Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the eve of the Inauguration of Barack Obama

A trip to Memphis last year left me with some free time in the afternoon before heading to the airport to return home ... Motel,   the assassination site of Martin Luther King, Jr. which now houses the National Civil Rights ... :1218476612: Even though this historic event happened more than 40 years ago, I am still concerned [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:33:24

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Celebrating, defending A.E. Doyle

Tonight at 7:30pm, author Philip Niles will read from his book, "Beauty of the City: A.E ... and his parents had a beach house in Neahkahnie near the vacation home Doyle designed and built for his family ... is deplorable. Designs for a new and updated school facility that don't consider the historical [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 19:32:28

A Frenzy Of Overbuilding That Was Bound To Slow Down

The Mail Tribune reports from Oregon. “Sales of existing homes in Jackson County for the last quarter of 2008 held steady when compared to a year ... in median price, combined with historic lows in interest rates.” “‘It is a great time to be a buyer [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 19:30:48

National Association of Home Builders: Prices to Fall 29% in 2009

The building industry trade show started today in Las Vegas ... a historic low," the economist said Tuesday at the building industry trade show [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 03:29:12

City panel rejects Ken Karl's appeal of house razing

The city’s decision 14 months ago to raze a historic house that building inspectors condemned got the backing Friday of an appeals panel weighing the ... Karl, who owned the 313 Main St. home knocked down under orders from the city, said he plans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:37:00

A Meteor To Kiss The World

After finishing all the bass tracks for the record last night I decided to drive home for my day off ... that it is just the academic practice of counting the dead. The more death, the more momentous the historic event [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 21:08:59

Local Realtors need power tools

I  wrote this a few months ago but ran into a similar situation over the weekend.  I went to set up a showing to show one of my clients a home ... the plywood from the front door to access the lock box. Close your eyes and imagine a red brick Victorian house, a good sized one with a turret. I can't post a picture of it, because it isn't [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 17:14:57

How to spend $825 billion

By Kate Sheppard Enviros are heartened by much of what they see in the newly released summary of the House's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, ... buildings to make them more energy efficient." Another section of the bill aims to "modernize roads ... for activities supported by other economic recovery funds, such as retrofitting of buildings, green [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 07:05:15

To move or not to move…and if so, where?

Yesterday’s confirmation of my suspicion that I won’t be able afford to stay in my home after I retire is disturbing ... d better find a place sooner than later. No one will lend a house-sized chunk of money to an old lady ... . The city stands down off the property taxes in the historic district (the locals consider a house [more...]

Date: 2008-09-07 15:39:44

Two Examples of How Media Accountability for the Obama Administration Will Be 180 Degrees Opposite That for Republicans

There are two sets of rules! El Rushbo, America’s anchorman put together this montage of “news” reporters and Democrat leaders knocking themselves out to excuse the failure to pay taxes by Obama’s Treasury Secretary Designate, Timothy Geithner. Once the script had been delivered by Obama’s aides, they all danced to the same tune: KERRY: [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:09:32

Go Home Already: Berry Good

Photo by staceyviera >> A civil rights group called the Partnership for Civil Justice filed a federal lawsuit today to halt ... proposing an exemption for churches from the DC Historic Preservation Act has been resurrected by Ward ... its school reuse plans for seven of the D.C. public schools that will be closed this summer. [more...]

Date: 2008-06-19 16:24:25

Some Thoughts

Opening went pretty well over the weekend.A few little glitches popped up, an actor tripped going offstage and landed on a carpet covering some cable ... and Sunday were pretty good houses, I think they were the best we've had for an opening weekend ... or the internet.Now, I know the inauguration of Obama is a historic event--a hopeful harbinger of a [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:27:00

Can Suburbs Be Recycled After Burst?

