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Monday, June 7, 2010 Vol. 95, Issue 123
Israel has every right to enforceits laws and protect itself fromthreats of terrorism.
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Rising tension between users andmakers is causing Facebook’s poli-cies to change.
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OPINION.........................................................................3SPORTS.............................................................................4BUSINESS & FINANCE..................................................6ENTERTAINMENT...........................................................9CLASSIFIEDS..................................................................11THE BACK PAGE.........................................................12
FLOTILLA CRISIS
VAUGHN GONE?
FACEBOOK POLICIES
Colorfest 2010
June 9-10, Experimental Theatre
An interactive jazz presentation, spo-ken word performances and paneldiscussions highlight two days cele-brating professional artists of color.
SDSU baseball outfielder CoryVaughn said he would “definitely”leave if he gets drafted this week.
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Despite a faltering economy, the job prospectsfor San Diego State graduates look promising.
Dr. James Tarbox, director of SDSU CareerServices, said it is estimated that 57 to 60 percentof Spring 2010 graduates will have a job upongraduation. Tarbox said the percentage is onlyan estimate because the data from a survey thatwas sent to spring graduates has not yet beencollected or fully analyzed. The final results willbe determined by the end of this month, but hepredicts they will reflect his estimation. Tarboxalso expects 35 to 40 percent of spring graduateswill work in a field related to their majors.
According to the National Conference of StateLegislatures, the national unemployment rate is9.7 percent. Tarbox said despite the currentunemployment rate, it was last year’s graduatingclass that suffered more.
“What I’m seeing so far from this class is thatthey are having a better job market than lastyear’s class,” Tarbox said. “The May 2009 classgot hit pretty hard (by the economy). I think theMay graduates in 2010 had more opportunitythan the May graduates of 2009.”
The L. Robert Payne school of Hospitality andTourism Management has the highest percentageof graduates who have secured jobs.
Carl Winston, director of the school, said 99to 100 percent of the students in his departmentgraduate with a job. According to Winston, 108students graduated from his department lastspring. He said this is mainly because of the stu-dents’ hard work and a four-step program thedepartment put in place to ensure every studentgraduates with a job. He said the hospitality andtourism management major is very rigorous andit is built to help students find employment.Winston said an advantage of majoring in hospi-tality and tourism management is that the indus-try is always hiring new people.
“Even though the hospitality business hasshrunk, people are still hiring,” he said.
According to Tarbox, the industries hiring themost graduates are health care, government and
education. Government has the most potential forhiring new graduates because it is seeking toreplace the workforce that is getting ready to retire.He also said the retail, finance and travel industriesare hiring the least number of graduates.
Career Services offers many programs to helpstudents find a job upon graduation. Tarbox saidcareer services offers workshops during the yearabout how to land a job, mock interviews to helpstudents improve their interviewing skills and
online support for job searching. CareerUniversity: Life After SDSU is a program that wasdesigned to help students find jobs after gradua-tion. Tarbox said this workshop series helps stu-dents who did not prepare for the job searchwhile they were seniors. The program culmi-nates with an employer networking event.
Career University will take place everyTuesday and Thursday beginning tomorrow andwill run through July 1.
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More jobs for SDSU graduates
The job market is promising for Spring 2010 SDSU graduates. An estimated 57 to 60 percent are graduating with jobs.Courtesy of Keith Brown
Proposition BProposition B would amend the San Diego CountyCharter to require that no one would be able toserve as County Supervisor on the San Diego Boardof Supervisors for more than two terms of four yearseach. Currently, county supervisors do not have alimit on the amount of terms they may serve. Theproposition qualified for placement on the ballotbecause of a petition signed by the required num-ber of registered voters proposing it.
Proposition DIf passed, Proposition D would make permanentthe “strong mayor” form of governance for SanDiego and would create a ninth council district.After the implementation of the ninth council seat,the number of votes needed to overturn a veto fromthe mayor would change from five to six. Until2006, San Diego was governed by an elected CityCouncil and appointed City Manager. In 2006, SanDiego began an experiment in trying a strongmayor form of government, allowing the mayor toact separately from the City Council.
Proposition KProposition K would change Oceanside from a gen-eral law city to a charter city by allowing it to adopta city charter. This would allow the city to controlits own municipal affairs. The charter would serveas the constitution for the city although it is alsorequired to comply with state and federal constitu-tional mandates.
Proposition 14 If passed, Proposition 14 would change primaryelections so voters could vote for candidatesregardless of political party preference instatewide, congressional and legislative races. Thiswould also guarantee the two candidates whohave the most votes would be placed on the gen-eral election ballot regardless of party affiliation.
Proposition 16Proposition 16 would require a two-thirds approvalby voters before local governments could use pub-lic funds to create a community choice electricityprogram or provide electricity services to new cus-tomers.
Proposition 17 Automobile insurance companies could eitherreduce or increase costs of insurance based on con-tinuous insurance coverage under Proposition 17.This would apply even when switching betweeninsurance companies.
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On-campus events
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A variety of classes are offered seven daysa week.
More info: 619-594-0204Website: arc.sdsu.edu/groupfitness/index.php
AQUAPLEX- ADULT SWIMMINGWORKOUTS
AAddvvaanncceedd:: MWF, 5:30 to 7 p.m., todaythrough July 9, Aquaplex 50-meter Pool.ARC members, $55. Non-members, $65.
BBeeggiinnnneerr:: Mondays only, 6 to 7 p.m., todaythrough July 5. Aquaplex pools. ARC mem-bers, $30. Non-members, $40.
Workout classes catered to either begin-ner or advanced swimmers begin today.These classes coincide with the Session 1schedules offered at the San Diego StateAquaplex.The Session 2 schedule beginsJuly 12 and continues through mid-August.For intermediate swimmers, a Session 1class begins this Wednesday at 6 p.m.,
meeting Wednesdays until July 7. ARCmembers, $30. Non-members, $40. ASession 2 class is also offered later thissummer.
More info: 619-594-SWIM (7956)Website:aztecaquaplex.sdsu.edu/lessons/index.php
COLORFEST 2010June 9 at 2 p.m. SDSU ExperimentalTheatre, $30
Jazz musician Terrence Elliott helps kick offthe ColorFest 2010 festival. It will also fea-ture poetry slams, an open mic, spoken wordand other scheduled performances.
More info: 619-462-7729Website: theatre.sdsu.edu/streaming
EntertainmentSHOWS, CONCERTS, FILMS, THEATER
CAGE THE ELEPHANTJune 9 at 8 p.m., doors open at 7p.m.
House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave. $15advance, $17 day of.
Cage the Elephant plays at the House ofBlues downtown with 22-20s andAutovaughn.
