Web surfers go gourmet I ■ While some dot-coms have deflated, gourmet food has boomed on the Internet. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Picked wild in a Bulgarian forest, prized chantarelle mush rooms are packed into crates, flown to Paris, then to a refriger ated warehouse in New Jersey - filling Web site orders in days. In a cheese cellar in Nantes, France, a computer screen shows a visitor to Cheese-online.com wants a seven-pound wheel of brie. It’s whisked to the cus tomer’s doorstep in Cincinnati for $100. Shoppers at D’Agostino Supermarkets in New York pick from 15,000 specialty items - from yellow Caribbean starfruit to $75 Italian balsamic vinegar aged for 20 years. Gourmet isn’t just for con noisseurs anymore. Whether it’s creamy black caviar from Iran or silky foie gras from France, today's consumers can indulge in novelties nearly anytime - fruits of a global econ omy that’s modernized delivery and spawned an army of entre preneurs touting once-obscure products. Helped by last decade’s eco nomic boom in the United States, such consumption has created a $40 billion U.S. specialty foods industry, expanding by a third since the early 1990s. Gone are the days when gourmet cuisine was an exotic treat for restaurant goers or tourists in faraway places. "The world is too small to use a word like ‘exotic,”' said David Sneddon, owner of Fairway Market, a New York seller of everything from pig’s feet to caviar. The trend comes at a price: four slices of fresh foie gras - fattened duck or goose liver - ordered over Dean & Deluca’s Web site tops $100. Moreover, all that consumption is harming ecosystems, from vanishing stur geon in the Caspian Sea to Thai mangrove forests razed for shrimp farms. Easy access to special foods also has ruined some of their mystique. "Some things should only be available in certain places,” said Edward Behr, editor of The Art of Eating magazine, based in Peacham, Vt "It certainly is more exciting to discover a special food in some small village in Italy than it is to discover it in Dean & Deluca.” Such concerns are hardly slowing gourmet’s spread. Using refrigerated air freight and computerized invoicing - and overcoming customs hassles and the occasional lost container - purveyors are shipping prod ucts thousands of miles to homes, restaurants and stores, often within 24 hours. Men's fashion returns to trusted roots THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MILAN, Italy -The new mil lennium man is a survivor. Having weathered the stormy 1990s, he is ready to reclaim his male ego and be himself. The symbol of this re-found identity is the necktie, which after a decade of disuse makes a big comeback on the Milan runway, where the fall-winter 2001-2002 menswear preview showings got under way over the weekend. In traditional silk and knobby wool or more eccentric leather and fur, wide and tied in a gener ous knot, the tie not only acces sorizes the traditional suit but also replaces the scarf when paired with a pullover or shirt. “The tie is a masculine jewel,” Donatella Versace said backstage after her latest menswear collec tion was presented Sunday. In a famous fashion battle with Giorgio Armani, Donatella’s slain brother Gianni had decreed the demise of the tie at the end of the 1980s. The new Versace tie comes in a bold geometric pattern or in solid gold lame. Earlier Sunday, Dolce & Gabbana sent out a parade of 20 models in slacks, silk shirts and matching monochrome silk ties with ostentatious tie pins. Far from relegating menswear to a retro classic style, the tie represents a newfound freedom. The stylish dresser of the new millennium in fact can be what ever he wants, whether it be dashing dandy, grimy grunge, bigwig business man or sensa tional sex symbol. Digital TV may be held back THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON - Digital television promises clearer pictures, more channels and new data servic es - but it hasn’t yet delivered brisk sales. The industries involved are all pointing fingers at one another. Now, the government is looking at step ping in to speed up the process. Broadcasters say digital TV sets are too expensive and argue their digital programming must be offered immediately on cable systems to reach a wide audi ence. TV makers assert that broadcasters have not pro duced enough compelling content to make people want to buy digital TVs. And cable companies say car rying digital broadcast channels right now - while they must still offer the same programming in analog format - could force them to drop popular cable pro grams from their lineup. The Federal Communications Commission, which has set a soft deadline of 2006 for the switch from analog to digital TV is looking to resolve