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VOLUME 98 ISSUE 95
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005
Search nears end
* OFFICIALS CHOOSE FOUR
FINALISTS FOR PROVOST.
By STEPHANIE GARRY
Alligator Staff Writer
smgarry@alligator.org
UF officials cast a wide net in the
search for a second-in-command
administrator Monday by recom-
mending four finalists for provost
to President Bernie Machen.
Though Machen asked for
three names, the search committee
Monday played it safe by voting 7
to 5 to include the last interviewee,
Richard Hoffmann, on the short list.
"These candidates are different
enough that putting them all for-
ward might make sense," member
Angel Kwollek-Folland said.
The finalists are Pramod
Khargonekar, the dean of UF's
College of Engineering; George
Atkinson, an adviser for the U.S.
State Department; Mark Thiemens,
dean at the University of Califomia-
San Diego; and Hoffmann, dean at
the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Fearing candidates might drop
out because of counteroffers from
their institutions, the committee
wanted to keep a larger pool and
quickly make recommendations.
Though the short list got a little
longer, the finalists still were all men
and from the sciences.
SHowever, committee Chairman
Doug Barrett said he was pleased
with the four finalists' academic
stature and diversity.
"The committee did a great job of
casting a wide net," Barrett said, not-
ing the initial pool of 12 candidates
recommended by the search firm in-
cluded four women and candidates
from a variety of backgrounds.
The priority is to find a person
who will be a good fitfor UF and the
president, said Patricia Telles-Irvin,
committee'member and vice presi-
dent for student affairs.
"There has been a process, and
I'm confident the right provost will
be selected," she said.
Machen made diversity at UF a
"core value," but in an e-mail he de-
clined to comment on the diversity
of the pool or whether he would in-
vite all four candidates to campus.
Hoffmann was the last of six
candidates to interview with the
Committee, emphasizing relations
with students, his administrative
experience and the special mission
of a land-grant institution.
Sticking to it
Michael Smith carves a walking stick out of wood Monday afternoon while sitting on the
Plaza of the Americas. Smith will exchange the stick, when completed, with other people on
the barter system for different items.
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STUDENT FINANCES
Federal funding cutoff no problem for Perkins Loans
By EMILY YEHLE
Alligator Writer
eyehle@alligator.org
UF students face another financial aid
shakeup after President Bush announced
plans Monday to cut all federal funding to
Perkins Loans.
The cut is the newest plan in a line of
proposals to fix a $4.3-billion Pell Grant
deficit, including changing the federal fi-
nancial aid formula and cutting down on
government subsidies to private lenders.
But cutting Perkins Loans i.ould be
hurting a program that helps students pay
for college when government loans, like
Stafford, don't fill in all the gaps, said Ron
Anderson, associate director for Student
Financial Affairs.
UF forward Al
Horford doesn't
have any problem
finding willing
opponents in the
Southeastern
Conference, but fa-'
ther Tito still won't
play the freshman
one-on-one. See
story, pg. 15
"Proponents for the cut say that the
(Perkins) program is superfluous," he
said.
"But the fact of the matter is that
Stafford Loan programs have a limited
amount they can allow
students to borrow each
year."
However, Bush also
plans to raise the, limits
on direct and subsidized
government loans from
$2,625 to $3,500 for fresh-
man and $3,500 to $4,500
for sophomores. Those caps have not been
changed since 1986.
The $6 billion that would be saved by
defunding the Perkins program, along
with money saved by cutting government
subsidies to private student lenders, is
to be used to increase the maximum Pell
Grant from $4,050 to $4,550 over fhe next
five years.
But Pell Grants will not benefit just
because Perkins funding is cut, Anderson
said.
"This is so early in the budget that just
because it's proposed doesn't mean it's the
bottom line," he said.
According to the latest data, more than
1,900 UF students were awarded Perkins
Loans this year, and UF received '32.S.0l0'i
from the federal government to help pay
for them.
But the university spent much more
than that to provide loans to students,
Anderson said.
Unlike the Stafford Loan, Perkins is
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self-revolving, meaning the university
funds most of the loans itself, and students
make payments directly to the school rath-
er than being indebted to the government
or private lenders.
Since the university pays for most of
the loans, Anderson said he was unsure
how the federal cut would affect the\
Perkins program.
But cuts in government subsidies to pri-
vate lenders would be preferable, he said.
UF doesn't offer government-subsidized
loans.
"I think there are other ways monies
can be recouped to increase the Pell Grant
program while still sustaining Perkins,"
he said.
Infornmationfrom the Associated Press was
used in this report.
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GAINESVILLE CITY COMMISSION
Leaders discuss UF relations
Commissioners visit Athens, Ga.
By STEVE SPECHT
Alligator Writer
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The City Commission wants
to play with UF in the Gainesville
sandbox.
"Great university cities have
collaboration between city, campus
and private sectors," Commissioner
Warren Nielsen said.
Nielsen suspended a regular
economic development meeting
agenda Monday for a presentation
on how to improve Gainesville
based on the lead of other college
towns.
The discussion was spurred by
Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan and other
commissioners' trip last week to
Athens, Ga., dubbed an exemplary
university city.
Hanrahan said people need to
look to the future when improving
Gainesville.
"A lot of people have a hard
time communicating with each oth-
er. There are factions;.. we've got to
drop all that," Hanrahan said.
Florida Bridgewater-Alford,
the UF community relations coor-
dinator, supported creating stron-
ger city-university ties.
"It's about time," she said. "We
have the perfect administration
who is behind the community 100
percent. [Nielsen] wants to make
sure this is a great place."
Nielsen's vision for Gainesville
is a bustling downtown area with
wide sidewalks.
"People need a strong feeling
of safety when they walk down
the sidewalk," Nielsen said.
Nielsen also wants to have
more places for celebrating
Gainesville's arts and entertain-
ment. He said for a city its size,
Gainesville has the second-largest
residential population of artists in
the United States. .
Nielsen gave the example of
Yale University, which was deal-
ing with enrollment problems be-
cause of early 1990s crime-ridden
New Haven.
"Yale bought run-down prop-
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retail and student areas," Nielsen
said.
Yale invested $2 billion in
the city and purchased land on
which retail centers that ben-
efit the university have been built.
Prostitution, drugs and drive-by
shootings are no more.
Nielsen noted UF already began
collaborating with the city when
the decision to pay for RTS fees
with student monies was made.
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one was asked to give ideas on
the issue.
Incentives for UF graduates
were proposed so brainpower
would stay in the community,
as well as the discouraging of
residents from gravitating exclu-
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SThe Black History Month committee provided free, anony-
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Jasmine Smith contacted Planned Parenthood to set up free
testing as part of a health fair organized by the committee in
conjunction with the Black Student Union.
Smith said the black community is most affected by this
disease and needs to become more aware of the risks.
UF sophomore Erica Davis showed up with a friend to seize
the opportunity for free testing.
"It doesn't hurt. It's just a cotton swab," Davis said. "We
both always wanted to know and thought to take
.On advantage since it's free."
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wished more people would take advantage.
"It's always good to know your status. When people ask me
if I'm HIV positive, I say no, but I would like to say it with as-
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on the set who are doing nothing and could come down and
pass five minutes."
During the three-hour span in which Planned Parenthood
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approximately 10 people showed up.
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SG parties reach double digits; candidates prepare
Impact goals
By BRIDGET CAREY
Alligator Writer
bcarey@alligator.org
The Impact Party's Dennis Ngin
says that if elected Student Body
president, he will give students
something they can touch.
"I'm trying to look past the sim-
ple rhetoric," Ngin said.of his per-
sonal presidential campaign goals,
which focus on tangible improve-
ments to student life. "I'm looking
at things we can actually do."
Ngin, the current Student Body
treasurer who ran with the Access
Party last Spring, says his goals in-
clude finding ways to improve the
Reitz Union Game Room, offering
free movie rentals and creating an-
other campus radio station.
get personal
Having executive candidates
on the Impact Party ticket come
up with personal goals --- rather
than having the party announce
platforms as a whole would
force Ngin's
administration
to accomplish
more, he said.
He hasn't an-
nounced the VP
and treasurer
who will share
his ticket, but
Ngin SG lobbying co-
ordinator Robert Mack is expected
to'run for vice president.
"We can have a whole barrage
of platforms," he said, adding that
through his experience in SG, he
believes more goals can be accom-
polished if Impact candidates take
responsibility for delegating their
personalized promises.
Ngin said he supports the
online voting initiative, which if
passed would allow students to
vote for all future SG elections via
the Internet using Gatorlink IDs.
Plans to lower tuition and slow
tuition increases with "respon-
sible financing," are goals Ngin
researched as treasurer, he said.
His vision for the Game Room
would "make it geared more to-
ward the next generation of gam-
ing," he said, adding that he looks
to add personal computers.
But a goal that Ngin says he
expects to "get a lot of angry phone
calls" about is creating a forum on
SG's Web page for students to ex-
change used textbooks "however
they see fit."
Two new parties
The number of political parties
registered for Student Government
Spring elections reached double
digits Monday.
The Support Party and the Block
Party applied for the race, bringing
the total number of parties either ap-
proved or nearing approval to 11.
Sen. Rebecca Guerra is listed as
the party president of Support a
name introduced during the Phoenix
Party nominating convention last
week by lobbying director Robert
Mack. Katie Coleman is listed as the
party's treasurer. Guerra could not
be reached for comment.
The Block Party, headed by Xavier
Navarro, registered last week and
plans to run a full executive ticket.
Navarro is running for Student;
Body president, Roy Arias will run
for vice president, and Peter Flores
for treasurer.
No senators have been chosen
yet.
The Block Party plans to
increase involvement by get-
ting- every student involved
in at least one campus group.
Flores said he would like all dorms
to be air conditioned to improve
campus life.'
No party events are scheduled.
So far, Access, Block, Gator,-
Impact, Keg, Mad Hatters, Phoenix,
Progress, Strike Force, Student
Alliance and Support all have reg-
istered.
While the Phoenix name remains
registered, the party, which changed
its name to Impact last week, will not
run any candidates in the election.
-STEPHEN MAGRUDER
STUDENT LIFE
Semester at Sea students ride rogue wave to Hawaii
E. AMONG THE 700 STUDENTS ON
THE BOAT WAS A UF SOPHOMORE.
By LEAH COCHRAN
Alligator Contributing Writer
Students studying abroad on the Semester
at Sea program have taken a detour to Hawaii,
thanks to a wave.
A 50-foot rogue wave hit the ship hold-
ing nearly 700 college students, including
UF sophomore Tana Bleser, Jan. 26. The wave
Disabled three of the 591-foot Motor Vessel
Explorer's four engines and damaged its win-
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were injured, according to a release.
S"A 50-foot wave crashed over the bow and
shattered the window of the bridge where the
captain steers the ship from, which is pretty
important," Bleser said.
The ship was en route to Japan from
Vancouver, Canada, when it encountered
winds gusting up to 50 mph and 35-foot seas,
about 650 miles south of Adak, Alaska.
Because Intemet-based communication
was down, most of Bleser's friends and family
heard about it on the news first, including her
mother, Sandra Bleser.
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who told me," Sandra Bleser said. "Of course,
I kept missing the newscasts on television, but
I went online to get information right away."
Rogue waves are fairly common, said Ellen
Martin, who teaches oceanography at UE.
"No one really knows hqw ,they form,"
Martin said. "One theory is that waves are
created by two different weather fronts, and
when they interact, they add together to form
a big iave. It's like in a bathtub when you are
sloshing the water and one crest hits the other,
and together they are bigger."
After the wave hit, students had to rely on
a few satellite phones others possessed to get
in touch with their families.
"Tana called and just briefly said that she
was fine and that she would be in touch as soon
as she could," Sandra Bleser said.
The ship made it to Honolulu, Hawaii on
Jan. 31 escorted by the U. S. Coast Guard with
two working engines, one of which had to be
restarted at sea. It will stay there for repairs.
When the storm hit the ship, Bleser.was
spending the night with a wheelchair-bound
friend because of the weather, Bleser wrote in
an e-mail sent to friends and family.
* The captain and crew of the ship did a
great job of keeping the students calm and
informed, Bleser said.
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STUDENT LIFE
Committee
pushes for
later hours
By BRIAN HAGEN
Alligator Writer
bhagen@alligator.org
Getting Gainesville bars'closing
times changed to 3 a.m. crept an-
other minute closer to reality as
Student Government's Safety and
Fair Entertainment Committee, or
SAFE, discussed Monday night
how to convince city government
and residents that the city would
be safer.
SAFE will be assembling a
mission statement, statistics and
talking points Sunday at 5 p.m.
in preparation for meetings next
week with UF administration and
Sthe Gainesville
Public Safety
Commission.
"We need
to target the
above-30 crowd,
letting them
know that we
Goldberg d ,,
Goldberg are responsible,"
said Joe Goldberg, SAFE president
and Student Body presidential
candidate.
According to SAFE's pro-
posal, though no alcohol would
be served during the extra hour,
drunk driving, violence and crime
would be lessened, and police
would have smaller crowds to
handle, Goldberg said.
The group also discussed start-
ing and ending the Later Gator bus
service an hour later to accommo-
date new bar hours.
When Goldberg and Chris
Aimstead, SAFE law-enforcement
director, initially made their pro-
posal last month, Public Safety
Committee members worried that
drug abuse and raves that necessi-
tated the current 2 a:m. bar closing
time would re-emerge.
S"Ecstasy and raves were a fad,
and that's what we need to focus
on," Goldberg said.
To promote responsibility, SAFE
is proposing education of young
drinkers through public service
announcements and drink coasters
with alcohol-awareness messages.
Beer and liquor distributors also
will be approached to participate.
"Bar owners and businesses
aren't really policing their own
selves," Aimstead said. "We need
commitment from the bar owners
to police their bars." :
Gainesville Police and local bar
and restaurant owners have yet to
voice their opinions on the pro-
posed time extension, Goldberg
said.
SAFE's proposal will be pre-
sented for further discussion at
the UF meeting Feb. 16 regard-
ing alcohol policies as well as a
Public Safety Committee meeting
Feb. 17.
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Editorial
Budget blunder
Plan to reduce the deficit
harms needed programs
Continuing his trend of taking one step forward and
then one, step back, President Bush has outlined a bud-
get designed to cut the deficit in half by 2009 a plan
that calls for cuts in funding for numerous domestic programs
and ignores some pricey extras.
Bush's $2.57-trillion budget for 2006 includes cuts to, or
outright elimination of, about 150 programs, including reduc-
tions in 12 of 23 major government agencies.
Though the budget hardly is a "hoax on the American
people," as House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi de-
scribed it, it's true the budget offers little consideration of the
president's favored issues: privatization of Social Security,
military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the perma-
nent establishment of his temporary tax cuts. Resolving these
issues will not be-cheap, and their exclusion leaves the validity
of the entire budget in question.
Some aspects of the budget likely will have trouble finding
support even among Republicans, especially the major cuts to
the Department of Agriculture. Bush looks to save over $8 mil-
lion through these reductions, which include a 10-percent cut
in discretionary spending, reductions in'subsidies for farmers
and a $1.1-million cut in food-stamp payments.
Disturbingly, 48 of the 150 programs that are projected to
receive cuts or outright elimination are in the Department of
Education. Bush's claims that the current system is ineffec-
tive may be true, but decreasing funds is perhaps the worst
possible way to correct this deficiency. In particular, the $1.5-
billion high school performance program is insultingly low
especially when it sits next to the proposed $419 billion for
Department of Defense spending.
Also receiving cuts are veterans and healthcare programs,
including reductions to Medicaid, as well as other reductions
and eliminations of healthcare programs for needy citizens.
Bush is counting on a strong and expanding economy to
back up this budget, and he will need it if his plan is to be suc-
cessful. In particular, the president's insistence on continuing
his tax cuts must provide noticeable dividends if they are to be
worthwhile and if he is going to convince opponents that
they aren't simply-a way of pandering to his rich supporters.
He says the; cuts will stimulate the economy by causing citi-
zens to spend more, but it remains to be- seen if this boost will
justify this allocation of funds that could have been used to
lessen the degradation of domestic programs.
The success or failure of the budget also is contingent
upon the support it receives from Congress. The plan will lose
much of its effectiveness if Bush's proposed cuts don't make.
it through the Legislature which easily could happen. Few
of his cuts and eliminations from last year's budget were ap-
proved, causing a dearth in funds for the programs that were
increased. In fact, many of the proposals in the budget are
similar to proposals that Congress has denied in past years.
Taken as a whole, the cuts outlined in the budget present a
stark contrast to the increased amounts that will be spent on
programs with a higher profilebut less effect on the standard
of living of the average American. While the president's intent
to sterr the expansion of government spending is noble, de-
creasing funds to essential domestic programs is not the way
to go about it.
If Bush wants a slimmer budget that everyone can get be-
hind, he needs to divert moner away from his pet projects and
toward the less glamorous programs that need it the most.
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Social Security requires prompt action
W e find ourselves fixed in a generational struggle
between the young and the old. The political bat-
tle du jour concerns the future of Social Security,
and the options are clear: Do nothing to save the failing
program or make an attempt to restructure the system
to which many Americans have contributed. The entitle-
ments that worked for our grandparents will not work for
our parents and will not exist for us. Social Security as it
stands today will be long bankrupt when the time comes
for our generation to retire. The President offers a solution
to the problem, while-the loyal opposition simply denies
the existence of the impending Social Security crisis.
While the programs our grandparents and, in time,
our parents, rely on for retirement supplements flounder
financially, we must look ahead toward a future without
Social Security. As we continue using outdated formulas
and antiquated perceptions of retirement, we doom the
system.
As the program stands, three workers support each
beneficiary of Social Security. This system is unstable be-
cause of the low ratio of workers to beneficiaries and, as
our parents age, the ratio only will decrease. I've already
paid into the system, but, with each paycheck I receive, I
realize I'll never see the money taken from my paycheck
again. Social Security simply can't handle the aging of
Americans.
Too often, I hear people say Social Security simply
doesn't provide enough to pay the rent and the monthly
grocery bill. While older Americans are given monthly
supplements to their income, Social Security was never
meant to be the sole source of income for any American.
We all hope to spend bur "golden years" living comfort-
ably, but it is not the responsibility of the government to
finance the needs, for which we have failed to plan.
Social-welfare programs have long been a topic of fiery
debate as Americans discuss the merits of.government
programs that provide for those who cannot provide for
themselves. We've forgotten that
Social Security was designed to
*.z Z supplement retirement savings; it
was not meant to be the sole com-
ponent of a retirement nest egg.
While we will continue to
Allison Cullin debate the nature of government
Strategery Sessions entitlements, the current battle is
Str y S s over the reform of a failing pro-
letters@alligator.org gram. Democrats are in denial as
to the sustainability of the system.
The current age of retirement, the
shift in wages and the rise in life expectancy have left
current Social Security guidelines in the past. We cannot
continue to base current entitlements on standards and
expectations. Without change, Social Security will be in
the red in just 13 years.
Privatization may or may not be the answer to the
Social Security dilemma. Ordinary Americans will be
given the chance to define their financial futures as they
invest in their own retirements. With the President's priva-
tization plan, Americans easily can opt out of the personal
savings accounts.
Our generation would be wise to look toward retire-
ment expecting nothing from the government. Careful
investment and steady savings will provide a more
secure future than any promise that the Social Security
Administration makes. Retirement saving is too important
to trust to the federal government.
Without change, the viability of the Social Security sys-
tem has an expiration date of 2018.
We now face the choice between ownership and denial.
It's clear that the attempt being made by the Bush admin-
istration is a step in the right direction.
Allison Cullin is a political science and economics sopho-
more. Her column appears on Tuesday.
The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator.
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Guest Column
U.S. troops deserve recognition and respect
T his is an open letter to the American
troops:
There are no words that can de-
scribe the amount of respect, love and honor
I hold for you. You have taken up the most
courageous service possible, and your duty
in protecting our homeland is cherished by
all. My thoughts and prayers are with you
always. I believe that you are true heroes,
Sand your sacrifice does not go without im-
mense appreciation. The task you take on
now undoubtedly will leave you a special
place in history, but news coverage often
doesn't report about the positive contribu-
tions you are making.
During President Bush's State of the
Union Address on Wednesday, he intro-
duced Janet and William Norwood and
talked about their son, Marine Corps Sgt.
Byron Norwood of Pflugerville, Texas.
Byron Norwood died during the assault on
David Ruiz Fallujah, Iraq.
Speaking Out "Ladies and gentle-
men, with grateful
hearts we honor freedom's defenders and
our military families, represented here this
evening by Sergeant Norwood's mom and
dad, Janet and Bill Norwood," Bush said.
Safia Taleb al-Suhail, leader of the Iraqi
Women's Political Council, displayed a,
peace sign as other guests applauded dur-
ing the speech. The moment when Janet
Norwood and al-Suhail embraced was ex-
tremely touching and almost brought me to
tears. Even President Bush seemed to tear
up: This is proof.to me he doesn't take his
duties lightly and has wonderful compas-
sion.
On Jan. 30, the Iraqi people demonstrated
their commitment to democracy by holding
the first free and fair election in generations.
Now begins the process of organizing the
Transitional- National Assembly, forming a
government and drafting and ratifying a
permanent constitution that will be the basis
of a fully democratic Iraq.
On Oct. 9, the Afghan people made his-
tory by holding their first direct presidential
election with both men and women voting.
They also adopted a constitution that pro-
tects the rights of all, while honoring their
nation's most cherished traditions. The
.-\fyha'i people have proven to the world
there is a yearning among people every-
where for democracy and freedom.
Thanks to the American men and women
in uniform, people around the world are
experiencing what the United States was
founded upon: freedom. Your service and
commitment truly are an inspiration to
all. May you be guided and protected by a
power greater than ourselves.
DavidRuiz is a political science senior.
Editor's note
It has come to our attention
that, a guest column by Erik
Maza in yesterday's Alligator
plagiarized from an article en-
titled "A child learns a harsh
lesson in politics" by Julie
Salamon from Saturday's edi-
tion of the New York Times.
Maza later admitted to
using concepts and wording
from the article. As he had
written to us before without
incident, we did not question
the column's originality.
Had we known about
the problem beforehand, we
would not have printed the
column.
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376-6720 4-20-71-2
**LIVE IN LUXURY**
HUGE TWNHMS:2/2 & 3/3
Free cable, w/HBO & Showtime
W/D*alarm*free tanning*comp lab
Pets welcome*Private dog park
Leasing NOW & FALL 377-2801
4-20-71-2
Free Extended Basic Cable! Pets Welcome!
1000 sq ft Split Floor Plan, W/D Hook-ups
& DW, 1BR/1BA & 2BR/2BA Available. Call
Now 372-9913 4-20-71-2
Amazingly Affordable! HUGE 650sq ft
1BR 1000 sq ft 2BR Townhouses & Flats!
Discounted Rates Starting @ $380 & $480.
Close to Santa Fe, UF & 1-75, 332-5070.
4-20-71-2.
HOUSES Close to UF, schools, shopping,
630 NW 35th St. 3/2, family room, carport,
Ig screened porch, fenced backyard'$1200
331-0095 OTHER HOUSES AVAILABLE.-
4-20-71-2
Total Elec, 2 & 3 Bedroom, $395-$550, cent
A/C, pool, tennis, B-ball waste, pest, lawn
mowing. 251b pet $15/mo.' M-F 10-6 or by
appt. Alamar Gardens 4400 SW 20th Ave.
