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The Battalion Classified To place a classified ad: Phone 845-0569 or 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 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 only to non-commercial advertisers offering personal possessions for sale. Guaranteed results or you get an additional 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 toquali the 5 additional insertions at no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early. BY BLAINI ■ The Ba ■ r.ninp into S; ADOPTION Unplanned Pregnancy? Former students hoping to adopt. For information: http://sites.netscape.net/jame- saw53/homepage Legal/medical expenses only. ANNOUNCEMENTS ****Help on the spot**** Mason’s Mobile Car Repair. 828-4832. Howdy Ags! His & Hers Cleaning Service is now run ning specials just for you. Choose from many packages, or get 10% off cleaning your house. Mention ad &call today. 823-6690. Offer good 10/1/99-11/30/99. AUTO 1985 Buick Electra - 149K miles, new tires &brakes. Runs great. Ask $900. Call Tak' @ 862-8067(0), 862- 9582(H). 1989 Mazda 626, 152K, engine 80K, manual transmis sion, 2.2L 12V, all records kept. Runs great. $3,000/neg. Call Karim @680-8725 wazni@aero.tamu.edu 1995 Chevy Camaro, automatic, power windows, power locks, tinted. Very good condition. $7,700/nego. Must Sell I 695-7020. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR Mason’s Mobile Car Repair. Help on the spot. 828- 4832. BED AND BREAKFAST Brazos Bottom Plantation Home available for A&M foot ball games & other special events. For brochure- infor mation call Rebecca Sicilio Lewis-’70, @(409)696-0091. COMPUTERS Laptop Toshiba P233, 96MB RAM, 4GB HD, 12.1in. DSTN, $899. Call Adam @779-6199. Toshiba Satellite2535CDS, only 6-months old! Pentium MMX 300MHz, 4.3GB, 32MB RAM, 24X CD-ROM, 56K modem, Ethernet card, carrying case, $1,300. External ZIP100, $40, UMAX Astra610P scanner, $50, HP DeskJet400, $25. Call Meredith, 268-3885 or e-mail merediths@tamu.edu DJ MUSIC "Party Block Mobile DJ**- Peter Block, professional/ experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU func tions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. Book early!! 693-6294. http://www.partyblockdj.com FOR RENT 1-2/Bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $150-$325/mo. 696-2038. 1-bedroom/ 1-bath for sublease Jan.-May, Treehouse-ll Apartments, near campus, on shuttle route. Call 695- 9042. 2bdrm/1.5bth spring sublease, great location, shuttle, W/D, $525/mo. Call 693-9823. 2bdrm/1.5bth, $575/mo., sublease from Jan.-Aug., on shuttle route. Call 680-9968. Civil Engineers Career Opportunities Job Rotation Program In-House Training Program Opportunities for Advancement Benefits package including a retirement plan and 401K and Deferred Comp Program Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Longevity Pay Located in Brazos Valley Deadline for applications November 10, 1999. Contact Texas Department of Transportation, Human Resources, 778-9673 or www.dot.state.tx.us/txdot.htm The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Newsday Crossword TO COIN A PHRASE by Lee Weaver Edited by Stanley Newman ACROSS 1 Central point 6 Goes ashore 13 Light-sensitive device 14 Piano keys, slangily 15 Arm art 16 point (viewing place) 17 Considerable sum 20 Sly looks 21 Makes mistakes 22 Three-strikes result 25 Eve’s garden 26 “How sweet !” 27 Notched, as a leaf 29 Commonplace 31 Merriment 35 Most pleasant 36 Metal coating 40 Wise saying 41 Emerald Isle 42 Masticate 46 Sunbather’s goal 47 Ancient Briton 48 Harvest wool 49 Livestock herder’s mount 52 Rise again 55 Military pilots 56 Map collections 57 Slow-moving mollusks 58 Periods of great success 59 Attacks with snowballs DOWN 1 Piled up 2 Main dish 3 To the rear, at sea 4 Kunta Kinte’s story 5 Quick gait 6 Of various kinds 7 Actress Dame Edith 8 German city 9 Pretentious 10 River inlet 11 Beer barrel 12 U-turn from NNW 13 Less than fresh 18 Abominable Snowman 19 Stiffly precise 22 Seep 23 Applications 24 Camper’s shelter 26 Pastoral poem 27 Singer Adams 28 Sinbad’s transport 29 Suit to 30 Poker ritual 31 Pesky insect 32 Verdi heroine 33 “ See Clearly Now” 34 Cardiology test: Abbr. 37 Noblewoman 38 Cheerful song 39 Johnson of Laugh-In 42 For a group of singers 43 Loner 44 Art-studio stands 45 Small songbirds 47 Shrewd 48 “Rise and !” 