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People should get ready for the flu, officials say

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Schwarzkopf won't comment on book criticizing him

By Steve Sager and Joyce Kirtley Staff Writers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Retired Gem Norman Schwarzkopf s rule of leadership is to always do what's right — so he won't comment on a book critical of his wartime behavior. Rick Atkinson's book "Crusade: The Untold Story of the Persian Gulf War" claims Schwarzkopf humiliated his officers with rages that seriously undermined morale. "I won't help sell his book," Schwarzkopf told about 2,000 people Thursday at the Portland Celebrity Forum. He also scorned "revisionist writers trying to rob America of its great victory." Schwarzkopf, 57, told the crowd to remember the two basic rules of leadership: "When you are placed in command, take charge" and "Do what is right."

October is the time to begin preparation for the Oklahoma flu season say state health officials. Starting Oct. 15, the University of Central Oklahoma's Student Health Center will offer the influenza vaccination for a $10 fee. The Oklahoma State Department of Health, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, warns against receiving the vaccination too early. UCO health officials say persons receiving flu vaccinations too early run the risk of their protection level falling off before the peak season, late January to early February. "If you receive the shot too early, you may have to get a booster shot also, so you end up receiving two shots," said Susan LaForge, director of the Student Health Center. LaForge said the manufacturer of the vaccination, Wyeth Laboratories, believes the antibody will reach its height at the peak of the flu season. However, because of early outbreaks of influenza, the CDC advises getting the vaccination by the end of October, rather than continuing through mid-November. Symptoms include fever, cough, chills and muscle aches and usually lasts five to 10 days. Symptoms can be relieved by resting and drinking plenty of liquids. Health officials warn parents against giving their children aspirin or any medication containing aspirin for the relief of flu symptoms or any other viral infection. Medical evidence shows a link between the use of aspirin or aspirin based products with Reyes syndrome. Reyes syndrome is an acute disease primarily affecting infants, children and adolescents according to the SpringHouse Nurse Review Clinical Update System. Also found in the review,approximately three to seven days after a viral infection, such as influenza, measles, chicken pox, or an upper respiratory tract infection, fat infiltrates the liver, and the brain begins to swell due to a buildup of fluids in tissue cells. Because the damaged liver can't convert protein to urea, ammonia circulates in the bloodstream. This in turn interferes with cerebral function.

Medical 'guinea pigs' risk lives so others may live ATLANTA (AP) — Volunteers for medical trials risk their health and sometimes their lives to get potential new drugs out of laboratories and into drugstores. "It's a selfless act on anybody's part to be a guinea pig," said Janie Manziek of Pensacola, Ha. The 44-year-old mother of a gay man is among 200 volunteers testing a drug that produces HIV antibodies in their blood. Mrs. Manziek joined the experiment because she worries AIDS could strike her son, though be is not infected. "I wish everybody could feel that way, but I understand they're scared," she said. Mrs. Manziek likens her shots to the nationwide polio vaccinations she recalls from childhood. "If that could work, why couldn't this work?" she said. "It's everybody's responsibility to do everything we can to find a cure."

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Dr. William VanOsdol is accepting reservations for his 18th biannual tour of Europe.

New biology professor Dr. John M. Hranitz plans to resume toad research in Edmond area.

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October 5, 1993

International struggles use symbols of American Revolution 4 vents in communist countries of recent years should have

a frightening, familiar ring to government officials here at home. Chinese people bravely face armed troops in Tanamen Square, backed by a "Statue of Liberty." Communist hard-liners — the people called rebels — clash with government-controlled police in Moscow, and take over the "White House," among other buildings. White House? Statue of Liberty? What's going on here? Is American history being replayed throughout the world in some sort of fractured time warp? What's next? A Lithuanian Liberty Bell? The Bosnian Tea Party? Are there history lessons for American government and the American people to relearn from these events? We, the people of the United States — many of us, anyway — are of the mind that the use of force to secure and protect our precious beliefs is passé. Bloodshed is politically incorrect. We're taught that civilized peoples bring about change by petitioning their elected representatives, or, at most, by walking picket lines and carrying placards that spout bumper sticker philosophies for the benefit of passers by and television news cameras. But do passive rebellions really work? University students can use grievances against their administration officials as one example. Does petitioning the student government representatives ever really accomplish anything worthwhile? Of course, it should be noted that the Chinese endeavor to bring about democracy to their country was a failure, as was the more recent Russian hard-liners' attempts to regain a Communist hold there. In both cases the people were seriously outgunned. In the end, it seems, "might is right," and governments traditionally have the biggest and most powerful weapons. However, at the time of America's successful revolt against England, the British had the most guns, the most troops, and the most powerful navy in the world. Maybe that's why American symbols of freedom and power show up in other countries' struggles. The struggle we ourselves take for granted is an inspiration to them.

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LETTERS

Student voices concern on voting

ne hundred and ninetynine of UCO' s 15,000 students voted during last week's Student Government Association vice presidential election. This means •that the voter turnout rate was 1.3 percent. Anyone who has a slightest knowledge about democracy knows that democracy survives on the participation and opinion of the majority. Unfortunately, UCO students have been reluctant to participate in the democratic process and most of our electoral turnouts have been less than 5 percent. When you deal with only 5 percent of the student population, you would get fraternity members as your student body president or someone who has no qualification to win as your Homecoming Queen.

Studentpoliticians have blamed the students for their reluctance, but I think it is the candidates who have turned off the voters. Most of them rely on the votes of their fellow group or fraternity members to win the election and do not represent the whole student population. In their campaign they promote personal achievements and what kind of cars they drive, but never mention about the most important student issues like parking, long lines in enrollment and financial aid, deteriorating food and housing service. It is the job of the politicians to popularize democracy for their own survival. Otherwise, they might soon find themselves the extinct subject of Spielberg' s Ju-

reform the election process, include students from all segments of the population and make voting easy and available. Voting can be conducted during enrollment to make sure that the opinion of the majority is represented. If we keep running the student government with the opinion of the 1.3 percent of the students, who knows, Beavis and Butthead may win the election and Hilary Clinton may become the Homecoming Queen. It's time to stop embarrassing ourselves and get serious about the real problems. After all, becoming a student leader is a whole lot different than an all night fraternity party.

