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A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD FEBRUARY 11 - FEBRUARY 18, 2000
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ROMANCING A MAN? THINK GOLF BALLS, NOT ROSES -- Thinking of sending the man you love a dozen red roses or balloons to his office on Valentine's Day? Such thoughts should raise a red--albeit heart-shaped--flag in the minds of women, says Temple counseling psychologist Gordon Hart, who has studied relationship issues.
"With women, public displays are OK. For a man, that would be frightfully embarrassing," says Hart. "Women, in general, place more priority on the celebration of commemorations such as Valentine's Day and anniversaries." But that doesn't mean forgoing Valentine's Day altogether, says Hart, who advocates getting your sweetheart something he'd really use and enjoy.
"Some kind of memento, some kind of recognition, is important. It could be a simple card, a screw driver, a can of tennis balls, a dozen golf balls." And what about a silk robe--or pair of boxers--emblazoned with big, red hearts? Gifts to encourage romance are fine, says Hart, but men might need a gentle reminder to wear them.
"It's probably not something he'd wear all the time. And you might have to say, 'Geez, Herb, why don't you put your silk robe on?' For a lot of men, that's just not part of their repertoire. The signals are different than for women." Reach Dr. Hart through the News Bureau, (215) 204-7476.
A CRUSHING DEFEAT -- Now that Steve Forbes has abandoned his Republican presidential campaign, George W. Bush and John McCain are hoping to win over Forbes supporters in South Carolina.
Both presidential candidates are throwing millions of dollars into the battle for the Southern state. "Forbes was humiliated in Delaware. He won there in 1996 and they voted him third in 2000. He got fewer
votes than McCain, who didn't even campaign there," says Temple political scientist Robin Kolodny, noting that Bush could topple McCain in the Feb. 19 contest in South Carolina.
The winner, says Kolodny, will clearly show that "he can make enough conservatives happy." The next big political fight for delegates: Super Tuesday, March 7, when about 15 states hold their primary elections. Reach Kolodny at her office, 215-204-7709, or through the News Bureau.
This Week at Temple...
Sunday, Feb. 13, 3:30 p.m.: DEDICATION OF THE LIACOURAS CENTER: With Temple trustee/alumnus Bill Cosby lending a hand, the University will officially rename The Apollo of Temple in honor of retiring President Peter J. Liacouras at a ceremony immediately before the tip-off of the Temple-Maryland men's basketball game. (The Liacouras Center, Broad St. and Montgomery Ave.)
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: SENSUAL, SENSIBLE, STRONG: BODY IMAGE DAY: Regardless of what the producers of "Ally McBeal" and "Friends" might think, a woman doesn't have to be a size six to be healthy and attractive, say the organizers of this event. "We have studies that show 3rd graders are dieting," says Kristine Swoszowski of Temple's Student Health Services. The event will feature yoga classes, free massages, aroma therapy, a panel discussion of women's health issues and much more. (Student Activities Center, 13th St. and Montgomery Ave.)
Friday, Feb. 18, 1-3 p.m.: RUSSIA AFTER YELTSIN -- A Temple forum will examine the "Development of Political Parties in Post-Communist Russia." The forum will feature veteran political analysts Janelle Cousino and Brian O'Day of the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs in Moscow. (Gladfelter Hall, Berks Mall between 11th and 12th Sts.)
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