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Wednesday, October23,] To olace a classified ad: Business Hours 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 Room 015 (basement) Reed McDonald Building ameriSKi ■gjgRESS 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. -J ADOPTION Happily married couple wishes to adopt baby. Open adoption; all the choices are yours. Toll-free anytime: 1-866-541-3301 seekingtoadopt.com/michelleandmike Legal/medical expenses only. Little Flow er Adoptions. AUTO 1971 Volkswagen bug, convertible, red, needs very little work, good motor, $5200, 229-2858. 1991 Mazda Protege, 4 door, 87Kmi., stick, a/c, am/fm cassette, inside good plus, outside fair, runs good, $1700, 979- 774-7964, after 5p.m. 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix, 6cyl, auto, a/c, in excellent condition. Asking $3,800. (979)690-6386. 1996 Impala SuperSport LT-1 corvette en gine, very well maintained, 300HP, good gas mileage! 694-1441, tbneild@neo.ta- mu.edu $13,OOOneg. ‘93 Explorer XLT, 4-door, all power, auto matic, A/C. $5795/obo, 776-8670 ‘93Corvette 40th,Annv.LT1 Maroon $13.8Kobo. ‘91300ZX Twinturbo HKS(Stagelll) 5-speed Silver $10.5Kobo. 777-7515. ‘95 Chevy Cavalier, 2-door automatic, 102K-miles, $3900 negotiable. 764-8052 EMPLOYMENT Need a part-time job? Visit http://jobsfor- aggies.tamu.edu. A service of the Depart ment of Student Financial Aid. Now hiring part-time front desk clerk, full time cook, and bartender at the College Station Courtyard by Marriott. Please complete application ©hotel located off Hwy6 & Rock Prairie exit. FOR RENT 1- 3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 696- 2038. 1bdrm/1bth apartment, extremely nice. Wolf Penn Creek area, lots of amenities, rent special, zero deposit, available 12/1. 693-8623 or 956-501-7833. 2- 1 fenced yard, Aggieland shuttle, free cable, $522/mo. Call Laura S.@ 696-7380 and ask about the sublease at Anderson Place. Police Impounds! Cars from $500. For listings, 800-319-3323 ext.3782. Wheels for Z-71. 4 33x1250x15 tires w/4 15x12 eagle alloy wheels. 50% tread on tires $500. 694-8520 Allen. 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. 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/ bartending. Training provided. 1-800-293-3985 ext.542. $300 a day potential. Bartenders wanted. No experience necessary. 1-800-965- 6520 ext.115 Answer to previous puzzle □□DUE) EimEJQ E F A T M « S T Y C R A M P E S T E E E T 1 A T O M 1 R M A o D I A c 10/23/02 202 Helena 3bdr/1.5ba, $750/mo, near A&M 979-218-6775. 2bdrm/1bth duplex $500/month, free w/d. Elizabeth 979-691-0246. 3/2 duplex, w/d, ethernet, no pets, SWPKWY. Rent negotiable. 690-9466. 3/2, with w/d for $800/mo! December move-in special. Nice neighborhood, ex cellent condition, 1130sqft, walk-in clos ets, shuttle route, low utilities, water paid. 764-3902 or www.universityleasing.com 3bdrm/2bth, 1250sqft., newer, food pantry, extra storage, on shuttle. Great Deals! 694-0320. 4-plex available 10/01/02, vaulted ceilings, sky lights, fireplace, w/d available, $595, 777-5477. 4bdrm/2bth across from campus, 1bdrm $300/mo+1/4 bills, available now. 303 Redmond, 680-1060. 4bdrm/4bth condo, SWPKWV, on shuttle, available asap, 774-0194, 731-8581. Big house, lots parking, 3.5/2, bike atm, new CA/CH, $900/mo. 512-477-8925. Bryan: Risky’s Ranch Located 10 min to A&M campus on Elmo Weedon Rd, 3-2 duplexes w/horse stalls & arena. Now ac cepting deposits for May & Aug ‘03. (979)218-2836. College Station 4-plex, 2bdrm/1ba, studio style, no pets. 2408 Blanco. $475. 731- 8951 College Station- 4-plex, 2bdrm/1bth, on shuttle, water paid. Microwave, ceiling fans, $425-450/mo., one free month w/ 12 month lease, 690-6155. College Station- 2/2, Cripple Creek Condo on Harvey. W/D, no pets, $700. 