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Ed Note: The following is guest column by E. R. Christenson, in response to Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey's WSJ op-ed piece last week. The views expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the outlook or beliefs of anyone else in... continue reading on Austinist

Austinist technology editor Jeff Beckham talked with BlogTalkRadio community manager Deborah Ng on Monday during a break in the South by Southwest Interactive Festival. In a 15-minute interview, the pair discussed how SXSW affects Austin each March, how the interactive festival has grown by leaps and bounds over the... continue reading on Austinist

Davis AyerBarton Springs hosts many time-honored traditions. While most Austinites take advantage of the summer days and nights, a handful of brave souls venture to the springs on the days when the air temperature drops below the water temperature. Most people are familiar with the Austin Polar Bear Club, which... continue reading on Austinist

UPDATE: Austin 360 reports that Graham has been upgraded to "good" condition. Texas Music Matters is reporting that popular Austin-based singer/songwriter Jon Dee Graham is hospitalized at Brackenridge's trauma unit after a car accident early Saturday morning. The singer was returning from Dallas when he fell asleep at the wheel... continue reading on Austinist

"Barista Babe" From Unrelated Source, Found on Seattle MetblogsA new coffee trailer in South Austin is hoping to capitalize on the recent "sexpresso" fad that's taken over Seattle. Latte Dolls offers a selection of coffees and espresso drinks served by scantily-clad female baristas with stripper fascinating names like Kyana, Alysha,... continue reading on Austinist