Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: An article from 1967

The Messengers The cover on a new LP album called Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is a photomontage of a crowd gathered round a grave. And a curious crowd it is: Marilyn Monroe is there, so are Karl Marx, Edgar Allan Poe, Albert Einstein, Lawrence of Arabia, Mae West, Sonny Liston, and eight Beatles.Eight? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 11:13:00

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Industrial heritage - breweries

Jonathan Glancey has written a nice little piece lamenting the closure of our ancient breweries in the Guardian today ... requirements to meet. The Victorian tower brewery  was a marvellous piece of architecture ... s shortly to house brewing operations again as Earl Soham brewery moves in. (Ironically, it was Ridleys [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 18:19:23

"We Have the Dream of the Metaverse"

This is a conversation with a Linden I had in ancient history -- November 18, 2005 -- which was light years ago in our dog-yeared Second Life. It was with this Linden no longer there any more named Lauren, a young newbie Linden assigned to work on the controversial project of *that* era, which was Shermerville and Blumsfield, two themed, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 09:59:54

The Thrift Shop Romantic's Thrifty New Year's Resolutions

Ah... New Year's. The time we take stock of the past 365 days, and take heart for a brighter future. And The Thrift Shop Romantic is no exception ... ... and I get a much tidier house! Win, win, win!To donate unnecessary household items. Yes, planning to clean out means getting rid of some extra items I'm not currently using. I have some things I plan [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 10:00:00

This Week

We’re heading into a line of key dates in the development of you, the people you know, and the people across the world that you’ve yet to meet. The first kahuna falls on Monday in the shape of the first of this year’s five Eclipses. If there’s a something that’s stuck or a breakthrough that’s been a long time coming, [more...]

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

Grand Designs

Watching an episode of Grand Designs recently, while on holiday, ... fascination was known as Peel Castle - more of a large country house really, but it did ... to have had a total ruin, rather than have to deal with someone attempting restoration.  yorkshire [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 09:19:36

2009 plans and resolutions

Read more fairy tales! Because fairy tales are like life, but better! Go to Las Vegas ... descendant. I must get over my bullshit and go out there, before it’s too late! Remodel the house ... into a dollhouse - now it’s time to get to the rest of the house! My oh my, what shall I do… [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 17:26:59

Chaos Theory and getting out of the cultural blueprint for psychic death: by me and Ms. Gore

My dear friend Kelley, who had a baby girl on the exact same day as Eska was born, ... , and I just BE. And guess what, not only is it totally ok, but the house and home did not collapse, not even ... , this house-wife madness stuff? How can cool intelligent mamas succumb to the freaked out hyper [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 16:43:00

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

Lurv in Review: 2008

I suppose it was fortuitous that I started this blog in January; it seems like the perfect starting off point. I can’t believe I have stuck with it for an entire year. Sure, it’s been sparse a time or two, and I wish like hell I had more book reviews posted ( [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 11:00:02

Top Twenty Comics of 2008

It's that time of year again, to provide the required "best of the year" list. Truth be told, I love doing this sort of thing. It's a highlight for me, a culmination of everything I've read (and posted about) all year long. With fewer exceptions than ever, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 03:04:00

Going to the Bathroom for Dummies

In addition to the lady who had to have a toilet seat surgically removed from her ass, there’s a lot of medieval folklore, anthropological evidence and other facts involved here. Even though Sir Crapp made the toilet famous, Queen Elizabeth I had the first real bathroom [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 14:07:29

The American Empire’s $650 Billion Bailout Already Passed Congress

By Chalmers Johnson, Tomdispatch.com. Posted September 29, 2008. If we don’t cut back our ever-increasing military spending in a major way, the bankruptcy of the United States is inevitable. Let’s start with the money the Bush administration has already thrown at the war in Iraq [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 00:09:58

Screen Bites

what most of us already know: Fanboys are in revolt over 20th Century Fox’s legal brawl with Warner Bros. over the movie rights to Watchmen. Some are even threatening to boycott Fox films like The Day the Earth Stood Still and, yes, even X-Men Origins: Wolverine [more...]

Date: 2008-08-20 12:48:00

On the Un-Sirkness of Revolutionary Road

After years of complaining that American directors all wanted to be the next De Palma or Scorsese, but nobody wanted to be Lubitsch, the Siren is finally seeing a favorite director get his moment: Douglas Sirk. Of course, Almodovar loves Sirk, and Fassbinder loved Sirk, and Sirk's visual fingerprints are all over something like 8 Women [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 19:52:00

Renegade Economists Podcast 71

photo credit: D&J Huber The Melting Social Contract: This show wades through recent economic trends, explaining why the boom bust bubble occurs and how this effects our ability to act as normal, respectable human beings [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 06:20:43

What Is Down On The Street? [Announcements]

Those of you who have been Jalopnik regulars for a while most likely have a pretty solid grasp of the concept behind the Down On The Street series, but what about newcomers to the site? We don't want DOTS to feel like some sort of in-crowd-only deal, so here's the Down On The Street FAQ: Q: What is a Down On The Street car? [more...]

