I wrote this blog some time ago, before my fair homeland of Southern California exploded in flames. Although I live on a coastal plain far from the burning hills and valleys, the sky miles away is filled with visible “pyrocumulus” clouds of smoke that resemble nuclear blasts. Nearly 200 square miles... »
Archive for September 1st, 2009
Cymbals Eat Guitars Kick Off North American Tour
We’ve posted about this tour before to be sure, but there’s been a slight change in plans since we last checked in. Staten Island’s best begin their large North American trek with fellow New Yorkers The Pains of Being Pure at Heart (lovingly referred to as POBPAH) in Boston this Saturday, and will continue... »
Best Places to Run in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to the authentic Philly cheesesteak, a dietary indulgence, Independence Hall, and Philly baseball. Philadelphia is also where the classic movie “ Rocky ” was filmed, great inspiration for a boxing workout to get in shape. There are also several amazing places to run. Below is a list of... »
New York: Jewish Merchants 1500-1800, October 18
In 1714, Spanish Inquisition refugee Luis Moses Gomez purchased 6,000 acres along the Hudson Highlands and built a fieldstone house by a stream known as "Jews Creek." For 30 years, he and his sons ran a thriving fur trade from the house with three-foot thick walls. He was the first president of the... »
Chad Spicer Delaware
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Chad Spicer Delaware
temadee – gulbis tennis, people of wal mart website, … chad spicer delaware jeffrey dampier haley wood peopleofwalmart guitar hero 5 cheats gmail problems whitney houston good morning america tea party express ddb brasil gmail down september 1 2009 tsvetana pironkova ncis los angeles … The Latest Buzz... »
U.S. Health Care and the Two Obamas
Just eight months into his term, Barack Obama is facing a severe crisis that will define his leadership as president. The immediate challenge is health care reform , but the deeper issue is whether Obama the Leader or Obama the Politician will dominate. Like the Roman... »
Book review: Aliza Green – FIELD GUIDE TO PRODUCE.
This a very valuable book for all who cook and are interested in culinary creations. Aliza Green is a chef, food writer, teacher based in Philadelphia. Who better than a chef, teacher and writer to write a book on produce? She had the resources to research, the luxury of time, and interest in... »
Philly 2009: You thought it was over?
The excellent Philly 2009 event isn't over, not by a long shot! Conference program co-chair Mark Halpern, who is also the JGS of Greater Philadelphia webmaster and editor of the group's publication, Chronicles , has informed Tracing the Tribe that the society is archiving for posterity relevant material for the 29th IAJGS... »
Them Crooked Vultures UK & US Tour Presale Info!
Here’s the presale info for Them Crooked Vultures upcoming tour. Scroll all the way down for the public onsale information! North America Fall Tour 2009 Presale starts Thursday, Sept 3rd at 10 am Password: VULTURES 10-01 Austin, TX - Stubb’s / Tickets 10-02... »