More info: 619-299-BLUE (2583)Website: www.houseofblues.com
STEEL PANTHERJune 16 at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave. $20advance, $22.50 day of. 21 years and older.Radio stations ROCK 105.3 and 101 KGBpresent headliner Steel Panther at theHouse of Blues.
More info: 619-299-BLUE (2583)Website: www.houseofblues.com
LED ZEPAGAIN WITH FANHALENJune 18 at 8:30 p.m., doors open at 7p.m.
House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave. $12.50advance, $14.50 day of. 21 years and older.
Led Zepagain, Southern California’s LedZeppelin tribute band, plays with FanHalen, a Van Halen tribute band at theHouse of Blues.
More info: 619-299-BLUE (2583)Website: www.houseofblues.com
STINGJune 13 at 8 p.m. at the Cricket WirelessAmphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Cir.,Chula Vista.
Tickets start at $16.35. Sting performssome of his all-time favorite hits at theCricket Wireless Amphitheatre with theRoyal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.
More info: 619-671-3608Website:www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/418439
Around townFESTIVALS, SIGNINGS,
SPECIAL EVENTS
BISTRO MONDAYS AT THEPEARL HOTELMondays, 6 to 10 p.m. The Pearl Hotel,1410 Rosecrans St. $25.
Bistro Mondays at The Pearl Hotel offer aspecial deal for patrons of the Point Lomaestablishment. Its French-American three-course meals are priced at $25, and selectFrench wines are also discounted with thepurchase of the three-course experience.This opportunity should not be missed forthose looking for an affordable date in amodern, European setting.
More info: 619-226-6100Website: www.thepearlsd.com
SAN DIEGO BEER WEEKENDJune 10 through 13
$60. 21 years and older. Multiple venuesincluding Home Brew Mart,The Lodge atTorrey Pines,The Grill at Torrey Pines,Ritual Tavern, Blind Lady Alehouse, SmallBar, Green Flash, Ballast Point and Stone.
Serving as a teaser for the annual SanDiego Beer Week every November, SanDiego Beer Weekend has several eventsaround town for four days. Not to bemissed are a brewing class and many beer-and-food events. A portion of the $60ticket price goes to support the SanDiego Brewers Guild.
More info: sdbw.org
ExploreGALLERIES, OUTDOORS, LECTURES
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIRJune 11 through July 5 (Closed on June14, 21 and 28). 2260 Jimmy DuranteBlvd, Del Mar.
Adults, $13.
The San Diego County fair has returnedthis year with its new theme “Taste theFun.”The theme celebrates not only fair-ground treats, but everyday grub. Alongwith taking your palate for a ride, enjoythe fair’s special exhibits, animal pens andpastures, thrill rides and other attractionsas well as daily car shows and horse racesat the Surfside Race Place. Don’t miss out!
More info: 858-755-1167Website: www.sdfair.com/fair
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June 7, 20102
CAREER CONNECTION INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Advertising (Summer)
2010 SUMMER INTERNSHIP AT SDSUSchool of Journalism and Media Studies – Advertising
The San Diego State School of Journalism and Media Studies is look-ing for interns for its advertising program.
Some prerequisites must be completed to enroll. One to three unitsare available.
For more information, contact Advertising Program Coordinator, Dr.Barbara Mueller, 619-594-5451 or at [email protected].
Business (Summer)
2010 SUMMER INTERNSHIP AT SDSUInternship Bureau at the Aztec Business Alliance
Internships are being offered to all College of Business students at SDSUthrough the Internship Bureau.
For more information, contact Linda Guzzo of the Internship Bureau andthe Aztec Business Alliance at 619-594-0435 or at [email protected].
Anthropology (Summer)
2010 SUMMER INTERNSHIP AT SDSUAnthropology Department
SDSU’s anthropology department is seeking interns for its program.Offered to graduate students only. Additionally, the student will besupervised by the organization and faculty.
Class 755.Three units offered.
For more information, contact Professor Mary Jane Moore at 619-594-6189 or at [email protected].
For more internships and job listings, log on to Career Services’ Aztec Career Connection at career.sdsu.edu.
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Monday,June 7, 2010 The Daily Aztec 3OPINIONFREEDOM HAWK
srael has been unjustly accused of“state sponsored terrorism” for defend-ing itself against terrorism from Islamicextremists. Now, the Jewish state is fac-ing international criticism and protest
for simply enforcing its laws.Many don’t remember the sequence of
events leading up to the recent controversy.Israel returned the Gaza Strip to Palestine inthe summer of 2005, a bold and self-repressing move for peace. Hamas, the ter-rorist organization bent on wiping Jews offthe face of the earth, responded by firingrockets into Israel, targeting civilians. SoIsrael created a legal blockade for the GazaStrip to stop the flow of weapons into theregion. Since then, Israel has permitted theinternational community to send humani-tarian aid into Gaza with good faith.
The pro-Palestinian Free Gaza Movementorganized six ships to “break” the blockadelast Sunday, planning to bypass inspections.The first five ships were pulled aside peaceful-ly after the Israeli navy promised that if theypermitted inspections, the aid would beallowed into Gaza. This proves the Israeli mili-tary had no hostile intent.
However, the sixth ship had a differentagenda. It was sponsored by an organizationcalled The Turkish Humanitarian ReliefFoundation, which is said to have ties to al-Qaida. The ship had 600 activist Turkish voy-agers onboard, armed with sticks, baseballbats and explosives.
This sixth ship was not stopping at thenavy’s commands, so Israeli commandosboarded the ship. The invaders fired high-powered water hoses at the commandos, beatthem with baseball bats and sticks, threwstun grenades and fired rifles. Nine pro-Palestinian activists were killed and sevenIsraeli soldiers were wounded. All of theactivists were arrested, but released days laterby the Israeli military.
It’s unfortunate that civilians were killed,but it’s also unfortunate the Free GazaMovement attempted to provoke violence inan effort to smear Israel as peace talks areunderway. Huwaida Arraf, one of the Free
Gaza Movement leaders, said the boats wouldhead straight toward Gaza “until they eitherdisable our boats or jump onboard.” Activistscouldn’t accomplish this without expectingsome kind of violent confrontation.
Israel has every right to protect itself.Terrorist groups such as al-Qaida and terror-sponsoring states such as Iran have armedHamas and Hezbollah in the past, and seizedshipments of rockets bound for Gaza by seain the past. All of these organizations havevowed the complete and utter destruction ofIsrael. Any rational country would have actedthe exact way Israel did.
