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New Texas Laws Regarding Property Appraisals to Take Effect Jan 1, 2010
There are two new Texas bills that will become law on January 1, 2010, that could affect property owners in... (via Team Ensor)
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Join us for New Years at The Parish
For those of you on the fence about which New Years Eve party to attend, let me make a suggestion.... (via TwoGroove: Musical Musings)
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Overnight
We now have leaves showing for two more varieties of species tulips, chrysantha and clusiana or lady tulip. All anemones and ranunculuses are now in the ground. Milkweeds that were not frist-stricken are blooming in their pots. So are various paperwhites dumped out of the pots in which they were…
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You know what they say about curiosity
Mine led me to read Eat, Pray, Love (Elizabeth Gilbert). I still don't know what it has been on the best-seller lists for so long, but, then, I was mystified about Olive Kitteridge, also. It's easy to see why these are book-club favorites (short stories, vignettes). Short segments are always good…
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Ban on Texting While Driving Goes Into Effect Friday
indyplanets/flickrFollowing months of discussion, Austin's expanded ban on texting while driving goes into effect on Friday. The law makes it illegal to text, use a mobile device for GPS, or access websites while behind the wheel. Drivers can still talk on the phone, however, and they can check…
TWC vs FOX – The faux Fighters
Don't get me wrong, I'm not on TWC's side. They provide a service which is barely out of the 1990's and then DVR/Cable box and remote, barely out of the 1980's and I'm certainly not on FOX's side, since I really don't watch any of their coverage and mostly the only time I see any of their "news"…
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The Week in Terror [News Bits]
Detroit terror case: explosive could have blown hole in plane Western counter-terrorism help 'not enough for Yemen' Transportation Security Chief nomination still on political hold NYPD prepared for possible New Year's bioattack Medicare magic money? Palin-Johnston cage match set Better than a…
Hayes Carll at Antone's
The Happenins, The Sideshow Tramps, and Hayes Carll at Antone's on Monday night. (via Dishevelled Stars)
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Slackery News Tidbits, December 29
Film-fest news, a list, and some moviegoing options for New Year's Eve. (via Slackerwood)
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Downtown Closures For First Night Austin
First Night Austin 2010 Footprint (pdf) First Night Austin and general New Year's Eve festivities this Thursday will leave many downtown streets closed throughout the day. Here's a breakdown of the major closures: Starting at 8 a.m. South 1st St. from Cesar Chavez St. to Riverside Dr. Cesar…