Views from the Rockies: A New President

Westerners in D.C. and at home are reacting to the historic inauguration of Barack Obama as the nation's 44th president. A few highlights from news organizations across the region: [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 17:33:51

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Scott Waterman

Scott Waterman is an artist, a talented decorative painter and I'd like to add an incredible interior designer once I saw photos of his home. His decorative painting began with trompe l'oeil murals and the restoration of historic buildings. Amazing talent (click for larger images)... His former home in San Francisco was featured [more...]

Date: 2008-07-16 12:59:00

Genealogy - Dis-Remembered Ancestors

GenealogyPhotographyRestoration____________________From my favorite genealogy reference book, 'Finding A Place Called Home, A Guide to African-American Genealogy and historical Identity' by Dee Parmer Woodtor, Ph.D. comes ... to tell.~~~Photo Restoration Artist, Family Historian, Writer, SpeakerFor Rates, contact [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 18:04:00

How President Obama can fix health care immediately

How President Obama can fix health care immediately Congratulations to Barack Obama on his historic Presidential victory. He dominated New Hampshire, carrying my home state by over 10 points. I voted with the nominees' health care platforms weighing heavily. Both did not offer plans that I felt would work, as I wrote [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 19:55:14

Inauguration Drink Recipes

If you plan on celebrating this historic event from the comfort of your own home, here are some drink recipes to get the party going. Celebrate Obama’s Hawaiian heritage with this Blue Hawaiian [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:35:44

Inauguration Edition

What’s Poppin: By Kevin Jordan Good Morning for all of you who have made it to work, and instead of staying at home, or going to  D.C ... description, this is truly a historic day!!!  If you are stuck at work today, I hope you brought your party clothes, and made plans for the babysitter to keep watch for the night, and you’ve saved [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 17:27:31

Top 5 luxury toilets you would love to go to!

luxury_toilet_1.jpg I am sure everyone loves their homes as much as I do, every nook and corner ... -historic don't they? Don't fear and fret, here are 5 contemporary, cool-looking, luxury toilets ... in this, but that can be changed, so you shouldn't scream to see this at no.1. Jemal Wright Bath Designs has created [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 12:08:04

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Not Happy About Obama Event At Old Berlin Wall Gate

It would seem as though Merkel would rather Obama left the partisan politics at home ... speech by Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama at Berlin’s historic Brandenburg Gate ... as an election campaign backdrop, as it were, and has expressed skepticism about pursuing such plans,” [more...]

Date: 2008-07-09 15:16:23

my beloved big sur

might just become a shadow of our tears instead of smiles....if the flames continue to move forward. ( ... around historic big sur on thursday as a wildfire threatened 500 homes in the remote area known ... has burned more than 23,500 acres (9,510 hectares) and destroyed 16 homes and two other buildings [more...]

Date: 2008-06-27 05:24:58

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

Sen. Sam Nunn and Michelle Nunn: Strengthening Our Future

As the nation celebrates the 80th birthday of Dr. King and welcomes the historic presidency of Barack Obama, ... , teach our children, and build homes for those without shelter. It is exciting to see the dream ... who need tutoring, and to repair the homes of seniors so they can stay and live with dignity [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:11:43

My Ideas for the Obama ‘Citizens’ Briefing Book’

One Way to Deal With Torture Legacy: If the country were not facing such an historic economic crisis, ... credit program for making existing American homes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 19:51:38

Saint Charles: Reserve of St. Charles-Ryland Homes

Reserve of St. Charles is an exclusive community located in the beautiful, historical Fox River Valley. Now offering 9 Executive Luxury Single-Family Home Designs, ranging in size up to 4,436 square feet. Many luxury amenities are included in our homes such as a Luxury Garden Bath, Hardwood Flooring [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 09:41:55

Tucson Golf Real Estate Delivers Gorgeous Desert Living

Nestled in the beautiful Sonoran desert you’ll find the modern glory of Tucson, Arizona ... well-designed floor plans that make the best use of space without giving up style.   Tucson homes represent the needs of the modern family. From charming, historic Craftsman bungalows [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 23:21:13

Wood Stoves and Other Alternative Adventures

One of the biggest selling points when we purchased our home over a year ago was the fact that it had multiple fireplaces. Our Victorian home is charming- with it's wood floors, beautiful moldings, and historic feel ... into a traumatic episode of Little House on the Prairie as we huddled in front of the fire trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:29:55

So Far Away, Yet So Close to Home (by Laura Joh Rowland)

  So Far Away, Yet So Close to Home by Laura Joh Rowland     I set my mystery series in historic Japan because I wanted to explore a place that was distant in space, time, and culture from my own.  Little did I then realize that the distance between two widely spaced points can be a very short line, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 21:36:15

Lost in Chicago eating Chicago-style pizza

Last Sunday I arrived in Chicago and had the opportunity to visit one of the coolest cities I’ve ever been to ... . 19 Downtown's historic buildings include the Chicago Board of Trade Building in the Loop ... Bueller's Day Off historic parade scene. The first skyscraper was the ten-storey Home Insurance [more...]

