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P r< Bai pn ov< C Clc shi ref pri A Ju.' Sw $2, We’ve got the missing pieces 764-8303 T W 1 L A PAR Call for a FREE diagnostic. 319 Oominik • College Station,. TX. 77840 Thursday, September 12 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church, Bryan Welcomed by KAGC General Admission $5. at the door Student transportation for church services Call 779-2434 for information 12 reasons why you’ll love Macintosh 1. It’s easy to use. 6. It can grow with you. Bring home an Apple® Macintosh® computer today, and use it to complete assignments by tonight—even if you’ve never used a computer before. 2. You don’t have to speak computerese. Instead of cryptic MS-DOS commands such as COPY 0 W0RDPR0C\ DRAFT.DOC A: \ WORK, Macintosh uses familiar words, such as Copy and Print, and pictures, such as file folders for storing your documents and a trash can for files you want to th'row away. This week you’re majoring in philosophy next week it’s nuclear physics. After all, no one knows exactly what the future will bring. That’s why millions of students have found that invest ing in a Macintosh is a smart move. Because Macintosh can immediately help you do what ever you do—better. And if, come tomorrow, you find that you want to do something different, no problem. It’s easy to upgrade your Macintosh to help you rise to the challenge. 10. It’s so easy to network. Just connect the LocalTalk® cable from one Macintosh to another Macintosh. It takes just a few minutes, and you don’t have to buy any additional hardware or software. 11. You can connect to your school’s mainframe or minicomputer. 3. You don’t have to be a computer science major to set one up. Just plug everything together, flip the “on” switch, and you’re ready to roll. 4. It’s a breeze to copy information and paste it into another document. 7. It’s great for college and beyond. Doing your work faster, better, and more creatively is also a plus in the working world—and that’s precisely why Macintosh computers are used in 74 percent of Fortune 1000 With Macintosh, you can send in assignments, gain access to software you need for a class, and receive lecture notes, class schedules, and other information— right from your own room. n □ □ □ □ □ □ ° Di&k Dormitory To copy this chart, simply use the mouse to choose the Copry command. To place the chart in another document, just choose the Paste command. companies. DtOl.l 8. It’s got connections. To connect a printer, a modem, an external hard disk, or just about any other peripheral to a Macintosh, simply plug it in. That’s all there is to it. 12. It’s more affondable than ever The Battalion September m r LJ 1 A..., r , » —I InkctBioopepsmd Pmokal Jms. Macintosh prices have never been lower- especially with the student pricing available 9. It lets you work with others. 5. All Macintosh programs work in the same way. Learn to use one Macintosh program, and you’ve learned the basics of using them all. For example, the commands you use, such as Open, Close, Copy, Paste, Save, Cut, Print, and Undo, are found in the same place— every time. Every Macintosh is equipped with an Apple SuperDrive;' a unique floppy disk drive that an use not only Macintosh disks, but also MS-DOS and OS/2 disks created on IBM and IBM-compatible computers. With SoftPC from Insignia Solutions, you can even run MS-DOS applications on your Macintosh. from your authorized Apple campus reseller. You may even qualify for financing, which makes Macintosh even more affordable. These reasons all add up to the power of Macintosh. The power to be your best.* ♦Based on a survey conducted byGtmputer Intelligence in February 1991. Come and see us at the Micro Computer Fair hosted by: M icroComputerCenter Computer Sales and Supplies Located in the lower level of the Memorial Student Center Monday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (409) 845-4081 SuperDrive is a trademark © 1991 Apple Computer. Inc. Apple, the Apple lojjo. l.oealTalk. Macintosh, and "The power to he vour best" are registered trademarks of Apple Computer. 1m .