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i ( Incsday, January If w To olace a classified ad: Business Hours ma Phone 845-0569 or Fax 845-2678 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Office: Insertion deadline: 1 p.m. prior business day gfrtrff Room 015 (basement) Reed McDonald Building ^*ERIc[wl ■ express j/St Private Party Want Ads $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise appear in ad). This rate applies only to non-commercic for sale. Guaranteed results or you get an additional 5 advertiser must call before 1 p.m. on the day the ad is additional insertions at no charge. No refunds will be i pn days :ed $ 1,000 or less (price must jrtisers offering personal poss&j at no charge. If item doesn’tst duled to end to qualify for the: if your ad is cancelled early. AUTO DJ MUSIC 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. EMPLOYMENT 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. listings, 800-319-3323 ext.3782. For BED AND BREAKFAST 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 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. 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. LYNN TECH, 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 required for working in teams, proposal preparation, reports, and documentation. Part-time and full-time positions are a'vailable at all degree and experience levels. Lynntech offers competitive salaries and excep tional benefits. Please visit our web site at www.lynntech.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 E'OE. Newsday Crossword THE BIG 4-0 by Fred Piscop Edited by Stanley Newman 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 29 Grand Opry 31 Life story, 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 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 Ciy out loud 69 “Like a Rolling Stone” singer DOWN 1 Install asphalt 2 Bard’s river 3 New Mexico town 4 Salad veggies 5 Ripped on 6 Out of date 7 Brazilian resort briefly 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 garb 24 Past curfew 25 Blitzes, on the gridiron 26 Writer Waugh 27 Big name in blocks 28 Yogi’s cartoon buddy 30 Woolly Andean 33 Dept, head 34 Sun Yat- 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 “I’ll say!” 61 Friend of Fidel 62 Shakespearean prince 63 Nocturnal flier CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2002 STANLEY NEWMAN 1/16/02 (Truck’s Pizza PIZZA STROM BOLL HOAGIES Answer to previous puzzle IhiaIli I IBIU □an DC1QJ Medium Mopping Pizza $ 3.99 * order 3 for free delivery B93-BUCX mm sm Brnmumoi QHQBa FOR RENT **Party Block Mobile DJ**- Peter Block, professional/ experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU functions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. Book early!! 693- 6294. htfp://www.partyblockdj.com 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. 3bdrm/1.5bth house in CS, all appliances, close to campus, $600/mo. -i-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. 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. 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 &pool, 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/1 bth, 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. 823-2026. Call for details. Call 979- 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 FOR RENT 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. 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. 1bdrm/1bth, 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 $300. 822-0061 st new Stackable washer& dryer. Air $400. Washer and dryer $300 tc Call 694-0662. Trek 7000 Bike, Shimano components Aluminum frame $250. Desk, drawer and leather seat $130. Bookshelf $4C 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, dancersSSS. 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 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 1/16/02 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/hr PLUS 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. kVeaW; The, Aggie, NetuxnkJ HELP WANTED Hilton College Station & C ter is seeking quality del viduals in a fast paced 01 are a service oriented indi providing excellent custor are looking tor you. Both tions available. Apply in p sums to: Hilton College Resources Office. 801 I East. College Station. www.hiltoncs.com Rate Screen Required -EOE. Layne's Chicken Apply at 106-Waltc trance TAMU. Leading janitorial late-evening clean 3am Apply in p< Bryan Light 1-2/wi aning and ( *.'H \'i. on ice now Related experience red. F-iease apply Bryan. Tx 77802- ( resume to (979)776- >60 Medica mg ar now hiring part-time ■sport ding with insu Past 2706 Fte >933 Part-time Bar &Gntt. Part-time | ance ager Wed. and Fn. Starting send resume to: The Li< University Dr East. Suite tion, TX 77840. PART-TIME STAFF AS! for a busy real estate off tail oriented people per transportation and good This position requires If least one Saturday a mo son at Coventry Glen Re sity Dr. East. College Sta /aiiabie in large s are 9am-2pm Agency 0. Codec DISTANT needed c© Must be de- iputer skills ■s/wk and at 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 Part-time Technical Support. Digital Systems is looking for a p tech support representative, previo experience preferred. This qualiti vidual must possess good phona/c nication skills, be people oriented self-starter. The hours will be fror hrs/wk. Please send resumes to: dkosma @ txdigital .com Positions for telephone interviewei able on-campus. part-time &weekend shifts. Bilingual Spani lish a plus. Competitive hourly ps Linda Magee at PPRI Survey Li 9550. Call 845- A fun, prestigious teaching position. Some evenings &Saturdays. Must have had driver's license 4+years. No criminal record. We train. $8/hr. 693-9294. Professional couple in need of afterschool care for 2 elementary children. Tues./Thurs. from 3-6:30pm. 690-2241 or 324-5987. Leave message. Babysitter needed for toddler in our home. 20-30 hrs/wk during business hours. Ex perience required. Call Leslie, 775-8396. Riviera Day Spa is wanting register massage therapist. 680-0527. Babysitter needed Tuesdays SThursdays from 2-6:30, $35/wk. Call Cindy at 764- 0492. 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. 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. Seniors and Graduate Students, Notes-N- Quotes is currently hiring notetakers for the Spring Semester. Apply at 701 Uni versity Drive, directly across from the Blocker building on the A&M campus or call 846-2255. Deluxe Diner on Northgate hiring cooks and waitstaff for all shifts. Apply in person 203 University Dr. SERVICE STAFF: lunch &dinner shifts. Apply in person: Christopher’s World Grille, 5001 Boonville Rd. and/or Clemen tine’s Cafe, 202 S. Bryan. 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 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 fo 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, animal practice. Send resume to: E.St.Hwy21, Bryan 77808. Mixed 6086 Wanted: Teens for adult softball league. Free agents welcome. 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