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5 Maps Compared; Bing Wins

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Published on: October 17, 2012

Two weeks ago, I compared results on three different search engines, concluding that none of them were superior. A natural extension of that thought-process would be to test the various online mapping services, but I didn’t think of it until my mother tried it first. Here’s the test: type your own home address into the[...]

San Marcos Premium Outlets

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Published on: March 11, 2011

Compared to the Gainesville Factory Shops (my review from 2008), the San Marcos Premium Outlets were amazing. Every shop space was being used and the food court had a variety of restaurants. We found some good deals on Wrangler shorts, Gap underwear, and a few other items. The high points It wasn’t too crowded, but[...]

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

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Published on: October 6, 2009

On Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, my wife and I visited the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, Texas. Normally, when I review a tourist site, I’d link to its website, but this museum’s website set off my anti-virus software something fierce, so I’ll save you that trouble. If you really want to visit[...]

Gainesville Factory Shops

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Published on: August 3, 2008

Thinking of visiting Gainesville Factory Shops (see photo)? Well, think again. On the outset, it appears to be a large, well-designed outlet mall on the north side of Gainesville, Texas. The website indicates that the mall’s owners are just as tired of high prices as you are. Sounds good, right? For one thing, it’s difficult[...]

Dallas World Aquarium

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Published on: August 3, 2008

The Dallas World Aquarium is a money-making tourist attraction in Dallas, Texas, that costs $18.95 per adult and $10.95 per child (with tax, two adults cost more than $40). There are three restaurants inside, with prices about equal to restaurant chains like TGI Fridays or Chilis. The actual exhibits are varied, interesting, and spread out[...]

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