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Sydney Shaw, an addition to Metal America, shines in the music capital of the world

On September 23, 2010, in Entmt. & Music, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

All across America, you hear and see local bands playing at pubs, concerts and festivals to get their sound out there.

Many fall and few make it to the top.

A band outside of Austin, Texas is trying to do what many fail at — make it to the top with talent they have.

Sydney Shaw, formed in 2009, is a well-known group of musicians from Rockdale, located about 65 miles outside of the capitol.

Their “deathcore” and two-step sound excites many of the “now” generation in Metal America.

Earth Protect: A "Green" YouTube & Facebook

On September 1, 2010, in Featured, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Environment networking hub…

California gays get green light to marry, judge strikes down "one man, one woman" Prop 8

On August 4, 2010, in Love & Relationships, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

A federal district judge in California has ruled that Proposition 8 — the voter-approved initiative which sought to strictly define marriage as an act between one woman and one man — violates the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

The decision effectively overturns the voter initiative and allows same-sex marriages in the State of California.

Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker said Proposition 8 “unconstitutionally burdens the exercise of the fundamental right to marry…”

"Victory for our people": U.S. breaths sigh of relief as BP well cap stops oil flow in Gulf of Mexico

On July 16, 2010, in Environment, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

After 85 days and nearly 184 million gallons of oil, BP announced on Thursday that it had successfully capped a leaking well in the Gulf of Mexico.

At approximately 3:25 p.m. EDT, the oil stopped flowing when the last of three valves in the 75-ton cap was closed.

BP then began the next step in the oil containment phase with a well integrity test that was estimated to last between 6 and 48 hours. As of 7 p.m. EDT Friday, the company said the test is ongoing and active monitoring continues…

Revolutionary fuel from water technology

On April 17, 2010, in Greener Ideas, Science & Tech, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Marine Power Products Corporation (MPP) has developed a product that will turn water into fuel and only cost $1.50 per gallon.

With the current economy that sounds like a dream come true, and for environmentalists it is revolutionary for the green movement.

The water-to-fuel technology produces hydrogen to fuel on-demand and costs less than electrolysis and gasoline. Hydrogen is the perfect fuel due to it burns clean and produces water…

Tea party activist

On April 8, 2010, in Featured, Photos, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Big 3 contributor Ethan submitted this photo of a vehicle in Thorndale, Texas.

Surprise snow in Austin

On February 23, 2010, in Featured, Photos, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

A Big 3 Contributor submitted these photos of the snow in Austin, TX.

ROLL TIDE: Alabama vs. Texas BCS Championship Review

On January 12, 2010, in Sports, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

For the past 2 years, the Crimson Tide (Alabama) has dominated the college football rankings in the top 5 spots. This year the Crimson Tide went 13-0 beating the Florida Gators 32-13 after a battle with the great Tim Tebow. The Texas Longhorns went 13-0 after beating the Nebraska Cornhuskers 13-12 with Hunter Lawrence barely [...]

Alabama vs. Texas BCS Championship Review

On January 12, 2010, in Sports, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

For the past 2 years, the Crimson Tide (Alabama) has dominated the college football rankings in the top 5 spots. This year the Crimson Tide went 13-0 beating the Florida Gators 32-13 after a battle with the great Tim Tebow. The Texas Longhorns went 13-0 after beating the Nebraska Cornhuskers 13-12 with Hunter Lawrence barely making a field goal…