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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 Wanjt Ads $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if yoi appear in ad). This rate applies only to for sale. Guaranteed results or you advertiser must call before 1 p.m. additional insertions at no charge. it an the additional b dav the ad H pnc sche iade ANNOUNCEMENTS Pat Green, Cory Morrow and The Steam boat Musicfest. Absolutely, nothing com pares. www.Bigskitrip.com, www.Uskithis.com or call 1-888-754-8447. AUTO 1988 Honda Civic, auto, 4-door, $1200, 979-693-4840 1988 Mazda MX-6. Good condition. 180K, $3000/obo. 492-4033, after 8p.m. 1988 Saab 9000 turbo. Runs well. 160K, $1000. 492-4033. 1990 GMC 4X4 suburban. New 351 en gine. Runs great. Power windows/locks. A/C. New battery $3500/obo. Justin 694- 7464. 1993 Saturn SC2 Coupe, manual, only 52K- miles, new tires, excellent condition, $3500. 693-1204 1994 Nissan Quest Minivan. Good Condi tion. All power, $4500. 979-764-3160. 1994 Nissan Quest Van, auto, 98K Hwy- miles. Excellent $5200/obo, 846-7186. 1995 Ford F-150, 5-spd, 6cyl, tilt/cruise, excellent condition, 105K, $5995. 979- 696-5158, 979-229-9382 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 7-passen ger, excellent condition, $8900, 696-7427 2001 Chevy Prism (Toyota Corolla) mint. 11K, auto, PL, CD, cruise, warranty. $9995. 268-3048. Fraternities • Sororities Clubs • Student Groups Earn $1,000-$2,000 this semester with a proven CampusFundraiser 3 hour fundraising event. Our programs make fundraising easy with no risks. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so get with the program! It works. Contact CampusFundraiser at (888)923-3238 or visit www.campusfundraiser.com AUTO 94 Geo prism $2800, 90 Newyorker $2900, neo ac. 823-1936. Buick 1999 Century from Estate, 6700- miles, all power, $9500. 979-846-7857. Buick, 1999 Regal LS, 32,000mi, leather, 1-owner, like new, CD, full power. $14,000 call 690-6223 Ford 1998 Escort Station Wagon, 61,000- miles, a/c, cruise control, great condition, $5000/060. 979-574-7725. 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. COMPUTERS Affordable laptops! Dell PH 366, 128MB Ram, 6GB HD, cd-rom, $599. 1-800-805- 0062 or visit www.laptopsetc.com. Macintosh Quadra650, color monitor, key board, 3.5"drive, external CD ROM and 56k modem. Includes MSoffice, WordPer fect, more. $200obo 779-2921 leave mes sage Pentiumll, 300MHz, HD/CD, internet ready, $199, HP LaserjetllP, $65, 846- 7186 Fighters Wanted! TOUGH MAN CONTEST As seen on FX TV! REED ARENA September 13 & 14, 8 PM To Enter 1-800-99-TOUGH HUGE MOUNTAINS * Tax & Service illl9.com 1-88U-SKITHIS (1 -888-754-8447) Answer to previous puzzle CoUaae Ski & Bn uni Week BMCKMSIDM ft** 1 vf'-: ^ Ski 20 Mountains a. 5 Resorts tor me Price ot 1 Breck, Vall.'+kJFM Beavercreek, < . ^ Tn Arapahoe Basin f. ■£» 6 Keystone > ^u.&ski 1-800-S WINTER & SPRING BREAK Panama City Beach • South Padre Island • Vail Steamboat • Daytona Beach* Breckenridge Cover Charges, Meals Newsday Crossword HARVEST TIME by Merle Baker Edited by Stanley Newman ACROSS 1 Bitter-tasting 5 Maggie’s mate 10 Tootsie star Garr 14 Pelvic bones 15 Theater awards 16 Oscar role for Julia 17 Elicit ideas from 20 Ship class of old 21 Because of 22 Farm layer 23 Entrance 25 Learn little by little 32 Let loose 33 Downhill racers 34 Battery size 35 Spearhead 36 Highlanders 37 Matinee times: Abbr. 38 They prolong the game: Abbr. 39 Italian wine 40 Skedaddle 41 Congregate 44 Bering Sea isle 45 Curly slapper 46 It Happened One Night director 49 Exceed 54 Gain (from) 57 Singer Guthrie 58 Overturn 59 Pindar products 60 Blessing 61 Ancient Mexicans 62 Take a breather DOWN 1 Apexes 2 Touched town 3 Jambalaya ingredient 4 Watch out 5 Composer Strauss 6 “ your pardon!” 