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November 14, 1997

JOURNALISTS: Here's a story idea and Purdue events during the next two weeks.

To avoid smoking, turn down drinks, too

Thursday, Nov. 20, is the Great American Smokeout sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Smokers who want to abstain from smoking that day might want to avoid going to bars as well, suggests a Purdue researcher. Stephen Tiffany, professor of psychological sciences, says alcohol increases the urge to smoke. Tiffany, who researches nicotine craving, says other cues that increase the desire for a cigarette include watching other people smoke and doing activities during which one normally smokes, such as talking on the phone. He says stress, anger , anxiety or depression also can contribute to the urge to reach for a cigarette. CONTACT: Tiffany, (765) 494-8509; e-mail, tiffany@psych.purdue.edu

Events

Through Tuesday, Nov. 18.
AIDS Memorial Quilt Display. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday , 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial Union Ballrooms. Nine-hundred and four of the 3x6-foot panels from The Names Project AIDS Quilt will be on display. Organizers of the display have especially requested panels commemorating Indiana AIDS victims Ryan White and Amy Sloan. Closing ceremonies at 6 p.m. Tuesday will include presentation and dedication of panels created by local residents. Sponsored by the Purdue Quilt Coalition, (765) 494-8908; e-mail, quilt@pmu.purdue.edu

Monday, Nov. 24.
"Spoils of War: The Human Cost of America's Arms Trade," a lecture by John Tirman based on his book "Spoils of War," which criticizes the United States' Middle East policies. Noon. Room G 10, Krannert Building. Tirman is the author, co-author or editor of five books on international security issues. He has served on the staffs of Time magazine, the New England Governors Council and the Union of Concerned Scientists. He was co-chairman of the Foundation for National Progress and served as editor of Nuclear Times from 1989 to 1992. CONTACT: Office of International Programs , (765) 494-9399.

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