Daily Archives: June 3, 2012

Weekend link dump for June 3

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

I want to be a designer of dinosaur sculptures when I grow up. Would you eat the Dark Vador burger if you were in a McDonald’s in France? Meet the young entrepreneur who squatted at AOL for three months while … Continue reading →

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Sullivan confirms he will step down in January

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

There will be one more election on the ballot this November. Houston City Councilman Mike Sullivan confirmed Thursday that he will submit his resignation next month as a result of his victory in the Republican Party primary for county tax … Continue reading →

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No one likes the new noise ordinance

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Look for more changes to come. The latest participants in the never-ending noise battle are local nightclub owners who feel they have been unfairly targeted after the Houston City Council updated the noise ordinance in October. They have been issued … Continue reading →

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Lake businesses hoping for a good summer

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Sure must be tough being so dependent on factors beyond your control. Central Texas lake-area businesses dependent on customers being in, on or near water want you to know three things heading into Memorial Day weekend: Last summer wasn’t as … Continue reading →

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“Zero waste” grocery store set to open

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Coming soon to Austin. The idea for a package-free organic grocery store started years ago when brothers Christian and Joseph Lane were discussing a simple business idea: refilling beer and wine bottles. From there, they decided to include other basic … Continue reading →

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