979-776- 0202, 979-324-1343. Condo 2bdrm/1.5bth, w/d, refrig. Near campus $650 or sale $47,900. Available December 691-8488. Country 4-bdrm house, 2bth, central hea- tair, fenced yard, room for horses. $1000/mo. +deposit. Garbage &water fur nished. 778-3523 Downstairs duplex apt. 2-blocks S. of A&M, 3bdrm/1bth, 301 Ayrshire. Available Nov 15th, $500/mo 220-0900 Duplex, 3/2, near new, on shuttle, Lawn care included. No Pets. $800/mo. 846- 5722, Free Locator apartments, duplex’s, hous es call Alpha Omega Properties, Broker 693-0868 Furnished efficiency, perfect for student type, $340/total, no pets allowed. 823- 8961. Newsday Crossword CHILD’S PLAY by Patrick Jordan Edited by Stanley Newman ACROSS 59 Sunday-school 7 Cut covering 37 Shows 1 Toward the setting 8 Franc repentance rudder 60 Olympic skater replacement 38 Daunting, 4 Bacon Heiden 9 Kids’ game as an order purchase 61 Horner’s 10 Approves 40 Stockpiled 8 Piano-key wood dessert 11 Maiden-name 43 Tram load 13 “Humbug!” 62 Clerical abode indicator 45 Breaches the preceder 63 U.S. Capitol 12 Lgth. units keg again 14 Vocalized topper 15 Kids’ game 46 Aviator Earhart fanfare 64 “By the 17 Kids’ game 47 Musical 15 Got into a huff way ...” 21 Simile segment potpourri 16 Atlantic island 23 Far from fleet 50 From the resident DOWN 25 Emulate time of 18 Van Gogh 1 Head monk’s Dennis Miller 52 Curtain material masterpiece tenure 26 homo 53 Do some laps 19 In the vicinity 2 Islands 27 Herbicide victim at the Y 20 Pal of Pythias 22 Seashore 23 doble (Latin dance) 24 Unholstered 28 Mysterious Himalayan 29 Colonel Klink’s foil 30 Spiked club 31 “You Send Me” singer Sam 33 Position 35 Itching for a fight 38 No longer pure 39 Young turkeys 40 Garfield’s predecessor 41 Actor Baldwin 42 Becomes less friendly 44 Author Stoker 48 Impetuous 49 Test type 50 “So I was wrong!” 51 Change the hemline 53 Made flour finer 54 Flashdance tune 57 Comeuppance (North Atlantic chain) 3 Larynx locale 4 Robbie Knievel specialty 5 Charlie’s Angels actress 6 Oklahoma city 29 Kids’ game 32 Make a choice 34 Reason for extra innings 35 Mast pole 36 Vending- machine offering 54 1,900, to Nero 55 Cry of realization 56 Sister Act character 58 Metal in Montana’s motto CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2002 STANLEY NEWMAN 10/23/02 FOR RENT Great 1or2bdrm in 4bdrm apartment (Crossing Place). Brand new, on A&M shuttle. $350 plus 1/4-elec bills, for spring &summer 936-520-7353. Great 4-plex, walk to TAMU, 2-1, $450/mo, $300 deposit 764-1082 January sublease. 2bdrm/2bth-duplex. Own bed/bath. W/D, yard. No deposit. $283/person. 2-openings. 694-1135 Must sublease brand new 2bd/2ba w/d in cluded 979-774-6677 Nice 2brm/1.5bth, spacious, close to cam pus, w/d connections, new carpet, fans, $595/mo. Available Now. 776-6079. Parkway Apartments. Pre-lease now for Spring. 3bdrm/2bth. One month free. No deposit. Call 693-6540. Preleasing for 5-1-03 brand new 2/2s, country living duplexes, W/D, lawn care in cluded. $750/mo, $750 deposit, horse stalls and acreage available for $ 100/mo/horse. 979-412-0604. Quiet Ibdrm/lbth garage apartment $400/mo all bills paid 778-4828 Spring ‘03 sublease. 2/2 w/ huge kitchen and w/d hookups. Fenced yard. $520/mo. 764-0736. Spring Sublease looking for female to rent large furnished room in a 3bd apartment only $267/month 693-7271 ask for Shan non. Stop throwing money away on rent. Free house hunting service www.An- drewSmithOnline.com or call 693-7653 Broker Century 21 Sublease Ibdrm/lbth from 1/1-6/30/03. Signature Park $625/mo +utilities. Call 774-3406. Sublease available December, 2bdrm/2bth, $675/mo., 1 block from cam pus, 694-3681. FOR RENT Sublease: reduced, $425/mo. pets ok, 1bdrm/1bth, available asap, 764-1846, 492-4542. Washers & Dryers For Rent. Don’t buy. rent a washer & dryer, $30/month (plus tax). UniversityLeasing, Local, Faster, Better! 