Eight Tips for Remodeling Your House

Call me Captain Confidence but I have this awkward habit of thinking projects I jump into will be easier than they usually are ... me this same advice that I'm giving you) I thought it was crazy--why hire someone to put on an extra room [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 09:00:00

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Family Goal: Europe!

Where my dreams take me...On New Year's Eve, 1993 Dee and I sat in a restaurant day-dreaming about the New Year ... . We knew how much a trip would cost, and adding the expense of the four teenagers we still had at home ... : It had always been our dream to show our kids Salzburg; it would be our 25th anniversary; our older [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:43:00

50 Ways to Budget Travel and Save Money on Vacations

Wouldn’t you want to travel more often without breaking the bank? What if I told you that instead of planning one family trip a year, you can go twice with the same budget? If you are at all interested, read on to find out how you can do simple things to save money next time you go on vacation! Airfares [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:00:17

REVIEW: The Pledge by Chandra Sparks Taylor

Dear Ms. Taylor, Wow, you have packed a lot of story into this book. From the blurb Raised in a strict household, sixteen-year-old Courtland Murphy never had a date ... uncomfortable. Before the story ends, she’ll grow up a lot and question almost all the plans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 18:00:04

something you need to check

something you need to check After spending a day out basking the sun, or just conquering the mountains or hitting the malls, it is too soothing to go back home. Not just any kind of home, but your dream home. Of course ... if you have the right partner in making your home like Schumacher Homes Ohio. Schumacher Homes has helped thousand [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 03:25:05

Innovation in Inauguration Coverage

This week, instead of focusing on one innovative journalism project, I'd like to highlight some of the many projects that came up covering Barack Obama's inauguration. The first question I asked myself as I started collecting links was, "Well, this is a cool way to cover the event, but is it journalism? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 05:36:27

Ku Li: Malaysia's economic State of Play

After re-reading in The Edge, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah's speech entitled Restoring Confidence at ASLI's 11th Malaysia Strategic Outlook Conference 2009, I have to borrow wholesale, the text of that speech from Another Brick in the Wall's blog.Ku Li's speech examines the current government's reticence on addressing the forthcoming economic [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 15:45:00

Thoughts on this day of Inauguration…

What an amazing day this is! I’ve been watching the Inauguration of President Barack Obama online on Ustream, streaming from various PCs in my home (and from my iPhone) so that I don’t miss any of it and feeling the wonderful hope and happiness of this day… a feeling that is being echoed across our country and around the world [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 21:28:09

Estimating Your Kitchen Remodeling Costs

“remodeling costs” “kitchen plans” The first question most people ask is: How much is it going to cost? ... to consider would be: What condition is the house in and what era does the current style suggest and what would you like it to be? What is the current market value of your house before remodeling [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 08:00:28

Happy New Year! Now what will it bring for you?

I want to say Happy New Year to each and every one of you! How is THAT for a BRIGHT family photo. Flash mode is a killer! I was going to b&w but this was certainly more festive! Here we are, last photo of 2008 Amber 4-and like a mini me. She is so girly and grown up for 4 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 17:36:59

Laura Andrassy buys second home in Southampton

andrassy.jpg The home that Laura Andrassy, ex-wife of golf legend Greg Norman, ... it but she wants to start over and build her dream home.” She’ll eventually sell the Moses Lane property. Andrassy ... for $185,000 for Memorial Day through Labor Day. The five-bedroom, four-bath home sits on one acre [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:16:48

Treasure Fingers interview

Treasure Fingers, the name has been synonymous with great dance music in 07/08 ... its on the dancefloor or in the privacy of their own home. With that kind of resume we can definitely ... about his remixes, plans for an album and for the gear heads, we touch on what equipment he uses [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 09:59:29

Chic and Small

It's inspirational, if not aspirational, to look at the multi-million dollar projects of the top interior designers but sometimes it's fun to see how ... to turn small spaces into chic and stylish homes without spending a lot of money. Something that many [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 21:55:00

2009 Season Has a New Look at Westport Country Playhouse

By PAT BLAUFUSS Westport Country Playhouse incoming artistic director Mark Lamos and managing director Michael Ross announce a new look to the 2009 ... to the family's beachside vacation home, all the family plans crumble as love affairs and family secrets explode.  Westport favorite John Tillinger will direct. Third in the series will now be the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 13:37:08

Real estate redux In Pakistan

A recent article about the future of the real estate market in Pakistan threw me off completely. It quoted a real estate agent stating that the slump in the Pakistani real estate market was a unique opportunity to invest in Pakistan before an expected upsurge later this year [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 14:30:04

Lapin Qbiq DIY Robot Rabbit by Fakir

LAPIN QBIQ is a cross between a rabbit and a robot, and is a delightful "platform" toy from France - tho "new" on TRE, ... and plans (including loads more custom L.Q-pics).TOYSREVIL: Who is "LAPIN QBIQ"?FAKIR: THE L.Q ... , in resin polyuréthane with a silicone mold at home. The second prototype was 7 inch tall and was made [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 13:24:00

The First Time News Was Fit To Print: Best of 2008

Every now and again, I head into the online archives of The New York Times and dig up the first time the paper covered various topics. Here are 16 first mentions worth mentioning (again), from Princess Di to Archie Bunker, U2 to YouTube. If you’ve got a topic you’d like to see here, leave me a comment. Happy New Year! [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 23:40:35

History as Obama sworn in as first black president

AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) — Barack Obama took the oath of office to become the first black president in US history Tuesday, ... in the White House, Obama was sworn in during a time-honored ceremony in front of a massive flag-waving ... the foundation for Obama's presidency. Aides said Obama's call for all Americans to embrace public [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 15:36:34

Hondas….