373-4244 UF bus line #20 4-20-71-2
One BR apt for rent. 1 person, 1 car, no
smoking, no pets, no fleas. It is small, but
has it all. All util. pd. $360/mo, unfurnished.
Call Charlie "Whitey" Webb. 375-4373. Stop
by 1215 NE 20th Ave. 2-14-35-2
Up to 1 month FREE rent!
20 steps to class! Studios, 1, 2 &3BR apts
Avail'Aug. Special from $320/person. Lofts,
hrdwd firs & more. Going fast! Call 376-6223
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Large 3BR/1BA House Carpet, cent H/AC,
Available March 1st $700/mo 375-8256
4-20-70-2
Have Roommates?
3BR/2BA House $950
.Only You?
1BR/1BA House $450
Mitchell Realty 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-'-
So Close to Campus
Avail now, 2BR/1 & 2 BA apts.
$400, $450, $695 Mitchell Realty
374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2
1/2 PRICE APTSI Close to UF/Downtown.
2BR & 3BR starting @'$525/mo Call 373-
4423 or online at www.maximumre.com
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no 331-2099 2-17-30-2
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1-31-56-2
3BR across from UF
Avail Fall, From $385 per BR.
Vaulted ceilings, laundry,
Breakfast bar, pets ok. *
Open WEEKENDS 371-7777
i-20-69-2
WOOD FLOORS at UF
1&2 BRs avail Fall
Pets ok, some w/ WID
OPEN WEEKENDS 371-7777
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1-20-69-2
115 STEPS FROM CAMPUSIII
Luxury Opposite Library West!
Beautiful 2BR/2BA...all amenities
LOOKING GLASS APTS
Call 376-1111 or Come by
111 NW 16th St. #1
4-20-69-2
!BR/1.5BA 5-10 min bike ride to med or UF.
\lI new carpet, W/D, DW, stove. No smk,
)ets, 239-898-9317 1038 B off SW 6 St on
:Oth Ln. $600/mo 3-7-38-2
i MONTH LEASE! 2BR/1.5BA
)uplex, walk to UF, CH/AC,
'495/rent, 805 NW 3rd Avenue
;arl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
Mww ,TirlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-24-2
DOWNTOWNN LOCATION! 3BR/2BA
Nood floors, fireplace, living & dining rooms,
)en, $625/rent, 223 SW 4th Avenue
'arl Turlington Real Estate; Inc. 372-9525
vww.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-24-2
,HEAP RENT! 2BR/1.5BA
//d hookups, CH/AC, dishwasher, $475/mo
i320 NW 20th Court
'arl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
vww.TurlngtonRealEstate.com 2-11-24-2
WALK TO UF
Studio $335/mo
1BR $400/mo
2BR $695/mo
Gore-Rabell Real Estate, Inc. 378-1387.
www.gore-rabell.com
1-20-68-2
**1BR & 2BR BEAUTIFUL**
NEW kitchen, tile, carpet, paint
2BR- over 1100 sq ft 0* $650/ mo
1BR-over 800 sq ft 0.$550/mo
Close to UF, beautiful, quiet
High-speed wireless internet
$300 off deposit 0.376-2507
1-20-63-2
** 3BR/4BR LIKE A HOUSE **
Huge townhouse, fireplace,
W/D hook-ups, patio,
New carpet & tile, fitness & basketball
high speed wireless internet
3BR/2.5BA only $850
,, 4BR/3BA only $1099
Close to UF in SW
Beautiful/quiet 0 376-2507
1-20-63-2
IBR/2BA HOUSE. Close to UF & Santa Fe.
File floors, Berber carpet, all appliances incl.
Privacy fenced-in yard. $1050/mo. Call 215-
)987 2-14-21-2
3EROIUS STUDENTS ONLY. New 3BR/
!BA house, 2 car garage in brand new sub-
livision close to UF & SFCC. All appliances
51300/mo Negotiable based on length of
ease. Call 215-9987 2-14-21-2
a For Rent
unfurnished
J
Threesomes Welcome!
All the space you need only $1050
Pool*Hot Tub* Tennis*Gym*PC Lab
W/D*Cable with HBO*Extra Storage
The perfect three-bedroom! 372-8100
4-20-60-2
Haile Plantation Laurel Park. 3BR/2BA
Beautiful home. Quiet-neighborhood. Great
running trails. $1200/mo Avail 3/1. Bruce
246-3690 2-25-26-2
DUCK POND! Cute 1BR/1BA, wood floors,
eat-in kitchen, ceiling fans, $475/rent
305-C NE 6th Street
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-15-2
S*NOW PRE-LEASING*
1BR $699-- 2BR $839 3BR $999
$99 dep. Full size W/D,
Direct Campus Access,
Pool, Fitness Center!
Open M-F 8:30 5:30, Sat 11-4
Pebble Creek Apts 376-9607
4-20-59-2
Historic Apartments. Ceiling fans, hardwood
floors, high ceilings, some w/fireplaces. 1BR
$470 w/water & sewer. First, last, security.
SE historic district. No dogs please. 378-
3704 2-8-10-2
WALK TO SFCC
New 1700 sq ft 3BR/2BA home
Rent $1250/mo or by indiv BR
Avail 2/1 Call 283-6279 2-8-10-2
AVAILAUG 1 4bed/2bath house, wood floors,
dishwasher, fireplace, wash/dry, fenced yard,
all beds large. 1375/m 830 NW 16 Ave. Call
339-2342 Other houses avail. 2-9-10-2
AVAIL AUG 1. 3bed/lbath very nice house
wood floors, garage, very private backyard,
wash/dry 924 NW 9th Ave. Call 339-2342
for directions 1075/m. Other houses avail.
2-9-10-2 -
I'LL PAY YOU $1000
to rent my 1 BR apt. Located in Frederick
Gardens apt. complex. Very close to UF: You
pay $300, I'll pay $150 monthly, thru August.
Call Chris 620-687-1224 2-10-10-2
ABRACADABRA! Sorento Pool Club Comm.
3BR/2 BA, 2 car garage. $1,100/mo. Call
352-318-3721 or 332-0602 2-10-10-2
3 BR/2 BA HOUSE
close to UF/Shands. Available now. $950/
mo lst/last/sec.3309 NW 18th St 352-284-
5119 2-10-10-2
DUCKPOND'AREA Cute 3BR/1BA cent
H/AC, fireplace, W/D hk-up, DW, tile & wood
floors 731 NE 9th St $850/mo 316-1637 2-
25-20-2
.-.
BIKE TO HANDS & VET SCHOOL!
*Spacious studio, washer/dryer, Fenced
yard, lawn svc, $450/rent
* 3BR 2BA, terrazzo floors, washer/dryer,
fenced yard, lawn svc, $1000/rent
* 4BR 3BA, terrazzo.floors, washer/dryer,
fehced yard, $1400/rent 3811 SW 20th
Street
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-10-2
BIKE TO UF! 3BR 2BA, carport,
Washer/dryer, porch, pets considered,
Avail now! $895/rent; 2222 SW 14th Street
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-10-2
CUTE NW HOUSE! 2BR 1BA, Ceramic tile,
screen porch, w/d hookups,
*$750/rent, 4234 NW 26th Drive
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-10-2
. AVAIL-AUG 1: 4bed/2bath house. Large
house with large bedrooms, game room,
wash/dry included, dishwasher, large living
room. 2100 NW 8th Ct. Call for directions
339-2342 $1325/m 2-9-8-2
AVAIL AUG 1: 4bed/2bath house, very pri-
vate yard, fireplace, tile floors, wash/dryer
included, dishwasher, $1350/m 2606 NW 34
St. 339-2342 for directions 2-9-8-2
AVAILAUG 1: 4bed/2bath house close to
campus, wash/dryer, fireplace, wood floors,
-dishwasher, private backyard. $1525/m
1105 NW 10th Ave. call 339-2342 Nice
house. 2-9-8-2
U II For 'Rent
a l 'unfurnished
AVAIL AUG 1: 3bed/2bath house close
to bus line. Tile floors, pets ok, wash/dry,
fenced, yard on quiet road. 4100 NW 14 PL
339-2342 for directions. $975/m 2-9-8-2
2 APTS AVAILABLE
2BR/1BA Tower Oaks. Wood floors, fenced
yard, $525/mo. Call 386-462-1010 2-14-
10-2
1,2 & 3BR with GATED ENTRY!
HUGE apts w/screened porches
FREE Alarm FREE Tanning
24-hour Gym Quiet NWArea
Move-in Specials 372-0400
4-20-71-2
HISTORIC DUCKPOND NEIGHBORHOOD
Charming studio. Privacy over detached
garage. 1.8 mi from UF. $450+/mo sec. dep.
Small pets. Avail now. 371-7149 2-15-10-2-
***CASABLANCA EAST***
2BR/2.5BA Townhouse, close to UF,
Student's dream. $750/mo, low dep, W/D
incl. Call Phil at 352-235-0600 2-15-10-2
Avail. Aug 1: 4bed/2bath house. Ceramic tile
floors, extra game room, fenced yard, pet-ok,
wash/dry provided, dishwasher. 1330 NW
39th St. 339-2342 for directions $1275/mo
2-9-5-2
GREAT FOR STUDENTS! 3BR/2BA house,
close to UF & Shands, on bus route, 1 car
garage, tile fir, fireplace, 1450 sq ft, Avail
now! $975/mo, see dep. Call Casey to move
in 352-514-2936 2-25-17-2
Beautiful historic home, wood floors, high
ceilings, 3-4 BR/2BA, large fenced yard
$1400/mo. Downtown location near UF. Call
Tom at 262-6423 2-16-10-2
Quiet & Clean! 2BR/1BA $525, quiet
neighborhood, 1000 sq ft, tile firs, spacious
living/dining rm, WD hook-ups, pvt patio in
backyard, near UF, 1824 NW 10th St. 376-
0080 2-9-5-2
House on Suwannee River w/ clear spring in
backyard, Bell FL, 3BR/2.5BA, W/D hkups,
scr porch, cent H/AC, quiet neighborhood,
Ig yard w/ trees, fenced. $800/mo 376-0080
2-9-5-2
LARGE 2BR/2BAAPT. Close to campus.
Available Feb to Aug. $550/mo. Call 386-
871-7184 2-16-10-2
* 373-2505 1BR 207 NE Blvd $470
* 2BR 318 NE 2nd Ave $600 202 NW
12 Terr Cottage $600 0 3BR 0 1120 SW
1st Ave $1100 202 NW 12 Terr $900 *
.HOUSES 0 3BR 0 109 SW 24th St. $1275
* 2250 W Univ Ave $1500 1616 NW 31
PI 2BR $700 P Mendoza Realty check for.
move in discounts 2-8-3-2
3BR/2BA, family room' fireplace, vaulted
ceilings, screened porch, garage, 1.5 acres.
Great country.location. Min from Shands/VA/
Vet School. 7810 SW 100th PI. 352-284-
5119 $950 w/disc. 1st/last/sec. 2-10-5-2
***WALK TO CAMPUS***
Available now. 2BR/2BA apt off of NW 17th
St. 3 blks from campus. W/D hookup, DW,
All pets ok. $500/mo. No dep.'Call 352-219-
5323 2-17-10-2
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2BR/1.5BA townhome, W/D, DW, new a
ances, on bus route, NS, no pets, $650/r
Call 352-335-0455 2-10-5-2
AVAILABLE MAY! Downtown 1BR1BA,
CH/AC, water included, $415/rent,
411 SW 2nd Street #3
Carl Turlingotn Real Estate; Inc. 372-9
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-i
I a ll unfurnished S .. blea.
WALK TO UF!
Studio apt 8 blocks to campus. Wood floors/
large windows. $395/mo Call 352-284-9610
Avail @ immediately! 2-18-10-2
STUDIO APT 12 min to Shands/UF. For
serious person. New const/appliances, W/D,
sm pet ok. Near Lake Wauberg. $400/mo.
352-215-0396. See to appreciate 2-14-5-2.
,**AVAILABLE NOW**
2BR/1BA HAILE HOUSE
2BR/1BA BRANDYWINE
Call 665-4106 Charlene 2-21-10-2
ONE BR APT FOR RENT
Minutes to campus, private patio, walk-in
closet, kitchen, bathroom, free parking.$350/
mo. Sublease until Aug. Call 407-496-9566
2-9-2-2
Very clean condo 2BR/2.5BA, 5 min to UF,
10 min to Shands, cent AC, DW, W/D, cable,
internet, pool, $800/mo 352-472-9778, 305-
299-3485, sbayer@bellsouth.net 2-14-5-2
ROCKWOOD VILLAS
3BR/3 full baths. End unit, W/D, recently
renovated. $795/mo. Call 407-578-2721
2-14-5-2
2BR IBAApts, $500-525/Mo
5 BIks to UF! 840 Sq. Ft.
829 SW 5th Avenue. St. Croix Apts Central H
&Air, Inclds Wtr, Swg, Pst Ctrl, Garbage. Call
Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2
2BR 1BR Apts 1-Block to UF
New Carpet, Window A/C, Nat Gas Ht
1216 SW 3rd Avenue. $540/Mo
Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494
2-11-4-2
2BR 1BA Apt. 1 Block to UF.
Central H & Air, Tile Floors
1236 SW.lstAve. $575/Mo
Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494
2-11-4-2
2BR 2BA in WOODSIDE VILLAS
7200 SW 8th Avenue $620/Mo
Pool, Clubhouse etc. Call
Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2
2BR 1BAApt. Terazzo Floors
Window A/C, Nat Gas HT
2 Blks to UF. $510/MO
1508 NW 4th Ave. Call Merrill
Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2
1BR 1BA BIkto UFI
1236 SW 4th Avenue
Carpet, Central H &Air. Laundry
On site $515/Mo Includes Utilities
Call Merrill Management Inc.'372-1494
2-11-4-2
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$350 for 1BR .in a 2BR/2BA apt. Call 352-
318-5438 2-22-30-3
Cheap & 2 min to UF
Avail Now. $350/mo incl utils. Call 514-5733.
2-11-20-3
1BR/1BA. Large BR w/walk-in closet. Free
parking across from UF. Rent incl water,
sewer, garbage, pest control. $450/mo.
Lease until 7/05. Please call 352-598-5481
2-16-20-3
WALK TO CLASS! $250/mo
Now til Aug. Courtyards 352-328-6967 all
included! 2-27-3-3
Two bedroom/two full bath
Sublease available immediately
Seven month sublease
Homestead Apartments.
Call 338-1588/283-3885 add'I info 2-8-10-3
SUMMER sublease @ Campus Club!
Everything incl: maid svc, all utils, cable,
ethernet & more. NO FEES! $400/mo. May
1-Aug 5. Female only. Please call 352-262-
5995 2-8-10-3
SUBLEASING APT. I'm moving to NYC! 1
BR/1 BA in 3 BR/3 BA apt. Willing to give
away living rm furniture to the subleaser.
$473mo utils incl. Completely furnished.
352-258-6775 2-10-10-3
Sublease March thru Aug 2005. 1BR/1BA
in 4BR/4BA @ Lexington Crossing. Female
only. $430/mo, all incl. Enet, W/D, on bus rt,
furn or unfurn. Clean & friendly roommates.
Last mo free: 352-359-2872 2-14-10-3
1 Bdrm in a 2/2.5 new townhouse, $385/mo.
Avail March.1, will work around date if need-,
ed. call Jessica 367-4053 2-14-10-3
1 BR avail 2/12 in University Commons fum
4 BR apt. $385/mo incl elect. FEB RENT
FREE! We pay all.start up fees + give you
$200 CASH upon signing lease! Please call
540-785-9404 or email kampertwo@aol.com
2-9-5-3
1 BR-apt, close to KashNKarry on 34th St.
Take over lease 2/15 to 4/30, renewal option.
$409/mo. Feb rent,.transfeF-fees paid by me.
Keep sec dep. Pool, pets welcome. Call Erik
262-1551 2-11-7-3
Furnished 1 BR/BA avail Mar 1 in a 2/2.
Kitchen, living room, W/D, @ The Exchange.
$480/mo 772-473-0560 2-8-5-3
University Glades Sublease!!
.SUMMER: .May-Aug. $440/mo. BR w/ per-
sonal bath in 3/3 apt. Incl all utils. Furniture
avail. Call Stacey 352-336-1968 2-9-5-3
***AVAILABLE NOW***
Share a 3/2 HOUSE w/ F.
Fenced backyard, wood firs, carpet, pool
table, bar. Must know when to study, when
to party. $350/mo. 727-743-4289 2-9-5-3
2BR/2BA apt sublet. New beige carpet. All
appliances incl & W/D. Close to UF in quiet
neighborhood. $550/mo. Call Rodney 317-
1536 2-11-6-3
I'LL GIVE U $200 TO MOVE IN!
2/1 In Beval Apts. Incl. W/D hkup, new car-
pet, excell cond. Rent valued $520, u pay
$499/mo. Avail 2/28-7/31, can renew. Call
256-0501 2-10-5-3
***WALK TO CAMPUS***
Available now. 2BR/2BA apt off of NW 17th
St. 3 blks from.campus. W/D hookup, DW,
All pets ok. $500/mo. No-dep. Call 352-219-
5323 2-17-10-3
SANTA FE POINTE 1 BR/1 BA in 4BR/4BA.
All utils incl. $400/mo. 1st month FREE.
SSublease until Aug 15th. Call 954-536-8010
2-10-5-3
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OXFORD MANOR 1BR/1BA, walk-in-closet,
private bath in 2BR/2BA furn, all util incl
$512/mo neg. Feb free. Female. Sublease
until 7/05. 904-571-8337
1br/lbath of 2br/2bath util, cable, internet
incl. Furn or unfurn avail. $535/month in the
Cambridge. Call Aaron @ 352-258-5465 or
e-mail aspen82@ufl.edu 2-11-5-3
1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA apt furn, liv rm, kit,
laundry, W/D, pool, tanning, clubhouse, b-
ball, tennis. FEB FREE. $400/mo incl elec,
water, garbage, NO activity fees. 786-554-
9339 2-18-10-3
2BR/2.5BA apt for sublease. Only $560/mo,
1050 sq ft, dep pd, pet dep pd. Move in by
April 1st. 1st month's rent will move you in.
For more info call 352-363-0084 2-14-5-3
Roommate Matching HERE
Oxford Manor 377-2777
The Landings 336-3838
The Laurels 335-4455
,Qobblestone 377-2801
Hidden Lake 374-3866
4-20-71-4
Female roommate for one/two female' UF
students. Quiet. Resposible. 60 second walk
to UF. Old house charm with all amenities.
Avail Now. $400 up. 352-538-2181.Lv mes-
sage. Private Owner 4-20-71-4
Female roommates wanted brand new 2100
sq ft home. Huge pool, pvt fence, minutes to
UF. Internet, HBO cable, sec alarm & utils
incl $525/mo.Aval Fall. Call Jacqueline 352-
395-7462 or 941-780-3526 4-20-71-4
GIRLS ONLY 2 rooms each w/prvt baths.
cent AC, W/D, cable incl. Interenet ready.
$375/mo each. 1 mo FREE. Call 352-472-
9778 2-9-25-4
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All Florida Areas; All Major Cities
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MOST WANTED
Debora Karen
Toole
White Female
(DOB 03/05/65); 5'06",
140 Ibs, Blonde Hair,
Green Eyes
Wanted for:
Felony violation of probation
warrant for resisting an officer
with violence.
ALACRUA tOUNTy
CRIME
STOPPERS
Call (352) 372-STOP
M/F NS Grad student/professional Wanted to
rent furn room in gorgeous new house 1.5 mi
to Shands. Kitchen, LR, laundry $425+ utils
336-5450 or 954-646-1341 2-15-20-4
Avail NOW Great location 1BR/1BA in 3BR/
3BA, washer and dryer, high speed internet,
$308/mo + util. Females only, please call
Lauren @ 352-799-3726 Lv message. 2-
11-22-4
2 ROOMMATES NEEDED in spacious 4/2
HOUSE by law school. Master BR $450 or
other BR $350 utils. AD, W/D. Call 850-
510-4063 or 352-328-4633,2-16-20-4
1 Male roommate wanted to share 4BR
house w/3 guys. Only .7 mi from campus @
2 NW 29th St.-Pets ok. $275/mo + utils. No
lease or dep. 745-6017 2-9-10-4
Large furnished BR in 3BR house w/ den,
porch, W/D, off Archer Rd. Bike to campus.
NS female, grad, professional or quiet stu-
dent pref, $210/mo. Call 373-0357 2-8-5-4
Student in 2BR/2BA looking for friendly M/F
near Tower/Newberry. $350/mo + util. W/D,
TV incl. Mike @ 352-514-1852 2-8-5-4
Female roommate needed. 1BR available in
2BR/2.5BA condo. $425/mo + 1/2 utils.. W/D,
cent A/C. sec dep. Kensington North condo;
352-379-3497 2-10-7-4
M/F roommate. Furnished except bedroom.
Private bathroom. On-site gym, pool, and hot
,tub. $274/month. Call Katy 813-966-7998
2-15-9-4
Prof/grad to share 2/2 new condo. Plantation
Oaks.. MBR suite, W/D, C/HA, D/W. $450/
mo + 1/2. Avail now. Call 538-6505 ASAP.
Very spacious and secure scenic location.
2-9-5-4
Unfurn rm in huge 4/3 house 1.4. mi to UF.
NW 6th St, big TV, pool table, W/D, cent AC,
DW, hi-spd inet, big yard, $350 + 1/4 util
avail. Now call Dmitriy 373-7231 2-10-5-4
Quiet Female Roommate Wanted. 2Bd/2Bth
in Treehouse Village. W/D in unit. Bus every
10 min. Two small pools and workout room.
$290/month and split bills. 213-2458 2-10-
4-4
Roommate needed $200 mo (+$200 refund-
able deposit) +1/2 utl. Furnished 2BR/2BA.
Must be able to pass a background check.
(352)335-6274 2-10-4-4
I
Quad-, Tri-, or Duplex w/pvt parking, extra
land, 60 sec walk to UF. Exc cond. House'
3/4BR, 2BA, wd firs, covered prch, concrete
patio, garage/work-shop. Pvt Owner. 352-
538-2181 Iv mssg 4-20-71-5 _
NEW COMPANY IN GAINESVILLE
looking to buy or lease houses in this area.
Any size, price or condition. Call Ed & Diane
352-373-2728 4-20-71-5
The Flavor of New Orleans comes to cam-
pus. Luxurious St. Charles Condominiums.
1 block to UF. Choose from 2BR/2BA flats,
or view the University from'your 3BR/3BA
townhouse. Prices starting in the $180's 375-
825.6 4-20-71-5
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING
A HOUSE OR CONDO NEAR UF?
Plenty of properties are available.
Call Marc J. Nakleh at Campus Realty
352-235-1576 2-25-25-5
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Male grad/mature stu for small furnished apt
for 1 person only on side of private home, no
pets, clean, quiet, patio, 1 mi from UF, avail'
Jan 1. $400 w/util incl. On bus line. 378-2016
2-11-5-4
Roommate wanted in a 2BR/2BA apt w/22 yr
old female. $320/mo + $150 sec dep + utils.
Call 352-870-7670, 352-377-0295. Avail
now. 2-11-5-4
Female roommate needed. Master BR w/pvt
BA,.W/D, hi-speed web, $240/mo + 1/3 utils.
