Every drop of seawater contains approximately 1 billion gold atoms. The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows. It was the fashion in Renaissance Florence to shave them off. Walt Disney was afraid of mice.  Happy Birthday (the song) is copyrighted.  Read More →

Tired of that same old headboard you have had for awhile? Yeah me too, want to fix it? Try some of these easy ideas. Create a wallpaper headboard. No I don't mean stick wallpaper to the walls. Take a piece of plywood and wallpaper that, place behind your bed. Use an old door, repaint it and turn it sideways and tada! Instant style! Hang some fabric up... [Read more...]

We are going to the Texas Stars game on the 28th. The Texas Stars are the AHL team for the Dallas Stars. We know hockey is not huge a sport here in Austin so we are bringing you Hockey 101. There are 6 positions on a hockey team. Three forwards, Left Wing, Center and Right Wing, two defensemen or blueliners and a goalie. There are 3 periods in hockey, if the... [Read more...]

We have all heard the saying, when in a fight, it is best to walk away. What if this was the best policy for more than just anger? We all lead incredibly stressful lives so why not start exercising to relieve stress. Walking is awesome exercise, so turn on some tunes and go for a walk. Here are some of my favorite power walking tunes. 1. Everybody Dance Now:... [Read more...]

I love the winter Olympics! When I was five I got to meet Kristi Yamaguchi and have loved figure skating ever since. Figure Skating like gymnastics has been losing fans lately because of the complex rules that to the average viewer don't make any sense. Can't the person who does the most ''death jumps'' without falling win? NBC has come up with a slide-show to... [Read more...]

According to Sperling’s Best Places list, our fine city is number one in the country best place to find a date. I can see that, we have a happening music scene and amazing food. But number one? What do you think? Here are some Valentine's Day Suggestions in case you found that special someone. Broken Spoke: 3201 S. Lamar, 442-6189 Copa Bar and Grill: 217... [Read more...]

Pot Roast is hands down one of my favorite foods, try my easy recipe for delicious pot roast. Start of with any kind of roasting beef cut, I am not at all picky, get whats on sale. Trim away excess fat. In a large crockpot, combine 2 cups low sodium beef broth with one cup Guinness. Add in about 4 good sized diced fingerling potatoes. 5 stocks of celery,... [Read more...]

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”-Voltaire Thanks Mr. Barry, take the time to thank your favorite educator, they do alot.  Read More →

Happy Month of Love! Here are some of the cool events that we are hosting here at The Remington. Valentines contest. Submit a letter or email letting us know why their sweetheart deserves a valentines treat. Prize awarded 02/12/10. Dinner for 2 at Z Tejas, Manicure and Pedicure, Flowers, and Candy. Breakfast at the gates: Thursday February 11th from 7:30-8:30... [Read more...]

I love football, and yes, it is true my team did not make it into the Big Game. However, that is not going to stop me from celebrating in style. More and more women are throwing Girl's Only Superbowl Parties. While this is not a trend I am willing to follow, I like talking smack too much, the truth is the amount of women taking an interest in football is growing.... [Read more...]

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