Are Banks Utilities?

Is "Capitalism2" - where my bank is as bland as my natural gas provider - our only path after the economic lessons of 2008? ... , and since you're conservative with money, you're sitting on an old school LARGE down payment of $60,000 cash. All parties are ready, the moving plans are made, and your old house is already sold. You wake [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 13:08:31

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Monday, Monday

My weekly page update:Langara College Library in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada by Teeple Architects.This week's book review is Key Urban Housing of the Twentieth Century: Plans, Sections ... network for architectural guided tours during which current architectural developments, urban [more...]

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

First Word: Sam Talbot, Crosby Hotel, and More Get Green Light from CB2

Welcome to First Word, wherein Eater and its correspondents sit for hours at steamy community board meetings to bring back the first word of new ... . Because the application is for a transfer of an existing license, the approval was a breeze. He plans to open a "Charleston house type restaurant" with Southern fare. The current occupant is open until [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 14:45:24

the house

Erin asked about how we plan on living in such a small space with an expanding family.Main Level (pictured above): 670 sq. ft.Loft (not pictured) ... about building the house ourselves is that we get to design it to fit the way we live.*Smaller bedrooms allow ... ceilings in the house, but instead decided to build a loft area that will be used as a guest [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:42:00

Eleven (Nearly) Effortless Ways to Save Money Each Month

I confess, I haven’t had much energy the last few weeks.  Making any significant overhauls to our financial plan, our budget, etc ... the house.  However, there are still a few ways to save money each month that don’t require a whole ... and discovered it was well below the next smallest plan from our current arrangement. Dropping plans shaved $20 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 18:00:52

Arts Agenda

Image of work by Shepard Fairey, from ManifestHope:DC Did you hear that? ... agendas for the past few years, it wasn't really happening in the District, home of the White House ... ) that they plan on saying a lot more than that. It is art, after all, and we prefer art that's brave [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 18:46:29

Chattanooga Choo Choo

I visited Chattanooga this past weekend along with 11,000 other people, saw Ruby Falls (cold, wanted to stay inside, it’s in a cave), drank a beer ( ... , with plans to run for the House seat held by Zach Wamp (R - TN03). Littlefield might need to run ... buildings and the history. Chattanooga has free electric buses downtown (however not many riders [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 20:40:08

A sober inaugural for a nation in peril

America made history Tuesday; Barack Obama promised more in a sober, ... many big plans. … The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small ... economic recovery plan begins moving through House committees Wednesday; Treasury nominee Timothy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 08:49:41

New Pro: Dan Myers

Dan started playing poker when he found out about a free $10 dollar promotion on Prima, and quickly fell in love with the game ... or a mortgage for a house. In the future, Dan plans to continue playing poker as long as games ... . More recently, he says that Leggo has helped open up his game and made him more comfortable playing loose [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 05:55:33

Exciting Time for Red Bank Area Au Pairs

This week Au Pairs are about to experience one of the most historical events in the United States ... President of The United States.  It is truly going to be a moment in history and you should make plans ... Red Bank Coffee House, it is something for everyone to see.. Also, remember our AuPairCare  Share [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:01:35

When in Rome, do as the Roman’s do.

One of my must visit place is to travel in Europe! It includes Italy, Spain, France, Scotland, Rome and oh every country in Europe! ... and plans changed. We had a major house renovation back home that cost us an arm and a leg ... and we didn’t even visited another country. But next trip would be major and definitely a holiday and vacation [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 04:37:35

Sorting Out the Truth on McCain, Obama Tax Policies

Sorting Out the Truth on McCain, Obama Tax Policies Politifact is distilling candidates' positions and presenting some of our key rulings of ... and attack. • Senators Chafe at House Plans to Chop Apart Compromise Tax Package RSS Other Top CQ Stories Appropriations Package Set for House Consideration | Three Questions [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 12:50:29

