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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 AMERICAN Wednesday, January 1(’« Private Party Want Ads , ^^rrhandise is priced $1,000 or less (pricemust $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your mercndnuw » h ‘ JZL t. ■ ^ & -nmmercia advertisers offenng personal posse; appear in ad). This rate applies only to non-conim^ v-« " 7 v ■ ^ u an ^HHitional 5 days at no charge. If item doesntse for sale. Guaranteed results or you get an aacm'^ 1 , , . ._ 0 . ^ . ^ . ... , , ^ rr, t h 0 Haw the ad is scheduled to end to qualify for the: advertiser must call before 1 pni. on the day 111 ' ... ., .. J , .. . . . . . K. rofunri*; will be made if your ad is cancelled early, additional insertions at no charge. No refunds j AUTO DJ MUSIC FOR RENT FOR RENT HELP WANTED HELP WANTEC 1993 Honda Civic Hybrid Racer Red Hatchback $4500o.b.o. 1995 Honda Civic SI White Mint Condition $7000o.b.o. Call Chris at 979-260-7043 or 713-816-1995 1995 Mustang GT, red convertible, good, clean condition, cd player, $10,500. Call 979-485-8322 or 281-346-2995. 1999 Geo Prizm, 51K miles, cruise con trol. Call 219-6409. $6500. 4 BF Goodrich tires, 285/75 R16, mud ter rains, $300. Call 775-8340. ‘92 Mitsubishi 3000GT, pearl white, excel lent condition, fast car, must see. $10,900. Call 847-4281. Police Impounds! Cars from $500. For listings, 800-319-3323 ext.3782. 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,’70, 979- 696-0091. “‘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 2-the-extreme.com seeks Receptionist/ Office Clerk. Must possess exceptional phone skills and be fluid in Microsoft appli cations. $8/hr. Serious professionals only! 979-731-1358. 2-the-extreme.com seeks Warehouse Per son. Must be dependable, have experi ence in shipping/ receiving and willing to work. Not a job for whimps! $8.hr. 979- 731-1358. Website developer seeking undergrad or graduate student to develop sophis ticated website. Person must be profi cient in internet development and pro gramming. Web development exam ples REQUIRED. Please send resume and examples to r-leflore@tamu.edu. FOR RENT 1-3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 696- 2038. JANUARY SPECIAL NEW- 3/2 Duplex, all appliances +washer/dryer. 595-0129. LYNNTECH, Inc. Engineering, Programming, And Research Positions Lynntech, Inc., a rapidly growing, highly successful technology development company has immediate openings for experimental physicists, programmers, electrical engineers, mechanical engi neers, industrial engineers, and those having similar science, engi neering and technical backgrounds. Immediate openings for R&D Research Assistants are also available in the areas of chemistry, environmental sciences, biochemistry, biomedical sciences and physical sciences backgrounds. Employees having exceptional work ethics, a strong drive to accomplish goals and excellent time management skills will find the work exciting, rewarding, and challenging. Good communi- cat^pp and interpersonal skills are -requicp^ for working in teams, proposal preparation, reports, and documentation. Part-time and full-time positions are available at all degree and experience levels. Lynntech offers competitive salaries and excep tional benefits. Please visit our web site at www.lvnntech.com for detailed descriptions of available positions. Mail resume and references to: Lynntech, Inc. Attn: Human Resources 7610 Eastmark Drive College Station, TX 77840 www.lynntech.com Lynntech is an EOE. 3 4-0 by Fred Piscop by Stanley Newman 36 Warty critter 37 Counting-out word 42 British mathematician 44 Word on a dime 46 Actor Mineo 48 Served the soup 49 Terrible twos, for one 50 Way out of practice 51 Irascible 53 Dove call 56 Motown genre 57 Scotch mate 58 Til say!” 61 Friend of Fidel 62 Shakespearean 29 Grand' Opry 7 Brazilian resort, 33 Dept, head prince 31 Life story, briefly 34 Sun Yat- 63 Nocturnal flier briefly 32 Most August births 33 Gelatin shapers 35 Pitch indicator 38 Psyche element 39 Forest clearing 40 Ground breaker 41 Baseball’s “Georgia Peach” 43 Silents star Novarro 44 Low-fat 45 Treaty grp. since 1948 47 Playground game 48 G. Gordon of Watergate 49 Legal estate work 52 Striker’s anathema CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2002 STANLEY NEWMAN ^ ^ 6/ q 2 Newsday Crossword ACROSS 1 Hors d’oeuvre spreads 6 Televangelist Roberts 10 Bronx Zoo houseful 14 -garde 15 1953 Caron film 16 “Poppycock!” 