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    <title>Austin Night Shift Workers Tribe</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Matthew</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/d1326412-a597-4d96-946e-5e1b92f5a97b</id>
    <updated>2008-08-20T06:51:03Z</updated>
    <published>2008-07-31T04:47:12Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;There's an Austin night shift workers tribe: http://tribes.tribe.net/answ1
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I have just made a few changes to the tribe. I plan to tend my tribe again shortly.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;It is quite peculiar that there is not already a 24 hour economy in most major areas. The night shift is extraordinarily frustrating. The 24 hour economy would also benefit musicians and other artists that perform until late at night or early in the morning. Currently I have an ad in the Austin Chronicle for promoting the 24 hour economy in the U.S. Hopefully we'll get it established in a lifetime.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Austin Chronicle  ad URL: http://classifieds.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/ViewAd?oid=oid%3A280931
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Matt C.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Matthew</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-07-31T04:47:12Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>White Educators Social Party!</title>
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    <author>
      <name>blackegg</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/7cee2b4f-2e6b-4463-9256-8df4385a58eb</id>
    <updated>2008-08-14T22:28:36Z</updated>
    <published>2008-08-04T07:00:00Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Can you imagine the shit storm *that* would bring about?
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Would anyone here have a problem with a 'White Teachers Social Party'?
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Am I being racist for even asking that question?
&lt;br/&gt;For starting this thread?
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;discussion?
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Is Black education really that different from any other kind of education?
&lt;br/&gt;I'm open to opinions.
&lt;br/&gt;If anyone feels the desire to respond that is.&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>blackegg</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-08-04T07:00:00Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>'Tis beutiful (French accent): Awesome few clips about astrological relationship to religion.</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Matthew</name>
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    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/a5d61c8b-f38e-410f-8d9c-140bbcf4599d</id>
    <updated>2008-08-14T16:52:42Z</updated>
    <published>2008-08-10T06:23:42Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;I have a few URLs for a 27 min. or so clip called "The Greatest Story Ever Told," part I of a movie called "Zeitgeist." This part addresses the connection of astrology and religion. One learns how "Sun of God," became "Son of God," what the three kings actually are, and how Christians borrowed much of their story from other religions. It's informative, brief, and cool. Here you go:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Part I
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kla-BcN8u8Q
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Part II
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KVoYJ5YSzM&amp;amp;feature=related
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Part III
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUX5ovRuWNs&amp;amp;feature=related
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Commentary by one source for Part I: "ZEITGEIST, Part 1" Debunked/Refuted? Acharya Responds
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_9ZyddjaM4
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Matt Curry&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Matthew</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-08-10T06:23:42Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>3 day PSY / EDM Fest.. ~*BITTER BLOSSOM*~ Sept. 12-14</title>
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      <name>forcemajeure</name>
    </author>
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    <updated>2008-08-12T15:58:54Z</updated>
    <published>2008-08-12T15:58:54Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;*~BITTER BLOSSOM~*
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Friday September 12th through Sunday September 14th, 2008
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Collaborative two day event located in Flatonia, Texas.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Hosted by Shiva Shakti and Squid Collective
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Friday September 12th, 2008:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;MAIN STAGE:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;UNWASHED TOMATO(LIVE PA)
&lt;br/&gt;Unwashed Records. New York, NY
&lt;br/&gt;www.myspace.com/unwashedtomato
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Unwashed Tomato is the new project from Unwashed Records label manager 800 Deathsticks and The Andychrist. Expect a full power nighttime stomp.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;800 DEATHSTICKS/KABAYUN
&lt;br/&gt;Unwashed Records. New York, NY
&lt;br/&gt;profile.myspace.com/index.cfm
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;THE ANDYCHRIST
&lt;br/&gt;Unwashed Records. New York, NY
&lt;br/&gt;profile.myspace.com/index.cfm
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;FATTYACID
&lt;br/&gt;Esoteric Generation. Fayetteville, AK
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;FORCE MAJEURE
&lt;br/&gt;TOUCH Samadhi/ Shiva Shakti. Austin, TX
&lt;br/&gt;www.touchsamadhi.com/force_majeure
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;KLAPTON
&lt;br/&gt;Atrium Obscurum. Dallas, TX
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;SECOND STAGE
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Chill and Downtempo area:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;DJ UNDERFOOT
&lt;br/&gt;Audiognomes. Milwaukee, WI
&lt;br/&gt;djunderfoot.googlepages.com/home
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;HERBERT QUAIN
&lt;br/&gt;Fugu. Austin, TX
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;SYLPH
&lt;br/&gt;Zero Point/ Shiva Shakti. Austin, TX
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;AMALA
&lt;br/&gt;Austin, TX
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Saturday September 13th, 2008:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;AREA ONE:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;ARTIFAKT(live pa and dj set)
&lt;br/&gt;Timecode Records - Capetown, South Africa
&lt;br/&gt;www.timecode.co.za/timecode.asp
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;A founder of Timecode Records, Matthew is without a doubt one of the most creative and dynamic contemporary psytrance producers. Although his label has been extremely influential in establishing the much-loved South African sound, his own productions are very distinct. In addition to numerous compilation tracks on many popular labels, he has released two full length albums on Timecode, both of which gleefully ignore generic structures and formulas of psytrance to deliver mental twistedness and dancefloor madness. On top of this, he has a busy mastering facility for Timecode and other labels such as Alchemy, Zenon, Yabai, Digital Psionics, and more. He has played all over the world, and we are honored to have him performing live and dj'ing here in Texas.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;DJ NIKI(3 hour dj set)
&lt;br/&gt;Mighty Quinn Records- St. Petersburg, Russia/Tokyo, Japan
&lt;br/&gt;www.mightyquinnrecords.com/Arti....html
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Niki is a co-founder and owner of Tokyo based psychedelic trance label Mighty Quinn Records. Together with his partner Toshi they have released two well recognized and respected compilations and now working on future releases. Dj Niki has been Djing since 2004 and had played at numerous psychedelic parties around Japan. Sharing the decks with artists such as Penta, Osom, Jahbo, Kindzadza, Parus, Polyphonia, Dejan and Jellyheadz Mussy Moody, Candy Power, Metallaxis, Savage Scream and many, many more, Dj Niki has acquired a full length and power collection of music and presents a complete psychedelic story to the dancer on the floor. His sets are described to be perfect for any time of the party and are usually smooth, rhythmic, and mysterious and create a perfect atmosphere for body and mind. Trancers and dancers are usually are put in a happy, easy going, relaxed state of mind. Feel free to come and share this experience with Niki. Boom!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;DAKSINAMURTI (3 hour dj set)
&lt;br/&gt;Rudraksh/ Shiva Space Technologies. Germany
&lt;br/&gt;www.myspace.com/daksi
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;His taste of music is exactly fitting the Mind Funk profile, which is consisting out of knucklebusting kicks, deep throbbing bass lines, combined with powerful &amp;amp; intelligent synths and not just commercial crap as found on way too many releases nowadays. Perfect nighttime/twilight psychedelic powertrance is the recipe here, next to also have a real weakness for well produced and intelligent soulful morning or daytime sounds.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;ARTIFICIAL LIFE PRESERVER(live pa)
&lt;br/&gt;Psymbolic. Austin, TX
&lt;br/&gt;www.artificiallifepreserver.org/
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;DJ UNDERFOOT
&lt;br/&gt;Audiognomes; Wisconsin
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Herbert Quain
&lt;br/&gt;Fugu Trance; Austin
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;SPIRALKITE
&lt;br/&gt;Holotropic Audio, Austin
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;NIVLEM
&lt;br/&gt;Austin
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;AREA 2:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;JAY NICOLE vs. DAVEED
&lt;br/&gt;Bucklup Entertainment. Austin, TX
&lt;br/&gt;2-hour tag set Austin
&lt;br/&gt;profile.myspace.com/index.cfm
&lt;br/&gt;profile.myspace.com/index.cfm
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;STEELGROOVES
&lt;br/&gt;Capital Techno. Austin, TX
&lt;br/&gt;www.capitaltechno.com/
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;BOOGIE MONSTER
&lt;br/&gt;Tecknotainment. Austin, TX
&lt;br/&gt;profile.myspace.com/index.cfm
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;MALASUERTE - 3 way tag
&lt;br/&gt;Drum Logistics/audiotek/close2death, SA
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Grommit and I/O
&lt;br/&gt;Weight/dubstep.fm/the herd, ATX
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Sound:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Area One: Continuum Sound
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Area Two: Nomad Sound (www.nomadsound.net/ )
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Location:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;SPIRIT HAVEN
&lt;br/&gt;(www.magickal-arts.org/spirith...ut.html)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Located in Fayette County, between Smithville and Flatonia. About 1/3 of the way onto the land, there is a creek that completely crosses the property. A low-water bridge is in place for crossing that creek. Along the creek bed is a beautiful wooded area, with lots of old oak and elm trees. The main camping area is open and flat, but currently overgrown with mesquite trees. There is a line of trees that completely surrounds the property, providing privacy and wind and noise barriers. Featuring indoor/outdoor showers, power, etc.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Tickets:
&lt;br/&gt;Full festival passes will be available for pre-sale purchase through paypal shortly.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Full festival pass which includes admission and camping for all 3 days will be: $40 before August 21st.
&lt;br/&gt;$45 from August 21st to day of show.
&lt;br/&gt;and $50 at the gate.
&lt;br/&gt;Saturday only passes will be available after 5pm on Saturday and will be $30.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Vending:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;We plan to have ample amounts of organic vegetarian food available for purchase, along with cd's, t-shirts, and merchandise from Mantra Music. We are currently actively seeking vendors interested in setting up booths up for the festival. For information about vending for the festival please contact: vampyromorpha.shiva.shakti@gmail.com
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Activities:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/...s_creek/
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/...ld_lake/
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;General Information:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;www.magickal-arts.org/festiva...ist.html
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;GET YOUR TIX and MORE INFO SOON @
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;www.BITTERBLOSSOM.com&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:date>2008-08-12T15:58:54Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Any gardeners here?</title>
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    <author>
      <name>MidnightOrchid</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/ee1ffadd-387a-4aa5-ae8a-75a9cca77de3</id>
    <updated>2008-08-12T13:35:43Z</updated>
    <published>2008-08-12T13:35:43Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;If anyone gardens and needs / wants coffee grounds I have a large canister. I've been saving each coffeepot grounds and placing them in a sealed can in the refrigerator and the can is now almost full.&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>MidnightOrchid</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-08-12T13:35:43Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>"Guitar's New Hero" &amp;amp; music suggestions w/brief</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Matthew</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/ccf0b4ab-e2a1-484f-9106-569e5c510b7e</id>
    <updated>2008-08-11T01:16:04Z</updated>
    <published>2008-08-11T01:16:04Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;I found this in the Sept. 2008 Pop Sci magazine:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;"Guitar's New Hero
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;The Moog Guitar can sound - and feel - like anything from a banjo to a synthesizer. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Rock pioneers like Lou Reed are already using the Moog to create new sounds. Expect to hear it on albums soon."
