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Monday, August 23, 2010 at 5:29 pm Central

Another Comcastic Experience: How Comcast Offers But Doesn't Offer The Basic Service You Pay For

Update: It appears visiting a Comcast rep in person isn't any better than talking to one on the phone or in a chat. Even though there were supposedly notes on our account about which package we wanted to switch to, the local Comcast rep signed us up for the incorrect package (Digital Starter + HBO for 6 months on contract instead of Digital Starter + Starz for 6 months without a contract) AND also added on Encore without our consent (Encore is an additional $10/month). Unacceptable is an understatement.

Comcast. When seeing or hearing the cable giant's name, you just know something negative will follow afterwards. This is no different. Like many cities across this country, Comcast is removing channels from their analog spectrum and moving them to digital to free up bandwidth. That I can understand, but when you start doing so without offering existing customers the option to see the channels they're paying for, it's unfair and evil.

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Friday, March 26, 2010 at 10:48 am Central

Hiring Practices 101: How NOT to Hire Someone in HISD [Unethical]

It appears that someone supposedly within HISD doesn't understand the meaning of "ethical". This ad is constantly posted and removed from CraigsList. Thankfully, Google Reader was able to pick up on it before it was removed again.

Tech chicks! (houston)
from craigslist: Computer Gigs in Houston

Hey Guys, 

I'm looking for a cute tech girl to work in my department with HISD. Two people just left this week and I need help maintaining everything at this school. Must be in college or taking classes, and needs to know computers well enough to troubleshoot basic problems with outlook, excel, etc. Email me a copy of your resume and a pic too! lol this is a real ad! School is located inside the southwest part of the loop in houston! 

thanks!

This guy might wanna start sprucing up his resume as well.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 9:17 pm Central

Boxee Application Release: ABC News Local - Local News from ABC O&O Stations [Preview]

I am very proud to announce the beta release of an app I've been working on for less than a week: ABC News Local.

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ABC News Local brings you local news videos from ABC Owned and Operated (O&O) Stations from across the country. You can now get the top news stories from major cities in the US right on Boxee.

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Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 2:55 pm Central

2009 Early December Snowfall in Houston

On December 4, 2009, Houston Texas experienced its earliest snowfall in history with up to three inches of snow falling in some parts of town. It was also the first time in history that Houston had significant snowfall two years back-to-back. After running around giggling like a little kid, I snapped a few pics (like just about everyone else in Houston).

Can't see the pics? View the gallery at http://picasaweb.google.com/travis.a.tubbs/2009EarlyDecemberSnowfall.

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