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The Battalion Classified s 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 mmJ < o ULI QLm co 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. AUTO BED AND BREAKFAST EMPLOYMENT FOR RENT HELP WANTED 1998 Mazda Protege. Fully loaded. Low mileage. Excellent condition. Midnight blue. $9,500. 574-6077 leave message. Acura Integra, 1992, GS, 2-door, 90K, $5200 negotiable. 862-9577. Police Impounds! Cars from $500. For listings, 800-319-3323 ext.3782. OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT 8:30am-1:00pm M-F & Sat. 9:30am-1:00pm Typing Required No Experience Necessary Call 846-0377 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,'70, 979- 696-0091. DJ MUSIC "Party Block Mobile DJ**- Peter Block, professional/ experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU functions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. Book early!! 693- 6294. http://www.partyblockdj.com EMPLOYMENT Civil Engineering or Construction student for survey crew, part-time. 255-9416/776- 6329. DO YOU HAVE SUN SPOT FUNGUS? If you are 12 years of age or older and have skin pig mentation changes with or without itching, scaling, and redness, you may qualify to participate in a med ical research study using an investigational skin shampoo for the treatment of fungal infection called Tinea Versicolor. Qualified participants will receive up to $100 for time and effort. To find out if you qualify for this study. Please call 979-774-5933 J&S Studies, Inc. Do YOU SUFFER FROM COLDS? VJe are conducting a research study to evaluate an investigational oral antiviral medication for a cold. If you have not had any cold symptoms within the last two weeks CALL US IMMEDIATELY! The study drug might prevent you from developing a cold, but this is not guaranteed. VJe Are Enrolling Now Thru September 2001. For More Information Please Call: J&S Studies, Inc. 979-774-5933 Newsday Crossword THROW IT OUT by Fred Piscop Edited by Stanley Newman ACROSS 1 Spa facility 6 Salk contemporary 11 Painter Steen 14 Whether 15 Basie’s instrument 16 Mentalist Geller 17 Alley receptacle 19 College hoops 9^ 20 Like a crow's call 21 Herr Schindler 23 Anaheim team 26 Make over 28 Try for a part 29 Spherical cereal 32 On the briny 33 Corn portion 34 Yanks’ adversaries 36 Ticks off 39 Priestly vestments 41 Dough 42 Mont, neighbor 43 Musical chairs goal 44 Textbook division 45 Not wet, in product names 46 Blast of wind 48 Thick plank 50 Omit, in diners 51 Bloodhound on the trail 54 Brown shades 56 Social stratum 57 Hanks’ two 60 Compass doodle 61 Circular file 66 Phone-dial trio 67 Architect Saarinen 68 Cataloguer of yore 69 Bench in a nave 70 Fender flaws 71 Cosmetician Lauder DOWN 1 Foster Brooks persona 2 LAX posting 3 Actress Merkel 4 Had some munchies 5 Playwright Fugard 6 Practice punching 7 Runs on TV 8 Less furnished 9 Adjective suffix 10 “Don’t worry about it!” 11 Symbol of meanness 12 Computer typeface 13 Saltpeter, to a Brit 18 Lie by the pool 22 Oktoberfest vessel 23 Fields of expertise 24 Football great Greasy 25 Landfill arrival 37 College Bowl host 38 Loses traction 40 Double’s job 41 Horn accessory 47 Cooked, in a way 49 Quatrain scheme 50 Greets the villain 51 Rascal 52 Chili con 53 Pitcher's grip improver 55 Tape over 58 Dele undoer 59 Animation frames 62 Beer relative 63 Krazy 64 Before, to bards 65 Mao -tung 27 “Piece of cake!" 30 Mesabi Range deposit 31 City near Dayton 35 Superfectas, e.g. Attention Telemarketers: Earn up to $15/hr.