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EXTENDED FORECAST ♦ TODAY ♦THURSDAY ♦FRIDAY ♦SATURDAY ♦SUNDAY ON THE WEB www.dailygamecock.com Look for these stories in Thursday's online edition: ^ ^ \ \ ^ A NEWS Rich Harrill has been named THE MIX Find out how effective teacher ' y y director of USC’s Institute for Tourism critique Web sites are in rating USC High 82 High 79 High 76 High 65 High 72 Research in the College of Hospitality, | professors. LOW 52 LOW 59 Low 49 Low 42 Low 47 Retail and Sports Management. ---------------- STATE Governor to review lawsuit limitations Legislation limiting lawsuit awards in medical malpractice cases is expected to be ratified and sent to Gov. Mark Sanford on Wednesday. The legislation sets a $350,000 cap on pain and suffering awards in medical malpractice lawsuits. If a doctor, hospital and another care provider were involved in an incident, the award limit would reach a total of more than $1 million. Greer plant to build sporty BMW model GREER — A new BMW model to be assembled at the company’s Upstate plant will have sporty handling and a coupe-like exterior, a company official says. Burkhard Goeschel, a BMW board member, told Automotive News the vehicle would seat five but wouldn’t be as tall as the X5 sports activity vehicle, which is also assembled at the Greer plant. NATION U.N. cannot connect Annan to oil scandal NEW YORK — Investigators of the U.N. oil-for-food program in Iraq said Tuesday there was not enough evidence to show that Secretary-General Kofi Annan knew of a contract bid by his son’s Swiss employer. The report released Tuesday also accused the company, Cotecna Inspection SA, and Annan’s son, Kojo, of trying to conceal their relationship after the contract was awarded. Investigations hinder highway construction BOSTON — Boston’s troubled Big Dig highway project has become the intersection between investigations and political amhitions. At least three potential candidates for governor of Massachusetts have launched investigations into the $14.6 billion construction job, which has been beset by colossal cost overruns, delays and a myriad of water leaks that have led some motorists to question the safety of the tunnels. WORLD Deposed president considers resignation BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Ousted President Askar Akayev surfaced in Russia after fleeing this Central Asian nation and said Tuesday he would resign if given legal protections — the first sign he is willing to yield power. Akayev, who fled after protesters seized government headquarters last week, also accused his foes of plotting his overthrow for months. Interim leader Kurmanbek Bakiyev said the storming of the government headquarters was never planned, and he called for an official inquiry.In an interview with Russia’s state-run Channel One television, Akayev emphasized he is Kyrgyzstan’s legitimate leader. Settlers threaten riot after political battle JERUSALEM — Jewish settlers said Tuesday that they’ll take their fight to the streets, and militants among them threatened violence and civil war, inflammatory comments a day after they lost the final political battle against Israel’s planned Gaza withdrawal. Settlers pledged to mobilize thousands of protesters this summer to prevent troops from evacuating all 21 settlements in the Gaza Strip and four in the West Bank. BRIEFS FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Superstar attorney Cochran dies at 67 LOS ANGELES—JohnnieL. Cochran Jr., who became a legal superstar after helping clear O.J. Simpson during a sensational murder trial in which he uttered the famous quote “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit,” died Tuesday. He was 67. Cochran died of an inoperable brain tumor at his home in Los Angeles, his family said. Cochran, who was diagnosed with the tumor in December 2003, was surrounded by his wife, Dale, and two sisters when he died. With his colorful suits and ties, his gift for courtroom oratory and a knack for coining memorable phrases, Cochran JENNIFER GRAYLOCK/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Famed defense lawyer Johnnie Cochran Jr., is shown in this Dec. 7, 2000, file photo in New York. was a vivid addition to the pantheon of America’s best known barristers. ‘Sin City’ gives life to graphic novels NEW YORK —When Robert Rodriguez approached Frank Miller about adapting “Sin City," he knew he needed a great pitch. “I told him we shouldn’t insult it by turning it into a movie. We gotta take cinema and turn it into this