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The Battalion 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 Immaculate '96 Neon, ac, auto, many extras, 18k, $8,400. 693-3951. Like new, ‘94 Toyota pickup, 5-speed, 4-cylinder, a/c, 18k, $8,300. 693-5151. COMPUTERS AMD 300MMX w/Motherboard, 32 mb SDRAM installed to most 486/Pentium systems, $350, video/case extra. 696-9412. 2bdrm/1 bath studio apartment. Approximately 4-blocks from campus. Wooded. No pets. No HUD. Available July-1 st. $475/mo. +bills. 693-8534. 3bdrm.-11/2bth. 909 Dellwood, Bryan, $650/mo., $650/dep., lease'required. 776-8567. 3bdrm/2bath house. Large yard. Good condition. $795/mo. 1-year lease. Available 8/1/'98. Kevin, 696- 2526. C.Sta. 3 bedroom fourplex. Move in now or reserve yours for August. Upstairs and downstairs available, w/d included, shuttle, great access to Texas Ave. United Realty. 694-9140. www.united-rico.com Casa del Sol Apartments is now preleasing for fall. Spacious 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms. 2-blocks to campus. Walk to TAMU. $100 Off first month rent. Located at 401 Stasney Street, C.Sta. 696-3455. Choose from our economical 2 bedrooms starting at $345 or spend a little more for the extras. Several floor- plans to view starting at $415. B/C.Sta. locations. United Realty. 694-9140. www.united-rico.com Great selection of one bedrooms! Available now and pre-leasing for August. Six locations/ floorplans. Some with all bills paid. United Realty. 694-9140. www.unit- ed-rico.com In the country, 4bdrm/2bath house, c/a&h, w/d connec tions, fenced yard. Perfect for 4/5 students. $1,000/mo. +deposit. 779-7193. Available 6/7/98. Large 2bdrm/1bath brick duplex. Fireplace, fenced yard, covered patio, in C.Sta., w/d connection. Pre lease for fall. No pets. No HUD. $500/mo. -t-bills. 693- 8534. Pre-lease for August 10th 4bdrm/2bath, fenced, garage. 3104 Longleaf. $1,000/mo. 693-1448. Pre-lease for August! 4-locations to choose. 2bdrm.- Ibth. duplexes, w/d, fenced yards, $485-$500/mo. 693- 1448. henip-> BEADS <-Ieather stone - glass - bone - ceramic ****IVe!w Location**** Bazillion Beautiful Beads 3803-C S. Texas Ave., Bryan (409) 846-91 20 Open Tues.-Sat. 10a.m.-6p.m. ATHLETES FOOT STUDY Patient volunteers needed for research study of new investigational medicine. Free physical exam, treatments, study medications and lab tests for qualified participants. Ages 18 years and above. No topical (prescription or over the counter) treatment in the last 2 weeks. Call for information: J&S Studies 846-5933 ARE YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLES IRREGULAR OR ARE YOUR MENSTRUAL PERIODS LENGTHY? We are looking for healthy women ages 15-50 who are not currently taking birth control pills and if 35 or older, do not smoke. You will receive free study-related exams, free study medication, free birth control pills after study completion (if medically accepted) and up to $125 compensation for qualified participants. Participants will be required to come in for 5 study-related office visits, take their medication reliably, and complete a daily diary. HYGIENE STUDY Female, ages 18-34, needed to participate in a clinical trial comparing 2 feminine hygiene products. Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $300. ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE STUDY Female volunteers, ages 18-50, needed to participate in a six months clinical trial comparing two marketed birth control pills. Eligible volunteers will be compensated. Call for information: J&S Studies 846-5933 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 your ad is cancelled early. i charge. No refunds will be made if ADOPTION Adoption a New Beginning. Engineer dad & librarian mom offer loving Christian home in Texas & great oppor tunities. Pennie/Paul 1-888-739-1839 or TGC-1-800- 299-4523. Legal/medical pd. ANNOUNCEMENTS Larger Breasts!!! Safe and Affordable Alternative To Implants!! Fast Results!! Toll-Free 1-877-6-BREAST! AUTO 1988 Ford Tempo, 4-door, 140k miles, runs great, grill damaged. $1,000/o.b.o. Please call Ragan @775- 1993. FOR RENT Quiet country atmosphere. Large 1-bedroom brick duplex w/fireplace. No pets. Available now or pre-lease for fall. $395/mo.+bills. 693-8534. Rare Opportunity! Walk to TAMU Sgolf course. 4bdrm./3bth. &3-living areas, very quiet. 696-0314 Roommate needed. Summer & Fall. $275/mo. split util ities. 3bdrm/2bath house. 822-1214, leave message. Student special in C.S.! 2-2-2, covered parking. Walk to TAMU. 696-0314. Studio style 4-plexes. 