Thursday, April 21, 2011
Construction Begins Along LBJ Freeway
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Trinity River Bridge
Tube the Trinity?
"New Braunfels-based Rockin' R River Rides, which provided some mesh bags and other equipment for Thursday's(July 2010), will make a fact-finding trip next week to explore the viability of setting up tubing along the Trinity."Keep in mind

Sunday, April 17, 2011
What's Next for the Nintendo Wii?
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
iPad for Kindergatners
Monday, April 11, 2011
Teen Cars
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Apple has Weaknesses?
Friday, April 8, 2011
Schadenfreude
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
5 Smart Ways to Blow Your Tax Refund
- For $3,000 you can make a change in your home that adds more resale value than expensive kitchen or bath remodels. “According to Remodeling Magazine’s latest Cost vs. Value Report, the only home improvement that gives a homeowner back his or her entire investment in resale value is swapping out existing front, back and side doors with steel doors. This may challenge your aesthetic sense and seem minor at best, but the average $1,218 spent swapping out an old door and jambs with a 20-gauge steel door with new casings and lock set consistently adds $1,243 (or 102% of its cost) in resale value.”
- If you have the vacation time, use the $3,000 to travel before fare go up even more. This can help unload stress and make memories.
- A new scooter to drive to work will get you great gas mileage. The new Vespa LX 50 gets 95-100 miles per gallon and costs right under $3,000.
- A new bed. Mattresses need to be replaced every eight years. A bed is something you use between 2,400 and 3,000 hours a year.
- A collectable, like comic books. “Some obvious choices as the Amazing Fantasy No. 15 that features the origins of Spider-Man sell for $150,000 to $300,000 and Action Comics No. 1 featuring the first appearance of Superman sells for upward of $1.5 million. If you're a big Spider-Man fan from way back, however, an Amazing Spider-Man No. 1 can still be had on eBay for around $3,000, but more intriguing prospects such as Amazing Spider-Man No. 122 (the death of the Green Goblin) or Amazing Spider-Man No. 49 (the first appearance of the Vulture) fetch roughly the same amount.”
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Making the Best From the Worst

As many of you know Nate Dogg the famous rapper/singer passed away earlier this month. In an article from MTV RapFix Nate Dogg's career is discussed. Nate Dogg is regarded as one of the greatest pioneers of rap music, using his gospel background to influence his work. Like the passing of Michael Jackson, Nate Dogg's death can have a serious impact on the revenue of the record labels who own royalties on Dogg's songs. Since Nate Dogg has been out of the main stream for a while his music was probably not on many rap music fans minds but with the sudden death his record sales will probably see a huge increase for a period of time. All of the extra publicity although it sadly is about his death will actually bring his family and what ever label he is a part of a lot of extra revenue. Rest In Peace Nate Dogg.
THE Texas Rangers
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Nintendo Entering the Cell Phone Market?
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
NFL Lockout
Monday, March 28, 2011
Abercrombie or Abercreepy?

Sunday, March 27, 2011
iPad On Top for Long?
Thursday, March 24, 2011
So much of our global economy is based on speculation that it can reach record lows and highs based on the thoughts and fears of a select few investors. In this case, though, those fears have played out to be a reality, and the world will suffer because of it. Just this one event has proven to be cataclysmic worldwide. The infrastructure of one of the world's biggest economic players is temporarily destroyed, and it will take a very long time to grow. We saw this happen on a smaller scale with the BP oil spill. The Gulf Coast's economy, which largely depended on the fishing industries that were paralyzed by the incident, took a massive blow as it was unable to export the goods that made it thrive. Tourists no longer wanted to visit the region, resulting in an economic arrest that the residents had to claw their way out of. There's a lesson to be learned here: Expect the unexpected.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
The End of 30-year fixed-rate mortgage?
Organization like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have costs the taxpayers over $134 billion. Congress and the US Treasury want to put them down quickly, but economists worry about what will happen to the 30-year fixed-rate mortgages which has been the dominant means of financing home in the U.S.
