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I PIMBLE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR E U T G O E N N E B A L L E T C O M PA N Y EUGENE BALLET COMPANY plants, there is a wide range of opinion within the movement on the topic of invasives. To quote one presenter, “Some people would say we should never plant them; others would use them with care and monitoring (and control if necessary); others would encourage plants, or other organisms, to go feral if they felt they were useful additions (for human use) to the local ecosystem.” Another presenter, an out- spoken critic of what he terms the “pseudo- science” of invasion biology, will speak on “Incorporating Non-natives into Restoration Projects.” Conference organizer Chris Roth says, “The discussion of the interplay between permaculture and conservation of native ecol- ogy promises to be fascinating.” The registration fee is $90 for the full weekend. Daily registration is available, as are meals, lodging, and camping. Visit www.lostvalley.org/nature2007may for a wealth of information about the conference related articles and links or to register online. — Rachel Foster CONNECTING THE DOTS What are the underlying reasons for ongo- ing war in the Middle East? A free forum on the UO campus Monday, April 16, will look at the politics of oil, the impact of 9/11 and building unity for peace. The forum beings at 7 pm in PLC hall Room 180, at 14th and Kincaid, and is co- sponsored by the UO Survival Center, the 9/11 Network and www.oilempire.us “Connect the Dots” presenters will be Ted Duggan, a political science graduate student who lived in Saudi Arabia, talking about “Oil and the Neo-cons’ Plans.” Mark Robinowitz, publisher of www.oilempire.us, will discuss “9/11 and Peak Oil Wars.” Clay Grantham, a sociology graduate student, will present “From Despondency to Activism: Building Networks of Unity.” Some of the core issues that will be ad- dressed include Vice President Cheney’s plan to reshape a “new Middle East” by using ethnic conflict to redraw national boundaries to con- trol the oil fields, true and false evidence for 9/11 complicity, and the potentials for unity be- tween social movements (peace, environment, civil liberties and other solidarity efforts). For more information, contact cgrantha@uoregon.edu CORRECTIONS/ CLARIFICATIONS • Our March 22 story on Hynix emissions (“Acidic Air”) stated that the concentration of hydrogen fluoride that would be released by Hynix is 4.1 micrograms per cubic meter of air. This number is actually the acute con- centration. Hynix says it will release a maxi- mum chronic concentration of .3 micrograms per cubic meter. • The date has been changed for the “Penny Poll” mentioned in last week’s Viewpoint “Taxes for Peace II.” The new date is Monday, April 16. The event will be at the downtown post office from 11 am to 5 pm. A Celebration of Gospel Music and the Spirit of Dance Cedric Weary and The University of Oregon Gospel Singers perform to original choreography by Toni Pimble APRIL 14 –15 Featuring Frank Affrunti in his farewell performance! A World Premiere! Eugene’s World Class Dance Company TICKETS START AT $15 “Elijah Rock” “Golden Gate Gospel Train” “I’m going home on the morning train” and more... Season Sponsor The Haugland Foundation Media Sponsors KMTR 16, KOOL 99.1 FM Imagine Graphics CALL 682.5000 or order ONLINE hultcenter.org STUDENT/YOUTH AND GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE APRIL 12, 2007 13
