Archive for April, 2008

Is Tabcorp EDS’s secret ‘mega-deal’?

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Representatives from EDS and Tabcorp refuse to comment on rumours that the gambling giant has outsourced its IT operations to the Texas-based IT service provider.

Congressman suggests fencing in south Texas town

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

U.S. Rep. Tancredo, R-Col., took issue with what he called “landowners’ multi-culturalist views on the border.” “If you don’t like the idea (of a fence), maybe you should consider building the fence around the northern part of your city,” Tancredo said amid jeers from the audience.

Best Life Magazine Our oceans are turning into plastic…are

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

A vast swath of the Pacific, twice the size of Texas, is full of a plastic stew that is entering the food chain. Scientists say these toxins are causing obesity, infertility…and worse.

Mountain Lion Caught in Snare near Mountain Home, Texas

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

This Mountain Lion was caught in a snare near Mountain Home, Texas on the Cramer Ranch. (just west of Fredericksburg)

Ron Paul Introduces New Marijuana Legislation

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Today, Texas Congressman Ron Paul introduced the “Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act”, H.R. 5842.

What is Green?

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

If you live in Austin, Texas, you pretty much know what green building is. Or do you? Let’s clarify.

Honduran illegal jailed in rapes of Texas seniors

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

A 42-year-old Honduran national suspected of raping three women over 60 in the past two months remained in a Panhandle jail Monday. Jose Ayala Nunez was arrested Sunday night in Wellington after investigators developed leads from the three attacks, which allegedly occurred March 17, April 10 and April 25.

Wilson applauds his ‘War’

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Former Rep. Charles Wilson played no official role in the making of last year’s film “Charlie Wilson’s War,” which chronicled how he helped the Mujahedeen repel the invading Soviet army in the 1980s. If the Texas Democrat had it’s clear he would have cast an actor to portray a figure all but ignored in Mike Nichols’ production — President Reagan.

Long-Term Strategies for Managing Volatility

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Although it is usually not desirable to eliminate risk, there are strategies that may help to manage the volatility of your portfolio. A diversified investment mix, a focus on large cap growth stocks, and exposure to active portfolio managers may all help you deal with greater market volatility. The Return of Diversification We believe that effective diversification becomes more important in an environment of rising volatility.

Police Auctions & Sheriffs Sales Offer an Incredible Range of Goods at a Fraction of Their Value

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Police auctions and sheriffs sales offer incredible opportunities to pick up an amazing array of goods for pennies on the dollar. Like other government auctions, the range of seized property sold at police auctions is staggering!