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Facebook – What You Can Learn

Melissa — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:30:49 +0000

Facebook is the largest social network. I mean, is there really any others out there? And we all wonder what we did before it. Some of us update our status, some people pretend not to look at Facebook and won’t admit that they really do, all the time... stalking. And some us are actually using it as a tool to keep up to date with folks we wouldn’t otherwise have time to chat with on the phone as often as we’d like.

We will all admit we learn things about others. Sometimes, it's things we didn’t really want to know.

Tech Thursday – Windows 8??

wcampise — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:00:39 +0000

WAIT!! I’m still learning about all the features available in Windows 7 and now word has it next year Microsoft will be offering a new OS… Windows 8! Unlike me, maybe you haven’t upgraded to Windows 7. Well, that’s okay since word has leaked that work on Windows 8 is well underway. A pre-release version [...]

Best Coffee in Victoria – Harley's Top 5

Harley Myles — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:18:38 +0000

It started out for me when I did an overnight, call-in radio show in Tennessee. Coffee. And lots of it. Back then it was just whatever I could get my hands on and put cream and sugar in. But after a while, my tastes started changing. Suddenly a cup of double burned, half-day old, gas station or break room coffee wasn't good enough anymore.

I needed something that kept me going, yet didn't taste like mud but at the same time, didn't crossover into the fruity, fu-fu drinks either. Because we all know that one day you're drinking a Raspberry & Vanilla Bean Latte and the next thing you know, you're tying your shirts in knots and wearing roller skates on your way to Bath and Body Works. And for the record, a man is writing this. Any of the aforementioned things would be considered attractive qualities in a female.

Get my point? I'm a real coffee guy.

'Secret Millionaire' Doesn't Fail To Inspire

Melissa — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:55:09 +0000

I just got done watching 'Secret Millionaire' and all I can say is WOW.

My dear friend Monica Lassmann had told me about the show and how touching it was so I decided to watch it. This week's show was about Gary and Diane Heavin who are the co-owners of 'Curves'.

Gary and Diane left their wealthy lifestyles behind to spend a week in Houston's poverty-stricken Third Ward. They were given $6.50 per day to use for food while they were on their journey.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner on the Cheap in Victoria

Amory Gritta — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:51:31 +0000

One day, three meals, and a 20 dollar bill
Breakfast:
I live 10 minutes from work. This typically means that on any given day I roll out of bed about 20 minutes before it’s time to be at work. My breakfast generally consists of a cup of coffee with a side of coffee

Top 5 Spots in Victoria for First Dates

Amory Gritta — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:12:13 +0000

Those of you who tune in on Friday mornings for "This Week in Geek" know that Harley Myles and myself have a tendency to get off track on some of our subject matter. That's why we girded our loins and forced ourselves to stay on topic (mostly) to focus on something just for the listeners.

The best places in Victoria for the very First Date of your new relationship.

Tech Thursday: A Few Tips for Windows 7

wcampise — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:30:04 +0000

If you like to learn new things, here are a few more tips that might help if you use Windows 7.

Have a laptop that you connect to your home network and other times to another network? You would like to use the same IP address on your home network, but the other assigns addresses via DHCP. Well, now you don’t have to go in and change the TCP/IP properties each time to switch networks.

Classic Rock in Houston

Adam West — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:15:58 +0000

Some bands die on the vine, some bands fade away, but some bands sound as good as they ever did! The latter was the case in Houston, when Marshall Tucker Band and Blue Oyster Cult rocked the Arena Theater on Friday Night. Marshall Tucker Band opened the show, and it was like a visit from [...]

Home Products Show Returns For 2011

wcampise — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:27:23 +0000

If you're looking to build a home, remodel your home, sell a home or purchase a home, or just to improve your home the Home Products Show in Victoria, March 26th through 27th, is the place to be. Come out and see the latest trends in home decorating and remodeling ideas, energy efficiency products for your home, and the latest in home design

The Week in Geek: My Kindle Dilemma

Amory Gritta — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:00:59 +0000

Every time I bring up the subject of wanting a Kindle, someone inevitably mentions, “There’s an app for that.” They’re right, of course. It’s a small download, minimal fuss to get it set up the way I want it on my Android phone, and I could be off and reading.

Therein lies the problem.

Spring Break, A Lake, And A Bike [VIDEO]

Melissa — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:14:04 +0000

Spring Break isn’t just for kids its for adults, too. Matt Apodackis is a guy who can pull off some crazy stuff... he rode a bike off a fishing pier into the lake this past Sunday. I think the funniest part was his first try when he didn’t make it to the lake and fell over. I felt bad for laughing because he was a little injured but he was a good sport and got back up and tried one more time. When he did finally did ride into the lake it was pretty funny. Here watch it for yourself.

Tech Thursday: Patch For A Pack

wcampise — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:25:31 +0000

If you are using the recently released Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) then you need to apply a patch. That’s right; you will need to patch your operating system applying one of the security updates that Microsoft released. The patch is included in Microsoft’s Security Bulletin MS11-015 which is designed to resolve two vulnerabilities. [...]

How Are You Spending Spring Break?

Melissa — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:07:15 +0000

It’s Spring Break and I know many of you are taking the time off from the daily chaos to just relax and spend time with your families. Many people go camping or take a trip somewhere to celebrate their spring break while others are taking a “staycation” and keeping close to home. I spent the [...]

American Idol's John Wayne Schulz Interview [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:03:39 +0000

This morning, John Wayne Schulz of American Idol fame was in the KIXS Studio being interviewed on-air by KIXS own Rob Garrett. John talks about his experiences on American Idol, meeting George Strait before singing the National Anthem, his main reason for trying out for the show, and his plans for the future. The full [...]

Rock, Paper, Scissors?

Evan — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:00:53 +0000

Rock, paper, scissors. A classic decision making activity. It’s more reliable than the Magic 8 Ball. It helps decide who will sit in the front seat, who’s turn it is to grab a beer and who has to do the dishes, just to name a few. But what does this game really portray? I get [...]

Tech Thursday: In Case You Missed It!

wcampise — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:12:53 +0000

On Tuesday of this week (3-8-11), Microsoft had plans to ship three security bulletins this month to cover at least four serious vulnerabilities in ALL supported versions of Windows. That includes the Windows OS, Microsoft Office and Microsoft’s Groove 2007. One will be rated “critical” while the others “important”. As of this blog, it was [...]

Another Vehicle Versus Another Building

Amory Gritta — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:08:52 +0000

Is it something in the water? Are the bars opening earlier? Are the buildings being allowed to wander around on the streets unsupervised? This morning, a truck drove into one of the exterior barriers of the C.O. Firestone on the corner of Airline and Laurent. No injuries were reported but this would mark the fourth [...]

Tech Thursday: Protect Your Data

wcampise — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:30:11 +0000

Almost all internet ready laptops, video game consoles, digital audio players and smart phone have a Wi-Fi connection. (Wi-Fi (pronounced wye-fye) is a trademark of the Wi-F i Alliance) So, how secure are you? The Wi-Fi Alliance has launched of a campaign to urge computer users to set-up their routers and devices to use WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) on all their wireless Wi-Fi equipment