book," Rodriguez recalls. But to adapt Miller’s black and-white 2-D world of tough guys in trench coats and back alley crooks, the duo thought they had to go to extreme lengths of digital mimicry. The movie is based on three of Miller’s “Sin City” comic books, an extravagant noirish world of fantastical ultraviolence. Famous among comic book readers for his “Elektra” and “Daredevil” series, Miller always said Hollywood would never get its hands on “Sin City." “WTien it comes to adapting material, very, very rarely do you get 'The Silence of the Lambs,’" says Miller. “Usually you end up DAY Monday, March 30, 2005 “I want more young people to say, 1 want to be a professor.’” ANDREW SORENSEN use PRESIDENT ON HIRING REPLACEMENTS FOR RETIRING FACULTY MEMBERS « with 'Catwoman’ — something that just uses the title and throws out the source material." Rodriguez, who directed the “Spy Kids” films and the famously inexpensive “El Mariachi," felt simpatico with Miller. The author of the book “Rebel Without a Crew," which inveighs against large, specialized film crews, likes to operate his own camera, do his own editing and create many of the effects. “When I looked at the books and it said, 'Drawn by Frank, inked by Frank, lettered by Frank,' 1 was like, 'I think I know this guy,"’ says Rodriguez. So Rodriguez convinced Miller of his dedication to faithfully recreating “Sin City." He even wanted to co-direct it with Miller — a move that made him drop out of the Director’s Guild of America since it forbids multiple directors. Jackson judge OKs past accusations SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Prosecutors in the Michael Jackson case have waited more than a decade for what a judge has how granted them: the chance to tell jurors about past sexual abuse allegations that never led to criminal charges. In a blow to Jackson’s defense, Judge Rodney S. Melville ruled Monday that prosecutors can introduce evidence that the pop star molested or had designs on five boys, including actor Macaulay Culkin and two youngsters who reached multimillion-dollar settlements with the singer. Prosecutors say the evidence will show Jackson’s behavior with his current accuser follows a pattern of abuse that included molesting one boy in 1990 and another in 1993. Both received settlements in 1994. “I think there’s probably a feeling that at least there will be some justice in regards to the events from ‘93 and ‘94,” said Jim Thomas, an NBC News analyst and former Santa Barbara County sheriff who investigated the cases. “It will show the jury and other people that there’s more to this than what has been portrayed in this case so far.” Jackson appeared upbeat as he returned to court Tuesday, waving to screaming fans and raising a fist. The day’s witnesses were expected to include Stan J. Katz, the psychologist who interviewed Jackson’s current HORSESHOW NICK ESARES/THE GAMECOCK Students take advantage of Tuesday’s warm weathej to enjoy music on the Horseshoe. The high today is 82. accuser. CNN knocks off MSNBC in ratings NEW YORK — CNN Headline News has supplanted MSNBC as the third-place cable news channel. CNN’s sister network recently started a new prime time lineup that has gotten off to a strong start, particularly a legal-oriented talk' show with Nancy Grace. The new format replaced the continuous half-hour newscasts that CNN Headline News still carries for most of the day. But in its first month, the changes enabled the network to eclipse MSNBC in the prime-time ratings, according to Nielsen Media Research. The numbers are relatively miniscule — Headline News’ prime-time average was 337.000 viewers to MSNBC’s 328.000 — but they’re important for perception and for the business of television news. Fox News Channel remains far and away the most popular cable news outlet, and its prime-time average of nearly 1.9 million viewers for the first quarter is up 14 percent over the first three months of 2004 — an impressive increase considering last year was an election year. Blockbuster agrees to refund late fees DALLAS - Blockbuster Inc. agreed to make refunds to consumers after officials in 47 states charged that the nation’s largest movie-rental chain deceived the public with advertisements that proclaimed the end of late fees. Dallas-based Blockbuster also agreed to pay the states about $630,000 to reimburse them for the costs of their investigations into consumer complaints and said it would change the advertising of its late-fee policy. Blockbuster, however, said it would not scrap the fees — only