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TOMORROW’S WEATHER High Low THE DAILY TEXAN 90 76 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Serving the University of Texas at Austin community since 1900 www.dailytexanonline.com UT makes seamless switch TODAY between network providers By Collin Eaton of students, faculty and staff at ticate their machines at 7:30 a.m. Calendar Daily Texan Staff the University through wireless on July 1 in order to switch to the UT’s Information Technolo- encryption codes when they are new SSL certificates. World Cup gy Services completed a seamless connected to the restricted.utexas. The transition is part of a UT- transition Sunday from one SSL edu network. System-wide decision to change 1:30 p.m. certificate wireless network pro- While many computer and digital security partnerships vider to another, saving the Uni- wireless device users — who from VeriSign, an SSL certificate versity 72 percent of its operating utilize technologies from the iP- provider, to InCommon, anoth- cost for the encrypted, security- hone, iPad and Mac computer — er provider, which offers cost-ef- VS. Derek Stout | Daily Texan Staff Uruguay Netherlands enabling certificates. will not notice a difference, Win- ficient means to provide more The SSL, or secure sockets lay- dows and Linux computer us- Aaron Ulmer, administrative associate in the Registrar’s Office, helps er, certificates protect the EIDs ers were prompted to re-authen- NETWORK continues on page 2 out during student registration in the FAC computer lab on Monday. The magical mystery kind Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes play a sold-out Clinical law show with We Are Each Other at J La Zona Rosa at 8 p.m. UT professor Kind of blue ... The Ephraim Owens Experience appointed to plays the Continental Club Gallery at 10:30 p.m. No cover. UN council Group focuses on locating, Today in history rescuing those in custody of foreign governments By Collin Eaton In 1785 Daily Texan Staff The dollar becomes the The University announced monetary unit in the U.S. Monday that a UT clinical law professor has been nominated to join a United Nations group to help ascertain the whereabouts and futures of people Inside unwillingly detained by foreign governments. Ariel Du- In Opinion: litzky, direc- Study finds Internet use tor of UT’s addictive page 4 Latin Amer- ica Initiative In News: and director of the Hu- Texans rank high in obesity man Rights nationwide page 5 Clinic, has accepted his In Sports: nomination from the Ariel Dulitzky The World Cup in three Nasha Lee | Daily Texan Staff UN appointee dimensions page 7 A couple takes a dip in Lady Bird Lake to cool off from the summer heat Monday afternoon. High temperatures reached 90 degrees. U.N. Hu- man Rights Council to serve for three years with the Working In Life&Arts: Group on Enforced or Involun- Album releases receive high tary Disappearances. The Hu- marks page 11 man Rights Council is a Unit- ed Nations body made of repre- Candidates knock Perry’s policy sentatives from 47 countries and By Nolan Hicks The response came amid a knew they weren’t going to,” “It wouldn’t be billions, but it has operated for 14 regular ses- Daily Texan Staff line of questioning inquiring as White said. could be tens of millions,” White sions. Dulitzky was appointed KERRVILLE, Texas — Bill White to how Perry was going to pay White also said he recently au- said of the fund. shortly after June 18, when the criticized Rick Perry’s proposal to for higher education with the thored a letter to the Legislature He said that, if the Sunset council’s 14th session in Geneva slow tuition increases by constrain- state’s estimated $18-billion bud- asking for a full audit of the Texas Commission should review the finished its duties. ing operating costs after a candi- get shortfall. Enterprise Fund. He said the fund, Texas Enterprise Fund and prove In a statement released Mon- date forum hosted by the League White said the budget cri- which was set up to provide mon- it ineffective, a possible solution day, Dulitzky said he will work of Women Voters on Monday. sis was a result of the Legisla- etary incentives for companies to could be to dissolve the fund. to help families find their fami- “After 9.5 years as governor, ture passing — and the governor bring business to Texas, was not Perry’s critics have criticized the ly members and pursue human it’s a little late to start looking signing — what he calls an unre- holding companies accountable fund as a slush fund for the gov- rights justice. Quote to note for operating efficiencies,” White alistic budget. for creating the jobs they prom- ernor’s political contributors. “I am deeply honored and said in an interview with The “It predicted sales tax reve- ised to bring to Texas when they Daily Texan. nues to increase when everyone were awarded the money. FORUM continues on page 2 RIGHTS continues on page 2 “It ‘won’t hurt [humans],‘ but when I tell them they’re Austin Forum on Science No-refusal weekend catches DWIs dog treats, they freak out. I actually hosts 3-D technology talk Twenty-four citations ing surged with Fourth of July such as Halloween, Labor Day celebrations. and Mardi Gras. eat the Cheddar By Collin Eaton quiring goggles and glasses?” issued to drunk drivers From 9 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. A first-offense DWI carries a Chomps when Daily Texan Staff Faith Singer-Villalobos, spokes- Sunday, drivers stopped on sus- $2,000 fine and potential for jail The Austin Forum on Science, woman for the Texas Advanced on July Fourth holiday picions of drunk driving who re- time with probation and commu- there’s no carbs in Technology & Society is hosting a Computing Center, said she ex- By Michael Sherfield fused the standard breathalyz- nity service. talk today on digital holography pects 200 Austinites to come to Daily Texan Staff er test were taken to a blood-test “The DWI initiative is an ef- the house.” in the context of the current boom the event. Singer-Villalobos said While most people were mak- command center to have their fort to enforce DWI laws, keep the in 3-D entertainment and techno- the event is part of a free, month- ing toasts to freedom this week- blood drawn. public safe and to conduct blood logical applications. ly speaker series that all Austini- end, a few got their first taste of APD said that in the 24 DWIs search warrants on suspects who According to an Austin Forum tes are invited to attend. incarceration. issued this weekend, there were refuse to give a breath or blood event announcement, “The world “We encourage people to attend The Austin Police Depart- 13 breathalyzer tests, 10 blood specimen as required by law,” is currently witnessing an explo- and experience what the Austin ment handed out 24 DWIs this search warrants and one manda- APD said in a press release. — Jan-Marie Swanson sion of 3-D digital data content, Forum has to offer,” she said. weekend as a part of a “no-re- tory blood draw performed. 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THE DAILY TEXAN RIGHTS: Faculty Volume 111, Number 24 FORUM: 25 cents Gov. Perry refuses to participate member joins CONTACT US From page 1 nearly polar-opposite views on the issues — Glass believes Pointing to his experience as Main Telephone: public education is “social- Working Group mayor of Houston, White said (512) 471-4591 ism” and that Texas spends additional savings could come far too much on public educa- From page 1 from consolidating administra- Editor: tion while White believes more tive functions for state boards humbled by the opportunity to Lauren Winchester needs to be spent on the public and agencies, implementing serve at the Working Group,” he (512) 232-2212 school system — both took the energy-saving plans at state of- said in the statement. “My ap- [email protected] opportunity to attack Gov. Rick fice buildings and renegotiat- pointment is, in part, recognition Perry, who declined an invita- ing supplier contracts to reflect of the unique, interdisciplinary Managing Editor: tion to participate in the event. Ben Wermund lower business costs. approach to human rights teach- “[With Perry] you’re voting ing and practice we take at UT. I (512) 232-2217 “We need state agencies to for the man you wish he were, will do my best to enhance and managingeditor@ make four yards per carry instead not the man he is,” Glass said build upon the extraordinary dailytexanonline.com of 3.5 yards per carry,” he said. in her closing leadership of past and current statement. News Office: “That can be the members of the Working Group. White was (512) 232-2207 difference be- Jeff Heimsath | Daily Texan Staff I am eager to help families find equally harsh, their loved