Archive for July 8th, 2008

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

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Geek Squad, P.I.? Computer Repair Uproar in Texas

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Want to get to the bottom of a computer problem in Texas? Don’t forget to register as a private investigator first.

The Top Ten Awesomely Bad Moments Of The Perry Administratio

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

From the moment he called a reporter a “MoFo” to the pay-to-play culture of his administration, redistricting, and the Texas Youth Commission scandal, the administration of Texas Governor Rick Perry has been filled with awesomely bad moments. The 10 worst are chronicled here.

Stabbing suspect caught fleeing in wheelchair

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police arrested a man on a charge of attempted murder Saturday after he was caught fleeing the scene of a stabbing in his motorized wheelchair.

Texas bomb squad truck cuts response time

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Officers expect a new Corpus Christi bomb squad truck to improve how the department responds to threats while keeping technicians, often buried under heavy protection suits, comfortable.

Exclusive Report: DLP Spearheads 3D Film Development

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

I recently had a chance to sit with some of the fine folks at Digital Light Processing, better known as DLP, a division of Texas Instruments. I got some hands on experience with some of the latest gadgets, watched some old favorites transfered into 3 dimensions, and got the low down on the future of 3D in movie technologies

Not All Texans Have Freedom to Choose Energy Provider

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Texans who can shop for lower electricity prices through sites like SaveOnEnergy.com may not know it, but NOT everyone in the state can choose their own Texas energy supplier. Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) saddled Northeast Texas customers w/ a bill for $500 million to pay for a new power plant for SWEPCO, a monopoly electric company there.

Texas koran distribution

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

This is just another example of hypocrisy by the unindicted terror coconspirator, CAIR.

The Accidental birth of the Wah Wah!

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

The strange birth of psychedelic music. In an attempt to imitate a trumpet being played with a hand-held mute, and sold to horn players - the original “Clyde McCoy” guitar wah-wah pedal now fetches almost a $1,000 on Ebay, and it’s successors are used by every bar-band around the world from Texas to Timor. Great story of the wah wahs origination!

How to Help Your Teenager Become Financially Responsible

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Teenagers often have new jobs and can go a little crazy with spending their money. Find out how to teach your teen to be financially responsible.