Economy demands more educated workforce, more dropouts get GED (AP) With the economy demanding a more educated workforce, more dropouts are ob taining GEDs (general equivalency diplomas) according to a survey released Monday by the testing program. The half million GED recipients in 1999 re main, however, a tiny fraction of the more than 45 million Americans who never finished high school. About one in seven high school diplo mas issued each year is a GED. Last year, 506,155 adults in the United States and affiliated islands like Puerto Rico and Guam received a GED, according to the GED Testing Service. That figure was a slight 4 percent — from 1998, when 490,833 adults passed. The non-profit GED service is run by the American Council on Education, sponsor of the testing program. ACE, based in Washington, represents 1,800 higher education institutions, organizations and companies. Years ago, economic booms saw a decline in GED takers. Not now. "We're finding more and more people real ize they have to have some kind of certifica tion," said Fred Edwards, a GED Testing Ser vice official. The record for the 58-year-old program re mains 1996. That year 524,535 U.S. GEDs. The first General Educational Develo diplomas were offered in 1942 to Amerii who interrupted high school to serveim War II. The tests went civilian in 194i. About 70 percent of test-takers pass The Battaeion 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 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 additional 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 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. AUTO COMPUTERS 1996 Geo Metro, 49K miles, good cond., 2-door, $4,200/nego. 979-862-9143. 1996 Nissan Sentra GXE- Sspeed, 4door, a/c, great condition, $6,500. Call 680-8811. DJ MUSIC 1996 Toyota Camry, 34K miles, like new, loaded, $12,000. 979-693-8382, '93 Mustang, good condition, 65K miles, automatic, power, $5,125. 696-7427. Cars for $29/mo., $0 down, 24-months, 19.9%. For list ings, 800-319-3323 xt.3782. FOR RENT AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR $100 Off 1st Monthll Unique 4bdrm/2bth in Bryan, 1400sqft, limited parking, $695/mo. Call Agent 846- 0606. Mason’s Mobile Car Repair. Help on the spot. General Automotive Repair. 828-4832. 1-2/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$325/mo. 696-2038. BED AND BREAKFAST Ibdrm/lbth apartment, efficiency kitchen, near Thomas Park, bicycling distance -TAMU, Partially furnished, $340/mo. utilities paid. 693-4485 before 8pm. Brazos Bottom Plantation Home available for A&M events (hbme games, parents weekend, graduation), weddings, weekend get-aways. For information/ reser vations call Rebecca Sicilio Lewis,'70, 409-696-0091. 2bdrm/1.5bth, 2bdrm/2bth, $585+, fans, washer and dryer available, 8/1. 694-1581. 2bdrm/1bth 4-plex in CS with w/d, new carpet, new appliances, on shuttle route, $525/mo. 695-9646. 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. 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Deanna’s Place, 255-9705. 2bdrm/1bth Studio apartment, walking distance to A&M. Ideal for graduate student. No pets, no HUD. Available August 1st. $525/mo. +bills. 693-8534. New 3bdrm/2bth Rock Hollow Duplexes, preleasing now for August. No pets. $1,000/mo. 823-0390 or 846- 5722. Compaq 300MHz 7.46GB Hard Drive CD-ROM, moni tor, HP CD Burner, $950 O.B.O. Ryah 764-8365 or 764- 8026. 2bdrm/1 bth studio style 4-plex, ceiling fans, shuttle bus, no pets. 2409 Bosque, CS, $440/mo. 731-8951. 2bdrm/1bth, Aug.