Carnival of the Green #162!

It’s finally here! Over a year ago, I signed up to host TreeHugger’s Carnival of the Green, and I’m thrilled to finally feature it here. For me, Carnival of the Green brings to light so many blogs I may have never found in the big sea of green writing. I hope you find some new favorite sites this week! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 05:41:16

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Internet Gambling Under Attack Again

The Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nevada’s largest daily newspaper, ... to then House Majority Whip Tom DeLay, treating him to luxury trips, among other things, in an effort to kill ... . Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and 112 co-sponsors on Thursday reintroduced a bill in the House [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 07:01:11

Why President Bush Is So Reviled By Christopher G. Adamo

Why President Bush Is So Reviled By Christopher G. Adamo The Bear on Jan 16 2009 | Filed under: Culture, ... Americans now regard the terrorist threat. It is a luxury they can only afford in the aftermath ... on September 11, 2001, with plans for many more to follow. Another Bush success that will likely [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:31:29

To Buy or Not To Buy…What’s Your Advice for This AFM Reader?

I received the following email the other day from an AFM reader (summarized from several emails): JLP, Greetings! ... of the current real estate situation. The house is in the best school district in the state, and nicely ... or so. I know for a fact that one of the residents in that neighborhood with a similar house [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 05:54:30

Charlotte Updates- Business, Economics and Hopes for the New Administration

As we inaugurate a new President, my attention has shifted to the national scene, and how it affects Charlotte.The city’s biggest company, Bank of America, plays on the national stage. Things have been happening with BOA and  Charlotte the last two weeks before the inaugural.   A summary is below [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:10:19

Jon Stewart: Give the Auto Industry Money; Paul Krugman: US Auto Industry Doomed

Jon Stewart says it needs to be done. Our Guest Voice, journalism professor and author Walter Brasch, says it needs to be done. CBS says the Dems and the White House have agreed on a deal. And the Sunday morning bobble-heads ... Speaking to reporters three days ahead of the Nobel Prize ceremony, Krugman said plans [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 03:33:27

The City Of New Delhi

I reached New Delhi through a Spice Jet flight; however, there is no dearth of means to reach the city ... . The plans to develop the city are in full-swing, to prepare it for the upcoming Commonwealth Games ... metropolis, which welcomes everyone alike. There are high-end luxury hotels, hotels for the middle [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 08:39:36

Inconceivable: Why Failure Is Normal, and Should Be Part of the Plan…but Isn’t

Inconceivable: Why Failure Is Normal, and Should Be Part of the Plan…but Isn’t Sharon December 13th, 2008 “He’ll never catch up!” the Sicilian cried. “Inconceivable!” “You keep using that word!” the Spaniard snapped.  “I don’t think it means what you think it does.” …”Inconceivable!” the Sicilian cried. The Spaniard whirled on him [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 17:12:40

Palm Islands: the island paradise of Dubai worry environmentalists

Palm Islands: the island paradise of Dubai worry environmentalists The construction of four artificial islands off Dubai - Palm Islands project, each of which can house thousands of villas and luxury hotels, is the admiration ... discovered by Spanish explorers who have encountered several Native American tribes around [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:03:35

Latest News In StockMarketInvestment Research - Jan 16, 2009

Airlines employed 6.5% fewer workers in November 16 Jan 2009 at 10:41am NEW YORK (MarketWatch) ... FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Advanced Micro Devices Inc. on Friday said it plans to cut its workforce ... for more information on this news. Bush White House releases rosy economic forecast 16 Jan 2009 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 18:03:59

The Early Word: Obama Tackles the Budget

The Early Word: Obama Tackles the Budget By Michael Falcone Though he is still weeks away from taking office, ... plans to hold a news conference to discuss economic issues, according to a transition spokesman ... . Nor, from the sound of it, does it seem like Obama feels he has the luxury of waiting. “ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 14:24:23

How About Condos Instead of the Century Plaza Hotel?

Click the image above to view the full photogallery ... and restaurants, and a spa and fitness center. The property will continue to house one of the largest ... for their iconic designs throughout the world including the Grand Louvre in Paris, Bank of China Tower, in Hong [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 18:48:00

The nasty side of human nature

The nasty side of human natureWoolworths: Final thoughts and wrapping up First of all, apologies to anyone who became sick of Woolworths when I published eight posts in a row about it. As you will have seen, “normal” service is on its way to resumption [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:36:48

My climbing trip "carry on" list

Recently, I ran a little new year's "help me come up with new blog post" ideas contest ... and I had recently chatted about his plans for a trip to Red Rock... and then chatted during his trip ... . So, while I wish she could be the one thing I'd need for a happy climbing trip, she gets to stay home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:55:04

BlueZero concept. Three cars are planned, a pure electric, a range extended electric, and a fuel cell.  Confirming production intention, Dr ... to the system.” Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich) thinks the deal the White House gives GM will mirror [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 14:08:49

