The Student Voice Since 1903 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2004
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
Vol unteers still sought ought for annual community service day
UCO student remembered by friends, students
Week raises poverty awareness, donations
by Joseph Wertz
Staff Writer
by Michael Robertson
Staff Writer
The UCO Volunteer Center is looking for students and others to sign up for "Make a Difference Day," an annual day for community improvement. Created by USA Weekend Magazine, "Make a Difference Day" has been incorporated into UCO's own Poverty Awareness Week as one of the many events designed to improve the lives of Oklahomans. "Make a Difference Day" volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. Oct. 30 at the second floor entrance of the Nigh University Center. Derek Burks, UCO Volunteer Center coordinator, said that the volunteers would be spread out over six different locations. Volunteers will work feeding the homeless at the Jesus House, painting at the Grace Rescue Mission, organizing food storage at Pets & People, working for the Regional Food Bank, Infant Crisis Services and winterizing flowerbeds for the OKC Beautiful Adopt-A-Park program. According to the event's sponsors, "Make a Difference Day" is the nation's largest single day of volunteering. "This event is about double the size as previous years, they usually do three or four events," Burks said. "We have about seventy-five people signed up so far." Though Burks hoped to have all volunteers signed up before Oct. 27, he said he will allow late-comers to participate. To join the "Make a Difference Day" volunteers, contact Derek Burks in Nigh University Center, room 414, call 974-2621, or e-mail Burks at dburks@ucok.edu .
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B.J. Waeger, junior education major, feeds a llama Oct. 26 during Poverty Awareness Week. "The Giving Farm" was set up by Broncho Lake to raise donations for-a non-profit organization that gives livestock to impoverished families worldwide.
■ 'Poverty Awareness Week' began Oct. 25 and continues through Oct. 30. by Chris Fox
Student Writer
Livestock crowded the lawn north of Broncho Lake Tuesday as students made donations and waited to have their picture taken with the animal of their choice as UCO's Second Annual Poverty Awareness Week continued with the
"Giving Farm." The dollar donations, for which students receive an iZone® picture sticker of themselves with the livestock, go toward a campus-wide donation to Heifer International, a non-profit organization which gives livestock to impoverished families around the world for economic gain through offspring and other livestock benefits.
"The Giving Farm gives students a visual of the help they're providing to impoverished families around the world," said Dr. Kathryn Gage, vice president of Student Affairs who came up with the idea of the Giving Farm and coordinated the arrival of seven species
More than 500 people attended the funeral of Angela Abbitt on Oct. 25. Abbitt, 24 of Midwest City, was a dedicated friend and highly regarded student at UCO. Abbitt was the Midwest City High School valedictorian and graduated with honors in 1999. After receiving her Associates Degree from Rose State College in 2002, Abbitt Angela Abbitt came to UCO to earn her Bachelors in Journalism. "She was very outgoing, talented and intelligent," said her mother, Vicki Abbitt. "She loved to write. I knew from an early age that this (Journalism) is what she wanted to do. She would build her own magazines, and write bios of pop stars." Abbitt also had an interest in nutrition, stemming from her involvement in softball and athletics. "She was talking about possibly writing for a nutrition magazine," Vicki Abbitt said. Abbitt made an impression in the classroom with many instructors and professors. "She was very outgoing and bright," said Dr. Mark Hanebutt, an associate Journalism professor. "She was determined to learn, almost as if she was on a quest" "She always talked about Hanebutt, he really challenged her," Vicki Abbitt said. "She came home mad at him sometimes, but she felt like he made her more creative." Melissa Merideth, a long time friend noted how much she
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Freshmen offer Halloween treat ■
Twenty-four theatre freshmen will give a 25scene Halloween performance Oct. 30.
■ The annual International Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12 in the Nigh University Center Ballroom. For information, e-mail Hans Dookhony at hdookhony@ucok.edu Or Steven Ondieks at ondieks@yahoo.com .
by Kelley Chambers
Staff Writer
The Theatre Department will offer treats and maybe even a few tricks when they present the play "70 Scenes of Halloween," free of charge, at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Communications Building. The cast is composed of 24 freshmen from theatre faculty Daisy Kopp and Donna Dickson's beginning acting classes. Each scene is three to four minutes in length but Kopp said the students will perform only 25 of the 70 scenes that all take place on Halloween night. "Some of the scenes are funny and' some of them are a little scary," Kopp said, and cautioned, "It might be a little too spooky for kids." The performance is an opportunity for freshman to cut their acting teeth in a smaller performance setting, and students will play a pivotal role in the production aspects of the show. "I'm allowing the students to make critical decisions to get their own directors eye," Kopp said. Carisa Gibson, who is in three of the scenes, described one in which a spooky box arrives at her doorstep as she sits watching television on Halloween night with her boyfriend played by Jimmy Pike. "My boyfriend brings in a box from
■ Volunteers are needed for Poverty Awareness Week, Oct. 25-30. For information, visit www.ucok.eduicampuslife/poverty.
■ "Make a Difference Day" will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 30. Sixty volunteers are needed for the service project, and anyone interested should sign up by Oct. 27. To sign up, contact Derek Burks, UCO Volunteer Center Coordinator in Rm. 414 of the Nigh University Center, at 9742621, or e-mail dburks@ucok.edu .
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Clockwise rom left: Richard Foresee, Jimmy Pike, Carisa Gibson, Calin Andrulonis, Jill Gokey, Miguel Montufar and Stacey Bradley, all students in beginning acting, rehearse for "70 Scenes of Halloween."
outside and we don't know what's in it,' Gibson said. "Then when we open it there's a mask inside and when I put it on he can't hear me." What happens next in the scene falls in line with what Gibson described as "random stuff" throughout the scenes that often times might not make sense, but add to the comic and mysterious aspect of the play. Many tears are shed in one scene featuring Miguel Montufar, who is dis-
tracted by the entrance of a distraught friend. "I'm watching TV but then get sidetracked by the story my friend is telling and get grossed out by him describing a water buffalo being attacked," Montufar said. Kopp said that free food and treats will be provided and guarantees something for everyone in the night's entertainment. "If you didn't like the last scene
don't you worry," she said. "There will be a new scene in three to four minutes." "If you want to laugh and have a good time come to the show because it's funny, and see some of the new talent we have," Montufar added. "70 Scenes of Halloween," written by playwright Jeffrey Jones, will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday Oct. 30 in Rm. 120 in the Communications Building.