-End of Jan., close to campus. Lisa @680-9707. NEW Student Condominiums with Rooms for Rent at UNIVERSITY PLACE! Only 7 leftl Construction has been completed- Check Us Outl $350 per Bedroom, roommates share utilities. 515-SW Parkway, College Station: 979-693-5758 or toll-free: 877-706-9081. Church nursery workers needed Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, and Wednesday evenings. Please send resume/application to P.O. Box-4445, Bryan, TX- 77805. • Church organist for simple services 2/week plus Sunday solo accompaniment, professional pay, 846-4082, leave message. "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 3/2 duplex, w/d connection, shuttle route, $795/mo. 1229 April Bloom, 1-800-858-9051. 3bdrm/2bth like new duplexes, spacious, ceiling fans, privacy fence, lawn maintenance. No pets. Mid August. $975/mo. 775-4225. Off 2818 in Villa Oaks West. 2bdrm/1.3bth, $425/mo.; 1bdrm/1bth, $325/mo. Balcony, pool/laundry on site, deposit $200, water paid. 1-800-521-3988. College Station Pawn is currently filling a retail sales position. Flexible hours. Contact Rob @696-7296, apply at 2316-Texas Ave.S., CS. 3bdrm/2bth near-new duplex. Next to pond, no pets. 2- blocks off 2818. $975/mo. 775-6999. Parkway Apartments 1600 Southwest Parkway. 3bdrm/2bth Special, $200 off September rent, 1/2-off deposit. EOH 3bdrm/2bth sub-lease, $775/mo. Contact 680-0994. Pre-lease for 8/20, 2bdrm/1bth fourplex, w/d conn., ceil ing fans, new carpet, 609-Turner, $400/mo. 693-1448. 4-plex, six blocks from campus, 2bdrm/1bth. $325/mo. p $250-deposit. No pets. 1-800-521-3988. Room available August $200 deposit, $200/mo. +1/3bills. Cindy at 775-2196. 707 San Pedro, CS. 2bdrm/1bth studio-style 4-plex, w/d included, ceiling fans, water paid. No pets. $550/mo. 731-8951. Room for rent, $400/mo. +1/3bills. Close to campus. 691-8902. (leave message) Kenneth. Community Outreach Specialist Position Open For Non-Profit Neighborhood Improvement Program. Duel responsibilities of public education and special event planning. Versatile individual with excellent public speaking and writing skills needed. Ability to work with diverse cultural groups and maintain schedule of cojn- munity improvement projects. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Degree and computer skills mandatory. Fax resume and salary requirements to 713-839-8880. Brand New 3bdrm/2bth duplex. Very accessible to TAMU or Blinn. 1250sqft, available 8/1, $1000/mo. +deposit. (830)625-6084, leave message. Walk to TAMU. Great 2bdrm/1bth, $425/mo. +$300/dep. Non-smoker. 764-1082. Earn extra income by cleaning offices M-F, after 5p.m. 823-5031. Bryan 2bdrm/1bth, fireplace, fans, w/d connections, lawn care, some bills paid. No pets. Pecan Ridge, $550/mo. Mid-July. 260-9129. WASHERS & DRYERS FOR RENT. Don't buy, rent a washer & dryer, $28/month (plus tax). UniversityLeasing, Local, Faster, Better, 764-3902. www.universityleasing.com 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. Bryan Historical District, 2bdrm/1bth, CA/CH, W/D con nections, ceiling fans, $45^)/deposit, $450/mo. Credit check required. 775-6652. You CAN have it ALL! 2br/2ba, fully furnished: W/D in every apt.; Individual leases; Roommate matching; Plus ALL the amenities. Call about our new specials. Limited time only! University Commons Apt. 764-8999. Little Caesar’s Pizza is now hiring full/part-time delivery drivers. Apply at the new University Drive location, next to Blockbuster Video. Bryan- spacious 3bdrm/2bth, central air/heat, near St. Joseph and Blinn, w/d, fenced backyard, new carpet& appliances, sunroom, eat-in kitchen, formal dining-room. $1000/mo. Pets okay with deposit. 