7 Wisecrack 8 Neth. neighbor 9 Medicare parent org. 10 Teacher’s goal 11 Celtic language 12 Read the act 13 Lowdown 18 Staircase part 19 Rolling Stone cover subjects 23 Golf-course bend 24 Has an obligation 25 Ninotchka name 26 Part of LCD 27 The Day the Earth Stood Still alien 28 New: Sp. 29 Actor Willem 30 Croc cousin 31 Bridge seat 32 Publicize aggressively 36 The Day the Earth Stood Still robot 37 Craves 39 Attack 40 Set by (trust) 42 Talk about tediously 43 Improves by editing 46 Grump 47 Aviation prefix 48 _ Alto, CA 49 Follow orders 50 cava 51 Ocean phenomenon 52 Summers, in France 53 Attention- getter 55 Motor sound 56 Pollution monitoring org. CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2002 STANLEY NEWMAN 9/11/02 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 RDM Audio's Tune Crew available for TA MU functions, private parties, special events, holidays, weddings. Sound, Light, Fog. All dates, great rates, "Matinee" pri ces. available. 979-260-1925, rdmaudio.com EMPLOYMENT $250 a day potential/ barlending. Training provided. 1-800-293-3985 ext.542. Have fun! Make money! Work the Texas Renaissance Festival. Call Debi. 979- 279-3274. * Life is short. Love your job. Join the Texas Party Pics team as a part-time staff pho tographer to earn extra cash working nights and weekends. Photography expe rience is a plus, but not required. A cus tomer focus attitude, reliability and your own transportation are absolute musts. Apply now before its too late! Call 979- 696-2470 today. FOR RENT 1 -3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. S175-$600/mo. 696- 2038. 1-bdrm apt. Rent $479, air conditioned, accessible to campus, on TAMU shuttle route, move in ASAP. 575-7012 TmONTH FREE RENT! 2bdrm/1bth Apartment, less than 10-min walk to cam pus, spacious living area, $395/mo. 823- 0092 or 255-3345. 1st month free. $300 deposit. $90Q/mo. Brand new duplexes, 3bdrm/3bth. Sepa rate phone lines, cable/ DSL ready. Close to campus (7-10min. drive) 979-229-0141 2-1 Duplex, $550/mo, shuttle, fenced, 717 San Saba, CS 764-0910 FOR RENT 2/1 Apt $549/mo, w/d connections, btke. shuttle to A&M, 695-0680 FOR RENT 2/2 Condo new carpet/ paint, stove, re- fridgerator. microwave, w/d. water/ gas paid, bus-route, 1901-W. Holleman 713- 694-9944 212 4-plex on Woodsman, CS Vatted ceil ing, skylights, fp. w/d available $595/mo. Broker/ owner 777-5477. 2bdrm/1bth duplex, 8 miles Irom campus, on 5 acres. 690-6161. 2bdrm/1bth duplex, w/d connections. fenced yard, Southwood Valley. $550/mo. 764-9741. 2bdrnV1bth town house. $600/mo. walking distance to school. Open ffoorptan. Cov entry Glen. 979-846-2894 2bdrm/1 bth lownhouse. close to campus, w/d connections. $450/mo. 764-7880 3/2 CS Duplex, W/D, great deal- Sept free Call 690-3771 3/2 duplex, w/d. ethemet. no pets. SWPKWY Rent negotiable 690-9466 3bdrm/2bth 4-plex. central C.S . w/d in cluded. pets ok. $495 12/mo or $575 9/mo, call Laurie Follis. broker, Ashford Square Realty, 260-7653. 