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UA to remember pain, victims of terrorism
Remembrances for the victims of Sept. 11 will be held across campus Wednesday, from a chorale performance of Mozart's Requiem in Centennial Hall at 8:46 a.m. to a moonlight mass at 9:00 p.m. in front of Old Main.
President Peter Likins will address the UA community at noon in front of Old Main and ROTC will make a presentation.
Winners of a poetry contest sharing reflections on Sept. 11 will also read their entries during the address and the bell recovered from the sunken USS Arizona will ring for the first time in the new Student Union Memorial Center.
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Long waiting list for parking permits opens today
With more than one permit released for each Zone 1 space, parking still a matter of timing, patience, luck
About 1,300 students, faculty and staff waitlisted for parking permits have their first shot at getting UA parking today, when Parking and Transportation Services employees begin offering permits to those on the waiting list.
Anyone who had been designated a permit, but had not picked it up by yesterday, lost it.
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Candidates outline goals
Editor's note: This article is part of the Wildcat's continuous coverage of the 2002 Arizona election.
Ten of the 13 candidates running for the new Congressional District 7 seat spoke yesterday at an educational forum geared toward the Latino community.
Candidates spoke about problems they see in education and proposed solutions, and responded to questions on educational topics, including Pell Grants, Title One (a tutoring program), education for undocumented children, Latino drop-out rates and the No Child Left Behind program.
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Meet the Candidates
U.S. Congress District 7
John Nemeth (L)
šProfession:
Unemployed, former electronic design draftsman
šEducation:
Bell Telephone Laboratories drafting training
šAt a glance:
Nemeth could not be reached for specific commentary on UA-related issues and was not present at last night's candidate forum. The goals on his campaign Web site include eliminating the national Department of Education and returning money to families to educate their children.
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On the Spot: Marcella Silva
Family studies junior reflects on nature vs. nurture argument and stands up for Mr. Rogers
WILDCAT: Why have you chosen to major in family studies?
SILVA: Honestly? I just want to get out of here and it's easy.
WILDCAT: Do you want to have lots of kids?
SILVA: Umm · no. Maybe one or two.
WILDCAT: What has your major taught you about kids who are the only child?
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Fast facts:
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By the year 14,000 A.D. the new North Star will be Vega.
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The shoebill stork, native to Africa, is often compared to a statue. The bird will stand perfectly still for long periods waiting for fish to come to surface in the water.
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Contrary to popular belief, dogs do not sweat by salivating. They sweat through the pads of their feet.
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With an exchange rate running at an average of 428,287.55 Ukranian Karbovanets to the dollar, total assets of just $5.62 will qualify a person as a Ukranian millionaire.
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The Mojave ground squirrel, found mainly in the American West, hibernates for two-thirds of every year.
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Billie Jean King holds the distinction of being the oldest woman to receive a singles seed at Wimbledon. She was 39 years, 209 days old when she got the No. 10 seed in 1983.
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In 1904, May Sutton Brandy became the first American woman to win the ladies singles championship at Wimbledon.
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In 1774 ÷ The first Continental Congress of the 13 U.S. colonies met in Philadelphia with all colonies attending, except Georgia.
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In 1901 ÷ The National Association of Professional Baseball leagues was formed in Chicago. It was the first organized baseball league.
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In 1972 ÷ During the Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany, 11 members of the Israeli Olympic team were killed by members of the Black September faction of the Palestine Liberation Army. Five of the eight guerillas were also killed.
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In 1975 ÷ Lynette A. Frome, a follower of convicted murderer Charles Manson, attempted to shoot President Gerald Ford.
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In 1977 ÷ The U.S. space probe Voyager I was launched.
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Quotable...
"This came as somewhat of a surprise. But life is full of surprises, isn't it?"
÷ Actor Charleton Heston on news that he exhibits symptoms consistent with Alzheimer's disease.
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