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—K. Parvez Murshed UCO student

Don't trust anything but an HIV test

ecently I read an article in the Sunday Oklahoman (Sept. 26) about a young woman who had contracted the HIV virus from her boyfriend. Oh, she wanted to go get tested for the HIV virus early in their relationship, but he wasn't interested so she blew it off. Of course, he wasn't interested... he was already HIV positive. Time was, the worst news you could be told reg arding your health was that you had cancer... The Big `C' ! Cancer was nonexistent in my family ages ago (back before silverware) so the only exposure I had to the dreaded mutant runamok cell was the medical dramatizations broadcast weekly right in my own living room, compliments of commercial television. Televised cancer was brutal and

unrelenting. It snatched young children from their mother's arms and stole the principal bread winner right out of the family portrait. Cancer victims were never evil rotten doers who were best left to the devil disease. Instead they were fathers and grandmothers and the family dog... those who were loved and cherished by all. Like an innocent bystander I watched the weekly stories unfold. I cried for the helpless victims, grieved like an extended family member. Looks like things haven't changed much. I'm referring to the fact that like an innocent bystander I watch the weekly... make that daily.. stories unfold. I can't say if any of the evil rotten doers are "getting theirs" or not, but I do know this: fathers and grandmothers an sons

an daughters are all suffering from a common condition called Trust, and it's killing them all. I don't need TV characters to wring my hands and grieve over any more. I have you! Sad to say you will keep me very busy, too. Because no matter what's available to help keep you alive and free from the HIV virus, you have the same malady that lives in most of us...Trust. Your trust in your fellow human beings may kill you and as an extended family member I'll stand beside your mothers and fathers and sisters and brothers and grieve. The girl in the article? I don't know who else is going to cry for her, but I know I am... I know I am.

—Debbe Moon UCO student

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Health facilities observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, offer reduced mammography costs By Joy McNutt

Staff Writer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so several area hospitals and mammography screening facilities are offering reduced cost mammograms. Planned Parenthood of Central Oklahoma's Edmond clinic will offer free complete physical examinations including breast and pelvic exams during October, said Gaylene Murphy, director of administration and communications for Planned Parenthood. The free exams are sponsored by a grant from the Edmond Women's Club, Murphy said. Those interested in the free exam should make an appointment by calling 348-9904 as soon as possible because the grant only pays for 100 exams, said Elaine Abernathy, patient services director. "The breast exam does not include X-rays," said Murphy. Edmond Regional Hospital will offer $55 mammograms (breast X-rays) during the month of October, said Julie Clark, marketing

assistant for the hospital. The price includes a mammogram reading by the radiologist. Normally the mammogram with reading would cost $99, said Cleo Hunt, director in radiology at Edmond Memorial Hospital. The reduced cost is offered through Project Woman, which is a collective effort of area hospitals, mammography screening facilities and the American Cancer Society, she said. Homeland and IGA stores will have information and coupons for the $55 mammograms printed on bags, said Debbie Clark, executive director of the Oklahoma Breast Care Clinic and chairperson for Project Woman. "Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women," she said. "187,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States this year. The incidence has increased 3 percent per year since 1980 and the death rate has remained constant over the past 50 years." "Every woman is at risk, and that risk increases with age," D. Clark said. Of cancer cases identified, 75 percent have had no family history of breast cancer and none of

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the other identified risk factors, D. Clark said. The other factors are being overweight and not bearing children before age 30. "We don't know what causes breast cancer," she said. "The best thing women can do is to follow the guidelines by the American Cancer Society. The guidelines are every woman over age 20 should practice monthly breast self-examinations, have annual breast exams by her physician and begin having mammograms by age 40." "With early detection—before it spreads—the cure rate is 95 percent," she said. "Mammography can find breast cancers as small as a grain of rice which is three to five years before they can be felt through examination. The average breast cancer doubles in size in 150 days so the average cancer has been in the breast for eight years before it can be felt." The University of Central Oklahoma Student Health Center provides a basic mini-exam including breast and pelvic exam, Pap smear (screen for pre-cancerous conditions of the cervix), chlamydia and gonorrhea screening for $30, said Jennifer Susan LaForge, R. N., director of the center.

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Professor plans 18th biannual Europe trip By Rodney Gordon

Student Writer Dr. William Van Osdol, University of Central Oklahoma professor emeritus, is accepting reservations for his 18th biannual tour of Europe. The first trip will be conducted during the semester break on Jan. 8 - 15, 1994. The cost of $1,145 includes roundtrip air fare from Oklahoma City to Rome, hotel, breakfast, city tour and directions for optional tours, Van Osdol said. Sites such as the Colosseum, St. Peter's Cathedral, Sistine Chapel, Tivoli Gardens, Trevi Fountain and others will be available to the tour group, Van Osdol added. The second trip will be conducted during spring break, he said. The cost is $1,061 and includes roundtrip air fare from Oklahoma City to London, all transfers, hotel, breakfast, city tour, two theatre tickets, a threethy subway ticket and a thy trip to a countryside site.

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A $25 deposit will hold a space, but immediate response for Rome is needed, he said. Early consideration for London is also appreciated. "It's open to anybody, not just students...last year we had a 13-year-old boy go with his mother and father,"VanOsdol said. There is no maximum number of people allowed to take part. The least amount ever taken was 16 and the most was 83, he said. Credit used to be given to all students who took part, but now credit is only given to those who ask for it under special circumstances. More information is available at the north and south doors, and in the Special Education Room (109) in Old North. For additional information or to make reservations call Van Osdol at 341-0153, Wesley at 751-3300 or mail deposits to: Dr. Van Osdol 2017 Edgewood Edmond, OK 73013.

