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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 Bldg. Business Hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday Insertion deadline: 1 p.m. prior business day VISA Private Party Want Ads $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $1,000 or less (price mu« ad). This rate applies only to non-commercial advertisers offenng personal possessions foi Guaranteed results or you get an additional 5 days at no charge. If item doesn't sell, adve call before 1 p.m. on the day the ad is scheduled to end to qualify for the 5 additional im no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early. ADOPTION CHILD CARE Unplanned Pregnancy? Former students hoping to adopt. For information: http://sites.netscape.net/jame- saw53/homepage Legal/medical expenses only. ANNOUNCEMENTS COMPUTERS OUTWARD BOUND IS COMING! On campus 1/26, MSC table, 10:30-3:00pm. Stop by &see us. Slide show presentation, Student Rec Center Rm.#134, 7:00pm. All Invited. WILDERNESS ADVENTURES. AUTO 1991 Mazda-MPV Minivan V-6. Fully-loaded, runs well. $4,500. Call 847-1646. 1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX fully loaded, black on black, leather interior. 36,800-miles. 7-year/ 100-mile extended warranty. $18,750/obo. 574-4702. '91 Honda Civic-EX. 5-speed, 87,000-miles, very reli able car. $4450. 409-776-8824 DJ MUSIC Lincoln Continental, ‘91, silver, labor $5500/obo. Call 764-0151. lyr warranty parts& Mazda Protege, 1992, $3,000. 98K-miles, red. Excellent, recent major tune-up, new battery. Call Juan at 492-4889. EMPLOYMENT Must sell Nissan Sentra 90 2d blue $1750/obo. Call 764-0151. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR P-Time secretary for small company. 9a.m.-3p.m. Mon - Fri. schedule can vary. Attn: Josh. Fax:764-0076, Tel:693-9795. FOR RENT Mason’s Mobile Car Repair. Help on the spot. 828- 4832. BED AND BREAKFAST 1-2/Bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus $150-$325/mo. 696-2038. Brazos Bottom Plantation Home available for A&M events (home games, parents weekend, graduation), weddings, weekend get-aways. For information/ reser vations call Rebecca Sicilio Lewis,70, 409-696-0091. 1-3 guys or gals for 5/3 updated house in Bryan. CH&A, W/D. Pets ok. $250 +utilitles +deposit. Lori, 846-8788 ext.25. 1-bdrm/1bth, clean close to campus, shuttle route, $465/0.b.o. Call 764-8315. CHILD CARE Ibd/lba nice house for rent. w/d. 3-miles to campus, Bryan. Shuttle. $400/mo. 775-3753 Babysitter for 3/month old. Tues/Thur 12:30-6:00PM $6.00/hr . Some light housekeeping references a must. 693-8636. 2bdrm/1.5bth w/ W/D 1803 3-C Woodsman, now! Call 695-2001. 2bdrm/1 ba spring sublease. Redstone Apartments. On Shuttle. Call 281-493-9822 or 281-556-1906. Flat rate long distance 24hrs. 7 days a week unlimited calls Continental U.S. Call Phil 409-280-5355 www.flxedrate-longdistance.com/members/13905 Fraternities • Sororities • Clubs • Student Groups Student organizations cam $ 1,000-$2,000 widi the easy aunpasfundraiser.com three hour fundraising event. No sales required. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact campusfiindrasicr.com, (888) 923-3238, or visit www.campusfiindraiscr.com COLD SORE STUDY Suffer from cold sores? If so, then you may be just who we’re look ing for. We are conducting a research study of an investigational use for an approved medication to determine it’s safety and whether it treats and possibly prevents cold sore lesions. You must be 12 years of age or older (with parental consent, if appropriate), and in good general health to participate. Compensation $200. If interested, please contact: J&S Studies, Inc. (409)846-5933 Newsday Crossword IN DEW TIME by Bob Lubbers Edited by Stanley Newman ACROSS 1 Sustenance 5 Take rudely 9 Settee 13 Road divisions 15 majesty (high crime) 16 Ruthless ruler 17 Where _ (trendy place) 18 Grub 19 Yours and mine 20 Flynn film of ’38 23 Actress Stella 24 Aches and pains 26 Profit 27 Temperature scale 30 The chills 33 Swipe 35 Churchill gesture 36 Frankie Carle’s theme 40 Rapscallion 41 Actress Phoebe 42 Rara avis 43 Soup servers 45 Part of USNA 47 Land of the Incas 48 Vie 52 Maxfield Parrish work 56 Autumn pear 58 Moro of Italy 59 Radical Hoffman 60 Drive the getaway car 61 Napoli notes 62 Tennis star Monica 63 