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HOUSTON — Twin brothers who for three months lived with their elderly mother’s buginfested corpse in their Houston home won’t be indicted. Harris County district attorney officials tell the Houston Chronicle that Tuesday’s grand jury decision ends prosecution of Edward and Edwin Berndt. The 48-year-old brothers remain under guardianship of a relative after a judge previously decided they didn’t posses mental capacity to care for themselves.
Man jailed for threats TYLER — An East Texas prison inmate who confessed to threatening the life of President Barack Obama and the First Family has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison. U.S. Attorney John Bales says 29-year-old Robert Lee Berkley Jr., received his sentence Tuesday.
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nation &world Debt nearing limit NEW YORK — If you think the last few days have been tumultuous for markets, just watch as August 2 approaches. Financial markets have largely ignored the debt limit talks in the U.S. so far. They’re reacting instead to concerns about debt in Europe and dismal employment numbers. But that’s bound to change as the U.S. gets closer to maxing out its selfimposed borrowing limit of $14.3 trillion on Aug. 2.
Child obesity CHICAGO — Should parents of extremely obese children lose custody for not controlling their kids’ weight? A provocative commentary in one of the nation’s most distinguished medical journals argues yes, and its authors are joining a quiet chorus of advocates who say the government should be allowed to intervene in extreme cases. Associated Press
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Members of Aggie Habitat, the Texas A&M chapter of Habitat for Humanity, give a resident the keys to her new home.
Housing the homeless Habitat for Humanity continues to give back Natalee Blanchat The Battalion Nestled in the heart of Bryan is a neighborhood termed Angel Gate-- an area of widespread, low-income homes. What’s unique about this community is that these series of homes were by built by Habitat for Humanity as a way to relieve families living in substandard conditions. On July 16, the organization will continue to expand Angel Gate by starting the construction process on their 200th home. Jason Davies, volunteer coordinator for Habitat for Humanity, said a substandard home is a home that is dilapidated to the point in which it is no longer considered a safe living environment for residents. “Typically the home is falling apart--roofs caving in, floors caving in, rodents having free reign -- is all considered substandard. It also means over crowding,” Davies said. “When you have a family of six people living in a one bedroom apartment, children can’t study, a family cant grow and prosper.” Currently there are 3,000 homes in College Station that
are considered to be substandard. Another problem Habitat tries to eliminate is moving residents away from dangerous and sometimes violent neighborhoods, including drugs and gang violence. “We’ve had families before who have lived in neighborhoods where literally police shootouts would happen next door,” Davies said. In order to acquire a home, applicants have to apply 500 hours of sweat-equity geared toward volunteer work, complete 12 weeks of workshop classes, and at the end of completion they are eligible to purchase the home, typically through a no interest rate loan. These requirements are something Davies said stays true to the organization’s motto, which states, “we’re not a handout, we’re a hand up.” “When [the homeowners] partner with us, we want to make sure that they are dedicated to building safe, decent homes,” Davies said.
Lend a hand ◗ For information on how to get involved with the Texas A&M chapter of Habitat for Humanity, visit www. aggiehabitat.com
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City asks residents to conserve water Connie Thompson The Battalion Conserving water might be one of the last things on students’ minds this summer, but it is a habit that according to city officials will prove to be beneficial both to the user and the city. Due to the drought that has plagued cities across the state, city officials are asking residents to try and ration their own water so that the city will not have to enforce rationing should the crisis worsen. “Water is far too precious a resource to
be wasted, and we all should strive to prevent water waste. Efficient water use should always be a concern, not just in a drought,” said Jennifer Nations, water resource coordinator for the City of College Station. “When water utilities get to the point of actually having to ration water – restricting amount or days of water use – that means the situation has become critical. If we conserve before we reach such a crisis, perhaps we can avoid it altogether.” Nations also said that Brazos County is one of many counties in that state that is experiencing an “exceptional drought.” This type
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of drought is in the highest drought category. Daily water needs have exceeded the average daily use from summer 2010. The city water supply has kept pace with need but Nations warned that with the remainder of July and August ahead, the city expects the demand to rise. “The situation hasn’t led us to mandatory water rationing, but we shouldn’t wait until we reach that point to begin taking proactive measures to conserve water,” Nations said. The City of College Station recommends
Tips to save H2O ◗ Do not operate systems with broken sprinklers. ◗ Do not run sprinklers between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. because the water evaporates.
