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^ADS Harris Together, We're Making Lives Better 621 Rose Street, Lincoln www.mdsharris.com/rcrt/recruit.htm If your cat's breath smells like cat food, you should proboUygotodailyneb.com. This Wood is dry, unoriginal By Ken Morton Staff writer We’ve all had one or more of those professors' who drone on and on endlessly. His or her monotone delivery lulls half the class to sleep, and a good number of students just get up and leave. No matter how interesting the lecture material may be, it just isn’t enough to hold anyone’s attention. Listening to Wood’s debuf album, “Songs From Stamford Hill,” can be a lot like listening to one of those lec tures. The band, which hails from Leicester, England, draws mostly from American sources for inspira tion. “Straight Lines” combines a banjo-laden rhythm with harmonies reminiscent of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; the personal narrative “Knock it on the Head” is as intro spective as any James Taylor song; and “Stay You” sounds like the single Jakob Dylan hasn’t written yet. Wood does pay homage to The Beatles on the last couple of songs. On “Man on Fire,” singer James Maddock’s self-deprecating words mirror those of “Rubber Soul”-era John Lennon: “In the darkness of a crowded room/ I’m a mummy in a mummy’s tomb/ A singer who forgot the tune.” “Never Ending” adds syn thesized harpsichord and string and classic Beatle “ooh-la-la-la” backup vocals. Most of Maddock’s songs are about relationships and love, but they don’t have anything new or interest ing to add to a subject covered time and time again. He frequently stumbles lyrically as well. “Our Time Has Come” pos sibly shows more of the Beatles’ influence. But he comes off sound ing more like the Backstreet Boys. On “You Make Me Feel Bad,” Wood |j | _. TITLE: Songs from Stamford Hill LABEL: Columbia Records GRADE: B FIVE WORDS: Nice try, but try again. Maddock sings, “You make me feel sometimes pretty bad/I’m the one that’s crazy/ You’re the one that’s mad.” Not exactly deep stuff. Unfortunately, Wood never strays far from its mid-tempo formula. The songs range from slow to kind of slow, and I kept waiting for some thing to happen. Wood and the pro ducers, Stiff and James Maddock, could have spruced the album up with at least one high-energy track to break the monotony. Maddock may have the makings of a decent songwriter, but chances of a big label such as Columbia keeping a band like Wood for more than one album are probably pretty slim. “Stay You” did land Wood on the “Dawson’s Creek” soundtrack, but that’s probably as far as Wood ever gets. Write us. You’ll like it, I promise, letters@unl.edu Daily Nebraskan $5.25/15 words 20 Nebraska Union f J A O C TT^T'C P* C gWfiM*" - V 2 .A,l. 1 r r J,1 S(K75 billing charge FAX:(4°2)472-1761 V>JjllUUIl 11j1-' kJ $0.75/lineheadline dn@unl.eduDeadline: 3 p.m. weekday prior 200s far sale 1969 Fender Mustang Guitar Reissue, white with case. Paid $580, best offer. 423-1168. Kenmore washer/dryer for sale. Good condition. $250 for the pair. 466-4995. ‘81 V.W. rabbit pick-up, good condition. $1400, hur ry-up. 421-8659. ‘98 VOLVO S70 T5. Loaded, 52K, beautiful, wholesale $22,500.402-489-9100,434-9110. 1986 VW Jetta, Wolfsburg Edition, clean, good condi tion, 40mpg. $1300 O.B.O. 435-0221 after 4pm or 472-5023 txrtore 4pm. 300s Services Happy, secure couple awaits newborn to show them the marvel of life. In return we will provide loads of love, laughter and opportunity. Expenses paid. Grag and Diane, 1-800-466-3664. 