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Born And Bred Chicago Girl Rediscovers Her Roots - (USA)
I’m a Chicago girl, born and bred. There – I’ve said it! It would seem like an easy thing to admit, but for the past 40 years, whenever anyone asked me where I was from I’d reply with some vague comment like: “Oh, I’ve lived all over the place.” Which is true. But it begs the question of why I have always been reticent about admitting my Chicago roots. Perhaps I thought some of the places I’ve lived (Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands) sounded more exotic, more impressive. To be honest, I co
http://holeinthedonut.com/2009/08/04/chicago-illinois-awesome-city/
Information about Grants from the US government agencies – where to find them and how to apply for t - (USA)
http://grants.gov/aboutgrants/grants.jsp What is a Grant? Grants are not benefits or entitlements . A federal grant is an award of financial assistance from a federal agency to a recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by a law of the United States. Federal grants are not federal assistance or loans to individuals. A federal grant may not used to acquire property or services for the federal government’s direct benefit. The 26 federal agencies offe
http://cricketdiane.wordpress.com/2009/08/06/information-about-grants-from-the-us-government-agencies-where-to-find-them-and-how-to-apply-for-them-general-info-found-on-grants-site-in-these-pages/
The Clark - Basic Search of Library Collections - (Chile)
http://www.clarkart.edu/library/search_all.cfm
Day 5 in Japan: Shibuya is Awesome Heaven on Earth. - (USA)
Shibuya is a nice place. The key to enjoying Japan is actually to get one of those powerful accessories to equip - one that increases your power levels. How do we get such a thing? Simple, just bring your own white boy! See, the Japanese are really in love with/in awe of caucasians, especially the better looking ones. I, not physically distinguishable from a Japanese guy or even a Chinese, do not wield the power to influence the Nipponese that much. With this trick I’m going to teach you,
http://www.riuva.com/?p=1467
Infrastructure, Infra dig - (USA)
Yesterday I attended the first meeting of the new JISC Resource Discovery Infrastructure Taskforce. I enjoyed the day, and the Task Group is bringing together a great set of people who all had an incredible amount to contribute to the discussion. The day was much about establishing some basics - like agreeing the Terms of Reference for the group - and also about getting some of the issues and assumptions out in the open. I'd been asked to prepare a 10 minute presentation titled 'What if we w
http://www.meanboyfriend.com/overdue_ideas/2008/11/infrastructure-infra-dig.html
Sports Hall of Fame and Regional History Museum / Trahan Architects - (USA)
The new Louisiana State Sports Hall of Fame and Regional History Museum designed by Trahan Architects has just entered its construction phase. The museum’s donated memorabilia embodies “the contributions of the diverse cultures that have shaped the state and are crucial to understanding the unique traditions and legacy of Louisiana and the Gulf South.” Principal Trey Trahan, FAIA, describes the project as “an incredible opportunity to create a place that will celebrate the deep history o
http://www.archdaily.com/30539/sports-hall-of-fame-and-regional-history-museum-trahan-architects/
My Certain Fate - interview w/Timothy Buckwalter - (USA)
So I'm just about to head out for a west coast trip and want to share with you a discussion/interview I recently had with Timothy Buckwalter about the up coming show at Pharmaka - My Certain Fate . Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-siz
http://highlowbetween.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-certain-fate-interview-wtimothy.html
Alternate Art and Spiritual Worlds - (USA)
Radcliffe Bailey Storm at Sea (2006), piano keys, African sculpture, model boat, paper, acrylic, glitter, and gold leaf 212 x 213 inches Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York © Radcliffe BaileyI went out to P.S.1 Friday to see Neohoodoo: art for a forgotten faith, co-organized with the Menil Collection, Houston. According to the press release the exhibition challenges conceptions of insider and outsider art, as a number of the artists from North, Central and South America i
http://fallonandrosof.blogspot.com/2008/11/alternate-art-and-spiritual-worlds.html
Etiquette Flash: Navigating the Tricky Waters of Holiday Cards - (USA)
Thanksgiving means a lot of things — too much turkey, impressive sales, and the opening bell for mailing holiday cards. Some law firms and corporations give their employees cards to send to clients and customers, but many businesswomen send cards on their own. These cards are a great way of extending holiday wishes to coworkers, getting your name in front of a boss you barely work with, and shoring up relationships with clients. They can also be very tricky waters — even Miss Manners ducked
http://corporette.com/2008/11/24/etiquette-flash-navigating-the-tricky-waters-of-holiday-cards/
