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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are forcing Democrats to choose between food for poor families and subsidies for big grain and cotton farms as the Senate struggles to overhaul the government's agriculture and nutrition programs.

Researchers find new cut of steak for families to chew on
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — It started with a search for a cut of beef as tasty and tender as the choicest steak, yet affordable enough for the average family to eat every day.

Anniversaries- November 11, 2001
MR. AND MRS. SETTLE

Weddings- November 11, 2001
McCAIN-UFFORD

Deadlines
The deadline for listings in Around Town is noon on the Friday prior to publication. Submit listings to William Kerns:

Releases
The following is a partial schedule of upcoming movies on video and/or DVD.

'Throckmorton, TX 76083'
Decades ago, long before Lamesa native Barry Corbin became a recognizable character actor forging a career in television and feature films, he faced down challenging blank pages in his typewriter and strived for success as a playwright.

Spirituality subject of exhibit at Lubbock Arts Alliance
"Between Austerity and Sensuality" is the title of a new exhibit by three artists — Jean Schofield Badger, Wayne Greene and Yvonne Armitage Greene — attempting to express what lies at the center of spirituality.

Top 10 DVDs/videos
DVD SALES1. "Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace"2. "Snow White And The Seven Dwarves"3. "Cats & Dogs"4. "The Mummy Returns" (full frame)5. "The Mummy Returns" (wide-screen)...

Correction
Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel will perform at the Blue Light in the Depot District on Wednesday.

Correction
Because of inaccurate information provided to The Avalanche-Journal, today's Around Town contains an incorrect time for the David Allan Coe concert. Coe will perform Saturday, not today.

Entertainment calendar
"Buddy! the Buddy Holly Story" — Touring musical celebrating the Lubbock-born rock 'n' roll star's life and songs, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Municipal Auditorium, Sixth Street and Boston Avenue, Lubbock.

William Kerns' Movie Reviews
Heist (?) Writer-director David Mamet took time off from the hard-boiled cinematic crime genre to make a funny comedy called "State and Main," an insider's jab at Hollywood. With "Heist," Mamet refers to the character-driven drama. (His past successes include "House of Games" and "The Spanish Prisoner.) Gene Hackman stars in "Heist" as the weary leader of a gang of thieves forced by their fence (Danny DeVito) to try to steal a treasure of gold bullion. Naturally, not all of the crooks — played by Deltoy Lindo, Rebecca Pidgeon and Ricky Jay — can be trusted. Expects entertaining twists and turns and an extra surprise.

Entertainment briefly
Hanslik to honor Sorensen, Walker Neal Hanslik has announced that the Llano Estacado Theatre and School, 1511 Texas Ave., officially will be renamed the George W. Sorensen Theatre and Rebecca Walker Junior School.

Bonus materials enhance 'Star Trek,' 'Zhivago'
Selected home-video releases: "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" — The first "Star Trek" film is the last to hit DVD. But it's the first to offer decent bonus material.

Enrique Iglesias' latest pop offering shaky 'Escape'
"Escape," by Enrique Iglesias. Interscope Enrique Iglesias' second English-language release shares its name with Journey's top-selling 1981 album, an act Iglesias has cited as an influence. But this is pure pop circa 1999.

Colony, flock, parliament or party — it all depends on what you're describing
One of the most delightful groups of words is the collective names of animals. Have you ever wondered about all those strange and intriguing terms that are used to describe them and how someone arrived at them?

Doing wrong in the name of religion
So far as I can determine, all major religious groups have in some time and place been targets of hatred from people who feel threatened or need to create a climate of fear and an enemy to rally support for a political agenda.

Births - Nov. 10, 2001
Robert J. Horton and Becky A. Hernandez of Lubbock, a daughter weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces at 12:45 p.m. Oct. 28 in Covenant Medical Center.

Antiques might be okay if you've never used them
IF YOU ARE among the jillion or more antique buffs, you may want to readjust your sitting position before you read any further. That's because it's being written by a guy who ain't one of you, and you're right on the verge of questioning aloud his taste and aptly describing his ignorance. But please do read on, bearing in mind that, in deference to the Sabbath that surrounds us, all cuss words should be carefully selected and softly placed.

Antiques might be okay if you've never used them
IF YOU ARE among the jillion or more antique buffs, you may want to readjust your sitting position before you read any further. That's because it's being written by a guy who ain't one of you, and you're right on the verge of questioning aloud his taste and aptly describing his ignorance.

Wholesale prices take record plunge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale prices, h

WWF grapples with profit losses
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Inc. is laying off 39 people, or 9 percent of its work force, and replacing its chief operating officer as the company struggles to recover from a profit slump.

Dynegy to acquire big rival
HOUSTON (AP) — Energy marketer Dy negy Inc. announced Friday that it will buy its much larger rival, the once mighty but now troubled Enron Corp., for $7.8 billion in stock. Dynegy also will assume a hefty $15 billion in Enron debt.

Electric industry eyes Texas as deregulation set to start
DALLAS (AP) — Electric dereg ulation was a fabulous failure in California, resulting in skyrocketing rates, accusations of price-gouging and fears of widespread power blackouts.

Earnings forecast declines for Heinz
PITTSBURGH (AP) — H.J. Heinz Co. lowered its earnings forecasts, citing the economic slowdown and a decline in restaurant dining in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks and higher-than-expected foreign supply costs. Its shares fell nearly 7 percent in trading Friday.

Amtrak reform order fails to throw local bid off track
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal panel Friday ordered Am trak to come up with a liquidation plan for itself, concluding that one more year won't be enough for the national railway to end 30 years of operating deficits.

Business today
Domestic oil, gas rig count down 48 HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the United States this week was down 48 to 1,010.

Business calendar- November 11, 2001
MONDAY

Q&A
Q: In March, we gave our son an interest-free loan of $17,000. My understanding is that as long as the accumulated interest is less than $10,000 a year, there are no tax consequences. However, we were told that there should be an enforceable loan note, otherwise the IRS could treat the entire loan as a gift. How do I prepare this note? We gave him one check from our joint checking account.

Conventions calendar- November 11, 2001
Wednesday-Saturday — Texas Association of Counties, Holiday Inn Hotel & Towers. Expected attendance: 100.

