Riverfront Times | Complete Issue (Free subscription) | 25/11/2009
Few album titles are as dead-on descriptive as the Midwest Avengers' Headbanger Hip Hop . Core members BC (John Harrington) and So'n'So (James Coleman) joined forces with a live band for 2007's Evil Superheroes . In the past few years, the pair has solidified its mix of rap's lyrical ...
Bonggamom Finds (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
Did you know that Ben Franklin came up with Daylight Saving Time (his analysis showed that the savings due to using natural light versus artificial light would come up to $299 million in today's money). Did you know that Sylvester Graham invented ready-to-eat breakfast cereal and Will Kellogg invented cornflakes? Or that London was the city which had the world's first subway? Whether you want
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
“Great moments… are born from great opportunity. And that’s what you have here, tonight, boys. That’s what you’ve earned here tonight. One game. If we played ‘em ten times, they might win nine. But not this game. Not tonight. Tonight, we skate with them. Tonight, we stay with them. And we shut them down because [...]
Tahlequah Daily Press--Features (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
November 18, 2009 09:28 amFlushing out history of the commodeWith World Toilet Day coming up Thursday, it’s a good time to pay tribute to this modern convenience.By TRAVINA COLEMANA toilet is just one of those things people don’t think much about on a daily basis. But this fixture is literally one of the most important hygienic conveniences that could save a person’s life.In America,...
San Francisco FYI net (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
November 16, 2009 - Monday *Board of Supervisors - Public Safety When: November 16, 2009 - Monday 2 p.m. Where: City Hall, San Francisco What : Item off agenda: San Francisco's public safety conditions on citywide crime levels. Members : David Chiu, Ross Mirkarimi, Michela Alioto-Pier Information : sfgov.org/BOS Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Healthcare Workers' Movement - Fund for Union Democracy...
MN Progressive Project (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
Rarely when I call about news on an endorsement, do I hear about an enthusiastic unanimous endorsement. Yet that is exactly what I heard from a group of people on east side of St Paul who endorsed Matt Bostrom for Ramsey County Sheriff. Not only is there a group endorsement, but each member also added a personal individual endorsement. The Eastside PAC committee is called PROGRESSPPAC, an acronym...
C H E S S N O I D (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009
Our media puts out many reports that often conflict with each other. Our politicians in office try to spin the reports in a positive light. They know what happens on their watch is what the American people will hold them accountable for. The problem in solving problems in general is that you have to acknowledge [...]
Photo Business News & Forum (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Once upon a time, I was the Vice President of the American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP) in our local chapter, and have always been a fan of the organization, so when they asked me to share the stage in a moderated conversation with a noted attorney, and take questions from the audience in an effort to dispel many of the myths surrounding copyright, I was happy to oblige. You will walk away...
Photo Business News & Forum (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
As a part of FotoWeekDC, tomorrow, Saturday, November 7, I will be presenting a two-hour program on business practices, including how to value your work and place it (and you) in the best light, as well as handling client negotiations. Below are the details - oh, and it's FREE! 1:00pm - 3pm John Harrington - The Art Of the Deal From the long-term value of client relationships, to real-world client...
Photo Business News & Forum (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Last night was the awards ceremony for the second annual FotoWeek DC contest here in Washington, which officially kicks off tonight, Friday night. The event was about an hour in length, however we've done some fancy footwork with the editing, so the whole thing can be seen in about 17 minutes. If you were among those in Japan, or elsewhere in the World (or, heck, in DC and just didn't make it), you...
pricy-spicy (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
I came across this ultimately fashion iPod at the recently created Replica Fashion website. iPod Diamond Shuffle Renaissance is covered a unique laser pattern studded with five highest qualiry diamonds. Dazzling gadget contains approx. 0.10 carats diamonds which are a G color and VS1 clarity. iPod Diamond Shuffle Renaissance edition was created by jewelry designer John [...]
San Francisco FYI net (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Correction: I had an incorrect date for the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) event. The event is November 16, 2009 - not November 4th (tomorrow). I am extremely sorry for the error. Especially since I am one of the hosts of the event! The correct information is as follows: The 75th Anniversary of the Healthcare Workers' Movement - Fund for Union Democracy and Reform When: November 16, 2009...
Art reviw Alex Stalenbertg (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
John Harrington added 3 photos. View Artworks
Strobist (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
Over the last two weeks, three new educational items of interest have popped up on the radar. There are new video tutorials from Dave Honl and JoeyL, and John Harrington has evolved his Best Business Practices book into a magnum opus, 500+ page second edition. More on all three, and which ones may or may not be for you, inside. __________ Best Biz 2.0 Harrington's new edition of his book is far more...
A Photo Editor (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
John Harrington sent me his latest book “Best Business Practices For Photographers” and at over 500 pages It’s a real door stopper. It has the look and feel of a college text book: loaded with examples, little notes sections along the way, 32 chapters and a cover image/design that screams textbook. For anyone looking for [...]
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