I love cars in general.. I find them fascinating, and I love the history and innovations. Yes, I do beat up on domestic manufacturers, but that is due to the lack of reliability.. I wish they made a better product, I know they could make a better product, and I hope they will! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 20:42:53

Kirkwood, Missouri Home Featuring Solar Synapse Pre-Wire Kit for New Construction Highlighted in USA Today Article Today “Eco-friendly homes move into mainstream”

Green-tech trends from 2008 From the emergence modular datacenters to the advance of green products, ... like posters on a wall. A recent study has shown that the dream is one step closer to reality. High ... Construction Highlighted in USA Today Article Today “Eco-friendly homes move into mainstream” Matt Belcher [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 18:57:02

Carnival of Education: Virtual Inaugural Balls Edition

"For as much as government can do and must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people upon which this nation relies ... Balls for EdBloggers!! We've set up each "ballroom" so teachers will feel at home but festive [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 07:41:11

Nathaniel Curran Wins O’Neill Sebastian Inlet Pro

The Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are needed. ... before he embarks on his maiden ASP Dream Tour voyage. “I just wanted to come out here and warm [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:16:01

Ten Trends & Technologies for 2009

Ten Trends & Technologies for 2009 by Michael Stephens Download a PDF of the post here. Welcome to the 2009 version of TTW’s annual look at the trends and technologies that I believe will impact what we do in libraries and information centers. This post ties in with several presentations I will be giving this spring [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 19:55:07

Father of Anarchism and anti-Zionist Mikhail BakuninAs the world falls prey to pernicious Zionist power:Lord Edmond Rothschild of London and Jacob H ... of World Conquest with plans for a World Government.Herzl founder of Zionism, in opening the meeting [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 18:53:55

Live Blog: The Inauguration of Barack Obama

President Obama and the First Lady walking on Pennsylvania Avenue during his inaugural parade. (Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times)Barack Hussein Obama became the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday and called on Americans to confront “our collective failure to make hard choices [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 00:45:57

Save the Cheyenne

Michael “Diner-Man” Perlman, founder of the Committee to Save the Cheyenne Diner, has sent out a press release indicating that Mike O’Connell’s plans to bring the landmark diner ... Washington. Any Jersey takers? The press release follows. HISTORIC CHEYENNE DINER FOR SALE ONCE AGAIN [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 17:31:39

Dandelion SaladBy Mike WhitneyJanuary 06, 2009 “Information Clearinghouse““Bandits with planes … came through the sky to kill children and the blood ... it, Hamas will obtain legitimacy.”According to the Times:“In addition, any truce would probably include [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 10:28:50

Want a dream home in Bangalore? Buy it now

Want a dream home in Bangalore? Buy it now Bangalore, Jan 20 (IANS) Are you planning to set up your dream home here? ... buying a flat or booking one. The flip side is that many who had paid for their dream homes may ... themselves in a lurch and customers desperately wait for the completion of their dream homes,& [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 08:45:47

Great idea…

When you drink and drive, you can get fine, your license taken away (temporarily or permanently), you can go to jail. ... , what about all those non-kids who drive.. while using a freaking cell phone!?   SALT LAKE CITY – [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:01:06

Posts about Tri-State Real Estate (FL, GA and AL) as of January 20, 2009

Unapproved Investments Cause Ameriprise Big Problems - investmentfraudlawyerblog.com 01/20/2009 Ameriprise Financial Services, formerly known as American Express Financial Advisers, … , going straight to DVD. • Another Ameriprise adviser based out of Orlando, Florida, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 14:27:34

My Stock Market and Real Estate Predictions For Year 2009

Goodbye 2008 and Good Riddance - Hello Year 2009! Happy New Year everyone! ... and hype surrounding the historic presidential election of  Barack Obama, the first African American ... on the wrong culprits. The primary blame should be placed on ourselves - the credit and home hungry [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 03:50:28

house, plans, and more.

I am a sucker for new beginnings and big starts, changes and new things ... year by posting House Plans in the kitchen wall. This would mark motivation to pursue her dream to build a house for her family. She likes Country House Plans and log home floor plans. Mostly, she gets [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 19:45:15

It was 20 years ago today...