some of these disputes. The commission took the issue off the agenda for its meeting Thursday but is still expected to act on the matter as early as this week. Broadcasters want the commission to require that all new TVs be capable of receiving digital signals, saying this would give them a large enough audience to spur the development of new digital program ming. Digital TV sets are now sold separately and cost several thousand dollars. Broadcasters are supposed to return their analog channels by 2006 or when digital television reaches 85 percent of the market - whichever is later. In the interim, stations will have two channels - one in digi tal and the other in analog format - so people can still watch broadcast shows on their existing analog TVs. 9 "Reaching the 85 percent digital penetration level... will require that new receivers be capable of handling digital signals Edward O. Fritts broadcast industry’s chief lobbyist “Reaching the 85 percent digital penetration level that Congress required before analog television broadcasting comes to an end will require that new receivers be capable of handling digital signals,” Edward O. Fritts, the broadcast industry's chief lobby ist, wrote commission members this month. / FCC Chairman William Kennard last year recom mended that Congress order the agency to adopt a 3003 deadline By which all new TV sets can receive digital signals. TV makers argue that any requirement would limit choice by driving up prices. “It's an unnecessary tax on consumers,” said Michael Petricone, vice president of technology poli cy for the Consumer Electronics Association. He said consumers already have a number of ways to upgrade to digital television, including integrated TV sets and special set-top boxes. The FCC also plans to address another thorny question raised by broadcasters, who want both their analog and digital signals carried by cable companies during the transition. Currently, cable operators are legally obligated to carry analog broadcast TV channels in their cable lineups. That ensures that cable customers can still see over-the-air programming - like NBC or Fox - they would normally receive for free. Omaha makes gains at Eppley air terminal THE ASSOCIATED PRESS OMAHA—A record number of passengers were served at Eppley Airfield last year but it has not reached its capacity. The record 3.81 million pas sengere serveu was jusi more man 1 percent above 1999’s 3.77 mil lion passengers. The increase came despite a 15.3 percent decline in passengers on United Airlines, traditionally the airport’s busiest carrier. The terminal was built in 1986 10 nanaie o minion passengers, Omaha Airport Authority Executive Director Don Smithey said. The authority should begin planning a terminal expansion when passenger traffic hits 4.2 million passengers, Smithey said. 200s hr sal* 7 complete computers. Excellent for word proc essing. 2-3 hundred dollars. Land and Sky. Cotner 40 or Shelly, Lori 483-4561. Brown double recliner and glass dining table. $50 each sale immediatty. Call 325-8753 week ends/before 1pm weekdays. Snow Boards Save big and go large. Snow boards and snow board accessories on sale at 720 Snowboard Shop. Products from Burton, Northwave, Vans. 25-50% off. 720 Snow board shop located at Cycle works at 27 Vine. Close to Campus 475-2453. Surplus City Scooters, camoflauge, airsoft pistols, jeans and much mote. 3241 South 13th. 420-5151. Washburn Electric Guitar. Peavey Banditt 112 Amplifier + extras. $425 Cash, 477-3077. Women’s 1/3 carat princess cut engagement and wedding ring set, $800. Men’s two-tone wedding ring, $200 or both for $1000. Two 12 inch Rockford Fosgate subwoofers, $200. Sher wood 2 by 50 ampler, $100. (402)525-4337. Red ‘91 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Interna tional. Cal 782-2006. Auto Accidents & DWI Other criminal matters, call Sanford Pollack, 476-7474. Earn $$$ promoting artists like Nine Inch Nails, Eminem, BT & Limp Bizkit within the Lin cotn-Omaha area. No experience necessary. Visit www.noizepollution.com for info or call (800)996-1816. Free Pregnancy Test Birthright is a confidential helping hand. Please call for appointment or more information, 483-2609. Check out our website www.birthright.org. 400s wmam Basement apartment—private entry. 6509 Colfax Avenue. Non-smoker. No parties—noise. Off street parking. Washer/Dryer. $300. 464-3669. Female roommate wanted for 1/15 or 2/1. Non-smoker, no pets. Washer/dryer, dishwasher plus ail utilities paid. Located in quiet neighbor hood. $400/month. Leave message at 438-3434 or 418-3263. Male to share three bedroom newer home in southeast Lincoln. Many extras. 