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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 Private Party Want Ads $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $ 1 ^^'^nTooSssions appear in ad). This rate applies only to non-commerc.al adve, } lsers h off ®" n f P n °f^ for sale. Guaranteed results or you get an additional 5 days at no c ar S • f h 5 ’ advertiser must call before 1 p.m. on the day the ad is scheduled to ^ . , . additional insertions at no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled ear y. AUTO 1990 Jeep Cherokee Laredo. Automatic power windows/ locks, $3,300. 693-4080. 1992 Mazda Protege- 4dr., auto., good in terior. $700/060. 691-6437. 1995 GMC Sonoma. 5-speed, tinted, CD player, a/c, $4,400 693-5650. 1998 Toyota Corolla LE -maroon, auto matic, power windows, power locks, $7,900/080. 774-7584, 574-4024. 1999 Black Pontiac Sunfire. 2dr, automat ic, 27k, $8,000. 979-695-7772. 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. CHILD CARE Childcare in my Southwood Valley home. CPR &first aid certified. Ages 18mos. &older. Please call Maria at 694-8240. 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 Do you have canker sores? Have you had canker sores in the past? If you answered yes to both questions, you may qualify for a research study with an investigational drug for canker sores. We are currently looking for people who: • Are 1 2yrs of age and older • Are in good health • Do not smoke or chew tobacco • Are not pregnant or breast feeding • Get canker sores that take up to 5 days that heal • Have a canker sore that developed within the last 36 hours You must be able to return for daily visits for up to seven days. If you qualify, you will receive compensation for participating in this research study. If you are interested or want additional information, please call: J&S Studies, Inc. 3201 University Dr. E, Ste. 475 Bryan, TX 77802 979-774-5933 EMPLOYMENT $250 a day potential/ bartending. Training provided. 1-800-293-3985 ext.542. P/T receptionist 20-25 hrs/wk. Call Mike 764-5902. Sales people needed for outside sales in advertising web and wireless. Great Pay! Excellent resume builder. Call Mike 764- 5902. FOR RENT "Hickory Park Duplexes* 3bdrm/2bth, Au gust, w/d connections, fenced yard, $900/mo. 979-268-7400, www.rentalac- cess.com 1-3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 696- 2038. 1757 Rock Hollow Duplex. 3/2. New paint. Near pond. Available 8/20. $1000/mo. (512)258-3815. 1bdrm/1bth apartment for sublease, avail able 7/12, Signature Park Apartments, $730/mo. 774-9333. 2bdrm/1.3bth duplex. Off Rock Prairie. Fenced yard. $575/mo. 696-0616. 2bdrm/2bth apartment, available now. 3bdrm/2bth new duplex, available August. (979)696-1176. 2br duplexes, houses, and fourplexes for August!! Central a/h, w/d conn., fenced yards, great location, prices range from $465-$700/mo., PETS WELCOME. Call for details. TCP 979-775-2291 or visit www.twincityproperties.com 2yr old, 3bdrm/2bth duplex in Rock Hol low, w/d hook-up, fenced yard, $1000/mo. (979)324-7729. 3/2 Nice duplex in CS. w/d, available Au gust, $1100/mo. 690-3771. 3bdrm/ 2bth duplex, very nice, w/d, lawn service, shuttle route, no pets, $975/mo. 691-0304 or 571-6020. 3bdrm/2bth Rock Hollow duplex, w/d con nections, shuttle route, $900/mo, 775- 8271, Phil. Do You Have Athlete’s Foot? If you are 18 years of age or older and have itching, scaling and red ness on your feet, you may quali fy to participate in a 6 week long medical research study using an investigational topical medication for the treatment of athlete’s foot. Eligible volunteers will receive up to $80 for their time and effort. For more information please call: J&S Studies, Inc. 979-774-5933 3201 University Dr. E., Ste. 475 Bryan, Tx 77802 Answer to previous puzzle n1a[d N;Y,E uTdTe ItHEHaB E1HC3CK3 