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OPINION October 28, 2004
Quote of the day
Okay, you have officially earned your bitching privileges for the next four years.
The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity. —Dorothy Parker
Today in History On this day in 1886, the 152-foot high, 225 ton Statue of Liberty was presented to the American people by France.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Voting. What an easy concept. You step into a booth; you vote for a president and then go on about your day. Right? Who really cares about all those other names on there? Until about a month ago I didn't. Bush and Kerry have T.V. commercials, Carson and Coburn do as well. They all tell me how they are going to help me get a job with great pay. But realistically it is the Oklahoma legislature that affects me. As a college student who will soon be looking for a career, these are the people who hold my life in their hands; the ones who make decisions on Oklahoma's economic growth. That's where I live. And it's not a terrible place to live. But what if I graduate, and there are no jobs to be had, then what do I do? This is where the Oklahoma Prosperity Project Web site helped me out. *covered th•tiere are 51 se in the stage ,Tegislattre o ggthis NoVember due to term limits and retirement, and that is one-third of the total
seats. Now is our chance to vote for those who can not only change Oklahoma, but change it for the better. By viewing the Oklahoma Prosperity Project's website (www.okprosperity.com), I was able to see who was running in my district and then see how they felt about questions that will directly impact my future. There is no trash talking or slamming of other parties; it simply shows how each candidate would vote about specific issues. This finally puts a person behind that yard sign I keep seeing, and helps me understand the difference between my candidates. If someone has a substantial contribution toward my life, I would like to know who they are and what they are going to do with it. This year when I go to the polls, I will go with an idea of who will be shaping my future. . . Will you?
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Vote on Election Day and earn your right to complain Election Day is next Tuesday, and voters around the country will convene at polling places to choose the next leader of the country. Going into the voting booth uninformed is almost worse than not showing up at all to vote.
Ryan Walker Undecided, freshman
Voters should prepare themselves before the election by studying candidates' platforms and the issues on the ballot. They should check out Web sites such as www.ofitheissues.org and compare candidates side by side. Voters should read the state
questions that will be on the ballot. Local issues are as important, if not more important, to each of us as choosing one top leader. Those are the issues that will affect voters most. Take the time out of your day Nov. 2 to vote.
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School of journalism faces serious charges Ok, I want to be serious for a moment here. There. Now that that's out of the way, I would like to address accusations made by the general public that the media is "liberal." As a journalist, I take great offense to this name-calling, as I always take great offense when I'm called a name and I don't know what the name means. So I looked up liberal in my dictionary, thinking it was a good idea to at least know what I, a card-carrying member of the media, am being accused of. What I found was appalling and I nearly shot hot coffee out of my nose.
GAVIN D. ELLIOTT COLUMNIST My dictionary defined liberal as: characterized by generosity and lavishness in giving. I was absolutely stunned that the general population would level such a blanket remark toward all media persons as if all media persons are identical. I'm sure there are some media persons who fit this bill. But I don't. I, for
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Is the media liberal? I have a definite answer to this, which no one can argue with: I don't know. There is one thing to keep in mind when pondering this question: Journalists receive their journalistic educations through the College of Liberal Arts. This is a very important piece of information that is often overlooked when wondering if or why the media is liberal. Let me say it again because I think it's funny. Journalists receive their journalistic educations through the College of Liberal Arts, which is in no way similar to the Electoral College.
If the media is indeed liberal, who then can blame us? We are trained in the art of being liberal, much like the ninja is trained in the art of ninjuitsu. Referring to the media as liberal, then, is like raising a child and teaching him the art of thievery, then punishing him when he "thieves." Now, in no way am I comparing the art of journalism to the art of thievery or, for that matter, the art of ninjuitsu. Those were merely analogies for educational purposes. In fact, we in the media are' often known for our generosity and lavishness in giving — not for thievery. Advertising on the other hand, which is attached to journalism for some reason, is a different story.
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one, have never been generous or lavish in my giving unless I stood to gain some kind of reward for doing so. Saying all people involved in the media are generous, etc., is like saying all politicians are the same — and we all know... what? What's that? Oh... My roommate, who has both Rod Stewart and the Chemical Brothers in his CD player at the same time, just informed me that I am referring to the wrong definition of liberal. Apparently what I meant was, "a lean to the left politically." That is what people generally mean when they accuse or refer to someone as being liberal. So back to the original question.
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Sharon stands firm against referendum JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, bolstered by the approval of his Gaza withdrawal plan by parliament, said he will stand firm against rebels in hiS Likud Party who threatened to resign unless a referendum is held. However, the turmoil raised new doubt about Sharon's ability to go ahead with a withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank next summer, as pledged.
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Russian House ratifies Kyoto Protocol MOSCOW — Russia's upper house of parliament on Wednesday ratified the Kyoto Protocol and sent it to President Vladimir Putin for the final stamp of approval that would' bring the global climate pact into force early next year. The Federation Council voted 139-1 with one abstention to endorse the protocol, which aims to stem global warming by reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The quick vote came four days after the lower house ratified the treaty.
British troops in Iraq begin redeployment BAGHDAD, Iraq — Nearly 800 British forces left their base in southern Iraq on Wednesday, heading north toward Baghdad to replace U.S. troops who are expected to take part in an offensive against insurgent strongholds. The deployment came hours after Iraq's most feared militant group released a video threatening to behead a Japanese captive within 48 hours unless Japan withdraws its troops from Iraq. Japan's prime minister, a staunch U.S. ally in Iraq, took a tough stance and rejected any troop withdrawal.
