As the year (and decade) winds down, Wilco is gearing up for next year's tour as they congratulate themselves with '09 album praises. The group's synonymous set was deemed the third best rock set of the year, just behind Animal Collection and Franco, thanks to the watershed material created by Jeff Tweedy. Instead of deeming the album a dark collective of coffeehouse tracks written for the controlling poetic, the set combines the right mainstream...more
Be flexible in your travel plans in order to get the lowest fare. The best deals may be limited to travel on certain days of the week (often Tuesday through Thursday, or Friday night through Sunday morning) or particular hours of the day (e.g., late-night departures). This applies to each of your flights, not just the first flight in your itinerary. After you get a fare quote, ask the reservations agent if you could save even more by flying a day...more
The term "holiday album" can only be loosely applied to Kathy Griffin's Suckin' It for the Holidays, because although the fiery, flame-haired comic sports a version of a Santa outfit on the cover of her album, the only time Griffin references the holidays is when she pokes fun at the Kwanzaa celebration! Misnomer withstanding, Griffin received her second consecutive nomination in the Best Comedy Album category at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards for Suckin' It for the Holidays. Last year, Griffin's album For Your Consideration lost to George Carlin's It's Bad for Ya in the same category. If she wins this time around, the My Life on the D-List star just may be promoted to the A-list!Shout! Factory will also be releasing Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut a Bitch on DVD on Jan. 12. The show, Griffin's sixth original comedy special for Bravo, first aired on Bravo on April 15, 2009 and was filmed at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Ore. in front of a sold-out crowd. During the special, Griffin spearheaded celebs like Cher in her signature no-holds-barred comedy style. The popular comedian is also set to appear on a special episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, playing a...more
If you are trying to keep down the costs of your cell phone bill by having a minimum number of minutes, you probably are not happy about receiving misplaced calls that use up your time. Without a texting plan, those unwanted messages can cost you dearly. When you find yourself opening a larger than normal bill with several texts and calls from a...more
Architecture is often seen as only an engineering science. Best of an art! Its full potential is often overlooked by everyone including architects themselves. From the beginning of mankind's evolution, shelter has been the most important consideration after food and water. From Caves To MudLong ago man moved from living in caves to building its own...more
Squeeze pages, also known as lead capture pages, are a great tool to use in online marketing. These are short, concise web pages that are unique and separate from your company site. Their role in the advertising process is simple, but very powerful. The purpose is to get the person viewing the website to provide their contact information so that you can then have them on your contact list. This is usually done by providing a bit of information that generates interest and offering bonus information sent to the e-mail address entered on the form. At first glance, many people do not understand why asking for permission to contact someone, as is done on squeeze pages, leads to more effective marketing. However, when learning a bit more about advertising, it quickly becomes clear. Over the past several years, an increasing number of companies have decided to jump on the mass e-mail bandwagon. In doing so, people received so many unsolicited messages that spam filters were created in order to sift through this 'junk' e-mail. This was welcomed by the consumer, but left many businesses unsure of where to go next in order to reach the ever-increasing internet population. Another...more
Construction drawings apply to just about any work within construction. Using construction drawings, you'll be able to depict every phase of construction. Whether or not you are unto renovation, expansion, or brand new construction - drawings in...more
Why does society subject themselves to the cold during winter months? Besides the simplest answer which would be, we have to; many commonly are just not prepared for the weather. We all know it is coming, yet many push aside preparation. However,...more
One of the keys to a successful exercise program is to create a supportive environment for yourself, and therefore, your exercise program. A supportive environment means that whether you are at home, at work, or participating in your physical...more
I am sure we have all done it. Employed someone who on the day of the interview seemed absolutely perfect for the position, then three months, 3 weeks or even three days after they start working with us, we look at them in wonder and ask the question...more
Why should one practice Ayurveda, or seek Ayurvedic remedies for many common ailments? The answer may surprise you. Ayurveda is an ancient medical practice from India. It dates back some 5000 years and is practiced widely in India and in some form or...more
A thermometer measures temperature through a glass tube sealed with mercury that expands or contracts as the temperature rises or falls.The tiny size of the bulb and micro-fine size of the tube help the mercury reach the temperature of what it is...more