Category Archives: News

Craig’s List spam?

So, I put my first ever add on Criag’s List yesterday.  Trying to sell some furniture to get ready for my girlfriend to move in.  Got my first response to the add when I got into work this morning.  IT … Continue reading

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Stubb’s is expanding it footprint in Austin

From an article in the Austin Business Journal On April 30, the Austin City Council approved Stubb’s request to waive on-site parking requirements, with the exception of handicap parking, and to become classified as an outdoor entertainment venue. The expansion … Continue reading

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Possible TV Show Based on Buffett Song Characters

The Boston Herald reports that comic Mike O’Malley has been working with Jimmy Buffett on a new show: O’Malley’s also working with Jimmy Buffett on a TV show based on the characters the Margaritaville main man sings about. “We’ve been out … Continue reading

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JUST BEFORE REMEMBRANCE DAY!

Starting in 1941, an increasing number of British airmen found themselves as the involuntary guests of the Third Reich, and the authorities were casting-about for ways and means to facilitate their escape. Now obviously, one of the most helpful aids … Continue reading

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Waterspout over Key West

As I am a Parrothead and a good portion of my heart is in Key West as well as some of my other parts, I thought this should be reported on. Technorati Tags: Key West, Parrothead

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Anheuser-Busch Boycoat???

With Anheuser-Busch being bought by a Belgiam company some of my friends have decided to switch what they drink.  However, they seem to be having trouble finding something that isn’t brewed or distributed by Anheuser-Busch.  I find all this to … Continue reading

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Austin’s worst traffic spots

The Austin-American Statesman has an article about the congestion on Austin’s highways. It is based on a report from Inrix who provides traffic info to MapQuest and others. The study ranked exit 235 to Martin Luther King Boulevard and 19th … Continue reading

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Can you say CRAZY

Just to funny as I was just at Iron Man last night. From an article in the Discovery News online. A Swiss pilot strapped on a jet-powered wing and leaped from a plane Wednesday for the first public demonstration of … Continue reading

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African Shipwreck Yields Rich Treasures

As a want to be sea captain I always find old shipwreck stories fun. Here is a really fascinating one that was found while stripping the ocean floor looking for diamonds. The wreck is estimated to be 500 years old. … Continue reading

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Starbucks, AT&T offer free Wi-Fi service

As I have recently started using AT&T’s U-verse service at the house this news could be good for me. AT&T (NYSE: T) and Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) is making the wireless Internet service free to all qualified AT&T broadband and … Continue reading

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