Law enforcement using computers to solve crimes OKLAHOMA CITY — Computer software and databases are the newest weapons being used by Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to streamline their crime-fighting efforts. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation's 2004 annual report reveals that authorities are increasingly relying on computers to pool information and solve crimes. "Obtaining and recording information is part and parcel of a peace officer's job," OSBI Director A. DeWade Langley wrote in the report, "and we do it well...What we have traditionally done, very poorly, is share that information with each other." Already, steps have been taken to change that. The OSBI has begun installing the Statewide Incident Based Reporting System, or SIBRS, in selected agencies for field testing, the report says. Once fully implemented, the system will allow city and county agencies to transmit reports directly to OSBI via computer.
Poll finds gaming issue most -Opposed state question TULSA, Okla. — While referendums to increase the state tobacco tax and create an education lottery are receiving substantial support, a new poll shows a proposal to give the state some authority over Indian casinos is running into the most opposition. State Question 712 would create state-tribal compacts to generate funds for education. It also would allow three Oklahoma horse racing tracks to offer electronic gaming and provide for cash payments to Tulsa County's publicly owned track. The latest Oklahoma Poll, taken of 753 registered voters statewide, showed that 51 percent of the statewide sample said they would vote for SQ 712. Thirty-nine percent said they oppose the issue while 10 percent were undecided. Considering the poll's 3.5 percent margin of error, the fate of the gaming issue might still be up in the air, said the poll consultant, Al Soltow.
devoted to her friends and family. "The second she became friends with someone, she would do anything for them," said Merideth. "I knew her 12 years and saw her mature into a young woman, so full of energy." "She was wanted to be everyone's best friend," Vicki Abbitt said. "The whole room would change when she entered." The official cause of death is pending according to a representative of the Office of the Oklahoma State Chief Medical Examiner.
POVERTY from page 1 of livestock for the four-hour event. "We have pigs, goats, rabbits, llamas, sheep, donkeys, ducks and chickens," Gage announced to students passing by on their way to their next class. Those in charge of Poverty Awareness Week say they hope to raise a substantial amount of money but Blake Fry, director of Campus Life, said it only takes a small dollar amount to make a huge difference in the lives of impoverished families. According to the Heifer International Web site (www.heifer.org ), a llama may be purchased for $150 and a flock of ducks cost $20.
Student leaders DeRenda Smoot, Shelley Wagner, Jared Lamb, Nathan Woolard and Katie Christenson make up the Poverty Awareness Week Planning Committee and say they hope the livestock brings visual attention to a growing problem. Fry said students should be concerned about poverty because "many of their neighbors may be living in poverty. The problem is even here in Edmond. Teachers, fireman, police officers, people who work hard everyday, some of these people still live below the poverty level." He said he hopes that Poverty Awareness
Week will increase UCO and community awareness of poverty issues both globally and locally and prompt them to do something to combat poverty. Poverty Awareness Week began Monday with over 50 student volunteers staffing information tables concerning poverty issues throughout the week. "The Giving Farm," "Suited for Success Women's Clothing Drive," "Cozy Kids Coat Drive," "Canned Food Drive" and finally "Make a Difference Day" on Saturday are all events planned for the week.
JAMES BUXTON State Senate • District 41 The University of Central Oklahoma is the crown jewel of Edmond. Edmond is synonymous with excellence in education, largely ,because of UCO. James H, "Jay" Buxton understands and appreciates the contribution that UCO makes not only to Edmond's economy, but also to Our quality of life. As a recipient of Juris Doctor degree from Oklahoma City University and as a successful attorney, Jay understands the importance of secondary education. Jay will not stand by and allow UCO to receive less funding than all of the other state regional universities, as it has for the last fifteen years. Jay will fight for the funding that UCO not only needs, but deserves. Jay will work to see that UCO has fair funding for its programs, salaries and equipment, and that the Old North Tower, the symbol of UCO and Edmond, is opened again. As a homeowner and small business owner in Edmond for the last 21 years, Jay is aware of the economic development issues that impact Edmond. He believes that UCO, Edmond's largest employer, is a critical key to Edmond's economic growth. The annual economic impact of UCO in Edmond, is $235,000,000 per year. The UCO dollars tumble through and multiply in our economy, increase the bottom line for local businesses, and create jobs for the people that live here. Jay has a vision for Edmond; however, he needs your help. Without your vote, Jay cannot do anything for Edmond. On Tuesday, November 2, vote for a State Senator who will represent Edmond first.
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ELECTION 2004 October 28, 2004
On the ballot for Oklahoma III Below is a list of the state questions for the Oklahoma general election Nov. 2. STATE QUESTION NO. 705 LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 330 — This measure creates the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act. It creates the Oklahoma Lottery Commission. The Commission will be governed by a board of trustees. The Commission will operate a state lottery. The board will write rules regarding the conduct of lottery games. At least 45% of the revenue from ticket sales will be returned as prizes. The net proceeds of the lottery will be used for education purposes. Net proceeds will equal at least 35% of ticket proceeds except for the first two years. The act contains provisions relating to the selection and regulation of retailem. This act would lose the force and effect of law under certain conditions. The act contains many other provisions relating to the conduct of a state lottery. STATE QUESTION NO. 706 LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 331 — This measure amends the Oklahoma Constitution. It adds a new Section 41 to Article 10. This measure would create the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund. The trust fund shall consist of monies from the Oklahoma Education Lottery. The monies of the trust fund may only be used for certain purposes. All of the purposes for which the trust fund may be used relate to education. The monies in the trust fund may not be used to replace other state funds used to support education. The State Board of Equalization will determine if any of the monies in the trust fund are being used to replace state funding of education. If such a finding is made, the Legislature may not make any appropriations until the amount of replaced funding is returned to the trust fund. This measure would only become effective if voters approved the lottery contained in House Bill No. 1278 (State Question 705).
