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THE BATTALION The Battalion Classified Lucent offers 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 VISA 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. ', June 7, 2001 All employed ADOPTION DJ MUSIC FOR RENT A LIFETIME OF LOVE awaits your baby in our beautiful home. Puppy, property, excellent schools, and loving parents. Call Sara and John. (800)335-1747. Legal/Medical expenses only. AUTO ••Party Block Mobile DJ**- Peter Block, professional/ experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU functions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. Book earlyll 596-2522. http://www.partyblockdj.com CS: Spacious 3/2, all appliances &w/d, prelease fall, $1125/mo. 690-3771. EMPLOYMENT For lease 3bdrm/1.5bth house, partly furnished, fenced yard, close to campus. $750/mo. +deposit. 822-6502. 1993 Escort GT- cold a/c, cassette, sunroof, 5- speed, good tires, good condition, $3,965. 693- 4744. B.A. Degree: Having trouble putting your degree to work? Tired of entry level positions? If you have the work ethic for a higher income career call 846-3726. Garage apartment, located on Plantation grounds, w/d, pool. Call 696-0091. House- Ibdrm/lbth, new carpet, new tile, fenced yard, central heat/ac, $500/mo., wtr/gas/utl included. 846-8295. 1993 GMC 1/2-ton Navy Pick-up, V6, Std., LWB, ■* $7500. Some hail damage, dependable. 822- 8189. FOR RENT 1995 Mitsubishi Galant. Auto, 60k, a/c, power windows. Call 694-8614. 1-2/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$325/mo. 696-2038. New 3bdrm/2bth Duplexes available in August. W/D, yard maintenance included. On A&M shuttle route. Call 324-2887 or 693-6699. ‘86 Oldsmobile Station Wagon, 3rd-seat, runs good, 1st $1700 takes. 846-8295 1511 Arctic, 3bdrm/2bth, across from Kroger, Cedar Run and Anderson.. Available Now! $850/mo., prefer long term lease. 713-365-9011. New 4bdrm/2bth house in C.S. Hot-tub, coy pond, deck, W/D, refrigerator. For lease in August 219-4562. New townhome unit, 2bdrm/2bth, w/d, walk to campus, $750+utilities. (713)978-6630. '89 Chrysler LeBaron, $3,000/o.b.o. 694-6982 or 832-754-8607. BED AND BREAKFAST Brazos Bottom Plantation Home available for A&M events (home games, parents weekend, graduation), weddings, weekend get-aways. For information/ reservations call Rebecca Sicilio Lewis,‘70, 979-696-0091. 1712 Rockhollow. Lovely large, 3bdrm/2bth duplex, student community, 3.5-mi. campus, like new, w/d conn., $1000/mo., $600/dep. Cornerstone Properties, 979-822-1807. Parkway Apartments 3bdrm/2bth special: 1/2 off deposit. 693-6540 Rents start at $380. Sbdrms $845. 693-1906. AggieApartment.com 2bdrm/1bth apartment <1 block from campus, $350/mo. +deposit. Call Professor 846-8432. 2bdrm7lbth spacious duplex, w/d connections, backyard, $600/mo. -t-deposit(s). Call 696-4122. COMPUTERS Compaq Tower, 3G, 64M, CD, 56K Modem, Network, Speakers, USB, K&M. Win98. Office97, Internet ready. $195. 15/17in. monitors $70/$120. (979)324-0083. 2bdrm/2bth duplex, 2309 Pintail, CS. Available 7/1, $775/mo. Call 512-912- 1185. 3bdrm/2bth duplex, W/D included,, close to campus, 690-9466. * 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 investiga tional oral antibiotic. If qualified, your participation will last up to 24 days and you will be compensated up to $500. For more information, please call Sciman Biomedical Research ^ 776-1417 4bdrm/2bth home on 1-acre land in Bryan, $ 1200/mo., deposit required. Please call (979)693-1488. 4bdrm/4bth for lease at University Place, $1400/mo., w/d, in fall, 764-6910 Becca. AggieApartment.com Summer leases available. Pre-leasing now. 693-1906. Apartment for lease starting Fall 2001. Poolside, end of street, w/d connections, water paid, -$560, walk to Kroger and Target. 694-8333, mtate@tamu.edu- B/CS 1,2,3 bedrooms available. Great locations, All Prices. Summit Properties, 979-777-3371. Bryan, New duplexes for lease. Ready for August, 2bdrm/2bth with w/d connections, fenced backyard, energy efficient, next to Freeway, $700/mo. 219-1131 or 589-2087. Country Living. 