Israel would have allowed all humanitari-an aid into Gaza after the boat was inspected.If the flotilla’s real intent was to provide aid, itwould have complied and followed the legalsteps to get in. But that was not its aim. It
wanted to create an international incidentand have countries around the world con-demn Israel for acting in self-defense.
The United Nations, Turkey and Francespoke out against Israel and were outraged —not at the criminals, but at the Israeli military.But where was this outrage when NorthKorea sunk a South Korean vessel? Wherewas it when Gaza attacked Israel? Where isthe outrage when Saudi Arabia actively fundsterrorism? It’s the same hypocritical con-demnation of Israel that’s always unfairlyheaped upon it. Thankfully, President BarackObama, Vice President Joe Biden andSecretary of State Hillary Clinton all supportthe Israeli military’s action.
Something must be done to prevent thisfrom happening again or it’s going to getmessy for everyone involved. The biased, cor-rupt U.N. is useless in solving this interna-tional dispute, as always, but there is a pathAmericans can blaze to bring a compromise.
Gaza will continue to need food and medi-
cine. Israel will continue to need to protectitself from terrorists. The U.S. military shouldget involved and agree to be a watchdog toensure every aircraft lands, every ship docksand every mobile vehicle halts at a checkpointto undergo a U.S.-Israel weapons inspection.
In return, Israel must agree to swift, effi-cient inspections and allow all aid to enterGaza immediately; delays should not be toler-ated. Through the oversight of the U.S., Israelwill be guaranteed its safety and the people ofGaza will receive their aid in a timely fashion.If Obama proposes this, we may be able tosimmer this red hot scenario before it boilsinto another Arab-Israeli war.
—Patrick Walsh is a political science senior.
—This column does not necessarily reflect theopinion of The Daily Aztec. Send e-mail [email protected]. Anonymous letterswill not be printed. Include your full name,major and year in school.
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axes, the bane of conservatives, arestagnating our economic recoveryand job creation. However, despitethe unpopularity of new taxes, sup-port for a new state tax and ban on
plastic grocery bags in California is imperativefor the protection of our environment and forour spending.
The new law, AB 1998, encourages con-sumers to use reusable bags or totes to carrytheir groceries. Stores would be banned fromproviding single-use plastic bags for cus-tomers, and would be permitted to providerecycled paper bags for no less than a fivecent “tax” per bag.
Many conservatives are losing sleep at thethought of another tax or a ban that affectsbusinesses, but they don’t realize the benefitsof removing plastic bags. Doing so will reducethe death rates among land and marinewildlife that ingest bags. Overflowing landfillswill be more relieved because millions ofbags will not be occupying as much space. InSan Diego, the Miramar Landfill is alreadyoperating on borrowed time, which was
extended by similar measures in the past.Opponents of the plastic bag ban and
paper bag tax state the people of Californiaare already overburdened and can’t afford tofoot the bill for an independent state agencyto enforce the new law.
“If the bill is enacted as now written, itcould threaten as many as 500 jobs in the LosAngeles area and amount to a $1 billion taxon consumers, who will be forced to pay forbags that grocers once gave away,” TimShestek, a spokesman for the AmericanChemistry Council, said in a report from TheSan Diego Union-Tribune. “The bill (also) esti-mates a cost of $1.5 million in each of the firsttwo years to set up and regulate the program.”
Shestek assumes consumers will continueto use non-reusable bags after the tax isimplemented. The purpose of a tax in this sit-uation is to severely reduce or eliminate anegative externality — the result when a prod-uct creates a negative side effect for a third
party, rather than the producer or consumer,usually the environment — in this case, thenegative third effects are those of single-usebags. After the negative externality is taxed,consumers don’t continue to fuel it because itcosts them more money. Shestek’s argumentis not economically sound.
Shestek is correct that the program willcost $3 million throughout the first two yearsto set up and regulate, but the state will besaving money that would otherwise be spenton plastic bag cleanup.
“California spends $25 million a year toclean up plastic bag waste, and that’s on topof the $300 million that municipalities spendannually,” Assemblymember Julia Brownleysaid. So even though the program does haveup-front costs, they are insignificant in com-parison to the amount of money the state andlocal governments will save in plastic bagcleanup every year.
Environmentalists have waged a war topass legislation banning plastic bag use foryears because of the negative environmentaleffects of the extraordinary number of bags.
Opponents argue only one to three percent ofplastic bags pollute the environment, not avery large number at first glance. But accord-ing to the Environmental Protection Agency,somewhere between 500 billion and one tril-lion plastic bags are consumed worldwide.One to three percent of a number that large isas many as 30 million bags sitting in ourlakes, rivers, groundwater and soil.
I urge the California State Senate to vote infavor of this tax in an effort to limit and elimi-nate damage to our environment and sparethe pocketbooks of California taxpayers. Thisis a tax worthwhile, which is significantlymore than I can say for any other taxes orcorporate bailouts from the last two years.
—T.J. Bronson is a journalism and finance senior.
—This column does not necessarily reflect theopinion of The Daily Aztec. Send e-mail [email protected]. Anonymous letterswill not be printed. Include your full name,major and year in school.
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Last week, protesters in Chicago rallied outside the Israeli consulate to oppose the country’s controversial raid on the aid flotilla headed to the Gaza Strip.MCT Campus
Israel rightfully defended against terrorism
Plastic grocery bag tax good for environment
It’s unfortunate thatcivilians were killed, butit’s also unfortunate theFree Gaza Movementattempted to provokeviolence in an effort tosmear Israel...
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FOOTBALL
Hoke holds football academy for charity
More than 100 women got into athree-point stance Saturday at theAztec Athletic Center for the sec-ond annual San Diego StateWomen’s Football Academy. Theevent featured football head coachBrady Hoke and around 30 players.
The proceeds, totaling morethan $5,000, went to the Susan G.Komen for the Cure (of breast can-cer) Foundation.
“It’s our way as a program togive back within the communityand really benefit the KomenFoundation and their great cause,”Hoke said.
The academy began with abreakfast. After that, the ladiesstowed their purses in lockersbefore heading to the practicefields with players and coacheswho proceeded to teach them howto throw, catch, block, backpedaland tackle.
Senior defensive back AndrewPreston, who held tackling dum-mies for the women, said he wasimpressed with what he saw.
“Some of my buddies’ momswere in there and they were gettingafter it,” Preston said. “There wassome good talent out here today.”
After drills, the women had araffle and ate lunch provided byClaim Jumper. At the end of theday, there was a one-hand-touch
football game for the ladies toshow off what they had learned.
The first touchdown of the daycame after Hoke’s wife committedan offsides penalty, which allowedthe offense to continue its drive.She was playing defensive line —the position Hoke coaches.
Overall, the day was filled withsmiles and high fives.
