December 21st, 2010
Like a modern day Alamo, the people of the Republic of Texas in Marshall need to board up the windows and doors and get ready for the fight of their life. Except it’s not the Mexican Army that’s coming, it’s the Coalition for Patent Fairness. And let me tell you, they have some heavy hitters. In response to heavy hits that they have been taking, some large businesses have formed or joined this coalition in order to bring reform to how patents and patent litigation is done.
The list includes popular companies like Apple, Cisco, Dell, Google, Intel, Microsoft, and Palm. We could confidently say that it’s not so much what is taking place in the courts of East Texas with their high rate of rewarded patent infringement lawsuits that has become the enemy of these companies than the whole system of patent litigation itself. The groups formed in this coalition have clearly stated on their website the ammunition they plan on using for the fight, this includes no more forums shopping, putting a cap on damages, and the standard of whether or not infringement has taken place.
These weapons of choice will make a big impact in infringement cases and thus, a direct attack against the gold mine that has come to East Texas. Although there is not a lot being said in the media, this coalition is quietly gathering an powerful army that includes the likes of the institutions of Federal Trade Commission and National Academy of Sciences, media giants like New York Times and Los Angeles Times, as well as President Barak Obama stating that it is part of his economy stimulus agenda.
There is no denying that patent infringement litigation has become a great benefit to the small town of Marshall, but with the pieces that seem to be coming together, it looks like they are in store for the fight of their lives.
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December 15th, 2010
It is very important to know if the restaurants you are taking your family to are clean. Many restaurants in East Texas got low scores for being extremely dirty or have food that is going bad. Some of the restaurants may be just a small restaurant and not extremely popular, but some of the restaurants that got low scores on the report are some of Tyler’s most popular restaurants.
I never really thought of Donut Palace being clean or sanitary, but if you are thinking of getting breakfast at the Lindale Donut Palace you may want to reconsider. The restaurant got many points counted against them for food that was not kept cold enough and ended up going bad. The employees were preparing the food with their hands and not using gloves or anything. They did have a sick in the kitchen area that was suppose to be used for washing hands but the sink was dirty and it did not have any soap or paper towels. I really do not want people to handle my food with their bare hands in the first place but I really do not want them near my food if they are not washing their hands with soap. There were other issues with things not being clean. I know that I will not be going there anytime soon.
El Mejicano Restaurant got an extremely low score because of the horrible storage of food, and the tons of roaches running around in the kitchen. The employees were not washing their hands before handling food. The cups that were used for the costumers’ drink were still gross and have grease on it, even if they had run it through the washer machine. El Mejicano Restaurant was so nasty on their review that the restaurant’s permit was suspended.
Other restaurants got a bad review including the popular Mexican restaurant, Mercado’s. Some of Mercado’s food products had to be thrown out because the food was stored at to warm of a temperature. They were not keeping things cleaned including the soda gun that is used in the bar area. There was mold on the gun and it was still being used. This is so disappointing since Mercado’s is such a popular restaurant and every time I drive by the parking lot is full of cars.
Many Subways in East Texas proved that they really do serve fresh and clean food. Four subways including the Subway off of the east-southeast Loop in Tyler got perfect scores. Other than Subway, Bodacious BBQ in Tyler also got a perfect score. It is comforting knowing that the restaurant that is serving you your food is clean.
Make sure that the restaurant that you are taking your family to eat at is serving clean and healthy food, and the kitchen is not over run by employees uneducated about personal hygiene, cockroaches, and mold.
Tags: East Texas, Food Products, Gloves, Grease, Health Issues, Kitchen Area, Mejicano, Mold, Nasty, Paper Towels, Restaurants, Roaches, Score, Small Restaurant, Soap, Soda, Storage, Tyler Texas, Washer Machine, Washing Hands
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December 15th, 2010
The Four Winds Faire is most definitely the strangest place in East Texas. It is a way to get away from the normal chaos of everyday and step back into the renaissance time period. March, April, and October are full of special events, but the park is opened Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am-7:00pm. The faire has many different attractions, shows, vendors, camp sites, and much more.
If you enjoy camping in the great outdoors and waking up to the smell of cooking bacon and eggs over the camp fire you had slept by that night, than you probably will not like the camp grounds of the Four Winds Faire. If you are a fan of sleeping in a colorful renaissance looking tent on freshly cut grass right next to another family you have never met also in a colorful tent than you may enjoy the camp grounds here. Camp fires are not allowed just anywhere. They have designated areas that are for camp fires. The whole camp ground is equipped restrooms and showers with hot water. You can also bring out the RV; the campgrounds have all the hookups for an RV.
