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Show \ r Friday, February 27, 2009 , 1 HE SIGNPOST Records continued from front accept that attorneys need the same protections. "The attorney/client privilege has been around for thousands of years/' Murphy said. "You expect that your conversation with your attorney will stay private." With the latest changes, Murphy said the only area where they kept the clear and convincing evidence requirement was if an individual's life was in danger. As a former court reporter, Murphy said he is for open government. "But I knew that there was some information that needed to be protected," Murphy said. "Certain information could come out, but certainly not before a trial starts or before an investigation is completed." The delicate balance of open government and protecting citizens is an ongoing struggle, according to Petersen, who is also the Freedom of Information chair for Utah Headlines SPJ. "I think we journalists are so used to taking a stand, that maybe we're not the best on compromising," Petersen said. "Ifs hard for us to step back and evaluate the situation from .the other side." She said no one should underestimate how Shurtleff battled for the Shield Law against his own community and law enforcement, of which he is a part. "He believed in it," Petersen said. She said there's always going to be a conflict between protecting government so it can function properly versus the citizens' need to know. " "If a citizen can't access their own government," Petersen said, "what's the point of a democracy?" Petersen said UFOG is really appreciative and grateful that Shurtleff was willing to meet halfway. She said UFOG, as well as Utah Headliners SPJ, if not favoring the bill, is willing to not fight it. "They were willing to compromise to the preponderance of evidence standard," Petersen said. "It gives them some leverage, anrf from our side we feel it gives the citizen a little more access to the record." Scam continuedfromfront or e-mail messages at no extra charge. The statement also added, "These incidents are nol a result of a 'hack' into T-Mobile's network or any of the company's subscriber information." Tankersley, a T-Mobile customer, said she and a number or her friends have received multiple spam text messages recently, which come from separate numbers each time. Experts say this type of phishing scam resembles the "Nigerian e-mail scam" which is nothing new. Customers may receive detailed tips and information about phishing, identity theft and other related issues by going to www.t-mobile. com, scrolling to the bot- tom of the page and clicking on the link for "Privacy Resources." A customer may click on the SMiShing tab for steps to take if you have received a text of this nature. As a piece of advise, Hamp said, "Any legitimate financial institution is not going to query you for your numbers; they already know them." Hamp wanted to urge students to ignore the text requests and to not put in any of your information. Students can view a list of the Top 10 Consumer Scams or report a scam by contacting the Division of Consumer Protection online at: www.consumerprotection.utah.gov. Comment on this story at wsusignpost.com. continued from front nationalities," Emami said. With fewer Japanese and other international students attending WSU, that exchange of culture is not happening at the same level of just a few years ago. Emami's position is supported by several other professors including Craig B. LaRocco, the Study Abroad and International Programs Administrator. "There are a great number of differences in life but also a number of similarities," he said. "When people of different cultures interact, they not only see differences but they see similarities." The lack of exchange is particularly troublesome to Greg Lewis, professor of Asian History. "The number of international students at WSU consistently falls behind other institutions by big margins," he-said. "We need to know about other parts of the world. We get into conflicts precisely because of our lack of knowledge, our lack of speaking other languages and our lack of contact with other peoples." Comment on this story at wsusignpost. com. Visit us online at www.wsusignpost.com! Comment on this story at wsusignpost.com. Your Checking Account Should be as Savvy as You are Goldenwest's G Account checking can keep up with you through college and beyond. Our G Account checking is perfect for students - no minimum balance requirements, no monthly maintenance fees, and it's packed with value: • FREE VISA Check Card /- FOR STUDENT OFFICE ' • FREE Online Bill Pay *&v -FREEeAlerts Plus, right now you'll get a FREE $10 VISA Gift Card when you open your account! 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