ones and to continue [email protected] tween getting Gubernatorial candidates Bill White and Kathie Glass answered claiming Per- a first down or questons about public education, economics and campaign to pursue the ideal of justice and The major mission ry takes credit Sports Office: not.” finance reform at a public forum hosted by the League of Women will seek practical solutions for (512) 232-2210 White said [of the league] is to for everything Voters in Kerrville on Monday evening. human rights problems. I hope [email protected] that examining provide forums for that goes right also that my new responsibili- ‘‘ while denying ties will create additional learn- state agencies to voters to talk with loux Theater in downtown “We’re certainly disappoint- Life & Arts Office: improve their ef- responsibility Kerrville. ed,” she said. “The major mis- ing and practical opportunities (512) 232-2209 ficiency would candidates.” for everything The Perry campaign declined sion [of the league] is to provide for UT students.” [email protected] also increase trust that has gone the invitation to participate in forums for voters to talk with According to the press release, in government. — Donna Robinson wrong. the forum at League of Wom- candidates.” the Working Group usually Retail Advertising: “The pub- The League of Women “In Rick Per- en Voters forum because Bill Robinson said the organiza- meets three times a year in Gene- (512) 471-1865 lic appreciates Voters spokeswoman ry’s Texas, our White hasn’t released his tax tion takes pride in what she de- va to discuss, in private, human [email protected] it when every best days may returns from 1993-1998, said scribed as its long history of fair rights with families, witnesses, dollar is spent be behind us,” Catherine Frazier, Perry cam- and nonpartisan organizing to government officials and non- Classified Advertising: wisely,” he said. White said. “In paign spokeswoman. encourage voter education. governmental organizations and (512) 471-5244 Democrat Bill our Texas, our “We won’t debate White until Bill White campaign spokes- then to report to governments in classifi[email protected] White and Libertarian Kathie best days are ahead of us.” he releases his taxes for Texans woman Katy Bacon insisted writing about its decisions. The Glass engaged in a 50-minute fo- Meg Scott Johnson, a board to see,” Frazier said. there would be gubernatorial group was “established in 1980 rum that seemed more like a de- member with the Kerr Coun- The League of Women Voters debates. to assist families in determining ty League of Women Voters, spokeswoman Donna Robinson “Texans won’t appreciate an the fate or whereabouts of their The Texan strives to present all information bate at times, even though the fairly, accurately and completely. If candidates weren’t allowed to estimated that 275 people at- said she was disappointed can- incumbent who won’t answer disappeared relatives,” accord- we have made an error, let us know tended the forum, which was didates had elected not to partic- questions,” Bacon said. “Rick ing to the press release. about it. Call (512) 232-2217 or e-mail directly address each other. [email protected]. While the candidates took held at the Kathleen C. Cail- ipate in the forum. Perry is out of excuses.” Karen Engle, a law professor and director of the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Hu- man Rights and Justice, was un- DWI: available for comment, but she COPYRIGHT Program NETWORK: Swapping services saves money said in the press release that Copyright 2010 Texas Student the U.N. and families of disap- Media. All articles, photographs aims to reduce From page 1 wished to encrypt their e-mail,” Health, TeraGrid and the Na- peared people will benefit from and graphics, both in the print and he said. “With this InCommon tional Science Foundation, and Dulitzky’s experience. online editions, are the property of individuals and servers with solution, the costs will go down the company tested its pro- “Ariel Dulitzky’s appoint- Texas Student Media and may not be drunk driving encryption security. These dramatically, and we’ll be able gram with smaller colleges in ment to this important Work- reproduced or republished in part or From page 1 means will allow UT to pro- to expand the number of peo- June. ing Group is an honor for the in whole without written permission. vide unlimited certificates at a ple we’ve provided certificates “By offering unlimited SSL UT Rapoport Center for Hu- The number of drivers cit- low, fixed price. Annual costs to before.” certificates, we’re providing man Rights and Justice and the ed this weekend is consistent for the system run from $2,000 According to a June 25 In- the potential for campuses to School of Law,” Engle said. “I with previous DWI efforts. for smaller colleges to $20,000 formation Technology Servic- significantly reduce their cer- feel certain that the U.N., as CORRECTION The first “no-refusal” week- for large research universities. es press release, the contract tificate-related expenses. Eco- well as the families and friends end on Labor Day last Sep- UT spends $40,000 on Veri- with VeriSign has been extend- nomics are no longer a limi- of those who have disappeared, Because of a reporting error, tember drew 27 DWIs; 21 peo- Sign certificates, but the new- ed to individuals-only for six tation for certificate possibili- will benefit from Ariel’s broad Monday’s Page One news story on ple were arrested for DWIs on student loans should have quoted ly negotiated deal will bring months, though otherwise the ties,” said John Krienke, chief range of experience and from Valentine’s Day. the cost down to about $15,000 contract was terminated last operating officer of InCom- his critical listening and strong Thomas Melecki, director of the A few hours after the pro- Office of Student Financial Services, and will provide certificates to Wednesday. The digital certif- mon, in a press release for the advocacy skills.” gram ended, a collision be- as saying “three to four dozen,” all students, faculty and staff, icates protect e-mail and oth- service. According to his online fac- tween a motorcycle and a pick- referring to the number of students said William Green, director of er online communications Comodo CEO Melih Abdul- ulty profile, Dulitzky has who gave permission to the office to up truck led to the 26th traffic Information Technology Ser- through encryption and “elec- hayoglu said in a statement taught at UT since August process their student loans through fatality in Austin this year. vices’ Networking and Tele- tronically sign[ing] digital doc- that providing colleges with 2007 and has written about hu- the U.S. Department of Education. Authorities said they could communications. uments with the click of a but- this technology will prevent man rights for several years, as The Texan regrets the error. not determine if alcohol was a “That would just be fantas- ton,” according to the press re- security breaches and informa- well as about “the inter-Amer- factor in the accident. The mo- tic, because we couldn’t afford lease. The UT System collect- tion leaks, protecting the work- ican human rights system, ra- torcycle rider died from his in- to do that right now [other- ed consultation from campuses ing body of a university. cial discrimination and the rule juries after crashing into the wise],” Green said. before implementing the plan. “Enabling students and fac- of law in Latin America.” He TODAY’S WEATHER driver’s side door of a 2005 Green said UT purchases According to a company ulty members with the per- graduated with honors from Chevrolet that was pulling digital certificates from a lot of press release, InCommon be- sonal secure certificates and the University of Buenos Aires’ High Low out of a private driveway near different companies. gan offering its services to col- second-factor authentication, School of Law and earned his South Congress Avenue and “In the past, the UT System leges and universities on June whether for e-mail encryption LLM — or Masters of Law de- 93 75 Alpine Road. had negotiated a deal with a 7, partnering with Comodo CA or for secure access to the uni- gree — from Harvard Univer- The crash occurred around company called VeriSign to Ltd., another SSL provider. In- versity’s internal network, will sity in 1999. A native of Argen- I’m so sober it hurts. 10 p.m., authorities said. purchase these certificates in Common has negotiated part- prevent security breaches and tina, he was traveling in the bulk, both for web servers and nerships and provides servic- leak of digital information,” country at press time and was also individuals like staff who es to the National Institute of Abdulhayoglu said. unable to comment.

