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Tuesday • July 22, The Battalion Classified l To place a classified ad: Phone: 845-0569 / Fax: 845-2678 Office: Room 015 (basement) Reed McDonald Building Business Hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday Insertion deadline: 1 p.m. prior business day V/SA 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 additional 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. AUTO Cars for $100!!! Seized & Sold locally this month. Trucks, 4x4’s, etc. 800-522-2730, Ext.#3782. BED AND BREAKFAST Romantic Victorian B&B get-away. Plus gourmet can dle-light dining. “The Famous Pink House Gourmet B&B". 364-2868. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Powerful Income Program. Earn $2,200-$5,500/wk. Call 1-800-322-6169, Ext.#0330 for 2-minutes overview. COMPUTERS Apple Macintosh 512K monitor, keyboard, printer, 2- mouse, different programs and games included $300. Call 823-1080. Intel 486DX4 120 Processor $75, 4XCD Rom Internal $50, 14.4K 200M Modem Data/FaxA/oicemail $30, 2 4- MB 30-Pin Simms $20/ea., 8 1-MB 30-Pin Simms $5/ea., 2 Simm expanders $15/ea., Ph.# 693-8536, e- mail verma@tamu.edu Pentium 120 Mhz, 16 MB, 1 GB HD, 4X CD, Soundcard, 1 MB Video, 14 in. monitor, Win95, $790. Call 693-9284. Pentium 133MHz, 16MB-ram, 1.6GB-HD, 33.6-modem, CDROM, sound Sspeakers, 2MB-video, 14”monitor, Packard Bell desktop, new, one only $725. 846-7186. Pentium 200MMX $1,225, 166MHz $995, 16MB-ram, 16XCDROM, 33.6-V/F/modem, 1.3GB-HD, sound &speakers, 2MB-video, 14”-monitor, Tamunet set-up, 1- year warranty, upgradable, 3.1GB-HD add $75. 846- 7186. DJ MUSIC The Party Block Mobile DJ- Peter Block, professional/ experienced. Specializing in Weddings and TAMU func tions. For the best call 693-6294. http://www.inc.com/users/pblock.html EMPLOYMENT Engineer with vehicle manufacturing experience needed for part-time work with local manufacture. Fax resume to: (210)366-0446. Fun instructors or comedians. $6/hr. Will train. Evening &Saturdays. College experience. Tx.D.L. 5-years, no criminal records. 694-2122. Management Opportunity. Challenging and rewarding career available through our Management Training Program. We are seeking an intelligent, career- orient ed person who is outgoing and likes to be challenged. Excellent training program benefits, and advancement potential. Fax resume to 846-3961. http://www.benefi- cial.com Beneficial maintains a non-smoking, drug free work environment and is committed to diversity in our workforce as an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. FOR RENT FOR RENT 1&2 Bedroom apartments or graduate dorms available for Fall. 10% discount for students or staff. Great loca tion! Furnished or unfurnished. 846-9196. ** ** BID FOR SALE BY SEALED BID-- 2 PICK-UP TRUCKS INSPECTION: 9 AM-12 NOON & 1-4 PM (JULY 21-24) INSPECTION INFORMATION & BID FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED AT BLDG. 8522 AT THE TAMU RIVERSIDE CAMPUS—HWY 21 WEST, BRYAN, TX. Lincoln Square ■ where everyone feels at home. Sign a new lease before July 31st and receive either a 13” Color TV, Microwave or VCR We have 1 & 2 Bdrm. Floor Plans to choose from starting at $395. Come visit at 313 Lincoln (Just 3 blocks behind Red Lobster) or call 693-2720 Come Home To Timber Creek Sign a New Lease before July 31st & Receive either a 13” Color TV, Microwave or VCR. We still have 4 Two-Bedroom Floor Plans to choose from incl., 1042 Sq. Ft. Fourplexes with Washer/Dryer. Come visit us at 801 Spring Loop (behind the Hilton) or call 846-2976 With prices starting at under $300.00 we’ve got an apartment for you! it s time to Make Your Move Doux Chene Apartments!!! 1401 FM 2818 live@dcapts.com 693-1906 College Court AUGUST FREE! Large 2 Bedrooms /I Bath Microwave Partial Utilities Paid ' ■Ceiling Fans •Intrusion Alarms TAMU Shuttle $419 MRNHBNNRNVNNNNNNNNBNNMNHNNMIBNNNNb 1,000sq. feet studio apartment, w/2bdrm/11/2ba, w/d, bus route, computer rooms, free aerobics. $650/mo. Kelly, 696-1624. 1 bdrm/1 bath w/dinning area. Sublease August through May w/option to renew. Enough room for 2. August paid for. $465/mo. Call 696-9180. Ist.-month rent free, +$100. Female needed, sublease 4-bedroom apartment. University Commons. $275/mo. (972)283-1925. 2Bdrm. duplex, on shuttle, fenced yard. No pets. $395 &bills. 693-8534. 