Hermitage of Afr-Am Art Burns - (USA)
The Washington Post reports on the fire at Peggy Cooper Cafritz’s home in Washington that destroyed a major collection of African American art. A longtime supporter of artists like James Kerry Marshall, Cafritz had assembled what may people considered the canon-standard reference collection of African American art: Marshall’s work was among those lost in the fire that destroyed Cafritz’s mansion on Chain Bridge Road in Northwest Washington on Wednesday night. Cafritz, a prominent arts pa
http://www.artmarketmonitor.com/2009/07/31/hermitage-of-afr-am-art-burns/?utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss
The Art World - (Chile)
A world that continues to fascinate and mystify me, despite itself or its art: Thornton’s reference to the art world as a subculture ought to be surprising. A visit to one of the great museums of modern and contemporary art that exist in every important city might easily convince the observer that art is just plain culture, not a subculture–that is, something central and dominant in society. After all, so much money and civic pride have been invested in it. But the people who make up the art w
http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/11/the-art-world.html
The Peoria Area Chamber of Oddities - (USA)
The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce has been making some strange moves lately, even for them. They got behind an effort to bring — of all people — Karl Rove to town, ticking off Democrats on the County board — which is to say, almost the whole board. To add insult to injury, Jim McConoughey, head of the Chamber’s umbrella company Heartland Partnership, sent an e-mail that was perceived as very derogatory toward organized labor. They’ve since backpedaled on both fronts, but it may be too
http://peoriachronicle.com/2009/05/10/the-peoria-area-chamber-of-oddities/
The Art World Explained - (USA)
From the Nation, fascinating musings from Sarah Thornton, author of the acclaimed Seven Days in the Art World on her favorite topic: Thornton’s reference to the art world as a subculture ought to be surprising. A visit to one of the great museums of modern and contemporary art that exist in every important city might easily convince the observer that art is just plain culture, not a subculture–that is, something central and dominant in society. After all, so much money and civic pride have
http://theerrantaesthete.com/2008/11/19/the-art-world-explained/
Haunted by Lists - (USA)
My friend Robyn wrote about something today that you know I am personally afflicted with (or by?). List Haunting. When I list things I often feel centered, driven, focused, mission-centric. But I made a list here of 101 things I wanted to do in 1001 days. 1001 days in December 1st of next year. But this list bothers me every week. I have a printed copy that is always with me. I highlight the items that are "top of mind" and I cross them out when I get them done. Let's take a look at wh
http://www.cassjustcurious.com/2008/11/haunted-by-lists.html
John Lockerbie, Catnaps and Islamic / Arabic Design - (USA)
One of the reasons I love going to museums over and over again is because I can only absorb so much at one time. Every time I see an exhibit, I learn something new. The next time I go to the Doha Islamic Museum I am going to go by myself, get the headsets, and get an overview. It will be my seventh trip to the museum. I am ready to go a little deeper. You know you have read a good book – even if you didn’t like it when you read it – when your mind keeps going back there, time after time, mulli
http://intlxpatr.wordpress.com/2009/08/09/john-lockerbie-catnaps-and-islamic-arabic-design/
Maine Wildlife Park Named a 2009 Editors’ Choice by Yankee Magazine - (USA)
AUGUSTA — The Maine Wildlife Park, owned and operated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife , has been recognized as a 2009 Editors’ Choice in Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide to New England, on sale from April 28 through the end of the August. The Editors’ Choice recommendation designates Yankee editors’ and writers’ favorite restaurants, lodgings, attractions, and bargains across New England. “Yankee’s editors and our trusted legion of travel writers select our Editors’
http://maineoutdoorstoday.com/blog/2009/05/maine-wildlife-park-named-a-2009-editors%E2%80%99-choice-by-yankee-magazine/
Why Do We Need A Travel Guide? - (USA)
Aug07 freetrafficIf you’re looking for a large family retreat home or group run away overlooking a fjord , you will take pleasure in Trondheim . You can stumble on a wonderful Trondheim travel guide, a travel guide regarding places to go and see in Trondheim. You will find out many facts on the subject of this Viking city in central Norway. I believe travel guides are immense resources for a person to start up their engines and begin on a wonderful break to somewhere. I remember I planned my p
http://www.123aaron.com/travel/why-do-we-need-a-travel-guide.htm
Flickr: Smithsonian Institution's Photostream - (USA)
Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone.
