http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:56:49 -0700 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:47:53 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m10d15-A-nation-hooked-on-FarmVille?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner Kelly's farm in FarmVilleHave you noticed that the whole world not only seems to be hooked on facebook, but the facebook mini-game FarmVille as well? Perhaps it’s just me, my husband, and all our friends, relatives, and acquaintances; but ... 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Sims 2 the sims SimAnimals Mysims EA Games Sims 3 review new Sims game video game reviews the sims 3 the sims games review of Sims 3 sims Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:19:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Sims-3-friend-or-foe?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m5d24-7-wonders-of-Austin?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner Daniel Johnston’s “Hi, How Are You” Frog Mural.Inspired by a recent article about the newly selected 7 Wonders of the World (selected through voting), I thought it might be a good idea to point out 7 wonders of Austin that those new... destination weddings kayaking kayaks kayaking fun Austin Outdoor activites culture 7 wonders of Austin sightseeing in Austin Austin wonders places to go Austin landmarks Austin outings Austin attractions 7 offbeat wonders of Austin Sun, 24 May 2009 21:54:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m5d24-7-wonders-of-Austin?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Whats-all-this-tweeting-about-Twitter?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner  Now you can follow me on Twitter, and get links to stories I write for other publications. Haven't heard of Twitter?All you do is answer this question: “What are you doing right now?”Basically it’s like the status up... twitter what is twitter tweeting what's a tweet Wed, 06 May 2009 07:38:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Whats-all-this-tweeting-about-Twitter?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Eeyores-Birthday-2009?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner The famous Eeyore statueIf you haven't heard of Eeyore's Birthday Party yet, you've just missed it. It was April 25, 2009. But the next Eeyore's Birthday is only 357 days away, which gives you plenty of time to get your costume together.For thos... Eeyore's Birthday Austin Festivials Pease Park Austin Outdoor activites Austin Hippies culture Eeyore's 2010 Eeyore's Birthday 2009 Hippies Fri, 01 May 2009 20:36:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Eeyores-Birthday-2009?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m4d11-Fun-and-cheap-outdoor-activities-for-spring?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner  KayakThere are many outdoor activities that you can try out this spring in Austin that won't severely damage your wallet while getting you in the spring spirit.  Kayaking: I've always thought kayaking sounded scary. Aft... spring outside activities disc golf kayaking driving ranges golf kayaks kayaking fun disc Austin disc golf austin kayaking outdoor Austin Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:22:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m4d11-Fun-and-cheap-outdoor-activities-for-spring?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m3d10-5-rules-of-billsplitting-in-this-economy?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner                      Bill-splitting. Out of date?Everyone says the same thing about splitting restaurant bills in large groups: “I always feel l... socializing saving money Restaurants Work parties bill-splitting in this economy bill-splitting splitting restaurant bills outtings with friends Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:31:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m3d10-5-rules-of-billsplitting-in-this-economy?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m3d4-The-Working-Womans-Workout?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner Chair-sized balance ballDo you work 8 hours a day, spend an hour in traffic and then come home and think, “yeah right” when faced with an opportunity to workout? Don’t worry. You can workout in the morning…yeah…no. You... Going out of business sales for Christmas 2008 working out workouts workouts for limited time balance balls working out with balance balls Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:21:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m3d4-The-Working-Womans-Workout?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m2d13-Fondue-on-Valentines-Day?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner The ying-yang and S'mores dip at the Melting Pot A great thing to break out on Valentine's Day is the fondue. Whether you make it at home for your loved one or hit local fondue restaurants with the girls, this is a skill that shou... socializing saving money Best chocolate in Dallas Bachelorette party chocolate Restaurants Work parties unique venue girls' night out ladies' night ladies' night out chocolate fondue fondue at home Valetine's Day The Melting Pot Melting Pot How to fondue Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:01:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m2d13-Fondue-on-Valentines-Day?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m1d30-Economy-equals-extreme-marketing?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner  Bitch Wine Has anyone else noticed the unexpected upside of the imploding economy? I went to a local 7-eleven the other day to buy the cheapest bottle of wine that I could pillage for a dinner party and actually passed up the $4.99 bo... purses shopping Louis Vuitton custodial driving Land Rover socializing saving money Bachelorette party sushi how to save on weddings how to have a cheap wedding destination weddings having a wedding at a villa Rules of regifting How to regift regifting d Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:59:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m1d30-Economy-equals-extreme-marketing?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m1d9-Girls-night-at-the-gun-range?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner Shooting a 22 caliber semi-automatic pistolLooking for a less typical girls' night out? Instead of taking shots, why not take some shots?A couple of girlfriends occasionally hit a local gun range for a ladies' night out. My favorite so... socializing saving money Bachelorette party unique venue girls' night out ladies' night ladies' night out gun range shooting range NRA nra training proper firearm use Red's Indoor Range North Austin gun range Red's Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:11:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2009m1d9-Girls-night-at-the-gun-range?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2008m12d31-How-the-Sims-2-can-guide-New-Years-resolutions?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner Kelly working out in the Sims 2 Double Deluxe edition. Game copyrighten, EA GamesThis year I’ve tried something different to inspire my New Year's' resolutions— playing the Sims 2 Double Deluxe edition. I’ve noticed the Sims is popu... socializing holiday season winter holiday Sims 2 the sims New Year's resolutions New Year New Years resolutions Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:03:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2008m12d31-How-the-Sims-2-can-guide-New-Years-resolutions?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1237-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner~y2008m12d21-How-to-give-gifts-that-wont-be-regifted?cid=exrss-Austin-TwentySomething-Examiner The best gift I've ever received 1. It’s the quality of thought that counts not quantity. 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