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News-Heads

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=JJA
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Up next on News 7 at five-
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VO-NAT

Two Radford University Fraternities are suspended after the death of a student.
While police try to figure out how a Tech student died-
Plus actress Joan Collins is back in court-
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Wx-Heads
TALENT=Patrick
SS=None

Some light snow in the forecast prompts a Snow Advisory for portions of West Virginia, while on this side of the Mountains we'll just see a little more than a few flurries.

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Medical-heads

ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=cst
TAPE#med heads
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We'll hear from the new President of the Roanoke Academy of Medicine
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Dr. Paul White discusses the changing face of health care, on Health Check.
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((IT IS QUITE IMPORTANT PHYSICIANS REMEMBER THEIR PRIMARY ROLE, AND THAT IS THE ROLE OF PATIENT ADVOCACY. ))
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SPORTS-HEAD

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((MIKE STEVENS: AND I'LL ONCE AGAIN JOIN YOU LIVE IN DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA FOR TODAY'S TWO MINUTE SPORTS TICKER. WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT'S BEEN GOING ON TODAY AS PREPARATIONS FOR SUNDAY'S DAYTONA 500 CONTINUE HERE AT THE WORLD CENTER OF RACING.))
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2-SHOT
ANCHOR=Jean
(AD LIB)

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Video-Open

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((WE WILL BE CONTINUING TO QUESTION STUDENTS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE FRATERNITIES TO REALLY GET AT THE SPECIFICS OF WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT. ))
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VO-NAT

Two Radford University fraternities are suspended after the weekend death of a student.
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5-Radford-Student

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=tal
TAPE#595-37
GRAPHIC=news-7 at five

Good Evening this is NEWS-7 at FIVE, I'm Jean Jadhon.
SS=radford university

Radford University suspended the two fraternities while the investigation continues.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Radford;

18 year- old Valerie Cole was found dead in her dorm room Saturday morning.
Officials say she went to two parties Friday night hosted by (KIE-FI) Chi Phi and (PIE kappa phi) Pi Kappa Phi fraternities.
During the investigation, officials say they found evidence that both groups had VIOLATED the Inter-fraternity Council's alcohol rules.
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((KEN LOTT/ASST. VICE PRES. OF STUDENT AFFAIRS: THE UNIVERSITY HAS LEARNED OF MULTIPLE IFC RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY VIOLATIONS WHICH ALLEGEDLY OCCURRED AT TWO FRATERNITY PARTIES. ))
SUPER=01-Ken Lott/Asst. Vice Pres. of Student Affairs;
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OUT Q=fraternity parties.
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VO-NAT

Officials could not say whether Cole consumed any alcohol at either party.
It will be a couple of weeks before blood tests reveal whether her death was alcohol- related.
The national offices of both fraternities have also suspended their Radford charters pending the outcome of the investigation.
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5-Tech-Student

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=tal
TAPE#595-38
GRAPHIC=VA TECH

Virginia Tech police are also awaiting toxicology reports to determine how to proceed in their investigation of a graduate student found dead on THAT campus.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Blacksburg;

The body of 26 year- old Theresa Gillespie was found inside a locked, fenced-in R-O-T-C repelling area yesterday.
No one had seen her since Saturday, when she had dinner at Maxwell's in Blacksburg with her husband and friends.
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((ANNE CHENEY/GILLESPIE'S FRIEND: IT WAS JUST AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL EVENING, AND THEN SOME OTHER FRIENDS DROPPED IN, AND THEN ABOUT EIGHT SHE SAID SHE DIDN'T FEEL WELL AND NEEDED TO GO HOME. ))
SUPER=01-Anne Cheney/Gillespie's Friend;
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OUT Q=to go home.
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VO-NAT

Cheney is an English professor at Tech, where Gillespie was pursuing her masters in English.
She says they were celebrating the success of a book of poetry they had collaborated on.
Cheney called Gillespie one of the most brilliant writers she's ever known.
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((IT'S A HUGE CREATIVE LOSS, AND IT'S A HUGE CREATIVE LOSS FOR THE DEPARTMENT.))
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OUT Q=for the department.
TALENT=Jean
SS=HOLD

Tech police chief Mike Jones says an autopsy ruled out physical injuries as the cause of death.