Date: 2008-07-06 15:00:00

2009 Michigan Anniversaries

Dianna Stampfler of Promote Michigan sent us this cool list of Michigan Anniversaries for 2009. Know any that we're missing? ... We'd be amazed if you didn't - post them in the comments! Chelsea by jhoweaa Chelsea by jhoweaa City of Chelsea – An upcoming event to plan for is the celebration of the 175th Anniversary [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 11:52:47

"Groundhog Day" House May become Real B&B

From the Oct. 21, 2008 Chicago Tribune "Deja vu revisits movie's home" by Carolyn Starks.The classic and striking Victorian house in Woodstock, Illinois, that was used for outside shots ... have their way.They bought the 114-year-old house after searching for two years to find a place to establish [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 14:04:00

Wall Faux Finishes And Selecting Colors

Topics: faux art, colorselect colors Although every faux finishing project you tackle will be different, ... colors Victorian look and feel? Are you trying to blend the wall in with your existing decor ... your color choices–that is, unless you also plan to buy all new furniture to match your new color scheme [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 11:13:03

Book Bloggers Top 10 of 2008!

For Weekly Geeks #19, Dewey had instructed us to pick our top 10 books that were published 2008. The plan was to have everyone contribute their lists and then figure out what the top 10 picks ... by Brunonia Barry (6%) Matrimony by Joshua Henkin (5%) The House at Riverton by Kate Morton (4%) Songs [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 03:26:55

August 1982 to unknown date books read

There came a time when I stopped noting the date that I finished reading a book. August 3 was the last date noted ... : A Victorian in OrbitRudolf Bing: 5000 Nights at the OperaAnn Combs: Smith College Never Taught ... Taylor: The Wedding GroupChristopher Lloyd: The Well-Tempered GardenMario Praz: The House [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:40:00

Upcoming 2009 Releases — Part Two

Back in August, I posted an article HERE that showcased Upcoming 2009 Book Releases. That spotlight really only scratched the surface of what 2009 had to offer though, so now I’m back with Part Two, which is a little bigger, and hopefully, better. So enjoy, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 08:01:00

Safe Or Cabinet?

Glenn posts about personal safes. You know, those heavy metal boxes that are supposed to contain your valuables so thieves can’t carry them off ... devices range from a Victorian level of technology… [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 19:50:44

History essay 2: level 1, 2007.

Plan of Hestercombe garden. Perspective drawing of Hestercombe house and garden. View of the East Rill The PlatView of house and garden ... in the garden and the relationship of house to garden.  You may use other examples. The Arts and Crafts ... was only achievable if the craftsman’s imagination and creative powers were integrated within [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 06:51:09

E-Conveyancing in the House

Mr RICH-PHILLIPS (South Eastern Metropolitan) -- I move:That this house --(1) ... technology (ICT) procurement in the Victorian government sector is now a major industry. The Auditor-General estimated that in 2007 the Victorian government spent $1.5 billion on ICT structure [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 23:05:00

The Books of the States: Idaho (4 electoral votes; Guest: Anthony Doerr)

Idaho really means one thing to me when it comes to books: Fingerbone. Before Gilead and before Home, Marilynne Robinson, born in Sandpoint, ID, set, oh, pretty much the most perfect book ever, Housekeeping, in that watery fictional Idaho town [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 08:47:51

My morning so far

“Maybe I should blog this” I thought a few moments ago, as the first student of the day failed to appear ... note to self - call Dr B and arrange drinks for tomorrow evening. I have to be out of the house [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 13:30:28

ScrapScene - Giveaway Don’t miss out on our latest giveaway! A Million Memories is giving away a spot in a new online class ... about this and hope you all plan to join us!! Scrap Shanty - 1st Anniversary Cyber Crop It’ [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 12:36:21

Caprice Bourret's Natty Notting Hill House

SELLER: Caprice BourretLOCATION: Notting Hill, LondonPRICE: £7,500,000SIZE: 4,530 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4 ... and 4.5 bathroom Victorian era house has been extensively and beautifully remodeled. Clearly much ... .5 bathroomsDESCRIPTION: A beautifully presented semi-detached, five bedroom Victorian stucco [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 08:43:00

French Country House Plans

Hello friends, I am very happy to give you this valuable information about Home Plans ... Houseplansandmore.com, provides excellent home plans, home designs and floor plans. They help ... Lot House Plans, Plantation House Plans, Vacation Home Plans, Victorian House Plans, Waterfront Home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 07:09:35