&lt;br/&gt;moogmusic.com
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I am excited about the synthesizer part. I enjoy technological music with a layer of guitar added. I'll probably enjoy the opposite, and be enticed to listen to rock a bit. Some progressive jams with elements of trance may be stellar. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;While on the topic of technological listen to the music below via the URLs and read my brief if you have a little extra time:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Klaus Schulze - The Wisdom of the Leaves (this URL plays about half of the song) - this is a calm song
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8bO_vMMfDg&amp;amp;feature=related
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Klaus Schulze - A Classical Move - this song is lush. If there were a Disneyland of Latin America I would anticipate hearing such a song while walking a exhibit, say "Latin American Expedition," (parrots, plants, treasure, maybe some nude art camouflaged in a busy section , insects, mists effects --&gt; Just to give you an idea of the exhibit) 
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZYVFXXa5wM&amp;amp;feature=related
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Brief
&lt;br/&gt;Klaus Schulze: He was of the Berlin School of electronic music. The Berlin school is described on Wikipedia as "soaring electric guitar or synthesizer melodies in high-register accompanied by complex, shifting analog sequencer bass lines. The lead soloist's warm, human improvisations were a counterpoint to the cold, robotic precision of the bass-lines. Sound effects such as wind, and washes of Mellotron choir, flute, or strings were often added for color. Klaus is among technological music pioneers.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Matt&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:date>2008-08-11T01:16:04Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Exporting Americana Moo. Hoo. Ha.</title>
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    <author>
      <name>blackegg</name>
    </author>
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    <updated>2008-08-10T20:21:43Z</updated>
    <published>2008-06-03T16:57:53Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/10/world/europe/10sitcom.html
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;A drumbeat of anti-Americanism may be coming from the Kremlin these days, but across Russia people are embracing that quintessentially American genre, the television sitcom, not to mention one of its brassiest examples. And curiously enough, it is the Russian government that has effectively brought “Married With Children” to this land, which somehow made it through the latter half of the 20th century without the benefit of the laugh track.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.australianidol.com.au/the-show.html
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Recognize any of these?
&lt;br/&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Australian_reality_television_series
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%80_la_Recherche_de_la_Nouvelle_Star
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;also:
&lt;br/&gt;I had no idea so many people spoke / were French:
&lt;br/&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Map-Francophonie_organisation_2006.png&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:date>2008-06-03T16:57:53Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Would you like to learn about China, Korea, or Thailand?  Last minute host families needed in August!</title>
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    <author>
      <name>angeliquek</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/7c58ff83-df18-4054-8a5a-0098cf9a0372</id>
    <updated>2008-08-05T02:54:53Z</updated>
    <published>2008-08-05T02:54:53Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Lat minute host families needed for a group of high school aged students from China, Korea, Thailand, 1 from Taiwan, and 2 from Czech.  They will stay 1-3 months, depending, and require room and board, with access to the bus or with transportation from their host family to central Austin for classes.  They have their own spending money.  They will attend one month of intensive English classes, then some go home, some stay on to go to high school for a month or 2.  They are arriving next Thursday if possible, maybe later if families cannot be found.  
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Hosting is a fantastic way to learn about a new culture and to show the rest of the world that America isn't all bad!  Everyone I've known who has hosted has said it was a great experience, and you create a friend for life.  If you've ever considered hosting, this would be a great program to start with, very short and manageable.  
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;If interested, please email me at madamestrange at yahoo and I'll be happy to send you more information and give you the coordinators contact info.  &lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>angeliquek</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-08-05T02:54:53Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>update-2008 National Fire Performance League Championship-Texas Regional</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/55c3e3c7-2ccf-437e-b951-795d0b2cf8c4" />
    <author>
      <name>National Fire Performance League</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/55c3e3c7-2ccf-437e-b951-795d0b2cf8c4</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T14:03:56Z</updated>
    <published>2008-07-31T14:03:56Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Hello fellow fire fanatics!
&lt;br/&gt;This is an automated reply. Please join our tribe and stay tuned for updates on the upcoming NFPL Championship and tubing campout to be held Sept 26-28th on the beautiful Guadalupe River in New Braunfels ,Texas. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;We are currently seeking DJs who may wish to promote themselves by providing music for the competition in exchange for the spotlight. We will need a link to review their music and their contact info. If you intend to use an independent DJ or band for your music, weather live or recorded, that may wish to be promoted and entered as an independent , there will be professional scouts attending the event who will be seeking musicians for future gigs. Pass the wordand help your musician friends get promoted!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;We are also seeking judges for the duration of the event. If you or someone you know would be a good , unbiased, and fair judge,and may have expertise in performance art, martial arts, staging events, and especially the fire arts, let us know. We would like to receive a bio about them and why they would be a good judge. Entrants will be scored on technicality, form, costuming, stage presence, originality, musical accompaniment, and professionalism. Judges will not be allowed to perform in categories they will be judging.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt; Prices are $40 per person/per night and includes Membership to the NFPL for one year, entry into the championship, camping ,and tubing and shuttle service on the river. For Spectators, $30 per person/per night  includes Membership to the NFPL for one year,camping ,and tubing and shuttle service on the river.Its gonna be a great time, so come out and enjoy what is sure to be a great time and great show. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;For Championship entrants, there will be many male , female , pair, and troupe, categories to choose from, dependent on what fire tools you exhibit and number of performers in each routine. If you have a fire tool that is original or not listed , let us know and we will include it/them. If you use props such as structures or pyrotechnics, let us know the nature of these features and any space requirements.Please read our profile and be practicing your routines. You may enter as many categories as you wish.If you have your own music you wish to use in performance, please have it on CD or Ipod and ready to go. We will post entrant forms to bring with you to the show, so stay tuned!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Thank-you all for the amazing number of responses we have gotten. Space is limited to 2500 people at the event , so RSVP ASAP!  We will try to answer all your questions in our updates. Tickets will be sold at the gate and it is recommended to let us know how many in your group , both performers and spectators, will be attending.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Firey Cheers!
&lt;br/&gt;National Fire Performance League
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;fireperformers@hotmail.com
&lt;br/&gt;http://austin.tribe.net/fireperformers - search for National Fire Performance League
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.myspace.com/fireperformers&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>National Fire Performance League</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-07-31T14:03:56Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>update-2008 National Fire Performance League Championship-Texas Regional</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/c6bc37e3-77ee-4c83-9026-52c8a7f15ce3" />
    <author>
      <name>National Fire Performance League</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/c6bc37e3-77ee-4c83-9026-52c8a7f15ce3</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T14:03:22Z</updated>
    <published>2008-07-31T14:03:22Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Hello fellow fire fanatics!
&lt;br/&gt;This is an automated reply. Please join our tribe and stay tuned for updates on the upcoming NFPL Championship and tubing campout to be held Sept 26-28th on the beautiful Guadalupe River in New Braunfels ,Texas. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;We are currently seeking DJs who may wish to promote themselves by providing music for the competition in exchange for the spotlight. We will need a link to review their music and their contact info. If you intend to use an independent DJ or band for your music, weather live or recorded, that may wish to be promoted and entered as an independent , there will be professional scouts attending the event who will be seeking musicians for future gigs. Pass the wordand help your musician friends get promoted!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;We are also seeking judges for the duration of the event. If you or someone you know would be a good , unbiased, and fair judge,and may have expertise in performance art, martial arts, staging events, and especially the fire arts, let us know. We would like to receive a bio about them and why they would be a good judge. Entrants will be scored on technicality, form, costuming, stage presence, originality, musical accompaniment, and professionalism. Judges will not be allowed to perform in categories they will be judging.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt; Prices are $40 per person/per night and includes Membership to the NFPL for one year, entry into the championship, camping ,and tubing and shuttle service on the river. For Spectators, $30 per person/per night  includes Membership to the NFPL for one year,camping ,and tubing and shuttle service on the river.Its gonna be a great time, so come out and enjoy what is sure to be a great time and great show. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;For Championship entrants, there will be many male , female , pair, and troupe, categories to choose from, dependent on what fire tools you exhibit and number of performers in each routine. If you have a fire tool that is original or not listed , let us know and we will include it/them. If you use props such as structures or pyrotechnics, let us know the nature of these features and any space requirements.Please read our profile and be practicing your routines. You may enter as many categories as you wish.If you have your own music you wish to use in performance, please have it on CD or Ipod and ready to go. We will post entrant forms to bring with you to the show, so stay tuned!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Thank-you all for the amazing number of responses we have gotten. Space is limited to 2500 people at the event , so RSVP ASAP!  We will try to answer all your questions in our updates. Tickets will be sold at the gate and it is recommended to let us know how many in your group , both performers and spectators, will be attending.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Firey Cheers!
&lt;br/&gt;National Fire Performance League
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;fireperformers@hotmail.com
&lt;br/&gt;http://austin.tribe.net/fireperformers - search for National Fire Performance League
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.myspace.com/fireperformers&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>National Fire Performance League</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-07-31T14:03:22Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>If you have about 2hrs to spare &amp;amp; simply listen! This should change your life!</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/e823cac7-64b6-426d-9ae5-aec3b5549793" />
    <author>
      <name>roucka007</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/e823cac7-64b6-426d-9ae5-aec3b5549793</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T01:38:01Z</updated>
    <published>2008-07-31T01:38:01Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;I'm new to the website, but have had great fun at the events form many years. Like all, I do my research &amp;amp; want to know what the hell we are, how to stay connected, how to be heard,  etc. This video is pretty amazing &amp;amp; in a nice conversation with David Wilcock &amp;amp; two others discussing the point that "The more we bitch or worry, the more power "they" are going to have"
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Enjoy!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;&amp;amp;lt;object width="425" height="344"&gt;&amp;amp;lt;param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2xAZ3EunlM4&amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;fs=1"&gt;&amp;amp;lt;/param&gt;&amp;amp;lt;param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"&gt;&amp;amp;lt;/param&gt;&amp;amp;lt;embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2xAZ3EunlM4&amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"&gt;&amp;amp;lt;/embed&gt;&amp;amp;lt;/object&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>roucka007</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-07-31T01:38:01Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kabluey – Opening at Landmark Dobie</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/c922dccd-1b03-435c-8307-f9165aa8773f" />
    <author>
      <name>psytrancedancer</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/c922dccd-1b03-435c-8307-f9165aa8773f</id>
    <updated>2008-07-25T12:48:55Z</updated>
    <published>2008-07-25T12:48:55Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;This looks like it's going to be hilarious.  Plus, it has Lisa Kudrow. :) 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;It's opening on July 25th at Landmark Dobie in the Dobie Mall
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Here’s two youtube trailers:
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q33VGW8Dlw0 
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o24NNR8o9a0
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;And great reviews at Rotten Tomatoes: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kabluey/ 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;KABLUEY (NR) - http://landmarktheaters.com/Films/films_frameset.asp?id=68974 &lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>psytrancedancer</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-07-25T12:48:55Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rain fun</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/7e80becd-27f3-475e-a8c5-94ce0864c601" />
    <author>
      <name>MidnightOrchid</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/7e80becd-27f3-475e-a8c5-94ce0864c601</id>
    <updated>2008-07-25T00:05:03Z</updated>
    <published>2008-07-07T20:43:32Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Only Happy when it rains
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JltW8j8tx50
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Any others?&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>MidnightOrchid</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-07-07T20:43:32Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DANCE:  Integrated Dance Workshop for Women -- July 26th</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/661f50e6-d06f-4382-a975-fa5dac838713" />
    <author>
      <name>laurie</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/661f50e6-d06f-4382-a975-fa5dac838713</id>
    <updated>2008-07-20T22:13:57Z</updated>
    <published>2008-07-20T22:13:57Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Contact Improvisation:  Tapping the Source
&lt;br/&gt;An Integrated Dance Workshop for Women
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;We begin with the body. 
