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Phone 845-0569 or Fax 845-2678
Office:
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Business Hours
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no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early.
AUTO
FOR RENT
Police impounds: Cars from $500. For listings/ payment
details 800-319-3323 ext.3782. ,
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
Mason's Mobile Car Repair. Help on the spot.
Automotive Repair. 828-4832.
BED AND BREAKFAST
2bdrm/1bth, big yard with fence, w/d, $525/mo.
+deposit. 602-788-1797. Close to Blinn.
Brazos Bottom Plantation Home available for A&M
events (home games, parents weekend, graduation),
weddings, weekend get-aways. For information/ reser-
vattons call Rebecca Sicilio Lewis,’70, 409-696-0091.
Voted Most Romantic in Brazos Valley. Special Events,
Waddings, Etc. Calvert Inn Gourmet Bed and
BrSakfast. 979-364-2868.
CHILD CARE
Child care in my home, full time, M-F, pays well.
58g9.
Child care offered
References available.
by stay at home Ag Mom.
Call 680-1191.
OPPORTUNITY
Free Internet wireless phone, Free e-commerce web-
sitgs, www.cellphonetoolbox.com/dmi/1141, 979-280-
58J8.
Sublease thru May 2001, 1 bdrm apartment at Enclave,
$620/mo., 640sqft. Call (281)450-9126.
FOR RENT
1 -3fbedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near
caRnpus. $175-$325/mo. 696-2038.
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LAXATIVE STUDY
Sciman Biomedical Research is currently conducting a research
study of a prescription laxative to determine the lowest effective
dose that could be sold without a prescription for the treatment of
Constipation. If you are 18-85 years of age and you currently use
nonprescription laxatives to treat constipation, you may qualify for
this research study. If you qualify, your participation will lasLup to
four weeks and you will be compensated up to $125. .
For more information please call
Sciman Biomedical Research
776-1417
DO YOU NEED A SUMMER JOB?
VISIT
THE CITY OF BRYAN
JOB FAIR
And apply now!
Saturday, January 20
10:00am - 2:00pm
Bryan Municipal Building
Corner of 29th & Texas Ave.
We will be accepting applications for seasonal positions in the areas of
Aquatics, Neal Recreation Center and Groundskeeping. Some of the
jdbs to be filled this summer include:
Lifeguards
Cashiers
Recreation Assistants
Swim Instructors
Camp Counselors
Grounds Workers
Pay rates, $5.50 - $8.00/hr, depend on position and experience.
Minimum requirement: High school sophomore and at least 16 years
of age on most positions. Some positions require HS diploma or GED
with some prior experience.
Come visit with some of the Parks and Recreation Staff and get more
information on these seasonal positions.
Hope to see you there.
Newsday Crossword
SWEET TALK by Shirley Soloway
Edited by Stanley Newman
ACROSS
1 Ftolice actions
6 Poor, as
chances
10 Tool building
14 French
passage
15 Emanation
16 Went by horse
17 Bangor’s
state
18 Blend
together
19 Kournikova of
tennis
20 Empty promise
23 Corn unit
24 From Z
25 Bad guy in
films
27 Untrue
32 Survivors
Council
35 Tempe school:
Abbr.
36 Poems of
tribute
38 Tractor name
39 Normal: Abbr.
40 They distort
the facts
42 Collected
sayings
43 Delete
45 Kingly address
46 Rice: Fr.
47 Peruse again
49 Civil War
general William
Sherman
52 Spanish
houses
54 -Locka, FL
55 Dove’s sound
57 Sammy Davis,
Jr. #1 song
63 Arkin or Alda
65 Actor Bert
66 Fred Astaire’s
sister
67 Rose of
baseball
68 Old
Cowhand"
69 British bye-
byes
70 DC newspaper
71 Memo words
72 Gapers
DOWN
1 Highway
access
2 Jai _
3 Netman
Nastase
4 Response to
charges, often
5 Taken care of
6 Window part
7 Medieval
instrument
8 From Donegal
9 Vendors’
place
10 Madrid Mrs.
11 Kinkajous
12 Writer Ferber
13 Letter starter
21 “Happy
Birthday ”
22 Football-field
units
26 Compete
27 One who
takes risks
28 French river
29 Makes more
pleasant
30 Says more
34 Dog’s
restraint
37 Desertlike
40 Major meal
41 Surveillance,
for short
44 Large amount
48 Showy flower
50 Provide with
new
information
51 “Help!"
