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i The Battalion tvlonday, July 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 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 rateappi: only to non-commercial advertisers offering personal possessions for sale. Guaranteed results or you get an additional 5 days at na charge. If item doesn’t sell, advertiser must call before 1 p.m. on the day the ad is scheduled to end to qualifi the 5 additional insertions at no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early. AUTO FOR RENT 1989 Honda Accord, auto, cold a/c, cd, moonroof, looks and runs great, $2900. 764-6507. 2-bdrms in a 3bd/2bth house. Near sorori ty houses, $350/mo. +utiiities. 512)263- 1202. Police impounds: Cars from $500. For listings/ payment details 800-319-3323 ext.3782. 2bdrm/2bth, on shuttle, Autumn Circle, $550-$575/mo. 412-5160 and 696-1711. Available August. BED AND BREAKFAST Brazos Bottom Plantation Home available for A&M events (home games, parents weekend, graduation), weddings, week end get-aways. For information/ reserva tions call Rebecca Sicilio Lewis,’JO, 979- 696-0091. 3bdrm/2bth available August 18th, 1325sq.ft. $1100/mo. +$900 deposit.' Lawn care services, W/D included. 2337 antelope. 979-412-0604 3bdrm/2bth duplex. Excellent location, Dexter @ SW Pkwy. Full-size W/D. Available mid-August. $1095/mo. 846- 7454. COMPUTERS Packard Bell computer with hard drive, monitor, keyboard, mouse, software & printer. $350. 775-5871. 3bdrm/3.5bth duplex on Oney Hervey. Fenced backyard, nice neighborhood, $1075/mo. +$700 deposit, pets okay, available August, call Shauna or Tasha 979-680-1985. DJ MUSIC "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 3bdrm/3bth, 1400sqft., w/d included, lawn care services included, $1150/mo. +$900 deposit, off Graham Road. 979-412-0604. 4-bdrm home on Villa Maria. Available now! Call for more information: 690-7568, leave message. FOR RENT 4bdrm/2bth free cable, no deposit, Aggie shuttle, Autumn Woods Apartments, Bry an 936-447-3652. 1-2/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$325/mo. 696- 2038. AggieApartment.com Summer leases available. Pre-leasing now. 693-1906. N Attractive large 1-bdrm 4-plex apartment. W/D, built-in bookcase, large covered deck overlooking woods, 1.5-miles from campus. $485/mo. 1-936-273-2479. 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 V 776 - 1417 B/CS 1,2,3 bedrooms available. Great lo cations, 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. C.S. sub-lease, Melrose, 1-bedroom in a 4bd/4bth, male, $440/mo, (979)236-3841. Duplexes 3bdrm/2bth, new for Fall. Fenced, W/D, security system, lawn care. 696-0616 Efficiency, no bills, no pets, near Blinn. 823-8961. Free Locator. Apartments, Duplexes, Houses. Alpha Omega Properties, Brok er. 693-0868. House for .lease, 3bdrm/2bth, near A&M. $1200/mo. Call Jaime 696-3464. DO YOU HAVE DIABETES? N 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 ^ 776-1417 ^ Newsday Crossword ROUND AND ROUND by S. Soloway Edited by Stanley Newman ACROSS 1 Cheer for a diva 6 River blockers 10 Lhasa (small dog) 14 Showed again 15 Give off 16 Jump 17 Actress Dickinson 18 Miles of Psycho 19 Lay down asphalt 20 Illegal distillers 23 Actor Voight 24 Greek vowels 25 Some Russians 27 Sax player Zoot 30 Lima or garbanzo 33 Fond du Wl 34 River to the Missouri 36 Afflicted 40 Atmosphere 41 Like clay pots 43 Ike’s WWII command Abbr. 44 34 Across’ location 46 Ben-Hur star 48 NASA vehicle 49 Killer whale 51 Feudal laborer 52 Brownish monkey 55 Cinema terrier 57 Ad- committee 58 2001 film set in 1941 64 Time periods 66 Religious image 67 Feudal lord 68 Steal 69 Back of the neck 70 Encompassing everything 7.1 High schooler, usually 72 Watched closely 73 Fits of fever DOWN 1 Dracula creator Stoker 2 Nevada city 3 Jason’s ship 4 Least humble 5 “ of robins .. 6 Dream up 7 “So be it!” 8 Swampy ground 9 Begin 10 Swiss peak 11 Sailors’ coats 12 Appreciate 13 Starts the betting 21 corpus 22 Salty, as water 26 Tic- -toe 27 Extend across 28 Nastase of tennis 29 Black-and- yellow dessert 31 “When You Wish Upon " 32 Ultimate degree 35 Join forces (with) 37 Go over again 38 British prep school 39 of the above 42 Citizen Kane studio 45 Notes after do 47 Very hot 50 Used the phone 52 Role for Clark 53 Goddesses of the seasons 54 Paris river 56 Shire of Rocky 59 “An apple . 