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5-Leftwich

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5p
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#595-39
GRAPHIC=ROANOKE CITY SEAL

Steven Leftwich, the man accused of attacking two Roanoke City Police Officers and a State Trooper made a second court appearance today--facing new charges.
This time police say they found drugs during his arrest.
Double Box=Jean/Ron

Ron Jones is in our newsroom with an update.
ANCHOR=Ron

Jean, Leftwich was charged Sunday with assault and malicious wounding.
LIVE=Ron/Full
SUPER=@Ron1;

However, police went to the magistrate again YESTERDAY and filed two new charges of possession of marijuana and another charge of malicious wounding.
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SUPER=01-Perneller Chubb-Wilson/S.C.L.C. President; :35
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OUT Q=one with this.

((With blackened eyes and scratches, Steven Leftwich made his second court appearance in as many days.
His new charges?... possesion of marijuana and an additional charge of malicious wounding.
It all started 3:30 Sunday morning when William Hayden was pulled over for a broken tail light.
He says Leftwich, his passenger, was ordered out of the car and that's when the incident occurred.
Police say Leftwich fought with them and also grabbed an officer's gun.
Some community leaders say they are wondering why it took more than 30- hours to charge Leftwich with possession of marijuana.
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((PERNELLER WILSON/S.C.L.C. PRESIDENT: I QUESTION IT. IT SORT OF REMINDS ME OF SOME OF THE THINGS WE SEE ON T.V. THE INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED IN PHILADELPHIA WHERE THE POLICE HAD PLANTED DRUGS TO BUILD UP THEIR FACTS. I CANNOT SAY THIS IS HAPPENING IN ROANOKE BUT IT HAS BEEN KNOWN TO HAPPEN BEFORE TO BUILD UP THEIR CASE... SO I DO QUESTION IT. HOW COME THEY DIDN'T CHARGE HIM DAY ONE WITH THIS.))
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LIVE=Ron/Full

Chief Hooper says it took more than 30- hours to charge Leftwich because one of the officers was recovering from his injuries and was unable to contact the magistrate.
double boxes jean/ron


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HARD MUSIC UNDER

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
TAPE#tease 1
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Straight ahead--today's Crossover day at the General Assembly-- Ellen Qualls has a live report from Richmond as time ticks away for this session's legislation.
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But first-- with Iowa behind them, presidential wannabees are in New Hampshire, but will there be one less candidate??
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ANCHOR=Connie

Coming up on Health Check,
We'll meet the new President of the Roanoke Academy of Medicine.
Plus a look at a so-called "natural" appetite suppressant. 2-SHOT
ANCHOR=Jean
SS=NONE

Speedweeks 96 at Daytona Beach continues.
ANCHOR=Connie

A live report in tonight's two minute sports ticker...as the news continues. cc sponsor

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5-Iowa

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#Net-a
GRAPHIC=campaign 96

By tomorrow, there may be one less candidate in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Manchester, NH;

Phil Gramm has left New Hampshire -- telling reporters that he and his advisers will take a look at where he stands.
Gramm finished a distant fifth in Iowa yesterday.
SUPER=03-Morristown, NJ;

Publisher Steve Forbes is taking a short hiatus from the campaign trial.
He placed fourth with ten percent of the vote.
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((STEVE FORBES/R-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: I THINK WE PUT TOGETHER A VERY CREDIBLE ORGANIZATION IN A VERY FAST PERIOD OF TIME. WE NEVER TOOK THE POLLS SERIOUSLY SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY WERE BASED ON A A PRIMARY NOT ON A CAUCUS. WE KNEW THE CAUCUS WAS A VERY DIFFERENT DYNAMIC.))
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OUT Q=very different dynamic."
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VO-NAT

Senator Bob Dole finished first in the Iowa caucus followed closely by Pat Buchanan and Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander.
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5-Crossover

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=equ
TAPE#595-40
GRAPHIC=session 96

Today is crossover day for the General Assembly.
That means marathon floor sessions, and the most difficult bills that have been put off are debated-- before the House and Senate swap their bills with each other.
DOUBLE BOX=Jean/Ellen;