Date: 2008-07-30 21:17:34

PSFK Shanghai Talks with Chinese-Inspired Fashion Brand “Nankeen”

PSFK Shanghai recently caught up with John Solomon, ... by what we discovered, in Shanghai, we returned to the US to create a line of contemporary fashion and home ... and women’s accessories. The fabric can often be found in historic houses throughout China where [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 14:25:01

It’s Really Unprecedented Historically

It’s Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. “One in four homes sold in the Twin Cities in March through June was in some stage of being ... his three-bedroom home in Montrose but got only five showings even with a price reduction. After marrying [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 18:07:10

McCain has to defend Arizona

The polls in Arizona have tightened to the point where John McCain is spending resources into his home state -- and has even planned a campaign stop ... . He plans to attend the party's annual Victory Rally at approximately 9 p.m. Monday on the historic ... from around the state. Presidential candidates don't go events in their home state before election [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 12:18:12

No. 204 - Lederer Residence and Immediate Environs

Lederer Residence and Immediate Environs193423134 Sherman Way – mapDeclared: 11/15/78You really can’t see a whole heck of a lot of Monument No ... , Lederer went to great pains to have his estate appear as much a historic Mission-style homestead ... to, as it seems the land surrounding the home is getting more and more cluttered with buildings that’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 04:51:00

Morrisville: Kitts Creek-Grand Boulevard Custom Homes-Experience One Homes

These gracious custom homes are the largest and grandest offerings in award-winning Kitts Creek. Historically inspired architecture create a richly varied streetscape using the principles [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 17:25:44

Out-of-Home Joins Inauguration Festivities with Messages of Optimism & Change

January 20 marks the historical inauguration of our 44th president, ... and optimism, Pepsi plans to have a large presence at the inauguration with messages such as “Yes ... furnishings for all.”  For this reason, Ikea has offered to furnish any room in the White House the First [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:05:42

SDK Millbridge Gardens, 1341 Blackwood-Clementon Rd. NJ 08021

Living at the SDK Millbridge Gardens is unlike living anyplace else. It is just like living in your own home. SDK Millbridge Gardens is a place where thoughtfully designed spacious floor plans provide ... historic Township of Gloucester makes a unique place to live. An array of amenities including two swimming [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 17:20:30

Education and inaugural addresses

Education and inaugural addresses Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Written by: Ben DeGrow On this undeniably historic day, ... of what Obama said about education in his inspiring speech earlier today: Homes have been lost; jobs shed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:24:04

Don’t Forget to Remember

As I watch the inauguration of the 44th President of these United States, I sit in awe gazing at the sea of over two million people gathered on the mall for this historic ... and their children’s children.  They will place these momentos in special places in their homes and take great care [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 00:31:18

home is where the art is

Let's start the new year off RIGHT!  What better way then to motivate with home decorating magic ... Gaylord Wilshire, the eccentric millionaire and real estate tycoon.   According to the Historic Buildings of Los Angeles site: " The Gaylord started out as one of the first condominium projects [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 17:44:51

Yes We Ate: The Year in Food

Chicago had a lot of reasons to eat well in 2008. An historic presidential campaign changed the tenor of politics and sent people rushing to ... more at home, using more coupons, scouring the circulars for deals, and keeping hope alive, because [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 00:04:18

White House Rejects Obama Request To Move Into Blair House 10 Days Early

I'll assume this was not meant as a slight, but it doesn't sound good: ... House officials to move into the historic house across Pennsylvania Avenue about two weeks earlier than ... had plans for the government home. ...A White House spokeswoman says Blair House is available [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 00:28:00

No plans to strike, says SAG president

it looks like there isn't going to be a strike (not yet anyway), but both sides are still far apart and one could still happen. 2 ... was a historic one for me. Something happened that has never happened before and it actually happened ... for "Home Is Where The Hate Is," I mentioned how I felt the season so far has all been set-up, set-up, set [more...]

Date: 2008-06-29 22:19:05

Lee Leffingwell to Enter Austin Mayor's Race Saturday

And so it becomes official. Current Place 1 City Councilman Lee Leffingwell will announce his bid for Mayor of Austin tomorrow morning from the ... steps of his childhood home in the Bouldin neighborhood in South Austin. Lee Leffingwell Mayor ... of social services, preservation of historic structures, campaign finance reform, and efforts to make city [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:54:28

The Obamas Say Hello to Canada

Posted by Bossip Staff The presidential family cover the January issue of Hello Canada ... thin line when examining the news reports on African American participation in this historic ... and classmates on Inauguration Day, as many who won’t be traveling to Washington gather at homes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:40:57

Text of Obama's inauguration address

Text of Obama&#39s inauguration address Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) ... following, he delivered his Inaugural address to a sea of Americans. Here is the full text of the historic ... our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:48:15

Obama day

Whether you watch the inauguration online at work or from the comfort of your own home with a bottle of champagne, there’s plenty going on around to town to celebrate this historic event, from deals [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 07:18:24

