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Monday, Decembe, *2,3 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 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. ■ ' ANNOUNCEMENTS College is no time to suffer with acne! It's time to look good, feel great, have fun. Our dermatologist- recommended acne treatments heal acne fast and are tint ad justable to perfectly hide blemishes. Clearer skin is just a click away. Guaran- AUTO 1989 Buick Century, perfect condition, 87k, a/c. $1800 negotiable. Faby 979-690- 2776, fabyperry@hotmail.com 1993 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2-door, 4X4, new tires, excel, cond.. low-mi., clean! $9400. 777-0566 1994 Honda Accord LX. 68,000-miles, 4- door. fully loaded, $5950. excellent condi tion. 229-4041 1998 Toyota Celica GT, $8500, excellent condition, view on-line at www.cox-inter- net.com/joelgonzales98. Call Joel 690- 2682 1998 Toyota Tacoma SFt5-package. ex- tended cab. looks brand new. 32K-miles. $10,650. 229-4041. 2000 Honda CR-V LX. 2wd. fully loaded, cassette &cd, 23K-miles. original owner. $15,650. 229-4Q41. 2000 Kia Spectra. 45,OOOmiles. automatic. CDplayer, good condition, $5800. 979- 324-7362 Ford Tempo- 1992. CD, runs well, good condition. 2-door, $2.000/nego. 775-2969. Police Impounds! Cars from $500. For listings. 800-319-3323 ext.3782. BED AND BREAKFAST Brazos Bottom Plantation Home available for ASM events (home games, parents weekend, graduation), weddings, week end get-aways. For information/ reserva tions call Rebecca Sicilio Lewis,‘70. 979- 696-0091. . BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Excellent income opportunity. Set your own hours. Call 1-888-247-9741 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 IBartenders wanted! $300/day potential. No experience necessary. Training provid ed. 1 -800-965-6520 ext. 115. $250 a day potential/ bartending. Training provided. 1 -800-293-3985 ext.542. Answer to previous puzzle I H A s T A E L 1 O T A F F L s | T U A S B A T H E O L 1 O S B O N 1 D S O L Bj ifc N A 1 z O N o Z z 1 E L u 1 S A L E E F U S S Newsday Crossword ACROSS 1 Henhouse products 5 Student 10 Two-band radio 14 Ill-gotten gains 15 Valerie Harper sitcom 16 Hay package 17 Impending disaster, so to speak 20 Daddy Warbucks’ kid 21 “Get away from here!” 22 Oolong, for example 23 Conspirators’ plan 26 Greek liqueur 28 Cleveland’s water 32 Film critic’s write-up 36 Buffy the Vampire Slayer network 37 Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans 39 Author Stanley Gardner 40 Soldier’s marching practice 44 Castro’s country 45 Cake ingredient 46 Comedian Caesar 47 Debate topics 50 Spanks, perhaps 52 Track circuits 54 Sicilian volcano 55 Morse code message 58 Defeat decisively 60 Comical bandleader Kay 64 Constant irritant 68 Assistant 69 Ropes in 70 Astronaut Shepard 71 Spur on 72 Emulates 54 Across 73 Residence DOWN 1 Bom Free lioness 2 Formal dress 3 Roughneck 4 Highway dividing line 5 Money player 6 TV band 7 Pea holders 8 Potato state 9 Dorothy of "Road” pictures 10 Alphabet starter 11 Beer ingredient 12 Escape 13 Phoenix suburb 18 Erase 19 Seep slowly 24 Popular cookie 25 Personnel levels 27 More than 28 Erica Kane portrayer 29 Very good grade 30 Door grippers 31 Finish 33 From Killamey 34 Dallas mama 35 Does hard-hat work 38 Smooth transition Private Party Want Ads $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your appear in ad). This rate applies only to non for sale. Guaranteed results or yoi advertiser must call before 1 p.m. on the day tht additional insertions at no charce. No refunds will bt handise is priced $1,000 or less ur itss (price mus* n commercial advertisers offering personal p 0 L get an additional 5 days at no charge. If item rin/ " -o i—'ounai uossKui,■Wanted: ays at no charge. If item doesT^tgram. ld IS schedu| ed to end to qualify for J Eicatiom nade if your ad is cancelled early. iconferer EMPLOYMENT Bartenders Needed. Earn up to $300/day. No experience necessary. 1- 866-291-1884 ext.U181 Do you have fabulous standardized test scores and awesome communication skills? Audition with The Princeton Re view if you have these minimum scores: LSAT 165; MCAT 12 (on any section); GRE 1300; GMAT 650; SAT 1300. Scores represent minimum to audition; higher scores necessary to teach. Start ing pay: $15-$20/hr. Call Jennifer. 