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COMPUTERS
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DJ MUSIC
The Party Block Mobile DJ- Peter Block, professional/ ex
perienced. Specializing in Weddings and TAMU functions.
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FOR RENT
NMl : 1
2Bdrm. duplex, on shuttle, fenced yard. No pets. $435
&bills. 693-8534.
2Bdrm. studio apartment on wooded lot. Approx 3blocks
from campus in Northgate area. Gas &electric. $450.00
+bills. No pets. 693-8534.
3bdrm/2bath, 1,450sq. ft., next to SWValley pool, $875/mo.
Available 6/31 /97. 693-0201.
Available now or for August. Pre-leasing 1 bdrm/1 bath, all
bills paid, Northgate area. United Realty. 694-9140.
EXPERIENCED SHEETROCKERS
and
PAINTER HELPERS needed.
Aggressive work ethic necessary.
Will work with school schedule.
775-7126
Heartburn Study
Do you suffer from heartburn
symptoms? Call for details.
Call for information:
J&S Studies, Inc.
846-5933
In Your Home?
Research sites are needed
for a 14 Day In-Home flea
control study. We provide
Free indoor flea control in
exchange for your cooperation.
Please call Granovsky
Assoc, at 822-3069.
Private Party Want Ads
$10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $1,000 or less
(price must appear in ad). This rate applies only to non-commercial advertisers
offering personal possessions for sale. Guaranteed results or you get an
addtional 5 days at no charge. If item doesn’t sell, advertiser must call before
1 p.m. on the day the ad is scheduled to end to qualify for the 5 additional
insertions at no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early.
1987 Dodge Dakota pick-up, good stereo+ speakers,
am/fm, cassette, new rails, tires, wheels, seat, etc. Must
seell $2,850/o.b.o. Call 764-7839.
1992 Pontiac Grand Am, cd, automatic transmission,
cruise, etc. Must Sell!! $5,000 a.s.a.p. 695-9273.
1992-Maroon Eagle Talon, 2.0-liter, fully loaded, excellent
condition, 59,900mi. 693-1455.
Cars for $100!!! Seized & Sold locally this month. Trucks,
4x4’s, etc. 800-522-2730, Ext.#3782.
•"#10 DCMT
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Available now; December ending sublease. Treehouse I
1 bdrm/1 bath. $465/mo., negotiable. 694-9251
Bryan duplex. 2824 Forest Bend. 2bdrm/11/2bath, fire
place, green house window, no pets. $550/mo. 731-8951.
BED AND BREAKFAST
Romantic Victorian B&B get-away. Plus gourmet candle
lightdining. "The Famous Pink House Gourmet B&B ". 364-
2868.
486DX Tamunet, Windows 95, Microsoft Office, 14 4 mo
dem with monitor, keyboard, mouse $450 Please call 694-
8252.
CPU only: P200, 3ghd 16x cd, 32m ram, 2m vid, lOObt or
56k, 3.5, case: $999. Call Paul at 764-5792.
Macintosh LC475 with color monitor, keyboard and
stylewriter printer. Lots of software. $900. Please call
Christine collect at (281 )583-9590.
Pentium computer, 1.3GB-HD, 12XCDROM, 16MB-RAM,
33.6-Modem, sound &speakers, 2MB-video, 14"-monitor
TAMUNet setup, 1-year warranty. 133MHz$965. 166MHz
$995. 846-7186, upgrading.
FOR SALE
1/2 carat marquise engagement ring. Asking $1,000.
Beautiful! Must see! Call 694-3655.
30 foot RV, set-up for student living, includes: storage shed,
w/d. $4,000. 776-6203.
Boss dorm fridge (large) on sale now! Complete with
Smashing Pumpkins sticker-don’t let it get awayl! $85. Bill,
823-8375.
Buy kegs for big fall parties!! Two shells, two taps plus
trashcans for the unbelievable price of $100. Bill, 823-8375.