764-3902 www.universityleasing.com FOR SALE Nebraska. 1 junior sports pass for $50/obo, call Kevin 696-4580. 2-Senior sports passes $45/each for Ne braska game 979-575-6044. 2-sports passes for Nebraska game. 1- grad student, 1-junior. Can pull Monday. $75/each/obo. 694-7401 aaticketsHouston.com 713-664-0880 Tex ans, Aggies, sports, concerts Aerosmith Stone Temple Pilots tickets, lawn section, 4 tickets available, $30 each obo, Monday 10/28, 764-1380. FRIDGE for dorm with freezer, $50 847- 6052 Jr. Sports Pass- Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri- $70/ea. obo. Call Stephanie 693-2864. Junior sports pass for Nebraska game. $50, call Jennifer 696-8520. Junior sports pass for remaining football games- $100/obo. Cal! 695-9583 Junior sports pass, individual games tor sale, $65/ea. obo. E-mail at wbc0618® netscape net Q-iogic box w/ ten-in. Kenwood woofer, $150. 100-watt Kenwood amp, $50. Chrome grill guard $150, fits GM-full size '88-'98. 695-9879 Senior Sports Pass for last three games. $150 O.b.O. Call 224-0298 Now or Later 1 or 2 bdrm apts some w/fi replace or w/d conn. Start at $495 Call for leasing specials Timber Creek 846-2976 Mill Creek Condos Contemporary Design 2/1 with w/d (1 loft bdrm) Start at $575 Call for leasing specials 846-2976 Duplex 2/2, w/d conn., fenced yard, on shuttle $590/$640 1/2 off 1st month rent (Vasser Ct.) Spring Heights 846-3569 TAILGATE PARTY - NORTH END ZONE Saturday, October 26th 4:00PM - 6:00PM (Before the Texas A&M v. Nebraska game) T-shirts, food & drinks! Aggie football & Universal Computer Systems: Combining a superior company with a superior event! Come join us before the football game. See you there! 595-2609 Attn, ad# 1775 www.universalcomputersys.com STUDIES IN PROGRESS BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS STUDY Female volunteers, ages 18 and older needed to participate in a clinical research study for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Symptoms include an odorous off-white vaginal dis charge. Volunteers will receive free laboratory tests and medication and will be compensated for their time. Call for more information. FACIAL ACNE STUDY Volunteers between the ages of 12 and 30, with moderate facial acne are needed to participate in a 12-week clinical research study with an investigational oral medica tion. All eligible volunteers will be com pensated up to $120.00 for their time and effort. Call for more information. asian^^Stin/hispanic? • AFRICAN AMERICANS Do you have dark brown patches or darkened skin spots i your face, arms and hands due to sun exposure? I If yes, and you are at least 30 years of age, you I may qualify for a research study to evaluate the I effectiveness and safety of an investigational | treatment. Qualified candidates will receive, at no cost ■ Dermatological evaluations • Topical study medications - Compensation for time and travel Call for more information. , DO YOU HAVE PSORIASIS Are you: Suffering from mild to moderate Psoriasis & 1 2 years of age or older? Help may be just around the corner. AI physician in your area is participating in a clinical trial investigating a new treatment for | psoriasis. You could be eligible to partici pate. ^ Call for more information. ^SEBORRHEI^DERMATmS (RED, DRY, SCALY RASH) Volunteers, ages 12 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. OSTEOARTHRITIS STUDY Persons with osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, hand, or spine needed to participate in a 12- month research study with an investigational I medication. Eligible volunteers will be com pensated. Call for more information. J&S Studies, Inc. The Physician Centre • 979-774-5933 3201 University Dr. E., Suite 475 Bryan, Texas 77802 FOR SALE Senior sports pass, Missouri, $50/ obo. 2 tickets Missouri game, section 509, $35/ each/ obo. 695-6799. Senior sports pass- Nebraska and Mis souri. $60/each 268-7413. Senior sports pass- Nebraska game $50. 