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We are living in The Future, people. The phenomena that we used to call unexplainable or incomprehensible are now being explained, thanks to Science! One notable example is dementia. 50 years ago, losing one’s mind was considered a normal part of the aging process. We know now that’s not the case, and we’re starting...
FREE GLASSES FOR KIDS Free eye exams and glasses for kids 5 – 12 years old Prescription lenses and designer frames offered at no cost to families When: Texas Book Festival Saturday, October 16 from 9:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday, October 17 from 11:00 am-5:00 pm Where: Texas Book Festival, Children’s Tents, west of capitol,...
PERSONAL NOTE: I keep a few dollars in my cupholder to hand out to panhandlers at a red light. I “tip” panhandlers on the street better than I tip the waitstaff when I go out at night. And when I don’t hand out money, I try to smile and say hello. So all this...
In 1999, Alissa Magrum and Tammy Stanley met while training for a Texas AIDS ride. Both had HIV-positive family and friends and both were avid “ride for the cure” participants. “The riders are incredible, and their stories are just so moving,” says Magrum. “We all just bond.” Wanting to tell their story, Magrum and Stanley reached out to Brian...
Today the Austin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure revealed some alarming breast cancer statistics for Central Texas. The stats are the results of the 2009 Community Profile report, comprised of breast cancer data and survey information compiled over a two year period from Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson Counties. Komen conducts the...
The legacy of singer Elliot Smith lives on, this time in his car, a 1999 Passat GLX, listed on the Austin Craigslist for $4000. Smith’s brother has listed the car, with the entire amount being donated to the Austin-based SIMS Foundation, which provides access to and financial support for mental health and addiction recovery...
It seems like there are opportunities to support local charities in just about everything you do. Here’s another example. Anyone like tequila? From May 4-8, Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant on San Jacinto is donating a percentage of the day’s bar profits to five selected charities (one each night). Monday, May 4: A Legacy of...
Orange, right? (Good answer.) Or are you telling me you bleed maroon? There’s really only one way to find out. Donate blood between November 23 and 26 at any of the community blood centers in Austin, Cedar Park or Round Rock, or at three campus locations, and make sure to tell them which team...
I’m such a follower. But we have a few videos related to the next issue, and uploading to the ‘Tube is so much easier than uploading to WordPress. Plus, I need the self-gratification that comes with mastering a Web application and gaining new “friends” and “subscribers.” (I wish I were joking.) Please check out...
In our first issue, Elizabeth Eckstein wrote about her participation in the MS 150 and what the ride means to her. She’s done three at this point, and she tends to be the star, with random people handing her presents, slapping her high-fives and cheering her on. She’s not a rider, though. She’s an...
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