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14th July 2009
ludwigvan_tx, posting in
austincommunity @ 5:19am:
 Where do I find McCormick California Style Minced Onion? The H-E-B closest to me (S. Congress and Oltorf) stopped selling it and now only sells onion powder, and I'd rather use minced onion. I don't remember if the location at Riverside and Pleasant Valley carries it; same goes for Central Market at Westlake. I take the bus, and I'd rather not ride all over town looking for this product, so any help is appreciated. Also, for the record, H-E-B is now carrying Ziyad products (they make my favorite falafel mix).
noxcat, posting in
austincommunity @ 2:38am: Lime Powder?
 Where in Austin can I find lime powder? I've looked in a couple of groceries and haven't been able to find it, so rather than continuing to waste time and gas driving wound looking for it, I thought I'd ask here.
13th July 2009
antirealitygirl, posting in
austincommunity @ 11:17pm: Halp, vet
 My cat is suddenly showing signs of having a urinary blockage or a urinary tract infection, and the interwebs basically say to find a vet asap. I haven't lived in Austin very long, haven't needed a vet until now, and am not sure where to go. I am very short on cash until Friday, but am not one to wait when it comes to the health of my cats. Can anyone recommend a vet that operates on a sliding scale, or a payment plan, or isn't too expensive, or something? I don't have credit cards, and would not be able to get care credit or anything like that. I live just a little NE of the UT campus. I'm willing to drive a bit if it means a good, trustworthy vet. That said, has anyone had a male cat with a urinary tract infection or blockage, that can give me advice/tips/stories?
inparenthesis, posting in
austincommunity @ 8:15pm: another dentist post
 I've searched through the dentist tags and found somethings that were helpful to me, but nothing that was helpful to my boyfriend. I have Guardian dental insurance through my job, he has Assurant through UT. Ideally we'd like to go to the same dentist, but searching through his "find a dentist" thing is pretty limited. Does anyone have any experience with: Omni Dental Group ALAN C WILLIAMS DDS ROSE DENTAL GROUP JAMES T CORDERA? I've read nothing but terrible things about Castle Dental so they're not even included on my list. Thanks.
punkie_rocker, posting in
austincommunity @ 2:51pm: Shirt?
 Help me find THIS shirt  OR a larger picture so I can make my own
perfidia, posting in
austincommunity @ 2:25pm: Visiting Family
 My little brother, who is but 16 years old, is coming to visit me for a week. He will be here from the 11th of August until the 19th. I have no idea what to do to entertain him during this time. He is interested in music, mostly of a hardcore nature and he has a passion for video games (i.e. WOW and Rock Band). He enjoys being out and about, but he is not accustomed to the heat here (we are native Oregonians.) Please send entertainment suggestions..... Thank you.
transitorystate, posting in
austincommunity @ 1:55pm: Hamburger Bed
  If big round bed made to look like a delicious cheeseburger isn't food porn, I don't know what is. If you've ever dreamed of diving into a larger-than-life sized hamburger, your dreams could come true. The world famous hamburger bed is on ebay! Imagine having this baby in your house, what a picker-upper. How could you ever have a bad day if you came home to this? Amazing. Edit: FYI, I am not the owner/seller of this bed, so please don't lambaste me for self promotion (or give me undeserved brownie points). :)
evilangel_lib, posting in
austincommunity @ 1:39pm: Birth control
 Where do we unemployed women with no medical insurance or income go for birth control pills? Is Planned Parenthood my only option? ****edit**** I am aware I can get free condoms just about anywhere, but aside from not wanting to get pregnant, I actually have to be on the pill for medical reasons. And nothing against Planned Parenthood, I was just told that the visits alone are $95. If I had that much extra money I'd just go to my regular doctor. Maybe I've been misinformed?
darbielou, posting in
austincommunity @ 12:12pm: 2 Questions
 Ok, Austin, you have helped me a lot, so I am back. I need a seamstress, I have a dress that needs the straps to be taken in some. I like parmer and 620 area, so someplace close to there that does not charge and arm and a leg would be good. People to stay away from too would be good. Second question. I would like to get a manicure this week. I am on vacation, so I dont mind driving, so anywhere between 620 and downtown. I am not really willing to go further south than downtown. Who do you go to? Price is not a huge concern for me, this is a splurge on myself. :) Thanks in advance!
prometheandrone, posting in
austincommunity @ 6:50am: Looking for a 1/1?
 I'm going to grad school and other tenants fell through, so I need to transfer my lease to someone by mig-August. If you know any UT students or other people who are last-minute apartment hunting, see if they'd be interested! It's a 645sqft 1/1 for $695, and the lease runs until June 30th, 2010: http://austin.craigslist.org/sub/1264749579.html
memoryoflove, posting in
austincommunity @ 12:08am:
 I know I'm most likely going to get laughed at for this, but it's worth a shot. I either lost my camera or it was stolen at Speakeasy last Friday on my birthday. Who knows if it is broken/ being used/ in a trashcan. All I really care about is my full memory card. I tried craigslist- is there anywhere else online I could try in case someone has a heart? It was a pink canon powershot, and I hadn't taken the pictures off in awhile.
12th July 2009
candy_cain @ 10:43pm: heeeheeeheee!!
 The project Runway and Lifetime people are having such a good time making me up to be the nerdy goth girl who left her career in the medical field to pursue fashion. oh dear!! I need to find that segment on youtube that they showed during the commercial of army wives. Sorry mommmy. I can't believe they showed that tiny clip of me saying you weren't happy when I decided to drop out of school to start my own business. I guess they are trying to play up the "under-dog" story on me. Hey but I did tell them that it was you and dad that pushed me to be an artist and taught me to earn my keep (nice they didn't show the rest of it). It was because of you that I took this path even though you guys weren;t so happy about it in the beginning.
vietcaterpillar, posting in
austincommunity @ 9:39pm: leaving the nest!