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E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (512) 471-8618 3 www.dailytexanonline.com EXPOSURE Tuesday, July 6, 2010 THE DAILY TEXAN Counter-culture club celebrates cycles, crust Photos & text by Jeff Heimsath pizza boxes and other trash. Daily Texan Staff The brotherhood created by The Skid Marxxx Pizza Club the club is evident when mem- is a prime example of what Aus- bers back up each other during tin has to offer in terms of coun- fights that occur on nights they ter-culture. Skid Marxxx is a club go out. With roughly 100 mem- centered around two things: bi- bers nationwide, some come cycling and pizza. The club start- down during special club events ed in New York with chapters that take place in Austin like the throughout the nation. The evi- Skull By Skull Now party held dence of these two obsessions can after South By Southwest. Most be seen throughout their commu- days spent with the club mem- nal living quarters known fondly bers in the Austin chapter are as “The Shit Pit.” Bike parts, old filled with fixing or building and new, are littered inside and unique bikes, riding around the out of the Pit, as are discarded city and, at night, partying.

Skid Marxxx member, Dave, jumps a ramp over a broken-down van during the annual Skull By Skull Now party put on by the Skid Marxxx Pizza Club.

Sterling, left, and Demitri, both Skid Marxxx members, help raise a 200- pound skull into the tree outside of the Skid Marxxx house, named “The Shit Pit.” Sterling is a member of the Dallas chapter of Skid Marxxx.

A friend of Skid Marxxx sits on their couch inside “The Shit Pit” living Jake and Demitri, both Skid Marxxx members, share a pizza in the yard room a few days before their annual Skull By Skull Now party. of “The Shit Pit.”

RECYCLE your copy of Skid Marxxx member Nate sits on the porch of “The Shit Pit” revealing THE DAILY TEXAN the club’s standard tattoo of a broken bicycle.

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After using Jedi mind tricks to con- are investigating more into the risks for prob- search for the answer or check on missed calls periods after logging off, according to a study in vince 70 million weak-minded American voters to elect him lematic behaviors associated with our reliance and e-mails — is a significant indicator of how the journal “Cyberpsychology, Behavior and So- president, the dark lord of the left went on a path of destruc- on the Internet. multi tasking and technology has encroached cial Networking.” tion to consolidate his control. After reorganizing the federal Some studies suggest that excessive depen- upon personal and social interactions. Within In preparation for his child’s first year at government into the first American empire, he executed Or- dence on cell phones and the Internet is simi- my backpack is an assortment of wireless devic- school, a friend of mine asked me at what der 66 to ensure a safe and secure transition from America’s lar to an addiction, according to The New York es owned by the average college student: lap- age he should provide his daughters with cell days as a republic to its new status as an Obamacracy. Times. They reveal that searching for informa- top, smart phone, iPod and headset. With these phones. Not having children, I made the error of First, he commandeered Wall Street and effectively end- tion online is a stim- suggesting that they ed their period of altruistic philanthropy and sustainable ulating activity that should get phones growth. Then, he went after the auto industry, destroy- provokes the brain when they could af- ing their savvy business structure that made Wall Street to release dop- ford and maintain look good. amine into our neu- one; yes, kind of like Darth Obama wanted more, so he ensured every Ameri- ral system. There- a puppy. My flip- can’s health was directly under his supervision. fore, the irresistible pancy was reward- There was obviously resistance to this unprecedented pull to retrieve and ed with a parent’s power-grab that made Thomas Cromwell look like Thom- peruse my phone, sincere concern for as More, and like any political outrage, college students led while interrupting diminishing their the way. conversations or so- child’s social awk- When Congress passed the stimulus, young conservatives cial outings, may be wardness. Now, beat UT held protests and (mis)information seminars. attributed to a need ing without an as- When he invaded the health care industry, college con- to trigger an addic- sortment of wire- servatives again marched with signs in the West Mall and tive neurological re- less devices ranks made Facebook groups. On every issue of Darth Obama’s sponse. among the common presidency, young conservatives at UT and across the coun- It is not unreason- social pressures of try made as much noise as possible to protect their interests able to conclude that clothing choices and and country. the persistent behav- child obesity. They are now suiting up for a fight once more, because ior has the ability to Anecdotes alone last Thursday, the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Pro- become consum- don’t prove much, gram went into effect. Now, when students receive a feder- ing. For over a de- but they do provide ally subsidized student loan to fund their education, instead cade now, I’ve spent an image of how of borrowing through a bank, they now must borrow direct- more and more technology and the ly from the federal Department of Education. time online, search- Internet will influ- How Un-American. ing and surfing the Photo Illustration by Bruno Morlan | Daily Texan Staff ence behavior dur- America was founded as free-market, anti-government Internet. As a stu- ing the stages of fun- tools, I am engaged and accessible anyplace, shining city on a hill; when we need money, we borrow from dent, the Net is a godsend. Research that once damental development. As much as I enjoy the anytime, except perhaps, to the person sitting banks, not the government. Furthermore, with government required days in the stacks or periodical rooms technological developments we’ve experienced across from me. debts and deficits at record-high levels, the government of libraries now takes a matter of minutes. A few in the last decade, the majority of my experience Studies already indicate the impact of multi clearly does not need to be lending anyone money. online searches, some quick clicks on hyper- is tied to the transitional period. Whereas I can tasking on how we think. Internet media are not Naturally, college conservatives were furious. They links, and I’ve found the pertinent fact or witty easily recall never owning