Page 2-The Michigan Daily-Thursday, March 21, 1991 Calvin and Hobbes AWA '(! ISM OFFTTo sr-400L NOW! Gooz DM. IE EUcJ(MtoN IS 0N~U$E 13-21 by Bill Watterson TWSis I I CAN~T WORKING BLEVE YcUR MTI GREAT.' MOM IV'WRKS 1X4ATs ' coyJ. U;- Q 'U' professor helps discover diabetes gene I I I Dooder State College . ' orsto lk , r oe o a bc a., ,io D I I 5Jo $ sg~% rC a4K be.' of X10,5 ~ Vs Pao aefto e' lP jror ' icebd4bi r theis tel , r 'u!/a 1I Q'dlll ~ t 6 'Z 5" t~/c'rdy3 dA ' fa by Alan Landau far bra ' fa g ~e t,1 r3 A a. {P ae< P~ &z , a e tie d ' 'search by H. L. Greenberg Two professors have discovered a marker to help locate the gene they believe to be responsible for causing one type of diabetes. The discovery was made recently by University professor emeritus of internal medicine Dr. Stefan Fajans, along with molecular geneticist Dr. Graeme Bell from the University of Chicago. "This finding confirms.., that genetics play a role in the develop- ment of diabetes," Bell said in a University of Chicago press release. "This is the first crucial step to- ward finding the gene responsible for the disorder... and developing improved therapies to treat, prevent, or even cure this and possibly other forms of diabetes." A marker aids scientists by lim- iting the number of places to look for the defective gene which causes the disease, Fajans said. In this case, the marker narrows down the search for the defective gene from three billion possible sources to ten mil- lion. The discovery of the marker was made possible through Fajans 33- year study of a five-generation, 275- member family with a special kind of Type 2 diabetes. Having such a large sample to work with is the ideal way to look for genetic de- fects. Genetic markers are important tools on the road to discovering the gene responsible for the disease. This marker could predict who is genetically prone to get the disease. For example, Fajans found this marker in two children in the fam- ily. However, prior conventional tests showed no trace of the disease. After the marker was discovered in their genetic code, the children were tested again for the disease - this time the tests showed positive for diabetes. Despite these advances, diabetes is not fully understood. "Diabetes is a very complex ge- netic disease. We don't anticipate that the marker we found in this family will be the same marker in other families or in other types of diabetes, but its the first time that any marker for Type 2 diabetes has been found," Fajans said. "It should facilitate investigation into other types of Type 2 diabetes." Fajans said he is hopeful that fu- ture discoveries will be made through improved genetic research techniques. "This is just a beginning" Fajans added, "as my associate Dr. Bell says, 'Now we know where the neighborhood is, we're looking for the exact address."' Speaker t by Bonnie Bouman and Joanna Broder . LSA Senior Kim Stoll sat at Ca- reer Planning and Placement (CP&P) reviewing materials for an interview late yesterday afternoon. Like many other seniors she has not had much luck finding a job. Stoll attributed her job search difficulties to the country's current economic situation. She said she feels anxious about finding a job and has been forced to remain open- minded about the kinds of jobs she+ will consider. "Sometimes I do feel kind of nervous," Stoll said, "like 'Oh my D discuss J( God, I'm going to be working flip- ping burgers for the rest of my life."' Stoll is not alone in her anxi- ety; many seniors are expressing similar fears as they begin their job, search in a depressed economy. Graduates hoping to avoid "the burger scenario" can attend "Job Search Strategies for Tough Times" tonight by Tom Jackson at 7 p.m. in the Rackham Amphitheater on the fourth floor of the Rackham Build- ing. Jackson, a career consultant spe- cialist in human resources, is also the author of several books includ- ing Guerilla Tactics in the New Job Market. strategies during a recession "We thought it would be timely to bring him to campus... It's as tough or tougher a job market than the early 80s," said Deborah Orr May, director at CP&P. market since World War II," Kerin Borland, an assistant director of CP&P, said. "We decided to do some special programs for people getting their foot in the door (of the 'This is the second worst job market since World War II' - Kerin Borland, Asst. Dir. CP&P with the most useful things ever," said Andrew Kanfer, chair of the Michigan Student Assembly (MSA) Budget Priorities Commit- tee. MSA, in an assembly-wide move, voted to co-sponsor the event. "Thousands of students will be graduating a few weeks from now," said Kanfer, who hopes many attend the talk. Because of the economy, CP&P will sponsor extra programs in ad- dition to the 300 they do annually. In the works are a panel of alumni who found jobs in a recession, a "triathlon" of job hunting skills on Saturday morning, and additional written resources for people who walk in. "It's been a while since (finding a job) was this difficult, but it's not impossible," Borland said. "It calls upon the creativity of the job seeker to really seek out where some of those hidden opportunities are." "Even in the best of times a job search is anxiety producing," May explained. May hopes students will use the* resources available, come hear some specific strategies tonight from Jackson, and not feel overwhelmed. "Take advantage - that's what we're here for," she said. Staff at CP&P decided to bring in Jackson to help encourage students to remain optimistic as well as provide helpful tips when job-hunting in a recession. "This is the second worst job work force) for the first time." When staff members heard Jack- son would be in the area this week, they contacted him and asked him to speak at the University. "It (his speech) ranks up there GULF Continued from page 1 mous said. The Iraqi request was rejected, the official said, because such a move "would increase the capability of their combat aircraft." Secretary of State James