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Texas is FRIENDLY!
Favorite thing: I lived in SoCal for 15 years and my wife is from Tarzana. We moved to Round Rock (just N of Austin) 5 years ago. She flat out loves living here. She has made friends, has a job she loves and other than the deep summer, loves the weather. Schools are better here, housing is much more affordable and NO STATE INCOME TAX. There are a lot of things we miss about California but we don't miss the crowding, crime, cost or the Me!, Me!, Me! attitude. Texans say "Ya'll" and "Fixin to" but don't judge a culture by the way they speak, judge it by the way they act. You will find Texans to be polite, friendlier, more hospitable, helpful and curious about you than anyone on the Left Coast.
Fondest memory: Just hanging out in the park on a spring day watching my son play on the playground equipment. My dog was sitting beside me and it was just such a peacefull moment.
Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston sculptures
Favorite thing: As you enter the Texas Capitol building and move towards the rotunda, you'll be greeted by the likenesses of Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin, brilliantly executed by sculptress Elizabet Ney. These lifelike statues were commissioned in 1893 for the Chicago World's Fair.
Who was Elizabet Ney? She was born in Westphalia, Germany in 1833 to a stone carver and his wife. She married Edmund D. Montgomery, a Scottish scientist and physician in 1863 and settled in the United States during the next decade. Eventually, Ney, her husband and two sons moved to a plantation in Waller County, Texas.
Elizabet was schooled at the Munich Academy of Art, later moving to Berlin where she studied under Christian Daniel Rauch and her skills as an artist developed. After her marriage and the move to Texas, she oversaw their plantation while her husband did his research.
The Governor of Texas invited Ney to Austin in the 1880's, where she resumed her art. She sculpted Albert Sidney Johnston's likeness for his grave in the Texas State Cemetery (see that tip).
Elizabet was very active in the Austin cultural scene. Her studio in Austin became the Elizabet Ney Museum.
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David Crockett, of Alamo Fame
Favorite thing: David Crockett has gained hero status for his participation in the historic Battle of the Alamo. Legend says that he was one of the last victims of the Alamo massacre led by Mexican General Santa Anna. However, before his demise he was already popular due to his storytelling abilities.
David Crockett* (1786-1836) was born in what is now Northeast Tennessee. He worked for a cattle driver at age 12, but ran away at age 13. He had no formal education.
He and his wife, Elizabeth, raised a family and David eventually became active in politics. His prowess as a bear hunter and humorous oration skills brought him many admirers.
He served as a community Magistrate, was elected to the State Legislature and to the United States Congress. Due to the politics of the time, he grew weary of public service and moved to Texas in the Fall of 1835. Sadly, only a month later, he died at the Alamo.
A recently discovered journal purportedly kept by one of Santa Anna's aides claims that Crockett was executed along with a handful of survivors at the end of the battle. This refutes the legend that he was killed during the actual battle itself.
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Austin-laid back, funky, hi -tech, hip and cool
Favorite thing: Austin is a mixture of so many things. It is a liberal, laid back, musician friendly, hi-tech and hip place to live. There are so many cool people living here and lots of things that make this a unique place to live. It is has beautiful nature, tons of music and so much to do. The other nice thing about Austin is that there is a good economy here and it is still an affordable place to live.Related to:
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Keep Austin Weird
Favorite thing: I like this little enclave of the offbeat and fun in a place that's known for its conservatism.
Spent about 36 hours in Austin checking out the music scene and the areas in/around the main town.... seems nice and definitely worth a visit.
Favorite thing: Leslie is Austin's homeless, cross-dressing Icon. Leslie can be found on 6th Street in front of One American Center, usually sporting a thong and tierra. Leslie recently ran for Mayor and got 2nd place.
Bring Your Laptop!
Favorite thing: With tons of sites that tell you what is going on in town, you should definitely bring your laptop. If you go to this website: http://auscillate.com/wireless/
you will find a huge list of establishments that offer free wireless internet! You can use the internet to touch base with general info sites like:
Fondest memory: When I am gone from Austin, I miss the numerous beer gardens that offer so many choices of places to enjoy the laid back lifestyle of this city. Usually they have the best food, too. I always miss the friendly atmostphere, great music, and just drinking a beer in the cool Austin night.Related to:
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Austin Visitor's Center
Favorite thing: If after all the other tips I have written does not suit your fancy, I would highly recommend going into the Austin Visitor's Center. It has hundreds of activities to visit in Austin.