421-0977 leave message Need 3 M/F to share large, nice home. Close to UNL Hot tub, W/D. $200 plus 1/4 utilities. John 467-1014. Roommate needed now to May. 14th & Superi or, 2 bedroom/bath, big. $283+electricrty. Tony, 770-3572. 1 Bedroom, central A/C, W/D, 125 C St. $450/month, 890-5985. NICE HOUSE! 3 bedroom, 2 bath with master bedroom. 2 garage. Near campus. $1000. 438-4466. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, garage. 3443 T Street. $750. Available now. 450-5674 or 430-3073. 2700 square feet 2 Story close to east campus 3 bedroom, partial finished basement, formal din ing, den, $1000/month. Call Tomhane Jensen today. Kinball Associates 450-2004. CLASSIFIED DEADLINE 4pm weekday prior phone 472-2588 fax 472-1761 email dn@unl.edu check out our website at datlyneb.com 2521 Sumner 5+1 Bedroom House for Rent, $1200/month. Huge wAirepiace. Must come see, 560-4732 or leave message 475-0750. Brick bungalow. 33rd & South. Unfenced yard. Near park/path. 2 bedroom, garage, dishwasher, washer/dryer. $82S/month. 450-9302. Clean, 2 bedroom. 3437 P. Washer/Dryer hook ups. no pets. $485 ptus deposit. 464-5838. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, Garage. Washer/dryer hook up. New duplex. 1758 N. 27th. $1000 per month. Available now. 450-5674 or 430-3073. 200 Hartley. 5 min. campus, 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, finished basement, double garage, W/D/DW/Frig. $950+deposit, available 3/1/01. 474-4674. Minutes From Campus 4BR. 3 full baths, garage, deck, 2 family rooms, washer/dryer, available. $1250.476-4905. Walk to campus. Large remodeled 2 bedroom. Central Air. Washer/drier. Off-street parking. 2410 Vine. $525.432-6476. (402) 465-8911 1955 G.1Bd.$345 2222 Orchard.1Bd.$345 501 North 25th.2Bd.$395 306 North 32nd.....2 Bd.$425 1502 David Dr..3 Bd.$650 ***Close to City Campus*** 1 & 2 bedroom, electric-entry, 20/G Street, $349 to $479. 475-7262. ***Efficiency Apartments*** Close to City Campus Water, Heat, and Gas Paid Available now. Call 477-4490. 1 bedroom. 2040 F. New carpet, paint, blinds, laundry. Clean and quiet. Water/garbage paid. Close to campus. $345.476-1363 or 450-4826. 3 bedroom, 2+ garage, 1 bathroom and laundry room only $750.250f E Street 432-6476. 3010 Center. Brand New. 4 bedroom. 2 bath, all appliances, fireplace, double garage. $1075. 310-6328. Available February, 2BR, $420, near haymarket. A/C, D/W, pet ok, references. 474-4054, leave message. AVAILABLE NOW! 1 or 2 bedrooms, all electric, FREE CABLE, no pets/no smoking. $360 & $460. 1900 Knox. 477-7684. AVAILABLE NOW! 1,2 and 3 Bedrooms 402-465-8911 www.HIPrealty.com Clean 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Newly re modeled kitchen and bath. Rent $345 and $415 plus electric. For more information, call Pat or Melody, (402)434-2610 or hearing im paired/TDD, (402)434-2613. East campus large 2 bedroom, fireplace, balco ny’580^0902 422^ Huntin9ton- 5460. 423-0902 Furnished one bedroom near capital, 819 South 12th. Security building, washer/dryer, $260. 432-6476. ★1 BR Near Campus* Appliances, dishwasher, mini-blinds, coin-op laundry, off street parking, gas/heat/water trash paid, cats ok, 3 or 6 month leases, super clean. 2504 Vine St., 3 closets, $375 1109 N. 28th, outdoor pool, $375 1121N. 28th, outdoor pool, $385 Cherry Hill Co. 402-489-4857 Nice basement, 1 BR, Available now. $330/month, plus 1/3 utilities. Close to East Campus. 325-9643. Student Special 1329 South 14th. Unique one bedroom, 3rd floor, no pets, $300. 474-5327. Studio and 1 BR Vintage-studio and 1 BR close to both campus es, $300-$350. 432-2288. The Willows, 1800 Knox St., 1 & 2 bedroom, available. Call 437-8322 for more detalils. 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A growing, Lincoln based business is looking for highly creative and motivated individuals to join * our IT department. This is a part-time position which may lead to full-time employment, perfect for the student looking to get their “foot in the door.” Technologies we are interested in in clude: Microsoft technologies(ASP, Visual Basic and SQL), Dynamic Web Content, Linux System and Java. No degree of certification is required to apply. Interested candidates should call Ja mie at (402)464-7446 for an interview. Absolutely -No split shifts -Don’t have to give blood -You don’t have to sell on the phone Awards Unlimited, Nebraska’s #1 Awards Man ufacturer, is taking applications for the following positions: Picture Framer-20+ hours per week, we will train, year round, must be organized, mechani cal, reliable, team a skill and make money. What a deal! Computer Engraver-15-20 hours per week, temporary position through the spring. We will train. If you’ve ever worked on a computer be fore, you can do this job. WE WILL WORK AROUND YOUR SCHEDULE AND TRAIN YOU FOR YOUR POSITION. If you are a reliable, hard working individual