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UCO works with Mexican school in research project By Scott Curry Student Writer

The University of Central Oklahoma has begun a research collaboration with the Biostructural Group of the National University of Mexico's Instituto de Quimaca in order to do landmark research on protein crystallization. Dr. S. Narasinga Rao, director of faculty research at UCO. said the two universities have assets that compliment each other. "We have all the projects and they have all the funding, equipment and facilities. A university the size of ours can't afford the equipment and facilities for this kind of research, so what we are supplying are the projects and the protein crystals, which are the most difficult to attain," said Rao. "They need us as much as we need them." Professor Manuel SorianoGarcia, head of the Biostructural Group, has been awarded the equivalent of five million U.S. dollars by President Carlos Salinas of Mexico to build the group' s new biophysics laboratory. The laboratory will be used to study the protein crystallization process, by which protein in liquid form is crystallized into solid form. The crystal is then exposed to x-rays and analyzed to locate the positions of individual atoms. Rao said that the process makes it pos-

sible to detect the effects of a protein on a body and other characteristics. "This is a unique project," said Rao, "And we're the only ones working on this." Rao spent Sept. 16-19 in Mexico and helped begin the group's work with protein crystallization and also gave a seminar on the process. He said that data is already coming in from the project. "While I was there, I actually crystallized a protein and analyzed its structure. Right now, we're collecting data on four biological molecules which are synthesized compounds found to be effective in treating leprosy," said Rao. He hopes, as well, that this collaboration will open doors for many scientific publications and additional external funding for each university's program. Rao plans to apply for grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund travel expenses and additional equipment for UCO; meanwhile the Mexican members of the group will turn to the NSF' s Mexican counterpart CONACYT for travel funding. "This kind of collaboration is important for a relatively small teaching university like ours. It is often the only way we can get such research data for our students, and it supports and compliments the teaching we do. I feel it's important to expose our stu-

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dents to the value of first hand research," said Rao. Rao, who has a Ph.D. in biophysics and has taught at UCO for 10 years, said the inspiration for the Biostructural Group was born of conversations he had with other professors at an academic meeting of the American Crystallographic Association in Albuquerque, N.M. UCO' s physics program is also involved in and is planning to begin other collaborations with different universities. In fact, four of the seven students working under Rao on the crystallization project are the product of an agreement between UCO and Langston University. Rao said he hopes to start as many collaborations as possible in the future. "It's simply a more efficient means of research. It prevents the duplication of efforts and equipment and we can utilize professors from different universities," said Rao.

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UCO helps Langston students earn physics degree By Scott Curry Student Writer

The UCO physics department is working in conjunction with Langston University in a studentsharing program that will benefit both universities, said Dr. S. Narasinga Rao, director of faculty research at UCO. Four students from Langston are attending UCO to complete their undergraduate degrees in physics, which are not presently available at Langston, said Rao. Dr. Philip Chapiro, a professor of mathematics at Langston, said he and Rao found they had some mutual interests and needs. Chapiro is seeking to bring a physics department to Langston, and both Rao and Chapiro are crystallographers and members of the Oklahoma Alliance for Minority Participation in Science and Engineering. "We have the facilities and Langston has the minority stu-

dents," said Rao. "It's beneficial for both universities." The students, who are in their second semester at UCO, will do their research work and complete a thesis at UCO, but will receive their undergraduate degrees from Langston. The minority students are also involved in the collaboration Rao has organized between UCO and the Biostructural Group of the National University of Mexico, said Rao. UCO is working together with the Biostructural Group on the study of crystallized protein. "They are all going to be studying crystallography, and the

Biostructural Group is providing some useful data," said Rao. "These first four students will be the seed program for our own physics department, and we hope the program will continue for the next class of students," said Chapiro. To gain interest for the collaboration, Rao taught at Langston for one semester and Chapiro taught at UCO for one semester. "We feel that the collaboration is beneficial to both schools," said Chapiro. "And we hope it continues. I believe that programs like this could spread to other departments or even other schools."

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UCO biology professor wants to continue research on toads By Joy McNutt Staff Writer

Dr. John M. Hranitz, UCO human physiology and biology professor, plans to look for toad populations next spring and summer in the Edmond area to continue his physiological ecology research. (Photo by Bill Ball)

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The study of toads can't be directly applied to humans, but toads are important in the food web and their population is being affected by whatever we're doing to the environment. —Dr. John M. Hranitz UCO biology professor Mississippi State University, where he did his latest research on toad population and genetics in relation to physiology and environment. He said he wants to involve students in his research. "Research helps the students

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develop their thinking skills through 'hands-on' experience," he said. "They can take what they know and actually do something with it." Students can analyze and interpret data, use equipment, write and come up with new ideas, he said. "In addition to enhancing thinking skills, research opportunities provide students with the training they desire in a specific area but often cannot receive in a course. Research opportunities also provide a chance for students to decide whether continued education in a more specific field of interest is desirable," Hranitz said. In late spring or early summer of 1994, when the male toads call for mates, Hranitz said he plans to look for toad populations in the Edmond area to continue his physiological ecology research. The shrill vibrating call makes it hard for predators to locate the toads, Hranitz said. But because he said he knows where to look, he plans to find the toad populations. "I'll just go around and listen for them," Hranitz said.