■mark of Apple Computer. Inc. IBM and OS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-DOS is a registered trademark of \ of Microsoft Corporation DISD teachers strikf out against job cuts DALLAS (AP) — Dozens of teachers picketed school district headquarters Monday to protest recent layoffs, while their union leader called on administrators to “do the right thing" by rescinding the job cuts. The Dallas Independent School District has been rocked by dissen sion in recent days in the wake of Superintendent Marvin Edwards' plan to lay off 270 teachers. Thou sands of students staged walkouts and protests last week and rallied in front of DISD headquarters. About 75 teachers, all mem bers of the Classroom Teachers of Dallas, marched quietly Monday in single file along the DISD build ing carrying placards, some read ing “Honor Teacher Contii; and “End The Crisis." “We need to haveeducai We need to have classes. lo: going to make it possible, Baker, the group's president union members before Monti picketing. “Let's go get'em." Baker said they were dec strating solidarity on theeti Tuesday's DISD board meet Trustees will vote Tuesdaytoj the budget or raise taxes toe up for a $47 million shortfa; state aid. Edwards, who has beenv. ly criticized for the teacher lap said he would tell trustees be:; their meeting of a plan to keep educators on the job. NASA prepares for flight CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA cleared the space shuttle Discovery for flight on Monday and headed into the countdown for its trip into orbit with an atmosphere research satel lite. Test director Mike Leinbach said a leak in the orbital steering system was too small to be of con cern. “We're ready to go, anxious to go," Leinbach said. The countdowri clock was to begin ticking at 5 p.m. EDT. Dis covery is scheduled to blast off at 6:57 p.m. EDT Thursday with five astronauts and the multimillion- dollar satellite. The launch was threatened last week when workers dis ered the leak in a helium A& info valve. Although an alternate is available, NASA wantedt: lines in good condition. Helium is used to pressuri. the fuel tank for jets used tost; the shuttle in orbit. Tests over the weeki showed the leak was "very snu and that both helium linesw operational, Leinbach said shuttle, in fact, successfully! flown once before with a simil size leak. Senate Continued from I ries" about parking and it contin ues to be a problem. "But I think we have to ask what is actually resolvable and what is a result of the cacophony of living in this system," Harris said. Another problem raised was the level of traffic on University street and the dangers of pedestri ans, bicyclists and handicapped people being hit. Dr. Larry Hick man of the Department of Philoso phy and Humanities requested the Executive Committee look into the problem of few crosswalks, short "Walk" lights on University and other dangers. "It's a potential time bomb out there," Hickman said. Other issues mentioned in DEL Kell AG( Klur ALF men 520: Committee of the Whole were! lack of faculty participation ini selection of the System chance! and the lack of faculty partici; tion in deciding the impactofbf get cutbacks. During the regular busim meeting, the Faculty Senate: — Approved a new minor music with 11 new coursesinpi formance, writing and history. — Approved a degree nan change from a B.S. in buildii construction to a B.S. in constn tion science. — Approved new uate courses in engineering, losophy, management and spe« communications, and withdri several courses in English, lingis tics and environmental design. Mobley Continued from Page he said the state has a tremendous problem with resources. In updating the Senate on A&M's Capital Campaign, Mobley said more than $80 million has been committed, even though the public kickoff is not until March. The University hopes to raise $500 million in the next five years. The president also thanked the Senate for its role in A&M's top 10 rankings in enrollment, research and National Merit Scholars,an its recent ranking in Money « azine as the 14th best bargain the nation. "We are nurturing a sense community, a community deditf ed to quality scholarship, addreS ing important global issues,!! specting the uniqueness of even individual without regard tost! group classification or sterej type," he said. Health Continued from I sweat, and your body may be un able to lose the body heat y OU would normally loose through perspi^ition. you begin to experience dizziness, nausea, or chills, try sit ting down for a while or go to one of the first aid stations at Kyle Field. The main station is located at the north end of the stadium (the "horseshoe") and a station is locat ed on each deck as well. If your body is not perspiring or produc ing sweat when it should be, seek attention at a first aid station im mediately. Heat problems can be very rious, including heat cramps,he exhaustion and heat stroke, toms to watch out for inclul muscle aches and pains, elevate body temperature, extreme! tigue, clammy skin, dizziness fainting, and lowered blood pit sure. Drink extra water before)!* feel symptoms if you're hota»' perspiring. So enjoy the game, yell forth Aggies, and stay healthy. B more information about heat pi* cautions, come by the Health Ei cation Center, Room 016A, attb A.P. Beutel Flealth Center. M-Il Fri. Sat Sun