17 Figurine for the vengeful 19 Hernando De 20 Store, as fodder 21 Prepare to shave 23 Opposite of hor. 25 Setback of sorts 26 Truman veep Barkley 54 Space Telescope 55 Black Sea port 59 On the briny 60 Place to learn 64 Doe’s mate 65 Easing of tension 66 Chopin piece 67 Bronte heroine 68 Cry out loud 69 “Like a Rolling Stone” singer DOWN Install asphalt Bard’s river New Mexico town Salad veggies Ripped off 6 Out of date THE BIC Edited 8 The whole nine yards 9 French textile city 10 Decline to vote 11 Expressed contempt for 12 _ Park, CO 13 Vacation destination 18 Anthem contraction 22 Clerical qarb 24 Past curfew 25 Blitzes, on the gridiron 26 Writer Waugh 27 Big name in blocks 28 Yogi’s cartoon buddy 30 Woolly Andean (Truck’s Pizza PIZZA STROMBOLI HOAGIES Medium Mopping Pizza $ 3.99 * order 3 for free delivery ’693-BM Answer to previous puzzle 1/16/02 Ibdrm/bth in 3bdrm/3bth apartment $400/mo nego. +1/3bills. The Exchange/ The Zone Apartments/ 337-370-1571. 2-rooms 3bdrm/2ba house. 5-min. from campus. Great neighborhood. www.txfsc.com, 764-6031. 3bdrm/1.5bth house in CS, all appliances, close to campus, $600/mo. +deposit. (936)348-3291 or (979)219-8098. 3bdrm/2bth duplex in CS, fireplace, ga rage, w/d included, pets ok, $750/mo. Call Laurie Owner/Broker 260-7653. 3bdrm/2bth duplex. Excellent location Dexter at SW/Pky. Full-sized w/d, availa ble January. $995/mo. 846-7454. 3bdrm/3bth duplexes in the Sun Meadow Subdivision of CS. Ready for immediate occupancy. $725/mo. Call Mike Caldwell at Coventry Glen Realty today for more in formation. 979-777-5446. Animal Lovers Paradise! Nice 2bdrm mo bile home on 4 acres, 11 miles north of Bryan, very private, $600/mo. 779-1978. Bedroom for rent in 2bdrm apartment, $197.50/mo., $100 deposit. Mustafa at 691-8106. MChowdh1976@yahoo.com Condo off 2818. Cozy 2bdrm/1-1/3bth. fireplace. On-site laundry Spool, Villa Oaks West, $385/mo. 1-800-521-3988. FACULTY Housing. Navasota. Large, clean, unique, 3bdrm/2bth. Lease $800. 693-3510. Garage Style efficiency, quiet neighbor hood, all bills paid w/phone, $450/mo. +deposit. 255-7122. Great 2bdrm/1bth apartment, walk to TA MU. No Pets. $450/mo. +$300 deposit. 764-1082. Great for singles or young couples, 2bdrm/1bth, CH&A, 305 W.Duncan, $450/mo., $450/dep. 903-595-1602. Male roommate, 2bdrm/2bath, furnished. Sublease Jan-Aug, Melrose Apartments: gated, pool, work-out, near campus, on shuttle route. Reduced: $400/mo +partial utilities. Great Deal! 972-446-8275. Room for rent. Call for details. Call 979- 823-2026. DO YOU HAVE ATHLETE S FOOT? If you are 18 years of age or older and have itching, scaling and redness on your feet, you may qualify to participate in a 6- week long medical research study using investigational topi cal medication for the treatment of athlete’s foot. Eligible volun teers will receive up to $80 for their time and effort. For more information please call. ACNE STUDY Volunteers ages 12 and older, with moderate to moderately severe acne, needed to partici pate in a 12-month clinical research trial with an investiga tional topical cream. Eligible vol unteers may be reimbursed for their time and effort. Please call for more information. ROSACEA STUDY (ADULT ACNE) Volunteers ages 18 and older, needed to participate in a 12- week research study with an investigative topical medication for the treatment of Rosacea (facial redness and pustules). Eligible volunteers will be com pensated up to $200 for their time and travel. Call for more information. J&S Studies, Inc. 979-774-5933 3201 University Drive East, Suite 475 Bryan, TX 77802 Melrose Apartments male roommate needed to take over sublease. Ibdrm/lbth available, w/d, furnished. Call Mary 956- 683-8833. Pre-leasing 3bdrm/2bth Rock Hollow Du plexes, on shuttle, no pets, $1000/mo. 846-5722. Sublease ASAP Ibdrm/lbth in 2bdrm/2bth apartment. $327.50/mo +1/2bills. Call 774-4507. Sublease available! Country Place apart ments. Ibdrm/lbth. new carpet. $430/mo., nego. Walk to campus or Ring Dance route Call 862-3070. Walk to A&M. Small 2bdrm/1bth, w/d” covered parking, no pets. Available now! $425/mo. 776-0557. 