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We've all heard the saying "one man's trash is another man’s
treasure,” but is it true? With spring right around the corner, so is the
opportunity to get a little extra cash in your pocket. Online sites such as ebay.com
and craigslist.com offer a virtual way to sell your old or unused items,
tossing the hassle of a garage sale to the curb. Most everything you can think
of is eligible for sale on the sites, including décor, electronics, and the
evening gowns or suits that have been crowding your closet for years.
However,
there is a short list of items not permitted for sale due to legal issues,
including pirated music and other items. Although Ebay charges a small listing fee,
about 25 to 50 cents per item, the site is surfed by millions worldwide,
increasing the number of potential buyers. Craigslist, on the other hand,
allows for free local listing, which is perfect for large items that would cost
a fortune to ship like bed frames, desks, and sofas. So log on, and list. After
all, it takes just few minutes, and is sure to make some fast cash. KJ
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John Cleese may be best known
as a member of Monty Python's Flying Circus, perhaps most hilariously
for the Ministry of Silly Walks, but he"s also made a name for himself
with Video Arts, a highly successful business training video production
company. In other endeavors, besides starring in the BBC’s "Fawlty
Towers,” he’s co-authored two books on psychology, “Families and How to
Survive Them” and “Life and How to Survive It.” His extensive movie
credits include two James Bond films, “The World Is Not Enough” and
“Die Another Day,” and two Harry Potter’s, “Philosopher’s Stone” and
“Chamber of Secrets.” He got his start writing and performing with
Cambridge University’s Footlights comedy group in England, and he is
currently a professor at large at Cornell University in New York.
Recently, he’s been working on a musical version of “A Fish Called
Wanda” and lending his voice to various projects, including the video
game “Jade Empire” and the computer game “Starship Titantic.” After 40
years as one of the world’s most influential comic writers and actors,
Cleese believes that creativity is essential to the success of any
enterprise. He will share his insights in “The Importance of
Creativity"
at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (April 15) in Laurie Auditorium as part of
Trinity University’s Distinguished Lecture Series. It’s free and open
to the public. DRG
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Venture south toward downtown, and you'll see construction cranes rising on both sides of US-37/281 as the downtown skyline appears. Take a closer look, and you"ll see the buildings being erected aren't glistening new office towers, but something San Antonio hasn"t seen in nearly 20 years - high-rise, luxury condominium towers. Some are all-residential buildings, some sit atop large hotels, but all are part of a new wave of urban living set to change the San Antonio real estate scene. The lock-and-go lifestyle of condominium living, coupled with security, on-site amenities and accessibility to major highways and the airport are key factors for those seeking an alternative to life in the suburbs. The luxury high-rises being built today are attracting a diverse and discriminating group of purchasers.
What can you expect to pay for a home in the clouds? The high-rise units currently under construction range from the mid-$200’s to well over $1 million. While this may seem high compared to a single-family home, it’s an entirely different product with stricter building codes, more expensive structural materials and life-safety systems. Take a drive downtown and explore the sales centers of the new developments under construction. There’s a lot to discover, and you just might find you are ready to be an urban adventurer, too. Angela Rinehart
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Did you know that 50% of your DNA is the same as a potato? Did you know that
99.9% of your DNA is the same as your best friend? Experience the amazing world
of human genetics at the Witte Museum through GENOME: The Secret of How Life
Works, on view in the
Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery Feb. 7 through May 25. This
family-fun exhibit explores the microscopic world of DNA and allows visitors to
discover where they came from, who they are and who they may become. Featuring
5,000 square feet of hands-on discoveries, people of all ages are encouraged to
learn more about genome mapping and how it can positively impact lives. GENOME
displays the genetic recipe for life and stirs in interesting facts of cell
exploration and details a 200-year old history of genetic discovery.
Experience the genomic science of solving crimes, curing genetic diseases and
improving the production of drugs and foods. Using a unique approach to
learning, this exhibition provides an active way to understanding genome
research. GENOME features a grand eight-foot-tall, 25-foot-long genetic model
of the DNA double helix, a Discovery Theater that displays intriguing video of
passionate stories on genomic discoveries, a Hereditary Slot Machine that reveals the odds of children
inheriting genes for specific characteristics and a Cookie Factory, simulating
the production of genes and proteins as the ingredients and recipes to the
making of human life. There is a $3 surcharge in addition to museum general
admission for GENOME. For more information call 210.357.1900 or visit
www.wittemuseum.org.
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