2410-Blanco, 2bdrm/1bath. enclosed patio, on shuttle, no pets, $410/mo. 731-8951. '88 Dodge Caravan. Good condition, $1,600/neg. Call 260-3172. '92 Explorer Sport, 5-speed, maroon, 70K, $6,995. 822- 9075 or 764-8105. Pentium 233MMX $775, Pentiumll 233mhz $995, 300mhz $1,135, W/3.2GBHD, 32MBRAM, 24XCDROM, 56kmodem, 4MBvideo, 14”monitor, s/speakers, 1-year warranty, upgradable, 4.3/6.4GB add $25/$65, 15717” monitor add $30/$130, 846-7186. Pentium 233MMX $815, Pentiumll 233mhz $1,035, 300mhz $1,165, W/3.2GBHD, 32MBRAM, 24XCDROM, s/speakers, 56kmodem, 4MBvideo, 14”monitor, 1-year warranty, upgradable, 4.3/6.4GB add $30/$65, 15717" monitor add $30/$140, 846-7186. Pentium computer 233MMX w/MMX, 3.2GB, 32MBRAM 24XCDROM 15”monitor, 33.6k modem, sound card and speakers, $695. Please call 260-5963. DJ MUSIC **Party Block Mobile DJ**- Peter Block, professional/ experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU func tions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. The Best!! 693-6294. http://www.partyblockdj.com FOR RENT "Efficiency apartment across from main campus, Northgate, w/d, pool, garage parking. Available now. 12-month minimum lease. $375/mo. $375/deposit. Call Vincent/Farah @846-3052. Summer lease. $400/mo. 2bdrm/11/2bath. W/D, near Aerofit. Available now. 777-6017. “Summer sublease. University Commons. Reduced rent for 1bdrm/1bath. Fully furnished apartment. $300/mo. John @(409)764-7782, Roy @(214)951- 2860.” The Villas of Cherry Hollow & Normandy Square Condominiums is now preleasing for summer & fall. Spacious 1-bedroom, 2-bedrooms and studios. Walk to TAMU. Located in Northgate area. $100 Off first month rent. Call 846-2173. This prestigious C.Sta. 3bdrm/3bath duplex is worth looking at! Security system, ice maker, w/d included, fenced yard. Pre-leasing for August. United Realty. 694-9140. www.united-rico.com Under construction and available for August move in. This C.Sta. 3bdrm/31/2bath duplex has security system, ice maker, w/d connection, fenced yard, great location. United Realty. 694-9140. www.united-rico.com Walk to TAMU. 2bdrm/1bath. $385/mo. 693-1448. Fenced. 416 Tauber. WTA Locator Service, will find you a home, NO COST TO YOU. www.rentaid.com 303-B University Drive East. 260-9611. ' FOR SALE 1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, loaded, 10,600 miles, $32,900. 862-8516 days &695-0876 evenings. Adopt: Puppies, Kittens, Cats, Dogs, breeds! Brazos Animal Shelter-775-5755. Attention Waterskiiers: HO Slalom ski for sale with bag, fast, like new, $250; Hoyt compound bow $500. Call Rich @764-9333. Dresser $50, dresser $20, 13" tv $20, twin bed $50, desk $20, couch $20, walkie talkie $20. Please call 260- 8121 F-Roommate. Fall. W/D. 2bdrm/11/2bath apartment. $275/mo. Call Caroline at 695-8831. For sale: 2-bedroom mobile home. (254)582-3343 or 693-8777. Good location. Great college pad 4-bedroom house. Walk to campus. 2-bedrooms available now, another July-1 st. $175/mo. +utilities. Lease ends August-31 st. 260-8121. King Cobra Titanium offset, brand new, never been hit, $190 o.b.o. Please call John at 775-1993. Maroon & white stripped couch & loveseat, $800/set, or will sell separately, couch $500, loveseat $300; or best offer. 694-8049. M/F roommate needed a.s.a.p. 2bdrm/2bath duplex. Own room & bath. $325/mo. +1 futilities. 862-7573. M/F to live w/brother and sister. Private bdrm/bath. W/D. 3bdrm/2bath duplex. Wolf Pen Creek. $325/mo. (713)944-8636. Marquise wedding ring with two anniversary bands. Gorgeous set. Best offer. 696-9924. Nice quiet place. 3bdrm/2bath house. M/F-roommate. Summer/fall. W/D. No deposit. 693-5633. Nice outdoor furniture: 2 chairs & a small table $40, or best offer. Please call Charlie at 694-5251. Pioneer CD player, detachable face, looks great, remote included, great deal at $220 o.b.o. Please call John at 775-1993. Roces Lowrider inline skates $150/o.b.o. $75/o.b.o. Please call Scott at 694-3978. Study and/or computer desk. Brand new. $80 nego tiable. Please call 694-5251. Washburn electric guitar $100. Digitech RP6 effect processor $200. Bass amp SOwatt $300. HP-48G cal culator $75. W/D $300. Call 222-0754. HELP WANTED Airconditioning installers needed for summer. Prefer 1-year experience. Come by 1910-Greenfield Plaza, Bryan, to fill out applications. 846-4660. Roommate needed. Available July-20th. 3-bedrooms nice house. Furnished. 5-min. to campus. Big yard. $250/mo. Antoine 696-2942. SERVICES AAA Texas Defensive Driving. 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 wel come. $25/cash. Lowest price allowed by law. 111- Univ. Dr., Ste.217. 