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Humans, not oil, pose problems for islands THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PUERTO BAQUERIZO, Galapagos Islands — Sea lions snooze and their cubs frolic amid the late afternoon shad ows falling over the shore, even as oil from a grounded tanker stains the rocks nearby and fills the air with a heavy stench. For now, the Galapagos Islands, a trove of rare plants and animals, appear to have escaped what could have been an ecological disaster. After a tanker ran aground Ian. 16, spilling at least 185,000 gallons of diesel and hunker fiiel into the pristine waters off San Cristobal Island, winds and currents carried most of the fuel out into the open sea. Good fortune may have averted disaster but the ques tion remains whether the Galapagos - made famous by Charles Darwin’s theory on how species evolve - can ultimately survive the presence of perhaps the woild’s most aggressive species: Homo sapiens. The Galapagos Islands were already under siege from unchecked migration by Ecuadoreans escaping the poverty of the mainland 600 miles to the east. Their presence and the alien animal and plant species they have brought with them are pushing the islands’ fragile ecosystem to the breaking point, scientists say. “You couldn’t have a more potent symbol of human impact on these islands, which for millions of years were with out the touch of man,” said Robert Bensted-Smith, director of the Charles Darwin Research Station on the island of Santa Cruz. “The oil spill is a symbol of how we can mess them up with out even thinking about it” Only one pelican and two seagulls are known to have died from the spill off San Cristobal, the easternmost island in the remote Pacific archipelago. But dozens of sea lions and birds, including albatrosses and blue-footed boobies unique to the Galapagos, had to be trapped and cleaned. Scientists say the main con cern now is whether fuel will settle to the bottom of the ocean and kill algae, the only source of food for marine iguanas, anoth er species found only in the Galapagos. “It was a close shave, but I think it’s safe to say the spill did not have a major impact on the Galapagos,* said Godfrey Merlen, a British researcher who has lived in the archipelago for two decades and is helping the Galapagos National Park Service monitor the damage. Man’s presence is most visi ble in Puerto Ayora on the island of Santa Cruz, the largest town in the archipelago. You couldn't have a more potent symbol of human impact on these islands, which for millions of years were without the touch of man.n Robert Bensted-Smhh director, Charles Darwin Research Station Salsa music floats out from the Five Fingers Discotheque on the seafront Charles Darwin Avenue in Puerto Ayora, home to 10,000 of the island chain's 16,000 residents. Stores offer T shirts with Galapagos motifs, including one that shows a blue-footed booby and reads: “Do Boobies Walk in their Sleep?" But before the pizza parlors and taco shops, the islands sparked the interest of a young British naturalist. During a five-week visit in 1835 to the Galapagos archipel ago, Charles Darwin began to form his theory of evolution based on the “survival of the fittest” after observing how .finches differed from island to island, their beaks changing to adapt to different food sources. He called the volcanic islands, believed to be only 4 million years old, “a living labo ratory of evolution.” “Both in space and time,” he wrote later, “we seem to be brought somewhat near to that great fact - that mystery of mys teries - the first appearance of new beings on this earth.” Mentors work to help youth MENTOR from page 1 him to do it “It’s just fulfilling to watch a child succeed,” Novotny said. “It makes me feel good.” Vaughn said the workshops and the support the other men tors have given her have made the program a success. “Without the Tuesday night meetings, I don’t think I would have a relationship with my mentee,” she said. Snyder said it was not neces sary for a mentor to speak Spanish, but it was necessary to be able to understand cultural differences. Students who are interested in being a mentor can call Snyder at the Hispanic Center at 474 3950. Reinhard's suit still