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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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FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2007, file photo, Texas A&M's Corey Clark (54) and Stephen Hodge, left, hold up the trophy as they celebrate with teammates after Texas A&M beat Texas in an NCAA college football game in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M beat Texas 38-30. Texas A&M has...
FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2007, file photo, Texas A&M's Corey Clark (54) and Stephen Hodge, left, hold up the trophy as they celebrate with teammates after Texas A&M beat Texas in an NCAA college football...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this June 20, 2009, file photo, Columbus Crew forward Alejandro Moreno (10) of Venezuela, dribbles the ball lduring a MLS soccer game against FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas. Moreno was among the 10 players selected by the Philadelphia Union in the MLS expansion draft on Wednesday, Nov....
FILE - In this June 20, 2009, file photo, Columbus Crew forward Alejandro Moreno (10) of Venezuela, dribbles the ball lduring a MLS soccer game against FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas. Moreno was among the...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this July 8, 2009, file photo, Texas Rangers' Andruw Jones watches his solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a one-year, $500,000 deal with veteran outfielder Andruw...
FILE - In this July 8, 2009, file photo, Texas Rangers' Andruw Jones watches his solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. The Chicago...   (Associated Press)
FILE - This is a 2009 file photo showing Andruw Jones in a Texas Rangers uniform. The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a one-year, $500,000 deal with veteran outfielder Andruw Jones. Jones, 32, can make an additional $1 million in performance bonuses. Jones batted .214 with 17 home...
FILE - This is a 2009 file photo showing Andruw Jones in a Texas Rangers uniform. The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a one-year, $500,000 deal with veteran outfielder Andruw Jones. Jones, 32, can make...   (Associated Press)
In this photo taken on Oct. 31, 2009, Oklahoma State offensive lineman Russell Okung, right, blocks Texas defensive end Eddie Jones, left, during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla. To an opposing defender hoping to get pressure on Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson, Okung...
In this photo taken on Oct. 31, 2009, Oklahoma State offensive lineman Russell Okung, right, blocks Texas defensive end Eddie Jones, left, during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in...   (Associated Press)
Texas' Damion James (5) puts up a shot over Pittsburgh's Lamar Patterson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Damion James (5) puts up a shot over Pittsburgh's Lamar Patterson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Texas' Justin Mason (24) blocks a shot by Pittsburgh's Dante Taylor (11) during the  second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Justin Mason (24) blocks a shot by Pittsburgh's Dante Taylor (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62....   (Associated Press)
Texas' Gary Johnson (1) is fouled by Pittsburgh's Brad Wanamaker (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 78-62.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Gary Johnson (1) is fouled by Pittsburgh's Brad Wanamaker (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 78-62. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon argues a call with a game official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon argues a call with a game official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62....   (Associated Press)
Texas coach Rick Barnes talks to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 78-62.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas coach Rick Barnes talks to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 78-62. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh's Travon Woodall (1) and Texas' Justin Mason (24) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh's Travon Woodall (1) and Texas' Justin Mason (24) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon yells instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon yells instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
Texas' Dogus Balbay, front, beats Pittsburgh's Chase Adams to a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Dogus Balbay, front, beats Pittsburgh's Chase Adams to a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
Texas' Dexter Pittman, left, and Pittsburgh's Brad Wanamaker, right, battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Dexter Pittman, left, and Pittsburgh's Brad Wanamaker, right, battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Texas' Dexter Pittman (34) puts up a shot past Pittsburgh's Gary McGhee (52) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Dexter Pittman (34) puts up a shot past Pittsburgh's Gary McGhee (52) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh's Chase Adams, left, and Texas' Justin Mason, right, chase a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh's Chase Adams, left, and Texas' Justin Mason, right, chase a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh's Gary McGhee, left, and Nasir Robinson, right, battle Texas' Justin Mason, center, for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh's Gary McGhee, left, and Nasir Robinson, right, battle Texas' Justin Mason, center, for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City,...   (Associated Press)
Stephen F. Austin State's Jereal Scott tries to get past Texas Tech's Mike Singletary during an NCAA college basketball game in Nacogdoches, Texas, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/The Daily Sentinel, Andrew Rogers)
Stephen F. Austin State's Jereal Scott tries to get past Texas Tech's Mike Singletary during an NCAA college basketball game in Nacogdoches, Texas, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/The Daily Sentinel,...   (Associated Press)
Baylor's Morghan Medlock (55) shoots between Jacksonville State's Destiny Lane (14) and Candice Carmine (23) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Baylor's Morghan Medlock (55) shoots between Jacksonville State's Destiny Lane (14) and Candice Carmine (23) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco Texas....   (Associated Press)
Baylor's Brittney Griner (42) blocks the shot of Jacksonville State's Candice Carmine (23) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Baylor's Brittney Griner (42) blocks the shot of Jacksonville State's Candice Carmine (23) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)   (Associated Press)
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