New Developments
Property long held by Lubbock developer H.A. Sessions is now being developed separately through acquisitions made by CMS Properties and Wilkerson Properties Inc. CMS, which will open its Frankford Business Plaza at 5044 Frankford Ave. later this month, has secured leases for four of five storefronts that have been constructed on the 12-acre tract.

Business bulletin board- November 11, 2001
RECOGNITION

Kmart names McDonald as chief officer
TROY, Mich. (AP) — John T. McDonald Jr. was named executive vice president and chief financial officer of Kmart Corp., the company announced Friday.

Disney earnings drop 68 percent
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Profits at The Walt Disney Co. dropped 68 percent to $53 million in the fourth quarter, reflecting soft advertising revenues and lower attendance at its theme parks after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

A tale of two Texas companies
There were two bombshells dropped last week, and they weren't in Afghanistan. Instead, try right here in Lubbock. Then go about 500 some miles southeast to Houston.

When the Cowboys have the ball
Quarterback Aso Pogi vs. safeties Kevin Curtis and Ryan Aycock: Last year, Pogi had thrown for 300 yards in two of the four games leading into the Tech game. Then he had two interceptions returned for touchdowns in a 58-0 loss in Lubbock.

Tech men's basketball notebook
Athletes First roster The Texas Tech men's basketball team faces Oklahoma-based Athletes First in Sunday's 2:15 p.m. exhibition game at United Spirit Arena.

Nebraska not guaranteed Big 12 title shot
DALLAS (AP) — Nebraska has 10 wins and the No. 1 ranking in the Bowl Championship Series standings that will determine the teams in the national championship game.

Defense lifts LCU to SAC championship
In keeping with the traditional sports adage, defense won the Lubbock Christian University volleyball team a championship.

Arizona stuns Florida
NEW YORK — Rick Anderson wasn't around for Arizona's run to last season's national championship game. He came up with the big plays Friday night that made it possible for the Wildcats to win the Coaches vs Cancer Classic with a second straight upset of a Top Ten team.

SPC runners compete at JUCO nationals
LANSING, Mich. — Ranked eighth headed in, the South Plains College men's cross country team placed fifth at the National Junior College Athletic Association national championships Saturday.

College Sports -Next for Tech 11/10/01

NMSU hangs on beat Arkansas St.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Tony Lukins scored on an 88-yard interception return and Marcus Dixon ran for two TDs to lead New Mexico State to a 28-17 victory over Arkansas State on Saturday.

Tech check- November 11, 2001
"We weren't looking ahead. We had to win this game. They came out and played us hard and they weren't playing around. We had to stay focused and stick to the situation at hand. Now that it's over, we can look forward to Oklahoma."

Actor Dennehy cast to play Bob Knight
Just a short time removed from being cast as downbeat Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman," award-winning actor Brian Dennehy is set to tackle a major reversal of roles this month in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

LCU seniors seek big things from tourney
Like any other senior in any other sport, Lubbock Christian University's Stephanie Wagner is feeling the emotional pull of her final volleyball season coming to an end.

Cowboys see familiar attack
The only thing missing from the Texas Tech uniforms on Saturday was the yellow flags of an intramural flag football team.

Nebraska 31, Kansas St. 21
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — After 10 1/2 games, Nebraska still had something to learn Saturday against Kansas State.

OSU no match for Tech air assault
STILLWATER, Okla. — Consider the plight if you're a member of the Oklahoma State defense. You know Texas Tech quarterback Kliff Kingsbury is going to put the ball in the air, you know the Red Raiders are likely going to move the chains, and it's inevitable that there will be points hung on the scoreboard.

When the Red Raiders have the ball
Running back Ricky Williams vs. OSU linebackers: Williams leads the Big 12 in all-purpose yards per game, averaging 128.1. With 64 pass receptions on an assortment of shovels, screens and flat passes, he's one of the nation's leading receivers.

No. 5 Texas 59, Kansas 0
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Chris Simms passed for 284 yards and two touchdowns in just over a half, and Cedric Benson ran for 213 yards and scored three times as Texas beat Kansas 59-0 Saturday for the Longhorns' fifth straight victory.

Woods, OSU adjust to new coach's system
Maybe it was instincts or maybe it was the first impression he got of Les Miles, the new head coach.

No. 3 Oklahoma 31, Texas A&M 10
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Nate Hybl threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, and No. 3 Oklahoma overcame an early 10-0 deficit to beat Texas A&M 31-10 on Saturday and stay in the hunt for a conference and national title.

Sooners seek lift vs. A&M
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma's past two games against Texas A&M have served as springboards for the Sooners. They hope the same holds true this year.

OU QB White slated for surgery on knee
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma sophomore quarterback Jason White will undergo knee surgery next week and will be out for the rest of the season, coach Bob Stoops said.

Media guides offering more than numbers
Bill Little remembers when he could stuff 25 University of Texas football media guides into a briefcase. Times have changed, as he recently rediscovered when he tried to lift a box of them.

Recovering Marshall ready for action
Call him a glutton for punishment, but Mikey Marshall can't seem to wait to test his healing ankle.

Tech volleyball finds missing friend in confidence
With three wins in five days against three less-than-super volleyball teams, Texas Tech has rediscovered the secret formula for blowing teams away.

Tech volleyball hopes to take lesson to heart
If it worked the way he thinks it did after last week's loss against Colorado, Jeff Nelson probably won't have to give his team the silent treatment anymore after tonight's 7 p.m. match against Oklahoma.

Lady Raiders start with powerful Duke
Curious at how good the Texas Tech women's basketball team can be this season? Well, you won't have to wait very long to find out.

Top-ranked Connecticut punishes Fairfield in WNIT
STORRS, Conn. — Sue Bird had 21 points and a career-high 12 assists Friday night to lead top-ranked Connecticut to a 93-50 win over Fairfield in the preseason WNIT.

Texas college football roundup
"We weren't looking ahead. We had to win this game. They came out and played us hard and they weren't playing around. We had to stay focused and stick to the situation at hand. Now that it's over, we can look forward to Oklahoma."

Families of OSU crash victims file lawsuits
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Lawsuits were filed Friday by the families of five people who died in a plane crash that killed 10 men associated with the Oklahoma State University basketball program.

Texas Tech football notebook- November 11, 2001
Mike McCarthy, an Independence Bowl selection committee member, said Texas Tech, Iowa State and Kansas State are the most likely teams to fill the Big 12 Conference's side of the post-season game in Shreveport, La. This year's Independence Bowl is at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 27.