Jar tops 64 More or 65 Scarlet and ruby DOWN 1 Dart about 2 Pledges 3 Beginning 4 Numbing agent 5 Senator in space 6 Gathers in 7 The Charles’ terrier 8 First-rate 9 Saloon seats 10 Weissmuller costar 11 Way off 12 gratia artis 14 Barrel piece 21 Moist 22 Lunar valley 25 “Blue _ Shoes” 27 Average grades 28 Knack for music 29 Soothsayer 30 were 31 Spoil 32 Wrinkled 33 Match parts 34 Mao -tung 37 Get slippery 38 Andreas fault 39 When most Scorpios were born 44 Builds 45 Compass dir. 46 Razor brands 48 Nautical offs. 49 Symphonic reeds 50 Aristocratic 51 Dehydrated 53 Lofty 54 Writer Wiesel 55 Famous loch 56 Dance, in France 57 Japanese sash 1 2 3 4 MB| 13 17 20 ■ 23 31 # 56 57 60 6i 10 11 12 29 35- ■ g»45 46 1 49 50 LB 54 55 S“- 61 sr i 64 65 CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2000 STANLEY NEWMAN 1/26/00 Answer to previous puzzle FOR RENT HELP WANTED Babysitter needed lues and thur 8:30-5:00 $65.00/wk. Call Cindy 764-0492. 3-2-2 large backyard. Close to TAMU Pets okayll Burger Boy has immediate opening $775. 696-5174. delivery 301-Church St. Northgate A+ washers/dryers for lease. $28/mo 764-2019 486DX, 560MBHD, 14.4K modem, 15" monitor, key board, mouse. $150 080. Call Chris 764-4486. Apartment sublease $395/mo. No deposit. 1/bdrm Sevilla Apartments, near to campus Phone 862-9030/ 845-0354 Email: mar2260@oilfield.1amu edu. Lap top Toshiba satellite P233 4GBHD 56K 12P1.1 DSTN $800. Call Adam 779-6199 Lap-top toshiba satellite. P233 4GBHD 56K 12P1.1DSTN. $800. Call Adam 779-6199. Dorms plan all bills paid One price Walk to campus 846-1413. Macintosh twisted pair ethernet card adapter &software used. Specialized comm slot for A&M use. Call Laura 847-0729. $75 obo. Efficiency for rent $335/mo bills paid 1-bedroom 1-LR Close to campus 693-4485 after noon. "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 New 2&3bdrm mobile homes. 1-mile from campu: Ing at $400 823-4248 Sublease 2bdrm 2bth Treehousell Corner apar big balcony, chimney Now until May $700 /mo 575-5240 Richard Sublease large 2bdrm/ 1 5bth oft University Feb-Aug. $665/mo Big living, w/d connections, covered parking, pool, quiet, close to A&M 862-4022 days. 268-8023 evenings Townhouse apartment available May 2000 For infor mation call 409-696-0091 Townhouse. 2-story. 2bdrm/2bth. $500/mo 3-blocks from campus Call 847-4561 University Tower Double Roommate Included Meal plan included Best otter 254)840-2993 University Towers Sublease $700/mo. Includes meals Sparking Contact Barry (713)641-3511 Walk to TAMU. Great 2bdrm/1bth. +$300/dep Non-smoker 764-1082 FOR SALE 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. 77K V-6. power locks, power windows, cruise $5300/obo 409-764-9353 1996 Honda Civic EX, 2D coupe. 5sp. 72k. dark green, sunroof, power windows, alarm, keyless-entry, kenwood radio/cd. 409)229-0055. '95 Chevy S10 ZR2 extended cab black 5-speed 4x4 only 52K miles $11,500 ph694-6898 "95 Ford Contour GL $3800 Call 694-0818 Bicycles Mountain Bicycles Racing Bicycles. Multi speed Bicycles 846-8295 Your Pncel Diamond Bridal Ring Set In time tor Valenti™ Lifetime diamond warranty Paid $1,350. Aski $675/0 B.O. Emily 695-8743 For sale: MTX-amp 1502 150x2 $250 2-month old Alpine 6-disc changer CHM-5620 $235 Alpine amp 3527V 25x4 $65 2-8" kicker solobarlcs w/box $75/each or $150 total Blitz connector lor Alpine cd-changer for o.e Dodge radio 96-98 $45 Amps come w/winng Mike 219-1052 Kenwood lOOdisc cd-player $200 obo unlvega moun tain bike 21 speed $750. obo. cerwin-vega dx-9 15ln woofer 3-way SOOwatts $650/pair obo 680-0807 Pool Table - 8'. New Brunswick with accessories. $500 O B O. Call 696-4146. Twin bed $50. Electric guitar/ ampliflier/ case $120 Call 694-0469. Women's Trek 800 sport mountain bike Like new $175 o b o. Call Shelly at 694-8024 HELP WANTED 100 Instructors/ Counselors needed Coed sleepaway camp. Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania Good salary 1 -800-422-9842 (www.campcayuga.com) 500 Summer Jobs/ 50 Camps/ You Choose! NY, PA, New England. Instructors Needed: Tennis, Basketball, Roller Hockey, Soccer, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Lifeguards, WSI, Waterskiing. Sailing. Windsurfing, Aerobics, Archery, Mt. Biking, Rockclimbing, Ropes, Dance, Piano Accompaniast, Drama, Ceramics, Woodwork, Photography. Nature, Nurses, Chef. Arlene Streisand- 1-800-443-6428; www.summercampemployment.com AMBION, INC., a fast-growing Austin biotechnology company that markets research kits directly to molecu lar biologists world wide, seeks MOLECULAR BIOLO GISTS AND BIOCHEMISTS to work with our senior sci entists In the development of new tools and technologies for molecular biology research (Job #321-NAM) Non lab positions with Technical Support are also available (Job #198-NAM). Department works closely with R & D. Stepping stone to the Marketing Department. A Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry or a related field is required. We also require lab experience that includes the techniques used to analyze and manipulate RNA. In situ hybridization skills a plus. We offer a fast-paced , exciting work envi ronment, a competitive salary with company-paid insur ance, an employee bonus plan, a 401 (K) plan with com pany matching, a tuition reimbursement plan, and gen erous paid time off benefits. Send response with cover letter and resume listing techniques in which you are experienced. If you are a new graduate, please supply an academic transcript as well. Please include job num ber in your correspondence. AMBION, INC. -HR, 2130 Woodward Street, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78744-1832. EOE. M/F/D/V Visit us at www.ambion.com Email us at resumes@ambion.com AN IDEAL JOB FOR STUDENT SPOUSE or STUDENT with late PM classes: Health Care Office Front Desk. Need to be able to multi-task! 9am-2pm, Mon-Fri. No experience necessary. Call for application. 696-1995. ATTENTION STUDENTS! Y2K expansion. 13 immedi ate openings. $9.85 base-appt. Customer service- sales. Conditions apply. 696-7734 or www.workforstu- dents.com/np Baskin Robbins now hiring smiling, friendly faces for counter help. Apply in person, SWPwy STexas. Bass player needed rock/country band seeking experi enced bass player. Call Bryan 485-0104. SINUS INFECTION STUDY Are you experiencing the following symptoms? Facial Pain/Pressure/Tightness Facial Congestion/Fullness Tooth Pain/Farache/IIeadache/Sore Throat Cough/Bad Breath/Fever Sciman Biomedical Research is seeking Individuals 16 years of age and older to participate in a research study with an investigational oral antibiotic. If qualified, your participation will last up to 24 days and you will be com pensated up to $500 UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION STUDY Are you experiencing the following symptoms? Sore or scratchy throat/Sneezing/Feeling Tired Nasal Congestion/Runny Nose Sciman Biomedical Research is seeking individuals 18 years of age and older to participate in a research study with an investigational antibiotic nasal spray. If qualified, your participation will last up to 35-40 days and you will be compensated up to $100-200 1/26/00 For more information, please call Sciman Biomedical Rsearch 776-1417 Christian Youth Educ. Dir liable Send resume to Firt Huntsville. TX 77342 Fax 294-3677. Apartment sublease 395/month no deposit 1 /bedroom Sevilla apartments near to campus phone 862-9030 845-0354 email: mar2260@oiltield.tamu.edu Delivery Technic Frl., 12pm-5pm Apply at I Earn extra ini 823-5031 FREE LOCATOR SERVICE. Apartments, duplexes, fourplexes. houses. Alpha-Omega Properties Broker 693-0868 F/P-time carpente Millwork 704-Wes Female Please i House for rent. 2bdrm/1bth/garage. across from A&M campus. $575 or $288 for one room. 888-2J5-8148 Friendswood. Texa 2 well-behaved bo often only 4days/v ments provided it r who Parkway Apartments Special 3bdrm/2bth Move-in by 1/31/00, $250 oft 1st months rent. 1/2 off deposit. 693- 6540 E.O.H FT/PT printe distribution Fun prestig $6/hr Wei Laynes Chicken Fingers I Apply in person across fre call 696-7633 tin entran Leasing position, part-tin 1600 SWPkwy C S E E O I National company i for full time employe duct daily training m lor their clubs and gi plus bonus, travel, v are titled on a first Campus information NEW YEAR. NEW JOE forstudents com/np Optometnc assistant resume and hours you Ave #146 College Stat Part and lull-lime ini needed Farmers required 846-8496 Part-time hr B/CS area 690-6882 Part-ume Organizec puter won running ei requires 1 Coventry College S ng Reqi Realty. 