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Date: 2009-01-19 20:56:58
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Nationalization and “Bad Bank” Analysis
Dr.Paul Krugman “Wall Street Voodoo” “recent news reports suggest that many influential people, including Federal Reserve officials, bank regulators, and, possibly, members of the incoming Obama administration, have become devotees of a new kind of voodoo: the belief that by performing elaborate financial rituals we can keep dead banks walking [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 19:26:27
And She Wore Ivory…..
Date: 2009-01-21 04:41:33
Massive Changes
Again! While neither Jess or I could be at the house to document the action - our amazing crew demolished the darkroom and removed the old duct work ... this old house” project to a 1 week “extreme home makeover” episode…they don’t use plans on that show ... and the furnace! The other good news was someone actually took the old fridge home with them, so [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 05:02:06
Stan Webb
The legendary (well round here he is) Chicken Shack bluesman was once playing a gig (can't remember exactly where, I wasn't there but read about it) and at the end said (I paraphrase)"look, the dressing rooms here are miles away in the basement......you know and I know that this encore thing is a farce so we'll just carry on and play a couple [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 10:13:31
Stefan Campbell Presents: Muffinhead, the Lucky Charm!
This is Muffinhead, a soft-spoken walking art installation of stimulation. His mixed media pieces consist of dazzling uber colors that perfectly collide into anime-esque social commentaries and whimsical self portraits that make you want to wake up every morning with a smile in your heart. Even a piece of his called "Sad Hilter" ( [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 19:47:13
The Superhero President
Obama’s already met our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Here’s some suggestions for which colorfully clad heroes he should bump into next. (Fanboys, keep your continuity complaints to yourself.) Superman Title: “Takin’ it to the Hoop” Written by Mark Millar Drawn by George Perez Synopsis: [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 21:24:21
“Meanwhile, in reality…” HFS!!!: Jeff Lint’s THE CATERER NO. 3 (excerpted in Arthur No. 17) reprinted in new edition!
Baffled? Perhaps the promo text for “The Caterer” No. 3 reprint, from Floating World Comics, the comic book’s publisher, will help: Described by Alan Moore as “the holy barnacle of failure”, The Caterer dragged Pearl Comics into a legal hell when its hero spent the whole of Issue 9 on a killing spree in Disneyland [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 20:33:44
On The Betrayal of King's Legacy and Culture Wars, A Reverend Speaks Out
This post was originally published on Religion Dispatches On this day occasioned by the birth of a great American prophet, I am saddened by the cowardice of religious leaders and their betrayal of the best of the democratic tradition. Third Way's putative call for reconciliation, “Come Let Us Reason Together: [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 21:19:09
Be a Fan of Steeler Baby on Facebook, Pittsburgh Fire Department and What to Do If Your Pipe Bursts
Image by jonbro via FlickrWell I am a little behind in celebrating Steelers fever here because I returned home on Saturday night to an ... Restoration who kindly talked me through what you should do after you get the water shut off and how to minimize damage (and is possibly the only person in the yellow pages that actually offers 24 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 19:18:24
Construction Remodeling is the Better Option in Current Financial Climate
Are you one of the lucky homeowners who did not fall into the trap set by unscrupulous mortgage lenders during the final bubble of the US housing ... your home. Building contracts can explain to you the costs of home improvement, and give you ideas on how ... for you. Now that you have a good construction remodeling plan and have the budget all in order [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 04:33:32
Frozen in Time
Not many people take a vacation to New York in January. Actually, it’s quite likely no one does. But my friend Bill was having a birthday, quite a significant one too, and…umm, there were a bunch of good gigs coinciding with his birthday, so the trip was well worth any weather shortcomings [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 07:52:22
Belated 30 Rock recap: Flu Shot continues strong mid-season resurgence for funniest show on TV
OK, so it’s way too late to post a 30 Rock recap by now, but my Internet went down Thursday night and I only had time at work on Friday to post an Office recap. Since then I’ve been on a whirlwind three-day weekend punctuated by the festivities for my son’s second birthday. I know, excuses, excuses [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 22:01:49
"DLF makes a grand entry in the "Manchester of India"
/India PRwire/ - DLF Commercial Complexes Limited announced their expansion plans in the commercial space arena of Ludhiana with the launch of its ... office complexes and retail outlets. The Galleria is an easily accessible, free from city congestion ... the ground and first floors · The second floor will also house a mini air-conditioned market [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 09:44:19
The Vampire Diaries Part 1: Thicker Than Water (2008)
Review by Fatally Yours Twin sisters Lara (Eilis Cahill) and Helen (Devon Bailey) Baxter couldn’t be more different. Lara is a black-haired goth who has a shrine to Anne Rice in her candle-lit room and enjoys solitary walks in the cemetery while blonde Helen is in the church choir and is one of the most popular girls at [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 17:45:35
but i don't want to.....
