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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOL.102.NO.37
(USPS 650-640)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1992
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Earthquake kills more than 300 in northern Egypt
The Associated Press
CAIRO, Egypt — One of the strongest earthquakes to hit Egypt in modern times toppled buildings yesterday and caused deadly stumpedes of panicked residents. The government said 370 people were killed and more than 3,300 injured.
A mother, holding her dead son and shouting for help, was pulled from the rubble of a building more than seven hours after the afternoon earthquake that registered 5.9 on the Richter scale.
schools.
Many victims were trapped to death, including more than 100 schoolchildren in the Cairo area, said Maj. Gen. Rida Abdel-Aziz, an assistant interior minister. They were killed as they rushed from swaying
Rescuers struggled into the night to dig survivors from debris.
Authorities declared a state of emergency in this city of 14 million people.
The quake was centered about 20 miles southwest of Cairo, a few miles from the pyramids and the Sphinx on the Giza Plateau. But Information Minister Safatwat e-Sherif said major monuments survived the 20-second temblor.
The quake was preceded by a roar. "At first I thought it was a bomb in the bank," said Samy Mohammed Ali, a lawyer. "Then I saw people running, and realized it was an earthquake."
People thronged in Cairo's streets after the ackle. Many seemed dazed. One woman stood on a sidewalk screaming. A knot of people sat in a
downtown square, tears streaking down their cheeks.
Thousands crowded around the ruins of a 14-story apartment building in the northern suburb of Heliopolis late yesterday while four bulldozers cleared debris under floodlights.
An ambulance worker said about 15 people were pulled out alive before nightfall, including mother Samia Ragab Khalili.
Her condition was unknown. She was removed, dazed, on a stretcher, after she was found holding her dead son and shouting for help.
The dead in the southern suburb of Maadi, where many Americans and other Westerners live, included six Egyptian schoolchildren.
Maadi resident Fahima Tala Aly
Suleiman said she saw a 14-year-old
girl, wearing a school uniform, fall dead after a collapsing wall hit her. A wall collapse in a downtown Cairo shop killed a worker. Boys died in a stampede from a collapsing school in Shubra, a poorer Cairo district.
Abdel-Aziz said most schoolchildren were casual of panic.
The security force's operations room in Cairo reported last night that 116 buildings were reported destroyed or badly damaged throughout Egypt.
Eight hours after the jolt, the Interior Ministry reported that the quake killed 370 and injured 3,369 in nine of Egypt's 26 provinces.
Hardest hit were Cairo, with 127 dead and 2,193 injured, and Giza to
the south, with 128 dead and 700 hurt,
it said.
The quake spared Aswan High Dam, which holds back 310-mile-long Lake Nasser, the world's largest artificial lake. A breach would have sent water gushing straight down the Nile Valley to Cairo.
Egyptian Museum director Mohammed Saleh said only two large statues among more than 100,000 pieces on display were damaged.
Whether Cairo's wealth of Islamic and Coptic monuments were undermined by the earthquake was not immediately known.
The quake was felt as far away as Jerusalem, 250 miles northeast of Cairo.
Egyptian earthquake
Earth tones hit the ski slopes
Nylon bib overalls are out; Fleece is in this ski season
Finney names new member
By Marnee Dietrich Special to the Kansan
Navy blues and pine greens are the cool colors to stay warm in for this year's ski season, she said.
"Colors have turned more to the harvest tones this year," said Sharon England, manager of Sunflower, 804 Massachusetts St.
Skiers wishing to avoid a fashion faux pas this year should hide those neon ski pants and lame detailed jackets and go forth in earth-toned fleece.
Fleece has made its appearance on the lifts and is staying for the ride. This polyester pile fabric is popular because it is a great insulator having the same advantage to skiers as wool, she said. When it's wet, it still insulates.
But fleece is not waterproof, and by itself it is not completely windproof, so skiers are layering it with Gortex shells and jackets
that do the protecting in more extreme weather, said Jim Mechle an employee at Sunflower. The revolutionary material, Gortex, that made its appearance about five years ago, is popular because of the advancements made in this thick, yet light, material that resembles nylon.