2bdrm/1bth mobile home on 1- acre, w/barn and access to fishing lake. Pets ok. $475/mo. 279-5430. Cozy, large 2bdrm/2bth townhouse, 6-blocks from campus. 506 College Main #C. Available Now, Unit D available August 16th. $565/mo. 1- 800-521-3988. CS 3bdrm/3bth duplex, 1300sqft., all appl., fenced yd. Available Aug., $1200, no pets. 604- B Southwest Parkway West. (206)937-3777. DO YOU HAVE DIABETES? Are you or a family member or friend suffering from diabetes? If so, you or they may qualify for a research drug study currently being conducted at Sciman Biomedical Research. This 33 week study requires 6 or 7 visits. Qualified participants will receive physician assessments, lab testing and study medication at no cost and will be compensated up to $500. If you are between the ages of 18 and 75, in good general health, and are not currently using insulin, pioglitazone, rosiglitazone or any investigational drug to control your blood sugar, you may qualify for this clinical research study. For more information, please call Sciman Biomedical Research V 776-1417 ^ Newsday Crossword ACROSS 1 Admirers' group 5“Know what _?” 10 Wear's partner 14 Toe the line 15 Suit material 16 With adroitness 17 The Twilight Zone host 19 Send sprawling 20 Chinese temple 21 Ocean phenomenon 23 Quotable Casey 25 Hem and haw 26 Yalies 28 Rebus pronoun 29 Donkey sounds 33 Compete 35 Hard-nosed 39 Singing syllables 40 Suffix with lobby or hobby 41 HOMES member 42 Choreographer Twyla 44 Kapital 45 It points the way 46 -wop music 48 Riga resident 50 Wrong way to run 54 Stuck, porcupine-style 59 Aimless sorts 61 Start for carbon or scope 62 Sitar selection 63 1989 Daniel Day-Lewis film 65 Devil’s doings 66 Full of energy 67 Bona 68 Iranian of old 69 Shea player, for short 70 Plant-to-be GOING THE DISTANCE by Fred Piscop Edited by Stanley Newman 7 8 12 DOWN 1 Part of USMC 2 WWII sub 3 Potted plant's place 4 “Iron Mike” 5 Sharon’s land 6 Tillis of country 13 18 22 24 27 29 Leprechaun land Actress Moorehead Make invalid Electric gauge Filled to overflowing Microscope item High-strung Cube’s twelve Is worth it Hopping mad Twine fiber Crunchy sandwich “Yay!” relative According to Pub purchase And the following: Abbr. Slip up 37 Bravo (Wayne film) 38 Just hired 43 Look sullen 45 Listing 47 band (variety-show act) 49 Muffet’s perch 50 Relevant, to lawyers 51 Somber 52 Like a dirigible 53 Sans pizazz 55 Parts of fore-and-aft sails 56 Sarge’s superior 57 Wear away 58 Was overfond 60 Meager, as pickings 64 Cain raiser CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2000 STANLEY NEWMAN 6/7/01 Answer to previous puzzle (slolwl EIHSEO 6/7/01 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. RV Trailer Owners: Great place to live while at A&M. In return for taking care of place. Shade trees, own drive, ^iilities, four minutes to A&M. 823-0104/845-5265. Sublease available August. Parkway Apartments, 2bdrm/1.5bth, w/d connection, $600/mo. Kristi 764-9078. VERY CUSTOM- 3bdrm/2bth, 2yr old duplex, new appliances, w/d, $1100/mo., on shuttle. 693-0980. Very nice 2bdrm/1.5bth, Manuel Drive, w/d included. Also, 3bdrm/2bth duplex. Cathy 268- 1074. Walking distance to campus, alarm system, 2bdrrrvTbth, $600/mo. Call (979)229-7882. FOR SALE 1997 Mobile Home, convenient to campus, set up in quiet park. 822-8136. 3bdrm/2bth 16x84 trailer. Excellent condition. Assume note. Contact Philip or Lisa 822-4687. ^ STREP THROAT 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 investi gational oral antibiotic. If quali fied, your participation will last up to 28 days and you will be compensated up to $200. For more information, please call Sciman Biomedical Research ^ 776-1417 ^ YEAST INFECTION STUDY Females, ages 12 and older, .needed to participate in a two- visit research study to compare an investigational ointment with two approved creams for the treatment of a yeast infection (vaginitis). If you are currently experiencing vaginal burning, itching or irritation, call for more information. The research medication and study related laboratory tests