do a better job of disclosing them. Fallwell in hospital with pneumonia LYNCHBURG, Va. — The Rev. Jerry Falwell was hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday, battling his second case of viral pneumonia in just five weeks, hospital and church officials said. Falwell, 71, was admitted to Lynchburg General Hospital shortly before midnight Monday suffering from “respiratory arrest," the hospital said in a statement, meaning his breathing had slowed or stopped. “His cardiac status is stable and there is no evidence of a heart attack," said hospital spokesman Tom Urtz, reading from a statement. “He is alert and responding to questions,” Urtz said. “Rev. Falwell is clinically stable, but is still critically ill." Ron Godwin, .Falwell’s executive assistant, said Falwell was “on a respirator and he’s COMING UP@USC TODAY Andrew Stewart Allen Composition Recital: 6 p.m. School of Music 206. THURSDAY Roger J. Keane Junior Tuba Recital: 4:30 p.m. School of Music 206 Julie Ann Neuberger Graduate Chamber Recital: 5:30 p.m. School of Music 206. Rebecca L. Pannell MM Vocal Recital: 6 p.m. School of Music 006. Alice Ann Robertson Senior Cello Recital: 7:30 p.m. School of Music 206 USC Concert & Symphonic Bands: 7:30 p.m. Koger Center for the Arts. “Strings, Dipoles and Fuzzy Spaces”: 4 p.m. Jones Physical Science Center 409. I ~ I use BRIEFS J-school to hold newspaper job fair Journalism students in the print and visual communications sequences are encouraged to sign up for interviews during the 10 a.m. noon and 1:30-3 p.m. Job Fair on Wednesday, April 13, at the USC School of Journalism and Mass Communications in the Carolina Coliseum. Representatives from The State, The Post and Courier, The Greenville News, and other S.C. newspapers will interview interested students, who should bring resumes and work samples to the job fair. Sign-up sheets for interviews are posted beside Room 4004. McKissick to sell original artwork Original art by more than 56 artists from South Carolina will be sold at McKissick Museum’s 11 th annual gala Friday. •Aptly named “A Fool for An,” the gala will feature music, magic, and festive foods and cocktails. Magicians will rove through the crowd, and Little Cat Z will perform during the gala, which runs 7:30-10 p.m. Foolishly festive attire is encouraged. The art will be on display today through Sunday to allow guests a sneak peak. Tickets are $45 per person or $80 per couple. A portion of the sale’s proceeds will benefit McKissick programs and exhibits. i ; ~~—!—mammm Write for us. Pickens streets Reporting officer G. Kerwin initiated a traffic stop because Alexander Winters made an illegal right turn on red. During the stop, the officer observed Winters to be nervous. The officer asked Winters if there was anything illegal in the vehicle. The officer asked permission to search the vehicle. The officer found a clear plastic bag containing a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. There was a glass pipe beside the bag. An additional pipe was found under the center console. Winters and Jessica Bruner were placed under arrest for simple possession of marijuana. Officer Winnington searched Bruner and found a small clear bag of a green leafy substance. Both subjects were transported to Richland County Detention Center. The vehicle was towed to City Garage. -. 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 am.) ■ Violent • Nonviolent CRIMES AT UNKNOWN HOURS E3 Violent ® Nonviolent MARCH 26 ©Public Disorderly Conduct 900 Barnwell St. Reporting officer M.P. Weiss responded to a report of subjects placing a bicycle in a tree. Upon making contact with the subjects, Joseph Baker had a strong odor of alcohol and was somewhat unsteady on his feet with slurred speech. He was cooperative and admitted placing the bicycle in the tree. The bicycle was removed and placed into evidence for safekeeping. Baker was arrested and transported to Alvin S. Glenn Detention Centen •improper Start from Stop/DUS/Habitual Offender Corner of Blossom and Assembly streets Reporting officer M.L. Gooding observed John McCummings make an improper start from stop by squealing his tires. The officer stopped McCummings, and driving record check showed him to be under suspension and that he had been declared a habitual offender. McCummings was arrested and transported to Richland County Detention Center. HI Assault and Battery Douglas Dorm, 614 Main St. Officers K. Adams and B. Baker responded in reference to an assault. 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