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Dr. John M. Hranitz is a new human physiology and general biology professor at the University of Central Oklahoma this fall. On his office door beside a picture of a toad are the words: "Eat a live toad the first thing each morning...and that will be the worst thing you'll have to face all day!" Dr. Hranitz studies toads. No, he said he doesn't eat toads for breakfast, but his research has been about toads and the interaction between environment and genetics concerning toad populations. "The study of toads can't be directly applied to humans," he said, "but toads are important in the food web and their population is being affected by whatever we're doing to the environment." Isolation of populations because of habitat loss or barriers can leave toads vulnerable to natural phenomena, such as a bad freeze, that can wipe a whole population, Hranitz said. Also, isolation can cause inbreeding so genetic diversity declines.

Toads are food for insects, fish, turtles, snakes, ducks and wading birds at various stages of their life cycle, Hranitz said. Some of these are "animals we place high aesthetic value on," he said. Hranitz came to UCO from

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Number of teen moms still rising ATLANTA (AP) — The rate of American teen-agers having babies rose for the fifth year in a row. For every 1,000 women age 15 to 19 in 1991, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 62.1 births, up from 59.9 the year before. The CDC has no way to calculate the nation's overall teen pregnancy rate — which includes births and abortions — because 10 states keep no figures on abortions. But ficures released Thursday showed Georgia had the highest pregnancy rate among the states that do report — 110.6 pregnancies per 1,000 teen-agers in 1990, the most recent year for which state-by-state numbers were available. North Dakota had the lowest rate, 56.4 pregnancies per 1,000 teens. The birth rate amomg teen-agers was highest in Mississippi, with 81 births per 1,000 teens. and second in Arkansas, with 80.1, It was lowest in New Hampshire, 33.

Michelle Jarvis participates in the Scoot-A-Boot Dance last Tuesday night in the University Center Ballroom. (Photo by Christopher Smith)

Altus mayor promises plenty of action' concerning violent crime ALTUS, Okla. (AP) — Mayor Boozie McMahan is promising plenty of action to end a recent outbreak of violent crime in the Altus area. The latest assault occurred last week when a man beat a school bus driver as students on the bus watched on Two children also were injured in the attack. "We will not tolerate this type of activity," the mayor said. "We won't let a few control and make life miserable for the majority." To think someone has the nerve to enter a school bus and do what they did in front of children makes me so mad," she said "Have they lost their minds?" She said the city would do whatever it takes to curb the violence, even if it means overtime for police officers, devising crime control ordinances or asking for legislative help. On Sept. 26, a 21-year-old Altus man was shot in the throat and someone shot at a police officer after police responded to a disturbance. The city has two unsolved murders since July.

'Disapproval of others' decides custody battle of lesbian mom OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A state appeals court denied a lesbian custody of her two daughters because they might suffer from the disapproval of others. "The same rationale would apply to an African-American mother and a white father, because that child — it has been historically noted — would be discriminated against," complained Donald Lee Ritter, the woman's lawyer. In a 2-1 ruling last Tuesday, the Court of Appeals upheld a judge's ruling on custody of Donna J. Fox's children. Appeals Judge Robert L. Bailey quoted an expert witness cited in a 1982 Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling who said a lesbian's child "might encounter future prejudice by a disapproving society" because of the mother. The case is one of a growing number of highly publicized battles over the rights of homosexual couples to rear children. Last month, a judge in Virginia ruled that a lesbian's "immoral" relationship with her live-in lover made her an unfit parent, and denied her custody of her 2-year-old son. In Masssachusetts, a lesbian couple, both doctors, won joint adoption rights to the 5-year-old they have raised since birth.

Auto workers walk against orders HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. (AP) — A midnight deadline for a new contract between the United Auto Workers and Chrysler Corp. passed without an agreement Thursday. The UAW told workers to stay on the job, but hundreds walked out anyway. At at least one plant, the Jefferson North factory in Detroit, which builds the Jeep Grand Cherokee, several hundred employees left their jobs. "They told us to keep them in, but mine are gone," said Frank Massey, local president. "It's too late. I can't get them back."

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Women's club offers six scholarships for UCO students The scholarships are $1,000 each which are administered Student Writer through the financial aid office at the applicants choice. The money is to be used for tuition, books, The Edmond Women's Club is fees, and educational supplies in once again offering a scholarship the '94 scholarship year, Stafford to the women of the University of added. Central Oklahoma to be used in "It is the most exciting thing I the 1994 calendar year. think our club is able to do," she It is expected that six scholar- said. "It is most exciting because ships will be available for the women can help other women to students, said Jackie Stafford, meet their career goal." chairman of the education comLast year four recipients were mittee. from UCO, said Stafford. A woman must be a U.S. citi"UCO has been one of the best zen who is at least 30 years of age, benefactors to date," she said. residing in Edmond and has comThe applications must be postpleted 60 college credit hours, marked by Oct. 22. The finalists added Stafford. will have an interview at 1-5 p.m. The applicants are evaluated Nov. 6 at Edmond Public Library. by the Education Committee of Students can receive applicaWomen's Club. The committee tions at the UCO financial aid judges the applicants on their fi- office or at the UCO foundation. nancial need, hours required to For more information or any complete their degree, career and questions, students can call Jackie educational goals, achievements Stafford through the Edmond and references, Stafford said. Women's Club at 340-2550.

