2 -- The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 11, 1994 GM official speaks about Israeli auto marketI By DAWN TAMIR FOR THE DAILY In the midst of peace talks, "Israel is on the edge of an economic boom," the only American auto executive in Israel said in a speech last night at Hillel. Thomas Olmsted is the director of regional marketing operations at Gen- eral Motors Corp., which is the first auto company to make an investment in Israel. GM created Universal Mo- tors Israel (UMI) in 1993, as a result of the unification of two former auto- mobile companies - one owned by an Arab and one owned by a Jew. Israel has the largest automobile market in the Middle East. Realizing this opportunity - especially with the Arab boycott that prevented other auto companies from investing there - GM jumped at the opportunity. GM was able to work with the Israeli government to reduce the taxes that prevented many Israelis from 'exeriseRoom eStudy Lounge ePVLounge Computer9 om Laundyfaciities 24 hourAttendedLobbg * Game Room Meat and'Water Included - - Univeri8ty Towers Aparinent 536 S. Forest Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 761-2680 purchasing automobiles. Today, GM is driven by competi- tive prices with the introduction of other foreign imports into the market. GM has introduced to Israel the "Sat- urn philosophy," which emphasizes the customer. Olmsted added that this entailed test drives, surveys and the ablility to finance cars. The audience responded with "oohs" and "aahs" as Olmsted quoted car prices. The most popular GM car in Israel is the Pontiac Sunbird, cost- ing $25,000. "A Cadillac Seville runs over $100,000," Olmsted added. "The economic development is crucial to the success of peace in the Middle East. American and Euro- pean investment, and open trade poli- cies will stabilize the region into the next century," said LSA sophomore Bill Plevan, in response to Olmsted's speech. Olmsted summed up his presenta- YMCA Continued from page 1 1988 projections. In 1992, the last year for which figures are available, the "Y" spent $526,000 on a housing development that was projected to cost $245,100 that year. Mounting expenses forced the "Y" in January to ask the City Council for $25,000 to meet that month's loan Spayments. Council members approved unani- mously, but with reservations. They voted to reconsider the loan payments in February. The council planned to do that Monday night. But Schwartz's dis- turbing memo sidetracked discussion Monday, and two days later "Y" offi- cials learned that the city may pull out of the loan arrangement. This week's news apparently took "Y" officials by surprise. When asked yesterday about the future of the hous- ing project, YMCA Executive Direc- tor William Blewitt replied, "Every- thing is just hypothetical at this point. I'd rather not speculate on what's going to happen," Hanging in the balance of this delicate predicament are the YMCA's 100 residents, mostly single people looking for work and minimum-wage earners. If the "Y" development closes, they will further tax Ann Arbor's strained low-income residences. Sheldon and council members say they don't want to be responsible for the financial collapse of the YMCA. "I think it is the intent of the ma- jority of City Council to ensure -- whether the original agreement was legal or not - that we don't toss 100 individuals out onto the street be- cause of an error that was made in 1988," said Councilmember Peter Nicolas (D-4th Ward). Sheldon added, "We have a moral obligation to untangle ourselves from this mess without neglecting the resi- dents." But moral obligations aren't the only factors council members are wary of. Any action could spawn lawsuits. Olmsted tion: "With peace in th Middle East on the horizon, we'll see great oppor- tunity with Israel, Gaza and the West Bank." Condoms* Cnoesgi f t f o r Valentine 's By LESLIE PAPPAS FOR THE DAILY Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? Well, look no further, the Midwest AIDS Prevention Project (MAPP) has the answer. How about a unique condom variety pack, in honor of National Condom Week? Each pack contains a wide selec- tion of condoms including a variety of bright colors, mint flavored, ext strength, ultra-thin, ribbed, studded