“It’s a lot of fun,” Holli DeLaurasaid in reference to her experienceas an enrollee.
While many friends and rela-tives of the players were there,DeLaura was not one of them. Sheis a supporter of the KomenFoundation and wanted to be apart of a great cause. But after shewon an SDSU helmet signed byHoke at the raffle, she looked likethe biggest Aztec fan in San Diego.She immediately put the helmeton and screamed, “Go Aztecs!”
“The coaches, the guys havebeen awesome,” DeLaura said.“They’ve been very patient. Theplayers, you just want them to beyour sons. They’re great.”
Among the players who were inattendance was junior quarterbackRyan Lindley. The day was partic-ularly special for him.
“I had a great aunt that died ofbreast cancer about six years ago,”Lindley said. “It’s something that alot of people deal with. So it’s defi-nitely good to see we can help out.”
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SPORTSMonday,June 7, 2010 The Daily Aztec 5BASEBALL
Cory Vaughn would have liked to end hiscollege career on a high note. But the SanDiego State baseball junior outfielder likelywon’t stick around for his senior season toget that opportunity.
After SDSU’s season ended when it wasknocked out of the Mountain WestConference Tournament by BYU lastmonth, Vaughn said he would “definitely”sign if he gets drafted in this week’s 2010MLB Draft.
“Next year hopefully I’ll be playing proball somewhere,” Vaughn said. “I feel likeI’m ready and I’m mature enough. It’s beenmy goal and my dream so I feel like I’mready to get out there and pursue the lifeand the dream.”
Vaughn led the Aztecs in home runs (9),stolen bases (15) and RBIs (55) this season.His .378 batting average was second only tosophomore Brandon Meredith’s .383 andhis 42 runs scored were good enough forfourth on SDSU’s squad this year. Despiteall of those numbers though, head coachTony Gwynn was hesitant to bid farewell toone of his best hitters so soon.
“He ain’t drafted yet,” Gwynn said. “Hedoesn’t know where he’s going to go. Hedoesn’t know what’s going to happen. Sono, I’m not going to reflect on his careeruntil he actually signs on the bottom line …You don’t know if he’s going to get drafted;you don’t know if he’s going to freakingleave and not come back or be gone or how-ever he couched it — you don’t know that.”
According to www.draftsite.com, a websitewhich predicts professional sports drafts,Vaughn will be a ninth-rounder. Other mock
drafts have him going in the top five rounds. ESPN’s Keith Law, however, wrote in his
MLB Draft Blog in February, “He has hisweight all the way on his front foot whilewrapping his bat behind his head, so he hasa long swing path and doesn’t maximize hispower potential despite good leverage in theswing. His bigger problem, however, is hor-rible plate discipline: He swings at every-thing and doesn’t make enough contact,fanning 62 times in 235 at bats last spring,and striking out 41 times in 99 at bats withwood on the Cape Cod League.”
Vaughn did end up leading the Aztecs instrikeouts this year with 55. Gwynn saidthat was one of the reasons he was notready to talk about losing Vaughn yet.
“You don’t know if you’re going to getthe Cory Vaughn you had earlier in the yearthat struck out a lot or the Cory Vaughnthat settled in at the end of the year,”Gwynn said. “You don’t know what they’regoing to do.”
Still, Vaughn said he’s been hearing thathis draft prospects are “looking good.”
“Hopefully I’ll be up there high, but we’llsee what happens,” Vaughn said. “It’s all upto them now. I’ve done what I can do, sowe’ll see what happens.”
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SDSU’s star outfielder andhitter is a prospect in the
upcoming draft
BASEBALL
Aztecs represented wellin major league draft
The 2010 MLB Draft kicks off at 4 p.m.today. But unlike last year, San Diego Statebaseball fans will have to wait a little longerthan the No. 1 overall pick to see an SDSUplayer drafted (Stephen Strasburg).
Still, several Aztecs could be selected byan MLB team this week. Take a look at someof SDSU’s most likely pro prospects.
Addison Reed, PThe Aztecs’ junior ace will likely be the firstSDSU player selected in the draft. He’s apower hurler with a 6-foot-3-inch, 215-pound frame. He finished this season – hisfirst as a collegiate starting pitcher – with a2.50 ERA, an 8-2 record and 90 strikeouts in79.1 innings pitched. Last year, he was themost dominant closer in America, posting20 saves with a 0.65 ERA. Had he not bro-ken his finger and missed several starts, hecould have been a surefire first-rounder today.
Cory Vaughn, OFVaughn has arguably been the Aztecs’ besthitter since he stepped on SDSU’s campus
three years ago. He batted .378 this seasonand led the team with nine home runs.Some scouts and analysts question hisplate presence however, citing his highnumber of strikeouts. Still, his pedigree(he’s Greg Vaughn’s son) and size (6 feet 3inches, 225 pounds) make him a hardprospect to pass up.
Mitch Blackburn, 2BHead coach Tony Gwynn said the oneAztec who plays most like him at the plateis Blackburn. The senior second basemanis a patient hitter who batted .372 this sea-son with a 24-game hit streak. He’s also agreat defender, and because of his num-bers and Gwynn’s endorsement, he couldbe drafted relatively early this week.
Drew Leary, PHe only appeared in 13 games this seasonand posted an 8.89 ERA, but Leary’s a sen-ior who could draw interest from the MLB.Gwynn had him tabbed as the preseasoncloser, but because of Leary’s struggles onthe mound, he wasn’t utilized this season.Still, he has good enough stuff to get select-ed in one of the 50 rounds this week.
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““He doesn’t know wherehe’s going to go. Hedoesn’t know what’sgoing to happen. So no,I’m not going to reflecton his career ...”
—Tony Gwynn, head coach
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Facebook changes settings to halt concerns
Facebook has been through a lot of changessince its days as a website where Harvard stu-dents could rate their peers based on theirlevel of attraction. Once a side project in theback of current CEO Mark Zuckerberg’shomely residence hall, Facebook has becomethe most widely used social media networkin the world.
But while the social networking site boastsnearly 500 million users worldwide,Facebook prides itself on allowing thoseusers to both find each other efficiently and
connect socially while using a sleek and easi-ly accessible interface.
“Sharing and connecting are at the core ofhow Facebook works,” Facebook’s blog states.
But some critics believe this “sharing andconnecting” comes at a price. To better allowusers to find and add friends, Facebookforces users to release a certain amount ofinformation about themselves, which isaccessible to the general public.
This information — the users’ name, pro-file picture, gender and networks — are per-manently available to anyone with anInternet connection. Other information suchas status updates, pictures, family membersand relationships are encouraged by
Facebook to be made available, but can alsostay hidden from the public.