Breaking: Sarah Palin cleared in Troopergate by independent state panel

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. -- She's growing hoarse, no doubt tired, but less than 10 weeks after bursting onto the national political and cultural scene, ... , including an overnight flight back home to Alaska to vote. And then another long flight back down ... on the last day of the historic 2008 presidential race. Aides said Palin was in high spirits [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 01:29:06

An energetic, hoarse Sarah Palin races across 6 states from Ohio to Alaska

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. -- She's growing hoarse, no doubt tired, but less than 10 weeks after bursting onto the national political and cultural scene, ... , including an overnight flight back home to Alaska to vote. And then another long flight back down ... on the last day of the historic 2008 presidential race. Aides said Palin was in high spirits [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 02:51:09

Inauguration Day

I am experiencing this historic moment in the DFW airport waiting to catch my flight to Nashville ... more are watching from schools, homes, businesses, and from remote places around the world ... we recognize that the infant American dream has grown up and suceeded. And that is a victory worth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 16:03:00

Mum To Be Parminder Nagra Marries James Stenson

Congratulations to Parminder Nagra and her new husband, photographer James Stenson, who were wed on Saturday afternoon in Hollywood ... ceremony before friends and family at an elegant private home in the Hollywood Hills. The wedding ... their first child together this summer, soon after ER ends its historic 15-season run on NBC [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 04:22:00

Change is in the Air - The Inauguration Brings Hope, Promise, and Millions to Washington DC - Not to Mention Renewable Energy

The Great American Pilgrimage I've been in the area since late Friday, ... . In this historic election there is the rare upswelling of hope for the ideals of a nation. Mariah Power ... , individual homes, and businesses. The turbines on the Mall are working models, contributing power [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:50:08

More on the whirl of gaity

Last week's ball was in MD on the totally opposite side of the beltway from where I live ... , you have fun with that. I'll be home watching it on TV." MS and I nodded and told of our plans ... .)We all toasted Obama - his historic win, this historic moment. And then I turned to the three women [more...]

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

Weekend Financial Blog Posts

I am trying to get a cross section of good financial bloggers - leave me a link with any blogs you would recommend (especially your own): Historical Federal Tax Rates by Income Group 2008 Federal Tax Brackets Explained Obama’ ... , Issue 12 Zillow Plans to Add Home Search By Zestimate Do It Yourself Debt Consolidation I Quit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:01:38

{mini} sneak peek: sherry stein

today’s sneak peek takes us into the industrial chic home of sherry stein ... became part of the furnishings, plus the great view of an open courtyard and historic buildings ... . her white “villa” is in a historic building from the 30s in downtown santa fe. after eyeing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 15:00:55

Jhumpa Lahiri talks about home

Troop8500912 In a 1977 photo, Girl Scout Troop 850 promotes sales of postcards for the local historic jail. Lahiri is in the second row from the top, second from right; Kellogg is the center [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 22:40:07

Chinatown's 'grandchildren' celebrate

Ron Louie has successfully designed high-end homes from Santa Monica to San Marino for four decades ... sacrifice, we wouldn’t be where we are today.” Organizers will show historic photographs, a swing band ... outlining the roof lines of his three buildings — an ornament that long distinguished Central Plaza [more...]

Date: 2008-06-27 23:22:10

Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring

Want to make a good eco-friendly flooring choice as you renovate your home? By building with reclaimed wood, your floors will achieve instant character and beauty. Whether reclaimed wood is sourced from historic buildings and barns, old wine barrels, or even from the bottom [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 00:34:37

An Alternative (Humanist) Invocation

A few weeks ago, after it was learned that Barack Obama had chosen mega-church pastor, ... and guide the new President and our country. And this is a historic transition for our country. Even ... , our economy is collapsing, and people everywhere are without jobs, without healthcare and losing their homes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:34:43

Back to Cow Town

We are returning home after an exhausting day. We are driving back and reflecting on the moments we shared with our fellow Americans on this historic occasion. Millions of people walked up and down the streets of D.C. trying to find an entrance to the national mall this morning. It took us three hours to walk fifteen blocks to finally [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 22:46:01

Get in the Hype on the Fastest-Growing States

According to Lauren Sherman, at Forbes.com on Jan 8th, 2009 article of “America’s Fastest-Growing States”, ... choice for having a new dream house. On finding the perfect home, first we need to find a respectably ... ; with a reminiscent of small-town living in one of the nation’s most celebrated historic district. Good house [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 13:37:39

Obamamania!

There are so many great articles about Obama all over the place that it's impossible to keep track of them, ... went home, to see what tomorrow would bring. Plans were a little unclear.I went back the next day ... to try and renovate a historic old theater in Northeast Washington, the Atlas Theater. I was involved [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:47:00

An Introduction to ReportingOn

Where will today's journalists will find tomorrow's jobs, Amy Gahran asks, and partially answers, in a recent Idealab post ... factory closures following NAFTA fourteen years ago, and home foreclosures and increasing hunger today ... , but more is clearly needed. If journalists are to save more than ourselves, and rise to our historic charge [more...]

Date: 2008-07-14 19:43:47

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