a even the popular gold circle coin condom used in the movie "Pretty Woman." "Our condoms come in all kinds of colors, shapes and sizes,just like lovers do," said Craig Covey, president of MAPP. In addition to the condoms, the pack also includes lubricant, a "Think Safety" novelty lollipop and a "hc to" condom guide. Don't worry, all the condoms in- cluded in the pack are safe and effec- tive. "All of the condoms are latex and have a water-based lubricant," said Cathy Sullivan the director ofdevelop- ment at MAPP. "The safest condoms have a water-based lubricant, because oil bases wear down the latex." However, it is all for a good tause All proceeds from the condom variety pack will go directly to MAPP, which provides HIV and AIDS prevention and safer sex education for community groups throughout the state. Condom packs are available by sending $7in checkormoneyorderto 702 Livernois, Ferndale, MI 48220. ISRAEL Continued from page 1 (reach) a full agreement," Rabin told Israeli radio. "I hope a month will be enough. It could take a little more. Remember, in our eyes there are no sacred dates." The agreement unveiled yesterday raised many new questions. For ex- ample, itdoes not explicitly say whether l ~ """ rcd Brand Self-Defense *ep Spray Police provensafe and easy to use. y $12.95 2 FOR $24.95 No orders t> 18YR.+,INCILDES S&H *CAMAn Y, MI, DC ___________Lansing. MI 48907 ------------ Have you ever been attracted to another guy? * Are you scared or confused by these feelings? Have you ever wondered if you might be gay or bisexual? Would you like to talk to someone about this? We are here to help! Coming-out support groups are now being formed for guys to explore these issues. * The groups are facilitated by student-peer counselors who have experienced the same feelings. " We meet in a safe space and confidentiality is assured. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the LGMPO at 763-4186. Israel has the rightof "hotpursuit" into Palestinian areas, or what will happen if Israelis are arrested by Palestinian policemen. Although there are broad outlines of each side's jurisdiction, Savir said, "It's a type of thing we will have to work out in practice." The Israeli and Palestinian negotia- tors came close to agreement on a map in which the Palestinians will get a 22.2-square-mile zone for the Jericho district. They will also supervise nearby Muslim holy sites and get private tour- ism projects on the Dead Sea, while Israel retains control over an ancient synagogue. Savir said the map will require final approval from Rabin and Arafat. CUT YOURSELF A DEAL ON A HAIRCUT SAVE $1 ON YOUR NEXT HAIRCUT Simply bring this coupon to Supercuts. As usual, no appointments are necessary. But come in soon, this offer ends 4/30/94. 715 N. University 668-8488 7 days Good at participating shops. Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per customer. How Do YOU WANT YOUR HAIR CUT? BAISDEN Continued from page 1 DPS and University residents for safety-awareness discussion. ' Identifying its theme as "work, earn and learn," he also established the DPS Student Work Assistance Program (SWAP). Annually, the pro- gram gives approximately 60 Univer- sity undergraduates the opportunity to work at DPS. Baisden also served as co-chair of the Campus Safety Committee (CSC), composed of staff, administration and students, which works to eliminate safety hazards and meets monthly to discuss safety issues. He played an instrumental role in theinstallatior the blue-light emer- gency, courtesy and carport phones at numerous locations around campus. In August 1993, Baisden was awarded aDirector'sCitation fromDPS for "outstanding service, which con- tributed to the reduction of serious in- cidents and the heightened perception of safety at campus events during the fall and winter of 1992-93." For example, Baisden worked to provide security for all Friday and Sat- urday night dances and parties held at the Union. But, as Sloan stated, "he, emphasized that students were most responsible for theirown safety through their behavior." Sloan said Baisden was always friendly with students and other faculty at the weekendevents held in the Union, but shejoki ngly regretted that he "never got moving