Drafting table with matching stool and parallel bar $100.
Centurian Grand Lemans 10-speed road bike $85. Call
Mike at 696-5787.
VIP Research is seeking individuals 18
years and older with recurrent genital
herpes for a research study of an
investigational oral medication. A
current herpes outbreak is not necessary.
Up to $400 will be paid to qualified
volunteers who enroll and complete
this study.
VIP Research is seeking individuals 18
years and older with history of recurrent
fever blister/cold sores for a research
study with an investigational oral
medication. Individuals that qualify and
complete the study will receive up to
$400 for their participation. AN
ACTIVE FEVER BLISTER IS NOT
REQUIRED TO QUALIFY FOR THIS
STUDY. PLEASE CALL FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
For more information, call:
VIP Research,Inc.
PARKWAY
APARTMENTS
1600 Southwest Parkway, College Station
2bdrm/2bath
Now Available
Special 112 OFF deposit & $100 OFF September rent
FOR SALE
Sealy queen bed $200. Black desk with printer stand $100.
Bookshelve$60.0.B.O. All less than 1 year old. 693-4512.
HELP WANTED
C.Sta. fourplex. 2408 Blanco. 2bdrm/1 bath, studio style,
on shuttle, no pets. $410/mo. 731-8951.
College Court. Great location, 2/1, shuttle, microwave,
some utilities paid, intrusion alarm, pool. $439/mo. 823-
7039.
Cowboy Country. Stalls & Duplexes for rent. 10 min. from
A&M. Lighted arena. (409)778-4600, (409)778-7531.
FULL-SIZE WASHER/DRYER! 2bdrm/1bath, shuttle, mi-
crowave, intrusion alarm, $459/mo. 589-3779.
In the country, 3bdrm/2bath mobile home w/deck and car
port. Some utilities furnished. $575/mo or room for 2-hors
es for $650/mo. Enough room for 3-students. 8-minutes
from campus. Available now 779-7193.
Mobile 3bdrm/2bath, 14x80, private property, fenced, ap
pliances, carpet, nice. Available 8/15. $475/mo. 778-7064.
Select from economy to luxury 1,2 and 3-bedrooms, apart
ments/fourplexes. Bryan and C.Station. Available now or
pre-lease starting at $315. Some with all bills paid. Unit
ed Realty, 694-9140.
Sonnenblick Apartments. Large 2/1, 884 sq. ft., 5-clos
ets, shuttle, microwave, intrusion alarm, pool, covered park
ing. $459/mo., w/full W/D $479/mo. 691-2062.
Southwood Valley 2bdrm/11/2bath four-plex, ceiling fans,
yard, shuttle, pets ok. $525/mo. 695-8110.
Car wash and detail business looking for 1 -employee from
8a.m.-5p.m., Mon.-Fri. 1-employee weekends only. Apply
at Talent-Tree In Galleria Village.
College Grads/ Students- Fastest growing company In
America comes to C.Sta. needs quality, motivated people
to help with local expansion. PT/FT. 268-2232.
Lynntech, Inc. Part-time Receptionist- Secretary for local
R & D firm. AM available only. Good verbal and written
communication skills, Computer experience a must. Send
resume and hours available to: Joy Caldwell, Lynntech,
Inc. 7610 Eastmark Drive, Suite 105, College Station, Texas
77840. E.O.E. (caldwell@myriad.net).
National firm expanding. 15 openings available. Above av
erage pay. Flexible around summer school. Scholarships
available. 696-7734.
National Homebuilders seeks estimator trainee. Send re
sume: 1200 Soldiers Field Drive, Sugarland, Texas, 77479.
Part-time help wanted, experience preferred, Villa Maria
Chevron, at Villa Maria and E.29th in Bryan 776-1261
Part-time minor maintenance and make ready for apart
ments. 691-2062.
