WASHINGTON The Social Security Administration said Wednesday that it was developing plans to ensure that thousands of elderly and disabled residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina would have access to their monthly checks.Those checks go out today and Friday.Mark Hinkle, a spokeswoman for Social Security, said the agency would continue to send monthly payments through the regular routes -- either by direct deposit or by mail."But if they have any problems, they can go to any Social Security office and request an emergency payment," he said."There will be temporary field offices in various areas around the disaster zone," Rep Jim McCrery (R-La.) said "We'll be trying to get word to refugees .. that they can call or visit the offices to get checks.". Hale Tokay of Istanbul's Mimar Sinan University said the large complex, called a kulliye in Turkish, was constructed in the mid-16th century and consisted of 39 markets, two mills, baths, kitchens to feed the poor, and a place where travelers and their animals could spend the night.What set Karapinar apart from similar Silk Road stops, however, was its imposing royal mosque, dedicated to Sultan Selim II. Mark Richards, now retired, won four on the men's tour.And finally: On Owens' criticizing the Eagles for failing to recognize his 100th touchdown, Jim Armstrong of the Denver Post remarked, "In a related story, I wrote my 5,000th column for the Post the other day, prompting a phone call from my boss Seems I had a typo in the eighth paragraph.". You won't be buying either next week when the Mountaineers lose to Virginia Tech.Big 12:Buying it -- Iowa State, Texas.Not buying it -- Nebraska, Kansas, Kansas State, Baylor, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State.

His son, Sean, who had already been promised the job when his 69-year-old father retires, will coach the team the rest of this season.Davis has been running uphill from the day he replaced Knight in September 2000. But the 2004 election resulted in a net gain of four senators supporting the bill, paving the way for its passage in the chamber this year.Among California's House delegation, all Republicans voted for the bill, while most Democrats opposed it. Here's the pitch that Sandman suggested health officials give: "Look, it's hard for us to be the ones to warn you. soldiers, a second American contractor and 10 Iraqis were wounded in the attack, a military statement said.Elsewhere in Iraq, a Marine was killed Sunday by a homemade bomb during combat operations near Karmah, 50 miles west of Baghdad, the military announced Tuesday.None of the casualties was immediately identified.Since the beginning of the war in March 2003, about 1,870 U.S service members have died..

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So did closer Francisco Rodriguez, with the Angels' top two relievers securing the final four outs in Saturday's 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox.With Percival as the closer and Rodriguez, Donnelly and Shields preceding him, the Angel bullpen posted the best earned-run average in the American League in each of the last three seasons. Talks were to continue Tuesday before the Cabinet's swearing-in, but Yawer's absence indicated a serious breakdown in negotiations."We were expecting Sheik Yawer.... Many in the industry assert that warnings of a financial disaster stemming from the borrowing wave are overblown.What's more, they say, the loans they've promoted in the last two years represent important strides in the history of finance, and it demeans consumers to suggest they shouldn't be offered new mortgage choices.A report last month by the Mortgage Bankers Assn. To get headquarters' attention, they would tap on the cradle three times.Today, the lifeguards assigned to the 22 towers not only have new phones, but walkie-talkies that allow them to communicate directly with city police.It's all part of a $12.3-million renovation program that even includes low sinks designed for beachgoers to soak their injured feet after being stung by jellyfish and stingrays -- and an exterior decor adorned with mosaic surfboards and bodyboards, made to look like the flags of countries connected to surfing.At the adjoining building for the 1,100-member Junior Lifeguard Program, youngsters will learn skills in a large lecture hall and, after testing them in the surf, will return for warm showers -- a distinct improvement from the old trailers that housed the 40-year-old program.But the best thing about it all, said Lt.