Good morning , Today is Monday, Dec. 27, 2004. The Tucson weather forecast calls for a mostly cloudy day with a few sprinkles possible and a high of 67. For the full forecast or information on other locations around the country, go to http://www.azstarnet.com/hw3/hw.php
Here's what's new on StarNet, the online service of the Arizona Daily Star: Death toll from tsunami rises Rescuers piled up bodies along southern Asian coastlines devastated by tidal waves that smashed into nine countries, obliterating seaside towns and killing more than 20,900 people. Get the latest updates from the Associated Press. http://www.azstarnet.com Sikh firm now runs security for city In the frantic days following Sept. 11, a Sikh gas station owner in Mesa was gunned down in a misguided attempt at revenge for the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. Balbir Singh Sodhi was targeted because his long beard and turban resembled pictures of Middle Eastern terrorists flashing across TV screens. It was one of many incidents of backlash against Sikhs. Three years later, a security company owned by a Sikh religious group has grown into the nation's biggest private protector of homeland security. http://www.dailystar.com Extra fence wanted to curb entrants DOUGLAS - The U.S. Border Patrol wants to construct up to 18 miles of new secondary fencing, with most of it being placed about 60 feet north of the existing border wall here and at Naco. The secondary fencing is included in a wish list of improvements and enhancements the Border Patrol is proposing in the Revised Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for its Tucson and Yuma sectors. http://www.azstarnet.com/border Tougher off-road rules sought PICTURE ROCKS - Pima County wants tougher rules to govern off-road vehicle use on private property, but the proposed law won't do anything to curb mounting damage to public lands like Panther Peak. http://www.dailystar.com/dailystar/metro/mon.html For small businesses, it's time to refocus After the New Year's parties fizzle and fireworks finish, many Americans will greet 2005 with a list of resolutions for bettering themselves. But while those lists may include shedding extra pounds or quitting a bad habit, small businesses have a different set of resolutions in mind. http://www.dailystar.com/dailystar/business/mon.html Local players have chance to display skill The top youth tennis players from across the country will meet in Tucson in the next two weeks with one thing in mind: stopping Tommy McGeorge. Well, maybe not. McGeorge, who might be Tucson's best hope in the upcoming USTA Winter Nationals and Copper Bowl Junior Championships, likely feels like he is taking on all comers on his home turf. http://www.azstarnet.com/sports NASCAR-type cycling organization ready to ride On Jan. 1, the structure of professional bicycle racing will change fundamentally: 19 top teams are committed to riding in both multiday tours and one-day classics. As a result, the sport will have the chance to market itself, like NASCAR in auto racing, as a yearlong series with a confirmed champion. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/cycling E.thePeople Have a good idea? Got a complaint? Write a letter to the public servant of your choice. Search by zip code from our database of over 40,000 officials. http://www.e-thepeople.org/affiliates/azstarnet Track your investments Whether you just want to track your investments at a quick glance or take a more in-depth look, you'll want to try StarNet's MarketBrowser. It's a small PC desktop utility that lets you see how your investments are performing on Wall Street. Get details and instructions for the free download. http://www.azstarnet.com/marketbrowser --Compiled by John Ames, Content Producer -- To subscribe under another e-mail address or to unsubscribe, go to http://www.azstarnet.com/newsletter
