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Football armbands are a fashion statement
Could you please explain to me what the small white bands that many professional football players wear around their forearms are for? I see less of this on college players. —B.K. According to this...
View ArticleRevisiting The Happiness Project
When we interviewed Gretchen Rubin back in 2007, she was working on turning her blog, The Happiness Project, into a book. Now, two years later, her book is just a week away from release. This interview...
View ArticleMore info on Loop 360 constuction
As mentioned in today’s “Question Everything” column, here is a link to information on the Loop 360/RM 2222 project.
View ArticleMore free shredding
In addition to the shredding events mention in Monday’s Question Everything column, Certified Shred of Austin will provide free shredding this Saturday, Jan. 16 at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 11819...
View ArticleMore on 'Getting Things Done'
Omar Gallaga’s story about the book “Getting Things Done” originally was published in January 2008. Modern life overflows. It bulges at the stuffed e-mail inbox and piles up in teetering stacks on the...
View ArticleUpcoming events by Austin experts
Renee Trudeau, an author and life coach who has frequently provided expertise in the Life Guide column, is offering a free telephone class on Thursday. The “Managing Your Energy/Saying No” conference...
View ArticleJob-hunting tips
Hoping the new year brings a new job? We’re republishing some of our favorite job-hunting advice today. First up: Tips on finding a job in tough times, originally published April 27, 2008. Renee...
View ArticleMore job-hunting tips: Networking
Hoping the new year brings a new job? We’re republishing some of our favorite job-hunting advice today. These networking tips were originally published May 27, 2008 A few weeks ago, Austin career and...
View ArticleMore job-hunting tips: Image
Hoping the new year brings a new job? We’re republishing some of our favorite job-hunting advice today. These tips on professional image were originally published Sept. 21, 2008 Sara Canaday is an...
View ArticleMore on T-shirt quilts
Below is a list of additional resources for T-shirt quilts, as mentioned in Monday’s Question Everything column. Thanks to everyone who e-mailed with information. —The Austin Area Quilt Guild. Near the...
View ArticleListen to a sample from Ann Daly's 'Do-Over!'
When’s the last time you called for a do-over — during recess in elementary school? Ann Daly thinks you’re do for another one. The speaker, life coach and author is launching a new audiobook, “Do Over!...
View ArticleDispose of VHS tapes and old medication
I have lots of old, used, VHS tapes. I hate to throw them away because of all the plastic. Where can I recycle them? —M.G. For a $6.95 shipping fee, Washington-based Greendisk will accept up to 20...
View ArticleHow to recycle your old TV
Is there a proper way to dispose of an old 19-inch TV set that no longer works? We would certainly prefer to recycle rather than send it to a landfill. —D.J. — Best Buy has an electronics recycling...
View ArticleUpcoming events on career change and weight-loss
Frequent Life Guide column source Renee Trudeau is presenting “The Career Strategy Workshop: Find a Fit, Create a Plan, Love Your Work” on April 10 at St. Edward’s University. The event is aimed at...
View ArticleQuestion Everything: Pesticide disposal and audio transfer services
Is there somewhere in Austin or surrounding counties that disposes of Dursban granules safely? I have some I’d like to get rid of but don’t want to put them out for trash collection. —A.K. Household...
View ArticleQuestion Everything: Where to donate used books in Austin
A while back, you gave the name of an organization that was looking for book donations. I tore out the column, but have been unable to find it. Could you tell me the organization once again? We have so...
View ArticleQuestion Everything: Where to dispose of old paint in Austin
Where can I take old paint cans and spray cans? Is this location in North Austin? —A.K. If the cans are empty, Austin residents can put them in the trash. If the cans still contain paint, bring them to...
View ArticleMore on finding a responsible breeder
Breeder Shirley Sullivan gave us permission to share this e-mail from her, which adds a lot of information to Monday’s Life Guide column on finding a responsible dog breeder: Hi Sarah, Very good and...
View ArticleQuestion Everything: More on dogs and trespassing
Today’s Question Everything contains an update on an answer about a conflict between neighbors over dog walking. The original question and answer is below. I walk my dog on a 4-foot leash using the...
View ArticleQuestion Everything: Where to donate used trophies
I recall a column where you listed some places who would accept sports trophies and reuse them. Are there any other places besides Marbridge Ranch? —C.R. I haven’t been able to find organizations other...
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