255-1275 or 260- 0817. Available aug.5th. FOR SALE Manager/ Office Assistant needed, F/PT, acct/finc major preferred. Compuview Microsystems 846-5454. 1991 Oakwood, 2bdrm/2bth, newly remodeled, garden tub, fenced backyard, swimming pool, metal shed. Nice house. Must sell, $16,000. 979-280-5495. Part-time minor auto mechanic. Call Larry Piper at 774- 1337. Bryan/College Station large 2/1. 2 properties to choose from. Swimming pool, pets welcome. $439, $459. Rema 774-1124. Full size couch -$75; Large wooden desk -$50. Both in great condition. Call 693-2662. Partners Food Delivery now hiring delivery drivers. Motorcycles a-plus. Flexible hours, good pay. Apply in person at 113-Walton, CS. Cheap apartment, fully furnished, close to campus, $400/mo. Ask to see room #3 at Scholar’s Inn. Call Bill, 846-1413. Full size sleeper sofa with queen bed, good condition, $100/080. Call 764-6003. PT-Ranch work for house/utilities. Navasota area, cou ple preferred, references required. 936-873-2869. College Station 2/1 duplexes. Quiet street, fenced yards, close to campus, large and small pets welcome. $495-$515. Rema 774-1124. Furniture! Bed, dresser, desk, dining room table, couch, chairs. Great prices ranging from $10-$150. All must go! Call Keith 764-1003. Tender Years interviewing for child daycare aides. Experience helpful. Call M-F 9am-5pm only, 693-3661. CS duplex, 2bdrm/1bth, w/d connections, 1611-SW Parkway. No dogs! $550/mo. 776-8399. George Strait Bud Light Neon -$250; Bud Light Neon - $200; 45-Gallon Saltwater Aquarium -$250; Entertainment Center -$100. Call 574-4785. The Deluxe Diner on Northgate hiring waitstaff and cooks for AM/PM. Apply in person, 203-University Drive. Warehouse help needed Tues.-Fri. 9am-5:30pm, Sat. 10am-4pm. $6.50/hr. Call 779-7586. CS duplex- 3bdrm/2bth, shuttle, fireplace, fenced yard, pets ok. 693-1855,255-0424. Duplex $650/mo. 2bdrm/1.5bth. 2313 SanPedro. On shuttle route. Call 229-9019. HP Office Jet Printer, Model #330. Printer, fax, copier, scanner- all in one, great condition, $200. Call 693- 4013. MOTORCYCLE FREE LOCATOR SERVICE. Apartments, Duplexes, Fourplexes, Houses, Alpha-Omega Properties, Broker. 693-0868. Mobile home for sale. $8000. 281-464-0554. 2bdrm/2bth, w/d. Must sell! ‘83 Honda Scooter. Great for beginner. $950. Call 775- 6999. Table and entertainment center for sale. $50 for both. Call 268-0560. PERSONAL Like new, perfect for couple, 5 minutes from school. 2bdrm/1 bth mobile home. $575/mo. 409-770-9972 after 5:30pm. Twin bed set for sale, great condition, $75/OBO, Call 694-2729. Please leave message if no answer. Individualized Personal Training - First impressions are everything!! Student discount. 680-0239. Males to share new 4-bedroom home. Deck, large yard, fireplace. 1-yr. lease, $325/mo. 979-693-6731 (JO), 254-698-7261, rschoel@edoutfitters.com Waterbed Set- Queen, Oak, Mirror/Lighted Headboard, 2-Side Units w/Storage Space. Everything Included. geocities.com/kbalduf ,$1000. PETS Manufactured homes- 2&3/bdrm, 1&2/bath, $400-up. Close to TAMU. No pets. 823-3106. One month’s free rent. HELP WANTED 40 Gallon Eclipse Aquarium &stand -$150; saltwater fish, corals &rocks -$15-$35; dog door for sliding glass door -$70. Call 775-6264. $$$Dancers, dancers, dancers$$$. Flexible hours. Silk Stocking 690-1478. 