49 Campus area, for short 50 Bear: Lat. 51 Wood file 52 Pep-rally yell 53 Summer, in Bordeaux 54 Like a fox CREATORS SYNDICATE © 1999 STANLEY NEWMAN -J 1/"|/99 Answer to previous puzzle 11/1/99 FOR RENT 2bdrm/1,5bth. Spring sublease. Great location and on shuttle. Call 764-1199. 2bdrm/2bth Southwood Valley Duplex. Available now. Fireplace, ceiling fans, fenced yard, shuttle. $600/mo. 764-7122. 2bdrm/2bth sublease January thru August, shuttle, $635./mo. Call 694-8369. 2bdrm/2bth, W/D, sublease January through August. Call 680-9382 3bdrm/2bth large house 5-minutes to campus, study, fully-equipped kitchen, backyard, 2-car garage. Available January. $1,100/mo. 695-8956. Affordable apts., 1 bed/1 bath, WGS Paid, $320/mo., deposit $200, convenient to campus. Koenig Lane Apts. 846-8845. Bike or walk to TAMU 3/1 with nice yard $600/mo. Call Broker 696-1444 Brand new spacious 3bdrm.-3bth. duplex, shuttle, $995/mo., ready in December. 535-7882. CS pre-lease for January. $575- 3bdrm/2bth, $540- $560- 2bdrm/1.5bth, $450- 2bdrm/1bth. All appliances included. 764-2019. DUPLEXES FOR RENT -C.S. Lease for December! See our 3bed/3bath plans -4 to choose from. Some units are Brand New! Starting $1,050. United 694- 9140. FOURPLEXES FOR RENT -B and C.S. -Jan Preleasing! 1-bedroom for $345 and 3-bedroom with w/d for $695. United 694-9140. Houses and duplexes available. Centrally located. Equity Real Estate, 696-4464. HOUSES FOR RENT -B. What a selection! 3,4 &5 bed- rooms available now and Dec. Fireplaces, yards, appli ances, great locations. Starting $715. United 694-9140. Must See! 2yrs. old, 3-bdrm 2-bath, 1215sqft., on shut tle, sublease Jan. -Aug. Call 696-8016. MUST SUBLEASE! Nice 1bdrm/1bth, close to campus, shuttle bus, Jan.-Aug., $415/mo. 693-4471. Must Sublease, Ibdrm/lbth, Jan.-May, 5-minutes from campus, $425/mo. Call 846-6035. New 2+3bdrm. mobile homes, 1-mile from campus, starting at $375. 823-4248. New 3bdrm/2bth duplex, fully equipped kitchen, fenced, lawn maintenance, $975/mo. 775-4225. Six blocks from campus, 4-plex, 2bdrm/1bth. Available Jan.1, rent-$325. No pets. 1-800-521-3988. Sublease 1-bedroom, $400/mo., all deposits paid. Treehouse, Dec.-May. Call 764-9257. Sublease 2bdrm/2bth apartment January through May. $500/mo., pets OK. Brookwood. Call Mike 693-4087. Sublease for Spring Garden double at University Towers. Call 268-4429. Sublease Jan.-Aug., 2bdrm/1.5bth PepperTree Apartment, $510/mo., no security deposit. 694-9090. FOR SALE 0-down computers. Good/bad credit 98% approved. Call 1-888-902-9592. CHRONIC LOWER BACK PAIN STUDY Volunteers, ages 25-75, needed with chronic lower back pain requiring daily pain medication to participate in a clinical research study using an investigational pain medication. Eligible volun teers will be compensated. Call for information. J&S Studies, Inc. 846-5933 FOR SALE 2 12-inch Polk Audio subwoofers w/custom truck box. Great Deal @$225... JVC cassette deck. 2yrs-old. $75... JVC 12-disc changer, 2yrs-old. $150 Will sell all for $400. Kyle @847-3477. 20" tv $100, bike $150. PA speakers $100/ea , 1400 watt RMS power amp $350. Call Matt 680-1572 Beer- Dixlenarco Pepsi machine Will take longnecks, 12oz cans and more. $750. Very cold (281)894-1936 Eyeglass.com Designer Frames Direct To You Starting At $15. Titanium $40. 1-800-808-0895 Medium refrigerator. Good for dorms. $80 BMX Bike PowerLite, chrome colored, mint condition. $70 Call Mario at 693-8368 t.u. game sports pass tor sale $100 or best offer Call soon. Claire 695-9152. Waterbed. Queen size comfort line with Blue Magic heater, frame, liner and fill flash drain included. $100 Call Yvette 680-0455. FREE Free CD Of Cool Indie Music When You Register At Mybytes.com The Ultimate Website For Your College Needs HELP WANTED Attention weightloss 29 people needed to lose weight 1 ■ 800-706-2010 www.lbsoff.com (IDi*4551) Babysitter wanted for 13yr. old girl Between 4-7p.m Mon.