“In testimony before Congress this week, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said that lowering the government’s involvement in the mortgage markets would almost certainly restrict the supply of 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, while increasing their costs. But it’s no sure thing that the mortgages will even continue to exist in the way most Americans know them.”
The difference between a 15- and 30-year mortgage on a $300,000 loan is well over $600 per month. This is a substantial amount that may prevent the middle class from buying homes. This may also threaten the economic health of cities.
Larger cities have enjoyed new growth since the start of the 30 year mortgage because young professionals are buying houses there along with families that previously had moved out to the suburbs. They eat and drink in local restaurants, and keep small businesses on the neighborhood level going. But these same homebuyers may have a hard time making house payments with a 15-year mortgage. These middle class buyers may move out to the suburbs where they can buy a home. Cities become neighborhoods full of the working poor that can’t afford to buy a home.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Minecraft for the iPhone and iPad!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Who Needs 3G for the iPad 2?
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Day 15
The NFL is the most successful sports league in the U.S., and its games gain the most attendance of any sporting event in the world. February's Super Bowl was the most watched television program in history. Yet the league still feels the need to extend its season from 16 games to 18, obviously for increased revenue. This comes as a shock to many as the NFL has been so wary of its players' health and safety of late. But people tend to sympathize with their favorite players, failing to remember that the game is, unfortunately, little more than a business to some. If the two sides can't come to some sort of agreement on these subjects, then they will both suffer as fans lose faith in the game and patience for bickering between billionaires.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
States Rethink Tax Breaks for Hollywood
The producers of Cyrus' film, were brought in with an across-the-board tax credit of 20% in 2009. Lawmakers in
“The council recommended ditching the film tax break, which meant $140.6 million in lost tax revenues last year. Film producers spent $617 million in
But not everybody is cutting back. A few states eager for jobs and spending are offering more money to lure
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
The Journey to Mars and Jupiter
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Is the iPad 2 Holding Back?
Friday, March 4, 2011
The iPad 2 Means Business
When the iPad was released in April of 2010, many saw it as an underpowered laptop, even a "giant iTouch." Its potential uses were overlooked by some. But Apple sold three million of the devices in 80 days, and both consumers and businesses began to explore the possibilities of the innovative product. It wasn't until the release of the iPad 2 yesterday, though, that Apple included a camera. This is a feature that many thought should have been a staple of the original, while others view it as an unnecessary add-on mainly due to the size of the device. The new camera(s) will undoubtedly receive a warm welcome from consumers looking for a quick way to capture the events of everyday life and from those looking to "FaceTime" with friends and family. But Fast Company discusses how businesses will be able to utilize the camera in conjunction with its other features to better themselves. They see benefits for everyone from interior designers to casino pit bosses. People will save time by being able to take a picture and do what they want with it straight from the original device, skipping several steps in between, and then have the ability to use the iPad in the manner that they did before the introduction of the camera.
Apple has continued to sell products like these because they pay attention to customer demand. Consumers asked for new features on the iPad like the camera (among other things), and Apple listened. Many people who lacked a reason to buy an iPad now have one, and those who have used the original product will more than likely pony up the cash for the better one.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
High Oil Prices Could Harm the Economy
The turmoil going on in the
Bernanke said the increases so far "while a problem for many people, don't pose a significant risk to the recovery or to overall inflation." I think that this is assuming though that this is a temporary rise in oil prices. I am sure he believes that a prolonged rise in oil prices would be a threat to our economy.
Right now I think oil tankers believe that it's probably not a good idea to go into port in Libya. It is risky because if things don’t improve all exports could be shut off. The process of shipping could become very difficult. All this would increase the price of oil even more.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
In an article released by CNN, Charlie Sheen was interviewed and stated that he was "on a quest to claim absolute victory.” As we all know, Sheen has been all over the news for the past couple weeks. His problems began many years ago but we all tend to mainly focus on the past month. We've all heard the accusations of sheen partaking in crack binges. But Sheen still claims that he never was an addict and simply lives life to the fullest. Even after all of his problems, he still felt that he had the right to ask CBS for a raise from his hit show Two and a Half Men. Although this may seem completely ridiculous at the moment, the demand for Charlie Sheen is higher than ever. CBS must be making incredible amounts of money off of Sheen considering they've agreed to increase his pay by one million dollars per episode. The fact of the matter is, Charlie Sheen's negative publicity over the years has only benefited him positively. Although we do feel sorry for the guy, we still have a serious demand to see him on TV.