a cell phone, future meant to be passively retrieved but rather de- planned protests against government overreach, orga- quote I was after. Even when I’m not working, generations are already immersed in Internet signed for the rapid dispersal of information. nized phone banks and petition drives to stop such reck- I’m generally gleaning through online thickets technology. And we still await more conclusive While many believe that technology makes less government spending and made Facebook events of e-mails, scanning headlines and blogs, watch- results on the long-term neurological and psy- them productive multi-taskers, some studies and groups to notify everyone about the latest act in ing videos and IM’ing on Facebook; or lightly chological experiments that will provide a con- focus on the behaviors that persist after online Darth Obama’s musical, “How to Ruin America Without tap-tapping from link to link to link. crete picture of how Internet affects behavior. multi tasking ends. Really Trying.” So what is the risk in getting lost in rapidly And what the Net seems to be doing is alter- Purvin is a rhetoric and writing senior. Based on their responses to health care reform, the auto in- scrolling information? Not only does the Net dustry bailout and Wall Street regulations, college conservatives did everything one would expect to show how frustrat- ed they were that Darth Obama was trying to get his greedy little fingers on their student loans. Except they didn’t. There were no “1,000,000 Strong Against Direct Loans” Fa- Don’t diss Harvard cebook groups or West Mall protests with Uncle Sam hand- ing out diplomas. College conservatives have been virtually By Joshua Avelar gubernatorial candidate was an overachiever who are admitted to such highly esteemed ac- silent on an issue that involves college students, an intrusion Daily Texan Columnist in high school. Sessions believed White chose ademic institutions. Whether it is in the Ivy into the free-market and increased federal spending, a tradi- to attend Harvard because of a perceived liber- league or one of the “Public Ivies” such as UT, tionally surefire recipe for young conservative outrage. I came to UT as a transfer student. My path al culture that permeates throughout the cam- there’s nothing wrong with pursuing an edu- Unfortunately, that which should be their Nessun Dorma here wasn’t the most clear-cut — I attended pus in Cambridge. cation from an esteemed institution. just isn’t sexy enough for today’s young conservative. Pol- two universities before ending up at UT — but “There’s a reason Bill White went to Har- Sessions is clearly trying to portray White itics is only fun when you get to shout about tyranny and I felt that this university was the best choice vard,” Sessions said. “He’s very comfortable as some kind of anti-Texan, but saying that an socialism, not when a new federal program lowers Stafford for completing my degree. Years later, reflect- with that [kind of] thought.” education from Harvard is beyond the scope loan interest rates to 4.5 percent and simplifies the applica- ing on the decision to come here, I couldn’t be This is probably the first time I’ve ever heard of what young Texans should achieve makes tion process which formally required a master’s degree in happier to be a Longhorn. anyone refer to attending Harvard as a bad me question Sessions’ own assertion of his fel- Public Accounting to understand (now you just need a bach- As far as I’m concerned, there’s no better thing. Unless some person is speaking of accu- low native Texans. The fact remains that af- elor’s in business administration). place to be than the University of Texas, but mulating a mountain of student loan debt, re- ter leaving the state, White came back to Tex- Obviously, we applaud the new guidelines. They make I do enjoy learning about others’ reasons for ceiving a degree from that institution is rare- as, started a successful business and became a student loans more efficient, fair and, most importantly, af- picking their respective universities. After all, ly basked in a negative light. But according to public servant as mayor of Houston. You don’t fordable. However, we also want substantial discourse. Too there is no “one-size-fits-all” collegiate experi- Sessions, a Harvard education isn’t suitable have to be politically aligned with White to see many college politicos treat politics like a sport. They only ence. for the highest position in state government, that the man is a role model. engage in the indulgent, emotional and abstract ideological Apparently, Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, given all the liberal hippies it has produced I was accepted to UT when I applied in high debates in which one’s position can be condensed to a bum- does not feel the same way, as he attacked throughout the years — for example, Henry school, and knowing what I know now, I wish per sticker or Facebook group. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White Kissinger, Elizabeth Dole and Bill O’Reilly. I would have started my college career here. The new Direct Loan Program is just as much of a govern- for not attending a university in Texas and in- As a fellow son of San Antonio, I must ask Once I graduate from UT, I’ll be proud of the ment expansion as the auto industry or Wall Street bailouts, stead opting for the consolation prize, Har- Sessions why White leaving Texas for Har- degree I’ve earned, as I’m sure both White and and it obviously impacts college students much more. vard University. vard is any different than Sessions leaving our Sessions are of their own — especially White’s Darth Obama lowered interest rates from 8.5 to 7.9 per- Sessions, a graduate of Southwestern Univer- hometown to represent Dallas in the US House Law degree, which happens to be from UT. Ei- cent for Parent PLUS loans and from 5.6 to 4.5 percent for sity, attended Winston Churchill High School of Representatives. If one decides to venture ther way, Texans should embrace the accom- Stafford Loans, and his government now controls the appli- in San Antonio with White. The representative out of the geographic region in which he is plishments of their gubernatorial candidates, cation process, origination and default fees. recently told The Dallas Morning News that he born, that does not make him an outsider for regardless of where they were achieved. Where are the rebels? wasn’t surprised that his old schoolmate White life. If anything, people like Sessions and my- — Douglas Luippold for the editorial board chose to attend Harvard, but not because the self should applaud our fellow San Antonians Avelar is a government and journalism senior.