Tech defense delivers after wakeup call
STILLWATER, Okla. — No words had to be said. The scoreboard said it all that day to the Texas Tech defense.

Tech talk- November 11, 2001
"We weren't looking ahead. We had to win this game. They came out and played us hard and they weren't playing around. We had to stay focused and stick to the situation at hand. Now that it's over, we can look forward to Oklahoma."

Missouri 41, Baylor 24
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Justin Gage caught 13 passes for a school-record 236 yards and two touchdowns, and threw for a third score on a reverse as Missouri beat Baylor 41-24 Saturday.

Techometer- November 11, 2001
"We weren't looking ahead. We had to win this game. They came out and played us hard and they weren't playing around. We had to stay focused and stick to the situation at hand. Now that it's over, we can look forward to Oklahoma."

No. 21 Colorado 40, Iowa St. 27
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Cortlen Johnson became the first Colorado player to gain 100 yards both rushing and receiving in a game and Jeremy Flores kicked four field goals as the No. 21 Buffaloes beat Iowa State 40-27 Saturday night.

Top 25 roundup- November 11, 2001
BOSTON — The last bounce went Miami's way, and the top-ranked Hurricanes are still in the chase for the national championship

Bankruptcy proceedings- November 11, 2001
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Robert Jones

Charge wrap
Felony charges The Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney's Office has filed the following felony charges:

Court Records - Official records 11/10/01

Raider defense overcomes obstacles
STILLWATER, Okla. — Greg McMackin ticked off the negatives, which is to say he ticked off the reasons the Texas Tech Red Raiders should have been vulnerable to a slip-up Saturday at Lewis Field. It was Senior Day for 23 elder statesmen on the Oklahoma State football team.

A Salute To Veterans
THE WORLD HAS CHANGED since Sept. 11. People see things in different ways now, and we anticipate that Veterans Day will be seen by Americans this year in quite a different manner, and we mean in a good way, than it was last year.

A Good Appointment
GOVERNOR RICK PERRY made an excellent decision recently when he chose Lubbock Mayor Windy Sitton for an appointment to the 18-member Texas Higher Education Coordinating Committee.

All In A Day's Work
THE MEN AND WOMEN of Lubbock work in many different occupations, with a variety of work schedules. Every one of those jobs has problems and hassles in some form or another, but only a small percentage of Lubbock's workers have to deal with the possibility that someone may try to kill them on a given day.

Science book battles divided chiefly along party boundaries
AUSTIN(AP) — The State Board of Education on Friday rejected one environmental science textbook and approved another the panel earlier rejected after the publisher agreed to correct errors.

Board encourages prayer protection
AUSTIN (AP) — The State Board of Education on Friday unanimously passed a non-binding resolution encouraging public schools to protect students who choose to pray.

Scholarship quest can be treasure hunt
Emily Gipple is on a quest for scholarship dollars.

The best of the BEST
They arrive singly or in small groups, youngsters emerging from the darkness Thursday night to gather in Texas Tech's engineering building.

Voice ruins songs on 'Britney'
The snake was the final straw. You know the snake — that albino boa constrictor draped over Britney Spears' bare shoulders during her performance at the MTV Video Music Awards in early September. As cultural commentators have fingered symbols of pre-Sept. 11 flightiness, that scene has been inescapable, a totem of pop's frivolous downward spiral.

'Pottermania' is more than just hype — but there's plenty of that
'Pottermania' is more than just hype — but there's plenty of that

Cyrus sees new meaning in old song
Billy Ray Cyrus recalls recording "Some Gave All" — his tribute to a Vietnam veteran — in January 1991 when "someone runs in the studio and says, 'The Gulf War just started. Turn on the TV."'

Old friends spice up new mysteries
Running into an old friend can be a pleasant surprise. But it isn't for Ben Hartman.

Famed author of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' dies at 66
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — Ken Kesey, who broke into the literary scene with "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and then helped immortalize the psychedelic 1960s with an LSD-fueled bus ride, died Saturday. He was 66.

'Buffy' musical draws 5.4 million viewers
LOS ANGELES — "Buffy the Vampire's" musical episode, "Once More with Feeling," scored 5.4 million viewers Tuesday night. While the number was higher than last week's Halloween episode (5.2 million viewers), it didn't come close to the show's UPN premiere last month (7.7 million).

Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone
Muggles and magicians alike, rejoice!

Useful information about Harry Potter
Clever muggle (that's a non-magic person), think you know everything about Harry Potter and his wizarding universe? Think again!

A Passion For Kids
Tom and Marilyn Vermillion share a passion in their respective professions: kids. "I think God designed children to be so energetic to explore and learn about their world," says Marilyn.

UIL State Cross Country Championships
Old Settler's Park, Round Rock Saturday's results

New Home 58, Wellman-Union 32
WELLMAN — Fueled partially by Angel Silva's four touchdowns, the New Home Leopards snagged a District 5-A Six Man district championship Friday night with a 58-22 win over the Wellman-Union Wildcats.

Coahoma shuts out Colorado to claim 3-2A crown
COLORADO CITY — The Coahoma Bulldogs shut out the Colorado Wolves on Friday to claim the District 2-3A championship.

Grady 55, Klondike 26
LENORAH — Quarterback Trent May threw for 177 yards and three touchdowns as the Grady Wildcats ended their season on a high note with a 55-26 victory over Klondike Friday night.

Area, statewide scoreboard
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALLFriday's scoresCITYCLASS 5ADistrict 3-5AMonterey 35, San Angelo Central 0

Lamesa's state bid comes up short
Sarah Batchelor didn't care what the doubters said about the Lamesa volleyball team. She wanted to go to the state volleyball tournament, and so did her teammates.

Shallowater 28, Roosevelt 7
ACUFF — The Shallowater Mustangs (5-5 overall, 4-1 division) solidly defeated the Roosevelt Eagles on Friday night, scoring all 28 of their points before the Eagles managed a presence on the scoreboard.

Fast-paced Snyder downs Estacado 21-14
SNYDER — Snyder's football team made it hard on the announcer, the clock-keeper and the statisticians with its hurry-up, no-huddle offense.

Coronado's Sullivan aware of competition
Part of a battle is knowing one's enemy. Coronado senior Mindy Sullivan has spent three years learning her chief competitor at today's UIL State Cross Country Meet.