2bdrm/1bath for sublease, w/d hook-ups, $500/mo. Great location. Very clean. 693-2184. 3bdrm/2bath house In Bryan near Historical District. Central air/heat, flexible lease. Available Aug. 1st. $750/mo. Call 822-7263, 862-4233. Available now or for August. Pre-leasing 1 bdrm/1 bath, all bills paid, Northgate area. United Realty. 694-9140. C.Sta. fourplex. 2408 Blanco. 2bdrm/1bath, studio style, on shuttle, no pets. $410/mo. 731-8951. Close to campus, 2bdrm-1bth condo, 402-Nagle. W/D, available end/Aug., covered parking, no pets, $425/mo. +deposit. (713)468-3973. 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, microwave, intrusion alarm, $459/mo. 691-2062. House for rent. 1407 East 23rd., Bryan. 2bdrm/1bath, ch-a, wood floors, celling fans, appliances, no pets, $450/mo., $450 deposit. (903)595-1602. Large 2bdrm/2bath. Autumn Circle. Pets ok. W/D con nection. $495/mo. Available August. 693-1906, ask for Suzanne. New 2bdrm/2bath house, c/a and heat, w/d, refrigerator, dishwasher, 15-minutes from campus, no pets, $700/mo. 778-3106. Quiet country atmosphere, fireplace, very large 1-bed- room brick duplex. $375/mo. +bills. No pets. 693-8534. Select from economy to luxury 1,2 and 3-bedrooms, apartments/fourplexes. Bryan and C.Station. Available now or pre-lease starting at $315. Some with all bills paid. United Realty, 694-9140. Sonnenbllck Apartments. Large 2/1, 884 sq. ft., 5- closets, shuttle, microwave, intrusion alarm, pool, cov ered parking, shady picnic area, $439/mo. 691-2062. Sublease 2bdrm/2bath. Treehouse Apartments. $625/mo. Close to campus. Call Lori, 696-8368. FOR SALE 1980 40-foot Park model trailer, 1 -bedroom w/computer room +table. All new flooring +carpet. $4,000. 779- 9497, leave message. Yeast Infection Women 16 years of age and older. If you are experiencing vaginal itching, burning, irritation or discharge you may be eligible to participate. As a participant you will receive $150 for completion of study (3 visits). Physician visits and medication are FREE. No blood drawn!! Call for information: J&S Studies, Inc. 846-5933 Athlete’s Foot Study Patients volunteers needed for Research Study of new investigational medicine. Free physical exam, treatments, study medications, and lab tests available for qualified participants. Patient stipend available for qualified participants ages 12 years and above. No topical (prescription or over the counter) treatment in the last 2 wks. Heartburn Study Do you suffer from heartburn symptoms? Call for details. Call for information: J&S Studies, Inc. 846-5933 or 1-800-681-8204 823-7039 3300 S. College Ave. Attention Women Females, ages 18-34, who have been treated for a recent vaginal infection are being recruited to participate in a one year research study using one of two feminine hygiene products. History of douching is required. Eligible volunteers will be compensated. Chronic Pain Study Subjects who have had chronic pain for at least three months, have been taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication daily and require additional pain relief are being recruited for an investigative research study with a marketed pain medication to determine the incidence of nausea and.or vomiting due to the medication. Eligible volunteers will be compensated. Call for information: J&S Studies, Inc. 846-5933 or 1-800-681-8204 FOR SALE 2bdrm/1 bath mobile home. Perfect for student. Newly remodeled. Excellent condition. Set-up in C.Sta. park. Pets allowed. 776-2075. A Trek 800, forest green mountain bike. Excellent con dition! Shimano components. $300. Please call Jen nifer at 695-2535. Coffee table and 2 matching end tables, good condition but a little bit wobbly, $25 for all 3. Call 268-4039. Computer work center $225, Sanyo 27” w/stand $250, Sharp 27" $200, sofa sleeper w/queen mattress $200, Queen bed $225. 764-0066. Dining table with 4-chairs $60, sofa, arm chair and cof fee table $80, Sealy full size bed (2-years old) $175. 693-6464. Manitou-4 suspension shock $125 (free rebuild); Rollerblade “Cool Blades"- no wheels $50; 30-gallon hex-aquarlum w/stand $175; Call James at 693-2795. Moving. Must sell: Cannondale R900 road-bike $1,000. Excellent condition. Asking 1/2-original price. Full-size bed, lyr.old $100. Greg or Ryan, 693-7524. Pool table, 8 feet, Brunswick, recently recovered, with accessories, $800 O.B.O. Please call 779-9058. Vintage toys for sale: StarWars, Lunchboxes, Spawn, Board Games, Hot Wheels, etc. at Blast from the Past in Northgate. 