Call 352-331-8446 Iv. mssg. 2-14-5-4
Room for rent in 2BR/1.5BA private condo
$350 reserved parking W/D big screen TV,
great location on Archer Rd, rent without
summer for $450, No pets 871-5328 2-14-
5-4
SReal Estate
Sell your house, condo, acreage, mobile
home and much more in the ALLIGATOR
CLASSIFIEDS! Reach over 24,000 possible
buyers! Mastercard and Visa accepted over
the phone. Please Call 373-Find
BED FULL SIZE ORTHOPEDIC Pillow-top
mattress & box. New, unused, still in plastic
w/warranty. Can deliver. Sacrifice $140. Call
352-377-98464-20-71-6
SOFA & LOVESEAT
Brand new still packaged w/warranty. Must
serl Can deliver. Retail $1400. Sacrifice
$399 352-372-749014-20-71-6
BED King Pillowtop mattress & box springs.
Orthopedic rated. Name brand, new, never
been used, in plastic with warranty. Sell
$230. Call 352-372-8588 Can deliver. 4-
20-71-6
CHERRY SLEIGH BED solid with Pillowtop
Mattress & Box. All new still boxed. Cost
$1500, sacrifice $550 352-271-5119 4-20-
71-6
BEDROOM SET. 7pc Cherry, Queen/ king
bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 nightstands, chests
avail. Dovetail const. New, in boxes. Can de-
liver. Retail $6500, must sell, sacrifice $1400
(352) 372-7490 4-20-71-6
SOFA, LOVESEAT, & CHAIR 100% Italian
leather. Still new in boxes w/warranty. Cost
$5000. Sacrifice $1,500. Call 352-372-8588
4-20-71-6
DINING ROOM Beautiful cherry set w/table,
6 Chippendale chairs, hutch & buffet. New,
still in boxes. Retail $5200, sacrifice $1100.
Must sell. Can deliver. 352-372-8588 4-20-
71-6
FUTON Solid oak mission-style frame w/
mattress. Brand new, all unused in box. Sell
$199 can deliver. 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6
Beds*Full mattress & boxspring sets
$490Qn sets $89gSingle sets $39OKing
sets $99OFrom estate sale: Safe pine
bunk bed $109. 376-0939/378-0497. Call a
Mattress 4370 SW 20th Ave 4-20-71-6
BED King size redwood shaker style frame
w/ king mattress & box. Great condition
$425/OBO. Call 352-281-6191 2-8-5-6 -
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Computer HELP fast! A+ Computer Geek
House/dorm 59 min response. No waiting/
unplugging/hassels. $10 Gator Discount.
M/F Cert MCSE technicians. 333-8404.
www.AComputerGeek.com 8-23-170-7
LIVE THE LUXURY OF
LOFTS OASIS!
Manhattan/S. Florida loft style condos.
SBrand new, spacious floorplans, 2/2.5,
3/3.5, 1400 sq ft, 18 ft windows, exposed
ductwork, polished floors. On bus rt
Close to campus/Archer Rd. Take advan-
tage of pre-construction prices. Call Matt
Price at Campus Realty Today, 281-3551
or visit www.loftsoasis.com 2-15-10-5
WANT ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO BE
JEALOUS OF YOU NEXT YEAR?
Own + live in a new luxury campus-
area condo. Over 10 new projects to
choose from at affordable prices. Visit
www.mattpricerealtor.com or call today
352-281-3551 Matt Price Campus Realty
Group 2-15-10-5
TIRED OF RENTING?
Let me help you find a house or condo to call
your own. Call Brett Wherry at 352-412-8662
Century 21 Classic Properties 352-376-2433
x 20 2-18-11-5
Condo Countryside at UF.'4BR/4BA. Close
to UF, W/D, tiles kitchen, pool & gym. 3rd
floor. Quiet location. $176,000 Call 352-332-
3755 2-14-5-5
Fi urni ings
BED-Queen, orthopedic, firm, extra thick, pil-
low-top, mattress & box. Name brand, new,
still in plastic. Sacrifice $150. Call 352-372-
7490 will deliver. 4-20-71-6
DISCOUNT HI-FI
722 S. Main I The Red Bldg
WE ARE CHEAPER
4-20-71-8
$10! TV's, COMPUTERS, VIDEO GAMES
Police Seized! From $101 Info 800-749-
8128 ext M974. 3-7-20-8
2 KICKER SOLOBARIC L7 10" car audio
subwoofers w/ custom enclosure. $350/
OBO Call Eric 352-246-4452 2-9-5-8
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tmcycles -''. J
In the market for a new set of wheels or just
looking to add a second to that collection?
Want personalized handlebars or a fitted
seat? Check in the Alligator Classifieds.
NEW & USED BIKES FOR SALE
Many to choose from
* Best Prices in Townl
SPIN CYCLE 373-3355
424 W University Ave 4-20-69-9
For Sale
PARKING:
Private, Secure, Guaranteed. 60 sec to UF
Reserve now! Reasonable rates. 352-538-
2181. Can leave mssg. 4-20-71-10
PARTY SUPPLIES: Complete line of bar
supplies, glassware, beer taps, draft beer
equipment. Professional cooking utensils.
R.W.Beaty Co. 4322 NW 13th St, Gville
RWBEATY.COM 376-5939. 4-20-71-10
GET CHEAP TEXTBOOKS
Search 24 bookstores in 1 click! S&H
and taxes automatically calculated. Try it
today! http://www.bookhq.com 2-15-35-10
STRESS? OVERLOAD? NEED TO RELAX?
OR LOOKING FOR LOVE? Try Apltrodisia
Beverage. 0 calories, 0 sugar w/relaxing
aphrodiciac herbs. Students using it nation-
wide. Buy/sell it. www.aphrodisiabeverage.c
om or dary333@yahoo.com 2-25-20-10
WEDDING GOWN beaded halter, ivory,
size 10. Never worn. Retail $500, Asking
$400. Will bring to you to try. Julie 359-2241
2-9-5-10 ,
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*G'ville Computer Repair Inc*
Service on all PC MAC and Networks 1204
NW 13th St Ste #10 352-337-2500. 4-20-
71-7
COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Complete residential & commercial support,
networking & website development. $45/hr
www.gainesvillecsi.com 371-2230 4-20-71-7
LAPTOP REPAIR
Buy & sell. Looking for quantity for parts.
www.pcrecycle.biz 336-0075 4-20-71-7
"COMPUTER & LAPTOP REPAIRS"
Network specialists
We buy computers and laptops
Working and Non-working
378-4009, 607 NW 13th Street
4-20-71-7
Compute/Intenet 352.219.2980
4-20-66-7
GATORNERD.COM
-computer/laptop repair
- networks, wireless, virus
- we BEAT all prices!
- home/dorm 352-219-2980 4-20-66-7
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**ROSES -VALENTINE'S'SPECIAL **
Visit us Feb 12-14'@ SW Archer Rd/ SW
34th St Amoco &/or 6900 NW 8th Ave
(Newberry Shell Station across from Oaks
Mall) $25/doz $15/1/2doz. Vases also. 352-
235-0033 2-14-6-10
Come see whats new! GCM thrift shops
downtown 238 SW 4th Ave, NW 5001 NW
34th St. Get more bang for your $! New items
daily Mon Sat 378-3654 4-20-43-10
SMotorcycles; Mopeds)
** SCOOTERS **
RPM MOTORCYCLES INC
SALES, SERVICE, PARTS
Many Brands Available 518 SE 2nd St.
www.RPMmotorcycles.com 377-6974
4-20-71-11
Swamp Cycles
Electric Bikes, Scooters, and more!
Prices from $450 with lyr warranty
534 SW 4th Ave. 373-8823
www.swampcycles.com 4-20-70-11
*NEW SCOOTERS 4 LESS*
New location now open 1901 NW 67th Place
352-336-1271 www.newscooters4less.com
Best prices in Gainesville. Owned by Gator
grads. All models & directions avail on
website. 4-20-50-11
SCOOTER FOR SALE $650
2002 Blue Sinski. Great condition! Call Matt
352-246-61.30 2-10-5-11
1992 BUl
2004 MOPED $900 w/gray int
& other ne
Call Rob for more info 561-818-2077 2- 318-7707
11-5-11
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*FAST CASH PAID FOR ANY CAROL
*Running or notlI
*NEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS
*Over 10 yr svc to UF students
OCall Don @ 215-7987 4-20-71-12.
CARS -CARS BuyOSellOTrade
Clean BMW, Volvo, Mercedes
T':ayoi.a, Honda, Nissan cars
3432 N Main St. www.carrsmith.com
CARRSMITH AUTO SALES 373-1150
4-20-71-12
**FAST CASH PAID**
For: CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES
Running or Not 1990 & up only
Call Ray 352-284-8619
4-20-71-12
OVER 50 IMPORTS UNDER $10,000
SELECT MOTOR CAR
THE YELLOW BUILDING
2715 N MAIN 377-1616
www.selectmotorcar.us
4-20-71-12
Best Cars Lowest Prices
www.39thaveimports.com
4-20-71-1212
94 Del Sol Civic 5sp $3995
96 Accord LX 4dr $4495
97 Civic 2drAT $4995
99 Civic 4dr AT $5995
GATORIDES 318-0813
4-20-71-12
*HEADLINERS SAGGING?*
**Power windows don't work?**
On site available
Call Steve 338-5142.
4-20-71-12
$500! Police Impounds!
Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, etc.
For listings 800-749-8116 ext 4622 3-7-
39-12
SUN CITYAUTO SALES
Bring your W2 & drive home today. Cash
cars as low as $1000. No credit check. Call
now 338-1999 4-20-63-12
SUN CITY AUTO SALES
We fitrnce anyone! $2000 discount off
finance price. More than 150 vehicles in
stock. Call 338-1999 Drive today! 4-20-63-1
SUN CITY AUTO SALES
All vehicles $0 down & upl Plus +++ 30 day
warranty eng & trans. No credit check. Call
338-1999 4-20-63-12
GATORMAX USED CARS
Buy, Sell, Trade.
We Finance. 495-9500
gatormax.net
2-18-20-12
95 ACURA INTEGRA SE
88k, excellent cond, dk green, w/ tan leather
int., new tires &A/C in '04. $7000/OBO. Call
352-375-0540 2-8-5-12
2001 Daewoo Leganca CE
Excellent condition, 32k miles, factory war-
ranty, pwr package, 4-dr. Call Gaby 352-378-
3953 2-8-5-12
'88 Honda Accord $699
'86 Buick LeSabre $799
'88 Toyota Corolla $899
'90 Acura Legend $999
(352)338-1999 4-20-45-12
'90 Chevy Lumina Van $1499
'93 Chevy Blazer $1499
'90 Ford F-150 $2499
'93 Chrystler New Yorker $1999
(352) 338-1999 4-20-45-12
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1996 V8 107k mi
blue/green well kept, drives well all power.
Reduced $3600 215-2039 2-14-5-12
CK 'SKYLARK 98k 4dr, turquoise
erior, new tires, brakes, fuel pump
w parts. Cold air $2200, cell#352-
2-11-4-12
Wanted
LOCAL ARTIST NEEDS: GOLD,
DIAMONDS, GEMS, CLASS RINGS, ETC
TOP CASH $ OR TRADE. OZZIE'S FINE
JEWELRY. 373-9243 4-20-71-13
On-going VOLUNTEER needed: Blind lady
needs trans on Sundays only to Mass @
Queen of Peace Catholic Church or St.
Augustine Catholic Church. For more info
call 219-6948. I live in the Tower Rd area.
2-22-70-13
WANTED: MAZDA RX7
2-door, 1982 to '88. ASAP for 2 hour engi-
neering study. 1983 preferred. $100. Call, Iv.
msg. 375-8710 2-10-10-13
** I WILL BUY YOUR...**
Car, Truck, House or Furniture
"FOR FAST CASH"
Call Now! 352-538-1690 3-8-20-13
Help Wanted.
This newspaper assumes no responsibil-
ity for injury or loss arising from contacts
made through advertising. We suggest that
any reader who responds to advertising use
caution and investigate the sincerity of the
advertiser before giving out personal infor-
mation or arranging meetings
LIKE TO WORK WITH LUXURY CARS?
Bright? Enthusiastic? Like people? Must be
over 22, stable work history, clean driving re-
cord, drug-free, pers ref. www.carrsmith.com
for details. 4-20-71-14
Animal Care Tech looking for hard working
person to work w/ reptiles & rodents. Will
train, PT to start with more hrs possible. Start
at $5.50/hr. Flex hrs. Please call 495-9024
between 9-4 M-F. 4-20-71-4
CNA CLASS: Learn @ your own time and
pace. Everything you need to be a CNA and
pass the state exam is on VCR tape. 95%
pass the state exam the 1st time! $200. Call
800-566-4913 Hrs: 12N to 5PM 4-20-71-14
Phone survey interviewers wanted. Start
work today! No sales, opinion research
only! Flexible Schedule! Perceptive Market
Research 336-6760 ex 4081 Call now!
4-20-71-14
Students in Accounting, Aviation, Bisiness/
Sales and IT needed for various positions.
Flexible schedules and competitive pay. Join
our team! Learn more at wwwgleim.com/
employment 4-20-68-14
University of Florida
Survey Research Center
392-2908.ext. 105
$7/hr + BONUS + Paid Training
Nights + Weekends -
Telephone Interviewing NO SALES
Must work spring break.
408 W. University Ave Suite #106
4-20-71-14
$$ STUDENTS GET CASH $$
For gently used brand name
Clothing/accessories & furniture
$Cash on the Spot$ SANDY'S No appt
necessary 2906 NW 13th St 372-1226 4-
20-71-14
HIRING KITCHEN STAFF &. DRIVERS
FT or PT, flexible schedules. Call 2-5pm 378-
2442 or come in and fill out an application
@ California Chicken Grill 2124 SW 34th St
Mon-Fri 4-20-71-14
BARTENDING
$250 A DAY POTENTIAL
No experience necessary, training provided.
800-965-6520 ext 138 4-20-71-14
SECRET SHOPPERS
Needed for evaluations of
Local Stores, Restaurants and Theaters
Flexible Hours, E-mail required
Call 1-800-585-9024 ext 6254
4-20-71-14
AUDITORS for local growing inventory
service. FT/PT, DFWP. Paid training. Call
352-367-4608. www.aicscompanies.com
4-20-83-14
Mortgage lender has sales positions avail
for college students seeking prof work exp.
$8-9/hr + bonus. No exp req'd, flex hrs. Apply
in person btwn 4-8pm Mon-Fri 1900 SW 34
St Ste 206 (2nd fir above credit union)4-20-
70-14
Growing company needs PT help.
Bookkeeper Quickbooks exp only. Delivery
& warehouse, website administrator, clean
background check only need apply. Fax
resume with salary req to 377-5595 2-10-
19-14
GREAT PAY FOR PEOPLE WHO STAY! Park
Place Car Wash is looking for hard workers
for all positions. Cashiers (must have full day
avail) & lineworkers. (AM 8:30-1 & PM 12-6
shifts avail) 15-40 hrs your choice. Great
work environment. Apply in person 7404
NW 4th Blvd. Across from Home Depot. No
phone calls please. 2-28-38-14
Swim Instructor/Office Staff
Seal Swim School now hiring energetic, fun,
responsible individuals. PT/FT positions
available. Competitive pay. WSI certifica-
tion Feb. Lutz 813-948-7134; Tampa 813-
932-5455; North Pinellas 727-943-8782.
www.sealswimschool.com 2-10-20-14
DOMINO'S PIZZA
World's largest pizza delivery company now
hiring
* Delivery Drivers
* Pizza makers
* Phone order takers
$9-$14/hr
All you need is a reliable car & a very posi-
tive attitude. Apply @ any of the 5 Domino's
locations in Gainesville. 4-20-70-14
Summer/Fall 2005 graduate opportunities
for Graduate Hall Directors, Staff Resource
Assistants and Judicial Assistant in the
Department of Housing and Residence
Education. Graduate Hall Directors reside in
his/her area of responsibility, and supervise,
develop, and direct the staff under his/her
responsibility. The number of staff varies by
area, as well as the number of residents liv-
ing in the hall. The Staff Resource Assistants
develop and facilitates programming and
resources for residence life staff. The Judicial
Assistant works with various aspects of the
judicial program. Applicants must be admit-
ted to graduate school., enrolled for 9-12
hours, and have some organized group living
experience. The beginning salary is $3,420
each semester based on 9.5 months of work.
An on-campus apartment, fully fumished with
all utilities, local telephone, and basic cable
service is provided. Application deadline (for
priority consideration): Friday, February 18,
2005. Contact Kathy Smith at the Housing
Office, 392-2171 ext 10139 2-18-33-14
Attention Smokers!
Earn about $6/hr. Smokers are needed to
participate in a study on decision making &
smoking. If interested come to the psychol-
ogy bldg room 397 or call 392-0601 ext 297
4-20-63-14
DRIVERS NEEDED
gatorfood.com. Can earn anywhere between
$8-$20/hr. Set your own schedule.
Call Dave for info: 379-9600 2-18-25-14
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR needed.
Gatorfood.com is looking for responsible,
enthusiastic people. City geography knowl-
edge, customer svc. exp. helpful. For more.
info call David 379-3663 2-18-25-14
02B Kids searching for energetic and en-
thusiastic pre-school teachers for all 02B
locations. Experience preferred, will train.
FT/PT positions. Avail. Apply at any location.
2-8-15-14
CASH
Tired of sitting around w/out it? Sit here &
make it! UF FLORIDA REPDIALS seeks UF
students to raise funds. Earn up to $8.00/hr
with a FLEXIBLE schedule. Apply at 105
NW 16th St. 4th Floor. Academic Classroom
Building 105, or.call 392-7754 for more info.
4-20-63-14
MARY POPPINS: Where are you?
FT NANNY NEEDED 30-45 hrs/wk
4 jobs avail TODAY: Great $$$ for exp.
Noah's Ark Nanny: 352-376-5008 2-25-37-
14
PT/FT NANNIES NEEDED .
Good $ for exp: grad stud. welcomed bkgd
ck: 12 REAL $$ jobs avail NOW
Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27-14 -
NANNIES MORNING SHIFT
Several positions availabel for
Part Time, good $$$$$ MNOW
Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27-14
$1380 weekly stuffing envelopes FT/PT No
experience necessary; For more info call
386-462-9301 2-17-20-14
CRUISE LINE
Entry level on-board positions available.
Great benefits. Seasonal or year-round. 941-
329-6434 2-17-20-14
Finance company needing office assistant
& collections associate. Young, progressive
company w/advancement & bonuses. 25
hrs/wk. Start immediately. Fax resume to
352-378-4156 2-17-20-14
SUMMER JOBS
* $2100
* Co-Ed Camp
* Seven Weeks
* Room and Board Included
GET PAID TO PLAY!
The Florida Elks Youth Camp (FEYC) needs
male and female Summer Camp Counselors
ages 18 and up. FEYC is an overnight camp
located off of Highway 450 in Umatilla, FL
The camp runs June 6 July 23. Please
contact Krys Ragland at 1-800-523-1673
ext. 250 or 352-669-9443 ext 250. 4-20-58-1
SECRETARY needed. Gatorfood.com is
looking for responsible, enthusiastic people.
City geography knowledge, customer service
exp helpful. For more info call David 379-
3663 2-18-19-14
PART TIME WORK
30 Openings!
Great pay, flex sche'ds, sales/svc
All ages 18+, conditions apply
335-1422 Earnparttime.com
2-14-27-14
GET PAID for YOUR OPINIONS!
Earn $15-$125 and more per survey
www.moneyforsurveys.com 2-21-20-14
FUN INTERNSHIPS NOWIII
Enhance your resume and job skills
Energetic students wanting to achieve
and succeed. All majors and years.
studyless@cox.net email us now.1
2-11-13-14
Cook, Sushi Chef
Chinese specialty FT/PT, call Green Sparrow
Chinese Restaurant (Haile Village Ctr) 352-
871-5771 2-10-10-14
THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT is now
hiring for a dishwasher, kitchen prep position,
full or part time. Evenings only. Pay starts at
$7.00/hr. Apply within, Mon-Thurs, 1-4 pm,
use rear entrance. 2-10-10-14
LEASING AGENT needed for 90-unit apt
complex. Part-time, hours variable. Needed
every-other weekend. E-mail resume to
applicant27@cox.net or PO Box 90275,
Gainesville 32607 2-11-10-14
Movie extras, actors, models! make $100-
$300/day. No exp req, FT/PT, all looks
needed! Call 1-800-340-5939 ext 1042 2-
18-15-14
HIRING KITCHEN STAFF. Apply between 2
& 4 Mon-Fri. Calico Jack's, 3501 SW2nd Ave
Creekside Mall. 2-14-10-14
LEARN how you can EARN $100K + per
year P/T. Training Provided. 800-631-8230
3-21-30-14
Escape to the Shenandoah Mtns of W
Virginia. TIMBER RIDGE CAMP, co-ed,
seeking young, energetic staff to work with
children for the summer. 90 miles from
Washington D.C. June 20 thru Aug 15, 2005.
Top salaries + travel allowance. A repre-
sentative will be on campus Wed Feb
16th from 7-9 pm @ The Reitz Union for
interviews. E-mail TrCamps@aol.com or
call 800-258-2267. 2-16-12-14
INBOUND CALL CENTER
Many positions available, day & night shifts,
$500-700 a week. Call 352-397-4344 2-8-
5-14
.GAG WRITER seeks ARTIST/
CARTOONIST to translate captions into
saleable cartoons/New Yorker, Playboy, etc.
Call 352-378-8353 2-8-5-14
CRUISE
$279!,
5 Days, Meals, Parties, Taxes
Party With Real-World Celebrities!
Panama City $179
Daytona $159, Cancun $499
Ethics Award Winning Company!
www.SpringBreakTravel.com
1-800-678-6386
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005 E ALLIGATOR, 13
W 1 Help Wanted
GROUNDSKEEPER
FT position. Janitorial/Custodial
duties, assist with apt. maint.
Must have transportation
Apply 220 N Main St
352-375-2152 EEO DFWP 2-8-5-14
Leasing Consultant
PT Position with local
Apt. Community- Energetic
Attitude & Cust. Service Exp.
Apply Paradigm Properties
220 N Main St 375-2152 2-8-5-14
Foreign language speaker wanted
CZECH or IRISH
Call Gallivan 352-337-2918 2-8-5-14
SERVER
for Sawamura Japanese Steakhouse
1624 SW 13th St.
Apply in person 1-4 pm. 2-3 days PT. 2-8-
5-14
CASHIER
PT 15 hrs/wk. $6/hr. Sat, Sun, Mon.
ADA'S CLOTHES REPAIR 284-2959 2-8-
5-14
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. PT,
evenings, computer & various tasks, send
resume to 6400 W. Newberry Rd, Suite 301,
Gainesville, FL 32605 2-16-10-14
Sl Help Wantedl Help Wanted
FREELANCE ONLINE TUTORS
Instruct 3rd thru 12th grade students from
any location; internet connection required;
send resume to jobs@brairfuse.com 2-24-
15-14
NANNY to care for 4 yr old in my home 3
days a week. 6:30-9:00 am and 3:00-8:00
pm. Ref required, background check. Call
271-0840 2-10-5-14
SALES ASSOCIATES
F/T and P/T for hotel. Hourly & bonus.