1( Part-tin Softwa Partners Food Del Walton Flexible hi y now hiring Apply in pi and good pay Physical education majors needed to help d< P E program for new experimental school $7* call 229-4652. 694-0119 or 229-4651 POSITION AVAILABLE: Sales representative ING FOR honest. sincere, hardworking, motive itive attitude, go to school in morning and work , to evening Speak with Chad Vlasak. Manage Post Oak Mall or Bryan at Bfiarcrest and Freedom Blvd offers schedules for students or persons interested in part-time work, possible hours to work Pott Oak mall 10am-2pm. 11am-3/4pm. or 4/5pm to Close, (approx 9:45pm). Bryan-8am-2pm, 10am-4pm. ttam-3pm. or 4/5pm to Close (approx. 10:45pm) Employment bene fits of Closed Sunday, flexible work schedules, opportu nity to apply for a $1000 scholarship to College Experience Is a factor in starting rate. Maybe you have an interest in a Restaurant Career? Come in for an application at the Food Court In Post Oak Mall on Harvey Road or In Bryan near the Wal-Mart, and learn more about Chick-fil-A EOE SGI is looking for a student intern able to work approxi mately 20 hours/week. The primary responsibilities are to provide limited pre-sales/post-sales technical support for Texas A&M. Technical skill set should include SGI IRIX and/or general UNIX systems experience. Please contact Trey Prinz at prinz@sgi.com or (512)502-2576. Square One Restaurant now hiring wait and kltchi staff Apply at 211W. Wm.J Bryan. 361-0264. Station Attendant- Full-time, part-time needed. Honest, hard-working, clean persons tor full-service gasoline sales, tire repairs, oil changes, etc. Experience pre ferred, not required. EOE. Townshire Chevron, 1900S Texas-Ave., Bryan, TX. No phone calls. Student worker needed for office work. 25-30hrs/week, needed from 8-1 or 12-5. Mon.-Fri. and some Saturdays. Pay $6/hour. Apply at 201-Wellborn between 9-12. Wanted: 50 serious people to lose weight fast, 100% natural, guaranteed. & no exercising! 1-877-838-3397. Wanted: Gymnastics coach Must be dependable, experienced, creative &love children. Great pay! 348- 6587. We need 3-5 Aggies to help teach a special ed. student in new experimental school. $7/hr. Hours flexible. Call 229-4652, 694-0119 or 229-4651. LOST & FOUND Black cat, yellow eyes, red collar if found call 764-8618. Bracelet, white gold, flower links, lavender gemstones If found call 575-5246. 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Sc as eraging 16 pc: ng the lop fmt i and steals, as he mighir from the facia ao years e^ew e \ggies arc in trd to Like himoti the door for 1 ! iminalc in Affi score brtvwdB Streak The T surgery (AP) — Derrick Thomu went more than tour Fuesdny to rebuild part and doctors said his spinal cord w a> not damaged as badly as feared. “Thomas’ spinal cord was se verely bruised,’* neurosurgeon | Barth t ireen said Ptxiors origi nal l\ thought it might have been seveted Thomas. 33. was thrown trots atyzed Memorial hope he’d “Then: w ith similar injuries ered and there haven't “Anybody who that you don’t too early to tell to see how he does The Kansas backer’s operation i pressing the spinal cord, stabiiir spinal column with screws, rods and hooks and implant® grafts from Thomas’ hip. Doctors said surgery planned and that Thomas cot- transferred to a rehabilitation!/ m about two w eeks. He already^ gun working with therapists. In the meantime, he will!* rounded with family and fricitf mother, hdith Morgan, and oils' lives were at the hospital aloifi teammate James Hasty and : teammate Neil Smith. “Derrick is in very good he’s got his usual sense ofht# he's taking all of this one (if time," Morgan said. “Oneofll' things he said to me was, W going to have to have a lot off But he's real positive and real mistie about everything.” “We know that vve have! road ahead of us. but we’re get through this." The hospital is the home oil* mi Project to Cure Paralysis, the" largest spinal cord injury' reseat ter, and its surgeons haveopetf 1 several famous athletes, include car driver I merson Fittipaldi. Mike Tellis, one of Thon$ passengers in the ear, was they were en route to KansasL ternatinnul Airport for a trip 1 NFC (Ttampionshipgame in St 1 Thomas' ear Hipped several tin" Thomas and Tellis, 49, oil'' City, Kan., were not wearingsC and were thrown from the caf f said. Tellis was killed instantly, ' man in the ear who was vveariif belt was treated and released.