Custom-Built Homes

.fullpost{display:inline;}I love to browse on house floor plans online ... . In American style architecture I am quite partial to Frank Lloyd's Wright Prairie Houses. Wright's rule ... . Various companies have different styles and approaches in making their designs and floor plans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:26:00

My plans for the Auction House

I've spent the last few days levelling some alts, and professions, and generally trying to assemble necessary infrastructure, towards my goal of learning how to (hopefully) generate truly obscene amounts of gold via the Auction House...or at least enough to pay for some crafted purplez and an epic flying mount [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 10:58:00

Sacramento Mortgage Delinquency Rate Approaches 7%

From the Sacramento Bee: 6.8 percent...of residential mortgages in El Dorado, Placer, ... was diagnosed with cancer so we had to push back our plans a bit. We purchased this house in West Texas in April ... for the sprawling, 8-year-old Natomas Park development hired Paladin Security. The community has endured [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 22:21:40

Charlie Rangel To Introduce Legislation To Bring Back The Draft

Remember, before the 2004 elections, when Democrats insisted again and again that if Bush were re-elected the military draft would be brought back? ... , but he will wait until after the economic stimulus package is passed. Asked if he plans to introduce ... a distraction for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) soon after Democrats won control [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:18:52

Super.

Our living room last night was a sight to behold. Maggie was sick most of the weekend- within seconds of us getting home Friday night after picking her up at daycare, she threw up. All over the living room floor. So our weekend plans of taking her to my parents’ house on Saturday while I started repainting the bathroom and Dan had a day [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 13:53:58

I Want to Go Baaaackkk..

No, this post is not a tribute to LOST though it should be because HELLO, PEOPLE!! MY FAVORITE SHOW IN THE UNIVERSE IS COMING ON TONIGHT! Just don't get me started on ABC moving it to Wednesdays when I'll be in the church house. Since ... to spend the night. The plan the following day was to go to the movies and walk around the mall [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 06:07:59

131-an off day

source: heretakoyaki. たこたき。otherwise known as fried octopus balls. i want some! maybe two years ago we got invited over to my mom’s friend’s house 我媽的朋友的家 (haha for my limited ... has special plans for us!! ♥ but yeah, we all got to spend a lot of time together, whether it be late nights [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:41:32

Can President Obama deliver the goods?

With the inauguration of President Barack Obama today, and the dawn of a new era in American politics, ... made a number of pledges in relation to the environment and has spoken passionately about his plans for greening the White House. But, with many other pressing issues to deal with, can he really [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 08:49:23

obamessiah inauguration: yay! we're out of the frying pan!

new commander-in-chief sworn infrom ap: Stepping into history, ... is to repair the tattered economy left behind by outgoing President George W. Bush.inauguration security ... designated successor in the event of some catastrophe. The White House announced the plan on Monday [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 18:43:00

To Buy or Rent - Not Just an Emotional Decision

Here’s an interesting piece that ran in the Seattle Times today: To rent or to buy? ... Anyone who plans to live in their house for five years or more would still be safe to buy, according ... The story of two couples The decision to sell their house and go back to renting has meant [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 22:42:23

Financial Shape in 2008: End-of-the-year report

It's nearing the end of 2008! Can you believe that? ... insurance plans and open an HSA. We were approved for our new health insurance plans in April ... ) for a house in 3-5 years. As of the beginning of November, this is also DONE!! When we listed off [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 15:46:35

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

Iraqi Gov't Calls Bush's Bluff So let's see if all that business about Iraqi sovereignty and "When they stand up, we'll stand down" ... a hint of when we will leave. Because we are in charge there and we have no plans to leave ... . The lady of the house, along with her kids, is now trying to clean up the mess. We've been helping [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 19:16:29

OPRAH TICKETS SELLING LIKE HOTCAKES

Were you able to snag a ticket to Oprah’s show taping in Washington on January 19? Not likely ... House, where Lady O plans to tape at least two shows that day. ... , and the passes (which are free) were gone within an hour and 45 minutes. Oprah rep Michelle McIntyre said [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 18:40:09

In a Rare Event, NJ Suspends New 2.5% Tax on Commercial Development

By Adam Smith | January 19, 2009 Democrats, the champions of New Jerseys plans to subsidize more housing construction at the expense of taxpayers ... , there is a shortage of demand because there is a huge incentive not to rehabilitate a home: wait [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 01:07:38

Bah, humbug!