will be provid ed at no cost providing you meet eligibility requirements. Eligible volunteers will be com pensated up to $100. ATHLETES FOOT STUDY Volunteers, ages 12 and up, needed for a 6-week research study of investi gational medication for the treatment of athlete’s foot. Eligible volunteers will be compensated. JOCK ITCH RASH STUDY Volunteers, ages 12 and older, with jock itch rash needed to participate in a 6-week clinical research study with an inves tigative topical medication. Eligible volunteers will be com pensated up to $90.00. Call for more information. J&S Studies, Inc. 979-774-5933 3201 University Drive East, Suite 475 Bryan, TX 77802 FOR SALE HELP WANTED HURRY! ONLY 2 BRAND NEW STUDENT HOMES LEFT at the premier address for students in College Station! UNIVERSITY PLACE CONDOMINIUMS has only 2 Condos left for Sale! Today’s low interest rates make University Place the best deal In Student Housing for Texas A&M students! Enjoy beach volleyball, basketball, a pool, spa and B-B-Q areas with over 300 other fun-loving Students. 4bdrm/4bth. CALL or Stop By our furnished Model Home TODAY and see why "Anywhere Else Is A Compromise!” 529 SW Parkway, #101 in College Station. 979-683-5758 or Toll-Free: 877-706-9081. Workers needed for lawn maintenance company. Full-time &part-time, $6/hr. Call Kirk 690-6392. may get pema TRENTON, N.J.(l|JJ re LOST & FOUND Lost: Grey &White Siberian Husky puppy on 5/28, Cash Reward! 693-9199. MOTORCYCLE 1992 Kawasaki KLR250 Enduro. Water cooled, excellent shape. Cheap, fun transportation. $1650. 774-5025. 3001b. Olympic Weight Set with cage and bench, preacher curl, and other accessories. Excellent condition. $290. 764-2794. HELP WANTED PETS "Shift Supervisors &Cashiers" wanted. Flexible time around summer &fall class schedules. Accepting applications at Burger King, 1719-TX. Ave., Culpepper Plaza. Adopt: Puppies. Kittens. Cats. Dogs Many pure breeds! Occasional birds, snakes, rabbits & others. Brazos Animal Shelter- 775-5755. Administrative Assistant: Record maintenance, appointment scheduling, prescription refills. College degree or extensive experience required. Excellent Pay and benefits. Fax resume to (979)776-4260 or apply in person at 2706 Osier Blvd. in Bryan. (979)776-7895. Athletic Minded Internet company in search of high energy and competitive people call 846- 3726. Ever drearqed of becoming a professional dog trainer? Triple Crown Academy offers the most extensive certification programs in the nation. Located in greater Austin. Texas. Tnple Crown Academy is part of the largest dog training and behavior event center in the world. On-site housing, career counseling, student linancing and job placement available. Visit online at www.schoolfordogtrainers.com or call 512-759- 2275. Our graduates are the most demanded in the industry. Computer Draftsman, COGO a must, help set up CAD. 255-9416. Free Puppy: Cocker/ Lab mix, free to good home, includes supplies. 574-5376 Earn extra income by cleaning offices M-F, after 5p.m. 823-5031. Siberian Husky Puppies, AKC, 1st shots &wormed. blue eyed masked beauties. $250. (979)364-2998. Elite Tumbling & Cheer Coach, Top Pay, Flexible Schedule, Competition Experience Required. (979)268-1589 Leave Message, E- mail Resume: aggielandcheer@yahoo.com Sugar Glider (Hying squirrel) and cage $225. 268-8074. Full-time surgical assistant needed for oral surgeon’s office. This position is for permanent employment, not for summer only. Please call 776-7101 for information. REAL ESTATE Grad Student to teach real estate classes. Teaching certificate not required. E-mail resume to susan@century21bcs.com Marketing majors needed for sales! Must be enthusiastic and hard worker. Good pay, Plus scholarships. Call Wintergate Marketing, 764- 5902. Ask for Rick. Medical office now hiring: Injectionist, Medical Technician, Lab Technician. Great experience for student applying for medical school. Salary commencery with experience. Fax resume to (979)776-4260, or apply in person at 2706 Osier Blvd., Bryan. (979)776-7895. HURRY! ONLY 2 BRAND NEW STUDENT HOMES LEFT at the premier address for students In College Station! UNIVERSITY PLACE CONDOMINIUMS has only 2 Condos leh for Sale! Today’s low interest rates make University Place the best deal in Student Housing for Texas A&M students! Enjoy beach volleyball, basketball, a pool, spa and B-B-Q areas with over 300 other fun-loving Students. 