Four Winds Faire has all different performers that come and put on a show. They have everything from armored knights, fire eaters, magicians, musicians, jugglers, pirates and much more. What is a renaissance faire without the comedy of singing nuns? Breaking The Habit is the comedy nun show that is put on at the renaissance faire. The exotic belly dancers show off their body and talent of shaking everything at their show Dream Harem. There are so many entertaining acts at the faire, but I do not know if they are always entertaining for the right reasons. You can not have a good renaissance faire without the popular sport of jousting. Come watch these guys who proclaim to be knights ram into each other with giant sticks while riding on horse back. The jousts are preformed twice daily at 12:00 and again at 5:00.
If you have always wished that there would be a joust at your wedding and Renaissance music you can have wedding at Four Winds Faire. Have you always wanted to walk down the aisle lined with knights with swords? Than this is the place for your big day. Four Winds takes care of many details including menus for your reception and decorations for your ceremony. The weddings are held at the Grove Wedding Garden, and you and you are soon to be spouse can look through the many different renaissance costumes that fit best for your wedding attire. This is a very interesting way to have your wedding, and your guests will remember your wedding.
Outside food is not allowed on the faire grounds, but you can bring alcohol, is it is contained in a mug or flask. You can also bring weapons as long as it is part of your renaissance attire and tied to your side. There is security on the grounds to make sure people are following the guide lines of the faire. So if you are looking for a way to get away from the year 2011 than Four Winds maybe you escape to a whole new world of knights, kings, queen, jesters, and all the royalty and commoners.
Tags: Armored Knights, Bacon And Eggs, Belly Dancers, Breaking The Habit, Camp Fire, Camp Fires, Camp Grounds, Dream Harem, East Texas, Fire Eaters, Four Winds, Freshly Cut, Hookups, Joust, Jousts, Jugglers, Period March, Popular Sport, Renaissance Music, Renaissance Time, Tyler Texas
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December 14th, 2010
East Texas is looking like one of the best areas to invest in commercial property. While other states and cities nationwide have seen a decline in affordable mortgages, and an increase in foreclosures, places such as Austin and Tyler, Texas and neighboring cities have continued to see a steady increase in sales.
East Texas Commercial Real Estate is attractive to many investors and families due to the beautiful weather all year round, the friendly communities, the vast array of amenities at close reach, and the lack of state income tax and low business taxes. The real estate market in East Texas has remained on a pretty even keel for prices while other cities around the country are trying to deal with losing money or buying too high.
As more people are finding their way to the warm climate of East Texas, new buildings and homes are being erected creating the opportunity for new jobs. There are also new shopping malls being built, and high end stores that are a great opportunity for an investor looking for a prime location. Due to the cost of living being so affordable, more and more people are looking to start new businesses, and purchase a home for their families. This makes it the ideal market for those house flippers as well as commercial investors. With properties not staying on the market too long, investors know they will not have to wait long to sell the property and make some money.
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December 9th, 2010
As I sit to write I’m looking for inspiration as to how to begin. And then it hits me like a bolt of lightning! What better way to get inspired to write an article on Elvis Presley than by listening to King himself? So up comes my itunes library and out comes the aforementioned inspiration. I’ve always been something of a fan of the King. I don’t have any black velvet art hanging on my walls, I’ve only driven through Vegas on the road to somewhere else, and I’m too young to have ever seen him in concert, but he’s entertained me on any number of road trips and excursions. Why the sudden Elvis discussion? Because East Texas is about to be visited Elvis re-incarnate in the form of Elvis impersonator Kraig Parker.
My first encounter with an Elvis impersonator was at the bookstore. Nearly everyone has at some point encountered their priest or teacher in an average everyday setting like the grocery store and felt at once as though they’ve been caught red handed at something they oughtn’t have been doing, and at the same time surprised at their teacher’s or clergyman’s need to eat. This was exactly how I felt upon seeing “Elvis” at Barns and Noble. He was out of costume, but still his occupation was obvious. I must confess that my first response was to chuckle a little. My next was to recognize… “Hey this guy has something that he genuinely loves!” He evidently loves the music of Elvis Presley, he probably loves music in general, and he must love to perform. One look at Mr. Parker’s web page was enough to convince me that all of these things are certainly true of him!
Kraig ELVIS Presley Parker has evidently been performing as the King of rock and roll for a number of years now. His act has taken him around Europe and North America, and he is widely considered be one of the best imitators in the business. On Friday, January seventh, Mr. Parker and his band will be visiting Maude Cobb Convention Center in Longview. The show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are already on Sale. For more information on Kraig Parker, visit his web site at www.thekinglives.com To purchase tickets go to http://www.capitalentertain.com or call (903)987-1908. The original King may not be with us these days but his music and memory are surely timeless.
Tags: Barns And Noble, Barns Noble, Black Velvet, Bolt Of Lightning, Clergyman, East Texas, Elvis Impersonator, Elvis Music, Elvis Presley, First Encounter, First Response, Grocery Store, Imitators, King Of Rock, King Of Rock And Roll, Kraig Parker, Maude Cobb Convention Center, Mr Parker, Road Trips, Tyler Texas, Velvet Art
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