(said in a whiny voice) sometimes, a topic for my blog comes to my mind while i'm having my quiet time, and i feel as if, it's something i'm "supposed" to write about. and sometimes, i don't necessarily want to. i know that i am an observer of life, as well as living my own life...so maybe some of my writings come as a result of my observations [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 16:48:42
The Swift and Violet Rise of Oil
By Dan Denning January 20th, 2009 Today’s Daily Reckoning comes with a warning. If you have a short attention span, dislike history and metaphors, have atrocious spelling and grammar, or otherwise would just prefer to be told what to do with your money and life, then stop reading now and go have a beer. Have one for us as well [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 05:04:48
An Independent's take on things for a different perspective
I doubt he would want me to use his real identity so for the purpose of this post I will call him Julio Iglesias Esperanza. Julio is a very good friend of mine who submitted this post to me today. Julio is an independent as well as a Mexican-American from Southern California who is currently pursuing his doctorate [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 18:39:54
Born to Rock
Our puppy just turned one year old! It's hard to believe that it has been a whole year since we brought this black ball of energy home with us. A few weeks ago Josh and I were going through some bins of stuff in the basement [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 01:40:40
A Slave to Sin
A Slave to Sin Barb claimed to be a psychiatrist, but my guess is that she was not a very good one. One day she had asked our friends, her next door neighbors, to help clean up her house a little ... , she now holed up in her house, only rarely leaving the property. With no car, no bus routes and few friends [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 14:03:00
House Remodel - Basment Work Update
Just an update, the basement work is progressing, we’ve got the supfloor down and most of the walls up. The office is in the sanding phase, the family room is ready for drywall, the storage area and bathroom are both in the framing stage. I managed to find a low cost lighting solution… it’s a recesed lamp that fits perfectly up between the [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 04:12:40
To Kit or Not To Kit
To Kit or Not To Kit in: It Is All Just Business And What are the REAL costs… This is based on a post written last year for Designer Biz. I am publishing it here at the request of a e-friend who wanted to us it as a starting point for a discussion in a group where all involved do not qualify for membership in that DBiz [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 05:07:52
This Ain’t Your Father’s Rock n’ Roll
Date: 2009-01-21 04:11:33
Scotland Wrap Up
This past weekend saw the every team play their 22nd game of the season. Since that marks the point where every team has played each of its opponents both home and away, it seems like a good time to give you an update on the happenings in the SPL. Spoiler alert: Celtic and Rangers are top, and no team looks like catching them. Team ( [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 18:20:10
Ted Diadiun, who called bloggers “primordial ooze”, wants to chat!
Date: 2009-01-19 04:39:42
Illinois ill At Thought Of Playing Pigskin At Wrigley
Date: 2009-01-19 20:00:44
Basement Waterproofing: An Important Investment
by Cooper Waldstein If your area of the country experiences any significant amount of rainfall every year, ... ways to stop flood and water damage in a home. Depending on your budget, waterproofing companies ... construction, newer homes can experience flooding and water damage, too. Regardless of whether [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 08:01:50
My ‘interview’ with the prez
Date: 2009-01-21 07:04:25
Home Renovation And Ghosts
Home Renovation And Ghosts Tags: ghost, haunting activity, Home Renovations, Interior Construction, Male Ghost | Author : Director J ... and again of how a family or business made some interior construction changes and shortly ... . We are presently making plans to conduct a personal investigation of this haunting. So should you ever find [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 02:43:24
"Control It" Kids Space at the "Organize It" Party
Today at the "Organize It Party" we will continue to " Control It" when it comes to our kids stuff with some great ideas on organizing their space - bedrooms. Be sure to enter to Win today's Gift giveaway), and read the Real MOM tested tips.Let's begin with a FREEbie Party Favor today - get your FREE BOOST Kid Essentials Multipack - the First [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 18:14:00
Nathan Kensinger, Photographer
Nathan Kensinger is an urban explorer, filmmaker, Law & Order location scout and photographer ... buildings. Many of the places I visit are off limits to the general public. So, yes ... of a story I can tell without getting into too much trouble! All the abandoned industrial buildings [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 13:30:02
Cabin fever
If you’re wondering what I do when I’m not gardening or photographing gardens, here’s the skinny:1) ... I had my hands in warm dirt under a blue sky, in temperatures between 70-75 degrees.2) I water (or try not to water too much) no less than 50 houseplants (including far too many cacti and succulents [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 00:41:18
Too Much of Nothing
I’ve been reading an interesting quasi-history of the Basement Tapes, a series of recordings produced in a garage in Woodstock, ... the Hawks, are played by Twitter, FriendFeed, Ustream, the iPhone, and so on. Where the Basement Tapes ... and performance technology. The Basement Tapes were done with the equivalent of prosumer equipment [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 07:30:05
None
Daniel’s big Christmas present this year was a Nintendo Wii system ... gone, we do have an Atari hooked up in the basement along with all the Nintendo machines of varying ... faint synthesizer music from the basement. Daniel was down there, playing one of the racing games [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 07:00:35
BMR Fantasy League Update - Week 15
The West Coast Mafia consisting of Earl Sleek and Mr. Plank are off and running with a sizable lead. Pensblog Charlie held his own last week in true underdog fashion defeating one said sleek one 6-4. Kevin actually won last week by curb stomping E-Mac's squad, 8-3. Loser Domi and her basement [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 19:32:52
No Fatalities During the White Black Friday
Friday marked the first in a series of ‘Running of the Brides’ events to help brides find the perfect wedding gown at a bargain price. Bridezilla’s will descend upon Filene’s Basement ... ’ magazines,” said Nicole Iaricci, FILENE’S BASEMENT’S wedding gown buyer. Which is why [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 17:13:07
Dobbs Workshop, Day One
Back to Dobbs Ferry. My studio used to be in this little town on the Hudson, in an old, funky factory building, spitting distance from the might river. It was a great space, and I even actually lived there for a while, given the up and down life of a photographer [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 14:04:21
Q&A Tuesday: What Are The Ingredients of a Successful Playgroup?