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NY Yankees 3 Oakland 1 SPORTS BRIEFLY Former No. 1 draft pick arrested in undercover investigation Former Oakland Raiders quar- terback JaMarcus Russell has been charged with possession of a con- Erika Rich | Daily Texan Staff trolled substance — codeine syrup Chip Brown hosts his radio show on ESPN Austin. Brown became the face of the conference realignment story when he first reported that the Pac-10 conference was looking to — after being arrested at his home invite six teams from the Big 12. Brown’s nonstop reporting forced him to miss his radio show, sleep and time with his family. in Alabama on Monday, authorities said. The 24-year-old former LSU star Conference realignment sent reporter on a 12-day roller coaster as he broke story and the No. 1 draft choice in 2007 was arrested as part of an undercover narcotics investigation, said Mo- By Chris Tavarez reported on orangebloods.com that During the course of the 12- “I mean, for 12 straight days, this stantly watch the TV and check bile County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Daily Texan Staff the Pac-10 was ready to invite six day saga, Brown did seven inter- was all I did. I was either on the the Internet for any new devel- Lori Myles. She would not say what One year, when Chip Brown teams from the Big 12 conference. views on ESPN, over 60 radio in- phone, writing, on the radio, on opments. His new office was led to his arrest. She said he did not was covering Wimbledon, he Brown, over the course of 12 terviews and saw the number of TV or thinking about the next also where he took naps, since he have a prescription for the codeine. received some valuable advice days, became the Woodward and people following him on Twit- move and trying to anticipate it. didn’t sleep in his own bed for 12 Russell, who graduated from from Bud Collins, one of the Bernstein of college athletics. He ter increase from around 1,800 to You could feel how fast it was days, and where he ate his meals high school in Mobile, was booked most well-respected tennis writ- used the contacts he had made more than 12,000. moving. It was the kind of sto- — when he remembered to. into the city jail and released soon ers in the business. over the course of a 20-plus-year But because of all the moving ry that if you left it alone for an “There was a lot of pressure, a lot afterward on $2,500 bond, online re- Collins told Brown to be career as a journalist writing for parts — Nebraska moving to the hour, or two hours or three hours of sleepless nights, and I just didn’t cords show. known for something specific, the SMU Daily Campus, The As- Big Ten, Colorado taking an early even, you could fall behind. I just eat because I didn’t think about it,” The Raiders released Russell, con- to become an expert in one field sociated Press and The Dallas invitation to the Pac-10 and Texas wasn’t going to fall behind.” Brown said. “My wife would bring sidered one of the NFL’s biggest and run with it. Morning News to stay ahead of A&M and Oklahoma talking with In order for Brown to stay as me a little food here and there when draft busts, in May after he won On June 3, Brown found that the rest of the pack and provide the SEC — Brown struggled to current as possible with the story, she remembered it, and sometimes only seven of his 25 starts and was something. He became the face the latest updates on a constantly- keep up with the evolving story. he set up a makeshift office in his benched. He completed just 52.1 of conference expansion when he changing story. “I never let up,” Brown said. kids’ playroom so he could con- BROWN continues on page 9 percent of his passes in his career with 18 touchdowns, 23 intercep- tions, 15 lost fumbles and a passer rating of 65.2. COMMENTARY WORLD CUP Oakland paid Russell about $36.4 million through the 2009 season. Since the start of the common draft in 1967, only one other No. 1 pick Local business provides fans with was released this quickly in his NFL career. Indianapolis cut 1992 top pick Steve Emtman after three sea- new ways to watch World Cup events sons, but that was more because of injuries than production. Russell and his agent did not im- By Bri Thomas bitious study to date. ny first contacted local soccer mediately return calls for comment. Daily Texan Staff After getting its start in No- organizations to get the word Imagine capturing the dra- vember 2008, the company out. It went on to recruit soccer ma of the U.S., Paraguay and has gone on to conduct exper- fans at a few Aztex games and Rangers plan to hold auction Spain matches in a way that iments involving online me- through Craigslist. makes you feel like you’re right dia, phone applications, prime- Since information about the for team’s sale next week there on the field. Well, a local time television and NCAA and World Cup is available years in The Texas Rangers plan to hold business is doing just that. NBA basketball. Its offices fea- advance, the idea of using the an auction next week for the team’s “Certain camera angles ture theaters, which hold nine matches for a study had been sale in hopes of getting the bank- and shots make you feel like participants, and private view- floating around MediaScience ruptcy plan approved, according to Chris Kosho | Daily Texan Staff you’re on the field and part ing rooms, which accommo- for a while. Then, at the be- a court motion filed Monday. The Fourth of July is a chance to celebrate more than just America’s of the game, like how ‘Ava- date two people at a time. ginning of the year, ESPN an- The team, which had a pending independence, it allows sports fans to celebrate their passion as well. tar’ makes you feel like you’re “We focus on studying the nounced that it would have a sale to a group led by Pittsburgh at- a blue person,” said former body’s physiological respons- 3-D camera at the games and torney Chuck Greenberg and Hall UT student Kevin Miller. Mill- es to media,” said Stephanie would be able to show the of Fame pitcher and team president er and a handful of other indi- Milam, who is in charge of games on its 3-D channel, which Nolan Ryan, set a July 16 auction Fourth of July reworks viduals got the chance to view the company’s operations and is when the idea became a real for bidders who meet certain Major the World Cup in a whole new marketing. “With the World possibility for the company. League Baseball requirements. way, thanks to Austin compa- Cup being so long, we’re able Even with recent advanc- Selling the team to the Green- ny MediaScience . to make adjustments to this es, though, technology can still berg-Ryan group and paying cred- de ne key life moments itors $75 million was part of the Mediascience’s current 3-D study on the fly, so it’s fun to be troublesome — something Rangers’ bankruptcy plan when it World Cup experiment is its experiment.” ting in the Home Run Porch at the filed for Chapter 11 protection in By Austin Ries longest-running and most am- For this study, the compa- 3-D continues on page 9 Ballpark in Arlington on my birth- May, but creditors have opposed Daily Texan day for as long as I can remember. that plan. Columnist Same scenario, different year. Greenberg and Ryan said Mon- day that they believe their $575 mil- After I matured enough to real- lion bid “is still superior and best ize the celebrations and colors that I was born on the Fourth of July. serves the interests of the Rangers Not in my mind, as some meta- lit up the night sky with shapes of and their fans.” They said they have phorical patriotic love for my coun- falling stars and dandelion seeds The Greenberg-Ryan group try — singing loudly with the “Star were not for me, I began to enjoy waived its exclusive right to buy the Spangled Banner” or waving Old the loud blasts and brilliant colors team, but the group will receive a Glory without hesitation — but by for what they were. $15 million “break-up” fee if some- pure magic or divine appointment. I’ve watched on my back lying one else is selected as the