&lt;br/&gt;We move from a place of stillness. 
&lt;br/&gt;We awaken our senses and discover ways of connecting.  
&lt;br/&gt;Connecting with ourselves, connecting with others. 
&lt;br/&gt;We merge the internal with the external. 
&lt;br/&gt;The dance begins. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Contact Improvisation is a movement practice that involves dancing in physical contact with one or more persons. This workshop will set a foundation for participants to tap into their own essence of stillness and movement, of staying present in the NOW and making choices from that place.  Using guided meditation, personal warm up, and various movement 'scores' or exercises, participants are encouraged to explore safe and fun ways of entering and exiting a dance, following a point of contact, giving and taking weight, and finding balance in tricky situations.  This workshop is about letting go, feeling safe in intimate situations, and having FUN!!! 
&lt;br/&gt;All are welcome.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Since moving to Austin in 1997, Laurie Ellington has been developing an integrated dance practice combining Contact Improvisation with Ecstatic Dance, Contemplative Dance, and Authentic Movement.  She sees Contact Improvisation as a metaphor for life. 'When we slow down, and bring attention to stillness, amazing things happen. There is always movement, and movement is life.'  In her teaching, Laurie uses sensitivity, openness, and curiosity, to investigate different states of awareness through movement.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;*************************************************************************************************
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Contact Improvisation:  Tapping the Source
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;July 26 (saturday)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;12noon - 4pm
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;NiaSpace -- 3212 South Congress, 78704
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Cost:  $45 - $65 ( work trade available -- please ask!!!)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;contact:  laurie_ellington@hotmail.com or call 512-797-9297
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Proceeds to this workshop will go towards Laurie's vision of working with women and children who have been victims of domestic violence.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;************************************************************************************&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>laurie</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-07-20T22:13:57Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Shutdown of the Enchanted Forest</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/6f0b1db6-4a90-4566-ba65-ace7c08d606b" />
    <author>
      <name>Epiphany</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/6f0b1db6-4a90-4566-ba65-ace7c08d606b</id>
    <updated>2008-07-19T20:32:50Z</updated>
    <published>2008-07-19T20:32:50Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;See http://www.austinenchantedforest.com/
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Austin's favourite enchanted forest, home of annual Haunted Forest Halloween events, Art Outside, and much more, is in danger!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;The Enchanted Forest's "Temporary Use Permit" for gatherings of more than 50 people has been revoked. Albert says that the reasons cited for the revocation are either nitpicky and easy to fix or false.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;There will be a meeting of the Music Task Force this Monday, 7 PM, at 3708 Woodbury (near Congress &amp;amp; Ben White), where the shutdown will be discussed. If you have the time, please show up. Please come with a respectful attitude.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Albert is also asking for testimonials explaining why the EF is important to you. Send them to
&lt;br/&gt;savetheenchantedforest@gmail.com
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;In addition to attending the meeting, you can also become a Fan of Save Austin's Enchanted Forest on Facebook
&lt;br/&gt;(http://www.facebook.com/pages/Austin-TX/Save-Austins-Enchanted-Forest/60876890226),
&lt;br/&gt;or become the Enchanted Forest's friend on Myspace (myspace.com/austinenchantedforest) or Facebook
&lt;br/&gt;(http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5828364772&amp;amp;ref=mf) to show your support.&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Epiphany</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-07-19T20:32:50Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Austin Gyms?</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/c29151e1-e582-4eef-89b2-a549c50c5e00" />
    <author>
      <name>blackegg</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/c29151e1-e582-4eef-89b2-a549c50c5e00</id>
    <updated>2008-07-18T04:10:09Z</updated>
    <published>2008-05-18T21:55:50Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;I googled just 6 or 7 gyms in the greater Austin Area.
&lt;br/&gt;There must be more...know of any good gyms with heaps
&lt;br/&gt;of equipment and a good, friendly atmosphere?
&lt;br/&gt;Thanks in Advance.&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>blackegg</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-05-18T21:55:50Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How many have 'hit up' Barton Springs?</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/9e4563e8-2ac1-4e76-8d83-988c5f8144b8" />
    <author>
      <name>blackegg</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/9e4563e8-2ac1-4e76-8d83-988c5f8144b8</id>
    <updated>2008-07-15T04:54:08Z</updated>
    <published>2008-06-28T10:26:43Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Hmmmmm?
&lt;br/&gt;It's the only way to beat the cabin fever inducing summers down here.
&lt;br/&gt;Am I right?&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>blackegg</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-06-28T10:26:43Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hi...I'm thinking about moving to Austin...</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc" />
    <author>
      <name>NotSoAngelic</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc</id>
    <updated>2008-07-13T14:52:42Z</updated>
    <published>2008-01-19T22:51:20Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Hi,
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I've been thinking about moving to Austin and am curious to hear from the locals if you like it? The good and the bad? :)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Any information or thoughts are appreciated.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Thank you much,
&lt;br/&gt;Marisa~&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>NotSoAngelic</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-01-19T22:51:20Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Where in Austin -- Certication / short classes  (web design and or programming)</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/782afc88-f176-4607-a882-9100eddc5f0d" />
    <author>
      <name>MidnightOrchid</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/782afc88-f176-4607-a882-9100eddc5f0d</id>
    <updated>2008-07-13T12:11:34Z</updated>
    <published>2008-07-09T13:23:12Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Is there a business/ seminar type thing such as The Learning Annex (LA &amp;amp; NY) where I can learn web programming or at least design? &lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>MidnightOrchid</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-07-09T13:23:12Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>F*CK YEAH, AMERICA!!!</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/9cefe753-a400-46df-839b-b65d0fae07c3" />
    <author>
      <name>blackegg</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/9cefe753-a400-46df-839b-b65d0fae07c3</id>
    <updated>2008-07-11T05:41:37Z</updated>
    <published>2008-07-10T04:47:48Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWS-FoXbjVI&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>blackegg</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-07-10T04:47:48Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>returning from the rainbow....</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/57517c6e-1f02-4a60-ad6b-7878f1e976b6" />
    <author>
      <name>brendan</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/57517c6e-1f02-4a60-ad6b-7878f1e976b6</id>
    <updated>2008-07-11T00:37:37Z</updated>
    <published>2008-07-08T18:28:06Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;just got back late last night.it was...beyond words.however there was much drama and if you haven't heard an austinite was wrongfully incarcerated after the cops raided kiddy village and shot a child with a rubber bullet as well as tazing one girl and spraying people with mace that were trying to protect the cops and prevent further violence.let's hope this time the feds have gone too far in their harassing of the family as the aclu is stepping in looking to force prosecution on the officers.if you would like to know more click this link.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1SL58BHBSc.
&lt;br/&gt;loving you,
&lt;br/&gt;dr ock&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>brendan</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-07-08T18:28:06Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Anyone from Austin going to Burning Man??</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/5d23289c-2e06-420b-b225-8c36fdad4e3e" />
    <author>
      <name>david</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/5d23289c-2e06-420b-b225-8c36fdad4e3e</id>
    <updated>2008-07-09T21:52:22Z</updated>
    <published>2008-07-09T21:52:22Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;This will be my first Burning Man and I've been consumed with getting ready for this years burn. My downfall........ I need a ride. I am sane, responsible, trustworthy and I can split the cost of gas and finances! So if anyone from Austin has room for an extra person to burning man please let me know.
&lt;br/&gt;:)
&lt;br/&gt;David&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-07-09T21:52:22Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>APD chief wants officers to draw blood on anyone pulled over</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/0f9e11e8-743c-44f8-8fc7-bee9fa0d74a3" />
    <author>
      <name>MidnightOrchid</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/0f9e11e8-743c-44f8-8fc7-bee9fa0d74a3</id>
    <updated>2008-07-08T12:15:33Z</updated>
    <published>2008-07-07T23:53:29Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;(Copied / Pasted)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Austin's police chief has a new idea to draw your blood if you refuse a Breathalyzer test.
&lt;br/&gt;The Austin Police Chief is getting ready to implement a new FEDERAL program here in Austin.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Austin Police Department Chief Art Acevedo is hoping to start the program this year with a federal grant. It would train his DWI officers to take you to jail and get a search warrant for your blood. The search warrant would give an officer the right to stick a needle in your arm to get a blood alcohol level, replacing the job of a jail nurse.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;"My intent in the future is to make it so there is no such thing as a refusal. You can refuse all you want, but we are going to aggressively seek search warrants," said Acevedo.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;(See the original article &amp;amp; video report here: http://www.kxan.com/global/story.asp?s=8581029&amp;amp;rnd=552.5117347010923 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Acevedo said he would not ask for taxpayer money in Austin but at the federal level. He's hoping to start the program by the end of this year.  
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;There is going to be a Austin Downtown Commanders Forum on Tuesday, July 8th at 6pm.
&lt;br/&gt;We need to be there in numbers, telling the Austin Police Department how we will not tolerate these kinds of tactics in our city. Be there early with video cameras and ready to speak!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;It's time to take a stand!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Mexican American Cultural Center
&lt;br/&gt;600 River St
&lt;br/&gt;Austin, TX 78701
&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>MidnightOrchid</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-07-07T23:53:29Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Russian Hairstylist in Austin this Fri/Sat</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/b9247d8a-aeb8-4c9e-bab7-2548bebfd20e" />
    <author>
      <name>Kerry</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/b9247d8a-aeb8-4c9e-bab7-2548bebfd20e</id>
    <updated>2008-07-04T19:44:09Z</updated>
    <published>2008-07-01T22:50:03Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Hi friends,
&lt;br/&gt;I met Yurei Chernovol at a Sufi Workshop in Houston at Bamboo Bodyworks in May, where we swapped underground Sudanese Sufi tunes and high-stepped to folk music from Moldova till 3am - this guy could keep up with myself and Ethan....and more!!  An unassuming and enthusiastic fellow, I couldn't figure out why he came from NYC to Houston for the workshop. Turns out, he comes to Houston every 8 weeks to cut hair, and LOTS of hair for clients who beg him to come more often.  He oftentimes works 12-14 hrs a day for 10 days to fit everyone in. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I had the pleasure of receiving a hair 'sculpture' from Yurei outside my house, nestled between a fig tree and an oleander, and I totally get it now: the difference between a haircut and a work of art. I've asked him to route through Austin this wkend on our caravan to New Mexico for Sufi camp, so he will have appts available on Friday night and Saturday morning before we head out. He's offering a discounted price of $135 since this is his first time to Austin (usually $150 in Houston and higher in NYC).