53 Coal beds
55 Li'l Abner
cartoonist
56 Margarine
58 Casual talk
59 River of
Florence
60 Allot, with “out”
31 Lawful, slangily 61 Having wings
33 Golfer with
an army
nr
62 Loch of note
64 Take-home
FOR SALE
HELP WANTED
Ibdrm/lbth country apartment, non-smoking, on ranch
33 miles from campus, $395/mo. includes utilities. 979-
535-7582.
Books: FINC201, STAT303, HLTH342, ACCT209,
ECON312, ECON412, ECON324, ECON463,
JOUR301. 764-4077.
House cleaning needed one day/week, Flexible.
International applicants welcome. Close to St. Joseph
Hospital. 774-7099
1st Month Discount, nice 2bdrm/1bth duplexes, shuttle
route, $490-530/mo. (214)908-6260, (817)482-1929,
jlacewell @ republicenergy.com
HELP WANTED
House Help Needed. Cleaning, Laundry,
Preferably 1:00-6:00, M-F, $7.50/hr. 690-7890.
$$$Dancers, dancers, dancers$$$.
Stocking 690-1478. 18+only.
Flexible hours. Silk
Koppe Bridge Bar &Grill, part-time cook positions need
ed. Call 764-2933.
Attractive large 1bdrm fourplex apartment, w/d, built-in
bookcase, large covered deck overlooking woods,
1.Smiles from campus, $465/mo. 1-936-273-2479.
Brand New 3bdrm/2bth duplex, Rook Hollow area,
$900/mo. until May 2001. Call 979-220-1243.
Preleasing Available. »
Married couple, 2-males or 2-females for 2bdrm/2bth
duplex, $650/mo. +deposit. Fireplace, w/d connections,
references checked. 696-3444.
100 Instructors/ Counselors needed. Coed sleepaway
camp. Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania. Good
salary/tips! 1-800-422-9842 (www.campcayuga.com)
Ninfa's is now accepting applications tor hostess and
waitstaff. Inquire within Mon.-Thurs., 2pm-4pm.
AEROBICS INSTRUCTORS needed to teach land
and/or water classes. Prefer certified and/or experi
ence. Contact Cathy King at St. Joseph Rehabilitation
Center (979-821-7558) for additional information.
Now hiring! Several positions now available tor teacher
aides morning & afternoon. A&M United Methodist
Weekday School. Call 846-1762.
Attendants Needed: Disabled Student. Flexible hours,
need help going to class &personal needs. Call Bodie at
847-1837, bkg9890@hotmail.com
Part-time computer support person, must be experi
enced in Unix Software. Call D.J. 778-7536, between
8:00-5:30.
Rosewood Villas- Preleasing for Summer and Fall
Occupancy. 3bdrm/2bth, W/D, On Shuttle, 1,215sqft.
12mos.- $1000/mo;, 9mos.- $1100/mo. For More Info.
www.rent.net/direct/rosewoodvillastx or 846-1100 or
Tommye, 680-1758.
Attention: 68 people needed to loose 10-20lbs this
month. All natural, doctor recommended, guaranteed.
1-800-934-2209.
Babysitter needed in my home Tuesdays & Thursdays.
8:30-5:30, $65/wk. Call Cindy 764-0492.
Part-time office assistant in a busy real estate office.
Organized person needed to answer phones, do com
puter work &filing. This position requires 12-18hrs/wk
&reliable transportation. Apply in person, January 16th-
19th, at Coventry Glen Realty, 1003 University Dr. East.
College Station, TX.
Subleasing Ibdrm apartment on Boyett Street. Rent
reduced to $325/mo., bills paid, very nice. Call 695-
2296.
