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texas Arizona style law proposed A proposed Texas law that would ban local governments from preventing police from asking detainees about their immigration status is back on the agenda. Gov. Rick Perry put the bill on the agenda for a special legislative session, the San Antonio Express-News reported.
Lightning strikes base Two Air Force Reserve cadets were taken to a hospital by ambulance and 75 others by bus after a lightning strike Wednesday at a southern Mississippi military training base, a spokeswoman said. Air Force Reserve cadets from around the country were at the Joint Forces Training Center for two weeks of work, said Army National Guard Maj. All were responsive and stable after the lightning hit about 2 p.m., she said.
nation &world 5.3 quake shakes China A magnitude-5.3 earthquake sent rocks crashing down onto a road in the country’s northwest and caused car crashes that left five injured. The official Xinhua News Agency and U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck Wednesday morning in the sprawling Xinjiang region’s Toksun county, about 1,400 miles west of Beijing. Associated Press
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ummer is the perfect time for college students to have fun and relax. In College Station, we can enjoy less stress and traffic, longer days and plenty of free time. However, summer is also a time when the brutal heat and humidity hits. But you do not want to let the sun ruin your fun, here are five ways for students to beat the heat.
Take a drive
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◗ Whether or not your car has air conditioning or not, driving with the windows down is a great way to get away, have an adventure and beat the heat. Go on a road trip to downtown Austin or Houston for the day, or just drive around Bryan. This may be expensive because of the gas prices, but it’s worth it.
of sunscreen and head to the nearest pool to cool off and soak up some sun. Almost every apartment complex in College Station has a pool. If you do not live in an apartment, College Station has three municipal outdoor swimming pools open to the public. Visit www.cstx.gov for locations and hours of operation.
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Agriculture dries up due to severe drought
O’Dell Harmon The Battalion If you’re looking for something sweet to do this summer, scoop up a friend and take a trip to Brenham, for a tour of the Blue Bell ice cream factory. The original Blue Bell creameries is in Brenham, Texas 39 miles away from College Station, has been open since 1911 producing ice cream. It has since expanded into 20 other states and can be found at Outback Steakhouse’s in America. For $5 and a 45-minute drive visitors can take a tour of the Blue Bell factory and learn more about the history and the step-by-step process of making ice cream. “It is a lot of fun I have been here for about two years now,” said Emily Dana, a Blue Bell tour guide. See Ice cream on page 4
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Children enjoy their ice cream after a fun tour of the Blue Bell factory.
The Battalion Texas is known for its hot climate, cattle and agriculture but this summer, most are experiencing the heat. “For this time of year this seems to be the third worst drought I have ever seen in Texas,” said John NielsenGammon, Texas state climatologist. From November 2010 to June 2011, the loss Texas has experienced due to the drought has reached approximately 1.5 billion dollars,
For more information Visit http://www.drought.unl. edu/dm/monitor.html to learn more causing serious problems for crop and cattle farmers. “Each day without rainfall is one in which crop and livestock losses mount,” said David Anderson, agrilife extension livestock economist. “Even with the severity of the current drought, estimation See Drought on page 2
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farmers in central and south Texas who have planted or are facing final planting deadlines, and ranchers supplemental feeding on short pastures, each day without rainfall is costly,” said Mark Welch, an agrilife extension grain marketing economist. The window for crops to have a favorable chance of surviving this season is unlikely with each passing day. “The low harvested percentage is compounded by several factors in addition to the drought,” Welch said. “Record-high calf prices increase the value of wheat for grazing, especially if grain production prospects are poor, and record high cotton prices offer incentives for producers to terminate poor stands of wheat in hopes of producing a high value cotton crop.” The drought has also taken its toll on homeowners and hobby farmers, have lost all crops of the season, forcing them to deal with dry, cracked and unusable soil. “Based on past droughts, it’s likely to get worse as the weather stays hot and chances of precipitation decrease. The less water people use, the less the need will be for putting in water restrictions to conserve water this summer,” NielsenGammon said. Major cotton producers still have positive outlooks due to the uncertain conditions in west Texas. “Given the regular occurrence of dry weather in west and south Texas, and the late planting date in west Texas, it’s not unusual to be facing uncertainty about the level and condition of cotton planting in the state. As the west Texas crop is not usually planted until May, there’s still time for conditions to change,” said John Robinson, an agrilife extension cotton economist. The conditions have yet to improve, and the drought continues in Texas, farmers and livestock producers may be looking at a dry situation.
