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Their press release seems to suggest an issue with factory farming, rather than with meat in general (other than the assertion that being vegan is the only way to avoid heart disease). Also...seems li...

On March 24, 2010 12:23 PM in More Than 1 Million Baby Slings Recalled [News Bits], they said:

Another reason to love Joe Biden...he's totally like inappropriate Uncle Joe...you love him, of course, but you cringe a little when he opens his mouth at family reunions. ...

On February 2, 2010 9:16 AM in Cactus Cafe to Close, they said:

I think the real kicker on this is that it will only save $120,000 annually. That's a drop in the bucket for a budget this size. And, like the other posters here, I'm a little confused about how a b...

On February 2, 2010 9:12 AM in "Urban" Wal-Mart Will Look Like a Wal-Mart, they said:

The two story garage (though clearly car-centric) was a huge step toward improving the situation. By reducing the impervious surface, you reduce run-off, heat island effect, etc. Also, by increasing d...

re: San Marcos, alternatively, as the article suggests, the increase in police presence and focus on intoxication may also have a little to do with the increase in DWIs, rather than later operating ho...

On January 15, 2010 10:20 AM in Austinist Altruist: How to Help Haitian Earthquake Relief Efforts, they said:

Partners in Health is one of the longest serving organizations in Haiti. www.pih.org...

Agreed! How did that make it past an editor? Because honestly, it's a fascinating piece about mental health services in Houston that was nearly lost through an awful headline. ...

am I the only one that thinks that eating locally (and reducing food miles) is at odds with having an outdoor skating rink in a city that gets below freezing once a month during the two-ish months of ...

On November 25, 2009 8:47 PM in Thief Nabs $10K Flagship Trek Bike From Mellow Johnny's, they said:

Um...did they break in - or just walk out of the store with it. If it's the latter, how do you just pick up the displayed bike and walk out with it?...

On November 20, 2009 8:11 AM in Southwest Parkway Prius Drive-By Was 18-Year-Old Punk, they said:

The scary thing is that the parents of this idiot riding shotgun (WITH A PELLET GUN, SERIOUSLY!?!?) probably say the same shit when they drive in the SUV aiming for cyclists. ...

because Texas is a shining example of progressive momentum......

On November 3, 2009 2:26 PM in We're Still Recovering From Halloween [Extra Extra], they said:

Good effort, HCE - but not even these comments can manage to get a string of comments going on Austinist. You should have tried invectives about dogs left outside in front of Whole Foods or terroriz...

On October 8, 2009 7:36 AM in Texas: Keeping the News Mighty Strange [Extra Extra], they said:

Somehow it makes me feel better that it isn't just law enforcement in other cities and states that can't catch sketchy criminals. In DC last month, a guy shot someone and then rolled away in his wheel...

On September 17, 2009 11:28 AM in News Bits, they said:

If it's 35% in NJ, I can only imagine what it is in Texas! ...

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