Are Newspaper Companies Going to Charge for Online Subscription?

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By now, most people are aware that they can access their local newspapers free, along with other top notch newspapers such as the Star-Telegram, Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle, and the Stateman. But how much longer before they begin to block free access to their website. Local newspaper in Waco, Texas, Waco Tribune, has already begun this process. They are but one small newspaper located between Austin and Dallas Texas but what is not to say that the others will soon have to follow? For now, most publication is still accessible but only time will reveal what is to come.

Casey & Her Kidney Experice

For the full articles visit Austin's newspaper, The Statesman, website by clicking the above photo.

I am deeply moved by Ms. Juliana Casey story. How horrible it is that there are young people out there who have such unfortunate lives. In Ms. Casey's case, her kidneys began to die out at the age of 11...one, one... eleven. Her story strikes me because I used to go with my mom to take my grandmother to dialysis. I believe my grandmother was in her late 70's, early 80's when she started her treatment. She had the chance to live a normal life before she was put on her restrictions and given dialysis treatment, unlike Ms. Casey who only had part of her childhood. By the age of 19, a close friend donated her kidney to her. Ms. Casey final had the chance to live a normal life until the transplanted kidney also began to die out. Ms. Casey is now on the list for the Texas organ donating program. My prayers are out for her and like her.

If someone close to you kidney's failed, would you give up one of your kidneys?

Tips for Stuffing Your Face on Thanksgiving Day

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Quoted by Nathan Biller in the Times Record News
"For those who wish to set a personal best record this Thanksgiving, Biller has some advice:

■ Start with am empty stomach. “I mean, don’t eat breakfast. You want to leave yourself plenty of room.”

■ Eat quickly. “You have to start fast and eat plenty before your stomach can tell your brain you’re full.”

■ Drink lots of water as you eat. “Lots of people think it will fill you up but it actually lets you swallow bigger chunks of food.”

■ Save dessert for last. “This is very heavy stuff so start with the turkey and dressing, no matter how much you want to sneak that piece of pie.”"

For more information, visit Times Record News website.

IRS owes $12 millions to Texans

Find the full article at Dallas Morning News website.

IRS owes $164.6 million due to undelivered refunds checks across the nation. Of that $164.6 million, $12 million of it belongs to Texas residents. If you have not received your refund, maybe you should think about finding it becuase each refund check averages $1,471. Visit IRS website , follow the instructions and find out if you're one of the many who have not received your refund.

A Quick Verdict

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Noah Whiteman was convicted of killing and robbing a taxi driver (Hooshang Vatanpour). In less than TWENTY (20) minutes, the jury returned a verdict: Mr. Whiteman is guilty of capital murder. This poor guy, he did not have a fighting chance. The jury bent him over completely and spanked him good.

For more details about the death and about the quick verdict, visit the article at the Star-Telegram website.

A New Demension Of Learning

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Apparently smart labs, ELMOs and projectors, top brand laptops with WI-FI (internet access), top brand desktops, and determined teachers are not enough to satisfy the learning experience at Burkburnett Independent School District's jr. high and high school. Education here is moving to a new level, a 3-Dimensional learning process.

"The district has purchased 200 3-D content chips so far, which contain lessons for middle and high school students. The content ranges from one-minute to five-minute programs, covering topics in physics, chemistry and biology." writen by Lara K. Richards from Time Records News.

For more on the article, click here or click the about image.

I think it's kind of cool, but is it really necessary to have such a thing?

What Color Is a School Bus? Billboard!

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Money is tight for many schools and as a result, schools face budget cuts across the curriculum. School's reel in money any way possible and such a way is by using blank areas on school buses for paid advertisements (such as the about image). Mission and McAllen Texas are considering taking this leap. It has proven itself successful in some of Houston's local school district.

My question to y'all is, "Do you think advertisement on school buses hinders the educational values of a school?"

Good Morning Harlon's

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Provided by the Daily Sentinel of Nacogdoches, Texas

Harlon's Bar-B-Que was founded by Alfreddie Brooks in Houston, Texas (1977). Harlon's Bar-B-Que has a presence across the states of Texas and their business has traveled to locations as far as Las Vegas, Nevada. What makes this place more miraculous is that they have recently made an appearance on "Good Morning America". Since then, business has rocketed for the Harlon's.

For more information about Harlon's Bar-B-Que, visit their home page at www.harlonsbbq.com/

Jewish Food Festival

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The 24th Annual Jewish Food Festival is being held at the Conregation Beth Isreal Sisterhood (4402 Saratoga Blvd in Corpus Christi, Texas) from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday (November 13) and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday (November 14).

Enjoy their featured meal: a brisket dinner with cabbage rolls, or you can request a classic corned beef sandwich stacked high. The Sweet shop provisions include Jewish pastry: rugelach, cheesecake, the braided egg bread challah, fruit-filled strudel, nut loaves and mondel bread.

For more details, visit the Corpus Christi Caller-Times for more detail about the event Jewish Food Festival Article

Minor Earthquakes in Texas

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An minor earthquake (magnitude of 2.5) is reported near Cleburne, Texas. It is not to offend that Texas is hit by an earthquake. Luckily no damages were reported because home's in Texas are mainly prepared for high pressured winds from tornadoes and hurricanes, not the rocking caused my earthquakes. For more information about this, you can visit Star-Telegram article by clicking here.

Your Check Is on Fire!

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27 year old Walter Allen Jr. was arrested last Friday (November 5, 2010) for the attempt of theft of more than S200,000 dollars. At a Houston Bentley resale, Allen tried to purchase a Bentley GTC and a 2010 Bentley Flying Spur with a $500,000 dollar check. The Dealership told him to return at 5pm to finish the deal. When he returned at 7pm, they finished signing all the paper work and was arrest soon after.

Charlie Brown's Icy Winter Wonderland Displayed in Grapevine, Texas

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At Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas, you can see your favorite Charlie Brown characters carved entire from ice! Best part about something cold and icy is Christmas, which is very much much what you will find there. Ice carving are displayed identical to scenes form "Charlie Brown Christmas". Over 200 million pounds of ice stretched at a distance of 5,000 blocks! Why would you want to miss it?

For more information about the ice sculptures and the event, click on Pig-Pens pictures for the full article with has info about the sculptor and how the pieces are made.

The Food and Drug Act is Still Prominent!

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A food processing plant in San Antonio, Texas was closed after federal health officials found listeria bacteria.

The plant was shut down October 20, 2010 and all products shipped since January were recalled.

The company has not address the issue and their lawyer is unable to speak at this time.

It is very scary hearing story like this because our society has adapted to process foods, but there have been evidence leading that process food have problems also. Such as Peter Pan Peanut-butter, tomatoes where causing lots of death, pork and swine flue, Tyson Chicken (and the employee putting broken saw blades in the food), now this? What more is to come and are we even prepared? What do you think?