icjcikiei raamara uejijhI 7/3/02 Newsday Crossword FLOATERS by Fred Piscop Edited by Stanley Newman ACROSS 1 Willing 5 Easy gaits 10 Very spicy 13 Psyche parts 14 Ham it up 15 Desert sight 16 President Harrison’s nickname 18 Ancient Peruvian 19 Grand — Opry 20 Wd. parts 21 Type of pear 23 More geeky 25 Cagney's TV partner 26 Dinghy propeller 27 Edited, in a way 30 Bubbleheads 33 Poe bird 34 Have bills 35 Pants problems 36 Threw a party for 37 Spring formal 38 pickle 39 Flooring pro 40 Chicago- based columnist 41 Hoked up 43 Celeb’s life story 44 Baseball P reat Banks unds 49 Sign up with again 51 Ponder, with “over” 52 It’s barely passing 53 Border on 54 Tough guy of '30s films 57 Relocation vehicles 58 Let free 59 Shoot off 60 Sign, slangify 61 Flying Pan 62 Concerning DOWN 1 Entrain 2 Light on one’s feet 3 Sulking sort 4 Sixth sense 5 Haptens Oscar role 6 Astrologer Sydney 7 Soprano Lily 8 DDE’s command 9 Teetered 10 Peachy keen 11 Fairy-tale opener 12 Greenish blue 15 Chef’s gadget 17 Howe the inventor 22 Friedman’s subj. 24 Bucks’ mates 25 Crowbar, e.g. 27 Gave stars to 28 Star Wars series beast 29 Floor model 30 Like Death Valley 31 “Chinese” word form 32 Orbiting debris 33 U.S. Grant’s counterpart 36 Arousing 37 it’s gone!” 39 Singer Braxton 40 Biathlon weapon 42 Horses’ gaits 43 Scarecrow portrayer 45 Radium discoverer 46 Dutch cheeses 47 Equip anew 48 Brief fight 49 Sitarist Shankar 50 Abba of Israel 51 Feminist Lucretia 55 Suffix with ethyl 56 New Deal agcy. FOR RENT 3bdrm/2bth RockHollow Duplex, $950/mo., includes w/d, on A&M bus- route. 979-822-9265. 3bdrm/2bth, 1250sqft., newer, food pantry, extra storage, signing bonuses. 694- 0320. 4/2, central a/h, full size w/d connections, fenced w/lawn care provided, close to Post Oak Mall, PETS WELCOME. TCP 979-775-2291 or visit www.twincityproperties.com All price ranges. A great deal for Ags. No Deposits! 1,2,3 bedroom properties. Great locations all over town. Summit. 777-3371. Assorted 3br houses for August, central a/h, w/d conn., fenced yards, all applian ces, PETS WELCOME, prices range from $675-$850/mo. Call for details, TCP 979- 775-2291 or visit www.twincityproperties.com Attractive large Ibdrm, w/d, built-in book case, large covered deck overlooking woods, 1.5mi from campus. No Pets. $485/mo 1 -936-273-2479. Awesome Historical Home, 2400sqft, 2/2 w/large master bdrm &office, c a/h, w/d conn., ALL WOOD FLOORS downstairs, 10ft. ceilings, 2 antique clawfoot bathtubs, 2 stall garage, fenced. TCP 979-775- 2291 or after hrs 979-777-3332. BIG 4/2, central a/h, full size w/d connec tions, all appliances, shaded fenced yard, storage, carport, PETS WELCOME. TCP 979-775-2291 or visit www.twincityproperties.com Brand new 3bdrm/3bth duplex, w/d, secur ity system, close to campus. No pets. $1200/mo. 936-525-7135. Brand New 4bdrm/2bth, 2-car garage, at 3512 Wild Plum in Sun Meadows Addition. Available in August. Small pet ok. $1450. (979)220-4005. Brand New Sun Meadows Duplex, 3/2. Call Yulin 846-2894 or 764-9021. Cash incentive upon move in! Apartment available for sublease in Sterling Universi ty, 9-month lease, 8/2-5/3, $405/mo. Call for details! Natalie (281)827-2322. College Station 2/1 duplex. Fenced, w/d connections, new carpet, $550/mo. 1508 Pineridge. 979-693-4840. College Station- 4-plex, 2bdrm/1bth, on shuttle, water paid. Microwave, ceiling fans. Sign 1yr lease & receive 1-free month. $425-$450/mo. 690-6155. Country house 4bdrm/2bth, central heat and air, fenced yard, room for 4-5 stu dents, about 10 minutes from campus, available now, $1200/mo, -t-deposit. 