Ellen Qualls is at the state capitol.
ANCHOR=ellen

Jean, it has been a good day for abortion rights opponents and gun owners in Richmond.
LIVE=Ellen/full
SUPER=@Ellen1;
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Two bills that further loosen the concealed weapons law passed out of the Senate today.
And in both chambers, abortion took center stage.
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SUPER=01-Sen. Mark Earley/(R) Chesapeake; :08
SUPER=01-Sen. Edd Houck/(D) Spotsylvania; :27
SUPER=01-Del. Panny Rhodes/(R) Richmond; :35
SUPER=01-Del. Thelma Drake/(R) Norfolk; :42
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OUT Q=closed their ears.
(( In the Senate, "feticide" would be made first degree murder.
That's the killing of a fetus, outside of lawful abortions.
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((SEN. MARK EARLY: THE WORLD WANTS THEM... A SEPARATE CRIME.))
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But abortion rights supporters, including Roanoke's John Edwards, called it a slippery slope toward making abortions illegal.
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((SEN. EDD HOUCK/D-SPOTSYLVANIA: THE CLEAR INTENT OF THIS LEGISLATION IS TO CALL A FETUS A PERSON.))
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In the House, parental notification for minor abortions was the issue.
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((DEL. PANNY RHODES/R-RICHMOND: BY MAKING A STATEMENT THAT PARENTS ARE SPECIAL AND LOVING DOESN'T MAKE IT SO.))
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((DEL. THELMA DRAKE: WE'VE RAGED THIS DEBATE FOR SO LONG THAT PEOPLE HAVE CLOSED THEIR EARS.))
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The final outcome, just an hour ago, was what Governor Allen would call a "true" parental notice bill.
Only parents -- not grandparents, adult siblings, aunts and uncles -- can approve an abortion for their minor daughter.
double boxes jean/ellen

A Senate committee killed such a bill already, but the full Senate has taken a conservative turn, and could pass the House version.
(question: Would the Governor sign the bill?)

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5-Benefit-Leftwich

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=five
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#96-07
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In the days following last month's fatal fire in southeast Roanoke, more than 500 businesses and individuals contributed to a fund for the family.
But that money will NOT be needed to pay for funeral expenses.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/January 20;

Christine Duncan and her four grandchildren died when their Stewart Avenue home caught fire.
When they were buried several days later, the funeral home, cemetery, other businesses and individuals covered all but a small portion of the funeral expenses.
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IN Q=So far as the funeral expenses
((REV. WAYNE HARRISON/BELMONT BAPTIST CHURCH: SO FAR AS THE FUNERAL EXPENSES ARE CONCERNED, THERE'S ONLY SOME VERY MINOR BILLS THAT ARE STILL OWED ON THAT, AND DUE TO THE GENEROSITY OF THOSE FOLKS AND THOSE COMPANIES, THEY'RE JUST WASN'T A BILL THERE TO BE PAID.))
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ANCHOR=Jean
SS=NONE

The contributions administered by Belmont Baptist Church have not been distributed.
Officials say it is their intention that most of the money will pay for the relocation of Patricia Leftwich, who lost her children and most of her belongings in the fire.

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tease#2

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
TAPE#NONE
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Don't go away--Patrick has the complete forecast--
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VO-NAT

Up next: It's being called Idaho's wettest winter in two decades as snow melt and rain continue flooding the Pacific Northwest.
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stocks bump next

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5-Flooding

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#net-b
GRAPHIC=flooding

It's been several days since rain pounded the Pacific Northwest.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Post Falls, ID;

But it's taken until now for snowmelt to reach many of the region's waterfront communities.
The Spokane River is backing up- in some places eight feet above flood stage.
SUPER=03-Harbor Island, ID;

Hundreds of volunteers worked to put up a sandbag barrier between the homes and the rising river.
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((DAN FLANAGAN/FLOOD VICTIM: WE PUT OUT PROBABLY ABOUT 4 THOUSAND SANDBAGS BETWEEN THE FOUR HOUSES AND KIND OF SAVED THE DAY.))
SUPER=01-Dan Flanagan/Flood Victim;
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OUT Q=SAVED THE DAY."
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VO-NAT

