Image provided by: Texas A&M University
About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 5, 2000)
lesd: y, December 5, 2000 NEWS THE BATTALION Page 7 A - People in the News Microsoft donates millions to charity »EW YORK (AP) — Microsoft Corp. is donating $100 million in cash and software to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. ■The computer industry giant will give $12.3 million in cash and $88 million in software over five years. ■“It’s a great time to be a kid," Microsoft chair man Bill Gates said at a Harlem Boys & Girls Club. “Working together, Microsoft and the Boys & Girls Clubs are committed to bridging the digital divide and providing all our chil dren with the technology skills to slcceed." ■ Flanked by Sen.-elect Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sens. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and Joseph Biclen, D-Del., and Rep. Charles Rangel, Gates said the donation is designed to bring technology ac cess and programs to more than 3.3 million children across the country. Clinton told the children: “Your access to these computers, if you take advantage of it, can literally transform your lives and the lives of other people.” Carter falls while logging, is injured ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter fell and injured his shoulder while jogging in San Diego last week and underwent surgery in Atlanta, a spokeswoman reported Monday. The 76-year-old former presi dent hurt his right rotator cuff while jogging on the beach Thurs day, said Carter Center spokes-' woman Carrie Harmon. Carter underwent surgery Fri day at Emory University Hospital and was released on Saturday, she said. She said Carter is ex pected to recover fully after a few weeks of physical therapy. Carter had traveled to San Diego on Carter Center business. Grinch steals a third weekend Unbreakable, 102 Dalmations/o//ow without major release in ranks LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grinch helped himself to another weekend of movie box office domination, raking in $27.1 million. Universal’s Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey, ran its three- week earnings to $172 million at North Ameri can theaters. The Disney duo of Unbreakable, with $14.4 million, and 102 Dalmatians, with $8.3 million, were second and third, respectively. The top 20 movies at North American theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, aver age receipts per location, total gross and number of weeks in release, as compiled Monday by Ex hibitor Relations Co. Inc. and ACNielsen EDI, Inc.: 1. Dr Suess ’How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Universal, $27.1 million, 3,138 locations, $8,635 average, $172 million, three weeks. 2. Unbreakable, Disney, $14.4 million, 2,708 locations, $5,333 average, $66.3 million, two weeks. 3. 102 Dalmatians, Disney, $8.3 million, 2,704 locations, $3,068 average, $36.6 million, two weeks. 4. Rugrats in Paris: The Movie, Paramount, $6.5 million, 2,937 locations, $2,215 average, $55.6 million, three weeks. 5. Charlie’s Angels, Sony, $5 million, 2,751 locations, $1,825 average, $115.4 million, five weeks. 6. Bounce, Miramax, $4.4 million, 2,014 lo cations, $2,193 average, $30.3 million, three weeks. 7. Men of Honor, Fox, $4.2 million, 2,188 lo cations, $1,909 average, $41.2 million, four weeks. 8. The 6th Day, Sony, $4 million, 2,516 loca tions, $1,594 average, $30.6 million, three weeks. 9. Meet the Parents, Universal, $3.8 million, 2,317 locations, $ 1,650 average, $153.2 million, nine weeks. 10. Little Nicky, New Line, $2.2 million, 2,470 locations, $900 average, $36.7 million, four weeks. 11. Billy Elliot, Universal, $1.3 million, 510 locations, $2,630 average, $13.2 million, eight weeks. 12. The Legend of Bagger Vance, Dream Works, $1.01 million, 1,535 locations, $661 av erage, $29.7 million, five weeks. 13. Remember the Titans, Disney, $1 million, 1,191 locations, $845 average, $111.6 million, 10 weeks. 14. Red Planet, Warner Bros., $748,561, 1,453 locations, $515 average, $16.7 million, four weeks. 15. Best in Show, Warner Bros., $487,565, 350 locations, $1,393 average, $15.8 million, 10 weeks. 16. You Can Count On Me, Paramount, $390,489, 53 locations, $7,368 average, $1.6 million, four weeks. 17. Pay It Forward, Warner Bros., $367,920, 531 locations, $693 average, $32.5 million, sev en weeks. 18. Cyberworld, Imax, $264,003, 37 loca tions, $7,135 average, $3.2 million, nine weeks. 19. Bedazzled, Fox, $240,922, 454 locations, $531 average, $36.7 million, seven weeks. 20. Requiem for a Dream, Artisan, $214,077, 78 locations, $2,745 average, $2.1 million, nine weeks. ^ A&M CAMPUS JfXXVLCt 6 c Gallery and Custom Framing 3 < ^ O) > ^ CT 404 University Drive East 404 2? 3. u S College Station,Tx. < - (979) 693-6894 □ ONE HOUR DIPLOMA FRAMING Graduation Weekend, December 15 and 16th, 2000 10% OFF with this coupon • Best Quality in Town • Best Value • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Friday, Dec. 15th 10:00 a.m. - Midnight • Saturday, Dec. 16th 8 a.m.