-Fri. $100/wk. Close to TAMU. Call Randy @255- 2679 or e-mail randal.chapman@ncr.com College Grad.- Excellent career opportunity in College Station. Large property casualty insurance agency has an opening for a senior customer service/ sales rep. The following are requirements of the position: college graduate, must be willing to obtain a solicitors license, have a strong work ethic, enjoy customer service Asales, willing to accept management responsibilities, career oriented Please send resume to The Liere Agency. 1100-B Harvey Road. CS. Texas 77840 Deluxe Diner hiring cooks and waitstaff for A M and P M. Apply in person 203 University Drive. Northgate Donating plasma is the ideal part-time job. You set your own hours &show up if you want to You lay down the whole time &get paid in tax-free cash every time Call for more info or an appointment. Two locations. Westgate Biologicals in the Golden Corral Shopping Center 268-6050 and DCI Biologicals Oust North of cam pus on Wellborn Rd.) 846-8855 Earn extra income by cleaning offices M-F, after 5p m 823-5031. F/P-Time Customer Support Position Must be familiar with Windows Mac a plus Internet experience needed Also full-time collections agent. Must have good phone &people skills. Apply in person Alphal Internet. 1313-A Briarcrest Dr. or see website www.Alphat net FALL WORK $10 base/appt.. flexible, part/full-tlme positions, scholarships available, customer sales/ser vice, conditions apply. 695-1386. If not now- when? Millennium Party ‘ m 1 -800-SUNCHASE Steamboat *349 Beayeri k /rom Kmm I M January 2-14 4,5t6 or 7 nights www.sunchase.com www.sunchase.com WINTER SKI BREAKS WINTER SKI BREAKS The Houston Chronicle Needs carriers for fall & spring semester paper routes. $600-$900/mo. plus gas allowance. For information please contact: Julian at 693-2323 A. 8 p e n onowmass Jan 3-10 « 4,5,6 or 7 nights » 1 -800-SUNCHASE *206 January 3-10 4,9,6 or 7 nights www.sunchase.com www.sunchase.com WINTER SKI BREAKS WINTER SKI BREAKS COLD STUDY Volunteers ages 14 and older needed to participate in a research study with an investigational medication to treat flu-like symptoms of fatigue, body aches, nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, and sore throat. Must be seen within 36 hours of onset of symptoms. Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $190.00. For more information call : J&S Studies, Inc. (409)846-5933 FACIAL ACNE STUDY Volunteers, ages 12 and older, with facial acne needed to participate in a 12-week clinical trial with an investigational topical cream. Eligible volunteers will be compensated for their time and travel. Call for more information. PSORIASIS RESEARCH STUDY Volunteers, ages 18 and older, with psoriasis needed to participate in a 12-week clinical trial with an investigational topical medication. Call for more information. J&S Studies, Inc. 409-846-5933 HELP WANTED Fatburgof. C Sta Dtivert, Cooks. Cashiers Drivers earn up to $ 10/hr !! 846-4234 Flat rale kmg distance as tow as S3 5/mo CaH 778-3388 or 361-2370 FREE BABY BOOM BOX .EARN $1 200! Fundraiser lor student groups & organizations Earn up lo $4 per MasterCaid app Call for info or visit our website Qualified callers receive a FREE Baby Boom Box. 1* 800-932-0528 ext 119 or ext 125 WWW oemoon- cepts com Full time surgical assistant needed tor Oral Surgeon's office Please call 764-7101 Mon -Fn . 