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Cub Foods store will close following ‘business decision’ Cub Foods will close its Ames store, located at 3121 Grand Ave. Cub Foods Communications Director Lilia Rodriguez said the store would close on or before Nov. 16. She did not offer a specific reason of why the store will shut its doors, saying only that it was a business decision. “It is always a difficult decision to make, because of customer and employee loyalty,” Rodriguez said. “But through this decision, we hope to be more efficient in our other

stores.” Cub Foods will be assisting displaced associates at the store to find future employment, according to a news release from Cub Foods. Rodriguez said that Cub Foods will guide employees to local and regional agencies to help find future employment. The Ames location has about 65 employees. Mike Lee, manager of Cub Foods, declined to answer questions. Daily Staff

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Gov. Chet Culver visited WebFilings in Ames on Monday. Culver said that growth in green-collar jobs are a part of why Iowa is doing better than many state economies. Photo: Tyler Kingkade/Iowa State Daily

Iowa grows green Governor cites businesses as ‘leading Iowa forward’ By Tyler.Kingkade iowastatedaily.com Gov. Chet Culver launched a tour Monday of Iowa companies he said will lead Iowa forward, and said he will continue to encourage green-collar jobs and invest in information technology, advanced manufacturing and bio science companies. “We’re going to continue on what has worked,” Culver said, explaining those fields are where Iowa is seeing success and can help keep people from leaving the state for work. “We’re very focused on continuing to lead in terms of information technology, obviously,” he said. Monday, Culver, along with Iowa Department of Economic Development Director Bret Mills and State Sen. Herman Quirmbach, visited WebFilings,

2625 North Loop Drive, to hear a presentation about what the company described as “hyper-growth.” WebFilings is a cloud-based technology company working with public companies who must file SEC reports. It received $900,000 from the IDED to date but has raised $7 million by private sources. It also said it wants to continue to work with the state to invest in growth, which it said will allow it to have 300 employees by 2014. Culver said this was a successful example of a public-private partnership in Iowa. “I do think this is a great example of why Iowa’s outpacing most of the country right now in terms of job creation and economic growth,” Culver said to WebFilings leaders. The company told the governor its wages were 120 percent of what the average Iowa wage is. It pointed to independent studies showing for every high salary job created, up to

Judge to visit Iowa State Lt. Gov. Patty Judge will visit Iowa State at noon on Tuesday in the Gold Room of the Memorial Union. The event is open to the public.

10 jobs locally are supported. WebFilings currently employs 96 people and said it’s created a direct tax base of $37.5 million in Iowa. Culver said he feels the state is hitting its “sweet spot” in terms of success encouraging businesses like WebFilings to expand in Iowa. Republican Terry Branstad launched a new television ad this week called, “We’ve got an app for that,” which attacked Culver on the jobs lost and the cost of the I-JOBS program. However, the ad incorrectly states I-JOBS costs the taxpayers $1.7 billion,

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By Tyler.Kingkade iowastatedaily.com The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 passed the U.S. Senate this week with a vote of 61-38. The bill creates a $30 billion fund to provide small banks, those with assets under $10 million, and included $12 billion in tax breaks. Supporters said the legislation would help ease the crunch by providing more capital. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) voted yes on the bill, however, Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) voted no. The two Republican senators to break ranks are both leaving the Senate this year. A provision that did not make it through the Senate was a “payroll tax holiday.” The bill now goes back to the House to vote to accept

President Gregory Geoffroy gives the Presidential Address at the 2010 Fall Convocation on Monday in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union. Geoffroy discussed flood recovery, redevelopment of Campustown and the increase of student enrollment. Photo: Ashlee Clark/Iowa State Daily

enough graduates in Iowa to focus on growth, Geoffroy said. Geoffroy mentioned that Iowa State enrolls significantly more transfer students from community colleges than any other university. “What all of this means ... [is] our academic programs

are remaining exceptionally strong,” Geoffroy said. He said that Iowa State had a 27-percent increase in sponsored funding, bringing totals up to $388 million. “We raised over $101.1 million in private support ... I’m very proud of the alumni association and the great job

it does,” Geoffroy said. “It’s not been so bright in our state support,” Geoffroy said. He said state appropriations went down 22 percent between 2000 and 2009, essentially $63 million.

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Senate changes. Harkin and Grassley were also split on confirmation of Jane Branstetter Stranch, of Tennessee, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit. Branstetter was confirmed 71-21, and eight did not vote. Harkin voted yes, Grassley voted no. “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” will face its first key vote Tuesday when the Senate votes on a “motion to proceed.” If the vote passes, it’s unclear whether it will pass before the next recess.

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Professor to tour Iowa as he makes gubernatorial run By Tyler.Kingkade iowastatedaily.com

By Paige.Godden iowastatedaily.com ISU President Gregory Geoffroy spoke about various issues the university has had to face throughout the past year, before handing out awards to several faculty and staff members at the fall convocation Monday afternoon. “It was a particularly challenging year last year because of economic woes,” Geoffroy began. Geoffroy said he hopes “that the worst of the budget issues are behind us.” He said that despite the difficult year, Iowa State made great progress on a number of fronts. An area of progress Geoffroy mentioned was the record enrollment this fall of 28,682 students. “When you look at the trend over the past six years ... all of our growth has come from international students and students from Minnesota, Illinois and a number of other states,” Geoffroy said. He said the graduation rates in Iowa have been declining, which is why the university has to focus on outof-state students. There isn’t

Iowa senators split on tax break, judge confirmation votes

Libertarian candidate for governor, Eric Cooper, will begin touring Iowa this week with lieutenant governor nominee Nick Weltha, making stops in Cedar Falls and Waterloo on Saturday. Cooper, also an ISU associate professor of psychology and neuroscience, openly admits he will not win the gubernatorial race. “Our goal in this election is to get at least 2 percent of the vote which would give the Libertarian Party major party status under Iowa law,” Cooper said in a news release. “We also hope to draw enough support away from the major parties to encourage them to poach our issues in order to steal our voters.” Cooper cites movements of the Populist Party and the Socialist Party a century ago to validate his candidacy. The Populists, he said on his website, wanted direct election of U.S. senators rather than the state legislature electing them, which was achieved. Socialists sought and were successful in improved labor laws, establishing a minimum wage and the Department of Education.

“We seek to popularize the Jeffersonian notion of a small, limited government Cooper among Iowa citizens, and give citizens who would like to see a reduction in the size of Iowa government an option at the voting both,” Cooper said. Cooper is currently the vice chairman of the Libertarian Party of Iowa. He has run as a Libertarian for the state legislature and was the Iowa college coordinator for the Ron Paul presidential campaign prior to the 2008 Iowa caucuses. Weltha is a systems administrator for the Iowa Judicial Branch and served as vice chairman of the Libertarian Party of Iowa from 2006 to 2008. Cooper’s website states the government should have no role in what defines marriage but “no restrictions should be placed on the actions of peaceful people.” He also stands against the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, says Iowa has one of the most restrictive fireworks bans in the country and calls the war on drugs a “miserable failure.”

