SPORTS PAGE 1B Aggie b a quiei Texas’ No. 2 m ust work to contain CTATF J?. I OCAL PAGE 7A ’laystation 3 : local stores supply creates lucrative opportunity I J O U OT W EEKEND-INSIDE Ushering in the next generation of games Playstation 3, Wii arrive this weekend e m r .j t f n o . T h e Daily T ex an Serving The University of Texas at Austin community since 1900 Thursday, November 16, 2006 www.dailytexanonline.com S G : Advisory committee needs diversity By Ian Warren Daily Texan Staff Disagreement on how best to incorporate diversity into the President's Student Advisory Committee will be addressed at today's meeting of the Senate of College Councils. The Student Government Executive Board called for the addition of two diversity seats to the committee during a diversity forum last Thursday hosted by Juan Gonzalez, vice president of student affairs, Gregory Vincent, vice president for diversity and community engagement, and Soncia Reagins-Lilly, dean of students. The presidents of the Senate questioned whether or not this is tire best way to improve diversity. In October 2005, the Asian Desi Pacific Islander American Collective called for more diver­ sity on the council in the form of an Asian-American community leader, according to the report. The report claimed that minor­ ity groups on campus had long PSAC continues on page /A D i s a p p e a r i n g F r o n t i e r Austin Fire Department firefighters attempt to control a fire that occurred on top of the Dobie Center Mall early Saturday morning. Investigators say the blaze was allegedly started by an improperly extinguished cigarette. Drew Sm ith | Daily Texan Staff AFD finds Dobie fire started by cigarettes By M.T. Elliott Daily Texan Staff Austin Fire Department inves­ tigators concluded Wednesday that two recent fires near cam­ pus were caused by improperly discarded cigarettes. ATO Battalion Chief Palmer Buck said the Dobie Center fire was accelerated by high wind gusts. The three-alarm fire brief­ ly displaced more than 900 resi­ dents early Saturday morning. The fire destroyed the wooden deck surrounding a pool on the roof area and smoke could be smelled in the top floors of the neighboring residential tower Inside Dobie Mall, busi­ nesses below the pool area remained open over the week­ end, and dehumidifiers and running fans were inside. Signs at Dobie Theatre cited water and fire damage that caused the cancellation of two movie screenings. On Wednesday workers set up scaffolding on 21st Street to begin cleanup and repair of the pool area. Dobie management would not comment on the cost of the fire damage, but a previ­ ous AFD estimate put the cost at $600,000. Tuesday morning's fire at Westview Condominiums on the 2800 block of Rio Grande Street burned a two-story wooden column in the com­ plex's courtyard. No cost estimate was avail­ able for the fire, Buck said, but damages were limited. Regents commemorate 125 th anniversary By Jessica Sondgeroth Daily Texan Staff Since its first meeting in 1881, 125 years ago, the UT System Board of Regents has grown to address issues much larger than those facing a one-building uni­ versity with a faculty of eight men. Current and former regents, university and chancellors presidents from the System's 15 institutions convened at the UT-Austin Etter-Harbin Alumni Center Wednesday for the 125th anniversary of the board's first meeting. The two-day regents' meeting began Wednesday with a play based on the Texas Legislature's creation of the University and the System in 1881. The festivities were followed by a regular meet­ ing addressing issues including the problematic state of UT's medical branches and the acqui­ sition of a building for University operations. The meeting will continue today to address System-wide graduation rates and numerous docket items, such as various System construction plans, pro­ gram developments and invest­ ment and funding issues. issues to presented Most the Board of Wednesday Regents await regental approval today, but one issue was strictly posed for discussion. Kenneth Shine, vice chancellor of health affairs for the UT System, pre­ sented a discussion rather than a motion on the financial bur­ den facing University-sponsored health care in Texas. Increasing medical institu­ tional costs of providing care to uninsured and under-insured patients, to which the UT medi­ cal branches contribute $1.4 bil­ lion annually in uncompensated funds, has resulted in pay cuts and lay-offs for System employ­ ees and physicians, with the potential for more lay-offs and pay cuts in the future. the During summer, UT- Medical Branch at Galveston laid off about 1,000 people to adjust BO ARD continues on page 2A High winds knock out electricity By Michelle West Daily Texan Staff Wednesday's winds damaged more than a few hairdos, forcing students to struggle to ride their bikes, overturning news boxes and littering sidewalks with fall­ en branches. Wind gusts in Austin reached ¿5 mph Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, causing 1,900 residents through­ out Austin to lose power. No traffic accidents or inju­ ries were reported to the Austin Police Department, said spokes­ man Detective James Mason. The wind did not damage any University buildings or cause UT to lose power, said UT spokes­ woman Rhonda Weldon. Falling trees and power lines caused the outages by knocking down fuse boxes, said Austin spokesman Carlos Energy Cordova. "This is the equivalent of a medium-sized storm," Cordova said. "We've been fortunate that no major circuits have gone out, it's just been these scattered outages." Austin Energy activated its Energy Control Center at about 11:45 a.m. to deal with the out­ ages, he said. They also mobilized repair crews to affected areas. More than 16 hours of mainte­ nance work would be required to restore energy to customers by 12 a.m. today, he said. The largest outage involved 225 customers off of Jollyville Road, according to an Austin Energy statement. Above, Pat Henson, former assistant state conservationist with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Services, sits on his all-terrain vehicle surveying his property in Troy, Texas, with his cattle and dog, Ginger. Below, Henson points out on a map where the Trans-Texas Corridor may be built. Roadway may lead to loss of open space, runoff By Andrew Egan Daily Texan Staff With the election season past, proponents of the controversial Trans-Texas Corridor propos­ al weathered their reelection campaigns well, including the corridors original proponent, Gov. Rick Perry. The largest proposed public works project in Texas history, the corridor will be a series of toll roads, railways and utility lines extending across the state. Many state officials tout the project as the only answer to alleviate trade and traffic concerns resulting from population growth while vari­ ous citizen groups have criti­ cized the Perry administration and Spanish-based contractor, Molly Ivins gives a lecture titled, "The Future of Journalism: Slow Death or Suicide?" at The Mary Alice Davis Distinguished Lecture in Journalism held in Hogg Auditorium Wednesday evening. Courtney Dudley Dally Texan Staff later in construction plan­ ning, said Gabby Garcia, Texas Department of Transportation spokeswoman. "Basically, what we're trying to do now is narrow down our [proposed] area, and that's it," she said. The Texas Department of Transportation submitted a Draft Environmental Impact Statement addressing environ­ mental concerns for the spe­ cific 10-mile-wide study area the department is considering for the corridor to the Federal Flighway Administration. The department is hoping for fed­ eral approval by next summer, Garcia said. CORRIDOR continues on page 8A Cintra-Zachary, for their vague plans for the corridor. Environmentalists and farm­ ers also worry about the loss of open space and potential ecological consequences, such as runoff. These fears aren't important in the project's current phase, because they are considered Syndicated columnist speaks about journalism’s future By Colleen Leahy Daily Texan Staff Syndicated columnist Molly Ivins discussed the future of American jour­ nalism and the newspaper's declining role in communities across the coun­ try at the Hogg Memorial Auditorium Wednesday. The event, part of the School of Journalism's Mary Alice Davis Distinguished Lectureship, opened with reflections on the lives and works of Mary Alice Davis and Ivins given by School of Journalism Director Lorraine Branham, executive director of the Texas Association of Broadcasters Ann Arnold and Pulitzer Prize-win­ ning editorial cartoonist for the Austin American-Statesman, Ben Sargent. "Both Molly and Mary Alice have been living treasures for joumalLsm and for Texas," Sargent said. Ivins spoke about the battle between the newspaper's role connecting com­ munities and its current manifestation as another money-making vehicle for IVINS continues on page SA WORLD & NATION PAGE 3A Iraq timetable under fire U.S. com m ander discourages setting roop pullout deadline INDEX Volume 107, Number 55,25 cents ....... World & Nation................ 3A ,.4A Opinion University........................ 6A 7 A State & lo c a l News.........................5A,8A S p o r t s ...................... 1 4 8 Classifieds........................58 Comics............................ 6B Life & A rts .......................................7-8B TOMORROW'S WEATHER H ig h His tests are really easy. If it's something a nor- / / mal person would do, then it's not the nght answer. For example: L O W True or False: He likes to steal lawn gnomes and then set them on fire. Truuueee! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16,2006 Around Campus "THE QUEST FOR A MIRROR WITH A MEMORY," 7 p.m., Harry Ransom Center. Mark Holzbach, co-fou nder o f Austin's Zebra Imaging, w ill describe and dem ­ onstrate a variety o f 2-D and 3-D im aging technologies, both real and imagined, ranging from the far-distant past to the far-distant future. Included in the dem on­ stration w ill be Zebra Imaging hologram s and a version o f "Pepper's Ghost," a 19th-century 3-D illusion frequently confused w ith holography. INTERNATIONAL SOCIALISTS, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Parlin 306. Regular m eeting open to the public. Discussion o f current events and social movements. GRUPO FLOR Y CANTO REHEARS­ AL, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., AHG 136. Our main objective is to educate cul­ turally diverse com m unities at UT and to share our passion for the perform ing arts. Currently seek­ ing dancers, singers, actors and w riters. For more inform ation em ail grupoflorycanto@ yahoo. com or call 281-639-8699. CROSSROADS CAFE, 7 p.m., Baptist Student M inistry, 2204 San A ntonio St. American stu­ dents sit dow n w ith international students to practice English and build relationships. Snack supper is provided. See www.utbsm.net for more inform ation. PROJECT OPPORTUNITY, 8 p.m., BEN 1.122. Project O p p o rtu n ity is a student organization th a t aims to identify social problems that lead to poverty. Through a strong co m m u n ity outreach, we help research poverty problems, cre­ ate and propose policy solutions, and provide better opportunities for others thro ugh com m unity service events. CACTUS CARNIVALS SHOWCASE, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Speedway Plaza. Free popcorn, co tto n candy, games and prizes. Come ou t and see 100 years o f UT history on display w ith the Cactus yearbook. Check o ut how UT has changed and take a break from class. See w w w .cactusyearbook.com fo r more inform ation. DOCUMENTARY: "MEETING FACE TO FACE," 7:30 p.m., ACES Avaya A uditorium . Screening and dis­ cussion o f a 27 min docum entary th a t exposes American audiences to the perspectives o f ordinary Iraqi w orking people. BLOOD DRIVE, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., RAS first deck conference room. Sponsored by the Navy ROTC. THE HISTORY AND FUTURE OF WHALES, 7 p.m., Welch 2.224. Stephen Palumbi, a renowned m arine b iologist and professor at Stanford, w ill discuss how he uses genetic techniques to m oni­ to r the use o f whale resources, including finding out w hich spe­ cies are being sold in interna­ tional meat markets. Pre-lecture activities beg inning 5:45 p.m. Live webcast available via www. esi.utexas.edu Find more listings at www.dailytexanonline.com. To submit your event to this calendar, send your information to aroundcampus@ dailytexanonline.com or call 471-4591. Need to have your wisdom teeth _ - removed? Don't go to extremes. We have a better option. Right now, PPD is looking for men and wom en for a post-surgical pain relief research study. 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The medical branches are state agencies that fulfill their obligation to Texas by treat­ ing an increasing number of uninsured and under-insured patients, and funding from the Texas Legislature is declining, Shine said. Shine said the issue will be cen­ tral in the upcoming 80th session of the Texas Legislature, and he presented the item to the regents in hopes that they could formu­ late solutions to vote on soon. "We're open to the wisdom of the regents. This is a very tough nut to crack," he said. Among the items awaiting approval today is finalization of a UT-Austin purchase of the nearly 225,000-square-foot build­ ing at the comer of Guadalupe and 16th streets formerly owned by SBC Communications. The UT System, which will pay for the purchase and be paid back with University funds, will like­ ly have to pay more than the University's proposed offer of $22 million, since two new offers have out-priced UT's. Designated tuition was cited as the source for repayment by the University, which Regent Cyndi Krier said she hopes would not be necessary. President William Powers said the University is running out of space and needs to expand offic­ es and classroom facilities. Kevin Hegarty, University vice president and chief finan­ cial officer, said the building would allow them to recap­ ture funds spent on renting the space through revenues from a 540-vehicle parking garage the University plans to put on the property that should generate more than enough to pay back the System-allocated funds. PSAC: Validity of report disputed From p ag el A been underrepresented in the committee, but appointing the leaders of cultural organizations to the committee could correct this problem. The validity of the report was later disputed. The Collective did not return phone calls or an e-mail Wednesday. Kate Nanney, business honors and Plan II Honors senior and chair of the Senate of College Councils, said the Senate would not likely have approved of the current motion to add two seats. Instead, she said she expects the presidents of the Senate to pres­ ent an alternative resolution at tonight's meeting, which will take place at 7 p.m. in the Glenn Maloney Room of the SSB. The presidents' resolution will uphold the Senate's com­ mitment to diversity, Nanney said in an e-mail. Their negative response to the idea of add­ ing two seats shows that this may not be the best way to significantly improve diversity, she said. "The presidents articulated to me their feeling that diversity seats on PSAC would be an arti­ ficial and insufficient solution to a serious problem that cannot be solved by adding 'tokens' of diversity," she said in the e-mail. Nanney said the presidents intend to approach the issue of diversity in terms of broad Universitywide improvements. representation The key to improving diver­ sity may come from increased in minority student governance bodies, she said. Committee mem­ bers are selected from Student the Senate of Government, the College Councils and Graduate Student Assembly. R egister for spring classes at ACC - w here the focus is on you! ■ Registration for current and former ACC students ■ Registration for new, current, and former ACC students opens Nov. 13. startsNov. 20. ■ Classes start Jan. 16. Check the course listings at www.austincc,edu, or pick u p a schedule at any ACC location. Call 512.223.4ACC for a campus near you. ^ A ustin C O m m u n it y COLLEGE Start Here. Get There. D I S T R I C T W o rk fo rc e Training • U n iv e rs ity Transfer • Access P rogram s • G reat Faculty K S taff Just doesn't ODDITIES Turkey dashes to city, avoids Thanksgiving feast NEW YORK — Perhaps attempting to escape a Thanksgiving Day fate, a small wild turkey made a dash for the big city. The 10-pound female bird wandered onto a busy bridge's toll plaza Tuesday afternoon, halting traffic for about 15 minutes as workers chased the fowl. No one knew how the tur­ key got onto the Triborough Bridge, which connects the boroughs of Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx. City officials received a call that there was a loose bird just before the start of the evening rush hour, and six officers chased it around the Manhattan toll plaza. "Watching it unfold on our cameras, it seemed the only thing missing was someone playing 'Turkey in the Straw,"' said Triborough Bridge General Operations Manager Ray Bush. The frightened turkey skit­ tered back and forth across the plaza, evading capture for 15 minutes. Bridge officers finally cornered it, and a con­ struction worker snatched it. The turkey was released into a wooded area on nearby Wards Island, which has acres of open land inhabited by pheasants, rabbits, squirrels and chipmunks. Fungus takes in more * than $160,000 at auction HONG KONG — A large Italian white truffle apparently reigns as the world's most expensive fungus. A Hong Kong prop­ erty tycoon and his wife have reportedly paid $160,406 for the truffle, which auctioneers say could be the most expen­ sive ever purchased. Gordon Wu and his wife out­ bid connoisseurs from France and Italy to win the 3.3-pound Alba white truffle in an interna­ tional auction, a spokeswoman for the Ritz-Carlton hotel, which hosted the Hong Kong part of the auction, said Tuesday. "They're very unique. They're found all together and they've got a beautiful shape," said hotel cook Umberto Bombana of this year's prize truffle, made of three palm-sized portions. Bombana will prepare the giant truffle for a five-course ban­ quet hosted by Wu. It was the second time Hong Kong bidders won a pricey fun­ gus at the annual auction, held in Grizane, Italy, with satellite links to Paris and Hong Kong. Proceeds from the auction — which also featured five smaller truffles — will go to a Hong Kong charity that cares for pregnant girls and organizes adoptions. Com piled fro m Associated Press reports This newspaper was printed with pride by The Daily Texan and Texas Student Publications. T h e D a il y T e x a n Permanent Staff Editor..................................... Managing E d itor................. News Editor ................. Copy Desk Chief Associate Copy Desk Chiefs Design Editor Senior D e sig n e rs ................... Associate Editors .............. 