and are interested in either position apply in person at Award Unlimited, 1935 ‘O’ Street, between 10am and 5pm, Monday-Friday, on or before 1/19/01. in W1 Haven Manor Assisted Living 4848 S. 48th Uncoin, NE 68516 402-434-2680 e-mail: MghOhavenmanor.com HOLIDAY BILLS HAVE YOU DOWN? Want to look forward to going to work again? We have beautiful Manors with caring staff. Give us a call. WE TRAIN! PART TIME COOK Work 9am-6pm 1 day per week & e/o Saturday or Sunday. Earn up to $8.50 per hour. in SPW Haven Manor Assisted Living 4848 S. 48th Lincoln, NE 68516 402-434-2680 e-mail: leigh@havenmanor.com Caring ★ Sharp ★ Conscientious If these words describe you COME APPLY TO DAY! Interested in obtaining or expanding your skills in the medical field? This is a great oppor tunity to get the experience you need. 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CAR PREPS Check out these part-time positions at Enter prise Rent-A-Car, where you will ensure that our reputation for outstanding customer service is maintained! You will be responsible for getting our fleet into tip-top condition. Washing, vacu uming, checking fluids, etc. Ideal for students, these positions offer a competitive hourly rate, flexible schedules, and a fun environment. A val id driver’s license and a good driving record are required. Must be able to work Monday morn ings. Please stop by to apply or contact: ATTN: Ron Dubas 4601 O Street Lincoln, NE 68510 Phone:(402)488-2800 CellularONE Hardt Communications, a leading CellularONE Dealer, is looking for sales reps for multiple lo cations. We need some daytime availability of 12:00 noon and also weekend availability. Above average earnings. Talk to any of our sales reps about how they like their jobs. Great part-time job. Apply at our Nebraska Bookstore location downtown at 13th & Q Street. CLERICAL/DATA ENTRY Part-time position with Family Violence Council, a Lincoln Medical Education Foundation divi sion. FVC coordinates efforts to stop domestic violence in Lancaster County. Clerical work, mainly data entry. Flexible schedule within M-F daytime hours. Interested applicants should send letter, resume to FVC, 4600 Valley Road, Suite 313, Lincoln, NE 68510. LMEF/EOE/AA. Clinical Research Opportunities! MDS Pharma Services has exciting opportuni ties to be involved in clinical research for many of the top pharmaceutical and biotech compa nies in the world! MDS Pharma Services has several positions available in our clinic: Phlebotomist-Part Time Perform timed blood draws and process samples from Study Partici pants. Phlebotomy experience is required. Part-time, hours vary, weekend availability re quired. Clinical Conduct Associate-Part Time Assist with the participant check-in process, han dle/process samples, monitor study participants and record raw data. Some post High School education in the life sciences or medical envi ronment preferred. Hours vary, weekend availability required. Pharma Services Human Resources-CM 621 Rose Street PO Box 80837 Lincoln, NE 68501 FAX: 402-476-7598 E-mail: cathleen.morton®mdsps.com AA/EOE CNA’s/Nursing Students Are you looking for extra income? Do you need flexibility with your work schedule? FirstCare Home Health has immediate openings for home health aides. Student nurses that have complet ed nursing fundamentals are welcome. Part time positions available. We offer excellent pay, va cation and flexible scheduling. Call or stop by to apply. FirstCare Home Health 941 O Street Suite 204 i 435-1122 8am-4:30pm EOE BEST PART TIME JOB IN TOWN!!! Flexible Hours Work as few as 8 or up to 40 hours per week Pick your own schedule Guaranteed hourly rates Awesome commissions Generous Bonuses Free Parking Blocks from Campus $250.00 hiring bonus ( Call or stop by today 3:00 pm- 9pm and start tomorrow! JRW SALES TELEMARKETING 1625 “P” STREET, 436-3070 _Ax Cornhusker Place Detox Seeking individuals to work on-call as Addiction Service Workers. Must be a team player and have an interest in the human services field. Must possess a current driver’s license, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse population. Apply in person at 721 K Street or call Patti or Pam at 477-3951. EOE. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Ci Direct provides high-tech inbound customer relationship management services to the insur ance industry, and we need you as we growl You must have a desire to help others, good Windows PC skills, be able to type 25 WPM, and have a great smile over the phone! • $50.00 Hiring Bonus • $7.50/hr after training • FT, PT, days, evenings, weekends • Extensive benefit program • WAGE DIFFERENTIAL FOR SPANISH BILIN GUAL AGENTS • See www.cidirect.com for more info. Apply in person between 8am and 5pm or send or fax resume to: 5001 Central Park Drive (One block south of 50th & R) Lincoln, Nebraska 68504 FAX (402) 466-2171 EOE DRIVER NEEDED UNL Courier Service needs a driver Monday, Wednesday, Friday AM’s, 8-12am. Call 472-2134 or apply at 1820 R. EAST UNION Cashiers needed ♦ FRIDAYS 3:15-10:45pm Information Desk ♦ FRIDAYS 5-11pm Lanes N'Games ♦ SUNDAYS 11:30am-5pm Must enjoy working with people. Apply at room 314, East Union 8am-4:30pm. EAST UNION Cashiers needed ♦ THURSDAYS 6:30-10:30pm Lanes N’Games ♦ FRIDAYS 5-11pm Lanes N’Games ♦ SATURDAYS 10:15a-1:15pm & 4:15-6:15pm Cafe ♦ SUNDAYS 10:15-1:15 pm Cafe Must enjoy working with people. Apply at room 314, East Union 8am-4:30pm. EASY PHONE SALES No experience needed. Positive attitude and pleasant voice in relaxed environment works wonders. $7-$9 per hour on wage plus bonus. Start now. 475-4184. College students needed for part-time, Mon day-Friday positions. Morning, 7-9am and after noon, 2:30-6pm. Apply at Williamsburg Child Development Center. 3301 Orwell. Excellent Opportunity Compassionate Individuals sought to care for delightful older couple in their home. Some spe cial needs. Cooking and light housework. C.N A a plus. GREAT WAGE. GREAT HOURS. Full and Part-time. Can 435-0631, leave message. Excellent Staff Needed! Flatwater Grill restaurant and Top of the Rock banquets are taking on a new adventure and ex panding our business! We need Day and Night Servers (prefer Day) for Flatwater Grill, which was recently named one of the best restaurants in Lincoln by the Ground Zero. We also need Banquet Stan for night and weekend hours; and Full-Time/Part-Time Housemen for banquet set-ups. Excellent pay and fun work environ ment! Please stop in to Flatwater Grill at 14th and P Streets to fill out an application TODAY! Flexible Hours! Now hiring room attendants. Flexible hours, weekends. Good starting wages with.benefits. Pick up applications at Villager Courtyard & Gar dens, 5200 ‘O’ Street, or call Deb Taylor 464-9111. Frontier Harley Davidson SouthPointe is looking for a pleasent, energetic, dependable sales per son to work part time, evenings and weekends at our store in the SouthPointe Pavilions Shop ping Center. Please apply in person to Judy. No phone calls please. Innovative Teachers Wanted: If you are creative, innovative and get energy when students get “turned on" this is for you. Expanding Horizons, an academic enrichment program, is looking for people who have a sub ject specialty or hobby for which they would like to develop enthusiasts. Must be able to connect with K-6 students and get them involved in their own learning. Classes are held after school, and Saturdays starting in February. Call Tesia at 436-1987. EEOE. La Petite Academy is accepting applications for full and part-time teachers. If you enjoy working with children, please pick up an application at 2700 Jameson North. Law Firm Runner Part-time runner wanted for an energetic, fun, fast paced law firm. Please send resumes to Of fice manager, PO Box 30886, Lincoln, NE, 68503. Lone Star Steak House Now hiring host, servers, kitchen staff. Insurance and 401K. Call 489-2100. Looking for dependable, friendly, energetic, as sistant preschool teacher. Part-time, Mon day-Friday 2:30-6pm. Apply at Little Kingdom. 5100 Old Cheney. Messenger Downtown Law Firm seeking individual to work Tuesday 11 am-5pm and Friday 11am-5pm. De livering documents, updating publications, proc essing the afternoon mail .and miscellaneous other duties. Apply in person at 121 S. 13th St., Suite 800. Opportunity on the financial frontier has never been more exciting. Especially at Wells Fargo. We offer all kinds of ways to blaze forward in your careen When it comes to benefit packages, Wells Fargo ranks as one of die best companies to work fon It’s more than just great perks, it’s a company that knows you have a life outside of work. That’s why we offer flexibility to meet individual needs. Part Time Tellers If you take pride in a job well done, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with friendly people, then Wells Fargo would like to invite you to explore teller opportunities in Lincoln. We provide a competitive salary and will train successful applicants. Qualifications include excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills, cash handling experience and excellent balancing skills. We are looking for flexible and motivated individuals with an interest in referring bank products. Must be a team player, detail oriented and self-motivated. 12 noon to 5:30 pm M-F and 8 am to noon Saturdays If you have the qualifications we need, call the Wells Fargo Job Line at 434-4700 for additional information or complete an application at Wells Fargo Human Resources, 1248 O Street, Suite 650, Lincoln. EEO/M/F/D/V