979- 696-9099. Dream Jobs Available- Now hiring full and part time sales and marketing positions. Start a career in the student travel, promo tion and events industry. Work in and trav el to exotic locations. Salaried positions available. Contact Dean Longway 800- 258-9191 x160 or dean@studentexpress.com. MOVIE EXTRAS/ MODELS NEEDED No experience necessary. Earn from $150- 450/day 1 -800-814-0277x911 Part-time/ Full-time office help for small re- al estate office. Call Currtis Cox Real Es tate 846-7725 or fax resume 268-8824 The Deluxe Diner on Northgate hiring waitstaff and cooks for morning and eve ning shifts. Apply in person 203 University Drive. • ENTERTAINMENT Christmas gift for the parents. Now’s the time. Give them a full year, 26 issue subscription to Christian Profiles. It's inex pensive. educational, original and easy to give. Email us for sample issues and info: gift @ christianprofiles.org FOR RENT #80 Villa Oaks West. 2bd/2ba. w/d. dish washer, $550/mo 821-2579. 846-7268, on bus route. 1,700sq.ft. 3-bdrm house in great neigh- boorhood. close to A&M. Hard-wood floors, huge back-yard, &large deck, great for entertaining. $1050/mo. 979-260-6682 Jason. 832-444-7577 Kenneth. 1 -3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 696- 2038. 1- bedroom in 3/2 duplex. $250/mo -♦•1/3bills. Near Hilton, fenced, mitch- ell_1999 @ hotmail.com 1 -Roommate needed. $345/mo Own bathroom. Starting Jan thru May. nice place. 695-2027 1/1 large apartment for sublease, $425/mo+bills. For more information con tact 979-255-7553 Ibd/tbth for sublease in 2bd/2bth, availa ble in Dec/Jan., really nice. Call Whitney 979-696-2281 or 817-233-0453. Ibdrm apartment, all bills paid. $450/mo., except telephone. 846-2913. Ibdrm/lbth apartment. The Enclave, safe gated community with lots Of amenities, available 01/01/03. 979-696-3652(h), 832-865-5012(C). 2- 1 duplex, $550/mo., fenced, shuttle, w/dconn. 717/719 SanSaba. C.S. 979- 764-0910. 2-1.5 duplex, $600/mo., fenced, shuttle, w/dconn. 318 Brentwood, C.S. 979-764- 0910. 2-F, Beautiful House, CS. Bus route, 3bdrm/2bth, $375. 1 -888-609-5093. 2-rooms available in 3/2 apt., Parkway Cir cle, no deposit, $275/mo. negotiable 979- 693- 4016 2/1 duplex on PineRidge, fenced, W/D connections, $500, CATS Management 696-4602 2/1 house, big backyard. 1201 East 27th Street. 775-2291. 2bdrm/1bth duplex, lOOOsq.ft., w/d con nection, fenced backyard, pets ok, $525/mo., $200 off first month rent, availa ble 11/25. 979-774-5445. 3bdrm/2bth, 1250sqft., newer, food pantry, extra storage, on shuttle. Great Deals! 694- 0320. GET THE POINT by Sally R. Stein Edited by Stanley Newman 41 Author Bellow 42 and rave 43 22 Across and 57 Down 48 Qualify for 49 Goes bad 51 Responds to “Open wide” 53 Daybreak 55 Male deer 56 Indiana neighbor 57 Carbonated beverage 59 Ripped 61 Farm storage building 62 Dutch cheese 63 Actress Russo 65 Scarlet 66 Still in the box 67 Superman’s insignia FOR RENT 2bdrm/2bth duplex Jan-May sublease 1or2 spots available. Own bed, bath. Yard, w/d, pets ok. $285/mo/ person. 694- 1135. 3/2 duplex near Blinn. fenced, patio, W/D conn., $750/mo.. 690-6598 3/2 duplex, w/d. ethernet, no pets, SWPKWY, Rent negotiable. 690-9466 3/2, with w/d for S800/mo! December move-in special. Nice neighborhood, ex cellent condition, IlSOsqft. walk-in clos ets, shuttle route, low utilities, water paid. 764-3902 or www.universityleasing.com 3bdrm house- sublease $750/mo. 4201 CollegeMain, woodfloors, garage space (walk to campus) 979-218-0151- felice@viz.tamu.edu 3bdrm/2bth house in CS. recently updat ed. 0311690-2740 4/4 Condo. University Place on Southwest Parkway, fully furnished, bus route. $37Q/mo. 281-931-6440. Apartment sublease. Ibd/lbth. $475/mo . Southwest Parkway, ASAP. 469-235-8741 Available December. Ibd/lbth duplex, big backyard, pets ok, 979-224-1164(cell). Available Jan- sublease ibdrm/lbth in du plex. Female, nonsmoker only. Vanessa 979-575-4581 Brand new town-home, over-looking pool. 2-blocks from campus 4/2.5/2. 