STATE QUESTION NO. 7,07 LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 332 — This measure amends Section 6C of Article 10 of the Oklahoma Constitution. The amendment deals with the use of certain city, town and county taxes and fees. When authorized by law, cities, towns or counties can put these taxes and fees to use in three ways. The first use is specific public investments. The second use is aid in development financing. The third use is an income source for other public bodies in the. area. The Legislature can authorize cities, towns and counties to direct the apportionment of these fees and taxes among or between these uses. The amendment allows these apportionments to be prospective. The amendment permits these apportionments to continue from year to year. The amendment permits cities, towns and counties to pledge certain taxes and fees beyond the current fiscal year and to pledge certain taxes and fees to repay some debts of other public entities. STATE QUESTION NO. 708 LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 333 — This measure amends the Oklahoma Constitution. It amends Section 23 of Article 10. This section involves the Constitutional Reserve Fund also known as the Rainy Day Fund. This measure changes the amount which could be spent from the Rainy Day Fund. The State Board of Equalization would decide if the taxes the state collects each fiscal year will be less than predicted. This is called revenue failure. If this happens, up to three-eighths (3/8) of the Rainy Day Fund could be spent. The total amount spent from the Rainy Day Fund for revenue failure could not exceed the amount of the funds shortage predicted by the State Board of Equalization. The Rainy Day Fund can be used now if the prediction about state tax collections for the current year is less than the prediction made the year before. One-half (1/2) of the Funcl -can be
spent now if this occurs. If this measure passes, that amount would change to three-eighths (3/8). Money can now be spent from the Fund for certain emergencies. One-half (1/2) of the Fund can now be spent for these emergencies. This measure would change that amount to one quarter (1/4). STATE QUESTION NO. 711 LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 334 — This measure adds a new section of law to the Constitution. It adds Section 35 to Article 2. It defines marriage to be between one man and one woman. It prohibits giving the benefits of marriage to people who are not married. It provides that same sex marriages in other states are not valid in this state. It makes issuing a marriage license in violation of this section a misdemeanor. STATE QUESTION NO. 712 LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 335 — This measure enacts the State-Tribal Gaming Act. The Act contains a Model Tribal Gaming Compact. Indian tribes that agree to the Compact can use new types of gaming machines. These machines are used for gambling. Compacting tribes could also offer some card games. If at least four Indian tribes enter into the Compact, three State licensed racetracks could use the same electronic gaming machines. The Act limits the number of gaming machines racetracks can use. The Act does not limit the number of machines that Indian tribes can use. The State Horse Racing Commission would regulate machine gaming at racetracks. A tribal agency would regulate authorized gaming by a tribe. The Office of State Finance would monitor authorized tribal gambling. Proceeds from authorized gaming at racetracks go to: 1. the racetrack, 2. the owners of winning horses, 3. horsemen's organizations, 4. breed organizations, and 5. the State to be used for educational purposes. Some
of the proceeds from authorized gaming by Indian tribes goes to the State. The State would use these proceeds for educational purposes and compulsive gambling programs. STATE QUESTION NO. 713 LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 336 — The measure ends sales tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products. The measure places a new tax on cigarettes. This tax will be 4 cents per cigarette. The measure places a new tax on other tobacco products. These taxes begin January 1, 2005. Some monies from the new taxes will be given to state, county, and local government. Some monies from these taxes will be used for various healthrelated purposes. These purposes include health care, building a cancer center, trauma care, long-distance medical care, substance abuse, breast cancer, and aid to hospitals and ambulance services. A committee is created to recommend rules regarding tobacco product taxes. The measure provides penalties for Indian tribes that break tobacco tax compacts. The measure makes several income tax changes. It makes the highest Method One individual income tax rate 6.65%. It increases the amount of certain retirement benefits not subject to income tax. It allows certain capital gains of an individual to not be subject to income tax. The measure sets maximum income levels for individuals making claims under the Sales Tax Relief Act. The measure makes other changes. STATE QUESTION NO. 714 LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 337 — This measure amends the Oklahoma Constitution. It amends Section 8C of Article 10. This measure changes the method for determining the fair cash value of the homestead of certain heads of household. The change only applies to heads of househol who meet two. require,
ments. First, they must be at least 65 years old. Second, their gross household income must meet income level requirements. This measure changes the income level requirement. At present, to be eligible, the gross household income from all sources must be $25,000 or below. The amendment changes the qualifying income level. To be eligible under the change, gross household income cannot exceed the area's mean income for the prior year. A federal agency determines these mean income levels. The agency determines mean income levels for counties and metropolitan areas. The State Tax Commission must inform each county assessor of the established mean income levels each year. STATE QUESTION NO. 715 LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 338 — This measure amends the Oklahoma Constitution. It adds a new section to Article 10. The new section is Section 8E. The measure creates an exemption from property tax. The exemption would apply to certain injured veterans. The exemption would also apply to veterans' surviving spouses. The exemption would be for the full fair cash value of the homestead. To qualify for the exemption an injured veteran would have to meet several requirements. First, the veteran must have been honorably discharged from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Oklahoma National Guard. Second, the veteran would have to be a State resident. Third, the veteran would have to have a 100% permanent disability. Fourth, the disability would have to have been sustained through military action or accident, or result from a disease contracted while in active service. Fifth, the disability would have to be certified by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Finally, the veteran would have to be otherwise qualified for homestead exemption. The exemption can be claimed beginning January 1, 2006.
OUT AND ABOUT
A fundraiser and dance arts collective hosted by 'Perpetual Motion, a Oklahoma modern dance co., with special guest performers: Muscle Memory Dance Theatre of Texas, Oklahoma Community Dance Alliance, Contemporary Dance Works of Tulsa and MetroPoets will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Tickets are available at the door and are $10. The money supports the Western Village Academy Elementary School. For more information call 354-0582. 'Rockwell's America,' a new national touring exhibition featuring Norman Rockwell's art in a three dimensional way, will be at the Omniplex's Kirkpatrick Science and Air Space Museum now through May. Tickets can be purchased by caning 602-37560.