Centrally located on 6th Street, it is convienent to locate during the day, but is not open when the bars open at night.
Fondest memory: Call (866) GO-AUSTIN
Located at 209 E. Sixth Street
Open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Austin Children's Museum
Favorite thing: One of the charities that my boss Michael Dell dedicates alot of time and effort to is the Austin Children's Museum, which was built in 1983 as a "museum without walls" and dedicated by teachers, educators, and other citizens of the Austin community as a place for children to learn and develop.
In 1997, thanks to a generous donation, the Dell Discovery Center was added to the museum, at a price tag of just about $5 Million dollars.
Fondest memory: 201 Colorado St.
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See the sites..
Favorite thing: See as much of this beautiful city as possible. Unfortunately time was limited when I was here, so I didn't get to see all I wanted to see.
Fondest memory: My fondest memory of Austin, is definitely my arrival. I came off the aircraft, and was greeted by my friend with a gorgeous single yellow 'Rose' ;-) Don't you just love tradition?
Walking around the city, just taking in the sites, and relax in the beautiful park, which I can't remember the name of.Related to:
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The Need for Internet!
Favorite thing: For those travelling through Austin, the need to download all those photographs, or to check your email is made easy by the city of Austin. At any public library, you may access the internet for free. The limit is something like 1 hour per day. Not bad for free, right?And the computers are actually of good quality and speed!
Favorite thing: These are agave plants. Also called "century plants" because supposedly they bloom only once a century. When they do bloom they grow a large stalk then it flowers. After a while then plant dies.
In mexico they are grown on huge farms, the Mexicans cut down the stalk before it has flowered and use the resulting juice to make tequila. This is good, except cutting down so many before they flower is causing the bees that pollinate them to go extinct, so eventually there may be no more agave. Oh well.Related to:
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The tree that weathers the storm
Favorite thing: The live oaks on the capital grounds have grown sideways from all the years of wind coming off the prairie. To me they are a symbol of Austin and TX, battered and bent but never broken. 20% of the population was wiped out in the Civil War, but Austin is once again a vital, vibrant city with a flavor all its own.
Fondest memory: I loved the walking tour of the grounds of the capital building.Related to:
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Favorite thing: a great guide to AUSTIN
You can pick up the Austin Chronicle from pretty much most places for free when you're there. Gives you the lowdown on ALL the happenings in town plus other info like cuisine, film, etc
You must dine at Threadgill's....
Favorite thing: You must dine at Threadgill's. This Southern down home cooking establishment is Old Austin at it's best . Don't forget to get multiple helpings of those veggies!
Fondest memory: I think my favorite memory of Austin will always be lying on the grass in the 'six pack' of the University of Texas trying to relax in the shade between classes and watching people go by.
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|8 Ounce (225 Gram)
|Cottage cheese
|8 Ounce (225 Gram)
|Soured cream
|5 Fluid Ounce (150 Milliliter)
|2 , separated
|3 Ounce (75 Gram)
|12 Ounce (15 Gram)
|Warm water
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|1 (Use Grated Rind And Juice)
|Whipped cream
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Adjust Quantity As Needed, For Garnish)
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Roll out the pastry and use to line a 23-cm/9-inch fluted flan ring.
Prick the base and bake blind in a moderately hot oven (200C, 400 F, gas 6) for 15-20 minutes.
Remove the paper lining and reduce the oven temperature to moderate (180C, 350 F, gas 4) for a further 10-15 minutes.
Leave to cool.
Hull and puree the strawberries, using the double-bladed chopping knife.
Add the cottage cheese, soured cream, egg yolks and sugar, and beat together.
Soften the gelatine in the warm water.
Stir well in a bowl over hot water until the gelatine has completely dissolved.
Cool slightly, then pour into the strawberry mixture through the feed tube, mixing all the time with the double-bladed chopping knife.
