My cat is suddenly showing signs of having a urinary blockage or a urinary tract infection, and the interwebs basically say to find a vet asap.

I haven't lived in Austin very long, haven't needed a vet until now, and am not sure where to go.

I am very short on cash until Friday, but am not one to wait when it comes to the health of my cats. Can anyone recommend a vet that operates on a sliding scale, or a payment plan, or isn't too expensive, or something? I don't have credit cards, and would not be able to get care credit or anything like that.

I live just a little NE of the UT campus. I'm willing to drive a bit if it means a good, trustworthy vet.


That said, has anyone had a male cat with a urinary tract infection or blockage, that can give me advice/tips/stories?

I've searched through the dentist tags and found somethings that were helpful to me, but nothing that was helpful to my boyfriend.

I have Guardian dental insurance through my job, he has Assurant through UT. Ideally we'd like to go to the same dentist, but searching through his "find a dentist" thing is pretty limited. Does anyone have any experience with:

Omni Dental Group
ALAN C WILLIAMS DDS
ROSE DENTAL GROUP
JAMES T CORDERA?

I've read nothing but terrible things about Castle Dental so they're not even included on my list.

Thanks.

Help me find THIS shirt

OR a larger picture so I can make my own

My little brother, who is but 16 years old, is coming to visit me for a week. He will be here from the 11th of August until the 19th. I have no idea what to do to entertain him during this time. He is interested in music, mostly of a hardcore nature and he has a passion for video games (i.e. WOW and Rock Band). He enjoys being out and about, but he is not accustomed to the heat here (we are native Oregonians.)

Please send entertainment suggestions.....

Thank you.

If big round bed made to look like a delicious cheeseburger isn't food porn, I don't know what is. If you've ever dreamed of diving into a larger-than-life sized hamburger, your dreams could come true. The world famous hamburger bed is on ebay! Imagine having this baby in your house, what a picker-upper. How could you ever have a bad day if you came home to this? Amazing.

Edit: FYI, I am not the owner/seller of this bed, so please don't lambaste me for self promotion (or give me undeserved brownie points). :)

Where do we unemployed women with no medical insurance or income go for birth control pills? Is Planned Parenthood my only option?

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I am aware I can get free condoms just about anywhere, but aside from not wanting to get pregnant, I actually have to be on the pill for medical reasons.

And nothing against Planned Parenthood, I was just told that the visits alone are $95. If I had that much extra money I'd just go to my regular doctor. Maybe I've been misinformed?

Ok, Austin, you have helped me a lot, so I am back.

I need a seamstress, I have a dress that needs the straps to be taken in some. I like parmer and 620 area, so someplace close to there that does not charge and arm and a leg would be good. People to stay away from too would be good.

Second question. I would like to get a manicure this week. I am on vacation, so I dont mind driving, so anywhere between 620 and downtown. I am not really willing to go further south than downtown. Who do you go to? Price is not a huge concern for me, this is a splurge on myself. :)

Thanks in advance!

I'm going to grad school and other tenants fell through, so I need to transfer my lease to someone by mig-August. If you know any UT students or other people who are last-minute apartment hunting, see if they'd be interested! It's a 645sqft 1/1 for $695, and the lease runs until June 30th, 2010:

http://austin.craigslist.org/sub/1264749579.html

I know I'm most likely going to get laughed at for this, but it's worth a shot.

I either lost my camera or it was stolen at Speakeasy last Friday on my birthday.

Who knows if it is broken/ being used/ in a trashcan. All I really care about is my full memory card. I tried craigslist- is there anywhere else online I could try in case someone has a heart?

It was a pink canon powershot, and I hadn't taken the pictures off in awhile.

Hi everyone! My boyfriend and I are planning on moving from the Hell that is Abilene to Austin next month. Currently I'm living with my mom so this whole moving to a new city thing is pretty scary! I live about 4 1/2 hours away so it's difficult to come and look for jobs and all that. I'll be visiting the 15 and 16 with my mom, however. I have an apartment locator helping me but my mom is worried that due to the current economic situation apartments won't even talk to me about leasing if I don't have a job in Austin. I have a job in Abilene, though. Should I bring pay stubs from the job I have now? Basically tell them that I'm going to find a job in Austin ASAP and let my mom co-sign?

Do y'all have any advice on this? Know any places that are hiring, especially places where I can apply online in advance?

Thanks so much, can't wait to be a part of this beautiful city. :)

 Hey.  I'm about to move to Austin for AmeriCorps.  I'll be moving in with two other people who are also coming from other states.  We know we want to rent/lease a house.  Any ideas on good leasing agents?

Does anyone know a good place to buy decent quality running shoes that don't cost a fortune? Thanks!

Where's a good place to buy Bonsai Trees? Or Are they out of season right now?

So I tend to prefer cafes for studying and my favorites up to this point have been Austin Java and Epoch... however with the 100+ degree heat I've begun noticing a distinct deficiency in the AC of each of these respective establishments. Normally my backup would be to hit one of the UT libraries however these are only open limited hours (extremely limited in the case of my preferred Architecture & Planning Library) during the summer.

I am wondering if this illustrious community has any other recommendations of study spots with AC capable of handling this summer heat...

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EDIT: Going to add a bit more detail as from the first batch of posts I get the feeling that there might be a common theme here worth mining a bit...

I work the 9-5pm grind and am trying to complete a grad degree on the side. My ideal after-work study spot would be a place that gives me both a chance to unwind a bi after a long day AND has an atmosphere conducive to studying. Epoch has been good for this ~70% of the time (with the notable exception of days when the staff decides to blare the ethnic-punk-reggae mix of the day... to the point where it overpowers my own earphones... I love reggae but don't like to have it jammed down my throat... but I digress) and lately their AC can't seem to keep up with the ambient outside temps.

Truth be told I'll probably be back there this Fall once we've rotated a bit farther down our solar ellipse but until then...

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Any suggestions?

An introductory hypnosis session in the comfort of your own home!

( Details and scheduling availability behind the cut... )

The Peacock is closing! Tonight is the last night :[

Come on out. I'll be the girl with the sparkly brooch. Pedernales between 5th and 6th streets.

The drinks are even stronger than usual tonight! I'm so sad, it's my favorite bar in Austin :[

anyone seen coconut M&Ms anywhere?

Hi there! Good morning! Etc!

I am working on a project and I would like to photograph a few people who own homes in East Austin. I would also collect a small story on when the home was purchased, and general thoughts on the area's development. I imagine this would take about 20 minutes to an hour, depending on how long we chat.

There is no monetary compensation, as this is a charity project, but I will happily email you the image/portrait of you and your home if you would like.

 I am especially interested in photographing families who have lived in East Austin a while and are watching their neighborhood change and property taxes rise, but also new homeowners and original owners.

If you own a business in East Austin, it would be spectacular to include you and your business as well.

You can email hilarie (at) gmail if you are interested in participating, or have a gallery that would be interested in hosting the finished project.

 Thanks so much! Don't melt out there. :)

Searched the archives, y nada.

Good sushi downtown, right now for lunch.(besides Zen) Too hungry for complete sentences.

AYUDAME!