 Hi everyone! My boyfriend and I are planning on moving from the Hell that is Abilene to Austin next month. Currently I'm living with my mom so this whole moving to a new city thing is pretty scary! I live about 4 1/2 hours away so it's difficult to come and look for jobs and all that. I'll be visiting the 15 and 16 with my mom, however. I have an apartment locator helping me but my mom is worried that due to the current economic situation apartments won't even talk to me about leasing if I don't have a job in Austin. I have a job in Abilene, though. Should I bring pay stubs from the job I have now? Basically tell them that I'm going to find a job in Austin ASAP and let my mom co-sign? Do y'all have any advice on this? Know any places that are hiring, especially places where I can apply online in advance? Thanks so much, can't wait to be a part of this beautiful city. :)
newkanada, posting in
austincommunity @ 9:05pm: leasing agents
 Hey. I'm about to move to Austin for AmeriCorps. I'll be moving in with two other people who are also coming from other states. We know we want to rent/lease a house. Any ideas on good leasing agents?
petitepomme, posting in
austincommunity @ 6:48pm: running shoes?
 Does anyone know a good place to buy decent quality running shoes that don't cost a fortune? Thanks!
vapni, posting in
austincommunity @ 6:25pm:
 Where's a good place to buy Bonsai Trees? Or Are they out of season right now?
candy_cain @ 2:23pm: the fabulous, multi talented Acid Poptart had this to say about me in her blog:
a sneek peek photo from the next Gothic Beauty issue  Surely by now, you’ve heard of the vintage vixen - Louise Black aka Candy Cain from Dollflesh (featured in GBM issue 16)! If not, consider this your first introduction, and you’re in for a fun ride! Louise Black has always had a flair for the retro style, and I don't mean your typical 50's pin up that has begun to saturate the market. This lass has always had her fingers deeper in the past, using inspiration from the 20's and 30's and mixing it up like only she can with her own style, creating works of art that remind you a bit of iconic Ertè images with their presence. She's probably most well known for her infamous cameo corsets, which it seems everyone under the sun has tried to rip off at this point. But even back before 2000 I had met Louise Black, and she was full of twisted designs with that vintage edge. Her most noticeable design is most likely the ribcage waist cincher, which has been created in everything from basic black (of course I own one!) to glorious stripes with a ribcage picture up front, trimmed carefully in various ribbons. Although the ribcage is a favorite with many, she does quite a selection from a young Marie Antoinette (yes, I own that one too and in stripes!) to skulls to Victorian beauties. She's also known for her elaborate jewelry works incorporating many old pieces from tiny china doll parts to revamped beaded collars taken from vintage dresses. Although her designs have been copied, she’s always had that certain je ne sais quoi that elevates her above the realm of hacks and wannabes. Her eye has always been on impeccable design with the skill to execute such with tremendous results. A true designer, a gifted seamstress. So it was really no surprise when she wrote me to let me know about her appearing on Season 6 of Project Runway, now airing on the Lifetime network, with the premiere running Thursday night, August 20th, 10pm. I know I won't miss it and neither should you, for Louise Black is bringing a lot of sass and talent to the show. I'm telling you, that girl’s got moxie! More details here on the show: http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/shows/project-runway/project-runway-designers/louise-blackDo a little shopping here: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5191694Photo Credits: Photographer: Acid PopTart, Model: Shawna Starr, MUA: Mary Kelly & Beth Gray, Hair: Beth Gray, Wardrobe: Cincher by Louise Black, Shirt by Folks Clothing You can also see the piece in it's entirety at the Gothic Beauty Magazine blog: http://www.gothicbeauty.com/gothic_blogs/acid_poptart/louise_black_project_runway.html
Current Mood:  busy
18th July 2009
monikersupreme, posting in
austincommunity @ 12:00am: Summer Study Spots
 So I tend to prefer cafes for studying and my favorites up to this point have been Austin Java and Epoch... however with the 100+ degree heat I've begun noticing a distinct deficiency in the AC of each of these respective establishments. Normally my backup would be to hit one of the UT libraries however these are only open limited hours (extremely limited in the case of my preferred Architecture & Planning Library) during the summer. I am wondering if this illustrious community has any other recommendations of study spots with AC capable of handling this summer heat... /*** EDIT: Going to add a bit more detail as from the first batch of posts I get the feeling that there might be a common theme here worth mining a bit... I work the 9-5pm grind and am trying to complete a grad degree on the side. My ideal after-work study spot would be a place that gives me both a chance to unwind a bi after a long day AND has an atmosphere conducive to studying. Epoch has been good for this ~70% of the time (with the notable exception of days when the staff decides to blare the ethnic-punk-reggae mix of the day... to the point where it overpowers my own earphones... I love reggae but don't like to have it jammed down my throat... but I digress) and lately their AC can't seem to keep up with the ambient outside temps. Truth be told I'll probably be back there this Fall once we've rotated a bit farther down our solar ellipse but until then... ***/ Any suggestions?
Current Mood:  curious
11th July 2009
fiercecupcake, posting in
austincommunity @ 9:18pm: The Peacock
 The Peacock is closing! Tonight is the last night :[ Come on out. I'll be the girl with the sparkly brooch. Pedernales between 5th and 6th streets. The drinks are even stronger than usual tonight! I'm so sad, it's my favorite bar in Austin :[
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