March Madness Bracket Winner

April 11, 2013 12:56 pm

Congratulations to Amanda for winning the March Madness Bracket Challenge. With her pick of Louisville as National Champions Amanda was able to overcome early tough losses from Georgetown and Gonzaga. We look forward to next year’s tournament and thank you to those who participated!

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Dine Back in Time at Top Notch Hamburgers

April 10, 2013 10:01 am

Step back in time at Top Notch Hamburgers in Austin. Since 1971, this family-owned drive-in has been serving burgers and fried chicken that’ll knock your socks off. The menu is simple and straight-forward – no fancy toppings or “aioli” here. Charcoal broiling imparts old-fashioned flavor, and you can’t go wrong with the Longhorn Special; two beef patties and a special sauce. The fried chicken is breaded on site, and comes out hot and juicy. They offer shakes and malts as well as a nice variety of fried sides including tater tots, fried okra, and onion rings from scratch. You can enjoy your meal in the car while watching a movie on their white-wall “screen.” Not only do you get the vintage atmosphere – you get a vintage price too!

Top Notch Hamburgers
7525 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 452-2181
www.yelp.com/biz/top-notch-austin

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Wearable Computers: Live Like James Bond

April 5, 2013 12:00 pm

Do you wish you could be outfitted with cool, techy gadgets just like James Bond? Well, in this day and age, we're getting pretty darn close. There are countless wearable computers on the market today that are designed to make your life easier, connect you with the world around you, and improve your lifestyle. If you're tech-obsessed (or have a tech-obsessed friend), and are always on the lookout for the latest and greatest cool thing, check out these items that will have you feeling like 007 in no time.

Recon Instruments MOD Display — If you're a fan of winter sports, then these high-tech goggles are a must. As you descend down the slopes, on the inner lens of the goggles appears a small screen that highlights and records your speed, the temperature, and all the info you'll need to calculate your truly great descents down the slope.

SmartWatch — Love your phone, but hate fishing it out of your purse or pocket every time you want to text or check your email? Well, the SmartWatch by Sony was made just for you. This wristwatch syncs with your smartphone, and allows you to access your most used apps right from the face of the watch! What could be simpler — or cooler — than that?!

FitBit — Want to get fit in true James Bond fashion? Then, use the FitBit! This little fitness gadget is worn on your wrist, and has special sensors that tell you about your physical activity throughout the day, including steps taken, calories burned, etc. Even better, you can sync it with your smartphone for even more in-depth computing including customized diet plans that reflect the actual calories you burn on any given day.

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