The amount of information availableabout its users, however, is a bit of a catch-22 for the social networking site. Facebookrelies on its users being able to easily locateand add their friendsonline, butFacebook’s exponen-tial growth has madeit hard for some usersto locate others with-out more availableinformation.
Common namessuch as Tom Jones orJohn Anderson, forinstance, can meansifting through thou-sands of names tofind the correctFacebook profile.
The amount ofinformation availableto the general publichas been a mounting concern among socialmedia network users. It’s not uncommon forbusinesses to search potential employees onFacebook to determine their credibility. Moremenacing threats such as identity theft andsexual predation can also become prevalent ifFacebook users keep their privacy controlstoo relaxed.
Recently, it has become increasinglyapparent that Facebook’s privacy controlshave lagged behind the times. The amount ofcustomization for privacy controls — about150 options — has become too difficult tounderstand for many users.
While Facebook has struggled to make itsprivacy controls more user-friendly, someFacebook users have taken drastic stepsagainst the website.
Quit Facebook Day, a national campaign
against Facebook’s complex privacy controls,took place May 31 and accumulated morethan 36,000 pledges to quit Facebook. Othersocial networking sites such as the DiasporaProject, Ning, Twitter and Flickr have beenpublicized as alternatives to Facebook.
In response to con-cerns about the complexprivacy controls,Zuckerberg and otherFacebook employeesworked for two weeks toimprove Facebook’s pri-vacy settings in an effortto make the controls easi-ly manipulated by theaverage user.
At a recent press con-ference, Zuckerbergannounced a simple,revamped set of privacycontrols after concedingthat the old controls were
far too complex for the average user. Thenew design condenses about 150 optionsinto categories for Facebook users to per-sonalize exactly how much information isrevealed to varying levels of friends andfriends of friends.
Zuckerberg also addressed concernsregarding the availability of information tothird-party applications and websites, reveal-ing the addition of privacy controls targetedtoward these groups.
As Facebook nears the 500 million usermark, it is apparent that its reputation hasonly suffered slightly because of users’ pri-vacy concerns. Whether Facebook remainsat the top of its game as an innovator amongsocial networking sites, however, is still yetto be seen.
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Rules for those ready to rock their careers
Face it; the economy throughout the past yearwas rough. It was filled with massive job loss-es, foreclosures and government bailouts.And for recent grads or those hunting for acareer, the daily grind of job hunting left manywondering where the jobs promised to themwere as their bank accounts continued todrain. But in tough times, there are traits andhabits the everyday person can incorporateinto life that will help them gain more not onlyin life, but also in the workplace.
Whether one has a job, is looking for one,or is simply looking for a change such as apromotion, there are certain techniques thatcan be used that will make them stand outas a respectable individual and give them acompetitive edge.
According to an article on www.careerbuilder.com, which outlines 10 ways to getahead, a person should find a mentor in theworkplace, begin to network and should notallow money to be a motivating factor.
Finding a mentor can be extremely benefi-cial inside or outside the workplace. It’s likehaving a personal guide who can teach the insand outs of a business or just about anythingout there, such as finding one’s inner mantra.Those who are willing to act as a mentor oftenhave their own “secrets to success” and arewilling to share them with those who provethemselves worthy. These tips can range fromsimple tricks, such as to how to build con-nections, or even more complicated practicessuch as teaching the mentee about time man-agement or efficiency. Overall, almost anymentor experience is sure to be positive andcan only help to further one’s job prospectsfor the future.
Being punctual is also an essential assetthat will grant good karma in every aspect ofa person’s life. Those who plan accordinglyand arrive on time, or even early, will not bereprimanded or punished for their time man-
agement skills and may even receive moreopportunities than those who clock in late.
And for those in any job stage, whetherlooking to climb the corporate ladder or sim-ply find a part-time job, networking is key. Themore people known, the more access there isto information that can help provide opportu-nities never before imaginable. They may pro-vide job opportunities, chances to visit exoticplaces, access to discounts and even tickets tothe next big game in town. Those who are wellconnected tend to be more successful as wellas more respected because they have manycontacts, which give a person a lot of power.Sometimes life is all about social connections.
In the workplace and in life, don’t be afraidto speak up. As employees and citizens, peo-ple have a right for their voices to be heard.More than likely, what is being said is not onlyone person’s thought or opinion. Peopleshould not shy away from sharing their opin-ions, suggestions and concerns as long as theyare relevant. For example, if there is a moreproductive way to accomplish something,suggest it at the next office meeting. Even lit-tle things, such as commenting about officetemperature being too hot or cold to workproperly can lead to accommodating changesfor all involved. Oftentimes, those in power
have a different mindset and may not see aproblem. They might also not manage opera-tions in a way that would best fit the compa-ny and its image.
Probably the most important advice comesfrom the general manager of Smashburger LaJolla, Peter Vas Dias. He said for those lookingto succeed in their careers or even move up,they should “own their jobs. Treat it like youknow everything about it and act like you’re arock star. Be unstoppable at what you do andalways try to do your best every time.” Thoseare truly traits of someone who is winning intheir career as well as in the game of life.
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A potential employee should possess more than just a degree. To excel in a job, employees should remember to network, use mentors, speak up and “be unstoppable.”Stephen Finlayson / Staff Photographer
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June 7, 20108 TRAVEL & ADVENTURE
TOP 5 SAN DIEGO BEACHESThere’s no doubt about it. San Diego is abeach town. Upon first glance, visitorsmay only be aware of a handful of centralbeach areas, mainly Ocean Beach, MissionBeach and Pacific Beach. Yet upon furtherscrutiny, this surf-side town has so muchmore to offer, which is why The Daily Aztechas created a list of the top five hidden(and not-so-hidden) coves that areabsolute must-sees for the seasoned SanDiego beachgoer.
Coronado Beach A short trip across San Diego’s historicCoronado Bridge brings visitors to thefamously breathtaking Coronado area.Tourists travel from all across the world tolounge on Coronado’s white beach, oftenpraised on top 10 lists nationwide for itsfamily-friendly yet romantic vibes. Evenduring its busier days, the beach alwaysseems to have room for one more, makingit a perfectly impressive first stop for any-one hosting out-of-towners.
Sunset CliffsAll right, all right, so the word ‘cliffs’ doesn’tquite inspire the milky white sands of theaforementioned destination, but SunsetCliffs is technically beach territory. In addi-tion to being mandatory for sightseers, resi-dents or casual travelers, Sunset Cliffs is theultimate surf spot for pros. Boasting someof the best waves of the county, SunsetCliffs is a great place to paddle out and hang10. Also, for those who enjoy a good work-out now and then, this beach has a greatrunning trail along the edge of the cliffs.