778- 0833. CS 4-plex studio style, 2bdrm/1bth, no pets, shuttle route, $475/mo. 731-8951. CS 4-plex, 707 San Pedro, 2bdrm/1bth, w/d included, water paid, no pets, $575/mo. 731-8951. CS house, 3bdrm/2bth near A&M, $1050/mo,’ $1,000 security. Starting 7/5 979-696-3464, Jaime. Duplex 2-bedroom 1.5-bath. Fenced yard, close to campus. $552/mo 268-1096. Duplex: nice, near new 3/2, w/d, yard care included, on shuttle, no pets, $ 1000/mo. 846-5722. Duplexes- 3bdrm/2bth, fenced, w/d, se curity system, lawn care. Call 696-0616. Female needed for 1 bdrm in 4/2 apart ment. $335/mo. +1/4bills. 696-2020. Female roommate needed ASAP! Brand new townhome, close to campus, 3bdrm/2bth, $400/mo. (281)363-5058, (713)254-7046. First month discount, nice 2-1 duplex, shuttle, lawn maintenance, $575/mo. lacewell® 1scom.net, (817)975-0802, (903)742-0160. House, 3bdrm/1bth, fenced yard, w/d, $500/mo +deposit. Close to Blinn. 602- 369-5756. Room for rent. Call for details, 979-823- 2026. FOR RENT New townhome unit, 2bdrm/2bth, w/d, walk to campus,306 Cherry, $750 -♦•utilit ies. (713)978-6630. Nice Ibdrm/lbth, spacious, close to cam pus, available for August, $500/mo. 776- 6079. Nice 2bdrm/1.5bth, spacious, close to campus, available for August, $600/mo. 776-6079. Nice 2bdrm/1bth duplex, fenced yard, fans, w/d connections, $600/mo. Availa ble now &August. 776-6079. Nice 2bdrm/1bth, spacious, close to cam pus, available for August, $550/mo. 776- 6079. Parkway Apartments. Lease today, re ceive $200 Aggie Bucks per person. Call 693-6540. Prelease for Aug-10. 2bdrm/1.5bth 2- story house. Fenced, w/d connections. 400 MacArthur, $725/mo. 693-1448. Prelease for August, 2bdrm/1bth duplex es, 3-locations, w/d connections, fenced. $525/mo. 693-1448. Prelease for August, 2bdrm/2bth. w/d con nections, fenced, good location. University Oaks, $680/mo. 693-1448. Prelease for August. 2bdrm/1bth 4-plex. w/d connections, water paid, 609 Turner. $425/mo, 693-1448. Sublease available, Ibdrm/lbth, w/d on site, bus route, $393/mo. 696-1833. Sublease thru December, large 1-bed- room apartment, discount rate, Walden Pond. (979)823-7014, (832)816-5568. University Place condos, 4/4 with all ap pliances. Pool. hottub, volleyball. $1300/mo No smoking/ pets. Available Aug. 690-0545. 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 Windsor Mobile Home for sale. 16x80, 3bdrm/2bth w/nice appliances &8x16 deck, located in Oak Forest Mobile Home Park. Call 587-1054 ask for Gene. $30,500 negotiable. 3bdrm/2ba, 2-ievel deck, on 1.85 acres. Listed $60,000. By owner. 691-8775. King- Size ultra waveless waterbed. $200/obo. 695-1399. Moving. Must sell: Bike $30 and dorm- size refrigerator $45. 979-695-1295. Must sell by July 10th. Two loft beds $100/ea. 696-4336. HELP WANTED $$$Dancers, dancers, dancers$$$. Flexi ble hours. Silk Stocking 690-1478. 18+ only. 2-The-Extreme Seeks Sales People. Must Posses Exceptional Phone Sales Skills. Be Aggressive and Money Motivat ed. $8.00/hr. Plus Commission. Call Marc Greco (979)731-1358. A fun, prestigious teaching position. Some evenings &Saturdays. Must have had driver’s license 4+years. No criminal record. We train. $7/hr. 693-9294. Aggieland Outfitters, Post Oak Mall, ac- cepting applications for fall. Turn in appli cations 1st 2wks in July. Interviews 3rd/wk in July. Apply at store. Need Civil Engineer for Construction Esti mating. Fax resume to (817)358-0003. Part-time Receptionist, Cosmetologist, Es- thetician &Nail Tech. Call 695-0327 or fax resume 680-0258. PT/FT Customer Service Representative positions available. Good pay, benefits and terrific bonus program. Apply in per son at Advantage Rent-A-Car, 1710 S.Tx. Ave. in Bryan. Yeast Infection Study Females, ages 18 and older are being recruited to par ticipate in a research study to compare two research medications for the treatment of a yeast infection (vaginitis). If you are currently experiencing vaginal burning, itching or irritation call for more information. Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $150. J&S Studies, Inc. 979-774-5933 3201 University Drive East, Suite 475 Bryan, Texas 77802 II lll!lllll D R N ...hits the right note for hundreds of satisfied customers and businesses. Your ads pre-sale your customers and bring them to your business ready to buy. ""■BATTALION Retail: 845-2696 Classified: 845-0569 HELP WANTED Square One Restaurant now hiring kitchen staff. Will train. 361-0264. The Liere Agency. Attention Recent Col lege Graduates: The Liere Agency, one of the largest providers of Personal Lines in surance in the Brazos Valley, is looking tor an individual who enjoys a fast paced work environment and is proud to provide excellent customer service. The position is an excellent opportunity if you are seek ing to start your career or if you would like to have a full-time work experience prior to advancing your education. The job de mands hard work, intelligence, ethics, and a positive attitude. The position offers a starting salary range from $20,000- $24,000. Please send resume to: The Liere Agency. 1101 University Dr. East Ste. 100, College Station. TX 77840. MOTORCYCLE 1992 Honda CR250. Very fast and lots of fun. New tires. $1700/060 268-8056 and ask for Alex. Yamaha R1,2000, 3K-miles. too many ex tras. $8500, red/blk. Call Pike 492-8260. MUSIC Bassist looking for rock band to join. Call Michael, 695-7709. PETS Adopt Pets: Brazos Animal Shelter. 775-5755, www.shelterpets.org AKC Labs -parents hunt. Wormed & 1st shots, black & yellow, $250. 764-9339 or 778-1020. The Cats Cradle has a great selection of cats & kittens for adoption! 979-820-0599 We are Siamese, if you please. Kittens 11-weeks. Mom seal point, Dad blue point. $100. 979-272-1223. REAL ESTATE Executive style townhome. 2/2.5/3.5. Formal living and dining. Enclosed court yard. Loads of storage. 775-9269. $145,000. House for sale in Edelweiss Subdivision. 4bdrm/2bth, 2-living &dining, 2040sqft., 2- car garage, security system &sprinkler system. Call 979-696-1176. New 3/2/2, custom built, on 3/4-acre, 15- min. to campus. 979-776-0014. ROOMMATES 1 M/F roommate needed, 3bdrm/2bth house, shuttle, fenced yard, $320/mo. + 1/3bills. 775-4043,219-0941. 1-Female fall/ spring. 2bdrm/1bth trailer, brandnew. Great Deal. $400/mo utilities paid. 979-695-0550. 1-Female Roommate needed asap. 3bdrm/2.5bth house. $375/mo +1/3bills. 695-6441/324-8197. 1 -Female roommate needed asap. 2bdrm/1.5bth, llOOsqft apartment, $338/mo +1/2bills. 774-2850/ 571-2822. 1-M Roommate needed ASAP, $250/mo. +1/4bills, 3bdrm/2bth house, w/d. 680- 0576. 1-male roommate needed a.s.a.p. 3bdrm/2bth house. $340/mo. +1/3 bills. Walking distance to campus. (979)694- 9391. 1- roommate needed, 4bdrm/2bth Universi ty Commons Aug-2003, $326/mo. Depos it, application fee, and first month paid. 694- 2133. 2- male roommates needed, 4bdrm/2bth house, furnished, fenced yard, patio, fire place, $275/mo. +1/4bills. 979-774-4105. 2-Male roommates needed, University Place Condos, 4bdrm/4bth, 3rd floor over pool and volleyball court, $425/mo., all in clusive. (512)350-86160. or (979)764- 3009h. C.S. Female roommate wanted. Near A&M, fall semester, $383/mo. 695-9259 229-0523. C.S. female needed, new 3/2/2, shuttle, w/d, cable internet, $375/mo. +1/3bills, 695- 8074 or (210)862-2236. Duplex- Bryan, 5mi from campus. August lease, w/d, fenced yard, $287.50/mo + 1/3util. 774-1551. Female roommate needed. 3bdrm/2bth house. Rock Prarie. August 1 693- 5643. Female Roommate Needed. August 2002- May 2003. Cute 3bdrm/2bth duplex with swimming pool access. $375/mo +bills. 764-1050. M-roommate needed, 3bdrm/2bth house, close to campus, $300/mo +1/3util. 693- 6898. Male Roommate needed. Large 3bdrm/2ba, walking distance to campus 979-260-3939. Roommate for new 3bdrm/2bth house Rock Prairie area, $450/mo., unfurnished! $475/mo. furnished, 1/3bills. (979)324- nQ"70 v ' Roommate wanted for fall. Female stu- dents only, Ibdrm/lbth, $400/mo utilities paid. Walden Pond Complex. 