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EXTENDED FORECAST ♦ TODAY High 52 Low 38 ♦THURSDAY High 45 Low 32 ♦ FRIDAY KV- >JJF> ■ y High 53 Low 31 ♦ SATURDAY ♦ SUNDAY High 56 Low 38 I ON THE WEB www.dailygamecock.com Look for these stories in Thursday's online edition: t NEWS Student volunteers provide valuable assistance to i Student Government campaigns, i SPORTS AJ Bembry recaps the Inferno’s Tuesday home game, and Todd Green gives his thoughts on the T.O. situation. THE MIX Mrs. Smith goes to Washington: An in-depth look at the Washington Semester Program. STATE Supermarket suing for gambling games ANDERSON — Ingles Markets Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the promotions company that ran its matching games, claiming the supermarket chain should not have had to pay out a settlement for a lawsuit over one of the games. The lawsuit alleges that Triad Promotions of Tennessee agreed to administer the “More Millennium Money” and “Million Dollar Match” games, which in turn protected Ingles from any liability stemming from the games. The lawsuit requests that the court order Triad to pay Ingles that amount plus interest. U.S. Senate race cost record $24 million Candidates spent a record $24 million running for the U.S. Senate seat of retiring Democrat Ernest “Fritz” Hollings in 2004. Republican Jim DeMint, who in November beat Democrat Inez Tenenbaum, spent $9 million, according to campaign finance reports. Tenenbaum, the state superintendent of education, spent $6.2 million. The $15.2 million DeMint and Tenenbaum spent was more than twice the $7 million spent by Hollings and Republican Bob Inglis in 1998. DeMint’s most generous supporters were those in the financial, insurance and real estate industries. Lawyers and lobbyists gave the most to Tenenbaum. NATION Economists forecast interest-rate increase WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve System policy-makers are likely to keep bumping up short-term interest rates this year, a defense against an inflation flare-up now that the economic expansion is on firm footing. The Fed is expected to boost its key federal funds rate by one-quarter point to 2.50 percent Wednesday. The fund stands at 2.25 percent. The funds rate is the Fed’s primary tool for influencing the economy. Before the Fed started to push rates up in June, the funds rate stood at a 46-year low of 1 percent. Democrats to allow Gonzales nomination WASHINGTON — Democrats won’t try to filibuster Alberto Gonzales’ nomination to be attorney general but will hold extensive debates in the Senate over his role in developing the Bush administration’s policies on treating foreign detainees. A filibuster would require Republicans, who hold a 55-44 majority in the Senate, to win over at least five Democrats. Democrats were surprisingly united in opposing Gonzales in the Senate Judiciary Committee, something that was not achieved when they voted on Attorney General John Ashcroft. WORLD Nepalese monarch seizes government KAHTMANDU, Nepal — King Gyanendra dismissed Nepal’s government on Tuesday and declared a state of emergency, taking control of the Himalayan kingdom for the second time in three years. He denied his takeover was a coup, although soldiers surrounded the houses of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and other government leaders. Armored military vehicles with mounted machine guns were patrolling the streets of Katmandu, the capital, and phone lines in the city had been cut. Airlines reported that the Katmandu airport had been closed to flights. Iraq reopens borders in election aftermath BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq reopened its borders Tuesday and flights again took off from Baghdad International Airport as authorities eased security restrictions imposed to protect last weekend’s elections. Iraqi officials clamped down stringent security measures ahead of the Sunday vote, including an election day ban on most private vehicles and extended hours for the nighttime curfew. Those measures were credited with preventing rebels from pulling off catastrophic attacks, although more than 40 people were killed in about 100 attacks on polling stations. URIEFS FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ‘Matrix’ star puts mark in Hollywood’s famed Walk LOS ANGELES — Keanu Reeves, who traveled through time in “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” and took on humanity’s machine conquerors in “The Matrix” films, has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Reeves, 40, was honored with the star Monday for a career that includes movies such as the action thrillers “Speed” and “Point Break,” the romances “Something’s Gotta Give” and “A Walk in the Clouds,” and the dramas “Little Buddha” and “My Own Private Idaho.” His star was placed along Hollywood Boulevard near the spot where some action scenes in “Speed” were shot. “When I was 15 years old in Canada, I did a play called 'Romeo and Juliet,’” Reeves said. “I asked my mom if it was OK to be an actor, and she said, 'Whatever you want.’ So thanks, Mom.” The honor came just weeks before the release of his next movie, “Constantine,” adapted from the DC Comics series. Reeves stars as the tide character, a man with visions of angels and devils on Earth who batdes to dispatch demons back to the underworld. “I’ve been pleased to work with so many wonderful stars through the years,” Reeves said. “This has been an amazing journey. I hope it continues.” NICK UT/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Keanu Reeves displays a plaque over the star he received during a ceremony where the actor was honored at the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Bloom, Bosworth split after 3 years LOS ANGELES — Hollywood couple Orlando Bloom and Kate Bosworth have split after dating for nearly three years, People magazine reported. “They did decide to take some time apart due to their upcoming work schedule, and they remain very close,” the couple’s representative, Robin Baum, told the magazine. “It was a mutual decision.” The couple’s split was reported Monday by People. Bloom, 28, starred in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and last year’s “Troy.” Bosworth, 22, who starred in 2002’s “Blue Crush,” played Sandra Dee in last year’s “Beyond the Sea,” about 1950s crooner Bobby Darin. The couple began dating in the spring of2002. A Wednesday, February 2, 2005 “People love to say the word ‘penis.’ I mean, guys play the pehis game because it’s fun. And people need to realize that the word vagina is just as fun.” GABRIELLE SINCLAIR FOURTH-YEAR PRINT JOURNALISM STUDENT ON V-DAY CARNIVAL PREPARATIONS LET’S GET PHYSICAL —flu .... : DEAN NEISTAT/THE GAMECOCK Carolina Crew trains before sunrise at the Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center. The organization will hold an informational meeting at 8 p.m. on Thursday in room 750 ofthe BA building. Country music star accused of battery TAOS, N.M. — Lynn Anderson has been accused of shoplifting a “Harry Potter” DVD from a Taos supermarket and punching a police officer. Anderson’s lawyer, entered pleas of not guilty on behalf *of the 57 year-old country singer to charges of battery on a police officer, resisting a police officer and shoplifting. Taos County Magistrate Betty Martinez allowed Anderson to seek medical treatment out of state after the pleas were entered Friday. Martinez said she didn’t know why Anderson was seeking medical treatment. ru.^.uiuiug iu a JidiuiKui uitu uy . Taos police officer Virgil Vigil, Anderson asked him, “Do you know who I am?” when refusing to sign a citation after supermarket employees had accused her of taking the DVD. Anderson allegedly balked several times when she was asked to go to a patrol car. When the officer asked if she was resisting arrest, Anderson turned and punched him on the left forearm, according to his statement. Brigitte Ursula Lotze, Anderson’s lawyer, said the singer deserves the prayers of Taos residents. “Ms. Anderson is a loved and respected member of the Taos community,” Lotze said. NBA player to aid anti-drug program BALTIMORE — Carmelo Anthony will assist a campaign against drugs and violence following criticism of his appearance in a DVD that warned witnesses about working with the police. State and federal officials approached the Denver Nuggets star, hoping his celebrity would be a draw. His exact role hasn’t been determined. The DVD, tided “Stop Snitching,” has circulated in Baltimore since November. Anthony, a Baltimore native, "appears briefly, standing next to a man who warns that anyone who tips off police about drug deals will “get a hole in his head.” Anthony doesn’t respond to any of the comments on tape but appears in the DVD’s credits. The DVD prompted state lawmakers to propose legislation strengthening penalties for witness intimidation. Gov. Robert Ehrlich mentioned it in his State of the State address last week. Anthony later said he doesn’t approve of the DVD’s contents and didn’t know it was being made. “I’m completely against violence and drugs; that’s not me,” Anthony told The Washington Post. “I just want to get the word out. I’ve lost friends to violence. I would never support anybody harming anyone.” Schwarzenegger legal fees piling up SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has rung up legal bills of more than a half million dollars to defend himself and campaign aides in libel cases related to groping allegations made during the 2003 recall election, according to records released Monday. Schwarzenegger and two campaign aides are fighting a libel lawsuit in London brought by a former British television host who claims she was groped by Schwarzenegger and later defamed by campaign staff when they commented about the incident. Campaign finance records show Schwarzenegger paid about $116,000 last year to prominent British attorney Keith Schilling to defend him..The attorney is still owed more than $150,000. Records also show Schwarzenegger has paid or still owes a total of nearly $260,000 to attorneys who helped settle a separate libel suit brought by a movie stuntwoman who claimed Schwarzenegger’s campaign lied about another groping incident. “The only fees paid by CFS (Californians for Schwarzenegger) related