La Jolla ShoresBecause of the wealthy population living inthis beautiful area, La Jolla Shores is possi-bly the cleanest beach in San Diego. Withpicturesque views, crystal clear waters andsubtle waves, this is an ideal place to hangout with friends. If adventure is on theagenda, La Jolla Shores is a great place forthrill-seekers. The caves provide for excel-lent kayaking and the constant stream ofharmless leopard sharks gives snorkelersreason to come back time and time again.
San Onofre State BeachJust a short drive north on Pacific CoastHighway lies San Onofre. Don’t let thenuclear plant fool any preconceivednotions about this lovely beach — oncewithin the state park, visitors can hop on aboogie board and enjoy gentle waves pro-vided by the rocky shoreline. It’s easy tospend the entire day at San Onofrebecause there are plenty of fire pits, sandvolleyball courts and temperate tides tokeep a group occupied for hours.
EncinitasThe Daily Aztec saved the best for last,because Encinitas is one of the most fun-filled beaches south of Highway 78.Beachgoers don’t even need to go in thewater because there is a plethora of shopsand restaurants right on the coast. For anevening of pure perfection, grab a fish tacoat Raul’s Shack (490 South Coast Highway101) and watch the waves crash at sunset.
—Compiled by Sarah Grieco and MaggiePehanick
San Diego County Fairreturns for 22 day run
From June 11 to July 5, people from allacross the region will have a chance toexperience the San Diego County Fair.
Located at the Del Mar Fair-g r o u n d s , j u s t a 3 0 -minute drive north onInterstate 5, the fairoriginated in 1880 asan agriculturalgathering forthe county’sf a r m e r s .Since 1936, thef a i r h a scalled DelMar home,with a spe-cific themechosen each year.
F o o dj u n k i e sbeware, thisyear’s themeseems to havebeen developed by aculinary crowd.
The slogan, “Tastethe Fun,” suggests thatparticipants should be just as ready tochow down as they are to tame the thrillrides. One should hope that the latterdoesn’t upset the former.
“Food is one of the main reasons peoplevisit the San Diego County Fair,” the website,www.sdfair.com/fair, states. “Not only
do we have the traditional ‘Fair fare,’ butwe also offer some surprising upscale diningand sipping experiences.”
The fair offers various happy hours, beergardens and wine and tequila tasting aswell as a Culinary Arts Series, where chefsdemonstrate how to prepare certain dishes.
This year, the fair is returning the TuesdayTaste of the Fair, during whichpatrons can buy selected fooditems for $2 at any booth.
A s f o r o t h e rattractions, thefair offers manyconcerts, exhibits
and even races.Performances
will be given bySwitchfoot, Life-house, UncleKracker, Lones-
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there will be llamashows, horse shows
and dance performances, toname a few.
Exhibits include food andperformance contests, car shows, flowerand garden shows and photography showings.
Horse races will also take place through-out the fair’s 22 day run.
F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i twww.sdfair.com/fair.
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‘Prince’ gets fartoo much action
Until a couple weeks ago, “Prince of Persia:The Sands of Time” was a third-personvideo game produced by the companyUbisoft. Now, it’s a Walt Disney Picturestarring Jake Gyllenhaal and Ben Kingsley.
The International Movie Databaseexplains the film is “based on the videogame, which follows an adventurous princewho teams up with a rival princess to stopan angry ruler from unleashing a sandstormthat could destroy the world.” Still, despitesharing a basic plot, the details within thetwo story lines are vastly different.
In the movie, main character Dastan(Gyllenhaal) is the youngest of threeprinces. Yet unlike his brothers, he wasadopted by King Sharaman (RonaldPickup) as a boy after he showed greatcharacter in the village square.
While the king is away, the sons invadea neighboring city – a task only achievablebecause of Dastan’s incredible skill in thefield of battle and his impressive agilitywhen fighting enemies. His irreplaceabletalent is then rewarded with a beautifuldagger his brother looted from the city’sprincess, Tamina (Gemma Arterton).
In addition to its beauty, the dagger alsoholds the ability to transport the holder upto a minute back in time. However, thispowerful weapon soon sends Dastan on awild journey as he attempts to keep it safefrom those who want it, including Tamina,
King Sharaman’s brother Nizam (Kinglsey)and a tax-evading, ostrich race-organizingbandit Sheik Amar (Alfred Molina).
“Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” isan action movie from start to finish. Thatbeing said, the never-ceasing actionscenes, which almost always involve hand-to-hand combat, can become monotonousand even a bit boring. Fans who haveplayed the original game may appreciateDastan’s similarities to the animated char-acter’s fighting style (and the physicalresemblance is almost uncanny) but new-comers won’t have as much fun trying tomake a comparison.
But once the viewer overcomes therepetitiveness of the action, there is beautyto be seen. The reproduction of a sixth cen-tury kingdom is breathtaking while therest of the scenery is just as beautiful. Thecharacters are also wonderfully cast,including the Sheik, who provides much ofthe movie’s humor. And despite its PG-13rating, “Prince of Persia” is a family movieanyone can enjoy.
“Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time”opened May 28 and is playing in theatersnationwide.
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If there’s any message before and after a RobertRandolph & the Family Band concert, it’s thatfeeling good is all right. Randolph’s blazingpedal steel guitar, backed by a progressive funkband, assures any audience that it’s more thanOK to shake it loose and dance or just bobyour head in a positive motion, rather thanstanding still acting cool like a tool.
Working its chops is a staple in the band’stimeline. The Family Band was selling out ven-ues back east before it was signed to a recorddeal. For its obvious reason of talent,Randolph and crew’s compelling soundcaught the eyes of Warner Bros. and the earsof such legendary musicians as B.B. King, EricClapton and Carlos Santana, for which theband has been fortunate enough to collabo-
rate with. The past and present has broughtRobert Randolph & the Family Band to its lat-est musical door “We Walk This Road,” analbum produced by T-Bone Burnett, whichwill be released later this month.
In the meantime, the brigade (hailingfrom New Jersey) is on tour and will morphthe Belly Up into a modern day church ofmusic, weaving the middle grounds ofgospel, funk, rock ‘n’ roll and any other vol-unteer of thumping inspiration. There will besteady moments of jamming and crowd par-ticipation on and off stage, further enhancingthe free-form evening. The unique blend ofmusic typically is matched with a volume ofenergy provided by concertgoers.
For more information on the band, checkout its website www.robertrandolph.net.
For upcoming shows at the Belly Up,check out its website www.bellyup.com.
