News Bits!
- The end is near, or someone had a serious typo. Wal-Mart was listed as the #1 most charitable foundation by Forbes.
- A research company in Austin is using baby-teeth as a source for stem cell extraction.
- Robert Brooks, the guy that started Hooters (the boobies+wings=a good combo restuarant) passed away.
- In case you missed it, here's Stephen Colbert on Conan. Damn, we love nerds.
- Among the recommended ways to save gas: roll your windows up and turn off your AC. Just in Alaska, right, because it is supposed to be 101 degrees today in Texas! Save some gas, kill yourself...or something.
- It makes us very sad to hear that some Texas State Parks might be closing soon.
- Just when Austin gets a good thing someone has to go and ruin the fun for everyone. Apparently La Bare is illegal due to its proximity to Town Lake (a park) and the Texas School for the Deaf (a school).
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