3bdrm/2bth house, living, dining, kitchen, upstairs loft/ bdrm, 107 Lake Street, Bry an. (979)822-2334. (979)279-6843. 3bdrm/2bth New duplex for rent now in College Station. (979)696-It76 3bdrm/2bth. 1250sqft. newer, food pantry, extra storage, on shuttle. Great Deals! 694-0320. 4bdrm/4bth University Place. Southwest Parkway. 774-0194 or 731-8581 All price ranges A great deal tor Ags No Deposits! 1.2,3 bedroom properties Great locations all over town Summit. 777-3371. Attention Families or College Room mates A large 3/2/2 house, new paint and carpet, $895/mo. 809-Rio Grande. Bryan 254-542-6030/ 254-289-0585 Apart rr netgbb No pell Big 3/4 spnnkk system renova a Pet Two stones COMPLEX- cure 2 car | eluded 24C 6624 kinko's JOIN THE TEAM Evening, Weekend, and Overnight Shifts Available Apply online at: www.kinkos.com 5722. Garac $450/mo. $300 depoe House Adorable re< walk to campus. 30C 1012 Large 2bd/2ba apart Briar Wood Apartme 8154 Lott apartment. 1650sqft SbdrrrVtbt $1150/mo. 412-7368 314 Has wen 2f BBtAnmnN • camaraderie ‘Spirit Be part of The Aggie Network in action... THE AGGIE OUTREACH PROGRAM! Contact former students to ask for their support of student scholarships & other student programs. Earn $6.00/hr. PLt/S bonuses!! (No shifts Fri. & Sat.) Work flexible hours while developing communication & negotiation skills. Stop by the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center for an application, call 845-0425, or check out our website at www.AggieNetwork.com in the job opportunities section for more information. The Association OF FORMER STUDENTS* Nice 2bdrnV1 5bth townbome in Bryan, w/d. new carpet, appliances, $800/mo 713-774-3030. 713-541-5137. Nice 2brm/t.5bth, spacious, close to cam pus, w/d connections, new carpet. Ians. $595/mo. Available Now. 776-6079, Nice remodeled 2bdrm/tba New applian ces. new carpet S465/mo. 3-blocks from campus Available now John 846-6520 Parkway Apartments 2-bdrrTV2-bth. 3- bdrm/2-bth, September rent tree- 693- 6540 Preleasing lor 5-1-03 brand new 2/2s. country living duplexes. W/D. lawnchair in cluded, $750/mo, $750 deposit, horse stalls and acreage available (or $ 100/mo/horse. 979-412-0604 Spacious secluded cabin style home ibdrm/down, 2bdrm/up with outside ac cess. Bike A&M. $925/mo. 512-477-8925. Sublease needed for 1/1 apt Furnished. S325/mo, free 20" TV. available on 9-15- 2002, on bus route, call 779-1136 Subleasing large efficiency apt MUST GO! No deposit, $485/mo. Treehouse II complex. Sept- May 15th. Call 847-0639 and leave message STUDIES IN PROGRESS 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 12 years of age and • are In good health • are not pregnant or breast feeding • have a canker sore that developed within the last r chew older • do not smoke tobacco • get canker sores that take up to 5 days to heal 36 hours e able to return for daily visits for up t If you qualify, you will receive compensation for participating ln th,s research study. Call for more Information. ASIANS • LATIN/HISPANIC? • AFRICAN AMERICANS Do you have dark brown patches or darkened skin spots on your face, arms and hands due to sun exposure? I If yes, and you are at least 30 years of age, you 1 I may qualify for a research study to evaluate the I effectiveness and safety of an investigational | treatment. 