If I must dance...

Here we are starting up a new year at Mirage. I think we're considering this the official 34th season ... do 2-4 guests in addition to the eight of us who perform regularly. We do about 8 shows each season ... that getting the first show booked is like pulling teeth, and despite my plans to have it take care [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 04:34:00

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OPEC War Against America’s Economic Independence

Yeah they are - along with the internal American Socialists who believe everything from a vacation to a home and expensive sports car is a God given right, just because your American, rather then something you WORK (oh that 4 letter word) for. I have been talking about this for months… [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 05:44:33

Try This Tuesday #23: Accepting Help

I don't have any amazing new strategy or must-have item to make your life easier this week, ... to Virginia for a four-night trip without any qualms. In fact, I had lots of plans of what we would ... something more serious was going on. I called my friend to cancel our plans to make holiday treats together [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 04:01:57

Senior Safety

Recently it was reported in the news about 2 people who died and two are missing because of a fire in a Senior's Home. ... with the writing, testing and amending their Emergency Plans. Unfortunately we rarely used real residents ... at the home if they tested their plans on a regular basis. She stated they did. I asked my aunt the same thing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 06:05:14

about it recently, but this weekend's festival is actually a pretty big deal. Historically, local giant fests don't go so well when set up near New York, but this one seems to have the backing and support to actually get done right. First off, it certainly helps to have a band like Radiohead headline two nights [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 18:53:54

2009: My Digital Resolution

The first Monday after the New Year brings many of us back to reality after a fleeting period of mental freedom ( ... , 2009) less lackluster. Instead of boring you with non-existent plans to visit the gym with increased ... its status updates, Twitter doesn't quite have the same sheen it once had. In addition, most [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 17:28:51

Drugs: a doctor writes

It's stuff like this (from 1997) that gives me pause for thought, whenever I'm tempted down the road towards the Hellfire Club (motto: Fay ce que voudras). The author has wide experience of the effect of drugs on his patients, in and out of the prison context, and if you've read him in the Spectator you'll know he's not remotely left-wing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 17:45:36

Local Natives (interview, MP3s)

Band: Local Natives From: Silverlake, CA Sound: vocal-forward songs with tribally influenced beats propelling their melodies forward Similar Artists: Annuals, Talking Heads, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Plants and Animals Listen Now: “Airplanes” Southern California is the entertainment capital of the world [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 15:37:08

Waterfalls start flowing tomorrow morning-- perhaps as early as 7am, but sadly, the Circle Line tours of the bay don't start until Friday. So if you want a good view (or a good picture) of these babies, you're going to have to view them from land. No problem: we've marked the best viewing spots for each one on the map above. 1 [more...]

Date: 2008-06-26 12:53:00

The Truth About Cars, the Potential of Cities

This article was written by Alex Steffen in January 2008. We're republishing it here as part of our month-long editorial retrospective. Today's cars are costly, dangerous and an ecological nightmare. What if the solution to the problems they create, though, has more to do with where we live than what we drive? [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 22:09:40

Fireworks and Dancing Elephants! The Transition Network Structure Document is Finished!!

Well it has been a long process, starting in Bristol in April, passing through many hands, being critiqued and pulled around, rewritten several times and now finally wrapped up at a meeting in Bristol a few weeks ago.  It feels like it has been a major piece of thinking, drawing in many new and diverse ideas, [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 08:17:20

My Last Weekend Of 2008

I really said goodbye to 2008 in a big way. I started the last weekend of the year Friday night partying with some friends at South when I got a text from Emo Boy that he was house sitting for his parents and had the spa on if I wanted to come over. So I left the bar and headed over to his place where he was drinking whiskey, heavily, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 19:30:00

The Dollar’s Not Done Yet… Here’s What To Do

Louis Basenese says those calling the death of the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency are forgetting one vital detail: there is no alternative right now. In addition, more global rate cuts, de-leveraging ... Jim Rogers seems to think so… As he told Bloomberg News in a TV interview, he plans to exit [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 14:15:12

Web Reconnaissance for 01/13/2009

A short recon of what’s out there that might draw your attention, updated throughout the day...so check back often.On the Web:Phyllis Chesler: The Hindu-Jewish Anti-Terrorism Coalition. One Million+ on Inauguration Day - Millions of people just marched in favor of Hamas terrorism; they roared and shouted out their hot hatred of Jews, Israel, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 18:21:00

The Presidential Inaugural: Challenges and the Home Field Advantage

This global security and intelligence report is brought to you by Fred Burton and Scott Stewart of Stratfor.com ... down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House, but also scores of other events including balls, dinners ... of inauguration-related event. These events will range in style from the somber national prayer service [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 11:34:47

Year in Review Brag-Fest!