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ELECTION 2 004 October 28, 2004
A Race Divided The future of the country and the state will be decided Tuesday, Nov. 2. If you are still unsure of where you stand on the issues, visit www.ontheissues.org or www.comparedecidevote.com.
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Where the Candidates Stand: Constitutional Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage
John Kerry opposes a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage Stem Cell Research
John Kerry wants to overturn the ban on stem cell research Public Education
John Kerry supports the creation of a new National Education Trust Fund to ensure the government meets its public schools' priorities. As a senator, Kerry supported Bush's No Child Left Behind Act and, as president, he said he will fully fund it.
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Bush has frozen the size of Pell Grants for the last three years, preventing the rates from keeping up with the rate of inflation and rising tuition costs. Bush called for cutting funding for low-interest student loans by $1.3 billion. During Bush's first term, tuitions at state colleges and universities have risen by 35%. Abortion and Family Planning
George Bush supports a constitutional amendment banning abortion. The Bush Administration prevented women from purchasing emergency contraceptives without a prescription. Constitutional Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage
George W. Bush supports a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. Tuition
John Kerry will offer a College Opportunity tax Credit oh up to $4000 of tuition for four years of college. Kerry will create the State Tax Relief and Education Fund which will give them $10 billion to state colleges and universities, enabling them 'to keep tuition costs down. Abortion and Family Planning
John Kerry opposes further restrictions on abortions. Kerry will allow women to purchase emergency contraceptives without a prescription.
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George Bush instituted a strict ban on stem cell research. Public Education
In his first term, George Bush championed a bipartisan overhaul of elementary and secondary education called "No Child Left Behind" that toughened standards for teachers, schools and student achievement. Bush approved a budget that did not fully fund many of the mandates in No Child Left Behind, leaving states and local school boards struggling to find the funds to implement the federal mandates.
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UCO to host conference about college student character development by Sarah Skinner Staff Writer Three nationally known speakers, among others, will speak at the state's first Oklahoma Conference On College Student Character on Nov. 13 in Nigh University Center. "College student character development is one of the missions of the Department of Campus Life," said Blake Fry, UCO director of Campus Life. The conference, hosted by the University of Central Oklahoma Division of Student Affairs, begins at 8 a.m. and lasts until 7 p.m., and is open to students, faculty and staff from colleges and universities throughout the state. The featured speakers are Jody Williams, the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize winner, of International Campaign to Ban Landmines; Robert Page, University of Kansas director of Multicultural Affairs; and Brent Scarpo, founder of New Light Media, a non-profit multimedia organization committed to ending hate and educating the world about respect for all people. "We are following the lead of the Institute on College Student Values at Florida State University. That conference attracts the leading figures in college student development theory," said Fry. "We took a closer look at what assessment data was telling us about college students in Oklahoma and determined that the elements of character explored at the National Institute, leadership, spirituality, diversity, health and service, filled a need in this state." Page will speak during lunch, and during sessions beginning at 1:10 titled "Building Civic Engagement from the Ground Up," "Black 2 the Basics: The Problems Within,"
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by Joseph Wertz Staff Writer Oklahoma winds will blow electricity into UCO as part of a wind power agreement with Edmond Electric. UCO is Edmond's largest consumer of electricity and will be receiving 5 percent of their consumption from wind power. "We just think that helping to protect Oklahoma's environment for future generations is the right thing to do," said Steve Kreidler, UCO vice president for administration. Both Edmond Electric and Oklahoma Gas and Electric get their
wind power from a wind farm located near Woodward, in Eastern Oklahoma. FPL energy own and operate the 68 wind turbines with OG&E and the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority as customers. The OMPA acts as a power wholesaler, distributing power to municipalities for retail sale. "Edmond is doing the most as far as the marketing of wind power," said Bruce Ackerman, member services representative for OMPA. "Around 2 percent of the total customer base (Edmond) is using wind power." Both the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University use
wind power from OG&E for a portion of their electricity consumption. "OU and OSU were the first two to sign on," said Susan Harkness, advertising coordinator and wind power team leader for OG&E. Charley Johnson, UCO news bureau director said UCO has plans to expand the wind power program. "The economics of it have to work, but our goal is to expand," Johnson said. The wind turbines are made by General Electric and produce 1.5 megawatts of electricity each. The turbines are on 210-foot towers and can operate in winds as low as 8 mph.
"Path of a Great Leader" and "Facts About Tobacco Use." Scarpo will ; speak during a session at 3:10 titled ' "Journey to a Hate Free Millennium. Williams, as the keynote speaker, will speak at dinner, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the day, Danielle Dill, Bridget Jones, Renee LaRochelle, Meshawn Conley, Kimberly Fields and Christina Gilmore of UCO will host sessions. Also, Reginald Porter, Jr. of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Dr. Junius Merrill of the Lubbock Institute of Religion,. and Joyce Montgomery of '
WHO: UCO students WHAT: "Oklahoma Conference on College Student Character" WHEN: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 13 WHERE: Nigh University Center WHY: To encourage college student character development
Oklahoma State University will host several sessions. The conference costs $50 per person, including meals, or for those who want to attend the dinner and keynote speech only the cost is $25 per person. The conference is free for all UCO students. Registration continues through the morning of the conference. For more information about the conference, or to register, contact the UCO Office of Campus Life at 9742363.
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The advanced illustration students in art instructor Keith Webb's class produced a series of political illustrations on display currently in the Art and Design Building.