Weekdays & Weekends. Friendly attitudes
w/good customer svc skills. Apply in person
: 4021 SW40th Blvd 2-10-5-14
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Sports
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005
ALLIGATOR
www.alligator.org/sports
One on One
Freshman, dad disagree
on playing one another
By BRYAN APP
Alligator Staff Writer
bapp@alligator.org
At 6-foot-8, 235 pounds, Al
Horford isn't scared of much.
Averaging a Southeastern
Conference-eighth-best 6.8
rebounds and" 1.37 blocks per
game, the Gators starting for-
ward has proved his readiness
for any challenge in his fresh-
man season.
His confidence grows as
he gobbles up double-digit
rebounding performances as
often as he convincingly snares
a basketball.
Still, one long-desired op-
portunity eludes him. And
perhaps he's finally ready.
Maybe now he can face his
ultimate challenge: his old man.
Big deal, right? Just push pops
around for a while, give him a
lesson on the not-so-attractive
aspects of aging and call it a
day.
Not exactly. At 7-foot-1 and
265 pounds, Horford's "old
man" has the ability. to ruin
just .about any youngster's af-
ternoon.
Eagerly awaiting his chance,
Horford claims never to have
played his father, Tito, one on
one.
"I'll play him any time,"
Horford said. "He won't play
me. You might want to ask him
why."-
But Tito, a former Miami
standout and three-year NBA
center, says it's for his son's
own benefit.
"It's going to be hard for
him to stop me on the inside,"
Tito said. "I don't think he's
ready to play me one on one
because he's going to struggle.
He knows better than that."
The father-son competition,
at least for the time being, is
safely relegated to non-physi-
cal games of "horse" whenever
the two meet.
"He just gets killed when we
play horse," Tito recalled. "He
never has a chance."
And so goes the trash-talk-
ing without any hope of settle-
ment in the immediate future.
But if statistics serve as any
indicator, Tito better not wait
much longer for his son to de-
velop. He may be in trouble.
SEE HOOPS, PAGE 16
Matt Maiiiott Alligator Statf
UF forward Al Horford doesn't have any problem finding willing op-
ponents in the Southeastern Conference, but father Tito still won't
play the freshman one-on-one.
By IAN FISHER
Alligator Staff Writer
ifisher@alligator.org
Suspended UF linebacker Taurean
Charles, who tried to plead no contest
to misdemeanor culpable negligence in
December, will retry the same plea Feb.
21. JudgeLarry Turner did not approve the
plea in December, so Charles was back in
court on Monday.
Charles was accused of throwing a half-
full beer keg on a UF student at a party last
summer.
"We had a judge that was leaving the
bench who just didn't want to take the
time to go through it," said Robert Rush,
Charles' attorney. "And we want to go
through this very, very carefully because
we still don't agree on all the facts as to
what happened.
"But we have agreed
on a resolution in terms
of the plea is going to be
to a charge of culpable
negligence basically."
Rush and Charles both
hope to have everything
resolved after his 'next
Charles court date.
'I just want the judge to see all of the,
community service Taurean did while he
was out of football for a year," Rush said.
"He did a lot of commendable things. A
lot of people could've just transferred and
cried about it, but he didn't."
As far as getting back on the football
team, Charles is not sure yet. He said he
has not spoken with Athletics Director
Jeremy Foley yet. However, Charles said
he spoke to assistant coach "Doc" Holliday,
who was with N.C. State when Charles was
in high school and recruited him. Holliday
told Charles to take care of it and get back
for spring practices.
It's critical that both Rush and Charles
sit down and explain. everything to the
coaching staff, Rush said.
"Ouf of this .whole melee, this is the
only person who was charged- with any-
thing," Rush said: "We know other people
threw punches, we know that people were
punched, so when you're the biggest tar-
get, you're the easiest to identify."
Gators try
to upset
nemesis
If you have a minute to
spare, kindly answer this
one-question multiple-
choice pop quiz, sponsored by
Drew's Control.
A
rivalry
between
t w o
sports
teams is
defined
Andrew as
Abramson A A
Drew's Control fierce,
aabramson@alligator.org comple-
tive bout
with two
opponents of near equal status
where the outcome is always in
jeopardy.
B. A thorough beating,
performed repeatedly over, a
5-season span when one op-
ponent completely dominates
the other.
If you read the textbook I'll
give you credit for A, but the
UF-Kentucky rivalry, which
resumes tonight at 9 on ESPN,
has become answer B.
Where were you on March
4,2001? If you're a senior at UF,
you were likely in high school.
If you're a freshman at UF, you
were probably an eight-grader
investing in a large supply of
acne cream.
Yes, it's been nearly four
years and five seasons since UF
last defeated Kentucky on the
basketball court.
And they don't hook up
just once a year UF plays
Kentucky between two to three
times each season.
So don't you think, simply
by odds, it's time for the Gators
to win a game against the
Wildcats?
SJust days ago it seemed the
U.S. government would find
weapons of mass destruction
in Iraq before UF would defeat
Kentucky.
But then something strange
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Connecticut
Syracuse
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
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74 59th double-double of her c
66 against Mississippi, breaking
entella Bonner's 17-year do
67 double mark for the UF won
79 basketball team.
ed the The UF softball team became the first U For a complete:analysis of tonight's Ken-
areer team in the nine-year history of the program tucky game, log on to alligator.org/sports.
g Qui- to start off the season with a 7-0 record, in- Be sure to check out what positions Urban
uble- cluding a win against then-No. 4 Oklahoma. Meyer assigned to his assistants, how he
nen's For more about UF's early-season success, women's golf team is doing in California and
be sure to pick up Wednesday's Alligator. a feature on pitcher Connor Falkenbach.
FOOTBALL
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Freshman's skills resemble those of NBA father
HOOPS, from page 15
Against then-No. 11 Alabama on
SatiEday, Horford tied his Dad's Feb. 27,
1987, performance with 18 rebounds, the
fourth-best single-game total ever in the
O'Connell Center.
Being careful not to concede any le-
verage to Horford, Tito, 21 at the time
of his rebounding exhibition against -the
Gators, said the difference between them
is h~y quickly his 19-year-old son has
emerged as a force in the paint.
"I never thought he would make such
a great accomplishment so early in his
freshman year," Tito said. "I would've
thought by his sophomore year, he'd be
a pretty decent rebounder."
But for some of Horford's frontcourt
teammates, his success comes as no sur-
prise.
As sophomore forward Chris Richard
recovered from knee surgery during
'the summer, with crutches in hand, he
would watch his teammates play pick-up
.games.
The teams were always the same the
.older guys versus the younger ones.
And according to Richard, watching
Horford work against senior David Lee
and fourth-year junior Adrian Moss was
all he needed to see.
"He didn't back from anybody,"
Richard. said. "He brought it everyday,
and I've been impressed since he got
here."
Still, there's a great difference between
jockeying for the respect of peers in a
pick-up game and holding your own for
40 minutes in the SEC.
"Going into the season, I really had
no idea," said Lee, regarding his expec-
tations of Horford. "You really never
know with the freshmen until you just
throw them in the fire and see what
happens."
Following the unexpected loss of
Moss to a bulging disc in his back,
'Horford braved the flames.
Horford broke out in his second game
as a starter against Eastern Kentucky,
earning his first career double-double
with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
The freshman
hasn't loosened his
grip on the starting
role since, largely due
to his capacity for
learning rapidly.
"Talent does not
make you effective in
Donovan any sport, it's a piece
to the puzzle that
gives you an opportunity," Coach Billy
Donovan said. "To me, what makes you
an effective athlete is your mentality and
mindset.
"The biggest thing with Al which
I've tried to get across to the rest of the
freshmen is that he is like a sponge.
He absorbs everything we say, and it
has helped him where he lacks in experi-
ence."
Horford's sponge-like mental ability
has surfaced in other aspects of his life
as well.
As a native of the Dominican Republic,
Spanish was his first language. But while
traveling with his father, Horford learned
English and Portuguese, a language in
which Tito said his son was once virtu-
ally fluent.
In addition to facilitating his cultural
diversity and allowing him to bond with
his roommate, fellow forward and
world traveler Joakim Noah, Horford's
Dominican background has afforded him
the opportunity to meet some great play-
ers of his country's real pastime.
Playing for the Milwaukee Bucks
in 1989, Tito said he often would visit
Sammy Sosa as the fellow San Pedro na-
tive played for the Chicago White Sox.
And while playing in Miami, Tito said
a young Alex Rodriguez would often
show up to watch.
Over time, Tito and his family forged
relationships with the Dominican big
leaguers.
Though the opportunity to informally
meet such guaranteed future hall-of-fam-
ers would likely highlight the childhood
experiences of even the mildest baseball
fan, ask Horford, and he'll respond with a
typically placid, even-keeled response.
"It was pretty cool."
But that's just his nature off the
floor. Never high, never low, he just
maintains.
A stark contrast from the high-re-
bounding, slam-dunking big man who
whipped the crowd into chanting his
name as he took the bench for the final
time Saturday.
"We are very similar,"'said Tito, who
was nicknamed the "the Intimidator" by
some while playing with the Hurricanes.
"Off the court, we're just big teddy
bears." -
Undoubtedly that cuddly demeanor
will quickly melt once the two finally
face off.
"I'll play him any time," Horford
said. "He won't play me. When you get
old, that's.what happens."
CONTROL, from page 15
happened on Saturday when the Gators
spanked Alabama in the ass and said, "Call
me daddy."
Now the Gators ride into majestic Rupp
Arena coming off an enormous victory but
carrying a giant orangutan on their back.
The names may constantly change on the
other side, but it's still the same old blue and
white which, for the Gators, has been more
black and blue in recent years. Just look at
some of the recent highlights.
2003: Ranked No. 1 for the first time in
school history just 24 hour earlier, lF trailed
by as much as 29 points, falling to Kentucky
70-55.
2004: Up 11 points with seven minutes
remaining, the Gators somehow managed to
lose by 3 and the losing streak lived on.
Later in 2004: An unguarded Ryan
Appleby travels at halfcourt. Enough said.
It sounds more like misery than rivalry,
and tonight, on national TV, the Gators have
an opportunity to improve to 7-2 in the SEC..
All it takes is one victory, two 20-minute pe-
riods of outplaying the opponent.
Sound easy? Not when the opponent has
beaten UF in seven consecutive games and
83 of 107 overall.
This year's Kentucky team is much like
its predecessors. Despite losing several key
players to graduation, Tubby Smith retooled
and the Wildcats are undefeated in the SEC.
Once again the Wildcats are beatable, yet
nobody, can beat them..I don't know which
team will win tonight, but I do know that all
streaks come to an end, and the Gators have
to defeat Kentucky sooner or later. Probably.
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the independent florida S TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005 VOLUME 98 ISSUE 95 Search nears end N OFFICIALS CHOOSE FOUR FINALISTS FOR PROVOST. By STEPHANIE GARRY Alligator Staff Writer smgarry@alligator.org UF officials cast a wide net in the search for a second-in-command administrator Monday by recommending four finalists for provost to President Bernie Machen. Though Machen asked for three names, the search committee Monday played it safe by voting 7 to 5 to include the last interviewee, Richard Hoffmann, on the short list. "These candidates are different enough that putting them all forward might make sense," member Angel Kwollek-Folland said. The finalists are Pramod Khargonekar, the dean of UIF's College of Engineering; George Atkinson, an adviser for the U.S. State Department; Mark Thiemens, dean at the University of CaliforniaSan Diego; and Hoffann, dean at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Fearing candidates might drop out because of counteroffers from their institutions, the committee wanted to keep a larger pool and quickly make recommendations. Though the short list got a little longer, the finalists still were all men and from the sciences. However, committee Chairman Doug Barrett said he was pleased with the four finalists' academic stature and diversity. "The committee did a great job of casting a wide net," Barrett said, noting the initial pool of 12 candidates recommended by the search firm included four women and candidates from a variety of backgrounds. The priority is to find a person who will be a good fit for UF and the president, said Patricia Telles-Irvin, committee'member and vice president for student affairs. "There has been a process, and I'm confident the right provost will be selected," she said. Machen made diversity at UF a "core value," but in an e-mail he declined to comment on the diversity of the pool or whether he would invite all four candidates to campus. Hoffmann was the last of six candidates to interview with the committee, emphasizing relations with students, his administrative experience and the special mission of a land-grant institution. STUDENT FINANCES Federal funding cutoff no problem for Perkins Loans By EMILY YEHLE Alligator Writer eyehle@alligator.org UF students face another financial aid shakeup after President Bush announced plans Monday to cut all federal funding to Perkins Loans. The cut is the newest plan in a line of proposals to fix a $4.3-billion Pell Grant deficit, including changing the federal financial aid formula and cutting down on government subsidies to private lenders. But cutting Perkins Loans would be hurting a program that helps students pay for college when government loans, like Stafford, don't fill in all the gaps, said Ron Anderson, associate director for Student Financial Affairs. "Proponents for the cut say that the (Perkins) program is superfluous," he said. "But the fact of the matter is that Stafford Loan programs have a limited amount they can allow students to borrow each year." However, Bush also plans to raise the limits on direct and subsidized government loans from $2,625 to $3,500 for freshman and $3,500 to $4,500 for sophomores. Those caps have not been changed since 1986. The $6 billion that would be saved by defunding the Perkins program, along with money saved by cutting government subsidies to private student lenders, is to be used to increase the maxirqum Pell Grant from $4,050 to $4,550 over the next five years. But Pell Grants will not benefit just because Perkins funding is cut, Anderson said. "This is so early in the budget that just because it's proposed doesn't mean it's the bottom line," he said. According to the latest data, more than 1,900 UF students were awarded Perkins Loans this year, and UF received $328,000 from the federal government to help pay for them. But the university spent much more than that to provide loans to students, Anderson said. Unlike the Stafford Loan, Perkins is self-revolving, meaning the university funds most of the loans itself, and students make payments directly to the school rather than being indebted to the government or private lenders. Since the university pays for most of the loans, Anderson said he was unsure how the federal cut would affect the Perkins program. But cuts in government subsidies to private lenders would be preferable, he said. UF doesn't offer government-subsidized loans. "I think there are other ways monies can be recouped to increase the Pell Grant program while still sustaining Perkins," he said. 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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, 3 GAINESVILLE CITY COMMISSION Leaders discuss UF relations Commissioners visit Athens, Ga. By STEVE SPECHT Alligator Writer sspecht@alligator.org The City Commission wants to play with UF in the Gainesville sandbox. "Great university cities have collaboration between city, campus and private sectors," Commissioner Warren Nielsen said. Nielsen suspended a regular economic development meeting agenda Monday for a presentation on how to improve Gainesville based on the lead of other college towns. The discussion was spurred by Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan and other commissioners' trip last week to Athens, Ga., dubbed an exemplary university city. Hanrahan said people need to look to the future when improving Gainesville. "A lot of people have a hard time communicating with each other. There are factions. we've got to drop all that," Hanrahan said. Florida Bridgewater-Alford, the UF community relations coordinator, supported creating stronger city-university ties. "It's about time," she said. "We have the perfect administration who is behind the community 100 percent. [Nielsen] wants to make sure this is a great place." Nielsen's vision for Gainesville is a bustling downtown area with wide sidewalks. "People need a strong feeling of safety when they walk down the sidewalk," Nielsen said. Nielsen also wants to have more places for celebrating Gainesville's arts and entertainment. He said for a city its size, Gainesville has the second-largest residential population of artists in the United States. Nielsen gave the example of Yale University, which was dealing with enrollment problems because of early 1990s crime-ridden New Haven. "Yale bought run-down properties and transformed them into retail and student areas," Nielsen said. Yale invested $2 billion in the city and purchased land on which retail centers that benefit the university have been built. Prostitution, drugs and drive-by shootings are no more. Nielsen noted UF already began collaborating with the city when the decision to pay for RTS fees with student monies was made. UF students can ride for free by showing their Gator-1 card. After the presentation, everyone was asked to give ideas on the issue. Incentives for UF graduates were proposed so brainpower would stay in the community, as well as the discouraging of residents from gravitating exclusively to commercial centers such as Archer Road, as retail centers closer to campus cannot thrive. Fair gives H IV tests By ASHLEY JONES Alligator Contributing Writer The Black History Month committee provided free, anonymous HIV testing in the Reitz Union on Monday afternoon. Jasmine Smith contacted Planned Parenthood to set up free testing as part of a health fair organized by the committee in conjunction with the Black Student Union. Smith said the black community is most affected by this disease and needs to become more aware of the risks. UF sophomore Erica Davis showed up with a friend to seize the opportunity for free testing. "It doesn't hurt. It's just a cotton swab," Davis said. "We both always wanted to know and thought to take On advantage since it's free." Campus UF sophomore Teresa Corretjer said she wished more people would take advantage. "It's always good to know your status. When people ask me if I'm HIV positive, I say no, but I would like to say it with assurance," Corretjer said. "There's a large population of people on the set who are doing nothing and could come down and pass five minutes." During the three-hour span in which Planned Parenthood outreach educator Matthew Brenner volunteered as a tester, approximately 10 people showed up. "I would have liked to see more people, but if only one person came, we served our purpose," Brenner said. $ i2000 Em DonryrCln IF 7 UF Infertility Clinic The program is anonymous and includes: -Physical and psychological exams Blood studies All necessary medication $2,000 compensation Women's Health at Magnolia Parke 3951 S -ite 352-265-8200 Cain NW 48 101 esville, is currently screening healthy, young women between the ages of 21-30 Terrace Fl GMAT GRE LSAT 1 MCAT DAT OAT PCAT Practice tests taking place on the University of Florida campus on:February 19 & 20
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4, ALLIGATOR E TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8,2005 Gu parties reachIdoubke digits; candidates prepare Impact goals, By BRIDGET-CAREY Alligator Writer bcarey@alligator.org The Impact Party's Dennis Ngin says that if elected Student Body president, he will give students something they can touch. "I'm trying to look past the simple rhetoric," Ngin said of his personal presidential campaign goals, which focus on tangible improvements to student life. "I'm looking at things we can actually do." Ngin, the current Student Body treasurer who ran with the Access Party last Spring, says his goals include finding ways to improve the Reitz Union Game Room, offering free movie rentals and creating another campus radio station. get personal Having executive candidates on the Impact Party ticket come up with personal goals -rather than having the party announce platforms as a whole -would force Ngin's administration to accomplish more, he said. He hasn't announced the VP and treasurer who will share his ticket, but Ngin SG lobbying coordinator Robert Mack is expected to run for vice president. "We can have a whole barrage of platforms," he said, adding that through hisexperience in SG, he believes more goals can be accompushed if Impact candidates take responsibility for delegating their personalized promises. Ngin said he supports the online voting initiative, which if passed would allow students to vote for all future SG elections via the Internet using Gatorlink IDs. Plans to lower tuition and slow tuition increases with "responsible financing," are goals Ngin researched as treasurer, he said. His vision for the Game Room would "make it geared more toward the next generation of gaming," he said, adding that he looks to add personal computers. But a goal that Ngin says he expects to "get a lot of angry phone calls" about is creating a forum on SG's Web page for students to exchange used textbooks "however they see fit." Two new parties The number of political parties registered for Student Government Spring elections reached double digits Monday. The Support Party and the Block Party applied for the race, bringing the total number of parties either approved or nearing approval to 11. Sen. Rebecca Guerra is listed as the party president of Support -a name introduced during the Phoenix Party nominating convention last week by lobbying director Robert Mack. Katie Coleman is listed as the party's treasurer. Guerra could not be reached for comment. The Block Party, headed by Xavier Navarro, registered last week and plans to run a full executive ticket. Navarro is running for Student Body president, Roy Arias will run for vice president, and Peter Flores for treasurer. No senators have been chosen yet. The Block Party plans to increase involvement by getting every student involved in at least one campus group. Flores said he would like all dorms to be air conditioned to improve campus life. No party events are scheduled. So far, Access, Block, Gator, Impact, Keg, Mad Hatters, Phoenix, Progress, Strike Force, Student Alliance and Support all have registered. While the Phoenix name remains registered, the party which changed its name to Impact last week, will not run any candidates in the election. -STEPHEN MAGRUDER STUDENT LIFE Semester at Sea students ride rogue wave to Hawaii -U AMONG THE 700 STUDENTS ON THE BOAT WAS A UF SOPHOMORE. By LEAH COCHRAN Alligator Contributing Writer Students studying abroad on the Semester at Sea program have taken a detour to Hawaii, thanks to a wave. A 50-foot rogue wave hit the ship holding nearly 700 college students, including UF sophomore Tana Bleser, Jan. 26. The wave disabled three of the 591-foot Motor Vessel Explorer's four engines and damaged its windows and controls, and two crew members were injured, according to a release. "A 50-foot wave crashed over the bow and shattered the window of the bridge where the captain steers the ship from, which is pretty important," Bleser said. The ship was en route to Japan from Vancouver, Canada, when it encountered winds gusting up to 50 mph and 35-foot seas, about 650 miles south of Adak, Alaska. Because Internet-based communication. was down, most of Bleser's friends and family heard about it on the news first, including her mother, Sandra Bleser. "I had gone to work and an early-morning newscast drew attention from my co-workers who told me," Sandra Bleser said. "Of course, I kept missing the newscasts on television, but I went online to get information right away." Rogue waves are fairly common, said Ellen Martin, who teaches oceanography at UP. "No one really knows how ,they form," Martin said. "One theory is that waves are created by two different weather fronts, and when they interact, they add together to form a big 'vave. It's like in a bathtub when you are sloshing the water and one crest hits the other, and together they are bigger." After the wave hit, students had to rely on a few satellite phones others possessed to get in touch with their families. "Tana called and just briefly said that she was fine and that she would be in touch as soon as she could," Sandra Bleser said. The ship made it to Honolulu, Hawaii on Jan. 31 escorted by the U. S. Coast Guard with two working engines, one of which had to be restarted at sea. It will stay there for repairs. When the storm hit the ship, Bleser was spending the night with a wheelchair-bound friend because of the weather, Bleser wrote in an e-mail sent to friends and family. .The captain and crew of the ship did a great job of keeping the students calm and informed, Bleser said. SOUR -A Reality Show for All Times I (Februa ry 2005) ST. 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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005 M ALLIGATOR, 5 STUDENT LIFE Committee pushes for later hours By BRIAN HAGEN Alligator Writer bhagen@alligator.org Getting Gainesville bars'closing times changed to 3 a.m. crept another minute closer to reality as Student Government's Safety and Fair Entertainment Committee, or SAFE, discussed Monday night how to convince city government and residents that the city would be safer. SAFE will be assembling a mission statement, statistics and talking points Sunday at 5 p.m. in preparation for meetings next week with UF administration and the Gainesville Public Safety Commission. "We need to target the above-30 crowd, letting them know that we Goldberg are responsible," said Joe Goldberg, SAFE president and Student Body presidential candidate. According to SAFE's proposal, though no alcohol would be served during the extra hour, drunk driving, violence and crime would be lessened, and police would have smaller crowds to handle, Goldberg said. The group also discussed starting and ending the Later Gator bus service an hour later to accommodate new bar hours. When Goldberg and Chris Aimstead, SAFE law-enforcement director, initially made their proposal last month, Public Safety Committee members worried that drug abuse and raves that necessitated the current 2 am. bar closing time would re-emerge. -"Ecstasy and raves were a fad, and that's what we need to focus on," Goldberg said. To promote responsibility, SAFE is proposing education of young drinkers through public service announcements and drink coasters with alcohol-awareness messages. Beer and liquor distributors also will be approached to participate. "Bar owners and businesses aren't really policing their own selves,' Aimstead said. "We need commitment from the bar owners to police their bars." Gainesville Police and local bar and restaurant owners have yet to voice their opinions on the proposed time extension, Goldberg said. SAFE's proposal will be presented for further discussion at the UP meeting Feb. 16 regarding alcohol policies as well as a Public Safety Committee meeting Feb. 17. Thirsty for knowledge?9 Say when. FORTUNE 100 BEST COMPANIES gD TO WORK FOR c At Ernst & Young, the opportunity for growth is enormous. We offer over 7,000 professional development programs -some of the best formal learning programs in the country -because our philosophy is People First. We recognize that our employees are essential to the firm's growth and success. And in order to. attract the best talent, we've built an environment that Fortune magazine has consistently recognized as one of the "100 Best Companies To Work For." So whether you're looking for a place to grow or a great place to work, look for our recruiters on campus. ey.com/us/careers Quality In Everything We Do