when the music played." Baisden said most of all he will miss the staff and students he inter- acted with on a daily basis. Officer Jim Sullivan described his working relationship with Baisden as "very, very close and very compat- ible." After working with Baisden in the two-memberCommunity Relations and Special Programs Unit for four years, Sullivan said, "(Baisden) broughtdedi- cation to the jobhelping the thousands of faculty, staff and students here make their lives safer.... He will be missed." MA LL House passes special counsel law, I THE WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON - The House voted overwhelmingly yesterday to reinstate a post-Watergate law that au- thorized independent counsels to in- vestigate alleged wrongdoing by top federal officials. The 356-to-56 vote cleared the way Religious Services AVAVAVAVA AMERICAN BAPTIST CAMPUS CENTER 502 E. Huron (near State) Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dinner, discussion, study 663-9376 for more info ANN ARBOR CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 1717 Broadway (near N. Campus) 665-0105 TraditionallService-9 a.m. Contemporary Service-11:15 a.m. Evening Service-6 p.m. Complete Education Program Nursery care available at all services CAMPUS CHAPEL (Christian Reformed campus ministry) 1236 Washtenaw Ct. 668-7421/662-2402 lone block south of CCRBJ EXPLORE and ENJOY your FAITH SUNDAY WORKSHOP: 10 a.m. - Guest speaker Rev. Leonard Hofman, General Secretary of the Christian Reformed Church 6 p.m. - No service WEDNESDAY: 9-10 p.m. - R.O.C.K. student gathering Fun, food, provocative discussion. Rev. Don Postema, pastor Ms. Barb O'Day, ministry of students CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH Schorling Auditorium School of Education SUNDAY: Service 11 a.m. HURON VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH Gay-Lesbian Ministry 741-1174 LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY Lord of Light Lutheran Church, ELCA 801 S. Forest (at Hill), 668-7622 SUNDAY: Worship - 10 a.m. WEDNESDY Soup & Supper dinner - 5:30 Study and discussion on human sexuality 6 p.m. Evening Vespers - 7 p.m. John Rollefson and Joyce Miller Campus Ministers ST. MARY'S STUDENT PARISH (A Roman Catholic Parish at U-M) 331 Thompson Street Weekend Liturgies Saturday: 5 p.m. SUNDAnV830n lm10 a m 19 n nn. for House and Senate negotiators to resolve relatively minor differences on reinstating the independent-coun- sel law, which expired in December 1992, for five years. The Senate passed its version, 76 to 21, last November. Political pressures for House action on the law eased after Attorney Gen- eral Janet Reno decided last month not to wait for re-enactmentof the law and named Robert B. Fiske Jr. as special counsel to investigate the Arkansas land investments of President Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton. The House debate centered instead on a partisan battle over how to apply the independent-counsel law, first adopted in 1978, to members of Con- gress. Republicans argued that accused lawmakers ought to be covered auto- matically, in thesamemanner as 60top officials in the executive branch, in- cluding Cabinet officers, vice presi- dent and president. The attorney gen- eral must conduct a preliminary inves- tigation of credible allegations against those officials and must, if "reasonable grounds" exist, ask the federal appeals court to appoint an independent coun- sel. CONDOMS 6 Continued from page 1 UHS Health Education Coordinator. "Not only is it a cute idea, it also includes important information on HIV testing and how to use a condom." National Condom Week has been very well received by students in the past, Paulson said. "There was a great response in the residential halls lastyear. The condoms were gone in record time!" she said. Not only is UHS getting involved, many University students said they are getting excited to celebrate. Students in Sociology 389-Gays and Straights in the Community -will be volunteering at many of the popular bars and cafes on campus. "We're very excited, becausetheW has been a great response from many of the places we've called," said Jenny Beck the co-facilatator of this project. "We already know forsure that we will be at