Frida Berrigan, The Pentagon Takes Over (Part 1 of 3)

Tomgram: Frida Berrigan, The Pentagon Takes Over Here are words to pin to the Bush years like a wilting corsage: “We don’t know what we paid for.” That’s a quote from Mary Ugone, the Defense Department’s deputy inspector general for auditing, concerning massive Pentagon payments made during the occupation and war in Iraq for which there is no [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 19:54:31

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Success Guidelines For Turning A Profit With Your Investment Property In The Uk

You may have heard that owning an Investment property UK in the United Kingdom can be lucrative. Well, you heard correctly ... considered to be commercial properties. Also included in commercial property is any house with a store ... -and-breakfast – might be properties you take a look at. There is also the option of buying a beach [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 06:50:32

All technology predictions for 2009, and beyond

ICT A.J. Kohn, 2009 Internet and Technology Predictions on Blind Five Year Old 1. Facebook Becomes A Portal 2. Identity Systems Fail 3. Video Advertising Succeeds 4. Microformats Go Mainstream 5. Banner CTR Becomes Obsolete 6. RSS Adoption Spikes 7. Kindle 2.0 Flops 8. Google Search Share Stalls 9. FriendFeed Surpasses Twitter 10 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 12:24:00

Almond Cream Cheese Bundt

Before we get to the recipe, I had to show you my yardsale finds for the weekend ... my plans for changing out the guestroom and he is fine with it as long as I use things I buy and get rid ... from us. Eleanor has a little house near downtown that is going to be put up for sale soon. Nothing [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 01:08:17

Success Guidelines For Making Cold, Hard Cash With Your Investment Property In The Uk

You may have heard that owning an Investment property UK in the United Kingdom can be attractive. It turns out such speculation is true ... . You could choose to purchase and rent out cottage property or beach investment property. You should ... of property that exist are commercial and residential. Residential properties are those that house [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 19:40:44

Holiday Highlights.....

"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen."~Author Unknown, attributed to a boy named Bobby, 7 years old~We wrapped up the last of our holiday celebrations on Friday night after three full days of entertaining here at Quill Cottage [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 12:00:00

Racism.. LOL

How the views of 3,100 middle England residents on gipsy camps were rejected.. ... . So much for democracy...The spring bulbs are coming up a treat outside Huckleberry Cottage ... , and her 79-year-old husband Gordon, a retired engineer, have lived here in the same home in Stotfold [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 10:05:00

Review: The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet, by Colleen McCullough

But now that I am free, I have no wish to experience any of those things. All that I want is to be of use, to have a purpose. To have something to do that would make a difference. But will I be let? No. My elder sisters and their grand husbands will descend upon Shelby Manor within the week, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 22:14:07

Cider With Rosie

The Woolpack, Slad Cider with Rosie by Laurie Lee was one of the best books I read last year ... by the easy laws of the hedgerow, loved the world, and made no plans, had a quick holy eye for natural wonders and couldn’t have kept a neat house in her life. What my father wished for was something quite [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:42:09

October Monthly of Green Articles

It's been another incredible month for Jetson Green -- actually, take that back, it's been a record breaking month ... the E-House Green Prefab article?) and like what they're doing. Green Prefab & Homes: LEED Platinum Home of the Future Reduces Energy Costs by 80% Six Prefabricated Passive House, Zero Energy [more...]

Date: 2008-11-01 06:18:24

The Simple Woman’s Daybook: Memo Monday

I think this is a wonderful meme. I also think the HSBA needs to get in on some of these blog memes! ... to homeschool. From the kitchen… menus and snack plans, cooking lessons to be given, and pies and cookies ... in public. And sometimes, when I stay home, I am still wearing my pj’s! I am creating… a lesson [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 07:04:25

Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God - Author Interview - Jerry Pollock

Paperback Writer welcomes the New Year with our special guest Jerry Pollock, author of the spiritual/religious novel, Messiah Interviews: Belonging to God (Shechinah Third Temple, Inc., Jan 09). Jerry is promoting his book by way of a virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion and they are offering a way to WIN PRIZES!!!! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 18:45:44

Dodd Rolls Out the TARP

Do you get the impression that Chris Dodd thinks we are all idiots out here in the real world? ... player in the financial meltdown and half-cooked bailout plans that have dominated our lives since ... with the Bush White House, after the first rendition failed in the House of Representatives [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 21:38:13

Wedding Venue in Eureka, California

If you're interested in a Northern California coastal wedding, you may want to put the town of Eureka on your list, ... different Victorian-styled lodgings, the Carter House, Hotel Carter (a 4 Diamond AAA property), Carter Cottage and Bell Cottage. The Carter House was built in the 1980s, using plans for the original [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 19:19:00

Requiem for a Pizza

The thing about drinking a lot is it gives you lots of stories ... that I was reminded of today. The happened a few years ago when I was living in a little cottage house ... the wall and decided to head home. On the walk back to the shack the topic of delicious pizza came [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 09:06:21

House Plans

They say that if you dream, you dream big! It’s the only thing in life that is always FREE ... such as Contemporary house plans, Country house plans, Country French home plans, Craftsman house plans ... and its corresponding floor plans. As I browse at their site, my mind goes wild with so many beautiful [more...]