220-3792 leave message Sophomore sports pass, all remaining football games. $50/each obo. Trevor 779- 3684 Sr-sports pass: Oklahoma game $85. Mis souri game $65. Call Lyle 575-8302 or email me at gigem03@hotmail.com Steinbergen guitar, red, no scratches, per fect condition, with leather strap, string adapter, gigback $350. Call Josh 979-492- 7531 Two junior sports pass€ game $50 each. Call Tra 713-299-5314. for Nebraska s 694-7028 or If,:”" umiiifataiiitii.ffli 1.800.787.378/ 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 Con ego Ski a. Board WoohX mcmim Ski 20 Mountains i 5 Resorts for the Price of 1 Breck. Vail ^ Beaver Creek m Arapahoe Basin & Keystone Ogr 1-800-SKt-WllB mmmnmmimEiE WINTER & SPRING BREAK Panama City Beach • South Padre Island • Vail Steamboat • Daytona Beach* Breckenridge HELP WANTED Help manage sudents. Sell cell pha* 12hrs/wk, $1200/mo, 15 positions ble. 1-888-828-6555 ext.43765 i avai«. Help Wanted: Strong work ethic, aci^ and outgoing personality needed. Renas hours and excellent pay for realesta>‘ marketing in Brazos Area. Trainingavt able. Interview by appointment only 77J. 0043 New Sonic Location- PostOak Mai hiring all positions, apply in person HELP WANTED IICOLLEGE STUDENTS!? Need a job? Flexible openings available around class and the upcoming break. $10.00 GuarJAppt. "Start Now" Conditions apply. Customer sales/service. 695-1386 www.workforstudents.com SSSDancers, dancers, dancersSSS. Flexi ble hours. Silk Stocking 690-1478. 18+ only. Attention AgsM! 2 Part-time customer service positions available in large insur ance agency. Starting at S8/hr. Hours available are: 1.) M/W/F 9am-2pm. &1/3 Sat from 10am-2pm. 2.) T/Th 9am-2pm, &1/3 Sat 10am-2pm. Duties would include answering the phone, helping to start in surance policies, and servicing accounts for existing customers. 3.0 or higher GPA preferred. Please send resume to: The Liere Agency 1101 University Dr. East Ste. lOO, College Station, TX 77840 BRAZOS COUNTY Brazos Center- Build ing Event Worker P/T- $7.83/hr. Weekday hours begin at 4pm. Weekend hours vary, esponsible for the se-up of rooms for vari ous types of events. A self-starter, able to follow directions & learn policies of center and enforce them as needed. Assist cus tomers during their event & handle gener al cleaning in facility. Must be able to life 50 lbs. or more. Apply 300-E.-26th Street, Ste 107, Bryan, TX 77803, 979-361-4114, or visit www.co.brazos.tx.us. EOE Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 823-5031 between 1-5pm for appt. Clementine’s Cafe seeking wait staff and kitchen positions Mon.-Sat. 10a.m.-4p.m. For more information call 779-2558 Experienced Computer technician needed part time. Apply 2700 Osier Blvd. Bryan 77802 NO SUNDAY WORK! $1000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! RiJt BLE WORK SCHEDULES! COMPAN! WITH PRIDE IN NAME! Chiek-fil-A P« Oak Mall or Bryan at Briarcres! and Free dom Blvd. offers schedules lorstudentscr persons interested in part-time «Ac* Holiday hours. Possible hours to m Post Oak Mall- 8am-2pm, llam-SMpm.c' 4/5pm-close (approx 9:45pm). Bryr- 6am-2pm, 10am-4pm, llam-apm, 4/5pm-close (approx 10:45pm). Empty ment benefits of Closed Sunday, flentie work schedules, opportunity to apply lor $1000 scholarship for college. Experience is a factor in starting rate. Maybe you Fan an interest in a restaurant career? Ccme in for an application at the Food Court Post Oak