'Dogs drop Lake View
PLAINVIEW — Plainview heads into the bi-district playoffs next week as the Division I, second-place team from District 4-4A after dismantling San Angelo Lake View Friday night 34-13.

Extended season suits playoff-bound Pirates just fine
A day after the high school football regular season came to a close, John Windham found himself in an unusual place Saturday morning.

Loop 47, Buena Vista 32
IMPERIAL — The Loop Longhorns clenched a playoff berth Friday after defeating the Buena Vista Longhorns (5-5 overall) by a 47-32 tally.

Frenship romps to 4-4A championship
WOLFFORTH — Apparently Frenship doesn't like to share. Last season the Tigers shared their District 4-4A crown with Andrews. This season, however, there will be only one name on the trophy.

Ropes 66, Southland 20
ROPESVILLE — In a battle of Eagles, Brandon Drury scored four touchdowns as Ropes thumped Southland 66-20 Friday night in District 5-A Six Man finale.

Plainsmen secure second straight 3-5A title 35-0
SAN ANGELO — Monterey wrapped up its second consecutive District 3-5A championship, crushing San Angelo Central 35-0 as Bryan Harris rushed for three touchdowns.

Extended season suits playoff-bound Pirates just fine
A day after the high school football regular season came to a close, John Windham found himself in an unusual place Saturday morning.

Idalou uses turnovers to take 4-2A playoff spot 22-21
IDALOU — Forget all of the complicated formulas and scoreboard scenarios that were supposed to determine whether the Idalou football team would be playing next week.

CHS' Sullivan races to title, record
ROUND ROCK — A fast pace in the Class 5A race at the UIL State Cross Country meet played right into Mindy Sullivan's hands.

Borden County 34, Highland 30
The Borden County Coyotes improved to .500 with a 34-30 win over the Highland Hornets, 4-6, Friday.

Childress 33, Tulia 7
TULIA — The Childress Bobcats improved to an 8-1 mark on the season Friday with a 33-7 victory over the Tulia Hornets.

Wilson 44, Dawson 42
WELCH — Jamie Cavender fired four touchdown passes as the Wilson Mustangs squeaked past the Dawson Dragons 44-42 Friday night in District 5-A Six Man action.

Whitharral 45, Amherst 0
WHITHARRAL — The No. 1-ranked Whitharral Panthers will enter the playoffs rested and on a roll after dismantling Amherst 45-0 Friday to clinch the District 3-A six-man title.

Valley vanquishes Silverton 47-22 to grab playoff spot
TURKEY — Derrick Cruse tossed two touchdown passes and rushed for two touchdowns as the Valley Patriots wrestled a District 2-A Six Man playoff spot from the Silverton Owls Friday night with a 47-22 win.

Coronado pummels Tascosa
Turns out, the Coronado football team had points to spare. Bryan Keefner threw four touchdown passes and the Mustangs clinched a playoff berth with a 35-14 win Friday over Tascosa in a regular-season finale at Lowrey Field.

Cooper quenches playoff drought
WOODROW — The Cooper Pirates ended a 29-year playoff absence with a 41-21 victory over Littlefield in a District 2-3A clash Friday night.

Springlake-Earth 40, Whiteface 14
EARTH — Chance Furr ran for three touchdowns and passed for another as Springlake-Earth cruised to a 40-14 win over Whiteface Thursday night.

Disappointed In Tech
As a '93 alumni of the TTUHSC and a '98 graduate alumni, I am totally disappointed with the behavior of the Texas Tech students.

Fans On Football Field
Regarding the recent events following the A&M game, I would like to thank the actions of a few classless individuals for ruining something that means so much to my two little boys.

Tech Fans
I would like to thank the Tech administration for their actions following the unfortunate event at the end of the A&M-Tech game Saturday.

Sincere Spiritual Revival
The written word does not reveal the tone of the voice of the writer, but the words of Don Feder (A-J, 10-17), "Since Sept. 11 we've been invoking God more than a Baptist preacher in a Sunday sermon," stir a sarcastic ring.

Editor's Note
Reader response to the Texas Tech-Texas A&M after-game brawl last Saturday has been overwhelming. Limited space prevents us from publishing everyone's comments. Therefore, today we are offering a cross-section of views from a representative sampling of the more than 100 letters we received this week on the issue.

A Double Whammy
The way I've got it figured out, it won't be long until all radio and TV announcers here will be calling it Lub-BICK.

Proud Of Tech Program
As a Tech alumnus, I am proud of the institution and the defeat of the Aggies. However, when are we going to expect to win? Texas Tech is not inferior to Texas A&M, Texas, or anyone.

Teach Tolerance
Re: The letter "Prayer Inappropriate" (A-J, 10-30). After reading this letter several times, I can't understand the writer's reasoning. How are we going to teach tolerance by ignoring the subject?

Tech Reputation
I expect the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce understands that the boorishness and criminal behavior surrounding Tech athletic events is bad for business, but, apparently, the Lubbock police and the Texas Tech administration have little interest in correcting the problem.

Lubbock Muslims
We give thanks for the Muslim community in Lubbock. For years Muslim citizens of Lubbock have supported the InterFaith Dialogue held monthly at Saint John's United Methodist Church. The Muslim members share conversations with people of Buddhist, Ba'hai, Taoist, Hindu, Christian, Native American and New Age faith.

Tech Gets Bad Rap
I attended the game in Lubbock this last week and saw what took place. I think it is sad that Tech will get a bad rap for the actions of a few students.

United Way Campaign
Once again, Lubbock citizens have come together for the benefit of their neighbors. For 55 years, United Way has raised money for agencies with missions of assisting children and adults who need help as well as helping to enhance quality of life for those in our community.

Truism Submitted
I submit the following truism as my geopolitical law:

'Manners' Course Needed
Every student at Texas Tech should take a course in manners. Any graduate of Texas A&M is qualified to teach such a course.

Military/briefly- November 11, 2001
Marine Corps Sgt. Timothy R. Handley, son of Carolyn R. and Raymond R. Handley of Lubbock, received the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal. He is assigned to the Marine Corps Air Facility, Maine Corps Base in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Handley is a 1984 graduate of Monterey High School.

Lifestyles calendar - Nov. 10, 2001
Today City Wide Pride Meeting — 10 a.m.-noon, Casa de Amistad conference room, 1708 23rd St. 799-2430.