buyer. Twenty-two years ago, my par- on a blanket on the fairway of Can- A confirmation hearing on the ents held me in their arms two weeks yon West Golf Club in my home- team’s bankruptcy plan is still set earlier than expected in a small one- town underneath a frenzy of colors for July 22. A decision will be based window room in Fort Worth where and sounds that could be coming on recommendations from William I saw the outside world and fire- from a battlefield. Never did any- K. Snyder, the chief restructuring works for the first time. thing so violent seem so beautiful. officer appointed to review finan- A year later, I finally grew hair I saw them this past January at cial matters in the case and the pro- posed sale. on my head. Mysterious wisps of the Rose Bowl before Alabama red broke through my pale white took down Texas for the BCS Na- Compiled from Associated Press reports head, surprising everyone. My tional Championship. Fireworks mom would just smile and say, signify a defining moment. A night “Red because he was born on the to remember (or to forget), but ON THE WEB: fourth. Our little firecracker.” none come close to fireworks on Check out our ongoing poll Fireworks were the bullet points the Fourth of July. on the best children’s of my childhood. I grew up around But Independence Day is more sports movies baseball parks, playing Little Photo by Bruno Morlan | 3-D imaging by Lauren Gerson | Daily Texan Staff League all-star tournaments and sit- FOURTH continues on page 9 MediaScience is broadcasting games in 3-D. To properly view this image, wear 3-D glasses. @dailytexanonline.com 8 ADS

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3D: More experiments in future FOURTH: Sports help celebrate From page 7 able since it is the World Cup.” Now, with only a few games MediaScience knows all too left, MediaScience has realized holiday with special tributes well. it may be on to something. As “One thing you can guaran- est tennis tournament in the world a result of its success in data From page 7 tee is that something will go in the country that use to rule the wrong,” Milam said. “We know collection, the company hopes than just a national holiday and time United States. this because it’s our job, but we to complete more experiments for grilling, beer-guzzling and red, Southeast of Wimbledon is the have so much foot traffic in our with 3-D in the future. white and blue. It is a defining day Tour de France, where the most building, and our equipment, “Now that we have the set- that brings sports fans together to elite bicyclists compete for cycling bless its heart, can only take so up that enables us to show 3-D watch elite players on a day set aside immortality and where Lance much.” — the TV and the glasses and to honor freedom, patriotism and Armstrong is going for his eighth MediaScience was unable to all that shit — we can definite- love for what the United States has career title. begin World Cup showings un- ly do it,” Milam said. “This will been for 234 years and will continue At Coney Island in Brooklyn, Na- hopefully pay off since it’s quite Laurent Rebours | Associated Press til the third day of play because to be in the future. than’s hosts the world’s most fa- it had to bring in and test all- an investment.” There is the Great American Pas- mous hot-dog-eating competition, Sylvain Chavanel of France crosses the finish line to win the second The greatest payoff, though, stage of the Tour de France on Monday. new equipment. Afterward, the time, baseball, with more than just a where over 30,000 spectators at- company went through four has been much more meaning- game to remain true to the Stars and tend and almost two million tune different styles of 3-D glasses ful. Milam and her co-work- Stripes. Hot dogs, ketchup, expen- in on television. This year was the before it found the right pair. ers have a new appreciation for sive seats and sweltering-hot after- 95th competition and has become a “It‘s all part of the proce- soccer, and they have started noon games are memories fans tuck Fourth of July sporting-event staple. Chaos and crashes dure, and it’s an experiment talking about players in their away for a lifetime. In just 10 minutes, American Joey for us, too,” Milam said. “The spare time and watching games Players sport new patriotic uni- Chestnut put away 54 hot dogs to glasses we have now are great, in the lobby. forms, jets fly over stadiums, and grab his fourth consecutive title. though.” “It’s been really exciting for that day, “The Star-Spangled Not enough of a sport for you? define third day of Viewer Julian Keihany agreed to share this with the partici- Banner” seems a bit more mean- How about rival competitive eater with the quality, compliment- pants,” Milam said. “I even read ingful and beautiful than when Takeru Kobayashi trying to jump ing the color and picture. this morning that this year’s is you hear it before any of the oth- the stage following Chestnut’s win “I enjoyed it a lot more than the best-received World Cup er 161 games. because he wasn’t allowed to com- Tour de France regular television,” Keihany ever, causing a growth in soccer There are the championship pete due to contractual issues with said. “The 3-D aspects had a interest in general. It has defi- matches at Wimbledon, one of the Major League Eating? By Jamey Keaten to Contador of Spain is seventh, lot more depth perception and nitely helped us that the U.S. four tennis majors where Rafael 1 They weren’t going off in a warm The Associated Press 3:24 behind. The Spanish two- weren’t cheesy, like in movies. has had a dramatic run. I feel Nadal took home his second men’s July night sky, but they were fire- SPA, Belgium — On a day of time Tour winner bruised his This [is] a whole new experi- like I had several heart attacks title and American Serena Williams works just the same — explosive chaos and crashes, riders tumbled right hip, knee and elbow but ence, and it’s even more enjoy- watching those games.” captured the women’s at the old- and memorable. like dominoes in the rain and lit- was expected to start Tuesday. day, month day, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS 3B tered the road in a scene Lance Some riders believed a mo- Armstrong called “surreal.” torcycle crash in the race cara- ADVERTISING TERMS There are no refunds or credits. In the event of errors made in The seven-time champion did van left oil on the road before advertisement, notice must be given by 10 am the first day of publication, as the pub- lishers are responsible for only ONE incorrect insertion. 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Tuesday, July 6, 2010 LIFE&ARTS 11

DOGS: Treats use CD REVIEWS ingredients that Outkast’s Big Boi releases Pop goddess Kylie Minogue benefit health

From page 12 star-studded solo debut sends love with ‘Aphrodite’