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PARIS HILTON: Paris Hilton entered guilty pleas on two misdemeanor counts in a Las Vegas court and was placed on probation for a year Monday morning under a plea deal to settle a cocaine possession charge. Hilton admitted to the judge that cocaine found in a purse she was carrying after a trafďŹ c stop last month was hers and that she lied about it.

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ELLEN DEGENERES: Her job as a judge on “American Idol� may not have worked out, but it’s unlikely that Ellen DeGeneres is singing the blues. That gig helped the comedian land the spot on Forbes’s list of Prime-Time TV’s 10 Top-Earning Women.

Calendar TUESDAY Career Fair: Engineering When: Noon to 6 p.m. What: Companies will be recruiting students for internship positions and full-time jobs. Where: Climate-controlled tents south of the Scheman Building

2010 Chamberlin Lecture: “The Future of Opinion Journalism� When: 8 p.m. What: Paul Gigot, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial page editor and vice president of The Wall Street Journal, will share lessons he learned from ISU journalism alumnus Bob Bartley. Where: Stephens Auditorium

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CAMPANILE: Students study in the shade Corrine Whittier, left, freshman in kinesiology studies and Amanda Ohge, freshman in chemistry, study at the Campanile for their upcoming exams this week. Photo: Yue Wu/Iowa State Daily

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WEDNESDAY Career Fair: Business and Liberal Arts and Sciences When: Noon to 6 p.m. What: Companies will be recruiting students for internship positions and full-time jobs. Where: Climate-controlled tents south of the Scheman Building

Mixed Metal Pendants with Robbie Helzer When: 7 to 9:30 p.m. What: Five-week class, making a pendant or pin out of brass, copper and sterling silver. ISU students $53, public $63. Where: Workspace at the Memorial Union

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substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and underage possession of alcohol. (reported at 9:10 p.m.) Paulina Markiewicz, 18, 1316 Idaho Ave., was arrested and charged with public intoxication. (reported at 10:15 p.m.)

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Colin Harrington, 19, 3427 Frederiksen Court, was cited for underage possession of alcohol. (reported at 10:11 p.m.) Aaron Becker, 21, of Van Horn, was arrested on charges of public consumption. (reported at 10:23 p.m.)

A vehicle driven by Brian Portillo collided with a parked car. (reported at 8:37 a.m.)

Joseph Twickler, 18, 3284 Birch Hall, was cited for underage possession of alcohol. (reported at 1 a.m.)

Michael Zanoni, 33, 3125 Grove Ave. unit 3, was arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance. (reported at 10:30 p.m.)

Nathaniel Pettitt, who reported the theft of a bike Dec. 8, 2009, called to say he located the item. (reported at 8:38 a.m.)

Alex Jacobsen, 18, 2112 Lincoln Way, was arrested on charges of public intoxication. (reported at 1:05 a.m.)

Jeremiah Crawford, 19, 1003 Pinon Drive, was arrested on charges of parole violation. (reported at 11 p.m.)

Peter Kataras, 204 Howard Ave., reported the theft of a bike. (reported at 11:47 a.m.)

Kody Barton, 22, 141 Campus Ave. unit 5, was arrested on charges of operating while intoxicated. (reported at 1:34 a.m.)

Matthew McCoy, 27, 111 N. Sherman Ave. unit 24, was arrested on charges of probation violation. (reported at 11 p.m.)

A resident reported damage to a canvas bag. (reported at 4:52 p.m.)

Raul Gutierrez, 63, of Indianola, was arrested on charges of driving without a license and operating while intoxicated (second offense). (reported at 2:11 a.m.)

A student reported being harassed by an acquaintance. (reported at 8:27 a.m.)

Kaia Kriener, 25, 932 S. Dakota Ave., was arrested on charges of operating while intoxicated (second offense). (reported at 2:11 a.m.)

Kelsey Albright reported the theft of a bike. The incident occurred sometime during the past two weeks. (reported at 12:27 p.m.)

Michael McGregor, 29, of Ankeny, was arrested on charges of operating while intoxicated and speeding. (reported at 2:29 a.m.)

Scott Stuntz reported the theft of a bike. The item was located and released to the owner. (reported at 1:24 p.m.)

Jared Klostermann, 21, 3404 Coy St. unit 7, was arrested on charges of serious assault of a peace ofďŹ cer and public intoxication. (reported at 2:41 a.m.)

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Josh Tascua reported the theft of a wallet. (reported at 1:45 p.m.) Qirui Liu reported the theft of a cell phone. (reported at 4:54 p.m.) Tyler Lesthaeghe, 2211 Friley Hall, reported damage to a vehicle mirror. (reported at 6:50 p.m.) Timothy Morrison, 45, 2901 Wesses Drive unit 126, was arrested on charges of failure to appear. (reported at 8 p.m.)

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Terrance Jenkins, 27, was arrested on charges of serious assault. (reported at 8:15 p.m.) Josephine Hanson, 18, 7310 Larch Hall, was arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance and underage possession of alcohol. (reported at 9:10 p.m.) Tessa Vollbrecht, 18, 7310 Larch Hall, was arrested on charges of possession of a controlled

Lauren Smith, 19, of Eagan, Minn., was cited for underage possession of alcohol. (reported at 11:53 p.m.)

Sept. 18 Eric Mootz, 18, 2217 Willow Hall, was cited for underage possession of alcohol. (reported at 12:57 a.m.) Jose Aleman, 23, 258 Campus Ave., was arrested and charged with public consumption. (reported at 1 a.m.) Tedric Wells, 19, 4912 Mortensen Road. unit 1034, was arrested on charges of bootlegging and possession of a controlled substance. (reported at 1 a.m.)

Taehyung Lim, 28, 2624 Kent Ave. unit 108, was arrested on charges of operating while intoxicated (second offense). (reported at 4:11 a.m.) Stephanie Lilly, 2458 Martin Hall, reported damage to a vehicle mirror. (reported at 12:06 p.m.) Ben Smith, 5273 Welch Hall, reported the theft of a smart phone. (reported at 5:19 p.m.)

Nichalos Everhart, 22, 312 Hillcrest Ave. unit 3, was arrested on charges of public intoxication. (reported at 1:05 a.m.) Bart Hansen, 18, 406 Welch Ave., was arrested on charges of public intoxication, fourth and ďŹ fth degree criminal mischief and criminal trespass. (reported at 1:33 a.m.)

A 17-year-old female was cited for underage possession of alcohol. She was then released to the custody of a responsible adult. (reported at 8:22 p.m.)

Austin Cartee, 21, of Fort Dodge, was arrested on charges of public intoxication. (reported at 1:50 a.m.)

Jordan Gradeless, 19, 3427 Frederiksen Court, was cited for underage possession of alcohol. (reported at 10:11 p.m.)