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6, ALLIGATOR U TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8,12005 Editorial Budget blunder Plan to reduce the deficit harms needed programs Continuing his trend of taking one step forward and then one step back, President Bush has outlined a budget designed to cut the deficit in half by 2009 -a plan that calls for cuts in funding for numerous domestic programs and ignores some pricey extras. Bush's $2.57-trillion budget for 2006 includes cuts to, or outright elimination of, about 150 programs, including reductions in 12 of 23 major government agencies. Though the budget hardly is a "hoax on the American people," as House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi described it, it's true the budget offers little consideration of the president's favored issues: privatization of Social Security, military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the permanent establishment of his temporary tax cuts. Resolving these issues will not be. cheap, and their exclusion leaves the validity of the entire budget in question. Some aspects of the budget likely will have trouble finding support even among Republicans, especially the major cuts to the Department of Agriculture. Bush looks to save over $8 million through these reductions, which include a 10-percent cut in discretionary spending, reductions insubsidies for farmers and a $1.1-million cut in food-stamp payments. Disturbingly, 48 of the 150 programs that are projected to receive cuts or outright elimination are in the Department of EducAtion. Bush's claims that the current system is ineffective may be true, but decreasing funds is perhaps the worst possible way to correct this deficiency. In particular, the $1.5billion high school performance program is insultingly low -especially when it sits next to the proposed $419 billion for Department of Defense spending. Also receiving cuts are veterans and healthcare programs, including reductions to Medicaid, as well as other reductions and eliminations of healthcare programs for needy citizens. Bush is counting on a strong and expanding economy to back up this budget, and he will need it if his plan is to be successful. In particular, the president's insistence onX continuing his tax cuts must provide noticeable dividends if they are to be worthwhile -and if he is going to convince opponents that they aren't simply a way of pandering to his rich supporters. He says the cuts will stimulate the economy by causing citizens to spend more, but it remains to be seen if this boost will justify this allocation of funds that could have been used to lessen the degradation of domestic programs. The success or failure of the budget also is contingent upon the support it receives from Congress. The plan will lose much of its effectiveness if Bush's proposed cuts don't make it through the Legislature -which easily could happen. Few of his cuts and eliminations from last year's budget were approved, causing a dearth in fuds for the programs that were increased. In fact, many of the proposals in the budget are similar to proposals that Congress has denied in past years. Taken as a whole, the cuts outlined in the budget present a stark contrast to the increased amounts that will be spent on programs with a higher profile but less effect on the standard of living of the average American. While the president's intent to stem the expansion of government spending is noble, decreasing funds to essential domestic programs is not the way to go about it. If Bush wants a slimmer budget that everyone can get behind, he needs to divert money away from his pet projects and toward the less glamorous programs that need it the most. 0l fl independent florida alligator Dwayne Robinson Matt Sanchez EDITOR OPINIONS EDITOR Mike Gimignani Lauren Flanagan MANAGING EDITOR Diana Middleton Craig Singleton EDITORIAL BOARD The Alligator encourages comments from readers. Letters to the editor should not exceed 150 ors ahout one letesized page). They mst be typed. double-spaoed and must include the noo case. We reserve tie right to edit for length, grttan. style end libel. Send letters to etteisaliigatno.org, Sting thte to 1105 W5. Umiersity Ave., on send them to BO. Bon 14257, Gainesville, FL 32604-2257.Columns of about 450 words about original topics and editorial cartoons are also welcome. Questlons? Call 376-4458. N E ERA&& M AIIIIIIIIIIIIIii, M1111111IM & 11111111111PIM mr-W opiniollommYOUR PA}II1S? S11"I Column Social Security requireS prom pt action e find ourselves fixed in a generational struggle between the young and the old. The political battle du jour concerns the future of Social Security, and the options are clear: Do nothing to save the failing program or make an attempt to restructure the system to which many Americans have contributed. The entitlements that worked for our grandparents will not work for our parents and will not exist for us. Social Security as it stands today will be long bankrupt when the time comes for our generation to retire. The President offers a solution to the problem, while the loyal opposition simply denies the existence of the impending Social Security crisis. While the programs our grandparents and, in time, our parents, rely on for retirement supplements flounder financially, we must look ahead toward a future without Social Security. As we continue using outdated formulas and antiquated perceptions of retirement, we doom the system. As the program stands, three workers support each beneficiary of Social Security. This system is unstable because of the low ratio of workers to beneficiaries and, as our parents age, the ratio only will decrease. I've already paid into the system, but, with each paycheck I receive, I realize I'll never see the money taken from my paycheck again. Social Security simply can't handle the aging of' Americans. Too often, I hear people say Social Security simply doesn't provide enough to pay the rent and the monthly grocery bill. While older Americans -are given monthly supplements to their income, Social Security was never meant to be the sole source of income for any American. We all hope to spend our "golden years" living comfortably, but it is not the responsibility of the government to finance the needs for which we have failed to plan. -Social-welfare programs have long been a topic of fiery debate as Americans discuss the merits of.government programs that provide for those who cannot provide for themselves. We've forgotten that Social Security was designedto supplement retirement savings; it was not meant to be the sole component of a retirement nest egg. While we will continue to Allison Cullin debate the nature of government entitlements, the current battle is Strategery Sessions over the reform of a failing prolottereallgotor.org gram. Democrats are in denial as to the sustainability of the system. The current age of retirement, the shift in wages and the rise in life expectancy have left current Social Security guidelines in the past. We cannot continue to base current entitlements on standards and expectations. Without change, Social Security will be in the red in just 13 years. Privatization may or may not be the answer to the Social Security dilemma. Ordinary Americans will be given the chance to define their financial futures as they invest in their own retirements. With the President's privatization plan, Americans easily can opt out of the personal savings accounts. Our generation would be wise to look toward retirement expecting nothing from the government. Careful investment and steady savings will provide a more secure future than any promise that the Social Security Administration makes. Retirement saving is too important to trust to the federal government. Without change, the viability of the Social Security system has an expiration date of 2018. We now face the choice between ownership and denial. It's clear that the attempt being made by the Bush administration is a step in the right direction. Allison Cullin is a political science and economics sophomnore. Her couin appears on Tuesday. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator. Reader response Today's question: Do you think President Bush's budget will be effective? Monday's question: Were the Super Bowl's commercials as good as in past years? Vote or postal message at www.alligator.org 24% YES 76% NO 39 TOTAL VOTES ALLIGATOR www.alligator.org/opinions
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-ThESDAY, FEBRUARY 8-;.2005WALIGATOR, 7 Guest Column U.S. troops deserve recognition and respect his is an open letter to the American There are no words that can describe the amount of respect, love and honor I hold for you. You have taken up the most courageous service possible, and your duty in protecting our homeland is cherished by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. I believe that you are true heroes, and your sacrifice does not go without immense appreciation. The task you take on now undoubtedly will leave you a special place in history, but news coverage often doesn't report about the positive contributions you are making. During President Bush's State of the Union Address on Wednesday, he introduced Janet and William Norwood and talked about their son, Marine Corps Sgt. Byron Norwood of Pflugerville, Texas. Byron Norwood died during the assault on David Ruiz Fallujah, Iraq. Speaking Out "Ladies and gentlemen, with grateful hearts we honor freedom's defenders and our military families, represented here this evening by Sergeant Norwood's mom and dad, Janet and Bill Norwood," Bush said. Safia Taleb al-Suhail, leader of the Iraqi Women's Political Council, displayed a peace sign as other guests applauded during the speech. The moment when Janet Norwood and al-Suhail embraced was extremely touching and almost brought me to tears. Even President Bush seemed to tear up. This is proof to me he doesn't take his duties lightly and has wonderful compassion. On Jan. 30, the Iraqi people demonstrated their commitment to democracy by holding the first free and fair election in generations. Now begins the process of organizing the Transitional, National Assembly, forming a government and drafting and ratifying a permanent constitution that will be the basis of a fully democratic Iraq. On Oct. 9, the Afghan people made history by holding their first direct presidential election with both men and women voting. They also adopted a constitution that protects the rights of all, while honoring their nation's most cherished traditions. The Afghan people have proven to the world there is a yearning among people everywhere for democracy and freedom. Thanks to the American men and women in uniform, people around the world are experiencing what the United States was founded upon: freedom. Your service and commitment truly are an inspiration to all. May you be guided and protected by a power greater than ourselves. David Ruiz is a political science senior. SG INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR SG SP RING ELECTION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 6:00PM ROOM 355 REITZ UNION Qualifying to run for a position in Student Government election: F E BRUARY 11, Room 287 Reitz Union F E BRUARY 14, Room 287 Reitz Union F E BRUARY 15, Room 123 Reitz Union (Bryan Lounge) 9:00AM -5:00PM **** **** ****** ** STUDENT BODY ELECTIONS March 15 & 16, 2005 (if a run-off is necessary) March 22 & 23, 2005 602 present Jaret Renu Former U.S. Attorney General Wednesday, February 9th Stephen C. O'Connell Center 7:30pm, Doors open at-7pm FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! www.sg.ufl.edu/accent Real time transcription will be provided. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact 392-1665x302 or 392-2567 (TDD), e-mail accommodat@sg.ufl.edu or contact the Florida Relay System at 1-800-955-8771 at least 72 hours prior to the event. 7 New Treadmills. Free Workout with this ad! Spring Terl.59-6.l OMr '6,~ 6 monhs_,S79.Ull 1.9 Year-.$290 G;yM' I Menth oft Tanning $25.00 dAN5VLEYM 201 NW 6TH 5T 376-8400 '= N. W -e.. Lunch Sushi Special $6.50 Sushi, Soup and Salad Mon-Fri 1 1:30am -2:30 m md matinee 4:30PM Hippodrome Cinema 375-HIPP Help us answer this and other health-related questions. Reach 50,000 prospective clients and customers by advertising in the Alligator's informative supplement, ,To Your Health. Deadline: Tuesday, February 15 Run Date: Tuesday, February 22 EAK "IBeach ))Bahamas $664 nJamaica $469 Air + 5 nights at the Nassau Air + 4 nights atthe Beach Hotel Mariner's Inn 2 Europe London $728 nAmsterdam $666 Air + 6 nights at the Astor Hyde Air + 6 nights at the Hans Park Hostel and 7 day travelcard Brinker Hostel Alternative ))Peru Inca Trail $820 )Las Vegas $552 Air + 7 day GAP Adventures Air + 5 nights at the tour Stratosohere Hotel and Casino Editor's note It has come to our attention that a guest column by Erik Maza in yesterday's Alligator plagiarized from an article entitled "A child learns a harsh lesson in politics" by Julie Salamon from Saturday's edition of the New York Times. Maza later admitted to using concepts and wording from the article. As he had written to us before without incident, we did not question the column's originality. Had we known about the problem beforehand, we would not have printed the column.
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BUY IT. SELL IT. FIND IT. 373-FIND Classif ieds TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005 ALLIGATOR www.alligator.org/class For Rent For Rent For Rent For For Rent ushel furnse unfurn e ffurniished unfrnishe ONE IN A MILLION!!! Roommate matching 3/3 from only $445 FREE Cable w/ HBO & SHOWTIME*Alarm Gated*24hr gym* tan FREE*Close to UF Leasing for NOW & FALL*377-2777 4-20-71-1 Super Clean Studio Walk to ShandsLong & short term lease Now as low as $355 monthly inc all utilities ph 336-9836 4-20-71-1 Live in Peace! Luxury 3BR & 4BR, includes: utilities, furniture, individual lease, W/D, extended cable. Starting at $480/mo. Call The Landings at 336-3838. 4-20-71-2 *** SORORITY ROW AREA *** Experience the luxury at Windsor Hall. Located 2 blocks to UF. Beautiful single & double suites available. Starting at $400/mo includes everything -gym, pool, DSL, electric, etc. 337-9255 or www.windsorhall.com 4-20-71-1 1BR & 2BR Huge floor plan. Private patio, park at your door. Oasis 377-3149 Furn Avail 3436 SW 42nd Ave & 34th St. $500 & $600/ mo 4-20-71-1 PROF/GRAD STUDENT Safe, quiet furn or unfurn. All amenities $300/mo Leave mssg. 333-8300 12-5-5-1 Incredible Deal 1/1 in 4/4* with: internet & cable & elec & water walkin closets, full bath, wash/dry pool view, gym, FULL furnish Call for more info 352-258-3542 2-25-27-1 Just Bring Your Clothes! Furnished 2 & 3 bedrooms from $875 Luxury living With all the perks! Includes cable, utility packages avail All we need is you! 372-8100 4-20-60-1 $800/mo 2BR/2 pvt BA townhouse. Haile Plantation. Spacious. Vaulted ceiling, sky -light. Call Katie 332-4404 2-8-10-1 Furn. room in private home for female, NS. Kitchen & laundry priv, private bath Utils + cable, furn. $300/mo Avail March 1st 352372-3713 2-17-15-1 WFo r Re nt unfurn is hed GATOR PLACE APTS 3600 SW 23 St. 2BR/ 1 BA W/D is optional. Park in front of your apt. Pet play park. 2 mi to VA/Shands. $525/mo 372-0507. 4-20-71-2 @QUIET, CLEAN, LOTS OF GREEN SPACE. Rustic 1 BR apt. $325/mo. *lBR cottage $375/mo. Call 378-9220 or mobile 213-3901. 4-20-71-2 AVAILABLE NOW Walk to UF, Studios and 1 BR's From $505. Free parking Open WEEKENDS 371-7777 www.ufhome.com 4-20-71-2 LYONS SPECIAL $89 1st month's rent 377-8797 4-20-71-2 Need a Rental Home or Condo? Need A Tenant? CALL THE BEST! Wason Realty Corp. SRALTORS* www.watsonrent.com Property Mgmt/Rentals 352-335-0440 Full Service Sales 352-377-8899 gvllepm@watsonrealtycorp.com 4-20-71-2 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" CAN'T FIND PARKING? BUS FULL? Studios & 1/1s from $459 at UF Pool *We Pay Most Utilities Pets OK Residents get FREE parking.guaranteed You can't live any closer! 372-7111 4-20-71-2 QUALITY YOU CAN AFFORD! Avail NOW orAUGUST! 1BR $530/2BR $580/3BR $735 HUGE floor plans! 2 Pools! Pets Welcome! 335-7275 4-20-71-2 BIG CITY LIVING DOWNTOWN Stylish Studios, 1/1's, 2/2's, 3/3's Pool*Alarm*Pets Welcome Avail. Now/Fall: 338-0002 4-20-71-2 *SUN BAY APTS@ OGrad students $99 Deposit* **Walk or Bike to Campus 00 1-1 $460/mo*02-1 $520/mo www.sunisland.info @00376-6720 4-20-71-2 1 & 2BR apts. convenient to shopping, bus .line, and just a few miles from UF. Located off SW 20th Ave. $410 -$515, incl water, sewer, pest control & garbage. Sorry no pets allowed. Call 335-7066 335-7066. 4-20-71-2 Quiet! Convenience! Location! 1 BR $460 2BR $530 Beautiful pools/courtyards! Walk to UF! Pets Welcome! Now or August! 372-7555 4-20-71-2 SEPARATE FROM THE COMMON PLACE Luxury 2BR/2BA & 3BR/3BA W/D incl. *FREE Cable*Alarm* 24hr. Gym* FREE Tan* Close to UF Museum Walk 379-9255 4-20-71-2. Deluxe, Large 3 or 4BR apt/house, 60 second walk to UF. Remodeled, Oul House charm. Central AC, washer/dryer included. Wood -floors. With Parking. By Private Owner. 538-2181 lv message 4-20-71-2 "Free for All" Huge 3BR/2BA $850 Alarm -cool pool -tennis -b-ball Free UF parking -Perfect for pets Amazing specials -376-4002 4-20-71-2 Deluxe, large one or two bedroom, 60 second walk to UF. Wood firs, washer dryer included, fireplace, patio deck. Can furnish: Short term available. Private Owner. $495up. 352-538-2181. Lv mssg 4-20-71-2 Perfect for 1, Big enough for 2! 750 Sq Ft, Patio, We love pets! Alarm*Pool*UF Parking*DW*Gym Move-in now, 1 month free! 332-7401 4-20-71-2 LIVE EVERY DAY A VACATION!!! 1 BR/i BA*2BR/2BA*3BR/3BA TH FREE cable w/HBO & SHOWTIME*Alarm Gated*24hr gym*Tan FREE* Cose to UF SPRING SPEC IALS*377-2777 4-20-71-2 Indulge Yourself Luxury 2 & 3 BRs FREE tanning, 24 hr Gym Gated entry, pets ok Limited spots, 372-0400 4-20-71-2 ***Beautiful and New* 213R/2BA & 3BR/3BA LUXURY FREE High-Speed Internet FREE Monitored Alarm FREE Cable w/HBO/Showtime FREE Tanning & 24 hr Gym W/D plus TVs in every kitchen Now & Fall 374-FUNN (3866) 4-20-71-2 ** ELLIE'S HOUSES ** Quality single family homes. Walk or bike to UF. www.ellieshouses.com 352-215-4991 or 352-215-4990 4-20-71-2 SUN ISLAND 1.1 from $460.00 2.1 $520.00 $99 deposit for Grad students .999 SW 16th Ave phone # 376-6720 www.sunisland.info 4-20-71-2 Make Them Green With Envy! Luxury 2&3 Bedrooms from $850 Cable*W/D*Newly Remodeled Pool*Hot Tub*Tennis*Gym*PC Lab Reserve now for fall! 372-8100 2 4-20-71-2 HOUSES and CONDOS All locations and price ranges If you are tired of apt life Go to www.maximumre.com or call 374 6905. 8-24-170-2 Leasing Now & Fall Large 2BR/1 BA $629, 3BR/2BA $855 Alarms, pets welcome, free UF parking Call 373-1111 or visit www.spanishtrace.org 4-20-71-2 1 BLOCK FROM UF Luxury 2BR/2BA townhomes. W/D, pFivate balconies. Open until 8pm and WEEKENDS Leasing for Fall 371-7777 4-20-71-2 4BR/4BA at UF Only 2 left for Fall Luxury Townhomes W/D, Alarm, Pets ok. OPEN WEEKENDS 371-7777 4-20-71-2 Rooftop Luxury Overlooking UF Private 3/2 with HUGE deck W/D*Free Parking*Elevator Access One of a kind luxury! 372-7111 4-20-71-2 Summer rates plus July FREE on a 15 month lease Sun Island Properties 376-6720 www.sunisland.info 4-20-71-2 Need space for a 2,3 or 4-some? TH, W/D & DW. We love ALL pets! Pool*Park @ UF *Free Gym*Alarm Move-in now, 1 month free! 332-7401 4-20-71-2 *LIVE A RESORT LIFESTYLE* 1/1 & 2/2 flats, 3/3 townhomes Free Tanning, Aerobics, 24 hr gyr PC lab, Gated, Trash Svc, All amenities. Leasing Now & Fall, 335-4455 4-20-71-2 Want more? Free even! 4BR 2.5 $1020Only 1 left Spacious floor plan -alarm -tennis www.pinetreegardens.com Free UF parking -376-4002 4-20-71-2 BIG VALUE, SMALL PRICE 2BR TH $639 inc W/D, alarm, park free@UF Pets welcome, Daily Specials! Avail NOW or Fall 373-1111 4-20-71-2 Pine Rush Apartments 1&2 BR apt homes starting @ $429/mo $150 deposit. $200 off Ist month rent 375-1519 4-20-71-2 More for less, FREE even! 2BR/2BA -Only $680 Pool -bus route -alarm -tenng.Pet perfectFree Stop by and see us -376-4002 4-20-71-2 1BR/1BA $420, 2BR/1BA $495, 2BR/2BA $525, 3BR/2BA $695. New carpet, Italian tile, cent AC/H, covered patio, DW, verticals, W/D hkups, pool. Some utils, walk to UF. 332-7700. 4-20-71-2 1BR & 2BR/1BA with W/D, central heat/air, dishwasherceramic tile, private patio, pets arranged. Off SW 34th St. Near bus rt. From $499 377-1633 2-25-38-2 ALREADY SICK OF YOUR ROOMMATE? SPECIAL DEALS AT SUN KEY 376-6720 4-20-71-2 ***LIVE IN LUXURY*** HUGE TWNHMS:2/2 & 3/3 Free cable, w/HBO & Showtime W/D*alarm*free tanning*comp lab Pets welcome*Private dog park Leasing NOW & FALL 377-2801 4-20-71-2 Free Extended Basic Cable! Pets Welcome! 1000 sq ft Split Floor Plan, W/D Hook-ups & DW, 1 BR/i BA & 2BR/2BA Available. Call Now 372-9913 4-20-71-2 Amazingly Affordable! HUGE 650sq ft 1BR 1000 sq ft 2BR Townhouses & Flats! Discounted Rates Starting @ $380 & $480. Close to Santa Fe, UF & 1-75, 332-5070. 4-20-71-2 HOUSES Close to UF, schools, shopping, 630 NW 35th St. 3/2, family room, carport, Ig screened porch, fenced backyard $1200 331-0095 OTHER HOUSES AVAILABLE. 4-20-71-2 Total Elec, 2 & 3 Bedroom, $395-$550, cent A/C, pool, tennis, B-ball waste, pest, lawn mowing. 251b pet $15/mo. M-F 10-6 or by appt. Alamar Gardens 4400 SW 20th Ave. 373-4244 UF bus line #20 4-20-71-2 One BR apt for rent. 1 person, 1 car, no smoking, no pets, no fleas. It is small, but has it all. All util. pd. $360/mo, unfurnished. Call Charlie "Whitey" Webb. 375-4373. Stop by 1215 NE 20th Ave. 2-14-35-2 Up to 1 month FREE rent! 20 steps to class! Studios, 1, 2 &3BR apts Avail Aug. Special from $320/person. Lofts, hrdwd firs & more. Going fast! Call 376-6223 TrimarkProperties.com 4-20-71-2 'Apartments Available Now .All Florida Areas; All Major US Cities Browse our listing FREE WWW.SUBLETCOM 1-(877)-For-Rent (367-7368) 4-21-71-2 *2 BLOCKS TO UF* Large 3BR/1 BA House Carpet, cent H/AC, Available March 1st $700/mo 375-8256 4-20-70-2 Have Roommates? 3BR/2BA House $950 .Only You? 1 BR/i BA House $450 Mitchell Realty 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2 So Close to Campus Avail now, 2BR/1 & 2 BA apts. $400, $450, $695 Mitchell Realty 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2 1/2 PRICE APTS! Close to UF/Downtown. 2BR & 3BR starting @ $525/mo Call 3734423 or online at www.maximumre.com 8-15-95-2 Classifieds. Continued on next page.