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;He was Frederic Fekkai's personal assistant for 3 years, then his senior stylist for another 5 (this guy gets $900 per cut!)  These are some of his clients:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Suze Orman (check out her online scrapbook, Yurei is in pp7-8 of Nov '07, p2 of Oct '07 and p24 of Jun '07)
&lt;br/&gt;Sigourney Weaver
&lt;br/&gt;Ashlee Simpson
&lt;br/&gt;Britney Spears
&lt;br/&gt;Sarah Jessica-Parker
&lt;br/&gt;Ethan Dunn ('make me a russian mobster')
&lt;br/&gt;and all the Sufis at Sufi camp, where I'll be this summer!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Please contact me directly to set up an appointment.  713.882.7218 or kerry111@gmail.com
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Appointment Times (cuts only, no color this visit due to short time)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Friday, July 4th
&lt;br/&gt;6:00pm
&lt;br/&gt;7:15pm
&lt;br/&gt;8:30pm
&lt;br/&gt;9:45pm
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Saturday, July 5th
&lt;br/&gt;8:00am
&lt;br/&gt;9:15am
&lt;br/&gt;10:30am
&lt;br/&gt;11:45am
&lt;br/&gt;1:00pm
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Appointment location, Jodie's house:
&lt;br/&gt;5206 La Bahia Rd.
&lt;br/&gt;Austin, TX 78745
&lt;br/&gt;click here for google map
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Did I tell you he wears flip flops with hearts on them? 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;-- 
&lt;br/&gt;Kerry L. Smith
&lt;br/&gt;713.882.7218
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;hair stylist bookie.
&lt;br/&gt;massage therapy.
&lt;br/&gt;green construction.
&lt;br/&gt;artist assistance.
&lt;br/&gt;intention setting.
&lt;br/&gt;deep cleansing. &lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Kerry</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-07-01T22:50:03Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Can you figure out the song title of...</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/f1830a33-45ef-47eb-955b-d55d22d7be04" />
    <author>
      <name>Matthew</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/f1830a33-45ef-47eb-955b-d55d22d7be04</id>
    <updated>2008-07-01T11:10:41Z</updated>
    <published>2008-06-30T16:01:50Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Can you figure out the song title of the song in this interview that begins at about 10:30 min.*? Kindly post the title if you figure it out.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;*interview URL: http://www.rfi.fr/espagnol/actu/articles/080/article_1933.asp&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Matthew</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-06-30T16:01:50Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>looking for church/congregation</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/79c7f602-4490-4366-a2b4-b2e54f5d16e4" />
    <author>
      <name>matt</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/79c7f602-4490-4366-a2b4-b2e54f5d16e4</id>
    <updated>2008-07-01T00:49:09Z</updated>
    <published>2008-06-30T18:17:53Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;I'm looking for a church/congregation in Austin with the following characteristics: 
&lt;br/&gt;* earnestly seeking to follow commands/principles of the New Testament 
&lt;br/&gt;* governed by biblically-qualified elders/shepherds (or at least aspiring to this) 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;If you know of a congregation with these characteristics, let me know.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Thanks, 
&lt;br/&gt;-Matt&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>matt</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-06-30T18:17:53Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>anyone going to the rainbow?</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/f30182f3-ec32-429b-b4c2-d2223b4003c2" />
    <author>
      <name>brendan</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/f30182f3-ec32-429b-b4c2-d2223b4003c2</id>
    <updated>2008-06-26T19:21:06Z</updated>
    <published>2008-06-26T19:21:06Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;just wondering...also if anyone has an extra tent that i could borrow i'd leave you colatteral....hit me uppppppp
&lt;br/&gt;b&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>brendan</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-06-26T19:21:06Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>pseudo enlightenment and pseudo motha fuckas and when to say when</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/8e90cba8-f979-42e7-8ab8-943dab40ebe5" />
    <author>
      <name>brendan</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/8e90cba8-f979-42e7-8ab8-943dab40ebe5</id>
    <updated>2008-06-24T23:12:17Z</updated>
    <published>2008-06-24T13:25:37Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;cause like chaka khan and de la soul said 'it aint all good and that's the truth...'
&lt;br/&gt;while you might be seeking a greater path or a deeper truth...there are a lot of bullshit,stunting cats who just wanna get fucked up and waste their time and yours.that's not to say that you are better than they are or that they are less than...just a simple fact.don't get distracted by drugs...and don't forget that the night life can consume you as quickly as it does anyone else.mamma done told ya to be careful of who your friends are...sometimes she was right.there's a fine line between having a good time and being a drug addict loser...step back here and there and observe the people you kick it with.when the drugs are gone...are they still around?if the answer is no...you might wanna consider a change of company.if you do things for them and all you get in return is more demands or denigration cause you didn't do enough...keep a min d to who they really are and what you are looking for in companionship.too many cats are allowed to slide on this shit...opening up all the doors for people to get fucked over.it's not enough to say''well they haven't done anything to me..."be honest with what you are willing to accept and if you are down with shady people and see no problem with it...chances are you might be shady too...
&lt;br/&gt;stay up,
&lt;br/&gt;b&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>brendan</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-06-24T13:25:37Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>need 2 tix for Thievery Corp tonight</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/71eeae18-ce9e-4677-80da-6546cc4d39c2" />
    <author>
      <name>Kerry</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/71eeae18-ce9e-4677-80da-6546cc4d39c2</id>
    <updated>2008-06-24T18:56:04Z</updated>
    <published>2008-06-24T18:56:04Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;hi friends,
&lt;br/&gt;i'm looking for 2 tix for Thievery Corporation tonight at Stubb's. please call or reply if you can help a gal out!
&lt;br/&gt;thanks,
&lt;br/&gt;kerry
&lt;br/&gt;713.882.7218&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Kerry</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-06-24T18:56:04Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Best Tex Mex in Austin?</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/50c41c50-d486-43b6-ad1c-70a81b20643a" />
    <author>
      <name>88Esq</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/50c41c50-d486-43b6-ad1c-70a81b20643a</id>
    <updated>2008-06-24T13:40:51Z</updated>
    <published>2005-07-01T04:40:50Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Every time I go to Austin, we go to either Freebird's for burritos, Taco Cabana for generic, or Pappasitos for the good stuff.  These are all awesome and all, but anyone got any other suggestions?&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>88Esq</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2005-07-01T04:40:50Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Any Gurl Geeks out there? Video Games Live</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/021c2765-f11b-4f65-8959-c9469cd153c1" />
    <author>
      <name>MidnightOrchid</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/021c2765-f11b-4f65-8959-c9469cd153c1</id>
    <updated>2008-06-23T04:39:52Z</updated>
    <published>2008-06-23T04:39:52Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;will be here July 11th &amp;amp; 12th (2008) 
&lt;br/&gt;http://thelongcenter.frontgatesolutions.com/choose.php?lid=20842
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Is anyone going? 
&lt;br/&gt;Anyone interested in going?
&lt;br/&gt;I have heard wonderful things! 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Only women? No, but thought it would be a fun femme outting / 'Girl's Night Out' kind of thing. &lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>MidnightOrchid</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-06-23T04:39:52Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Where to buy absinthe in Austin</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/06adcad8-ffbe-4360-8569-e5c3c6bfdf19" />
    <author>
      <name>MidnightOrchid</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/06adcad8-ffbe-4360-8569-e5c3c6bfdf19</id>
    <updated>2008-06-15T16:34:28Z</updated>
    <published>2008-06-12T23:57:30Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Anyone know where I can buy absinthe in  Austin including the tools? &lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>MidnightOrchid</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-06-12T23:57:30Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Austin Flash Mob Group on Facebook</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/03e0a36a-c85f-43de-b316-5d32900c865a" />
    <author>
      <name>odilenicole</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/03e0a36a-c85f-43de-b316-5d32900c865a</id>
    <updated>2008-06-09T15:39:19Z</updated>
    <published>2008-06-02T04:40:34Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9809888558&amp;amp;ref=ts
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;We are planning our first mob for July 3rd.  If you are on the facebook, and on the Austin TX network, come join us!  
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Stay tuned for details to our upcoming event...&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>odilenicole</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-06-02T04:40:34Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Little League Football Camp</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/8caafb72-c565-495a-a2b7-d1fc0de92598" />
    <author>
      <name>Most_Wanted</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/8caafb72-c565-495a-a2b7-d1fc0de92598</id>
    <updated>2008-06-02T23:20:28Z</updated>
    <published>2008-06-01T22:05:31Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Can anyone help point me in the right direction to find a week long football camp for my 11 year old son? I am in South Austin and want one close to me. PM me or post! thanks!!&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Most_Wanted</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-06-01T22:05:31Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Start a new Austin Tribe for free and cheap events / things to do</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/94132b36-04c5-49ed-9418-d6005f7c279d" />
    <author>
      <name>MidnightOrchid</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/94132b36-04c5-49ed-9418-d6005f7c279d</id>
    <updated>2008-06-01T17:27:46Z</updated>
    <published>2008-06-01T17:27:46Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Austin10
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;http://tribes.tribe.net/austin10
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Last night I went to a free concert at Austin Java and the band was kick ass fantasic! We got to talk to the actual band memebers and their manager and they were super nice. The night gave me an idea to find other free and cheap events and things to do in Austin and post em. &lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>MidnightOrchid</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-06-01T17:27:46Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hello everyone...</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/7eb7df96-e0ab-400e-8e96-ea0d7f496a99" />
    <author>
      <name>blackegg</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/7eb7df96-e0ab-400e-8e96-ea0d7f496a99</id>
    <updated>2008-05-31T05:18:08Z</updated>
    <published>2008-05-18T22:03:05Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;I'm Ben and I'm new to this tribe.
&lt;br/&gt;Also. I'll be buying a house in Austin in a month and a half.
&lt;br/&gt;I live in Kyle now with my wife and two girls.
&lt;br/&gt;What's everyone up to?&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>blackegg</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-05-18T22:03:05Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>like so many i neeeeeeed a flipside ticket</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/e4ab0282-2625-4551-af97-066bee727e69" />
    <author>
      <name>brendan</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/e4ab0282-2625-4551-af97-066bee727e69</id>
    <updated>2008-05-21T04:38:29Z</updated>
    <published>2008-05-20T17:46:29Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;and i am totally willing to barter and haggle and do any legal and morally acceptable favor to get one...
&lt;br/&gt;d_killa_b@yahoo.com&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>brendan</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-05-20T17:46:29Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>roommate needed ASAP</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/0b08f7b5-952a-4c83-8673-e0ecae33d9e5" />
    <author>
      <name>Kitty</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/0b08f7b5-952a-4c83-8673-e0ecae33d9e5</id>
    <updated>2008-04-30T23:24:35Z</updated>
    <published>2008-04-30T23:24:35Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;one bedroom, have your own bathroom at the Mosaic. Rent is $400/mo +utilities. You can move as soon you come in. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Single, female is living there now.
&lt;br/&gt;Shoot me a message, I'll be checking daily till Friday.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Thanks!
&lt;br/&gt;Kitty&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Kitty</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-04-30T23:24:35Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Where Do I Find the Austin Area Natural Builders Community?</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Mel_Odius</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/845f520c-36f1-4635-8714-eeb89202b55e</id>
    <updated>2008-04-25T23:44:42Z</updated>
    <published>2008-04-04T23:56:56Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Anyone know where the cobbers, permaculturists, organic gardeners, natural builders gather? either on tribe or in Austin?