60 Strong cord 61 Jeff Bridges' brother 62 Stare at 63 Aunts and uncles: Abbr. 65 Upper House member: Abbr. 52 53 57 64 68 71 CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2000 STANLEY NEWMAN 7/9/01 Answer to previous puzzle 7/6/01 FOR RENT FOR SALE Large 1bdrm/1bth in great location with stove & Refrigerator. W/D hookups. $425/mo. 979-694-8120. Large house (on Blanco Street in Bryan). 3bdrm/2bth, 2-car garage. Available Au gust 16th. Rent $875/mo. 1-800-521- 3988. New 3bdrm/2bth Duplexes available in August. W/D, yard maintenance included. On A&M shuttle route. Call 324-2887 or 693-6699. New duplex available in August. 3bdrm/2bth, 1619 Rockhollow, $1000/mo. +deposit. 830-625-6084 Parkway Apartments- 2bdrm/2bth w/study, $700/mo. /lease, $725/ 9-month lease, 0-deposit. 693-6540. 1996 2bdrm/2bth 54x16 Clayton Mobile Home in Rolling Ridge. Heavy insulation package, porch, storage shed, fenced yard, appliances included, like new. 695- 0442, 281-0825. Remodeled 2bdrm/1bth Apt., 3-blocks from campus, Bryan utilities, $450/mo., available July. 690-6520. 1998 Clayton mobile home, 16x64, 3bdrm/2bth, take over payments, no mon ey down. (979)272-8069. Rents start at $380. 3bdrms $845. 693- 1906. AggieApartment.com Rock Hollow, 3bdrm/2bth duplex, $975/mo., minutes from campus, Aimee 775-6999. 5 drawer chest and nightstand $40, 2 dog houses $20 each, 2 kennels, small $15, large $20. Call 774-3410 Rosewood Villas- Preleasing for Sum mer and Fall Occupancy. 3bdrm/2bth, W/D, On Shuttle, 1,215sqft. 12mos.- $1000/mo., 9mos.- $1100/mo. For More Info, www.rent.net/direct/rosewoodvil- lastx or 846-1100 or Tommye, 680-1758. Blue &White gingham sleeper sofa- good condition $100, 4-upholstered table chairs -great condition $40/set. 10-gallon fish tank $10. 764-2798. RV Trailer Owners: Great place to live while at A&M. In return for taking care of place. Shade trees, own drive, utilities, four minutes to A&M. 823-0104/ 845- 5265. Spacious 3bdrm/2.5bth condo in College Station off Longmire &Brothers. 693-3129 Sub-lease 1bd/1bth, $450/mo. spacious, well-kept, available mid-August. Call 764- 5876. Sublease 1-bedroom efficiency at College Park Treehouse. 12-month lease, $479/mo. Call 979-777-1478 Sublease Melrose Apt- Female, $454, near campus, Fall. 972-296-5356. Orion Deepspace Explorer Telescope, 8” mirror solar filter telrad and eyepieces, Barlow included, $300. Call Dave at 690- 1038 Very large- 3bdrm/2bth, 2yr old duplex, new appliances, w/d, $1100/mo., on shut tle. 693-0980. HELP WANTED WASHERS & DRYERS FOR RENT Don’t buy, rent a washer & dryer, $28/month (plus tax). UniversityLeasing, Local, Faster, Better, 764-3902. www.universityleasing.com $$$Dancers, dancers, dancers$$$. Flexi ble hours. Silk Stocking 690-1478. 18+ only. Earn extra income by cleaning offices M- F, after 5p.m. 823-5031. FOR SALE Blue 7ft couch with fold out bed, $50 O.B.O. Call Andrew at 979-575-6805. Engineering student wanted part-time as computer technician for computer repair, web designing, and graphics. Experience is required. Call Systek Computing Tech nology. 776-9955. Office Furniture: desk and credenza, both items $350. Call 1-800-546-2377. TH Mere AGENCY insurance Need flexible hours for your school sched ule? We have a part-time position available in a large insurance agency. Starling at s 8 per hour. Schedule would be 20 hours a week. Flexible hours to be chosen from our hours of operation Mon-Thurs 9am-6pm and Fridays 9atn-5pm. If you like to have your weekends free, this would be the per fect part-time job! Please send resume to: The Liere Agency, 1100 B Harvey Rd., College Station, TX 77840. File Clerk for private medical office. Part- time position with flexible hours. Prefer Bioscience or Biomedical Major. Send email to dsuehs@cos-tx.com or fax re sume to 776-0508. Teachers Wanted: Earn $250 for teaching one course that meets two or three times/week for six weeks. Or make $125 for a three week course. Classes start August 15. More than one course may be taught. For more info, see our website: bsic.org or call The Brazos School for In quiry & Creativity 361-0888 or 229-4652. Certification not required. 