University of Alberta
BIOFEEDBACK, Week Ending: November 30, 2006,
Volume 13, Number 37


Department Classifieds


Vacuum Cleaner Needed
Single mum in urgent need of a (cheap) vacuum cleaner. Contact Cary at 492-5748 or cary.wells@ualberta.ca
 
Aquarium for Sale
130 gallon Paludarium (part land , part water) for sale. Dimensions are 18 x 24 x 72 long, comes with glass tops, full Euro bracing, metal stand and everything in the tank, including all pumps, fish and plants, $500.00. Pictures available upon request, email Kevin at kevine@shaw.ca
 
Accommodations Needed
Seeking pet-friendly accommodations for BioSci grad student from January to April. I have one well-behaved 8-year-old dog and one cat. I could potentially have only one of these animals with me. I am a homeowner, non-smoking, neat and mature. Please e-mail lhomstol@hotmail.com or call 604-698-5425. 
 
Sitter Needed for Polydactyl Cat
Would you like to stay in a well-lit apartment full of interesting books, loads of interesting biological artifacts (like antlers), and a fridge stocked with gourmet food? I need a cat-sitter for a few days between December 20 and January 1 (he can be left alone for a couple of days, if you don't want to be there the 24th and 25th). "Mr. K" is affectionate, well-behaved and yes - polydactyl. Your transportation costs will be taken care of and there will be an honorarium. Please contact Liv Vors at 2-1298 or 637-4017 or vors@ualberta.ca 
 
A Chapter of the Wildlife Society - 3rd Annual Game Potluck Dinner
Friday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sherwood Park fish & Game Clubhouse near Tofield. This annual event features biology musicians, door prizes, a silent auction, and yes, the return of the mystery dish! Tickets are $5 for members with a potluck dish, $10 for non-members with a dish, and $15 for free-loaders. Tickets are limited, so get yours fast, as we anticipate another sold out event! Contact Joy at joy.manalo@ualberta.ca or Amy at adarling@ualberta.ca for more information or to purchase tickets.
 
 Cell Phone
 Thinking of getting a cell phone? Willing to take over a three–year contract with Telus Mobility? Depending on the plan you choose, Telus informs me it could be as cheap as $20 per month, but that would have to be confirmed with them. If interested, please call Karen at 887-7470, or send an email to me at khuska@ualberta.ca.

 

 
Suite For Rent
Bright, clean, recently-renovated, 1 bedroom, raised basement suite in Ritchie, available January. $500 / month plus 1/3 utilities. Contact Colleen for more information at 633-7114 or cstclair@ualberta.ca
 
Spider Lover's Calendar
After a very successful public submission and voting event, The Canadian Arachnologist has 2007 calendars are available. Proceeds will be donated either to The Strickland Entomological Museum or the Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids, and Nematodes as well to the continued development of The Canadian Arachnologist and The Nearctic Spider Database. Submissions and voting results are accessible at http://canadianarachnology.dyndns.org/calendar/ and calendars may be purchased from David P. Shorthouse, dps1@ualberta.ca.
 
Water Survey of Canada Calendar
The Canadian Water Resources Association Student and Young Professional Chapter has developed a 2007 calendar featuring historic pictures from the Water Survey of Canada. Each calendar sells for $10 and you can contact Kirsten Fazakas at 2-0289 to view and/or purchase.
 
Car For Sale
2000 Mercury Cougar, black, loaded, moon roof, $8,500 obo. Contact Kirsten at kfazakas@ualberta.ca or 719-1701.
 
Rooms For Rent
Two rooms available immediately in bright (windows everywhere!), newly reno'd 2 bedroom basement apartment with separate entrance. Located in a quiet neighbourhood, steps to Whyte Avenue, biking and skiing trails in Mill Creek Ravine, 5-minute walk to bus. Mostly furnished. $440 for smaller and $465 for larger bedroom (includes heat, power and water). Street parking. No smoking or pets. Must sign lease agreement. Please e-mail s.koh@ualberta.ca for more info and pics.