Rachel Vogel, 18, 3326 Larch Hall, was arrested on charges of public intoxication. (reported at 2:24 a.m.)

Zachary Batteram, 20, 3427 Frederiksen Court, was cited for underage possession of alcohol. (reported at 10:11 p.m.)

Devin Kellar, 22, 119 Stanton Ave. unit 505, was arrested on charges of public intoxication. (reported at 2:40 a.m.)

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KATIE COURIC: Sure, she’s interviewed presidents and movie stars, but can Katie Couric do the cha-cha? The “CBS Evening Newsâ€? anchor would welcome the chance to let the world ďŹ nd out. “My secret fantasy, sadly, is to be on ‘Dancing With the Stars,â€? Couric confessed to UsWeekly.

MICHAEL C. HALL: For “Dexter� star Michael C. Hall, his 39th birthday in February was a loaded one. Not only was he facing his own mortality after being diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma last January, but his own father succumbed to prostate cancer at 39.

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JUSTIN BIEBER: He may seem to have it all, but there’s one thing teen idol Justin Bieber has yet to acquire: a girlfriend. And that’s just the way he likes it. “Girlfriends are trouble at this age,� the 16-year-old singing sensation told MTV News. “Girls are fun to hang out with but, like, having that one steady girl... we’re constantly traveling and one girl’s not gonna really [work]. You can’t really have one girl. I don’t really have any crushes at the moment.�

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Bring out the flavor of your fall produce By Gina Garrett

AmesEats Flavors Writer

As the last of the summer produce goes and the beginning of the fall produce makes its way into your kitchen, you may not be sure how to cook these fresh and healthy delights. Simple cooking techniques can bring out the natural deliciousness of your vegetables.

the vegetables are crisp and tender. Continually stir, or some parts will become too browned. This method is nice for kale, bell peppers and onions. Roasting: This method works for virtually any vegetable except lettuce. Even tomatoes and cabbage can be roasted in the oven. The roasting process brings sweetness out in foods like squash, sweet potatoes, parsnips, turnips, carrots and onions. Roast between 400 to 450 F. When the vegetables have brown areas and are fork tender, they should be done. You need to stir them partway through for even browning.

I will share a few easy ways to cook seasonable vegetables and give some examples of which types are best suited for each cooking method. I will be sharing tips on boiling, sauteing, steaming and roasting. Before you start cooking, remember to wash and trim your vegetables. Peel and cut them into smaller pieces, if desired. Steaming: This method leaves a lot of flavor and nutrients. This is a great way to cook broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini and nearly every kind of vegetable. Even potatoes can be steamed. You may have a steamer basket in your kitchen, but if you don’t, this inexpensive investment will be well worth it. To use: boil water in a pan, and then place the steamer basket full of your favorite vegetable on top. Keep it simple — when your vegetable becomes brighter in color, give it a poke with a fork. When you can insert the fork easily, it is probably done. This can be as early as 5 minutes into cooking time, or even less for single servings. Steaming in microwave: If you cook mainly using a microwave, try buying a

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microwave vegetable steamer to use — this is what I use for practically every vegetable. Or simply put your vegetables in a microwavable bowl with about one tablespoon of water and cover with plastic wrap. These are only suggestions — vegetables can be Start checking for tenderness at 5 minutes as directed cooked multiple ways. If you are a beginner exabove. perimenting with vegetables, cooking can be a fun learning experience. A bag of carrots will set you back Saute: less than a $1 and you could try cooking them all the different ways suggested here and see what you like This involves cutting your vegetables into pieces and best. stirring them in a skillet with a small amount of oil until cooked. Again, keep it simple and cook only until

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Fall’s forgotten fruit By Devon O’Brien AmesEats Flavors Writer Cranberries are a fall fruit that are often forgotten, but the leading supplier in the nation and the world is one of our state’s borders: Wisconsin. This little red berry-like fruit is most commonly seen in the form of a sauce at Thanksgiving dinner, or as a juice served in the dining halls, but it has so much more potential than that. This sour fruit grows in a marsh on a low vine. Then when it comes time to harvest the cranberries the marsh is flooded, just like in the Ocean Spray commercials, so the fruit floats to the top and the harvesting equipment can easily gather them. Cranberries have health benefits, too. According to the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association, they are packed with antioxidants that can help prevent urinary tract infections, cancer, heart disease, gum disease and more.

Boiling: This method does have its place in the kitchen. It is probably the best way to prepare potatoes for mashing. It is also a good way to cook cabbage, beets and other strong-flavored vegetables. If you are trying to eat more vegetables, but don’t really like them, boiling can make them have a less strong flavor. The down side: Nutrients can be lost in the water and there is a higher probability for mushiness.

By Justine Mattiussi AmesEats Flavors Writer

This fruit is a good choice as a low-calorie snack by themselves or in any of the following ways: * Dried: Also known as Craisins, they can be added to salads, trail mix, popcorn or plain. You can even buy them in 100-calorie packs for a portable snack. * Canned: If you know proper canning techniques, you can make delicious cranberry jelly and jam. * Baked: Use cranberries to make muffins, breads, cakes and tarts. * For more ideas, information and recipes visit the WSCGA website. Information gathered from www.wiscran.org.

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Autumn is fast approaching, which means a wealth of fresh produce ranging from raspberries to butternut squash. After stocking up with these delectable ingredients one lingering question remains: What next? Before you can think about preparing scrumptious cuisine, food safety should be your primary concern, especially with recent outbreaks of E. coli and salmonella. Luckily, contamination of fresh produce is less frequent in comparison to other food products. The following list highlights safety protocol from Byron Brehm-Stecher, assistant professor of food science and human nutrition, to ensure the best quality and safety of your produce.

Currently more research is needed to determine the effectiveness of such washes. Another suggestion is using a 3:1 solution of vinegar — acetic acid— and water on fruits like apples, but this method does produce textural and flavor changes to produce which may not be desirable.

• For green leafy vegetables immerse them into a bowl of water then lift them to shake off any excess water. • For watermelon that has a thick cuticle, use mild diluted soup and water. • Cantaloupes are tricky since the surface has knocks where bacteria can grow, but try using a bristle brush to scrub 1. First and foremost, always the surface while under wash your hands with hot running water. soapy water for 20 seconds • For all remaining probefore handling any fresh duce, rinse under cold produce. Proper and frequent water. hand-washing is the easi• For bagged lettuces, est and the most effective they are pre-washed way to avoid getting sick and and shouldn’t be spreading it to others. washed again since there is more of a likely 2. Wash produce every time hood that your sink with no exceptions, even will recontaminate the if you’re going to peel the product. produce. Let’s face the facts: • Always wash produce, Fresh produce is grown even before setting on outside where it’s subject to top of the cutting board, dirt, pesticides and even fecal which contaminates the matter. The best medium surface. currently to minimize any remaining microorganisms is water, but there are commercial products, like FIT Fruit and Vegetable Wash, available that promise reduction of microbial load.

