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Airports’ popularity grows as fares drop CHARLESTON — Lower airfares and an improved economy spurred ticket sales, making for a record-breaking year at two South Carolina airports. Charleston International Airport and Columbia International airport each had their busiest seasons ever in 2004, and airports in Myrtle Beach and the Upstate reported significant increases in the number of passengers. Some industry analysts and airport officials worry the low fares that are boosting passenger numbers are also hurting profit margins for airlines. Nationwide, planes flying domestic routes were 74.8 percent full on average for the first 10 months of the year, but the industry was operating 3.3 percent below break-even, according to Department of Transportation figures. NATION Advertisers avoiding Super Bowl vulgarity NEW YORK — Commercials aired during last year’s game caused concern in some quarters that advertisers had £one too far in using ribald humor to grab the attention of the young, male audiences that marketers try so hard to reach. Fox, which is broadcasting the Feb. 6 game, is asking $2.4 million for each half-minute ad this year, up slightly from last year’s $2.3 million rate. Fox said it has sold about 95 percent of the ad space this year. States nix regulations after flu-shot surplus ATLANTA — States have begun dropping their restrictions on flu shots now that falling demand has led to surpluses, and some health officials want the federal government to take similar action. After the restrictions were initiated in October, many of the 98 million people in America’s high-risk groups did not get vaccinated, and some states found additional supplies of the vaccine. The flu season has been extremely mild so far. As of mid-January, only 10 states have reported widespread activity. WORLD Groups caution U.S. against leaving Asia BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — Aid groups warned on Friday it might be too soon for the U.S. military to scale back its emergency operations for Asia’s tsunami victims, while an informal cease-fire between Indonesian troops and rebels appeared to have collapsed, threatening to derail relief efforts. Following a U.S. announcement on Thursday that American forces would begin immediately transferring responsibility for relief operations, some aid groups expressed concern that the move came too quickly, as tens of thousands of survivors from the Dec. 26 tsunami that struck a dozen nations were still in need of food aid and shelter. Reports conflict on Iran policy changes TEHRAN, Iran — State-run media reported Saturday that Iran’s hard-line leadership decided to allow women to run for president in June elections, but a spokesman later denied the change. There was no immediate explanation for the denial, and it was not known if the earlier announcement was a mistake or whether the hard-line Guardian Council had reversed its decision. Throughout the day, state-run radio and television had been carrying reports that council spokesman Gholamhossein Elham announced the council had changed its policy and allowed women to run. Despite rumors, Couric to stay on LOS ANGELES — Katie Couric isn’t going anywhere. NBC Universal Television Group President Jeff Zucker tried to shoot down rumors that the “Today” show host was a candidate for the soon-to-be-vacant job as anchor of the “CBS Evening News.” Zucker said he expected Couric to remain at NBC for a long time. Her contract extends for another year and a half, and he said negotiations over an extension have already begun. Zucker did have a friendly, we think, warning for CBS Chairman Leslie Moonves, who will decide Dan Rather’s successor at the evening news. “We’ve decided that if CBS goes after Katie Couric, we’re going after Julie Chen,” he said Friday. Chen, one of “The Early Show” hosts, married Moonves in Mexico over the holidays. LaBelle to appear in Broadway show NEW YORK — Rhythm ‘n’ blues diva Patti LaBelle is coming back to the stage, appearing next month in the Los Angeles company of “Chicago.” LaBelle will play Matron Mama Morton in the Kander-and-Ebb musical, running at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood Feb. 5-20. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Patti Labelle arrives to the 2003 Glamour Magazine Women of the Year awards, held at the American Museum of Natural History, Monday, Nov. 10, 2003 in New York. She will star with former talk-show host Wayne Brady, who portrays lawyer Billy Flynn in the touring production. LaBelle appeared on Broadway in the 1982 revival of the musical revue “Your Arms Too Short to Box with God” and has brought her one woman show to several Broadway theaters since then. The long-running revival of “Chicago” is now in its ninth year on Broadway, currently playing at the Ambassador Theatre. It stars Charlotte d’Amboise, Terra C. MacLeod and Brent Barrett. DAY Monday, January 24, 2005 “Regrettably, a few of our student-athletes made a very poor decision during the course of a frustrating situation, and they must now face the consequences.” MIKE MCGEE use ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, ON THE NOV. 22 THEFTS FROM WILLIAMS-BRICE STADIUM POSTERPALOOZA JASON STEELMAN/THE GAMECOCK Nekaiya Jacobs, left, a third-year biology student, and Stephan Smith, right, a third-year sports entertainment management student, browse through a selection of posters at the Russell House University Union-sponsored poster sale. McEntire relishes witty sitcom role LOS ANGELES — Reba McEntire says she loves being on a sitcom because it allows her to be funny in a way she never could in her music career. “I always sang such sad songs, and I always was looking for the funny songs, an up-tempo funny song,” she told reporters on Saturday. “When I would release one, it wouldn’t do very well, so I’d go back to the sad, heart-wrenching songs, and so that’s kind of what I was known for.” Her sitcom on the WB network, now in its fourth year, allows her to show that other side. A fellow country star, Dolly Parton, will be a guest on “Reba” later this season. Parton will portray a successful real estate agent, McEntire said. “I’m really shocked that it’s been on as long as it has,” McEntire said of the series. “And another thing that I’m really surprised at (is) that I’m having so much fun with it. I thoroughly love it.” Minogue files suit against producer MELBOURNE, Australia — Pop star Kylie Minogue is suing the British record producer who helped launch her career. The Australian singer has claimed in the Victoria state Supreme Court that PAL Productions, run by famed pop producer Pete Waterman, underpaid royalties for her “Greatest Hits” album which was released in 1992 and re-released in 2002, the Sunday Age newspaper reported. An auditing firm hired by Minogue and her family found that Minogue was underpaid by more than 10 percent, or about $830,000. PAL since paid nearly $500,000, but Minogue's company lodged papers seeking unspecified damages, interest and costs, the paper reported. Waterman’s partnership launched Minogue’s career outside Australia in 1988 when he wrote her the song “I Should Be So Lucky,” which topped the British charts for five weeks. ‘Gilmore Girls’ affair pleases fans LOS ANGELES — Longtime fans of the WB series “Gilmore Girls” have expressed delight that the gruff coffee shop owner Luke portrayed by actor Scott Patterson has finally started a romance with Lorelai, played by Lauren Graham. Fans are curious about something more personal when they stop Patterson on the street. “They want to know primarily if we’re dating in real life,” Patterson told reporters on Saturday, “and I always tell them we are.” Not true. The characters’ transition from friends to lovers has caused some changes on the set, however. “Altoids,” Patterson said. “A lot more Altoids.” Actress worked as psychic before gig LOS ANGELES — Actress Jenna Fischer can claim she was a professional psychic for two days. Fischer, who stars in NBC’s upcoming remake of “The Office,” took a job as a telephone psychic for a few days to earn some extra money. The only job requirements were an ability to read tarot cards and a claim that she felt intuitive. The calls were routed to her home. “I never collected my paycheck for that job, because I ended up feeling very guilty,” she told reporters on Friday. “People who called were very needy, and I felt sad. So I quit after two days.” Former ‘Late’ host Carson dead at 79 LOS ANGELES — Johnny Carson, the quick-witted “Tonight Show” host who became a national institution putting his viewers to bed for 30 years with a smooth nightcap of celebrity banter and heartland charm, died Sunday. He was 79. Carson died early Sunday morning, according to his nephew, Jeff Sorting. “He was surrounded by his family, whose loss will be immeasurable,” Sorting told The Associated Press. He did not provide further details, but NBC said Carson died of emphysema at his Malibu home. Carson often had a cigarette in hand in the early years of “Tonight,” eventually dropping the on-air habit when smoking on TV became frowned on. But he remained a heavy smoker for some years afterward, said a former associate who spoke on condition of anonymity. The boyish-looking Nebraska native with the disarming grin, who survived every attempt to topple him from his late-night talk show throne, was a star who managed never to distance himself from his audience. His wealth, the adoration of his guests — particularly the many young comics whose careers he launched — the wry tales of multiple divorces: Carson’s air of modesty made it all serve to enhance his bedtime intimacy with viewers. President Bush described Carson as “a steady and reassuring presence in homes across America for three decades. His wit and insight made Americans laugh and think and had a profound influence on American life and entertainment.” “Heeeeere’s Johnny!” was the booming announcement from sidekick Ed McMahon that ushered Carson out to the stage. Then the formula: the topical monologue, the guests, the broadly played skits such as “Carnac the Magnificent.” POLICE REPORT Reports taken from the USC Police Department. 