20 years ago today, I traded this skyline:(from here)For this one:(from here)I was barely 19, a college drop-out pursuing a dream of becoming a singer. I was moving to the big city, away from home for the first time ever. My mother and I couldn't even make eye contact [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 04:07:00

The Creme de la Creme of 2008

This is my third year putting together the Creme de la Creme list and it never ceases to amaze me how without knowing anyone else's entry, the list naturally serves as a pu-pu platter to the adoption/loss/infertility (ALI) experience.So what is the Creme de la Creme list if this is your first time here? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 05:14:00

Denise Van Outen buys home with Lee Mead after his Joseph stint ends

Denise Van Outen buys home with Lee Mead after his Joseph stint ends Wednesday January 14th, 2009 at 11:23 am by Lucy ... now that his run on the West End is over. Lee won the lead role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ... to spending some time alone.” Speaking about his post-Joseph plans recently, Lee added [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 11:23:45

Rene

Rene January 21st, 2009 By Rene Thompson “There once was a man who had worked hard and established himself in his chosen profession and was now ... in her heart, learning the skills she would need when she was mistress of her own house. She sewed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 04:30:02

Business - My Past, My Present, and My Future

I never liked the idea of working for people. I always liked the idea of owning my own company and being my own boss. Even if I do not own the company, I fancy the idea of becoming it’s CEO. Perhaps it’s got to do growing up seeing my parents running their own small stationary business [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 14:44:08

Wynn… my heart!

Wynn… my heart! Posted on Wednesday, 21st January 2009 by UC&P The only FIVE STAR, FIVE DIAMOND RESORT in Las Vegas……. ... and spoil yourself a little bit, picture this…… Forget about being home away from home. You have arrived [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 06:01:17

Word of the Year: Courage

Note: December was Word-of-the-Year Month at Christine’s Blog.  Each day featured a new guest blogger who chose one word as a way of setting intention for her whole year.  This article completes the series. Today’s guest blogger is Lianne Raymond. More about Lianne below [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 04:02:48

hoodie people are pround citizens of the Obama Nation

Today is truly an amazing day in America and around the world ... has recently suffered and inflicted so much pain and embarrassment at home and around the globe ... institutions in America, and sincerely hope he plans to assist and support small companies as well [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 09:05:49

January 18, 2009: Series Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer/Director/Duck Smoker Robert C. Cooper Answers Your Questions

Robert Cooper. Oh, and, uh, Carl Binder.I was watching the NFL playoffs and, at one point, one of the defenders for the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepted a pass and started to run it back, zigzagging his way through defenders and, most importantly, his own players [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:39:05

10 Cleantech Predictions for 2009

We know there’s been an end-of-the-year rush of top 10 green stories across the blogosphere, including ours — victories, disappointments, and most popular stories. But what better time than the last day of the year to look back at 2008 and make some predictions for 2009, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 08:00:45

'Battlestar Galactica's' Ron Moore addresses the shocking developments of 'Sometimes a Great Notion'

This post contains extensive interviews and information about “Sometimes a Great Notion,” the Jan. 16 episode of Sci Fi's "Battlestar Galactica." Below, “Battlestar Galactica” executive producer Ronald D. Moore talks in detail about several big developments in the episode [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 07:00:00

A Breakthrough?!?!

I don't know what you know about the Irish but we tend to not be very emotional people. Irish men ( ... and majorly severe issues with woman. (Not to mention he's amazing in bed) Is he a good guy? Sure [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 22:35:00

Rising Voices: 2008 in Review

In 2007 Rising Voices, an outreach initiative of Global Voices aimed at bringing under-represented voices from the developing world to the social ... heal the community; not to mention, build a home for one of their neediest neighbors. The Voces [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 21:31:52

If real estate is all about location, Tri-Cities is a good place to buy

If real estate is all about location, Tri-Cities is a good place to buy January 20th, ... and our market is still doing well.” Nationally, building of new, single-family homes is off 47 percent ... in the number of homes sold in the Tri-Cities, according to the Tri-Cities Association of Realtors [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 01:17:41

Thoughts on Marriage II

Thoughts on Marriage II, or Would You Go on a Cruise Ship that Didn’t Have Lifeboats on a Cruise Line Where 60% of the Cruise Ships Sink? ... is to sit around the house during the day and drink a case of beer while watching TV.  I say [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 05:41:23

Suns 117, Raptors 113 – The native Sun dominates

Nash carved up the Raptors with his pinpoint passing. (AP/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) If the Toronto Raptors had any kind of interest in Steve Nash before Sunday’s masterpiece, I wonder what they’re thinking now [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 11:10:19

Jubilant Washington, gloomy Singapore

The contrast could not be sharper. In Washington, adoring crowds and music legends celebrated the arrival of President elect Barack Obama, ... as ever that the United States of America will endure, that it will prevail, that the dream [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:48:51

Choose Your Own Adventure

Hopefully everyone is happy, overall, with where life has led them or where they’ve chosen to lead life ... and 23 and ALMOST decided not to come home and instead call Travis’ employer and say “sorry, can’t start [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 04:26:16

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