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 GET CHEAP TEXTBOOKS! Search 16 bookstores with 1 click! S&H and taxes are also calculated. http://www.bookhq.com/ Never been worn wedding dress, size 8. some bead work. Asking S300. 822-0061. Stackable washer& dryer. Almost new $400. Washer and dryer $300 together. Call 694-0662. Trek 7000 Bike. Shimano components. Aluminum frame $250. Desk, drawers and leather seat $130. Bookshelf $40. Call 862-9629. Washer. Hotpoint, 1997, works great. $200. Queen-size bed with frame. $150. 1981 Kawasaki KZ440 Motorcycle project. $200. 260-2570. HELP WANTED $$$Dancers, dancers, dancers$$$. Flexi ble hours. Silk Stocking 690-1478. 18+ only. 2002 EXPANSION. Local Co has 12+ positions that must be filled by Jan. 12. Will train. $15.00 Base/Appt with ad vancement. Cust. Sales/svc. Flex hrs. Conditions apply. Call Now 10-6. Brazos Valley 979-696-7734. Houston 713-781- 4181, Clear Lake 281-480-0434. N. Hous ton 281-587-8204, Austin 512-485-6894. San Antonio 210-525-9566. Ft. Worth 817-877-8866. www.semesterbreakwork.com/np 500 Summer Jobs/ 50 Summer Camps/ You Choose! NY, PA, New England. IN STRUCTORS NEEDED: Tennis, Basket ball, Roller Hockey, Soccer, Baseball, La crosse, Gymnastics, Lifeguards, WSI, Wa terskiing, Sailing, Windsurfing, Archery, Mt. Biking, Rockclimbing, Ropes, Piano Accompanist, Drama, Ceramics, Wood- shop, Nature, Nurses. Arlene Streisand, 1-800-443-6428; www.summercampemployment.com A fun, prestigious teaching position. Some evenings SSaturdays. Must have had driver’s license 4+years. No criminal record. We train. $8/hr. 693-9294. Babysitter needed for toddler in our home. 20-30 hrs/wk during business hours. Ex perience required. Call Leslie, 775-8396. Babysitter needed Tuesdays SThursdays from 2-6:30, $35/wk. Call Cindy at 764- 0492. Charli Ladies Clothing- Sales help need ed. Apply in person, 505-University Drive East. 268-9626. Clerical help wanted part-time, 1-5pm. Must have computer/ MicroOffice/ Quick- books experience. $6/hr. 696-8378. Deluxe Diner on Northgate hiring cooks and waitstaff for all shifts. Apply in person 203 University Dr. 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. 6-10 hours/week, $7/hr. For information call 458-2279, visit our website at http://tmfp.coe.tamu.edu, or email tmfp@coe.tamu.edu Leasing Agent needed part-time. Apply Parkway Apts, 1600 SW Pkwy, CS. Fraternities • Sororities Clubs • Student Groups Earn $1,000-$2,000 with the easy Campusfundraiser.com three hour fundraising event. Does not involve credit card applications. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact Campusfundraiser.com at (888)923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com THE AGGIE OUTREACH PROGRAM The Association OF FORMER STUDENTS • Contact Former Students to ask for their support of student scholarships & other student programs. • Earn $6.00/hrPXt/5'Bonuses! (No shifts Fri. & Sat.) • Work flexible hours while developing communication & negotiation skills. • Stop by the Clayton Williams, Jr. Alumni Center for an application, call 845-0425, or check out our website: www.AggieNetwork.com for more information. We evue The, Aggie, NetuwtkJ Hilton College Station S Con er^ ter is seeking quality dels 1 ■ viduals in a last paced op 0ra are a service oriented indiYKJ providing excellent cu6tom® r are looking for you Both P ^ tions available Apply in P erS ~_ | sume to: Hilton College Sta ^ Resources Office. 