By Joseph Romm So what part of the economic stimulus plan did House Minority Leader John Boehner single out on PBS's Newshour: And, ... buildings to make them more energy-efficient, and weatherize the home of poor people. I actually [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 23:28:00

Obama To Continue Aggressive Web Outreach As President

Easily the most important news since last week's election as far as how President-elect Obama (D) intends to govern ... . The results, he says, "will be amazing to watch." ...Obama's team is determining how best ... " operation out of the White House and plans a complete [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 16:05:03

Coco Arquette: Jennifer Aniston is Nouna!

Courteney Cox (in Marc Jacobs) works the red carpet at the premiere of Bedtime Stories at the El Capitan Theatre on Thursday (December 18) ... plans: “Christmas is insane in our house. I say: ‘Let’s buy Coco one good toy,’ but he wants to buy ... in Los Angeles. The 44-year-old Friends star recently opens up to UK’s Mail on Sunday: On making [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 19:23:59

Coco Arquette: Jennifer Aniston is Noona!

Courteney Cox (in Marc Jacobs) works the red carpet at the premiere of Bedtime Stories at the El Capitan Theatre on Thursday (December 18) ... plans: “Christmas is insane in our house. I say: ‘Let’s buy Coco one good toy,’ but he wants to buy ... in Los Angeles. The 44-year-old Friends star recently opens up to UK’s Mail on Sunday: On making [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 19:23:59

An Investment in the Future of Noe Valley

Click the image above to view the full photogallery. As it currently stands, 469 Clipper St. is probably the house that all the neighbors hate ... plans for a new home, designed by ZAK Architecture. Actually, if the 3,500 sq ft renovation is built as designed, the neighbors will probably start fuming about the "ugly modern thing" that's ruined [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 21:32:10

Budget cuts not affecting Daley's PR machine

From today's print edition: Daley’s PR machine Budget cuts not affecting city's public relations efforts City message coming from a lot of ... headed to the lakefront last month to announce his latest environmental plans, accompanied ... to that in-house army, the city has funneled millions more to private spin doctors. "The city [more...]

Date: 2008-10-12 18:16:00

GOP gets a word in about the stimulus

Republicans aren't going to let Democrats completely own the weekend. House GOP leaders have been railing against House Democrats' $825 billion economic stimulus, and Saturday offered what it called "fun facts" about the plan. House committees are expected [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 19:57:48

Ask the M-Network: Money Management and a New Career

Last week, the M-Network announced a new feature - “Ask the M-Network ... yourself if you have any intermediate plans such as buying a house, getting married, having ... , etc. I am currently maxing out my 401K and trying to pay off some student loans to become debt free [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 10:50:54

Jan Kaplický (1937-2009)

Today, the wife of Czech architect Jan Kaplický gave birth to a child. That would be good news for Kaplický ... in some Marshmallow commercials. :-)Czech President Václav Klaus had half-jokingly revealed his plans to use ropes ... . The Sydney Opera House above has been opposed by many people, too. And I think it is a terrific [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:24:00

Gary Glitter worst choice for baby sitter ever!