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Meet the coach
Amber Jaura The Battalion President Loftin announced Texas A&M head football coach Mike Sherman as the summer commencement convocation speaker. “Coach Sherman is an extraordinary individual in addition to being an exceptional coach and leader of young men, and he has thoroughly embraced the Aggie Spirit and all the traditions that we hold dear,” Loftin said. “He will undoubtedly bring a message that will be inspiring and well received by our degree candidates, their families and others attending commencement convocation.” Sherman has been head coach since 2008, but his ties with the University reach back to 1988. He came in as assistant coach for the offensive line until 1993 and worked with the ULCA offensive staff before re-
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Time and place ◗ The summer commencement convocation will be at 5:30 p.m. August 11 in Rudder Auditorium.
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A&M Athletics Director Bill Byrne introduces Howard Joffe, women’s tennis head coach,Tuesday at the Mitchell Tennis Center.
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Kevin Markowski: Spending cuts, low taxes and limited government may be Perry’s ticket
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n June’s special session, the Texas Legislature controversially passed $4 billion in cuts to public education; a 6 percent statewide reduction in 2012 will be followed by $2 billion in targeted cuts in 2013.
While some believe that lawmakers are unnecessarily shortchanging our public schools, others regard the cuts as a necessary evil in balancing the state’s budget (which is required by law). The most intriguing aspect of the debate, however, is that it reflects the growing pervasiveness of taxing and spending concerns across the county—propelling our own Governor Rick Perry into the national spotlight. With Washington engulfed in an ongoing budget battle, it is interesting to note the linguistic parallels between the local and national discourse. The arguments that have advanced in Austin could easily have been uttered in the halls of Congress—Democrats advocating spending as a means of socioeconomic investment; Republicans pointing to the ruinous impact of new taxes. Yet as the fog clears, political reality unfolds: the economy has shrugged off our faithful remedies of spending dollar after borrowed dollar, resulting in an impetus among conservatives to offer an alternative method of doing business in Washington. As the national debt approaches $14.3 trillion amid an unemployment rate of 9.2 percent, Americans are finding that the usual “tax-and-spend” approach has lost its omnipresent allure. Enter Rick Perry. The governor has managed, once again, to balance the state budget without raising taxes or raiding savings. He remains steadfast in his commitment to small
government and limited regulation. Most of all, he continues to enthrall the attention of the national media as he positions himself for a run at the White House. Pundits have decried Perry’s refusal to increase revenues. They are more incensed by his reluctance to tap further into the state’s “rainy day” savings fund as a means of floating the budget. But it may well have been prudent to refrain from either action—no one can know for sure whether the economic climate will improve before the Legislature reconvenes in 2013. To be sure, Texas’ new budget means that real sacrifices are hitting home. Tens of thousands of college students will compete for a smaller pool of financial aid, and school districts will be forced to downgrade indispensable programs. Many Texans are understandably distraught; Sen. Wendy Davis (D-Ft. Worth) lamented that “opportunities to close corporate tax loopholes and to use the rainy-day fund to close the gap in public education funding were disavowed in favor of political extremists threatening to hold politically hostage those who did not tow the ‘cut, cut, cut’ party line.” What Sen. Davis fails to realize, however, is that no one denies that tough choices are being made. Rather, the socalled “extremists” are simply accepting that, in the words of Rep. Kelly Hancock (R-Richland Hills), “we don’t have
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unlimited financial resources and we must live within our means,” adding that “when times get better—and hopefully they will soon—we will work to increase funding levels.” Davis’s alternative solution of closing “tax loopholes” is simply the pseudonym of choice for those who want to raise taxes without facing the political fallout once corporations reign in investments. The truth is that forging any compromise with Davis and the Democrats would have been an unpopular move for Gov. Perry and his party; as noted by The Economist on May 26, most Texans support the strict fiscal conservatism that has gained the governor a national following, and Texas’s favorable business climate is only bolstering perceptions of his policies. But Perry is not without his political vulnerabilities; some business leaders are dismayed at his refusal to utilize “rainy day” savings, and educators are