3. Refrigerate fresh perishable produce at 40 degrees F or below to further ensure safety.

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Farmer’s markets allow for local buying By Kelsie Geiger Ames Eats Flavors Writer If you are looking for a way to buy fresh produce that is also locally grown, the farmer’s market is the place for you. At the farmer’s market you will find rows of tents filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, jams, and flowers. Fall produce means strawberries and sweet corn are out and squash and pumpkins are in. Walking through the farmer’s market, you get a sense for fall with the warm colors of the fresh in-season produce.

Ames offers three different farmer’s markets. Two of the farmer’s markets are located at 526 Main St. One is indoors, so takes place year-round on Thursdays and Fridays from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is also a seasonal outdoor market, which is open now until Oct. 30, on Thursdays from 2 to 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. The third farmer’s market is located

at the North Grand Mall until October on Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. If you’ve never been to a farmer’s market here are a few tips to get you started.

• Go early: You will want to get first dibs on the produce before it is picked over.

• Bring cash: While some vendors may accept debit cards, most do not. Plus it makes for faster and easier payment. • Bring a reusable bag: It’s easier than carrying around multiple plastic bags and easier on the environment, too. • Have fun: Enjoy knowing that the produce you buy is fresh and locally grown.

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This question was recently posed to me: What is watercress? Instantly, English tea sandwiches came to mind. While it is true that this European leafy vegetable does make an appearance at afternoon tea times, there is more to know about

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vested before it begins to flower because once it flowers, the taste becomes astringent and unappealing. Watercress has a slightly hot taste — similar to a radish — and is somewhat bitter, although it is not as bitter as mustard greens. You can use watercress

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Honors Program presents chance to survive, thrive Over the weekend, the University Honors Program celebrated its 50th year. We’d like to wish it a happy belated birthday. Most of you probably shudder at the thought of additional coursework, or the pressure of making the Dean’s List every semester. While those facets are indeed part of the list of requirements, viewing the program through such a narrow lens does it a great disservice. Yes, you get a key to Jischke, and yes, you get dibs on registration. You’re also allowed to enroll in the honors sections of particular classes, which can turn a survey course into a classroom-sized lecture. You can even take 21 credits if you’re a bit of a masochist. But the fun doesn’t stop there: Honors offers a wide variety of seminars, research opportunities, scholarships and learning communities. Entire floors of Friley, RCA and the Suites are honors housing, where social and learning opportunities abound. Students on these floors are privy to the sage wisdom of upperclassmen — course advice, study groups and old books for sale are virtually guaranteed. There are also learning communities, regular social events, a print stipend and crazy library privileges — you can check out on-reserve textbooks, and books in circulation can be checked out for eight months at a time. That’s not a misprint. Eight. We asked Joan Cunnick, immunologist extraordinaire and chairwoman of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Honors Program, to share her thoughts: “I have been the chair of the program in the College of Ag and Life Sciences for the past six years, and the Honors Program, like so much at ISU, is what a student decides to do with it. I have seen students who use the Honors Program to challenge themselves and stretch their knowledge, and other students who use it only to get extended library privileges and early enrollment. The strengths are in learning about leadership and finding a community of like-minded individuals who all want to expand their knowledge through depth of curriculum [by taking more upper-level courses in areas] or breadth [by adding diverse majors to strengthen their programs]. “It is easy to imagine students majoring in microbiology and genetics to make a stronger research curriculum or pre-med curriculum, but I really love the example of the students who double majored in microbiology and theater. Yes, there was more than one.” Outsiders may view the Honors Program as a way to graduate wearing a snazzy gold rope and with some fancy Latin words on their degree, but those involved in the program won’t hesitate to sing its praises. The honors students of the Editorial Board had the following to say: The program differentiates itself from other academic programs on campus, because it’s geared toward the upper tier of students. It isn’t based on helping you survive, but presenting you with opportunities to thrive. If you’re one of the lucky few given the chance, we definitely encourage you to jump at the opportunity. One of our roommates, a computer engineer, recorded an album of jazz pieces played on his saxophone for his honors project. If that doesn’t scream “enjoy your adventure,” we don’t know what does.

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Foreign news absent By Rick.Hanton iowastatedaily.com

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U.S. media’s shift away from international news narrows worldview

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hat do you want to see when you look at the newspaper? After reading it, how much more do you know about what has transpired in the world over the last 24 hours? The real question, though, is do you care about what happened yesterday in the whole world, or just in your little corner of the world? According to the main news providers in the nation like CNN and The New York Times, you don’t care much about what is happening today in the world. I feel that the truth of that is debatable. While each of us probably cares more about what is happening next door than what is happening in New Delhi, that doesn’t mean it isn’t important or interesting to us. I would hope that as a student of higher education, your interest in the rest of the world would be greater than what the small “World” section of the CNN.com main website provides. Why do we have this dearth of world news reporting? It certainly isn’t the case that most world news suddenly dried up overnight. I think it has more to do with the post-Sept. 11 world and the new U.S. industry of 24/7/365 politics in the United States. Looking back at the news on CNN. com from Aug. 27, 2000 — via the Internet Wayback Machine — I can see that the top news story was about a fire on a giant TV tower in Moscow. Other news that day discusses a plane crash in Costa Rica, hostages in the Philippines, an Israeli friendly-fire incident and a special report on the drug war in Colombia.

Looking at the same CNN.com this past Sunday, the main stories are about Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s (R-Alaska) campaign for the U.S. Senate, the cemented BP oil well, Bermuda’s preparations for Hurricane Igor, and a political Youtube video from Lady Gaga. Notice that all of the current top stories happened within about a 3,000mile radius of the United States. Now, you’ll have to dig a bit deeper over at CNN.com or visit its major world competitors like BBC News, Aljazeera or Xinhua News to find out about Japan’s issues with China over a contested group of islands, the dozens killed in a blast in Baghdad, or a British terror suspect arrested in Amsterdam. But you might note that all of those stories happened a world away, so why should we care? We should think about and care about this type of world news because each of these stories is important in world politics, both for Americans and other people around the world. We are going to be better off if China and Japan settle their differences and decide to not battle over who owns the Diaoyu Islands off the coast of Japan. It is in our interest to know how the government of Iraq is faring since the U.S. invasion in 2003 because the outcome of that war will shape the image the people of the Middle East have of the U.S. for decades. Our worry about men like the suspected terrorist in Amsterdam should extend further out than the borders of the United States, because we want a decrease in terrorism and an increase in safety worldwide. It seems like the terrorist attacks of 9/11 left the United States curled up in a fetal position, not worrying about what happened outside its borders. Thinking that I would get less 9/11 news in October 2001, I pulled up a copy of CNN.com on Oct. 6, 2001. Reading the headlines, I was struck by the three main sections of news: “Investigation,” “Retaliation”and

“Recovery.” Maybe after 9/11 the news companies realized that local and national news “sold” better than world news to the American public. They decided to go where the money and ratings were instead of reporting all the news, U.S. and world news alike, to the American public with equal vigor. The massive reporting focused on the Sept. 11 tragedy was followed by a focus on the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, then the invasion of Iraq, then went back to politics for the 2008 elections. But, it seems like the focus on politics didn’t stop with the election. For some reason, major news agencies simply started reporting on politics 24/7, making whatever politicians want to say headline news. I can understand news agencies like CNN creating separate U.S., World and Mexico news sections, but apparently there was a decision made that the U.S. version of the site would not include much international news and the international version would not include any U.S. news. Can’t I go to one place and get all the major news stories, maybe with a higher percentage from the U.S., but with many stories from England, China or India? If you also realize how U.S.-centric the news has become, I urge you to go find a good international source for news so you can understand what is happening in the world. The business world today is very international in nature. Some U.S. companies have grown to the point that more of their business comes from international sales than from sales within the U.S. We can’t keep looking inwards and worrying about political issues from minute to minute if we are to succeed in the global economy. Hopefully the news giants realize this fact soon and go back to covering international news and doing investigative journalism, otherwise I worry that their days are numbered.