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Tuesday Wednesday IN S P IR E D BY THE C O N T R O V E R S IA L BEST SELLER ooeooHnaesai r W W W foxsearchlight com w w w participate net STARTS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 IN SELECT THEATRES Wire Editor: Ariel Lumbard www.dailytexanonline.com WORLD BRIEFLY Kidnappers let hostages go after mass abduction in Iraq BAGHDAD, Iraq — Kidnappers released about 70 people snatched in a mass abduction by suspected Shiite militiamen w ho answer to a key backer of the prime minister — a sign the militants went too far and Iraq's leader may be yielding to intense U.S. pressure to crack dow n on sectarian violence. But Prime Minister Nouri al- Maliki clearly has more work to do. Iraqi police, hospital and morgue officials reported 105 new violent deaths Wednesday; 54 of the vic­ tims were tortured and shot, their bodies dum ped in Baghdad. It was unclear how m any Iraqis remained captive from Tuesday's assault. Government ministries have given wildly varying figures on the num ber of people seized, with reports ranging from a high of about 150 to a low of 40 to 50. The assault was widely believed to have been the work of the Mahdi Army, the heavily armed militia of anti-American Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Turkish military relations with France halt in dispute ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey has suspended military relations with France in a dispute over whether the mass killings of Armenians early in the last century amounted to genocide, a top army com ­ m ander said Wednesday. The m ove was the latest back­ lash against French legislation that, if approved by the Senate and president, w ould criminal­ ize denial that the killings of Armenians in Turkey were ge n o ­ cide. Gen. Basbug, com m ander of land forces, disclosed the suspen­ sion of military ties with France in com m ents to reporters at a recep­ tion in Ankara, the Anatolia news agency reported. The French bill still needs approval from the Senate and President Jacques Chirac to becom e law. Compiled from Associated Press reports T ii k D a i l y T e x a n General criticizes Iraq timetable By Robert Burns The A ssociated Press WASHINGTON — The top U.S. commander in the Middle East w arned Congress W ednesday against setting a timetable for withdraw ing U.S. troops from Iraq, rejecting the arguments of resurgent Democrats w ho are pressing President Bush to start pulling out. Gen. John Abizaid instead urged quick action to strengthen Iraq's government, predicting that the vicious sectarian violence in Baghdad would surge out of con­ trol within four to six months unless immediate steps are taken. "Our troop posture needs to stay where it is," and the use of military adviser teams embedded with Iraqi army and police forces needs to be expanded, Abizaid told the Senate Armed Services Committee. It was the first hear­ ing on Iraq policy since last week's elections gave Democrats control of both houses of Congress start­ ing in January. The voting last week has been announce a timetable for starting a U.S. troop withdrawal. Sen. John Warner, R-Va., chair­ man of the panel, said after the hearing that he planned to work with Democrats to produce by January a bipartisan recommen­ dation to the president on a way ahead in Iraq. "Hope is not a strategy," said Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., a prospective 2008 presidential can­ didate. Citing the Bush adm in­ repeated claims of istration's progress in Iraq, Clinton said she saw no evidence that the Iraqi government was ready to make hard decisions, including taking firm action to disarm or neutralize sectarian militias. Abizaid said he believed the sectarian violence would increase if the U.S. began a troop with­ drawal in four to six months. Pressed by Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., on how much time the U.S. and Iraqi governments have to reduce the violence in Baghdad before it spirals beyond control, Abizaid said, "Four to six months." Pablo Martinez M o n sivais I Associated Press Senate A rm e d Services C om m itte e member, Sen. Hillary R o d h a m Clinton, D-N.Y., right, listens to the testim on y o f Gen. John P. A bizaid W ednesday. widely interpreted as a public repudiation of Bush's policies on the war, which has left more than 2,850 U.S. troops dead and more than 20,000 others wounded. Democrats have coalesced around the idea of starting to remove American troops in the next few months, and increasing numbers of Republicans have been openly critical of the war. The day after the election, Bush expressed an openness to considering fresh ideas on Iraq and announced the departure of Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld. Even so, Abizaid said it was too soon to give up on the Iraqis or to Pakistan amends parts of assailed rape laws W idely condem ned laws required victim s to have 4 witnesses By Paul Garwood The A ssociated Press ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pak­ istani lawmakers passed amend­ ments to the country's rape laws Wednesday, ditching the death penalty for extramarital sex and revising a clause on making victims produce four witnesses to prove rape cases. Consensual sex outside mar­ riage remains a crime punishable by five years in prison or a $165 fine, said a parliamentary official, who spoke on condition of ano­ nymity because he was not autho­ rized to speak to the media. International and local calls for change intensified after the 2002 gang-rape of a woman, Mukhtar Mai, who was assaulted after a tribal council in her eastern Punjab village ordered the rape as punish­ ment for her 13-year-old brother's alleged affair with a woman of a higher caste. The am endm ents enraged Islamic fundamentalists, but won cautious support from hum an rights activists, who wanted the controversial laws scrapped alto­ gether. President Pervez M usharraf praised lawmakers for approving the am endm ents and criticized Islamic fundamentalists for their "unnecessary" opposition and claims that his government was acting against Islam. " I have taken a firm decision to change these unjust rape laws as it was necessary to amend them to protect women," Musharraf said in a televised address to the nation. Pakistan's late military dicta­ tor, Gen. Zia ul-Haq, introduced the laws, known as the Hudood Ordinance, in 1979 to appease Islamic fundamentalist political groups opposed to the seculariza­ tion of Pakistani society. Human rights activists and m od­ erates have long condemned the laws for punishing — instead of protecting — rape victims bv plac­ ing the burden of proof on them and providing safeguards for their attackers, such as requiring four eyewitnesses to bring charges. The am endm ents, w hich Musharraf urged the government- run Senate to approve within days, come amid efforts by Islamabad to soften the country's hard-line Islamic image and appease m od­ erates and hum an rights groups opposed to the laws. The am endm ents give judges discretion to try rape cases in a criminal rather than Islamic court. Strict Islamic law dictates that a woman claiming rape m ust pro­ duce four witnesses, making a trial almost impossible. Pro-Islamic lawmakers stormed out of the National Assembly Wednesday in protest of the new legislation. 3A Thursday, N o v e m b e r 16, 2 0 0 6 NATION BRIEFLY Lott makes his comeback with leadership role win W ASHINGTON — Mississippi Sen. Trent Lott, ousted from the top Senate Republican leadership job four years a go because of remarks considered racially insen­ sitive, w on election to the cham ­ ber's No. 2 G O P post Wednesday. Asked whether he felt vindicat­ ed by the 25-24 secret ballot vote, Lott deferred to newly-elected party leader Mitch McConnell. "The spotlight belongs on him," Lott said of his Kentucky col­ league. McConnell, w h o was uncon­ tested and will succeed Sen. Bill Frist of Tennessee, predicted that he and the rest of the newly- elected G OP team will provide a muscular opposition to the new Democratic majority. Lott's comeback-kid victory was generating the most buzz in the Capitol hallways. Lott relished his duties as majority leader but stepped dow n in 2002 under pres­ sure for m aking remarks that were interpreted as racially insensitive. Soldier pleads guilty in case of Iraqi girl's rape, slaying FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — One of four U.S. soldiers accused of raping a 14-year-old Iraqi girl last spring and killing her and her family pleaded guilty Wednesday and agreed to testify against the others. Spc. James P. Barker agreed to the plea deal to avoid the death penalty, said his civilian attorney, David Sheldon. Sgt. Paul E. Cortez and Pfc. Jesse V. Spielman, mem bers of the 101 st Airborne Division with Barker, also are charged in the case. A fifth person, former Army private Steve Green, 21, pleaded not guilty last week to civilian charges including murder and sexual assault. Barker said he, Green and Cortez raped the girl, and Green killed the girl, her parents and her sister. Com piled from Associated Press reports AMERICA. Now ai/ai£ab(e. in, HIGH-DEFINITION. A U S T I N to— — * - ONE-WAY FARES AS LOW AS: CHICAGO $113 SAN ANTONIO $12 $24 DALLAS $127 LOS ANGELES ST. 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The 21 potential predators who came to a house to meet what they thought was a child included a teacher with more than 23 years of experience and a retired law enforcement employee. The other three suspects were served with search and arrest warrants in their own homes. One of these suspects was Louis Conradt Jr., the chief felony assistant district attorney in Rockwall County, Texas, who police alleged had solicited sex with a “13-year-old boy" online. As offi­ cers moved in to search the 56-year-old prosecutor's computer, he shot and killed himself. This m an's death resulted from one of the popular stings in which NBC's "Dateline" and Perverted Justice, a child-predator w atchdog group, lure people into a home, where they are confront­ ed with cameras, officers, reporters and, above all, the beginning of w hat will turn into legal stress and national humility. Conradt took the easier route. But even had he not ended his punishment before it started, he — like others publicly arrested in such stings — could have never received a fair trial. For NBC, the more people that tune in to the televised spectacles, including potential jurors, witnesses and judges, simply translate into higher ratings. It is wrong for criminals to exploit children, yet it is also wrong for the media to exploit criminals, which indirectly harms the reputation and privacy of their families as well. As hum an beings, nobody should lose their rights at the point when they are arrested. Plus, it is not a business-run television network's job to punish criminals, it's the legal system's. And they are punished not once, but twice, with the state submit­ ting them to possible confinement and the realm of public opinion from commercial-paid television submitting them to hatred and humility. Neither solution looks toward bettering criminals' poten­ tial future of reentering society. As our system stands, sex predators are doomed to recidivism and will only fill our largely overpopulated prisons. Treatment is the best solution for sex offenders, but dehum an­ izing such crimes on popular TV shows only portrays them as unw orthy of change, erases their self-worth and diminishes their chances of positive mental rehabilitation. This type of public display oversteps efforts to spread awareness about sex crimes as a growing problem, and it doesn't serve society. For this, we have local online databases of registered sex offend­ ers available by law through police departments. W hether a person is convicted of indecent exposure or aggravated sexual assault, they m ust register and submit photos to be made available under the same umbrella. In the University's ZIP code, there are nine sex offenders regis­ tered. This includes a man w ho committed indecent exposure in 1997 and again in 2003, as well as a man who was charged with indecency with a 13-year-old when he was 17 years old. No details of the nature of the offenses are given, and they are not able to tell their story, yet it seems as though the severity of such offenses could be argued on a case-by-case basis. And the stigma we possess concerning consentual underage relations, that can land many on the offender list, is nearly obsolete in many cultures outside the United States. But assuming these men were justly charged and convicted, we would lament any more humility they may incur as a result of past doings, as they, like many, have stepped forward to publicly register. Plus, they are unlikely to strike again, as the Department of Justice has shown 96.5 percent of sex offenses are committed by unregistered sex offenders. Television shows should not expend their resources by creating crime, using methods of entrapment to entice individuals into a house — there have been enough actual crimes already committed. Our officials should use their time tracking dow n the many per­ petrators who have committed crimes but have failed to register. Likewise, NBC should take heed that following this story could bring positive societal change that viewers will feel good about watching. Unlike their current form of sensational exploitation, this idea will actually bring victims justice. grveU * rVt" uNVirALtftes* sytw.cAT* Finding a moderate touch By Sid M ahanta Daily Texan Columnist So I hear the Democrats won. I hear that they're going to shore up our depleted armed forces, secure our borders, spank big oil (once and for all) and, in general, provide a be-all end- all civics lesson for red-blooded patriots hawking the other side of the political fence. That's what I hear, but it's not quite what I believe. A defined liberal agenda is almost a great idea. It answers the age-old ques­ tion, "If a tree falls on a Democrat, and no one's around, does he have any good ideas?" Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid's "Six for '06" details a blinding­ ly liberal vision, a concentrated ambition that is so unrealistically optimistic that you can't help but w ant to smack 'em in the mouth and offer them a cold, raw steak soon thereafter. Vision is a great thing to have, but nowhere near as great as common sense — something the Bush adminis­ tration has lacked. Granted, that's not news to anyone. Let's face it: The 2006 m id­ term elections were not a ref­ erendum on conservative policy and ideology. People still want their taxes low and their politics spoon-fed to them through the Let's face it: The 2006 mid-term elections were not a referendum on conservative policy and ideology. insultingly oversimplified sound bites that the administration pro­ vides. The administration repre­ sents an unquestioning, uncuri- ous, anti-intellectualism reflected in its constituency — our politics reflect who we are and who we choose to be. It occurs to most Americans that escalating death tolls and endless series of failed attempts to secure Iraq are in no way representative of a successful endeavor, regardless of the card carried by those doing the operat­ ing. These have been the simple facts, expressed clearly, year after year, facts that Americans finally responded to last week. They wanted to see something different from Washington — new faces and new snarky non-answers to important questions. We just need something different, some new direction. Anything. Please. The self-axing of Rumsfeld, unfortunately one of the most visible faces of the Bush adm in­ istration, was a logical step in de-facing and replacing. Frankly, the decision to let go this cocksure architect of disaster was one of the shrewdest and most sympathetic gestures the administration has made. It showed that it is finally willing and ready to embrace a change in the ranks, to inject new blood and new life into a duck so lame that jim Webb's already made room for it on his wall. take D em ocrats note: Republicans leam from mistakes like Donald Henry Rumsfeld. They are smart. And they most certainly are not the neo-conser­ vative regime that's strangled this country's spirit of enterprise and understanding at home and abroad. Think the Federalist Society will make sure that they'll re-group and recover, just like they did in the '80s. tanks like So before we go getting off on feel-good, big-spending Leftism, let's remember what drove out the Republicans: insufficient or otherwise non-existent results, and policies and ideas that just haven't added up to much. Politics and public opinion are, by their very nature, designed to work like a pendulum, and a swing back in the other direction is just what we got. But pushing in an overtly aggressive leftward direction is the wrong play. Let's hear what James Baker's boys have to say before pushing for a full-scale removal from Iraq. Let's break immigration back down to its eco­ nomic and humanitarian basics and see what new facts emerge. And, please, let us not pretend that decreasing our dependence on foreign oil will be an instant, overnight process. Republicans had their day, and if Democrats aren't care­ ful, they'll have even less than that. Democrats have to realize that before pushing an agenda, they must push for the trust of a desensitized constituency. Perhaps knee-jerk politics isn't the most formal of legislative styles, but it strikes me as the most genuine, both on the part of policy makers and the voters. It's pos­ sible that this knee-jerkism is what got us into the mess we've found ourselves in these last couple years, as well as what got us the Pelosi/Reid Double Dragon. The voters reacted to what they were given, and this is what we have. Let's not turn the election into a referendum on political culture. That's just not w hat it was. Mahanta is a