Archive for April, 2009

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>> Richard Garriot : Gentleman Explorer Dreaming No Small Dreams

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

Richard Garriott is arguably the most visible Austinite in the world.On October 12, 2008, Garriott launched
aboard Soyuz TMA -13 to the International Space Station as a self-funded tourist safely returning12 days later aboard Soyuz TMA-12 becoming became the first American to follow a parent into space at a cost of more than $30 million. You may also [...]

>> Expert Opinions : Crown Jewels

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

Q: I was in a jewelry store last week and saw what they called a ‘Fancy Yellow Sapphire’. They also told me that sapphires can be many colors. Is this true and how do I determine value?” 
A : The world of colored gems is vast and the correct determination of value is based on rarity and [...]

>> Live Your Dream

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

When we chose the theme for this issue little did we know that we would be profiling one of Austin’s most visible personalities, recently returned from a journey into space. How many of us answered ‘Astronaut’ when asked what we wanted to be when we grew up? Richard Garriott is a man of many and [...]

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