&lt;br/&gt;I'm moving back to Texas and I have friends in Wimberley, but I don't know many green folks in Austin.  Any suggestions are welcomed. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I've been away from Tribe, gotta update my profile...&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Mel_Odius</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-04-04T23:56:56Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Restaurant Discovery” Plucker's</title>
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    <author>
      <name>MidnightOrchid</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/74a91df2-602a-4900-81ba-0a3d3069eee7</id>
    <updated>2008-04-05T20:20:32Z</updated>
    <published>2008-03-11T00:15:14Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;I went inside to get a drink and use their free wifi but discovered a strange (at least for me) menu and wanted to see if anyone wants to be a bit adventurous later this week – Maybe Thursday or Friday evening? 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;What raised my eyebrows in curiosity:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Waffle fries
&lt;br/&gt;Fried Macaroni &amp;amp; Cheese
&lt;br/&gt;Sweet Potatoes Fries
&lt;br/&gt;Dr. Pepper Wings
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Every day they have some kind of drink special so drinking is encouraged :P
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;There are three locations in Austin
&lt;br/&gt;North Austin
&lt;br/&gt;Rio Grande
&lt;br/&gt;South Lamar
&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>MidnightOrchid</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-03-11T00:15:14Z</dc:date>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Room needed! Looking for a housemate??</title>
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    <author>
      <name>juniperberry</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/1b40d264-80de-403e-9e18-23da816e2a7b</id>
    <updated>2008-04-04T03:00:49Z</updated>
    <published>2008-04-04T03:00:49Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Hello Austin Tribe!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I am looking to move within the next 2 weeks and can commit through the end of August!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Me:
&lt;br/&gt;female, 23, from oregon/colorado, studied intl sustainable development, love yoga, vegetarian, non-smoking, no pets, tidy, like to cook/garden, steady income, plays the viola in a quartet, work from home so I need internet, don't watch television, love salsa-dancing, learning about energy healing, anything else just ask!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;www.myspace.com/junla (my hardly used profile for ya)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Namaste
&lt;br/&gt;Emma&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>juniperberry</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-04-04T03:00:49Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>HIV/AIDS prevention</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Matthew</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/c9237904-0a88-4b58-af0d-42382b2ae564</id>
    <updated>2008-04-02T06:40:26Z</updated>
    <published>2008-04-01T06:09:07Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Prevention of HIV/AIDS rather than a pharmaceutical solution: a superior method
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;me: not a perfect thinker
&lt;br/&gt;incident: a poke in the finger while cleaning near a freeway
&lt;br/&gt;I preferred females that were not sexually promiscuous, assuming that I would be adequately safe.
&lt;br/&gt;I wanted and did get tested for HIV/AIDS before seeking sexual contact. At a certain point I decided that it would be best to know the HIV/AIDS status of a partner, or partners, before sexual contact. I have the official medical document and I demand the official medical document of a partner, or partners. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt; Matt&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Matthew</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-04-01T06:09:07Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Treat Yourself @ the Enchanted Forest A Special thanks to everyone who came to Art Outside!</title>
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    <author>
      <name>maryquitecontrary</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/6e2c598d-a63b-4196-9de4-53647258fce7</id>
    <updated>2008-03-26T01:02:08Z</updated>
    <published>2008-03-23T01:35:38Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;The Enchanted Forest is throwing an all out ShaBang in thanks for all who came out and contributed to Art Outside
&lt;br/&gt;See more Art and dance the night away!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Treat Yourself!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;April 5th
&lt;br/&gt;rain-date April 12th, 2008
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;@ The Enchanted Forest
&lt;br/&gt;1412 w Oltorf at S. Lamar 
&lt;br/&gt;Austin
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;all details to be announced soon on 
&lt;br/&gt;austinenchantedforest.com and artoutside.org
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Djs, Dancing, Performance, Arte
&lt;br/&gt;Mark your calendars and help us spread the word
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Treat Yourself
&lt;br/&gt;April 5th
&lt;br/&gt;9pm&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>maryquitecontrary</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-03-23T01:35:38Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>This Saturday at Sunset Valley Market &gt; Night Club, Festival, Rave &amp;amp; Burner clothing</title>
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    <author>
      <name>MidnightOrchid</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/c3141839-2ecb-4c42-9823-f23b90a3f7b4</id>
    <updated>2008-03-07T23:26:45Z</updated>
    <published>2008-02-27T20:08:33Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Sunset Valley Farmer's market 
&lt;br/&gt;Saturday March 1st &gt; 9 AM to 1 PM
&lt;br/&gt;Tony Burger Center 
&lt;br/&gt;In the parking lot (lots of white tents) 
&lt;br/&gt;4892 US HWY 290W 
&lt;br/&gt;Right past Connoli Joe's restaurant 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Between Brodie Lane and Westgate Blvd in Sunset Valley 
&lt;br/&gt;(near Loop 1)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Look for the white canopy tents
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Cyber disco skirts 
&lt;br/&gt;Hawaii Carnival dresses 
&lt;br/&gt;Pink 70's pattern spats 
&lt;br/&gt;Faux Fur skirts and bikini tops
&lt;br/&gt;Alien green stripped matching tank top &amp;amp; shorties (boy short undies)
&lt;br/&gt;Funky, faux furry and disco leggies – all hand made
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;...and a new line of reconstructed art clothing I'm starting called Electric Illumination Army military wear. I only have one jacket made so far but it dazzles and sparkles in the sun...I haven't tried it under black lights yet. I'm hoping for a similar effect. &lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>MidnightOrchid</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-02-27T20:08:33Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>KOMBUCHA</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Dawn Marie</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/4773fe69-e6d0-4a68-be47-a7db1b1c8761</id>
    <updated>2008-03-07T00:20:44Z</updated>
    <published>2008-02-28T06:25:20Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;I need a kombucha culture. Any of you cats grow it or know where I can get one?&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Dawn Marie</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-02-28T06:25:20Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Introducing!: Two SF Tribe regulars in town for a month, need some adventure!</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/7b9c23ba-7c92-4a1d-a583-be276cb2eac1" />
    <author>
      <name>TEX CAT</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/7b9c23ba-7c92-4a1d-a583-be276cb2eac1</id>
    <updated>2008-03-03T04:43:53Z</updated>
    <published>2008-03-03T04:43:53Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Howdy!
&lt;br/&gt;We're in town for a month, launching a interwebs-thingy at SXSW and here's our first post to a few Austin Tribes...
&lt;br/&gt;TexCat are from SF and we're at the CORE of the underground scene there, our main tribe being Kinky Salon:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;http://kinkysalon.tribe.net
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Look it over and look us over :)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Here's a few more linkys that give you some insight:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.crushlab.com
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.beautyengine.org
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.pinkplayparty.com
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.clubkiss.us
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;and our technology:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.songnumbers.com
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;We brought costumes and are lookin' for fun!
&lt;br/&gt;Hell, we even got a lofty condo down on East 6th street!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Got some suggestions?
&lt;br/&gt;..being at the heart of the country's crazy, costumey, sexy, creative scene in SF has gotten us ready for just about anything, so we're ready to explore the Austin scene and the Tribes here :)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Mail us back, say hello, make us your friends?&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>TEX CAT</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-03-03T04:43:53Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Obama Craze</title>
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    <author>
      <name>gypsy_scholar</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/c4bd0ded-95a9-4a74-8685-513ccb20f449</id>
    <updated>2008-02-29T06:44:19Z</updated>
    <published>2008-02-29T06:44:19Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;The Obama Craze: Count Me Out
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;by Matt Gonzalez, 2008-02-27
&lt;br/&gt;Part of me shares the enthusiasm for Barack Obama. After all, how could someone calling themself a progressive not sense the importance of what it means to have an African-American so close to the presidency? But as his campaign has unfolded, and I heard that we are not red states or blue states for the 6th or 7th time, I realized I knew virtually nothing about him.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Like most, I know he gave a stirring speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. I know he defeated Alan Keyes in the Illinois Senate race; although it wasn’t much of a contest (Keyes was living in Maryland when he announced). Recently, I started looking into Obama’s voting record, and I’m afraid to say I’m not just uninspired: I’m downright fearful. Here's why:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;This is a candidate who says he’s going to usher in change; that he is a different kind of politician who has the skills to get things done. He reminds us again and again that he had the foresight to oppose the war in Iraq. And he seems to have a genuine interest in lifting up the poor.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;But his record suggests that he is incapable of ushering in any kind of change I’d like to see. It is one of accommodation and concession to the very political powers that we need to reign in and oppose if we are to make truly lasting advances.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;THE WAR IN IRAQ
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Let’s start with his signature position against the Iraq war. Obama has sent mixed messages at best.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;First, he opposed the war in Iraq while in the Illinois state legislature. Once he was running for US Senate though, when public opinion and support for the war was at its highest, he was quoted in the July 27, 2004 Chicago Tribune as saying, “There’s not that much difference between my position and George Bush’s position at this stage. The difference, in my mind, is who’s in a position to execute.” The Tribune went on to say that Obama, “now believes US forces must remain to stabilize the war-ravaged nation – a policy not dissimilar to the current approach of the Bush administration.”
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Obama’s campaign says he was referring to the ongoing occupation and how best to stabilize the region. But why wouldn’t he have taken the opportunity to urge withdrawal if he truly opposed the war? Was he trying to signal to conservative voters that he would subjugate his anti-war position if elected to the US Senate and perhaps support a lengthy occupation? Well as it turns out, he’s done just that.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Since taking office in January 2005 he has voted to approve every war appropriation the Republicans have put forward, totaling over $300 billion. He also voted to confirm Condoleezza Rice as Secretary of State despite her complicity in the Bush Administration’s various false justifications for going to war in Iraq. Why would he vote to make one of the architects of “Operation Iraqi Liberation” the head of US foreign policy? Curiously, he lacked the courage of 13 of his colleagues who voted against her confirmation.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;And though he often cites his background as a civil rights lawyer, Obama voted to reauthorize the Patriot Act in July 2005, easily the worse attack on civil liberties in the last half-century. It allows for wholesale eavesdropping on American citizens under the guise of anti-terrorism efforts.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;And in March 2006, Obama went out of his way to travel to Connecticut to campaign for Senator Joseph Lieberman who faced a tough challenge by anti-war candidate Ned Lamont. At a Democratic Party dinner attended by Lamont, Obama called Lieberman “his mentor” and urged those in attendance to vote and give financial contributions to him. This is the same Lieberman who Alexander Cockburn called “Bush’s closest Democratic ally on the Iraq War.” Why would Obama have done that if he was truly against the war?
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Recently, with anti-war sentiment on the rise, Obama declared he will get our combat troops out of Iraq in 2009. But Obama isn’t actually saying he wants to get all of our troops out of Iraq. At a September 2007 debate before the New Hampshire primary, moderated by Tim Russert, Obama refused to commit to getting our troops out of Iraq by January 2013 and, on the campaign trail, he has repeatedly stated his desire to add 100,000 combat troops to the military.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;At the same event, Obama committed to keeping enough soldiers in Iraq to “carry out our counter-terrorism activities there” which includes “striking at al Qaeda in Iraq.” What he didn’t say is this continued warfare will require an estimated 60,000 troops to remain in Iraq according to a May 2006 report prepared by the Center for American Progress. Moreover, it appears he intends to “redeploy” the troops he takes out of the unpopular war in Iraq and send them to Afghanistan. So it appears that under Obama’s plan the US will remain heavily engaged in war.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;This is hardly a position to get excited about.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;CLASS ACTION REFORM:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;In 2005, Obama joined Republicans in passing a law dubiously called the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) that would shut down state courts as a venue to hear many class action lawsuits. Long a desired objective of large corporations and President George Bush, Obama in effect voted to deny redress in many of the courts where these kinds of cases have the best chance of surviving corporate legal challenges. Instead, it forces them into the backlogged Republican-judge dominated federal courts.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;By contrast, Senators Clinton, Edwards and Kerry joined 23 others to vote against CAFA, noting the “reform” was a thinly-veiled “special interest extravaganza” that favored banking, creditors and other corporate interests. David Sirota, the former spokesman for Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee, commented on CAFA in the June 26, 2006 issue of The Nation, “Opposed by most major civil rights and consumer watchdog groups, this Big Business-backed legislation was sold to the public as a way to stop "frivolous" lawsuits. But everyone in Washington knew the bill's real objective was to protect corporate abusers.”
