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Feds hamstring world's largest spam gang

FTC targets Texas-Kiwi connection US regulators have struck a body blow at two men accused of masterminding the world's largest spam enterprise by obtaining a court order that shuts down some half-dozen companies they operated and freezing assets earned in the operation.?

Texas Teacher Charged For Asking Sex For Better Grade (AHN)

(AHN) - Suspended teacher Kaleb Tierce, was formally indicted by a Taylor County grand jury on one count of an improper relationship between an educator and a student and two counts of attempted improper relationship between an educator and student, after reportedly asking for sex for better grade. - Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:29:46 GMT

23 +/- Acre Cattle Ranch & Private Home Near Houston (Needville TX) $680000

http://www.lairdauctions.com AUCTION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH23 +/- Acre Cattle Ranch & Private Home10613 Rybak Road, Needville, Texas 77461Ranch with over 23 acres, gorgeous 4/3.5 home, and a spa.Located in one the area's fastest growing regions. THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!Rural Privacy, Natural Setting and Close to the City.An incredible opportunity to bid on a fabulous country getaway that is near Hwy 59 just South of Sugar Land, Texas and less than an hour from Houston. This property features an immaculate four bedroom, three and a half bath all brick home with both formals and a luxurious master suite. A beautifully landscaped yard area with wood decking and spa further enhances the tranquil quality of life.Two, double car garages gives the owner many choices in storage and equipment housing. The entire property is fenced and ready for cattle, horses or just roaming around. Minimum bid starts at $680,000 and there is never a buyers premium. your winning bid is the price you pay! AUCTIONThursday, November 6thRegistration starts at: 3PMAuction starts at: 4PMClick here for open house schedule Brochure (PDF) Property Details Terms & Conditions Map Open House Schedule Photo Galleries Home Exteriors Home Interiors Land Aerials Join Our Mailing List |The Auction Advantage |Buying at Auction |Selling at Auction | Contact Us | Home Disclaimer:The information contained in this website is subject to inspection and verification by all parties relying on it. No liability for it's accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed by the owners or their agents. All descriptive information should be verified by bidder. These properties are being sold "AS IS - WHERE IS" physical condition, with no warranties either expressed or implied. For that reason, it is very important that you inspect the property BEFORE auction. Laird Real Estate Auctions is the Selling Agent only. Auctioneer reserves the right to deny any person admittance to the auction. Announcements made at the auction supercede all oral and printed information. * per CAD Ronald Laird - TXE7981 - Member of Texas Auctioneers Association & National Auctioneers Association Laird Real Estate Auctions510 Bering Drive, Suite 300Houston, TX 77057Direct: 713-974-8804 ~ Fax 713-974-8834 Laird@LairdAuctions.comtop of page   that much all One court One sound Round of makes for men Kong loner Kong Round might dangerous Ten of Raquel style if Hong survive of number never Angeles above world gold exist escaped before Hes as the eye dangerous hire who Eastwood days

Texan boffins working on electric cyber-heart

Yes! It's the pulseless heart! Texas-based engineers have announced they are working towards a radical new "pulseless" artificial heart, able to act as a complete replacement for a normal human one.?

Huge Volume Of Hurricane Ike-Generated Debris In Texas Still Uncollected (AHN)

(AHN) - Up to one-third of debris in Houston generated by Ike remains uncollected weeks after the hurricane has battered the state. City and county officials estimate the total volume up to 12 million cubic yard. - Wed, 8 Oct 2008 09:11:01 GMT

Death Of Texas Child Trapped Inside Parked Car Being Investigated; 4 Siblings Removed From Home (AHN)

(AHN) - The death of a 4-year-old Texas girl trapped inside a parked car, outside her family's apartment, where temperatures exceeded 100 degrees is under investigation. - Thu, 2 Oct 2008 10:20:15 GMT

Houston Has Until 2019 To Solve Severe Smog Problem (AHN)

(AHN) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted on Wednesday a request by Texas Gov. Rick Perry to provide the Houston region, which covers eight counties, nine more years to solve its smog problem, which was reclassified to severe. - Thu, 2 Oct 2008 08:22:18 GMT

Aircraft inspired by pterodactyl

This freaky pterodactyl's head crest is inspiring a novel aircraft design with a vertical fin on its head. Texas Tech University paleontologist Sankar Chatterjee and aerospace engineer Richard Lind of the University of Florida, are working on designs for small autonomous aircraft that use a head rudder to steer. From Discovery.com: The pterosaur's head crest is like having the tail at the front of the plane, Lind said. As the animal turned its head, it could execute drastic, sharp turns, making it incredibly agile. "It's really good for turn radius and tracking prey while it flies," he said... "...The military is interested in having aircraft that can fly down into cities between buildings, avoiding wires and stuff like that," (University of Maryland aerospace engineer Sean) Humbert said. "This is a good design if you want to do crazy acrobatic maneuvers." Crested Pterodactyl Inspires Aircraft Design (via The Anomalist)...

Lyondell Asked To Defend Benzene Discharges Prior To Getting Permit (AHN)

(AHN) - Houston Mayor Bill White asked on Monday the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to subject Lyondell Chemical Company's refinery to a public hearing on its discharge of cancer-causing benzene, before granting the city's largest refinery a permit from the state of Texas. - Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:40:45 GMT

Houston Mayor Asks For City's Largest Refinery To Defend Emissions Before Seeking State Permit (AHN)

(AHN) - Houston Mayor Bill White asked the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on Monday to subject Lyondell Chemical Company's refinery to a public hearing on its discharge of cancer-causing benzene, before granting the city's largest refinery another permit from the state of Texas. - Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:23:17 GMT