New Nabe Alert: Upper Tenderloin Historic District
28July08_LOIN.jpg Enter the Uptown Tenderloin Historic District, ... offered to those who conserve crumbling buildings in sanctioned historic areas will encourage owners ... to the National Register of Historic Places within 45 days. The district runs from McAllister, to Mason [more...]
Date: 2008-07-28 18:00:05
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Museum Exhibit Features Historic Iraq Military Hospital
The National Museum of Health and Medicine in Washington, DC has rebuilt a part of Air Force's Baghdad emergency hospital, ... for historical purposes," Captain Miller said. "That is when the coordination for the preservation ... , which drew the attention of some congress members. In particular, the historical significance [more...]
Date: 2008-12-12 19:12:45
San Francisco Forever: Supes Favor Historic Preservation Commission
Yes, the Board of Supervisors did ban the sale of tobacco in pharmacies— that highly-controversial mandate passed at last ... on the November ballot that will create a Historic Preservation Commission. If voted into power— and judging ... historical buildings, landmarks, and neighborhoods at will, "saving" all from harm (and repair [more...]
Date: 2008-07-30 17:27:19
Guest Blogger: Michelle Moran on How to Promote Your Book (Part 2)
Michelle Moran is the acclaimed and bestselling author of NEFERTITI, published by Crown in 2007, and THE HERETIC QUEEN, ... is historical fiction author C.W. Gortner’s Historical Boys, and a wonderful example of a more eclectic approach is historical romance author Deanna Raybourn’s Blog A Go-Go. What I really can’t recommend [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 15:41:00
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waited:now:change:finally:new:hope:courage:peace:joy:fresh:unexpected:truth:character:progress: breakthrough:inclusive:start:different:excitement:rush:open:community:organized:optimistic: unprecedented:historic:believable:young:ready:clear ... --the brilliant woman who came up with this idea. I'll be looking for my historic shot as my dear ones [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 17:00:29
This Was Not, Repeat, NOT, An "Historic Inauguration"
I found this on a forum I frequent and completely agree with the sentiment: My personal opinion is that this inauguration was no more historical than any other except for the very first one. Calling it "historical" because the President... [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 23:39:06
Historic Day
Historic Day Posted in General | Today Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States. It is a historic day, marking the first time we have an President whose heritage is African-American. I was very proud to see the progress our nation is making towards ending racism. I’m praying [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 06:01:14
Historic Inauguration
So this morning (I guess is was yesterday now) before I went to work I was able to catch the inauguration. I watched it on one computer and followed Twitter on another. It was a historic day. It sure makes you love our country the way we can have peaceful change of power like that. It was also amazing [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 07:38:17
It was likely inevitable that at least one of the many aging leaders of the civil rights movement would use his time in the limelight today to make ... his historic plea for “all” people to be judged not on the color of their skin, but on the content ... was a historic day for multiple reasons. Unfortunately, even with the swearing-in of the first black [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 22:29:59
Social networks break into politics
By Anna Valmero INQUIRER.net SOCIAL networking sites continue to evolve and now shape up for a new career: in the political arena ... have trooped to the Internet to witness this historic event in American history, as they expressed hope ... about a historic moment, Internet-style. What do you think will be the next role of social networking [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 07:53:55
Racial reconciliation in deed?
Can there be anyone who has not read or heard about the stirring ideals of racial reconciliation made concrete in the ... messier. In the few paragraphs that begin his story, Powell sums up its theme of historic alienation ... the perspectives of clergy and parishioners in the two historic churches, Powell presents both [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 00:08:09
Boston’s Biggest Mansion
(Photo courtesy Boston Globe) Who says you have to move to the suburbs if you want a spacious home? ... equity firm, is actually combining two historic buildings to create a single-family structure ... who are moving back to the city, and choosing to preserve historical buildings by making expensive [more...]
Date: 2008-08-12 18:18:17
Celebrate…
Happy MLK Day and National Day of Service. Check out what Prez-Elect and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama and the kids did today ... shelter, and a few other places. Such a historic week. And by the way, I’m retiring the word “historic” after Tuesday. Maybe it’s just me but if I hear it for the millionth time I’ll scream. Let’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 23:43:05
Inauguration Day
Last night I covered an event at the State Historical Building which featured a huge, boisterous, joyful crowd ... . "And tomorrow there's going to be a miracle in the White House." Organizers of the event planned to play ... at the Historical Building laughed. Video clips of King's speeches followed, the "I've been to the mountain top [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 16:34:16
Obama's Potential
As is true of almost all Obama's speeches, the words of his inauguration address are much better when delivered in his accentuated style with an ... . The chief difference between Obama's speech and Bush's was that many greeted Obama's as historic ... that he is cognizant that he has historic opportunities. If he governs from the left and engages [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 22:14:38
An Historic Event - Where Were You?