BioTex, Inc., a small medical device company, seeks
motivated engineering student for part-time employ
ment. Strong background in chemistry, computer skills,
reliable transportation, and an ability to work indepen
dently. Email or fax resume: jobs@biotexmedical.com.
Fax: (979)779-8619.
Part-time teachers, early learning center, flexible hours.
M-F, call Martha at Wonder World 764-1084.
Pruitt’s Fabric Shop, 318 George Bush Drive. Sewing
experience helpful.
WASHERS & DRYERS FOR RENT. Don’t buy, rent a
washer & dryer, $28/month (plus tax).
UniversityLeasing, Local, Faster, Better, 764-3902.
www.universityleaslng.com
C.S.I.S.D. is accepting applications for qualified, drug-
free CDL BUS DRIVERS. Need to be hard working,
honest and dependable. Apply M-F 8am-4pm at 1812
Welsh Street, 764-5411. $8.70/hour.
PT STAFF ASSISTANT -Lynntech, Inc. is looking for a
pt staff assistant to answer phones and do general office
duties. Applicant should have basic office and comput
er skills. 20-25hrs/wk. Send resume along with times
available to work to HR, 7610 Eastmark Dr., CS, 77840.
E-mail: hrlynntech@lynntech.com. EOE
Child Care: 2-Girls. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
afternoons. Need reliable car &references. 693-7826.
Earn $75 working 5/hours on Saturday. Must be aggres
sive, positive, self-starter. 696-0832, 8-1 Oam only.
Seniors and Graduate Students, Notes-N-Quotes is
currently hiring notetakers tor the Spring Semester.
Apply at 701 University Drive, directly across from the
Blocker building on the A&M campus or call 846-2255.
Earn extra income by cleaning offices M-F, after 5p.m.
823-5031.
Fast, Fun, & Friendly work at Sonic. Now accepting
applications for all positions including: skating car hops
and assistant managers for all shifts. Please apply in
person at: 2400 Briarcrest, or online
www,lonicfood.com, 776-5728.
SPEND YOUR SUMMER IN THE COLORADO ROCK
IES! Experience the outdoors &create memories at the
Piano Creek Ranch- a new Guest Ranch Resort. For
application &summer job openings call 970-264-6000 or
E-mail lodge@pianocreekranch.com
Fraternities -Sororities -Clubs -Student Groups.
Earn $1000-$2000 this semester with the easy
Campusfundraiser.com three hour fundraising event.
No sales required. Fundraising dates are filling quickly,
so call today! Contact Campusfundraiser.com at
(888)923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com
Students: The Technology Mentor Fellowship Program
is looking for students with basic computer skills to aid
local teachers and professors with technology in their
classrooms. 6-10hrs/wk, $7/hr. For information call
458-2279, visit our website at http:/rtmfp.coe.tamu.edu.
or email tmfp@coe.tamu.edu
The Grapevine Restaurant needs day time, part-time
help, $6/hr. Call 696-3411.
Full-time receptionist position for Oral Surgeon’s office.
Please call 776-7101 between the hours of 8-12 or 1-5,
Mon.-Fri. for information.
Wanted: Certified Swim Instructors &Lifeguards.
resume to 361-0415, Attn: Kathy Wagner.
GetThatGig.com Needs Interns! I We are an informa
tional website that gives those entering the work force
first hand information on how to get their dream job and
we need an internl Set your own hours, socialize
with your peers and GET PAID FOR IT!! Our intern
needs to be a highly motivated and outgoing college stu
dent with at least one year ahead of them. Gig wants
someone that is plugged into their campus to help pro
mote the site! 5-10 HOURS PER WEEK, S10/HOUR!