The year sure does fly by, doesn’t it? If you’re like me, you’re usually too busy with your own projects to check out some of the awesome work being done by our colleagues in Second Life. Well here’s a holiday gift from the Sl-ed community to the SL-ed community. A list of a few of this year’s projects that we can all learn from and enjoy [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 00:59:44

Army Specialist Kareem R. Khan, Referenced by Colin Powell

Photo by Hope Colin Powell on Sunday’s Meet the Press: I’m also troubled by, not what Senator McCain says, but what members of the party say. And it is permitted to be said such things as, “Well, you know that Mr. Obama is a Muslim.” Well, the correct answer is, he is not a Muslim; he’s a Christian. He’s always been a Christian [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 05:13:40

10th Anniversary Feature: Cynthia Leitich Smith

This interview is in response to questions from Cynsations readers in celebration of the ten-year anniversary of www.cynthialeitichsmith.com ... " draft is down, though, I can work on it any time.I tend to write in soothing rooms—the sun room, the reading room, the sleeping porch.If I get stuck, I dance around in the dark to pop songs of the '70s [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 15:08:00

Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Photos

MY DAYI didn't want to get out of bed this morningI woke up with a stiff neckI washed my hair but couldn't do a thing with itMade breakfast for the ... lessonsand the girls to tap and balletWhen we got home, all they wanted to do was watch TVand, sing ... for someone to take them home. NEW YORK -- While animal shelters are designed to serve as rest stops [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:27:00

Rural Electrificiation Corporation

Investors with a low-risk appetite can consider taking exposures in the State-owned Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) stock as it is trading at attractive valuations. High demand for funds on the back of huge capacity-addition targets, a relatively low cost of funds as it can float tax-free bonds, advances secured [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 10:55:00

Freshwater Day 12: The Monitor

Today started late. R. Kelly Hamilton, John Freshwater’s attorney, had a commitment in Columbus in the morning and was late getting to Mt ... in and around the hearing room. Testimony today was from Debra Strouse, an Achievement Counselor ... , and saw nothing inappropriate. She did see “religious items” (her phrase) in the room, including [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 05:14:01

The Bund goes gay with new Club D2

Ok, so here's a bit of Shanghai nightlife gossip for you. The Bund (or at least close to the Bund) ... , as it's hurting so badly as a straight one. Fingers crossed that it will be the next addition to the fabulous gay ... river's new harbor. D2 provides a mezzanine, a lounge/bar, and main room with a huge dance floor. D2 [more...]

Date: 2008-09-09 14:17:28

How To Find The Best Holiday Rental Deal

by Fred Ibenshaus Although one-day cruises are a great way to get away for the day for a low price, ... not be as crowded as on the weekend. In addition, you will probably not have to book so far in advance ... as it affects our travel plans. So, use this to your advantage and choose a cruise during the worst winter [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 18:51:30

Pet News - Pet Advice - Pet Photos

Canine Crime Fighter Crippled by Police DutyBy John McQuiston - ZooToo.comTurk lives every day in pain from injuries acquired on the job as a K-9 officer. Like thousands of K-9 retired police dogs across the country, the retired 5-year-old German Shepherd faces the rest of his life without medical care or benefits for his years of serving with the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 21:29:00

A week ago Monday at 1:00 am, a beautiful, nearly 10lbs baby boy was born to our very close friends Jecinta and Ignatius (Igg) — their very first ... , so she changed her plans for the day and got in the car. By 10:25, she was at her house.When ... this to her family:In the waiting room, there were four patients ahead of us. Jecinta jumped up a couple [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 12:57:23

A Christmas Story

Any American unfamiliar with “A Christmas Story” is certainly in the minority! Directed by the late Bob Clark and released on Thanksgiving day in 1983, the film relates the tale of Ralphie Parker, a 9 year-old boy living in 1940’s era suburban Indiana who wants nothing more than a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 06:00:00