wary of his apparent lukewarm attitude toward the emphasis on research at Texas’s major universities, including Texas A&M. The GOP field should be vigilant of him nonetheless. As noted by William McKenzie of The Dallas Morning News, Rick Perry has always “followed the political winds and used his fierce Republicanism to beat all foes.” Ultimately, Perry’s calculated maneuver onto the national scene is proving to be his masterstroke. Former Texas Railroad Commissioner and current Congressional candidate Michael Williams recently told the Texas Tribune that he has never seen “a politician as artful as Perry,” citing the governor’s uncanny ability to emerge unscathed from the hazards of public policymaking. It is certainly hard to argue otherwise—Perry’s 10 years in office eclipse the tenure of any other governor in Texas history. Today, he is the longest serving governor of any state in the nation. Whether the issue has been the Trans Texas Corridor, HPV vaccinations, or the recent education debacle, Perry has navigated political firestorms that would have consumed a man of lesser skill. More than any other characteristic, it is endurance that defines Rick Perry; to date, no one has made a nickel by betting against him. Down by five cents, Rep. Pete Gallego (D-Alpine) could not contain his outrage at Perry’s cuts to education, telling reporters that, “it’s a catastrophe…no Texan can be proud of this.” But I know of one Texan who can. Perry will be able to point to a fiscally disciplined record when he finally decides to let us in on the worst kept secret in American politics—his ensuing campaign for the presidency.
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Colton Moreland, president of Aggie Habitat, Texas A&M’s chapter affiliate, recalls a time when he helped build a house during the spring semester—a moment that stuck with him because of one woman’s admirable dedication. “This year the homeowner we partnered with was named Vanessa who had two little girls and a little boy. There were many times when she would be out with the group every weekend—not because she was required to—but because she was so committed,” Moreland said. “It’s just really special to see that there’s not a distant relationship between volunteer and homeowner, and that you get to see the kids in the neighborhood, know they’re safe, happy, and don’t have to worry which is a very rewarding feeling; it’s a truly remarkable experience.” Aggie Habitat, which started in 1992, is an organization that works to provide funds and volunteers for homes through annual fundraisers including the fall Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser and spring Shack-a-
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Thon Fundraiser. Last year members provided more than 2500 hours of volunteer service, and this year will mark the 14th home the organization will raise funds for building said Dave Oyler, vice president for Aggie Habitat. “I’ve always been the type of person that really likes being able to help people,” Oyler said. “Aggie Habitat was the first organization where I got to do that and build personal relationships, especially when you get to go to the houses and meet the people who are going to be the future homeowners.” Davies said for the 200th builda-home project, the organization is encouraging everyone to sign up, volunteer and “start swinging that hammer,” especially Texas A&M students who know the value of hard work. “We take a big bulk of our volunteers from the university,” Davies said. “One of the best things I love about A&M is how they instill service learning in their students -- working at a nonprofit you see that first hand. The mass amount of people who come and volunteer their time is amazing.”
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turning to A&M in 1995. He was promoted to offensive coordinator the following year. Under Sherman’s coaching, the Aggies averaged over 400 yards of total offense four times out of his seven seasons at A&M, setting a school record 471.1 yards per game in 1990. He facilitated the Aggies to three Southwest conference championships successively from 1991-1993. After leaving A&M, Sherman coached for six years with the Green Bay Packers serving as head coach and then general manager. He served as assistant head coach and offensive coor-
dinator of the Houston Texans for one season before being named head coach of the Aggies in November 2007. Sherman has been part of eight A&M bowl games, most recently leading the Aggies to the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic. The 2011 season matched the team’s record from 2006 while earning victories against conference rivals the University of Texas, Nebraska and Oklahoma in route to a share of the Big 12 south title.
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HELP WANTED Part-time warehouse help needed. Flexible hours. Business hours are M-F 7:30-5. Apply at Valley Supply 3320 S. College Ave. Bryan, TX. 979-779-7042. Rural mixed practice clinic needs part-time help Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for Fall. Start 8/1, cattle experience required. Email resume to dockimbo@gmail.com or call 979-589-2777.