Japanese drum group set to perform Friday
Fushicho Daiko, a drum group inspired by traditional Japanese drum music, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at the Texas Tech University Center's Allen Theatre.

NATIONAL BESTSELLERS
FICTION

Community briefly
Well Body schedules Empty Bowls benefit Well Body Natural Foods has scheduled the Empty Bowls benefit for the South Plains Food Bank today at 3651 34th St.

Video game of the week
The GameCube, also available in black, makes its debut Nov. 18, backed by a $75 million ad campaign, as the long-awaited replacement for the cart-based N64. At launch, Nintendo promises nine to 11 games will be available, with a total of about 20 by the holidays.

Words of a Soldier in World War II
(Carlton Tune was about 22 and stationed in Italy during World War II when he wrote the following essay. He survived the war and died in 1978. Now during a new time of war, his wife, Mozelle, shares his writing.)

Former Lubbock resident publishes 'Peaceful Journey'
First-time author Shelley Lynne Cummins got the idea to write a book about yoga during an airplane flight home from Hawaii.

Name may prove to be curse for Afghan Hound Club show
HOUSTON (AP) — It's just fine with Lisa Bryant if strangers think her beloved Afghan hound is a poodle these days.

Art sale/show benefits United Way's Sept. 11 Fund
The locally produced benefit True Colors will take place from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. today at Depot Alley, 1701 Texas Ave.

Lifestyles calendar- November 11, 2001
TODAY

11-11 A salute to end of one war — and decades later — a warrior comes home
On the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, World War I ended, and the United States exalted the day to an annual pedestal of honor for its veterans. One of the nation's veterans, Thornton Hamby of Idalou, best remembers the day because of the World War II era — it marked his homecoming from a Japanese prison camp.

DNA tough on crime, but critics say jury's still out
Police officers and prosecutors rave about the advancements DNA evidence has contributed to crime-fighting. But critics question the science's reliability and worry about widespread collections of genetic material.

Judge gives drug kingpin 27 years in federal pen for smuggling cocaine
The leader of a drug ring that smuggled cocaine into Lubbock from Mexico was sentenced Friday to 27 years in federal prison.

Towns see small crime numbers
On the afternoon of Oct. 26, a teen-ager walked into an OK's Kwik Stop on Fifth Street, pulled a gun and robbed the store. He got away with an undetermined amount of cash.

Growing pains pushing county toward new jail
Lubbock County needs a new jail, say most of those who would authorize construction of one.

Sexuality education focus of Board of Health survey
The draft of a survey about sexuality education in the community was reviewed Friday by the Lubbock Board of Health.

Public meetings- November 11, 2001
Monday

Veterans clinic breaks ground
A ground-breaking ceremony for a Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Lubbock will be held at 11 a.m. today at the site of the facility.

Wild animals no longer welcome
Concerns about public safety and the threat to livestock have prompted some area counties to ban dangerous wild animals. Lubbock County now, too, is taking a look at the issue.

House fire leaves Lubbock family homeless: Red Cross to offer assistance
A fire that started Friday morning in the rear bedroom of a house at 525 E. Erskine St. heavily damaged the structure and left seven people homeless.

Kids And Patriotism
The Wilson Mustangs slapped American flags across their battle-scarred football helmets brazenly showing their support for their country after terrorists attempted to put a stranglehold on society.

The reason every child isUnique
Four-year-old Caleb sports 10 toenails painted in a pastel shade of glittery spring green. The nail polish was his ''prize'' from a vending machine at a local shoe store. Instead of giving the polish to his older sister, he cleared a place on his dresser pushing aside his rock collection and rubber snake for the petite bottle of polish right next to his coveted acrylic T-ball trophy and his light-saber swinging Obi-Wan Kenobi bank. The idea of him wearing nail polish was nothing new and nothing that caused alarm. We were used to him testing his feminine side. When he was 2, Caleb wanted his fingernails and toenails painted holly berry red like Mom's; he also wanted a doll for Christmas that year. His aunt obliged with Evan, a male Cabbage Patch doll complete with scuba gear.

Playing field for girls more level than ever before
Since the late 19th century, women have fought to level the playing field.

October Teens Of The Month
The Lubbock Schools teens of the month for October are as follows:

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Books to Borrow... Books to Buy
Jump into the fun by participating in National Children's Book Week, celebrated this year from Nov. 12-18. Sponsored by the Children's Book Council, this year marks the 82nd observance of this important event.

Some experts say female-focused research shortchanges boys
With all the efforts seemingly focused on the success of girls, one has to wonder, ''What about the boys and their needs?''

Togetherness
As a parent and Trustee of LISD, I know of no greater charge we can have than to help our children of this community start school ready to succeed. As a member of the Success by 6 Leadership Council, our mission is to link community resources to design a web of services that promote and enhance success for children.

In Their Words: Students & Patriotism
(EDITOR'S NOTE The Avalanche-Journal asked a handful of high school students to share their thoughts about patriotism. Here, in their words, are what they had to say).

Garza benefit race scheduled
TNT Raceway will host a benefit race for Keith Garza at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the track located 2.5 miles south of Idalou on FM 400.

Dixon wins Bud Shootout during NHRA Finals
POMONA, Calif. (AP) — Larry Dixon won the 17th annual Budweiser Shootout on Saturday, beating Doug Kalitta with a run of 4.514 seconds at 323.19 mph to earn a $100,000 bonus.

Marine funeral detail puts in special duty for nation's heroes
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP)— The sun is just climbing into the sky as the 13 Marines assemble at the staging area for the day's mission. The war in Afghanistan is not far from their thoughts, but that is not their assignment.

U.S. government tries to ease public fear of smallpox attack
ATLANTA (AP) — With the anthrax scare stirring fears of a far deadlier smallpox attack, health officials are trying to reassure the public that people vaccinated decades ago are probably still protected.

Freedom Riders reunite to view changes
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — In the summer of 1961, blacks and whites embarked together on buses to search for "White Only" and "Colored Only" businesses whose segregationist rules they would proudly disobey.

Officials drop most charges from scuffle at WTC site
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities are dropping charges against all but one of the 18 firefighters arrested after a raucous protest at the World Trade Center site, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani said Saturday.