"Gortex is waterproof, and when you layer it with fleece you get the balance that skiers want between a waterproof material, and breathability of the fabric," he said. "Although you pay a little more for it, it performs the best. It pulls moisture away from the skin, yet it keeps moisture from entering as well. That's called wicking."
For pants, women are still opting for the curve hugging, contoured stretch ski pants, but again fleece has got a leg in the door.
For the feet, a good wool ski sock is still popular, but those who do not like the scratchy feel of wool can jump into the cotton-wool blends that are now available.
"Women like the fleece pants because they have a more tapered leg, and they're very comfortable," Mechier said. "Men too are wearing the fleece pants, but you'll still see the traditional nylon ski pants."
One thing that all fashion-conscious skiers must avoid is the nylon bib overalls. They are out, for sure, he said.
Even more comfortable are sock liners used under a heavy outer sock. This thin silky sock wicks moisture away form the foot keeping it warmer and preventing blisters
Keeping your fingers toasty warm while on the slopes can be a problem.
"Mittens keep your fingers warm because they're all together, but skiers generally prefer gloves," Mechler said. "Gloves are more convenient."
Either way, fleece has a hand in this market too. Fleece limings with Gortex, or water-proof nylon gloves give wind resistance and lavered warmth to the fingers.
Those who have a head for the sport already know that keeping your brain warm is smart skiing. This year skiers are getting noticed for the head gear they are wearing. Fun and crazy hats are being seen all over. Jester's hats, hats with extra long tails and rooster head hats are all available.
But the ultimate of new designs is a fleece hat that doubles as a neck gator. A drawstring top allows the skier to decide how the garment should be worn.
"There's an increase in fun hats, because people want to be seen on the slopes," Mechler said.
In warmer weather and in hot situations where letting off a little steam is necessary,
head bands still rank at the top. They keep the ears warm and work well as a sweat band too.
Eye protection is important when skiing, and there is a lot to choose from out there. Style here is personal preference. What is important is protection.
"We try to steer you to glasses that have 100 percent UV protection," Mechier said. "There are a lot of good glasses out there but generally you get what you pay for."
When you are ready to go skiing, do not forget to wear your underwear. Long underwear, or long johns, are important because they are warm and keep you dry. Today's underwear is made of a wicking polyester fiber that pulls moisture away from the skin. It is also an extra layer to trap heat against your body.
"Skiers always want to layer," Mechler said, "Because you can take layers off during the day when it gets warmer, or put them back on later. With one big chunky coat, it's all or nothing."
So tuck away your neons, layer on the clothes and head for the slopes.
But in the meantime, keep your neon skiwear, because in a few years it might be high fashion again.
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gents
eyed farmer and cic political activist position on board
a self-employed farmer, rancher,tor and real estate broker from mulale the nine member board.
ney yesterday announced the a new member to the Board of rning body of Kansas's six state uni-
hn McDowell, former president of immunity College.
we had little experience in the r education but that he was famil ihe issues facing the state's univer-
n active in Democratic politics on te levels and has been a long-time he said.
bachelor's degree in economics a University in 1956.
acced with a shortage of funds and find the best way to stretch our scare up some money to pay for education." he said
more complex with a lot of intensi-
"The new Regent will have to deal
as the right level of tuition the stu-
native vice chancellor of the Uni- said the new Regent should have a for higher education to contribute andated program review.
e Regents at one of the more chalhe history of the board, said Stantis executive director.
jor challenge for the new Regent board is preparing themselves for a board review "Meyon said.
Pupils come three days before the monthly meeting of the school year and a half months after McDowell
view is a statewide restructuring te duplication among universities ms
been fired as president of Independence College on March 10 by the coltrustees. The board accused her and to try to boost state aid by
denied the allegations, is suing six for breach of contract and violation
y's fifth Regents appointment. His to expire December 31, 1994.
esidency decline
lecreased
idence hall occupancy has declined 3 percent since 1987 while the total iber of undergraduates has declined 0.8 percent.
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