The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, December 08, 1986, Image 5

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    Monday, December 8, 1986/The Battalion/Page 5
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Hindu temple
draws fire
from citizens
PARKER (AP) — Residents in this
North Texas town, who have be
come accustomed to tourists passing
by the Southfork Ranch of “Dallas”
television fame, say a proposed
Hindu temple is more than they can
take.
The proposal to build a temple
decorated with Hindu deities has
evoked a list of complaints from lo
cals, including the Baptist minister.
Residents argue the temple would be
an eyesore on the land and the
worshippers would intrude.
About 200 Hindu families live in
Dallas and Fort Worth and area sub
urbs and the temple would serve as a
religious and cultural hub, organiz
ers say.
Parker residents took their com
plaints to a Nov. 12 public hearing
and vowed to block the group’s ef
fort to receive zoning clearance for
the temple.
Council members made no deci r
sion at the Nov. 12 hearing and have
not set a date for a second hearing.
Parker residents say they fear the
temple could be the site of violence
between Hindus and area Sikhs.
Answering machines popular at A&M
tew designs, lower prices encourage use of recorders
By Heidi Kemp
Reporter
Bre’s the situation. We’ve got
lloaded, and it’s the bottom of
I ninth with two outs, and the As-
[» He behind by one. Here comes
Hst pitch, and it’s a strike, and
I’ve got a squeeze play coming.
I’Ve got a squeeze play. Oh my
Id! It’s going to be a play to the
oe ateand he’s out!
iHiat’s right. Marla and Toni are
based Hght now, so leave your name
tsedift'Anumber at the tone.”
been Toni Speck, a senior health edu-
■ major, made this recording
steal nHer telephone answering ma-
i Siatefte during the World Series so she
lidDsniiild not miss important calls,
e dccHy roommate is never home and
dS)(filways at school,” Speck says.
48pH I knew that in the future I
anM-offllbe living by myself and would
into lot be home to get my phone calls.”
Us anffl
hem* Dadd Bergevin, director of mar-
|H[ for Code-a-Phone, says more
He students are purchasing an
swering machines because their
prices are going down.
Bergevin says the average price of
a full-feature machine five years ago
was $895; today, the same machine
can be purchased for about $150.
Today’s answering machines are also
more pleasing to the eye, he says.
“New technology has enabled
“This may sound funny but I even
turn my recorder on when I’m in the
John,” McMahon says. “It really ticks
hie off when people hang up or
leave a message without saying who
they are.”
Most people don’t know that a re
corder distorts their voice and some-
The average price of a hi 11-feature machine five years
ago was $895. Today, the same machine can be pur
chased for about $ 150.
— David Bergevin, Code-a-Phone marketing director
manufacturers to make units look
less like the old, bulky box-like ma
chines and more stylish,” Bergevin
says. “Today’s machines come in nu
merous sizes, shapes and color op
tions to choose from.”
Mike McMahon, a senior market
ing major, says his life revolves
around his answering machine be
cause he is so paranoid about miss
ing calls.
times it’s almost impossible to tell
who it is, he says.
“My roommate had (an answering
machine) and he took it with him
when he graduated,” McMahon
says. “I felt stranded without one so
I rushed out and got the first one I
saw.”
McMahon says his machine has a
pre-recorded message that can’t be
changed; that’s the only thing he
doesn’t like about it.
Bergevin says Code-a-Phone en
courages people to use their own
voice for the message.
“The downside of recordings is
that some people might call a num
ber and hear Rich Little’s voice and
hang up,” he says.
Bergevin says that 45 percent of
all buyers are under the age of 35,
with the 18 to 24 age group emerg
ing as the predominant consumers.
Ray Hernandez, a senior anthro
pology major, says he and his room
mates have a machine for the sake of
convenience.
Hernandez, whose recording is a
rendition of the song “Happy Tra
ils,” says some people are embar
rassed to have their voices recorded
and they hang up.
Hernandez says, “At least three or
four times people have called and
reached a wrong number but left a
message anyway.
“Two girls have even left their
phone numbers.”
n!
“I’ve got a
terrible secret.
If they only knew
what I go through
to stay thin.”
When the extreme tear ot being
overweight becomes obsessive, it
leads to unusual and harmtul
eating practices.
Anorexia and Bulimia are eating dis
orders which are becoming more
prevalent. Anorexia, the excessive
pursuit ot thinness, can result in mal
nutrition, low blood pressure, loss ot
hair, irrational thinking and even
death. Bulimia, compulsive eating
binges followed by the purging ot
food, can lead to severe dental
problems, kidney failure or cardiac
arrest.
Warning Signals mcry vary, but
often include:
□ The secret tear of becoming
tat
D Feeling out ot control around
food
□ Binging on huge quantities ot
food and then purging, by
vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics
□ Feeling irritable, depressed
and self-conscious
□ Extreme dieting and exercise
Greenleaf’s ABLE Program (An
orexia and Bulimia Learning
Experience) can help you regain
control ot your life. The 4-week
program is being ottered December
29 - January 25, to coincide with
school and work vacations.
Living with your secret could be
killing you. Call us now for a free
confidential assessment.
(409)822-7326
405 West 28th Street. Bryan TX 77803
Greenleaf’s services are covered by most
health insurance plans
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779-4756
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Walk-in Family Practice
TAMU Snow Ski Club
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January 10-16
(4 days of skiing included)
SKI CLUB
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Keystone
Copper Mountain
A-Basin
Prices:
$445 by air
$335 by bus
includes: Transportation, Summit Lift Passes,
Condominiums, Races, Parties and More!
Trip details, Sign-up, Payment, Room 301 Rudder
Monday, December 8, 7 pm
or go by Room 208 Pavillion for information
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