Allison Arieff of the New York Times has an interesting story about what to do with our new Depression-era 21st century suburbs ... and suggests the need for planners to think creatively about adaptive reuse not of historic buildings, but of strip malls and residential communities. Retrofitting for greener buildings is a help. Turning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:18:48

Calvin Klein Battles Preservation Board and Neighbor Over Design of His Future Southampton Home

One of the reasons you probably chosen to not own an oceanfront house in the Hamptons is because it sounds like a major ... it all the more, as he's in the middle of an ongoing back and forth with the Southampton Village's Board of Historic ... neighbor Mr. William J. Williams Jr. wrote that the proposed new buildings do not fit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:01:38

Extra, Extra

Battery Park Sunset, by ryan muir at flickrToday on the Gothamist Newsmap: a carjacking on 179th St. and Ft. Washington Ave ... from Serbian officials. After hitting a historic low last year, NYC's murder rate is up 8% in 2008 ... of Health. Gandhi's a pimp profiteer? The people protesting in front of his home think so, as they don't [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 23:35:00

An Open Letter to President Barack Obama

This is a guest post by Peter Tatchell Dear President Barack Obama, Congratulations on the occasion of your inauguration. On this special day, the hopes of billions of people across our precious planet are vested in your presidency. They look to you to show practical and moral leadership in resolving the great challenges that face humanity [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:41:07

The Investment Gods Are Angry

The Working Capital Model (WCM) is an historically new methodology, but with roots deeply imbedded in the building blocks of capitalism, ... to people or countries around the Mediterranean. The sole purpose of the exercise was profit ... . The excess cash needed a home, and a wide variety of early entrepreneurial types were quick [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 23:53:10

The Investment Gods Are Angry

The Working Capital Model (WCM) is an historically new methodology, but with roots deeply imbedded in the building blocks of capitalism, ... to people or countries around the Mediterranean. The sole purpose of the exercise was profit ... . The excess cash needed a home, and a wide variety of early entrepreneurial types were quick [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:03:08

Reflections on a visit to Normandy

The family took a trip to Normandy based on Caen, home to William the Conqueror (formerly known as the Bastard) and the Memorial to World War II ... in the buildings and the fine regional cuisine: there is nowhere like France for reliable pleasures of that sort ... on what that war means for us today. The symmetry of two historic invasions 900 years [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 09:56:11

Classic Group’s Philip Bates Elected President for Eastern Massachusetts National Assoc. of the Remodeling Industry

LEXINGTON, Mass. — The Classic Group, Inc., architects and custom home builders located in Lexington, is proud to announce Philip Bates, ... a collaborative approach to architecture and building and a clear, deliberate communication approach ... and minor renovations, and historic restoration. The firm is the recipient of many industry awards [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:23:44

802 Salmon on the Home Stretch

On Thursday night, Preservation Dallas is hosting a preview of 802 Salmon, which, when I was over there this morning, was a veritable vortex of activity.  802 Salmon, you’ll recall, is intended as a model project: how to take a modest but historical (1926) bungalow and rehab it in a way that is both energy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 20:09:06

The Obama Stimulus: An $825 Billion First Step

by James Parrott The version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan unveiled on Jan. 15 by House Democrats is breathtaking in its scope and cost. Intended to retain and create 3.7 million jobs over the next two years, the $825 billion package of federal government investments includes dozens of spending measures ranging from $200 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:45:29

Harrisburg: Abbington

A countryside village community of 363 homes of understated elegance and enormous appeal in peaceful Harrisburg, North Carolina… close to I-85, I-485, and I-77 and just minutes from the University Area, historic Concord, and Uptown Charlotte. Abbington is a lifestyle created especially for families. A countryside retreat that brings back [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 00:36:21

Goodbye Bob's Big Boy, Hello BMW

As reported in May, Bob's Big Boy near Wilshire and Highland was going to get the heave-ho by the end of July if it wasn't deemed a historic-cultural monument. Well, that didn't happen, and, as of now, Bob's has served its last grease-laden meal. In Bob's place will be a new BMW dealership, departing its home in Beverly [more...]