pending REINHARP from page 1 two weeks,” Peterson said. Thom Cope made no com ment about the case when con tacted by the Daily Nebraskan Friday. In his suit, Reinhard said the story, “Bones of contention: UNL alleged possession of Indian remains would violate federal law," caused him “severe emotional distress and loss of reputation.” Reinhard’s suit also stated he lost forensic jobs because of the attacks, which caused him to lose money. Reinhard was unavailable for comment Friday. This is die third suit filed by Reinhard. The first suit was against his former graduate assistant, Stan Parks. Parks, who works in the anthropology department, accused Reinhard of changing inventory records and mistreat ing remains in newspaper inter views. Peterson, who also repre sented Paries, settled the case in 1999 out of court The second suit was filed last spring against Robert Hitchcock, an associate profes sor of anthropology. Hitchcock’s case is still pending. As you consider career choices, think Podiatry. With the aging population, the need for Doctors of Pediatric Medicine has never been greater. For more information on this growing field, and to get a toehold on a great career, visit the website of the school of Podiatric Medicine nearest you. PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS: Barry University | Des Moines University | Schou. College | Ohio College | Temple University Florida Iowa Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania www.barry.0du/podwtricwww.dmu.adu/cpm*www.scholl.aduwww.ocpm.oduwww.temple.adu Win a $1,000 scholarship Enter the Sole Searching Essay Contest Enter online at www.sotesearchossay.com, but hurry, the contest ends April 30th. (402)472-2588 FAX: (402) 472-1761 dn@nnl.edu $5.25/15 words $3.50/15 words (students) $0.15 each additional word $0.75 billing charge $0.75/line headline Deadline: 4 p.m. weekday prior Classifieds tea?: 200s Nr nft _300stmmlcM 300 Adoption ADOPTION Loving couple. Warm home end a lifetime of love for your baby, expenses paid. Please call toll free Mindy and Paul at 1-877-203-3838. 350 Health and Fitness Lose Weight Can you afford to lose weight? Yes! Inexpensive guaranteed, risk-free. Call 1-888-688-7967 352 Income Tax Experienced tax preparer with college student special! Fast, reHabie service. Call Valerie for de tata, 464-7372. 365 Legal Services Auto Accidents & DWI Other criminal matters, call Sanford Pollack, 476-7474. 370 Misc. Services Attention! Own A Computer? Put it to work. S25-$75/hour. Part-time or Pul-time. 868-466-8846 www.tbnstodare.com. 378 Pregnancy ADOPT A loving couple wishes to give new bom advan tages of a loving home ana bright future. Expenses paid cal anytime tol-frse 1-888-340-8988 Brenda and Jeff. Place your ad by: calling 472-2588 emailing dm@unl.edu faxing 472-1761 deadline, 4pm weekday prior 378 Pregnancy 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 3-:- •. <Mm 400 Roommates Female roommate wanted for 1/15 or 2/1. Non-smoker, no pets. Washer/dryer, dishwasher plus all utilities (Mid. Located in quiet neighbor hood. $400/month. Leave message at 438-3434 or 418-3263. Female, share 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 27th and Old Cheney. N/S. $290 plus utilities. Call 423-6362. Male to share newer home in southeast Lincoln. Many extras. 421-0877 leave message. Roommate needed for huge apartment 5 min utes from campus, off-street parking, other perks. $250/month 477-6665. Roommate needed. Nice house, capital beach area. $225 per month + 1/4 utilities. Call 477-2450. 420 Rooms For Rent Furnished home to share, private bedroom, 2 bath, intercuttural household, cable TV, central heat/AC, washer/dryer, fireplace, deck, large yard, off-street parking, 1 block from *3 bus, 20th & South, utilities Included. $275/month. 474-7729. Room for rent, private home, utilities included. Need car. 464-6194, evenings. 430 Houses For Rent 3 bedroom, $550/montti, $550 deposit, range, refrigerator, microwave, centra/ air ncKxted. 311 N 24th. 430-3123. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, garage. 3443 T Street. $750. Available now. 450-5674 or 430-3073. 