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Nation contributor Dan Zegart noted further: “On its face, the class-action bill is mere procedural tinkering, transferring from state to federal court actions involving more than $5 million where any plaintiff is from a different state from the defendant company. But federal courts are much more hostile to class actions than their state counterparts; such cases tend to be rooted in the finer points of state law, in which federal judges are reluctant to dabble. And even if federal judges do take on these suits, with only 678 of them on the bench (compared with 9,200 state judges), already overburdened dockets will grow. Thus, the bill will make class actions – most of which involve discrimination, consumer fraud and wage-and-hour violations – all but impossible. One example: After forty lawsuits were filed against Wal-Mart for allegedly forcing employees to work "off the clock," four state courts certified these suits as class actions. Not a single federal court did so, although the practice probably involves hundreds of thousands of employees nationwide.”
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Why would a civil rights lawyer knowingly make it harder for working-class people to have their day in court, in effect shutting off avenues of redress?
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;CREDIT CARD INTEREST RATES:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Obama has a way of ducking hard votes or explaining away his bad votes by trying to blame poorly-written statutes. Case in point: an amendment he voted on as part of a recent bankruptcy bill before the US Senate would have capped credit card interest rates at 30 percent. Inexplicably, Obama voted against it, although it would have been the beginning of setting these predatory lending rates under federal control. Even Senator Hillary Clinton supported it.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Now Obama explains his vote by saying the amendment was poorly written or set the ceiling too high. His explanation isn’t credible as Obama offered no lower number as an alternative, and didn’t put forward his own amendment clarifying whatever language he found objectionable.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Why wouldn’t Obama have voted to create the first federal ceiling on predatory credit card interest rates, particularly as he calls himself a champion of the poor and middle classes? Perhaps he was signaling to the corporate establishment that they need not fear him. For all of his dynamic rhetoric about lifting up the masses, it seems Obama has little intention of doing anything concrete to reverse the cycle of poverty many struggle to overcome.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;LIMITING NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;These seemingly unusual votes wherein Obama aligns himself with Republican Party interests aren’t new. While in the Illinois Senate, Obama voted to limit the recovery that victims of medical malpractice could obtain through the courts. Capping non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases means a victim cannot fully recover for pain and suffering or for punitive damages. Moreover, it ignored that courts were already empowered to adjust awards when appropriate, and that the Illinois Supreme Court had previously ruled such limits on tort reform violated the state constitution.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;In the US Senate, Obama continued interfering with patients’ full recovery for tortious conduct. He was a sponsor of the National Medical Error Disclosure and Compensation Act of 2005. The bill requires hospitals to disclose errors to patients and has a mechanism whereby disclosure, coupled with apologies, is rewarded by limiting patients’ economic recovery. Rather than simply mandating disclosure, Obama’s solution is to trade what should be mandated for something that should never be given away: namely, full recovery for the injured patient.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;MINING LAW OF 1872:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;In November 2007, Obama came out against a bill that would have reformed the notorious Mining Law of 1872. The current statute, signed into law by Ulysses Grant, allows mining companies to pay a nominal fee, as little as $2.50 an acre, to mine for hardrock minerals like gold, silver, and copper without paying royalties. Yearly profits for mining hardrock on public lands is estimated to be in excess of $1 billion a year according to Earthworks, a group that monitors the industry. Not surprisingly, the industry spends freely when it comes to lobbying: an estimated $60 million between 1998-2004 according to The Center on Public Integrity. And it appears to be paying off, yet again.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;The Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007 would have finally overhauled the law and allowed American taxpayers to reap part of the royalties (4 percent of gross revenue on existing mining operations and 8 percent on new ones). The bill provided a revenue source to cleanup abandoned hardrock mines, which is likely to cost taxpayers over $50 million, and addressed health and safety concerns in the 11 affected western states.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Later it came to light that one of Obama’s key advisors in Nevada is a Nevada-based lobbyist in the employ of various mining companies (CBS News “Obama’s Position On Mining Law Questioned. Democrat Shares Position with Mining Executives Who Employ Lobbyist Advising Him,” November 14, 2007).
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&lt;br/&gt;REGULATING NUCLEAR INDUSTRY:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;The New York Times reported that, while campaigning in Iowa in December 2007, Obama boasted that he had passed a bill requiring nuclear plants to promptly report radioactive leaks. This came after residents of his home state of Illinois complained they were not told of leaks that occurred at a nuclear plant operated by Exelon Corporation.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;The truth, however, was that Obama allowed the bill to be amended in Committee by Senate Republicans, replacing language mandating reporting with verbiage that merely offered guidance to regulators on how to address unreported leaks. The story noted that even this version of Obama’s bill failed to pass the Senate, so it was unclear why Obama was claiming to have passed the legislation. The February 3, 2008 The New York Times article titled “Nuclear Leaks and Response Tested Obama in Senate” by Mike McIntire also noted the opinion of one of Obama’s constituents, which was hardly enthusiastic about Obama’s legislative efforts:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;"Senator Obama's staff was sending us copies of the bill to review, and we could see it weakening with each successive draft," said Joe Cosgrove, a park district director in Will County, Ill., where low-level radioactive runoff had turned up in groundwater. "The teeth were just taken out of it."
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;As it turns out, the New York Times story noted: “Since 2003, executives and employees of Exelon, which is based in Illinois, have contributed at least $227,000 to Mr. Obama’s campaigns for the United States Senate and for president. Two top Exelon officials, Frank M. Clark, executive vice president, and John W. Rogers Jr., a director, are among his largest fund-raisers.”
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;ENERGY POLICY:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;On energy policy, it turns out Obama is a big supporter of corn-based ethanol which is well known for being an energy-intensive crop to grow. It is estimated that seven barrels of oil are required to produce eight barrels of corn ethanol, according to research by the Cato Institute. Ethanol’s impact on climate change is nominal and isn’t “green” according to Alisa Gravitz, Co-op America executive director. “It simply isn’t a major improvement over gasoline when it comes to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.” A 2006 University of Minnesota study by Jason Hill and David Tilman, and an earlier study published in BioScience in 2005, concur. (There’s even concern that a reliance on corn-based ethanol would lead to higher food prices.)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;So why would Obama be touting this as a solution to our oil dependency? Could it have something to do with the fact that the first presidential primary is located in Iowa, corn capitol of the country? In legislative terms this means Obama voted in favor of $8 billion worth of corn subsidies in 2006 alone, when most of that money should have been committed to alternative energy sources such as solar, tidal and wind.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Obama opposed single-payer bill HR676, sponsored by Congressmen Dennis Kucinich and John Conyers in 2006, although at least 75 members of Congress supported it. Single-payer works by trying to diminish the administrative costs that comprise somewhere around one-third of every health care dollar spent, by eliminating the duplicative nature of these services. The expected $300 billion in annual savings such a system would produce would go directly to cover the uninsured and expand coverage to those who already have insurance, according to Dr. Stephanie Woolhandler, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and co-founder of Physicians for a National Health Program.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Obama’s own plan has been widely criticized for leaving health care industry administrative costs in place and for allowing millions of people to remain uninsured. “Sicko” filmmaker Michael Moore ridiculed it saying, “Obama wants the insurance companies to help us develop a new health care plan-the same companies who have created the mess in the first place.”
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement, Obama recently boasted, “I don’t think NAFTA has been good for Americans, and I never have.” Yet, Calvin Woodward reviewed Obama’s record on NAFTA in a February 26, 2008 Associated Press article and found that comment to be misleading: “In his 2004 Senate campaign, Obama said the US should pursue more deals such as NAFTA, and argued more broadly that his opponent's call for tariffs would spark a trade war. AP reported then that the Illinois senator had spoken of enormous benefits having accrued to his state from NAFTA, while adding that he also called for more aggressive trade protections for US workers.”
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Putting aside campaign rhetoric, when actually given an opportunity to protect workers from unfair trade agreements, Obama cast the deciding vote against an amendment to a September 2005 Commerce Appropriations Bill, proposed by North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan, that would have prohibited US trade negotiators from weakening US laws that provide safeguards from unfair foreign trade practices. The bill would have been a vital tool to combat the outsourcing of jobs to foreign workers and would have ended a common corporate practice known as “pole-vaulting” over regulations, which allows companies doing foreign business to avoid “right to organize,” “minimum wage,” and other worker protections.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;SOME FINAL EXAMPLES:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;On March 2, 2007 Obama gave a speech at AIPAC, America’s pro-Israeli government lobby, wherein he disavowed his previous support for the plight of the Palestinians. In what appears to be a troubling pattern, Obama told his audience what they wanted to hear. He recounted a one-sided history of the region and called for continued military support for Israel, rather than taking the opportunity to promote the various peace movements in and outside of Israel.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Why should we believe Obama has courage to bring about change? He wouldn’t have his picture taken with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom when visiting San Francisco for a fundraiser in his honor because Obama was scared voters might think he supports gay marriage (Newsom acknowledged this to Reuters on January 26, 2007 and former Mayor Willie Brown admitted to the San Francisco Chronicle on February 5, 2008 that Obama told him he wanted to avoid Newsom for that reason.)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Obama acknowledges the disproportionate impact the death penalty has on blacks, but still supports it, while other politicians are fighting to stop it. (On December 17, 2007 New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine signed a bill banning the death penalty after it was passed by the New Jersey Assembly.)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;On September 29, 2006, Obama joined Republicans in voting to build 700 miles of double fencing on the Mexican border (The Secure Fence Act of 2006), abandoning 19 of his colleagues who had the courage to oppose it. But now that he’s campaigning in Texas and eager to win over Mexican-American voters, he says he’d employ a different border solution.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;It is shocking how frequently and consistently Obama is willing to subjugate good decision making for his personal and political benefit.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Obama aggressively opposed initiating impeachment proceedings against the president (“Obama: Impeachment is not acceptable,” USA Today, June 28, 2007) and he wouldn’t even support Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold’s effort to censure the Bush administration for illegally wiretapping American citizens in violation of the 1978 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. In Feingold’s words “I’m amazed at Democrats … cowering with this president’s number’s so low.” Once again, it’s troubling that Obama would take these positions and miss the opportunity to document the abuses of the Bush regime.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;CONCLUSION:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Once I started looking at the votes Obama actually cast, I began to hear his rhetoric differently. The principal conclusion I draw about “change” and Barack Obama is that Obama needs to change his voting habits and stop pandering to win votes. If he does this he might someday make a decent candidate who could earn my support. For now Obama has fallen into a dangerous pattern of capitulation that he cannot reconcile with his growing popularity as an agent of change.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I remain impressed by the enthusiasm generated by Obama’s style and skill as an orator. But I remain more loyal to my values, and I’m glad to say that I want no part in the Obama craze sweeping our country.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Matt Gonzalez is a former president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. &lt;/div&gt;
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    <title>Unmata in Austin on July 5 &amp;amp; 6</title>
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      <name>M'lilah</name>
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    <updated>2008-02-27T20:21:25Z</updated>
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    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;UNMATA TRIBAL WORKSHOP &amp;amp; SHOW   http://www.unmata.com/
&lt;br/&gt;SATURDAY, JULY 5        George Washington Carver Theater, 1165 Angelina, Austin 78702
&lt;br/&gt; Doors Open   9:00a   WS 5 Hrs   10:00a – 12:30p  and   1:30p -  4:00p   $70.00 at the door ($60.00 before May 1)
&lt;br/&gt;                                 Catered Lunch on Saturday – Separate Order @ Check-In 
&lt;br/&gt;SATURDAY 10:00a WORKSHOP:  "UNMATA au naturel"
&lt;br/&gt;This multi-level workshop will outline two tribal fusion combinations emphasizing technique and isolation. The first 
&lt;br/&gt;combination will incorporate the building blocks of UNMATA's modern bellydance style. The second combination will focus primarily on the Hula Fusion nuance.Each movement will be outlined within a tribal cueing system so that it may be added to any troupe's choreography or tribal vocabulary. Amy will describe and drill each individual movement,then fasten them together into an accessible tribal combo that will be practiced in useful group and duet formations.
