US Ambassador Fraker’s Farewell to the Kingdom

It’s not widely known, but all US Ambassadors, career or politically appointed, ... . The decision retain them or accept the resignation is held by the White House as ambassadors serve ... and Technology. In addition, the United States has purchased land in Jeddah upon which to build a new [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 16:08:05

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America’s other Glorious War

The Pentagon pushes hard for a large increase in troops for Afghanistan ... on to discuss $300 million in construction projects at this one base to house additional American [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 15:26:45

Craft Night 1/20/09 - Pat Grainey with Diverseworks

Craft Night’s triumphant return for 2009 begins on January 20th, 2009 ... installation, House of Mind. In addition to contributing to building Houston’s biggest button waterfall ... will be part of DW’s largest production/installation to date, House of Mind! You’ll also [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 20:57:59

Using 3d Drafting Software

Using 3d Drafting Software by admin on January 19th, 2009 I have been wanting to add on to the house that I had built years ago ... my addition. He is just starting out as an architect, doing drawings for various jobs ... is pretty cool because it essentially lets me look at what my house could look like once we build [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 03:40:50

HOW WAS GOVERNOR PERDUE'S FIRST WEEK?

Funny you should ask. We got an e-mail from the Governor of North Carolina, Bev Perdue, ... ; she attended the Inaugural Parade and held an open house at the Executive Mansion. In addition ... . Governor Perdue's 10 cabinet secretaries were sworn-in in a ceremony in the Old State House [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 17:24:16

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dummy dummy dummy dummy dummy Hi Steve, Focus Features has just launched the trailer for their upcoming animated film 9! ... Shane Acker and producer Timur Bekmambetov and an exclusive scene from the film. In addition ... Pettler (”Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride,” “Monster House”) Producers: Tim Burton, Timur Bekmambetov [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 17:54:51

Informational meeting focuses on proposed Fisher Lake sewer

A proposed sewer to serve homes around Fisher Lake was in the spotlight during an informational meeting Monday evening (January 19th) ... wells, onsite sewage disposal systems, and house additions and remodels in densely populated lake [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 05:49:53

Choosing a Dog for the White House

Thanks for your patience as it’s been a few weeks since we’ve published a Good Dog episode ... for the right breed to move into the White House. In addition to sharing her knowledge about choosing a breed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 06:27:11

How Do You Tell Your Kids? What Words Do You Use?

So, this topic has come up in passing lately a number of times and has definitely been on my mind ... police presence, out of the house trips to donate, etc. In addition, the reality [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 16:39:00

William Blum: America’s other glorious war

The Pentagon pushes hard for a large increase in troops for Afghanistan ... on to discuss $300 million in construction projects at this one base to house additional American [more...]

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

Again With the Changes

Just when I thought 2008 was full of changes, I find that 2009 is all about transitions too ... has offered to contact the ESE coordinator at the new school to set up a tour. In addition, the school will have an open house the week before school starts; the kids and parents will have a chance [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 19:00:21

Whitehouse.gov Has A New Face, And a Blog

As President Barack Obama was giving his inauguration speech, another transfer of power was happening online. At exactly 12 PM ET, Whitehouse ... like some kind of tiered community moderation could work here). The first blog post, written by the White House ... of the post is transparency: One significant addition to WhiteHouse.gov reflects a campaign [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 17:44:22

National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2009

Unfortunately I didn’t hear about this until late today: Issued January 15, 2009, The White House ... with a separate offense in addition to any charges relating to the mother.America is a caring Nation [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 02:35:10

Interactive Inauguration of Obama Is Just the Beginning

Never before has the coverage of the transition of power been so readily available to so many ... citizens first," writes Macon Phillips, the Director of New Media for the White House in a new blog post. "One significant addition to WhiteHouse.gov reflects a campaign promise from the president [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 21:09:37

Obama Determined To Be Outside Tuesday

President-elect Barack Obama is determined that cold weather won't force the inaugural ceremony and his address inside the Capitol, ... Hall, which was the House chamber until 1857. In addition to Reagan, weather forced [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 23:41:14

Hamas gangs kill Fatah members in Gaza

Via PMW: Hamas has murdered “dozens of Fatah members” in the Gaza Strip for merely violating the Hamas-imposed house arrest ... Ramallah and El-Bira.” In addition, the popular Palestinian singer, Jamal Najar, condemned Hamas as “gangs ... to her family’s house in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in Gaza and shot at the legs of young [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:06:57

Michelle Obama's Inaugural Ceremony Dress Revealed

Michelle Obama starts her style as the future first lady of the United States wearing a stunning pale yellow, ... designer! Mrs. Obama stepped out of the Blair House alongside her husband and future president ... . In addition to Toledo's own fashion line, the Cuban-born designer worked as a creative director for Anne [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 17:03:22

Latest News in Goverment Grants & Debt Relief - Oct 21, 2008

House makes provision for Sixth pay panel recommendations - MSN India 21 Oct 2008 at 9:59pm New Delhi: ... his municipality was no longer in debt. When asked about this … Govt seeks House nod for additional [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 05:47:54