4bdrm/4bth CALL or Stop By our furnished Model Home TODAY and see why “Anywhere Else Is A Compromise!" 529 SW Parkway, #101 in College Station. 979-683-5758 or Toll-Free: 877-706-9081. ROOMMATES 4 Concert tickets to see Staind, Toadies, Saliva & Tesla, June 30 at Smirnoff Center, $35/each. Dillon 574-7007. Now hiring artist and embroidery machine operators. Will train, flexible hours. Call 696- 6632. 8x8 Hot-tub, jets, blower, heater, lounger, $2500 OBO. Must sell! Drew 268-8988, leave message. Now hiring substitutes for A&M United Methodist Weekday School. Come by 417 University Drive or call 846-1762. Part time job helping handicapped. Male student preferred. $270/mo., 10hrs/wk. 846-3376. Pool table with cover & light for sale, $500. Call 693-6543. Part-time help wanted, service station attendant, basic automotive knowledge, flexible hours. Call 776-1261. Summer work, pole and instrument man for survey crew. 255-9416. Summer Work. Be part of the B/CS expansion of NexGen Communications with our college marketing teams. Flexible schedules, valuable experience, paid vacation and rapid advancement. $730+/mo PT, $1699+/mo FT. 821-2901. The Deluxe Diner on Northgate hiring cook, waitstaff for AM/PM. Apply in person. 203 University Drive. SERVICES The Houston Chronicle needs route: carriers for the B/CS area. Routes pay $500-$800/mo. Early morning hours. Call 693-2323'. Wait Staff, $8-$10/hr average. App^ Monday- Friday, 2-4 at Golden Corral. fftJM,. Menstrual Cramp Study Females, ages 18-50, having regular menstrual cycles needed to participate in a research study comparing the effectiveness of a wearable, heated menstrual patch to Tylenol for uncomplicated menstrual cramps. Eligible volunteers will be compensated for time and travel. Call for more information. J&S Studies, Inc. The Physicians Centre 3201 University Drive East, Suite 475, Bryan 979-774-5933 ■aiiy aio. j governu x oncy tracks the na , /»ns ©van* j minings but here i air and tftion den- ^tUl here people i,” said 10-year tr /ibnv y nldt the mate of terst last 8 p» mills gene try. I Fo and luml 42 si . ^ j,ge and appv.,., t tip in your merits, after-school r’s" yard you care and walks In the is, drawn cliffslde Bt: on one said •rich wet- ellni bay. two 'way to scenic (rig Cali- shh: mifi stat Plot attrac- line I it’s a sen: Barbara mil ^ a 23-year - stat jSa bartender Tt alcy's Schooner Hotel. many of her jwnsfolks, she wei rs. “The jbeen hit- ietty hard Advertisers Who Want High Visibility And High Impact Are Finding It In An Interesting Place. not The Battalion The power of newspaper to reach a wide segment of your market is a powerful tool, indeed. Couple that power with the natural interest your customers have in the newspaper and what you’ve got is, well, results. Big-time results. Because when people turn through the pages of a newspaper they’ve turned their attention to finding information, entertainment and prices. So, if you’re looking for customers, we know a place where your customers are looking for you. In the newspaper. stale#, from dbv/n tbioard JMiSI v« . w-o /sm.yna New : Hampshire to V thrtwrt^ ^Florida. : Indiana re- [ by locals, cedves I twlllton tons of ” r of the out-of-state ga;-"*" Bakery, yy'r. mostly ft l w ■ apoi- .C T*JNew Je . to overdo scheduling, care too ant to do too r your child." ncan said. "I me kids Phoe- that you can’t ay date with, s . alread up every : reek with , r lessons, ac. itoring.” the miUertiur itldren may mded candi. for the Ivy school of thei 'But for mar , the ftetiv. ; unrealistic id up bumh J4 Susan Nev tlhor of ‘'Do : A Teen-e to Handli. Anxiety & TX ut. Tire syntp- Irst Identif, cades ago ■ red baby bot i now showti»„ their children, shifting'' ma alk among pa butMn man. thefK cbildrer jvertWvfeS.!. Klhwi "Hurr drome ^dalls*,-- — 'Hurried Child Syn- OVtfa. .. TiV Environmentalists in-; West Virginia, angered * lover brdposals . for ‘j-lA lot of parent, =. huge > >dmla, pushed saying.'