Date: 2008-07-07 18:27:44

DRUDGEREPORT IS WORTHLESS

On one of the most historic events in American history, the Dudge Report's top headline is "OBAMA FLUBS THE OATH." Update: ha! They changed the headline to "OBAMA & CHIEF JUSTICE FLUB OATH OF OFFICE." Well that was nice. And more accurate, considering it was Roberts who prompted him incorrectly, and Roberts only got it right after Obama, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 09:23:29

Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News

Dems showcase stimulus package. House Democrats unveiled an unprecedented $825B stimulus plan yesterday, divided into two-thirds spending and one-third tax cuts. Virtually everyone in the country would be affected by the package: 95% of workers would get a $500 tax cut or $1,000 cut for working couples; first-time home buyers between Jan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 12:15:12

Israel’s painful dilemma: To win against Hamas is to lose

By Stan Goodenough, The Watchman Posted on Sunday 4 January 2009 Goodenough is a well known Christian journalist living in Jerusalem. He fully understands what I and others, have been writing for some time now, namely that the existence of Hamas protects Israel from pressure on the peace process [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 14:10:43

Charlottesville Property - A Good Venture

Deciding to buy a luxury realty? Charlottesville property is the best for your deal. You can purchase a home now for almost 20% less than a year ago. And there are further reasons why your purchase is going to be a good deal. Charlottesville is always graded as the best site to reside in the US by national publications such as Forbes, Frommer’s, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 02:50:29

Posts about Home business as of January 20, 2009

Seller Communications Binder - realsolutionsblog.com 01/20/2009 Sellers of real estate generally have one complaint when it comes to their agent - ... products, … of Solar Night Industries. Accelerate Your Business With The Modern Energy Plan by SNI ... poor communication. You’ve heard the stories from sellers about how an agent listed their home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:12:37

Service Announcements, a Reader Request, and a Little Inspiration

A few weeks ago I mentioned the 38th annual Cathedral Antique Show and said that the $15 admission tickets benefit a "good cause ... with the show: Landscape architect Spencer Tunnell will discuss garden restoration; White House historian William Seale will talk about reconciling the historic house with modern times; and antique restorer Steve [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 20:16:00

...as this historic day comes to a close:

...let us pray ...via the text of the inagural benediction ...given by the Rev. Joseph Lowery ...who was perfect to lead us to the final amen! God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, thou, who has brought us thus far along the way, thou, who has by thy might led us into the light, keep us forever in the path we pray, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 05:04:02

Cedar City Real Estate market offers deals

Cedar City, Utah located just 3 hours from Las Vegas, Nevada offers incredible real estate deals right now on land, homes, acreage, ... are at historic lows and the selection of homes is great now, but don’t wait until the best deals are gone ... and commercial properties. There are some very aggressively priced small homes and duplexes right [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 21:37:21

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." --Martin Luther King, Jr ... becoming president is historic. It's historic in a way that speaks to hope of change. It's historic ... . For the world, really. People are losing their jobs, their homes. Years of disgusting greed is wreaking [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 08:00:00

The Electorate Has Spoken

Obamabarack   Obamacloseup by Sam Pierce We are days away from a historic presidential inauguration, at least that is what we are told in pulsating liberal media reports that seem to be building to the ultimate climax of Obamasm. I would say that the upcoming nightmare is indeed historic, but only [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 01:47:53

Tommie Smith’s former home to be renovated

This house, formerly home to Tommie Smith, is soon to be renovated by its current owner ... meeting to describe his plans. The house will be moved closer to the street and a second story ... a significant historic structure, the existing facade will be retained, although only as a portion of the face [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 04:22:23

The Heretic: Going Colorblind in a Jewish Nursing Home

Author: Shmarya Rosenberg Posted to Jewcy: September 04, 2008 3: ... liberal, full of fancy talk, elaborate plans and much hot air? No one was concerned about Obama’s skin ... are you understand it was an historic moment for America. I left part way through Obama’s speech [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 20:00:14

