Archive for January, 2007
hold-up at Taqueria Jesus Maria
The Pasadena Citizen reports that Taqueria Jesus Maria was robbed, almost: Four suspects attempted to rob the Taqueria Jesus Maria on Spencer Highway Saturday morning. Police arrested the suspects after receiving a 9-1-1 call. Photo by Tantillo This is scary. That's one of my mother's favorite places (they have a great chicken milanesa). We go [...]
Maria Todd has been found
For all the Maria Todd fans, she's started work on 99.7-FM KFRC in San Francisco. From A+E Interactive: The Bay's new adult hip-hopping station, 99.7-FM KFRC, now called "Movin' 99.7, has hired Baltazar, from New York, as its morning man. His partner will be Maria Todd from Houston. Their show starts Thursday. I'll give you some of the bio that [...]
15 foods to help you lose weight
It shouldn't come as a surprise that losing weight was one of the many New Year's resolutions I made this year. Yeah, me and millions of Americans have made that promise to ourselves. I've been trying to figure out how to do this without fad diets and without starvation. (Any tips?) In my research I came across this article on ivillage, from Good [...]
good design, as part of your life
A new lecture series at the Rice Design Alliance invites everyone to see "how good but affordable design has changed not just what we buy, but what we have come to expect from new products." Admittedly, I've already missed the first one, but I think it might be worth it to take in the rest. Found via the Houston Chronicle: Lecture examines good [...]
for next year's posadas
I always find helpful and interesting information when it's too late to do anything with it. This is no exception: ‘Las Posadas de Miel' a guide for the Holidays. It is "an all-purpose Spanish-language guide with tips on how to host the perfect Posada, create delicious holiday recipes incorporating 100% pure honey, and a list of the most [...]
will Texas require seatbelts on buses?
The Texas State Legislature is considering making seatbelts mandatory on school buses. This is a move to make buses safer for children. However, the bills being considered don't mention where the cash-strapped school districts would find the funds to make the needed upgrades (if the bills passed). In my opinion, this is important information to [...]
Reuters opens a bureau in Second Life
More proof that I need to check out Second Life: Reuters has opened a Second Life bureau. Adam Reuters is the official Reuters Second Life bureau chief and in-world reporter. Adam will apparently be living his news beat by staying close to the SL culture and its stories. According to the Reuters Second Life News Center web page, the real-life [...]
does your orgnization have a blogging policy?
I finally found a paragraph (posted by someone else) that explains why you/your organization/your company needs one: Do No harm: Are you prepared for an employee at your company to write on a blog that your company “sucks.” Are you prepared for a more thoughful but candid assessment by an employee? A policy should give your employees the [...]
Gates to give $11.5 million more to libraries
Gates Foundation Renews Library Venture -- reported by the Houston Chronicle The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is renewing its effort to support free access to the Internet in U.S. libraries by providing new computers and high-speed connections to those that have struggled to keep up with technology. A new series of grants beginning with an [...]
interview blunders to avoid
I have a lot of friends who are looking for work. I have a lot of friends who are thnking about looking for work. My job search is on hiatus. Just in case, though, I keep my eye out for information, tips and tricks to help me when I decide to get back out there. About.com's Job Search site has the Top 10 Interview Blunders. The shortlist: Don't [...]