Today, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. It was an historic event ... garage. It was not the plan to be there. It just happened. In fact, my carpool mate ... drove me a little crazy. So as we got near the building, it was pretty clear that we were [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 05:28:43
Historic Nicea (Iznik)
Date: 2008-06-17 21:57:24
Beyond the historic moment
[ President Barack Obama walks down Pennsylvania Avenue with his wife Michelle Obama on their way to the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan ... . 20, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon) The inauguration of Barack H. Obama is historic and momentous, but it is so much more. While he is the pride of the African- American community, he also [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 22:19:53
SOF Observed: A Historic Bible for a Historic Moment
With all of our recent talk of ancient manuscripts, there’s another (not quite so ancient) book in the news today: Barack Obama has chosen to be sworn in on the Lincoln Inaugural Bible. Read a bit more on the Bible’s history in this short interview with Library of Congress’ Clark Evans. via SOF Observed. Bookmark and Share ] [ [ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 19:14:33
Daily Apple: Clear iPhones, Historical Resistance, Dumb Apple
See Inside Your iPhone - It’s a case mod that lets you in on the secret of your magical phone ... be. D.C. Store Meets Resistance From Historical Society - Nothing disrupts your attempts to stay ... brick buildings. Two preservation societies are blocking Apple’s move to their Washington D.C. site [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 02:32:05
History and a hike
I know, these two things just don't have anything to do with each other, but I feel I have to mention how historic a day it is, ... your political leanings, there is no doubt that the swearing in of the first non-white president is an historic [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 05:09:51
Who will be the media's new whipping boy?
by Julie Grisolano History has been made with the first African American man elected as leader of a major super power ... administration will start it's first full day of work at the White House. And although it's not historic ... for a historic moment in this country; it's quite another [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 08:22:16
A Vital Message For Inauguration Day
Sign our letter to Obama today ... that the Obama administration inherits loom larger than any in history, with historic crises – and historic opportunities -- facing both the planet and the global economy. Even if you got what you wanted [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 15:18:59
It was historic over here as well!
So, like many of you, I was glued to the tv today watching the inauguration of Obama.What a truly historic day.We Canadians need a great leader.. ... brown. I mixed it with water giving me about 2 cups of colour.With so much yarn I had to work [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 21:38:00
400 Bottles of Beer on the Wall at Boston’s Sunset Grill & Tap
Editor's note: Turning our attention from D.C., for a bit, let's go to another of the country's historic cities, Boston. Sunset Grill & Tap looks like an ideal place to celebrate this historic day, doncha think? Bonus: Free midnight buffet on Tuesday nights (and on Sundays and Mondays)! [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 10:13:52
Full video of President-elect Obama's new economic recovery steps
Just in case you missed it when he said it the last two days, ... of historic proportions. So he took this priceless third occasion on daytime national television ... Reserve Bank ential administration of historic proportions that is each day beginning to build public [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 22:59:18
Emmy the Great - First Love
It's been a while since Next Big Thing Tips by the NME and DiS but Emmy the Great's debut is a triumph, with a maturity beyond her years, and with a humour no less enjoyable for being subtler. It's a weird but significant historic ... !" (sung with double measure of irony, of course). With or without the historic coincidence [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 15:23:11
Top 10 Lowlights of the New York Times from Campaign 2008
History will tell that the New York Times actually endorsed John McCain as its preferred Republican nominee, albeit in a hold-your-nose fashion ... standing between the White House and a historic Democratic victory for either the first woman or first ... 2008, pitting that historic beacon of hope, Democrat Barack Obama, versus the temperamental [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 16:15:57
Special KTLA Obama inaugural coverage for SoCal Ticket readers
Here's a Ticket quick shot of TV schedule info for our many loyal readers across Southern California: ... reaction and commentary about the historic inauguration of the 44th president of the United States. “ ... this momentous occasion, and in Washington as this historic day unfolds. KTLA’s local coverage on Tuesday [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 01:04:45
The Ruins at Historic Fort Snelling
Forgotten One of the houses on officers row at historic Fort Snelling ... . When I was out there a week ago I could see semi demolished buildings and a lot of equipment parked next to them ... better shape than many of the buildings. It was built in the 1850's and is make of brick [more...]
Date: 2008-10-26 20:44:40
The Ruins at Historic Fort Snelling
Forgotten One of the houses on officers row at historic Fort Snelling ... . When I was out there a week ago I could see semi demolished buildings and a lot of equipment parked next to them ... better shape than many of the buildings. It was built in the 1850's and is make of brick [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 12:10:41
Good News: Court blocks sale of Redrock wilderness
Dandelion Salad by Robert Redford From an email from NRDC It’s Inauguration Day and all of us are focused on the historic proceedings in ... with us at the critical moment, and for making this historic victory possible. Sincerely, Robert Robert [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 22:16:02
In our life time
On this historic I attended my web-designer class. I took my laptop with me to class so that I could keep updated on my misc projects ... was a amazing historic event to watch this unfold in my lifetime. To give you some scope [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 06:21:41
Noooo Edinburgh, Don't Lift Ban on Changing Windows in Historic Structures
Hill House, Scotland, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Can you imagine this in vinyl? John recently wrote that "Rising fuel costs and environmental concerns have forced councillors to consider lifting a ban on double glazed windows in Edinburgh's most historic buildings. Hundreds [more...]