8-12 or 1-5 Fun prestigious Instructor, some evenings 8Saturdays. $64ir We ll wain 696-9142 Hotel front ottice sales, good with people 4numbers Apply in person 1500-George Bush Or East Inspirations is now hiring dependable. enthusuMbc indi viduals for morning shifts (10-2) Apply within Legal Assistant Fast-paced law ottice need part-time asstsant to work 204vs/wk Computer skills required 846-4801. Need immediately Cooks. Kitchen Help Contact 846- Notes-N-Quotoa is now hiring campus representatives to begin immediately Position includes 20hrsAweek. scheduled between Bam-5pm. Mon -Fn Students are preferred, must have neat appearance, famikartty with campus, and excellent communicatione skias Please come by 701 -University Drive (across from the Blocker Bldg ) or call 846-2255 for more vrformatMn Operators needed to help promote the Shrine Circus S6/hr CaH 361-2370 Part-time help needed, tight construction painting/ dry- waM Home. 693-5046 Square On now hiring krtdnjfr stdff 361 *0264 211 -Wost Wrrv JBryan Warehouse help needed Tuee -Fn 9am-5 3Cpm. Set I0am-4pm Tu.Th.Sat and Wed.Fn.Set schedules available $6 50/hf 779*7586 MOTORCYCLE 1984 Honda XL650R New ures. piston. oH i Runs great, starts easy Cheap transportation. 1 negotiable. (409)774-5025 1993 Suzuki Katana, Vance& Hines headers. V Hines exhaust. Lockhart turn signals. $3,400 Ci @691-2853 1995 Yamaha Seca 600 $2,500 Call 779-2671 KLR650 Kawasaki. 1993 low mileage $2 500 823-4119 Mike PETS 3-1/2ft Ball Python and Juvenile Rainbow Boa. each with cage and accessories- $250 and $300 respectively Call Mario at 693-8368 Adopt: Puppies, Kittens. Cats. Do(j breeds! Brazos Animal Shelter-775-57 COLLEGE MILLENNIUM PARTY Complete College CALL 4 TODAY I' Ski 5 Resorts tor tte Price o(11 Brectanrige, M, Bsavsr Creek, Keystone & Arapahoe f Your ComcWt SW Pnckog* >x*jdo«, • 6 Days & 5 Nights In Stopeakln Condos • 4 Full Day S Night Lift Pass • SW or Snowboard Rentals & Lassons • Non-Stop Partes 4 Happy Hours • RouncHrtp Airfare or Motaooech 1.800-SKI-' T 1*5 -4 - i -PefSki www.iiliasKi .com PETS Baby sale $2 Beagle worme 6 othei temale Sugar Glider Healthy vt b o . 8ft Burmese Python Scustomca* 75/0 b o Call 695-8989 -black/lan. 7-months house (rare $25 includes cage heartworm&ife lecessrties Contact 696-4179 kitten. Iitter-txix trance 272-2724 or 847-1380 lerd Puppres. AKC, E. German -A Pedigree shots. Doth pa :ing @$350 cary&tamueDu ROOMMATES (or spring SO/mo ♦(/Stalls Je spring. Own & Al/2tafl$ Em* jpdrm/lbth nea/c ♦ 1/Starts 693*96 •dtid (or Spring Own t i/neg Stenng Apts Ken men’s Cross felt good about tl ■ The Aggies wt in their practic week to prepare to give them a ch with at least a n of rest. ■ Then the Un orado Buffaloes up and ruin ever ■ The Coloradc team and indivic fourth consecut the women also ual title and wor title in four year championship tl to Kansas State l ®CU’s Ron Ro} finisher in the n the Buffaloes’ notched the tc women’s side. 1 M/F dose comma te needed ASAP Wrt), hot-kt: to campus. $300/mo &V3taSs CatS:: M/F i Male '•ate needed StxJrm./Sbth no &1/3bi>is Astaey 696-61 Volleyba The 16th-rank A&M Volleyball 1 ►mmate neaded -—tended its winnir to four matches Great * SERVICES with a 15-6, 15- i/ictory over the L of Missouri Tiger -j With the win, tl move to 18-4 ov 9-3 in Big 12 Co Olay. Missouri fall and 2-10 in the E - Senior middk Amber Woolsey p dlls in the match, 1,005 for her ce naking her the 1: ; Defensive Driving Lots-oW'J nissal/insurance discount < n A&M history tc ;he 1,000-kill mil Sophomore oi :er Erin Gibson WANTED ' Dr . Ste.217 CP-0017) Sports pat 0408 needed for t.u. game CallttAcf Want To Buy- 1985-1994 Chevy-KS Baif' Jimmy in good condition Call 693-6312. WEIGHT LOSS Get In shape' this (all and have nwe Metaboli(e356 or MeTrimPlus same formula; results! Natural- Sa(e* Effective for Diet & Eiy 6983 Free Delivery B/CS Cash- Check* Credit WINTER SKI BREAK n BRECKENRIDGEa.s.Wt •^fl! 1.800.SUK; Steamboat, t!: frtm Janum Z3y4.S,«w!«: steam boat.skitripusa. Aggie oo Kb • Fish Came i • LTass L. n Vi an • IS • Aggie lift * War Hymn • II • BONFl words. • Boot Dance * Cen # Memorial Student Center • / T)1 vClV k • 1-Camp * Maroon Out 1 I3.SS of 2000 • Ring Dai Class of 2000: Don't be leftou of the 2000 Aggieland! Get your FREE Senior picture at AR Photography, located at 1410 Texas Ave. South. No appointments necessary. Open M-F 9-12,1:30-5. Extended sittings available for $10. Stu d fcfff ^ PJ^P^apjhy at 693-8183. doe* an s Pa Ct IT'Vo,-