Donors get shock from decimal error
Tammy Van Dame, who pledged $100 to the celebrity telethon in September for the families of the terror victims, got a shock this week when the United Way of New York City called to verify her gift of $10,000.

Small amounts of anthrax found in offices of three senators, congressman
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trace amounts of anthrax were discovered in the offices of three senators and a House member in congressional buildings where earlier tests had detected the presence of the deadly bacteria, authorities and lawmakers said Saturday.

Indian duo perplexes attacks investigators
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — They worked 12-hour days at the Newark Penn Station newsstand, selling newspapers to commuters headed to the World Trade Center and other Manhattan destinations.

Attacks give veterans groups recruiting boost
DENVER (AP) — Bar stools once occupied by members of the nation's first Veterans of Foreign Wars post now seat neighborhood visitors. During the peak lunch hour, the jukebox, pool table and shuffleboard are quiet.

Veterans Day enjoys renewed patriotism
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brimming with a renewed sense of patriotism and respect for the military, Americans across the country are turning out this holiday to honor veterans and remember the heroes from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Events of Sept. 11 bring new appreciation for U.S. veterans
PELHAM, N.Y. (AP) — The two teens paused before the ornate plaques in the lobby of Pelham Memorial High School and did something they had never done before.

Mail workers discharged from hospital
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Two of three mail workers hospitalized in Virginia with inhalation anthrax went home Friday while a third remained in fair condition, hospital officials said.

One U.S. aircraft carrier returns home as another heads to sea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy welcomed one aircraft carrier home Saturday and prepared to deploy another to the war in Afghanistan Saturday. President Bush declared that the Taliban's days of repressive rule "are drawing to a close."

Tragedy charities defend donation distributions
NEW YORK (AP) — Amid growing criticism of charities linked to the World Trade Center attacks, the head of a New York-based fund announced Friday it had distributed nearly $50 million.

Labor advocates claim advisory panel unfair
WASHINGTON (AP) — Labor advocates want more workers on a panel advising on compensation for people who were made sick building the nation's nuclear weapons arsenal. They also say the panel is too closely tied to the Energy Department.

Bush: Worldwide coalition still strong
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brushing aside criticism, President Bush said Friday the worldwide coalition against terrorism has never been stronger and added, "now is the time for action" on military, diplomatic and other fronts.

FBI releases profile of anthrax terrorist
WASHINGTON (AP) — The terrorist who maile

President losing fight to limit budget pork
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is showering billions of dollars on projects from a Kentucky coal mining museum to a NASA rocket testing center in Mississippi, and the Bush administration has all but abandoned its pledge to cut such home-district spending in half.

Park service gears up for holiday weekend
MUIR WOODS NATIONAL MONUMENT, Calif. (AP) — The National Park Service says it's ready for a surge of visitors this holiday weekend after offering free admission to promote "unity, hope and healing."

Woman hospitalized for virus gives birth
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Heather Schlossman thought she had a stomach virus and went home from work early.

Cannon rape suspect being held in jail
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — A suspect is in custody for the February attack and rape of a serviceman's spouse.

Experts claim hate groups not likely behind anthrax attacks
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — American hate groups have talked for years about using anthrax to strike at the U.S. government.

Archive - 11/11/01

Archive - 11/10/01

Sharon Foster
LAMESA — Services for Sharon Foster, 69, of Lamesa will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Rhodes officiating and the Revs. Jeremy Russell and Clifton Igo assisting.

Ernie Rackler
SHALLOWATER — Services for Ernie Rackler, 70, of Shallowater will be at 3 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jay Stinson officiating.

Joyce Carroll
CISCO — Services for Joyce Carroll, 85, of Cisco will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Chambers-Wilcox Funeral Chapel with Larry Fitzgerald officiating.

Roger Blair
Memorial services for Roger Dale Blair, 55, of Edmond, Okla., will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Franklin-Bartley Chapel with Mark Tibbets and John Weathers officiating.

Today's services- November 11, 2001
E.E. "GENE" BERRY, 92, formerly of Quitaque, and Tulia, died Thursday. Services 2 p.m., Central Church of Christ, Myers-Long Funeral Directors of Quitaque.

William Tucker
Services for William Pierce Tucker, 90, of Lubbock will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel with the Rev. Clarke Cochran officiating.

Helen Lewis
LITTLEFIELD — No services are planned for Helen Elizabeth Lewis, 81, of Littlefield.

Geraldine Thomas
Graveside services for Geraldine Ann Thomas, 76, of Lubbock will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Resthaven Memorial Park with Mike Suiter officiating.

Obituaries - Pending 11/10/01

Lois Strickland
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Services for Lois J. Strickland, 78, of Rainsville, Ala., were held at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 29 at Rainsville Central Church of Christ with the Rev. Nesbitt Sanford officiating.

Ernest Burelsmith
Services for Ernest Burelsmith, 75, of Idalou will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at W.W. Rix Chapel with Les Carey officiating.

Hayward Lewis
Services for Hayward Lewis, 76, of Lubbock will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Mount Gilead Baptist Church with the Rev. Jackie Johnson officiating.

Mae Bell
Graveside services for Bessie Mae Bell, 81, of Lubbock will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Resthaven Memorial Park with the Rev. Richard Craven officiating.

Charles Johnson Sr.
BIG SPRING — Services for Charles Johnson Sr., 78, of Big Spring will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel.

Lesten Williams
Services for Lesten Keivon Williams, infant son of Lester Jr. and Leslie Williams of Slaton, will be at 10 a.m. today in the Tull Thornton Chapel of Brock's South Plains Funeral Directors with the Rev. Sherry Roberts officiating.

Grady Jenkins
Services for Grady Jenkins, 88, of Lubbock will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel with the Rev. Chris Sutton officiating.

James Paxton
TOLEDO, Ohio — Memorial services for James Andrew Paxton, 26, of Toledo, Ohio, will be at 8 p.m. Monday at W.K. Sujkowski & Son Funeral Home in Toledo.

James Huffman
HALE CENTER — Services for James Robert Huffman, 41, of Hale Center will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Saul officiating.

Julia Garza
BOVINA — Graveside services for Julia Leal Garza, 84, of Canyon will be at 2 p.m. today in the Friona Cemetery with the Rev. Juan Carlos Barragan officiating.

Nell Hayslip
SHALLOWATER — Services for Nell Hayslip, 67, of Shallowater will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the 12th Street Church of Christ with Rudy Wray officiating.

