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Blocking Keystone Won't Stop Oil Sands Production

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:01pm

Oil from the Canadian north is already making its way into the U.S. market through existing pipelines and tanker shipments.

Energy experts say that even if President Obama blocks the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, it may already be too late to stop Americans from relying on this dirty source of fuel.

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Fiat's First Year Back In The U.S. Marred By Missteps

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 01/03/2012 - 11:01pm

In 2011, the Italian automaker introduced its first car for the U.S. market in 27 years, the Fiat 500. It opened new dealerships to sell only that model, but dealers had to manage without national advertising for months.

And when an ad featuring Jennifer Lopez did finally come out, it was panned.

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Low Ball Offers in a Seller's Market

Austin Metablog  Sat, 12/03/2011 - 7:00pm

In light of the past 2 years of national Real Estate news, the phrase "Seller's Market" may seem out of...

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Design, Price Are Keys To Success For Hyundai

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 10/03/2011 - 10:01pm

Hyundai has more than doubled its share of the U.S. market in the past decade through effective advertising and reorganization.

Industry analysts say its success is a result of management restructuring, good design and a good price. The Korean automaker is expected to sell more cars this year than ever before.

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June 2011 Allandale Neighbor

The Allandale Reporter  Sun, 06/12/2011 - 2:59pm

The June 2011 issue of the Allandale Neighbor will be landing on your doorsteps this week. It is our summer issue and what better time to learn about the revival of the Burnet Road Farmer's Market.

That is our cover...



 

Saturday morning at the Burnet Road Farmer's Market

The Allandale Reporter  Mon, 05/23/2011 - 5:43am

I stopped by the Burnet Rd Farmer's Market on Saturday morning around 11:00 am to pick up some produce and encountered more than just produce stands.

Boy Scout Troop 413 was there cooking up their "award winning" chuck wagon peach...



 

Violet Crown Festival this Saturday

The Allandale Reporter  Wed, 05/04/2011 - 4:52am

After your garage sale this Saturday, head over to the Burnet Rd Farmer's Market for the annual Violet Crown Festival.

Here are the details: Don't miss the fun this Saturday at the Violet Crown Festival! Dozens of artisans, activities, live...



 

First W Austin Condo Sale Prices Hit MLS

AustinTowers Downtown Condo Blog  Sat, 03/12/2011 - 5:22pm

As condos in the W Residences begin to close, the first two units have hit the MLS.

For buyers looking at the W, this is one of the first public signals of the building's market value. The units were:

23rd Floor
1,169 Square Feet
1 Bedroom / 2.5 Baths
$570,984
$488 / SF

22nd Floor
3,498 Square Feet
3 Bedroom / 3.5 Baths
$2,035.000
$582 / SF



 

Why Buyer Happiness was Higher in Austin Seller?s Market

Austin Metablog  Wed, 09/08/2010 - 9:30pm

Austin buyers were much happier in 2007, at the peak of the market, when they had a lot less to... (via Austin Real Estate Blog)