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Consumer Continued from page 1 Jean Ann Fox, the Consumer Federation’s director of consumer protection, attributed the increase in car complaints to increased purchases of motor vehicles over the last two years. Home repair slights included companies going out of business and reopening under other names, failure to complete work and not complying with local codes. Complaints about cell phones were among the fastest-growing areas of consumer angst. Internet and e-commerce complaints also are on the rise. Contraception Continued from page 1 Washington, California, Alaska, Hawaii and New Mexico — aim to increase access to emergency contra ception, especially on week ends and holidays when find ing a doctor in time is particu larly hard. Now the maker of one emer gency contraceptive brand, called Plan B, has asked the FDA to go further and allow the pills to sell over-the-count er nationwide, as is done in numerous other countries. FDA’s scientific advisers will debate the request next month. If the FDA ultimately does end the requirement for a doctor’s prescription, the ques tion becomes whether or not Plan B can sit on any drugstore shelf next to the cold remedies and aspirin, or if the govern- THE BATTAL! Prior Continued from opportunities for p path ways,’’Gastel said, this as a very positivecb for students and one lla anticipated.” The proposal willbepresui to the Faculty Senate on Deed In a press release fi 24, University President fe M. Gates said he suppon plans to implement a new nalism program. “This new approach top. nalism education, one that(jisT on strengths of the Universii the right direction to eis quality educational a opportunities for our studer. he said. Bicycle Continued from pagel E5y ^1. ^lou^e Sei Will footbal with th the figl embarl pus. “Foi Fish C about I gresset four y( senior “It is a that wl ping ol Ele| today lowed E-wall with p In 1 1926 t march footba 0th becarm Cobb, Counc In 1 their c 1 as more consumers buy products online and are subject to scams like a request to put up thou sands of dollars in exchange for the right to receive a share of millions of unclaimed dollars in African banks. “The best scheme is to take one penny from everybody in the world,” said Stephen Hannan, administrator of the consumer affairs office for Howard County, Md., located midway between Washington and Baltimore. “The Internet now allows people to do this.” Telemarketing complaints also have risen as some states enacted their own do-not-call lists. A nationwide list began Oct. 1. ment prefers behind-the-count- er access like in Washington and the other four states. A sen ior FDA official says all options are open. Contraception advocates are pushing hard for no restrictions. They say easy over-the-counter access could spur wider use of emergency contraception, in turn preventing up to 1.7 million unplanned pregnancies each year and hundreds of thousands of abortions. Still, many students use hikes simply to get to classes on campus, Junioi engineering major Scott Gi said he rides his bike tods because he lives nearcampiii “It’s convenient for me to!s rather than ride thebusorfe Gilger said. "It saves tints The league did not to highest-level platinum m any communities. Coilaj Station received the bronzf: award for the League's friendly community. “College Station pullo© an intensive application,' Anthony Yoder, senior proE manager for the Leatnit American Bicyclists. “Iwasfj Ocularly impressed withtet: percentage of bicycle coi and the Bike-to-Work Day, The city provides food top ; parade mote bike commuting to-Work Day. This year, ® than 5(X) residents paiticipatal According to the Lea: American Bicyclists Wei si the staff and reviewers coni several factors before deeir: community “bicycle Factors include theenvirot education programs, encoi ment for people to ride more often, enforcement of? tie laws for motorists clists and future plans £ improvements. College Sue plans for 2004 include al loop connecting parks, sclirf and residential areas. “This is an incredible imp?': ment for 2004,” Yoder said The city also plans toende revisions to its ordinances and require Hi 1 commercial properties lo ps vide bike parking facilil “College Station t other bicycle friendly ct ties display uncommon commitment, technical expeit and community become better places to bicyck said Elissa Margolin, execif director for the League American Bicyclists, rewards for residents are It reduced traffic, better air quai increased travel choices greater opportunities lo more active lifestyles.” Surah Szuminski contril to this report. A Special Edition All ladies FREE all night Guys over 21 FREE until 10pm $ 1 00 bar drinks & $ 2 on premiums 8pm-llpm 696-5570 THE BATTALIOli Sommer Hamilton, Elizabeth Webb, Managing Editor Sarah Szuminski, Metro Editor C.E. 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