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Monday, July 10 J
The Battalion
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ADOPTION COMPUTERS
FOR RENT
FOR SALE
HELP WANTED
Complete systems for home/business: Pentium III 600
$899, Celeron 500 $699, 64MB, 13G, 56K, 52x CD,
sound, warranty. Visa/MC (979)778-7817.
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. $175-$325/mo. 696-2038.
2bdrm/1bth 4-piex in CS with w/d, new carpet, new
appliances, on shuttle route, $525/mo. 695-9646.
2bdrm/1 bth studio style 4-plex, ceiling fans, shuttle bus,
no pets. 2409 Bosque, CS, $440/mo. 731-8951.
2bdrm/2bth duplex, lease thru Dec./+, yard, pets ok,
$550/mo. 731-1559.
3bdrm/2bth like new duplexes, spacious, ceiling fans,
privacy fence, lawn maintenance. No pets. Mid August.
$975/mo. 775-4225.
3bdrm/2bth near-new duplex. Next to pond, no pets. 2-
blocks off 2818. $975/mo. 775-6999.
3bdrm/2bth, 2-car garage, large living room. 809-Rio
Grande, Bryan. Rent $850/mo., deposit $400. 1-800-
521-3988.
4-plex, six blocks from campus, 2bdrm/1bth. $340/mo.,
$250-deposit. No pets. 1-800-521-3988.
Beautiful RV trailer location. Own driveway, utilities
included in return for taking care of place. Must have
own RV trailer or purchase the one on-site. 4-min. from
campus. 845-5265, 823-0104.
Brand New 3bdrm/2bth duplex. Very accessible to
TAMU or Blinn. 1250sqft, available 8/1, $1000/mo.
+deposit. (830)625-6084, leave message.
■ ——.
ALLERGY ASSOCIATES IS NOW INTERVIEWING
CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME POSITIONS:
Mixing Technician-
Successful candidates will possess a four-year degree in a science relat
ed major (or extensive experience) and be personable and courteous, as
well as conscientious, precise, and detail oriented.
Medical Assistant-
Successful candidates will possess a four-year degree in a science relat
ed major (or extensive experience) and an outgoing, charismatic person
ality.
-Excellent experience for the pre-med graduate seeking admission to medical
school in Fall 2001
-Excellent pay and benefits
-Positions require at least a one year commitment
Allergy Associates
2706 Osier Blvd., Bryan, TX 77802
Voice: (979)776-7895 Fax: (979)776-4260
\Ne offer excellent benefits and competitive salaries.
E.O.E.
Unplanned Pregnancy? Former students hoping to
adopt. For information: http;//sites.netscape.net/jame-
saw53/homepage Legal/medical expenses only.
AUTO
1988 Bronco-ll 4WD, 20mpg, super clean, new tires,
brakes, clutch, paint. $4,300. Ask for Dave at 695-
2807.
_J* !_
Cars for $29/mo., $0 down, 24-months, 19.9%. For list
ings, 800-319-3323 xt.3782.
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
Mason's Mobile Car Repair. Help on the spot. General
Automotive Repair. 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.
ATHLETE’S FOOT
STUDY
Volunteers, ages 12 and up, need
ed for a 6-week research study of
investigational medication for the
treatment of athlete’s foot. Eligible
volunteers will be compensated.
Call for information.
J&S Studies, Inc.