Many folks say this is the wettest winter in two decades.
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toss to patrick
(toss to patrick)
Stats
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SUPER=303-37/=6/27/SW 8mph/29.98/F;


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health music under

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
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Stick around-- Mike is live from Daytona Beach, Florida with all today's happenings on and off the track.
ANCHOR=Connie

And on Health Check--
The latest in the battle of the bulge.
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VO-NAT

Today's chapter-- the diet supplement H-C-A, being billed as an appetite suppresant.
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health bump next

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5-Weight-Loss

ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE#596-01
GRAPHIC=weight loss

The fight to lose weight is a never-ending struggle for many of us.
That battle for some has meant using products that make big promises, but don't always deliver.
Now, the latest diet supplement, H-C-A-- is being hawked by Super-Model Kim Alexis.
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SUPER=01-Dr. Xavier Pisenyer/Vanitalie Center; :34
SUPER=01-Kim Alexis/Supermodel; 1:09 quick!!
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Kim ALexis loses weight with exercise and proper diet but she says she also gets some help.
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IN Q=H-C-A is hydroxycitric
((KIM ALEXIS/SUPERMODEL HCA IS HYDROXYCITRIC ACID AND IT IS A DERIVATIVE OF A PLANT FOUND IN INDIA CALLED GARCINIA CAMBOGIA. AND WHAT IT DOES IS SUPPRESS YOUR APPETITE AND INHIBIT FAT PRODUCTION. THE REASON I GOT INVOLVED WITH IT..IS BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE WHO WOULD COME UP TO ME AND ASK FOR MY OPINIONS ON HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT. ))
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Alexis gained 53 pounds after having her third child.
Doctors who treat people having difficulty with weight control warn against relying on wonder drugs.
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IN Q=Well the best way
((DR. XAVIER PISENYER/VANITALIE CENTER: THE BEST WAY TO MAINTAIN AND LOSE WEIGHT IS TO MODIFY YOUR BEHAVIOR--IT'S A VERY DIFFICULT THING TO DO--BUT REALLY WHAT IS IMPORTANT IS TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CALORIES YOU EAT. THAT IS TO CUT BACK ON FOOD INTAKE AND TO INCREASE YOUR ACTIVITY--BECAUSE THE MORE ACTIVITY YOU DO..THE MORE ENERGY YOU SPEND.))
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One study shows people who combine exercise and a healthy diet with H-C-A lost an average of 11 pounds.
They also reported a reduced appetite, increased energy levels, and a decreased desire for sweets.
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((KIM ALEXIS: IT'S SOMETHING THAT YOU CAN TAKE AND IT REALLY DOES SUPPRESS YOUR APPETITE.))
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IN Q=My personal
((DR. XAVIER PISENYER: MY PERSONAL OPINION IS NOT TO TAKE SUBSTANCES OF REASONABLY HIGH DOSAGES UNTIL YOU'RE SURE ABOUT THE SAFETY/RISK BENEFIT RATIO. THAT IS TO SAY HOW MUCH RISK ARE YOU TAKING ON BY TAKING A SUBSTANCE..VERSUS THE BENEFITS YOU ARE GOING TO GET FROM IT.))
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Connie VO-NAT

As with all medication, check with your doctor first before taking anything.
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5-White

ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE#596-02
GRAPHIC=white

The Roanoke Academy of Medicine has a new President.
We spoke with Dr. Paul White-- an allergist at Lewis Gale Clinic-- about the state of health care.
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SUPER=04-File Tape; :14
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((DR. PAUL WHITE/ROANOKE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE: I DON'T SEE THAT WHAT WE HAVE NOW IS A FINAL PRODUCT, IT WILL CHANGE DRAMATICALLY AS WE DEVELOP THIS.))
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OUT Q=develop this.

