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The Battalion Classified ebruan Ravens I proclain ^ 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 Private Party Want Ads $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $1,000 or less (price mi ad). This rate applies only to non-commercial advertisers offering personal possessions 1 Guaranteed results or you get an additional 5 days at no charge. If item doesn't sell, adv call before 1 p.m. on the day the ad is scheduled to end to qualify for the 5 additional n no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early. innoceiK Ka\ MLANTA (AP) — Lewis claim that while the* linebacker was at the scene ic is inmx? cc ADOPTION COMPUTERS Unplanned Pregnancy? Former students hoping to adopt. For information: http://sites.netscape.net/jame- saw53/homepage Legal/medical expenses only. Gateway PII450, 13.3GHD, 320MB RAM, CD/RW, DVD, 56K Modem, 10/IOOLan, TV/FM Tuner. Sony 17" FlatScreen. Call 229-3798. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ski Jackson Hole TAMU Mt. Sports. Call Jeff at 680- 8960. Laptop: Fujitsu 420D -like new, in box w/new case, extra battery, tons of software w/CD's & Windows98. Graduating. $500/080. 680-9954. You say there’s nothing to do in College Station? Help construct a film. Alan 260-4977. Used 486DX Computer with printer, color monitor, key board & mouse. $200 O.B.O. Call Josh at 268-8839. AUTO DJ MUSIC 1990-Volvo 740, 4-door, GLE Sedan, leather, auto, all power, sunroof, tint, silver, 165K+, $3,200. 693-5015. 1991 Toyota Camry- white, LE, V6, auto., fully loaded, 81.3K, many new parts, $5,290/0.6.0. 845-1697(0), 260-0929(H). MSR D.J. Service. Experienced. Reasonable Rates Call Shawn at 731-8414 1993 Dodge Ram 5.2L V8, ATw/OD, A/C, Red, LB, 50K- miles, $7,950. 260-6366. EMPLOYMENT '91 Honda CivIc-EX. 5-speed, 87,000-miles, very reli able car. $4450. 409-776-8824. Lincoln Continental, ‘91, silver, lyr warranty parts& labor $5500/obo. Call 764-0151. Lorinser chrome rims, Mercedes Style, 18", mint condi tion. Call 575-4890, 694-1655. $1,500/0.6.0. Must sell Nissan Sentra 90 2d blue $1750/obo. Call 764-0151. Tired of walking? Honda Accord for sale! $2,000/obo. New tires, recently tuned! Call 764-2882. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR Mason’s Mobile Car Repair. Help on the spot. 828- 4832. BED AND BREAKFAST 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. Grand dinners and romantic evenings. Your #1 wedding location. The finest in the Brazos Valley. Calvert Inn Gourmet B&B. 364-2868 www.calvertlnn.com VALENTINES w/your Sweetheart at the famous Calvert Inn. 364-2868 www.calvertinn.com COMPUTERS FOR RENT Lap top Toshiba satellite P233 4GBHD 12Pt.1 DSTN $750. Call Adam 779-6199 LOW BACK PAIN STUDY COLD SORE STUDY If you experience muscle pain in your lower back, you may qualify to take part in a local research pro gram testing a heat therapy wrap (applied to the skin) or an active pain relieving medication. EARN up to $125.00 Sutter from cold sores? If so, then you may be just who we’re looking 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 VERBAL CAUTIONS by Rich Norris Edited by Stanley Newman ACROSS 1 Common sense 7 Laugh-a- minute type 14 Bobbing on the waves 15 Mother-of-pearl source 16 “Be careful what you say!” 18 Well-built 19 Throat trouble 21 See 57 Across 24 Elongated swimmer 25 Volcanic output 27 Mer contents 28 Pitcher Hershiser 30 Seaman 32 Etta of comics 33 More like the Marx Brothers 36 Period of indulgence 38 “Don’t tell anyone!” 42 Actress Veronica 43 Jewish law 45 Simon Legree type 48 Exec’s request 50 Brown rival 51 Have regrets about 52 Farm crawler 53 Happy moments 56 Crafty 57 With 21 Across, Nile structure 59 Imbibe 61 “Keep quiet!” 67 Senator Dirksen 68 Sings like Crosby 69 Moral sense 70 Type of sugar DOWN 1 Carpenter’s tool 2 Writer’s deg. 3 PC key 4 Mythical birds 5 Sierra Nevada lake 6 Je ne sais quoi 7 Showy ornament 8 Shortened, as a diet. 9 Group of whales 10 Walk through water 11 Racetrack figure 12 Main course 13 Use the microwave 17 Monet medium 20 Place in position 21 Baker’s amt. 22 Mideast resident 23 Computer list 25 Laddie Boy alternative 26 Walk vainly 29 Supple 31 Refuges 32 Shade of green 34 Greek vowel 35 Caesar, for one 37 Historical period 39 Tree house 40 “ corny as Kansas ...” 