409-846-5933
Newsday Crossword
WHITEWASH by Fred Piscop
Edited by Stanley Newman
ACROSS
1 Lacking
politeness
6 It’s a long story
10 Gondola
propeller
14 yoga
15 monde
(high society)
16 Biblical brother
17 West African
nation
19 Yemeni money
20 Highly original
and influential
21 Cyberspace
nuisances
23 Fictional work
25 Middling grade
26 Cow or sow
28 Early-morning
vehicle
33 Helix
36 Poor, as
excuses
37 Nutritional
initials
38 “Alley
39 Yank’s foe
41 Kids’ card
game
42 Not 'neath
43 Soda
44 Biblical prophet
46 Deny
48 Arctic bird
51 Slithery fish
52 Darlin’
53 Latin music
56 Containing
element #5
60 “ Porgie”
64 Kazakhstan
sea
65 It’s often
wiped clean
67 Daily delivery
68 Icicle site
69 Zhou
70 One on
10 Actress Sarah
35 Sweet
your side
Jessica
summer snack
71 “Never mind!”,
11 Theater award
40 Derisive cry
to an editor
12 TV producer
45 Elat-tire sound
72 Pee Wee of
Norman
47 The very
baseball
13 Some pipe
beginning
joints
49 100%
DOWN
18 Cleveland
50 Aerie
1 Greek
eager, for short
hatchling
letters
22 Et
54 Albanian
2,Great review
24 Abner
currency
3 Physicist’s
26 Soup utensil
55 Sensible
study
27 Zoo
56 Tuscaloosa
4 Conventioneer
heavyweight
school, for short
in a fez
29 Dershowitz’s
57 Evangelist
5 Turn down,
field
Roberts
with “to”
30 Cropped up
58 Racetrack
6 Author Asch
31 Utopian
boundary
7 Small battery
32 _ a soul (no
59 Friendly talk
size
one)
61 Strong wind
8 Flow like oil,
33 Absorbs, with
62 401 (k) cousins
perhaps
“up”
63 Falco of The
9 Offense player
34 Region of
Sopranos
in lacrosse
Spain
66 St. crasser
CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2000 STANLEY NEWMAN j/-\ q/qq
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693-BUCX
Answer to previous puzzle
7/6/00
Bryan 2bdrm/1bth, fireplace, fans, w/d connections,
lawn care, some bills paid. No pets. Pecan Ridge,
$550/mo. Mid-July. 260-9129.
C.S. Very spacious 2bdrm/2bth, W/D, carport. $499 up.
Agent (409)696-6616. *'
CS duplex, 2bdrm/1bth, w/d connections, 1611-SW
Parkway. No dogs! $550/mo. 776-8399.
Duplex 2bdrm/1.5bth $650/mo. 2313 San Pedro, C.S.
229-9019.
For lease new 3bdrm/2bth duplex. $1000/mo., $600
deposit. Call (979)693-8298 or (936)878-2727.
FREE LOCATOR SERVICE. Apartments, Duplexes,
Fourplexes, Houses, Alpha-Omega Properties, Broker.
693-0868.
Help couple looking for 1 -bedroom sublease for August-
December. Call 979-229-0611.
House for sublease 2-spacious bedrooms, large kitchen
and living room, 1/2-mile from campus, $575/mo. Call
268-0005.
Huge 3bdrm/2bth and small 4bdrm/2bth, on same prop
erty, available now. $700-$850/mo. Lease now and no
rent due until August. Call Agent, 846-0606.
Manufactured homes- 2&3/bdrm, 1&2/bath, $400-up.
Close to TAMU. No pets. 823-3106. One month's free
rent.
New 3bdrm/2bth Rock Hollow Duplexes, preleasing now
for August. No pets. $1,000/mo. 823-0390 or 846-
5722.
Off 2818 in Villa Oaks West. Ibdrm/lbth, balcony,
pool/laundry on site, $325/mo., deposit $200, water
paid. 1-800-521-3988.
Parkway Apartments 3bdrm/2bth special, 1/2-off
deposit. 693-6540.
Perfect for male college student looking for cheap or
inexpensive rent. 4bdrm/2bth, 2-living. Call 694-0866,
leave message.
Pre-lease for August. 2bdrm/1bth, 4-plex/duplex, 4
locations, $400-$500. Call 693-1448.
Sublease 1-room in 4bdrm/2bth apartment, fall or year.
Call Marc 764-1779.
Sublease two rooms in 3bdrm/2bth house from now
through 8/15, $280/mo. +bills. 695-2447.
Walk to TAMU. Great 2bdrm/1bth, $425/mo.
+$300/dep. Non-smoker. 764-1082.
WASHERS & DRYERS FOR RENT. Don’t buy, rent a
washer & dryer, $28/month (plus tax).
UniversityLeasing, Local, Faster, Better, 764-3902.
www.universltyleasing.com
30 gallon salt water aquarium. Complete set-up, $300.
Call 695-0920.
Campagnola super record reduced Vitus-979. Gruppo
and frame set excellent conditions $600 o.b.o.
(936)294-9101, http://www.shsu.edu/~lib_cxg/
Entertainment center $50, golf iron set $60, dorm-size
refrigerator $60. Call Brandon at 693-7354.