5th Annual ‘Festival For The Health Of It’ Wednesday, April 5,10:30am - 1:30pm, Nebraska East Union. Free food, great information. Sponsored by Campus Recreation and University Health Center. Natural Herbal Breast Enlargement Safe, effective, and affordable. Please visit www.figureplus.com, 1-888-603-9800. Distributor ships also available. Auto Accidents & DWI Other criminal matters, cal) Sanford Pollack, 476-7474. For all your insurance needs: auto, home, health, life and business, call Jim Wallace at American Family Insurance, 1340 L St., Lincoln, NE 68508 or call 402-474-5077. Summer Storage Advance Self Storage. Safe, secure and low, low ratesl Call 464-8829. Free Pregnancy Test Birthright is a confidential helping hand. Please call for appointment or more information, 483-2609. Check out our website www.birthright.org. 400s iMSha 1-2 summer roommates for house on 19th & Hol dredge. C/A, W/D, walk to campus. 477-2019. Female nonsmoker to share 3BR apartment, $175/month+ 1/3 utilities. Call 476-1159 or 472-6364. Looking for a place to live? www.housing101 .net... Your move off campusl Free roommate sublet listings. Looking for female roommate to share 1 BR apartment starting May 1. $175/month. 438-5249. Roommate needed to share clean 2BR apartment with patio and fireplace. $230/month. 1 block north East Carr*>us. Call 325-8043. Wanted: male roommate to share 2 BR apt. for sum mer. $275/mo., ask for Andy. 477-9882. Room for rent in 3 BR house, five minutes from cam pus, $300 per month. 476-5580. Leave message. 400 Terrace Road, 3 bedroom, A/C, garage, fence yard, references, no pets, $850.483-4887,483-7720, 1143 Charlsten. 3 bedroom, W/D, dishwasher, central air, near campus, $660 + deposit. 890-8909. NBC National wing ox uoounoroo Tellers Member FDIC Parkway (1 pm to 6:15 pm M-F and 8 am to 12 pm Saturdays with ore off per month) Main (1 pm to 5:30 pm M-F and 8 am to 12 pm Saturdays with one off per month) Vault (8am - 4:30 pm M and 12 pm to 4:30 pm T-F) PT Statement Clerk Prepares bank statements for mailing. Must be able to lift 30 lbs., be detail onented and meet (leadlines. 11 am-5 pm M-F. Hours may vary with volume and some Saturdays may be required. PT Sorter Hours 7 pm -11 pm M-F. Operates reader sorter equipment Must be able to life 40 lbs, stand for long periods of time md have previous 10 key ana computer experience. PT Credit Card Collectors 5 pm - 9 pm Simdays and 4:30 pm to 9 pm M-TH. PC, organizational and team player skills twxnred. 7 am -1 pm M-F, PC (Ward and Excel), organizational and strong commimication silk required PT Customer Service Representatives Flexible 20 to 30 hours per week during 8 am - 2 pm, M-Sat Good customer service skills aid accurate typing 35 wpm required_ 1535 N. 28th, 2 bedroom complete remodeled like new, covered porch, dishwasher, washer/dryer, central air, parking, $508. Cdl 466-5626 or 423-7356. 3600 N. 14th Street, 3BR brick. 2 bath, W/D, C/A. $800/month. Call 435-5565. April 1 availability. 2BR, newly decorated. Central air, , all new appliances, close to campuses, off-street park ing. $575 range, garbage and water paid. 489-5358, messages returned immediately. Great houses close to UNL, available in May or earlier. 432-4644: • 1237 Court, 3BR, $650 • 1438 N. 21,4BR, $800 • 1541 N. 26,5BR, $900 • 1426 N. 23, 5BR, $950 -Large 3+1 BR, 2 bath, central air, W/D hook ups, gar age, 1427 Washington. Available June 1, 2000. $995. 435-2552. Newer 4 bedroom, 2 garage, 2 bath, family room. $1,050 a month, no pets. Available in May. 432-0415. Off-Campus Student Housing ♦City Campus, 3 BR, parting, $600. ♦ East Campus, parking, AC ♦3 BR duplex, $600 ♦4 BR house, $850 Call, 486-6168. We Love Students! Avoid noisy apartment complexes! Great 3, 4, 5, and 6 bedroom homes near UNL. A/C, washers, dyers, dishwashers. Reserve for summer or fan now, and relax! 423-1535. 2 Roomates needed for 4 bedroom duplex close to campus. $235/mo. +utilities excluding water. Available May 1. Call 484-7737 ask for Clint or Troy. Near new 3 bedroom townhouse. All appliances includ ing washer/dryer. Double garage. 5 minutes to campus. Call Julie, 440-5958. 48R duplex for rent, 2 car garage, close to campus, $950/month+utilities. Excluding water. Available May 1. Call 484-7737, ask for Clint or Troy. 1439 N 20th, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, wash er/dryer, no smoking, no pets, $650. Available May 1st. 421-7611. 