Refugio Enriquez
HEREFORD — Prayer vigils for Refugio Enriquez, 78, of Hereford will be at 7 p.m. today and Sunday at the Rix Funeral Chapel.

Reva Fewin
Memorial services for Reva Fewin, 70, of Lubbock will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel with Richard White officiating.

Joyce Aycock
HEREFORD — Services for Joyce Aycock, 67, of Hereford will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Cosby officiating.

Alice Dewees
JUSTICEBURG — Graveside services for Alice "Lucy" Dewees, 73, of Odessa will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Justiceburg Cemetery with Jack Alexander officiating.

Floyd Dunn
RALLS — Services for Floyd Andrew Dunn, 90, of Ralls will be at 2 p.m. today at Ralls First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Hubbard and the Rev. Larry Reed-Farris officiating.

Jerrel Clement
Services for Jerrel Leon Clement, 68, of Lubbock will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the A.W. Wilson Chapel of Jamison Funeral Home with the Rev. Hoytt Rachels officiating.

Irene Butler
BIG SPRING — Services for Irene Butler, 79, of Big Spring will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with the Rev. Randy Cotton officiating.

The Taliban hasn't cornered the market on mob rule
Did you hear about the Aggie who got into a brawl and decked another Aggie? That's one Aggie joke that isn't funny.

Police blotter
Blotter information is compiled from reports filed with the Lubbock Police Department. To report information about these or other crimes, call Crime Line at 741-1000. In some cases, cash rewards are offered. Callers may remain anonymous.

Police blotter- November 11, 2001
Blotter information is compiled from reports filed with the Lubbock Police Department. To report information about these or other crimes, call Crime Line at 741-1000. In some cases, cash rewards are offered. Callers may remain anonymous.

Leaf's last shot is now
ATLANTA (AP) — Ryan Leaf has worked hard to erase his bad-boy image. Now, he's got another chance to show if he can be a winning quarterback in the NFL.

Longshot linemen seek chances with expansion Texans
HOUSTON (AP) — The expansion Houston Texans held their second tryout in front of 60,000 empty seats in the Astrodome, a musty old building where the NFL's Oilers used to play.

Rider, Nuggets upend Rockets
DENVER — Isaiah Rider had 28 points and 10 rebounds in his first start of the season and Nick Van Exel also scored 28 as the Nuggets ended a four-game losing streak Friday, defeating Houston 108-81.

Vancouver reacquires Linden from Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks reacquired former captain Trevor Linden from the Washington Capitals on Saturday.

Lawyers for major-league players, owners to meet again Monday
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers will meet again Monday to discuss the legal fight by baseball players against eliminating teams, and a top union official called the owners' stance "preposterous."

Scorpions drop Cotton Kings
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico rode the goaltending of Jean-Francois Laniel to a 3-2 win over Lubbock Saturday at Tingley Coliseum.

Evernham's drivers sweep front row
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Led by Ray Evernham's duo of Bill Elliott and Casey Atwood, Dodges were almost ovewhelming in qualifying Friday for the Pennzoil Freedom 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

NBA roundup- November 11, 2001
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Kenyon Martin scored 18 points, and Jason Kidd made two free throws in the closing seconds as the New Jersey Nets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 87-84 Saturday to improve to 5-1 for the first time in team history.

Defending champs take early lead
NAPLES, Fla. — Defending champions Brad Faxon and Scott McCarron combined for an 8-under-par 64 on Friday to take the first-round lead in the Franklin Templeton Shootout.

Weary Cotton Kings overpowered by San Antonio
Currently, the Lubbock Cotton Kings are being held together with athletic tape.

NFL Week 9 preview
A look at the matchups for Week 9 in the National Football League (times CDT):

Phoenix downs Dallas, ends skid
DALLAS — Shane Doan's power-play goal late in the first period was the first of five unanswered goals, leading Phoenix to a 5-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday night, snapping the Coyotes' four-game winless streak.

City blessed with cornucopia of volunteers
DESPITE ALL of the bad news that reporters from The Avalanche-Journal and The Associated Press, our major wire service, write about every day, and despite all of the messy issues that crop up periodically in our governments and school systems, our community is still blessed to be populated by a tremendous number of wonderful folks. That really came through loud and clear last week while I attended the Volunteer Center of Lubbock's annual Cornucopia Luncheon at the McInturff Conference Center, located inside University Medical Center.

City blessed with cornucopia of volunteers
DESPITE ALL of the bad news that reporters from The Avalanche-Journal and The Associated Press, our major wire service, write about every day, and despite all of the messy issues that crop up periodically in our governments and school systems, our community is still blessed to be populated by a tremendous number of wonderful folks.

Poaching of wild game carries a hefty fine in State of Texas
A young mule deer, likely the victim of illegal hunting after a hollow-point bullet tore through one of its hind legs, almost got a second chance at life this week.

Boxes of Love
Such a small thing — a shoebox filled with small gifts of toys, personal items, candy and a book about the first Christmas.

WallBuilders president talks about America's godly heritage
David Barton will speak on America's godly heritage at the 8:05 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. worship services Sunday at Southcrest Baptist Church, 3801 S. Loop 289.

Religion briefly
San Angelo evangelist leads revival services Evangelist Robert Cuellar of San Angelo will be the speaker for revival services at 7 p.m. Thursday through Nov. 17 at Primera Iglesia Bautista, 301 N. Sherman St. A Thanksgiving meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. The Rev. Porforio Bas is pastor of Primera Iglesia.

Space shuttle fliers new to hall of fame
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame accepted its first class of space shuttle fliers in a patriotic ceremony just a few miles from where they rocketed into orbit.

Tiny transistors mark computer technology breakthrough
WASHINGTON (AP) — When two Bell Labs scientists invented the transistor in 1947, it was as tall as the face of a wristwatch. Now, another Bell team has made a transistor from a single molecule — small enough to fit about 10 million on the head of a pin. "It may become the cornerstone of a new era," Bell Labs vice president Federico Capasso said.

'Always on' technology merges phones, faxes, e-mails
NEW YORK (AP) — Send Dave Zimmer a fax, chances are he'll listen to it on his phone. Send him an e-mail, he might listen to that, too.

FAA investigating Dallas news helicopters
DALLAS (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration has begun a formal investigation into whether three news helicopters violated airspace restrictions implemented after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks while covering a 90-minute police chase of a flaming truck.