846-4004. HELP WANTED College Grads/ Students- Fastest growing company in America comes to C.Sta. needs quality, motivated peo ple to help with local expansion. PT/FT. 268-2232. Day-care employees needed for fall shifts. M/W/F 7:15- 12:30, T/TH 7:15-12:30, p.m.3-5 M-F. Only dedicated dependable need apply. 693-3661. Experienced technician. Independent and aggressive. Web design. Compuview Computer Store. Dan, 846- 5454. Food Service Workers. St. Joseph Regional Health Center is accepting applications for part-time Food Service Workers. Will be responsible for performing food service tasks to include preparation and produc tion. Interested applicants can apply to St. Joseph Regional Health Center Employment office located at 2601 Osier Boulevard, Bryan, through Friday, 7-25-97. E.O.E. “Gold's Gym is now hiring for receptionists and mainte nance personnel. Experience helpful” Local business needs part-time warehouse help. Please call 779-7043 for information on resume submittal. Make-ready Assistant. Prefer painting experience, cleaning. Aug.14-28. $5.50/hr. 696-1138. National firm expanding. 15 openings available. Above average pay. Flexible around summer school. Scholarships available. 696-7734. Panabella's Grande Cafe. Experienced wait-staff need ed. Hours: 11:00a.m.-2:30p.m. Call 779-2558. Part-time evening work doing commercial office clean ing, Mon.-Fri. Call for an appointment 823-5031. Part-time help wanted, experience preferred, Villa Maria Chevron, at Villa Maria and E.29th in Bryan 776-1261 Part/Full-time help wanted. Apply within Piper’s Chevron. Texas Ave., University Dr. Phlebotomists. St. Joseph Regional Health Center is accepting applications for On-Call Phlebotomists. Previous experience highly preferred. Must be available to work days. H.S. grad or equivalent. Interested appli cants can apply to St. Joseph Regional Health Center Employment office located at 2601 Osier Boulevard, Bryan. E.O.E. 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 Golden 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-minutes & you’re up and away, cash in hand, smiling. The Plasma Center. 4223-Weilborn Rd. 846- 8855. 700-Unlversity Dr. E. 268-6050. New home sales trainee. Immediate opportunity for entry level position. 65 yr. old com pany seeks recent graduate in Business or Construction Science. Competitive salary & benefits with excellent long term potential. Respond to Tilson Home Corporation, 6211 Ea. Hwy. 21, Bryan, Tx. 77808. Now Hiring All Shifts •$5.15 minimum Wage •Flexible Hours •Advancement Opportunities •Scholarships •Good Grades/Great Pay •Friendly Staff •Uniforms •1/2 Price Meals While On Duty All Bryan & College Station Locations Go to any McDonald’s and pick up your application, then contact our office at 846-9598 Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. HELP WANTED iiiiiiSHiiSi smmMHNh i musmi liffiim Sheetrockers, painter helpers needed. No experience required. Good work ethic. Will work with school sched ule. 775-7126. Wait-staff $8-10/hr, average. Also cashier position open, must be able to work day-time during the fall. Both apply Tues.-Fri., 2-4p.m., at Golden Corral. MISCELLANEOUS All we need is YOU and your CAMERA!' Visit www.TheZeppelin.com!! Your own business while in school. Exceptional part- time income. (254)772-4748. MOTORCYCLE 1983 Nighthawk 650. Runs good. New tires. $1,000. O.B.O. 696-9517. PERSONAL ROMANCE FOR YOU!! 1-900-336-8162, Ext.#3702. $2.99/min. Must be 18yrs. Sen/-U (619)645-8434. PETS Adopt: Puppies, Kittens, Cats, Dogs. Many pure breeds! Brazos Animal Shelter-775-5755. Must sell 31/2-feet friendly healthy female iguana, per fect tail, $100/negotiable. Please call 694-3096. REAL ESTATE Upscale Condo 2bdrm-1 .Sbth, new paint, all appliances, ceiling fans, new a/c, 1050sqft., yard. $48,500. 823- 2112. ROOMMATES 3bdrm/2bath house on San saba, fenced backyard. Female roommate, graduate student preferred. Pets o.k. Call Robin or Liz, 764-0651. Female roommate needed for 2bdrm/21/2bath pool-side condo with w/d, garage, on bus-route, $400/mo. utilities included. 694-8771. Female roommate needed to share 3bdrm/2bath luxury condo on Wolf Run, 1-block from campus. Private pool. $300/mo. +1/3 utilities. (281)892-7785. Female roommate needed. Private bdrm/bath. $310/mo.