2521 Sumner 5+1 Bedroom House for Rent, $120Qi'month. Huge w/Rreplace. Must come see, 560-4732 or leave message 475-0750. Completely remodeled 4 bedroom home fur nished three blocks from campus. Washer/dryer. Available February 7th $1100.499-9532. Large 5 bedroom house. 2822 R street. 2 bath , central air, off-street parking, washer/dryer, dishwasher. $950 + deposit. 560-9330. 440 Duplexes For Rent 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Garage. Washer/dryer hook up. New duplex. 1758 N. 27th. $1000 per month. Available now. 450-5674 or 430-3073. 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. $525.432-6478. (402)466-6911 1955 Q.1Bd.$345 2222 Orchard.1Bd.$345 501 North 25th.2Bd.$395 306 North 32nd....J2 Bd.$425 1502 David Dr..3Bd.$650 ***Close to City Campus*** 14 2 bedroom, electric-entry, 20/G Street, $349 to $479.475-7262. ♦ 1 bedroom 1555 S. 20th #1. ♦ 3 bedroom 1555 S. 20th #1. ♦ 1 bedroom 1405 N. 15th #3 Next to Devaney Center. ♦ 1 bedroom 1942 J Street, free cable. Call 475-0750 or 560-4732. 3 bedroom, 2+ garage, 1 bathroom and laundry room only $750.2501 E Street 432-6476. 1623 S. 19th Available - clean, affordable 142 bedroom apartments. Dishwasher, dis posals, laundry facilities, off street parking. Leasing specials now being offered. No pets. ZIMMER APTS 402-423-4634. 910 S. 22nd, large 2BR, fireplace, C/A, huge electric kitchen, $475. Available now and 3/1. CaN (402) 489-6755 or (402) 450-6561. RRE 1730 B Street. 2 bedroom, w/garageincluded, large sunny picture window. $500. Security hall way. 489-6345 3010 Center. Brand New. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, all apjjhances, fireplace, double garage. $1075. AVAILABLE NOW! 1 or 2 bedrooms, all electric. FREE CABLE, no pets/no smoking. $360 & $460. 1900 Knox. 477-7684. Clean 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Newly re modeled kitchen and batn. Rent $345 and *415 plus electric. For more information, call Pat or Melody, (402)434-2610 or hearing im paired/TDD, (402)434-2613._ ★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 dean. 2504 Vine St, 3 closets, $375 1109 N. 28th, outdoor pool, $375 1121 N. 28th, outdoor pool, $385 Cherry Hill Co. 402-489-4857 450 Apartments For Rent Available February, 2BR, $420, near haymarket. A/C, D/W, pet ok, references. 474-4054, leave message. Furnished one bedroom near capital, 819 South 12th. Security building, washer/dryer, $260. 432-6476. Newer, 3 bedroom, 240 S. 26th, double-slide door balcony, built in microwave, off-street parking. Leave message. 483-2357. $625. Nice basement suite, 1 BR, Available now. $330/month, plus 1/3 utilities. Close to East Campus. 325-9643. Studio and 1 BR Vintage-studio and 1 BR close to both campus es, $3Q0-$350.432-2288. The Willows, 1800 Knox St., 1 & 2 bedroom, available. Call 437-8322 for more detalite. Two bedroom, close to UNL, fireplace. Available November 15. For details contact 438-0777 or 466-8181. ♦ One Bedroom 2000 J St. Parking $310. ♦ One Bedroom 1507 S 19th. Roomy $335. ♦ 3 BR 5232 Cooper, w/d hookup, fire-place, MB $730. No Smokers/Pets 440-3000. Momtm We Offer • 1,2 and 3 bedrooms • Apt, Duplexes and Houses • 24 Hour Maintenance call 438-0946 Century UUBMDtMMfiCMDfTCa We provide: ♦ Locations throughout Lincoln ♦ 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance ♦ Professional & Personable Leasing Staff Call us today! 402-437-8300 500s 500 Help Wanted ransfiguration $8.50/Hour To Start! Now hiring full and part-time Residential Instruc tors. We are looking for caring, dependable, hard working individuals to teach rife skills to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Ex perience preferred but not necessary. Hours in clude M-F, 3-1 Opm, Saturday and Sunday 8-2pm and overnights from 10pm-8am. Appli cants must be 19 years of age or older, have a good driving record and a reliable form of trans portation. Apply in person at Transfiguration, 1316 N Street Suite 102. 500 Help Wanted $9-$12 Per Hour for Delivery Drivers Domino’s Pizza is now hiring for day and eve ning shifts for delivery drivers and limited eve ning inside help. No experience necessary. All you need to start is a good driving record, relia ble personal vehicle, liability insurance, and a good attitude. Apply at any of the Domino’s lo cations. 