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.OAfLLIGATOTUESDlFEARJARY8 &, 005 For Rent For Rent For Rent ) For Rent Subleases unfurnished '-unfurnished ) unfurnished j O F unfurnished I IET'S PARADISE, no app/pet fee. towniomes. 2BR, privacy fence, modern apiliances, ceiling fans, SW. Private owner, lease leave detailed message. $375-525/ no 331-2099 2-17-30-2 3HORT LEASE NEGOTIABLE on some inits SEE PET'S PARADISE AD 352-331099 2-17-30-2 LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT? The Leasing Connection 1608 NW 1st Ave Loceted right behind Florida Bookstore Plenty of FREE PARKING! FREE Apartment & Housing Locator Service Call 352-376-4493 or visit www.theleasingconnection.com 5-31-56-2 3BR across from UF Avail Fall, From $385 per BR. Vaulted ceilings, laundry, Breakfast bar, pets ok. I Open WEEKENDS 371-7777 -20-69-2 WOOD FLOORS at UF 1&2 BRs avail Fall Pets ok, some w/ W/D OPEN WEEKENDS 371-7777 www.ufhome.com l-20-69-2 115 STEPS FROM CAMPUS!t! Luxury -Opposite Library West! Beautiful 2BR/2BA .all amenities LOOKING GLASS APTS Call 376-1111 or Come by 111 NW 16th St. #1 _-20-69-2 BR/1.5BA 5-10 min bike ride to med or UF. \l1 new carpet, W/D, DW, stove. No smk, et, 239-898-9317 1038 B off SW 6 St on 0th La. $600/mo 3-7-38-2 MONTH LEASE! 2BR/1.5BA )uplex, walk to UF, CH/AC, 1495/rent, 805 NW 3rd Avenue larl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 ww.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-24-2 iOWrl OWN LOCATION! 3BR/2BA Nood floors, fireplace, living & dining rooms, )en, $625/rent, 223 SW 4th Avenue Iarl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 vww.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-24-2 ,HEAP RENT! 2BR/1.5BA N//d hookups, CH/AC, dishwasher, $475/mo 320 NW 20th Court larl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 vw.TurIngtonRealEstate.com 2-11-24-2 WALK TO UF Studio $335/mo 1BR $400/mo 2BR $695/mo Gore-Rabell Real Estate, Inc. 378-1387 www.gore-rabell.com 1-20-68-2 **1BR & 2BR BEAUTIFUL** NEW kitchen, tile, carpet, paint 2BRover 1100 sq ft 00 $650/ mo 1 BR-over 800 sq ft O $550/mo Close to UF, beautiful, quiet High-speed wireless internet $300 off deposit 0 376-2507 -20-63-2 3BR/4BR -LIKE A HOUSE Huge townhouse; fireplace, W/D hook-ups, patio, New carpet & tile, fitness & basketball high speed wireless internet 3BR/2.5BA only $850 4BR/3BA only $1099 Close to UF in SW Beautiful/quiet O 376-2507 -20-63-2 IBR/2BA HOUSE. Close to UF & Santa Fe. ~ile floors, Berber carpet, all appliances incl. privacy fenced-in yard. $1050/mo. Call 215)987 2-14-21-2 3EROUS STUDENTS ONLY. New 3BR/ 'BA house, 2 car garage in brand new subtivision close to UF & SFCC. All appliances ;1300/mo Negotiable based on length of ease. Call 215-9987 2-14-21-2 Threesomes Welcomet All the space you need only $1050 Pool*Hot Tub* Tennis*Gym*PC Lab W/D*Cable with HBO*Extra Storage The perfect three-bedroom 372-8100 4-20-60-2 Haile Plantation -Laurel Park. 3BR/2BA Beautiful home. Quiet .eighborhood. Great running trails. $1200/mo Avail 3/1. Bruce 246-3690 2-25-26-2 DUCK POND! Cute 1BR/1BA, wood floors, eat-in kitchen, ceiling fans, $475/rent 305-C NE 6th Street Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-15-2 *NOW PRE-LEASING* IBR $699 -2BR $839 -3BR $999 $99 dep. Full size W/D, Direct Campus Access, Pool, Fitness Center Open M-F 8:30 -5:30, Sat 11-4 Pebble Creek Apts 376-9607 4-20-59-2 Historic Apartments. Ceiling fans, hardwood floors, high ceilings, some w/fireplaces. 1BR $470 w/water & sewer. First, last, security. SE historic district. No dogs please. 3783704 2-8-10-2 WALK TO SFCC New 1700 sq ft 3BR/2BA home Rent $1250/mo or by indiv BR Avail 2/1 Call 283-6279 2-8-10-2 AVAILAUG 1 4bed/2bath house, wood floors, dishwasher, fireplace, wash/dry, fenced yard, all beds large. 1375/m 830 NW 16 Ave. Call 339-2342 Other houses avail. 2-9-10-2 AVAIL AUG 1. 3bed/lbath very nice house wood floors, garage, very private backyard, wash/dry 924 NW 9th Ave. Call 339-2342 for directions 1075/m. Other houses avail. 2-9-10-2 I'LL PAY YOU $1000 to rent my 1 BR apt. Located in Frederick Gardens apt. complex. Very close to UF. You pay $300, I'll pay $150 monthly, thru August. Call Chris 620-687-1224 2-10-10-2 ABRACADABRA! Sorento Pool Club Comm. 3BR/2 BA, 2 car garage. $1,100/mo. Call 352-318-3721 or 332-0602 2-10-10-2 3 BR/2 BA HOUSE close to UF/Shands. Available now. $950/ mo 1st/last/sec.3309 NW 18th St 352-2845119 2-10-10-2 DUCKPOND AREA Cute 3BR/1BA cent H/AC, fireplace, W/D hk-up, DW, tile & wood floors 731 NE 9th St $850/mo 316-1637 225-20-2 BIKE TO SHANDS & VET SCHOOL! OSpacious studio, washer/dryer, Fenced yard, lawn svc, $450/rent 0 3BR 2BA, terrazzo floors, washer/dryer, fenced yard, lawn svc, $1000/rent 0 4BR 3BA, terrazzo floors, washer/dryer, fenced yard, $1400/rent 3811 SW 20th Street Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-10-2 BIKE TO UFI 3BR 2BA, carport, Washer/dryer, porch, pets considered, Avail now! $895/rent, 2222 SW 14th Street Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-10-2 CUTE NW HOUSE! 2BR 1 BA, Ceramic tile, screen porch, w/d hookups, -$750/rent, 4234 NW 26th Drive Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-10-2 AVAIL AUG 1: 4bed/2bath house. Large house with large bedrooms, game room, wash/dry included, dishwasher, large living room. 2100 NW 8th Ct. Call for directions 339-2342 $1325/m 2-9-8-2 AVAIL AUG 1: 4bed/2bath house, very private yard, fireplace, tile floors, wash/dryer included, dishwasher, $1350/m 2606 NW 34 St. 339-2342 for directions 2-9-8-2 AVAILAUG 1: 4bed/2bath house close to campus, wash/dryer, fireplace, wood floors, .dishwasher, private back yard. $1525/m 1105 NW 10th Ave. call 339-2342 Nice house. 2-9-8-2 AVAIL AUG 1: 3bed/2bath house close to bus line. Tile floors, pets ok, wash/dry, fenced yard on quiet road. 4100 NW 14 PL 339-2342 for directions. $975/m 2-9-8-2 2 APTS AVAILABLE 2BR/1BA Tower Oaks. Wood floors, fenced yard, $525/mo. Call 386-462-1010 2-1410-2 1,2 & 3BR with GATED ENTRYl HUGE apts w/screened porches FREE Alarm FREE Tanning 24-hour Gym Quiet NW Area Move-in Specials 372-0400 4-20-71-2 HISTORIC DUCKPOND NEIGHBORHOOD Charming studio. Privacy over detached garage. 1.8 mi from UF. $450+/mo sec. dep. Small pets. Avail now. 371-7149 2-15-10-2***CASABLANCA EAST*** 2BR/2.5BA Townhouse, close to UF, Student's dream. $750/mo, low dep, W/D incl. Call Phil at 352-235-0600 2-15-10-2 Avail. Aug 1: 4bed/2bath house. Ceramic tile floors, extra game room, fenced yard, pet ok, wash/dry provided, dishwasher. 1330 NW 39th St. 339-2342 for directions $1275/mo 2-9-5-2 GREAT FOR STUDENTS! 3BR/2BA house, close to UF & Shands, on bus route, 1 car garage, tile fir, fireplace, 1450 sq ft, Avail now! $975/mo, sec dep. Call Casey to move in 352-514-2936 2-25-17-2 Beautiful historic home, wood floors, high ceilings, 3-4 BR/2BA, large fenced yard $1400/mo. Downtown location near UF. Call Tom at 262-6423 2-16-10-2 Quiet & Clean! 2BR/1BA $525, quiet neighborhood, 1000 sq ft, tile firs, spacious living/dining rm, WD hook-ups, pvt patio in backyard, near UF, 1824 NW 10th St. 3760080 2-9-5-2 House on Suwannee River w/ clear spring in backyard, Bell FL, 3BR/2.SBA, W/O hkups, nor porch, cent H/AC, quiet neighborhood, Ig yard w/ trees, fenced. $800/mo 376-0080 2-9-5-2 LARGE 2BR/2BA APT. Close to campus. Available Feb to Aug. $550/mo. Call 386871-7184 2-16-10-2 0 373-2505 0 1BR 0 207 NE Blvd $470 2BR 0 318 NE 2nd Ave $600 0 202 NW 12 Terr Cottage $600 0 3BR 0 1120 SW 1st Ave $1100 0 202 NW 12 Terr $900 0 HOUSES 0 3BR O 109 SW 24th St. $1275 0 2250 W Univ Ave $1500 0 1616 NW 31 PI 2BR $700 0 P Mendoza Realty check for move in discounts 2-8-3-2 3BR/2BA, family room, fireplace, vaulted ceilings, screened porch, garage, 1.5 acres. Great country Jocation. Min from Shands/VA/ Vet School. 7810 SW 100th Pl. 352-2845119 $950 w/disc. 1st/last/sec. 2-10-5-2 ***WALK TO CAMPUS*** Available now. 2BR/2BA apt off of NW 17th St. 3 blks from campus. W/D hookup, DW, All pets ok. $500/mo. No dep.-Call 352-2195323 2-17-10-2 Rent With Us Today, Buy With Us Tomorrow! Condo, House & Townhouse Rentals www.BosshardtPM.com Ask About Our Lucrative Tenant Rewards Program! 2BR12.5BA Townhouse $750/mo 3BR/2BA Downtown $850/mo 5BR/2BA Walk to UF $995/mo Over 30+ Private Homes Available! Call Today: 371-2118 4-20-50-2 2BR/1.5BA townhome, W/D, DW, new appliances, on bus route, NS, no pets, $650/mo Call 352-335-0455 2-10-5-2 AVAILABLE MAY! Downtown 1BR1BA, CH/AC, water included, $415/rent, 411 SW 2nd Street #3 Carl Turlingotn Real Estate; Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-5-2 WALK TO UF! Studio apt 8 blocks to campus. Wood floors/ large windows. $395/mo Call 352-284-9610 Avail @ immediately! 2-18-10-2 STUDIO APT 12 min to Shands/UF. For serious person. New const/appliances, W/D, sm pet ok. Near Lake Wauberg. $400/mo. 352-215-0306. See to appreciate 2-14-5-2 ,**AVAILABLE NOW** 2BR/1BA HAILE HOUSE 2BR/1BA BRANDYWINE Call 665-4106 Charlene 2-21-10-2 ONE BR APT FOR RENT Minutes to campus, private patio, walk-in closet, kitchen, bathroom, free parking.$350/ mo. Sublease until Aug. Call 407-496-9566 2-9-2-2 Very clean condo 2BR/2.5BA, 5 min to UF, 10 min to Shands, centAC, DW, W/D, cable, internet, pool, $800/mo 352-472-9778, 305299-3485, sbayer@bellsouth.net 2-14-5-2 ROCKWOOD VILLAS 3BR/3 full baths. End unit, W/D, recently renovated. $795/mo. Call 407-578-2721 2-14-5-2 2BR IBA Apts, $500-525/Mo 5 Blks to UF! 840 Sq. Ft. 829 SW 5th Avenue. St. Croix Apts Central H & Air, Inclds Wtr, Swg, Pst Ctrl, Garbage. Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2 2BR 1BR Apts 1 Block to UF New Carpet, Window A/C, Nat Gas Ht 1216 SW 3rd Avenue. $540/Mo Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2 2BR 1BA Apt. 1 Block to UF. Central H &Air, Tile Floors 1236 SW-i st Ave. $575/Mo Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2 2BR 2BA in WOODSIDE VILLAS 7200 SW 8th Avenue $620/Mo Pool, Clubhouse etc. Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2 2BR 1BA Apt. Terazzo Floors Window A/C, Nat Gas HT -2 Biks to UF. $510/MO 1508 NW 4th Ave. Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2 1BR 1BA 1Blk to UF! 1236 SW 4th Avenue Carpet, Central H & Air. Laundry On site $515/Mo Includes Utilities Call Merrill Management Inc.372-1494 2-11-4-2 Subleases Apartments Sublets & Roommates .All areas. Stu, 1 & 2 Bdrm; $400-1500 Short-Long & Furn-Unfurn 1-(877) FOR-RENT (367-7368) WN.SUBLET.COM 4-20-71-3 BEST DEAL IN GAINESVILLE $350 for IBR -in a 2BR/2BA apt. Call 352318-5438 2-22-30-3 Cheap & 2 min to UF Avail Now. $350/mo incl utils. Call 514-5733. 2-11-20-3 1 BR/i BA. Large BR w/walk-in closet. Free parking across from UF. Rent incl water, sewer, garbage, pest control. $450/mo. Lease until 7/05. Please call 352-598-5481 2-16-20-3 WALK TO CLASS! $250/mo Now til Aug. Courtyards 352-328-6967 all included! 2-27-3-3 Two bedroom/two full bath Sublease available immediately Seven month sublease Homestead Apartments. Call 338-1588/283-3885 add'I info 2-8-10-3 SUMMER sublease @ Campus Club! Everything incl: maid svc, all utils, cable, ethernet & more. NO FEES! $400/mo. May 1-Aug 5. Female only. Please call 352-2625995 2-8-10-3 SUBLEASING APT. I'm moving to NYC! 1 BR/1 BA in 3 BR/3 BA apt. Willing to give away living rm furniture to the subleaser. $473mo utils incl. Completely furnished. 352-258-6775 2-10-10-3 Sublease March thru Aug 2005. 1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA @ Lexington Crossing. Female only. $430/mo, all incl. Enet, W/D, on bus rt, furn or unfurn. Clean & friendly roommates. Last mo free 352-359-2872 2-14-10-3 1 Bdrm in a 2/2.5 new townhouse, $385/mo. Avail March 1, will work around date if needed. call Jessica 367-4053 2-14-10-3 1 BR avail 2/12 in University Commons furn 4 BR apt. $385/mo incl elect. FEB RENT FREE! We pay all start up fees + give you $200 CASH upon signing lease! Please call 540-785-9404 or email kampertwo@aol.com 2-9-5-3 1 BR apt, close to KashNKarry on 34th St. Take over lease 2/15 to 4/30, renewal option. $409/mo. Feb rent, transfer fees paid by me. Keep sec dep. Pool, pets welcome. Call Erik 262-1551 2-11-7-3 Furnished 1 BR/BA avail Mar 1 in a 2/2. Kitchen, living room, W/D, @ The Exchange. $480/mo 772-473-0560 2-8-5-3 University Glades Sublease!! SUMMER: May-Aug. $440/mo. BR w/ personal bath in 3/3 apt. Incl all utils. Furniture avail. Call Stacey 352-336-1968 2-9-5-3 ***AVAILABLE NOW*** Share a 3/2 HOUSE w/ F. Fenced backyard, wood firs, carpet, pool table, bar. Must know when to study, when to party. $350/mo. 727-743-4289 2-3-5-3 2BR/2BA apt sublet. New beige carpet. All appliances incl & W/D. Close to UF in quiet neighborhood. $550/mo. Call Rodney 3171536 2-11-6-3 I'LL GIVE U $200 TO MOVE IN! 2/1 In Beval Apts. Incl. W/D hkup, new carpet, excell cond. Rent valued $520, u pay $499/mo. Avail 2/28-7/31, can renew. Call 256-0501 2-10-5-3 ***WALK TO CAMPUS*** Available now. 2BR/2BA apt off of NW 17th St. 3 blks from campus. W/D hookup, DW, All pets ok. $500/mo. No dep. Call 352-2195323 2-17-10-3 SANTA FE POINTE 1 BR/1 BA in 4BR/4BA. All utils incl. $400/mo. 1st month FREE. Sublease until Aug 15th. Call 954-536-8010 2-10-5-3 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers"
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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2005E ALLIGATOR,/11 SublUases Rooate ommates 5 eal EstateCters OXFORD MANOR 1BR/1 BA, walk-in-closet, private bath in 2BR/2BA furn, all util ind $512/mo neg. Feb free. Female. Sublease until 7/05. 904-571-8337 lbr/lbath of 2br/2bath util, cable, internet Ind. Furn or unfurn avail. $535/month in the Cambridge. Call Aaron @ 352-258-5465 or e-mail aspen82@ufl.edu 2-11-5-3 1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA apt furn, liv rm, kit, laundry, W/D, pool, tanning, clubhouse, bball, tennis. FEB FREE. $400/mo Ind elec, water, garbage, NO activity fees. 786-5549339 2-18-10-3 2BR/2.5BA apt for sublease. Only $560/mo, 1050 sq ft, dep pd, pet dep pd. Move in by April 1st. 1st month's rent will move you in. For more info call 352-363-0084 2-14-5-3 lRoom mates Roommate Matching HERE Oxford Manor 377-2777 The Landings 336-3838 The Laurels 335-4455 Cobblestone 377-2801 Hidden Lake 374-3866 4-20-71-4 Female roommate for one/two female UF students. Quiet. Resposible. 60 second walk to UF. Old house charm with all amenities. Avail Now. $400 -up. 352-538-2181.Lv message. Private Owner 4-20-71-4 Female roommates wanted brand new 2100 sq ft home. Huge pool, pvt fence, minutes to UF. Internet, HBO cable, sec alarm & utils incl $525/mo.Aval Fall. Call Jacqueline 352395-7462 or 941-780-3526 4-20-71-4 GIRLS ONLY 2 rooms each w/prvt baths. cent AC, W/D, cable incl. Interenet ready. $375/mo each. 1 mo FREE. Call 352-4729778 2-9-25-4 Sublets and Rooms Available All Florida Areas; All Major Cities Browse available Rooms FREEl www.METROROOMMATES.com 1-(877)-For-Rent (367-7368) 4-20-71-4 1 MOST WANTED M/F NS Grad student/professional wanted to rent furn room in gorgeous new house 1.5 mi to Shands. Kitchen, LR, laundry $425+ utils 336-5450 or 954-646-1341 2-15-20-4 Avail NOW Great location 1 BR/1 BA in 3BR/ 3BA, washer and dryer, high speed internet, $308/mo + util. Females only, please call Lauren @ 352-799-3726 Lv message. 211-22-4 2 ROOMMATES NEEDED in spacious 4/2 HOUSE by law school. Master BR $450 or other BR $350 -utils. AD, W/D. Call 850510-4063 or 352-328-4633,2-16-20-4 1 Male roommate wanted to share 4BR house w/3 guys. Only .7 mi from campus @ 2 NW 29th St. -Pets ok. $275/mo + utils. No lease or dep. 745-6017 2-9-10-4 Large furnished BR in 3BR house w/ den, porch, W/D, off Archer Rd. Bike to campus. NS female, grad, professional or quiet student pref, $210/mo. Call 373-0357 2-8-5-4 Student in 2BR/2BA looking for friendly M/F near Tower/Newberry. $350/mo + util. W/D, TV incl. Mike @ 352-514-1852 2-8-5-4 Female roommate needed. 1 BR available in 2BR/2.5BA condo. $425/mo + 1/2 utils. W/D, cent A/C. sec dep. Kensington North condo: 352-379-3497 2-10-7-4 M/F roommate. Furnished except bedroom. Private bathroom. On-site gym, pool, and hot tub. $274/month. Call Katy 813-966-7998 2-15-9-4 Prof/grad to share 2/2 new condo. Plantation Oaks. MBR suite, W/D, C/HA, D/W. $450/ mo + 1/2. Avail now. Call 538-6505 ASAP. Very spacious and secure scenic location. 2-9-5-4 Unfurn rm in huge 4/3 house 1.4. mi to UF. NW 6th St, big TV, pool table, W/D, cent AC, DW, hi-spd inet, big yard, $350 + 1/4 uti avail. Now call Dmitriy 373-7231 2-10-5-4 Quiet Female Roommate Wanted. 2Bd/2Bth in Treehouse Village. W/D in unit. Bus every 10 min. Two small pools and workout room. $290/month and split bills. 213-2458 2-104-4 Roommate needed $200 mo (+$200 refundable deposit) +1/2 utl. Furnished 2BR/2BA. Must be able to pass a background check. (352)335-6274 2-10-4-4 Male grad/mature stu for small furnished apt for 1 person only on side of private home, no pets, clean, quiet, patio, 1 mi from UF, avail Jan 1. $400 w/uti incl. On bus line. 378-2016 2-11-5-4 Roommate wanted in a 2BR/2BA apt w/22 yr old female. $320/mo + $150 sec dep + utils. Call 352-870-7670, 352-377-0295. Avail now. 2-11-5-4 Female roommate needed. Master BR w/pvt BA, W/D, hi-speed web, $240/mo + 1/3 utils. Call 352-331-8446 iv. mssg. 2-14-5-4 Room for rent in 2BR/1.5BA private condo $350 reserved parking W/D big screen TV, great location on Archer Rd, rent without summer for $450, No pets 871-5328 2-145-4 Real Estate Sell your house, condo, acreage, mobile home and much more in the ALLIGATOR CLASSIFIEDS! Reach over 24,000 possible buyers Mastercard and Visa accepted over the phone. Please Call 373-Find Quad-, Tri-, or Duplex w/pvt parking, extra land, 60 sec walk to UF. Eve cond. House 3/4BR, 2BA, wd firs, covered prc, concrete patio, garage/work-shop. Pvt Owner. 352538-2181 lv mssg 4-20-71-5 NEW COMPANY IN GAINESVILLE looking to buy or lease houses in this area. Any size, price or condition. Call Ed & Diane 352-373-2728 4-20-71-5 The Flavor of New Orleans comes to campus. Luxurious St. Charles Condominiums. 1 block to UF. Choose from 2BR/2BA flats, or view the University from'your 3BR/3BA townhouse. Prices starting in the $180's 375825.6 4-20-71-5 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A HOUSE OR CONDO NEAR UF? Plenty of properties are available. Call Marc J. Nakleh at Campus Realty 352-235-1576 2-25-25-5 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" LIVE THE LUXURY OF LOFTS OASIS! Manhattan/S. Florida loft style condos. -Brand new, spacious floorplans, 2/2.5, 3/3.5, 1400 sq ft, 18 ft windows, exposed ductwork, polished floors. On bus rt. Close to campus/Archer Rd. Take advantage of pre-construction prices. Call Matt Price at Campus Realty Today, 281-3581 or visit www.loftsoasis.com 2-15-10-5 WANT ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO BE JEALOUS OF YOU NEXT YEAR? Own + live in a new luxury campusarea condo. Over 10 new projects to choose from at affordable prices. Visit www.mattpricerealtor.com or call today 352-281-3551 Matt Price Campus Realty Group 2-15-10-5 TIRED OF RENTING? Let me help you find a house or condo to call your own. Call Brett Wherry at 352-412-8662 Century 21 Classic Properties 352-376-2433 x 20 2-18-11-5 Condo Countryside at UF.'4BR/4BA. Close to UF, W/D, tiles kitchen, pool & gym. 3rd floor. Quiet location. $176,000 Call 352-3323755 2-14-5-5 F rms hin gs BED-Queen, orthopedic, firm, extra thick, pillow-top, mattress & box. Name brand, new, still in plastic. Sacrifice $150. Call 352-3727490 will deliver. 4-20-71-6 BED -FULL SIZE ORTHOPEDIC Pillow-top mattress & box. New, unused, still in plastic i/warranty. Can deliver. Sacrifice $140. Call 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6 SOFA & LOVESEAT Brand new still packaged w/warranty. Must set. Can deliver. Retail $1400. Sacrifice $399 352-372-7490.4-20-71-6 BED -King Pillowtop mattress & box springs. Orthopedic rated. Name brand, new, never been used, in plastic with warranty. Sell $230. Call 352-372-8588 Can deliver. 420-71-6 CHERRY SLEIGH BED solid with Pillowtop Mattress & Box. All new still boxed. Cost $1500, sacrifice $550 352-271-5119 4-2071-6 BEDROOM SET. 7pc Cherry, Queen/ king bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 nightstands, chests avail. Dovetail const. New, in boxes. Can deliver. Retail $6500, must sell, sacrifice $1400 (352) 372-7490 4-20-71-6 SOFA, LOVESEAT, & CHAIR 100% Italian leather. Still new in boxes w/warranty. Cost $5000. Sacrifice $1,500. Call 352-372-8588 4-20-71-6 DINING ROOM Beautiful cherry set w/table, 6 Chippendale chairs, hutch & buffet. New, still in boxes. Retail $5200, sacrifice $1100. Must sell. Can deliver. 352-372-8588 4-2071-6 FUTON Solid oak mission-style frame w/ mattress. Brand new, all unused in box. Sell $199 can deliver. 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6 Beds*Full mattress & boxspring sets $49*Qn sets $890Single sets $390King sets $990From estate sale: Safe pine bunk bed $109. 376-0939/378-0497. Call a Mattress 4370 SW 20th Ave 4-20-71-6 BED -King size redwood shaker style frame w/ king mattress & box. Great condition $425/OBO. Call 352-281-6191 2-8-5-6 mputesrs LiTJ utEr QEk 8-23-170-7 Computer HELP fast! A+ Computer Geek House/dorm 59 min response. No waiting/ unplugging/hassels. $10 Gator Discount. M/F Cert MCSE technicians. 333-8404. www.AComputerGeek.com 8-23-170-7 *G'ville Computer Repair InC* Service on all PC MAC and Networks 1204 NW 13th St Ste #10 352-337-2500. 4-2071-7 COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC. Complete-residential & commercial support, networking & website development. $45/hr www.gainesvillecsi.com 371-2230 4-20-71-7 LAPTOP REPAIR Buy & sell. Looking for quantity for parts. www.pcrecycle.biz 336-0075 4-20-71-7 "COMPUTER & LAPTOP REPAIRS" Network specialists We buy computers and laptops Working and Non-working 378-4009, 607 NW 13th Street 4-20-71-7 Computerf/intene 352.219.2980 4-20-66-7 GATORNERD.COM -computer/laptop repair -networks, wireless, virus -we BEAT all prices! -home/dorm 352-219-2980 4-20-66-7 U 1Ele c tron i cs DISCOUNT HI-FI 722 S. Main I The Red Bldg WE ARE CHEAPER 4-20-71-8 $10s TV's, COMPUTERS, VIDEO GAMES! Police Seized! From $10! Info 800-7498128 ext M974. 3-7-20-8 2 KICKER SOLOBARIC L7 10" car audio subwoofers w/ custom enclosure. $350/ OBO Call Eric 352-246-4452 2-9-5-8 In the market for a new set of wheels or just looking to add a second to that collection? Want personalized handlebars or a fitted seat? Check in the Alligator Classifieds. NEW & USED BIKES FOR SALE Many to choose from Best Prices in Town SPIN CYCLE 373-3355 424 W University Ave 4-20-69-9 Fo r Sale PARKING: Private, Secure, Guaranteed. 60 sec to UF. Reserve now! Reasonable rates. 352-5382181. Can leave mssg. 4-20-71-10 PARTY SUPPLIES: Complete line of bar supplies, glassware, beer taps, draft beer equipment. Professional cooking utensils. R.W.Beaty Co. 4322 NW 13th St, Gville RWBEATYCOM 376-5939. 4-20-71-10 GET CHEAP TEXTBOOKS Search 24 bookstores in I click! S&H and taxes automatically calculated. Try it today! http://www.bookhq.com 2-15-35-10 STRESS? OVERLOAD? NEED TO RELAX? OR LOOKING FOR LOVE? Try Aphrodisia Beverage. 0 caleries, 0 sugar w/relaxing aphrodisiac herbs. Students using it nationwide. Buy/sell it. www.aphrodisiabeverage.c om or dary333@yahoo.com 2-25-20-10 WEDDING GOWN beaded halter, ivory, size 10. Never worn. Retail $500, Asking $400. Will bring to you to try. Julie 359-2241 2-9-5-10 Classifieds. Continued on next page. Debora Karen Toole White Female (DOB 03/05/65); 5'06", 140 lbs, Blonde Hair, Green Eyes Wanted for: Felony violation of probation warrant for resisting an officer with violence. ALACMUA COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS Call (352) 372-STOP