+ Salary bonuses. Evenings &weekends. No cold calling. Lots of fun, lots of dollars. Fantastic schedules availa ble. Don't wait call now, space is limited. (979)694-2980. FOR RENT 1-2/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$325/mo. 696- 2038. 2bdrm/1.5bth, 1803 Woodsman, CS, $600-$625 with or without w/d. 822-1616. 2bdrm/1bth duplex. Some bills paid, w/d in unit, on shuttle route, $600/mo. Paul, 696-5787. 3bdrm/2bth duplex. Excellent location, Dexter @ SW Pkwy. Full-size W/D. Available now. $995/mo. 846-7454. 3bdrm/2bth, walk to Blinn, $625/mo., available Sept. 1st. 779-3232. 3bdrm/3bth 1-yr. old townhome, 628-Hol- leman, has vacancies, $400/mo. Call 979-693-1798. Apartment for rent now! Private dorm plan $225/mo. furnished, all bills paid. Ibdrm/lbth $385/mo. Both on shuttle route. 846-9196 Apts ‘Duplexes ‘Houses. Move-In Spe cials- Available Now. www.rentaid.com WTA 260-9611. Attractive large 1-bdrm 4-plex apartment. W/D, built-in bookcase, large covered deck overlooking woods, 1.5-miles from campus. No Pets. $475/mo. 936-273- 2479. B/CS 1,2,3 bedrooms available. Great lo cations, All Prices. Summit Properties, 979-777-3371. Brand New brick duplex, Sunmeadows, all appliances furnished (dishwasher, range, disposal, refrigerator with ice mak er, w/d). Close to campus, 1337sqft, 3bdrm/2bth, $ 1050/mo. $300 Off first month rent with 1yr. lease. Call 512-281- 0700. C.S. house 3bdrm/2bth, all appliances, hot tub, ch/ca, 1.6-mi. to TAMU, fenced yard. 61100/mo. +$1000 deposit. 764-1082 Great 2bdrm/1bth apartment, walk to TA MU. No Pets. $450/mo. +$300 deposit. 764-1082 THfejere AGENCY INSURANCE Need flexible hours for your school schedule? We have a part-time posi tion available in a large insurance agency. Starting at $8/hr. Schedule would be 20hrs/week. Flexible hours to be chosen from our hours of operation Mon-Thurs 9am-6pm and Fridays 9am-5pm. If you like to have your weekends free, this would be the perfect part-time job! Please send resume to: The Liere Agency, 1100-B Harvey Rd., College Station, TX 77840. 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 Great Dorm! Private condo dorm for sub lease, food &utilities included, very nice, $3000/semester, price negotiable. (281 )474-9483, lorileighS@aol.com Great for singles or young couples, 2bdrm/1 bth, CH&A, 1407 E.23rd, $500/mo., $500/dep. 903-595-1602. NEWPORT CONDOS 2-1, 3-2 Northgate, 1-blk to A&M, W/D included, garage. Starting $475/mo. 280-9811 Nice 2bdrm/1bth Duplex, shuttle, first month discount. 214-908-6260 or 713- 478-9633 Nice, clean 2bdrm/1.5bth studio HOOsq.ft. W/D included, fenced patio, reduced $550/mo. 2815 Longmire C.S. 979-229- 3913 Remodeled 2bdrm/1bth Apt., 3-blocks from campus, Bryan utilities, $450/mo., available now. 690-6520. Rockhollow, 3bdrm/2bth, fully equipped, solar screen, shuttle, rent $980/mo. +$600 deposit. Pets OK. Call Della 696-3922 or 574-5255. To sublet, 500 sqft. efficiency on Harvey Road, $415/mo. until mid-April. 979-693- 1404. Two side by side 3bdrm/2bth duplexes for rent in CS. Ceiling fans, w/d, microwave and all other appliances included. Local landlord. 272-1323. WASHERS & DRYERS FOR RENTT Don’t buy, rent a washer & dryer, $28/month (plus tax). UniversityLeasing, Locals Faster, Better, 764-3902. www.universityleasing.com Webhollow 3bdrm/2bth, fully equipped, monitored security system, shuttle, $980/mo. +$600 deposit. Pets OK. Call Della 696-3922 or 574-5455. FOR SALE 16x66 mobile home, 2x2 porches, shed, fenced, skirted, in quiet park. 979-778- 3717. 