1 Qualified candidates will receive, at no cost i • Dermatological evaluations • Topical study medications • Compensation for time and travel Call for more information. OSTEOARTHRITIS STUDY Persons with osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, hand, or spine needed to participate in a 12- I month research study with an Investigational I medication. Eligible volunteers will be com- | pensated. Call for more information. SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS (RED, DRY, SCALY RASH) Volunteers, ages 1 2 and older with sebor rheic dermatitis of the face, scalp, and/or chest needed to participate in a four week research study with an investigational topi cal medication. Symptoms include red ness. dryness and scaling. Eligible volun teers will be compensated. Call for more information. ATOPIC DERMATm^TUD? (ECZEMA) Individuals 18 years of age and older with seve re atopic dermatitis (35% - 28 ria b ° dy Surf t ce) needed to participate in a 28 day research study with an investigation- b ood' C d cream '^ Stuc1 y will include rnultiple blood draws and Overnight stays. Eligible ^ *“'-1 .^ligLmore information. DO YOU HAVE PSORIASIS Are you: Suffering from mild to moderate Psoriasis & i 2 years of age or older? I Help may be just around the corner A I physican in your area is participating in a clinical trial investigating a new treatment for | Psoriasis. You could be eligible to partici- 1 Call for more information. bacterial VAGINOSIS STUDY y° IUntecrs >8 and older needed ° participate in a clinical research study for the reatment of bacterial vaginosis. Symptoms charge C n , US 0ff - Whlte v *Sinal dis- char ge V^ s will receive free laboratory for rhT « ° n and Wl " ^ compensated tor their time. CalUor more Information. OT, TIS EXTERNA STUDY (SWIMMER'S EAR) Volunteers, ages 6 months and older, need ed to participate in a research study of an investigational ear drop treatment for swim- ' ear (external canal infection ) touch and 5 T'T ' tChin 8' tenderness to touch and pain. No blood work. Eligible vol unteers will be compensated. ^^Jotoriore information YEAST INFECTION STUDY Females ages 18 and older are being recruit patLZo CiP<,te a r — h ^dTo coT | pare two research medications for the treat, are cunendJT inf f Ctlon < va ginitis). If you itching or irrlt'm^^T 1 ' 18 va Sinal burning. Eligible volunf 011 ^ * f ° r more information, to $150.00 * Wi " be corn Pensated up | Call for more Information T . J &S Studies, Inc. Ine 1 hysician Centre • 979 77^4 <=022 3201 Umytreity D r . S„i,e 475 ^ rdnesday, September ntimui1 lro ' ELF WAP OUN Y. Braz nnn . , - Worker. P/T UUU Of less (price nius tours begin ai offering personal pos$t Res 3nsible :hafge. II item (kwsnla.- > o end to qualify for the : :ent€ s onion ad is cancelled early = ustc ,ers du ' eral cleaning it —|i|fl 50 lbs or nr Suite 107. Br FOR RENT 1208 tx.us. EOI Wa«h®r» & Dryer* For B#n; p/t|openings tent a wasbet & dryer jsqw, erillBg to wor! lit. Ur versttyLeasma cm A PI / m pei W :ed $1 jrtisers at no ( iulpfl 1 if your FOR SALE l^^kercia! bulk BH 5031 bet ; & BUDDIES soot < orograr nd/ot physically |^^Hg for peo —I pip-. ;• a pot ' ged < hildren. C i^ANTED V\ . itive. motivatioi ball? and Youtt •< 424 or 764-6381 king .vith childre ^4 workers to join ^United Mothodisi • *« Sun 8am-12 15 • ick lip appheat Ta Hw. 6 ttendant need* Please cal _najWrmnrr- *'~ AT2J2 •Xl $80 obo Gai lack Or awry; a* ■ >79-778-0043 <3 -a mp exoelen 268-1664 