18+only. Adopt: Puppies, Kittens, Cats, Dogs. Many pure breeds! Brazos Animal Shelter- 775-5755. ATHLETE S FOOT STUDY Accounts Payable Clerk. Full-time position. Pay invoic es, process check requests and expense reports, rec oncile bank accounts, enter journal entries. Excel exp a plus. Please fax resume to 774-6207 or call 774-6227. Cool Puppiesl Weimaraners, 10 weeks, 3 girls, 1 silver, 2 ginger. Shots & Wormed. $200. Call 272-1223. REAL ESTATE Volunteers ages 12 and up needed for a research study of a medication for the treatment of athlete’s foot. Subjects must have active signs and symptoms of athlete’s foot. Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $200.00 for 8 clinic visits. For more information call: 979-846-5933 Bartenders make $100-$300 per night. No experience necessary. Call 1-800-981-8168 ext.245. 1999 mobile home. 16x82, 3/2 in park, shed, front- porch. $33,900. 979-690-3517. Caffe' Capri hiring part-time, experienced wait-staff. Call 822-2675. ROOMMATES 4bdrm/4bth $380/mo. +1/4bills. University Place. 680- 8747 ask for Michelle. J&S Studies, Inc. 4309 Wellborn Road Bryan, TX 77801 OPEN HOUSE DAILY 1-5 Come see our exciting ra ’•3-3 1/2 + Bonus Room (2 -Story Duplexes) • 2 - 2 Flat Duplexes • Designer Features Throughout • Alt Appliances Including Full-Size W/D • Fenced Yards • We Love Your Large & Small Pets! • Close To Campus Don’t miss out! Model at 1233 Oney Hervey REMA 774-1124 *!? Ag roommate wanted tor nice 3bdrm/2bth house with w/d, backyard, garage. Non-smoker preferred. $330/mo. +1/3bills. 303-499-3372, Kevin. Christian male non-smoker, non-drinker 1bd/1bth $520/mo. +ult. call Michael 972-539-1308. F-roommate needed for 2bdrm/1bth apartment. $145/mo. +utilities. Call 979-992-3860. Female needed for upcoming school-year. 3bdrm/2bth, W/D, garage, $350/mo. +1/3bills. Call 696-8952. Female roommates to look for 2-bedroom &up. 694-7195. Female to share new 3bdrm/3bth townhouse, blocks from TAMU, covered parking, $350/mo. +1/3bills. 512- 859-2379, 512-836-6615. Sandy/Amy. Female to share new townhome, own bed/bath, $350/mo. +1/3bills, blocks from campus. 979-542-4759. HURRY!! Sign Now & Save $100 on 1st Months Rent I INtOLN SQLAIH 1 Bedroom Starting @ $445 313 Lincoln (2 Blocks Behind Red Lobster) 693-2720 1=5 AHAH i MfcN 1 S> Toll Free: 877-861-3335 Male needed 4bdrm/2bth house, W/D, +1/4bills 268-2208 ask for Greg. HURRY!! Sign Now & Save $100 on 1st Months Rent Males to share new 4-bedroom home. Deck, large yard, fireplace. 1-yr. lease, $325/mo. 979-693-6731(JC), 254-698-7261, rschoel@edoutfitters.com Private bed/bath, nice condo, $275/mo. 5004. Close to campus. 2 Bedroom Starting @ $545 Room for rent. University Place Condos, private bed room, bath, walk-in closet. $345/mo. +bills. Female. 695-6994. TIMBER CREEK 801 SPRING Roommate(s) needed for 2-bedroom apartment. $300/mo. +1/2utilities. 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Show-up 30/min. early. (CP-0017). Looking for a place to live? www.housingl 01 .net.. summer housing!. WANTED 2-season Texas A&M football tickets willing to exchange for 2-season University of Colorado football tickets on 25yd-line. Call 303-666-0123. WEIGHT LOSS Metabolite 356 Up To 30% Off! Free Delivery Bryan/College Station. Credit Cards, Checks, Cash. 695-6983. :sday, July 25.200' Armstroii Co wins Touip fl f r y_ de France r i e I PARIS (AP) —Lance Arm; raised a glass of champagnes fore he crossed the finish line, brating a second straight France win that was even sweeta time around. Then, on the victory pod Armstrong hoisted his infant above his head. Tears welledii eyes of the 28-year-old Texan, just three years ago was fightinj his life against cancer thathadspi