Quality Sales People. We have Full and Part time evening
telemarketing positions available immediately. $7.00 hourly
base pay + bonuses. Flexible schedules. Apply in person
at: IMS, 700 Univ. Dr. E., Ste.104, C.Station (behind Gold
en Corral). 691-8682.
Reading this will bring you an extra $140/month CASH.
In a gentle, easy way. You lie back In a soft chair, get a pin
prick & you're free to read, study, talk or dream. 60-min
utes & you’re up and away, cash in hand, smiling. The Plas
ma Center. 4223-Wellborn Rd. 846-8855. 700-Untverslty
Dr. E. 268-6050.
Teacher for Montessori Classroom. Full or part-time. Call
696-1674.
MOTORCYCLE
1984 Honda Shadow 700, 20k miles, $1,500 O.B.O. Call
764-1511.
Honda CBR600F3- 3,400 miles, excellent condition, $5,200
O.B.O. Call 693-2135
PETS
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Adopt: Puppies, Kittens, Cats, Dogs. Many pure breeds!
Brazos Animal Shelter-775-5755.
REAL ESTATE
Upscale Condo 2bdrm-l.5bth, new paint, all appliances,
ceiling fans, new a/c, 1050sqft, yard. $48,500. 823-2112.
ROOMMATES
1-or-2 roommates needed. 2bdrm/2bath. 1,00+sq.ft. Call
Travis or Mandy at 694-4439, after 5:00p.m.
Female roommate needed for 2bdrm/21/2bath pool-side
condo with w/d, garage, on bus-route, $400/mo. utilities in
cluded. 694-8771.
Female roommate needed starting mid Aug.-Sept. Large
2bdrm/2bath apartment. Great location. Approximately
$280/mo. Misa, 696-9484.
Male roommate wanted. 7/4-8/30, $125/mo.+1/2 bills. Call
268-2662.
Need roommate. 2bdrm/2bath on ranch, work for rent ne
gotiable. 695-8110.
Room for rent, $ 175/mo +1/3 utilities. Non-smoking male
preferred. 823-0381, after 7:00p.m. or leave message.
Roommate needed by 7/1/97. $237.50/mo. +1 futilities.
Own room. Neill, 696-8198.
Roommate needed starting mid-August/ September.
2bdrm/11/2bath fourplex, w/d. $260/mo.+1/2-bills. Call
695-1495.
Roommate wanted for quiet country home between C.Sta.
and Caldwell. Petso.k. (409)272-2235.
Wantedll! A male roommate to occupy a large 3bdrm/2bath
brand new duplex with w/d- will have own room. $230/mo.
+1/4-utilities, beginning August, 1997. Call Gene for more
details. (409)885-6250(0), (409)992-3257(E).
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SERVICES
AAA-Texas Defensive Driving/Driver’s Training. Lots-of-
fun, Laugh-a-lotl! Ticket dismissal/insurance discount. M-
T(6pm-9pm), W-Th(6pm-9pm), Fri(6pm-8pm), Sat(10am-
2:30pm), Sat(8am-2:30pm). Inside Nations-Bank.
Walk-ins welcome. $25/cash. Lowest price allowed by law.
111-Univ. Dr., Ste.217. 846-6117. Show-up 30/min. early.
(CP-0017).
Carlson Craft wedding invitations and accessories. 20%
discount. The Invitation Lady. 693-6294.
Word Processing- Fast service, 65-70wpm. Reasonable
rates. Ev’s Typing Services. 693-6294.
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Need 1-graduation ticket for Liberal Arts ceremony in Au
gust. 695-9603.
Need graduation tickets for 8/15/97 at 7:30p.m. Will pay!!
(409)272-2227.
• Covered Parking • On Shuttle • Ceiling Fans # 2 Pools
• Volleyball & Basketball • Mini Blinds • Laundry Facilities
• Water/Sewer/Trash Paid • Clubroom •Extra Large Closets
HARDWARE SUPPORT STAFF
College Station Facility
Universal Computer Systems, Inc. seeks individuals
with excellent communication skills to fill entry-level
support staff positions within our field service
department. Our representatives deal with clients
regarding problems and coordinate details leading to
solutions. Basic computer skills are a must.