Plan II senior. THE FIRING LINE A cold call out I can normally trust the Texan to provide me with a few pictures sprinkled throughout the paper that make me proud to be a Longhorn. However, instead of finding a HI 'Horn clad in burnt-orange enjoying some ice cream or students basking in the glorious Texas sun at the East Mall, I was horrified to see the "Out Cold" and "Snow Artist" art, depict­ ing the glamorous northern activi­ ties of skiing and snow-art. Not only did this make all of us Longhorns jealous of those who receive all four seasons, but this also serves to symbolize the biased nature of the Texan. Just as right- wing articles are conspicuously absent from the paper, there was no representation of how much of a pain snow can be. I dream of a time when all Longhorns will get a bal­ anced view from their student-run paper, culminated in a picture of snow being shoveled. , Eric Estrin Biochemistry and philosophy sophomore November 15,2006 Marches better than violence In his Nov. 15 Firing Line, Mike Corwin of the International Socialist Organization states that the Nazis are dangerous and shouldn't be allowed to march, just like we wouldn't allow al-Qaida to march. We have to distinguish between a group that is just extremist, like this neo-Nazi group, and a group that is actively violent, like al-Qaida. For example, it would be permissible to have a rally supporting Islamic extremism, but not necessarily to have one supporting al-Qaida. It is much better to allow extrem­ ists to spend their energy holding a rally than to try to stop them by force. Contrary to what members of ISO might want to believe, ral­ lies don't necessarily advance your cause. If ISO or the neo-Nazis really think that the neo-Nazis are going to recruit anyone by dressing like Nazis and doing the Nazi salute outside the Capitol, they are kid­ ding themselves. By going to such an extreme, the neo-Nazis do a very good job of discrediting racists and making the whole far-right look absolutely ridiculous. Oppression rarely works. By allowing the Nazis to have a non-violent rally, we avoid pushing them to use more violent means to get their message out. Who is to be the judge of when censorship is OK? Before the U.S. civil war, abolitionist literature was censored in the South for reasons similar to Corwin's for censoring the Nazis. It's much safer for us to let extremist groups such as the Nazis have their pathetic little marches. Timothy Bray Government freshman November 15,2006 Please e-mail your Firing Lines to firinglin e@dailytexanonline.com. Letters must be fewer than 300 words and should include your major and classification. The Texan reserves the right to edit all ietters for brevity, clarity and liability. LEGALESE Opinions expressed in The Daily Texan are these of the editor, the Editorial Board or writer of the article. They are not necessarily those of the UT adminis­ tration, the Board of Regents or the Texas Student Publications Board of Operating Trustees Reform U.N. to truly unite nations By Grant M anning Daily Texan Columnist The Democrats' victory in con­ gress last week will leave many uncertainties, but there is seem­ ingly one sure consequence: The relationship the U.S. has with the United Nations will be gradually strengthened, as the more politi­ cally internationalist Democrats will largely have the power to disable President Bush's unilater­ al deviations from U.N. Security Council decisions. Democrats will likely focus on coordinating U.S. policies more closely with the council. John Bolton, the Bush-appoint­ ed ambassador to the U.N. who caught a great deal of flack even in a Republican-controlled Senate, will likely not be reconfirmed to his post next year. Bolton, who in the past expressed open disdain for the U.N., is a symbol of the Bush administration's view of the body. A lthough to the benefits American foreign policy are debatable, last week's power shift will no doubt be more conducive to the U.N.'s smoother opera­ tion. But a change of scenery in America alone is not enough to make the U.N. more relevant. More deeply rooted forces, which contributed greatly to Bush's marginalization of the institution in the first place, will still block its ability to function. The underlying problem that currently cripples the U.N.'s abil­ ity to respond to large, controver­ sial problems in foreign policy is If the fundam ental conflict is not addressed, the U.N. will become increasingly unfair and irrelevant. the fundamental conflict between its two main objectives. Since its inception, the most impor­ tant operational goal has been to condemn expansionist military aggression and dispatch peace­ keeping missions as enforcement. The institution has also recently moved toward a commitment to protecting human rights, espe­ cially under Kofi Annan's presi­ dency. The result is that U.N.'s purpose makes a judgm ent of nations that violate these premis­ es, which should be theoretically penalized. But as an institution of fair, multilateral world government, the U.N. must also act as a forum representing almost every coun­ try in the world, and unite a broad array of interests and w orld­ views. Consequently, represented nations opposed to its policy are often successful at using the U.N. itself to scuttle efforts at progress. The conflict is most evident in the Security Council veto, which typically pits the U.S. and the West, strong supporters of U.N. values, against Russia and China, w ho have their own ideas of how the world should be run. All five permanent members of the Security Council must agree on resolutions and peacekeeping action, frequently leading to grid­ lock. The subsequent impotence of the U.N. prevented it from inter­ vening when it was needed the most during the Cold War. The United States and Russia would simply veto one another, and no decisive action was ever taken on the Cuban missile crisis, the Vietnam War and the Soviet inva­ sion of Afghanistan. This inde­ cisiveness has continued today, where pressing issues continue to go unresolved. The U.N. can only escape its current gridlock by prioritizing one interest over the other. It can focus on its first goal by more actively penalizing, or even inter­ vening militarily, against nations that violate its moral objectives. Of course, this would be at the expense of national sovereignty and the interests of countries in opposition to the objectives. Or it can move toward becom­ ing a perfectly objective forum of world opinion representing all of the w orld's views and interests, with a less active role in pursuing subjective goals such as human rights at the expense of a few members. The latter option is unaccept­ able if the U.N. is to have greater importance in world governance. Its purpose would be marginalized to a static mediator, a chat room of world diplomacy. Potential dynamic gains and progress on human rights, military restraint and the proliferation of political and economic freedom would be hampered. It would be much harder to justify even actions that are almost universally condoned, such as intervention in the current Darfur genocide. Instead, in order to operation­ ally promote its moral objectives, it will have to reform its internal governance and move on from the world of 1945. The current defacto lines of power will have to be replaced with critena-based systems of power that give greater weight to countries that are eco­ nomically and politically strong, committed to hum an rights and contribute more to U.N. activities. This is the only way to align its moral objectives with both the desire and ability to act on them. If this fundamental conflict is not addressed, the U.N. will become increasingly unfair and irrelevant, allowing countries like Iran and Sudan to get away with declaring its decisions illegitimate, compromising its ability to act. It will also continue to enable coun­ tries like China, which has stalled on decisive action against Sudan and Iran to defend its n a tio nalist energy policy, to compromise the U.N.'s goals for the sake of spe­ cial interests. Western countries would be forced to act unilater­ ally in defense of human rights and opposition to aggression. Such a scenario could never support a world of truly united nations. Manning is a finance and economics junior. tv LIVE DemeTRi m A R Tin Thursday, November 16,2006 ] \ g C j IVINS: Writer receives Davis award From pagel A Wall Street. The current push by corporations to increase profit margins from a respectable 10 per­ cent to 20 percent is one of the major factors aiding newspapers to their current state, she said. "When squeezing edges out to get returns up, people gradually take out bits and pieces of what makes a newspaper great," Ivins said. The role of the newspaper and the duty of America's media is not to increase profit margins, but to bring individuals together into a community, she said. Great newspapers, she argued, provide a medium for discussion by touting the few issues that even divergent individuals can share. "It gave you something to talk about — sports, city hall — it made you feel part of it even in a city of zillions of people," Ivins said. Citing the practices of print jour­ nalism from small town newspa­ pers to the Los Angeles Times, she spoke of how newspapers have changed and the need for newspa­ pers to get back to knowing their "It gave you something to talk about — sports, city hall — it made you feel part of it even in a city of zillions of people" Molly Ivins, syndicated columnist readers and their communities, not their possible profit intake. "As new technologies of com­ munication develop, they don't knock out old technology, they sort of go side by side. As far as anyone knows, you can have newspapers till the end of time — you just can't make as much money off of them," she said. said Ivins the disjunction between newspapers and their readers also contributes to politi­ cal apathy in America. The role of a good newspaper is to instill an understanding in the public of what is worthy of discussion and what impacts their lives, she said. "This is about our lives. This country is our deal. It's not their deal up on Capitol Hill. It's you and me. We own this country," Ivins said. The annual Mary Alice Davis Distinguished Lecturer award by the School of Journalism was created by the Davis family to bring journalists to the school who exemplify the journalistic virtues of Mary Alice Davis, said Erin Geiser, spokeswoman the College of Communication. Ivins was announced the recipient of this year's award last month and received the award Wednesday night. for G U A D A L U P E C O N D O S F R O M T H E 2 0 0 ’ S t B E D / I B A T H 2 B E D / 2 B A T H R E A D Y F O R M O V E - I N D E S I G N E D BY D I C K C L A R K A R C H I T E C T U R E P R E V I E W O P E N H O U S E T H U R S D A Y . 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The IRS is an equal em ploym ent opportunity em ployer 8A N e w s Thursday, November 16, 2006 Students take part in recycling day By Shara Challa Daily Texan Staff A recycling “ superhero," a camel and the phrase “ Beat A & M " made out of recycled items covered a chain link fence on the South M all Wednesday for America Recycles Day, hosted by the Campus Environm ental Center. S t u d e n t s brought bags full of recyclable items to the South M all, which wen* taken to B FI Recycling, saul chemistry junior Cotton Starr, the center's events chair. Throughout the day, the center collect­ ed UV> pounds of recyclable items, which amounts to about she said. Students u ho brought bags of items were entered i”. :o a tattle and are eligible to win a cash prize, she sv.d •c ot '.tx'i was tm ng te» spread the message on how -v.vrt.int recycling is in order to preserve the er.\ • Stan said . w o e uist thn»w all their trash away, . 0 : v\ . or t awlt/e that a lot ot the stuff doesn't 0 Start s»ud Hasties will sit in a land- fill o c x r.t e tv tore disposing \ ot o we I S cer.tet also invited Heather Rogers, a U T a to sp* >.S about her book Gone Tomorrow: aro I ire o' Garbage on Wednesday eve­ 1 he 1 tidde ning m le Sanchez Building The book is a social and politica. - .-coin on garbage in the United States, R o g e r s said \bout 45 people attended the lecture. because we all make it everyday," she said. "Yet it has thus power to connect our daily lives w ith larger environmental crises which often remain abstract." Society has come to accept large amounts of gar­ bage as normal, because people do not know where their garbage goes, Rogers said. "The United States is the number one producer of waste, but we only have 4 percent of the popula­ tion," she said. problem, she said, society should change the w ay things are manufactured to make them last longer. America Recycles Day began in Texas about 10 years ago, then became a national event two years later, said Ron W ilkins, Recycling Alliance of Texas president and America Recycles Day board member. "It is important to conserve resources," W ilkins said. "Recycled items can be used as raw materials. The polyethelene from pop bottles can be spun into a fiber and used as textiles." Garbage is a substance we can all relate to Recycling on its own is not enough to solve the CORRIDOR: Project to incorporate at least one-third prime farmland From page 1A The project is so early in its develop­ ment the department does not know exactly how much land the project w ill need, she added. The text of the impact statement >hows that no matter how much land is used, it w ill include a good deal of prime farmland. Prim e farmland soils consist of between 37 percent to 47 percent of each the proposed nar­ rowed study areas, according to the statement. Much of that farmland is in the belt running from the Red River to San Antonio known as the Blackland Prairie. The prairie is valuable for cattle and cash crops such as com, said Jam es Greenwade, N atural Conservation and Resource Service spokesman w ith the U.S. IDepartment of Agriculture. "It's some of the best crop land we have in Texas for dry-land agricul­ ture," Greenwade said. Once the land is lost, there's no w ay of getting it hack, and the consequence could be a reduction in valuable cash crops the area produces, said Warren Mayberry, Texas Farm Bureau spokes­ man. "N o matter how many acres it final­ ly winds up taking, it's very safe to say the corridor w ill have an impact on agricultural'output," M ayberry said. The decrease could also hurt some farmers, he added. Pat Henson has had his hands in Texas' soil for over 50 years. He owns and operates a 600-acre farm north of Temple and said he worked as a con­ servationist with the U SD A 's Natural Resource and Conservation Service for 35 years. Henson said he opposes the corridor because of the loss of prime farmland while economic conditions facing farm­ ers become increasingly strained. "The price of the product we're sell­ ing hasn't gone up, but the price of everything we buy has," he said. ft í#' iff ¡NBi8 H ¡ Ü $ í ; i É M tf. i tatritjn íühwWtf -1 University of Miami SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION Discover the sity of Miami! grams in Communication Courtney Dudley | Daily Texan Staff Pat Henson stands in front of his tractor on his 600-acre property in Troy, Texas. In the end, the size of the corridor "Their thinking is if a little bit does w ill have too much impact on the a little good, then a whole lot w ill do land w hile not doing much to help the a lot of good," he said. "W e don't do community, Henson said. that in the farming community." Austin Reilly, a humanities and rhetoric senior, puts plastic bot­ tles into a fence on the South Mall Wednesday morning. Reilly and other members of the Campus Environmental Center col­ lected recy- clables for the annual America Recycles Day. Eby Harvey Daily Texan Staff Stanford professor to underscore ocean problems in lecture By Andy StJean Daily Texan Staff Whales are an example of how society can help save the dwindling fish population in the ocean, said Stephen Palumbi, a Stanford biological sci­ ences professor. Palum bi w ill overview how the fishing business has affected ocean life and examine what can be learned about whales by using genetic techniques to study D N A in his presentation, "The History and Future of W hales," tonight at 7 p.m. at Welch 2.224. "W e are eating through the world's seafood, and by 2050, the fish we eat now w ill be gone," he said. Palum bi recently published D N A evidence in the journal Science, suggesting that before commercial whaling, whale populations were 10 times larger than estimates from historical records indicate. W haling is regulated by the International W haling Commission, which sets catch limits and manages population recovery all around the world, according to the commission's Web site. It allows nations to hunt whales for scientific purposes and then sell them into the commercial market. The Convention of the International Trade of the Endangered Species sets policies and issues per­ mits for international shipment of all endangered species, which would include all whales, according to the convention's Web site. "W hales are entirely protected in the United States and U.S. waters," Palum bi said. "It is not our place to tell other nations what to do. Our concern is that the established rules for whaling are fol­ lowed." Palumbi said he uses his D N A research to better understand the impact commercial whaling has had on the whale population. The North Atlantic whale population was once more than 200,000, according to Palum bi's research. The whale population has decreased to 10,000, and it w ill take another 150 years of constant attention and careful management to increase the population size to what it was before commercial whaling began. "The genetics of whale populations gives us a hint that they are quite possibly capable of being much larger in numbers than we have ever thought in the past," he said. "The History and Future of W hales" is the final lecture of the fall semester for the Hot Science, Cool Talks Outreach Lecture Series presented by U T's Environm ental Science Institute and the Jackson School of Geosciences. 