915-349- 7340 C/S new 2bdrm/2bth. on private lake, spa cious. central heat and air. 15min. to TA MU, Greens Prairie and HWY30 area, $900/mo. 979-696-4244. 979-775-3535. Calloway house cheaper than the dorm. $2,000 including meals 1-Double room for spring semester for female Call Brooke 764-28IJL Casa del Sol- 5 minute walk to Blocker Building. Ibdrm/lbth. $410/month. 979- 492-7079 College Station 4-plex. 2bdrrrV1 ba, studio style, no pets. 2408 Blanco. $475. 731- 8951 College Station condo. 2/2. W/D. clean, on Harvey. $690/mo. 1/2first month rent free. 324-1343/ 776-0202 Condo 2bdrm/1.5bth. w/d. refrig. Near campus $650 or sale $47,900. Available December 691 -8488. FOR RENT Country 4bdrm/2bth house, room for 4-5 students, available now, central heat and air, fenced yard. $1000/mo. +deposit. 3bdrm/2bth mobile home. 16x80. covered deck, large private lot. $800/mo. +deposit. available January 1. Both 8-10min. to campus. 778-3523. CS 3/2/2 1701 Austin, deposit. $1100/mo., no pets, fireplace. 979-846-4246 CS: Sublease. Madison Pointe. 2/1.5. $595 -FREE W/D INCL* 680-9127 Duplex: 2bdrm/1bth. w/d connections. $570/mo. 1-available December. 1-availa ble January. 469-323-3464. Female roommate needed, bedroom & private bath. Spring 2003, free deposit, $50-off/mo.. Please call 694-2992 For sublease- 2-bedroom duplex w/yard. on bus route. S57S/mo.. 691-2131 Great 4-plex. walk to TAMU, 2-1, $450/mo, $300 deposit 764-1082 Great deal on nice 2/1 sublease, $540/mo.. available now. 680-1220. House for rent 4bdmV2bth. huge living room, one block from campus, lots of oth er perks. Call 693-3421. House for rent. Price reduced S80Q/mo, Close to campus 512-477-8925 In Bryan on Bnarcrest. 2/1 or 1/1 w/ study, complete interior remodel, everything new including appliances, ceiling fans, ice- maker. $420/mo Credit check and crimi nal background check required. 775-6852 January rent free. Sublease for January through August. 2bdrm/1bth. fenced, pets ok, close to campus, on shuttle. $600/mo. 695-8699 Lady sublease Ibdrm/lbth in 3bdrm/3 5bth duplex for Spring. $3SO/obo. Call Allison 268-5801. Large 3bdrnV2bth home. New paint, car pet. 809-Rio Grande, Bryan. $795/mo. 1-888-732-5865. (254)542-6030. M/F sublease ibdrm in 4/2. I'll pay you 5100/mo for December move-in. You pay only $285 +1/4 electric. Brand new Crossing Place. Call Steve. 972-824- 6420 ’ New 3&4bd homes in Magnolia half-way between BCS ^Houston. Fenced wooded yards. Starting at $895/mo www.grand- oakshomes.com 281-252-4788 Part-time jobs UCS, Inc., is the industry leader when it comes to providing quality I I systems to the automotive industry. We have a long-standing tradition in our commitment to excellence and to our employees. UCS has experienced constant growth in the past 32 years and has never had to layoff or downsize. We have over 800 employees in College Station and 2600 worldwide. UCS currently has part-time openings including: • Customer Service • Technician Assistants UCS hires non-tobacco users only. Flexible schedules between 8am- 5pm. We offer $7/hr. to start, intramural sports and free on-site fit ness room. EOE. Come See What We Have To Offer. To apply, please call us at 595-2609. 200 Quality Circle College Station, TX 77845 Email: careers@universalcomputersys.com www.universalcomputersys.com Attn: ad# 1827 STUDIES IN PROGRESS DO YOU HAVE CANKER SORES? HAVE YOU HAD CANKER SORES IN THE PAST? If you answered yes to both questions, you may qualify for research study with an investigational medicine for canker sores. We are currently looking for people who: • Are 12 years of age and older • Are in good health • Are not pregnant or breast feeding • Get canker sores that take up to 5 days to heal If you qualify, you will be compensated up to $ 150.00 for ^your time and effort . FACIAL ACNE STUDY Individuals ages 10 and older, needed to par ticipate in a 12-week clinical research study with an Investigational topical medication for the treatment of facial acne. All eligible volun teers will receive free dermatological exams, study medication, and be compensated up to $ 150.00 for their time and effort. Call for more information. 