-8 p.m. eC. y A NIC? taych f-r Defensive Driving with a Punch (Line)! {Only $25 with Coupon) DEFENSIVE DRIVING ... COMEDY STYLE USA Tra , ning Co , nc C 0928 •Convenient Saturday classes •State-approved for ticket dismissal/insurance reduction •Taught by professional comic Bobby Bemshausen '90 •Aggie Owned and Operated«Held at 4.0&GO Tutoring •www.grinandtakeit.com To register, call 778-GRIN (778-4746) TAKE 20% OFF any regular price Jansport short sleeve t-shirt. Texas A&M Bookstore in the MSC Offer good Nov. 28 - Dec. 4, 2000 ♦ beautyfirst Reautv Store • Salon ■i Serenity Massage & Wellness Center 809 E. University Drive Suite 100C 268-0554 10 off Massage with Student ID Open Mon-Fri 9am-8:30pm Open Saturdays Sundays by Appointment *Aggie owned and operated • Class of ‘99 • Whoopm* Gift Certificates Available AAA f Defensive Driving Lot-of-fun, Laugh-a-lot Ticket dismissal, insurance discount. M.-Tu. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.) or W.-Th. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.), Fri. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.) & Sat. (10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) or Sat. (8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) 'Lowest price allowed by law. $25 Cash 111 Univ. Dr., Ste. 217 846-6117 (In Bank of America. Next to Black Eyed Pea.) Walk-ins welcome. Arrive 30 minutes early. A Universal Computer Systems, Inc. is a stable, progressive. C# e corporation headquartered in Houston since 1970, with over d) S 1700 employees nationwide.We specialize in the develop- u O ment, sales and service of the most innovative IT solution for the business of large auto dealerships. Current entry-level openings in Houston and College Station I 5? include: m ♦ Consulting 0) ♦ Client Support/Training O 3 ♦ Programming ♦ Accounting _ Om ♦ Technical Writing W C ♦ Inside/Outside Sales c s ♦ Recruiting ■= 8 We offer: E ■= ♦ Paid training and great benefits is <3 ♦ 401k matching ♦ 6 mo. salary/performance reviews O ♦ Non-smoking environment a. § ♦ Advancement based on performance 3 i To apply, or for more information, please call our Recruiting 3 office or visit out website. Come see what hundreds of Aggie alumni see in us! EOE. £ > M > Universal Computer Systems, Inc. Attn ad # 1114 < 5 (800)883-3031 (713)718-1401- fax Alta Vista Christian Academy Fall Fun 5K Walk/Run Saturday, December 9th, 2000 • 8:00 a.m. (Rain or Shine) Pre-Registration 7:00 a.m. Proceeds to Benefit Alta Vista Christian Academy CP 017, C 0017 Fee: $15..00 S20.00 On Race Day Last Name Entry Form (Please Print/No Refunds) CarDoc Street Address %cf .fT" \ hirst Na MI ..State. Beauty Store J Salon www.beautyfirst.com We accept Aggie Bucks! Experience the experienced, not the experiment of automotive service. Date of Birth Home Phone Age, Sex T-Shirt Size: DAS dAL DXL , WorLPhong ? M)J® ®i?l? a Full Set all Beauty Supplies Chemical (Acylic Nails) over 6000 Hair, Skin, and Beauty Products Service 694-2683 2050 Texas Ave. South (located in Target Shopping Center) • College Station 4 Tire Balance & Rotation $ 12. 62 204 A Harvey Rd. College Station or Free Balance and Rotation w/ wheel alignment 693-8575 Please accept my entry in the Alta Vista Christian Acaiicmy Fall Fan 5K Walk/ftun 5K Run/Walk. I hereby state that I have con ditioned myself to participate in the event I ltave chosen. I. for myself, my exccirtors. administrator, personal representatives, suc cessors. and assignees, do hereby waive and release any and all rights, claims, and causes of action I have against the Alta Vista Christian Academy Fall Fun 5K W,alk/Run 5K Rujt/Walk anrf'ils affiliates. their agents, volunteers,employees, officers, directors, officials, successors and assigns. Alta Vista Christian Academy. A&M Con|pllHigh School Campus, The City of College Station, any and all sponsors, their representatives emtisuccgssors that may arise from damages, .injuries, or expenses occasioned by my participation in the Alta Vista Christian Academy Fall Fun 5K Walk/Run 5K Run Walk for any and all purposes. I realize that running or walking a road race involves risks of Serious injury. Potholes and otflcr surface defects may exist on the course. Mo torcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians and animals accidentally dr deliberately create hazards. I also authorize officials se my photographs and videotape of my participation, in the Aita Vista Christian Academy Fall Fun 5K Walk/Run 5K Run/V ..u, ror any and all purposes. By signing my name below. 1 hereby certify that I have read and understand all the terms and conditi- — of this release and do intend to be legally bo lwbuck3912@aol.com Signature/Date Parent/ Legal Guardian Mail entry form to Alta Vista Christian Academy at P.O. Box 9479, College Station, TX 77842 or drop off at the school at 3110 Rock Prarie Road West, College Station, TX. Payment may be in the form of cash, check or money orders. Please make checks and money orders payable to Aita Vista Christian Academy. For more information call 695-1919. We are not responsible for late or misplaced mail.