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Capital punishment UCO's Hare has turned the thrill of a "kill" into an art form By Scott Moore Student Writer About 30 miles south of Edmond lies a volleyball factory: and it's called Norman High School. This factory produced volleyball teams that became state champions of 1977, 1981, 1985 and the state championship team of 1990 that set a state record with an impressive 50-0 won-loss record. This factory also produces great players. One such player is Carrie Hare. Carrie Hare is a junior outside hitter for the University of Central Oklahoma Volleyball team. She was a senior on the 1990 Norman team and led them to the state title. "Our attitude on that team was great," said Carrie. "We had the attitude that nobody was going to stop us. We never gave up or allowed ourselves to become overconfident. We were very team oriented." Carrie was a four-year standout at Norman and played under her father, Butch Peters, who held the head coaching post for 15 years and is now an assistant football coach with the Norman football team. He

coached two other UCO players, junior Lorie Dover and sophomore Brook Borden in what is commonly referred to as the "Norman Connection." At Norman, Carrie amassed the accolades. She earned allstate honors as a sophomore in the spring of 1989 and again in the fall of 1990 as a senior. She was also a state tournament selection in 1990. She played softball and was a three-year starter, but her heart was in volleyball. "I quit two other sports (softball and basketball) so that I could concentrate more on volleyball," she said. "Volleyball has been my life since I was in middle school. My goal was to go to college and play volleyball." And achieve that goal she has. Recruited by head volleyball coach Mark Herrin, Carrie started as a freshman at the setter position instead of her natural outside hitter position. She responded by racking up 974 assists during the '91 season to rank third among UCO's all-time single season assist leaders. After switching back to outside hitter in 1992, she continued to hit the record books by ranking third on

Ready and waiting UCO volleyball player Carrie Hare gets set to Invitational. Hare is the Lady Bronchos team return a serve during last weeks Lady Broncho leader in kills. (Photo by Daniel Smith)

UCO's single season list for kills(474), attacks(1280) and digs(386). In her young career, she is third in kills (539), attacks(1499), and assists(978) on the UCO career record list going into this season. Despite her success, she still thinks there is a lot of room for improvement. "I think I still have a long way to go," she said. "I always want to improve and I think there are a lot

of areas to improve on. I'm never satisfied with how I've played." She leads the team in kills with 146 as of Sept. 25. She also leads the team in digs with 128 and is tied for the top spot with senior Amy Hammond in service aces with 14. "Experience the past two years has helped me play better this year," she said. "But I'm still not at the level where I want to be

playing." Carrie, recently married last June to John Hare, was pursued by Texas Woman's College in Denton, Texas, but she ultimately chose UCO. "I loved the campus when I visited here," she said. "I also loved the program they had here. I knew the coach (Mark Herrin) because I played against him in high school (When he coach at Collinsville)."

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Central Oklahoma running back Tyrone Jones became the fourth Broncho to earn Lone Star Conference player of the week laurels. Jones, a senior from Wagoner, rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries in UCO's 37-20 victory over Langston last week. Glenn Starks, Jason Melkisetian and Elton Rhoades all have been players of the week previously.

Speaking of Jones, he and fellow tailback Glenn Starks have put up some incredible combined numbers this season. Through four games, the tandem has accounted for 949 yards on the ground on 164 carries. The two have also combined for 11 touchdowns and a 5.8 yards-percarry average.

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FLU Increased awareness of Reyes syndrome, along with early detection and prompt aggressive treatment have helped reduce the mortality rate from 40 percent to 5 percent. People with heart disease, lung diseases, HD/ infection or health problems are at a high risk of catching the flu. Also, people over the age of 65, or who have contact with those at high risk, should receive the vaccination. "The influenza virus changes each year. There is an A and a B strain. The B strain primarily affects younger children, while the A strain affects the elderly," said Phyllis McKee, director of immunization at the Oklahoma State Department of Health. "A is usually more severe than B. It is a more serious disease that tends to go into a secondary illness," said Dr. Patricia Quinlisk, medical chief of acute disease services at the Oklahoma State Department of Health. "There is no way of predicting the flu. It is a sudden onset with a short incubation period. Both strains include the same symp-

toms, and we do not recommend making any changes in preparing for the new outbreak," said McKee. "The only way to prepare for it is to have the influenza vaccination, but it is not 100 percent effective. It's usually about 80 percent effective. Also, we have taken precautions to make sure the vaccination process is extremely safe," said McKee. A new vaccine is developed every year because the flu strains change annually. This year's vaccination will contain strains of influenza/A/ Texas/36/91, influenza/AB eijing/ 32/92 and influenza/B/Panama/ 45/90. Viruses are named by their type ( A, B or C), from the place and the year in which they are identified and antigens which are present on the surface of the virus. Quinlisk said there is a very defmite way scientists determine what goes into the vaccinations. "There is surveillance all over the United States, and they monitor what strains are around at the end of the season. These strains

Theater department to perform cancan in October By Carol Cole Mills Staff Writer

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Singing, stripping and being banned a la Madonna is nothing new. In 1893, the can can dance was banned in Paris because it was too obscene. The dance is well-known — the one with female dancers highkicking and flipping their ruffled skirts up to expose their lower torso area generally clad in bloomers. There was just one small problem back in those days in Paris. The dance was performed—sans bloomers. Can Can, the Cole Porter musical celebrating the history of the controversial dance, will be performed by University of Central Oklahoma's music theater department at Mitchell Hall theater Oct. 14-17 and Oct. 22-23. Co-directed by Dr. Carveth Osterhaus and Tamara Long, the musical features extravagant dance numbers and colorful costumes. The story begins in 1893 in Paris with the can can banned by strict moral codes due to obscenity. Girls were arrested for doing

the can can at the Mount Maitre, a local club, but no one would testify against them. Older judges wanted to have the girls released. However, the young, idealistic judge Aristide vows to uphold the law. The plot turns when Aristide goes to the club to check the situation first-hand. Aristide meets the owner of the Mount Martre, Pistache, and falls in love. Aristide is accused of being a vice lord at the Mount Maitre and goes into hiding with Boris, an artist who is in love with one of the dancers, Claudine. Art critic, Hilaire, is also enamored with Claudine and challenges Boris. The lead characters will be performed by UCO students Lori Briscoe as Pistache, Dustin R. Fasching as Boris, Staci Gray as Claudine and Steve Schroder as Aristide. Performances begin at 8 p.m. each evening. Saturday features a matinee at 2 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for senior citizens, and $2 for children and non-UCO students. UCO staff, faculty and students are admitted free with a validated UCO ID.