Date: 2008-06-28 05:22:48

Time Inc. Announces Major Reorganization Plans

Time Inc. will undergo a major structural overhaul in light of the current financial crisis effective Wednesday, ... Inc. will manage the News Business Unit. Style and Entertainment: the existing print and digital ... for this group so the Style and Entertainment Business Unit will report to me. Lifestyle [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 23:05:42

Wormleighton to Banbury.

Friday 2nd January 2009. Near Wormleighton to near bridge 143 Claydon, 5.2 miles.We woke up to the sound of sleet pitter, pattering on the boats roof. When I opened the back cabin doors, I was hit by a blast of icy cold air from another cold ... and 8 locks.The temperature fell to -5.3C overnight, so when I opened the back cabin doors to see [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 17:34:00

Six Random Things

Strangely enough my very good friend Utah Savage wants to know six more random things about me and given that I have absolutely no life and, ... ranged from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Fort Smith, Arkansas, Birmingham, Alabama, or something as close to home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 07:03:00

time to play for valentines day

it is time once again to come on over to my little 'cottage of memories' and play with paper and glue and artsy stuff ... , and if you have children or spouses, you know how they can interupt your plans - and the roads were ... , and came up with this for the project. DSC00410   a little 'love swag' to hang in your home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:49:05

This House Turns and Returns, Too

Many things tend to remind us of many other things. For instance, ... to be when holidaying at the beach, instantly called to mind two projects by the Dutch artist-architect John Körmeling.The first is The Rotating House.(A screen capture from a video provided [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 21:26:00

Success Guidelines For Turning A Profit With Your Investment Property In The Uk

Success Guidelines For Turning A Profit With Your Investment Property In The Uk January 6, 2009 | By Cheap In Uncategorized | Comments(0) ... at. There is also the option of buying a beach investment property or perhaps a cottage property ... common types of properties to choose from. Residential properties are those that house individuals [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 09:08:09

The Counties Surrounding Smith Mountain Lake Part 1

Each of the three lovely counties surrounding Smith Mountain Lake offer their own unique and multi-faceted contributions to the lake ... , Moneta and Huddleston. Bedford County allows vacation and long-term rentals, and the vast majority ... , Diamond Hill Store (Devo’s), White House Store, as well as the shops that will be located [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 22:48:05

Day Nineteen: Part Two

Jump to CommentsBlast from the past.My brother just found this on a CD of old files ... in the BARBIE CAFÉ and the pair started to make plans for a wedding right in that café ... , the best DJ would do the music. Every thing that would be needed would be the best. When they went home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:48:12

Calisto Pro Home Phone System Giveaway

TasteBook giveaway I did a week ago I said that I'd be making my own Scribbit TasteBook available soon. Well it's here, I've got my own little button on the sidebar which takes you to this page at TasteBook where you can buy a hardbound copy of 100 Scribbit recipes for $34.95 [more...]

Date: 2008-06-07 06:54:31

TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2009

THIS SITE SUPPORTS ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, EMS CREWS, IN ADDITION TO ALL SERVING IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, NO MATTER WHERE YOU MAY BE NEW BRUNSWICK HIGHWAY HIGH RISK MOOSE & DEER LOCATIONSNEW BRUNSWICK HIGHWAY VIDEO CAMERASNew Brunswick Weather: [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 02:39:00

A Monopoly Game-Like Reliance In Florida

The Miami Herald reports from Florida. “The top job-loss state in the nation. Shrinking wages. Collapsing population growth ... t buy a house.’” “In unusually plainspoken terms, the experts struggled with the data to figure [more...]

Date: 2008-07-18 14:59:38

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

Estate Envy

We’ve decided to start a weekly feature for The Real Estate of Things ... chooses skeppsholmen Love this house but can’t afford international real estate? Take a look at the Cottage Company. The Cottage Company with the help of architect Ross Chapin have been busy creating [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 16:28:53

Patrick Barkham talks to the villagers living on the site of Heathrow’s proposed third runway

Jack Clark ‘I don’t want to move. The airport is big enough’ On summer evenings, Jack Clark sits in his cottage garden overlooking Heathrow airport and gazes upwards, waiting ... home as quickly as they can. Clark, who is 96, has known the hamlet of Heath Row [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 12:51:53

Soaring and thuds

Anne: I can't help soaring up on the wings of anticipation...it almost makes up for the thud ... : The SequelAre you a Marilla or an Anne? One who soars on the wings of your exciting plans (inevitably ... of all the wonderful things I plan to do... Unfortunately, in the searching light of day, these plans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 05:12:00

Crystal Ball Gazing: Visualize the Dow at 6,000 By Mike Whitney

Dandelion Salad By Mike Whitney 07/24/08 “ICH” Last Wednesday, at an improvised press conference, George Bush gave what may have been the most comical performance of his eight year presidency. Looking like the skipper on the flight-deck of the Hindenburg, [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 01:20:32

