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The Battalion To place a classified ad: Phone 845-0569 or Fax 845-2678 Office: Room 015 (basement) Reed McDonald Building Business Hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Insertion deadline: 1 p.m. prior business day ADOPTION AUTO FOR RENT ,cHay. June 13, 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 qualifyft the 5 additional insertions at no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early. FOR RENT FOR SALE HELP WANTED aret 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 1993 Escort GT- cold a/c, cassette, sunroof, 5-speed, good tires, good condition. $3,965. 693-4744. 1995 Mitsubishi Galant. Auto, 60k, a/c, power windows. Call 694-8614. ‘86 Oldsmobile Station Wagon, 3rd-seat, runs good, 1st $1700 takes. 846-8295 ‘89 Chrysler LeBaron, $3,000/o.b.o. 694- 6982 or 832-754-8607. Police impounds: Cars from $500. For listings/ payment details 800-319-3323 ext.3782. 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. DJ MUSIC 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 **Party Block Mobile DJ**- Peter Block, professional/ experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU functions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. Book early!! 596- 2522. http://www.partyblockdj.com FOR RENT 1-2/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$325/mo. 696- 2038. ^ 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 STREP THROAT A 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 A V. Newsday Crossword KNOBBY by Fred Piscop Edited by Stanley Newman ACROSS 1 Scottish lake 5 Robber chasers 9 Warbucks ward 14 Doing nothing 15 Border on 16 Ripply pattern 17 Do nothing 18 Ascend 19 Get gussied up 20 Add pressure 23 Tart fruits 24 Le Coq 25 Veer suddenly 28 Type in again 32 1 Across legend, affectionately 34 Paulo, Brazil 37 Junction points 39 Suburban plot, maybe 40 Don’t go all-out 44 Emmy-winner Falco 45 “Phatl”, once 46 Linguistic suffix 47 Move like Jell-O 50 One of fifty 52 Jack of Barney Miller 53 Sixth sense 55 Cuzco natives 59 Work a crowd, in a way 64 Love, in Lille 66 Flag down 67 Actress Chase 68 Esther of Good Times 69 Lipinski leap 70 Winter conveyance 71 Fiddled (with) 72 Like EEE shoes 73 Conservative Brit DOWN 1 Cheerful tunes 2 DiMaggio mentor Lefty 3 Mild cigar 4 Mag magnate 5 Gefilte-fish fish 6 Newspaper notice 7 Word on a door 8 Spirited horse 9 Unit o.' current 10 Director Ephron 11 German philosopher 12 Anger 13 Poetic nighttime 21 _ HOOKS 22 Term of endearment 26 Buenos 27 V-formation fliers 29 -Tiki 30 Genesis locale 31 Toadies’ replies 33 Cul-de- 34 Ejects 35 Part of a TV signal 36 Economic system with few sellers 38 Minor quarrel 41 Trip segment 42 Actress Hagen 43 “ I can help it!” 48 Lookled impolitely 49 Serpentine shape 51 Join up 54 “Humbug!" 56 Yo-Yo Ma’s instrument 57 He wants to know 58 Like a tree-lined lane 60 Hold sway 61 Airport-to-hotel connection 62 Went quickly 63 Model Macpherson 64 Mobiles and * murals 65 Meadow sound 1 2 3 4 m 5 6 7 1 14 I 15 i 17 18 ■ 20 1 22 23 ■ ■ ■ HR 28 29 30 ■ 32 34 35 36 37 38 ■ 40 41 42 44 45 47 48 49 50 52 m 54 59 60 61 6^ 63 64 65 ■ 66 68 1 69 71 _ I 72 r 10 11 12 13 r |25 26 27 56 57 58 CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2000 STANLEY NEWMAN Answer to previous puzzle 6/13/01 □ El a □ □a an N R O I c H A R [ r m SITIOIN C H E W S T O M E i ■ clolNIG a R E E L s E E D s M naan E T R E 6/13/01 1511 Arctic, 3bdrm/2bth, across from Kroger, Cedar Run and Anderson. Available Now! $850/mo., prefer long term lease. 713-365-9011. 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. 2bdrm/1bth apartment <1 block from campus, $350/mo. +deposit. Call Professor 846-8432. 2bdrm/2bth, on shuttle, Autumn Circle, $550-$575/mo. 412-5160 and 696-1711. Available August. 3bdrm/2bth duplex, W/D included, close to campus, 690-9466. 3bdrm/2bth duplex. Excellent location, Dexter @ SW Pkwy. Full-size W/D. Available mid-August. $1095/mo. 846- 7454. 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. 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. CS: Spacious 3/2, all appliances &w/d, prelease fall, $1125/mo. 690-3771. Duplexes 3bdrm/2bth, new for Fall. Fenced, W/D, security system, lawn care. 696-0616 Garden Double, pool-side, double occupancy, private bath, maid service, individual computer &phone connections, furnished (bed, dresser, desk, refrigerator &tv), gated parking, 24hr security &meal plan (19 meals/week). $725/mo. 1st Month Free! A.C. DeBose at (281)586- 9667 or email: adebose@yahoo.com House- 1bdrm/1bth, new carpet, new tile, fenced yard, central heat/ac, $500/mo., wtr/gas/utl included. 