to his lungs and brain "It was a hard Tour de France: now i n g they u like last year, Tm glad it's finishedf “Pie eloped ii I can see more of these guys," he Sunday as he stood with hi; he storybo ends with Prince Che ils and living h at not in today': antic tale unfol iiickly kick it ba Bahraini Prin halifa was smi nited States M he two fell in \ Kristin and 9-month-old son Li livalrous actio -jUSi who was dressed in yellow his dad. Because of his insurmounti lead in the final stage of the Tom France, riders joked and clowned Armstrong as they coasted past ft mous sites of Paris and spectators. Shortly after the cyclists tool from the Eiffel Tower, Armsl donned a long-haired wig. As passed the Louvre Museum, grabbed a pocket camera and t snapshots of the flag-waving Am cans shooting pictures of him. He even was passed a glas cal bubbly and made a toast as pedaled, even though he had earl declared he wasn't "a champaf kind of guy." "This one's even more spedalill ^ sare ^ v ' n g c last year, partly because of this Hi guy," Armstrong said afienvan cradling the son who was months after his first Tol/na^j: ase close to Sai ledia insists or on, U.S. immig ifferent stance Even when L lust be followe hese two indiv nigrant and a s end the countr lor romantic. T mtof the spotli ty, because whi legative consec Johnson is n nilitary affiliat le country. He ountry by forg laimed to have elf in Americai don on a comrr now reside on e News in Brief Johnson has be vate first class a ment severe en' honorable disci When Princ .try many felt s The fact that A Russian rebels attack, kill three NAZRAN, Russia (Al Rebels launched an ur daytime attack Monday, lining their growing boldnessh ambushing a Russian militaii convoy in Chechnya's and reportedly killing severs Russians. The Russian soldiers wen traveling in a three-truck como;- in Grozny when the rebe attacked, said the office Sergei Yastrzhembsky, it Kremlin’s spokesman Chechnya. The rebels sell mine under one of the tru then opened fire on the sok with automatic weapons ar P^ded stud grenade-launchers. Russians returned fire. Three Russian soldiers i killed and 17 wounded in ft attack. Exp E arlier t tives rr to Illin The bill wou; pended or ex schools, and to enforce fu After passing mously, the signing it wc about the im absolutely ri tend an alter and school d Military apologize; for river pollution Ili their suspen need to be ir bility of the; Unfortunate ers do not a) The authc Kirk Dillard Mitchell (R-F words to say came to the t refusing alte kids who arc have to worl Even tho of "hard wo does it matt' SEOUL, South Korea (A The U.S. military issued a | apology Monday for formaldehyde into the Han fW a main source of drinking waft for Seoul’s 12 million people. It was the first public apolof issued by the U.S. military! South Korea since its ment here in the 1950-5| Korean War. Earlier this the military admitted re|easi| 20 gallons of formaldehyde ii the Han River in February, j VaCrltif Col. Samuel Taylor read statement to television can GTE’s eras. Petrosky said the U.S.ml itary wilt take “appropriate co' rective action" after an inquiry completed. The investigation will be! by Maj. Gen. Barry Bates, wbo responsible for all U.S. Arif Thank yoi GTE monopc I on the phom • o i/ r epresentatT installations in South Korea. , screwed me Correction fn response I am not < have my phe would not h< gust. Instea when I get b fold me, the The July 24 article, "Con GTE defend business," ^1 phoneTbill e; written by Kim Trifilio However, I such as ca