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ack when I was a little kid, people would ask me, “So, what are you going to be when you grow up?” I’d say stuff like, “Major League Baseball player” or “NBA player.” Once I hit high school, I think I started to realize that most unmotivated, fat, slow, finesse athletes don’t make it to the pros, even if their height and weight look good on the roster — me: 6’1”, 215 lbs. It’s also pretty bad when you get put into the last game of the JV basketball season and when your Hail Mary 3-pointer goes in at the horn to give your team a 25-point victory, the crowd roars. So I thought that I might become a sports announcer or something else really rad. Then I remembered that my parents had been preaching for years that I needed to go to college and major in something that will get me a job — some of you reading this may need to think about that. I thought they might be onto something, so I applied for college. Since my dad had majored in engineering, I thought that was the way to go. After about six weeks into my freshman year in electrical engineering at Iowa State, I

By Curtis.Powers iowastatedaily.com decided that was a bad idea. So I switched into the college that many other weeded-out freshmen end up in: business. Since my mom was an accountant, I settled on accounting even though most of my early accounting classes were pretty boring. The reason I stayed in accounting was due to one of the best professors I ever had, Bill Terando. During all of these boring accounting classes, I was coaching a third- and fourth-grade basketball team. Terando’s oldest child happened to be on the team. After one practice, we were talking and he said something to the effect of, “You know, most accounting classes suck. Just hang in there because there’s probably going to be one or two classes that you just love.” And you know what? He was right. I took his tax accounting class and just loved it. My internship ended up being in auditing, but my heart was still with taxes, which means I’m pretty nerdy. After all, how many people do you know who are passionate about tax codes? Anyway, so there I was as school was winding down and the question had become, “What are you going to do after

you graduate?” If you’re graduating soon, you already know how annoying this question is. If you’re not, know that this question is not far around the corner. Beyond the annoyance, though, it’s a good time to think about this question right now. After all, it’s Career Fair week. The Engineering Career Fair is Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. The Business/LAS Career Fair is from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday. They’re both being held outside the Scheman Building, which is on the west side of Hilton Coliseum. Even if you’re just a freshman or older folks who’ve never been, you should consider going because it will give you an idea of what these things are like before you are in a job hunt. Plus, it’s a great time to start networking with people for future internships or full-time jobs — remember, internships often lead to full-time jobs. I remember when I was a freshman and showed up to the career fair. Hilton was packed with so many companies that there was overflow in Scheman. When I was back as a senior, not even all the spots on the floor of Hilton were occupied. It was a little creepy.

After deciding that I wanted to pursue a career in the government/nonprofit world, I decided to pursue jobs in that field and apply to graduate school to Iowa State’s Master in Public Administration program — the only one in the state of Iowa. It would help me meet my requirement for becoming a certified public accountant and give me some flexibility in case I couldn’t find a job. Turns out, that was a good idea. I couldn’t find a job, but I did get accepted into the MPA program. It’s been one of the best things to happen to me, too. My time in the program has been wonderful and is helping me figure out what I want to do and what I don’t want to do. In fact, over the past few years, I think the best idea I’ve had about figuring out what I want to do with my life is first figuring out what I don’t want to do. Process of elimination has been a far better strategy than trying to precisely plan my path. So when people ask me that question now, “What are you going to do after you graduate,” I look at them and say, “I’m not sure, but I’m slowly figuring it out.”

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Lesson can be learned from loss By Jeremiah.Davis iowastatedaily.com

Cyclones must be victorious in games that are winnable

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ew year, same story. The ISU football team left Kansas City disappointed for the second straight year after facing the Kansas State Wildcats. Two winnable games, two chances to pick up much-needed road wins to boost morale, and both games resulted in losses. Last year, the team was a winner of two straight when they made the trip to Arrowhead Stadium to take on Kansas State. Iowa State was 3-1, and had a fair amount of momentum behind them. If you’re an ISU fan, you know what happened in that game. Furious comeback after mistakes and missed opportunities, blocked point after, game over. Coach Paul Rhoads said they learned a valuable lesson that day. This year, the game itself may have ended differently — and less haunting for ISU kicker Grant Mahoney — but the causes were very similar. It was obvious the ISU defense couldn’t tackle KSU senior running back Daniel Thomas. Thomas simply torched the Cyclones on the ground, rushing for 189 yards on 34 carries. Thomas wasn’t a secret coming into the game Saturday. The coaching staff knew they’d have to stop him first and foremost. Unfortunately for them, the 2010 version of the Cyclones haven’t

The Cyclones miss a tackle during Saturday’s game against Kansas State. The abundance of missed tackles during the game is a large factor in the loss against the Wildcats. Photo: Manfred Brugger/Iowa State Daily

prepared as well as the 2009 version, at least according to Rhoads. “We’ve got to practice better,” Rhoads said. “We’ve got to get back to ... understanding the importance of what preparation does for Saturday.” Rhoads did say the offense had been practicing better than the defense lately, but that, “you need all parts moving together if you’re going to have great preparation.”

