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Bakker said Darwin, who wrote in the mid-1850’s, did not have many . facts about dinosaurs at his disposal when he formulated his theories of evolution. “As a result, Darwin’s theories on the survival of the fittest are actually short-term theories because of the limited facts he had to deal with. The long-term survival of species gives you a very different pattern of life and death. The most successful ani mals for a short-term, like the di nosaurs, are the most vulnerable long-term,” said Bakker. Bakker pointed to the alligator as an example of a species that has re mained the same for thousands of years and is not very vulnerable to environmental changes. The alligator, a cold-blooded crea ture, efficiently uses the majority of its food intake for cell growth rather than internal energy production. Administrators seminar set for July 17 About 30 of the newest adminis trators in higher education are com ing to Texas A&M University July 17 to attend the 11th annual academic administration summer seminar, a leadership program designed to familiarize them with the new terri tory and sharpen decision-making skills. The opening address will be Monday at 9 a.m. on third floor of Rudder Tower. During the first two of the day long sessions, the new adminis trators — from directors and de partment heads to presidents — will receive a comprehensive analysis of needs and issues facing Texas higher education now and in the near fu ture. The balance of the seminar is de voted to topics aimed at strengthen ing the participant’s expertise in as pects of governance, management, government relations, legal matters and decision-making. A&M department needs volunteers for smoker study Texas A&M University re searchers are seeking some pack-a- day cigarette smokers for continua tion of an experiment that began in March. Smokers will be reimbursed for the cigarettes they buy during the study. The researchers are looking for people who have been smoking a pack or more of cigarettes a day for several years. Volunteers will monitor their own smoking habits and be asked various questions. Interested persons should contact the Texas A&M Psychology De partment (845-2581) and leave their name and telephone number. Dr. Larry Christensen or Doug Ris will contact them. Embreys Jewelry We Specialize In Aggie Rings. Diamonds Set — Sizing — Reoxidizing — All types watch/jewelry Repair Aggie Charge Accounts 9-5:30 846-5816