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 □ Violent @ Nonviolent WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19 [T] Malicious Injury to Real Property, Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center An unknown person damaged the Wheat Street crosswalk in the afternoon by spray-painting the letters “JD” on the brick in black paint. Reporting officer: J. E. Selcox. THURSDAY, JAN. 20 ©Disorderly Conduct, 1400 Huger St. Officer S. M. Simmons and a witness noted a man being loud and boisterous in the Richland County Courthouse. He then used profanity in a public place and was arrested and handcuffed, field-booked and issued a ticket. ©Peeping Tom, 614 Bull St., South Tower A female victim reported to officer S. M. Simmons th^ a man had watched her as she was taking a shower. 0 Suspicious Activity, 438 Main St., West Quad Officers K. Adams and R. Baker were dispatched to investigate a suspicious vehicle. The persons inside were possibly administering drugs. The first subject exited the car, smelling strongly of marijuana. The passenger said that he had the marijuana but there was “none left, I smoked it up.” They searched and found a 13-inch butcher knife over the driver-side visor. It was confiscated for evidence. FRIDAY, JAN. 21 0 Disorderly Conduct, 902 Barnwell St., Capstone A man in Capstone appeared intoxicated and unsteady on his feet, had slurred speech and smelled of alcohol. Officer G. Kerwin was dispatched because of commotion at the front desk resulting from an argument with the desk| attendant about visitation hours. COMING UP@USC TODAY “EFFECT OF PERCEIVED PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND THE USE OF GROWTH-FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS ON SELF CONCEPT IN ADOLESCENTS PARTICIPATING IN ‘GEAR UP’”: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wardlaw 274 “FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTH DISPARITIES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: NOTES FROM ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH ON WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER”: noon, Harper College third floor, Gressette Room; 5 p.m. Hamilton 302 (students only) ■CRITICAL NARHAIIVt ANALYSIS OF BRAZILIAN WOMEN’S SCHOOLING DISCOURSES: NEGOTIATING AGENCY AND IDENTITY THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN FREIREAN CULTURE CIRCLES": 1:15-2:45 p.m. Wardlaw 030 “INVESTIGATING THE EMERGENCE OF A PROFESSIONAL MATHEMATICS TEACHING COMMUNITY": 3-4:30 p.m. Wardlaw 030 “LIFE-LONG NEUROGENESIS AND TURNOVER IN OLFACTION: THE REGULATION OF STEM CELL LIKE ACTIVITY IN LOBSTERS”: 4 p.m. Coker Life Sciences Building 005 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS FILING FOR CANDIDACY TUESDAY FILING DEADLINE FOR STUDENT GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS WEDNESDAY STUDENT ORGANIZATION FAIR FLASHLIGHT ONLINE WORKSHOP: 2-3:30 p.m. Computer Services 320 use BRIEFS Carolina artists to showcase talent Four paintings by USC art students are part of an exhibit the McKissick Museum is sponsoring Jan. 29 through March 19 in connection with the Columbia City Ballet’s adaptation of Jonathan Green’s works. Called “Off the Stage and Onto the Wall: The Evolution of Ballet,” the exhibit focuses on the transformation of Green’s works from the visual to the dance stage. In addition to the paintings, the exhibit includes photographs and video of rehearsals and interviews with Green and William Starrett, Columbia City Ballet artistic director, and music featuring singer and actress Marlena Smalls, who will dance in the ballet. The ballet, “Off the Wall & Onto the Stage: Dancing the Art of Jonathan Green,” will run Feb. 4 and 5 at the Koger Center. Opera to perform ‘Merry Wives’ Opera at USC will perform Otto Nicolai’s comedic adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor” Feb. 4 and 6. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Keenan Theatre on Pinebelt Road in Columbia. Student tickets are $5. 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