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Top 10 reasons you need to find a new place
We’ve all been there. You moved in and everything seemed OK…at first. Everyone was all smiles and everything was coming up roses. You were filled with the optimism of a new beginning. But then things changed. Perhaps it rung out like a resounding death knell. Maybe it was so gradual you didn’t realize that things [...]
Windy City nightlife heats up for Fall ’11
The calendar of new Chicago restaurant & bar openings for the fall season is packed with an influx of talent from NYC, some local peeps made good, and even an old dog that might have learned a new trick or two: The Barrelhouse Flat Beloved Chicago bartender Stephen Cole is taking his talents to Lincoln [...]
Gear up for an EPIC Time in the great outdoors of Atlanta
You thought X-Men: First Class was epic? How about the U2 concert tour? Well Atlanta has its very own EPIC event. Education, Participation, Instruction, Competition are the elements which united form the EPIC Outdoor Game Fair. The event takes place at the Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club, September 23 – 25 and outdoor sporting enthusiasts [...]
Beginner’s Guide to Keeping Your Home Cool
This past August was tied for the hottest ever on record in Phoenix and the Valley. How hot was it?!?!? So hot that I can’t even summon the willpower to finish this joke… Cranking up the cool air is the obvious solution, but the hum of your AC unit is also the sound of dollars [...]
With Love Beer Garden Returns for Oktoberfest
Philadelphia beer lovers rejoice – the celebrated With Love Beer Garden is returning a final time for a one-day-only Oktoberfest engagement! On Friday September 23rd from 5-8pm the gorgeous outdoor courtyard at the Four Seasons Hotel will be ground zero for tasty crafted ales, delicious Oktoberfest foods, and the finest company our great city has [...]
25th Annual GrapeFest has something for everyone
The plains of Texas are not the first place that comes to mind when you think of the great wine centers of the world, but Grapevine, TX has been working hard to change that. For 25 years the town has celebrated its winemaking heritage. If you are looking for a favorite local wine, wanting to [...]
David Rogers’ Big Bugs coming to Phoenix
I hate to break it to you, but if you collect bugs then your collection pales in comparison to what David Rogers has got going on. David’s friends “oooo” and “ahhhh” at his collection, and it is so popular it makes the rounds at museums and botanic gardens. Sorry, but David’s got you beat. If [...]
Food Trucks \ restaurants \ San Francisco \ Street food
Street food winning over minds and stomachs
The 3rd Annual San Francisco Street Food Festival has come and gone, and with it, many delicious meals and happy festival goers. This year’s festival improved upon previous years’ complaints of too little food for too many guests. While there were a few leftovers from the event, its popularity proved that everybody and their mother [...]
Atlanta residents welcome Southwest air
Just in time for Valentine’s Day 2012, you will be able to find cheap, free-baggage fares to and from Hartsfield- Jackson Atlanta Airport thanks to a new carrier coming to town. The Dallas-based company announced that service will begin on February 12, 2012. The move is made possible by Southwest’s current merger with AirTran. The [...]
Going dutch – Helpful bill splitting sites
Going to a dinner with your friend and divvying up the bill is one thing, but managing shared finances with someone you live with can be a nightmare. How to best split groceries, rent, and utilities can end up being a serious point of contention and strain. To battle against potential issues regarding money and [...]
First Philly Geek Awards announced
Unless you’re a noob then you were probably in attendance at the first ever Philly Geek awards. For all of you who are in fact noobs let me tell you what you missed. On August 19th Geekadelphia recognized businesses, blogs, writers, artist, and filmmakers across a multitude of categories for their contributions to Geekdom in [...]
Healthy food and jobs sprout from locally food economy
Local and organic food markets in Philadelphia are growing and thriving. Farmers’ markets in the area are increasing in popularity and along with it, jobs and revenues. The city is witnessing a sort of local and urban farming renaissance, as up to 45 farmers’ markets blanket the Philly area. In response, new farmers interested in [...]
Ban on pet sales bill being considered
How much is that doggy in the window? You may never know because a ban on pet sales in San Francisco is being mulled over by the city’s Board of Supervisors. The proposed ban is creating quite a debate and rightfully worrying pet store owners. San Francisco is not the first city to put a [...]
local economy \ San Francisco \ Unemployment
Unemployment stays put at 9%
Jobs woes continue for the country and the Bay area is no different. The San Francisco Controller’s Office reported that June job creation was up ever so slightly (0.2%) and unemployment was down 0.2%. job growth for the year is basically stagnant with only a 0.2% increase in positions. Temporary employment is up 12% for [...]
When storage and art combine
Let’s get creative with storage, shall we? We have closets for clothes and linens; drawer sets and bureaus for tablemats, the yellow pages, and general randomness; and shelves for plates, glasses, and frames. How about a little functional style? Bringing items you previously stored away to the forefront can be a great way to decorate [...]
How does your garden grow? – Beyond herbs
Living in an apartment can afford you some unique luxuries you may not get if you rent a room in a house or even buy. You may have access to a pool, hot tub, and fitness room, but one thing commonly lacking in an apartment community is your own piece of land. If you are [...]
San Francisco meets half way mark with bike infrastructure improvements
San Francisco is one step, ahem; one pedal stroke closer to completing its bike infrastructure improvements. Recently, city officials announced that they are about half way completed with the project to extend and improve bike lanes and supporting bike transportation throughout the city. At this point in time the city has completed 14 miles of [...]
Atlanta real estate \ local economy \ rental market
Atlanta real estate continues to suffer
Atlanta continues to face hard times in the real estate sector. The Atlanta real estate market has just been named the 4th worst housing market in the country based on data from S&P/Case-Shiller. Additionally, the sector fears the effects of federal cuts and downsizing to their already tentative commercial market. Atlanta housing market has [...]
Carless in Seattle…and elsewhere
As EVERYONE knows, Los Angeles was recently shut down for a July weekend when a ten-mile stretch of the 405 closed for a planned bridge deconstruction. Dubbed, Carmageddon, Angelenos prepared for the worst, locked themselves up in their homes and the brave few who ventured out on the streets were greeted by apocalyptic scenes of [...]
2012 World Bocce Championships coming to Livermore
Things you may not know about Bocce Ball: 1) It is the oldest sport in history. Egyptians were throwing balls at other balls while they were taking breaks from building pyramids. 2) The word bocce is derived from the Latin word bottia which mean boss. Now when you play you can proclaim, “That’s boss,” and [...]
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