41 Influence 44 LA. Law actress 45 Man-mouse connector 46 Spewed forth 47 Used the loom again 49 Contented sound 52 Pianist Watts 54 Sales spiel 55 Night noise 58 Actor Baldwin 59 Binding obligation 60 Kentucky fort 62 Desire 63 Stock source: Abbr. 64 Sticky stuff 65 Young- (kids) 66 Language suffix CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2000 STANLEY NEWMAN 2/3/00 Answer to previous puzzle RHISI □□HQ □□□HD] □□□□ □□□□IQ EHUH □□□□□□□HDD HHEDHOna Ed OEICDEICJa t§ □ran manna □□□ □OBBO esaaa ammo QEoannH □ caaaaB HHnn □□ □□□ bhqi Ecani HR (A jR WlB [eHn [eHa Tils o o u N II 2/2/00 FOR RENT HELP WANTED HELP WANTED stabbing deaths, killing the men. cutors co dv of a r "Party Block Mobile DJ"- Peter Block, professional/ experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU func tions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. Book earlyll 693-6294. http://www.partyblockdj.com Head Estate Gardener. Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5:30; 45 Hours per Week The position requires a BS in Horticulture Sciences or verifiable years of experi ence, including turf management. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. Position is "hands-on”. Responsibilities will include the following: supervising and directing a crew of three workers; identifying daily tasks and coordinate ordering of all flowers and sup plies. Successful applicant should be familiar with the annual workings of a large private estate garden, or sim ilar Candidates must be willing and able to work as part of a team, and help, as required, with parties and other household (unctions. Position will also require some seasonal travel to employer's other residences. Whilst not essential, a pesticides license would be beneficial, as would working knowledge of Spanish. Successful applicant will be required to undergo a detailed back ground security review. A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental and disability insur ance, retirement account, paid vacation and annual bonus. Relocation assistance Is available for the suc cessful candidate. For consideration, please send a detailed resume and salary requirements to Estate Manager, P.O. Box 190303, Dallas, TX 75219. Closing date for applications is February 18, 2000. Wanted: dependable, former/current student to work f/p-time at Houston Livestock Show. Room/board (if needed, provided). Fax/ email resume to (281)589- 7533 pollok@agri-west.com 1-2/Bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $150-$325/mo. 696-2038. 1-3 guys or gals for 5/3 updated house in Bryan CH&A, W/D. Pets ok. $250 +utilities +deposit Lori, 846-8788 ext.25. All Night Classes? Bring Pet Paradise in CS. isume for morning shift! 1bdrm/1bth apartment, no deposit. $375/mo., on shuttle Sevilla Apartments. 696-6457. 2bdrm/1.5bth apartment for sublease, available ASAP, $500/mo., shuttle bus route, until 5/31 691 -2521 ATTENTION STUDENTS! Y2K ate openings $9.85 base-ap sales. Conditions apply dents com/np pension 13 im Customer se 696-7734 or www wortdi Student wort needed from Pay SAArOur velennary T« pm Large t resumo to 6C 2bdrm/1bth apartment w/new appliances, carpet, W/D. on shuttle, In CS, $525/mo. 695-9646. person to s ns is a 1 /4 tii sd but not r A+ washers/dryers for lease. $28/mo. 764-2019 Apartment one block to campus! 203 Cooner street, 2bdrm/1bth, new ceiling fans, microwave, carpet, laun dry room, $475/mo. 690-0833 or pager-226-5643 Challenging opportunity op Fellowship seeking a dedicati Director of Religious Education tion, 10-mos /yr. Degree prel Previous exp in RE desirable Must be ( independently, within groups and support Lk ciples for Children's religious education S to church office UU Fellowship, Ann RE Box 9844. College Station. 