CPSIA, Curioser and Curioser

In the following news stories, I have used the bold and italicized text to emphasize certain points.We can thank every DC politician we've got, except Ron Paul, for this Bill, as every one of them voted for this bill except for Paul, and President Bush signed it into law in the end [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:02:00

The Stafford Act and the FEMA response and recovery plans are designed to offer temporary relief and then repair damaged structures ... sued over Katrina fund diversion;USA Today reported Katrina cottage occupants may be removed; andHuff [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 11:01:42

Kudrat (1981)

After months during which this Chetan Anand film was “next” in my to-watch list, I finally got around to it ... home. Her first glimpse of it, though, clearly strikes an unexpected chord.They settle in, and meet [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:55:05

Lower Florida Keys Real Estate 12/30-12/31/08

NEW LISTINGS: Active 12/30/08 Listing # 109939 29819 Tropical Trader Rd Big Pine Key, FL 33043-3118 Listing Price: $209,000 County: Monroe County <><> Property Type Residential Property Subtype Single Family Key/Island Big Pine Key Subdivision Tropical Key Colony Beds 2 Aprx Sq Footage-FLA 1152 Tax [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 01:05:01

Simple Woman's Daybook--January 12, 2009

The Simple Woman's Daybook--January 12, 2009For MONDAY, January 12, 2009Outside my window.. ... , etc. One of my favorite things...my Duck's Cottage book, and my Parade vocal scoreA Few Plans ... this week with the wind. -20. I am thinking...that I can't wait to read my New Duck Cottage Book [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 21:07:00

Sightline Daily top picks 01/06/2009

Sightline Daily top picks 01/06/2009 Posted on January 6, 2009 by brandibratrude photo credit Sightline Daily | Northwest News That Matters Top Picks of the Day 1. Bush to Protect Vast New Pacific Tracts President Bush will designate vast tracts of American-controlled Pacific Ocean islands, reefs, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 19:13:41

REVIEW: Jewels of the Nile, Vol. II by Assorted Authors

Shannon C.'s review of Jewels of the Nile, Vol. II by Samantha Kane, Anna J. Evans, Natasha Moore, Rebecca Airies, Maxie Cooper, and KyAnn Waters Erotic romance anthology released by Ellora's Cave 20 Jun 08 I own several of Ellora's Cave's multi-author anthologies [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 21:59:17

Building or Decorating Your Home Requires House Plans

There are some things to consider when creating plans for your home. There are two situations that call for plans or blue prints, either you are building a new home or decorating your present home. The types of plans required for either situation will vary depending [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 12:40:09

Obama’s Pivot by Michael Carmichael

Dandelion Salad by Michael Carmichael Global Research June 23, 2008 In the closing minutes of his epic battle with Hillary Clinton, ... at the opening of the next precarious phase of the marathon for the White House. Of course [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 05:46:14

The Perfect Vacation Cottage

The Perfect Vacation Cottage By katie George | December 31, ... an older cottage as your vacation home is that the odds are that it was built with a spectacular view. Most ... . Most cottage style house plans are on a smaller scale. If you are shopping for a cottage, the odds [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 11:11:03

Inauguration Day - January 20, 2009

On Tuesday January 20, Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States ... from the White House to the Capitol, the swearing in ceremony for the Vice President ... then proceeds back up Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House at the head of the Inaugural Parade [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 14:00:00

Why I'm (still) mad at the Mormon church: a timeline

With apologies to Rick Jacobs: my title's adapted from his totally worthy Why we're mad at the Mormon church ... 2007: Mitt Romney, in an interview with Christianity Today, describes an earlier 2007 Salt Lake City [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 19:37:20

happy new year!

I'll begin the new year answering a question I do get quite frequently ... because most outings away from home (outside of the regular routine) are new to them, so experiencing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 07:54:29

The Petticoat Affair – the Scandalous Story of Margaret ‘Peggy’ Eaton and Andrew Jackson’s White House

Monica Lewinsky wasn’t the first woman to almost take down a Presidency ... her husband was still at home but that didn’t stop tongues wagging, implying that Margaret was doing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 19:51:00

Chewing the Fat: No Reservations' Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain is the acerbic host of No Reservations on the Travel Channel ... episode (which he taped back in July), his plans for the future, the awfulness of a particular TV show [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:40:00

Fraudster Scum

Dear Sir/Madam GLP HOLDINGS is a atextile company ... right from your home office. Your job is absolutely legal. You can earn up to $3000-$4000 Monthly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 10:16:55

Epic Fail #1: Mission FUBARed

Part 1 of my Four Fails series.Why did we invaded Iraq? ... Issues. The psychoanalysis of Dubya is a cottage industry. He is the angry underachieving son [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 22:29:00

Q & A with the author, Joylene Nowell Butler

Joylene Nowell Butler, Métis Canadian, has been writing for 25 years ... in 1979 where they raised their five sons. In 1992 they built a cottage on Cluculz Lake, near Vanderhoof [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 07:00:00

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