Mall on Harvey RoadorinBtys near the Wal-Mart, and learn more abw Chick-fil-A. EOE R( 1- female n $325/mo. +1/ tie, W/D, ne 903-746-1111 tlemaie nee semester, $2 route. Sarah 2F roommat house $350/r Male roomnr duplex in Br 571-0997 Needed- 3-7 4bdrm/4bth Call Angela £ Roommate ~ $300/mo., uti Roommates rooms $205- 2- kitchens, We’re laid ba AAA Texas tun, Laugh-a ance disco Th(6pm-9pm StSat(10am-2 Inside Bank come. $25/c law. UTUi Show-up 30/ PART TIME WORK. FULL TIME PAfl $10.00 base/appt. Immediate opennty Build your resume, gain powerful businas skills. Work around class. Custone’ service/sales. Conditions apply. 656- 7734 www.4parttime.com Part-time $ 14.95/hr possible, Hex! hours, no selling, only serious apply, al 626-821-4035 Part-time office assistant needed for Ml 8-1 and TR 1-5. Call Equity Real Estt 696-4464. Part-time programmers wanted by ta software firm. Looking for persons wifr terest in programming, experience inC C++, or other programming language prs ferred but not required. Flexible schedte competitive pay and great real world ex# rience. Need persons who are availfe 20 hours per week and can work tat least one year. Send resume ■ downie@capsher.com Mason’s Mo repairs 828-r »1 Spring I Meals. Lov Jerry Spring Travel Cha www.sunspU ’’’Act Fast! Discounts!... 6578dept26: www.springt Spring Brea Americas #1 maica, Cam Florida. S« Free! Infor 648-4849 or Math tutorim Grady 696-9 SAT Tutors, your local cc ulum with Must have and top test www.housex tor more ink Yoga Stude style, +enhe wrw.aggiey Pride cleaners hiring part-time coo"; help- M-F, 3-8. Call Heather 255-6324 SERVERS WANTED Mr. G’s Pizze- Apply in person 11-2 M-F 201 W 28 Street Downtown Bryan. Spring Break ’03 with StudentCityW* Air, Hotel, Free Food & Drinks and 150i Lowest Price Guarantee! Reps Wane- Earn 2-Free Trips, VIP treatment ar: cash! Call 1-800-293-1445 or salesesti- dentcity.com! TABC Certified Bartenders and Server needed for private parties. Call 979" 1 0914. Leave a message. Waitstaff and bartenders needed immita ately at Yesterdays. No experience racer sary. 4421 S.Texas Ave. Apply 2-4pmM Fri MISCELLANEOUS Cavitt Corner. Used books, collectaWi furniture and antiques. 2100 Cavitt, iy 979-822-6633. Take Your Mate On A Date! Inctafe Horseback Ride, Candlelight ner, Served In Log Cabin & ve H „ Stay. $99/person. 936-546-0690. rentals $20/hr. motorcycle 1998 red Kawasaki Ninja 250CC, 696-2933 or 214-207-4502, Ken. 1999 Honda Magna VF750, red ’ ^ clean, all accessories, $58OO ^ n ?^ 0 277 $5200 without accessories. 979-7/r^ 2001 Honda Sabre 1100cc 25°0rni.J eludes windshield, sissy-bar, ° haust. Asking $6250 neg. 690-658^ 2001 Kawsaki Ninja, 250-cc, runs g re£l well kept, $3000. 764-6402 - 2001 Shadow 600cc .runs great, g ara9 kept, extras. $3900 691-8065. 2001 Suzuki SV650S, 1400mi., P'P e ' e warranty, $5350, 695-8328. PETS 1 -yr old sheltie for sale. Lassie colore $200/obo. 268-0130 Adopt Pets: tens, Many purebreds. Brazo Shelter, 775-5755, www.shelterpex^ AKC yellow lab puppies, males shots, wormed, dewclawed. Oct.26, $300, 979-773-0012 Boxer puppies, Champion ® l00 ^ lin ^' D p«d registered w/tails &dewclaw ^ |eatfe $300-$400. For info cal! 268-zj • message. ^ LAB AKC quality huunters, view puP s parents, S/W 979-^2786 ^^ Think Snow... That P ‘^f c fnr a dopt'° n white kittens, 3-young adults (979)820-0599, The Cat’s Cradie^^^ REAL ESTATE Condo for sale. 4bdrm/4bth „ 9 n c^oo/ P 8l 7 ’ erty. $108,500. Call 817-332-5800/ 439-1776. Free quick over- the- net market ® ^ ° f y° ur . _ nr c all 693- www.AndrewSmithOnline.com 7653. Century 21 broker roommates 1-F needed asap. Beau | tlful ti nn d by parK' $300/mo +1/3bills. Great loca ■ 6g6 . on shuttle, w/d, large bdrms. 6943/ 713-412-6238. Continued on pg 7