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. / am determined. I am a problem solver. I am my customer's peace of mind. 1 am Verizon Wireless You’re a professional at Verizon Wireless. And you know how to deliver great service. As an integral part of the wifeless revolutiqn, you’re helping our customers to communicate better. Faster. Simpler. And more affordably. If you share the qualities above, explore the following exciting opportunities in the College Station area: Assistant Manager - Retail In this position, you will assist the Retail Store Manager in the daily activities and supervision of assigned Verizon Wireless owned retail stores including sales, customer service, inventory control, and personnel administration. Assist via coaching Retail Sales Reps to meet their individual sales goals as well as meet/exceed own sales goals. Candidates must have 3+ years retail experience, a background in a supervisory role is preferred. A degree in Business, Retailing or a related field is also desired. Retail Sales Representatives Full-time opportunities are available. 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. Sales Support Operations Representatives Full-time positions are available. This position is responsible for assisting in all administrative functions of the retail store as well as answering/solving customers questions and concerns. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent experience, computer literacy, strong communication skills, and be customer focused with good attention to detail. Prefer 1 year of experience in a customer service environment. ; Retail Technician This position interacts directly with customers and network personnel to troubleshoot handset issues. Duties include filing warranty claims, and repairing/installing all brands oi cellular telephone equipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent x -« experience, computer literacy, strong communication skills, and be customer focused with* ’' good attention to detail. A minimum of 1 year of customer service experience is required,/- - ,, coupled with basic knowledge of the following: cellular systems and limited RF theory, cellular handsets/accessories, roaming and preferred roaming, repair programs, OTC programs, billing systems and point of sale, activations, upgrade programs, customer value indexing and customer service techniques. We offer attractive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401K savings plan and an employee phone program. Forward your resume, specifying position of interest, to: Verizon Wireless, 100 Glenborough, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77067; Fax 281-876-5295; E-mail: karla.ragsdale@verizonwireless.com Equal Opportunity Employer. VeriTOn wireless www.verizonwireless.com HELP WANTED 14x80 Mobile Home, 1-acre fenced with stalls, 6-miles east on FM1179 from East Bypass, right on Grassbur, right on Pros pect, left on Grove, 8087 Longview. Call 822-5621. 16x80 Palm Harbor 3bdrm/2bth, super clean, well maintained, landscaped lot, Rolling Ridge MHP, $27,000/nego. 817- 599-5032. 1995 Clayton Texan mobile home. 16x80, 3bdrm/2bth. Take over payments or refi nance. Call 979-828-5325. HURRY! ONLY 2 BRAND NEW STU DENT HOMES LEFT at the premier ad dress 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 volley ball, basketball, a pool, spa and B-B-Q areas with over 300 other fun-loving Stu dents. 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 Sta tion. 979-683-5758 or Toll-Free: 877- 706-9081. Koppe Bridge Bar &Grill, part-time cook positiions needed. Call 764-2933. Organized, energetic, self-motivated indi vidual needed as full-time receptionist for local computer company. Bookkeeping experience required. Call Systek 776- 9955. Need part-time cleaning help 5-days/ week, morning hours. Call Joe at 979- 823-1775 ext.#116 for details. 