Monday, February 28, 2011
The Oscars
"I’M NOT a gambling man, but I’d put money on this year’s Best Picture Oscar going to a film with a three-word title, the first word being “The”. I’d also bet on “127 Hours”, “The Kids Are All Right”, “The Fighter”, and “Winter’s Bone” not winning. As nice as it is to see them acknowledged, the policy introduced by the Academy last year of having ten films in the Best Picture category means, inevitably, that several of them are there to make up the numbers. And at the moment what we have is a very exciting, very close two-horse race."
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Google Makes Some Changes
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
College Tuition
Monday, February 21, 2011
Men just don't dress like the men of the past anymore.
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So what does this mean for the tailors of the world? As give up our suits and ties we need less and less dry cleaning as well, so what happens to those businesses? When you used to think of a CEO you thought of a well built, well dressed man in a three piece suit, but now in modern times we see Mark Zuckerberg doing interviews and T.V. specials wearing either a t-shirt or a hoodie with ragged jeans. Hopefully the business world won't destroy the more formal business attire we are accustomed too by trading into a more causal comfortable look of wearing t-shirts to the office but who knows what will come. I do think in the future less and less business suit styles will be available and we will see more and more casual attire in the professional world.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Is Apple Asking for too Much?
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Wholesale Prices
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Viruses on Smart Phones
Monday, February 14, 2011
Hybrids, would you want one?
Hwang says that with the many factors coming together, "Everybody says hybrid sales are poised to take off this year."
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Not Everyone is pleased with the Verizon iPhone
Friday, February 11, 2011
Nokia and Microsoft Teaming Up
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Verizon and the iPhone
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
High-Speed Rail System
Monday, February 7, 2011
Harvard & Babies
"Infants on formula who are fed solid foods before they are 4 months old have a higher risk of becoming obese by age 3 than those starting later, Harvard researchers said. The findings are considered significant because being overweight or obese as a child increases the likelihood of being so as an adult."
Sunday, February 6, 2011
The Super Bowl Heads into the Future
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Future Super Bowls?
Monday, January 31, 2011
1st Place Always Wins the Race..... Apple won, Sorry Samsung.
"She added Samsung was “quite optimistic” about 2011 sales but wouldn’t provide a forecast. “As you know, the tablet is relatively new and we need to see how the market develops before we give any firm numbers,” Ms. Lee said."

"Pressed by an analyst at an investment bank, the Samsung executive, Lee Young-hee, acknowledged that sales to consumers were “quite small,” though she didn’t give a specific number."
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Smart Phones Still Aren't the Only Phones
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
State of the Union Address
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Survival of the Fittest in Troubled Economy
"A lot of (traditional wedding facilities) are shutting down because of the economy, while we (funeral homes) aren't going anywhere," he says. "In our community, two banquet halls closed because of the economy."
Although people may think it morbid to start a marriage in a place surrounded by sadness, it would be no different than doing it at a church — where both caskets and newlyweds occupy the aisles throughout the year, says Sue Totterdale, national chairwoman of the National Association of Wedding Professionals. "A banquet hall is a banquet hall, and a chapel is a chapel," she says. "If you can get past the driveway and the cemetery, it's going to be beautiful."Perfect! Problem solved! Now you can be baptized, celebrate all your birthdays, get hitched, and be buried and mourned in the same place! ("Kill four birds with one stone!"-Natalie Brown) The funeral home industry will always be here, this multifunctional use of space is completely economically sound and 100% profitable. I see a continual rise in the industry, but as always as the economy recovers the rest of the event industry recovers too. But can the event industry compete with such a multitalented funeral home industry?