A rosy, cozy showplace

Ready for family, and friends, in Pasadena's Prospect Historic District Visitors to the Rose Bowl who take the scenic route into the stadium's ... Wright's La Miniatura, Charles and Henry Greene's Gamble House and, though lesser known, a 1911 two-story home by architect Sylvanus B. Marston. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 08:00:00

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Date: 2009-01-16 03:54:41

A New Day

Below is the text of what is sure to be a historic speech My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 04:16:26

Words from the (investment) wise 1.18.08

Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (January 12 – 18, 2009) Investor sentiment around the globe was negatively impacted during 2009’s second full week of trading as a barrage of bleak economic and corporate news offered more confirmation of a deepening recession, bringing risk aversion to center stage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 12:50:17

The Inauguration

The day has finally come. The day, that so many of us have waited for. Last year, before there was president elected, we hoped for this day ... s speeches. Today the Change arrived. This day shall be marked to the Chronicles of Time as a historic day ... even visited the country, this day feels important. And historic. This day felt like reversed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:53:22

World Trade Center Model to Get New Home

... the world of the tragedy that occurred on 9/11. Like historic photographs, drawings and scrapbooks, architectural records are an important part of America’s historic legacy. They help trace [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:13:18

Israel's Gaza Atrocities Recall America's Atrocities in Vietnam

By Dave Lindorff As we hear the horrifying and sickening reports of the atrocities in Gaza by the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), and as ardent Israel backers predictably justify each one or contest the facts it’s worth reading a new book, <em>The War Behind Me: Vietnam Veterans Confront the Truth about US War Crimes</em>, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 23:26:29

Yesterday and Inauguration Day

I won't say much here today, but I could not allow this day and yesterday to go by without a post ... . In the morning I watched the video of his "I Have A Dream" speech, thanks to Steve Yamaguchi for posting ... interaction on Steve's Facebook page, commenting on the absurdity of King's dream in 1963 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 22:38:43

Monday is always a busy one...

I love Mondays... they are always so fast paced and full of energy. Especially today! ... and a new home for autumn recipes.... Recipes2 Recipe_cards speaking of recipes, does ... with me this week and it couldn't have come at a better time with Cider Days on Historic Walnut Street [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 22:54:06

Steve Kubby: Hope for Change

HOPE for CHANGE by Steve Kubby Today, Barack Hussein Obama II, will become the first African American President of the United States ... and historic than electing our first black president has just taken place. For the first time ... ? Can we expect the Police States of America to finally back off, stop raiding our homes and stealing our stuff [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 16:19:11

Why The West is Condemning Israel's Gaza War

Since this Gaza War Started almost three weeks ago, the usual suspects have made the usual condemnations, I don't even read them anymore. You could write it before any conflict involving Israel. SOS Rice will be chomping a the bit to blast Israel only to be held back by President Bush [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 20:56:57

Barack Obama’s Inauguration Speech and a few comments on anger and conflict

Posted by: Carlos R. Todd on: January 20, 2009 In: anger managementComment! I thought it fitting to share the inauguration speech of our new president. This speech has relevance for all those who must deal with anger and conflict because it reminds us that the things that bring us together are more than the things that divide us [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 00:21:34

Chomsky on ‘”Exterminate all the Brutes”: Gaza 2009′

On Saturday December 27, the latest US-Israeli attack on helpless Palestinians was launched. The attack had been meticulously planned, for over 6 months according to the Israeli press. The planning had two components: military and propaganda. It was based on the lessons of Israel’s 2006 invasion of Lebanon, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 04:00:52

Faux Marx

Faux Marx Laura of 11D says this quote is making the rounds of Wall Street ... , houses and technology, pushing them to take more and more expensive credits, until their debt becomes ... this is as a historic record. But it's quite something to wade through.) And third, because [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:43:29

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