http://flickr.com/photos/smithsonian
It’s ‘Make or Break’ Time for NASA - (USA)
The results of misbegotten space policy choices over the past decades are finally coming to a head in the new administration. The cans have been kicked down the road as far as possible with regard to when to retire the space shuttle, and the future of NASA’s human space flight program in general and the International Space Station (ISS) in particular. Indeed, we’re reaching a poin
http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/its-make-or-break-time-for-nasa/
Found on the Mobile Web #61 - (USA)
Found on the Mobile Web is an weekly WAP Review feature listing newly added and updated sites on the YesWAP.com mobile portal and WapReview mobile site directory. With these latest additions the directory and portal now list 1630 mobile sites. News Treehugger m.treehugger.com , by Discovery Communications, is a leading news blog covering environmental issues, the "green" movement and sustainable living. Attractive site design is by Crisp Wireless. Source: Oh! Mobile
http://wapreview.com/blog/?p=3808
May 2009 Events in Downtown Toronto - (USA)
May 13th, 2009 Goto commentsLeave a comment by Evan SageNow that the snow has melted, the golf clubs are out, and the patios are bustling it is time to start planning your spring events. Winter hibernation is finally over.The City of Toronto has so much to offer for its inhabitants. I want to share the many reasons why I think Toronto is such a great city and provide proof of why we are the best place to live.The event season kicked off a few weeks ago on April 2nd with the first official part
http://sciencehorizons.com/2009/may-2009-events-in-downtown-toronto/
Museum On The Go - Home - (USA)
Download digital Museum Objects to your Mobile Phone. Museum On The Go allows you to download images, audio and video from renowned museums, collections and archives to your mobile phone. Digitale Museumsobjekte für Ihr Handy: Museum On The Go erlaubt Ihnen, Abbildungen, Audio und Video aus berühmten Museen, Sammlungen und Archiven auf Ihr Mobiltelefon zu laden.
http://www.museumonthego.com/
Insecula.com - (USA)
http://www.insecula.com/
Price Drop: artnear (reference) - (USA)
artnear 1.3 Category: Reference Price: $4.99 -> Free ( iTunes ) Description: Artnear - the first global guide to art for the iphone and ipod touch provides you with the latest information about the contemporary art world - including an extensive database of galleries, museums, and other art venues - with the related calendar of art shows and events worldwide. Use our global guide to browse by venue, artist or event, or locate nearby venues - all linked to maps and much more Originally p
http://appleoverload.com/appshopper/price-drop-artnear-reference/
Writing historical fiction 2 - doing the research - (USA)
Today RS Downie continues with her second post on Writing Historical Fiction (if you missed the first on creating your historical world , why not check it out first). Ruth is the author of Ruso and the Disappearing Dancing Girls (’Medicus’ in the USA) and Ruso and the Demented Doctor (’Terra Incognita’ in the USA), the first in a series of historical crime novels set in Roman Britain. You can’t please all of the people… Here’s a confession: the earliest edition of my first book con
http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2009/05/06/writing-historical-fiction-2-doing-the-research/
Museums: Virtual Library museums pages (VLmp) - (USA)
An online museum directory, part of the Virtual Library, an expert-run catalog of sections of the web. VLmp is also supported by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and the Museophile initiative.
http://vlmp.museophile.com/
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