77842 MISCELLANEOUS no resume "hex P O Apartment sublease, $445/mo., no deposit $200-off 1st months rent. Large 1-bedroom, PepperTree Apartments. Call 694-3588 or 862-1636. Earn extra income by cleaning oft 823-5031 ces M-l MOTORCYCLE ASAP sublease 1 /bdrm share bath in 3/bdrm/2bth apart ment. $293/mo -futilities. Gender does not matter Call 1-409-525-7502 or email lbienski@hotmail com. Efficiency for rent $335/mo bills paid 1-bedroom 1-LR. Close to campus 693-4465 after noon. Friendswood, Texas Babysitter wanted for i 2 well-behaved boys ages 7&11, 7am-3pm often only 4days/week. SlSOtareek Uvtn ments provided if needed Must be respons who has car, References. (281)992-3995 P MUSIC For Rent - 2bdrm/1bth, $550/mo., near A&M Call 764- 8474. FT/PT prl distnbutio iter operat l. Flexible hrs for hous FREE LOCATOR SERVICE Apartments, Duplexes. Fourplexes, Houses, Alpha-Omega Properties. Broker 693-0868. Full time church tinanoa computer experience (w application to 3705 East House for rent. 2bdrm/1bth/garage. across from A&M campus, $575 or $288 for one room. 888-215-8148 Fun prestigious Instruct $6/hr Well train. 696-1 Mobile home on private property. 3bdrm/2bth. air/heat, fenced yard, stove, refrigerator &dishwasher Nice! $500/mo 778-7064 New 2&3bdrm mobile homes, 1 -mile from campus, start ing at $400. 823-4248 FUNDRAISER TRAINER/ S1000 WK ny seeks self-motivated grad for fuB t Successful applicants wilt conduct trai help students raise funds for their g St.OOO/wk salary plus bonuses: travel Call: Campus Information Services. | men! at (888)698-1858 PETS Preleasing 3-bedroom units for May and August. Rosewood Villas, Balcones Street. Southwood Valley 1,215sqft. W/D included, $950 -12month lease. $1,050 -9month lease. On shuttle See www.rent.net/direct/rosewoodvillastx or www2.txcyber.com/~mcdowell, or call 268-0331 or 846- 1100. Sublease Immediately for Spring. Large Ibdrm/lbth stu dio-apt., partially furnished, $415/mo . no deposit . no hook-up fees 696-0248 Townhouse apartment available May 2000 For infor mation call 409-696-0091. Have the summer of your life ai a prestigious coed sleepaway camp in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. 2 1/2 hours from NYC We re seeking counselors who can teach any Team & Individual Sports. Tennis. Gymnastics. Horseback Riding. Mt Biking, Theatre, Tech Theatre. Circus. Magic. Arts & Crafts. Pioneering, Climbing Tower. Water Sports. Music, Dance. Science or Computers We also seek theatre directors Great salaries and perks Plenty of free time Internships available for many majors On- campus interviews on 2/1S Call 800-869-6083 between 9 and 5 eastern time on weekdays for application, brochure & information ROOMMATES F-roor m*nt Walk to TAMU. Great 2bdrm/1bth, $425/mo +$300/dep. Non-smoker 764-1082 Herbalife' *l lost 18-lbs" Click for Of www skinnyu com 1-888-892-7518 'pro FOR SALE .72 Point Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring. $1.400 0.8.0. 693-8100. Hilton Sales Assiatant Fun tin- phones skills required 8:30-5:3C online: www,HlltonCS.com Department. College Station Hilton 1996 Honda Civic EX, 2D coupe, 5sp, 72k. dark green, sunroof, power windows, alarm, keyless-entry, kenwood radio/cd, 409)229-0055. Janitors: must have office cleaning ex| Frl., 6pm-9pm . $5 50/hr to start 822-66 21-speed bike w/ front and rear suspension, extra han dle bar pump 3-mo. old. $200 Call 260-6013 or email dpfiffe@hotmail.com Laynes Chicken Fingers hinng c< Apply in person across from mair call 696-7833 3ks & counter pen entrance to camp '92 Honda VFR750 Black like new! 8000K Must see! $5000/obo 680-0078, http://home1gte.net/dag771for- sale.htm. Leasing position, part-tim< 1600 SWPkwy C.S E.E.O.E Little Cai per hour Bars is now hiring delivery Apply at either B/CS loc '93 Toyota 4x4, 4-cylinder, 5-speed, good condition. $6500/nego. call 694-3615. '94 Mazda pickup, red, reg cab. great condition. Stereo system, alarm, wheels, toolbox. $6000/obo 680-0078, http://home1 gle.net/dag771forsale.htm. Local businessman seeks aggr starting male students for pan Flexible hours, top pay! Call 696 Roomr closet i Aiwa AVD-25 receiver w/remote. Manual included Dolby pro logic and DSP surround. Factory refurbished $150/obo. Call Scott 847-1429. Model Call $50-100/hr Female Austin photography for figure pre C.S. 2/3-24 All body types conslo shoot. Voicemail 800-374-6477x0: ed pi SERVICES HIGHER GRE SCORE GUARANTEED! Alpine CDE7821 detachable face CD- $150: 2-Linear Power amplifiers, 2-channel, 440watts/each, steal at $160/each; Pioneer 6x9, brand new, $30. 