846-8295. House: 3bdrm/1bth, $500/mo., $500 deposit, central heat &air, appliances, hardwood floors, storage. 305 West Duncan. 903-595-1602. New 3bdrm/2bth Duplexes available in August. W/D, yard maintenance included. On A&M shuttle route. Call 324-2887 or 693-6699. 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. Parkway Apartments 3bdrm/2bth Special, $0 Deposit, August Rent Free. 693-6540. Remodeled 2bdrm/1bth, 3-blocks from campus, Bryan utilities, $450/mo., available July. 690-6520. Rents start at $380 3bdrms $845. 693- 1906. AggieApartment.com Rosewood Villas- Preleasing for Summer and Fall Occupancy. 3bdrm/2bth, W/D, On Shuttle, 1,215sqft. 12mos.- $1000/mo., 9mos.- SI 100/mo. For More Info. www.rent.net/direct/rosewoodvillastx or 846-1100 or Tommye, 680-1758. Sublease: 1bdrm/1bth, start immediately to December. W/D, 682sqft., $595/mo., brand new complex. 979-764-1043. 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, 2bdrm/1bth, $600/mo. Call (979)229-7882. WASHERS DRYERS FOR RENT Don’t buy, rent a washer & dryer, $28/month (plus tax). UniversityLeasing, Local, Faster, Better, 764-3902. www.universityleasing.com 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. 4 Concert tickets to see Staind, Toadies, Saliva & Tesla, June 30 at Smirnoff Center, $35/each. Dillon 574-7007. ^ 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. Fot more information, please call Sciman Biomedical Research V 776-1417 y 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 You’re a Retail Sales professional at Verizon Wireless. And you know how to deliver great service. As an integral part of the wireless revolution, you’re helping our customers to communicate better. Faster. Simpler. And more affordably. If you share the qualities above, explore the following exciting opportunities: Retail Sales Representatives Full and part-time opportunities are available in the College Station area. As the primary point of customer contact, you will consult with customers to maximize service activation/revenue opportunities and customer satisfaction as well as meet and exceed targeted sales goals. Candidate should possess knowledge of the wireless industry, 1 + years of retail or customer service experience, and excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. High school diploma or GED a must. We offer attractive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401K savings plan and an employee phone program. Forward your resume, specifying if you prefer a part-time or full-time position, to: Verizon Wireless, 100 (Jenborough. Suite 600, Houston, TX 77067; Fax 281-876-5295; E-mail: karla.ragsdale@verizonwireless.com Equal Opportunity Employer. VGttTOn wireless www.verixonwireless.com Moving: Must sale executive desk $100, three white outdoor PVC chairs $25, small gas grill $50. Wayne 779-1801. Techniques turntable 1200MK-2 w/new needles $500. Like new Pioneer DJM300- S mixer $200. Sony 27” Trinitron $300. Electric dryer/washer $300. Sony digital camera $150. 2-white leather couches $400. Microwave $40. 30-gallon aquarium, everything w/stand $200. Jeremy 575-7765. HELP WANTED **Shift Supervisors &Cashiers** wanted. Flexible time around summer &fall class schedules. Accepting applications at Burger King, 1719-TX. Ave., Culpepper Plaza. Computer Draftsman. COGO a must, help set up CAD. 255-9416. Conference Center, 1300 George Bush needs part-time Building Attendant/ Custodian. 