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are the ones that they suspect will be around next year," said Quinlisk. The most recent outbreaks of the flu have been in Louisiana. All of the outbreaks have been associated with the A/Beijing/32/ 92 strain. "We are just aware of what we have seen from the flu outbreaks in Louisiana. We don't know for sure if the oncoming outbreaks will be as severe. It is possible to have both strains in the same year," said Quinlisk. This strain also appeared between March and May along the East Coast when the flu season was coming to an end. Every year 10,000 people die from complications caused by influenza, and doctors expect the numbers to rise this year. Many county health departments will be scheduling influenza clinics to make sure those at high risk will have an opportunity to receive the flu vaccination. The vaccinations at the city and county health departments are open to everyone and are free said Quinlisk.

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Wallo explained the process of becoming a career artist. The work of University of Central Oklahoma graphic arts major Michael Wallo is currently on exhibit in at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO) through Oct. 23 in gallery 2 at French Market Mall located at N.W. 63rd & May. Wallo's exhibit, which features mixed-media painting s and sculpture, is the first solo show outside the academic realm for the artist. To be featured in an IA0 gallery exhibit, Wallo had to provide slides of his work in a proposal which was then j uried from a pool of 100 other proposals by local artists. Upon graduation, Wallo plans

"Basically, producing the work and showing. You have to be very prolific. You have to produce in volume; dealers won't handle you if you don' t," Wallo said. Wallo describes the creation and ideas that go into the making of a work of art as being only part of an art experience. "Another is the open creative eye of the viewer. The power of a work of art is only as strong as the viewer can allow it to be," said Wallo. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours Tuesday through Friday are from 12-5 p.m. and 12-3 p.m. on Saturday.

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Researcher lectures on 'Jurassic Park and the Bible' By Jojo Takyi-Micah Student Writer

Heather Winslow gets her calendar signed by from right, firefighters Kevin Lanier, Rick Cox and Steve Penningtion. The UCO Managment Club sponsored a calendar drive and signing sessions Wednesday in which the Oklahoma City Firefighters helped raise money for the Baptist Burl? Center in Oklahoma City. (Photo by Christopher Smith)

Management club hosts calendar signing By Susan Anderson Student Writer The University of Central Oklahoma management club sponsored its community service project Sept. 29. The management club sponsored the 1994 Oklahoma City Firefighters Association in a calendar drive and signing session. The calendars feature 14 Oklahoma City firefighters. All proceeds from the calendars benefit the Baptist Burn Center in Oklahoma City. Specifically, the firefighters are raising money to renovate the current hyperbarric pressure chamber for the burn center, and purchase a new chamber. The current chamber at Baptist Burn Center holds three people, usually two patients and a nurse. The new chamber will hold up to 12 people and can conceivably hold and entire family. "Now, if an entire family sustains severe burns they can be split apart and taken to different burn centers all over the country. Not being able to see, and worry-

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firefighters volunteer their names. "Five media personalities chose which ones would be in the calendar," said Lunow. "We get razzed by the other guys...the benefit out weighs the cost," said firefighter Greg Heard - Mr. January. Fellow firefighters call us "pretty boys," said firefighter Tony Mack - cover model. Husband and wife firefighters Steve and Carrie Pennington are featured in the February layout. They met when Steve inspected the building where Carrie was a receptionist. "She told me she was tired of being a receptionist. I told her they were taking applications at the fire department," said Steve Pennington. Carrie Pennington went through training and was hired by the Oklahoma City Fire Department five months later.

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Dr. John D. Morris, administrative vice president of the Institute for Creative Research, gave a lecture on Jurassic Park and the Bible last month in Oklahoma City. Against the backdrop that dinosaurs passed away 65 million years ago, many Christians have questions about dinosaurs and how they fit with the Bible. With this in mind, the lecture looked at evolution theories and the Bible. "The Bible is accurate and what it says about the past is true," Morris said. He said a lot of theories have evolved, based on dinosaur fossils which were very often found in bits and pieces. He said facts should be separated from opinions without the facts. "Evolution is not a science.

Evolution is a way of thinking about the past, it's an idea about the past. Philosophy about the past that stands in direct opposition to Christianity," he said. Morris said he believed that dinosaurs were created by God and could still be in existence. He played a recording of an unknown animal roaring in the African jungle of Congo. Morris suggested that dinosaurs could very well be faded memories of peoples encounters with dragons, which are mentioned in the Bible, saying that every culture has tales of encounters with dragons. He concluded by saying that some people agree with opinions about the past while others disagree, adding that "if God is the creator, he creates the rules and we have to obey." The lecture was sponsored by Heritage Baptist Church and Christian radio station, KQCV AM 800.

Children's film festival begins next month By Terri King Staff Writer The first "Great American Children' s Film Festival" will take place starting at 9:30 a.m. Nov.13 at the Kickingbird Cinema, 1225 E. Danforth. The event is sponsored by University of Central Oklahoma Chapters of Phi Beta Lamda, a national university business organization, and Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA). Phi Beta Lamda advisor, Gale A. Kerns, said part of the proceeds from the film festival will go toward the establishment of a scholarship fund for UCO students.

Money from the event will also be donated to the Genesis House, The Edmond Boy's Ranch Town and the C.A.R.E. Center. "Rockadoodle" and "The Chipmunk Adventure" will be the featured films at the festival. The ticket price is $3 per person and will be sold in advance by contacting Mark Stonebarger at 3403753. Kems said that people who do not have children but who may want to participate, may sponsor a child by buying a ticket which will be donated to the Big Brothers, Big Sisters organization. "We hope to get enough people involved so kids can go see a movie without violence and have a good time," Kerns said.

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A Brief Look Ahead yTiaras, a junior women's honor society, will meet at 6 p.m.