A Way Forward: A rescue plan for New York City Opera Anthony Tommasini describes what we’re doing to Intn’l Herald Tribude NYT, fails to mention us L. Ro. Officially Endorses CC4NYCO Give Money To New York City Opera…? Watch The Campaign Video Original 12-step Program for NYCO Recovery Bel Canto Amendment Not So Short List of Potential Advisors [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 22:00:55

Of War, and Tent Hospitals

Via Andrew Sullivan, I came across this snippet from Jeffrey Goldberg: I saw Sally Quinn, an adjunct member of my Torah study group, last night, and she had a smart idea: Why not erect a massive tent hospital in Sderot, staff it with Israeli army doctors, and treat the Palestinian wounded there? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 16:18:20

Step right up to the Carnival of Education

This is my first time as ringmaster (barker?) of the Carnival of Education. I should do an Olympics theme, but it would be a very short carnival. Besides, a carnival should have something for everyone. Read on for Olympics-related posts, back-to-school thoughts, ideas for teachers, education debates, cotton candy, corn dogs and kewpie dolls [more...]

Date: 2008-08-13 09:27:07

Group’s dream a step closer

By MARIA KACIK | Staff Writer LODI — The group that has been working for three years to obtain the railway depot at Railroad and North Broadway ... of the railway, the depot eventually would have been demolished. “We have several buildings that have sat vacant ... up. In some cases, it has made more sense to demolish the buildings,” said Clarence [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 07:30:58

Spinning the Globe

announced the plan to begin a 5 year trip to circumnavigate the Earth by sailboat - and to make use of Google Earth in many ways ... our house and our boat will be our main home starting sometime next year. We had previously owned a nice ... the battery systems when solar power can't keep up. See specifications including floor plans. The boat [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 13:45:18

Why We All Need To Keep A Watchful Eye On What Is Happening In Greece

In view of Greece’s EMU membership, the availability of external financing is not a concern, but the correction of cumulating indebtedness could weigh appreciably on growth going forward. While the risk of transmitting vulnerabilities to the euro area is very small reflecting Greece’s small relative size, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 15:01:19

In Depth: The Great Ocean Walk offers an intimate look at how climate change may be affecting Australia (By Christy Harrison )

Having grown up in California’s Bay Area, I know this terrain well: winding two-lane coastal road, ocean far below, steep hills threatening mudslides at every turn. Eucalyptus and pine rustle under partly foggy skies; rain forms sheer curtains dividing one clear expanse from the next [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 13:05:40

Documenting Chicago's Lakefront: An Interview with Geoffrey Baer

Geoffrey Baer is writer, producer and narrator for several documentaries taking viewers on tours of Chicago's neighborhoods and characters. He sat down with GB to discuss his most recent program, "Chicago's Lakefront." We've all been watching your documentaries for several years now and enjoying the great deal of knowledge you posses about [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 06:10:50

Author Interview: Hayden Thorne

December 30, 2008 in Hayden Thorne, author interviews | by Erastes Today’s victim in the hot seat is Hayden Thorne, writer of young adult fiction, specializing in historical, folk, and gothic themes though modern fantasy themes finds their way into some of her stories, too. Her debut with Prizm Books includes three novels, all aimed at gay teens ( [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 09:52:04

Ann Handley - The Twitter 20 Interview about Social Media, Content and Journalism

Ann Handley is kinda busy. She’s the Chief Content Officer of Marketing Profs, crack editorial overlord of Marketing Profs’ Daily Fix blog, ... the digital marketing portal ClickZ. In addition to her lengthy resume, she’s truly ... was spending an afternoon in my room penning the family “newsletter.” (Early geek). 2. @jaybaer: How [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 00:18:21

VP Debate Revealed: Strengths, Weaknesses & Strategies

They started off amicably enough. “Can I call you Joe?” were Sarah Palin’s first words. Similarly, “Pleasure to be with you, to meet you,” Joe Biden began. Joe called her “Governor Palin,” while Sarah called him “Senator Biden.” They kept the tone deflected away from each other by focusing on Obama/McCain and cherry-picking points to lavish [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 06:00:56

November 20, 2008

rites of passages for boys where they became men over their fresh kill. These days, that rarely happens in a suburban cul-de-sac, but you do have the opportunity to grant your son responsibility in front of a family gathering. When you decide the time is right for your son to carve the turkey – and that may come because of age, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 05:37:45

