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Separated at birth? Freemasonry and the App Store
Surely I can’t be the only person who noticed the similarity of the App Store icon to the Masonic emblem. Speaking of Freemasonry, I’m trying to find if anyone I know is a member so that I can inquire about joining. My grandfather was a Master Mason; he wanted me to get involved when…
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Extra Extra
toddross/flickr Bush: let the drilling begin! Wait, we knew you said something about change, but, uh... A silver lining behind $4 gas. Dubai: We don't play like that. Ooh! Moon rockets! UN pulls some Darfur staff. In other news, pigs are flying and hell has frozen over. …
She Won't Stand For It
For the second year in a row, Miss USA had a spectacular fall in front of millions of worldwide viewers during Monday's Miss Universe pageant. To her credit, this year's Miss USA winner, Houston native Crystle Stewart, quickly regained her composure after accidentally slipping on her evening…
The Final Celebration: Willie To Close The Backyard
Paul Familetti/flickr under Creative Commons license Backyard Final Celebration with Willie Nelson & FriendsOctober 26, 2008The Backyard (13101 W Highway 71)$60 - $350, On Sale This Saturday[tickets]Back in April, we announced the somber news that The Backyard would be ceasing operations…
APD Employee Caught Pilfering from Blue Santa
everystockphoto.comAn Austin Police Department employee may have dipped his hand into Santa’s toy sack. APD civilian supervisor Nicholas Medina was charged with theft by a public servant for stealing $959.17 worth of Wal-Mart gift cards from APD’s Blue Santa fund. The non-profit…
One More Day for Austin Film Festival Submissions
The 15th Annual Austin Film Festival is only a few months away, but you've still got one more day to submit your film for consideration. The "very late postmark deadline" is tomorrow, Tuesday July 15th. So you've got 24 hours to submit your film for consideration in one of six categories…
Austin Sales Market - June 2008 and Mid-Year Stats Update
Below is the June 2008 Austin real estate market update, including YTD stats. For starters, I thought I'd post a... (via Austin Real Estate Blog)
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Defending the American Dream Summit -- Austin, TX -- July 18-19
The Nutrooters will be downtown, closer to the bars (and the city jail). The Conservatives will be at the Arboretum. (via UrbanGrounds)
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Rosé Soirée Bastille Day Celebration Tomorrow at Aquarelle Restaurant
activefree/flickr Rosé Soirée Bastille Day CelebrationTuesday, July 15Aquarelle Restaurant (606 Rio Grande)6-9p.m., $5 per glass, $5 per street food item[info]Aquarelle Restaurant Français will host an outdoor Rosé Soirée tomorrow from 6-9 p.m. in celebration of Bastille Day. Yeah,…
Local Food Bank Donations Down
With rising gas prices, a stumbling economy, students out of town for the summer, and people on vacation, local area food banks are reporting that their contributions are way down, and naturally their needs are way up. The Capitol Area Food Bank estimates a need to purchase $1.7 million in…
Body Found On Train, Investigation Underway
Davis AyerAt 7:30 this morning a motorist noticed a lifeless body on the roof of the 64-car train passing by Oltorf Street. The train was en route to from San Antonio to Hearne and was stopped by police shortly after the 911 call. Details are still coming in. A police spokesman said that…
Austinist Event Alert: AMF's Music Industry Boot Camp series tonight @ Scholz Garten
Image provided by Austin Music Foundation AMF’s Music Industry Boot Camp -- “Web 2.0: Effective Strategies for Online Promotion”Monday, July 14Scholz Garten (1607 San Jacinto Blvd)6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Free[info]This Monday, the Austin Music Foundation brings us “Web 2.0: Effective…
Dead Milkmen to Reunite for Fun Fest 2008
The dog days of summer are setting in, but we're already looking forward to the fall: Transmission Entertainment is confirming that the Dead Milkmen will reunite to headline an evening during the Fun Fun Fun Festival being held November 8 and 9 at Waterloo Park. The Dead Milkmen are a…
Austinist Show Preview: Calamity Magnet, Built By Snow + more @ Emo's Lounge
Image provided by Built By Snow Calamity Magnet, Built By Snow, Hollywood Gossip, & Household NamesMonday, July 14Emos (603 Red River St)10 p.m.[info]The sugary sweet pop harmonies of Calamity Magnet permeate Emo’s Lounge this Monday with support from local outfits Built By Snow,…
Dead Milkmen to play Fun Fun Fun Fest
Austin Music Source is reporting that the Dead Milkmen have been confirmed for Fun Fun Fun Fest 2008. The reunited... (via Austin Soundcheck)
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News Bits
Banks falling like dominoes. OMG sign of the judgment bleargh! Oh, crap. Bush to Israel: I'd hit that shit. But maybe you better. Mediterranean Union created. Luxurious! Democratic leadership also wants to cut someone's nuts out. Brangelina buns no longer in oven. Is it still a scandal if…
This Week in Austin | Built By Snow, Sleepercar, Portugal. The Man
There are good roadshows and local shows alike this week. Built By Snow is a local favorite who are very... (via Austin Soundcheck)
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