Mobile Home for sale. 2bdrm/1bth, W/D. Must Sell!
$8,500. 281-480-5822.
Navy blue 75in. sofa w/ matching chair, $300 for both
OBO. Brass end table w/ glass top, $50 OBO. 680-
9848.
Refrigerator, Kenmore, 21.5cubic feet, ice maker, great
condition, $400. Call 260-2402.
Weight bench, brand new, $75; twin size mattress and
frame, $75. Call 695-2447.
HELP WANTED
$$$Dancers, dancers, dancers$$$. Flexible hours. Silk
Stocking 690-1478. 18+only.
Bartenders make $100-$300 per night. No experience
necessary. Call 1-800-981-8168 ext.245.
College Station Pawn is currently filling a retail sales
position. Flexible hours. Contact Rob @696-7296,
apply at 2316-Texas Ave.S., CS.
Earn extra income by cleaning offices M-F, after 5p.m.
823-5031.
Eclectic Gift Shop seeks enthusiastic salesperson for
part-time sales. Interest in history or the arts helpful.
Apply: Earthart, 216 N. Bryan Ave., Downtown Bryan.
Experienced dance instructor needed for beginner,
intermediate, advanced, lyrical classes. Call 260-8277
for interview.
Full time receptionist position available for Oral
Surgeons office. Experience preferred but not required.
Please call 764-7101 8am-4pm Mon.-Fri.
HOUSECLEANING NEEDED! For one or more families
on same street. Min. 9/hr week, Max 20/hr week.
Starting $7/hr. Cleaning, ironing, organizing help need
ed. Requesting two year commitment. Only serious
inquiries, please. Call 690-0357 daytime.
Part-time Secretary Wanted Will support the general
operation of a law firm by answering the telephone, typ
ing legal documents, and scheduling client appoint
ments. We have 2 part-time positions available, one In
Bellville and one in Bryan. Salary: $7-$12/per hour.
Send resume and cover letter to HR Dept.-GCLF, 1415-
Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77002 or fax: 713-652-
2709. Gulf Coast Legal Foundation is an EEO/AA
employer.
BUNN
COLLEGE
APARTMENT COMPLEX MANGER
Job #0600039
Blinn College is accepting applications for an Apartment Complex Manager, Brenham
campus. The manager will be responsible for the management responsibilities of the
apartment complex. The primary responsibility of the position is to develop all aspects
of a successful residential life/student development program that will serve the needs
of the student residents housed in the facility. The manager will also be obligated to
help provide an environment that is conducive to residents achieving their education
al objectives within the scope of Blinn College’s policies and guidelines. Bachelor’s
Degree in student personnel or related field. Two years of student housing operations
management experience and/or property management experience. Required living in
the complex: Two bedroom unfurnished apartment provided with utilities. Blinn
College insurance and retirement benefits. Position is open until filled. Job description
available. Please include job title and job number when applying. Applicants should
send a resume to the address below. Applications and job description are available to
print from our web site.
Blinn College, Personnel Office
902 College Avenue
Brenham, Texas 77833
www.blinncol.edu
979-830-4128
EOE
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Radio News
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Monday through Friday
on KAIVIU-FIVI 90.9
College Station / Bryan
Join a growing company in one of research's hottest
fields. Lynntech, Inc.'s Product Development Group has
the following positions available: Full-time: B.S./ M.S. In
Chemistry or Physics to fabricate and test electrochem
ical materials and make improvements to test methods.
Full-time: B.S./M.S. in Chemical, Mechanical or Civil-
Engineering to design, build and evaluate electrochemi
cal power systems. Part-time: Technician needed to
assemble and evaluate electrochemical power systems.
These positions are in College Station, TX. Lyntech
offers competifive salaries and generous benefits pack
age. Send resume to HR Lynntech, Inc. 7610 Eastmark
Dr., College Station, TX 77840, e-mail: hrlynntech® lyn
ntech.com
Local Business needs part-time warehouse help/deliv
ery driver. Must have good driving record. Need to be
available Monday-Frlday. Please call '779-7043 for
application.
Looking for Marketing majors for summer work. Call
Wintergate Marketing, 764-5902.