+1/2b!lls. Near t.a.m.u. 694-3689, Dawn. Need female roommate for 2bdrm/1bath, deposit and first month's rent paid, $250/mo. 779-7054. Room for rent in Bryan house. $300/mo., all bills paid. Must be neat, honest and dependable. Female pre ferred. 696-4343. Roommate needed immediately. Non-smoking male student. Quiet Bryan house. $200/mo., 1/4-utilities. John, (713)869-6952, (409)776-0737. Roommate needed starting August-lst. On bus-route, in good area. Private master bdrm/bath, w/d, $255/mo. +1/3bills. Call 695-9575. Roommate needed starting mid-August/ September. 2bdrm/11/2bath fourplex, w/d. $260/mo.+1/2-bills. Call 695-1495. Roommate needed. 4-bdrm apartment. University Commons. Fall, W/D, furnished. Call Leslie, 694-1686. SERVICES AAA-Texas Defensive Driving/Driver's Training. Lots-of- fun, Laugh-a-lot!! Ticket dismissal/insurance discount. M-T(6pm-9pm), W-Th(6pm-9pm), Frl(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. TUTORS Experienced Tutor- Genetics, Math, Science. H.S. and College. By appointment only. Small groups o.k. Call 690-0738., 's' S? V S .. '••• Cs '■ ' WANTED HELP AGSI! Large family need 5-10 graduation tickets for Fri. 15th. Will pay!! Call collect (972)503-7148. Need graduation tickets for 8/15/97 at 7:30p.m. Will pay!! (409)272-2227. Fleas!!!! 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. HERPES STUDY 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. FEVER BLISTER/ COLD SORE 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. 776-1417 \ ‘Playing the odds’ adds flavor and fun to football Columnist L Keith McPhail Senior Finance major I love foot ball. I have always been a fan and student of the game. While I had been known to place a friendly wager on occasion, real gambling did not begin until high school. It started with a $12.50 bet on the Washington Redskins the first week of the 1991 NFL season. My brother had a friend who knew a bookie. We decided to add a little excitement to the game. The minimum bet with this bookie was $25. The prospect of losing $25 was terrifying at that time, so we split the bet. We won the bet, and the thrill of winning enough money to buy an 18-pack of beer was paramount to an Oscar. We thought we were high-rollers. With my new-found wealth so easily gained, I decided to continue my gambling pursuits. Soon I was studying the teams, the odds-mak- ers and other bettors in a way I had never before. My new hobby turned into a perennial pursuit. Gambling is a wild roller coaster that has taken me through tremendous highs and lows. It has taken me places I may not have gone. It has given me the wisdom to not be easily shaken by events beyond my control. It has given me the strength to believe in my own opinion in the face of expert opposition. While sports gambling can be brutal to the hap hazard bettor, football has been very good to me. The Game Every bettor has their own phi losophy and style. The style that has led to my success can be described by the week of Sept. 24, 1995. The Colorado Buffaloes were scheduled to play the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday. Good fortune resulted from my noticing the promise of a young Rick Neuheisel as he was handed the reigns of a very talented Colorado Buffalo football program in 1994. Rick Neuheisel, a Rose Bowl MVP quarterback who helped develop Troy Aikman and Kordell Stewart, was the second youngest head coach in NCAA history. He was not received with the same enthusiasm among the betting community as I felt he deserved, because of his youth and unortho dox coaching style. Among his play ers were Koy Detmer and John Hessler at quarterback and Rae Carruth at wide receiver. It was my belief that the combination would result in a strong program. Colorado entered the week ranked fifth in the nation. The other side of a good wager involves an overrated program — in this case the 1995 Oklahoma Sooners. The Sooners were highly regarded based mostly on the arrival of Howard Schnellenberger as coach. While Schnellenberger had a great reputation centered around a National Title with Miami, those days had long passed, and he had not adapted to the ’90s game. The Sooners had inflated their rank with wins in home games over sec ond rate teams including University of North Texas and Southern Methodist University. Oklahoma entered the game an overrated ninth. The line