...by Lauren Pulsinelli Senior Staff Writer The advanced illustration class is showcasing the exhibit "Visual Debate '04" with a 6:30 p.m. open reception Oct. 28 in the Art and Design Building. The exhibit is of illustrations promoting a presidential candidate and was an assignment given to the class by design instructor Keith Webb. "The students had to find and choose a side and then illustrate a poster that used image as its main vehicle of communication," said Webb. Students researched the three presidential candidates and have a reason for exactly why they wanted to illustrate in support of them. "At the beginning several students were undecided on who they were going to do a poster for," he said. Five students who favored Sen. John Kerry for president grouped together and worked
on five illustrations with a common theme targeting the I 8-to35 demographic. "We were concerned about where the nation is headed and aren't satisfied with Bush's .performance. We wanted a caiid• date with a secure plan for the future," said Keisha Pratt, a student in the class. The students studied Kerry's platform and divided his platform into which issues are most important to women. "We wanted to appeal to the swing voters, 55 percent of which are women and put it together on an emotional level," she said. Pratt said research shows security is the most important issue to women, so the theme to the overall illustrations gives the feeling of security. "Be the most secure and appeal to the most women. We want to convince voters that the U.S. will be safer with him as president," said Pratt. "And we didn't want to Bush
bash we just wanted to show Kerry in positive light," she said. One illustration is of a pregnant woman with text to the side with a pro-choice message. "It doesn't mean you agree with abortion it just means you agree to have a choice. You don't have to choose abortion," Pratt said. The group sent their illustration to the Oklahoma state democratic headquarters where it has been reviewed, although it was too late to use for this election. To provide contrast, Robert
Wright individually designed a series of five illustrations to promote President Bush and question Kerry's qualities. Wright did what Webb called an editorial cartoon essay. "I wanted to show issues Kerry flip-flops on," Wright said. In one illustration Kerry is seen as a marionette on stage with Bill Clinton pulling the strings. "John Kerry uses Clinton's top political advisors on foreign policy and on everything with no new opinions," he said. Wright took his class work to
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Webb said he is excited about the positive and negative comments he hears about the illustrations because the comments are usually about the candidates not the artwork, and in this way the theme of the exhibit, 'visual debate' is working. "This project gives the students opportunity to have influence," he said. Most of the students will be on hand to defend, justify and/or critique their work at the opening reception.
The -Oklahoman and they recently printed one of his cartoons. He now has an internship at The Oklahoman under Jim Lange and the art and cartoon depai to lent. Not all of the illustrations at the exhibit use text, and Webb said the focus was supposed to be on the illustration itself. "Illustration differs from art because it must carry a message. It can shock and do all the things art does but it has to have a clear message,"he said.
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UCO wins 3 straight in LSC Bronchos finish 2nd in LSC by Harry Gatewood HI
ment by knocking off the No. 18-ranked Lions. Sports Writer The Bronchos ended the defensive struggle 78 minutes The Central Oklahoma socinto regulation when Kristen cer team continues to tear Juroch knocked in the only through the Lone Star goal on a corner kick from Conference, winning three Lily Defee. straight road games last week. Juroch scored her fifth goal Central defeated Texas of the season while Defee Woman's 4-1 on Oct. 24, notched her fourth assist. Texas A&M Commerce 1-0 on Central's freshman goalOct. 22 and Southwestern keeper Carly Fischer had nine Oklahoma 2-1 on Oct. 19. saves on the day, helping the The Bronchos earned a 4-1 Bronchos secure the 1-0 decision over Texas Woman's shutout against the Lions. in Denton, Texas. UCO began the three-win The two teams battled to a streak in Weatherford beating scoreless tie at halftime. SWOSU, 2-1. In the second half, Heidi Terry and Anna Snedeker Kohlbacher stepped up and scored in the second-half as changed the momentum. Central Oklahoma defeated Kohlbacher put the their Lone Star Conference Bronchos ahead with two rival. goals early in the second half, SWOSU snatched the early lead with a goal in the opening two minutes of play as the Lady Bulldogs took thel-0 lead into halftime. UCO took over in the second half, scoring both goals in the first eight minutes. The Bronchos tied it on Terry's goal just a minute into the second half on an assist by Defee. UCO went ahead 2-1 seven minutes later when Snedeker put in the game-winner off a corner kick by Lindsey Hull. Central is now 12-5-1 on the season and maintain the LSC's best record at 6-1. Central has posted seven shutouts this year. Fischer was named LSC Defensive' Player of the Week after the three wins. UCO will look to keep the momentum as they return home to Tom Thompson Field today to host the West Texas Photo by Gavin D. Elliott A&M Lady Buffs in a crucial LSC showLacy Cooley kicks the ball in a Bronchos home game this season. down at 3 p.m. by Harry Gatewood III
just three minutes apart. Traci Clifford got the assist in the 52 minute as Kohlbacher scored off a corner kick. They connected again on a similar play three minutes later to grab the 2-0 lead. TWU made a stand in the 60th minute, cutting the lead to 2-1 but never threatened again. Lacy Cooley made it 3-1 with her first goal of the season in the 70th minute off a pass from Audri Habibi. Sara Addison added to the lead, with her initial goal on the year, in the 80th minute. She scored off a cross from Meaghan Edwards. On Oct. 22, UCO topped Texas A&M Commerce in a 10 defensive match-up in Commerce, Texas. The Bronchos made a state-
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Sports Writer The Central Oklahoma cross country team made a stunning debut at the Lone Star Conference Cross Country Championships taking second at the Durant Country Club in Durant on Oct 23. Linda Vasquez led UCO with a tenth-place individual finish. Four Central runners finished in the top 20. UCO posted a season-best second place finish with a total of 82 points. Abilene Christian, ranked fourth regionally, totaled 36
points and walked away with their fourth-straight LSC crown and 13th title since 1984. The Wildcat women cruised with Adeh Mwamba leading a 1-3-4 finish for ACU, conquering the sixkilometer course in 21:51.85 more than a minute ahead of runner-up Veronica Rodriguez of Texas A&MKingsville. Vasquez set the standard for the Bronchos finishing the course in 24:15.77. East Central came in fourth with 97 points, followed by Texas A&M-Commerce, Angelo State, Texas A&MKingsville, Tarleton State,
West Texas A&M, Southwestern Oklahoma and host Southeastern Oklahoma. UCO had three other individuals in the top 20, with Kara Miskelly (24:54.60) finishing 13th, Carlie Siner (24:56.55) 14th and Melissa McCarty (25:02.23) 17th. Kristen Shurtz (25:41.31) was UCO's other point scorer in 28th place, while Cynthia Mitchell (26:09.79) was 32nd and Whitney Breeden (26:19.73) 34th in the 70woman race. The Bronchos go to the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Championships on Nov. 6 in Joplin, Mo.