ted with new cor id sa es of Colie t COG and 40C «r sgeweadvisor co Sa x-ass fci $6! teept energet >? box to preferred Re Op w requlo d 680-11 spare Te.tbook^PrtSrP"**^ & BBQ. X'.to-re-. -h 1 CK* S-c bom- Part-time, ishier food exp UUM i com ZC;“Bridge Bar and ’ I counter help W ask lor I “ StS locations 764-2 20 Week! Sunch; >ales f ' oommissions Tra S6CW1C JNCH• ext 1 1- 694-16S 1 ichase com .on *n31 asy money for so earutv ■ 3. Check out www xj 694-Z. ngede-t life dr Try- will need to disrob 14-0068 email: lit Near Blinn. quiet' ity Historic distr* paid Small pets 5461. $445/mo, New 3bd/2ba duplex, all appliances in cluded, private yard $800/mo 777-0693 New town home unit. 2bdrm/2bth. wd! walk to campus. 306 Cherry, $750 ♦utilit ies (979)492-3033. Call Savf 511 ■Helper wanted, f ; " *7/hr Heav y cl ’ ig help needed necessary. Call usk * books j 0tl? Do you lit p.-iway keyta Earn $7 5 o/hr. c 5275 Cat' ^ around school ^tmalniiia. Call P I * .*• 6, ask tor Kendall. _-hs now accepting >d time G«' : ind waitstaff, M-F ad Sh8k«C« jrs! NotesNQuote: ' Dr Fall classes. C one CD-ROM etc Quck search w f in twi books $19 95 Uof Books cor" Seotof sports pass V-Tecr ? e grounds keepei price $85 ♦SIS depoF 1 3r week, very flex b*#t oW*r by 09 13 6PM. STfrltf; j aC k Hilliard Dist > Independence,B 1955 ^ $14.95/hr po T-SHIRT QUILTS turn . t° selling, only sei shirts into a quilt Cali Holly 22»>-4035 Two trek 800 ctTy bikes, ’s programmer w new One with gel seal Helmr ‘, fj r nn Flexible he $180 each. 846-26/2 xperionce. Call / or email resume HELP WANTED n ■ Y b receptionist posi FAU- • jffice Must be at Please call 776-7 It Attention Studentsi! SION Local CO has 25 posiW« led immediately Flexible aroA Resume experience $10 00 ^ e sales assistant p Customer Service- Salas insurance agent ply www workforsludents co M/W/F 9 am -2pm -v." m-2pm. Additions $$$Dancers. dancers, dancers* . Duties would inc ble hours Silk Stocking 690 • af{ Wlth mar k e ting only. Is. I 3.0 GPA pre ,0: The Uer " Shift supervisors ^f^TLyity Or. East, Ste. 1, flexible time around class ^ 77840 cepting applications at Burger _ Texas Ave, Culpepper Plaza 3 warehouse assc —-—rjTCi. umiture "School Started* Do You Base/ Appt. Local contp p art t j me housekei ’ .„i*h finxlble 5^' aW^I $10 i-7731 part-time positions with ,lexlb ® m)C ; Perfect for students: Fun 0 Customer Sales/ Service C ply. Call 696 www.earnparttime.corn 10 STUDENTS NEEDED to do work for Bryan/ College S ,a,l ° ^ P LX*. Cl Plus Tcoc Cathy 5pm- 9pm B^«,.irT.7iuT^IondaY thru Adult Basxem.» Aug.26 -Sept. 16 at Ne o^ er coupons or s ter. Cost is $250 per team. J^ season plus tournament. Fo mation call 209-5210. rsTfiJI ARE YOU READY FOR S0M^,| BALL - ? NEED EXTRA CASH officials for Youth Flag Foot Flag Football Leagues. Pay $7.00-$ 11.50 per game. one hour Call 764-3424 or get hired. Assertive painters needed So ^ ^VGry ICid l try skills helpful but not nec "~T 7/0'' 1 J work with schedule. $7/hr comes $2.51 Avon sales full/ FT, work y ou _ r ° | ,. l[ $10 investment. Place orde ' m/5 i2-' GciXYie] Nancy 512-273-0170 after 7p ye m-g-" 8634 * *»*- In-Line Hockey Ftegtst^j® 11 ^ 2002 Fall Adult In-Line Hc ^ will be from Aug.26 -SeP 1 - Q p^tei Recreation Center. Cost is ® „, c j 0 | 5 1 Coordinator and Sports ^ needed, some ex P er ' enc t ? r 1 o more information call 209-5 Continued on pg ^ The Best Pizza In T