Available shifts are 8-5 or 10-7, Monday through Friday.
Part-time positions are also available. We offer salary
plus full benefits including full medical, dental and health
insurance, 401k and semi-annual performance/salary
reviews. Non-smokers only. EOE.
To apply, please call:
Universal Computer Systems, Inc.
(409) 846-1213
http ://www. ucs-systems.com
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Nation
Wednesday 'July2,155
Automobile industry make
last-ditch lobbying effort
Groups argue air bags are beneficial to consume!
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Au
tomakers and insurers appealed to
the Clinton administration Tuesday
to drop a plan to allow consumers
to deactivate auto air bags.
The interest groups asked Office
of Management and Budget offi
cials not to allow the air-bag deacti
vation rule to go forward.
Federal regulators at the Nation
al Highway Traffic Safety Adminis
tration proposed the change earlier
this year in response to the public
outcry over deaths caused by de
ploying air bags.
Industry groups argue air bags
are beneficial for the vast majority
of people. The devices have saved
more than 2,000 lives, according to
government estimates.
Sally Katzen, head of the OMB
section that is reviewing the agency
rule before it becomes final, and her
staff met with the automakers, deal
ers and insurers, as well as con
sumer groups and air-bag supplier
TRW Inc.
“You have (automakers), air
bag suppliers, insurance groups,
consumer groups all saying the
same thing — air-bag deactivation
is wrong,” said Barry Felrice, di
rector of regulatory affairs for the
American Automobile Manufac
turers Association.
The interest groups want the
government to allow deactivation
only in special cases, such as a child
with a medical problem who needs
monitoring in the front seat.
They believe the government’s traf
fic safety agency should continue to
grant waivers allowing air bags to be
disconnected on a case-by-case basis.
“We’re against (allowing) broad-
based deactivation” of air bags, said
George Parker, a vice president of
the Association of International Au
tomobile Manufacturers, who at
tended the meeting. “There are a
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few legitimate reasons to do ill
NHTSA ought to make thosedi
sions on an individual basis,’’
OMB officials declined to disc
the meeting.
Several industry representaii
saidOMBoiTicialshadalargenuit! ons
of questions about cutoff switches
The government is consideii
allowing cutoff switches to
stalled in cars already on the roaif 16111
give consumers the flexibility
turning the air bag on or
pending on who is inthefrontsti iipp
So far, nearly 15,000 peoplehn iosp
written NHTSA requestingperai tsst
sion to allow their mechanicsti
connect airbags.
The devices have been blaiiitoup
for the deaths of 40 childrenandi gain
fants and 27 adults, according! slud|
government records. Mostofthm
killed were not using safety
straints such as seat belts or Wfteacl
to use them properly. tancl
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California releases sex-offender
notification records on CD-ROM
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A CD-ROM with detailed in
formation on 64,000 sex offenders, made public Tues
day by a new California law, confirmed an old suspi
cion for one San Diego grandmother.
She typed the name of the stepfather of her four
grandchildren into the computer at the sheriff’s office
and found that the man her former daughter-in-law
married had been convicted three times of raping a
girl under age 18.
“I said, “What if he’s a rapist?’ and sure as hell, he
was,” said the grandmother, who declined to give her
name. She said she and her son, who has custody, will
use the information to wage a visitation battle with the
mother over the three girls and a boy, all under age 10.
California's compilation of the CD-ROM is one the
most aggressive attempts yet to keep people informed
of sex offenders in their midst. It is part of the wave of
state and federal laws that followed the 1994 murder
of 7-year-old Megan Kanka by a repeat sex offender
living in her neighborhood.
Civil libertarians and criminal defense lawyers
who oppose the notification laws warn of the danger
of vigilantism or harassment of sex offenders who
have already paid their debt to society.