Texans take to the streets on Veterans' Day
DALLAS (AP) — Paul Wills was changing buses at Union Station in downtown Dallas when he heard the rat-a-tat-tat of drums coming from a nearby parking lot.

State deregulation contracts may boost energy cost to poor
FORT WORTH (AP) — Some of the state's poorest residents would pay more for electricity than would more affluent customers when deregulation begins next year, under contracts approved by regulators.

Sanchez proclaims dedication to education system
DALLAS (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tony Sanchez said he decided to run for governor partly because of the "profound crisis" the Texas education system is in.

Fort Worth woman to head AmeriCorps
FORT WORTH (AP) — A Fort Worth woman has been appointed to head AmeriCorps, one of the nation's top service organizations.

Ponytail promise lands boy in alternative school
HOUSTON (AP) — A mother of a 9-year-old boy who was sent to the public school system's "alternative school" because of his foot-long ponytail says his hair length is related to a spiritual promise she made when he was a toddler.

State officials welcome help of volunteers
Not every police chief is clamoring for unpaid help. But state and local officials say President Bush's proposal to free up public-safety professionals for homeland defense by deploying volunteers makes sense — if done right.

Mold forces Farmers out of Texas residential insurance market
AUSTIN (AP) — Citing Texas mold claims, Farmers Insurance Group says it will not renew comprehensive homeowners insurance policies in Texas for any of its 600,000 customers next year.

Ex-North Texas pastor indicted for sexual assault, indecency with children
FORT WORTH (AP) — A former North Texas pastor has been indicted on counts of sexual assault and indecency with three children, and police say allegations against the man go back at least 10 years.

Report says glare contributed to training flight collision
WICHITA FALLS (AP) — The glaring sun over North Texas is partly to blame for an August mid-air trainer jet collision that killed an Italian student pilot from Sheppard Air Force Base, a report says.

Trailers excite 'E.T.,' 'Star Wars' and Potter fans
A bit of this and a bit of that, and a smile while reading a letter from traveling local legend Tommy X. Hancock, who came upon the good wishes from Lubbock citizens on display at New York City's Penn Station. He wrote, "The same sense of pride for Lubbock arose in me that I feel when I recall that the three most important, prominent statues in Lubbock are those of a musician (Buddy Holly), a cook (Stubb) and a comedian (Will Rogers)." Staunch movie fans receive a bonus when attending screenings of "Monsters, Inc." Before the movie starts, expanded, never-before-seen trailers (previews) are shown for "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," the reissue of "E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial" and "Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones."

World Trade Organization welcomes newest member China
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — China achi

China may prove to be tough sell
PINGYAO, China (AP) — The Marlboro Man can't show his face in Pingyao.

Leaders gather at U.N to address agenda changed by terrorism
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Under unprecedented security in a city shaken by terror, leaders of the world's nations gather for the first time since Sept. 11 on Saturday to tackle a radically changed global agenda now dominated by the war on terrorism.

Diplomats hail alliance offer of amnesty
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Diplomats from the United States, Russia and six other nations working to find a political solution in Afghanistan praised a general amnesty offered by northern alliance forces now in control of a key Afghan city.

WTO meets in Qatar to jump start stalled global trade talks
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Two years after the last bid to get global trade talks going collapsed in Seattle's soggy streets, negotiators began the arduous task of trying again Friday — facing pressure this time not from street protests but from the threat of global recession.

Violent storm wreaks havoc along Algerian coast
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Violent winds and heavy rain lashed northern Algeria, collapsing buildings, flooding roads and killing at least 287 people, authorities said Saturday.

Taliban head south after loss
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — After abandoning a key northern city, Tali ban forces retreated south Saturday toward the capital, Kabul, where the opposition threatened to launch a major attack within days. Opposition forces claimed to have seized three provincial capitals in what may signal the collapse of the Islamic militia's rule in the north.

Pakistan chief says nuclear arsenal safe
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf assured the world Saturday that his country's nuclear arsenal was in "safe hands."

Investigators still baffled by sinking of Russian nuclear submarine Kursk
MOSCOW (AP) — A month after the charred and mangled Kursk nuclear submarine was hoisted from an Arctic seabed, investigators still cannot pinpoint the cause of the catastrophe but say new evidence shows the crew struggled for life, donning oxygen masks and unrolling fire hoses to fight a blaze that reached more than 14,000 degrees.

Lack of rebel force hinders battle in southern Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — As opposition fighters advance in northern Afghanistan, the war is lagging in the south, an even more formidable front deep in the stronghold of the Taliban and the al-Qaida network.

'Crunch' issues deadlock ministers at climate talks
MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — On a final day of talks, negotiators were deadlocked Friday over details of an international treaty to fight global warming — the last hurdle to a book of binding rules on curbing the greenhouse gases suspected of causing Earth's temperature to rise.

Putin 'optimistic' about missile defense
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that he was "very optimistic" that a compromise could be found with the United States on missile defense and that he was bringing new proposals to his meetings with President Bush next week.

President calls on all nations to join fight against terrorism
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Bush, in a warning to world leaders, said Saturday all nations are possible targets of terrorism and must join with the United States in a campaign to prevent more attacks. "Each of us must answer for what we have done or what we have left undone," he said.

Anti-Taliban forces capture key city
JABAL SARAJ, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban acknowledged early today that it lost the city of Mazar-e-Sharif to opposition forces in northern Afghan istan. American officials confirmed opposition forces were in the city and said fighters of the ruling Islamic militia were fleeing.

Mazar-e-Sharif residents celebrate Taliban defeat
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (AP) — Residents of Mazar-e-Sharif sacrificed sheep Saturday to celebrate the defeat of the Taliban in the northern Afghan city, and its latest conquerors vowed not to force women to wear veils, a representative of the opposition northern alliance said.

U.N. delegates unite behind calls for global fight on terrorism
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — At a U.N. General Assembly session delayed by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, world leaders took to the podium one by one Saturday and declared that the war on terrorism must be a global fight that also addresses root causes ranging from poverty to political repression.

Kyoto treaty poised to alter landscape
MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — From insulation hidden behind walls at home to highly visible power plants outdoors, the first international treaty to fight global warming is poised to change landscapes, and lives, around the world — except in the United States.





 
 

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