801 U r " v « n East, College Station. Te* a * www. hiltoncs. com References Screen Required -EOE. Layne's Chicken Fingers ‘S ^ Apply at 106-Walton across trance TAMU. late-evening cleaners 5 days'"re” • 3am Apply in person 1*3° VV "' u,rn *** Bryan Light cleaning and helping w,lf1 children, l-2/week and own transP ort * ,>on r,ooc *® < ^ 936-349-0928. . Medical office now hiring part-time Me clerk/ medical technician. Flexible hours. Related experience or coursework prefer red. Piease apply at 270® Osier Bivd , Bryan. Tx 77802 (979)776-7895. or fax resume to (979)776-4260- Medical office now hiring part-time insur ance clerk. Duties inefurf® data entry, fil ing and corresponding insurance companies on a daily basis. Flexible hours. Please apply at 2706 Osier Btvd., Bryan. Tx 77802. (979)776-7895. or fax resume to (979)776-4260 Now hiring servers, cashiers Ahosfs Ap ply between 2&5pm. Cotton Patch Cafe. Hwy-6 af Rock Prairie Part-time cooks needed. Koppe E Bar AGrill. 764-2933. Part-time position available in large ance agency Hours are 9am-2pm Wed. and Fri. Starting at $7/hr. P send resume to: The Liere Agency, University Dr East. Suite 100. Collegi tion, TX 77840. PART-TIME STAFF ASSISTANT needed for a busy real estate office Must be de tail oriented people person with reliable transportation and good computer skills. This position requires 15-20hrs/wk and at least one Saturday a month Apply in per son at Coventry Glen Realty. 1003 Univer sity Dr. East, College Station. TX. Part-time Technical Support. Texas Digital Systems is looking for a part-time tech support representative, previous tech experience preferred This qualified indi vidual must possess good phone/commu nication skills, be people oriented, and a self-starter. The hours will be from 25-35 hrs/wk. Please send resumes to: dkosma@txdigital.com Positions for telephone interviewers avail able on-campus, part-time evening Sweekend shifts. Bilingual Spanish/Eng lish a plus. Competitive hourly pay. Call Linda Magee at PPRI Survey Lab 845- 9550. Professional couple in need of afterschool care for 2 elementary children. Tues./Thurs. from 3-6:30pm. 690-2241 or 324-5987. Leave message. Riviera Day Spa is wanting registered massage therapist. 680-0527. Sell Avon, $10 starter fee. Easy/sells it self. P-T/F-T. Call Nancy 1-800-873- 6316 access code 00-free call or 512-784- 8638. Seniors and Graduate Students, Notes-N- Quotes is currently hiring notetakers for the Spring Semester. Apply a t 701 Uni versity Drive, directly across from the Blocker building on the A&M campus or call 846-2255. SERVICE STAFF: lunch &dinner shifts. Apply in person: Christopher's World Grille, 5001 Boonville Rd. and/or Clemen tine’s Cafe, 202 S. Bryan. The BEST part-time job you will ever find! Student Express, Inc. is hiring college stu dents that are interested in earning extra cash now and working in CANCUN next summer. Simply, successfully promote our Spring Break trips on campus and our Grad Break Escape trips to your alma ma ter or other high-schools in your area. If you are fun-loving, outgoing and motivat ed- I WANT TO TALK TO YOU! Please contact Al Van Vleck at (800) SURFS UP XI64 or avanvleck@studentexpress.com for more information. The Ptarmigan Club- Now hiring waitstaff and door positions. Apply at 2005 S. Col lege between 3-8 M-F. The Ptarmigan Club- now hiring waitstaff and door positions. Apply at 2005 S. Col lege between 3-8 M-F. Vet-tech position. Full/part-time. 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S w/d. bus-route. 485-85 M/F roommate, town house. 2t $32&’mo.. $100 deposit 695-: Mature, female to share 2tx» nished house $350/mo +u8 Pets 776-4856 Need 1-2 roommates for 2t plex through 8/13/02. 10 mir^s* furnished, move-in any time i| January paid. vitalykimO 979-268-0748 Texas A& targeting s wake of th from using sions, this state institt Hispanic si ther the m diversity. This plan ified gradu to be acadi of which ai the same r of Regents pending a The resu students. T geted stud iive admis ance. This ceptable a intended t A better! schools to minority af ble levels i ble watere to be invol The Blacl and Multic take the I organizatk Committee excited abt visit high s Agency toi ly atmospl admirable accomplisl T1 Need roommate. 3bdrm/2b2r| $225/mo. W/D. +1/3-bills. 779-3507. Managing Et Opinion Ei News Ei News Ei Roommate Needed ASAP. Mw| free. No deposit. Very nice $320/mo. 830-997-1607 830-F3 Roommate needed for 3/2 duple 1 ? campus, w/d. $275/mo. +1/3ut*f vin 324-6487. 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