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Unless you're a vegetarian. But even if you're a vegan, you'll be able to partake in A m erica's fourth- best holiday tradition: Thanksgiving pigskin. We're talking the Dallas Cowboys. We're talking the Detroit Lions. Admittedly, the quality of the actual gam es has been abysm al in recent years. D epending on w hether it's an even or o d d calendar year, the Lions lose to Brett Favre in retro jerseys, or they lose to an AFC pow erhouse. In either case, the visiting opponent proves to be far m ore likeable and interesting. There's been heated debate over the years regarding this tradition. W hy should the sam e tw o team s get this show case every year? W hy n ot spread the w ealth, or if nothing else, spotlight the best m atch-up of the week? The only real answ er anyone's been able to com e up w ith is, "tradition, man. It's a tim e-honored tradition." I'm a fairly progressive thinker, but oh this one, you have to side w ith the establishm ent. Watching the Lions get thrashed on Thanksgiving is w hat m akes this country the best free-mar- NFL continues on page 3B Texas A&M s odd couple Receiver: McCoy did not practice Colt McCoy didn't practice Wednesday after suffering a pinched nerve on 1-yard touchdown run against Kansas State, wide receiver Jordan Shipley said. McCoy threw on the sideline, but it was true freshman Jevan Snead running the offense in practice. "Jevan looks fine," Shipley said. — Ryan Killian Volleyball team beats Kansas St. Kansas State volleyball head coach Susie Fritz tried to motivate her players by show­ ing footage from the Wildcat football team's upset of Texas this Saturday, according to Manhattan, Kan., radio station 1350 KMAN. Unfortunately for Fritz, it didn't work out that way. The No. 8 Texas volleyball team avoided a similar breakdown and defeated the Wildcats 3-1 Wednesday in Manhattan. "I think some of our girls talked about the game and got a few phone calls from the football players, and they just wanted to come home with a wioTTexas head coach Jerritt Elliott said. Ashley Engle led the Longhorns with 20 kills, fol­ lowed by Jennifer Todd with 12. "They've been playing really well," Elliott said. "With our team we have different players step up on different nights, and tonight it was those two." Dariam Acevedo stepped up with nine kills and is beginning to return to the dominant hit­ ter that she was in the first half of the season. "She's getting there," Elliott said. "It's nice to be able to rely on her and Jen Christian." — Brad Gray Florida St. pays off offensive coach TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State offensive coordinator Jeff Bowden received a $537,500 payoff from the school's boost­ ers to resign following several seasons of declining produc­ tion. The settlement was revealed Wednesday when the school released a copy of the agree­ ment Bowden's attorneys reached with the university and its boosters. The resignation takes effect Nov. 26, a day after the season finale against Florida. Bowden — youngest son of head coach Bobby Bowden — retains his present $ 141,000 salary until his contract expires next August. He then will receive annual payments of $107,500 until August 2012. — The Associated Press Rankings B C S 1. O hio State 2. M ichigan 3. USC 4. Florida 5. Notre Dame 6. Rutgers 7. Arkansas 8. West Virginia 9. W isconsin 10. Louisville 13. Texas M en's B asketball 1. Florida (65) 2. North Carolina (7) 3. Kansas 4. Pittsburgh 5. O hio State 6. UCLA 7. LSU 8. G eorgetow n 9. W isconsin 10. Alabam a, Duke (tie) By W illiam W ilkerson Daily Texan Staff The you n g er ru n n in g back d raw s com parisons . to Willie Parker, Reggie Bush and Barry Sanders. The elder rem inds some of Jerome Bettis and the biggest slab of m eat at your com er m ar­ ket. Meet freshm an Mike G oodson and sophom ore Jorvorskie Lane, the in Texas A&M 's back field w ho have caused quiet a storm this season. lightning and th u n d e r The good new s for Texas is that they w o n 't face them for nine days, w hich will give its banged-up defense tim e to heal and scheme. The bad new s for the Longhorns is that they w o n 't face them for nine days. Advil, please. "T hey've definitely got Mr. Inside and Mr. O utside now, because M ichael G o o d so n 's speed is just trem endous," Texas coach Mack Brown said. "Those tw o guys are really good players, and they'll give us fits." The Aggies duo is doing so well this season that people are hardly m entioning the nam e of C ourtney Lewis, an oft-injured senior tailback w ho m ay be the m ost talented o u t of the group. G oodson and Lane have rushed for 1,418 yards and have helped Texas A&M rank fourth in the nation in tim e of possession at 33 m inutes a game. C ounter that attack w ith Texas' No. 2 run defense that is allow ing 42 yards per game. Lane checks in at 6-feet tall, 275 pounds, and that's not counting the Thanksgiving dinner he'll eat the day before the gam e. W hen he gets his shoulders squared up to the line of scrim mage, he is a tough turkey to gobble up. "W e've got to go o ut there and get ready to tackle a big guy," Texas safety Michael Griffin said. "I w ent against him last year, an d he's a great running back. ... H e's able to carry his w eight well; he gets his shoulders square and just goes straight dow nhill. He doesn't dodge anything, and he has speed to go along w ith By C o d y Hale Daily Texan Staff Rick Barnes sees them talking outside of prac­ tice all the time. an d after practice. O n their cell phones, in the locker room before The Longhorns sure do know how to use their vocals off the court, b u t th at's not w h at Texas' coach is w orried about. He w ants to see his play­ ers express themselves on the court too. "I d o n 't think w e're really good right now at com m unicating, and you can't be a good bas­ ketball team if you d o n 't talk," Barnes said. "We have got to get better at com m unicating, because w e're not w here w e w an t to be yet. A nd w e've got a long w ay to go." The Longhorns (2-0) have a chance to im prove their com m unication skills w hen they take on Michigan State (3-0) in the semifinals of the 2K Sports College H oops Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer tonight at 8 p.m. at M adison Square G arden. The gam e will be televised nationally by ESPN2 an d will determ ine w ho will advance to Friday's cham pionship gam e against the w inner of St. John's and M aryland. A nd for m any of these freshmen, it will be their first tim e traveling to the Big Apple. "I am excited about taking them east, and w e realize the level of com petition that will be B B A LL continues on page 2B Texas A & M running back Jorvorskie Lane runs over w ould -be Longhorn tackier Tarell Brown during last year's Lone Star Sh ow dow n g a m e in C olle g e Station. Rob Strong | D aily Texan Staff his size." The Longhorns w ill use ru n ­ ning back H enry M elton in prac­ tice to sim ulate Lane. Lane has carried the ball 143 times for 643 yards, w hich is actu­ ally third on the team behind G oodson's 775 yards and q uar­ terback Stephen M cGee's 691. But his 19 touchdow ns have him sec­ ond in the nation in scoring. "We just need to be ready to execute. W ith a guy his size, you've got to rally to the ball, and it's going to take more than one person to take him dow n," Griffin said. "We all know w e need to get to the ball." Then there's G oodson, Texa No. 1 prep running back out ( Klein Collins H igh School. F had 4.5 40-speed at Klein bi has show n the ability to get fro: "point A" to "point by you" a 1» quicker in college. AGGIES continues on page 2B Basketball coach looks for more communication S E C T IO N B Thursday, N ov em b er 16, 2006 Kansas City C h ie fs'Jarrad Page (44) breaks a pass intended for M iam i D o lp hins' Chris C ha m bers (84) in the first quarter of a football gam e in M iam i, Sunday. Alan Diaz Associated Press Professor writes bio on NFL legend Ex-commissioner Rozelle transform ed pro g a m e into successful sp o rt By A d a m B ie la m o w icz Daily Texan Staff Since the 1960s, the N ational Football L eague h as becom e the p rem iere sp o rts league in Am erica. W hat w as a frag m en t­ ed collection of 12 franchises in 1960, today has 32 team s an d is a m ultibillion dollar en terp rise th at is w atched religiously by m illions of A m ericans. W ho w as responsible for this success? It all lies in the h an d s of one m an — form er NFL com ­ m issioner Pete Rozelle, w ho died in 1996. Rozelle is also the subject of a recent b io g rap h y w ritten by LIT ad v ertisin g an d public rela­ tions assista n t pro fesso r John F ortunato. "C om m issioner: The Legacy of Pete Rozelle" tells ab o u t the life of Rozelle and show s how he sh a p ed the NFL into the league th at it is today. "The things he did have a huge im pact on the NFL and all sports leagues," said Fortunato. "M any of the things he did w ere revolu­ tionary." Just ho w revolutionary? H ave you ever sat d o w n in front of a TV on M onday night to catch an NFL gam e, o r on any day of the w eek for th at m atter? If so, you have Rozelle to thank for selling TV rights to the entire league instead of individual teams. This ev en tu ­ ally led to M onday N ight Football in 1970, w hich becam e the sec­ ond-lo n g est-ru n n in g prim e-tim e show on netw ork television and still resides on ESPN. "Rozelle realized th at his p ro d ­ uct w as m ore than a gam e, it w as a valuable piece of p ro g ra m ­ m in g ," said F ortunato. Rozelle is also credited for, n ot only startin g the S uper Bowl, b u t for m aking it the m ost im p o rtan t sp o rtin g ev en t in Am erica. th a t "H e it u n d e rs to o d w as m ore th an a gam e," said Fortunato. "H e k new it w as an event an d th at he could be able to d raw a w id er audience." O f course, th at d o es n o t even begin to scratch the surface of Rozelle's career. "1 actually learned a lot from w ritin g the book," said F ortunato. "1 knew he had d o n e a lot, b u t 1 h ad no idea ab o u t ev ery th in g th at he had done." R ozelle also e n d u re d tw o p la y e rs' strik es, an a n titru s t action b ro u g h t ag ain st him by the defu n ct USFL an d n u m e r­ o u s legal battles w ith O ak lan d R aiders' o w n er A1 Davis. "C o m m is s io n e r" h o w e v e r does not just h ig h lig h t the career of Rozelle. F o rtu n ato also w an ted to show his p erso n al side. "His daughter wrote the forward for the book, and she provided me w ith a lot of pictures," said Fortunato. "I also spoke to his broth­ er about their childhtxxi, and to [NBA Commissioner] David Stem about their personal relationship." Freshm an Kevin D urant looks to pass d uring Texas' g a m e w ith Texas' 98- 64 w in over Lenoir-Rhyne earlier this sea­ son. M ich ig a n State coach Tom Izzo said Durant is "defi­ nitely th e best player in the country." Stephen Durda Associated Press BOOK continues on page 2B 2B S PORI'S Thursday, November 16, 2006 BBALL: Mich. St. coach: Durant best in nation From p a g e lB there," Barnes said. "Being in the east this time of year is a great experience, and it's going to be good for us. This tournament is great exposure, and being in this tournament gives us extra games to play." One team doesn't want to do is use their age as a scapegoat. thing that this "We can always use that as an excuse if you want to do that, but a lot of it is some of these guys are going to have to get out of their personalities a little bit," Barnes said. "They're going to have to be more vocal and be able to get lost in the game. We could have backed off our sched­ ule a little bit, but we've built our program to a point where we're not going to do that.*' This is just one more step this young team has to take to play with the top teams in the nation. to Leading up this week, Barnes stressed defense to the Longhorns. It seems to have paid off as Texas made huge strides on the defensive side of the ball — namely sophomore guard A.J. Abrams and freshman sensation Kevin Durant. Now, it's time to stress their communication skills. "H e's told me to be more vocal, but I'm just not that type of guy," Abrams said. "I just have to step up at times and try to tell some of the young guys what to do. I think that's something that we're all going to have to do." But even Abrams knows it will take something more than prac­ tice to help this team understand the importance of talking on the court. While a vocal leader has yet to emerge for the Longhorns, Abrams knows one will appear soon enough. "Once someone gets crushed on a screen, then you all get together and say 'Alright, we have to do som ething/" Abrams said. "Usually, Coach Barnes will get fired up, and when he does, we have to kick it in to gear." But the Longhorns aren't the only ones experiencing the tribu­ lations of playing with a young team. The Spartans are also start­ ing fresh this season after losing three players to the 2006 NBA Draft. But even Spartans coach Tom Izzo feels Texas has a slight advantage over his squad — a group which includes fresh­ men, three sophomores and a junior. "Well, I've been told that Texas and ourselves mirror each other. The only difference is I think they had the No. 1 or No. 2 recruiting class in the country, and Kevin Durant is definitely the best player in the country," Izzo said. "So, it's similar, but different, in that respect." Because of their youth, the Spartans also face many chal­ lenges the Longhorns are facing due to their inexperience. "For us, there are definitely some pluses, but we're making some of the same mistakes," Izzo said. "Consistency, which I guess you shouldn't expect from young guys, is a problem right now." Despite Texas traveling with such a young group to New York City, there will be no curfew or rules on the trip. Barnes, who knows his players are mature enough to handle themselves in the city, is a little worried about one thing though. "I just hope that when they do have a little bit of time, they don't get somebody to sell them some fake Rolexes and make them think they're getting a deal," Barnes said. One instance where Barnes hopes his players don't use any communication skills. AGGIES: Son of Olympic runner racks up yards for Texas A&M From page 1B Goodson has his mother to thank for that. She was an Olympic sprinter. Early-season injuries to Lewis opened the door for Goodson, who has seen his numbers of carries increase with every game. His 775 yards have come on 99 carries. "Early in the season, there were a lot of things pass protec­ tion-wise we didn't ask him to do," Texas A&M coach Dennis Franchione said. "Now we're doing more with him and asking more of him." The change of pace these two bring likens itself to a defense jumping in the way of a loco­ motive only to have to pick themselves up to try to beat a Lamborghini Murciélago to the comer before its too late. It is a complex situation for opposing defenses. One that Texas still has nine days to ponder. BIG 12 POWER RANKINGS NORTH N 1 ) NEBRASKA The Co nhuskers have shown the guts and solidity that makes for a nationally prominent team. It took a while to take hold, but coach Bill Callahan's West Coast offense is transforming Nebraska (8-3,5-2 Big 12) back into a powerful force in college football, though they'll have to overcome being in the weak North division. UP NEXT: IDLE, vs. Colorado (2-5, 2-9) on Nov. 24 BY RICKY T R E O N DAILY T E X A N STAFF SOUTH 1) N O . 1 1 T E X A S Suddenly, the Longhorns aren't towering above the rest of the Southern division. For the first time this season, people are entertaining the idea that Texas (9-2,6-1 Big 12) might not win the South. That would take two wins from Oklahoma and a Longhorn loss to Texas A&M, but Kansas State proved anything's possible this season. UP NEXT: IDLE, vs. Texas A&M (8-3,4-3) on Nov. 24 2 ) KANSAS STATE There's nothing like a big win to move you up the ranks. By beating Texas, the Wildcats proved their toughness and showed that Ron Prince is doing the right things up in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State (7-4,4-3) was already one of the few good programs in the North, but now they've got everyone's respect. UP NEXT: at Kansas (5-5, 2 4) % 2) NO. 16 OKLAHOMA A team with a winning tradition is not to be messed with. That's what Oklahoma (8-2,5-1) proved this year by over­ coming the loss of its starting quarterback and Heisman- worthy running back. A team that's used to being a national powerhouse tends to stay that way, which is why OU is still so dangerous. UP NEXT: at Baylor (4-7,3-4) 3) MISSOURI v : - They've been tough throughout the year, but the Tigers still have a small hurdle to get over before they are one of the premier teams in the conference. This is evident in their consecutive losses to a pair of those teams, Oklahoma and Nebraska, though Missouri (7-3, 3-3) is the best of the rest in the North. UP NEXT: at Iowa State (3-8,0-7) 3) T E X A S A & M The Aggies started out strong — they've just got nothing left in the tank right now. Texas A&M (8-3,4-3) is a team look­ ing to build a winning tradition, and this season was a big step in the right direction. It'll be even bigger if the Aggies can pull out a win over the hated-rival Longhorns in Austin. UP NEXT: IDLE, at Texas (9-2,6-1) on Nov. 24 2 4) KANSAS It's not exactly a season comeback, but the Jayhawks have stayed consistent enough throughout the year to climb out of the North basement. Though Kansas (5-5,2-4) is on a two- game win streak, it's very possible they will end it on a two- game losing skid that may jeopardize their No. 4 status. UP NEXT: vs. Kansas State (7-4,4-3) ¥ 4 ) TEXAS TECH Though they ended last season looking to be a national power, the Red Raiders were hindered by a young quarter­ back. But Texas Tech (6-5,3-4) is still one of the better teams in the conference — for now. The Red Raiders' stock will fall if they don't win their season finale against Oklahoma State. UP NEXT: vs. Oklahoma State (6-4, 3-3) 5) COLORADO The Buffaloes don't win often, but when they do, it's important. The two games Colorado (2-9, 2-5) won this year were blowouts of teams that were expected to be above average. Those kinds of wins have kept Colorado from being the laughingstock of the nation, though everyone's had a chuckle. UP NEXT: IDLE, at Nebraska (8-3, 5-2) on Nov. 24 6) IOWA STATE Even coach Dan McCarney has seen enough of the Cyclones this season. The longest-serving coach in the Big 12 is retiring after this season — and nobody's blaming him. Iowa State (3-8,0-7) has taken falling short of expectations to a new low and has some serious work to do before they can wash off the stink from this season. UP NEXT: vs. Missouri (7-3,3-3) 5) O K L A H O M A STATE The Cowboys must have taken all the criticism to heart. Oklahoma State (6-4, 3-3) put a thumpin'on Baylor, a team that most had considered better than the struggling Cowboys. Oklahoma State has a chance to jump several more spots if it can run the table to finish its season, though Oklahoma should be nearly impossible. UP NEXT: at Texas Tech (6-5,3-4) 6) BAYLOR The tradition thing that works so well for good teams (see: Oklahoma) has an equal but opposite affect on tradition­ ally bad teams. Even with a new offense and a very talented quarterback, Baylor (4-7,3-4 Big 12) has a pretty long run­ ning streak of losing seasons. That streak will continue, though improvement looks near. UP NEXT: vs. Oklahoma (8-2, 5-1) BOOK: UT prof tells story of NFEs best commissioner From page 1B These close friends are just some of the interviews in the book. Fortunato also talked to many others in sports, including former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, owners Bud Adams and Dan Rooney and former players Frank Gifford and Pat Summerall. "I got great participation from everybody that I contacted," said Fortunato. "It is a testa­ ment to Pete Rozelle. He was genuinely loved, and everyone wanted to talk about him." This was something Fortunato wanted sports fans to know. "That was why I wanted to write the book. Nobody had ever written a biography about him, and I learned so much about who Pete was during research. I hope that more sports fans can pick it up and learn as well." Although the book was released in September, Fortunato does not know how well it is selling. "It is just cool to have a book out in the mainstream," he said. 