Links for the Week -- Saturday/Sunday November 1-2, 2008

New Yorker cartoon by Mick Stevens This Is the Part Where You're Supposed to Save Me: In Life is a Verb, ... back. There is always room for more, like jello... We reveal ourselves in so many ways ... , that's cracking, and exposing nobody-but-ourselves? ... And then, in addition to writing [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 03:17:39

Decor - Green Home Moving Sensation Wins California&;039;s Highest Environmental Honor

Who would have thought house moving can be as stressful on trees and landfills as it is on the old marriage? ... . Hard-to-recycle, colored plastic bleach bottles from your laundry room and other unwanted ... , we just grind them up and make new ones." In addition to the containers, Brown makes green packing [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 09:00:00

Coach for College - An Interview with Program Founder Parker Goyer

While most college students can find the time to study abroad, such an opportunity is generally not in the cards for Division I student-athletes. In addition to their studies and the pursuit of a degree, student-athletes competing at high ... to get an in-depth look at the concept as well as Goyer’s future plans to expand Coach for College to other [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 02:01:10

Can We SEE Progress on Global Warming?

Since late 2004 The Grove has been supporting an ambitious RE-AMP project in the upper Midwest to clean up the energy system there. Its goal is to reduce global warming pollutants 80% by 2030 from a 1990 benchmark. When we started there were six foundations and 27 NGOs who wanted to approach the problem with systems thinking and collaboration, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 22:28:51

Getaway at SenSpa

San Francisco is one of my favorite cities to visit and quite honestly, the perfect getaway for a city gal like myself - romantic or not ... showers (enclosed by curtains), stacks of fresh towels and toiletries - in addition to a steam room ... into the private spa area to the women’s locker room (and my significant other, to the men’s locker room - [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:00:06

Happy New Year!

2008 was the year for a few big changes for me… I tried eating loads more raw food, ending up at around 80% minimum daily ... curve! We are looking to buy a house for extra space & room to grow fruit & veg in the yard, & we’re ... for 2009 thus far are:#1 Smile more That’s about as far as I’ve got! No specific plans as yet. I’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 07:59:35

DrumBeat: December 1, 2008

A Shore Thing? Why Offshore Wind Power Will Likely Struggle Offshore wind power is the Holy Grail of renewable energy: It’s clean, abundant, ... and leadership can still make a profound difference! Factors close to home dictate 'fair' oil price ... of view. Oilpatch spending plans soften CALGARY [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 13:48:47

A trip to Colorado and my new Martha Stewart/KB Home community

I went to Denver, Colorado the week before last to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of our Martha Stewart/KB Home community in Stapleton ... . More information is available HERE. Homebuyers at the Stapleton community have their choice of 5 floor plans ... The kitchens in the homes feature lovely details like deep farmhouse sinks, granite counter [more...]

Date: 2008-08-29 04:00:04

Bailout Or Rearranging Deckchairs? (Updated)

By Cernig They say the latest deal is a $700 billion bailout, which brings the total bill so far pretty darn close to a round trillion - but the guy who used to be the chief economist at the World Bank has said the total might be 2 trillion once everything is said and done. How honest is the administration being with voters, even now? [more...]

Date: 2008-09-21 00:03:55

To You & Your Pet(s)!!!

FDA Warns About Tainted Dog TreatsBy Margo Sullivan - The Eagle-TribuneThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued another caution about tainted pet food from China. This time, no specific brands are being recalled, but the government is letting pet owners know imported dog treats made with chicken jerky are suspected of making pets [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 12:36:00

Pet News - Pet Advice - Pet Photos

When Owners Bark or Biteby Joe Schoenman - Las Vegas SunLied Animal Shelter’s intensifying struggle with visitors who lose their coolEmotions have always run high at Lied Animal Shelter, but outbursts and violence from angry pet owners there have gotten so bad that the shelter is planning to remodel its lobby to protect workers from the public [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 12:10:00

Breaking News - Political Commentary

U.S. Could be Facing Debt 'Time Bomb' This YearBy Lori Montgomery - The Washington Post / MSNBCInvestors' thirst for American securities could finally be quenchedWASHINGTON - With President-elect Barack Obama and congressional Democrats considering a massive spending package aimed at pulling the nation out of recession, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 13:25:00

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