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ANNOUNCEMENTS
AUTO
25% off Carlson Craft® Wedding Invitations.
Virtual Proofing, www.carlsoncraft.net.
Camp Day: Tuesday, February 13, 2001. MSC Flag
Room and Hallway. 9am to 3:30pm.
AUTO
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
1986 Ford Ranger XLT, sportster top, V6, 85K-miles,
$3500. 694-0249.
1992 Mazda MX3, perfect condition, 5-speed, $4500,
a/c works. 694-0266.
BED AND BREAKFAST
1998 Black Mustang GT -loaded, automatic, $13,500.
Call 694-9563.
‘94 Chevy 4x4, green, $7000, good condition. Call 695-
0677.
'95 Acura Integra RS, 3-door, black, 65K, cruise, sun
roof, alarm, cd, 5-speed, $9125. 1-owner. 979-828;
3243 or 694-061^.
Valentine's Special - 6 Course Candlelight Dinner,
Calvert Inn, 364-2868.
‘95 Chevrolet Silverado extended-cab, 42,000-miles,
Vortec V-6, standard. Perfect condition! $13,200. 764-
7543.
COMPUTERS
‘96 Honda Accord LX- maroon, 4-door, 5-speed, loaded,
$11,500. 693-2078.
Pentium 200MHz MMX, 2.3G, 64M, 56K, 32xCD-ROM,
3.5''FD, Network, Sound, Speakers, K&M. Windows98.
$235. Add $125 for 17” Monitor. 979-324-0083.
'98 Explorer Sport, 5-speed, 6-disc CD, 34,000-miles.
Very clean! $14,000. 979-847-2475.
DJ MUSIC
Police impounds: Cars from $500. For listings/ payment
details 800-319-3323 ext.3782.
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
EMPLOYMENT
SPRING BREAK
EMPLOYMENT
The Texas Transportation institute
is hiring for students from the
following cities to survey child
safety seat use during Spring Break:
Amarillo, Austin, Beaumont,
Brownsville, Corpus Christ!, Dallas,
El Paso, Ft. Worth, Houston,
Lubbock, San Antonio, Tyler & Waco.
3-5 days work. $8/hr. plus gas.
Call 845-2736,
8a.m.-5p.m. for interview.
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 oTage and you currently use
nonprescription laxatives to treat constipation, you may qualify for
this research study. If you qualify, your participation will last up to
four weeks and you will be compensated uplo $125.
For more information please call
Sciman Biomedical Research
776-1417
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FOR RENT
VW Bug for sale. Great condition. New paint job, runs
great. Can see outside Richardson. $750/060. Call
Larry 845-2266.
Ibdrm/lbth apartment on A&M bus route, near mall,
price negotiable. Call Jeremy 979-492-8164.
Mason's Mobile Car Repair. Help on the spot. General
Automotive Repair. 828-4832.
2bdrm/1bth, 3-blocks from A&M, Bryan utilities, new
appliances, $450/mo. Call John 690-6520.
3bdrm/1bth, walk to campus, fenced yard, central air
+heat. Available in June, $825/mo. 693-1804.
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.
Apartment for rent. $420., no deposit. Ibdrm/lbth, bus
to campus. Call 713-690-5887.
Available May 2001! Southwood Oaks, 3bdrm/2bth,
$828/mo., 1130sqft., w/d, water paid, 2100 Southwood
Drive. Contact 764-3902 or
www.universltyleasing.com
Voted Most Romantic in Brazos Valley. Special Events,
Weddings, Etc. Calvert Inn Gourmet Bed and
Breakfast. 979-364-2868.
B/CS 1,2,3 bedrooms available. Great locations, All
Prices. Summit Properties, 979-777-3371.
Efficiency for rent. $295/mo., no deposit, bus to cam
pus. Call Paul 979-218-7651.
Free Locator. Apartments, Duplexes, Houses.
Omega Properties, Broker. 693-0868.
Alpha
Immediate sublease needed, Ibdrm/lbth loft, close to
campus, $455/mo., Treehouse. 764-0623.
No Deposit, No Rent til March. F-Roommate,
3bdrm/2bth, W/D, $288/mo. 255-4648.
"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
Camp Day: Tuesday, February 13, 2001. MSC Flag
Room and Hallway. 9am to 3:30pm.
ROOMMATES NEEDED! New Student
Condominiums with Rooms for Rent at UNIVERSITY
PLACE! Plan NOW to live at University Place: Summer
subleases available, Fall roomies needed! Competitive
pricing, roommates share utilities. All construction now
cbmpleted- Come over & see why "Anywhere Else Is A
Compromise!” 529 SW Parkway, #101 in College
Station. Call TODAY: 979-683-5758 or Toll-Free:
877-706-9081.
Telemarketers Attention: Earn up to $15/hr+. Salary
+bonuses. Evenings &weekends. Lots of Fun, Lots of
Dollars!! 979-694-2980.
Rosewood Villas- Preleasing for Summer and Fall
Occupancy. 3bdmn/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.
Sublease thru July 31st, 1-bedroom apartment,
$390/mo. Call Sonia 696-2818.