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Effective next week, the league will add a primetime Turkey Day dessert. The third game con­ cept is brilliant; talk about a full plate. Almost. On this forthcoming national holiday, 99 percent of pubs will be closed. Your friends will be spending time with the family, and unless you're one of the six people who get NFL Network, you'll have to wait for the "SportsCenter" highlights. Since you probably w on't get to catch it live, I'll let you know the outcome right now: Regardless of who starts at quarterback for the Chiefs, they'll win a tight one at home over the Denver Broncos as a new tradition is birthed. As for the Lions, Joey Harrington will get vengeance and vindication for his messy departure from Detroit; the Miami Dolphins lay it on thick in an ugly road victory. And not that there was any question, but the Cowboys will win big over the miserable Buccaneers. And speaking of Dallas, the 'Boys also play this coming weekend. Anyone who k>oks at their 5-4 record will notice a trend: lose one week, win the next. Plus, the undefeated Indianapolis Colts are coming to town. Things could get messy. Is it time for a bold assertion7 Best believe — the D a lla s Cowboys handle the Colts at home and end Indy's dreams of perfection. In the spirit of putting all eggs in one basket, this article will twice pick against the Broncos. On Sunday, a resilient and suddenly offensive-minded San Diego squad will grab control of the AFC West in a minor-upset despite Jevon Walker's freakish receiving stats. Finally, on Monday the Giants will take down the Jaguars. David Gerrad is producing little besides turnovers (he threw a criminal four picks last week against the Texans), and even though the Giants are debilitated by injuries, coach Tom Coughlin under­ stands this is a must-win. Penn State’s Paterno dismisses retirement By Genaro C. Armas The Associated Press ^ STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Joe Paterno has no plans to limp into retirement. I m not going anyw here," Penn State's 79-year-old coach told his squad, according to a statement posted Wednesday on a team Web site. "I expect to be around a while and coaching through each of your careers." Paterno addressed the team Tuesday, when he returned to practice for the first time since breaking a shinbone and two knee ligaments after a sideline collision with two players on Nov. 4 at Wisconsin. Paterno arrived in a wheelchair at the indoor practice facility, showing up while play­ ers were stretching and staying about 30 minutes. "You might not see as much of me as I would like for a few weeks, but I'm still involved with your coaches and what you are doing, Paterno told the players, according to the statement. Paterno, who turns 80 next month, is under contract another two seasons. Later Wednesday, Paterno roamed the indoor practice field with his leg elevated in a souped- up golf cart, scribbling notes as he watched and summoning players for chats. While his assistants think the boss might watch the Nittany Lions' finale regular-season against Michigan State from the press box on Saturday, team doc­ tor Wayne Sebastianelli hasn't given Paterno the green light. A final decision will be made later this week. Penn State coach Joe Paterno, after suffering a leg injury, is taken off the field Nov. 4 in Madison, Wis. Morry G ash | A sso c ia te d Press Paterno appears to be m ak­ ing progress, though. He tried to bend the knee Wednesday for the first time since his operation last week, displaying good flexibility, Sebastianelli said in a statement on the team site. Surgeons several screws into P atem o's left leg, which has been fitted with a tem­ porary brace. inserted A Penn State win Saturday would likely lock up a berth in the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 1. "It was great to see him ," linebacker Posluszny Paul said in a conference call before W ednesday's practice. "Things are a little different without him there." One place Paterno w on't be going is to his native New York, where he was scheduled to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on Dec. 5. Doctors have ordered Paterno to stay off his feet for at least five more weeks, so Patem o's formal induction w’as moved to December 2007, Hall of Fame offi­ cials announced Wednesday. Before missing last Saturday's game against Temple, Paterno had missed just one other contest in his 41 years as head coach — in 1977, after his son David was involved in an accident. Tennessee’s Haynesworth returns to practice after serving suspension By Teresa M. Walker The Associated Press ing a bye. NASHVILLE — Albert Haynesworth practiced Wednesday and teammates welcomed his return to the Tennessee Titans after his five-week suspension by the NFL. "I'm real glad, m an," Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck said. "I've been waiting for my enforcer to get back. We're about to go up to Philly and cause a lot of trouble this w eek." "He made a mistake. But he's a good player for us, and he's a good person." Kyle Vanden Bosch, Titans defensive end H aynesworth talked to his teammates early Wednesday morning and told them he was deter­ mined to help the Titans win. V ince Young said ev ery on e w as hap p y to see H ayn esw orth retu rn , and lin eback er D avid T h o rn ton said he b elieved the d efen siv e tackle learn ed a lot d uring his six w eeks off, in clu d ­ "It's tough to go through something like that; you make a poor choice like he did. I hope he can bounce back and be a dominant player like he was before," Thornton said. "H e made a mistake. But he's a good player for us, and he's a good person," defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch said. Coach Jeff Fisher has asked reporters not to ques­ tion Haynesworth further this week after the tackle spoke at a news conference Tuesday. The coach said after practice he could tell Haynesworth had been working out during the suspension and thought he did a good job. "Now, wre just have to keep him going and continue to get him involved in the football part," Fisher said. He wouldn't say if Haynesworth would play Sunday when the Titans (2-7) visit the Philadelphia Eagles (5-4). Haynesworth was listed as a probable starter in the team 's notes. "You cannot simulate this game outside the gam e," Fisher said. If Haynesworth does play, he faces playing in front of fans that Philadelphia coach Andy Reid called studious and up on current events. Reid also would not have minded if the suspension lasted one more week. "Well, to be honest with you, from a selfish stand­ point, sure," Reid said. "I'm sure he is chomping at the bit to get himself in there to play. 3S16 mmm 2006 k R e c S p o r ij i w w w .u tre c sp o rts.o rg DAY AND SEMESTER PASSES AVAILABLE PR EM IER L E A G U E SO CCER MLS Cup excitement doesn’t mask poor play By C o lb y W hite Daily Texan Coium nist With the MLS Cup providing huge excitement this past Sunday, the sport of soccer has some new fans in America. Many probably just tuned in to see what the fuss was all about and are hopefully now searching for some more soccer since the MLS season has wrapped up. All fans these new soccer remind me of myself. I used to be a "soccer virgin," and my first love was the MLS. I watched as many matches as I could and repeatedly lectured my friends on how Freddy Adu would save American soccer. Then one day, I watched a match where a player tried to flick the ball up into the air — and hit himself in the face. Then there was the time a player attempted to chest an aerial pass — but missed completely and struck himself in the groin. Needless to say, I quickly changed my stance. So to save all you rookie soccer fans the time and the embarrass­ ment, let me teach you a little fact about the game of soccer — the MLS provides nowhere near the level of quality as most foreign leagues. Now I know you're probably a little upset right now’. You're a little "gaga" over Brian Ching and iaylor Twellman because of their dutch performances, and I just burst your bubble. But the fact of the matter is that Ching and Twellman are two of the few players who consis­ tently produce. What happened last Sunday is not something that occurs everyday in the MLS. Now, don't let me stop you from supporting the MLS. It is desperately trying to become a respected league internationally. They need your help to remove the football yard lines off of their fields. They need your support to overcome their fear of the NFL and start their season in August like most soccer leagues. And, most importantly, they need your money in order to sign some play­ ers of a better class. So, to help expose the new soc­ cer fans out there to a better qual­ ity of play, let me introduce you to a couple of the big stories going on in the world of soccer. Barcelona hit by the injury bug Last year's Champions League and La Liga champions have man­ aged to handle the recent onslaught of injuries well, remaining on top of this year's table, but the latest injuries erf Lionel Messi and Javier ba viola could not have come at a worse time, since Barcelona's primary striker Samuel Eto'o is out until February. is now Barcelona left with Ludovic Guilv, Eidur Gudjohnsen, Santiago Ezquerro and Ronaldinho to fill their three striker positions. Gudjohnsen's offense has strug­ gled in his first year with the club, but with Ronaldinho back to play­ ing at his usual "Michael Jordan- esque" form, Barcelona fans aren't too worried. Drogba's hat trick can't put Chelsea on top of table Chelsea striker Didier Drogba highlighted last week's match against Watford with an impres­ sive hat trick in their 4-0 vic­ tory the Chelsea gained three points in standings, but with Manchester United also winning, Chelsea remains second in the table. With both teams playing lesser quality teams this week, their match next week will likely be for sole possession of the top spot on the table.. Chelsea's D idier Drogba, left, tussles for the ball w ith Watford's Jay D eM erit during their English Prem iership League soccer m atch at Stam ford Bridge, London, Saturday. QuÍ6t Arsenal na strugg e unng begmnmg ot the season, but has qut- fpm ¿ ^ week,s M abou, howewr etlv performed well since. They have tory against a formidable Liverpool taken full advantage of a month full of squad may give Manchester United e games against teams among the hot- and Chelsea something to worry Sang Tan | A sso c ia te d Press American soccer tweaks postseason rules, courts England’s David Beckham By Sim on Provan Daily Texan Colum nist In last week's "State of the League" address, Commissioner Don Garber announced that Major League Soccer will see some highly anticipated changes beginning next season. MLS has heard the calls for change by many of its fans, and non-fans for that matter, and is doing something about it. Designated player rule It is no secret that MLS has been look­ ing for ways to lure David Beckham over to the new world, but the biggest issue has always been money. Each MLS team has a salary cap of just under $2 mil­ lion, while Beckham's contract with Real Madrid is nearly four times that amount, making it impossible for any team to match Beckham's current market price. MLS is a single-entity structure, and as such, there is a general money pool to which all the investor/operators, aka owners, equally contribute to. Thus, every owner's risk is equal to the next. And while the owners have made for paying players more exceptions than the maximum $375,000 (see Juan Francisco Palencia, Landon Donovan, Eddie Johnson) such exceptions have not been on a grand scale. Plus, with the league weary of starting a spending spree like that which led to the demise of the North American Soccer League, MLS has been hesitant on allowing owners to bring in big name players ... until now. Beginning next season, each team will be allowed one "designated player." While this spot can be traded, each team can only have a maxium of two designated players. The designated player's salary will not count towards the salary cap budget. MLS will cover the first $400,000 of every desig­ nated player's contract, and anything above that will come out the team owner's w’allet. The only catch is that all owmers must approve of every designated player transaction. But with the wealth of Philip Anschutz, Lamar Hunt, Red Bull, etc., it's hard to imagine anybody shooting down signing the likes of Beckham, Ronaldo and Luis Figo, all of whom Garber has mentioned several times over. With MLS having chased Beckham for the last couple of years, many have nicknamed the newr mechanism "The Beckham Rule." And it looks like it may just live up to its name. With Beckham's playing time dwin­ dling at Real Madrid and rumors circulat­ ing that he has spoken with Los Angeles and Newr York, don't be surprised if you see the world's most recognized athlete playing in America come next April. Postseason qualifications Suddenly, the regular season means something. While Toronto FC begins play in MLS next season as team No. 13, the amount of playoff teams will remain at eight. On top of this, Garber announced that for 2007, teams w ill play 30 games rather than the usual 32. Most importantly, the playoffs will be more difficult thanks to the changes MLS has made in the postseason qualification process. Rather than having the top four teams from each conference qualify for the play­ offs, now just the top two teams from the East and West wrill automatically qualify. The other four teams will be "w ild card" slots, meaning the four teams with the most points, regardless of conference, will qualify. No longer are teams battling just their conference foes for a postseason berth, they are battling all of MLS. North America Champions League? MLS and the Mexican Primera Division have announced that they will stage an inter-league tournament between their respective top teams. Although all details have yet to be released, MLS and FMF have announced that teams will qualify for the tourna­ ment via league standings and the games will be played mid-week, mirroring the likes of UEFA's Champions League. 