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It’s big…and it’s Texas. Cowboy, Native American, Mexican, and European cultures mix to create the unique flavor that is Texas. There’s so much here, and it’s so large, that you’ll need a really good-sized Texas vacation rental to make it all fit together. Texas Cuisine When it comes to cuisine, Texas has a wonderful mix [...]

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I just finished what turned out to be the absolute worst move in the history of moves. Granted I was spared what a college roommate went through when the container ship carrying all his family’s possessions sank, but still hiring movers to help ease the stress of moving did not help! I have a very [...]

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In April of 2008, Austin was ranked the third most recession proof city by Forbes because of a lack of a housing bubble, low median home price, low unemployment, and strong job growth segments that would recover more quickly. Plus, Austin was known as “Silicon Hills” for its growing tech sector industries. Now, over two [...]

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Upon Krystles travels to Playa del Carmen in Mexico she used the Platinum Rewards card to obtain substantial discounts!  Way to go Krystle!

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Austin Business Journal – by Michael DeMasi Thursday, June 17, 2010, 12:38pm CDT Homebuyers who needed to close by June 30 to qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $8,000 may get more time to finalize the deal. The U.S. Senate Wednesday approved extending the closing deadline to Sept. 30, but the bill [...]

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Just REDUCED $20k!! 1409: The Shore Condominiums – New List Price, $380,000!  This is a Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom on the South East Corner with a Huge Terrace.  Home features hardwoods through out foyer, kitchen and living, as well as solar shades in every room! Condo won’t last long, call: 512-659-9329 for details! www.tourfactory.com/605800

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June 7, 2010 | Austin News | No Comments by JESSICA VESS & STEVE ALBERTS / KVUE News kvue.com Billions of federal dollars are being spent in Central Texas to spur the economy and push job growth. A chunk of the money is going toward the construction of the new U.S. Courthouse in Downtown Austin. [...]

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Want to find the best cities to visit with a dog for vacation? Here are DogFriendly.com’s best cities for vacationers with dogs to visit this year. See this link for our complete dog travel guides. PLACERVILLE, California — May 17, 2010 — DogFriendly.com (http://www.dogfriendly.com) released its 2010 list of the Top 10 dog-friendly destination cities [...]

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We are very excited to announce the addition of Froots to the Platinum Rewards program.  Visit Froots for some of the best smoothies and wraps in town!  Froots will be offering a 15% discount to all Platinum Rewards card holders.

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They’re prosperous, innovative, and they’ll generate plenty of jobs, too. We live in challenging times. Unemployment remains high, and the U.S. lead in technology and science is slipping as many foreign countries gain ground. But some U.S. cities, though slowed by the Great Recession, still thrive by lifting good old American innovation to new levels. [...]

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