‘Well, I’ve got the •egtslatin'*'^ '"Tn off the fast, track The Battalion 845-2696 Struggling telecomn® tums £ i;mt L i lcentT ^|iU'officials gies Inc. is offering vo« acrossTexa buyouts to more gasped whe l .S. employees. Bx-as Senate The employees target* lh l , the offer —- mostly remove a managers but a ^ SO l jiglit to ban nonunion clerical WOI ^Bled weapm u ill he !l< ’titled M< irkhy.sM,) |c |, l() | K . n Price, a spokesman ferine die bill h Hill-based Lucent. .\llt ployees are either nearly eligible for a pensi Price said top executr not eligible because thee ny needs their talent tot tructuring outlinedb rv B. Sd Female roommate needed, 3bdrm/2bth, new Steeplechase townhomes, $400/mo., August move-in. (979)255-6885. Roommate needed lor new # house. Own bed/bath, $350/mo., move-in ASAP! 693-7045. res executiv January. omes a w netjotiatior French tele val Alcatel Lucent, went into a financial fell apart, an AT& WWal, that it p: ■ insanity, ^makers whi is designed to Hiat differ fr tablish the sta Buns. Bile this is a i is lacking, ha state has n lergt s for where hi licatimhis is like 1 m down and B the bottoi o,pf the bill u late 1999 amid a sluggish: 2 would have for communici equipment, and whether it has technologically. In January, nounced plans some 1 fallen about 10,000 job a Luca to eli woi Roommate needed. 3bdrm/2bth duplex, great room, w/d, $300 month, move-in nego. Call Jenny 680-8952. Roommates needed for duplex, 3bdrm/2bth, $325/mo. -futilities, 1-month deposit. For more info call Josh 832-654- 7112 or 979-696-0673. Ideal regulat Bmld be ca Bde any sul were concea Bied. huHer state hr eealed handg tsement park, rofessional si When it conit]^L ever> the tO Lucent... utmany othe anything posit ifthe s is worth nothing top ™ s ; cov •il at public pc Booms. •o, the only v\ Lehman B': egulate any c through layoffs and ami :es not coven Share brand new 3bdrm/2bth house in Steeplechase, 4-min. to main or west campus, non-smoker. $350/mo. +1/3utilities. 979-255- 8938. 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 BankofAmerlca. Walk-iris welcome. $25/cash. Lowest price allowed by law. 111-Univ. Dr., Ste.217. 846- 6117. Show-up 30/min. early. (CP-0017). I ^ 1 is to lobby tf to drop 6,000 others* ; , payroll by selling open rhjs is absurd two plants. About 2,000 me])ts be been cut by the end of) leaving about 104,( ees worldwide. Those accepting thef offer will receive impro / tirement benefits, includq mediate vesting ofstocko that would not have been | for some time, althoujj - le'B ro’.V ep 9 - Va umors £ around -that anc are worthless now givegtjt by thinl stock’s sharp tumble sincBepublicai cent’s financial problem^ senator is came public in 1999. Pjohii 3Id Under the offer, eir; la - h McCa will be eligible to retire'T 0 l h e LOl pension if they have ^ et: years of service and areajsPfL^iri rat older. Normally, fornneir President l ee to get a full pension, tlieM to lYesi and years of service musttBft YIcCa least 75, according |,T the presic cod am w£ unst Bush’s Skalko, another spokesman. Company sources predi|||| )Ct al ' c E least half of those getting^ fers likely will take themaii the resulting payroll anil fTOON Oi savings could total $100iw"' annually. || That barely touches!' billion in annual costs Schacht is aiming to trim telecommunications at Steve Levy of Lehman Bti|l said it still was encouraging “When it comes to Lucf anything positive is wort"' ing,” he said. Oates Continued from Corinne Mulvaney, is the strength of the Mull family. Through her rape, her husband’s aloof' and three of her four <w leaving home, Corinne' - her wits about her, acting^ 6 Moses of this novel, leadi%^ opinion*) family to safety. T^cy. Letters ^ ^ , i 'd student II Oates does a superb realistically portrayingd experiences of what was an ideal American f- (Grade A-) Beth