was too low. My bookie had met with an acci dent. It was rumored to be a cocaine-induced heart attack. Unable to find friends willing to back the Sooners, I decided to take a Las Vegas vacation. In between poker games at the Tropicana, I placed a large wager at Bally’s and made it back to Dallas in time for the weekend. The first half of the game was Lies bril until uld J nof] InlS /ancl is to I istgil ivityj The I lilabll tiers 11 packed with exciting back-and-foi action. Despite my belief that the Buffaloes were a more well-condi tioned, more talented, more we! coached team, I was still nervous. But in the second half, Colorado proved their superiority on offeis defense and special teams. The Sooners could only stand by and watch. The Buffaloes scored 24 unanswered points to win 38-17. The Sooners were exposed as frauds. I was vindicated. As Colorado bettors collected their cash, the gambling world took notice. Colorado stock went up. Oklahoma stock plummeted. Colorado finished the season ranked fourth. Oklahoma fmishci! with two wins and five losses inth Big Eight and began thesearchfa new coach. How to Place Bets —Is It Illegal? It is a common misconception that sports gamblers arecriminak e " Bookmaking operations are out lawed in most states, and the resil ing criminal bookmakers are the law- (and sometimes leg-) breatas often associated with betting. On can, however, legally place betsv: Nevada casinos or Caribbean bod m makers, that are run by the major casinos. Caribbean account betsai placed through an 800 numberot on the Internet. Money exchanges hands through wire transfers and checks. In both cases, the money leaves the bettors’ hands at thetinn the wager is placed so a gambler’s losses cannot exceed his or her investment. While one must be observant of the tax consequences jjT of large winnings, this method is ^ legal nationwide. How Football Betting Works Football gambling involves bet ting on a “line,” also known as a point spread. The line is set by odds-makers in Las Vegas who predict the relative popularity of the teams in bettors’ minds, line is not reflective of the prevail ing attitudes, money will fallheati ly on one team relative to their opponent. This will cause theline to shift. The goal of the odds maker is to have a balanced amount of money on either side the bet — $100,000 on Dallas am $100,000 on Miami. The casino at bookie makes a percentage of dr losing bet. A well-managed It will result in the house makingo percent of the total amount betot any one game. Like all casino games, the house always wins, but unlike most games, one is not playing against the casino— one is playing against the other bettors, Football gambling is similar to tilt stock market. If an investor buys undervalued stock, this investor believes that the value of the stock should be higher than the market price and is betting that market wil correct this mispricing. Similarly, a football gambler believes that a lint bis p has inaccurately measured the rela tive strengths of two teams. The gambler bets that this inaccuracyu|obe be reflected in the final score. Both the investor and the gambler must be able to deal with a constantly- changing environment. Both mustL^r he able to accept losses in stride wi gains. Both must be well-informed ^ | There are many traps in sports gambling. It is certainly no scienct It is, however, a game that can be successfully played by intelligent gamblers who can remain level headed. While few people are cut out for this type of activity, I have experienced returns on my invest ment that are staggering by Wall Street standards. I love football. No matter the extent of my gambling activity,! will always be a fan and student the game before I am a gambler. As the new season approaches, look forward to exciting gridiron action. I wish my fellow gamblei good fortune. istsaJ Over! mpul m.cd Inrel nsml :tedj ;oun I /ling [ dose I Hutc| tthor] tationl "The! |DS a Acotj non id lie. Re J ndsat three lime total; lorsl dune dvati tsbiai Alte lotne choo orm< esain iian[ LIVE MUSIC - $4 A HEAD (Free admission if you’re headless.) Harvest Concert #1 at Messina Hof Saturday Night at 8 It’s outside. It’s fim. It’s cheap. 7/26: Superband Wasteband. (covers from the 60s, 70s & 80s) No reservations needed, just show up Bring your head, not your cooler. Call (409) 778-9463 for more info