2131 D or 3010 Center. 4BR, 2 bath. Fireplace, all ap pliances, double garage. $1150. August move-in. 430-6328. Beautiful, large 2 BR duplex, fireplace, wood floors, W/D, formal dining room, remodeled kitchen and bath, double garage, available May 1.477-7763. BRAND NEW-CAMPUS 3 and 4BR, 2 Bath, washer/dryer, garages. Available May and August. $750-$995. (402) 438-3393. May-August V Room available in near new 4BR duplex. $250+ utilities. 17th and South. 476-4108. Ask for Rob._ Newer 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 garage, family room, fire place, no pets or smoking. Available for May and Au gust. Reserve yours now! $875 432-0415. Newer Close to campus, nice, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, garage, W/D, ail appliances, $795. HIP, 465-8911. SUBLEASE MAY-AUGUST Efficient newer 3 BR, 2 bath, 2 car garage, W/D, all ap pliances, between campuses. $795.923 N 30th. 742-5047. !!! GREAT LOCATION!!! 2 BR, 1 BA w/fireplace, very nice. 42nd & Normal, $485/month plus utilities. Garbage, water paid. Available May 5. For info call Dave or Ryan 327-9702. MSunny and Cheerful!! 1 Bedroom 20003 St. Clean $310 4 Bedroom, 2 baths, garage 5350 Cooper $795 No Smokers or Pets 440-3000 ♦STUDIO* Efficiency in 8-plex between campuses, appliances, patio^parking, super clean, 2627 Vine, $285.00, 2 bedroom, modern, $400/month. 508 South 25th, off-street parking, leave message, 483-2357. 4 BEDROOM/2 BATHS Built for students. Recently built. Washer/dryer fur nished. Low utilities, parking. Must seel Reserve now for August or May. Call Phoenix Properties 474-5327. ♦ 700 S. 17th FURNISHED ♦ Available now. 2BR $410 and 18R $360, includes utilities heat/cable. Laundry. 488-6707,450-8895. \ 2 BR, fireplace. Near east campus, bus routes. Available May 10.325-0491 ■ 3501 Baldwin, 4-plex, 2 BR, nicely decorated, clean, parking. No smoking or pets. Open mid-May for sum mer or year lease. >450.423-4323 or 483-4600. 4910 Madison, 1 bedroom, A/C, references, no pets, $390. CaH 483-4887 or 483-7720. 1880’s Restored. Interior designer owned and fur nished one bedroom apartment. All electric, A/C, sec ond floor, windows: east, south, west. 17 blocks south of Sheldon. 476-2522. 7th and Superior. 2BR, 2 bath. $515, but negotiable. Available for summer or fall lease. 742-5172. AMBERWOOD APARTMENTS “OPENING DOORS TO BETTER LIVING” Pets Welcome (Select Breed* Restricted) One, two, & three bedroom apartments. 3, 6, 9, & 12 month leases. 3 Swimming Pools, 2 Tennis Courts, Sand Volleyball, Fitness Center, Sauna & Spa. Only 5 miles from the UNL campus. Call or come visit today. 40th St. &Hwy 2, (402) 423-0978. _ Apartment for rent. 1 block north East Campus. 2BR with fire place. $435/month. Call 325-6859. Apartments on UNL Campus One studio and 1 BR available now and other units available May 1. No smoking, no pets, controlled ac cess, laundry, assigned parking, UNL shuttle stop, $325-$450 Brick Yard Apartments, 17th & Holdrege, 477-6578. 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Great Apartmentl 1830 E St. Available May 1st for summer or year lease. $380. Jon 474-3806. it it * ★ We're extending the Housing Fair $pecial. Qualify and lease an apartment for 1 year and recieve last month rent FREE! 1 year too long...we'll deduct $50.00 from the first month's rent on summer and fail term leases. Swim, tan, bike to class, from our tree-nestled 1-2 bedrdbm community. Jones Properties-640 South 20th-475-7262 Large 1BR apartment available May 1.4151 Normal. 483-0070. Large three bedroom, 2 1/2 stall attached garage. $750 plus deposit. Available May 1. 2501 E. 432-6476. uoruiut One, two, three bedroom apartments available. 438-0946. Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, central dishwasher, off-street parking, on site laundry. Cl to campus. Reasonably priced. 465-8911. 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