Shamed pop star Gary Glitter has abandoned his legal battle to avoid signingBritain’s Sex Offenders Register, WENN reportsJanuary 19th. ... the country’sSex Offenders Register when he arrived back in his native U.K., which allows authorities to keep track of his movements. Offenders are forced to disclose any plans to move house, change [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 19:15:41

Michael Tomasky: my day

Around 7:10 am, my wife and I left our house in Maryland. The plan was to drive to the nearby subway station, about a mile and a half; leave the car in a garage, hop the train downtown, and head to an office overlooking Pennsylvania Avenue, the parade [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:40:03

Home Again, Home Again Jiggity Jig

Ah, we’re home. I do like being home. Even though there is that whole real world adjustment thing. Unpacking. Going back to work. Sorting mail ... s the beginning of a new year. Time to make plans, get organized, make changes. Declutter the house. I SWEAR ... :Sleep Number Bed Setup Great Joy at Kacey’s House Travel Day Next Time I Get to be the Male [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 09:33:24

ComicMix Six: Fictional Presidents in comics

ComicMix Six: Fictional Presidents in comics We've had a lot of US Presidents show up in the comics, ... and damaging Easter baskets by sitting on them. Spidey eventually foils the villain's plans to disrupt the annual White House Easter Egg roll. Some sources indicate that Melanie may have been the first African [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 22:16:30

Paper Roses (a la Marie Osmond)

It Ain't John Steinbeck's Crepes Of WrathPhotographs copyright: ... by us when we built this home.I planned the garden before the house was built. I sketched each garden bed and each prospective plant on the architectural scale drawings. I sketched where the garden gate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 19:00:00

A Self-Fulfilling Thing In Florida

The Orlando Sentinel reports from Florida. “A federal bankruptcy court this month approved the sale of 122 acres that were once planned for vacation ... of these folks mortgaged their house to come up with the down payment. Some of them are retired. It’s not easy for them,’ said attorney Nick Bangos, who represents about 106 investors.” The Palm Beac [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 13:40:10

Lighting: A Key to Creating an Environment

I’ve seen the light! PH Artichoke narrow This is one of the light fixtures the electricians were installing on one of my jobs today ... plan”. In a perfect world, every house would be designed for the site on which it sits. It would take [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 04:45:37

R. Donahue Peebles buys second Hamptons home

Real estate developer and author R. Donahue Peebles, who purchased a 10.1-acre Bridgehampton compound last year for $5 ... from his current property. He acquired the house in an estate trust auction. Peebles plans to keep both homes, using the Sag Harbor place as a cabana and guest house, says Lori Barbaria of Prudential [more...]

Date: 2008-06-18 20:42:58

Moving on, and in, with Uncle Sams help

America???s biggest move is taking place today, and I???m not just talking about Dubya handing over the keys to the Oval Office to Barack Obama. [ ... will be in its proper place, thanks to floor plans and the oversight of the White House Usher's office. Belongings ... than do the form and new leaders of the free world. When you move for  work-related [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 17:18:03

Dreaming of Spain

Well, this dreaming supposedly stopped this month! But our European tour was cancelled. 3 months vacations back home, traveling around,side trips, then house renovation was the answer ... , too many plans and hopes..But we’ll get there:D And this Rome Hotels is a must check! If you’re [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 14:46:57

a new year

When I’m really thinking, really pondering things I’m either talking it out with someone, or I’m completely silent ... ranch a couple years ago and the calf is now grown up and almost ready for eating. I plan to take A3 to the slaughter house and follow it through the process and then create a feast to celebrate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 03:51:04

Bush: Gustav, Katrina, tale of two storms

by Mark Silva ST. PAUL, Minn. -- President George W ... his convention address, now plans to monitor events from the White House. The president said he did ... following a vacation at his Texas ranch, made a low-flying arc over the flooded Crescent City [more...]

Date: 2008-09-01 03:58:54

Rangel Wants The Military Draft Started……Again

This guy is a piece of work: Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) ... , but he will wait until after the economic stimulus package is passed. Asked if he plans to introduce ... create a distraction for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) soon after Democrats won control [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:55:24

GOP leader Scrooge Boehner disses weatherizing low-income homes and cutting the deficit

scrooge.gif So what part of the economic stimulus plan did House Minority Leader John Boehner single out on PBS’s Newshour: And, ... buildings to make them more energy-efficient Weatherize the home of poor people I actually helped oversee [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 14:44:14

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