&lt;br/&gt;This workshop will be fun, fast, and furious. UNMATA believes in beat-your-butt technical practice, so bring water and come prepared to sweat. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;SATURDAY 1:30p WORKSHOP:  "UNMATA, The Fast &amp;amp; The Furious"
&lt;br/&gt;This intense workshop focuses on fast! Amy will lay down the stylistic foundation and technical breakdown for UNMATA's awe-inspiring omis, ferocious shimmies, and bad-ass body pops.Each movement will include "transition-training" so it can be used alone or linked with other movements to create a short choreography. UNMATA is known for beat-your-butt drilling and technical obsession, so bring lots of water and come prepared to sweat!
&lt;br/&gt;SUNDAY, JULY 6 George Washington Carver Theater, 1165 Angelina, Austin 78702
&lt;br/&gt; Doors Open    1:00p          WS 3 hrs     1:15p – 4:15p	$42.00 at the door ($36.00 before May 1) 
&lt;br/&gt;WORKSHOP: "Overlaying Isolations, Amy Sigil Style"
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Amy's Art of Overlay is at the heart of this intermediate toadvanced bellydance workshop aimed to add expressive layers and distinction to your dance style. Although controlled simultaneous movement is a complex idea, this class provides a simple approach certain to bring impressive results.Beginning with a thorough breakdown of basic isolation technique, Amy will expand such elements as core strength and relaxed tension, and then demonstrate helpful exercises that are necessary to develop an awareness needed to isolate key muscle groups. Then she will teach and drill an isolation combo that incorporates the artistic flare unique to Amy Sigil and UNMATA.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Because this class is designed for the intermediate to advanced dancer, a sufficient understanding of balance and timing is prerequisite.
&lt;br/&gt;BOTH DAYS        $112.00 at the door ($96.00 before May 1)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;UNMATA TRIBAL SHOW
&lt;br/&gt;George Washington Carver Theater, 1165 Angelina, Austin 78702     
&lt;br/&gt;Saturday, July 5th        8:00p – 10:00p  Doors Open 7:00p
&lt;br/&gt;$15.00 General    $20.00 VIP (very limited seating)
&lt;br/&gt;You must buy show tickets separately - we will reserve a seat when you register and we even have a seat plan, so you can choose where you want to sit !  Seats are for workshop participants first, then general sales begin June 15th  
&lt;br/&gt;All  still to be reserved.
&lt;br/&gt;CONTACT:  M’lilah   mlilah@desertpassion.com  or (512) 295-2036&lt;/div&gt;
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    <title>I hope yall get out and Vote!</title>
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      <name>Wylie</name>
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    <updated>2008-02-20T09:28:31Z</updated>
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    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Hey yall, just reminding you to get out and vote, it is somewhat important this year if you know what i mean, anyways just a reminder. Also remember to register before because sometimes people are turned away at the polls for not registering in time.
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&lt;br/&gt;good luck!
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    <title>join the Carnypocalypse!</title>
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    <updated>2008-02-10T17:51:33Z</updated>
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    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;March 10th at Elysium.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;The world as we know it is gone. 
&lt;br/&gt;And in its place is the most f-ed up carnival you've ever seen!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Carnies come out! 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;We want you to show the world what a freak you are!
&lt;br/&gt;What can you do on stage that might freak out the norms? 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Looking for any and all kinds of circus acts, burlesque, freakshows, and anything interesting or possibly disturbing.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;We'll also be making post-apocalyptic carnival games for people to play. The resulting games we create will be donated to Circus Nefarious for Flipside this year. Gotta give back to the community, right? 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Contact me if you're interested in performing or helping out!&lt;/div&gt;
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    <title>Complete Textile Shop Setup</title>
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      <name>Bill</name>
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    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/036399a6-f0f4-432f-8695-c405aa0051bd</id>
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    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;This is new equipment - never used! Start your own screenprinting busienss Monday morning!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Just add ink and start printing. Well, almost! We are offering a complete shop equipment setup. This equipment is new and has not been used. It is located in Austin, Texas and can be viewed in place. This is a professional textile printer's dream setup. The buyer is responsible for crating and shipping (if necessary).
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;We will assure that all equipment is in perfect working order. We will supply training on equipment and present a three day Hands-On Training Seminar to your staff as well. The training can take place at your location, however the buyer is responsible for travel and lodging.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;You can set this equipment up in your garage and start printing on Monday morning. Expect sales in the $25,000 a month range to begin with profit running as high as $12,500 a month (yes, 50-percent or more is possible) in this easy to learn and market business. Everyone wears T-shirts and every business is a potential client. Get started now!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Photos, descriptions and prices are at http://schoolofscreenprinting.com on the Internet.&lt;/div&gt;
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    <title>Looking for a reference: Tax prep for personal &amp;amp; my own business</title>
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      <name>MidnightOrchid</name>
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    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/7a329488-ec6b-4cb3-a6b0-93b48e99756c</id>
    <updated>2008-02-07T15:57:08Z</updated>
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    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;I'm looking for a company that wont screw up my taxes (like say H &amp;amp; R Block). I need to do my personal taxes (employee) and do taxes for a brand new business. 
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    <title>Contact Lenses Prescriptions Well Priced ??  Help me out</title>
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      <name>perrycomosapien</name>
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    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Halo, all
&lt;br/&gt;I am looking for a good deal on a contact lens prescription, no insurance here.
&lt;br/&gt;Any suggestions in Austin?
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Thank You
&lt;br/&gt;Devin&lt;/div&gt;
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    <title>Austin Flash Mob Group Started!!</title>
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      <name>juniperberry</name>
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    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt; Hey Austin
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;So - a flash mob is: describes a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, do something unusual for a brief period of time, then casually walk away.
&lt;br/&gt;(according to wikipedia)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;What it looks like:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;1.You make suggestions on the tribe postings
&lt;br/&gt;2. Based on popularity, myself (with help) will choose which one to do
&lt;br/&gt;3. a date, time, location will be chosen.
&lt;br/&gt;4. you receive a text message with instructions on where, when and what
&lt;br/&gt;5. FLASH MOB!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;This could be... a pillow fight on Tuesday at 3 pm at x intersection for 5 minutes.
&lt;br/&gt;sample: youtube.com/watch?v=JgKR7fEAryE
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Or one I've done in the past - all of a sudden 25 people walking down the street start singing and hand motions for "I'm a little teapot"
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Just put in "flash mob" into youtube for more examples.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;The point is to do something ridiculous for a short period of time - something out of the ordinary. AND you don't go and stand around organizing - you just show up - do it - and casually walk away!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;TO RECEIVE TEXTS PLEASE:
&lt;br/&gt;text: austinflashmob to 66937
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;then reply to the welcome message with "y" and you should be all set!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;So - join the tribe --- I promise it will be fun....!
&lt;br/&gt;http://tribes.tribe.net/austinflashmob&lt;/div&gt;
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    <title>carnaval pictures...</title>
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      <name>Most_Wanted</name>
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    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/9e488eb9-89d9-4383-8bf6-d0895e577895</id>
    <updated>2008-02-05T01:35:09Z</updated>
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    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;where are they??? I know it's early but if you have a flickr feed, please post them! As are most people, I am in a ton of pictures but don't see them yet on flickr....I was Xena the Warrior Princess with the Barbarians....&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Most_Wanted</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-02-05T01:35:09Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Sunset Valley Farmer's Market - Next Saturday!</title>
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    <author>
      <name>MidnightOrchid</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/390fd82c-182c-4f9e-9427-b33fa0b7c90b</id>
    <updated>2008-01-29T16:34:18Z</updated>
    <published>2008-01-19T19:38:37Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;I'm super excited!!!!!
&lt;br/&gt;This is my first event so I'm excited and nervous! :o
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I just confirmed next Saturday's event at Sunset Valley Art Market to sell my Burner, Rave, Destruction Fashion &amp;amp; Night Club clothing. 