Beat the egg whites until stiff, then fold carefully into the fruit and cheese mixture.
Pour into the cooked flan case and chill until set.
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....especially when you run fully loaded through the desert of South Africa or China you might need a really bullet proof tyre.
I can understand that requirement. But if we're to be honest, out of 1000 rear E07's made, what are the odds that even one will be riding those places? Many of us dream of it, but damn few manage to pull it off.
Like I said, it's already a damn good tire. I run offroad two-up, camping, so it's full load. If it can handle what I throw at it (and I'm not a little guy myself), then I'm sold. Compared to the competition (and I've tried all but the Mefos), you guys have got a winner. Good life, good handling, good bite on AND off road (I think everyone here who does both knows how hard that is to find), and a good price.
I just hope that this tire doesn't have happen to it like the Scouts did: new and 'improved', and it was a shit tire. I can't even give them away.
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ECCD Watershed Specialist Kim Bonfardine reviewed the Bennett Branch Stream Access Project during a regular meeting Monday afternoon.
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A new place for prayer and meditation has been built in Kingsport thanks to one local teenager who is trying to become an Eagle Scout.Comments
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The Trailblazers travel to Church Hill to take on the Falcons of Volunteer. Photos by Ned Jilton IIComments
Photos from Friday night's game between the Beavers and the Blue Devils at Legion Field in Gate CityComments
Photo highlights from Thursday's game played at Lynn View. Photos by Ned Jilton IIComments
In October, just in time for perfect fall temperatures, the Heritage Trail will be complete with 26 signs along the route that will give a brief history of each building on the trail.Comments
A renovation team from the Roopville Road Baptist Church near Carrollton, Ga. is the 26th mission group to be hosted by the Rogersville based Of One Accord this summer, and the last group of the summer to perform major home renovations.Comments
Come on and take a "Sentimental Journey" this week at Tri-Cities Regional Airport, touring — or perhaps even taking flight aboard — a World War II-era B-17 aircraft by that name.Comments


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Michael Kors MK5613 Women's Diamante Embellished Watch
Product informationA rose gold plated women's watch, from Michael Kors. With handy chronograph functions and a date window, the dial is finished off with glittering crystals around the bezel and lugs. Fastens with a stainless steel bracelet strap.
- Brand
Michael Kors
- Dimensions
- Case width: 32mm, Depth 11mm
- Eligible for International Delivery
- Face Shape
- Round
- Main Stone Type
- Crystal
- Manufacturer's Guarantee
- 2 years
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Model
- Movement
- Quartz or Battery
- Strap Colour
- Gold
- Strap Material
- Metal
- Strap Style
- Bracelet
- Watch Face Colour
- Gold
- Watch type
- Designer
- Water Resistant
- 100m/10ATM
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ACE train #6 heads north through Alviso CA enroute to Stockton, with the 10-year anniversary specially wrapped 3101
Special ACE 10th Anniversary wrap.
ACE train #4 heads north through Alviso CA enroute to Stockton
It's Altamont Commuter Express' 10-year anniversary this year and they are celebrating by wrapping 3101 in a special scheme.
Celebrating ACE's 10 year anniversary, ACE 3101 has been wrapped up and is seen pushing ACE #2 out of San Jose, bound for Stockton.
A special to the Oakland A's game is shown heading back to Stockton, rounding the bend at Niles Junction. I'm no Mitch Goldman, but it's a 1/30th second pan.
Westbound to San Jose rolls through Alviso.
Westbound to Stockton rolls through Alviso on a hazy, hot, and smoky summer afternoon.
Eastbound to Stockton departs Fremont Station.
ACE06 departs Fremont ontime, unlike the day before, when they struck a suicidal woman 1/4 mile outside of the depot and were delayed 3 hours.
A Saturday special enroute to Great America heads south through Alviso.
The #5 ACE train is running around 15 minutes late on it's trip from Stockton to San Jose, undoubtedly resulting in some unhappy commuters.
ACE08, the last one of the day, boards on #1 Track in the depot.
A roster shot of ACE 3104 in San Jose before pushing ACE06 out of the depot.


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