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12, ALLIGATOR N TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8,2005 For Saiej -Autos Help Wanted E "I Help Wanted Help Wanted **ROSES -VALENTINE'S SPECIAL ** Visit us Feb 12-14'@ SW Archer Rd/ SW 34th St Amoco S/or 6900 NW 8th Ave (Newberry Shell Station across from Oaks Mail) $25/doz $15/l/2doz. Vases also. 352235-0033 2-14-6-10 Come see what's new! GCM thrift shops downtown 238 SW 4th Ave, NW 5001 NW 34th St. Get more bang for your $! New items daily Mon -Sat 378-3654 4-20-43-10 W 1Motorcy cles, Mopeds ** SCOOTERS ** RPM MOTORCYCLES INC SALES, SERVICE, PARTS Many Brands Available 518 SE 2nd St. www.RPMmotorcycles.com 377-6974 4-20-71-11 Swamp Cycles Electric Bikes, Scooters, and more! Prices from $450 with 1yr warranty 534 SW 4th Ave. 373-8823 www.swampcycles.com 4-20-70-11 *NEW SCOOTERS 4 LESS* New location now open 1901 NW 67th Place 352-336-1271 www.newscooters4less.com Best prices in Gainesville. Owned by Gator grads. All models & directions avail on website. 4-20-50-11 SCOOTER FOR SALE $650 2002 Blue Sinski. Great condition! Call Matt 352-246-6130 2-10-5-11 2004 MOPED $900 Call Rob for more info 561-818-2077 211-5-11 FAST CASH PAID FOR ANY CARO ORunning or not!* ONEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS 0Over 10 yr svc to UF students OCall Don @ 215-7987 4-20-71-12 CARS -CARS BuyOSellOTrade Clean BMW, Volvo, Mercedes 'Toyota, Honda, Nissan cars 3432 N Main St. www.carrsmith.com CARRSMITH AUTO SALES 373-1150 4-20-71-12 **FAST CASH PAID** For: CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES Running or Not 1990 & up only Call Ray 352-284-8619 4-20-71-12 OVER 50 IMPORTS UNDER $10,000 SELECT MOTOR CAR THE YELLOW BUILDING 2715 N MAIN 377-1616 www.selectmotorcar.us 4-20-71-12 Best Cars Lowest Prices www.39thaveimports.com 4-20-71-1212 94 Del Sol Civic 5sp. 5.$3995 96 Accord LX 4dr .$4495 97 Civic 2dr AT .$4995 99 Civic 4dr AT.$5995 GATORiDES.:. 318-0813 4-20-71-12 *HEADLINERS SAGGING?* **Power windows don't work?** On site available Call Steve 338-5142. 4-20-71-12 $500! Police Impounds! Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, etc. For listings 800-749-8116 ext 4622 3-739-12 SUN CITY AUTO SALES Bring your W2 & drive home today. Cash cars as low as $1000. No credit check. Call now 338-1999 4-20-63-12 SUN CITY AUTO SALES We fiit3nce anyone! $2000 discount off finance price. More than 150 vehicles in stock. Call 338-1999 Drive today! 4-20-63-1 SUN CITY AUTO SALES All vehicles $0 down & up! Plus +++ 30 day warranty eng & trans. No credit check. Call 338-1999 4-20-63-12 GATORMAX -USED CARS Buy, Sell, Trade. We Finance. 495-9500 gatormax.net 2-18-20-12 95 ACURA INTEGRA SE 88k, excellent cond, dk green, w/ tan leather int., new tires & A/C in '04. $7000/010. Call 352-375-0540 2-8-5-12 2001 Daewoo Leganca CE Excellent condition, 32k miles, factory warranty, pwr package, 4-dr. Call Gaby 352-3783953 2-8-5-12 '88 Honda Accord $699 '86 Buick LeSabre $799 '88 Toyota Corolla $899 '90 Acura Legend $999 (352) 338-1999 4-20-45-12 '90 Chevy Lumina Van $1499 '93 Chevy Blazer $1499 '90 Ford F-150 $2499 '93 Chrystler New Yorker $1999 (352) 338-1999 4-20-45-12 FORD THUNDERBIRD 1996 V8 107k mi blue/green well kept, drives well all power. Reduced $3600 215-2039 2-14-5-12 1992 BUICK 'SKYLARK 98k 4dr, turquoise w/gray interior, new tires, brakes, fuel pump & other new parts. Cold air $2200, cell#352318-7707 2-11-4-12 LOCAL ARTIST NEEDS: GOLD, DIAMONDS, GEMS, CLASS RINGS, ETC TOP CASH $ OR TRADE. OZZIE'S FINE JEWELRY. 373-9243 4-20-71-13 On-going VOLUNTEER needed: Blind lady needs trans on Sundays only to Mass @ Queen of Peace Catholic Church or St. Augustine Catholic Church. For more info call 219-6948. I live in the Tower Rd area. 2-22-70-13 WANTED: MAZDA RX7 2-door, 1982 to '88. ASAP for 2 hour engineering study. 1983 preferred. $100. Call, lv. msg. 375-8710 2-10-10-13 ** I WILL BUY YOUR.** Car, Truck, House or Furniture "FOR FAST CASH" Call Now 352-538-1690 3-8-20-13 Hel p Wante d This newspaper assumes no responsibility for injury or loss arising from contacts made through advertising. We suggest that any reader who responds to advertising use caution and investigate the sincerity of the advertiser before giving out personal information or arranging meetings LIKE TO WORK WITH LUXURY CARS? Bright? Enthusiastic? Like people? Must be over 22, stable work history, clean driving record, drug-free, pers ref. www.carrsmith.com for details. 4-20-71-14 Animal Care Tech looking for hard working person to work w/ reptiles & rodents. Will train, PT to start with more hrs possible. Start at $5.50/hr. Flex hrs. Please call 495-9024 between 9-4 M-F. 4-20-71-4 CNA CLASS: Learn @ your own time and pace. Everything you need to be a CNA and pass the state exam is on VCR tape. 95% pass the state exam the 1st time! $200. Call 800-566-4913 Hrs: 12N to 5PM 4-20-71-14 Phone survey interviewers wanted. Start work today! No sales, opinion research only! Flexible Schedule! Perceptive Market Research 336-6760 ex 4081 Call now! 4-20-71-14 Students in Accounting, Aviation, Business/ Sales and IT needed for various positions. Flexible schedules and competitive pay. Join our team! Learn more at www.gleim.com/ employment 4-20-68-14 University of Florida Survey Research Center 392-2908.ext. 105 $7/hr + BONUS + Paid Training Nights + Weekends Telephone Interviewing NO SALES Must work spring break. 408 W. University Ave Suite #106 4-20-71-14 $$ STUDENTSEGET CASH $$ For gently used brand name Clothing/accessories & furniture $Cash on the Spot$ SANDY'S No appt necessary! 2906 NW 13th St 372-1226 420-71-14 HIRING KITCHEN STAFF &.DRIVERS FT or PT, flexible schedules. Call 2-5pm 3782442 or come in and fill out an application @ California Chicken Grill 2124 SW 34th St Mon-Fri 4-20-71-14 BARTENDING $250 A DAY POTENTIAL No experience necessary, training provided. 800-965-6520 ext 138 4-20-71-14 SECRET SHOPPERS Needed for evaluations of Local Stores, Restaurants and Theaters Flexible Hours, E-mail required Call 1-800-585-9024 ext 6254 4-20-71-14 AUDITORS for local growing inventory service. FT/PT, DFWP. Paid training. Call 352-367-4608. www.aicscompanies.com 4-20-83-14 Mortgage lender has sales positions avail for college students seeking prof work exp. $8-9/hr + bonus. No exp req'd, flex hrs. Apply in person btwn 4-8pm Mon-Fri 1900 SW 34 St Ste 206 (2nd flr above credit union)4-2070-14 Growing company needs PT help. Bookkeeper Quickbooks exp only. Delivery & warehouse, website administrator, clean background check only need apply. Fax resume with salary req to 377-5595 2-1019-14 GREAT PAY FOR PEOPLE WHO STAY! Park Place Car Wash is looking for hard workers for all positions. Cashiers (must have full day avail) & lineworkers. (AM 8:30-1 & PM 12-6 shifts avail) 15-40 hrs your choice. Great work environment. Apply in person 7404 NW 4th Blvd. Across from Home Depot. No phone calls please. 2-28-38-14 Swim Instructor/Office Staff Seal Swim School now hiring energetic, fun, responsible individuals. PT/FT positions available. Competitive pay. WSI certification Feb. Lutz 813-948-7134; Tampa 813932-5455; North Pinellas 727-943-8782. www.sealswimschool com 2-10-20-14 DOMINO'S PIZZA World's largest pizza delivery company now hiring Delivery Drivers Pizza makers Phone order takers $9 -$14/hr All you need is a reliable car & a very positive attitude. Apply @ any of the 5 Domino's locations in Gainesville. 4-20-70-14 Summer/Fall 2005 graduate opportunities for Graduate Hall Directors, Staff Resource Assistants and Judicial Assistant in the Ddepartment of Housing and Residence Education. Graduate Hall Directors reside in his/her area of responsibility, and supervise, develop, and direct the staff under his/her responsibility. The number of staff varies by area, as well as the number of residents living in the hall. The Staff Resource Assistants develop and facilitates programming and resources for residence life staff. The Judicial Assistant works with various aspects of the judicial program. Applicants must be admitted to graduate school., enrolled for 9-12 hours, and have some organized group living experience. The beginning salary is $3,420 each semester based on 9.5 months of work. An on-campus apartment, fully furnished with all utilities, local telephone, and basic cable service is provided. Application deadline (for priority consideration): Friday, February 18, 2005. Contact Kathy Smith at the Housing Office, 392-2171 ext 10139 2-18-33-14 Attention Smokers! Earn about $6/hr. Smokers are needed to participate in a study on decision making & smoking. If interested come to the psychology bldg room 397 or call 392-0601 ext 297 4-20-63-14 DRIVERS NEEDEDgatorfood.com. Can earn anywhere between $8-$20/hr. Set your own schedule. Call Dave for info: 379-9600 2-18-25-14 OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR needed. Gatorfood.com is looking for responsible, enthusiastic people. City geography knowledge, customer svc. exp helpful. For more. info cal David 379-3663 2-18-25-14 02B Kids searching for energetic and enthusiastic pre-school teachers for all 02B locations. Experience preferred, will train. FT/PT positions. Avail. Apply at any location. 2-8-15-14 CASH Tired of sitting around w/out it? Sit here & make it! UF FLORIDA REPDIALS seeks UF students to reaise funds. Earn up to $8.00/hr with a FLEXIBLE schedule. Apply at 105 NW 16th St. 4th Floor. Academic Classroom Building 105, or call 392-7754 for more info. 4-20-63-14 MARY POPPINS: Where are you? FT NANNY NEEDED 30-45 hrs/wk 4 jobs avail TODAY: Great $$$ for exp. Noah's Ark Nanny: 352-376-5008 2-25-3714 PT/FT NANNIES NEEDED Good $ for exp: grad stud. welcomed bkgd ck: 12 REAL $$ jobs avail NOW Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27-14 NANNIES -MORNING SHIFT Several positions availabel for Part Time, good $$$$$ MNOW Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27-14 SECRETARY needed. Gatorfood.com is looking for responsible, enthusiastic people. City geography knowledge, customer service exp helpful. For more info call David 3793663 2-18-19-14 PART TIME WORK 30 Openingsl Great pay, flex scheds, sales/svc All ages 18+, conditions apply 335-1422 Earnparttime.com 2-14-27-14 GET PAID for YOUR OPINIONS! Earn $15-$125 and more per survey! www.moneyforsurveys.com 2-21-20-14 FUN INTERNSHIPS NOWMtI Enhance your resume and job skills! Energetic students wanting to achieve and succeed. All majors and years. studyless@cox.net -email us now. 2-11-13-14 Cook, Sushi Chef Chinese specialty FT/PT, call Green Sparrow Chinese Restaurant (Haile Village Ctr) 352871-5771 2-10-10-14 THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT is now hiring for a dishwasher, kitchen prep position, full or part time. Evenings only. Pay starts at $7.00/hr. Apply within, Mon-Thurs, 1-4 pm, use rear entrance. 2-10-10-14 LEASING AGENT needed for 90-unit apt complex. Part-time, hours variable. Needed every-other weekend. E-mail resume to applicant27@cox.net or PO Box 90275, Gainesville 32607 2-11-10-14 Movie extras, actors, models! make $100$300/day. No exp req, FT/PT, all looks needed Call 1-800-340-5939 ext 1042 218-15-14 HIRING KITCHEN STAFF. Apply between 2 & 4,Mon-Fri. Calico Jack's, 3501 SW2ndAve Creekside Mall. 2-14-10-14 LEARN how you can EARN $100K + per year P/T. Training Provided. 800-631-8230 3-21-30-14 Escape to the Shenandoah Mtns of W Virginia. TIMBER RIDGE CAMP, co-ed, seeking young, energetic staff to work with children for the summer. 90 miles from Washington D.C. June 20 thru Aug 15, 2005. Top salaries + travel allowance. A representative will be on campus Wed Feb 16th from 7-9 pm @ The Reitz Union for interviews, E-mail TrCamps@aol.com or call 800-258-2267. 2-16-12-14 INBOUND CALL CENTER Many positions available, day & night shifts, $500-700 a week. Call 352-397-4344 2-85-14 $1380 weekly stuffing envelopes FT/PT No GAG WRITER seeks ARTIST/ experience necessary: For more info call CARTOONIST to translate captions into 386-462-9301 2-17-20-14 saleable cartoons/New Yorker, Playboy, etc. Call 352-378-8353 2-8-5-14 CRUISE LINE Entry level on-board positions available. Great benefits. Seasonal or year-round. 941329-6434 2-17-20-14 Finance company needing office assistant & collections associate. Young, progressive company w/advancement & bonuses. 25 hrs/wk. Start immediately. Fax resume to 352-378-4156 2-17-20-14 SUMMER JOBS $2100 Co-Ed Camp Seven Weeks Room and Board Included GET PAID TO PLAY! The Florida Elks Youth Camp (FEYC) needs male and female Summer Camp Counselors ages 18 and up. FEYC is an overnight camp located off of Highway 450 in Umatilla, FL The camp runs June 6 -July 23. Please contact Krys Ragland at 1-800-523-1673 ext. 250 or 352-669-9443 ext 250. 4-20-58-1 Bah10MRS CRUISE $279' 5 Days, Meals, Paries, Taxes Party Wth Reals Word Ce ebr ties! Panama City $179 Daytona $159, Cancun $499 Ethics Award Winning Company! wwwSpringlreakTrvelcorm 1-800-678-6386 Autos Wan t ed
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, 13 Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Services HIRIN EVEN GROUNDSKEEPER FT position. Janitorial/Custodial duties, assist with apt. maint. Must have transportation Apply 220 N Main St 352-375-2152 EEO DFWP 2-8-5-14 Leasing Consultant PT Position with local Apt. CommunityEnergetic Attitude & Cust. Service Exp. Apply Paradigm Properties 220 N Main St 375-2152 2-8-5-14 Foreign language speaker wanted CZECH or IRISH Call Gallivan 352-337-2918 2-8-5-14 SERVER for Sawamura Japanese Steakhouse 1624 SW 13th St. Apply in person 1-4 pm. 2-3 days PT. 2-85-14 CASHIER PT 15 hrs/wk. $6/hr. Sat, Sun, Mon. ADA'S CLOTHES REPAIR 284-2959 2-85-14 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. PT, evenings, computer & various tasks, send resume to 6400 W. Newberry Rd, Suite 301, Gainesville, FL 32605 2-16-10-14 FREELANCE ONLINE TUTORS Instruct 3rd thru 12th grade students from any location; internet connection required; send resume to jobs@brairfuse.com 2-2415-14 NANNY to care for 4 yr old in my home 3 days a week. 6:30-9:00 am and 3:00-8:00 pm. Ref required, background check. Call 271-0840 2-10-5-14 SALES ASSOCIATES F/T and P/T for hotel. Hourly & bonus. Weekdays & Weekends. Friendly attitudes w/good customer svc skills. Apply in person : 4021 SW 40th Blvd 2-10-5-14 TGI FRIDAY'S Hiring all positions! Cometitive pay, exc. health & dental plans, 401K, tuition assistance & career opp. Apply in person M-R 2-4 pm or anytime online @ Fridays com 2-11-5-14 DRIVERS NEEDED for Valentines in floral shop. Must have own vehicle w/AC. Apply in person 319 NW 13th St. 2-11-5-14 WORSHIP/PRAISE TEAM LEADER PT position @ local Christian Church 15 hrs/wk. Must be familiar w/current praise & worship music. Able to lead a band, sing & play guitar. Fax resume 352-377-0408 2-11-5-14 TACO BELL -Now hiring Looking for bright, energetic workers for all shifts! Flexible scheduling and good starting pay. Apply today at 3408 SW Archer Road. 2-1.1-5-14 Leasing Consultant Energetic attitude/Cust Service Exp. Apply Paradigm Properties 220 N. Main 375-2152 2-14-5-14 Groundskeeper Custodial duties/Apt. Maint. Transportation a must. Apply 220 N. Main 375-2152 DFWP 2-14-5-14 P-T IT Technician familiar w/MS Office 2000 and some HTML coding on Intranet. Assist NA with minor networking issues. Help Desk support. Fax Resume 373-1864 2-14-5-14 BUS. & MARKETING INTERNSHIPS Get professional sales training /coaching while helping other students. Incredible new multimedia grade-improvement system. Call 352-317-2835 NOW for interview! 2-18-9-14 GREAT PAY! Fun work environment! Work around classes. All majors welcome. Customer sales/svc. Conditions Apply. CALL 3351422. www.workforstudents.com 2-14-5-14 TODAYTby 4pm. Cm tTh uar d en the deadlinec for ha6 be.,= EATENDED to TODAY by 4pt.Come to The Alljgator, in person or order, your LOve-Line over the phone at 373-FIND. the independenL florida 1105 W Univ. Ave. 373-FIND HIRING EVENT Driver -ANNOUNCEMENT LOCAL DRIVERS Feb 7th-9th 8:00 am to 5:00 pm One Stop Workforce Connection, Gateway Plaza 2701 SW College Road Ocala, FL 34474 Can't mak it 8-5? Call for Appointment! 1-877-967-5222 $1000 NEW HIRE BONUS for Experienced Drivers! NEW PAY PACKAGE! Quarterly Bonus Program Late Model Equipment Paid Vacation Dedicated Fleets Insurance (Health, Life, Dental) CDLA w/hazmat Tuition Reimbursement Program Available OR APPLY ONLINE driveccc.com 2-8-1-14 Youth & Children's Minister Firat United Methodist Church seeks fulltime Children and Youth Ministries Director. Must be able to develop & implement active Children/Youth ministry programs, communicate with motivated middle & senior high youth, children, parents & volunteers, lead/ conduct Sunday & Wednesday evening activities. Salaried position with benefits. (mid$30's). Bachelor's degree or two years related experience required. Background check, driver's license check (min age for insurance 25 yrs.), first aid & CPR certifications (within 2 months of hire). Submit resume with references to: FUMC, 419 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601 Attn: Jim Williams -CYMD Search Committee 2-14-5-14 MAINTENANCE/CARPENTER SHIPPING PERSONNEL/SUPERVISOR FT or PT Send resume to hr@gleim.com or call 352375-0772 ext 122 www.gleim.com 2-14-5-14 Service s AAA STORAGE Close To UF, Convenient 4x4x4 $20/mo 4x8x8 $35/mo 533 SW 2nd Ave. 377-1771 4-20-71-15 IMPORT AUTO REPAIR.BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Volvo, VW, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda. Quality craftsmanship, reasonable prices, near UF, AAA approved 378-7830 www.carrsmith.com 4-20-71-15 HYPNOTIST-Stop smoking. Improve memory & concentration. Eliminate bad habits. Past life regression. Learn self-hypnosis. Low Student Rates. Leonard Umans AAPH, NGH certified 379-1079. 4-20-67-15 **GATOR MOVING & STORAGE Local and long distance moving. Free Estimates One item ora housefull. FL Reg # IM19 Call Now! (352)374-4791 800-797-6766. 4-20-71-15 PERSONAL TRAINING 300 Personal and Group Training Flexible Scheduling Exclusive Facility Call for a free workout 339-2199 4-20-71-15 ** BELLY DANCE ** Ethnic Dance Expressions Studio For Fun & Fitness 384-9200 v0wethnicdanceexpressions.com 4-20-71-15 HORSE BOARDING -peaceful -spacious 30 acres -ring-arena -round pens -experienced help -12x12 stalls 1-352-472-2627. Owner on premisis -35+ yrs exp. Lessons avail. 4-20-71-15 MOSSWOOD FARM Come ride with us! Great Farm Awesome Horses & Top Notch Instruction. Hunters & Natural Horsemanship. 466-0465 mwfarm@attglobal.net 4-20-67-15 TRAFFIC SCHOOL ONLINE Take Points Off Your Driver's License And Dismiss Traffic Tickets With Online Driver Improvement Courses onlinedrivingschool.idrivesafely.com 4-20-71-15 Whipoorwill Farm: Stall and/or pasture board. 10 min W of UF off Archer Rd. CBS Barn 12x12 stalls on 27 shaded acres. Lighted arena, round pen, trails, tackroom. Owner on premises. 376-8792 4-20-71-15 SLEEPY HOLLOW HORSE FARM Quality Boarding 0 Lessons/English 0 Parties 0 Alachua County's oldest & finest horse farm 0 466-4060 4-20-71-15 ***YOGA*** Classes & Workshops at Sanctuary www.yogagainesville.com 352-336-5656 4-20-71-15 PAPER-WRITING ASSISTANCE I can help you to complete your paper. Learn to write. Outline, research, grammar, coherent thought application, typing. Sliding scale. 24-hr svc. 374-7038 3-8-19-15 TERM PAPER HELP: Frustrated? Need Assistance? Help with research and writing? TOLL FREE 1-888-345-8295 www.customessay.com 4-8-60-15 FINANCE TUTOR Individuals or small groups. Experienced, excellent. 375-6641 Harold Nobles 2-14-25-15 **First Responder** Learn emergency medical care. Prerequisite for EMT/Paramedic Includes healthcare provider CPR 392-1161x4283 www.shcc.ufl.edu 3-2442-15 "Lifeguard Training* Red Cross certification includes CPR professional rescuer/first aid Classes start now 392-1161x4283 www.shcc.ufl.edu/cpr 4-4-49-15 EVERGLADE EQUESTRIAN CENTER The countryclub for horses & owners Customer lounge full kitchen & bath. 250'x160' riding ring, round pen & jump paddock. Lessons. 30 acres, 40 matted stalls, 19 separate paddocks. 24-hr security. everglade-equestrian.com 352-591-3175 2-11-12-15 ***TAEKWONDO*** 30 Day Trial Membership Free Men 0 Women 0 Children 352-375-0700 www.protkd.com 40-20-59-15 MOST IMPORTANT SKILL FOR LAW SCHOOL SUCCESS? Check out: CaWSChOolprepCOUrSe.Com 4-20-58-15 **AUTO MALL SERVICE DEPT** Complete Auto Service Imports & Domestics 0 Cars & Trucks Discount for students. Call 352-380-0033 www.automalgainesville.com 4-20-56-15 **IMPROVE YOUR GRADES** No tutoring. Music stimulates brain. 30 minutes per day at home. Free consultation with professional. **istenez@sfcc.net 379-1981** 3-100-15 Classifieds. Continued on next page.
