A couple of weeks ago I reworked my budget for 2010. There are debts I need to pay down and vacations I really want to take next year, so something had to give. I knew looking at my budget would give me more anxiety, but the end result is what I have to keep focusing on. First thing I did was split the year up into quarters because I know things will change as the year progresses. I am hoping my X...
I just got back from my annual pilgrimage to the Shepherd’s Bush Empire (or whatever it’s called these days) to see Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. I’ve been to see them pretty much every time they’ve come to the UK in the past 25 years, and they’ve never let me down yet – that euphoric blend of rock, blues and soul never fails to lift the spirits. These...
In monitoring the wires, I somehow missed the Associated Press story that The New York Times ran this morning under the headline: "Peru's Police Say Gang Drained Victims Fat." Admittedly, this is a bit ghoulish for end-of-the-week entertainment but you know what they say: Boys will be boys, and ghouls will be ghouls. Here's the first part of the story: "LIMA, Peru (AP) - A gang in the...
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Spa escapes are important for a bit of pampering and relaxation, but the new Eight Body Moisture line leaves skin so supple, it makes the spa a luxury and not a necessity. The formula was created back in 1944 by a woman named Wanda Burns who worked in an airplane hangar during World War II. As anyone can imagine, her skin was ravaged, so she decided to create her own at-home moisturizer. Fast-forward...
Helping you find the sights, sounds, and occasional smells of our buried waterways. Along with the Tyburn and Fleet, the River Westbourne is one of the 'big three' lost watercourses north of the Thames, now buried and used as a sewer. It shares a similar point of origin to its siblings, rising in Whitestone Pond on Hampstead Heath. From there, it flows down through Hampstead, Kilburn, Paddington,...
Sometimes it's just not enough for a Big Box retailer to dominate a market segment, to move into a TIF-created shopping center that leveled homes and other sometimes historic structure. For those times there's the big hammer of corporate lawyers. At the very least, Petsmart is guilty of bad judgment in serving a lawsuit at a small business grand opening. But more likely they're guilty of trying to...
Chocolate of the Day: 3 pieces Laica S.p.A. Milk Chocolate $$$ Good Weight: ~ 1 oz. (28.3 g.)/2.82 oz. (80 g.) in total pkg. Calories: 150 calories (estimate) Cost: $0 (gift) Purchased from: N/A - gift (thank you to Elise) Yesterday I scarfed down a 100 Grand. Today, I ate $110 of chocolate...in milk chocolate bills, that is. In a nod to our global ecosystem, this chocolate currency in U.S. denominations...
Artist & Title: Joan Osborne & The Holmes Brothers- Brokedown Palace Date & Venue: 2009-11-10 Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo NY Taper & Show Download: Lenny StubbeJoan Osborne gives a great introduction to this Grateful Dead classic, explaining it is her all-time favorite but that she could never convince The Dead to let her sing it. I played with the levels so you could...
Mirrored from brigidkeely.com/wordpress . There’s a small shop on Belmont, in a gentrifying area. It’s flanked by a doggy day spa and a shoe boutique, and it used to be a private residence that somebody converted into a store front. There’s a large window on the second floor which has an American flag with 37 stars tacked up like a curtain. It pushes against the window in places,...
Aside from gearing up for Thanksgiving , what's keeping you busy this week? Nothing? Then consider making the most of your time. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ( nonham ) daiquiri , join in on the world's first bacon-themed endurance event , chow down on all of Nola's best po-boys or check out some amazingly designed dining-room tables . If you're looking to retreat before the big food and...
Social Media - Perhaps you've heard of Twitter? It's opened the doors on a marketing revolution, and spas are leading the way. It's easier than ever for spas to offer up-to-the-minute deals by tweeting or posting Facebook messages. Cancellations aren't a problem when you can re-book an appointment instantly. Ad-Ology research shows that 57 percent of 18 to 24 year olds and 48.5 percent of 25 to 34...
The Scarlet is a cool luxury eco hotel in Cornwall near Nequay built to the highest eco standards, boasting delicious locally sourced food and the best Ayurvedic spa you can imagine. The Scarlet hotel is a balance of light, airy spaces with cosy, private areas, allowing you to mix with other guests or enjoy a bit of peace and solitude. The Scarlet Hotel was featured on BBC Programme Alexander Armstrong's...
Before heading to Western Australia last week, we heard that Aussies take their coffee very seriously. There's a "cappuccino strip" (or several) of cafes in every major city, and each one of my hotel rooms would have a decent coffeemaker in it. One of them even had a deluxe espresso machine that would make a Starbucks barrista drool. Guess that's why Australians always seem so chipper. However,...
There's a lot to think about during the beginning stages of a new blog. What platform will you use? What will you blog about ? Who will want to read it? And what will you name your new masterpiece? Coming up with a compelling blog name is pretty important. In fact, I'd argue that in the beginning it's even more important to find a good name than to write good posts. Your content will improve over...
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Mauritius is one of the best holiday destinations in the world. Whether it is for the couple who want to go on honeymoon or the whole family for a well deserved vacation, Mauritius has everything to take care of your needs. Found, in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a tropical island. The sea and the sun are the things that make Mauritius a favourite place for tourists to visit all year round. The beautiful...
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A rich green emerald, swathed in the translucent silk of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a small island of great beauty.
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