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of economic losses is difficult given that we are still early in the growing season.” The majority of southern and western Texas is experiencing “exceptional drought,” according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, which is the highest drought rating in the country along with New Mexico and parts of Arizona. “Texas is the largest beef cow producing state in the U.S. with more than 5 million head,” Anderson said. “More than 90 percent of the state’s beef cows are located in counties categorized as being in severe to exceptional drought.” The drought has caused the price of crops to rise, which causes increased feeding costs all while cattle farmers are losing acres of grazing pasture. “This increased feeding cost over normal levels is a direct economic impact on the livestock producers,” Anderson said. “The sudden severe onset of the drought has forced livestock producers to purchase even more hay, driving up prices sharply.” Many ranchers started to feed cattle much earlier in the season, and with a shortage of water for their cattle, it is an ongoing struggle throughout the state. “This requires even higher costs to haul water daily to meet livestock needs,” Anderson said. Many livestock owners were forced to sell cattle due to increasing costs and some producers have sold as much as half their livestock to keep from running a deficit. For them, it is still unknown how much the drought will impact the crops. Many Texas farmers have yet to plant crops for this season and are waiting to see if the weather conditions become more favorable. “However, for wheat, cotton and grain
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The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum will serve cake, ice-cream and soda from 11:30 to 3 p.m. on Friday to celebrate the president and Mrs. Bush’s birthdays. The couple will not be in attendance.
It’s Aggie Night for the Houston Astros Friday at Minute Maid Park. Fans can purchase specially priced tickets at astros.com/ aggie, password AGGIE. A&M Women’s Head Basketball Coach Gary Blair will throw out the first pitch.
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Graduates of Mays Business School can attend a day-long seminar exploring “challenges and opportunities in the turbulent global economy” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 11 at the Wehner Building.
Farida Sohrabji from the Texas A&M Health Science Center will speak on “Aging and estrogen: the good, the bad and the ugly” from 7 to 8 p.m. June 14 at the Revolution Cafe & Bar.
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Dude, perfect remake Jared Baxter: ‘True Grit’ hits DVD and Blu-ray
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oyal to Charles Portis’ 1968 work—deemed by some critics as “the great American novel”— True Grit ranks as one of the best Westerns in years and evokes the poetic charm and tuned dialogue of its source material. True Grit follows strong-headed teenager Mattie Ross in late 1800s Arkansas as she sets out to avenge the murder of her father at the hands of traitorous ranch hand Tom Chaney. Ross, played by acting rookie Hailee Steinfeld, enlists the help of one-eyed marshal Rooster Cogburn to help hunt down Chaney and bring him to justice. Jeff Bridges, “The Dude” of Big
Jeff Bridges won the Oscar for Best Actor in 2010 for Crazy Heart and followed up with a Best Actor nomination in 2011 as Rooster Cogburn in Paramount Pictures’ True Grit.
Lebowski fame, makes no attempt to overshadow or copy “The Duke” John Wayne’s performance in the 1969 original film. Instead, he makes the role of Cogburn his own with added drunkenness, gargle mouthed speaking and “Fill your hands!” gunplay for good measure. You wouldn’t know after watching, but Steinfeld’s only previous acting experience consisted of short films and
commercials before beating out 15,000 other applicants for the coveted role. It’s no fluke she earned an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress—her talent is obvious from the get-go. Matt Damon rounds out the cast as the talkative Texas Ranger LaBoeuf (pronounced “La-beef”). His buckskin attire and distinguished manner immediately set him apart from Cogburn and Ross, creating a clash of agendas and personalities that drive this tale of vengeance forward. Acclaimed directors Joel and Ethan Coen have forever put their own unique stamp on the Western genre. Their streak of Oscar nominations continued with True Grit garnering 10 alone. The special features take about an hour to watch and include cast interviews, costume design, a fea-
ture on post-Civil War guns and the re-creation of Fort Smith in Granger, Texas. Those for looking for in-depth commentary or lengthy featurettes might be disappointed. Containing beautiful cinematography, a resonating score, memorable characters and all the necessary ingredients to separate a remake—if you can really call it one—from its predecessor, True Grit is arguably the Coen brothers’ finest film to date. Jared Baxter, sports & lifestyles editor, senior telecommunication media studies major
Watch it for free ◗ Students can check out True Grit or choose from a wide selction of films for free on the 4th floor of Evans Annex. New releases are added weekly in both DVD and Blu-ray. Check out http://library. tamu.edu/services/ media-reserves for more information.