12-15/week. Must lift 50lbs. $6/hour. Good people skills. Apply at City of College Station, 1101 Texas Ave.. College Station, TX by 5p.m. June25. Earn extra income by cleaning offices M- F, after 5p.m. 823-5031. Elite Tumbling & Cheer Coach. Top Pay, Flexible Schedule, Competition Experience Required. (979)268-1589 Leave Message, E-mail Resume: aggielandcheer @ yahoo.com Full or part-time labor for cabinet shop. Keystone Millwork, 704 West Carson, 823-4846. Full Time Design Engineer: Responsibilities will involve all aspects of system design including. concept development, system level design, and detail design. The position will also include involvement with assembly, testing, refinement and production ramp- up. A working understanding of Pro/E and rapid prototyping is desired. The ability to work on multiple projects and to rapidly understand the purpose, goals, and requirements of new projects is required. While experience in the following specific areas is not required, projects will include fuel cells, power sources, analytical and test equipment, waste processing equipment, environmental sensing and monitoring equipment, environmental remediation equipment, medical equipment, etc. A minimum B.S./ M.S. in Engineering or Physics or equivalent experience in related fields; As and engineer you will be expected to actively participate in the development, testing, and documentation effort of prototype, demonstrational and commercial equipment. Candidates should possess supervisory skills as well as technical writing ability. Salary based on exp. See www.lynntech.com for detailed info. Send resume to hrlynntech@lynntech.com or mail Lynntech, Inc. 7610 Eastmark Dr., College Station, TX 77840. Attn: Wanda Bleekman. Fax: 979-764-5794. Full Time Engineer, Software Development: Lynntech is looking for an individual highly skilled in software design and implementation for Win32 systems in C++ with solid background in Active X/DCOM development using ATL and MFC. The candidate must have a background in programming control strategies on embedded microcontrollers. Ability to troubleshoot circuitry related to microcontrollers, and implement PC- to- embedded systems interface programming are required. A minimum B.S./ M.S. in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science or equivalent experience in related fields; As an engineer you will be expected to actively participate in the development, testing, and documentation effort. Candidates should possess supervisory skills as well as technical writing ability. Salary based on exp. See www.lynntech.com for detailed info. Send resume to hrlynntech@lynntech.com or mail Lynntech, Inc. 7610 Eastmark Dr., College Station, TX 77840. Attn: Wanda Bleekman. Fax: 979-764-5794. Full Time Research Assistant: Lynntech, Inc. a technology development company has an opening for a Research Assistant with a Bachelor’s or Masters in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology. The successful candidate will work with a technology development team on the most electrifying technologies of the 21st century. You will design, fabricate and test electrochemical materials and structures. You will develop and fabricate fuel cells and fuel cell systems for testing. Salary based on exp. See www.lynntech.com for detailed info. Send resume to hrlynntech@lynntech.com or mail Lynntech, Inc. 7610 Eastmark Dr., College Station, TX 77840. Attn: Wanda Bleekman. Fax: 979-764-5794. Go to parties and get paid! Campus photography business is searching for energetic, responsible people w/ reliable transportation. Photography experience not necessary; will train! Great PT during the school year. Flexible hours. Fax resume to 405-951-7^43 or email: sundee@candid.com INSURANCE CLERK: Perfect part-time position for student. Duties include data entry, filing and patient and insurance company interaction. Fax resume to (979)776-4260 or apply in person at 2706 Osier Blvd, Bryan. (979)776-7895. 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. 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+/rfio FT. 821-2901. Marketing majors needed for sales! Must be enthusiastic and hard worker. Good pay, Plus scholarships. Call Wintergate Marketing, 764-5902. Ask for Rick. ft n Illi nois judge Lynntech, Inc. is always looking to time and part-time positions Mechanical Engineering and Des Groups. These positions include: Machine Shop 2) CAD and Analysii Prototype Assembly and Testing. CAD package we use is Pro/ENGMiCently ue- Analysis package is Pro/Mechanca :®, ( | a m j s _ the manufacturing package »i , Pro/Manufacturing. Our machine rB 10 the consists of a CNC Mill. Manual MP B of Lathe. The group works from 6:00rfl 12:00am Monday through Friday, alow 111L for flexible schedules. Mot^Bis, 3 hardworking individuals that can wm ,| C w j-, () w .