I suspect that many people in the Permian Basin don’t realize that in addition to the federal government’s Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS or “Cash for Clunkers”) program, Texas is also offering a cash incentive for the trade-in of an old auto for a new one. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) created the… Continue reading Texas has its own “Cash for Clunkers” program
Author: Eric
Programming Note
For those who have subscribed to the Gazette’s RSS feed, I have some good (or bad) news. We’ll be providing the full post via that feed, starting today, rather than a short excerpt. Over the years, a few people have requested that I do this, but I was hesitant to make the change for a… Continue reading Programming Note
The King & Celine
Considering that more than 1.5 million people have viewed the YouTube video of Céline Dion performing with Elvis Presley, this may not be news for you. But neither I nor my wife had seen it, and I figured that there were likely a few of you for whom this will also be new. I recommend… Continue reading The King & Celine
My Response to “Hiring a Designer: A Client’s Perspective”
Taking a moment to consider the client’s perspective is time well spent for any freelance service provider, but especially for website designers.
This Bird’s a Hoot!
More nature encounters…this time, a Great Horned Owl makes an appearance in the neighborhood.
Bruce Schneier’s Advice for Managing Passwords
A security expert provides 10 tips for passwords. How many of them do you regularly ignore?
Just Anole Fashioned Lizard
It takes a sharp eye to spot this welcomed creature in our landscape.
Waiting on Godot to Repair the Dishwasher
Just as somebody eventually wins the lottery, somebody is first on the appliance repair schedule. It’s not us in either case, though.
Health Care Reform: White House Needs to Report Itself
Note to the White House Health Reform Office: Be careful what you ask for. You’re liable to get it.
Big Snake Photos Debunked
Another “big snake” photo hits the web and the airways. And this time, it’s local…but still misleading.