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Comment on Buy A Musical Instrument Day by Mr Tom Bone

Mr Tom Bone — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:06:42 +0000

I want a trombone.

Comment on We take it back: Why BookMooch sucks by CR

CR — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:51:13 +0000

I became a BookMooch member, sent about 10 books, received none in return, and then was dropped after taking a couple of extra days to send a book. Basically, BookMooch ripped me off. Send 10 books – receive none in return = having money stolen from you. Complaints fell on deaf ears. I would avoid BM like the plague.

Your other options are paperbackswap.com which is great, and swap.com which *was* great but has recently turned into something of a bizarre circus where you could technically trade a book for a handgun (not joking).

Comment on How to Cinco de Mayo like a true Austinite by chambre d'hôte Aveyron

chambre d'hôte Aveyron — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:38:02 +0000

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Comment on Sunday Confession: I hate SXSW by Ray

Ray — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:09:24 +0000

Kudos to Laura and Shoestring and allt he Austinites figthing the good fight and telling the truth about this BS industry fuckfest called SXSW. I am from the North East and I will not go to SXSW on principle, not only because, as Laura said it caters to music industry douches and assholes (of which I know a few and I have to tell you, they are ALL assholes who think they are the best thing since sliced bread). Indie music festivals are no longer that, “indie” and are intended only to accomplish two(2) things: GET LAID AND MAKE MONEY. It’s not about the music, it’s not about discovering bands, it’s not about digging the scene; it’s about GETTING LAID AND MAKING MONEY. So, enjoy the disgusting capitalist anal ride of your life and go to SXSW. I wish someone would go down to the nearest police station in Austin and find out if there is an increase int he number of rapes during those 10 days of the festival. I bet you all, there is. A couple of programming directors from up here where I live in the North East have told me that their while goal in going to SXSW is to “get laid every night” and one is 51 years old and the other 55. I’ve seen the 55 year old Kris Kristofferson wannabe dancing with 22 year old hippie chicks that think they’ll get a radio job from him if they let him fuck them. Poor girls don’t know shit. Oh well, ta da’ for now. Keep up the good fight and FUCK LOUIS BLACK and SXSW.

Comment on Sunday Confession: I hate SXSW by SXSW Hater

SXSW Hater — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:00:03 +0000

This post is just as relevant in 2012 as it was in 2011. A few things to add to the list:
ATTN, SXSW douche bags-
1. our neighborhoods are not your personal playgrounds to trash, poach parking, keep us up all night, etc….
2. Promoters take advantage of the fact that East Austin has few restrictions/regulations at the total expense of the people who live & work in the neighborhood. While they benefit from the influx of cash into “the Austin economy” (i.e. clubs, restaurants & retail), it’s at the expense of the rest of us. There is no benefit to local Austinites. Free shows, you say? What if we don’t give a fuck & just want you assholes out of the neighborhood?
3. If you are a guest, act like one- so many of these jerks will now lay claim to our city- oh, Austin’s sooooo cool, I want to move there- or at least keep a winter home. Well, guess what? The East side ‘aint no hipster vacation rental, bitches. GTFO. How I’d love to slash the tires of the car camper who’s been parked in front of my house for 48 hrs now, blocking my own access.
4. Austin has NEVER been about industry elitism- in fact, its “coolness” evolved over the years out of the very antithesis of the kind of LA/NY bullshit that now invades our city, encroaching upon residents’ quality of life & livelihood.
5. And finally: Louis Black, you industry whore, go suck a fat one. As SXSW bedfellows, Austin City Council can suck it too. A great example of why single member voting districts would benefit those of us who actually live & work here year round, supporting the Austin “economy” with hard earned tax dollars.

Comment on FOODIE FRIDAY: Austin Food Experiments! by Porcine abomination and other SXSW fears | News Fringe

Porcine abomination and other SXSW fears | News Fringe — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:23:30 +0000

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Comment on MONDAY MUNCHIES: How to make the World’s Best Coffee by Cafe con Leche

Cafe con Leche — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:50:17 +0000

Buy one of these and you will never need to go to Starbucks again.

The trick is to put the right, expresso grind coffee in it. I find that Cafe Bustelo or another coffee that the Latinos buy is the way to go.

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talleres de cocina en barcelona — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:52:47 +0000

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Comment on Delicious yogurt, made in Austin by Ivori

Ivori — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:13:44 +0000

White Mountain Foods has a Greek Cheese that is thicker than their Low Fat and Whole Milk yogurts. You should try it !

Comment on Hey Cupcake! 5-for-1 Mother’s Day promo on now by the austentatious travelogue (guest post)

the austentatious travelogue (guest post) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:01:42 +0000

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