to the campaign and the two libel cases,” said Schwarzenegger’s attorney, Martin Singer. “I have many, many other issues involving Arnold Schwarzenegger that are not paid for by CFS.” California law allows an officeholder to use campaign contributions to defend the candidate or aides against legal action stemming from campaign activity, said Bob Stern, president of the Center for Governmental Studies. Singer, actress nix relationship rumor MONTERREY, Mexico — Eva Longoria was desperate to set the record straight on her love life during a photo shoot in this northern Mexico city where her family has roots. The “Desperate Housewives” co-star was spotted at Monterrey’s international airport Sunday with ‘NSync singer JC Chasez, following her weekend photo shoot with Latina magazine, the Reforma newspaper reported in its Monday editions. Chasez told reporters he was vacationing in Monterrey, while Longoria said she was “here alone, with my friends, my publicist. Chasez “is only my friend, the actress told the newspaper. 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 Qj Violent ® Nonviolent Reports taken from the USC Police Department. f * JAN. 30 OGrand Larceny of Wheelchair, Woodrow College, 1315 Greene SL The victim said he left his Quickie wheelchair at the door while he visited a friend. The victim said that because the dorm is not wheelchair-accessible, he left his wheelchair in a common area. When he returned, it had been carried away. The retail value of a Quickie folding wheelchair is listed at $1,210. Reporting officer: M. P Weiss. ©Animal Cruelty, Alpha Delta Pi House, Greek Village, 508 Gadsden St. Reporting officer J.M. Simmons responded to a complaint of possible animal cruelty. A goat had been tied by its neck to the front door of the ADP house. The goat was covered and resting in its own feces. The goat was shivering in the cold weather. The letters “N” and “G” were shaved into its left side. The animal was transported to the Taylor house by the reporting officer and officer Knoche. ©Found Contraband, Bates House, 1423 Whaley St. Reporting officer K. Adams spoke with the complainant, an RA, who said he found a small, white baggie containing a leafy, green substance believed to be marijuana in elevator number diree. The reporting officer took • possession of the baggie and prepared it to be destroyed. 0 Disorderly Conduct and Open Container, 449 Blossom St. Reporting officer G. Kerwin approached subject no. l’s vehicle and found subjects no. 1 and no. 2 in the vehicle asleep. Officers Weiss and Adams were also called to the scene. Kerwin woke up subject no. 1 by hitting the door window. When subject no. 1 opened the driver-side door, the officer immediately smelled alcohol. Kerwin asked subject no. 1 if he knew where he was. He said, “Charleston.” He also said he was not driving. When asked, subject no. 1 \ COMING UP@USC TODAY Travel II Workshop: 8:45-11 a.m. 1600 Hampton St. THURSDAY Alley Brunson Junior Vocal Recital: 4 p.m. School of Music Recital Hall “Nucleons at High Momentum Transfers”: 4 p.m. Jones Physical Science Center 409 FRIDAY “The Merry Wives of Windsor”: 7:30 p.m. Keenan High School SATURDAY Annual Student Leadership Conference: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Russell House second-floor lobby SUNDAY 9 Women’s Basketball vs. \ Auburn: 3 p.m. Colonial Center if * use BRIEFS Forum to address suicide prevention t USC’s Counseling and Human Development Center and Student Government will present a community forum on suicide prevention Feb. 18 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Russell House Theater. The forum is designed to promote understanding of depression and suicide-risk factors affecting college-aged students. Theater to show Kushner drama USC’s Theatre South Carolina will present Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner’s “The Illusion,” directed by USC alumnus Tyler Marchant, Friday through Feb, 13 at Drayton Hall. The plot follows a father’s quest for news of his son. He consults a sorcerer, who conjures three ' episodes from the young man’s life. Student tickets are $10. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are available at Longstreet Theatre. Opera to perform ‘Merry Wives’ Opera at USC will perform Otto Nicolai’s comedic adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor” Friday and Sunday. 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. stepped out of the vehicle and was unsteady on his feet, and had slurred speech and red eyes. Officers Weiss and Adams stayed with subject no. 1 while Kerwin checked on subject no. 2. Subject no. 2 woke up and was in the same condition as subject no. 1. He said that he and subject no. 1 had had a lot to drink. Kerwin looked inside the vehicle before the subjects woke up and found a Budweiser box with five empty botdes inside. Both subjects were placed under arrest for public disorderly conduct and charged with an open-container violation. JAN. 31 ©Harassment, South Tower, 614 Bull St. The victim has received numerous harassing/obscene e-mails and telephone calls from someone. Reporting officer: L.M. Branham.