680-9954. Bicycles, Mountain Bicycles, Racing Bicycles, Multi speed Bicycles 846-8295 Your Price! NEED EXPERIENCE (and money)? growing company as your cam) Flexible hours, responsibilities and i experience, just personality www mybytes.com/StudenlRep foi and to fill out an online application Brand new, still in box, black Sony 10-disc CD changer Comes with a display. $250. Call Ashley at 694-2270. NEW YEAR, NEW JOB forstudents com/np Apply on-line at www work- Diamond Bridal Ring Set. In time for Valentines. Lifetime diamond warranty. Paid $1,350 Asking $675/0. B.O. Emily 695-8743. Palm OS programmer needed, part-time Phys starting a hand held medical company Get in on gri level with percentage partnership or flat fee (713) 9402 or flexllfe@msn.com, Glen House. M.D., '91 oklngt GT Ricochet, 16-inch, 18-speed mountain bike with rock fhox, rhino bars and toe clips. $500. 696-3072. Kegerator $400. Full size, outside tap, shell and co2 tank included. 694-7629. Part time outside autocare Texas drivers license am good driving record required. General auto mainte nance a plus, flexible hours. 696-0296. TRAVEL #1 Spring Break Company is hiring Mint Alvarez guitar w/new strings and case. $150. Doug 846-4126. Raleigh road bike, Technium frame size-58, Shimano derailer. Great condition. Ask for Kenny 695-0158. $200/nego. Part time position available: afternoon/evening, good PR skills, organized, must enjoy working w/kids Positions available for clerical and Instructor (teaching credentials a plus). Call SLC 846-4988 available 3/1-4/; xl 112 Or | bush (I Go Skiing At Spring Break!! Luxur 15 Ski Taos. Red River. Angel Fire $350/nlght Call John at 846-8916 Part-time mechanic helper needed Experience required $10/hr. 828-4832. Twin bed w/frame - $50; dinette table w/2 chairs - $30; TV stand-$10. Call 693-8322. Women's Trek 800 sport mountain bike. Like new $175 o.b.o. Call Shelly at 694-8024. Part-time programmer wanted by local Engineering Software firm. Flexible hours, great real world experi ence. Call Mike at 776-8336 or email downie@capsh- er.com Spring Break -Daytona -Ki break.com. www. your spring- HELP WANTED Partners Food Delivery now hiring. Apply In person 113 Walton. Flexible hours and good pay. SPRING BREAK South Florida destinations Be Lowest prices guarantee (800)985-6789 100 Instructors/ Counselors needed. Coed sleepaway camp. Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania. Good salary. 1 -800-422-9842 (www.campcayuga.com) POSITION AVAILABLE; Sales representative LOOK ING FOR:honest, sincere, hardworking, motivated, pos itive attitude, go to school in morning &work afternoon to evening. Speak with Chad Vlasak, Manager, 694-2022. WEIGHT LOSS Burn Fat - Up to 30-lbs In 30 days 800-5 '1 TRIM 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 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@sgl.com or (512)502-2576 Do Your Laundry in 4 minutes! Aggressive helpers for carpentry, roofing and painting. Experience helpful, but not necessary. Flexible hours. $7.50/hr. 775-7126. 2 minutes To Drop It Off 2 minutes To Piek It Up Wash Dry and Fold at Briarcrest Washateria 7am to 6pin located Behind The She 11 mart Across from The Brazos Center 774-9271 Regular Washateria Hours 7am to 10pm Daily 50f off your first wash w/ad 7am-6pm Mon.