Where is Your Moximity?

From Austin Startup, October 31, 2008...

Many of our readers have participated in the Moximity beta program ever since the launch, and it’s appearance in the iTunes App Store. Now the company has launched the companion website. You can check in at locations now from your laptop, and modify the radius of your search to see your friends. Depending upon your location on the map, you’ll see advertisements that are location-sensitive. The site is also integrated with Yelp, so you can see relevant reviews.

If you sync up Moximity with your Twitter and Facebook accounts, your Facebook friends will automatically become your Moximity friends, and your updates will get automatically posted to Twitter and your Facebook mini-feed. If you haven’t had a chance to check out Moximity yet, maybe because you don’t have an iPhone, this is your opportunity.

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Today Is The last Day...

For early voting. 'nuff said?

UT Watch Party Nov. 1 @ 7 PM

#1 Texas takes on #6 Texas Tech on Saturday night. We had a great time last weekend watching UT and Mizzou and thought we’d do it again!

No need to RSVP. Just stop by around kick off. Bring your lawn chairs and drinks. Dress warm!

Josh D

Music! Live @ the Library During November

From Georgetown City News, october 23, 2008...

On Sunday, November 9, from 3-5 p.m., Austin Bella Corda, the eight-member guitar ensemble that has wowed audiences at the Georgetown Public Library before, returns with a program that should engage most any musical taste–classical, folk, new age, Afropop, gypsy, and new compositions by director Kevin Taylor.

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Thai Food in Georgetown?

From Blue Skies Here, October 24, 2008...

When I was visiting "The Square" a couple of months ago, I noticed a sign on Seventh that announced "Dia Thai Cuisine Opening Soon." Huh? Thai in GT? Sounded good to me! I love Thai food, and have not been able to find a good, convenient place to go since I moved fto GT rom Northwest Austin in 2001.

I'm no food critic -- so take this as you will -- but both my husband and I thought the food was great! My coconut and lemongrass soup with chicken was steaming hot, well spiced and perfectly delicious. In fact, the next day I found myself craving another bowl.

Dia Thai Cuisine is located at 114 E. Seventh St., Ste. 105 in Georgetown, Texas.

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Texas couple's backyard yields rich discovery

From KVUE, September 29, 2008...

SEGUIN, Texas - One day this past June, Floyd McKee hauled a load of topsoil from near the bank of the Guadalupe River, on which his property sits, and dumped it on the grass in his yard.

"It rained that night, and when I went out in the morning, the yard was covered with spear points," he said. "I got more dirt and sifted it and found a dozen more."

Surprised, McKee contacted local archaeologists Bob Everett and Richard Kinz, both of whom soon declared that McKee's property, near Starcke Park, was among the richest Paleo-Indian archaeological finds they had ever seen.

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Developers leave several homes unfinished in a Cedar Park, Texas, townhome community

From WFSB, October 22, 2008...

Developers leave several homes unfinished in a Cedar Park, Texas, townhome community.

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Buyers seeing higher prices this pumpkin season

From KEYE, October 21, 2008...

October is here, and that means that bright orange pumpkins can be seen in fields and on doorsteps around Central Texas.

Pumpkin buyers will be met with higher prices around the state; pumpkins are averaging about 13 cents a pound, while the average price over the last 10 years was six cents a pound.

Pumpkin growers are seeing a diminished supply, partially because there were heavy rains later in the growing season.

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Annual Haunted Hayride October 30

From Georgetown City News, October 14, 2008...

Come out to the San Gabriel Park Community Center for the Annual Haunted Hayride and Carnival! Hayrides begin at 6:00 p.m. and take you along the trails hrough the San Gabriel Park.

Bring the little ones early, but be ready to be scared closer to dark! Carnival hours are from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Suitable for all ages. The carnival is free to enter, with a small fee at each booth for participation.

Hayride tickets: $3.00 ages 13 and up, $2.00 ages 5-12. Tickets sold until 8 p.m.