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Coming up next is "Madame Butterfly," and while I hate to spoil the plot for you, I'll tell you the ALO's season also includes the "Barber of Seville." You fill in the blanks. Of the thousands of operas out there, the most oft-performed is probably the ubiquitous "Madame Butterfly." One of the masterpieces by Italian compos­ er Giacomo Puccini, it first pre­ miered in Milan in 1904. "Madame Butterfly," a tragedy, begins with the marriage between a U.S. officer, Pinkerton, and a Japanese geisha, Cio-Cio-San (or Madame Butterfly). To prove love, Butterfly renounces her her Japanese life. Unfortunately, Pinkerton must leave Japan when he is re-stationed. Fast-forward a few years, with Pinkerton stationed in the U.S. and Butterfly back in Japan with their son. An envoy brings a letter to Butterfly in which Pinkerton explains he has taken another wife. Seeing Butterfly's joy, the envoy is unable to bear the bad news. The opera ends as Pinkerton and his new wife arrive in Japan to pick up the baby. While not the most uplifting way to start a Friday night, the ALO performance of "Madame Butterfly" promises to be emo­ tional and exciting. Featuring a young cast and modem aesthetic, this timeless classic is the perfect introduction to opera for new­ comers, but also offers new ele­ ments for even the most grizzled opera fanatic. The Daily Texan had the chance to talk with the Austin Lyric Opera's Artistic Director, Richard Buckley, and one of the produc­ tion's "Madame Butterflies," Xiuying Li. Daily Texan: Speaking espe­ cially to opera novices, why should people go see "Madame Butterfly?" Richard Buckley: Of all the operatic repertoire, "Butterfly" is one of the most popular in many respects. Not only do the emo­ tional realities of the story reso­ nate for all ages, but the music is Xiuying Li stars as the M adam e Butterfly in one o f Austin Lyric Opera's productions o f "M adam e Butterfly." extremely compelling and gor­ geous. That is the reason that people still enjoy this opera. Xiuying Li: The opera is loved by everyone, not only the music, but also the story. It's very easy to understand, and the story is so personal. Even if you have never been to the opera, you can always understand by listening to the beautiful music. DT: What's unique about the Austin Lyric Opera's production of "Butterfly?" What do you like about it? RB: This production is not a big extravaganza. It is much more modernistic, impressionis­ tic approach — not fully realized in terms of reality. XL: We have a great cast, and I am very excited. We are very young, and everyone brings great things to this opera. We are look­ ing forward to bring the best to the Austin audience. I really enjoying working with Maestro Buckley. I think he has so much passion. He gives us great inspiration for Puccini. I love this production. The set, color and costumes are all gorgeous. DT: "Madame Butterfly" is one of the most performed operas in history. How do you keep your performance fresh? XL: I have sung this opera with ten different companies, more than thirty times. This is why I love opera the most. No matter how many times I have sung it, you never get bored with this opera. Each company is different. Austin Lyric Opera These differences bring so many new things. When I am here, I feel new energy from the conductor. Also, my life has changed throughout time. When I sing this character, I feel different things come out from myself. My imagi­ nation has gained so much. DT: What is your favorite moment in "Madame Butterfly?" RB: There are many wonderful, famous arias to "Butterfly," but I don't find the 'hit tunes' to be as memorable as other little parts. While very brief, an incredible moment comes at the end of the opera when Pinkerton and his American wife return to Japan, and Butterfly realizes they have come to take back their son. She sings 'goodbye, my little god' and chooses to commit suicide. This moment expresses the pain of a mother when she knows she is seeing her child for the last time. XL: Many places! I also think my favorite is the ending, when Butterfly finds out her husband has married an American wife, and how her mood changes and the world drops out from under her. The drama and music of the scene are incredible, and it digs at my heart. It always feels like a tragedy, but you also see Butterfly's strength. “Madame Butterfly" runs Nov. 17-20 at Bass Concert Hall and will be sung in Italian with English supertitles. Tickets range from $12-$109 and are available by calling (800)-31-OPERA or online at www.Aus tinLyricOpera. org. Flexible tim e com m itm ent. Real world experience in marketing, advertising, design, photography and writing. Make history with the Cactus yearbook! APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE for the following positions: Marketing Manager Photo Editor Staff Reporter Staff Photographer Please come to the Cactus yearbook office at CM C 2.114c for an application or for more information. A l l students welcom e to apply. Applications due Monday, November 27 @ 5pm. ¿ yearbook m www .cactusyearbook.com ‘Ugly Betty’ lacks personality, too B y Sara S c o tt Daily Texan Colum nist The best way to watch "Ugly Betty" (Thursday, 7 p.m., ABC) is to catch the free streaming broadcast sponsored by KY on the ABC Web site. That way, you can fast-forward through the boring scenes with Bradford Meade and the lady in the mask, and you get to take a KY quiz ranking your intimacy. (I am 53-percent inti­ mate with myself.) "Ugly Betty" is clearly not sup­ posed to be realistic. Even so, sus­ pension of disbelief can only take you so far. If we are supposed to buy that Betty is a smarty-pants, then she cannot go anywhere else in her hideous prom dress. Because, seriously, no one is that clueless. They could get the point across with really plain, cheap clothes. The snobs at Mode would chastise her, and we wouldn't have to put up with her being a walking contradiction — part thoughtful writer, part moron. And why is Vanessa Williams stuck on the sidelines? Her role has great comic potential, but she keeps getting shoved into sub­ plots. She should be front and cen­ ter and totally over-the-top, like her assistant. As for producer Salma Hayek's multiple-episode stint as a feminist magazine editor: I love her and her character, but I don't believe for a second that she would have any­ thing to do with Daniel Meade. She is a solid, powerful person, and he is just the shell of one. The entire cast is awesome, espe­ cially the effeminate little nephew. They just need better material to work with. So, if you're into illogi­ cal silliness, you should be watch­ ing "Ugly Betty." On other shows: "Grey's Anatomy" (Thursday, 8 p.m., ABC) George's family makes a solemn return to Seattle Grace to rally around his dad. "Heroes" (Monday, 8 p.m., NBC) We have been promised that we will actually learn what "save the cheerleader, save the world" means! One thing's for sure, it's going to be a helluva homecoming in Odessa. "Veronica Mars" (Tuesday, 9 p.m., CW) Things are about the get rocky for Logan and Veronica over her work on the rape case. "The OC" (Thursday, 8 p.m., FOX) Ryan and Taylor share an unlikely bonding experience — as friends. Meanwhile, Summer searches within to see if the snarky little gossip junkie we fell in love with is still inside her somewhere. SHOW: M a r t i n h a s b i g d r e a m s , level h e a d From page 8B like "I definitely intimate shows but every now and then a big show like this is good," Martin said. "The cameras don't scare me." Down to earth and extremely appreciative, Martin plans to throw an after party somewhere for his fans. "I hope to have some sort of after thing somewhere, a meet and greet if people are up to it," said Martin. Believe it or not, Martin wasn't always the funnyman that we know today. "As a kid, I wasn't the class clown...I was the nerd," Martin said, a self proclaimed nomadic obsessive, as he reminisced of his schoolyard days and frolicking with old chums. Beneath jokes like "everyday's a food fight — when you're a cannibal" beats the heart of a politician. "I ran for class president and won in the 5th grade, and then I just kept running every year," Martin said. "I've never lost an election." Though stand up will always remain his first love, Martin has set his sights on the silver screen. After successfully sell­ ing two movie pitches, one to DreamWorks the other to Sony Columbia, the comic landed a deal for independent funding on a film, which he hopes to shoot next year. Despite this, he still remains humble. "If I'm the drawing card, we're screwed." He doesn't seem too worried though, after all, if this comedy thing doesn't work out, he only has one year of law school left. When asked his advice for other students who are looking to drop out in order to follow their dreams, Martin gave a simple answer. "My advice is FYH," Martin said with sage-like wisdom. "Follow your heart — when you wake up in the morning you should love what you do and when you get paid for it, you win." Martin is filming his Comedy Central special Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets for the shows are still available for around $25. 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Then again, when you mix up an eclectic assortment of local musicians, DJs, and artists of various sorts, part of the fun is that you never really know just what's going to happen. Doing their part to keep Austin weird, the Raw and Desperate artists' collective presents tonight "Dirty Little Secrets," a "multimedia carnival" featuring about 15 different artists, three musicians, and a DJ. The theme of the party honors that most insatiable of cardinal sins: gluttony. Lest you think the art is merely for viewing, Kelly Newhouse, a 27-year-old local artist, will be set­ ting out large canvases for the painting pleasure of any­ one and everyone who stops by. At the end of the night, these communal productions will be raffled off. The Raw and Desperate (RAD) art collective was spawned in the summer of 2003 by Newhouse. The name came about when people began asking her what kind of art the group was producing. As Newhouse has it, the work is "raw and desperate — raw art desperate for exposure." This "army of artists" began as a means of providing an alternate space and a supportive com­ munity for burgeoning local artists. "I started Raw and Desperate to create an alternative place where anyone can feel welcome," says Newhouse. She sought to create a community in which "you don't have to have slides, you don't have to have frames, you just have to have that drive to make art. We're focused on making dreams happen." Practically, this means that the artists gather every week to collectively work on projects and plan upcom­ ing shows. RAD artists work together to promote their work and to draw attention to their shows, events, and publications. Open meetings are held every Tuesday night at Epoch coffeehouse, and emerging artists can learn from established artists how to promote them­ selves and their work. "We're always very welcoming and inviting, and I think that makes the difference between us and a gallery," Newhouse says, citing the practical details of getting work shown in a gallery as a potential barrier for artists who are new to the scene. The group's community-enhanced DIY aesthetic will be on full display at the Dirty Little Secrets show tonight, but the show is merely a preview for a larger exhibition schedule for February. Entitled "Pandora's Box," the show will be Raw and Desperate's biggest event yet, and will take place at The Enchanted Forest on West Oltorf. The show's premise is, Newhouse says, a "sinful carnival— like where Pandora released all the sins in the world, and we're basically embracing them and turning them into creative energy." The carnival will mainly focus on performance art, comprising artist's booths, food vendors, games, fire dancers, and a burlesque show. Tonight's fanfare for gluttony will be the first in a series of cardinal sin-themed art parties, all culminating in February's sinful festivities. Dirty Little Secrets will take place today, Thursday, Nov. 16, from 5p.m.-9p.m. at Jerry's Artarama, 6010 N. 1-35. For details, see www.rawanddesperate. com or call 512-420-9359. Free. To get involved with Raw and Desperate, visit http://www.rawanddesperate.com/. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 7p.m. at Epoch Coffee, 221 W. North Loop Blvd Double up on Austin! Two sites, where everyone clicks! An eclectically charged ‘Dance’ By MaryTuma Daily Texan Staff "I could be James Dean on the music scene," sings kinesiology senior Matt Nall, belting out lyrics from pop singer Daniel Bedingfield. After his solo, 50 energetic students teem out of the side stage. Shaking hips, sharp moves and an ample amount of fierce attitudes take over McCullough Theater. "Sexier, you guys!" demands Arlie Langager, director of the Longhorn Singers. Nall, Langager and the rest of the Singers are preparing for this weekend's performance, "Dance to the Music." The show will feature a mix of different music genres, from Michael Jackson to "Phantom of the Opera" to techno. Though these may not be the first names that pop into your head when thinking about a choir performance, the Singers have created something unconventional, yet essentially traditional. "We wanted to produce something geared more to students, but still fun for all age groups," president of Longhorn Singers and business hon­ ors senior Jackie Pruitt said. With a total of 20 songs, includ­ ing solos and small group perfor­ mances, the show will feature music from Broadway to Hollywood and a live band composed of instrumental­ ists from the School of Music. Songs include "Thriller," "Into the West" from the motion picture "The Lord of the Rings," "Come Away with Me" by Norah Jones, and of course, the song title of the show itself. "We picked music that would fit vocally, but could still be entertaining to watch from an audience perspec­ tive," Pruitt said. "By implementing music from all different genres, we hope to appeal to a wider audience." While past shows were limited to five or six dance numbers, the Singers will perform a total of 10 dance num­ bers for their main event. The choreog­ raphy, coached by Langager, promises to be more intense and entertaining. "These are some of the finest voices at the University, and I want to push them to their arttstic boundaries," Langager said. "I taught them to mas­ ter all the stage elements that Broad­ way and Hollywood demand, but remain singers first and foremost." Langager, a UT graduate student in choral conducting, has worked with national champion show choirs and has brought her decade-long experi­ ence to UT. "Traditionally, show choirs are known for subtle movements, not full-blown dance numbers," she said. "But the best show choirs in the coun­ try right now are true triple threats — they are not only amazing singers but amazing dancers, and know how to capture a character." Aside from their required ensemble course, the Singers have been putting in anywhere from 10 to 40 hours a week of practice since the beginning of the semester. "I think what makes us different is that we are not just an organization, but a very tight-knit group of people that actually hang out with each other on the weekends," Pruitt said. "A big part of performing is connecting with your peers, because when there is chemistry on stage, it reflects heavily on the quality of your performance." The Longhorn Singers' resilience was tested several years ago during a controversy that included members being accused of drinking backstage during a performance. The Singers underwent officer restructuring and are now on good terms with the School of Music. "We have done a 180 since the controversy. Our relationship with the School of Music has been better than ever," Pruitt said. "And as an organi­ zation we have changed in that we are * now a lot more active on campus." Performing at the Torchlight Rail)* various alumni events, UT basket» ball games and 14 different locations during OU weekend, the Singerá take pride in their renewed sense of Longhorn spirit. Another facet that sets the Singers apart and may be surprising to some is the wide range of majors present”. According to Pruitt there are currently 50 members in all different majors, from chemical engineering to adver­ tising. Roughly only 10 percent of members actually major in music. At the end of the weekend clinic, the Singers had the opportunity to perform for their alumni association, Pruitt said afterward, the alumni wer$ in tears. "It was such an amazing feeling to see how much we impacted them, even while wearing our sweats," Pruitt said with a smile on her face. "Imagine what we could do with 400 people, lighting and costumes!" “Dance to the Music" will be performed at the McCullough Theater on Friday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are required, and only a limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. To reserve a seat, call 471 -0806 by 4 p.m. today. Demetri Martin Demetri Martin will be filming a Comedy Central special this Saturday at the Paramount Theatre. domly reads the dictionary on occasion to spark ideas, causing very awkward stares from other passengers on airplanes. Though comedy is frequently associated with the drug culture — often cut­ ting short the lives of many great comics, including one of Martin's inspirations, Mitch Hedburg, Martin claims that he refrains from such activities for inspiration. "I don't even like coffee. I'm not a real substance guy" With Apple's recent cam­ paign to market itself as "cool," recruiting actor Justin Long from "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story," Microsoft plans to retali­ ate using Martin as a spokes­ man for the new Windows Vista. Ironically, the comedian will not appear in television commercials. Instead, he filmed several online shorts, and in turn, Microsoft sponsored his current tour. "In the end, it was a really cool thing. Microsoft paid me to make these Little films." When Comedy Central asked Martin where he would like to tape his hour-long TV special "These Are Jokes", the comedian responded without a moment's hesitation: Austin, claiming that he wants to meet women from both "England and Texas." However, instead of playing the Emo's inside room like his first Austin show, he will perform two sets at The Paramount. SHOW continues on page 7B Take A Study B reak Rising comic brings act to Austin M e g a n Shelby | Daily Texan Staff Top, Sarah Michels performs the opening solo during a dress rehearsal for the Longhorn Singers production of "Dance to the Music" Wednesday evening at the McCullough Theater on Campus. Above, Members of the Longhorn Singers play dead to end their cover of Michael Jackson's "Thriller." The ensemble performed songs from different time periods, including swing and even a rendition of contemporary artist Corinne Bailey Rae's song "Put Your Records On." By Stephen Keller and Lauren Thompson Daily Texan Staff Car horns honked as pedestrians and drivers shouted in a road-induced rage. Fat pigeons fluttered overhead, while droves of hurried people bumped and bustled, pounding the pavement with a seemingly unending array of shoes. Just another day in New York. Among the crowd, a perplexed law student, his mop head pounding, searched franti­ cally for an answer to the question that had plagued him for years, to drop or not to drop. Looking up, the young man found his reply in a small comedy dub conveniently placed across the busy street and thought, "that might be fun." After graduating from Yale University and attending the New York University School of Law under a full scholarship, Demetri Martin gave up his ambitions to work in public law to pursue a career in comedy, dropping out one year shy of a degree. "I realized I'd rather make a living making fart jokes," Martin jested. Six years later, Demetri Martin has amassed a reputation as a main con­ tender in the comedy circuit. After his third attempt and multiple TV appear­ ances, the budding comedian snagged a writing position on the show "Late Night with Conan O'Brian." "Robert Smigel saw my tape and gave it to Conan personally," Martin said. "It's a small world for comedy in New York City." Not too long afterwards, the produc­ ers of "The Daily Show" beckoned Martin to join them. As a guest cor­ respondent, Demetri tackled growing trends such as Myspace.com and XBOX. "They called my agent and said, 'We want Demetri if he's around,"' said Martin. "They said, 'We don't want you to change what you do, we just want to see if what you do fits in here.'" In his stand-up act, Martin credits his ideas coming from a forest in his head, but admits that a lot of his comedy emerges from the sights and sounds of New York City. "I'll leave my apartment and get food and just walk around the city with a little notepad and write down ideas," Martin said. "Mostly, I just try not to get hit by cars." The