Lynntech, Inc. a technology development company in
College Station, TX has openings for Bachelor and
Master level graduates In Physics, Electrical and
Mechanical Engineering. Send resume to Lynntech,
Inc. 7610 Ejastmark Dr„ College Station, TX 77840, or
e-mail to hrlynntech@tca.net. Lynntech is an EOE.
Now hiring substitutes for pre-school classes for
Summer II session & Fall semester. Call Kimberly at
846-1762.
Painter helpers needed. Aggressive workers. Will work
w/school schedule. $7.50/hr. 775-7126.
Part-time programmer wanted by local engineering soft
ware firm. Flexible hours, great real world experience.
Call Mike at 776-7520 for e-mail downie@capsh0r.com
Part-time receptionist needed. Fred Brown Kla Hyundai.
Flexible hours. Apply in person, 1309 Texas Avenue,
Bryan.
Porters. 2 positions available. Part-time, some
Saturdays. 3100 Briarcrest, Bryan. Fred Brown Mazda,
BMW. No phone calls please.
Retired professor, in good health but failing eyesight,
wants to hire student for 15-20hrs/wk. Duties include
driving, reading &some word processing. Hours flexible
between 8am-5pm. Transportation required to get to
work at family’s country home. $6.25/hr. Call 690-1117
for additional information, appointment.
Semen Donors Needed (Between 18-44 yrs.) to assist
infertile couples. Excellent Compensation. Contact
Fairfax Cryobank at 713-799-9937 or E-Mail
Houstoncryo@aol.com
Small business seeking warehouse personnel. 40+
hours/week. Call 693-9795.
Urgent web page maker/ designer needed to help Agg
finish personal web page. Nights or Sunday. Call
DeFoe 695-8110.
LOST & FOUND
LOST KITTEN- gray female tabby. No collar. Missing
6/30. AndersonSt. Area. Rewardll! 695-9158.
MISCELLANEOUS
AVON... Better than ever. Samples, Free Shipping.
Debra Simpson, Independent Sales Rep. 690-1449.
MOTORCYCLE
Motorcycle, 1988 Suzuki Katana 600, $750. 846-1254,
Attn: Stephen.
PERSONAL
Individualized Personal Training - First impressions are
everything!! Student discount. 680-0239.
HHB ___
Adopt: Puppies, Kittens, Cats, Dogs. Many pure
breeds! Brazos Animal Shelter- 775-5755.
Blue and red heelers. 6-week old, tails bobbed, first
shots. $55. Phone: 778-2143, leave message.
Cool Puppiesl Weimaraners-, 2 months, 3 girls, 1 silver,
2 ginger. Shots & Wormed. $200. Call 272-1223.
The Cat's Cradle has fabulous felines for adoption to
great homes. For a precious companion. Call 936-825-
8610.
REAL ESTATE
1999 mobile home. 16x82, 3/2 in park, shed, front-
porch. $33,900. 690-8168.
ROOMMATES
2-males needed, 3bdrm/2bth duplex, w/d connections,
shuttle route, $250/mo. 979-846-3127.
Duplex, furnished, all bills paid. Must like cats. Non-
smokers only! 255-3000.
Female needed Ashford Duplexes, private bed/bath,
available now or Fall/Spring, $400/mo. +1/3bills 696-
0408.
Female roommate wanted. Rent- $232.50/mo.,
2bdrm/1bth. Call 361-576-4627, e-mail car-
Iene2001 ©hotmail.com
Female to share new townhome, own bed/bath,
$350/mo. +1/3bills, blocks from campus. 979-542-4759.
Looking for three roommates for brand new 4bdrm/4bth
condo in University Place on Southwest Parkway.
$380/mo. +1/4bills. 680-1776.
M/F, right next to campus, starting in August, w/d. Call
695-9051 for more info.
Male to share 2-bedroom mobile home with third year
Ag. Furnished, $150/mo. +1/2bills. Easy access to
campus. 260-1334.
Need 3 roommates for 4bd/3ba house for fall. $315/mo.
+bills. 776-3556.
Needed to share 2bdrm/2bth, close to TAMU, $387/mo.
+1/2util. Call Holly 695-6472.
Rooms for rent. University Place Condos, private bed
rooms, bath, walk-in closets. $410/mo. includes elec
tricity, water, phone, cable. 695-6994.
SERVICES
AAA Texas Defensive Driving. Lots-of-fun, Laugh-a-lotl!