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 HELP WANTED A Full Time Design Engineer: Responsi bilities 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 under standing of Pro/E and rapid prototyping is desired. Tbe ability to work on multiple projects and to rapidly understand the pur pose, goals, aid requirements of new projects is required. While experience in the following specific areas is not required, projects will include fuel cells, power sour ces, analytical and test equipment, waste processing equipment, environmental sensing and monitoring equipment, envi ronmental remediation equipment, medi cal equipment, etc. A minimum B.S./ M.S. in Engineering or Physics or equivalent experience in related fields: As and engi neer you will be expected’ to actively par ticipate in the development, testing, and documentation effort of prototype, demon- strational 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. Coi Lynntech, Inc. is always looking:;.':^ time and part-time positions in o.ljj chanical Engineering and Design G: These positions include: 1) Macn - 2) CAD and Analysis 3) Prototype 1 .! bly and Testing. The CAD packqU^ollege use is Pro/ENGINEER, Analysis • ' is Pro/Mechanica and the manufs;»B^ 1 r 11 package is Pro/Manufacturing C.^pPlo [1:1 Ft chine shop consists of a CNC MillJf protests Mill and Lathe. The group wo"; ^ 1 6:00am to 12:00am Monday thro.: To tTCil day, allowing for flexible schedules i htive seen 1 vated, hardworking individuals j ,.j work in a team environment ana; milled to continuous improvements: c( lorrul, ill own skills as well as the company;-: couraged to apply. Lynntech EC: | ’ . mail resume: hrlynntech@lynnter ■ olicn [11 Fax: 764-5794, or bring resume to. advocated tech. Inc. 7610 Eastmark Dr, -i -i , Station. TX 77840. 1 hl " 1 ■rom July Marketing majors needed lor sales Ji , t r* • be enthusiastic and hard worker i* 11 - L nilet pay, Plus scholarships. Can Wine Brussels ai Marketing, 764-5902. Ask for Rick Sponsoi Part-time aid for busy medical r M,W,F mornings. Send resume tc P J ' ' Rock Prarie Road, Suite-312. C.S Twice and 1’ Partners now hiring, apply at CS or partnersfooddelivery.com ■ environi I One Ai Full Time Engineer, Software Develop ment: Lynntech is looking for an individu al highly skilled in software design and im plementation for Win32 systems in C++ with solid background in Active X/DCOM development using ATL and MFC. The candidate must have a background in pro gramming control strategies on embedded microcontrollers. Ability to troubleshoot circuitry related to microcontrollers, and implement PC- to- embedded systems in terface programming are required. A mini mum B.SJ M S. in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science or equivalent experi ence in related fields; As an engineer you will be expected to actively participate in the development, testing, and documenta tion effort. Candidates should possess supervisory skills as well as technical writ ing 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. Restaurant Manager, part-time, ress. experience a plus. Call 979-268G &ask tor Alicia. Square One Restaurant now a applications for kitchen &waitstaf ing for great personality Senergy perience required. 211-West V. Pkwy, Downtown Bryan. ■nee majo fturope to lost colh H Studei cal < The Houston Chronicle needs routs: ers for the B/CS area. Routes par:: $800/mo. Earty morning hours. Cai: 2323. MOTORCYCLE ’93 Suzuki Katana, 15K, goodco new gas tank. $2950. 680-0348. ’95 Kawasaki Vulcan 750, exceken; tion, 3800-mi., $3150/080. CallT 7569. spe pc politi en< StUi pair ’98 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. red. exc. cond., ext. warr., $5700. Ca 285-5876. PETS Full Time Research Assistant: Lynn tech, Inc. a technology development com pany has an opening for a Research As sistant with a Bachelor's or Masters in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineer ing, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineer ing Technology. The successful candi date will work with a technology develop ment team on the most electrifying tech nologies of the 21st century. You will de sign, fabricate and test electrochemical materials and structures. You will develop and fabricate fuel cells and fuel cell sys tems for testing. Salary b&sed on exp. See www.lynntech.com for detailed info. Send resume to hrlynntech@lynntech.com or mail Lynn tech, Inc. 7610 Eastmark Dr., College Station, TX 77840. Attn: Wanda Bleek man. Fax: 979-764-5794. 2-bearded dragons for sale, malefe $150/each, tank $100, botharews fcontriliuti They are orange morphs. 279-012: It shou resident Studeiji matter the Adopt: Puppies, Kittens, Cats i: Ij i Many pure breeds! Occasion!! 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