Soros comes front and center for Obama ideas

Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Three blocks from the White House, on the 10th floor of a sleek glass building, young workers pound at computers, ... for universal health coverage through employer plans and proposals to create purchasing pools that allow small ... '' of the U.S. In addition, CAP urges the creation of a White House [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 18:36:00

Coming Soon From Sling Media: Watch Cable TV From Your iPhone

Sling Media, the company behind the popular (and very cool) settop boxes that allow you to stream cable from your house to your computer, looks ... connection. In addition, SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone users can also control their home digital video [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 05:45:01

A Little Kitty Start

While contemplating my next step regarding Flo ( ... a new project tonight. “Kitty Cottage Sampler” is by Little House Needleworks ... a cute ornament this way. In addition to starting a new stitching project, I also started another “new [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 04:51:42

Review and Giveaway: The American Journey of Barack Obama

About the Book: For decades Americans have turned to LIFE to see, understand, and remember the most important events and people of our time. Just as LIFE once opened up the glittering Kennedy White House, LIFE now focuses its lens ... so compellingly. In addition to a powerful array of photographs that were taken by many of the country's [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:38:54

Charles Pictet Architecte

Charles Pictet Architecte designed this house in Frontenex, France as an addition to an original building. I love how the new structure is visually integrated into the old through the use [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 17:57:00

Windsor Terrace Not Quite So Lonely: Bene's Now Serving Coffee

Last month I discovered that Lonelyville, one of my favorite coffee shops in the city, had closed. For good ... me that they've been open for a couple of weeks already. They are brewing their own special house blend coffee and serving Caffe Gioia espresso. In addition to a selection of coffees, teas, and hot cocoa [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 11:30:00

Fiber Cement and Polycarbonate by Christopher Megowan

Posted here before, Christopher Megowan's modern annex is an addition to a Victorian home used for student housing ... living area as well as more bedrooms. Usually the older homes are torn down and replaced by apartment [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 13:05:18

Granny Wilma says farewell

It’s with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to Wilma, the truly amazing, senior Great Pyrenees in our rescue sanctuary ... , and she wobbled to and fro when she walked.  In addition to this, she had arthritis, naturally ... around the house and the yard, dragging her front [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 08:15:33

Social Media and You - Part 04: The World Wide Whitehouse

As we’re at part 4 of this post series on social media, you may be wondering; “well, that’s all great, but how can it help me? Can I see an example? ... ) the White House has begun making use of Twitter as well (@TheWhiteHouse). In addition to the use ... Obama campaign, as well as the revamped White House website and blog. Yesterday at approximately [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 08:19:00

Craftsman bungalow remodel in Salt Lake City

Renovation Design Group, a residential architecturel firm with offices in Seattle and Salt Lake City, ... art. This Craftsman-style bungalow remodel involved the entire house, from the landscaping and exterior finish to the addition of Craftsman detailing in every interior room. Some modern touches [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 20:08:05

Molds Everywhere in the House

Eww.. Imagine if you’re house is really full of moldse Disgusting! ... . And for just additional fact, Molds and mildew grow overnight from small spores and after a week of no treatment, it has scattered across its original area covering a bigger space. Remember: The key to mold [more...]

Date: 2008-06-20 12:34:36

WAAV Router Wi-Fis Presidental Inagural Train

WAAV, said Amtrak selected the AirBox X4 multiple-connection 3G cellular router to provide wireless Internet service to the Presidential inaugural ... by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority to provide wireless Internet on Boston's commuter rail in addition ... BlackBerry Comic. Obama's BlackBerry Banned from White House?US Mobile phone web surfers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:53:00

Obama’s tough challenges

WASHINGTON DIARY: Obama’s tough challenges Dr Manzur Ejaz January 20th, 2009Courtesy and Thanks: Wichaar ... is published, Mr Barack Hussein Obama would have settled down in the White House as the 44th president ... of this debacle. In addition, President Obama will have to attend to the fading power and sinking [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 04:47:41

Diaconate Ordinations

On January 10, 2009 four new Dominican Deacons were ordained in the Crypt Church of the National Shrine of the Basilica of the Immaculate ... there was Br. John Baptist Duc Nguyen. In addition, Br. Andrew Davy, MIC, a student at the Dominican House of Studies, was also ordained a Deacon. Special thanks to all of those who supported [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 22:01:16

Digital Book Downloads Skyrocket at Libraries

The media company OverDrive counted 237 million website page views by library patrons looking to download media last year, ... of readers have discovered the newest library download options from OverDrive, including the addition of award-winning titles from Penguin Group, Random House, and Simon & Schuster ... Libraries [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 18:23:50

A Green Remodel: Making a Cottage Modern

BEFORE: TWO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OWNERS, A GUTTING, AND 14 DUMP TRUCKS WORTH OF FILL LATER: Hello, Cottage Living, are you reading? ... of Charlottesville. A very small addition that accommodates a new bathroom was added to the house’ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 19:17:09

TV Premieres: What to Watch 1/18 - 1/24

Week 3 of the Winter 2009 TV Season is upon us. I'm really looking forward to Lost as well as the return of Fringe, House and Burn Notice ... . This has been updated with many additions and corrections from the last version - only those shows [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 20:47:17

11 months!