846-6117. Show-up 30/min. early. (CP-0017). Affordable Lawn Care. Commercial & Residential. Mowing, edging, mulching, blowing. Free estimates. (409)693-0973. Child care for very nice handicapped 11-year old girl. She loves ice cream and singing. Call Carolyn @690- 7830 or Phil @845-4044. Experienced computer technician is needed at Compuview Microsystems, Inc. 846-5454. Licensed daycare has openings for 2 aids. AM shift 7:30a.m.-12:30p.m., PM shift 3:00p.m.-5:30p.m. 693- 3661, call between 8a.m.-1p.m. or 3:30p.m.-5:30p.m. P/T job helping handicapped. Male student preferred. $270/mo. 12hrs/wk. 846-3376. YEAST INFECTION STUDY Females ages 18 and older are being recruited to participate in a research study to compare two research medications for the treatment of a yeast infection (vaginitis). If you are currently experiencing vaginal burning, itching or irritation call for more information. The research medication, study related laboratory tests and physical examination by the doctor will be provided free of charge providing you meet eligibility requirements. Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $150. Call for information: J&S Studies 846-5933 One day concealed handgun course $75. Loaner guns available. Night classes available. John Collins 775- 1418, Wickson Creek Range 589-1093. WANTED Host families needed to host French student for a few weeks this summer. If interested call 696-7930. WEIGHT LOSS CHOOSE TO LOSE!! Why "weight?" Please call 775- 3188. DO YOU HAVE SWIMMER’S EAR? We may be able to help! Our doctors are conducting a research study of an ear drop treatment for swimmer’s ear (external ear infection). You may be eligible for a clinical research study. Qualified research volunteers will receive at no cost: •Research related office visits and evaluations •Study medicine Compensation will be given. Call for information: J&S Studies (409) 846-5933 Does The Sun Cause You To Have Cold Sores/Fever Blisters? If you are 18 or older you may qualify for this study. If you qualify benefits include FREE study medication and up to $525 for time and travel. Call for information: J&S Studies COLLEGE STATION PART-TIME JOBS!! Universal Computer Systems, Inc. is looking for candidates for part-time positions at our College Station facility. You must be able to work at least 15 hours, Monday - Friday and every other Saturday. All positions offer $6.00 per hour to start!!!! Other full-time positions also available. Office Assistant Technician Assistant Customer Service To apply, please call our Recruiting Headquarters: 1-800-883-3031 UCS HIRES NON-TOBACCO USERS ONLY E.O.E. http://www.ucs-systems.com N The Battalion flTIQH Wednesday • June 1?. HELP WANTED Local Business needs part-time warehouse help/ deliv ery driver. Must have good driving record and available through summer. Please call 779-7043 for information on application. Manager Trainee. Aggie owned co. seeks manager trainee for retail operation. Will consider any degree. Highly competitive salary -(-bonuses. Great opportunity. Send resume to: Personnel, P.O.Box 9627, C.Sta. 77842. Part-time cook & counter position needed at Koppe Bridge Bar and Grill. 764-2933. Part-time evening work doing commercial office clean ing, Mon.-Fri. Call for an appointment, 823-5031. Part-time staff assistant, 2-positions available. Must be able to work M-F, 8a.m.-1p.m. or 1p.m.-5:30p.m. Computer knowledge &general office skills required. Apply in person, 404-H University Dr.Ea., C.Sta. Century 21 Beal. Programmers/ Commercial business applications; expe rience on PC w/Clipper or Delphi; or Vax or IBM w/PL/l or COBOL. Send resume to: Fields Financial Services, P.O.Box 6500, Bryan, TX.77805. Running partner. 3-mornings a week. Must be experi enced distance runner w/ability to pace. Please call 764-7921. Service Station attendants needed. Part-time & full time. 2305-Villa Maria Chevron, Bryan, 77802. 776- 1261. PETS 5-foot Albino Burmese Python $250. 6-foot green pat ternless Burmese Python $300. Healthy, tame, feeding weekly. Cage available. Call Charlie, 694-5251. Many pure Free kitten!! 