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Show Flirting With Disaster Md Coplin (Ben Stiller) is on a mission. Though he loves his beautiful wife, Nancy (Patricia Arquette), and their new hahy son, he feels his life is incomplete. What's missing is knowing the two people who brought him into this world his biological par- - ents. Tina Kalb (Tea Lconi), is a psychologist at the agency where Mel was adopted. Tina is a former dancer with the legs to prove it. Her intent: to reunite Mel with his parents while videotaping the experience for her own research. The problem is, Tina seems interested in more than just research. Meanwhile, Mel's adoptive parents pro worried. Why isn't their son satisfied with the mother and father who raised him? What, exactly, is he looking for, and will he make it home in time for Dad's 60th birthday? To answer those questions, Mel, Nancy, Tina and the baby set out on a trek that brings them more surprises then they bargained for. Clearly Mel and company arc Flirting With Disaster, Miramax Films' new comedy about sex, love, family, and other accidents waiting to happen. It's written and directed by David 0. Russell and produced by Dean Silvers. "I think the film's about how the pic croSs-count- ry tures we have in our minds never really line up with the relationships we have in our lives," says writerdirector Russell. "That's kind of a human foible that's very fertile ground for comedy." Russell teamed up with producer Silvers with whom he had worked on his directorial debut, I994's "Spanking the Monkey." "After I made 'Spanking,' I wanted to do something lighter," Russell says. "I wanted to do a comedy that had some sub- stance and emotional weight to it but something that was fun." Silvers was immediately hooked on theidea. "One night last January ( 1994), after we had done 'Spanking' and hadn't really discussed what might coipe next, David and I and my wife were out for dinner for my birthday and he just started telling us this story. He went on for two hours. Then every day after that, he'd retell the story with something new added to it." Russell based some of what happens in Flirting With Disaster on his own real-lif- e experiences. "My sister was had gone through this proand adopted cess of searching for herparents a couple of years ago. And I just combined the comic twists of that experience with my own experiences in sex and award-winni- ng David Patrick Kelly and Ben Stiller in David 0. Russell's Flirting With Disaster. Photo by: Barry Watcher CEU Museum, Gallery East and Price Daughters of Utah Pioneer Museum helps fuel area economy with economic models, the study discerned museums do exert an economic impact on the local economy. The study stated Utahs public museums add value to the states economy by contributing to its tax base. During 1994, Utah museums spent l9millionon wages, salaries and purchases of goods and services from Utah vendors and added $3.97 million in earnings for Utah households. This boost to Utahs economy increased fiscal revenues by $483,000. In addition, museums created 400 jobs, helping to employ local residents. Museums have long provided a wealth of cultural and educational opportunities for residents and visitors alike, but the economic value of these services has never been fully defined," said Ann Hanniball, economic impact study reveals the College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum, its Art Gallery and the Price Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum are all helping to fuel the economic engine that drives the state. This important finding is just one of several highA The Smashing Pumpkins newest "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" is truly a work of art. Combined within, you will find something to tickle your every mood; In a perfect world, we could all rest easy in assuming that you, as a college student, would listen to this album sober, abstinent and sitting still, while doing your homework. However, I should hope we all know belter than that. So whether your idea of fun is dancing, shelling out a little over a buck. For a e classic, go out and get this! about money Dont give me any either. Call mom, or call dad and tell them if you dont pay this special fee of somewhere around 30 dollars, CEU will send you home. Be sure and catch us next time for another opinionated view on music. -- soon-to-b- ho-hu-m one-time-on- ly state-wid- e lighted in the recently published study. The Economic Impact of Utah Museums on the Local Economy." The study, commissioned by the Utah Museums Association, was conducted by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research at the University of Utah. The study looked at staffing requirements, budgets, programming and spending information for the 1994 fiscal year. While the total contribution of Utah's museums is much greater than can be measured project director for the economic impact study and past UMA president. The studys findings clearly indicate that museums positively impact our economy, education system and local community infrastructures." Another important finding pinpointed state funding to be critical to the livelihood of Utah's museums. In 1994, $4.9 million, or 20 percent of the combined museum budget totaling $24.3 million, came from state agencies the single largest source of museum support. City and county governments provided $1.3 million, or 6.2 percent of the budget total. Eighteen museums received federal grants totaling $1.0 million, representing 4.4 percent of the budget total. Other viable sources of funding are earned income and corporate and individual donations. In addition to the economic value, the study deemed museums to be essential to Utah's education system. Every school district in the state made use of one or more museum education programs during 1994. The cost of providing these sex, or partaking of illegal substances; I believe you will look no further than this album. In compact disk form, you will receive a double cd set, or two cassettes, with the cassette version, respectively. While some songs arc downright slow, you will grow to love every minute of this epic ulbum. The songs (28 in all) will cast a rainbow of emotions upon the most jaded audiophile. If I were to name every awesome song on this album, this simple music column would turn, very quickly, into an editorial. Therefore, I wont do it. I will, however, name a few of the best the overplayed Bullet With Butterfly Wings", "Bodies" (personal fave), and who in their right mind could leave out Zero." The only downfall of this album is the price, around 30 bucks. But let me say that if you were to lake into account Ihc.numbcr of tracks, you will know that. for. each' song you. arc. roughly . learning opportunities averaged $3.71 per student with most of the expense being borne by the museums. The report discovered that even the museums charging group costs paid $3.84 per student. With state funding being vital, it's important that our legislators are aware of the many educational programs Utah's museums are providing, said Hanniball. We encourage residents to let their lawmakers know museums and their programs ate essential and deserve adequate funding to ensure survival. In addition, 3,809 people volunteered hours a number well above the national average. Ourhigh volunteer average is a clear indicator that museums are a source of community pride and they satisfy the desire of our residents who want to, help, preserve Utah's natural, cultural and artistic heritage," she added. hands-o- n -- ' SUU's Shauna Mendinl, head, of Itsmodem dance department, conducted a modem dance f by Briani Bernard worfcahop for CEUe dance atudehiaJPhotb .. ,t I I . . t i V . H ! |