Baker has acknowledged the U.S. stance has a "collateral effect" of hinder- ing Baghdad from fighting the rebels. Baker has insisted the United States' intent was not to help top- pie Saddam's government. Kurdish rebel leader Jalal Tala- bani has claimed Iraqi government troops used helicopters and war- planes to drop napalm and incendi- ary bombs on the northern cities of Karahanzeer and Shamshamal. U.S. officials are aware the Iraqis have been using combat helicopters against the rebel uprisings around the country, the official said. Iran and Saudi Arabia, Iraq's neighbors, announced yesterday they were restoring diplomatic relations after a three-year rift. FORUM Continued from page 1 drug use. If smoking marijuana is medicinal, then it should be pre- scribed by a doctor." Brater simply said she would not turn a friend in to the police. "I would leave the room imme- diately because I would not want to get a contact high," Raaflaub said. Fourteen city council candidates debated similar issues. "The Greens do support that people with more money should pay more taxes," said Valerie Acker- man, Independent-Green candidate in the Second Ward. Kirk Dodge, the Republican Sec- ond Ward candidate, does not sup- port a city income tax. "It won't accomplish what it's meant to accomplish," he said. Libertarian Second Ward candi- date Emily Salvette said, "Taxes are a bad thing... This isn't a wimpy Republican promise; I guarantee: No New Taxes." One question asked how the can- didates feel about victimless crimes. "I voted to change (marijuana use) from a felony to a misdemeanor 20 years ago," said Councilmember Nelson Meade (D-Third Ward). Robert Barry, Republican Third Ward candidate, said, "The laws we have now reflect the culture of the community. I'm in favor of leaving the laws the way they are now." HASH BASH ECONO-CAR OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK " Choose from small economical cars to fine luxury cars " Special weekend rates " Pick-up services upon request - We accept cash deposits Rent a car from ECONO-CAR 438 W. Huron, Ann Arbor 761-8845 Continued from page 1 rity, could not define yesterday what the University police's role will be at this year's Hash Bash. Due to the auspices under which the new University police were deputized, if they do secure the scene and issue ci- tations, they will have to employ state law and issue the $100 fine. On the other hand, when Ann Arbor police issue fines, they will begin at $25 for the first count of possession, and then double for the Color Printing Color Printing Color Printing Color Printing Big savings on color printing for all clubs, businesses, and organizations. second and third infractions. Ann Arbor police can also employ state laws for large infractions. Thom Harris, coordinator of the Ann Arbor chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), says he thinks that if University police do patrol the Hash Bash, they will en- force the marijuana laws more strictly than Ann Arbor officers have in the past. "They'll be like Barney Fifes (of the Andy Griffith Show)," Harris said. "They're going to get a chance to put a bullet in their pocket and get some pot smokers." .Harris denied rumors that the decision to move Hash Bash from the traditional April 1 to April 6 had something to do with city elec- tions falling on Fool's Day. "We're trying to get away from the April Fool's Day mentality," Harris said, pointing out that the legalization of marijuana is NORML's main goal. LSA sophomore Steve Snyder, who attended last year's Hash Bash, said he thinks with University cops, Other candidates include Ann Marie Coleman (D-First Ward), who remains unopposed; Daniel Klimaczewski (D) in the Second Ward; Libertarian David Damroze* and Independent Dalynn Park in the Third Ward; incumbent Jerry Schle- icher (R), Kurt Zimmer (D), and Louis Hayward (L) in the Fourth Ward; and incumbent Joe Borda (R) versus Bob Eckstein (D) in the Fifth Ward. laws will be enforced more strictly than in the past. "The more stringent things be w come, though," Snyder added, "the more I'll be willing to get out there, and the larger doobie I'll have in my hand." LSA sophomore Jeff Koch, also a Hash Basher, agreed. "The University police are going to try a lot harder. They are basi- cally tools of the administratiofi, and I think that the administration* is just embarrassed that Hash Bash still goes on," Koch said. over 200 attorneys as General Coun- sel for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She has also served as' an assistant for women's affairs for President Jimmy Carter and for three years as a legislator in the= Texas House of Representatives. She has written the monthly@ "Washington Report" for Glamour magazine. SOAPBOX Continued from page 1 the defeat of the Equal Rights 'Amendment to her. She has been listed numerous times in the World Almanac as one of the 25 most influential women in the United States. Schlafly has also written 13 books, one of which, A Choice Not an Echo, sold more than 3 million copies, making it the third biggest selling conservative book in history. She graduated from Harvard and Washington Universities and is an attorney and mother of six. Also an attorney, Weddington is considered one of the brightest minds in law today in light of her success in the Supreme Court. At age 26, she successfully defended "Jane Roe" in Roe v. Wade . She currently lectures at both the University of Texas and Texas Woman's University in history and government. In 1977, Weddington directed The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscription rates via U.S. mail for fall and winter $39 for two terms, $22 for one term. Campus delivery $28 for two terms. Prorated rates: Starting March 1, 1991, $11 for balance of term to 4/24/91. The Michigan Daily is a member of The Associated Press and the College Press Service. ADDRESS: The Michigan Daily, 420 Maynard Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109. 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