Dr. Paul White advises that health care IS still in a state of reform....
Before the dust settles, patients need to take a more pro-active stance in formulating their insurance and managed care policies.
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SOT 12:31:42
IN Q=People should watch
((DR. PAUL WHITE/ROANOKE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE: PEOPLE SHOULD WATCH VERY CAREFULLY ABOUT WHAT IS AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED. THE CONCERN THAT I HAVE AMONG OTHERS, WITH MANAGED CARE IS THAT IT CAN ALWAYS BE MADE LESS EXPENSIVE, AND IT CAN BE MADE LESS EXPENSIVE BY PURELY BY REDUCING SERVICES AVAILABLE. THIS IS FINE UNTIL YOU NEED THOSE SERVICES.))
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OUT Q=those services.

White reminds us that the primary role of the physician is as patient advocate, and he says the last thing he wants to see are life-saving procedures sacrificed on the alter of economics.
At least in this region, he hopes the channels of communication are open, between physicians AND their patients.
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((FEEL FREE TO CALL THE ACADEMY FOR WHATEVER INFORMATION THE ACADEMY MIGHT WELL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE. WE WANT TO BE A COMMUNITY SERVICE. ))
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ANCHOR=Connie
SS=HOLD

The Roanoke Academy of Medicine represents about 550 physicians.

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5-Timer

ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=The Brain

Scientists believe they've found the brain's stopwatch.
It's the so-called interval timer, which Duke researchers say allows humans to juggle a bunch of different timing issues at once, such as boiling an egg, brewing coffee and making toast.
The discovery has no practical use for now. But scientists hope it will lead to better treatments for Parkinson's Disease and brain damaged patients.

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s5-daytona

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
TAPE#rolled from s'link
GRAPHIC=NONE

Busch Grand National Series qualifying wrapped up today in Daytona Beach Florida--
double boxes Mike/Jean

Mike Stevens continues his live reports from the track as well as Ernie Irvan's thoughts on his comeback
(Mike ad lib)
SUPER=21-Mike Stevens;
SUPER=06-Daytona Beach, FL;
(roll cue: "...MIchael Waltrip's reign as Daytona's Grand National King.
Michaels had won the pole for the race in 1992, 94 & 95.")
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SUPER=04-Busch Grand National Qualifying;:00;
SUPER=01-Michael Waltrip/24th Fastest - 185.847; :27
RUNS=:48
OUT Q=do well here.
LIVE=mike full
SUPER=06-Daytona Beach, FL;
(mike ad lib)
(Rollcue: one of the pleasant surprises of the day was that Rick Mast was
extremely fast.)
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IN Q=
SUPER=04-Winston Cup Practice;:00
SUPER=01-Rick Mast/Hooters Pontiac Driver;:15
SUPER=01-Ernie Irvan/Havoline Ford Driver;:35
RUNS=:57
OUT Q=Of a comeback.
(Mike tosses to break)

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5-Collins

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#net-c
GRAPHIC=scales/gavel

The legal battle between actress Joan Collins and her book publisher is winding down.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-New York;

Both sides have rested their cases.
Now the jury must decide if the former Dynasty star should return a one point three million dollar advance to Random House.
The publisher claims the 62 year old actress turned in a manuscript that was unpublishable.
Collins says her contract guaranteed payment regardless of the quality.
Her lawyers say the company is required to pay the remaining four million dollars of the book deal.
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5-Kicker

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
TAPE#net-h
GRAPHIC=NONE

Madison Square Garden has gone to the dogs--
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-New York/Last Night;

Last night marked opening night of the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog show in New York.
This is Komondor-- a sheep dog with some great hair--
Hundreds of dogs put their best PAW forward competing for the Best of Show award.
The winner-- this boxer named Turo.
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six-preview

ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
TAPE#six preview
GRAPHIC=NONE
(toss to robin)
RUNS=:15
(robin tosses to jean)
ANCHOR=Jean

Will Roanoke City students be in school during Spring Break or on vacation as scheduled?
double boxes Jean/Keith

Keith Humphry has an update.
ANCHOR=Keith

Jean, that is the question many parents, students and teachers have been asking for weeks now--
SUPER=@Keith1;

Today the central council P-T-A met, reviewed its options... and preferences.
Tonight on NEWS-7 at SIX, we'll have a time-table for the final decision.
double boxes Jean/Keith

We'll also have a clip from the first T-V interview with Christy Brzonkala, the Fairfax woman who says she was raped while a student at Virginia Tech. (ad lib bye) ANCHOR=Jean