3 months old. Lovable, cute & playful. Vaccinated. No fleas. House trained. Please call Nancy at 694-6834. ROOMMATES 2-Roommates needed for 4bdrm/2bath house. Call 694-6819 for more information. Homeward bound Jury upholds sentence reduction for British aoj Woodward BOSTON (AP) — The state's highest court upheld the reduced conviction and sentence of British au pair Louise Woodward today, clearing the way for her to return to England. “The sentence imposed by the judge is lawful. The con viction of manslaughter, together with the sentence imposed, shall stand," the state's Supreme Judicial Court said in a 4-3 ruling that upheld the decision by Superior Court Judge Hiller B. Zobel. Woodward, 20, was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder for the death last year of 8-month-old Matthew Happen, who was in her care. Zobel reduced that to manslaughter and set her free, sentencing her to the 279 days she had already served since her arrest. She was ordered not to leave the state while both sides appealed in the highly publicized case. “Absolutely fantastic," Woodward's mother, Susan, said of the decision from her home in Elton, England. Defense attorneys had said the child's injuries were pre-existing. Prosecutors said the injuries were consistent with shaken baby syndrome. Prosecutors had asked the Supreme Judicial Court in March to reinstate the jury verdict and the mandatory 15-year minimum prison sen tence it carries. Defense lawyers had asked the high court to either overturn the conviction or uphold Zobel's ruling so Ms. Woodward could go home. Justice Margaret Marshall, who wrote the 46- page decision, said the trial judge was within the law in exercising a commonly invoked right to reduce a jury verdict and to sentence a defen dant to time served. The dissenting opinion by Justice John Greaney describes Woodward as a “felon" and recommends that she should never care for other people's children. It also declares that nei ther she nor her family should profit from her crime by selling their story. The dissent claimed Ms. Woodward and her attorneys had brought the second-degree mur der conviction upon herself by choosing the strategy of not allowing the jury to consider a manslaughter finding. Woodward's defense lawyers said they were disappointed because her manslaughter con viction was upheld, calling it a “miscarriage of justice," yet relieved that she was not sent back to prison. The statement by the attorneys, Barry Scheck, Andrew Good and Harvey Silverglate, did not say whether an appeal was planned. It said Woodward was grateful to her supporters and would return home after “appropriate arrange ments are made." rhere was no immediate comment M prosecution. Matthew's parents, Sunil and ;j Happen, left their home after the rulint] making comment. But the child's grar : f said she was saddened by the ruling, f “I'm not angry but it's kind of,youlJ in the justice system, you really do,"a! Happen said in a telephone interview® suburban Chicago home. Matthew died I eb. C 1^7, at C JT I Hospital — five days after Woodwa::^! an emergem \ number and said stopped breathing. n fj, | She was arrested the followingdaybtjon ban Newton police who said she toldliBrl might have been "a little rough” withB t| because he was fussy. Police testifiedahpp she said site dropped the baby. ButWolp testified that she “popped" the boy ont®' A pediatrician and child abuse exteW 1 , r .i . , r M examined Matthew testified the bab injuries sh extended period of time shortly beforelB',.1 hospitalized. Ho | Defense medical experts testified that Bn after a 3-week-old head injury began to!®'(I Feb. 4. ' I ®w Supporters of Woodward had gatbli. pubs in England, rallied » Massachusetts courthouses and raise® 1 $400,000 in her support. ®|' Matthew's parents, both doctors, s::® often but with parallel passion abouttk® 1 their son was murdered by Woodwarc I One of the most dramatic momentsorjL I came when Happen, an ophthalmdogiS®^ l L fied she had looked into her son'seyesBcal hospital and knew instantly he sufferaiBtuI head trauma. l( L L The Happens' family and mend'.'hoi I them on the Internet and IV talk show® ls [ case fueled debate over how workingB'H should i ure lor their ehildren. ^ L The case pointed to the sharp (M® I between a nanny, a professional carep!® pt J and an au pair, usually a college-ag who comes to the United States promises of seeing America in exchaq some child care. S Woodward, then 18, was caring forMj and his 2 1/2-year-old brother, Brendij had argued with the Happens over I hours, which included more than 201 Boston to see the musical “Rent.” The case lately was overshadowedbp| tions that Woodward's mother improperly using money from her defense fund. She denied the accusation Woodward also recently fired onel lawyers, Elaine Whitfield Sharp, aftertbcj ney was arrested for driving drunkandaf ly told a state trooper that she now belief Woodward was guilty. Homosexuality under fire WASHINGTON (AP) — An official of the nation's largest gay political group says Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott is showing the right wing's influence by saying homosexuals should be helped "just like alcohol... or sex addiction ... or kleptomaniacs.” "It's an indication of how the extreme right wing has a