Cross Country

ISU wins both men’s, women’s races at intercollegiate meet By Laura.Eisenman iowastatedaily.com Iowa State hosted the 2010 Iowa Intercollegiate meet Saturday at the ISU Cross-Country Course. Competing with 13 schools from the area, Iowa State won both the men’s and women’s races. The women’s team had a successful meet, having seven of the top 10 finishers running for the Cyclones. Morgan Casey, a freshman from Gooselake, had a stellar debut performance. She fell just short of the win to Morningside’s Kara Nelson by just more than a second. “On the women’s side, Morgan

Casey almost had the chance to win there at the end,” said coach Corey Ihmels. “She started really slow and really patient. As a freshman, it’s a great way to start your career.” Also finishing at the front was junior Kellien Oettle, who took third. Oettle ran neck-and-neck with Casey for the duration of the race and had no issue watching her young teammate push for first place. “I’m really excited about our team,” Oettle said. “You better look out, there’s some good girls [running for the Cyclones].” On the men’s side, senior Daniel Murray had an equally impressive

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There could be several reasons for the drop-off in preparation for the defense. This unit is very young and has a lot of inexperienced players in key positions. Injuries are starting to hit the Cyclones. Defensive tackle Bailey Johnson has a nagging leg injury and linebacker Matt Tau’fo’ou is out for extended time with a broken leg. So now it’s up to the leaders on

the defensive side of the ball to pick their teammates up and improve the preparation during the week. “We have to have consistency all through the week,” said sophomore linebacker A.J. Klein after the game Saturday. “We can’t just pick up on one day and expect to go out and win on Saturdays.” The biggest problem the defense faced Saturday — and it’s been a run-

ning theme for the unit — was missed tackles. Granted, a guy like Thomas can make almost anyone miss, but it wasn’t just missing him. There were several situations in the game where the Cyclone defense missed very obtainable tackles. It wasn’t all bad for the defense, though. It got a momentum-shifting gift of an interception from KSU quarterback Carson Coffman, who seemingly threw the ball right to Klein. He did his part after that, taking it back for a touchdown. It also looked good in pass coverage, something that was surely aided by the fact that the Wildcats only threw the ball 12 times. As for the offense, that was where the missed opportunities came into play. The most obvious was on the final drive for the offense, when Arnaud overthrew Robinson by inches on what would’ve been a sure touchdown. Looking deeper, the more pressing mistakes were the drive-halting penalties — the Cyclones had eight for 64 yards. Instead of third-and-3 or 4, the offense consistently faced third-and-10 or longer. It doesn’t matter who they are or who they’re playing, if the offense is in third-and-long situations every time out, it isn’t going to convert them at a high rate. Right or wrong, Arnaud is taking a lot of heat for the loss. Fans across Iowa and here in Ames are calling for Jerome Tiller to possibly take over for Arnaud, especially now that he’s

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Hockey

Goalie Paul Karus carefully watches the puck as St. Cloud opponents rush past him during Friday’s game at the Ames/ ISU Ice Arena. The Cyclones defeated the Huskies 6-0. Photo: Rebekka Brown/Iowa State Daily

Cyclones ‘not in game shape yet,’ inexperience leads to split Coach Al Murdoch likes the fearlessness displayed by his team By Sara.Schlueter iowastatedaily.com

Distance runner Tyler Rich finished third Saturday at the Iowa Intercollegiate meet with a time of 26 minutes, 9 seconds in the team’s only home meet of the season. Photo: Rebekka Brown/Iowa State Daily

Starting off on the correct skate was vital for the ISU club hockey team, and an opening weekend split with the St. Cloud State Huskies would have to suffice. Iowa State won 7-1 on Friday night and suffered a 4-2 defeat Saturday. The Cyclones put it all out on the ice Friday night against the Huskies. “I liked the enthusiasm of the players, the hustle and the fearlessness in that they didn’t avoid contact,” said ISU coach Al Murdoch. The Cyclones got out of the gates early against the Huskies, leading 2-0 after their first 20 minutes of the season. During the second period, the Cyclones refused to give up the lead and scored another set of backto-back goals against the Huskies. Freshman defenseman Brad Gerein scored, followed 45 seconds later with a goal from freshman forward Chris Cucullu, giving the Cyclones a 4-0 lead. The Huskies received penalties during the game that allowed the Cyclones to execute successful power plays. During a two-minute penalty that Huskie forward Chris Sylvester re-

ceived for illegal substitution, freshman forward Marcus Malmsten was able to drive the puck to the net. There were heated arguments throughout Friday night’s game that led to penalties for both teams. During the second period, tempers flared between Cucullu, sophomore defenseman Justin Wilkinson, and Huskie forward Taylor Saunders that resulted in roughing penalties for the lot. During the last few minutes of the game, another fight broke out on the ice between Wilkinson and Huskie defenseman Anthony Behl, resulting in both players getting kicked out of the game for misconduct. The Huskies were finally able to get a tally on the scoreboard during the third period when forward Mike Gabbert scored against ISU goalie Paul Karus leaving the final score at 7-1. “We had a good game, and we showed good heart. We had lots of power plays,” said forward Beau Jensen. For Saturday night’s game, the Huskies came back ready to play hard. Although the Cyclones fired 43 shots against Huskie goalie Kyle Miller, Iowa State’s two goals left them two behind St. Cloud State. “They had a great game and want-

ed to win. We brought more last night than we did tonight,” Wilkinson said. The course of the game was filled with penalties for both teams. The Cyclones had 23 penalty minutes, while the Huskies had 24. They including elbowing penalties, cross checking and a game misconduct penalty for Cyclone defenseman Kyle Ralston, resulting in a 10-minute penalty. “After the first [period], we talked about staying out of the penalty box, but that was all talk. This loss will bring out the best in us. We have to get out the kinks,” Wilkinson said. The first period of the game was scoreless for both teams, and the Huskies scored the first goal in the second period against ISU freshman goalie Scott Ismond. “I was a little nervous being my first start as a freshman. It was a good experience,” Ismond said. Failed power plays throughout the game by the Cyclones and hard skating by the Huskies resulted in the loss. “We just didn’t have the edge tonight,” Murdoch said. “We’re not in game shape yet, but we will bounce back.” The Cyclones will play the University of Central Oklahoma at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

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Oil spill

Well pronounced dead, work continues The ruptured Macondo well, under the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast, has been pronounced dead following the worst oil disaster in U.S. history, but that doesn’t mean work associated with the it is done, the government’s point man for the disaster response said Monday. “It’s going to go on as long as it takes to get the marshes and the beaches clean,� retired Adm. Thad Allen told CNN’s “American Morning. “We have detailed plans that we’ve negotiated with the states and the parishes in Louisiana to determine, if you will, how clean is clean.� In some areas, such as Louisiana’s Barataria Bay, “we’re going to stay with this for quite a while,� he said. At some point, officials may de-

cide they have done all they can, “but for right now, we’re still at it.â€? Although authorities say testing does not show high levels of oil remaining in the water, some researchers insist the oil has settled to the sea oor and inďŹ ltrated the bottom, where it could affect ecosystems. Asked about those reports, Allen said, “I don’t think we can know too much about the Gulf of Mexico and the presence of hydrocarbons in the water column.â€? He said he has been working with Jane Lubchenco, administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to develop a long-term subsea oil monitoring program that can be used not only in the response

effort, but also as part of long-term restoration. “What we really need to do is harness all the resources of the federal government and the state and local institutions, including academia, and build a database that can tell us more about the Gulf,â€? he sad. “Right now, the readings we’re taking don’t show large concentrations. We’re really talking about microscopic particles of oil. We really need to understand better what’s happening on the sea oor.â€? A joint investigative team is still probing the cause of the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig on April 20. CNN Wire Service

Transocean’s Development Driller II is a relief well in the Gulf of Mexico brought in to drill relief wells. A second well has also been brought in to help. Photo: Barry Bena/CNN