How do you get this gig? Send, fax or email resume
to: Michelle Hoskins, GetThatGig.com, 218-Delaware
St., Suite 207, Kansas City, MO 64105. Fax: 816-421-
0664. Email: michelle@getthatgig.com
Would you accept $20 to save kids’ lives? Donate
your life saving blood plasma & receive $20 TODAY (for
approx. 2-hours), Call or stop by: Nabi Biomedical
Center, 2701 Morgan Ave. #400, Corpus Christi
361-883-5106 Fees & donation time may vary.
www.nabi.com
LOST & FOUND
Lost- Diamond Ring- Size 5-5.5- Square Setting-
Reward! Call 979-847-2633.
MISCELLANEOUS
OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT
8:30am-1:00pm M-F
& Sat. 9:30am-1:00pm
Typing Required
No Experience Necessary
Call 846-0377
Free Internet wireless phone, Free e-commerce web
sites, www.cellphonetoolbox.com/dmi/1141, 979-280-
5818. 1
PETS
Adopt: Puppies, Kittens, Cats, Dogs. Many pure
breeds! Occasional birds, snakes, rabbits & others.
Brazos Animal Shelter- 775-5755.
Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis Study
Are you experiencing the
following symptoms?
Sore and Scratchy Throat/
Pain on Swallowing/
Redness of Tonsils/
Swollen Lymph Nodes/Fever
Sciman Biomedical Research is
seeking individuals 18 years of age
and older to participate in a research
study with an investigational oral
antibiotic. If qualified, your participa
tion will last up to 28 days and you
will be compensated up to $200.
For more information, please call
Sciman Biomedical Research
776-1417
SINUS INFECTION STUDY
Are you experiencing the
following symptoms?
Facial Pain/ Pressure/ Tightness
Facial Congestion/ Fullness
Tooth Pain/ Earache/ Headache/
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 participa-
tion will last up to 24 days and you
will be compensated up to $500.
For more information, please call
Sciman Biomedical Research
776-1417
CREATORS SYNDICATE C 2001 STANLEY NEWMAN
1/16/01
CITY OF BRYAN
JOB FAIR
Saturday, January 20
10:00am - 2:00pm
Municipal Building
Corner of 29th & Texas Ave.
Come see the jobs we currently have available and talk to representa
tives from different divisions within the City of Bryan organization.
Applications and resumes will be accepted and interviews may be con
ducted. Some areas to be represented include:
BTU - Customer Service, Distribution, Production, Transmission
and QSE Settlement.
Police - Sign up for the next police officer exam to be held in
May.
Fire - Sign up for next firefighter exam.
Accounting - Supervisory position and Finance Specialist.
Parks & Recreation - Taking applications for seasonal employ
ees in Aquatics, Neal Recreation Center and Grounds.
B-CS Library System - Librarian positions and clerical posi
tions.
Development Services - Engineering, Planning, Inspections
and Community Development.
Public Works - Equipment operators, utility workers, plant
operators and team leaders in areas of Water, Transportation
and Solid Waste.
Ask questions about our benefits package, new ‘pay for performance’
plan and our policies/procedures. We think you will like what you find
with the City of Bryan.
EOE
For more information, contact Human Resources at 209-5060.
ROOMMATES
Attention! Own room in hou
backyard/ porch. Free DSL (Ir
574-7263/ vedman@tamu.edu
W/D.
Ryan
F-roommate needed. 2-tx
Loop area. Call 260-8952.
>om apartment.
Female roommate wanted, 3bdrm/2bth, own bed/tx
$340/mo. +1/3bills. Call 575-3389.
Male roommate wanted. 4bdrm/:
bills. Call 575-3389.
Needed: 2bdrm/1bth. smoking apartment. $250/n
+1/2bllls. 695-1931. Near campus.
TRAVEL
Spring Break 2001 -Hotels. Bars. Restaurants. Daytona.
Panama City, Key West. S.Padre
www.yourspnngbreak com
WEIGHT LOSS
Lose 2-8 lbs every week
ucts. 1-800-681-Lose
nth proven nutnttonal pi
ATHLETE’S FOOT
STUDY
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.
SCALP PSORIASIS
STUDY
Men and Women ages 18 and older
needed to take part in a research
study using a therapuetic shampoo in
the treatment of moderate to severe
scalp psoriasis. Make 6 visits over a
10 week period. EARN up to
$150.00.
