWN HOURS 03 Violent # Nonviolent FRIDAY, SEPT. 17 O Grand Larceny of Laptop, Capstone, 902 Barnwell St. Someone removed a gray laptop with cord from the unsecured room. Estimated value is $2,995. Reporting officer: S. Alexander SATURDAY, SEPT. 18 ©Non-Criminal Mischief, Maxcy College, 1332 Pendleton St. Someone stalled the elevator to tape newspapers, cereal boxes, drink bottles and other pieces of trash all over the elevator walls. Reporting officer: N. DeHaai ©Vandalism, “139” Parking Lot, 1501 Senate St. Someone keyed a car on the driver and passenger sides. Estimated damage is $500. Reporting officer: JMH Harrelson ©Strong-arm Robbery, Sidewalk of 1400 Greene St. Light-skinned male wearing loose pants and a white hooded sweatshirt demanded the victim’s wallet. A weapon was not seen because hands were kept inside the sweatshirt. Reporting officer: ' JMH Harrelson ©Simple Possession of Marijuana, 1001 George Rogers Blvd (OFF MAP) Shea Barrett Ainey jumped the fence and hedges, running toward the football field during the half time show. When she was stopped and searched, a plastic bag with marijuana inside was found. Reporting officers: N. DeHaai and M. Sumter (CPD) SUNDAY, SEPT. 19 ©Vandalism, Blossom Street comJig UP@USC WEDNESDAY INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP: Russell House 203, 4 p.m. CAROLINA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SONIC NIGHT: 6-8 p.m. FRIDAY use VOLLEYBALL vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE: Basketball Practice Facility, 7 p.m. PARENTS WEEKEND PHYTOREMEDIATION LECTURE: Jones Physical Science Center, 2:30 p.m. SATURDAY PUNT, PASS & KICK: Owens Field Park, 10 a.m. use FOOTBALL vs. TROY UNIVERSITY: Williams-Brice Stadium, 7 p.m. YOM KIPPUR SUNDAY USC VOLLEYBALL v$. MISSISSIPPI: Basketball Practice Facility, 1:30 p.m. TUESDAY STUDY ABROAO FAIR: Russell House second floor, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. USC BRIEFS Series to feature student cellists Robert Jesselson and the USC Cello Choir will perform Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. as part of the Columbia ■Museum of Art Series. This program will celebrate the cello and Columbia’s cellists by featuring professional and USC cellists performing various ensemble pieces. The program will feature the Villa-Lobos Bachianas Brasilieras No. 1 and No. 5 with new USC faculty member Tina Milhorn, soprano, as well as works by Boccherini, Popper and others. Church to offer free counseling Oct. 7 is National Depression Screening Day, and the First Presbyterian Counseling Center is a host site for a nationwide movement to offer free counseling. This is First Presbyterian’s fourth year participating in the event. About 30,000 people commit suicide every year, and an estimated 19 million Americans are depressed. Garage, 1300 Blossom St. Someone put a large dent in the left side of the hatch of a car parked in the garage. Estimated damage is $800. Reporting officer: N. DeHaai ©Vandalism, 1328 Wheat St. Someone sprayed shaving cream on all the windows, which cannot be completely removed. Estimated damage is $600. Reporting officer: T. Brewster MONDAY, SEPT. 20 ©Suspicious Activity, S-26 Lot, 1200 Catawba St. Two black males were seen crouched down beside cars in the lot. When they saw someone approaching, they ran to a green Grand Am and left the area. The cars in the lot appeared to be all right. Reporting officer: R.B. Baker