Baking three mornings a By Mark Lopez By Jordan Bodkin week, Swanson devotes each Daily Texan Staff Daily Texan Staff day to one flavor. She initially In 2007, Big Boi announced that he Pop princess Kylie Minogue transcends got her recipes from the Inter- would finally release a solo album her already lofty position in tahe pop mon- net but tweaked them to make under his own name. While he re- archy to take on the aura of a deity with the treats preservatives-free. All corded Speakerboxxx as a solo album, her 11th studio album, Aphrodite. the basic ingredients are organ- it was released under the Outkast “I’ve never felt like this about an album ... ic, she said, like the flour found moniker, which only further solidi- Aphrodite is the goddess of love, and as far in all of the treats and the pea- fied his place in the rap duo. Howev- as the music goes, there’s a feeling of eupho- nut butter in Peanut Mutters. er, Big Boi has finally released some- ria to this one,” said Minogue in an inter- From the bacon in Barkin Ba- thing that is groovy as it is raw with view with PopJustice, a U.K. music blog. con to the cheese in Cheddar his new album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The inspiration for completing a new al- Chomps, all of the ingredients The Son of Chico Dusty. bum arose after Minogue finished her first are also real and chemical-free. When the announcement was made North American Tour, which received an Swanson uses natural flavors that a new album was in the works, overwhelming reception from U.S. fans and without relying on artificial fla- Big Boi released a few tracks to give Big Boi sold out at every city. While in New York, Kylie Minogue vorings, sugar or salt. She also listeners a taste of what it would en- she teamed up with executive producer Stu- uses ingredients that are ben- tail. He posted the songs “Shutter- Sir Lucious Left Foot: art Price to finalize what he calls, “Kylie do- Aphrodite eficial to dogs’ health and hy- bugg,” “Fo Yo Sorrows” and “Shine The Son of Chico Dusty ing pop-dance music at her best.” giene. The parsley in Cheddar Blockas.” Having listened to these The lead single, “All the Lovers,” is Grade: A+ Chomps helps relieve bad dog tracks, one could assume that while Grade: A+ somewhat of a Kylie anthem, characterized breath, and the garlic in Barkin his record touched on various hip- by a lullaby-influenced chorus and some of its place at No. 1 on the charts. Bacon provides a good source hop aesthetics, he was venturing into the best electronic production yet to be re- The track “Too Much” was composed of antioxidants. some old-school territory. “Fo Yo Sor- fully contrasts to Big Boi’s rhymes. leased by Minogue, climaxing in an explo- with Scissor Sisters’ lead singer Jake “It was a lot of trial and error,” rows” echoes Big Boi’s early ’90s phi- The song has the potential to become sive middle-eight section full of stellar ar- Shears and U.K. electronic artist Calvin Swanson said. “It was especially losophy that in a time of sorrow, light- a fan favorite. peggios flying in every direction. The sin- Harris. This fantastical array of off-beat difficult to make the treats with- ing up is always a good way to calm Another standout track on the al- gle is receiving top airplay in Europe. chimes and irresistible shouts from Kylie out using preservatives and not the nerves. bum is “You Ain’t No DJ,” featur- The best track on the album, and cur- of a love that’s insatiably “too much” is having them spoil.” What is also endearing about the al- ing Yelawolf and produced by André rently in the running for second single, is just the kind of work fans want to hear, as Since all of the ingredients bum is that while Big Boi is extreme- 3000. The beat is banging and the pro- called “Get Outta My Way” and should it offers both Kylie’s distinctive euphoria Swanson uses are also staples ly ambitious and calculated in his de- duction is slick, with Big Boi’s rhymes be the track to return Kylie to U.S. fame. with the best of modern chords, beats and of food for human consump- cisions, he also knows his limits. Al- happening so fast and effortlessly it’s Originally, the track was in the running vocal cutting. “Cupid Boy” features bub- tion, oftentimes customers at most every song on the album has a almost as if he is reciting a poetic for four other artists to cut as the top sin- ble-gum electronics, vocodered, multime- the farmers market pop the guest rapper or vocalist including manifesto. It’s one of the best tracks gle — including Britney Spears, who of- tered builds, and one of the most fantas- snacks in their mouths, mistak- Gucci Mane, Cutty, Jamie Foxx and on the album. fered Kylie a few million for it — but in tic choruses Minogue has yet to deliver in enly thinking they are samples Janelle Monáe. While it may seem Big Boi has delivered something the end, the track was selected for Miss over 30 years of experience. of human snacks. overwhelming that Big Boi’s album that is refreshing, hip and, at times, Minogue. This song is the catchiest thing Kylie’s talents break free as she embraces “It won’t hurt them, but it’s has so many guest artists, they each even heartfelt. The only downside is Mingoue has released since her days in her highest register, her catchiest and most funny when I tell them they’re contribute something organic with- the speaking samples in between the the ’80s, characterizing a new, fierce atti- sassy lyrics, as well as a hand-selection of dog treats, they freak out,” Swan- in the songs. On the song “Be Still,” tracks get old and monotonous after tude so strong it can be felt from verse to the world’s top producers and DJs to pro- son said, laughing. “I actually Monáe’s vocals deliver a groovier a while. Other than that, it’s a fan- chorus in an immensely powerful stomp- vide music worthy for the Gods. Aphrodite eat the Cheddar Chomps when feel, adding a lullaby effect that bliss- tastic listen. er of a track, currently being packaged for is a dance album to transcend all others. there’s no carbs in the house.” The most popular treat by far is the pig-shaped Barkin Ba- con, made of nitrate-free bacon, eggs, garlic and organic whole- Kelis release brings Electro-rock trio has futuristic feel wheat flour. By Addie Anderson der’s influence may be found Besides offering home- Daily Texan Staff in Delphic’s synth-heavy mu- made dog biscuits, Swanson dancers to their feet Six months after its U.K. re- sic, full vocals mixed into the also makes dog birthday cakes lease, Delphic’s debut album electronic instrumentals give By Mark Lopez upon request. The cakes come Acolyte has finally hit U.S. the album a more poppy, fu- Daily Texan Staff in three flavors — chicken gar- shelves. Acolyte is a solid elec- turistic feel. “We control the dance lic, apple and banana — and tro-rock dance album that is Notable tracks on the album floor,” Kelis says on the first are iced with a cream-cheese unique and accessible to the include the band’s first and sec- track of her latest album, Flesh frosting and sprinkled with modern listener, although in ond singles, “Counterpoint” and Tone. Known best for her R&B carob chips, which are essen- the press it has constantly been “This Momentary,” as well as hit “Milkshake,” Kelis seems tially dog-friendly, cocoa-free compared to the influential “Doubt.” The passionate vocals to have become more ambi- Delphic chocolate chips. techno-dance band of the ’80s, and bubbly electronic sound of tious with her latest venture, In addition to offering baked New Order. Sometimes dance “Counterpoint” feel like a futuris- Acolyte which makes the transition to goods, Swanson sells her own records can fall flat after one or tic dream. The alternating fast-to- a dance-pop, mania sound. Grade: B hand-crafted canine-grooming two songs, but Delphic‘s Aco- slow-to-fast vocals paired with a On Flesh Tone, Kelis worked products including shampoo, lyte is an album that you want constant synth pulse in “This Mo- with some of the biggest Kelis paw and nose butter balm, and to follow through to the end. mentary” makes the song excit- a forced anthem and comes names in dance music, in- bug spray. Swanson got the base Flesh Tone Don’t get me wrong; there are ing and repeatable. “Doubt” has a off cheesy. And, “Ephemera,” cluding Benny Benassi, Jean of the shampoo from a compa- some definite letdowns, but solid chorus that makes you want the second solely instrumen- Baptiste, Boys Noize and Grade: B ny in Vermont and experiment- the album as a whole is worth to sing along, as well as a funky tal track of the album, seems will.i.am. The ingenuity cre- ed with hand-blending until checking out. intro that draws you in. The song to be a two-minute filler that ated with working with such she got a scent she liked. ground beat and synths. The trio, which formed in exemplifies the spirit of the album doesn’t quite fit in with the producers is shown boldly All of the shampoos and con- What is also refreshing about 2009, is made up of James Cook as a whole — a consistent build- rest of the album. on various tracks throughout ditioners are organic, using es- an artist who started their ca- (vocals and bass), Matt Cock- up and release. Overall, Delphic’s Acolyte is an the