2bdrm/2bth mobile home, like new. In Oak Forest Mobile Park. 822-2071. Carpet Remnant Sale: Dorm size rem nants. Brazos Valley Carpet Outlet, 5657 Raymond Stotzer, CS (1-mile past Easter- wood Airport). Come See Us!! GREEKS & CLUBS Start your own Fraternity! Zeta Beta Tau is looking for men to start a new Chapter. If you are interested in academic success, a chance to network and an opportunity to make friends in a non-pledging Brother hood, e-mail: zbt@zbtnational.org or call 800-431-9674. ■ HELP WANTED $$$Dancers, dancers, dancers$$$. Flexi ble hours. Silk Stocking 690-1478. 18+ only. Aggieland Rent-A-Wreck, part-time rental agent, flexible hours, auto rental experi ence is a plus. 696-0296. Athletic (volleyball), honor student to men tor/ tutor 13yr. old athletic girl. 6-8pm, Tues. &Thurs., $7/hour. 846-6211. Babysitter needed Tues. &Thurs from 2-6, $30/week. Call Cindy at 764-0492. Babysitter wanted in our home Thursday SFriday afternoons, references &experi- ence required. 268-0734. Earn extra income by cleaning offices M- F, after 5p.m. 823-5031. Future Teachers: 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://tmfp.coe.tamu.edu, or email tmfp@coe.tamu.edu Gymnastics &Dance Coach, must be de pendable, experienced, creative &fun. Great Payl! 936-348-6587. Housekeeping help needed in B/CS 2- 3days per week. 936-825-7975 (Local). Mechanic- full-time. Auto, light truck. Ap ply @Townshire Chevron, 1900-S. Texas Avenue, Bryan. Part-time apartment maintenance, flexible hours, will train, 2bdrm condo possibly in cluded. 822-1616. Part-time cooks & counter help needed. Call 764-2933 Part-time/ full-time job opportunities to work on fuelcell assemblies. BCS Tech nology, 2812 Pinfeather, Bryan, TX 77801. 823-7138, fax- 823-8475. Station Attendant- full or part-time. Will train. Apply ©Townshire Chevron, 1900- S. Texas Avenue, Bryan. The Houston Chronicle has immediate openings for route carriers for the B/CS area. Routes pay $500-$800/mo. Early morning hours. Call 693-2323. Workers needed: students welcome, will work around school schedule. Nights &weekends available Please call 979- 731-8230 or 979-777-0995. MOTORCYCLE 1996 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6, maroon. Ex cellent condition with cover, call Carson: 229-7926, $3995. PETS Adopt Pets: Brazos Animal Shelter, 775-5755, www.shelterpets.org The Cat's Cradle has a great selection of cats & kittens for adoption! Fee includes complete health care. Student discount. So. C.S. 936-870-6295. ROOMMATES 3-female roommates needed. Christian’s preferred, 4bdrm/3bth house, no pets, $290/mo. +utilities. Call 575-4799. M/F needed for clean 2bdrm/2bth w/walk- in closet, w/d, 1-block from campus, $375/mo. +1 futilities. Call Erik at 979- 764-2170. Need 1-male roommate. 2bdrm/2ba. Own room, bus route. $320/mo. 915- 572-3045. i SERVICES (Sitters For Critters) Pet care in your home. Insured &bonded. 979-776-1830. Free Pregnancy Test; Hope Pregnancy Centers, College Station 695-9193, Bryan 846-1097; Post Abortion Peer Counseling 695-9193. Yoga Classes- Anusava Yoga- All Levels- Mornings, Evenings- (979)268-3838 aggieyoga.com TUTORS Wanted: tutor for children. Must have re liable transportation &references. Starting $9.50/hr. 695-7674. ^ iiiiiiiiiiiii-iiiiii ^^ WANTED TEXAS A&M vs. NOTRE DAME. Buying all tickets. 