-Fri. The #1 Spring Break for 16 Years! SPRING BREAK 2000 C-£tn.oviiT 2VI st?: a-t 1 an. -A-c a/pn 1 o o Breckenrirtge ■p. Vail Beaver Creek Keystone A-Basin 1-800-BEACH-BUM (1 BOO.232 2-42B) www.univer8itybeachclub.com 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 ONLY 1,585 Seniors Have Been Shot For more information, please call Sciman Biomedical Research 776-1417 We want ALL seniors to be part of the 2000 Aggieland yearbook. Unfortunately, only 1,585 of you have had your picture taken and we’re running out of time. We’re giving you three extra days to claim your place in your senior yearbook — so have your picture taken next Monday-Wednesday (Feb. 7-9, 2000.) THERE WILL BE NO OTHER EXTENSIONS. Visit AR Photography at 1410 Texas Ave. Open M-F 9-12; 1:30-4. No appointment needed. Feb. 9, 2000 is the ABSOLUTELY LAST DAY to HAVE YOUR PICTURE TAKEN FOR THE 2000 AGGIELAND YEARBOOK. rro in p ler that ht -, -sibie muiv :n if he did not w icld 8 knift Lew is, 24, i x charged u; jnts of murdei r in Monday - Richard Loll lar, 24, and./ horty” Baker. 21, both ofu is being held w ithoul bail. ist Feb. 24. and 1 faces lite mrt * death pcnultv if com icted Lewis’ lawyer, Max Ridari, has acknowledged the Bi Ra\ens linebacker was althesa, the incident, but did not killr A spokesperson for tbr ( ountx district attorney saidL day that it docs not matte ^ I cw is actually held the knife-i', still lx: tried for murder if he b,, killer or was involved in the:. , preceded the slayings. “When and if this ca* where, there will he aggnu-v charges added.” spokesj*’ r Fried!} said. “And some®;, result of the assaulL so fekr ■ chsrsjC'S siutom^iic. hi t. lookout in a bank robber ." charged with murder ifooeaki hers shoots and kills soroecR Fulton ( ounty associats- examiner Dr. John Parke: . whoever f atally stabbed ih; ' during the brawl “kne**t; were doing. ” Tire w ounds w ere dirceiH < Lose, that freshman 151b II TWINLAB Products Safe effective &economical Call for free sample 888-883- 9771, email: heallhwise@tyler net Natioi ■Tor the Ti Tail sports The 1 live newc lolleybal tlite-eigh Inent simi The fr look to hi elation A A ■or the 21 |>nly losin Ion, A&fv Starting lii Wednt depth to a Adrier Signi dea ans. and both ith. Parker said ” A lot of tim men quid km fc. we'll sec j ust maytr. s w inging wildly. abrasions,. thii ngs like that,' Parkas wa sn't like that. These wr reeled wounds into vitalaitt Collar was declaredfc scene by police respondir * call in the Buckhcad bard a! hours alter the Super • seven miles away at t 1 Dome. Maker was dead c 4 the hospital. Elliott has first pradi since surgf $159 & Alt els/condos Can’t zip your jeans? Having trouble slaying awake in class? You need METRIM--"generic Malabo 1 Why pay for a name? Free deliveryl Cash/checks/ccards 895- 6983. SAN ANTONIO (AP)-S' liott was exhausted Wednesd" short practice, his first witlA Antonio Spurs since hiskkfef plant in August. Coming off a 24-poim over the Los Angeles Lai Spurs practiced for only ant; did not run full-court scrimr- liott took part in 5-on-5aiK’ halfcourt drills. “They took me out the fr; got tired,” said I I liott, whoir make an unprecedented com:' wanted to push through it.' now they want to take baby sic. Despite the team’s cat clearance to resume full-sc- tieing birthdav coming on Elliot; marked a huge is recovery from a severe kit function. I lliott received a kidney brother, Noel, last siimt transplant operation thatlL deep, 8-inch scar running 1 top of his groin to the M side of his abdomen. Doctors did not remove own kidneys, which have ce^ tioning since the transplant. “Same old Scan, he justfe or kidney,” said teammate MS' who had one of his kidneys 5 when he was a toddler. “He's' cited to he back and you coulil' Llliott had to sign a waivf ing the Spurs from any Hat# he be injured during his coni:’ is making $6.2 million thissf- is to make $5 million iiex# the final year of his contract. Team trainers ran tests on before and after practice and if his fluid intake. I lliott said he did not ah hard hits during the drills, evf his teammates said they wop 1 away from physical contact, “We just brought hint* 1 court and went to work. He 1 ' like anybody else, nobody s# to him,” said coach Greggf 1 ' who described Elliott ash even close to the kind o# would normally be in at# training camp. I The/ FcrgUMM signed w at Tyler. Whih Slocum w ide rec “Ferg contribut have gott needed h like to ha about dis The si who nom special ti Lechler t Terence 1 Tx ler and lidily the I "I wa game,” S ball that I some guy Both J to eompe Cc wc