63rd & Havelock Deli Clerks-PT evenings/weekends Fun job at great store! Minimum age 18, week end availability required. We are an EOE offering 401k, profit sharing, Health/Dental ins., tuition reimbursement, direct deposit, and much more. Stop in and apply today, or contact Dave at 484-5804 for details. Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Students Would you like to learn about your college and help your fellow students in a fast-paced work environment? The Arts & Sciences Advising Center is looking for friendly, outgoing students to be Advising Assistants. Applications available in the A&S Advising Center, 107 Oldfather. Deadline is Monday, January 29,2001. Big Red Storage part-time position, 25 hour/week. Flexible schedule, great working en vironment. Please e-mail resume to jwbigfedeyahoo.com or fax to 477-8563. Comhusker 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. Duggan’s Pub Part-time cook ana cocktail waitress needed. Experience preferred. Good pay, flexible hours. Call 477-3513 or stop by at 11 & K. 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. ENGINEERING AIDE Lincoln Electric System is looking for a junior or senior majoring in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis. This position would be part-time during the school year (approximately 20 hours a week that can be worked around your class schedule) and 40 hours a week dur ing the summer months. You would be working with Engineers in our System Protection Depart ment, gathering and recording data on electrical failures, protective relaying databases, load flows, and communication systems. Apply at LINCOLN ELECTRIC SYSTEM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 1040 ‘O' STREET www.les.com Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 500 Help Wanted Excellent Staff Needed! Flatwater Grill restaurant and Tbp of the Rock banquets are taking on a new adventure and ex panding our business! We need Day and Night Servers (prefer Day) and line cooks (2 yrs. min. experience) for Flatwater Grill, which was recent ly named one of the best restaurants in Lincoln by the Ground Zero. We also need Banquet Staff 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 TODAY1 Leasing Consultant AMS Management, a national leader in residen tial property management is seeking a part time or full time leasing consultant for Buskin Place apartments. This individual will be responsible for generating and responding to prospective residents, preparing lease application and activi ty reports and developing an effective renewal program. Successful candidate must have good communication skills. Ruskin Place Apartments, 1001 Norwood Dr., Lincoln, NE 68512. Fax: 423-5243. Only two hours of work... or more. Now hiring CNA*s and RN/LPN's. UNL client at Seileck Hall needs two hours of care both am and pm great pocket money for infor mation call Robbie or Tina at 434-6081. Gentive Health Services, Home Health www.gentive.com Own a Computer? Put it to work! $25-$75/hr, FT/FT. www.SmartWork4U.com. PART-TIME FACILITIES ASSISTANT 10-20 Hours per Week Swanson Russell Associates, a full-service mar keting communications and advertising agency, has an opportunity for a part-time Facilities As sistant. Responsibilities include coordinating and maintaining internal storage/warehouse areas and general custodial duties. Additional facility and office projects and some driving for local deliveries and pick-ups required. Qualified candidates must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds. Candidates must be dependable and have exceptional organizational skills. We offer competitive wages and a flexible schedule. Apply in person 0 Swanson Russell Associates, 1222 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508. Plans for Spring Break or a Summer TMp? Need extra pocket monsyl Join our team at TRUGEEN CHEMLAWN and give our customers your friendly voice. Successful candidates wHI havac ♦ Prior customer service experience ♦ Clerical, 10 key, data entry, phone skills ♦ Telemarketing skills helpful We Offer ♦ Flexible hours for day or night part time hours/positions ♦ We work around school schedules ♦ Competitive Wages + Fun work place Please apply at 4141 North 27th St. or call our 24-hour hotline. 1-888-634-1203. EOE/AAP/M/F/V/D. 240 Misc. 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