album, including “22nd sential oils like jojoba, coconut reer in the late ’90s is that with sedge (guitar) and Rick Board- The first disappointment of exciting album that has already Century,” “Home” and “4th and olive oil to make the dogs’ certain sounds and rhythms, man (synthesizers), all hail- the album is the seventh track, caused quite a stir in the U.K. of July (Fireworks).” Each coats soft and clean. None they are able to take listening from Manchester, England “Submission.” The synth and Delphic’s debut album adds track molds into the next, ers back to that place. This is of Swanson’s products con- — the birthplace of bands like instrumentals create a drama quality, consistency and undeni- creating a continuous dance- seen on the track “Emanci- tain perfume, dyes or sulfates, The Smiths, Joy Division and as Cook croons, “I don’t rec- able energy to the electro-music party mix. pate,” which is definitely rem- which are harmful to dogs be- New Order. Although New Or- ognize myself.” It seems like industry. On the opening track of the cause they can dry out skin. iniscent of the dance-club mu- album, “Intro,” Kelis lets her “It’s just pure, basic soap,” sic which became prominent listeners know immediately she said. For dogs with sensi- in that decade. The shout- that this isn’t going to be an tive, itchy skin, Swanson rec- ing chorus, yelling “Emanci- instant replay of her previous ommends Almond Bark. The pate yourself!” will definite- release, Kelis Was Here, which organic aloe vera and oatmeal ly have listeners dancing for had a more urban-rap feel to in its solution calms the itch- their freedom. it. Instead, she creates club ing. As for problems with fleas, However, on of the main tracks that are sure to entice Swanson recommends Pup- problems with this album is people to hit the dance floor. permint, whose lavender and that the tracks tend to stay “It’s you, I can’t run. I can’t spearmint helps ward off bugs. on one particular wave- run to you. It’s true, I give up. Swanson said she would length. Maybe this is not eventually like to have a dog I give up on you,” she sings what Kelis was going for, bakery with a doggie daycare in a voice that sounds as if it but a little variety wouldn’t attached, but because of the is straining to get through to have hurt. Though it has its economy, her dream is on the the listener, yet it is perfectly flaws, if you feel like danc- back burner. fitted to the disco-style back- ing, this is a good album. TREME: Show celebrates cultural rebirth

From page 12 leans, like a jazz funeral of the surance adjustor, packed his life and times there. suitcase and a gun, slept out a few of the ensemble and Except the city did not die; of his car and worked with sometimes native-NOLA cast it was reborn, and “Treme” is FEMA to rebuild what parts members. the “jazz rebirth,” if there was were insured. The show was immediately such a thing. Whether the city He called every night, telling picked up for a second season is better or worse off now, I my mother and me about the two days after its 80-minute can’t say because I’m not from increasing presence of the Na- season premiere, and the first there, but I’ve had a love affair tional Guard and how he man- season finale aired on June 20 with it since high school. aged to eat the leftover foods with an average of about one With the start of hurricane from his clients’ restaurants. It million viewers. season and Hurricane Alex was surreal just to watch tele- Although the characters’ making landfall, my thoughts vision, but it was even more struggles remain the focus of turn back to 2005 and the New unbelievable to hear about the the show, the drama is inter- Orleans I saw before Simon’s anarchy from my father. spersed with long scenes of “Treme” begins. There was a It may be five years lat- great New Orleans’ jazz, cajun sheer joy about life expressed er, but I can only hope we are and blues music featuring the through every bit of food I ate better prepared as a nation. likes of Elvis Costello and Ker- and musical note I heard, de- “Treme” wrapped up its first mit Ruffins. spite the corruption, crime and season on June 20, 19 days af- Simon even incorporates racism underneath it all. ter this year’s hurricane sea- other “fellow Louisianians,” I remember the feeling I got son began. including actor John Good- in he historic Preservation Hall, No, Austin is not on the #&70#6$,4BUUIFDFOUSBMTUPSF4UVEFOU%JTDPVOU5IVST1PTUFST4BMFTBOE3FOUBMT5XPGPS0OF5VFTBOE8FET man and renowned chef John seeing the magnificent Mar- gulf coast, but many of us are Besh, to give it an honesty that di Gras Indian costumes and from the Texas coast. Wher- you just don’t find elsewhere walking those old streets before ever you’re from, though, re- on TV. seeing it all go underwater. member how much history

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Life&Arts Editor: Mary Lingwall E-mail: [email protected] 12 Phone: (512) 232-2209 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 LIFE&ARTS www.dailytexanonline.com THE DAILY TEXAN Homemade dog treats get tails wagging Post-Katrina By Julie Rene Tran New Orleans Daily Texan Staff Amid the tall waves of tents shield- inspires TV ing ripe summer fruits and vegeta- bles from the blaring sun and crowds of market shoppers sampling baked drama series goods and picking up fresh local pro- duce stands a tiny white tent that at- tracts a different sort of customers — four-legged ones. TV TUESDAY Every Saturday, Jan-Marie Swanson By Gerald Rich sets up shop at the Barton Creek Farm- ers Market to sell homemade dog treats. August 29 will mark the five- Swanson started making dog treats year anniversary of Hurricane seven years ago when her own dogs Katrina. With a death toll of al- showed lackluster interest in the store- most 2,000 people and a displace- bought treats she brought home. At the ment toll of 800,000, the deadliest time, Swanson just wanted to make storm of our generation has not something special for her four-legged been forgotten. friends. But one day, while Swanson After finishing his hit HBO and a friend were walking their cock- show “The Wire,” David Simon er spaniels, they thought, why not turn began working on and recently Swanson’s homemade dog treats into a finished the first season of his new business? post-Katrina drama “Treme.” At the beginning, the two thought Taking the same authentic of opening up a bakery that served approach he did with the “The baked goods for people and their pets. Wire,” ex-journalist Simon But the idea quickly plummeted when spins the threads of several real they realized that people rarely want stories beginning three months to eat food that has been prepared at a after the hurricane and weaves place that also makes dog treats. Mourin Nizam | Daily Texan Staff together an image of the actual The alternative was Happy Tails Jan-Marie Swanson, owner of Happy Tails Cafe, sits in her tent at the Barton Creek Farmers Market. The dog bakery and boutique Tremé neighborhood and New Cafe, an online dog bakery that sells offers pet products like all-natural treats, shampoos, bug sprays and even birthday cakes. Orleans as a whole, through homemade, organic dog biscuits and the eyes of various characters: a birthday cakes. Swanson said the two Over the past four years, Swanson wanted to do something with dogs,” and white cocker spaniel whom she jazz trombonist, lawyer, Tulane planned on opening an actual dog has revamped her dog-treat recipes Swanson said. calls “baby” — is the taste-tester and professor, Mardi Gras Indian bakery, but after her business part- and started Happy Tails Play & Go!, a Ever since she was a child, Swan- spokespuppy for Happy Tails Cafe. chief and restaurateur, to name ner moved away, Swanson had to al- pet-sitting and dog-walking business. son has never been without a dog. Her ter her plans. “I just love dogs, and I’ve always current companion, Sophie — a black DOGS continues on page 11 TREME continues on page 11

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