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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Sgt. Ryan Gifford from Dallas, Texas, of the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron pauses during a patrol in the village of Hawas Kheyl, Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
Sgt. Ryan Gifford from Dallas, Texas, of the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron pauses during a patrol in the village of Hawas Kheyl, Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan Wednesday Nov. 25,...   (Associated Press)
Members of Walton Hall watch the off-campus Aggie Bonfire, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, north of Bryan, Texas. Walton Hall is responsible for loading the lumber that is cut and following the tradition of bringing the flame from Austin to light the fire. In 1999, the wedding cake-like bonfire structure collapsed...
Members of Walton Hall watch the off-campus Aggie Bonfire, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, north of Bryan, Texas. Walton Hall is responsible for loading the lumber that is cut and following the tradition of bringing...   (Associated Press)
An Army carry team loads into a transfer vehicle a transfer case containing the remains of Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense, Nolen, 25, of Alvin, Texas, died Nov. 22 in Zabul province, Afghanistan of...
An Army carry team loads into a transfer vehicle a transfer case containing the remains of Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of...   (Associated Press)
An Army carry team lifts a transfer case containing the remains of Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, as a transfer case containing the remains of Army Spc. Jason A. McLeod sits on a loader, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense,...
An Army carry team lifts a transfer case containing the remains of Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, as a transfer case containing the remains of Army Spc. Jason A. McLeod sits on a loader, Tuesday, Nov. 24,...   (Associated Press)
A transfer case containing the remains of Army Spc. Jason A. McLeod, left, and Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, right, sit on a loader, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense, McLeod, 22, of Crystal Lake, Ill., died Nov. 23 west...
A transfer case containing the remains of Army Spc. Jason A. McLeod, left, and Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, right, sit on a loader, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the...   (Associated Press)
This is a June 2, 2009 file photo of Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaking during a news conference in Austin, Texas.   A Texas-sized brawl is under way between the two Republicans in a GOP primary race that's pitting the public's anger at Washington against its anti-incumbent fervor. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)
This is a June 2, 2009 file photo of Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaking during a news conference in Austin, Texas. A Texas-sized brawl is under way between the two Republicans in a GOP primary race that's...   (Associated Press)
In this August 17, 2009 file photo, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson, R-Texas, comments during a news conference officially announcing her candidacy for Texas governor in La Marque, Texas.  A Texas-sized brawl is under way between the two Republicans in a GOP primary race that's pitting the public's anger...
In this August 17, 2009 file photo, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson, R-Texas, comments during a news conference officially announcing her candidacy for Texas governor in La Marque, Texas. A Texas-sized...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2009, file photo Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, flings a  copy of the health care bill out into the crowd during a health care reform rally on Capitol hill in Washington.  (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2009, file photo Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, flings a copy of the health care bill out into the crowd during a health care reform rally on Capitol hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose...   (Associated Press)
Officials rescue a man from a garbage truck where he apparently was dumped along with mounds of trash, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Beaumont, Texas. The man was conscious when he was seen being rescued Monday morning after the driver called 911 to report someone was yelling for help from...
Officials rescue a man from a garbage truck where he apparently was dumped along with mounds of trash, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Beaumont, Texas. The man was conscious when he was seen being rescued Monday...   (Associated Press)
In this image made from video and released by KFDM - TV, Emergency personnel in Beaumont, Texas, rescue a man from a garbage truck where he apparently was dumped along with mounds of trash, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. The man was conscious when he was seen being rescued Monday morning...
In this image made from video and released by KFDM - TV, Emergency personnel in Beaumont, Texas, rescue a man from a garbage truck where he apparently was dumped along with mounds of trash, Monday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Gifford, from Dallas, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, walks on patrol with fellow soldiers near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Gifford, from Dallas, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, walks on patrol with fellow soldiers near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan,...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Gifford of Dallas, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron sits on a rooftop while guarding the perimeter near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Gifford of Dallas, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron sits on a rooftop while guarding the perimeter near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan,...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army Spc. Travis Heslet from Carrollton, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron guards a position with fellow soldiers near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army Spc. Travis Heslet from Carrollton, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron guards a position with fellow soldiers near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan,...   (Associated Press)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a  Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade...   (Associated Press)
A special seal is seen on a freight truck  using a  Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
A special seal is seen on a freight truck using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against...   (Associated Press)
Freight trucks are seen at a border check point  in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Some companies are using the Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, to bypass the checkpoint congestion. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Freight trucks are seen at a border check point in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Some companies are using the Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, to bypass the checkpoint congestion....   (Associated Press)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a  Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade...   (Associated Press)
Custom and Border Protection Port Director Gene Garza talks about the  Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane  in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Custom and Border Protection Port Director Gene Garza talks about the Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)   (Associated Press)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a  Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade...   (Associated Press)
Freight trucks, center, breeze through a congested border check point using a  Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Freight trucks, center, breeze through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade...   (Associated Press)
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Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) throws a pass against Texas A&M during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) throws a pass against Texas A&M during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) is tackled by Oakland Raiders cornerback Chris Johnson, bottom, as Raiders linebacker Sam Williams (54) looks on in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. Austin got up following the tackle and ran in for...