> team environment and are commte* continuous improvements of the* 6 death or ;1I1 1 skills as well as the compa' :l|jng deliver, encouraged to apply. Lynntech EOt 7, mail rasumo hrlvnnlaohtSbnnieff'v^fefl uCI OI 11 L mall resume: hrlynntech©lynntect' Fax: 764-5794, or bring resume BtreS, but detl Lynntech. Inc. 7610 Eatfmrt ^ tlng laughter cl Inc. 7610 College Statlor^, TX 77840. Now hiring substitutes for A&M u ™ Methodist Weekday School. CtoraffTyns is a lay 417 University Drive or call 846-1762 It licensed in I Part-time delivery technician neede:» licenses ce medical supply company Apply at PH ; l 1200B Briarcrest. id'l ives. She N Part-time help needed lor outside :!^ reckless di work at Estate home. Lanosti ib\ boy, becai experience preferred. S7/hr. Ca ■ et" first (breec 779-4714. Summer work, pole and instrumen for survey crew. 255-9416. The Deluxe Diner on Northgale cook, waitstaff for AM/PM. Apf person 203 University Drive. IS Assistant, Web & position. http://recenter.tamu edu/jobs out of t ~Bh usually \\ e hospital. H is unfortui nild died, but student wC- e death of the LOST & FOUND lie found sc ^■is — it sho und with the id Heather Y ffiThe Verzis \ Lost: Grey &White Siberian Husky on 5/28. Cash Reward! 693-9199 MOTORCYCLE 1992 Kawasaki KLR250 Endure. « «hqr " cooled, excellent shape. Cheap Bltpting to t transportation $1650. 774-5025 'eech baby at PETS 7 en signed an Adopt: Puppies, Kittens, CatsJqPl Jgreenien Many pure breeds! Occasional bijity for any here is a fi ^rental rights snakes, rabbits & others. Shelter- 775-5755. Brazos tr Ever dreamed of becoming a proles dog trainer? Triple Crown Academycf the most extensive certification prog' in the nation. Located in greater Texas. Triple Crown Academy is pa: the largest dog training and bete event center in the world. Oe housing, career counseling, sti* financing and job placement ava; Visit online at www.schoolfordogtrainers.com or 512-759-2275. Our graduates are most demanded in the industry. Free Dog, lyr. old, female, needs; home with big backyard. Very shy lovable. Call Chris 695-8261. it'? Uurop P residei on his Europ Siberian Husky Puppies, AKC, 1s: Henn leaders &wormed, blue eyed masked bea.'f $250. (979)364-2998. ykvheehng Three Labs, 6-weeks old, $75/each. ;ffiapbo\c s si chocolate females, one black male. Z’aht and rav 1528 Rnerican le ■Some of t Lei ns are loj 2-Story Bryan House, remodeled, ws'qj-^ absurd, w/d, $300/mo.+1/2bills. Rick823-985i '| | lc n i ()S i 4-bdrm. hoTu executic ROOMMATES F-roommates needed. $325/+bills. 5-minutes from campus jy OU Id he pe pets - 775 - 8941 - fc Europe; Female roommate needed ASSjdicial SVSt w/d, on shJK t r ' ^■Western lajve allowe 2bdrm/2bth condo, furnished, $400/mo. +no bills. (281)256-3963. Female roommate needed, 3bdrr; er 11 1 1S ^ B 1 ( new Steeplechase townhomes, $400of terrorist August move-in. (979)255-6885. BuntricS h Female roommate needed, 4bdrm/2:;he United fully furnished, $321/mo. +utilities. Aus&L : move-in. 695-2227. HL r , ^ . Tglf the rol male to rent 1-bedroom in a 4-bedniL A jj j , house. Close to campus, $350'Hf u . +uitiiities. 774-4595 Kerventio mere) Ainei Nice 2/1 duplexes, 1st month disco shuttle-route, 2i4-908-6:md politeb jlacewell @ republicenergy.com lusiness. Roommate needed for new house. Cf|After nil. bed/bath, $350/mo., move-in ASAP! t>§jl ( 4dle of I 7045. junong the Roommate needed, 3bdrm/2bth du: sj ( )|U , () f j-]-| great room, w/d, $300 month, nwitfi nego. Call Jenny 680-8952. iniil fedoui -tht pain an needed, Roommate iiccucu, 1101 ’"pwnis 2bdrm/2bth duplex with backyi^¥ lerlc£ l r l s $282.50/mo., August move-in. 774-15:\nierican . ■Instead Roommates needed for 3bdrm/2bth, $325/mo. +utilities, 1-ir:leed COITlf deposit. For more info call Josh 832-6®|',| c1l | c zvho never 7112 or 979-696-0673. Share brand new 3bdrm/2bth house| h, Steeplechase, 4-min. to main or ? campus, non-smoker, $350/pjplirope S p + 1/3utilities. 979-255-8938. SERVICES -dj t he Ann expelled al Yhich he c Lots >panish le TcSpain, clai M ' T( ^or leading AAA Texas Defensive Driving, fun, Laugh-a-lotl! dismissal/insurance discount. 9pm), W-Th(6pm-9pm), Fri.&Si" - Fri(6pm-8pm) &Sat(1Oam-2:30:'- a I punish Sat(8am-2:30pm). Inside BankofAme' iVcccyrcl ; Walk-ins welcome. $25/cash. Lot price allowed by law. 111-Univ, i+^^lCS po Ste.217. 846-6117. early. (CP-0017). WEIGHT LOSS TIRED? OVERWEIGHT? Incref Energy, Lose Weight, All Natural, Me Back Guarantee. Call Mary 979-7 8695. Show-up 3&'2CUtlon, 6 : capital pLi B6t. This, Lftakes us ’ ut wh