Bronchos dominate SOSU, A&M-Commerce by Brandon Chatmon
Sports Editor The Central Oklahoma volleyball team swept two Lone Star Conference road games defeating Southeastern Oklahoma and Texas A&MCommerce last week. The Bronchos topped SOSU 3-0 on Oct. 21 and knocked off TAMU-C 3-0 on Oct. 23. "We are trying to peak at the right time. We are ninth in the regional rankings and the top eight get berths to the playoffs so we are focused on finishing strong in these last three LSC games," Head Coach Jeff Boyland said. Emily Whiteley's 13 kills led UCO to a 30-18, 30-24, 30-25 win over TAMU-C (4-22 overall, 1-6 in LSC North) on Oct. 23 in Commerce, Texas. "We just overwhelmed them and executed well. We started three freshman because we just suffered a huge blow, losing Rachel MacElvanie to a ACL injury. That got us going, we wanted to play well (for her)," Boyland said of the win over TAMU-C. The Bronchos dominated the Lions, holding Commerce to a .054 hitting percentage in the match. UCO forced 11 Lion errors and a minus-.047 attack percentage in their game one win. The Bronchos had a matchhigh 19 kills in game two. Central completed the threegame sweep with a .182 attack percentage in game three. Whiteley's 13 kills came on a .400 attack percentage. She added 11 digs. Jenny Anderson led UCO with 14 digs while Lacie Allen added 11. Stephanie Ball had 39 assists. Against SOSU, Central held
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by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor The Central Oklahoma women's basketball team is picked to finish seventh in the Lone Star Conference North Division in the 2004-05 preseason poll. "I expected that. They don't really know about me or my team since I'm a first year coach. I picked us second or third," Head Coach Shawn Williams said. "A lot of times when people fill those out they just look at where teams finished last season, which doesn't really take into account why (they finished where they did, i.e. injuries, etc...)."
Northeastern is favored to win their third-straight LSC North title, garnering 12-of-20 first-place votes. "I picked Northeastern first. They won last year and they return most of their players," Williams said. Southwestern Oklahoma was second followed by Cameron, Tarleton State, East Central, Southeastern and UCO. The Bronchos received one first-place vote and one thirdplace vote. SWOSU's Julie Dawson is the preseason LSC North Player of the Year. UCO's Laura Hamilton and NSU's Rikki Hall also received votes.
Bronchos ranked 4th in LSC North preseason poll by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor The Central Oklahoma men's basketball team is picked to finish fourth in the Lone Star Conference North Division preseason poll released by the league. "We can't say we were happy or disappointed about our ranking. Those rankings are so inaccurate, last year Texas A&M-Kingsville was picked to finish last in the South and they advanced to the NCAA tournament," Head Coach Terry Evans said. "The kids who play the hardest and execute best will be successful." UCO received two firstplace votes and one secondplace vote in the balloting of coaches, sports information directors and media representatives. "I think we will win it (the North). I feel like this is one the best teams we've had," Evans said. Tarleton State is favored to win the North for the thirdstraight season. The Texans received 14 first-place votes and had 131 total points. Tarleton finished last season with a No. 2 national ranking. "Tarleton lost some players and Northeastern lost a couple of really talented guards and didn't really replace them. Those two teams and Southwestern, who we beat twice last year, will be our competition in the North," Evans said. Northeastern State is ranked
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CONSTRUCTION WORK Immediate openings PT/FT, no experience required. Hard work, good pay. Framing experience a PLUS. Edmond area, tall 824-8954. LIKE CARS? FASTLANES is now hiring lube techs. We fully train on all vehicle maintenance! • We are a growing metro company with advancement and ,benefit opportunities. Come by 2220 S Broadway to apply. Limited positions available. DEER CREEK Schools needs bus drivers, 7-9am and 3-5pm Mon-Fri. Call 348-6100, X113. ZIO'S ITALIAN Kitchen in BricktoWn is now hiring servers. Must have lunchtime availability. Please apply in person ONLY at 12 E California, OKC, 2-4pm Mon-Thurs. NEED AjOB? • . Like to, work in a'cool atmosphere? Then swing by FASTLANES, the vehicle supercenter! We are a growing metro company with advancement • and benefit opportunities. •Come by 22Z0 S Broadway to apply. ATTENTION: Business and Management majors. FASTLANES, the Nehicle . supercenter is looking fOr individuals who have leadership skills. With new stores' opening we are looking for people to grow with us. Good pay and possible health benefits. Come by 2220 S Broadway to apply. ARE YOU looking for opportunity?. A career with growth? Come grow with us at STEAK & SHAKE! Now hiring all positions and all shifts. Call 33.0-1833 or drop by 1225 E 2nd St in Edmond. • FEMALE CAREGIVER needed fOr older lady in NW OKC. Help with bathing, light cooking, house cleaning. Need own transportation. 6 hrsIday M-F, preferably 11 am-5pm (flexible), $8/hr. Call Sabi Singh at 755-4638: PT/FT SERVERS needed, preferably for lunch shift. Apply in person at Olive Garden at' Quail Springs, 2639 W Memorial. NEW , HORIZONS Child Development Center is now hiring. If you are mature, responsible and love children, please .call 748-4424 or 752-0221. MAKING MONEY taking online surveys. Ea'rn $10-$125 for surveys. Earn $25-$250 for'focus groups. www.cash4students.coin/ucentok SALES person needed. PT or FT, based on commissions. Work independently. Call 833-5758.