Oct. 6 in the Senate Room of the University Center to discuss the proceeds of the bake sale. For more information, call Stephanie Webb at 341-6368. yThe Ad Club, a club for students interested in advertising and other aspects of communications, will meet at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Communications Building, Room 215 for the first meeting of the year. Free pizza will be provided. V The Pre-Med / Health Professions Club, a club for students planning on majoring in a health field, will meet at 12:40 p.m. Oct. 7 in Howell Hall, Room 202 to discuss financial aid opportunities for the health profession. Special guest will be David Barrett. For more information, call Dr. Peggy Guthrie at Ext. 5017. VChristians on Campus, a religious organization, meets at 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the Commanche Room of the University Center. The topic is "Changing Death Into Life." For more information, call Dan Smelser at 631-9893 or Greg Paysnoe at 495-3937. yAlpha Lambda Delta, a freshman honorary fraternity for women, will meet at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Will Rogers' Room in the University Center. Dr. Boliver will be the guest speaker and the topic will be "Women in the Job Market." For more information, call Brandi Woods at 341-3151. ySigma Phi Sigma, a organization for funeral service majors, will meet at 9 a.m. Oct. 7 in the Health Sciences Building, Room 152. Officer pictures will be taken at this time. yThe Alpha Chi Honor Society will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Council Room of the University Center. Sweatshirts will be for sale and certificates will be passed out. yThe First American Students Association, a club for Native Americans, will view "Dakota Conflict," a movie, at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 h the Lariat Room. yThe Catholic Campus Ministries will meet at 5 p.m. Oct. 8 at the University Center driveway for a hay ride with the OSU Campus Ministries. The cost is $2 per person and members will car pool and will return that Friday. A head count will be needed by Oct. 6. For more information, call Gary or Rod at 359-9837.

Generally Speaking YThe American Society of Quality Control will feature guest speaker Vince Orza at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Will Rogers Room in the University Center. For more information, contact Gene Yoder at 390-8699 or Dan Orza at 341-0224. YThe Church of Christ Bible Chair is being re-established on campus and the first meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Dayspring Church. For more information, call Tammy Goodman at 751-4388. YThe Diabetic support Group of Hillcrest Health Center

will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Silvers Room at Hillcrest, 2129 SW 59th. The meeting will center around the topic "Holiday Cooking for the Diabetic." For more information or to make reservations, call 680-2414. YThe Firehouse Art Center is accepting submissions of work for its Christmas events. Applications are available at the Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood in Norman or by phoning 329-4523. Ask for an Artist's Christmas Application. YThe Church of Christ Bible Chair is being re-established on campus and the first meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Dayspring Church. For more information, call Tammy Goodman at 751-4388. VA State Certified D.U.I. School will be held from 5:30 to 10:45 p.m. Oct. 6 and 7 at the Edmond Chamber of Commerce. To pre-enroll call 1-800-522-9050. News items for publication in Around Campus must be submitted at least one week in advance. Forms are available in The Vista office and should be printed or typed. Information will not be accepted by telephone. Items may be run for two weeks prior to the event depending on space.

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Misaligned steel plates possible cause of Amtrak wreck, officials say PUZZLE KEY said Thursday night. Authorities have determined that the barge that got away from a tugboat operator in the fog and dark had struck the 500-foot-long, wood-and-steel bridge minutes before. At least 44 people died in the accident, Amtrak's deadliest wreck. On Thursday, investigators found that steel plates between the tracks and the bridge supports had been knocked nearly three and a

half feet out of alignment, Hammerschmidt said. But NTSB officials said they do not know whether the plates were out of place before the train crash. The New York Times reported Friday that the track - operated by CSX Transportation Inc. of Jacksonville, Fla. - has a sophisticated system of sensors designed to keep trains off dangerous tracks. But the newspaper quoted Amtrak spokesman Clifford Black as say-

ing that only a break in the rail would trigger a warning, an investigators have not yet determined whether a rail was broken. "I'm sure that will be investigated also," U.S. Transportation Secretary Federico Pena said during an appearance Friday morning on Fox-TV. NTSB investigators said 163 people survived the crash and three others - all crew members were missing and presumed dead.

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RESEARCH PAPER ASSISTANCE I can help you research, edit, spell/ grammar/punctuation check, or write first draft. Student rates, professional work, typing included. CALL NOW! 341-6282 FAST ACCURATE TYPING with reasonable rates. Call after 6 pm, 340-2536. SUNRISE TYPING for all your typing and word processing needs, business, personal, and academic. High quality, laser printer, reasonable rates, NW OKC 728-9808, PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE. ASAP TYPING Professional typing & speedy service. Reports, theses, term papers, resumes & business needs. Can help w/editing & writing; any format-APA, MLA, etc. Spell check & laser printer. FREE disk storage. $1.50/pg. Available anytime. Call Debi 341-6282 EDMOND TYPEWRITER has ribbons, tapes, service for most brands. Fast 24-hr service. 10% off w/UCO ID. Call 341-3620. TYPING-Edmond resident with college degree will type your term paper for $1.50/pg (resumes $7.50 & up). Call 341-1029. CHERYL'S CUSTOM DOCUMENTS Top quality typing for bottom dollar prices! All work is to your satisfaction. Theses, term papers, reports, spreadsheets, resumes, business and/or personal. Spell check; laser printer; shredder; pick up & delivery provided. 751-5217. PREGNANT? Anxious? Need Help? We can help... The Pregnancy Testing Center in Edmond. Free pregnancy test available. Call 341-3139 or 359-1400 for more information. CERTIFIED NURSE ASST will provide quality care/hot meals, 24 hrs, near campus. Lots of toys & activities. Weekly/hourly rates, 348-4853. GUARANTEED COLLEGE MONEY • Ir• • Ir•

No GPA Requirement No InCome Requirement No Age Requirement Money Back Guarantee Apply for your Financial Aid Today!!! For free info packet, write to: Academic Scholarship Assistance, P.O. Box 720577, OKC, OK 73172. TERM PAPER Assistance. Let graduate student help you research, outline, and write the first draft of your paper. Get that much needed A. Garrison 945-2921. FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Monday 7:30-9 pm. No appointment necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd. Info 341-5450. ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SHIPPING SERVICES TO: • Taiwan • Singapore ' Malaysia ' Indonesia FOR INFO, CALL LEE AT 348-4466