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Courtesy of Andrew Cooper and Disney Enterprises
Movie: Prince of Persia: The Sands of TimeDistributed by: Walt Disney PicturesDirected by: Mike NewellRelease Date: May 28Rating: PG-13Grade: C
“Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” is based on one of the video games in the “Prince of Persia” series.Courtesy of Disney Enterprises
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‘Cake’ is a tasty readfor the summertime
Ah, summertime. Students at San Diego Statehave the next three months to take a breakfrom the constant flow of homework andrelax. It’s time to hit the beach, soak up somesun and read.
Wait, what?Yes, SDSU, reading can be fun. Especially
with Sloane Crosley’s book of essays, “I WasTold There’d Be Cake.”
Granted, one may argue college studentshave the attention span of a fruit fly, butCrosley solves that problem with a book fullof short stories. Her book of brief anecdotes isperfect for reading in between surf sessions.
Crosley is the real-life Carrie Bradshaw,only not nearly as raunchy. The famous fic-tional New York City gal typically writesabout her sexual escapades and ManoloBlahniks, but not this author. Crosley stepsaway from writing about the typical glam-orous life in the Big Apple and instead choos-es to write about the silly situations she hasfound herself in.
Crosley’s book of essays is, ultimately,refreshing. Her descriptions about real-life sce-narios range from desperately hilarious toshockingly satirical. It seems as thoughCrosley understands how sensationalizedwomen are perceived in New York City andoffers a fresh take on what it’s like to live there.
She also writes about her suburbanupbringing with an amusing candor likelyto cause a case of nostalgia for the reader. Inone particular story, Crosley recalls hertime at summer camp and wonders if theentire purpose for her being there was to be
brainwashed by her camp counselors. This,along with another story regarding her firstreal job, causes the reader to laugh afterevery sentence.
Crosley’s affinity for literature, along withthe occasional stab at unrealistic life expecta-tions, makes her work amusing and enjoyable.
“I Was Told There’d Be Cake” is an enter-taining read that bookworms are likely togobble up and be left wanting more.Fortunately, there is more to be acquiredlater this month. Crosley will release hersecond book “How Did You Get ThisNumber” on June 15.
After finishing this first hilarious collec-tion, it’s likely one will want to pick upCrosley’s new book and read poolside.
Book: I Was Told There’d Be CakeAuthor: Sloane CrosleyPublisher: Riverhead TradeGrade: A-
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Crosley is the real-lifeCarrie Bradshaw, onlynot nearly as raunchy... Crosley steps awayfrom writing aboutthe typical glamorouslife in the Big Apple ...
Cavo finally managed to release its majorlabel debut album last August after signingwith Reprise Records in 2008.
Formed back in 2001, the current lineupof Cavo includes members Casey Walker aslead singer, Brian Smith on bass, ChrisHobbs on guitar and Chad La Roy on drums.
The album “Bright Nights Dark Days” isa blend of hard rock and alternative rocktunes, with a style of music similar to bandssuch as Staind and Daughtry.
The hard rock side of Cavo can be heardin songs such as “Champagne,” “Crash” and“Blame.” The melodies in songs “Let It Go”and “Ghost,” on the other hand, soundmore alternative.
“Ghost” was co-written by Zac Maloyfrom the band Nixons, which previously col-laborated with other musicians includingDavid Cook and Chris Daughtry.
“Bright Nights Dark Days” peaked at No.47 on the Billboard chart after it was releasedon Aug. 11 last year. The album also man-aged to reach the third spot on the BillboardHard Rock Albums and No. 10 on Bill-board’s Alternative Albums.
The band is currently performing songsacross the country after it earned its place asthe opening band on Daughtry’s spring tour.
From Born Ruffians’ first album “Red Yellowand Blue,” the band has established itself asone that melds irresistibly catchy hooks withan upbeat, carefree attitude. With its sopho-more release “Say It,” the band has againredefined itself, but it may not be the direc-tion that its fans expected the album to go.
The tone of “Say It” is much more carefuland mature than its first album. Lead singerLuke Lalonde’s vocal acrobatics and shrillmelodies are still prevalent but the songsare slower and, sadly, slightly more conven-tional. The album sounds more like a blendof Modest Mouse and Vampire Weekendthan its previous release, which could becategorized as a mix of Freddie Mercuryand The Pixies.
The album does begin to pick up andsound like Born Ruffians’ older musictoward the latter half of the album, but it stillfails to capture the immediacy and sing-alongstyle of the band’s debut. There is no “I Needa Life” or “Barnacle Goose” on this release;those anthemic songs are replaced by theslower melodies of “Come Back” and thespacey minimalist style of “What to Say.”
Despite the fact that this album is amarked departure from the energy and hon-esty that was overflowing from the firstrecord, “Say It” is an altogether different
product. Although it is a more mature sound,there are still embedded gems such as thebouncy “The Ballad of Moose Bruce.” Fans ofBorn Ruffians who are not enamored by thislatest release should wait on criticizing theband just yet, as this is still a very young actthat is overflowing with talent and will sure-ly release more solid material in the future.
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Artist: Born RuffiansAlbum: Say ItLabel: Warp RecordsGrade: C+
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Courtesy of Born Ruffians
Artist: CavoAlbum: Bright Nights Dark DaysLabel: Reprise RecordsGrade: A
St. Louis band Cavo has been together since 2001and recently toured with Daughtry as its opener. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records
The New York Observer describes the collection as “a funny book, and also a wistful book and a touching book.”Courtesy of Penguin Group
TURN IT UP
Cavo’s delayed debutwell worth the wait
Born Ruffians goes inunexpected direction
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onfucius say: Girl withbright lipstick very dim.That’s what Sal’s for-tune cookie said. Hefurtively raised his
eyes and saw that the girl sittingacross the filmy aluminum tablehad a thick coating of intense, glit-tering lipstick. He thought it proba-bly had a tawdry name like “SilverSeduction.” Was an ancientChinese philosopher trying toimpart some sage advice via post-lomein lemony treat? Or was it purecoincidence Sal found himselfseated at an all-night Chinese take-out with a shiny-lipped strippernamed Dallas?
The two had met only 90 min-utes ago. Sal was stumbling downan alley on his way to his car and asecond DUI. Dallas was smoking,leaning against the side entrance toThe Booby Trap where she workedTuesdays and Thursdays. Sal sawher through his fog and was soovercome by sexual desire he fellinto a pile of black trash bags.Dallas, playing the role of theGood Samaritan Stripper, rushedover, as quickly as can be expectedin leopard-print platform stilettos,to help Sal to his untrustworthyfeet. Sal rolled his head uprightand blurted, “You’re pretty.”