&lt;br/&gt;Just in time for Carnival 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I had to show samples of my clothing before she would approve me but once she saw the clothing she happily did so. One of the people who help her was temped to buy one of my jackets right there and than heee heee heee
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;So next Saturday I'll be at the market from 9 am to 1 pm -- YEA!!!!!!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Sunset Valley Farmer's market
&lt;br/&gt;Tony Burger Center
&lt;br/&gt;4892 US HWY 290W
&lt;br/&gt;Right past Connoli Joe's restaurant
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Between Brodie Lane and Westgate Blvd in Sunset Valley
&lt;br/&gt;(near Loop 1)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;So motivated to make some more stuff for next Saturday now.  Where are my scissors! :)&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>MidnightOrchid</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-01-19T19:38:37Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Austinite wants to learn how to spin</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Sarah</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/fe7cd7e3-ec59-4bec-996a-6d0591195216</id>
    <updated>2008-01-18T23:36:10Z</updated>
    <published>2008-01-17T21:09:50Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Hey my name's Sarah, born and raised in Austin and spent about a year in Asheville, NC. I'm really into electronic music and I thought it would be fun/neat to learn how to spin. Anyone interested in teachin me a few tricks of the trade?&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-01-17T21:09:50Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Burning Man Documentary Saturday @ Alamo South @ Noon</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Monkie</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/66878e57-5abb-426f-a85c-ccbdb9297baf</id>
    <updated>2008-01-18T20:15:00Z</updated>
    <published>2008-01-18T20:15:00Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;A friend of mine who lives in LA has been screening his Burning Man documentary in various cities and tomorrow is Austin! It's at the Alamo South Lamar at noon. You can get tickets by going here and clicking on "12:00p":
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.originalalamo.com/Show.aspx?id=5047
&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Monkie</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-01-18T20:15:00Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Sunset Valley Farmer's market - looking for information</title>
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    <author>
      <name>MidnightOrchid</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/2ceded01-bce4-48ca-8788-4505b8d21e88</id>
    <updated>2008-01-18T19:03:11Z</updated>
    <published>2008-01-16T00:38:30Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Does anyone know how to be a vendor at the Sat weekly Sunset Valley Farmer's market? http://www.sunsetvalleyfarmersmarket.org/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=14&amp;amp;Itemid=28
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I've tried to email and call and haven't received a message back. I would really love to sell but I don't know if I can just show up and pay or if I have to make a reservation. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I have thought about going to Austin Country, Inc. dba Flea Market (no website) on 290 highway but was told to stay south for selling hip / funky kind of clothing. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Anyone know anything about either market? Tips, suggestions or opinions? &lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>MidnightOrchid</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-01-16T00:38:30Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Do you love sushi?</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/16091622-aa8b-4822-876b-378e0d5969f7" />
    <author>
      <name>JohnnyAllAround</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/16091622-aa8b-4822-876b-378e0d5969f7</id>
    <updated>2008-01-15T15:22:21Z</updated>
    <published>2008-01-15T15:22:21Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Hi. I'm fairly new to Tribe but am very impressed with the format of it and communal feelings. One of my favorite activities is creating sushi and a quick search showed many tribes which were geared towards the appreciation but none for the creation and how to make sushi and so I started a tribe: http://tribes.tribe.net/sushi_creationists
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Please take a gander and if you like what I've contributed thus far, please join. I'll be putting up more information as I have the time.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Also, every few months I have sushi parties in my apartment where I make all the sushi, nigiri, edamame, and other cooked foods such as Pad Thai. If I know you, you are welcome to stop by. If I don't know you, send me a message and maybe we can meet up and then I'll send you an invitation with my address.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Thank you,
&lt;br/&gt;Johnny&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>JohnnyAllAround</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-01-15T15:22:21Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Motivational Speaker - Hello</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Carl</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/246778c3-6db0-4d87-8bbc-a18270450b1d</id>
    <updated>2008-01-14T13:06:13Z</updated>
    <published>2008-01-14T13:06:13Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Hi,
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I would like to introduce myself and say hi. I am a motivational speaker and a martial artist. I travel and speak at junior high and high schools for no charge. (my way of giving and helping young people). Anyway, you can check out my site: www.motivation102.blogspot.com
&lt;br/&gt;Anyone you refer to my site, I would greatly appreciate the support. Thank you for letting me join this tribe! Carl&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-01-14T13:06:13Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>8 years of Burning Man documentary screening this saturday 1/19</title>
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    <author>
      <name>dougj11</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/e2c84be0-b9e2-4813-a018-590bac6e5f8d</id>
    <updated>2008-01-14T04:21:48Z</updated>
    <published>2008-01-14T04:21:48Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Journey to the Flames - 8 years of burning man screening this saturday
&lt;br/&gt;01/19 - noon - Alamo Drafthouse - 1120 South Lamar
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;nothing goes better then a visual tour of the playa then... lunch!   come eat, drink and remember the good times you may or may not of had out  in Black Rock City.  
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;this will sell out... you can find the link for tix - www.journeytotheflames.com 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;doc description:
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Join a group of friends as they head to one of the largest social experiments in the world. 30,000 people meet out in the desert to create a city out of empty desert. The rules are simple: No commerce, bring what you need to survive, leave no trace, participants only, no spectators. Take a journey into a world of art, music, sexuality and fire. Lots of fire.&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>dougj11</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-01-14T04:21:48Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Fire Dancing and Drum Circles in Austin</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Asha</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/ef10c182-6303-4081-8f9b-720419e21ade</id>
    <updated>2008-01-10T01:50:43Z</updated>
    <published>2007-10-22T16:48:57Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;If any of you guys are interested...
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;We practice spinning at a drum circle on the Pedestrian Bridge on South Lamar on Tuesdays at 8pm-whenever.
&lt;br/&gt;Also we have our full moon gathering at 1700 S. Lamar on Saturday. Lucila is putting on a big show before hand that starts at 7pm and goes until 10pmish. Ahmed Garcia will be preforming as well as several fire dancers, Lucila and other belly dancers. Admission is $15 and after the gathering is free. Bring your drums and poi!! Hope to see everyone there.&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Asha</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2007-10-22T16:48:57Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Re: hello</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/19e3d5eb-f249-47e5-8ed1-dd98e07d39de" />
    <author>
      <name>stacey</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/19e3d5eb-f249-47e5-8ed1-dd98e07d39de</id>
    <updated>2008-01-08T21:12:02Z</updated>
    <published>2008-01-08T21:12:02Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Happy New Year everyone!!!&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>stacey</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-01-08T21:12:02Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>I need a place</title>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/89d4331f-b6dc-46b7-bd02-fc14883b6990" />
    <author>
      <name>Psydiem</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/89d4331f-b6dc-46b7-bd02-fc14883b6990</id>
    <updated>2008-01-04T23:54:00Z</updated>
    <published>2008-01-04T23:54:00Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;I am looking for an alternative living situation (preferably a garage) - to rent on a month to month basis for 3-4 months while I am here. I am willing to pay 200-300 / mo for such a space, bills included - but will negotiate. I will only be in town for a season and thus am looking for a space with minimal obligation. I have a very minimal utility footprint. I am very clean. I seek a four-twenty friendly scene. I smoke, drink and cook. Most people have alot of fun living with me. I will camp out in your shed. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Anyone who would be interested in making some very hippie arrangements to help me out, should contact me for more details. I am very good at assuring mutual symbiosis. Am very flexible - and love to compromise. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Currently Staying on a love seat in my momma's living room, way north. Preferably would like to find a spot arround south first. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Namaste~ 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;j &lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>Psydiem</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2008-01-04T23:54:00Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>potluck, music jam, old present exchange for something new and movie showing</title>
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    <author>
      <name>bragitta</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/8cbb365d-b007-4892-8cc7-e5b93f8c5014</id>
    <updated>2007-12-30T06:20:36Z</updated>
    <published>2007-12-30T06:20:36Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;July 5th will be throwing a "post" holiday event
&lt;br/&gt;to exchange presents you may have gotten that your not really thrilled with
&lt;br/&gt;and maybe walk away with something better
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;a potluck
&lt;br/&gt;bring music insturments
&lt;br/&gt;and at dusk will be showing the movie "the power of community"
&lt;br/&gt;about a cuban village able to work together during its oil crises
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;if want an offical invite
&lt;br/&gt;write to
&lt;br/&gt;austin_unplugged@yahoo.com for an offical invite
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;hope to see you there&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:creator>bragitta</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2007-12-30T06:20:36Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>Photo shoots in Austin - 2/20-22</title>
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    <author>
      <name>pixievision</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/7ea52568-0699-4987-b0a4-49e356f269cf</id>
    <updated>2007-12-13T16:23:19Z</updated>
    <published>2007-12-13T16:23:19Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;My traveling studio is coming from Los Angeles to these cities soon….
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;January 24th, 25th, 26th &amp;amp; 27th – San Francisco
&lt;br/&gt;February 9th - Fullerton, CA - GOTHLA - www.gothla.com
&lt;br/&gt;February 17th, 18th &amp;amp; 19th - Minneapolis
&lt;br/&gt;February 20th, 21st &amp;amp; 22nd - Austin, Texas
&lt;br/&gt;March 14th, 15th &amp;amp; 16th – Chicago
&lt;br/&gt;March 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st – Albuquerque, New Mexico
&lt;br/&gt;April 4th &amp;amp; 5th - Freehold, NJ
&lt;br/&gt;April 7th &amp;amp; 8th - New York City
&lt;br/&gt;April 10th, 11th &amp;amp; 12th - Washington, DC
&lt;br/&gt;April 26th – Newbury Park, CA ~ www.TribalCaravan.com
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I specialize in musicians, fire performance and belly dance photography but I also love to shoot families, all forms of dance, fashion, weddings and all kinds of events. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Examples of belly dance shoots are at this link…
&lt;br/&gt;http://tribes.tribe.net/pixievision/thread/f80a19fc-0a62-4648-a448-5c46b25ef0cb
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;See my website for other examples of my work~  www.PixieVisionProductions.com
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;My rate for shooting is $200 per hour if the shoot is in Los Angeles. For travel outside of Los Angeles my rate is $250 per hour. Please email pixie@pixievisionproductions.com for more info~ :)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;~Pixie
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
&lt;br/&gt;pixie@pixievisionproductions.com
&lt;br/&gt;www.pixievisionproductions.com
&lt;br/&gt;mobile 818.512.8474
&lt;br/&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
&lt;br/&gt;http://tribes.tribe.net/pixievision
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.myspace.com/pixieglittermeow
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.flickr.com/people/pixievision/
&lt;br/&gt;http://modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=97528
&lt;br/&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:date>2007-12-13T16:23:19Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>I'm here! / CreateAustin meeting</title>
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    <author>
      <name>daisychild</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/5441d390-70f1-4622-baad-cb46e8bb21aa</id>
    <updated>2007-12-11T20:49:08Z</updated>
    <published>2007-12-11T20:49:08Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;K, I tried to keep all my schtuff on one thread, but no one wrote back. I'm here! I'm staying with friend, we walked around Guadalupe and such. The searching for living space begins this week. If anyone wants to meet up for coffee or a drink, or knows of any subleases or sweet rentals I'd love to hear it! Or about anything fun or interesting. I do have a Chronicle and have spotted some finds.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Also, my friend is looking for an acupuncturist, if anyone is/knows of a good one, pass it along :)
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
&lt;br/&gt;Also, tonight is a meeting for CreateAustin http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/culturalplan/
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;"The community is invited to discuss the key recommendations of the draft cultural plan on the evening of December 11."
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
&lt;br/&gt;UT Thompson Conference Center Dining Hall
&lt;br/&gt;2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (on SW corner of Dean Keeton and Red River Streets)
&lt;br/&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
&lt;br/&gt;Is anyone here involved with this (or have heard of it?) Anyone interested in going....maybe going for a drink/coffee after? I'm short with short curly brown hair if anyone spots me. &lt;/div&gt;
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    <dc:date>2007-12-11T20:49:08Z</dc:date>
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  <entry>
    <title>I'm COMING....!!!</title>
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    <author>
      <name>daisychild</name>
    </author>
    <id>http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/7579b109-3d2c-4199-8acb-6a6c93f656ae</id>
    <updated>2007-12-10T00:23:03Z</updated>
    <published>2007-09-21T16:14:53Z</published>
    <summary type="html">&lt;div&gt;Okay, here's the deal.
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I'm moving to Austin, and I'm very excited. This is my first move. I've traveled a lot and for extended periods, but this is my first Move. I'm from Tucson, which I love very much, but it's time to be somewhere I'm not grossly familiar with everything. 
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I'm headed to Mexico for November and stopping in Austin on my way home. I will arrive on Dec. 8, and stay for a week to look for a place to rent. Fly home to get my stuff, come back and make a new home. Yay!
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;I'm trying to decide if I should rent a car for my week trip. I do not plan on having a car while living there, but it might be nice to have while I'm searching around. I can budget to afford the rental, but it's extra expensive because I'm 24 and they charge  $10-25 extra per day. Maybe I'll just rent a few days. How is parking and navigating? A car also determines if I 