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14, ALLIGATOR S TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8,2005 Services Connections Entertainment Tickets Rides QUALITY TEST PREP At a fraction of the price. GRE, LSAT, GMAT, SAT. GatorPrep. Call 352-284-0690 Register @ www.gatorprep.com 2-9-5-15 Small Businesses, Bands, eBay Sellers: Need a great website? Oaks Lab wants to work with you. Design, cart, hosting, logos .www.oakslaboratory.com 2-11-5-15 Health ServiceE All Women's Health Center ABORTION Free Pregnancy Test RU-486 Available 378-9191 www.abortiongainesville.com 4-20-71-16 THE TRUE YOUI Lose 8-15 pounds in 4 weeks Only $99! Gain muscle while you lose fat Groups forming now. 339-2199. 4-20-71-16 URGENT CARE/WALK-IN MEDICAL Students -No Appointment Needed! FIRST CARE OF GAINESVILLE 4881 NW 8th Ave #2, 373-2340 Most Ins Accepted, Hours M-F 8a-6p 4-2071-16 TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ACNE with Blue Light Treatments for moderate acne. Call Dermatology Associates 352-332-4051 4-20-67-16 ABORTION/ABORTION by PILL (RU-486) IV sedation, Student Discount. Well Woman Care & Birth Control Bread & Roses Women's Health Ctr 352-372-1664. 4-20-71-16 Typing Services SAME DAY SERVICE: transcription, typing, apps. Desktop pub: brochures, newsletters, tiy-,, ads, logos. Resume service -17 yrs exp. -24 hr turnaround. New phone #Connie 271-2677 2-8-15-17 Personal Anonymous HIV Antibody Testing Alachua County Health Dept. Call 334-7960 for app't (optional $20 fee) SAVE ON RAYBAN/SUNGLASSES University Opticians 300 SW 4th Ave. 378-4480. 4-20-71-18 GUNS GUNS GUNS 1800 Gun Inventory Over 500 handguns in stock Buy, Sell, Trade or Repair. Reloading Supplies 466-3340 Harry Beckwith, Gun Dealer 8mi. South of G'ville on 441 4-20-71-18 *Family Chiropractic* Since 1977. Two blocks from U.F. 373-7070 4-20-71-18 FLASHBACKS-PAYS CASH FOR CLOTHES. We buy 10-5, M-Sat. Open to shop til 6. WE ALSO BUY HOUSEHOLD ITEM. 211 W Univ Ave 375-3752. 4-20-71-18 VEGETARIAN? Try BOOK LOVER'S CAFE Inside Books, Inc. 505 NW 13 St. 10-9 384-0090 4-20-71-18 MODELS NEEDED Hair aid Make-up photo shoot Apply in person Tuesdays or Thursdays. Einstein's Garage 378-4460 4000 Newberry Rd Suite "B" 2-9-25-18 Want to make a connection? Place your ad here to look for someone to share a common interest with or for your true love IS YOUR BUSINESS, CLUB OR ORGANIZATION HAVING AN EVENT? DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT? PLACE YOUR AD HERE AND GET IT NOTICED! FREE CLAST WORKSHOP The Teaching Center is'offering workshops on the CLAST math, essay and ELS. Math sessions on 2/15 & 2/17, from 7-9pm. English session on 2/16 from 5-7pm. Workshops are free, but you must call 392-2010 to register and learn room location. 2-15-6-20 SP****** *** *** SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK ADS WILL APPEAR IN THIS SECTION *** ** ** ******* *** 2-25-50-21 WALDO FARMER & FLEA MARKET Every Sat & Sun -Hwy 301 15 min from Gainesville 468-2255. 4-20-71-21 FIRST STRIKE PAINTBALL Airball, Speedball, Forts on 27 acres Call for the best group rates! 352-338-8408 4-20-71-21 ROCKYCREEK PAINTBALL In Gainesville Better Prices Better Fields Better Call 371-2092 4-20-71-21 Spring Break 2005 with STS America's #1 Student Tour Operator. Hiring campus reps. Call for group discounts. Info/Reservations 1-800-648-4849 www.ststravel.com ARC exempt. 2-18-30-21 BAHAMAS PLATINUM PACKAGE *Spring Break Exclusive* $189 5-Days/4-Nights $239 7 Days/6-Nights PRICES INCLUDE Round-trip luxury cruise with food. Accommodations on the island at your choice of 10 resorts Free V.I.P. party package upgrade, Appalachia Travel 1-800-867-5018 www.BahamaSun.com WE WILL BEAT ANY PACKAGE PRICE! FL Seller of Travel Reg #ST35585 2-18-70-21 Spring Break Specials! Panama City & Daytona 7 Nights, 6 Free Parties $159! Cancun, Jamaica, Acapulco, Nassau $499 Including Air! Bahamas Cruise $299! SpringBreakTravel.com 1-800-678-6386 FL Seller of Travel Reg #ST34486 2-21-33-21 Bahamas Spring Break Cruise 5 Days $299! Includes Meals, Parties with Celebrities as seen on Real World, Road Rules, Bachelor! Award Winning Company! SpringBreakTravel.com 1-800-678-6386. FL Seller of Travel Reg #ST34486 2-21-33-21 #1 Spring Break Vacations! Cancun, Jamaica, Acapulco, Bahamas & Florida! Best Parties, Best Hotels, Best Prices! Limited Space! 1-800-234-7007 www.endlesssummertours.com ARC Exempt 2-18-24-21 SPRING BREAK DAYTONA BCH! Feb. 26 -Mar. 5. Studio w/ kitchen -sleeps 4, OCEANFRONT $530 352-372-1562 2-8-5-21 gul Tickets ***EUROPE $429 RT*** Train & cruises also available Gator Country Travel 373-1992 FL Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST8264 4-20-71-22 ***WEST COAST $198 RT*** Los Angeles, Seattle & more! Call for best rates. Gator Country Travel 373-1992 Fl Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-18264 4-20-71-12 ***AIRFARE $118 RT*** NYC, DC, Philly, New England & more! Gator Country Travel 373-1992 FL Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-1 8264 4-20-71-22 GMG TRANSPORT 20 Yrs. as the Official So. Fl. Bus Depart: Th & Fr 2:00 & 4:30PM/reverse $40 r/t Mia-FtL/Pomp-WPB-FtP. 336-7026 www.GMGTRANS.com 4-20-71-23 Miami Bus Service $40 R/T W.P Bch, Pomp, FT. L, Miami Departures: Th & Fr 2:00 & 4:30 pm 335-8116 www.miamibusservice.com 4-20-67-23 ***FLY TO/FROM*** COCOA BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY $99 rt www.flybaerair.com 1-866-453-2605 4-20-67-23 Furry, feathery, scaly.no, not your roommate.pets. Find or advertise your pets or pet products here in the Pets section of the Alligator. AVAIL MALE ROTTWEILER AS STUD for breeding, AKC registered, beautiful, 125 lbs 352-284-6154 2-16-10-24 FREE to a good home. Male lab/hound mix. Very sweet, good w/other dogs and needs a loving home. Please call Selah at 352-5149390 Lv a message. 2-10-5-24 Lost & Fo n Everybody knows how awful if feels to lose something. If you find something, call the Alligator at 373-FIND and we'll place a free "Found" ad for you in this section (Offer does not apply to "Lost" ad.) Be kind to someone who's lost what you've found. Lost wht/brown springer spaniel Very friendly. Last seen downtown on 1/30/ 05. Approx. 3 years old. Please call 376-2114 or 682-1707 2-8-5-25 (D 05 0 I S m B,.' I I Even Finicky Eaters Can F ind a Great Place to Eat in Trilt UIEI 1TC ININI CUJT The Alligator's Weekly Restaurant Guide F V M z 0 LM 0 EE j des Pt
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8,2005 ALLIGATOR www.a II igator.org/sports Edme '4nt 11e Freshman, dad disagree on playing one another By BRYAN APP Alligator Staff Writer bapp@aligator.org At 6-foot-8, 235 pounds, Al Horford isn't scared of much. Averaging a Southeastern Conference-eighth-best 6.8 rebounds and'1.37 blocks per game, the Gators starting forward has proved his readiness for any challenge in his freshman season. His confidence grows as he gobbles up double-digit rebounding performances as often as he convincingly snares a basketball. Still, one long-desired opportunity eludes him. And perhaps he's finally ready. Maybe now he can face his ultimate challenge: his old man. Big deal, right? Just push pops around for a while, give him a lesson on the not-so-attractive aspects of aging and call it a day. Not exactly. At 7-foot-1 and 265 pounds, Horford's "old man" has the ability to rum just about any youngster's afternoon. Eagerly awaiting his chance, Horford claims never to have played his father, Tito, one on one. "I'll play him any time," Horford said. "He won't play me. You might want to ask him why." But Tito, a former Miami standout and three-year NBA center, says it's for his son's own benefit. "It's going to be hard for him to stop me on the inside," Tito said. "I don't think he's readyto play me one on one because he's going to struggle. He knows better than that." The father-son competition, at least for the time being, is safely relegated to non-physical games of "horse" whenever the two meet. "He just gets killed when we play horse," Tito recalled. "He never has a chance." And so goes the trash-talking without any hope of settlement in the immediate future. But if statistics serve as any indicator, Tito better not wait much longer for his son to develop. He may be in trouble. SEE HOOPS, PAGE 16Matt Marriott / Alligator Staff UF forward Al Horford doesn't have any problem finding willing opponents in the Southeastern Conference, but father Tito still won't play the freshman one-on-one. FOOTBALLn WusEdd UEF oath lete back n ou rt By IAN FISHER Alligator Staff Writer ifisher@alligator.org Suspended UF linebacker Taurean Charles, who tried to plead no contest to misdemeanor culpable negligence in December, will retry the same plea Feb. 21. Judge Larry Turner did not approve the plea in December, so Charles was back in court on Monday. Charles was accused of throwing a halffull beer keg on a UF student at a party last summer. "We had a judge that was leaving the bench who just didn't want to take the time to go through it," said Robert Rush, Charles' attorney. "And we want to go through this very, very carefully because we still don't agree on all the facts as to what happened. "But we have agreed on a resolution in terms of the plea is going to be A .to a charge of culpable .negligence basically." Rush and Charles both hope to have everything resolved after his 'next Charles court date. "I just want the judge to see all of the community service Taurean did while he was out of football for a year," Rush said. "He did a lot of commendable things. A lot of people could've just transferred and cried about it, but he didn't." As far as getting back on the football team, Charles is not sure yet. He said he has not spoken with Athletics Director Jeremy Foley yet. However, Charles said he spoke to assistant coach "Doc" Holliday, who was with N.C. State when Charles was in high school and recruited him. Holliday told Charles to take care of it and get back for spring practices. It's critical that both Rush and Charles sit down and explain everything to the coaching staff, Rush said. "Ouf of this whole melee, this is the only person who was chargedwith anything," Rush said. "We know other people threw punches, we know that people were punched, so when you're the biggest target, you're the easiest to identify." Gators try to upset nemesis f you have a minute to spare, kindly answer this one-question multiplechoice pop quiz, sponsored by Drew's Control. A rivalry between t w o S p o r t s teams is defined Andrew as Abramson A. A Drew's Control fierce, aabramson@alligator.org completive bout with two opponents of near equal status where the outcome is always in jeopardy. B. A thorough beating, performed repeatedly over a 5-season span when one opponent completely dominates the other. If you read the textbook I'll give you credit for A, but the UF-Kentucky rivalry, which resumes tonight at 9 on ESPN, has become answer B. Where were you on March 4,2001? If you're a senior at UF you were likely in high school. If you're a freshman at UP, you were probably an eight-grader investing in a large supply of acne cream. Yes, it's been nearly four years and five seasons since UP last defeated Kentucky on the basketball court. And they don't hook up just once a year -UF plays Kentucky between two to three times each season. So don't you think, simply by odds, it's time for the Gators to win a game against the Wildcats? Just days ago it seemed the U.S. government would find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq before UF would defeat Kentucky. But then something strange SEE CONTROL, PAGE 16 B :o's Men's basketball Connecticut 74 Syracuse 66 Oklahoma 67 Oklahoma State 79 1998: Murriel Page record 59th double-double of her c against Mississippi, breakin entella Bonner's 17-year do double mark for the UF won basketball team. ed the E The UF softball team became the first areer team in the nine-year history of the program g Quito start off the season with a 7-0 record, inublecluding a win against then-No. 4 Oklahoma. en's For more about UF's early-season success, be sure to pick up Wednesday's Alligator. For-a complete analysis of tonight's Kentucky game, log on to alligator.org/sports. Be sure to check out what positions Urban Meyer assigned to his assistants, how the women's golf team is doing in California and a feature on pitcher Connor Falkenbach.
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16, ALLIGATOR E TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005 Freshman's skills resemble those of NBA father HOOPS, from page 15 Against then-No. 11 Alabama on Satgiday, Horford tied his Dad's Feb. 27, 1987, performance with 18 rebounds, the fourth-best single-game total ever in the O'Connell Center. Being careful not to concede any leverage to Horford, Tito, 21 at the time of his rebounding exhibition against the Gators, said the difference between them is h4wv quickly his 19-year-old son has emerged as a force in the paint. "I never thought he would make such a great accomplishment so early in his freshman year," Tito said. "I would've thought by his sophomore year, he'd be a pretty decent rebounder." But for some of Horford's frontcourt teammates, his success comes as no surprise. As sophomore forward Chris Richard recovered from knee surgery during the summer, with crutches in hand, he would watch his teammates play pick-up games: The teams were always the same -the older guys versus the younger ones. And according to Richard, watching Horford work against senior David Lee and fourth-year junior Adrian Moss was all he needed to see. "He didn't back from anybody," Richard said. "He brought it everyday, and I've been impressed since he got here." Still, there's a great difference between jockeying for the respect of peers in a pick-up game and holding your own for 40 minutes in the SEC. "Going into the season, I really had no idea," said Lee, regarding his expectations of Horford. "You really never know with the freshmen until you just throw them in the fire and see what happens." Following the unexpected loss of Moss to a bulging disc in his back, 'Horford braved the flames. Horford broke out in his second game as a starter against Eastern Kentucky, earning his first career double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. The freshman hasn't loosened his grip on the starting role since, largely due to his capacity for learning rapidly. "Talent does not make you effective in any sport, it's a piece Do"ova" to the puzzle that gives you an opportunity," Coach Billy Donovan said. "To me, what makes you an effective athlete is your mentality and mindset. "The biggest thing with Al -which I've tried to get across to the rest of the freshmen -is that he is like a sponge. He absorbs everything we say, and it has helped him where he lacks in experience." Horford's sponge-like mental ability has surfaced in other aspects of his life as well. As a native of the Dominican Republic, Spanish was his first language. But while traveling with his father, Horford learned English and Portuguese, a language in which Tito said his son was once virtually fluent. In addition to facilitating his cultural diversity and allowing him to bond with his roommate, fellow forward and world traveler Joakim Noah, Horford's Dominican background has afforded him the opportunity to meet some great players of his country's real pastime. -Playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 1989, Tito said he often would visit Sammy Sosa as the fellow San Pedro native played for the Chicago White Sox. And while playing in Miami, Tito said a young Alex Rodriguez would often show up to watch. Over time, Tito and his family forged relationships with the Dominican big leaguers. Though the opportunity to informally meet such guaranteed future hall-of-famers would likely highlight the childhood experiences of even the mildest baseball fan, ask Horford, and he'll respond with a typically placid, even-keeled response. "It was pretty cool." But that's just his nature -off the floor. Never high, never low, he just maintains. A stark contrast from the high-rebounding, slam-dunking big man who whipped the crowd into chanting his name as he took the bench for the final time Saturday "We are very similar," said Tito, who was nicknamed the "the Intimidator" by some while playing with the Hurricanes. "Off the court, we're just big teddy bears." Undoubtedly that cuddly demeanor will quickly melt once the two finally face off. "I'll play him any time," Horford said. "He won't play me. When you get old, that's what happens." CONTROL, from page 15 happened on Saturday when the Gators spanked Alabama in the ass and said, "Call me daddy." Now the Gators ride into majestic Rupp Arena coming off an enormous victory but carrying a giant orangutan on their back. The names may constantly change on the other side, but it's still the same old blue and white which, for the Gators, has been more black and blue in recent years. Just look at some of the recent highlights. 2003: Ranked No. 1 for the first time in school history just 24 hour earlier, UFtrailed by as much as 29 points, falling to Kentucky 70-55. 2004: Up 11 points with seven minutes remaining, the Gators somehow managed to lose by 3 and the losing streak lived on. Later in 2004: An unguarded Ryan Appleby travels at halfcourt. Enough said. It sounds more like misery than rivalry, and tonight, on national TV, the Gators have an opportunity to improve to 7-2 in the SEC. All it takes is one victory, two 20-minute periods of outplaying the opponent. Sound easy? Not when the opponent has beaten UF in seven consecutive games and 83 of 107 overall. This year's Kentucky team is much like its predecessors. Despite losing several key players to graduation, Tubby Smith retooled and the Wildcats are undefeated in the SEC. .Once again the Wildcats are beatable, yet nobody can beat them.I don't know which team will win tonight, but I do know that all streaks come to an end, and the Gators have to defeat Kentucky sooner or later. Probably. EXPERIENCE EA W SUCCESS IN CU WkRLD
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