Best of the Austin Blogs: Week of Aug. 14

Blogtastic local(ish) posts this week:

• You can tell it's hot when your energy bill hits $300; Don't Mess With Taxes posts on energy-efficiency.
  
• Omar is not moving to California.
  
• Prentiss informs us that SxSWi wants public input into their panel selection.
  
• An Austinite currently in Guatemala finds herself getting accustomed to her situation there.
  
• Quel is on a mission; she just knows you'll love Love Jones.

Random Favorite Blog of the Week: Happy Furry Puppy Story Time with Norbizness. This blog is all over the place, covering politics, current events, music, humor and more.

* Photo (c) Matt Wright