Sublease thru May 2001, Ibdrm apartment at Enclave,
$620/mo., 640sqft. Call (281)450-9126.
Sublease: 3bdrm/1bth house, close to campus.
Montclair. $675/mo. Call Morgan 574-1168.
Sublease: March-May, new 3/2 duplex, shuttle, w/d,
pkg. $950. 764-8371.
SUBLET CS, 2bdrm/1bth, $517/mo. Including cable
&alarm. Available March. Call 695-7682.
Walk to TAMU. Great 2bdrm/1bth, $400/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, Belter, 764-3902.
www.universityleasing.com
FOR SALE
Washer for sale. Good Condition. $75. Call 694-9434.
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
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
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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 qonsent, if
appropriate) and in good general health
to participate. Patients compensated
$200.00 for completion of study.
For More Information call:
979-774-5933
J&S Studies, Inc.
3201 University Dr. East
Suite 475
Bryan, Texas 77802
FOR SALE
HELP WANTED
1-2/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near
campus. $175-$325/mo. 696-2038.
Beer Signs, Neons and Mirrors, $50-$250. Call now
764-3095, leave message.
Coupon booklets save consumers $500 on groceries of
their choice. Great fundraising promotional tool for your
organization or savings in your pocket. Contact Daniel
McMahon at Simple Savings @492-7696.
Extra long twin waterbed includes frame, headboard,
heater, liner and water mattress, $40. 695-6994.
Weight Bench w/all attachments including 300+ pounds
of weights, curl bar and extra dumbbells. $300/060.
694-1210.
Pruitt's Fabric Shop, 318 George Bush Drive. Sewing
experience required.
HELP WANTED
Warehouse help needed Tues. &Thurs. 9am-5:30pm,
Sat. 10am-4pm. Full time summer. $6.50-$7.00/hr.
Call 779-7586.
$$$Dancers, dancers, dancers$$$. Flexible hours. Silk
Stocking 690-1478. 18+only.
Web Designer needed. Knowledge ot html &graphic
design. WinterGate Marketing, 764-5902.
100 Instructors/ Counselors needed. Coed sleepaway
camp. Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania. Good
salary/tips! 1-800-422-9842 (www.campcayuga.com)
2001 EXPANSION. 27 immediate openings. Apply
online at www.earnparttime.com/np
500 Summer Jobs/ 50 Camps/ You Choose! NY, PA,
New England. INSTRUCTORS NEEDED: Tennis,
Basketball, Roller Hockey, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse,
Gymnastics, Lifeguards, WSI, Walerskiing, Sailing,
Windsurfing, Archery, Mt. Biking, Rockclimbing, Ropes,
Piano Accompanist, Drama, Ceramics, Woodshop,
Nature, Nurses. Arlene Streisand, 1-800-443-6428;
www.summercampemployment.com
MISCELLANEOUS
MyCollegeNeeds.com by students, for students.
MOTORCYCLE
Attention Telemarketers: Earn up to $15/hr+. Salary
+bonuses. Evenings &weekends. Lots of Fun, Lots of
Dollars!! 979-694-2980.
1-998 Honda CBF1.600F3, 8000-miles, runs perfect. Call
Scott 979-774-2935. $4,500.
MUSIC
Christian/Nanny needed M-F, 8-5. Must have refer
ences. 696-4558.
Vocalist/Rhythm guitar player seeks musicians for work
ing country band. Call Dustin 823-9815.
Daniel Jarvis Home Health Agency has immediate
openings for RN’s, full-time and part-time. 779-5733,
ask for Georgette or Geraldine.
Voice lessons. Beginner through advanced. Call
Virginia Wayner at 696-9525.
Earn extra income by cleaning offices M-F, after 5p.m.
823-5031.
PETS
Fatburger-C.S. Help wanted all positions. Drivers earn
up to $9/hr. Immediate hiring. 846-4234. -
Adopt: Puppies, Kittens, Cats, Dogs. Many pure
breeds! Occasional birds, snakes, rabbits & others.
Brazos Animal Shelter- 775-5755.
FUN PROMOTIONAL JOB, $10/hr, to give away cool
new products, promogirl.com
AKC registered Siberian huskies, $250, grey and white,
blue eyes. 979-255-2162.
Have the summer of your life at a prestigious coed
sleepaway camp in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of
Pennsylvania, 2.5 hours from NYC. We're seeking
counselors who can teach any Team Slndividual 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 2/13. Call 800-869-6083 between 9 and 5
eastern time, Monday through Friday for application,
brochure, & appointment.
ROOMMATES
F-roommate needed for summer and/or fall and spring.
2bdrm/2bth, close to campus. ‘Call 220-6672.
M-roommate needed for sublease, 1st month rent &util-
ities freel $321/mo. +1/4utilities. Call Jesse 823-2984.
M/F Roommate Needed! Own bedroom, upper class-
man preferred, $300/mo. 412-5583.
M/F, 2-bedrooms available, 3bdrm/1,5bth, walk to cam
pus, w/d. 979-691-8206.
2 STOMP concert tickets. $25 tickets for $15 each.
Concert date Sunday, 3/25 in Houston. 680-8346,
evenings.