COLD SORES
Suffer 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. Patients compensated
$200.00 for completion of study.
DO YOU HAVE DARK
SPOTS ON YOUR FACE?
These dark spots (hyperpigmenta
tion) are often caused by birth control
pills or hormone replacement thera
py. If you have spots and are 18
years of age or older you may qualify
to participate in a clinical trial with an
investigative topical medication.
Eligible volunteers will be compen
sated.
For More Information call:
979-846-5933
J&S Studies, Inc.
4309 Wellborn Road
Bryan, Texas 77801
Deatln/Steamboat
-eckenridge
SUNCHASE
www.sunchase.com
The #1 Spring Break for 17 Tears!
SPRING BREAK 2001
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university
ALoa/pirlco
Breckenridge
T- If ft Clz-i Vail Beaver Creek
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1-800-BEACH-BUM
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www.universitybeachclub.com
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Two Stars
arrested
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Go Skiing At Spring Breaklt Luxury townhouaa sleeps
15. Ski Taos. Red River. Angel Fire. Rio Costilla. $150-
$350/night. Call John or Tommy 846*8916.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Two
Dallas Stars players were among
those arrested when police raided
a nude elub to enforce a city ordi
nance banning lap dances.
Left wing Ted Donato and
Tyler John Bouck, a rookie cele
brating his 21 st birthday, posted
$250 bail less than 90 minutes
after being arrested Saturday
night.
The Stars were in town fora
game Sunday night against the
Tampa Bay Lightning. Donato
was scratched, but Bouck played
seven minutes in a 3-2 win by
the Stars.
Donato and Bouck were
charged with violating Tampa’s
adult use entertainment ordi
nance, which police have said
they intend to enforce leading lo
the Super Bowl on Jan. 28.
The club, Mons Venus, is a
few blocks from Raymond
James Stadium, site of the NFL
championship.
More than 200 people have yquestu
been arrested since the ordinanct
was enacted in December
Dancers are required to stay sit
feet from customers. Lawyers an >ig-game
contesting the constitutionality, (gainst N
but a panel of county judges has irovide tl
yet to make a ruling.
“The worst part was that they
paid their cover and all they got
was a 360,” Stars coach Km
Hitchcock told the St. Petersburt
Times. “They went in thedoorand
went right back out. ... It wast
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total points based on 25 points for a first-
place vote through one point for a 25th-pta
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1. Stanford (69)
15-0
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2. Duke (1)
15-1
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3. Michigan St.
14-1
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4. Tennessee
16-1
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13-1
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13-2
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11-2
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8. Syracuse
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13-2
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11. Illinois
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14-2
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15. Alabama
13-2
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15. Connecticut
13-3
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17. Arizona
10-5
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11-4
519
19. Wisconsin
10-4
381
20. Missouri
12-3
319
21. Mississippi
14-2
315
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12-3
297
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Notre Dame 10, Providence 9, St. Joseph’s’
Xavier 6, California 5, Purdue 5, Baylor 4 !
Minnesota 4, Southern Miss. 4, Oregon 3,
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place vote and last week’s ranking:
Record
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1. Connecticut (41)
13-0
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2. Tennessee
15-1
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3. Notre Dame
16-0
953
4. Georgia
15-2
895
5. Duke
16-1
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6. Purdue
15-3
793
7. Iowa St.
13-1
788
8. Louisiana Tech
14-4
712
9. Texas Tech
13-2
657
10. Florida
13-2
591
11. Rutgers
10-4
586
12.LSU
11-5
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13. Oklahoma
11-4
472
14. SW Missouri St.
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441
15. Vanderbilt
14-2
419
16. Penn St.
12-5
397
17. Texas
14-4
369
18. Oregon
10-3
334
19. Arizona
14-2
286
20. Clemson
12-4
264
21. Mississippi St.
10-4
235
22. N.C. State
11-5
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23. Xavier
11-2
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24. Utah
14-2
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25. Baylor
13-2
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25. Virginia
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