Islam

National briefs

Imam behind mosque avoids New York City

Photo-sharing site Flickr reaches 5 billion photo uploads

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State Department trip to the Middle East two weeks ago. Morton has known Rauf and his family since the 1960s and works in the same office building as Rauf on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Rauf did not attend a Monday morning press conference at Park51, the site of the proposed Islamic center. Zaheer Uddin, executive director of the Islamic Leadership Council of New York, said security concerns kept the imam away. Another Rauf associate, Chloe Breyer, said the imam skipped a New York board meeting of her group, the Interfaith Center of New York, on Thursday. Rauf is a vice chair on center’s board. “He is laying low,� Breyer said of Rauf Monday. “He isn’t coming into New York.� Rauf was traveling in the Middle East on a U.S. State Department sponsored trip for much of August, returning to the U.S. on September 5. He appeared at the Council of Foreign Relations in New York last Monday for a speech and question-and-answer session about the controversy over his proposed Islamic center. “We come together at a time of great crisis and danger,� he said. “What began as a dispute over a community center in lower Manhattan has spawned and grown into a much larger controversy about the relationship between my beloved religion and my beloved country, between Islam and America.�

The imam behind the proposed Islamic center and mosque near ground zero is largely avoiding New York City because of security concerns and is receiving protection from the New York Police Department, according to those close to the imam. “There’s just a lot of crazies and that’s why he has police protection from the NYPD,â€? the Rev. James Parks Morton said Monday of his friend Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf. “I know that he’s being guarded, that he’s not been staying in the usual places, that he’s not working from his office and that he’s concerned for his safety,â€? said another friend of the imam’s, Rabbi J. Rolando Matalon, in an interview Sunday night. “He’s staying in an undisclosed location, as they call it,â€? said Matalon, a rabbi at B’nai Jeshurun on New York’s Upper West Side. The New York City Police Department did not respond to requests for comment. Asked whether the FBI was investigating threats against Rauf, New York ďŹ eld ofďŹ ce spokesman Bob Margolin declined to comment. A media representative for Rauf, Seth Faison, would not comment on any security concerns. Morton, former dean of New York’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine, said the imam was mostly avoiding New York, where he typically works, since returning from a

By John D. Sutter CNN Wire Service Flickr’s not going away. The photo-sharing site, which has been somewhat eclipsed by Facebook in recent years, announced on Sunday that a user had uploaded the site’s 5 billionth photo — a shot of an iconic building in Vancouver, British Columbia. “I am Mr. 5 Billion, and there ain’t nothing you can do to stop me,� Aaron Yeo, the 20-yearold photographer who uploaded the photo,

wrote in its caption. Facebook, by comparison, says half that number — 2.5 billion photos — are uploaded to its social network each month. Facebook claims to be the largest photosharing site on the internet, and more than 15 billion photos had been uploaded to the site as of April 2009, according to Facebook’s blog. Despite the fact that Flickr isn’t the internet’s largest photo site, there are signs that the site, which is owned by Yahoo, isn’t going away any time soon.

Senate to vote on taking up ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal By Ted Barrett and Dana Bash CNN Wire Service Despite support from highproe pop star Lady Gaga and other gay rights supporters, the outcome remains too close to call for a Senate vote

Tuesday on whether to begin debate on a repeal of the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell� policy. Republicans appear united against the measure, including some GOP senators who favor lifting the Pentagon’s requirement that gays and lesbians

Serial stabbings suspect ordered to be held without bond By Susan Candiotti CNN Wire Service Suspected serial stabber Elias Abuelazam, jailed in Michigan, was arraigned Monday on ďŹ ve new charges, a defense lawyer said. Brian Morley said his client was charged with one count of murder and four counts of assault with intent to commit murder, bringing the total number of charges against Abuelazam

to six. Previously, he was charged with a single count of assault with intent to commit murder. Abuelazam is suspected of stabbing 18 victims in three states. Five people were killed in the attacks in May through August. Morley said he had expected the additional charges and is hopeful they will be the last. “Now it’s time to start the legal work,� he said.

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Capricorn: Understand The Logic.

Today’s birthday (9/21/10). Find new ways to enjoy your own neighborhood this year. If expensive travel is not part of your budget, take day or overnight trips to reacquaint yourself with the wonder of local and state parks, museums and scenic destinations. You deserve time for yourself. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Your attention is divided between emotional moments and practical demands. Partner with someone who understands major change. It works out.

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Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Long-distance communication produces both sympathy and optimism. Changes often seem difficult, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 5 -An associate wants all the control and not much responsibility. Communicate your concerns by pointing out other opportunities. Then suggest a compromise. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- One of your favorite people calls early to suggest a charitable activity. Doing it together can be great fun, and you’ll bond even more.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- You find yourself wanting to get together with a group for emotional or spiritual healing. Doing this impacts an underlying health problem.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- As you dig deeper into a project, you love what you’re doing and anticipate fabulous results. A personal call confirms your direction.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is a 5 -- Male and female team members unite their efforts remarkably well today. Everyone wants a finished product that reflects their best work.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Wash sorrows down the drain with the bath water. There’s no need to remain stuck. Take a chance on a romantic encounter, and you’ll be glad.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Defining the group goal begins with expression of your own desires. Then others share their vision, which aligns remarkably to your own. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 6 -- You aspire to understand your own intuition more fully. Writing about your impressions helps you to honor your inner wisdom and understand the logic. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 6 -- You need to think about your budget before spending today. Then go ahead, but don’t make a purchase if you’re not sure you want it. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Your contemplative practice makes passionate action almost a necessity. Others contribute without question to produce fabulous results.

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Obama aide visits Yemen

BAGHDAD — Bahrain’s king warned that mosques would be key targets in sweeps against suspected Shiite dissent in his Gulf nation and vital U.S. ally. The first blow was a big one: stripping the citizenship of a powerful Shiite cleric with close ties to Iraq before next month’s parliamentary elections. The move is seen as stern warning by the kingdom’s Sunni rulers as they struggle to hold down protests by the majority Shiites, who claim they are the targets of discrimination and suspicion for their ancestral bonds with the Shiite centers Iran and Iraq. But the showdown in Bahrain speaks of wider stakes for the region and Washington. Unrest in Bahrain comes right to the doorstep of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, which is the Navy’s front-line flotilla against Iran. Bahrain also has been the main experiment with democratic reforms in the Gulf. Any rollback could harden the political positions of Sunni leaders from Kuwait to the United Arab Emirates and feed their perceptions of being in a fight against Iranian influence. “This is happening to discourage open political debate,” said Stephen McInerney, a director at the Project on Middle East Democracy in Washington. Bahrain’s move on Sunday against Ayatollah Hussein alNajat is the strongest swipe against the nation’s Shiite clergy. But it was clear something was coming. In a blunt message last month, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa said “religious forums” would come under scrutiny by authorities. This was an unmistakable reference to Shiite religious leaders seen as fueling the clashes and demonstrations that began in August. The Associated Press