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Date: 2008-12-24 17:56:52

A Classy Christmas on the Cheap and Easy

By Myscha Theriault Trying to avoid tacky while on a budget? Need to spruce up the tree without breaking the bank? ... shopping bag and a spice mix from your pantry. Fill holiday baskets and bowls with them around the house [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 13:51:54

Key West Real Estate 12/26-12/29/08

NEW LISTINGS: Active 12/28/08 Listing # 109930 804 Elizabeth St Key West, FL 33040-6404 Listing Price: $1,250,000 County: Monroe County <><> Property Type Residential Property Subtype Single Family Key/Island Key West Subdivision Old Town - Unlisted Beds 4 Aprx Sq Footage-FLA 1940 Seller Baths(FH) 2 ( [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 23:18:24

Q & A: Dr. James Rowe

This is the second in a series of Q & A's for people who have some relationship or interest in illicit drugs.Name: Dr ... analysis of Victorian drug policy in which he argued against the continued politicisation [more...]

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

Experience Groundhog Day (the movie) without the scary part!

Experience Groundhog Day (the movie) without the scary part! ... was shot. One building that is about to change, is a 3 story house on Madison street. This 114 year old Victorian style house was recently purchased by Everton Martin, a pilot with American Airlines [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 20:20:00

12 Books I’m Looking Forward to Reading in 2009

Secret Keeper by Mitali Perkins. OK, so listing this one is both a cheat and a tease. I’ve already read Ms. Perkins’ new book (ARC) ... Young and Handsome, although I plan to do it soon. Nor have I read Marilynne Robinson’s Home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 23:04:46

Key West Real Estate 12/23-12/25/08

NEW LISTINGS: Active 12/22/08 Listing # 109912 1002 Fleming St Key West, FL 33040-6908 Listing Price: $2,199,000 County: Monroe County <><> Property Type Residential Property Subtype Single Family Key/Island Key West Subdivision Old Town - Unrecord Beds 4 Aprx Sq Footage-FLA 2794 Tax Records Baths(FH) [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 00:42:14

A Very Selwick Christmas: Prologue

Only one day to go until Night Jasmine! In the meantime, to get you up to speed on Eloise and Colin ( ... on her hands…. Prologue The Uppington Hall visitor website had claimed the house was walkable [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 05:00:38

Olivia Howard on "Guerrilla’s Merger into Army? : Unfortunate!"

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Date: 2008-12-31 12:01:49

Even the Grand Dames have fallen on hard times

The Redman House, in happier times From "The Redman House" The Redman-Hirahara House is a prime example of a West Coast Victorian farm estate home situated ... Anne Victorian which stands in the middle of a farm field as a symbol of history.The house was built [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 19:58:41

How to make your own potpourri

Are you one of those sentimental people who just can’t throw out a bouquet of roses once it’s past its prime? ... left in the petals will begin to grow mold in the finished [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 06:26:06

Coulter Spars With Kathie Lee and Hoda About Her 'Venom' in Second 'Today' Chat

Ann Coulter made a second appearance during the 10 am Eastern hour of Wednesday’s Today show, and hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb continued the discussion about the apparent “venom” in her books [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 18:43:51

Are Blacks More Homophobic

Ed. Note: I plan on writing something about black voters, the passage of proposition 8 in California, and the discussion that has ensued about whether the former failed in part because of the latter [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 04:17:51

Artifice: January 8, 2009

Announcements 1. Available Space Art Project (ASAP) activities suspended 2 ... . Visceral, Homer Watson House & Gallery, Kitchener 12. Twelfth Night: Christmas in Cambridge Jan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 07:00:55

Book Review - The Wrong House: The Architecture of Alfred Hitchcock

The Wrong House: The Architecture of Alfred Hitchcock, by Steven Jacobs (available on Amazon USA and UK.) ... with the help of a number of reconstructed floor plans especially made for this publication [more...]

Date: 2008-06-11 13:19:09

Her Funeral

One of the few luxuries that come with having a terminally ill child was the opportunity to plan what I considered to be her “perfect” funeral. At least that was the way I chose to look at things [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 17:53:00

Still Riding the Wave or Crashing on a Rocky Shore?

The other day as I was aimlessly surfing the net in search of something interesting to read, ... and recent history.Fischer says that European historians have written extensively [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 17:13:12

Media & Politics (one section only today)

Media & Politics (one section only today) 24-Dec-08 Permanent link to MTA daily media news Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, ... by the working poor in Victorian England.  They were entirely at the mercy of the upper classes [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 23:00:56

Blackadders Christmas Carol (Watch Video and Read Transcript)

Republishing in full not allowed without permission.. Source: bhatt.id ... ) and narrated by Hugh Laurie (now famous from his role in the tv series “House”). Blackadders Christmas Carol [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 04:05:23

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