1-888-301-8499. If You Have Something To Sell, Remember: Classifieds Can Do It Call 845-0569 The Battalion Quail Hollow... it® 1®® • Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartment Homes • NEW Fully Applianced Designer Kitchens • NEW Spectacular Modern Baths • NEW Plush Wall-To-Wall Carpeting • NEW Ceramic Tile Floors • NEW Elegant Mirror Accents • Full Size Washer/Dryer Connections & Appliances • Sparkling Swimming Pool & Tennis Courts • 24-Hour State Of The Art Fitness Center • Computer Lab • On TAMU Shuttle Route & Close To Blinn College Quail Hollow Apartment Homes 3535 Plainsman Lane Bryan,TX 77802 Email: Quail Hollow@Aspensquare.com 979-846-1771 NOW HIRING! PV& serve Texas-style meals in a fast and friendly way! We offer: • No Late Nights! • No Tip Outs! • Flexible Student Schedules • Ideal workplace for Moms! • Insurance & 401K! Cotton Patch Cafe 3525-A Longmire Dr. (Hwy 6 @ Rock Prairie) 979-695-9707 It’s About ONE Thing! Hiring for ALL KITCHEN POSITIONS! Servers $2.13 Plus Tips! Apply in Person Monday-Friday 10-6, Saturday 9-4 ' THE BATTALIO Page 4B Ine sd&Y’ sues MINNEAPOLIS CHICAGO iesity and ina_ Target Corp. accused it Kmart Corp. in a la.| Tuesday of running advA ments that falsely cotfL Kmart’s prices withthostB^* ^ mci c " competitors. ancei ot the In its "Dare to Coi::|^f eat disease campaign, Kmart usesirr^dO America signs to compare its pr-tofy found, those at other stores, in... Tf* 6 finding Target. gee that tl. Target said the sip pled to abn deceptive and rife with production and Kmart, based in Suggest that lit Mich., did not immtenight help decl return a call for commeri: esearchers saic- Target said it hired c .The study by ket research firm to . 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An astounding numr •yj iese f -. l( ! account for as in rate the signs have the wr Target price, reguhriu . , state Kmart’s own pne often make comparisc 1 0 items that the co«s'°^M)g. sat Target store does noF , sell,” said James T. wl t ^ ie ^tud Target executive vice ^ ninK i ue ^ 1L dent and general counsel Two stabbe in dull ues said 350 tic cancer oc follow-up. was found i lith a body-ma: st 25, which st slightly over ’he biggest participa iy-mass index were 72 j :ly to develc leer than n )le. Hack MIAMI BEACH, Ha — At least two people Q stabbed on a crowded > jj outside a South Beach nil club early Tuesday, sevl hours after the Source )oxes pu Hop Music Awards etf nearby, police said. One man, 26, was the arm and was hospital in good condition. A 25f old man was repeats*^ ..,, r? .. v . stabbed in the back and {v* and was in critical conditio' A third man, who ^ ATLANTA (A first believed was a stabli-month inve victim, was thought to file Earnhan instead tripped while tryin;\sCAR has dt jump a barricade and sciWre drivers t his chin on the ground, pe d ne ck restrain spokesman A1 Boza said. f to improve The 3:45 a.m. stabt;: 5talling “ black outside Club Level cameto those used! hours after the awards ei7 : “\y e have con The Source magazine hel% a llation of official post-awards pad) borders,” sail Level, about five blocks t^sident Mike the Jackie Gleason Tuesday. “Such where the awards were heldp drivers, ou The taping of last ye-Jturers and NA Source awards, held at 'W impacts al Pasadena Civic Auditorium<1 cars.” California, was cut short fEarnhardt was bottle-throwing brawl, ^ad and necl The double-knifing was : ^as killed ini only case of violence ovet^l turn of the Hip-Hop event this year,18- Uset said, calling the gathering 8 dramatical; hours of sheer success ma^ then, by 30 seconds of discord | mon g Police were searching^ se< ^ at a nel suspects and trying to de*® searc her sail mine whether those invol'l broki in the stabbings had attC c ^’but did er\ tFip ^nx/urHc r'p»rpmnnV: Whether it ed the awards ceremony YVIlciner 11 P“ been in the club aftens- ar . Seven 'b nie ' PPion’s deatl, Boza said.