what activities/programs are recommended to have children do this summer in Irving, TX? We haven't been here for very long and haven't "found our way" yet. we do have a limited budget and need something for the kids to do during the day while we are at work. I'm talking about a 10 yo boy and 13 yo girl. please and thanks in advance.
posted on Jun 8, 2008 - 1 answers

Where's a good spot to go stargazing around Austin (naked eye or with telescope in tow)? I noticed the AAS has a dark sky spot at Canyon of the Eagles, so places other than that. Preferably safe places that won't get me arrested.
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 8 answers

NoIWillNotFixYourComputerFilter: I've got a 500 gig that won't show up in Windows XP. Help! [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2008 - 7 answers

Looking for a good nursery in the Austin, TX area. [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2007 - 5 answers

We just moved to Austin, TX and have a new baby boy due next month. Of course I wait until the last minute, but does anyone have any recommendations for a mohel (ritual Jewish circumciser) in the Austin area? The ceremony will not be huge, since we do not know anyone here yet. My wife is not Jewish, so s/he would have to be accepting of that.
posted on Aug 15, 2007 - 7 answers

Where should I watch the fireworks in Austin tomorrow night? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2007 - 9 answers

Please help me find a place to live temporarily in Austin, TX. [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2007 - 11 answers

A dear friend of mine (female, single, Italian, outgoing, mid-30's) has been offered an excellent job in Houston. She has only visited the city twice, for business, and she's wondering if she'll adapt well. More inside.
posted on Mar 3, 2006 - 40 answers

Help me find two super-rare 1980's recordings from Dallas/Ft. Worth-area bands: My Three Sons and The White Shapes. [more inside]
posted on Dec 23, 2005 - 15 answers

I recently purchased a new Palm T|X with WiFi & Bluetooth. It's been a long time since I had a Palm, and it was the old Palm Vx running Palm OS 3.x. Obviously, they've come a good ways. I'd appreciate any recommendations as to cool Palm apps. I really don't need to be uber-heavy on the games (although I do like nostalgia games, i.e., stuff from the '80s and Doom), and would appreciate more how-did-I-ever-live-without-this kind of convenience/useful apps. I'm aware of Pocket Quicken, SiEd, and MealTip. And, for what it's worth, I'm on a Mac. [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2005 - 12 answers

Have you ever seen Dallas from a DC 9 at night? Or at any time, really? I'm about to spend six+ weeks there and was hoping my fellow metafites familiar with the area might share their expertise.
posted on Jan 13, 2005 - 20 answers

A friend and I are hoping to go to SXSW's music portion this year. I am 22, but my friend will only be 20. Will we have trouble getting into a lot of the shows? Will the whole SXSW experience not be fun for us? Is all the fun to be had 21 and over? And uh... How well will a fake ID work down there?
posted on Jan 12, 2005 - 4 answers

I am planning on going to a concert at the American Airlines center in Dallas, TX and the concert is listed as in the round. What does "in the round" mean?
posted on Aug 10, 2004 - 8 answers

I've got to drive from Houston, TX to Columbus, OH, round trip, mind you, in a span of no more than two days.

Any insight on trip routes, staying alert(I'm aware of the sleepiness dangers), etc would be appreciated.
posted on Jul 26, 2004 - 48 answers