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Saily ®ar MM A Site to be Seen Two UNC students have set up a UNC branch of the nationwide chain of campus Web sites sponsored by DaiiyJolt.com. The site, which has been running for three weeks, provides University information, interactive forums and a matchmaking service. It plans to step up advertising on campus. D Netscape: TTitUVC Daily iolt-.AII the Cool Kids art Doin'tt. ' E3B r < * a *■ a i * <e m i) Hi B*cfc Forward R*k>*S Horn* Starch Nttsoap* Print Security Shop :: location: &[Mtp"//uno4ailyjttt.com/ ~ ) Related AIDS From Page 3 Moore said men often don’t offer help but volunteer after being approached. “There’s an overwhelming feeling in the U.S. that men ... either don’t feel wel come or they don’t know how to get involved,” he said. “Once they’re asked, it’s amazing to see them react" Jennifer Pender, a third-year medical student at UNC, said she first found the theme abrasive. “My initial reaction was that I just got angry. I didn’t understand where they wanted to go with it" But after the meeting she said die efforts wefen’t meant to be exclusionary. “It real ly i$ trying to include everyone and espe- Oil Crisis Looming; OPEC Says The cartel will raise output for the third time this year, but low production might keep fuel prices high. The Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela - The presi dent of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said Wednesday an energy crisis is imminent in fhe medium term if worldwide refin ing and production capacity doesn’t grow. Ali Rodriguez, who is also Venezuela’s oil minister, said OPEC’s latest output quota agreement is enough to pieet worldwide crude oil demand bu£ the sparse production and refining capacity of some OPEC and non -OSEC countries could block efforts to cool record-high oil prices. -On the horizon there is a very severe crisis if capacity limitations of OEEC and non-OPEC countries stay as {hey are,” Rodriguez said in a news coherence. |n an effort to lower soaring oil prices, OPEC agreed to raise its target output for the third time this year in its Vienna, Austria meeting last weekend. Its new target, effective Oct. 1, is 26.2 million barrels a day from 25.4 million baxrels a day. International pressure on OPEC to increase production mounted in the weeks leading up to the meeting after soaring fuel prices sparked protests fro(n transport workers in Europe this mcjnth and in the United States earlier thi| year. OPEC countries produce almost 40 percent of the world’s oil. Rodriguez said OPEC has spare capacity of more than 2 million barrels bu( “several OPEC countries are already nearing their capacity ceiling.” Hej denied reports that Venezuela was amjmg those countries with no extra capacity. Insisting that OPEC’s 800,000 bar rel! a day quota increase is enough to meet worldwide demand for crude, Rodriguez called on consuming coun tries to increase refining capacity and lovyer gasoline taxes. fThe principal factor that increases (fu(l prices) for the man who goes to the gas station to fill his tank are high 2i,” Rodriguez said. PEC estimates that taxes and refin ctivities contribute to 84 percent of gas>line prices while the price of crude contributes 16 percent flodriguez said falling refining capac- especially in the United States, has created a “botde neck” effect that pre vents finished oil products - such as gas - fjom reaching the market in time to meet demand. dally men who wouldn’t be involved.” In previous years, activities have included an AIDS walk, free confiden tial walk-in HIV tests, a community art exhibit, speakers and Pit-sits. The next planning committee meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 25 in the Center for Healthy Student Behaviors. Pender said other people’s ignorance and carelessness motivated her to become active in AIDS education. “I have friends who were making stupid mistakes at night The next day they did n’t think about the consequences,” she said. “They were really smart people who still didn’t realize what could happen.” The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. Do You Have Hayfever/Allergies? North Carolina Clinical Research is seeking participants for a medical research study who meet these qualifications: • Are 12 years of age or older • Have a history or diagnosis of allergies • Symptoms may include: Runny Nose, Congestion, Sneezing, Itchy Nose and Eyes For more information call (919) 881-0309 B:3oam to spm weekdays. After hours please leave a message. North Carolina Clinical Research Hr. Craig l aForce and Dr. Karen Dunn, Board Certified in Allergy and Immunology. Many people spend much of their lives feeling to anxious around others. Are you one of those people? Does social anxiety impact on your family, work or social life? Take our Social Anxiety Mini Quiz to see if you might benefit from an investigational treatment study for social anxiety! Social Anxiety Mini-Quiz (Please indicate how much the following problems have bothered you during the past week. Mark only one box for each problem, and be sure to answer all items.) Not at All A Little Bit Somewhat Very Much Extremely 1. Fear of embarrassment causes 0 0 0 0 0 me to avoid doing things or speaking to people. 2.1 avoid activities in which lam 0 0 0 0 0 the center of attention. 