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PETS 1-Tea Cup registered ShihTzu, Tea Cup poodles, Tea Cup designer puppies. $350-$600. 979-324-2866 linda_d_54@yahoo.com Adopt Pets: Dogs, Cats, Puppies, Kittens, Many purebreds. Brazos Animal Shelter, 979-775-5755, www.brazosanimalshelter.org Purebred beagle puppies for sale. 8wks old. Two males left. $200. Have had first shots. Call 940-733-5045.
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◗ If you’re taking classes this summer, you can get into the Rec Center for free because membership is covered by your tuition, so take advantage of what it offers. Cool off in the indoor or outdoor swimming pools. Use the indoor running track instead of running outside or try playing racquetball instead of tennis. You can play basketball or soccer on the indoor courts, or you can give indoor cycling a try. Badminton and rock climbing are also options. Visit recsports.tamu.edu for more information.
Go to the movies â—— Of course the movie theater is also always air-conditioned. After a day next to the pool, you can go and enjoy the summer movie season. Take advantage of your student discount and go see one of the great movies being released this summer. Bryan-College Station has two movie theaters. Visit www. cinemark.com or www.pccmovies.com for movie times.
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ROOMMATES Available Now! 2-Male roommates needed. 3 bed, 2 bath house built 2010 in Bryan off Finfeather. Just 5 minutes from west campus. W/D in house. Rent is just $400 +utilities. Call Myles at 817-648-8842. Female roommate needed. Large updated townhouse off S.W. Pkwy. Bus-route, W/D, covered parking, 1/3-utilities. $350/mo. 979-204-9788. Roommates needed. 4bd/4bth $350/mo, washer/dryer, phone & internet, University Place on Southwest Parkway. 281-844-2090.
TUTORS Affordable Tutoring! Accounting, math, chemistry, animal science. $10/hr. Karen, 979-571-6773. One-on-One affordable tutoring in subjects including math and statistics. For more information, call/text Kate at 979-220-0874 or email kate05@att.net
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“My favorite thing about giving tours would have to be the smile on everybody’s faces at the end of the tour and when I get to tell them that they get to get ice cream. It’s a lot of fun; you can’t come to blue bell and be in a bad mood.� A factory visitor took time out of her day to take her children on the tour. “I enjoyed learning about Blue Bell and its history,� said Shannon Steiner. “My kids really enjoy being here.� Aggies have a hand in helping with the ice cream process. “This is my fourth summer working here,� said Audra Kruse, a sophomore English major. “I also do something called Blue Bell country girl where I get to go around and
be kind of an ambassador for Blue Bell and go on radio shows and TV programs to get the word out on Blue Bell. Blue Bell uses many public relations tools to spread the word of the company by using as their “Blue Bell country girls.� “I am a Blue Bell country girl which is a lot of fun. I get to travel to different places and spread the word about Blue Bell through media interviews and things like that. I never know where they are going to send me next but it’s a lot of fun,� Dana said. At the end of the tour, each visitor is treated to a scoop of ice cream, included in the ticket price, and can enjoy: while they relax and shop at the gift shop. Visiting the factory is an option for students to stay cool during the summer months.
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HELP WANTED Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. 512-684-8296. mark@marklynch.us Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment. Experienced part-time lawn-maintenance workers needed. Must be available mornings. $8.00/hr. Call Kirk, 979-324-2719. Festival and Event Staff. Champion Festivals is looking for energetic students to work in a fun and fast-paced environment. Part-time, mostly weekends. Pay $8.50-$10/hr. Email marketing@championconcessions. com
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GIS mapper needed part-time. Must have GIS mapping experience or have completed GIS courses. Email resume to landwork.tex@gmail.com GREAT JOB, GREAT PAY!! Student Media has an opening for a student to deliver The Battalion newspaper starting with the fall semester (Wed., Aug. 24th). Position requires paper delivery between 6am-9am, Monday-Friday. Must have reliable transportation. Great pay! Interested applicants apply at The Grove Building 8901, ask for Joseph. Local businessman seeks aggressive self starting male students for late afternoons and Saturday. Flexible hours. Top pay! Call 979-696-0203. 8-10am only. New restaurant needs bartenders, servers, kitchen-help. Contact 979-575-6598 or azurebcs@gmail.com
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