Help Wanted. Positions for telephone interviewers
available on Campus. Part-time, evening and weekend
shifts. Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus. Competitive
hourly pay. Call Linda Magee at the PPRI Survey Lab
at 845-9550.
M/F-Roommate needed. 3bdrm/1.5bth home In Bryan,
$400/mo. +$200 utilities. 846-8397.
Audiovox PCX-1000XL cell phone, includes desktop
charger. Only used two months! $45/OBO. For more
information, call Traci at 979-774-4279.
Key Energy in Bryan is accepting applications for part-
time shop help, 20-25hrs weekly. Applications may be
picked up at 6115 Highway 21 East,
Needed: 2bdrm/1bth, smoking apartment, $250/mo.
+1/2bllls. 695-1931. Near campus.
Non-smoker/drinker to share duplex with washer/dryer,
$250/mo. Call 255-3000.
Koppe Bridge Bar &Grill, part-time cook positions need
ed. Call 764-2933.
LABORATORY COURIER/DRiVER needed to work
9am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. Will be responsible for the pick-up
and delivery of specimens and/or laboratory reports.
Must have valid Texas Driver's License and driving
record acceptable to the Hospital’s automobile insur
ance company. Interested individuals can apply to the
St. Joseph Regional Health Center Employment Center,
2601 Osier Blvd., Bryan. E.O.E.
SERVICES
Local business needs part-time warehouse help delivery
driver. Must have good driving record. Need to be avail
able Monday through Friday. Please call 779-7043 for
application.
Local E-business opportunity. Wanted sales manager/
representatives. Make $108/sale
mybackyardonline.com (813)960-5113.
Looking for someone interested in the dental field to
work in our office part-time. If you have any experience,
we may have the job for you. Please contact our office
at 979-260-9772.
TRAVEL
Marketing Major needed. Great income, scholarship
opp., resume builder. WinterGate Marketing, 764-5902.
Go Skiing At Spring Break!! Luxury townhouse sleeps
15. Ski Taos, Red River, Angel Fire, Rio Costilla. $150-
$350/night. Call John or Tommy 846-8916.
NEW YEAR NEW JOB! Part-time work, full-time pay.
*$11 BASE-Appt.* Fun environment. Ideal for students,
customer service/ sales, conditions apply, 696-7734,
www.workforstudents.cpm/np
Spring Break South Padre Island and Florida destina
tions. Best ocean front hotels and condos, lowest prices
www.myspringbreak.net 800-575-2026.
Hie #1 Spring Break for 17 Tears!
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WEIGHT LOSS
Lose 2-8 lbs. every week with proven nutritional prod
ucts. 1-800-681-Lose.
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Time's running out...
Feb. 12th
Class of 2001: Don't be left out
of the 2001 Aggieland!
Get your FREE Senior Picture taken at AR Photography,
located at 1410 Texas Ave. (by Jason’s Deli)
No appointment necessary.
Extended sittings available for $10.
For more info, call AR Photography at 693-8183.
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waitstaff. Inquire within Mon.-Thurs., 2pm-4pm.
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15,/
Oil Field Assistant needed Tues/Thurs and one week
end day. Good driving record required. 696-2767, leave
message.
Part-time sitter needed for two small boys, 10-15hrs/wk
including weekends. Must have experience and provide
references. 268-0245 between 9-5.
Would you accept $20 to save kids' lives? Donate
your life saving blood plasma & receive $20 TODAY (tor
approx. 2-hours), Call or stop by: Nabi Biomedical
Center, 2701 Morgan Ave. #400, Corpus Chrtstl
361-883-5106 Fees & donation lime may vary.
www.nabi.com
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juring one person, sending wrecks
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continue.
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tinian Resistance Forces claimed if
sponsibility for the blast in a
message to The Associated Press.!:
said the attack was a first signalk
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sponse to his political program®
statements.”
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blast, Sharon said he informed Pals
tinian leader Yasser Arafat in ams
sage sent earlier Thursday that
was interested in resuming peaffi
talks that broke off last month.
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Responsible male roommale wanted, non-smoker, to
share rent +bills w/single mom. Call 268-7492 or 255-
8556.
Roommate needed! Great location. $250/mo. 2-2
duplex. Rent 1-room/both rooms. 268-0389. Email:
T opGun 1887 @ hotmail.com
AAA Texas Defensive Driving. Lots-of-fun, Laugh-a-loti!
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).
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left the vehicle’s charred frameovet
turned in the street.
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ning away, and then half a mini
later, I heard a second blast. Isa*
pieces of car flying in the air, bull
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One person was hospitalize;
with light injuries, and nine
suffered from shock, said Jerusaki
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were placed in the stolen caqasof-
posed to explosives, accounting fin
the relatively minor damage.
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claimed shooting attacks in tin
West Bank during the Israeli-Pale!-
tinian violence in past months,
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Her Thursday, an Arafat aide said
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commitment to settling the coni'
with Israel peacefully, said the aide
Nabi] Aburdeneh.
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have low expectations that
tions, if they eventually resume,cat
produce results. Sharon has ruled oil
more land concessions and said It
was only interested in reaching
terim, not a final agreement.
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