3. Being embarrassed of looking |~o] |T] |T| |T| |T| stupid are among my worst fears. Add the 3 numbers together from the boxes you marked to find your total score. Tota I COPYRIGHT © Jonathan Davidson 1999 If your total score was 6 or greater, you may be interested in learning about FREE investigational treatment studies under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Davidson in the Department of Psychiatry, Duke University Medical Center. These studies evaluate medications or therapy in treating social anxiety. Recruitment is now underway. For further information please contact Rita Davison at (919)684-6675 (davisl23@mc.duke.edu) or Nancy Young (919)684-5665. QNC From Page 3 accurate models of behavior. “Mainstream media in general does not represent anyone very well - when I look at young people on TV or women, I don’t feel well-represented by that,” she said. “You have to create your own repre sentation if you want it to reflect who you are.” Many other members said the diffi culty in finding an accurate characteri zation in the media stems from the diversity of gay and lesbian populations, leading the discussion to issues of cul ture and religion. News DAILY JOLT From Page 3 “(Daily Jolt) started at a lot of small schools, where publicity can be word of mouth, but we need to do more here,” she said. “We did fliering in Hinton James (Residence Hall) and usage increased dramatically.” Purohit said site workers will step up publicity efforts by distributing more fliers around campus, especially in res idence halls. She also said they plan to add more elements to the site, including a profes sor rating system and a carpool board. “Hopefully we’ll be able to get more interactive once people start using (the site) on a daily basis,” she said. She said the existing interactive fea tures of the site, such as discussion forums, the matchmaking service and a marketplace for buying and selling, will be more useful if large numbers of stu dents use the site on a regular basis. “Hopefully this will become some thing people check daily - it’s just a matter of getting people to participate before we can take it to the next step.” The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. “Last year, QNC basically fell apart, so our main goal is to have biweekly meetings and keep it going. ” Amanda Hall QNC Co-chairwoman “One thing about queer culture is that it’s not assimilated in itself,” said sophomore Jesse Davidson. “It’s differ ent how gays are represented in black, white, Hispanic and any other culture.” The University Desk can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. Eligible participants will receive at no cost study-related: physical examinations, EKGs, lab tests, allergy skin testing and study medication, as well as reimbursement for time and travel. Hurricane Readiness Necessary, Study Says The Associated Press WASHINGTON - With one American in five now living in an area vulnerable to hurricanes, anew study warns that a storm disaster is increas ingly likely and calls for changes in the way the nation prepares. “It’s just a matter of time before a hurricane strikes a vulnerable area caus ing serious damage and loss of life,” Richard Greenfield, director of atmos pheric policy programs for the American Meteorological Society, said Wednesday. Added James Lee Witt, head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency: “The experience of Hurricane Floyd demonstrated the need to change how these issues are approached.” Greenfield and Witt were part of a Kappa Psi Coed Pharmaceutical fraternity Formal Rush* Professional dress recommended. *only required event September 17th and 18th at 7:00 pm at KY house Call 968-9971 or 967-9882 for a ride or info jT“ sTOOf* ■sos* %. '■’Msßi Get the lnside Word on '#lll Medical School Admissions j||rag| from an Expert... Attend a free informational seminar with Tom Taylor, former Medical School Admissions Director with over 30 years experience and the former Chair of the Committee on Admissions for the Association of .~n ,• '-‘>*>l'-’ American Medical Colleges. g II | Tuesday, September 19 |M /| 8:15 pm I _Call to reserve your seat! ||W prep araX C I WBBm 1-800-KAP-TEST www.kaplan.com | Buenos Aires Lima Tokyo Santiago London Dublin Paris Nice Copenhagen Stockholm Oslo Amsterdam Berlin Munich Zurich Istanbul LOW Student Airfares Eurailpasses More Than 100 Departure Cities Study Abroad Muniversei IT’S YOUR WORLD. EXPLORE IT studentuniverse.com 800.272.9676 Thursday, September 14, 2000 panel gathered to release the new study, “Policy Issues in Hurricane Preparedness and Response,” devel oped at a workshop sponsored by the meteorological society and the Weather Channel. The effort was, at least in part, spurred by Floyd, which inundated the Southeast just a year ago and forced the evacuation of some 3 million Americans from the coasts of north Florida to North Carolina.lt was the largest evacuation in U.S. history and stranded thousands of people on crowded highways, leaving many vulnerable as drenching rains flooded large areas. While hurricane forecasting has improved, the arrival of millions of peo ple into coastal states has crowded many areas to the point that evacuation is no longer always practical, the researchers said. 11 ♦MCAT is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges. Rome Venice Florence Vienna Budapest Prague Bangkok Moscow Lisbon Madrid Barcelona Tel Aviv Johannesburg Delhi Hong Kong
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