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GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Rescue rangers going over the rim of the collapsed volcano that forms Crater Lake weren’t sure whether the man crumpled against a tree 300 feet below was alive or dead. They had rappelled 100 feet down a nearvertical ravine covered with snow and loose rock and were rigging a new set of ropes to a tree to go the rest of the way when the cries from above reached them. Someone had seen the man move, and was telling him to stay still, rescuers were on the way, said Jason Ramsdell, ranger operations supervisor at Crater Lake National Park. “Two things happen,� when visitors ignore the signs and get too close to the edge of the caldera wall, said Ramsdell. “Either they don’t fall that far and have minor injuries, or they fall very far and are dead. “It was surprising he was moving and alive,� said Ramsdell. Crater Lake is Oregon’s only national park and draws about 500,000 visitors a year. Most of them drive up to Rim Village, look out over the spectacular expanse of blue circled by sheer rock, and go on their way. Many others ignore the warning signs and venture past the rock wall intended to keep them safe. People and things going over the edge are nothing new. Last September, an Ashland couple forgot to set the parking brake on their car and the vehicle rolled over the rim into the caldera with their dog inside. The dog escaped through the sun roof, before the car fell 1,000 feet. In February 2009, rescuers hauled up a Klamath Falls man who suffered only scrapes after sliding about 200 feet over the edge while trying to retrieve a friend’s cellphone. On Tuesday, park spokeswoman Marsha McCabe said 27-year-old Eric Brimlow of Syracuse, N.Y., was visiting the area with friends Monday morning, when he left the path and stairs leading down to the Sinnott Memorial Overlook, a spectacular rock balcony built into the side of the rock wall left after the volcano erupted and collapsed upon itself more than 7,000 years ago to form the lake. Witnesses told rangers that Brimlow stepped off the path about halfway down, stepped on a
rock wall and leaped across a 5-foot wide chasm where the snow had melted away. When he landed, the man apparently slipped and slid headfirst down the steep snow-covered slope. As he slid, the snow turned to loose rock, he tumbled and rolled, went over a 50-foot cliff, and was saved from sure death by coming to rest against a tree, about 700 feet above the lake, said Ramsdell. “For whatever reason that day, he was saved by landing where he did — landing against that tree,� Ramsdell said. Some five hours later, a total of 49 park personnel joined in getting him to the top. Seriously injured and unconscious, the man was flown by Mercy Flights helicopter to Rogue Medical Center in Medford, where the hospital reported Tuesday he was in critical condition. Nick Atkins, dining room manager at Crater Lake Lodge, was coming to work when he was passed by ambulances, and then saw about 50 onlookers watching park rangers setting up their ropes for the rescue. “I just don’t understand how anybody could lean far enough forward they could slip. But things happen,� said Atkins. A ranger from the overlook spotted the man against a tree, and Chief Ranger Pete Reinhardt tied off from a tree and rappelled 100 feet down a ravine. Ramsdell joined him and they rigged more ropes to another tree to move down and across the loose rock slope. Reinhardt found the man unconscious but breathing, pinned against a tree at the base of a five-foot cliff. Reinhardt tied the man in and with ranger Christina Sheppard tried to hoist him to the top of the 5-foot cliff, where the ground was flat. But they needed help. Biologist Mark Buktenica took over managing the ropes at the midpoint belay. Ramsdell and ranger Paul Schauer rappelled down where they rigged pulleys to a tree 20 feet above the man, and the four rangers pushed and pulled him up. On flat ground, they bundled the man in the litter. Ramsdell and the rest scrambled back up the wall and Reinhardt went with the litter while others hauled on pulleys for the long climb to the top.
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waste, we also have a recommended watering schedule that calls for watering only twice per week,� Nations said. “City properties, with the exception of athletic fields, are watered according to this twice weekly schedule (Mondays and Fridays for commercial properties), always before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. If you see a city property being watered outside of these days and times, please report it so we can fix it. “This time of exceptional drought requires us all to be exceptional in our efforts to use water as efficiently as possible.�
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guidelines to help conserve water for the remainder of the summer months. Residents are asked not to run sprinklers between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. because the water evaporates since the sun as at is hottest. Residents are also advised to not operate systems with broken sprinkler heads, fix controllable leaks and do not operate fountains without a recirculation device. “In addition to these prohibitions on water
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