Austin Gets An Intimate Venue For Music: The Do512 Lounge

Last night was the opening night for a new venue in Austin, The Do512
Lounge, in a room annexed by the Do512.com offices. Decorated with red
velvet curtains and a few neons it holds promise as a place to see
musicians up close and personal. The Saints of Valory took to the
stage as the first of many bands scheduled to play there over the next
few weeks.

There is a twist. It isn't a bar or regular concert venue but a
comfortable place with great acoustics and an intimate feel.
Complimentary beverages from sponsor Shiner Beer will be available to
the lucky 40 or so that are invited to these private events.

This is the brainchild of Jimmy Stewart, one of the founders of Do512,
to provide a place to hang out, have a beer, and hear great music.
Recordings are being made of each performance to be posted online with
plans in the future to broadcast live. Not to be confused as an Austin
City Limits clone; The "Lounge" plans to be a place to showcase the
next big thing besides those who are already known. Austin's very
successful Black Angels are scheduled to perform on Sunday.

Jimmy summed it up by saying, "Austin needed something like this."
From the reactions of the guests in attendance last night he couldn't
be more correct. This could be the hottest "ticket" in town.
Information will be available on Do512.com on how to attend these free
but private events.

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Could this be a great year? So far so good.

Starting a new year is always exciting. What does it hold for me? What
will it bring? What changes will happen?

This year what has been exciting me the most is what it is bringing to
other people so far. More and more of my friends have found someone or
something that makes them happy. That is spectacular.

We have all had those moments in our lives where things just are not
the best. Just to show up to work is a task and the personal life is
like paint spatters on a canvas with no meaning.

The moment when you realize something has happened to change that is
the day you wake up smiling. Those changes are never easy. One friend
changed her life to realize a dream she had. Up With Mutts is
Elizabeth Walker's creation. She told me of her desire to help dogs
with a simple premise; Every dog has a story. Soon you will be able to
hear those here. http://upwithmutts.com/

Another friend's passion for the uniqueness of the 19th century spirit
absinthe sent him on a quest to create his own to share. After years
of research and hard work Graham Wasilition's Tenneyson Absinthe
Royale is now available. Congratulations as every time our paths cross
you look happier and happier! http://www.Tenneyson.com/

Another friend who has a hard time finding her own happiness in work
and personal lives seems to be getting hers on track. The change in
her life started from a moment that was challenging to her. She worked
to get past it and in the process found a path to a new career and
friends. This is a friend I could not be more proud of and am very
lucky to know her.

Work passion is one thing. Personal lives and family is the most
important thing and always the hardest for some to keep afloat. A
friend gets that spark because they have found someone that they make
and makes them happy. Where that spark goes is up to them but to be
part of their journey is a thing of wonder. The best part about this
is that is happening to so many of my friends right now. Seeing you
find that means more to me than you realize friends. Nothing but well
wishes on where this journey will take you.

Now after you have read this you may wonder why write this? Perhaps
it's a reminder to all of us that good things happen when you work for
it. Maybe it's just to make you have a warm fuzzy feeling inside after
you wake Monday morning. But one thing is for sure... It is also a
thank you to those who have included me in their lives and shared many
fun times.

Happiness is infectious. That is what is so fantastic about it. To be
continued....

Sweet John

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Switch - The ultimate CUSTOMIZABLE pocketknife

via blog.makezine.com

This could be the coolest tool EVER! Check this out! (from MAKE Magazine's Blog)

Switch is the ultimate modular pocketknife, with 17 different attachments so you can mix and match your most frequently used tools. Customize your Switch's width by swapping out the inner axles, or group your tools into different "themes" - home, office, outdoors, etc. However you choose to do it, Switch is your tool, your way.

The Switch set includes:

- Two exterior body covers, for encasing the tool attachments.

- Two slotted caps to hold the tool together, which can be removed with the twist of a quarter to disassemble the unit.

- Three interior axle assemblies - small (2-6 tools), medium (4-10 tools), and large (7-13 tools) -- which can be swapped in and out depending on your desired tool width.

- 17 tool attachments: Standard Knife, Pliers, Scissors, Nail File, Tweezers, Thin Flathead Screwdriver, Phillips-Head Screwdriver, Eyeglass Phillips-Head Screwdriver, Eyeglass Flathead Screwdriver, Wood Saw, Serrated Blade, Corkscrew, Combination Bottle Opener/Flathead Screwdriver, Combination Can Opener/Wire Stripper, Pen, Magnifying Glass, LED Flashlight.

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How I stay ahead of Austin's Cedar Fever

Cedar Fever gets us every year. The nose, the throat, we all get it. Here are my tips to stay somewhat healthy. I make no guarantee and this is not any medical advice.

1. Tex Mex. A lot. All those salsas and peppers does a body good against the cedar.

2. Little to no beer. Beer tends to heighten sensitivity to air born allergies.

3.  Use different allergy meds. Rotation is key. Also stay away from decongestants. You need it to get out of you. Coughing is good.

4. Lots and lots of water.

5. Local Honey. Good Flow has a raw honey that has all the allergens in it. Take a teaspoon from the jar and enjoy. By itself.  Repeat as needed.

This doesn't prevent cedar but it doesn't hit me nearly as hard as it could. Let me know if this works for you!

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My stomach misses The Trailer

Burger with a Round Rock donut as a bun. Loaded Baked Potato Dog. BBQ edamame. Wish you were here in 2011.

 

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