comic also confessed that he ran- statesman.com • austin360.com news and entertainment Hancock Center (NW Corner of ¡-35 & 41 S t) 512.382.3860 i t November 1 6 - 2 2 , 2006 '« r^ícoT IN S ID E The ultimate Bond package €age Two Thursday The Pretenders @ Austin Music Hall Marred by drug abuse, tragedy and death, The Pretenders take to heart the phrase "the show must go on." Formed in 1976, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have hit the 30-year mark with no signs of stopping. But without James Honeyman-Scott (cocaine, 1982) and Pete Farndon (heroin, 1983) on bass, The Pretenders is really only a tribute band, pretending to be a group that once was and never again shall be. Regardless, they will always remain rock royalty, and to miss them would be the true tragedy. — Stephen Keller Saturday Zakk Wylde and the Black Label Society @ Austin Music Hall In the summer of 2001,1 was a naive 16 year-old attending Ozzfest in an Offspring T-shirt. To keep it real, that day was all about Linkin Park, Papa Roach and Manson. As such, the blitz of big, bearded dudes in black with "B.L.S." stretched across their tees was overwhelming. This loyal army criticized fickle, casual metal fans only in attendance to hear hot singles like Crazytown's "Butterfly." The fact that Crazytown got better billing than their beloved Zakk Wylde didn't help things as they booed and jeered expletives at patrons and ushers alike. I learned something that day: Don't get between heavy, brooding music and the Viking-like people who love it. Wylde used to play guitar for Ozzy, and he's a sick, sick man with an ax and an ax to grind. His Black Label Society makes menacing, dark jams for metal minions. If you're a loyalist, you shall be rewarded with heavy riffs and heavier moshing. If you think Wolfmother is metal, attend as a detached observer and brace yourself. November 16, 2 0 0 6 Volume 4 Issue 1 2 Friday Chin Up Chin Up @ Mohawk fun Chin Up Chin Up, a indie- little pop band out of Chicago, has been lot since through a I saw them opening for Appleseed Cast and The Mercury Program back in 2002. The band suffered a tragic loss of a best friend, and, inciden­ tally, a lineup change after bassist Chris Saatoff was struck and killed by a drunk driver in February 2004. In honor of their late friend and band mate, Chin Up Chin Up isolated Saatoff's bass lines from a previously recorded self-titled EP and wrote new songs around them to create their sophomore album, W’e Should Have Never Lived Like We Were Skyscrapers, released in the fall of '04. The band has since named Appleseed Cast bassist Marc Young as Saatoff's permanent replacement. Chin Up Chin Up straddles the line between melodic indie and math rock, with rhythmic complexity and changing meters counterbalanced by pretty, fluid melodies and lighthearted lyrics reminiscent of 1980s new wave. The music draws you in and holds you there, each song leaving the listener wonder­ ing what's next. Chin Up Chin Up plays a free show this Friday at Mohawk with The Unbearables and Peel. Doors — Ramon Ramirez open at 8 p.m. — Jess Williamson Contents Music: Reckless Kelly Food: Phoenicia Music: Pretty Girls Make Graves Video games: PS3 v. Wii Fisticuffs: Gaming, convergence Film: Classic Bond films Film: The Battle of the Bonds 1 O Film: Interview with a Bond girl 1 1 Comic: The First Takesgiving 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 Cover: Jason Sweeten and Shaun Stewart for the DT W eekend Photographers: Drew Smith, Eby Harvey, Joshua Jow and Pat Michels DT W eekend Staff Managing Editor Zachary W arm brodt Music Editor Ramon Ramirez Film Editor Lauren Thompson Fine Arts Editor Emily W atson Photo Editor Jason Sweeten Copy Editor Gabrieile M u ñ o z Designer Patrick Q uiring Photographers Katrina Perry Liang Shi Writers Tyler Cannon Stephen Davis Jess W illiam son Stephen Keller Christopher Thorburn Lauren Carter Reggie Ugwu Gerren LaQuint Fisher Nick Robinson Jocelyn Ehnstrom Web Jockey Shaun Stewart Comics Joseph Devens Contact Info e-ma i I: dtweekend@dailytexanonline. com phone: 5 1 2 . 2 3 2 . 2 2 0 9 www. dtweekend. com www.dailytexanonline.com Reckless Kelly comes home Reckless Kelly plays Thursday at Stubb's to promote a live album featur­ ing covers of its favorite songs. M cGuckin E n tertain m en t cussing the choice in songs Willie revealed that they have no set style that they try to stick with or con­ form to. "When I sit down and start writ­ ing, I don't know how the album is going to turn out," Willie said. "If it takes the form of a country album great, if it becomes a hard rock album, great. Just depends on the songs." The two standouts on Were Here are "Motel Cowboy Show" and "Break My Heart Tonight." Both have a country style background. However, both fit into two com­ pletely separate country sub- genres, proving even further that it doesn't matter what kind of music that you like, there is something for everyone on this album. Tonight's show is sure to be one hell of a good time, so start your weekend early and make a trip out to Stubb's to see a group that represents what Austin is really all about the live show. Tonight, Austin natives and six­ time reigning Austin Chronicle "Best Roots Rock Band" Reckless Kelly will take the stage at Stubb's BBQ promoting its new double live album and behind-the-scenes DVD, "Reckless Kelly Was Here." Kelly is co-billing with Jack Ingram while local favorites South Austin Jug Band will serve as the open­ ers. Lead vocalist Willie Braun stressed the importance of his home crowd. "We try to play in Austin at least once every few months," Braun said. "You don't want to play in one place too much, but we do try to make a stop whenever we get the chance." Reckless Kelly recently hit a milestone in music by marking its 10th year together as a band, and chose to celebrate by recording a live album full of all its hits and favorite covers. When the idea was brought up, the band didn't hesitate. Cody Braun (fiddle/man­ dolin extraordinaire) also wanted a By Stephen Davis behind the scenes DVD along with the live album; soon all involved parties were on board, and the result is a three disc collection that is not to be missed. Many times live albums will have quick fade in and fade outs to cut out dialogue spoken at the event or any other unwanted noise. However, Reckless Kelly stayed away from this. It's hard to tell when one song stops and the next begins and before you know it, it's time to put disc two in. When asked about continuity, Braun was clear: no slick edits, just "as is" material. "We just went in and recorded. There wasn't a lot of fixing or touch ups later on," Willie said. The band's main focus was to give the fans what they wanted: the full concert experience. Listening to the album, you can't help but notice the variety of music offered up. At one point you are listening to Texas country, and then the next song throws you into a world of rock 'n' roll. 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Located In the Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin 111 Cesar Chavez @ Congress 512-478-2991 local market offers authentic ethnic cuisine By Lauren Carter Before the days of Whole Foods and Central Market, those who craved the exotic and unusual could venture into the local ethnic market and find a variety of delica­ cies sure to inspire new recipe ideas in even the most jaded Foodie. However, as of late, neighbor­ hood mom and pop grocers have been overlooked thanks to the emerging culinary Meccas, like Whole Foods, that offer customers everything from Arrogant Bastard Ale to Buddha's hand (funny look­ ing lemons). With the abundance of unheard of ingredients available in these stores, it's easy to see why many have overlooked the ethnic market. After all, could they pos­ sibly offer anything not found at Central Market? Surprisingly, the answer to this is a resounding yes. Tucked under a blue awning at the comer of 45th Street and Burnet Road, Phoenicia is a veritable gold­ mine of imported Mediterranean groceries, bakery items and pre­ pared foods not found anywhere else in the city. So forgo Whole Foods, forgo Central Market and stop by for a taste of ethnicity beyond a mere aisle. The first stop here should always be the bakery for a variety of both sweet and savor)' items. My picks here are the pistachio baklava and pita bread (whole wheat or flour). While baklavas are pre­ pared in many countries along the Mediterranean and in many ways, the most widespread version is made with walnuts and honey. The pistachio baklava, however, in addition to being made with pistachios, which lend a nice but­ tery taste to the baklava, is soaked in a sugar syrup instead of honey. Ironically, this version is lighter and less sweet than the honey ver­ sion. However, if you're still not convinced, Phoenicia also sells classic baklava. The pita bread here is a big draw for a lot of people. Inexpensive and made fresh daily, it is dense and chewy, a superb complement to h e prepared con­ diments in h e back. After picking up your baklava and pita, stroll dowm h e aisles of h e grocery department and grab anything h a t catches your eye Most of h e groceries are relatively inexpensive, so if something grabs your attention, run with it and see what kind of culinary concoctions you can come up with. For olive lovers, here's a huge olive bar that features about a dozen variet­ ies of marinated olives. For hose looking to try something new and unusual but aren't perhaps creative enough to devise a whole recipe, check out the world of rose flavor. Rose petal jam, a specialty in h e eastern Mediterranean countries, tastes just like candied roses and is delicious on Greek yogurt (found here, Greek yogurt is thicker and richer h an regular plain yogurt). The tartness of h e plain yogurt w ih h e active yeast cultures and h e sweetness of h e rose is a delicious and healthy option for eiher breakfast or dessert. Another rose petal flavoring option is rose syrup, an excellent addition, when used sparingly (read: teaspoon) in certain cocktails (pineapple juice, orange juice and vodka is a good place to start). This section of h e grocery store is also where you'll find roasted sw'eet peppers, Turkish delight, pistachio candy and o h er intrigues. In h e back of h e store lies the prepared food section and the order counter for any hot items you might want. Prepared food- wise, h e hummus, baba ganoush, yogurt and cucumber dip and roasted eggplant dip can't be beat. Hummus, a relatively simple food w ih few ingredients, is rarely done properly. It is either too bland, too garlic, or lacks h e acidity of lemon juice. Phoenicia's version, however, perfectly balances h e tahini, gar­ banzo bean, lemon juice and garlic aspects so h at heir hummus has a little bit of a spicy kick w ih a mildly puckering finish. Baba ganoush, similar in texture and appearance to hummus, is actually a roasted eggplant spread. This is less flavorful than h e hummus but heavy w'ith h e taste of fresh egg­ plant and garlic. The yogurt and cucumber dip is thick and zesty, interspersed with cool chunks of cucumber and a touch of mint. The roasted eggplant dip, not to be confused w ih h e baba ganoush, is hick cuts of eggplant marinated in garlic, delicious on pita. From the order counter in h e back, try a roasted chicken sandwich. It comes w ih a hot, buttery garlic sauce that is greasy and indulgent. So yes, w'hile you can buy hum­ mus and pita at Whole Foods, trust me, it's not h e same. Not only is this better, but h e food here has heart. It isn't made by some gradu­ ate of h e Texas Culinary Academy who followed a recipe; it is made by people who understand hese recipes because h ey are an inte­ gral part of heir culture. So raher han get your hummus from some newcomer place, stop by Phoenicia, check out h eir versions, and while you're at it, peruse h e grocery aisles and come up w ih a fun new idea for dinner. I guarantee you will be at no loss for inspiration. The Low Down Phoenicia 4701 Burnet Road (512) 323-6770 Left, Custom ers walk the aisles of Phoenicia. Below, Phoenicia offers classic and sweet baklava. Liang Shi D aily Texan Staff November 16, 2 0 0 6 Pretty Girls Make Graves mix up genres By Tyler Cannon Pretty Girls Make Graves opens for She Wants Revenge Friday at Stubb's. For bands like She Wants Revenge, who play at Stubb's this Friday, the key to quick pop- stardom lies in closely following the footsteps of previously estab­ lished, commercially successful musical trends. Their music sticks to the tried and tested formulas of new wave bands, and, riding a resurgence of popular dance and rock music, presents them in a simple, thoughtlessly enjoyable format without much creative experimentation. Though it's eas­ ily digestible and radio friendly, their music is susceptible to the fickle tendencies of the m ass audi­ ence who may lose interest in their music just as quickly as they gained it. But the show openers, Pretty Girls Make Graves, prove that the key to enduring success as an indie band Is refusing to rule out any creative ideas in the name of commercial viability. They may not be the headliners on big tours like this one, but solid live perfor­ mances and the constant evolu­ tion of their sound since their first release in 2002 has earned them a loyal fan base, while their penchant for doing things differently keeps them slightly imder the radar of mainstream popular music. Drummer Nick Dewitt said there's no musical styles they consciously avoid when writing songs. "N o zydeco?" he offered. "We never really need to speak of it with one another. We just go about it the w ay we always have. Play it first, discuss it later." The style of their most recent album on Matador Records, Elan Vital, is a far cry from the band's first album, 2002's Good Health, and its standout single, post-punk anthem "Speakers Push the Air." The bouncy, jagged guitar and synth lines are less prominent on Elan Vital, giving way to dark­ er, orchestrated song structures and indie rock choruses. Singer Andrea Zollo's vocals are more melodic and less severe, and the harsh yelps of the band's early works are almost non-existent. Rich electronic sam ples, and the utilization of instruments besides the guitars and keyboards com­ mon to most post-punk bands, such as a violin played by a guest musician, add a level of devel­ oped maturity to the latest stage in Pretty Girls' musical evolution in the studio. Consequently, the live show s have also evolved. "The essence of all the songs are there live, and for the most part we can reproduce it pretty close to the original," Dewitt said. On stage, Pretty Girls Make Graves haven't completely shifted from the edgy vitality that their first fans came to expect. "We get requests for a lot of songs off our first record that we haven't played in years from people who've seen us enough to want to hear those songs because they've heard what we've been doing for so long," Thai passion Food from Ib* heartl . Jm 620 Congress Ave. at 7th St. • 472-1244 11-3am 9041 Research Blvd. Ste 150 • 832-9722 11-10pm www.thaipassion.com open until 3 dm Dewitt said. "A lot of the requests are for the faster, edgier stuff we did." Friday's show with She Wants Revenge and M onsters Are Waiting brings their sound to Stubb's monstrous outdoor sys­ tem. Austin has been a regular tour stop for Pretty Girls Make Graves in the past few years, and they've earned a strong local rep­ utation for vigorous live perfor­ mances. But renewing that old energy during live shows can be challenging for road-weary bands after years of touring. "S o m etim es it's h ard , of cou rse," Dewitt said. "It's weird because it com es full circle. You play it so m any tim es you can't think of it as m usic anymore. It's m ore or less just a form ula you're dem onstrating for p eo ­ ple. A nd then, suddenly, som e­ tim es you don't feel that w ay at all, and it's like p laying a brand new son g." Dan Monick Houstonians G oing hom e fo r T h a n ksg ivin g ju s t g o t a lot cheaper! Get picked up at Campus! 