Ticket dismissal/insurance discount. M-T(6pm-9pm),
W-Th(6pm-9pm), Fri.&Sat.- Fri(6pm-8pm) &Sat(10am-
2:30pm), Sat(8am-2:30pm). Inside BankofAmerica.
Walk-ins welcome. $25/cash. Lowest price allowed by
law. 111-Univ. Dr., Ste.217. 846-6117. Show-up
30/min. early. (CP-0017).
Looking for a place to live? www.housing101.net... Find
summer housing!.
TUTORS
American History tutoring. Call Matt 822-9155.
Tutor available for all levels of math, stat., cpsc., phys.,
and first 2-yr engineering. Call Shawn 847-0095.
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Bike Permits
Continued from Pagt
Lane said he knew nothing c!
fee involved with the permit.
Bike rider and junior zool(|
major Jason Graves said hetkij
the plan to spend money on
lane repairs is absurd.
"How often do we need
the bike lanes?" Graves said. %
students ride mountain bikes
school anyway. Mountain bikes,
made to withstand a few bumps
the road. Why not spend theme:
on something worthwhile, l
improving the football program:
"The parking lots are so farav?
now, it is almost impossible towi
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said Joanna DeHoyos, a juniop flawing student
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chology major.
"Sometimes students throwtfe
bikes in the back of their cars a
drive to campus," DeHoyos sa
They've already paid forapat L^f bikl , rs
permit, and now to ride from
car to campus, they'll have top
for another bike permit. 1 don'tfo
they should have to pay twice.”
Senior finance major John Di
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ruggle to find an oj
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mis is polluted by hi
pdressed and dealt
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le Parking, Traffic £
rated after a long, e
artments required I
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students who ride bikes to camp»ents, PITS contim
"Though many students are r,:lonsuntil four year
going to agree with the syster lout. Because bike pa
think, in a way, it is a good idei Bartment decided tc
Ickes said. "This way, bike ridersriflie bike situation or
in a sense, protected. If bikes areteffcersare leaving tl
istered with PTTS, then PITS will gilding doors, lock
able to track the bike down faster; | ^dhhig else that d
is stolen or left on campus." 1 ^ an y students c
The system is currently beinw^T^ 8 * 8 ^ ave
discussed by SGA and PTTS i:i orci ’ s ^ ers to P ai ^
determine what the terms of fc ^ hebiker P 0 P ulatio,
permit would be, such as finesani
.violations.
Bus STOPS
fudentbody at tiiri
nd attention. A&fv
ae needs of drivers
rrangement of par
uses indicates a co
ut it does nothing
outside for* 15 minutes for the bus® eceive. He had be
the middle of a thunderstorm orgi
back to sleep," Bailey said, "limaf the organization. I
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least my case, improve attendance
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al numbers and di
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mention and renew
with these projects required to si!
isfy the Americans with Disabililie
Act (ADA) and other safety prec»
tions, completion of these stops If
been anticipated to take between!
year and 18 months.
"We're currently awaitinp/ff/
decision from the House-ta*
appropriations committee whicliis
convening in Washington," McBelk
said. "We will receive our budge!
numbers in mid-August and begin
planning sometime in October.ft
finished projects will resemble tbi
stop in front of the Bush Library
Junior English major Kevin
Bailey said a covered bus
would make waiting outside
bearable in bad weather.
"There have been times when
I've faced the decision of waitini
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more men
Self said the College
Education works hard to recru
more men to become elemental
teacliers.
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to become elemen^T^j ^ B
teachers, but it doesn't seem l>|) ale . The case ori
our effort is making any impad| hereDalehad b
Self said. Mersey's Law Agai
Elementary schools struggle : i pplies t 0 all pub!
attract male teachers in state schools and govei
besides Texas. On average, only •Lblic accommoc
percent of the nation's public el'llays and restaur
mentary school teachers are men jt the description
Self said the shortage of ®!» ley cannot discr
nd hence could i
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teachers is a problem that will co'
tinue because of the lack of respf 1 '
for teachers.
"Men think there is no prest p c accommodatk
in being an elementary teache!| ri,:e 8 r ' t y as a resi
she said. "Also, I think parents ;
not encourage boys to bed)®]
teachers like they do with girls.”
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