696-0857. AAA Texas Defensive Driving fun, Laugh-a-lotl! Ticket dismiss ance discount. M-T(6pm-9p Th(6pm-9pm), Fri.&Sat.- Fri(6[ &Sat(l0am-2:30pm), Sat(8am-: Inside BankofAmerica. Walk-i come. $25/cash. Lowest price all law. 111-Univ. Dr., Ste.217. 8- Show-up 30/min. early. 846-1097; Post Abortion Peer Co 695-9193. 4 SPORT Wednesday, July 3, 2002 Williams Continued from pages Y Williams faced just twob J points against Likhovtseva, J has never taken a set off her eight meetings. She erased with a 1 12 mph service winner Otherwise, Williams w®, challenged much at all, reeli- off the last 10 games of match and dropping just seva points in the entire secondsei Williams volleyed moretL she had since the tournaw began, winning the point on if of 20 trips to the net — includr[ 10-for-10 in the second set. [ She is not ready to sen;!, and-volley, mind you, but/K is feeling more comfortibkl striding forward. “With any Grand Slam,yJ have to play aggressively. M have to really step up and take | to your opponent,” saJi Williams, who has won four'I the last eight majors. “Youcar ; just sit back and wait andho/i they miss, because I tried and it just didn’t work.” She simply pounds anyshc ; shot by an opponent, any balk delivered to a comer or cany-j some real oomph. Williams’ first real test on the fortnight — and her fir | match against a player rank:, higher than 35th — will con: against No. 6 Henin. who tail her to three sets in last year title match. “She didn’t play top player in this tournament. So maybe have a little advantage on 1 part.” said Henin, whoelimin:: ed No. 12 Elena Dementia and No. 4 Seles. “The key is I going to be (if I play) like today fl I went to the net, 1 was tdi aggressive, I wasn’t afraid, wasn’t nervous.” Benefit Continued from page) 4 that went on sale. On the plus side, the" Cup brought international!!- tion to the two nations andr ered an outpouring of energy could turn into economic “Hope is critical fordeniMid said Keiichi Matsumura. econo mist at Dai-Ichi Life Research Institute, a Tokyo thinktank. “Everyone in Japan had been in- conservative mood, but the World Cup teams have taughtir we need to take risks.” The World Cup has left W South Korea and Japan in 1 upbeat mood. No one j® expected so much from eitne underdog. South Korea stunnec the world by reachingthesemn- nals, while Japan made second round in just its secon World Cup. A cautious mindset in Jap a has been a major factor prolong ing its decade-long slowdown Consumption has faltered, an companies have been hoi mg back on capital spending. A psychological lift f r0 ™ , World Cup — the solitary bit 0 bright news to arrive in a o -- time — could help wipe o choosir some of the worries and g s int companies to take up dialing 20 it he and people to start spen > c ing attn SANKC again, Matsumura said. Yankees Continued from pag e ^ Indepei ly inter phone, able to were p] obtains spendir sents w dom. C terroris from w the Yankees from signingVegas, free-agent all-star availabe [ ocat j 0 them. Without a strong saw Witl cap, baseball will never 4 July as see the glory days when t ami-Ar America’s pastime in the 20th century. .. t0 Baseball is on a quick n nowhere, especially with sen talks of another work st0 PP c . planned for later thi " ^esolwhat oi •he All-Star game thts ^ because of personal pro „ with MLB and Contm.s^ 1^ " Baseball must figure o»U i f peo| solution to their P ro ^* ern ?.’'-nto , CC must happen soon. In addih ng<. baseball’s own failures, the 1IU 111 cess of the U.S. soccer team heir nr added another thorn in on n up, ^ Classi 0 black an" both ends U.S. D by an < most e the cor few wc mil i tar L A p — iot Dall/ts Shipp h a sen . t homes malismmaf ball’s side. If Major Baseball doesn't wise next “Midsummer could consist of a white ball and a net at of the field. JOU7