Date: 2008-09-04 20:40:12
HR, comedy, Malkuth & other ways to celebrate inauguration
"Rooftop and Sound Fix are thrilled to present Brooklyn's coolest and cheapest Obamauguration Celebration! ... " "This inauguration day, join (Le) Poisson Rouge in celebrating the historic inauguration ... celebrating this historic event will feature live performances by Apollo Heights, 24-7 Spyz and HR [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 19:42:32
From Graffiti Canvas To Apartment Campus: PHSH Breaking Ground
In 2004 Forest City Development was awarded the Presidio’s Public Health Service Hospital project to redevelop the long abandoned and graffiti filled building into apartments. The non-historic wings of Building 1801 will be removed together with other non-historic buildings... [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 15:54:51
A Three-Part Day
A Three-Part Day Rick Richman - 01.19.2009 - 3:16 PM Today was Martin Luther King Jr ... on. The number of Bush speeches that may ultimately be viewed as historic may surprise those ... the undoubted eloquence of Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address tomorrow, and the historic moment [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 20:16:29
Youth Radio -- Youth Media International: Youth Dispatches from Behind the Scenes at the Inauguration
President Barack Obama's inauguration is both a historic turning-point in politics and intricately planned piece of entertainment ... , he was on the look-out for folks off the red carpet who brought their own artistry to this historic event [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 01:48:21
Zillow’s Zindex of historic Bedrock shows significant gains
Rubbles up, Flintstones down. Is Fred facing foreclosure? SEATTLE, Jan ... in that historic city are up 2.5% for the fourth quarter of 2008. Bucking the trend for many American ... ." Bedrock notables Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble both saw gains in the Zestimates for their homes [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 17:51:16
On This Historic Occasion
On This Historic Occasion Yesterday was memorable for many reasons. Obviously, having the nation’s first non-white president gives hope and inspiration to many people for whom the American dream [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 08:00:29
Historical event
Historical event Posted 20 January, 2009 by deneenwhite Categories: random Tags: 2009, President Obama As many know, ... had to drink from a separate water fountain. I think that MLK, Jr would be happy to see how far [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 01:36:00
[Video] Bruce Springsteen & Pete Seeger: "This Land Is Your Land"
Today is mighty historic and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't going to be watching all of the inaugural events ... -room-only. Either way, today is one of those significant historic milestones that the next [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 16:51:13
Homestead House Paints: For Your Historic Home
Jump to CommentsIf you have a historic home and are looking for style sympathetic paint colours I recommend you look into Homestead House Paints ... that highlight period colour options for specific architectural styles. These digital versions are available [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 20:38:28
"Payback Time"
Richard Baldwin: Payback time, Free Exchange: Here's my gut reaction to the weekend’s historic decisions by the US financial authorities ... by lawsuits for years and ultimately stripped of their personal wealth. Just the sort of step that might ... very much in the Bush mold on this score) is elected, we can expect more blind trust in unregulated [more...]
Date: 2008-09-21 22:06:00
The ground has shifted beneath them
In his historical inaugural address President Obama delivered several references to the climate challenge and he said that it is now time for America ... that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short, for they have forgotten what this country has already done, what free men and women can achieve when imagination is [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 21:51:00
Historic districts key economic strength, expert says in Ann Arbor appearance
Donovan Rypkema Donovan Rypkema took a wrecking ball to the notion of historic preservation as merely fixing up old buildings Wednesday night, asserting that such efforts go hand in hand [more...]
Date: 2008-06-12 16:55:08
Mr. Potter’s Last Win
He leaves nothing behind, not even a shadow: A federal judge yesterday rejected the claim by a coalition of historians and nonprofit groups that ... representing Cheney — lost. But the groups, including the American Historical Association ... on the White House’s behalf and lifted a five-month-old injunction mandating the preservation of Cheney’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 18:11:04
True and Well-Intentioned
[I posted this yesterday but, as Rory and Sophmom pointed out, the topic was hardly in keeping with the spirit of such an historic inauguration ... on the front page, which gets many more readers than our comment threads. I also encourage other authors ... to other topics. Indeed, given how much I defended/supported his point of view during our debates [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 11:21:00
Fed moves to bar sketchy lending practices
Because I know you're still out there, a note to people who think the mortgage crisis is a personal responsibility issue: On a recent week, ... the foreclosure process. And it's not just homes. Senior centers, office buildings and even churches ... irresponsible, on a historic level. Was it in the air, or the water? Or was it in the lending [more...]
Date: 2008-07-16 01:39:17
The Revolution Will Be Tweeted!
Bill Collier The American Communicator There is a revolution underway, building slowly and steadily, growing in power and determination, ... called “The Texas Tea Party” began with the historic rebellion of Republican Representatives refusing to go home after the socialist leadership (Nancy “Lights Out” Pelosi) abruptly “adjourned” [more...]
Date: 2008-08-04 17:02:52
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