Reader Aimee writes, “I am planning to head up a playgroup in my area but am rather unqualified to do so. Well, I have the children (ages 3 and 1) ... - my church basement, which comes well-equipped; however, my question is this: how does one manage [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 08:01:47
Entertainment Value: Start a Frugal Club
By Tisha Tolar Frugality is a big topic of conversation these days. More people who never considered a frugal lifestyle are now cutting back on their spending and taking more notice of their own money habits. There are more people working actively to save money and save money wherever they can [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 02:51:28
DiS Does Eurosonic: 2009 Review
Cast the doom-mongers and naysayers aside. 2009 isn’t going to be a complete disaster. We know because we’ve already had the first European festival of the year, and it went rather well. Eurosonic takes over the provincial Dutch town of Groningen for three days every January with a mission ( [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 20:40:08
Let there be cake…
Nathan’s first birthday party was Saturday afternoon and it was a great party! There were balloons, food, presents and Nathan’s favorite thing…cake ... at the bottom. It is currently set up in our living room, but we will be moving it down to the basement [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 02:35:11
Has a part-ay, do ya?
Have you ever experienced deja-vu? Silly question, of course you have.Have you ever experienced deja-vu? Silly question, of course you have.( ... , but my husband's...the maker of all things in this house. For today only, I will hereby dub him the Old Man.It was a busy day, for him and me. Work, kids, cleaning, fixing things, you name it. While [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 12:21:00
Hiring Home Remodeling Contractor Wise Or Not?
Current housing slump affects the value of your real estate property. The rise in mortgage interest did not help either. What to do with it? ... you have for a change are to either sell the house and buy a new one, or a better option which is to remodel [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 08:00:26
Price is not right for many shoppers at Circuit City closeout sale
Customers are angry that many items are being discounted only 10%. Liquidators say markdowns will increase in coming weeks. Many irate Circuit City shoppers discovered the hard way this weekend that going-out-of-business sales don't always mean bargain-basement prices. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 08:00:00
Bush exits White House and goes home to Texas
George W. Bush bid farewell to the politics of Washington on Tuesday, leaving with little fanfare as the country turned its attention to new President Barack Obama. After eight years in office, Bush flew home to Texas where he will spend the night at his Crawford [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 21:33:23
Cheating at cards was serious business.
Now they just use computers. I think it’s too bad that most of this lingo was probably widely known (amongst a certain crowd) ... knifed in some alley. I think it’s a good bet that if somebody invites you into their basement [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 08:19:39
SUNDANCE REPORT #8: Big Fan
Big Fan (2009) dir. Robert Siegel Starring: Patton Oswald, Kevin Corrigan, ... checker who lives in his mom’s basement. While his friends have allo moved in life, gotten careers ... ’s basement serves as his bomb shelter of private secrets. A place where he lives out his fantasy [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 18:10:00
Lizzy Grant on Cheap Thrills, Elvis, The Flamingos, Trailer Parks, and Coney Island
Lizzy Grant on Cheap Thrills, Elvis, The Flamingos, Trailer Parks, and Coney Island January 20th, 2009 ... for her single, “Kill Kill.” Armed with her three-track EP, devastatingly retro-sexy look, and haunting ... on her splendid debut, Kill Kill offer an eclectic mix of jazz, pop, electronica, rock, blues and hopeful [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 18:42:09
Date: 2009-01-21 00:59:04
Hope Mixes with Doubt as World Reacts
Schoolchildren wore visors with President Obama’s image in Kogelo, Kenya.More Photographs (Photo: Sarah Elliott for The New York Times)Around the world, people greeted President Barack Obama’s inauguration with a wide range of emotions, from jubilation to skepticism [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 22:40:34
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