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 discharge, j Volunteers will receive free laboratory tests and medication and will be compensated for their [ time. w 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 investigation al medication. Eligible volunteers will be compensated. Call for more information IMPETIGO STUDY Impetigo Is an inflammatory skin disease usually caused by bacteria and appears as a yellowish crusty rash. If this sounds like you or someone you know, who is at least 18 months of age or older, you may qualify to participate in a clinical research trial that lasts for 15 days and requires 4 visits to the clinic. This study Is testing an Investigational medication applied to the skin. No blood tests required. Reimbursement for time and travel will be provided. Your participation may help treat your skin, and may help us understand more about this condition. MIGRAINE HEADACHE RESEARCH STUDY Volunteers, ages 18 to 65, with a history of migraine headaches are needed to participate in a clinical trial with a non-prescription home opathic (herbal) product. One migraine headache will be studied. Eligible volunteers will be compensated. Call for more information. YEAST INFECTION J&.S Studies, Inc. is conducting a research study for j women's Yeast Infection. If you are a woman. ISyears of | age or older and have a yeast infection that has not been treated with any over-the-counter medication within 14 | days, you may want to get more information regarding this | investigational research study. Qualifying participants will ! receive the following benefits at no cost during the study: * study-related medicine * physical exam * pap smear (If not done within 12 months * up to $ I 20.00 for participation SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS (RED, DRY, SCALY RASH) Volunteers, ages 12 and older with seborrhe ic dermatitis of the face, scalp, and/or chest I needed to participate in a four week research study with an investigational topical medica tion. Symptoms include redness, dryness | and scaling. Eligible volunteers will be com pensated. Call for more information. CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2002 STANLEY NEWMAN 12/02/02 J&S Studies, Inc. The Physician Centre • 979-774-5933 3201 University Dr. E., Suite 475 Bryan, Texas 77802 FOR RENT New 3/2 1450sqtt duplex, 3-miles to TA MU. available January 1st. w/d. all appli ances, fenced, lawn services. $1095/mo. 696-4578. New tc Newly built 3bdrri pus. A&M bus rou Ibdrm left Call As Nice 2brm/1 5btb. 3th, w/d, (X) +utilit- Avaiiabie Nc Northgate Parkway Apartments, 1600 S.W Pkwy. 1-Month’s Free Rent, No Deposit lor Spring. 693-6540. PR ELEA SIN G for JAN’03, MAY’03. AUG'03! 1.2.3&4 bedrooms. Call U 3. Our FREE LOCATOR SERV- rtv to take vour call. United Real- ICE is ready ty 694-9140 Rock Hoi folk Heatherwood College 779-3684 for details /D. f« drm/2bth. $281 /m weight room &po //t Cnoice tor over 19 wears! SPRING BREAK n*j*j?j* ruatv aEAC ^|pp B ~ BRECKINRIDGE 0 £L van BEAVER CREEK 'L- CTIV1 KEYSTONE a BASIN memn-m www.unlvBrsltMbeachclub.com [ START YOUR NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT!!! FMA Alliance, Ltd. OPENING JANUARY 2003 New Call Center coming to College Station. Positions Needed to start in January • 60+ Account Representatives -Full time & Part time • Exp. Call Center Mgrs Accepting applications Dec. 3' d - 11 am - 6 pm Dec. 4 lh - 9 am - 3 pm COLLEGE STATION HILTON 801 University Dr. East If you are money motivated with TELEMARKETING, SALES or COLLECTIONS exp., this is the job for you! $8.65 +/hr + commission & comprehensive benefits package. Visit our website www.fmaalliance.com FOR RENT Spring 03 sub-lease IbdmVW-J house Apts. S525/mo. Besttar tact Andrew 571-9457 Stop throwing money awayaiT house hunting service drewSmithOnline.com or ca| j Broker Century 21 Sublease ibd/lbth m ZWavTaJ or 1-month tree. Sterima 1 6749 • Tlie Endaii Sublease Ibdrm/lbth, community, lull of amencies 229-6559. ■ Sublease 2bd/2bth apartmer ;7Ti nections, no deposit. S575mc i, Janl. 694-4074 Sublease 2bdrm/2bth. Spnngffi aj; niler 695-1944 or 214-207-2562 Sublease, ibdrm/lbth, avaarr $625/mo. The Zone Apartrers; 713-504-1889. Washers & Dryers For Rent rent a washer 8 dryer, SSOt'-ji tax). 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