strangle hold on the leadership" of Congress, said Winnie Stachelberg, political director of the Human Rights Campaign, the 250,000-member gay and lesbian political organization. “It's comments like that that show he is much more in step with extreme elements than any other." The White House also chided Lott. “The fact that the majority leader has such views, apparently — consistent with some who are fairly extreme in his party — is an indicator of how difficult it is to do rational work in Washington," White House press sec retary Mike McCurry said. He said Lott showed he is among people who are "so backward in their thinking.” Lott, R-Miss., made his remarks while taping an interview for "The Armstrong Williams Show" on the America's Voice television network. Asked about Lott's comments. House Majority Leader Dick Armey, R- Texas, said today the Bible considers homosexuality a sin. “My faith is very important to me.... I do not quarrel with the Bible on this subject,” he said. Sen. Paul Wellstone, D-Minn., criti cized Lott and called on him to quickly bring the ambassadorial nomination of James Hormel to a Senate vote. The nomination of Hormel, who is openly gay, has been held up by conservatives. "In many ways, this statement takes us back quite a ways from where we are,” Wellstone said on the Senate floor of Lott's comment. During their interview Monday, Williams asked Lott whether he con siders homosexuality a sin and Lott said, “Yeah, it is.” Lott added: “You should still love that person. You should not try to mis treat them or treat them as outcasts. You should try to show them a way to deal with that problem, just like alcohol ... or sex addiction ... or kleptomaniacs. “There are all kinds of problems, addictions, difficulties, experiences of things that are wrong, but you should try to work with that person to learn to control that problem," he said. The remarks thrust Lott into a con troversy that has engulfed the scientif ic, gay and conservative communities: Whether homosexuals have chosen their sexual orientation or whether it is biologically predetermined. Many in the gay community say homosexuality is predetermined by biology. Some conservatives and other groups believe homosexuality is a cho sen lifestyle and have searched for a “cure" for being gay. Conservative leaders like James Dobson, president of Focus on the Family, have met in recent weeks with Lott and other congressional leaders, urging them to push for conservative priorities, including a tax reduction for many married couples. Such meetings “may explain why he hasn t scheduled time for the nom ination of James Hormel," Stachelberg said. Hormel is a San Francisco philan thropist and Democratic Party donor whom President Clinton nominated last year to be ambassador to Luxembourg. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the nomination in November, but it has been stalled ever since. Earlier this month on CNN's “Late Edition" show, Lott said for the first time that he opposes Hormel's nomi nation, viewing him as an aggressive advocate of the gay lifestyle. As major ity leader, Lott largely controls the Senate's agenda. Stachelberg also said Lott is “out of step with scientific studies of the caus es of homosexuality. Following the lead of the American syc natric Association, the American 1 pY^hological Association declared in that it no longer considered homosexuality a mental disorder, borne scientific studies have found differences between the genes and bram structures of homosexual and heterosexual people. Lott spokesperson Susan Irby declined to comment on Stachelberg's remarks. 6 Newborn enters woij via Intern^ ORLANDO, Fla. groaning, 40-yea r ' ( gave birth to a boy 1 front of thousands ^ who saw it not by their way into thf room but by l°9? their computers. It was billed as internet birth, althoui fast-moving world J tech, that claim was® While the birtn black-haired boy I smoothly, the same be said for the Interne' cast over the We America's Health N cable TV channel. A computer tratt ited the number of about 5,000 at an/ ; only half of what , network had expec Sean was born a.m., more than after the broadcas Elizabeth g r( ? a 7 o0U times before the 7P ounce baby emerged | of the two cameras. « Elizabeth's , Gilbert, held her sh ^We just acted y was there a"d b e/ went fine, said Glib The Orlando-bas network's claim t J world's first Intej** was disputed / Barnes, 26, of ^ She said she ga ve the Internet m Feb a sort of video c (t was accessed by j $ people, mostly fr'g,! ELbeth said she J the broadcast b 0|Tj wanted to educate Sean entered J I re spons iutnn: For the!