“Aw, you’re sweet,” Dallassaid in her bubblegum voice.“Come inside.”
“That’s what she said,” Salproudly chortled to himself. Dallashelped him inside and past thebathrooms to the main stage area.There were three poles, one in theforeground and two in the back,each wielded by a blonde withAmerican flag tassels andsparkling, Dorothy heels. Men ofall ages surrounded the stage,spilling drinks, making catcalls,and congratulating each other ontheir machismo. Dallas led Sal tothe private dance rooms. “Hey,how come he gets a dance? Thatguy can barely stand,” one of thepointy-panted patrons complained,having been denied exclusivepelvic attention from Dallas earlier.She ignored him, nimbly closedthe door behind her with the stemof her heel, and gently eased Salinto a cracked black leather chair.Sal sighed as he landed.
“So what’s your name, Romeo?”Dallas asked as she draped herselfacross Sal’s lap.
“Uhhhhh, Sal.” He was fading.“What’s yours?”
“I’m Dallas. Like the state.”“Isn’t … ” Sal lost his thought
before he could complete it.“So you were out partying
tonight?” Dallas coyly queried.“Yeah, something like — lis-
ten, I uh, don’t really have anymoney for … ”
“Oh, no. We’re just talking.You looked like you could use afriend, so that’s why I broughtyou in here.”
“Oh, well thanks.” Sal’s kalama-ta olive eyes rolled in their socketslike amoebas with ADD. Dallascould see he only had a minute ortwo left before passing out.
“Listen, why don’t you resthere while I go back to work for alittle while? I’ll be done in aboutan hour and then we’ll get some-thing to eat.”
“Uh … huh,” Sal managed tomumble as his chin made a slowarc toward his chest. Dallas kissedhim on the forehead and left theroom, telling a bouncer to leaveher friend alone.
Dallas shook, shimmied, gyrat-ed and grinded on poles large andsmall until her shift was over thenchanged into sweats in the lockerroom. She returned to Sal andfound him exactly as she’d left himan hour or so earlier.
“Come on, honey, wake up,”she whispered softly in his ear.
“Huh, what?” Sal slowly sat upshaking his head.
“Come on, let’s get some foodin you.”
“Yeah,” Sal sat up, motivated.“Food sounds good.”
Sal and Dallas picked up theirblack plastic trays, threw out theirremaining scraps of stir-friedgoodness, and walked onto thestreet. Dallas looped her arminside Sal’s as they meandered upthe block. Sal took a moment tosize Dallas up and realized shewas attractive in a pornoriffic way.He didn’t know why she was pur-suing him and he didn’t care. Shewas a stripper — end of discus-sion. But he couldn’t ignore thefortune cookie. Of all the fortunecookies in all the Chinese restau-rants, he had to open that one. Hethought about it and Dallas’ glossy,metallic lips and came to the con-clusion he didn’t care if the cookiewas accurate about Dallas. And if itwas, what was the difference? Soshe was dim. That was no reasonto deny her his porksword.
“It’s really late. Please, let mewalk you back to your car,” Sal saidwith a chivalrous tone.
“Oh thanks. That’s so sweet.”
Fifteen minutes later, Dallasclimbed off Sal, wiped her sweaty,matted platinum hair from herforehead, and nestled her cheek onhis stained but starched shirt col-lar. With their bellies and loinssatiated, they both quickly nod-ded off.
Sal rushed out of the shower toanswer his phone. He was expect-ing a call from an important over-seas client.
“Hello?”“Hi, it’s Dallas.”“Who?”“The, um, the girl from a couple
of months ago. We met outside myclub and got Chinese … ?”
“Oh, right. Uh, hi. What’s um,what’s up?” Sal hadn’t spoken toDallas since that night and won-dered how she had his number.
“I uh, I have some news.”Sal had an idea of what was
coming. “Ah nah. You gotta be kid-din’ me.”
“I’m um, I’m pregnant.”“ … ”“Sal?” “ … ”“Are you there?”“Yeah. Yeah, I’m here … So now
what?”“Well, I think we should meet.”Sal got out of the shower, threw
some clothes on, and raced to CityWok, the same greasy Chinesespoon where they had eaten thenight they met. Dallas was waitingfor him under the yellow awning,wearing a long, navy pea coat anda worried expression. Sal parkedacross the street and jogged over toher. He asked her if she was allright.
“Yes, I’m OK. I just don’t knowif I’m ready to raise a son.”
“A son? Wait, how do you knowit’s a boy? You’ve had a sonogramalready? They can tell that sosoon?”
“No, when I took the pregnancytest it was blue.”
“Wait, you think blue means it’sa boy?”
“Doesn’t it?”“Was it a plus sign or a minus
sign?”“It was a blue minus sign.”Confucius was right.
—Matt Doran is a creative writinggraduate student.
—This fictional piece does not neces-sarily reflect the opinion of The DailyAztec.
The Daily AztecMonday,
June 7, 201012 THE BACK PAGETODAY’S BIRTHDAY (6/7/10) Differences
of opinion among associates provide themeat of your work all year. As you devel-op awareness of the sources of confusionor deception, you bring order to seeming-ly unrelated information. Feel your waycautiously, as you reveal your unexpectedfindings.
ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 -You become aware of confusion amongassociates. Disagreements add stress, untilyou examine the underlying feelings.Results are positive.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7- Temper your desire to criticize with com-passion.You don't need to hear everythingon your mind, and neither do others.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 6 -Issues between family and co-workerscould cause stress today. A creative solu-tion is in order, with extra points for onethat doesn't break the bank.
CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 5 -Make sure to look your best before leav-ing the house today.That way, no matterwhat happens, you ensure that others getthe message loud and clear.
LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 6 -Priorities shift in the direction of cashmanagement. Put down a deposit andmake payment arrangements.You canrelieve stress while keeping options open.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 -Backstage romance is a given today. Start
early to plan the details.You want every-thing to come off without a hitch. Afemale makes it easy.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 5 -You thought you were finished. It's notover until it's over, and even then it's not.You eventually win. Be patient, and it willall work out.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an8 - Love flows in both directions, but onlyif you allow it. Open your heart to yourfavorite person on more than one level.Enjoy the results.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Todayis a 7 - A line gets drawn. If you want togo along with the crowd, you have tojump to their side. Hint: that's the bestplan, so do it.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today isa 6 - A burst of energy carries you for-ward with vacation plans.Your favoriteperson knows just the right menu to suiteveryone's desires.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 6- To complete your projects today, youneed assistance from a creative friend orneighbor.That way, you don't stress overthings you can't change.
PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 7 -You and a friend start out on a newadventure today. Bring plenty of food.Youwouldn't want to have to leave the fun.
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