Spare part

the nasty side of human nature a few days ago, it is only fair that I redress the balance when I am reminded of the good side of people. When I wrote about my (un)employment situation I wasn’t expecting to get such long responses from people offering advice [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:44:08

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT CHARACTERIZES THE PROCESS OF LEADING AND DIRECTING THE SYSTEMS WITHIN AN ORGANIZATION BY EXHAUSTING AVAILABLE RESOURCES EXTENSIVELY SO AS TO ACHIEVE THEJ OBJECTIVES OF THE BUSINESS OPERATION

Chapter 1 Purpose and Background 1.0 Introduction Business administration and management characterizes the process of leading and ... the conceptualization of business plans and monitoring its execution for assessment and evaluation of the efficiency ... and plans from which the profit of the business organization will be fully maximized . [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 01:10:39

Just Creative Design’s 2008 Round Up

This is a round up of the past year’s articles along with some other interesting trivia, goals and future plans. 2008 Statistics 6778 Comments / Trackbacks 197 Posts 34 Comments / Trackbacks per article on average 15 Posts written per month on average 4,360,018 pageviews Average time [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 13:00:23

Carnival of Education: Virtual Inaugural Balls Edition

"For as much as government can do and must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people upon which this nation relies ... Balls for EdBloggers!! We've set up each "ballroom" so teachers will feel at home but festive [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 07:41:11

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

Why Have Homeowners Been Forgotten?

As part of the latest directional shift in the allocation of the bailout funds being managed by Hank Paulson, it seems homeowners have once again been overlooked. The bailout funds which were originally intended to boost the lending markets have now been earmarked to boost bank balance sheets [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 17:40:58

1979-1981 Ford Mustang

Marketers had put a Roman numeral on the 1974-1978 Ford Mustang II to emphasize just how different it was from previous Mustangs. For the same reason, they removed the suffix when they launched the new generation with the 1979 Ford Mustang. To drive home the point that this was a new Mustang with renewed spirit, they also [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:28:00

Hotels Emerging As Terror Magnets?

Was the terror attack on several of Mumbai’s luxury hotels an anomaly or part of an emerging pattern? ... Palace and Oberoi luxury hotels from carrying out their plans, hotel owners told The New York Times ... . Analysts say luxury hotels in troubled parts of the world are becoming terrorism magnets [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 03:59:46

For now, Milton Bradley is calm, cool and collecting his big check

It's Friday, and I have all the answers ... Milton Bradley came off as poised and confident in his first news conference as a Cub ... , then know that Bradley comes here with a luxury suite on the DL. Mark Cuban wasn't going to spend money [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 17:54:30

Links Resources 2

Www.takeonbusiness.comBusiness consulting, including financial management, accounting services, corporate and personal tax preparation, ... estate, movies, game network, vacation adviser, photo contest, car shoppers, music network [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 23:52:00

“That’s Just The Way It Is”

One thing I’ve noticed as we’ve begun to get the word out on what we’re doing is that there are two general reactions ... that our house is going to be as natural as possible. Here’s one example of how we’re not making any [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 20:55:54

Permits, Plans, and Partial Demolition in Pac Heights

The listing for 1629-1635 Green St ... , contemporary addition ("Cape Cod/ultra modern") to the existing be-shingled 3,000 sq ft structure ... . actually includes two homes on a double lot: a charming 1917 front house that's ready for move [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 21:40:02

The Daily WAR (10-18)

Reading between the lines, and thinking outside the box . . .THE HOLY ROMAN...B16 TO RECEIVE SEEHOFER    Horst Seehofer, Prime Minister of the Free State of Bavaria, will be received next Thursday in a private audience with Pope Benedict XVI [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:33:00

Global Tourism and a Chilled Beach in Dubai

Global Tourism and a Chilled Beach in Dubai By James Kanter Beach ... in Dubai by Gianni Versace, the Italian fashion house, will include a beach allowing guests to frolic ... can go above 120 degrees. While some accounts of the plans for the beach say it will be cooled by air [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 13:47:37

The ATM Known As Your House Has Shut Down

The Missoulian reports from Montana. “The Missoula Symphony Orchestra is not in the business of selling houses ... has really hit home in Missoula. ‘Right now, we seem to be doing fine,’ said Murphy. ‘Who knows,’ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 18:10:53

Marcus Schrenker Intentionally Crashes Plane in Wake of $533K Federal Judgment Awarded Against his company Heritage Wealth Management

CAUGHT!!!! The punk was caught in Florida with his wrists slit. UPDATEThis is better than a soap opera ... and reducing cabin pressure. "Hypoxia can cause people to make terrible decisions and I simply put [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 20:52:00

Rep. Joe Knollenberg(R-MI): We Aren’t Using Taxpayer Money For Bailouts, Tinkerbell Sprinkled Pixie Dust

That’s right, you tell them Knollenberg..Tell them how Tinkerbell flew in and sprinkled  pixie dust all over the treasury, and now, magically, ... by flying in corporate jets to DC. Wagoner flew in GM’s $36 million luxury aircraft to tell members [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 15:10:34

Unilateralism Spells Cop Out - Olmert/Livni Buckle!