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Art for Animals on October 19

From Georgetown City News, October 6, 2008...

Art for Animals, an art auction to benefit animals at the Georgetown Animal Shelter, will be held on Sunday, October 19. More than $8,000 was raised to benefit the shelter in the inaugural auction last year.

Silent and live auctions will include paintings, ceramics, and other hand-crafted items, as well as a variety of items from local businesses. Paintings made by the animals at the shelter also will be auctioned. The event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Community Center at 445 E. Morrow Street in San Gabriel Park. Attendees can enjoy scrumptious desserts and gourmet coffee.

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FDA Detects Melamine Contamination in Flavored Drink

I don't believe any of the products mentioned are found on local shelves, but wanted to pass this along just in case. My research indicates that these products are primarily found in Asian food stores, and stores (Fiesta?) that carry a selection of Asian foods. --Rusty

From FDA, October 6, 2008...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has increased inspections and product testing efforts in response to the melamine contamination problem which originated in Chinese dairy products. As a result of the FDA’s on-going testing program, the agency has detected melamine contamination in Blue Cat Flavor Drinks. The distributor of the product, Tristar Food Wholesale Co. Inc., initiated a recall of several flavors of Blue Cat Flavor Drink, based on the FDA’s findings. The FDA advises the public not to consume this product and recommends that retailers and food service operators remove the product from sale or service.

Other Recalls

On September 26, the FDA issued an alert to consumers that seven Mr. Brown instant coffee and milk tea products were being recalled by the Taiwanese company, King Car Food Industrial Co. Ltd., due to possible contamination with melamine. King Car Food Industrial Co. used a non-dairy creamer manufactured by Shandong Duqing Inc., China, which was found to be contaminated with melamine. The recalled products are:

Mr. Brown Mandheling Blend Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
Mr. Brown Arabica Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
Mr. Brown Blue Mountain Blend Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
Mr. Brown Caramel Macchiato Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
Mr. Brown French Vanilla Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
Mr. Brown Mandhling Blend instant Coffee (2-in-1)
Mr. Brown Milk Tea (3-in-1)

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Commuter Rail Was Running in Leander This Morning

Berna and I saw an empty, brand-spankin' new commuter train take what was apparently a practice run this morning. I can't wait until it goes "live" in March.

Archeology Day at Berry Springs Park & Preserve

From The Wilcounty Line, October, 2008...

The Williamson Museum sponsors Archeology Day at Berry Springs Park and Preserve, 1801 C.R. 152 in Georgetown, on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Test your skills at atlatl throwing, have fun finding Clues in the Dirt, learn about flint knapping and much more.

The event is free to the public with a free lunch at 12 p.m. For more information, call 943-1670 or go to http://www.williamsonmuseum.org/.

Gas could provide ragweed relief

From KVUE, September 29, 2008...

North Texas is currently under seige from what some call their worst natural enemy: ragweed.

Despite an increase in the number of allergy sufferers, there have been no new treatments in years.

But a possible breakthrough treatment is now being studied that has even allergists excited.

It is as simple as the air in a bicycle tire or bubbles in a soda: carbon dioxide, also known by its chemical abbreviation, C02.

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LISD plans early release Oct. 8

From Community Impact, October 1, 2008...

Leander Independent School District elementary and secondary students will be released early Oct. 8 for a faculty and staff training session.

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City Surplus Auction - October 18

From Georgetown City News, October 1, 2008...

Here’s an auction with a little bit of everything, from office chairs, metal bookshelves, and file cabinets, to laptop computers, printers, and desks.

Maybe you need a commercial blender. Or a dump truck. Or a mosquito sprayer.

Or one of six Crown Victorias, a Ford F350, or a flatbed trailer.

Or even a Winnebago.

Find it all at the City of Georgetown/GISD surplus auction on Saturday, October, 18.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Is Open

Buffalo Wild Wings in 1890 Ranch is now open.