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It might be best to wait When looking at the details of Sony's Playstation 3 (as well as Microsoft's Xbox 360) next to the Wii, the differ­ ence between the producing companies is very apparent. Where the Wii is a video game system, the intent of the PS3 is clearly to be an all-encompassing entertainment system. Indeed, the machine with the power of a supercomputer has the tools to do just that. However, the same goal may very well be the system's own worst enemy. Sony's hope that the PS3 will be the vehicle that drives Blu-Ray technology into the driver's seat as the prominent high-definition disc format is no secret. While this has resulted in available launch units being dramatically under initial estimates — Lazard Capital Markets reports only 150,000 to 200,000 units have shipped rather than the expected 400,000 — and the PS3 being far and away the most expensive console on the market, the console is the cheapest Blu-Ray player by at least $400. Another major change with the PS3 comes in the control­ ler. Sony ushers out the era of Dual Shock by introducing the SDCAXIS Wireless controller. The SIXAXIS uses sensors to detect player movements including thrusts, pulls and tilts. The controller also uses Bluetooth technology for wireless gameplay and can handle up to seven controllers at once. Also, the controllers can be switched from wireless to wired so the battery can be recharged. The PS3's ability to interact with a PSP could prove one of the more innovative features of the system. The PSP can be used not only to exchange media but also as a remote to tell the PS3 to start a download or other function. Sony has announced that developers are looking for ways to integrate that ability into actual PS3 games. PS3 also allows the storage of digital photos, the play­ back and storage of music CDs onto the hard drive as well as other audio formats, the ability to play the aforemen­ tioned Blu-Ray discs and the ability to store and record home movies by connecting a digital video camera into the USB port, as well as the ability to browse the internet using the ow ner's broadbrand internet service. There is another variable, aside from the size of the hard-drives, to consider when choosing between versions of the system — only the 60 GB PS3 will be Wi-Fi enabled. There are some concerns with the system that warrant mention. Though a representative from Sony Computer Entertainment America could not confirm or deny wheth­ er the same holds true for American systems, the Japanese Playstation.com Web site has added a search engine that allows gamers to search the backwards compatibility issues their systems are having with PS2 and PS1 games. The games work, but there seem to be a lot of issues with the playback of in-game movies or music ("Tekken 5") and some games have confirmed data loss in save game data ("Code Age Commander") or freezing ("Silent Hill 2"). The console will ship with a firmware update that fixes some problems accessing the Playstation Network. Also, "M adden NFL 07," "Genji: Days of the Blade," "Ridge Racer 7" and "Resistance: Fall of M an" will require the firmware update to be playable. By Gerren LaQuint Fisher Yes, Sony and Nintendo, I'm aware of the arrival of the Playstation 3 and Wii this week­ end. I know the next-generation of gaming is here. I know that the PS3 is the most powerful console ever and that the Wii may completely revolutionize gameplay. Stop the braggin', Sony. The next-gen does not start when the PS3 hits the market. It started last year with the Xbox 360. Yes, I know the 88,400 PS3s sold out in Japan within hours last weekend. My mind has not changed. I am not going to buy an upgrade. I'm very happy with my current-gen. In the past year or so, developers have really started to get the most of out the Xbox, PS2 and GameCube systems. With games like "Call of Duty 3," "Final Fantasy XII" and "O kam i," not to mention "God of War II" down the pipe, there's still life in this generation. In all honesty, my lack of enthusiasm for the new systems has nothing to do with the viabil­ ity of this generation. Truthfully, I want to be excited about this weekend. But the buildup to this launch has had more problems than NASA. For now, I will wait a year until you three get your act together in the next-gen. All three companies have been at fault. Nintendo has to send out an update for the Wii to access the online channels. Sony is ship­ ping a firmware update with its system, but four of the launch games need updates out of the box to be playable. Even Microsoft, who has had a year-long head-start on the competi­ tion, started the month .sending out an update that rendered many consoles useless. Yes, Microsoft, only 1 percent of owners by your own reports called in with complaints. That's 1 percent too many. These all illustrate my primary concern with so much emphasis on the latest systems being online-enabled. Being online 2 4 /7 opens the door to shipping defective products to meet release dates and preparing a patch to fix games after bugs are discovered. I make no accusations of you three doing so, nor any of publishers and developers. Yet if I have thought of it, I'm fairly certain some company out there has at least wrestled with that ethical dilemma already or will in the future. The argument has been made that most of the people who w ill buy the launch sys­ tems, especially the PS3, are hardcore gamers. Excluding you, Nintendo, who will essentially be making money from the Wii from day one, capturing the mainstream market is crucial to make money from these systems. "Handbook of Optimization in Telecommunications" reports that about half the U.S. population has broadband access. Even when the sec­ ond shipments of the systems arrive in 2007, there will still be a significant portion of the American market for which online updates, Xbox Live, the online Wii Channels and Sony's online marketplace are irrelevant. Also in the arena of irrelevant selling points, the statistics for HDTV in American house­ hold are significantly smaller than figures for broadband. Screen Digest's "High Definition Television: Global uptake and assessment to 2010" reports only 17 percent of households with televisions have a HDTV. L ooking at the lists of launch titles and the list of gam es from the 3 6 0 's first year, th ere's nothing that incredibly new. Wii controller innovation asid e, w hich ad m it­ tedly is the sy stem 's m ajor selling point, at this point you are asking consum ers to pay $250-$600 for w hat am ounts to a graphics upgrade. If less than 20 per­ cent o f hom es lack a television w hich show cases high-d efinition graphics, m ost consu m ers are better off paying less for a cu rrent-gen version o f a gam e, if possible. T his point holds esp ecially true for sports fans, w ho at launches are often ripped off by eye-popping visuals in gam es w hich have had gam eplay m odes and featu res scaled dow n, if not com p letely e lim i­ nated. The report does estim ate that the n u m ­ ber w ith b road band access w ill clim b to 59 percent by 2010, but if the cycle of vid eo gam e consoles hold s up, y ou 'll be prom oting the PS4, X box 720 and other new consoles. O f cou rse, at that point we m ight be going over this all over again. N inten do's Wii has often been called "n ew -gen " and "o th er-g en " rather than "n ex t-g en ," and with good reason. The Wii, from a pow er standpoint, is not m uch more than G am eCube 2.0 and pales con­ siderably in com parison to the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3. N intendo's reluctance to follow Sony and M icrosoft in attem pting to m ake entertainm ent centers of its console may be w hat puts the Wii over the top as the "o th er-gen " product's innovation is true to an actual gam e com pany's roots: the gameplay. It's the Wii rem ote that earned the console its code- nam e in developm ent, the R evolution. The controller, also know n as the W ii-m ote, uses both a m otion sen­ sor and Bluetooth technology, allow ing the console to pick up the W ii-m ote to about a 30-foot distance. Depending on how a designer chooses to use the device, it can be held in such diverse w ays as a tennis racket for "W ii Sp o rts," a steering w heel in "N eed for Speed C arbon," a sword and shield in "The Legend of Zelda: Tw ilight P rincess"and in various different m otions to enact different actions from passing the football to running in "M add en N FL 07 ." The W ii-m ote also utilizes a pointer, functioning up to a 15-foot, distance, that has been used for first-per­ son shooters. This all bodes very well for future inno­ vation on the console, as launch titles tend to only scratch the surface of developm ent for any system . A nother m ajor feature of the Wii is the introduc­ tion of the various Wii Channels. The Wii Channel m enu is the first screen show n w hen op erat- ing the Wii and serves as the nav igator for the sy stem 's g n W ii functions. The disc channel plays Wii or G am eCube softw are. The Mii C hannel allow s a person to create a profile and avatar that can be saved on the Wii- m ote and used for m ultiple gam es and on m ultiple consoles. The channels also include internet, photo, w eather forecast and news. The Virtual Console allow s players to dow nload gam es, which w ill include classic gam es from previ­ ous N intendo consoles as well as the Sega Genesis, M SK and Tu rbo-G rafxl6. Wii Points can be bought online or through Wii Point Cards at retailers. Paying $19.99 gives a consum er 2,000 Wii Points. NES gam es w ill start at 500 points, T-16 gam es start at 600 points, SN ES and G enesis gam es start at 800 points and N64 gam es start at 1,000 points. Though the launch Wii will be incapable of DVD playback, Sonic Solutions recently announced that it w ould on to develop DVD playback for a version of the Wii to be released in fall 2007. Finally, there are several third-party hard-drives compatible with the sys­ tem. However, Sony does not recom­ mend the use of these drives and cannot confirm that the system will work properly with them. Tech specs CPU: Cell Broadband Engine GPU: RSX Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB G D D R3 VRAM HDD: 2.5' Serial ATA 60 GB I/O: USB 2.0 x 4 Comm unications: Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T,) IEEE 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR); Wireless Controller Bluetooth AV Output: Screen Size - 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080Í, 1080p; H D M I - H D M I out 0 (x1 / HDMI); Analog:AV Multi Out x 1, Digital audio: Digital out (optical) X 1; Blu-ray/DVD/CD Drive "read only" Dimensions: 12.8 in. (W) by 3.9 in (H) by 10.8 in. (D) Weight: 11 lbs. Blast Factor: (SCEA, Bluepoint Games) Call of Duty 3 (Activision, Treyarch) Fight Night Round 3 (EA, EA Canada) Madden NFL 07 (EA, Tiburón) Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (Activision, Raven Software) Resistance: Fall of M an (SCEA, Insomniac Games) Tony Hawk's Project 8 (Activision, Neversoft Entertainment) Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom (SOE) NBA 2K7 (2K Sports, Visual Concepts) Tiger W oods PGA Tour 07 (EA, EA Redw ood Studios) Genji: Days of the Blade (SCEA, Gam e Republic) NBA 07 (SCEA, SCE Studios San Diego) Ridge Racer 7 (Namco Bandai Group) Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire (Bandai, BEC) Need for Speed Carbon (EA, EA Black Box) NHL 2K7 (2K Sports, Kush Games, Visual Concepts) Launch games The Legend of Zelda:Twilight Princess (Nintendo) Trauma Center: Second Opinion (Atlus Software) Super Monkey Bali: Banana Blitz (SEGA) Rayman Raving Rabbids (Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montpellier) Excite Truck (Nintendo, Monster Games, Inc.) Madden NFL 07 (EA, Tiburón) Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam (Activision, Toys for Bob) Elebits (Konami) Red Steel (Ubisoft, Ubisoft Paris) Call of Duty 3 (Activision, Treyarch) Wii Sports (Nintendo) Avatar: The Last Airbender (THQ THQ Studio Australia) Barnyard (THQ, Blue Tongue) Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (Activision, Raven Software) Need for Speed Carbon (EA, EA Black Box) Metal Slug Anthology (SNK Playmore, Terminal Reality) Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent (Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal) Far Cry Vengeance (Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal) Rampage: Total Destruction (Midway, Pipeworks Software) Happy Feet (Midway) Spongebob Squarepants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (THQ Blitz Games) GT Pro Series (Ubisoft, MTO) Monster 4x4 World Circuit (Ubisoft) Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 2 (Atari, Spike) The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (Midway) Disney Pixar's Cars (THQ Incinerator Games/Rainbow Studios) The Ant Bully (Midway, A2M) Open Season (Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal) Super Swing Golf (Tecmo) Tech specs CPU: “Broadway" PowerPC CPU GPU: "Hollyw ood" GPU Memory: 64 M B GDDR3 (MEM2), 512MB Internal flash memory I/O: Input: Four Wii remote controllers, SD memory card Output: AV Multi-output port for component, com ­ posite or S-video Communications: IEEE 802.11 or Wii LAN Adapter; single- or double-layered 12-cm optical discs for the Wii console, as well as 8-cm Nintendo GameCube discs Dimensions: 6 in. (W) by 2 in. (H) by 8 in. (D) Weight: 7 lbs. m m m a m © M W U 1 ' t í « # Wii Nintendo Associated Press Ramon Ramirez and Reggie Ugwu take off their gloves The Gaming Edition: What’s that big box for anyway? Put your m edia in my console It used to be about the gaming, man By Ramon Ramirez By Reggie Ugwu 1 I i W hen it comes to video games, I only play "M adden" and "NCAA Football." And really, both are pretty m uch identical. On a quick, com pletely unrelated note, w hy does everyone claim to be the biggest bailer at these EA Sports classics? You'll never meet a gam er w ho's like, "Yeah, I guess I'm alright at M adden." It's always, "I'm da m an at '07, son! I'll school you w ith West Virginia." For the record, I'm pretty insane at both. The point, however, is that even as a casual-at-best gamer, I have a vested interest in the Playstation 3. H ere's why: Though there's zero desire to play F inal Fantasy 13," this latest generation of gam ing technology is convergence at its finest. Hate on the high cost, but think of the literally thousands of dol­ lars you're saving w ith this investm ent. Let's start w ith the early bird, M icrosoft's Xbox 360. Effective next week, Microsoft will allow dow nloading of HD television program s and films. For a couple bills, the upgraded 360 will play HD DVDs. Of course, the PS3 has Blu-ray DVD technology built in, so if you have neither, it's clearly the better buy. "Blu-ray" m ay not ring a bell right now, but think of it as having next in the linear progression of technology that makes life awesome. Blu-ray comes after the DVD, DVR and the aforem entioned HD. In fact, Sony is about to release Blu-ray m edia discs w ith 50GB of space. Just think of all the porn you'll be able to stash aw ay in a Barenaked Ladies jewel case. Point is, w ith either of these bad boys you are now able to store your music, your photo albums; all in addition to web browsers, news tickers, the weather, sports — it's cram m ed into one magic box that transm its HDTV. With either of these, you can ditch the beefy stereo equipm ent, the cum bersom e DVD player and pesky rem otes galore. Then, you invest in some good speakers and a decent tube — suddenly you're an entertainm ent kingpin. Still think video gam e system s should stick to Zelda and Halo? Try telling that to the good folks at N intendo. From the original NES to their childish purple cube that looks like it should come in a H appy Meal, N intendo has traditionally stuck to solely gam ing. Consider them purists. As a direct result, N intendo is badly trailing in this digital arm s race, losing loads of cash in the process. C onsum ers are obviously onto som ething. And culturally, w e're looking at a total reversal in the way gam ing devices are perceived. I w ould im agine a college-aged d ude w ould have looked absurd 15 years ago playing "F-Zero" in his dorm . Now, PS2s are com m onplace and tolerated. But could they actu­ ally become "cool?" If the system 's prim ary function isn't "M ortal Kombat" but rather a space and m oney-saving consolidation of all things m edia, vchat potential partner w o u ld n 't be im pressed? Even if you are forever a gam er at heart, now you d o n 't seem like a big loser. Unless you play "G uitar Hero." there's a difference between healthy greed and consume-everything-in-a-five-foot- 1 radius greed. Microsoft and Sony have crossed the line. Or rather; devoured it with a side of microchips and wafers. I No one likes a glutton. Greed is good, sure, we're all Gordon Gecko fans here; but I Ever since the PS2 hit the market with a built-in DVD player, the video game | console heavyweights have been in a dead sprint to replace everything in your liv- I ing room that doesn't make your girlfriend hate you. Now, with the next-gen (a term us gamer nerds love to throw around that's § slightly higher than "meat-space" on the I've-never-seen-a-vagina scale) systems in I full heat, the bloated gaming corporations are throwing in everything including the kitchen sink to pillage your bank account GTA-style this Christmas. D on't buy into the hype. DVD in the PS2? Fine. Trying to use that game controller to turn on captions without getting tennis elbow was a pain in the ass, but at least it meant one less DVD player for the average American's three TVs. $600 so that Sony corp. can push their unproven Blu-ray technology is uncalled for. Blu-ray, Blu-ray, Blu-ray. Even if it manages to oust Toshiba's HD-DVD format, which it may not, this ridiculously expensive technology w on't be relevant for at least another year. Good luck finding a movie that w asn't produced by Sony that can use one of those things. Microsoft, of course, is no better. Bill Gates has been stalking your television since ugly operating systems were just a twinkle in his eye. After the unmitigated failure of WebTV, Microsoft thinks it's finally achieved the one-box living room with the Xbox 360. But no one wants to play music on their game console, and the 360 is no Tivo. Downloadable HD programming is a good idea, I'll admit, but HD is expensive and tim e/m em ory consuming. Getting studios to provide the content and gamers to fork over the cash could be tough. The fact is, the megalomaniacs of Silicon Valley are circle-jerking themselves to the edge of economic reason, and they've hijacked gaming in the process. There may be an antidote however, and it's three letters long and fun to say. Long ago, when Italian plumbers and smug, chuckling dogs roamed the earth, gaming was futn, new and for everyone. But as the industry has become increas­ ingly convoluted and self-gratifying, the games have lost their broad appeal. Nintendo, however, has never forgotten its roots. The delightfully off-beat Japanese gaming company that made you swoon with "Mario Kart" and "Duck Hunt" (Does anybody else remember the original "Ninja Gaiden?" No? Ok, I'm a loser.) has consistently kept the focus on creating fun and I innovative products that engage people who want to pick-up and play. The new I Wii will be no different. Every one is talking about PS3's super processor, but the most exciting thing to | hit gaming this Christmas is the Wii's motion-sensitive wand. You can't be everything to everyone. Microsoft and Sony need to get their priori- | I ties in order and put the focus back where it belongs: not on movies, music and the I I 'net, but, you know, the other thing. A look back at our favorite Bond films THE BUST JAMES lOMn HIM » 'Casino Royale' (1967) 'Goldfínger' Harry m m * Albert I S n i « IAN FLEMINGS ------------------ KíTmiis OATsen m H hmwwc m - m Yoifte SALÜMÍR 8 m j Ew Productos 'Dr. No' "Bond, James Bond." With the utterance of these three simple words, Ian Flemming's fic­ tional spy transformed from mere words on a page into a slick tuxedo- clad chap by the name of Sean Connery, becoming an iconic symbol of masculinity, cunning and sexual prowess that remains (and will continue to remain) forever imbedded within our imagination. 1962's "Dr. No" set the foundation for the entire 007 series, introduc­ ing many traits and figures that would prove central: the Walther PPK, Bond s friend Felix Leiter of the CIA, the opening gun barrel sequence, Bond's womanizing and dry wit. the evil organization SPECTRE and, of course, the James Bond theme song. — Stephen Keller The 1967 "Casino Royale" is the bastard child of the Bond series. 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