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I-35 Cut and Cap is Good for Austin
Cutting and capping 35 would reconnect the two sides of the city, provide additional “people space” in the form of greenery, houses and businesses, and remove a great eyesore from our otherwise...
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Best of Austin Blogs - September 6
40 Songs Proving That Austin, Texas is the Capital of Dope Jams
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Toughest Man That Ever Lived? Texans - Remember Cabeza de Vaca
I was talking to a group of friends when somehow we got on the subject of the toughest man of all time. "Muhammed Ali," said one. "Chuck Norris," said another. I had to set them straight. Without a...
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Tech Jobs Roundup for September 6
We’ve trolled Facebook, LinkedIn, and odd corners of the internet looking for the tech jobs you won’t find on Craigslist. Most of these come from people at the company in question hoping a friend of a...
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Tech Events Roundup September 9-15: Refreshingly Agile Edition
This week, Austin is home big educational events like the jQuery Conference an HIMSS Edu-Tech event and an all new Refresh Austin. If you’re more in the mood for networking, you can relax and enjoy a...
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ACC to Teach Sustainable Agriculture
Austin Community College is launching a new program this semester that could help more Central Texans make a living by working the land.
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Austin Startups: Rockify Knows Deep Down You Miss the Music Part of MTV
This week, the Austin Post talked to Joel Korpi, founder of Rockify, which he describes as "Pandora for music videos."
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MoPac to Get a Toll Express Lane
There’s been some discord lately about the planned MoPac express lanes. Folks argue that they shouldn’t have to pay to drive a carpool lane through the city. The project’s officials, though, say it’s...
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Death! Fame! Funny? Comedy Series Highlights True Hollywood Tales
Did you know the Beach Boys were connected to Charles Manson until about six months before the Sharon Tate killings?
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The Language of LGBT? Be Neutral, Move Forward
I am pro-choice, but I can fully appreciate why another would be pro-life and unable to agree with me in the slightest. I reject religion but do not condemn the faithful. I support marriage equality,...
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Austin Kickstarter of the Week: “Dreams of the Dead” Sugar Skulls
Kate Heyhoe has a dream. It’s a sweet holiday dream where people look into the gaping eyes of hand sculpted, near life-sized sugar skulls to witness macabre dioramas within. Like a lot of makers, she...
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UPDATE: City Solicits Community Feedback to Update 30-Year-Old Land Code
UPDATE (Sept. 11, 2013): Austinites have the opportunity to shape what their city will look like for decades to come.
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The Fast and the Luxurious: One Big Flaw in MoPac’s Express Lanes Project
You probably had the same reaction I did when you heard MoPac is adding express lanes both northbound and southbound. "About darn time!" I thunk to myself. Then I read the fine print.
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This Week in Geek September 12 - 19: Talk Like A Pirate Day Edition
This week, Austin Geeks can enjoy a burlesque show, a Steampunk extravaganza, and a Talk Like A Pirate Day celebration as well as some smaller, quieter groups for the introverts such as the ever...
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Ramen Craze Catches Up to Austin
It’s about time that ramen, Japan’s iconic noodle soup, found its way to Austin. The dish has made a big splash here, with at least four high-profile ramen spots opening in the past year. So what’s all...
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Tech Jobs Roundup for September 13
We’ve trolled Facebook, LinkedIn, and odd corners of the internet looking for the tech jobs you won’t find on Craigslist. Most of these come from people at the company in question hoping a friend of a...
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Next Phase of Urban Rail Could Be Decided This Fall
Capital Metro is holding a series of meetings over the coming month to solicit feedback on where urban rail might travel through Austin, but at a meeting of transit advocates last night, some asked if...
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Intervention in Syria?
It is easy to play backseat driver and practice foreign policy without a license, but we are all voters. We all need to evaluate government policies and cast votes.
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Tech Events Roundup September 16 - 22: Early Risers Appreciation Week
A lot of Austin’s tech events take place at happy hour, but this week, early risers have two tech breakfasts to choose from. After work, you can learn about the Austin startup scene, hang with your...
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