NOW OPEN THE SERVICE CENTER Typing/word processing APA, MLA, ASR, Turabian $1.75 page we type Hourly computer rental you type Research paper assist Tutoring Scholarships/Grants 405 N. University 330-TYPE DON'T GET LOST IN THE CROWD High impact resumes are a must in today's competitive job market. Several formats to choose from. Ask about student discounts Call Eric at Graphics Unlimited, 755-3449. FREE MONEY Need Cash for School? Call the Money Line NOW 340-0484

EMPLOYMENT '370.4 CHILDRENS PLACE FUN & FIT AIDES Looking for energetic students and other individuals who enjoy working with children in a before & after school program. Previous experience preferred. Hours 7-8:30 am & 3:15-6:30 pm Mon-Fri. Qualified applicants should apply in person at Baptist Medical Center Personnel Dept, 3400 NW Expressway, Physicians Professional Bldg, Suite 320, OKC, OK. YOU TOO CAN EARN FULL TIME PAY FOR PART TIME WORK!! 16-9 Per Hour 'Evenings & Wkends *Good Location 'Fun Office CALL NOW! 843-0763 EARN XTRA MONEY and have fun too at the Wolftrap Club. Cocktail waitress needed 4-9 pm or 9 pm to Close. Apply in person 1109 S Broadway. BACK TO SCHOOL BUCKS It's that time again, time to pay for tuition, books and everything from parking stickers to meal tickets. V ISIONQUEST MARKETING is the answer for mature, articulate students looking for part time work. WE OFFER: *Paid Training 'Flexible Scheduling '$5./hr base pay 'Average Earnings of $6-$9/hr 'Oppor. for advancement Call our professional management staff today, 359-7713, ask for Brad or Jerry. TYPIST NEEDED, requires 80 wpm+. Computer knowledge helpful, start $5/hr, immediately, 330-0034. CIMARRON STEAK HOUSE, 201 N Meridian, OKC, accepting applications for wait staff. Apply in person Mon-Thur 4-6 pm. No experience necessary, flexible hours, EOE, 948-7778. IMMEDIATE Start this week if accepted. Pay $8.65-$14.85/hr. Display in marketing dept of major environment corp. Full/ part time positions, excellent for college students, flexible hrs, complete training. For appt, cal Mon-Wed, 9am-4pm, 840-4145.

GREEKS & CLUBS RAISE UP TO $1000 IN JUST ONE WEEK! For your fraternity, sorority & club. Plus $1000 for yourself! And a FREE T-SHIRT just for calling. 1-800-932-0528, X75. YARDWORK, GENERAL outside cleaning, 15-20 hrs/wk, $5/hr. Pickup truck a plus. Call 848-4544, Tues/Thurs 9-5. SALES Permanent/part time, 15 hrs/wk. If you have sales experience, we will train you to be a tuxedo consulant. Salary plus incentives, flexible hours. Gingiss Formal Wear, 751-1745. DECA PHI BETA LAMBDA $5/hr plus bonuses for telemarketing. Hrs 5-9 pm, Mon-Fri, 340-3753. PART/FULL TIME position for hardworking individual. Mechanically inclined that can help with maintenarye and repairs. Call 427-1080.

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BOOKS THE ARCHIVES Cash for comics and books. Oklahoma's most interesting comics and used bookstore. New comics every Friday! Classic literature is our specialty. 1914 E. 2nd, one mile East of UCO, 348-6800.

COFFEE CREEK Golf Club needs wait staff. Apply 4000 N Kelly, ask for Eric. J C PENNEY at Quail Springs Mall is looking for part time help in maintenance department. Two positions, Friday 5-8:30 pm, Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 10am-5pm. One position M-F, 7-11 am. EOE, M/F/VH. Apply J C Penney, QSM. PART TIME leasing agent needed at luxury NW OKC apartment community. Weekend days required. Apply at Belle Meadows, 12401 N MacArthur. PART TIME luggage handler. Call Jimmy, 848-1977 or apply at 3412 NW 23rd, OKC. WEST NICHOLS HILLS childcare assistant position available, 3-6 daily, 842-3648, ask for Carol. GREYSTONE Restaurant now hiring. Apply in person, Tues-Fn, 2-6pm. INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENTMake money teaching basic conversational English abroad. Japan, Taiwan and S Korea. Make up to $2000-$4000+/mo. Many provide room/board + other benefits. No previous training or teaching certificate required. For more info call 206-632-1146, XJ5806. ALASKA EMPLOYMENT-fisheries. Earn up to $2000-$4000+/mo on fishing vessels or in canneries. Many companies provide transportation and room/ board. No experience necessary. M/F. For more info call 1-206-545-4155, XA5806.

FOR RENT BRONCO TRAILER PARK Space available. Close to UCO. Water furnished. 1200 E. Main, Edmond, 341-1216. STUDENTS 5 Minutes from Campus Large 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts Central heat/air, laundry facilities on premises, reasonable rates. Call Debbie at 755-0300 M-F, 8-5 pm. STUDENT SPECIAL-Free Deposit. 1,2,3 bdrms avail. Indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, fp, exercise rm, free aerobics. Sunridge Apts, 752-2637. ONE BEDROOM, $275, utilities included, 359-1281.

QUEENSIZE WATERBED w/ headboard, padded rails and six drawers. Oak in color and includes heater, mattress and one set of sheets, $100, 755-0564. USED REFRIGERATOR $125 359-9274 1989 YUGO, 35,000 miles, AC, am/fm cassette. Like NEW condition. Asking $1950, 282-0158.

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