France Bruni denies Michelle Obama likened White House life to ‘hell’ NEW YORK — France’s first lady Carla Bruni denied Monday that her U.S. counterpart ever told her that life in the White House was “hell.” “Of course Michelle Obama never said such a thing,” the former model told CNN after arriving at the United Nations on the arm of her husband, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who was attending a summit on global development. The quote came from the unauthorized “Carla et les Ambitieux” “Carla and the Ambitious”), written by Michael Darmon and Yves Derai and published last week. In a passage about the French first couple’s official visit to Washington last March, the book describes an official dinner at the White House in which Bruni reportedly asked Michelle Obama about life at the White House and her role as first lady. Michelle Obama reportedly responded that the job is like “hell” and that she can’t stand it. Bruni said Monday that she had not read the book and had no plans to take legal action against the authors. “France is a free country where anyone can, you know, fantasize and print it,” she said, adding that taking legal action would simply give further publicity to the authors.“Second of all, it’s not in my principle,” she said. “You know — I’m a democrat. I believe that everyone is allowed to say and write what they want.” CNN Wire Service

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s counterterrorism adviser, John Brennan, met the president of Yemen to discuss al Qaeda and U.S. support for Yemen, the U.S. Embassy there announced Monday. Brennan delivered a letter to Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh affirming U.S. support for Yemen, the embassy said. Al Qaeda activity in Yemen grabbed the attention of the West with the Christmas Day attempted bombing of a Northwest Airlines trans-Atlantic flight as it approached Detroit, Michigan. The suspect, Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab, who has pleaded not guilty to six federal terrorism charges, was reportedly trained and armed in Yemen. The Obama administration is considering adding armed CIA drones to help fight the increasing threat of al Qaeda in Yemen, a U.S. official said last month. A counterterrorism official told CNN that the administration recognizes that “not enough is being done in Yemen” to meet the growing challenge posed by al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. “We need to scale up efforts to disrupt the group,” added the official, who spoke about sensitive issues on the condi-

John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism along with White House Spokesman Bill Burton conduct Friday’s White House briefing on Martha’s Vineyard. Photo: Emily Schultze/CNN

tion of anonymity. According to the official, all options to fight the Arabian Peninsula group are under review at the White House. Conditions in Yemen have allowed al Qaeda to regroup there, said the official. “They’ve shown already that they can attack in Yemen and in the United States,” the official said.“They’re not feeling the same kind of heat -- not yet, anyway -- as their friends in the tribal areas,” the official said, referring to Pakistan. “Everyone involved on our side understands that needs to change.”

The Washington Post reported August 25 that CIA analysts concluded that al Qaeda’s offshoot in Yemen had become a more urgent threat to the United States than the core group in Pakistan. The CIA would not comment on the Post report, but spokesman George Little told CNN, “This agency and our government as a whole work against al Qaeda and its violent allies, wherever they appear.” Al Qaeda in Pakistan remains a lethal enemy, said the counterterrorism official who spoke with CNN, and there would be no easing on that

front or in the pursuit of terror chief Osama bin Laden and the rest of al Qaeda’s leadership. But with the help of allies, the United States has been able to score “lots of successes” against al Qaeda in Pakistan, the official said. That includes the success of U.S. unmanned predator strikes in Pakistani regions along the border with Afghanistan. Since the Obama administration took office in 2009, missile attacks on suspected terrorists in Pakistan have increased dramatically. CNN Wire Service

Mexico

Journalist’s death not work-related MEXICO CITY — The shooting death of a Mexican journalist last week was not due to his work but was related to a “personal problem,” a Chihuahua state attorney’s office spokesman said Monday. “His murder is not related to his work as a journalist,” spokesman Carlos Gonzalez-Estrada said. The announcement came one day after the newspaper for which slain photogra-

pher Luis Carlos Santiago Orozco worked published an open letter to the drug cartels operating in Ciudad Juarez, across the border from El Paso, Texas. The letter, written by the editorial staff of El Diario newspaper, pleaded with the drug gangs to end violence against journalists. “You are, at present, the de facto authorities in this city,” the Juarez newspa-

per’s letter to the cartels said, “because the legal institutions have not been able to keep our colleagues from dying.” Santiago, 21, was killed Thursday evening while sitting in a parked car outside a shopping mall. He was shot multiple times from close range. A colleague in the car was wounded. CNN Wire Service

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Far-right group gains following By Karl Ritter The Associated Press STOCKHOLM — A far-right group’s election breakthrough has shattered Sweden’s reputation as a bastion of tolerance after years of being seemingly inoculated against the backlash on immigration seen elsewhere in Europe. Sunday’s election showed that the country’s welcome to refugees is not universally accepted: Nearly 6 percent of the population voted for a nationalist group that accuses immigrants — especially Muslims — of eroding Sweden’s national identity and its cherished welfare state. “The banner of tolerance has been hauled down and the forces of darkness have finally taken the Swedish democracy hostage, too,” the Expressen tabloid wrote in a post-election editorial. Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt’s coalition won the election but lost its majority in the 349-seat legislature, weakening its ability to push through crucial legislation. The Sweden Democrats, a small nationalist party, entered Parliament for the first time, winning 20 seats to hold the balance of power between

the 172 seats captured by the four-party center-right bloc and the 154 seats won by the three-party leftist opposition, according to preliminary returns. Hardening attitudes toward immigrants have helped far-right radicals gain influence elsewhere in western Europe. The Netherlands, which built a reputation of openminded policies, took a hard right turn against immigration in 2002, when populist politician Pim Fortuyn broke all taboos against speaking out against multiculturalism and said Holland was “full.” Antiimmigrant parties have been significant factors in every election since then. In June, anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders, who has denounced the Quran as a “fascist book” and campaigned to halt more Muslim immigration, more than doubled his seats in Parliament and is the kingmaker of the emerging right-wing coalition. Wilders goes on trial next month for “hate speech” for some of his most outspoken anti-immigrant remarks. The U.S. also has seen a backlash, underscored by the uproar over Arizona’s attempts to get tough on illegal

immigration and plans to build an Islamic center near ground zero in New York. Sweden became barren ground for such groups after the sudden rise and fall of a right-wing populist party in the early 1990s. Since then, Swedes have dealt with immigration issues delicately, at times even apologetically. When a mainstream political party eight years ago suggested basic Swedishlanguage skills should be mandatory for citizenship — an uncontroversial requirement in many other countries — it was accused of catering to xenophobes. Swedish leaders also lashed out at Scandinavian neighbor Denmark for sharply tightening immigration in 2002, and reacted with horror to the anti-Muslim statements by leaders of the nationalist Danish People’s Party. That helped cement Sweden’s reputation as being a haven for immigrants, and was one the reasons the nation of 9.4 million attracted more Iraqi refugees following the U.S. toppling of Saddam Hussein than any other country in the West. To many, that era is over with the election of the Sweden Democrats to Parliament.

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