Over the last month, Grayson...Grew to 19 pounds, 14 ounces and 28 ... has become such a ham. He's very into mimicking everything we do and say. In addition to waving ... Christmas party talent show at my folks' house (wait for the holiday recap post - I still [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 17:42:00

Kevin Willmott is an obviously political film-maker - his ‘CSA: ... .  From the opening shot when a Native American woman opens the door of her house onto sun-split plains before ... have contributed a fascinating addition to the revisionist Western canon; ‘The Only Good Indian’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:51:46

13 Fear Is Real: Meet The Contestants

On Wednesday, January 7 at 8 PM ET on The CW, 13 lucky or should we say, ... scares and lots of beware of the dark moments, all designed by a mastermind of terror. In addition ... Diego, California) Occupation: Marketing and Product Specialist Favorite Horror Films: “House [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 17:00:03

Mon Bella - a lovely Kits neighbourhood joint

Mon Bella opened in 2008 in the former Vintropolis and Industry restaurant space. They are French/Italian (hence the “bistoria” tagline) ... has adjusted the menu and the restaurant is introducing “seasonal” offerings in addition to the regular ... and noodles together is kind of iffy. House salad: mixed greens, beet croutons. Fresh and simple [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:36:30

Chantel’s Design Dilemma

When we heard Chantel’s cries for help with her living room, we swooped in to whip up something swanky ... go. As for the rest of the seating, we have (in various areas of the house) the sofa, loveseat, armchair ... is bursting with potential. And the addition of some serene and beachy greens and blues will really [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 21:47:32

UK : VAT change drives CPI inflation fall to 3.1%

CPI annual inflation was 3.1 per cent in December, down from 4.1 per cent in November. RPI inflation slowed to 0 ... this year having risen rose year. The main factors affecting CPI also affected RPI. In addition, there were large downward contributions from mortgage interest payments and house depreciation. Food [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 11:07:20

Sundance 2: The Only Good Indian

Kevin Willmott is an obviously political film-maker - his ‘CSA: ... .  From the opening shot when a Native American woman opens the door of her house onto sun-split plains before ... have contributed a fascinating addition to the revisionist Western canon; ‘The Only Good Indian’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 17:30:24

New Property Assessment Rules - What’s Changed?

New Property Assessment Rules - What’s Changed? January 20th, 2009 Categories: Real Estate News, Vancouver Housing Market, ... value.     The variables BCA uses to calculate this value include house type, square footage, age, heating, property classification or use, and additions or demolitions of features such as garages, sheds [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 20:06:55

From the Inside of a Remodel, Part I

“I appreciate creativity in whatever realm ... up to a bigger house?” they saw what they would miss. “We like the neighborhood and our location. We are close [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 10:30:34

A Dozen Fun Facts About the House Democrats' Massive Spending Bill*

1. The House Democrats' bill will cost each and every household $6,700 additional debt, paid for by our children and grandchildren. 2. The total cost of this one piece of legislation is almost as much as the annual discretionary budget for the entire federal government. 3 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:59:42

The Ultimate Prefab Magazine 2009

During Christmas, I was in the airport waiting for my flight and decided to pop into a store to grab some reading material ... ," and it's definitely worth reading.  In addition to an essay from founding editor-in-chief Karrie ... Plus House by CKR Claessonkoivistorune Prefab Fabrication at MRP's factory (also Rincon [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:44:01

Change Has Come to WhiteHouse.gov

As the clock struck noon EST and Barack Obama was being sworn in as our next president, ... now. White_house_home_page Here's what I really like: "One significant addition to WhiteHouse.gov [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:38:22

Pre Fall Runway Selections

Thank goodness for holidays. It means I actually have the time to spend a few hours going through the Pre Fall 09 collections to prepare myself for ... , and paired with that camel, I think it's gorgeous. The dress was a surprising addition to the collection ... the patterns that come out of this fashion house! The oversized chrevron just looks so cozy [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 19:28:00

From Our Continental Correspondent - the writing on the (immense) wall

For some reason the following went totally below my radar, and therefore, my apologies: Last year we already reported on BD Comic Strip 2009, ... (the mural takes up one side of the block that also used to house that famous publishing house, along ... like these, has published a quite detailed pictorial on this new addition to the Brussels Comic Route, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 00:02:26

Conyers Calls for Investigation and Prosecution

Way to go, Chairman Conyers!! Judiciary Chairman Conyers Issues Report Documenting Bush Abuses, Calling For Further Committee Investigation, Blue-Ribbon Panel, and Criminal Probes (Washington, D.C.) --  Today, House Judiciary Committee ... an appropriate baseline of conduct for future Administrations.” In addition to the set [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 20:28:45

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