MAKE MONEY at home taking surveys? Is this possible? Find. out the truth at www.TruthAboutSurveys.com THE UPS STORE at 1050 E 2nd St in Edmond (next to Denny's) is now hiring seasonal help. Must be available 12-7pm. Apply in person. PART TIME assistant, 22 yrs old or older. Should be social, responsible, have neat appearance and good dri Ving record. Must be comfortable with adult and family settings. Approx 15 hrs/wk. Please call 7492240. EXPERIENCED roofing salesman needed PT. Call 755-7500. PART TIME holiday sales help needed at J. Spencer Jewelry & Gifts at 13909 N May Ave (N of Memorial). Stop by for application., FULL TIME childcare needed for infant boy in my home, possibly in exchange for room :& board. SE Edmond area. References and background check required. Call 4781771. VETERINARY assistant needed 26pm Mon-Fri and every other Saturday & Sunday. Holidays and Wednesday mornings a plus. Call 341-5634. LOONY BIN Comedy. Club is now hiring PT evenings for experienced servers, cook & security/crowd control. Apply within Wed &Fri .3-6pm at 850,3 N Rockwell, OKC. References required. WAL-MART SUPERCENTER Tire/Dube tech (7am-9pm), 0/N stocker (10pm-7am), cashier (flex1 Opm), salesfloor (flex-l0pm). FT/PT positions available, flexible shifts, pay based on experience. All candidates must have an application on file prior to interviewing. For more info, please call 216-0520 and ask for Ian. EVENING delivery drivers needed at Bob Mills Furniture. Clean MVR and drug-free. Apply at 3600 W Reno.
LARGE ANIMAL care facility is seeking PT kennel techs. AM, PM and weekend shifts available. Must be dog lover. Call for interview, 8485733. DAIQUIRI ZONE is now hiring wait staff and bartender. Call 2329663. NOW ACCEPTING applications for eary morning fitness staff at the new Edmond Trails YMCA at 216 S Santa Fe. Call 330-4016.
KENNEDY PLACE APTS Across from UCO 341-7911 or visit our website www.kennedyplace.com Open Saturday 10-4 ONE BEDROOM APT Gas and water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO. 1217 N Roosevelt, $340/mo plus deposit, 341-9651. BRYANT GROVE APTS 20 S Bryant, Edmond 341-2161 Open Saturdays 10-4 Www.bryantgrove.com 4 RENT, cozy one & two bedroom condo units, pool, fireplace, $395$495/mo, 6 month lease, 348-1862. UCO MARRIED & GRADUATE STUDENTS Apartment vacancies. Sign a lease today and get your first month free! For more info, call Michelle at 9742752. All utilities paid. MOBILE HOME 612 W 2nd St, Edmond Newly remodeled, $350/mo, $200/dep, 2 bedrooms (off Fretz), 388-1519, 406-6668. NEWLY constructed duplex. 2 bedrms, 2 full baths, 234 Dennis St off S Fretz. Available November 1. NO PETS. Call 641-2100 after 6pm.
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• USSERS needed. $6/hr + tipshare. Apply anyday after 5:30pm. Shogun Steak House of Japan @ Northpark Mall. NW 122nd & N. May. 7490120. THE UNIVERSITY of OK Health Sciences Ctr research team needs participants between the ages of 18 and 30, who have a parent with or without a history of an alcohol or drug problem:. Qualified participants will be compensated for their time. To see if you qualify :or to leam'more about the study, please call 405-5524303. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution.
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FOR SALE 1993 NISSAN Altima GLE, 4-dr, black, auto, sunroof, digital speedometer, all power, alloy wheels, good tires, runs well. Call 285-6997, leave message. 1997 MITSUBISHI Montero Sport LS, white, very good condition, $6000 OBO, 81K miles. Priced under blue book value so won't last long! Call Hayden Roberts at 3239265. 1990 ACURA Legend, 4-dr, power windows, sunroof, auto, 148K mi, leather interior, $2500 neg. Call Sammy at 341-8944. 1991 CHEVY Cavalier. Needs work. Best offer. Call 340-6800 after 5pm.
SPRING BREAK 2005. Travel with STS, America's #1 Student Tour Operator to Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas and Florida. Now hiring on-campus reps. Call for group discounts. Information/reservations at 1-800-648-4849 or www.ststravel.com **#1 SPRING BREAK Website! Lowest prices guaranteed. Free Meals & Free Drinks. Book 11 people, get 12th trip free! Group discounts for 6+. www.SpringBreakDiscounts.com or 800-838-8202. SPRING BREAK! We are Edmond's Spring Break specialists for Cancun, Acapulco and other popular destinations. Call eCaribbean Travel at 405-330-5342. www: eCaribbeanTravel .com
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1994 SR-50 Honda scooter. Great gas mileage. Call 359-9471 or 9745303. 17" MUSTANG GT stock wheels $450 OBO. KITCHEN furniture: Kitchen dining room 50"X32" table w/4 matching chairs-like new, $125, white w/inlaid tile. Has a matching 46"X16" white chest, only $75. Call 340-5620.
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Teachings of the Buddha On Saturday, October 30th at 8 p.m., UCO BLISS hosts a special event...
Venerable Bhante Vimalaramsi offers a dharma lecture in the Business Building, room 117. The topic of the evening, 'Tales of WisDUMB in Buddhism." Venerable Vimalaramsi was one of the keynote speakers of the Oklahoma Buddhist Conference. He wrote the book "The Anapanasati Sutta: A Practical Guide to Mindfulness of Breathing and Tranquil Wisdom Meditation." Visit his website at http://www.dhammasukha.org/.
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