Arizona Daily Wildcat — Nov. 24, 2010

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PUTTING THE DUCKS ON UPSET ALERT

Arizona takes on No. 1 Oregon in day-after-Thanksgiving showdown. SPORTS, 5

BLACK FRIDAY

Wildlife takes an inside look at the biggest shopping day of the year. WILDLIFE, 12

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Tips for migrating Wildcats N. Korea By Luke Money ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT

Students traveling home for the Thanksgiving holiday today or tomorrow should keep a few things in mind. Thanksgiving is traditionally the busiest travel time of the year, with an estimated 24 million people utilizing air travel, according to the Air Transport Association . Passengers are encouraged to arrive 90 minutes prior to their plane’s departure.

Parking at the airport is offered on a daily basis, with cost varying depending on parking locations. Rates range from $4 to $9 per day, and shuttles run from some of the more distant lots to the terminal. Private companies also offer parking farther away from the terminal with varying rates. For information on longterm parking at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport , contact the airport at 602-273-4545 . Protests have been planned

for Wednesday at Sky Harbor International Airport regarding the new security measures. The Transportation Security Administration is also stepping up security screening during the holiday, and urges travelers to remember that all liquids and gels must be able to fit in one clear, onequart sized sealable bag inside carry-on luggage. No single item in that bag is allowed to be larger than three ounces. These limitations do not apply to bags stored in

checked luggage. The TSA also warns travelers not to wrap gifts they are bringing, since those packages may need to be opened by security in case additional screening is required.

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For more tips on how to get through security faster, visit: tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/ screening_experience.shtm

MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE

SEOUL — North Korea on Tuesday fired dozens of artillery rounds onto a populated South Korean island, killing two and injuring 19 others after Pyongyang claimed that Seoul was readying for “an invasion,” officials said. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak called an emergency session of his national security-related ministers in an underground bunker at the presidential residence late Tuesday to devise a response to the attack, which occurred near the disputed western border between North and South. The Seoul government later called North Korea’s artillery attack a “clear military provocation” and warned that the secretive regime would face “stern retaliation” should it

Trouble in Toyland

Arizona PIRG reports on gifts to skip during holiday shopping By Rebecca Rillos ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT As shoppers gear up for Black Friday, the Trouble in Toyland report gives some suggestions as to what shouldn’t be on Santa’s list. The 25th annual Trouble in Toyland report, released Tuesday, alerts consumers to the potentially dangerous toys on store shelves. “Trouble in Toyland helps identify some of the choking and toxic hazards that are on toy shelves in Arizona and across the country,” said Diane E. Brown, executive director of Arizona Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund. “The information is designed to let parents and other consumers know what to look out for so that the holiday season is full of pleasure and not pain for a young child.”

“Choking hazards are the leading cause of (toyrelated) death and injury, with the exception of motorized vehicles.” — Cassie Tomlin Representative Arizona PIRG Education Fund The Arizona PIRG Education Fund releases the report every year on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, just in time to alert consumers before the holiday shopping rush. The report details the main dangers of toys: choking hazards and toxins such as lead, antimony and phthalates. “Choking hazards are the leading cause of (toyrelated) death and injury, with the exception of motorized vehicles,” said Cassie Tomlin, a representative of Arizona PIRG

fires on S. Korean island

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PCP user scares student By Lucy Valencia ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT

Photos by Eric Healy/Arizona Daily Wildcat

Cassie Tomlin, representative for the Arizona Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), presents the group’s findings of its 25th Annual Survey of Toy Safety in Tucson Medical Center’s Pediatric Emergency Lobby on Tuesday. The survey contains information on choking hazards and harmful chemicals such as lead and antimony, as well as the state of U.S. policy concerning toy hazards.

Education Fund who delivered the report at a news conference at Tucson Medical Center. Tomlin demonstrated the hazards of some of the toys in this year’s report, including a “Dora the Explorer” backpack containing toxic phthalates. Tomlin explained that the Consumer Product Safety Commission only regulates phthalates in toys intended for teething or mouthing. “Just because it’s not made to be put in someone’s mouth doesn’t mean a child won’t put their mouth on it,” Tomlin said. Another toy detailed in the report was a Fisher Price “Handy Manny” construction playset. The set contains small parts but no choking hazard warning. Tomlin demonstrated

a choke test cylinder the Consumer Product Safety Commission uses on small parts. A part in the playset was slightly larger than the test cylinder. “Children have still choked on toys that don’t fit in the cylinder,” Tomlin said. “A toilet paper roll is a more reliable test.” The news conference also focused on the new website, toysafety.mobi. “The website will provide tips for parents and other consumers, a copy of the report and will also

allow parents and other consumers the opportunity to report a toy that they may think is unsafe for further investigation,” Brown said.

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toysafety.mobi

Visit for information on recalled toys and child safety tips.

A man was screaming and running in the nude when neighbors reported his behavior to the Tucson Police Department sometime around 10 p.m. on Nov. 1. He has not yet been located by officers. The suspect is believed to have been under the influence of PCP, a psychotropic drug also known as “angel dust,” according to Robert Szelewski, who has worked as a drug recognition expert for TPD. The man was described as black with a mustache and an afro -hairstyle. Katy Demaine, a UA biology sophomore, called 911 after hearing bizarre noises outside her home on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Waverly Street. “I was sitting on my couch and I thought (the shouting) was my roommate’s TV,” she said. “But PCP, page 3

Campus Health: Scale back on treats Winter indulgences contribute to college weight gain

By Brenna Goth ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT

COMING TOMORROW

Turkey Day

Many students going home for Thanksgiving are looking forward to stuffing themselves with holiday dishes and treats. One day of excessive eating has little effect on overall health, according to Hana Feeney, nutrition counselor for Campus Health Service. Consistently indulging throughout the holiday season, however, can lead to unwanted pounds. “If you’re overeating and stuffing yourself the whole week you’re home?”

Feeney asked. “That’s maybe not so good.” Most adults gain about one or two pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, according to a 2000 National Institutes of Health study. Though this number may be less than many people expect, Feeney said the extra pounds accumulate throughout the years. “That two to five pound gain doesn’t automatically come off on the first of January,” she said. Feeney said many college students gain a few pounds each year and up to 10 pounds by the time they graduate. “A lot of that gain, particularly in college students, comes

We can’t tell you to fill the void of missing the Daily Wildcat by stuffing yourself full of food. But we all have to deal somehow.

between the Thanksgiving and Halloween time to coming home from winter break,” Feeney said. Feeney said people are conditioned to overeat during the holidays, especially on Thanksgiving. “Somewhere along the way, that became the cultural experience,” Feeney said. “It’s the mindset of ‘We only get these foods once a year and this is how we celebrate.’” Holiday meals include more options than a usual dinner, so it may be tempting to try a serving of everything on the table. “Without even realizing it,

without even purposely eating until you get stuffed, it can happen,” Feeney said. Spending the holidays at home may provide students with a seemingly limitless supply of homemade food. “I don’t think I’ve ever had HEALTH, page 3

QUICK HITS Performance of “Beauty and the Beast 2” at 8 p.m., presented by Broadway in Tucson at the Tucson Music Hall, 210 S. Church Ave.

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