If these two reports below are correct, and I suspect they are reliable, it would be a travesty of justice perpetrated by Olmert, Livni and Barak. A unilateral cease fire proposal is a cop out because Hamas wins by not losing , Israel loses by not winning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 03:50:00

Gov't to order MSDF to prepare for dispatch on antipiracy mission

Jan 16 08:44 AM US/Eastern(AP) - TOKYO, Jan. 16 (Kyodo) — The government plans to order the Self-Defense Forces by the end of this month to prepare ... Friday.The immediate aim of the mission will be to protect Japan's two luxury liners, which are scheduled [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 12:44:00

The Current Credit Crunch

I had a long conversation with my dad, and this time, the information did not enter one ear and leak out from the other ... to buy a house that costs US$110,000. Therefore, he finds a house that he likes very much [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:39:00

Floor Plan Friday

Luxury Home Floor Plan ... homebuyers to purchase floor plans. The site is www.eplans.com and their user-friendly interface allows ... . In addition, an advanced search option permits the user to further refine their search. I thought [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 21:50:02

Obama Calls for Sacrifice

Sen. Barack Obama (WDCpix) ... .” If the message sounds strange coming from the White House — that’s because it isn’t. But Obama ... to fill the vacuum created by a White House that has grown all but irrelevant in the face of public [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 23:41:33

Republicans' Navel Gazing and Why It Matters

Republicans' Navel Gazing and Why It MattersLosing 54 House seats, 13 (or 14) Senate seats and the presidency over the past four years has effectively pushed Republicans into the political wilderness with no obvious guideposts to help find their way back [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:30:14

Local: Again, eminent danger

Editor’s note: Back in November 2004, I wrote articles for what was supposed to be Peoria’s new alternative newspaper, the River City Times ... domain. If the city plans to authorize eminent domain [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 06:57:24

It’s the highlight of MidemNet Day Two! I’m contractually obliged to say this ... , and a device created by an industrial design student at the Eindhoven University of Technology. That’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 11:08:06

Obama Refines Philosophy on Big Government

Obama Refines Philosophy on Big GovernmentIn what his aides billed as a "major" speech on the economy last week, ... for a bigger government.Answering a question about his plans to encourage Americans to heed the call [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 20:50:50

GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - November 19, 2008

GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips for November 19, 2008 includes news and commentaries on the following topics: Republican Party candidates, ... in a Newsweek column as one of the House Republicans' "persuasive, compelling members" who should [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 17:58:04

ImagePoint news recap

Since ImagePoint closed last week I’ve been remiss in linking to local news stories ... fears effects A director for Knoxville sign manufacturer ImagePoint, which last week announced plans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 00:12:34

Religion and State in Israel - January 19, 2009

Religion and State in IsraelJanuary 19, 2009Click here to read ONLINEEditor – Joel KatzReligion and State in Israel is not affiliated with any ... has been the creation of the religious pre-military academies.Until the late 1980s, modern religious young men [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:36:00

Auto Sales Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1982

MarketWatch is reporting Automakers post steep sales declines. Here are some of the highlights from the report ... % to 38,974 units, and luxury Infiniti branded vehicles slid 28% to 7,631 units from last year.While [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 05:02:00

Buyers’ Market: 10 Popular Luxury Items You Can Buy for 10 Cents on the Dollar

Have you ever wanted to be in the middle of a buyer’s market? ... . But, Christie’s International plans to cut estimates on the artworks it auctions by at least ten percent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 20:43:35

Fuego en la Sangre, 01/16/09: Down and Out in Cd. Serdán, Or Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner

Capítulo 177We begin at the Hacienda of the Horribly Horrified, The Mortified Martyred, ... to be mentioned in the house again. Eva says she feels rotten because it was her very own daughter, Root [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 20:04:00

Links Resources 4

New Forest HotelsNew forest hotels. Our aim at Ormonde House Hotel is to offer our guests an efficient mix of relaxed hospitality, attentive service and quality bed and breakfast [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:07:00

DrumBeat: December 27, 2008

Oil giants are itching to invade Iraq For Iraq the timing couldn’t be better ... or more. Labour is also cheap. Addax, which has made $248m so far this year, pays $15 a day to the manual [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 14:00:31

Posts about Mobile Internet as of January 17, 2009

Obama & Entourage Ride Rails With WAAV Wi-Fi - pingwi-fi ... several years living in a single house and accumulating personal things over this time span … [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 18:49:57

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