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) is tackled by Oakland Raiders cornerback Chris Johnson, bottom, as Raiders linebacker Sam Williams (54) looks on in the first half of an NFL football game,...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) is tackled by Oakland Raiders cornerback Chris Johnson, bottom, as Raiders linebacker Sam Williams (54) looks on in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. Austin got up following the tackle and ran in for...
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) is tackled by Oakland Raiders cornerback Chris Johnson, bottom, as Raiders linebacker Sam Williams (54) looks on in the first half of an NFL football game,...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys safety Gerald Sensabaugh (43) tackles Oakland Raiders tight end Zach Miller (80) following Miller's reception in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 24-7. (AP Photo/Erich Schlegel)
Dallas Cowboys safety Gerald Sensabaugh (43) tackles Oakland Raiders tight end Zach Miller (80) following Miller's reception in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington,...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) celebrates after sacking Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski as defensive end Jason Hatcher, behind, and defensive end Jay Ratliff, back right, look on in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 24-7. (AP...
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) celebrates after sacking Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski as defensive end Jason Hatcher, behind, and defensive end Jay Ratliff, back right,...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, front, evades a tackle-attempt by Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (21) in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 24-7. (AP Photo/Erich Schlegel)
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, front, evades a tackle-attempt by Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (21) in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington,...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) sacks Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski (5) in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 24-7. (AP Photo/Erich Schlegel)
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) sacks Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski (5) in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy E. Williams (11) celebrates his touchdown with guard Leonard Davis (70) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 24-7. (AP Photo/Mike Stone)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy E. Williams (11) celebrates his touchdown with guard Leonard Davis (70) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Louis Murphy (18) reaches unsuccessfully for a pass as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins (21) defends in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 24-7. (AP Photo/Mike Stone)
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Louis Murphy (18) reaches unsuccessfully for a pass as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins (21) defends in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26,...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) celebrates following his touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 24-7. (AP Photo/Erich Schlegel)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) celebrates following his touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. The...   (Associated Press)
Oakland Raider head coach Tom Cable looks on during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone)
Oakland Raider head coach Tom Cable looks on during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone)   (Associated Press)
Texas coach Mack Brown, right, talks with former President George H.W. Bush before an NCAA college football game between Texas and Texas A&M on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas coach Mack Brown, right, talks with former President George H.W. Bush before an NCAA college football game between Texas and Texas A&M on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) celebrates his touchdown with running back Marion Barber (24) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. The touchdown was later nullified. (AP Photo/Erich Schlegel)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) celebrates his touchdown with running back Marion Barber (24) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Texas coach Mack Brown, right, talks with Texas A&M coach Mike Sherman before an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas coach Mack Brown, right, talks with Texas A&M coach Mike Sherman before an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)   (Associated Press)
Texas coach Mack Brown, right, talks with former President George H.W. Bush before an NCAA college football game between Texas and Texas A&M on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Texas coach Mack Brown, right, talks with former President George H.W. Bush before an NCAA college football game between Texas and Texas A&M on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Former President George H.W. Bush arrives at Kyle Field before an NCAA college football game between Texas and Texas A&M on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Former President George H.W. Bush arrives at Kyle Field before an NCAA college football game between Texas and Texas A&M on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)   (Associated Press)
Daughtry lead singer Chris Daughtry performs during the half time show of an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Dr. Scott Lieberman)
Daughtry lead singer Chris Daughtry performs during the half time show of an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Dr....   (Associated Press)
Texas coach Mack Brown, right, talks with Texas A&M coach Mike Sherman before their NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas coach Mack Brown, right, talks with Texas A&M coach Mike Sherman before their NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)   (Associated Press)
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, right, talks with former President George H.W. Bush before an NCAA college football game between Texas and Texas A&M on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, right, talks with former President George H.W. Bush before an NCAA college football game between Texas and Texas A&M on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David...   (Associated Press)
Clemson forward Trevor Booker, center, is guarded by Texas A&M forward David Loubeau, left, and Texas A&M guard Dash Harris (5) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the 76 Classic in Anaheim, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. Texas A&M won 69-60. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)
Clemson forward Trevor Booker, center, is guarded by Texas A&M forward David Loubeau, left, and Texas A&M guard Dash Harris (5) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the 76 Classic...   (Associated Press)
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