“People go berserk over this issue,” said Elisabeth
Semel, a San Diego attorney with the National Asso
ciation of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
The CD-ROM lists the names and ZIP codes and in
many cases includes photographs of 64,000 people in
California who have committed a broad range of sex
crimes since 1944. That irks Michael McGlinn, an at
torney for two men who he says are rehabilitated and
should not be part of the registry.
One is a 63-year-old gay man arrested in the 1950s
for having oral sex with another sailor in a parked car,
and a youth counselor convicted of having consen
sual sex with a teen-ager.
“I’m upset about California’s Megan’s Law,”
McGlinn said. “It’s much loo broad, it’s ridiculous,)!
least in some other states, the notification require'
merits are a lot more selective and only apply to cer
tain offenders.”
Donald Balch, a father of a 4-year-old daughter
and a 4-month-old boy, said he stopped by the sher
iff’s office Tuesday to look at the database because he
doesn’t think people can be too cautious when it
comes to their kids.
“When I pulled up my ZIP code, there were 98 peo
ple on it,” Balch said. ”1 was a little surprised.” He said
he also never would have guessed how “regular” the
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ZIP code, there were 98
people on it.”
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convicted sex offenders looked. He didn’t recognizeany.
Addresses are listed only for about 1,600 “highrisk"
offenders, who have two or more violent sex-crime
convictions or one violent sex offense and atleasttwo
violent non-sex offenses.
California Attorney General Dan Lungren has ac
knowledged that the CD-ROM contains outdated or
incomplete information on thousands of the sex of
fenders. About 40 percent of the state’s convicted of
fenders have not registered, he said.
At least one lawsuit already has been filed to chal
lenge the open-records policy as unfairly punishing
those who already served their time.
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Researchers find link between
menstruation, ovarian cancer
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The risk
of ovarian cancer is directly relat
ed to a woman’s lifetime number
of ovulations, or menstrual cycles,
according to researchers who
found that bearing children and
birth control pills provide protec
tion from the disease.
A high number of ovulations can
increase by nine times the chances of
producing cells with a genetic flaw
that often leads to ovarian cancer,
said Dr. Andrew Berchuck, professor
of gynecologic oncology at the Duke
University Medical Center.
A statistical link between the
number of ovulations and ovarian
cancer has been known for some
time, but the new study suggests the
reason: A high number of ovula
tions increases the chances a tumor
suppressor gene called p53 can be
mutated, Berchuck said.
“We show that in women with
ovarian cancer there is a very strong
association between having a lot of
ovulatory cycles and an alteration in
the p53 gene,” he said. “The major
ity of ovarian cancers have this p53
mutation and these mutations oc
cur because of ovulation.”
Anything that lowers the num
ber of lifetime ovulation cycles thus
reduces the risk of ovarian cancer,
Berchuck said.
“If you have one baby, it decreas
es your risk by about 13 percent,” he
said. “If you have three babies, your
risk is about half that of women who
had no babies.”
The study also clearly shows that
birth control pills, which control
ovulation, protect against ovarian
cancer, he said. If the pill is taken for
a year, it gives a 10 percent protec
tion, while its use for five to 10 years
cuts the risk in half.
Nursing a newborn also reduces
the number of ovulations.
The study will be publish
Wednesday in the Journal of theh
tional Cancer Institute. In an edito:
al, Dr. Alice S. Wh i t temore and DrT
lerie McGuire of the Staii
University School of Medicine tf®
the information could create new<
search possibilities about a deat'
cancer that is still poorly understch
Ovarian cancer is diagnosed
about 27,000 American womeni
nually, most of them nearagei
About 15,000 women die ofthedi
ease every year.
The disease is only one-sixth
common as breast cancer, but it
far more lethal. Only about 30 pf
cent of ovarian cancer patients sh
vive five years, compared to
70 percent of breast cancer patieiii)
No reliable screening
exists, Berchuck noted. As aresrf
the disease is usually discovered!!
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