Rick's (American Cafe) some- time next week." VThey will be passing out basically the same information as UHS, how- ever they will be targeting a different group. "We're going to be right where the action is, where people are actually picking each other up," Beck said. With Valentine's Day just around the corner and romance in the air, make this year one to remember. As long as it's done safely, you have no excuse! I f you have experience with Unix, Object-Oriented Program- ming, C, C++ and relational databases, we want to hear from you! We seek individuals with diverse academic and extracurricular backgrounds, the communication and analytical skills to trans- late user needs into software solutions, and an aptitude and interest in programming and mathematics. Candidates must be motivated self-starters who function well under pressure, learn quickly, and work well in teams. Using cutting-edge computer hardware and software, our tech- nologists give traders and risk managers access to enormous amounts of information and analytical capability. We are look- ing for individuals who will enable us to continue our techno- logical leadership in the securities industry. We will be holding on-campus interviews through the Engineer- ing Placement Office on Monday, March 28 and Tuesday, March 29, 1994. Pleae immediately fax or mail a cover letter and resume to-: The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscriptions for fall term, starting in September, via U.S. mail are'$90. Winter term (January through April) is $95, year-long (September through April) is $160. On-campus subscrip- tions for fall term are $35. Subscriptions must be prepaid. The Michigan Daily is a member of the Associated Press and the Associated Collegiate Press. ADDRESS: The Michigan Daily, 420 Maynard Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 481091327. PHONE NUMBERS (All area code 313): News 76-DAILY; Arts 763-0379; Sports 747-3336; Opinion 7640552 Circulation 764-0558; Classified advertising 7640557; Display advertising 764-0554; Billing 764-0550. NEWS David Shepanlson, Managing Editor EDITORS: Nate Hurley. Mona Qureshi, Karen Sabir, Karen Talaski. STAFF: Adam Anger. Robin Barry, Carrie Bissey, Janet Burkitt. Hope Calati, Jessica Chaffin. James R. Cho, Lashawnda Crowe, Lisa Dines. Demetrios Efstratiou, Michelle Fricke, Ronnie Glassberg, Sonma Gupta. Michele Hatty. Katie Hutchins. Judith Kafka, Randy Lebowitz, Andrea MacAdam, Shelley Morrison, James M. Nash, Zachary Raimi, David Rheingod, Rachel Scharfman, Megan Schimpf, Shari Sitron, Mpatanishi Tayari, Lara Taylor, Maggie Weyhing, April Wood. Scot Woods. CALENDAR EDITOR: Andrew Taylor. GRAPHICS: Jonathan Bemdt (Editor). Kimberly Albert, Jennifer Angeles. Andrew Taylor. EDITORIAL San Goodsteki, Flint Wahems, EditorS ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Julie Becker, Jason Lichtstein. STAFF: Cathy Boguslaski, Eugene Bowen, Jed Friedman, Patrick Javid, Jeff Keating, Jim Lasser, Mo Park, Elisa Smith. Allison Stevens. LETTERS EDITOR: Randy Hardin. SPORTS Chad A. Safrn, Managing Editor EDITORS: Rachel Bachman, Brett Forrest, Tim Rardin, Michael Rosenberg. Jaeson Rosenfeld. STAFF: Bob Abramson, Paul Barger, Tom Bausano. Charlie Breitrose, Aaron Burns. Scott Burton, Marc Dilier, Darren Everson, Ravi Gopal, Ryan Herrington, Brett Johnson, Josh Karp, Brent McIntosh, Dan McKenzie. Antoine Ptts. Melinda Row, JIL. Rostani.Abadi. Melanie Schuman, Dave Schwartz. Tom Seeley, Tim Smith, Elisa Sneed. Bany Sollenberger, Doug Stevens, Jeremy Strachan, Ken Sugiura, Ryan White. ARTS Mellsa Rose Bemardo, NmNa Hod"el, Editors EDITORS: Jason Carroll (Theater). Tom Erlewine (Music), Rona Kobell (Books), Darcy Lockman (Weekend etc.), John R. Rybock (Weekend etc.). Michael Thompson (Film). STAFF: Jordan Atlas, Matt Carlson, Jin Ho Chung, Thomas Crowley, Andy Dolan, Geoff Earle, Ben Ewy, Josh Herrington, Kristen Knudsen, Karen Lee, Gianluca Montalti, Heather Phares, Scott Plagenhoef, Mami Raitt. Austin Ratner, Dirk Schulze, Sarah Stewart, Alexandra Twin, Ted Watts. PHOTO Michelle Guy, Evan Petrie, Editors STAFF: Anastasia Banicki, Mark Friedman, Mary Koukhab, Elizabeth Lippman. Jonathan Lurie, Rebecca Margolis. Judith Perkins. Joe Westrate, Sarah Whiting, Chris Wotf.