Be Vampy… Be Scary… Be Weird…, written 2 weeks ago, Be Vampy…Be Scary…Be Weird… Be There on October 24 at the Driskill Hotel! Finally, a classy costume party for grown-ups!  So get ready for the Ghoulwill Ball including a silent auction, costume contest, food and spirits, spooky enterta...

Run Forest, run, written 19 hours ago, Side note: As you all have no doubt noticed, posts here have been rather infrequent recently. I have a good reason for that. It is because a lot of my free, do-anything-you-want time is being spent on my latest passion, running. A few months ago, I decided to t...

L'Shana Tova, written 5 days ago, The World to ComeThis photo I took near Hope, Alaska triggered these words:The island breaks awayfrom what the peninsula once was.With what calcified nailsdo her recalcitrant paws clawthe Northern continental floor!What does she become as she drags herself along?Wil...

"There's no basement in the Alamo." - Tina, Pee Wee's Big Adventure, written 1 day ago,  The Alamo. Despite my preconceptions, there were very few musket-wielding Texicans fighting off Santa Ana inside.We made it finally to San Antonio. The biggest, most important thing there? A h...

The trials and tribulations of a Yankee trapped in the South.

The Tastes of Cajun Country, written 4 weeks ago, It's funny to me how the delicious, yet un-fanciest of foods sometimes become such delicacies. Lobster, steak tartare, sushi, etc. were all once considered food for your everyday Joe, but today, they're menu specialties. Cajun food is another good ex...

A collection of blog entries in and around Providence. Restaurants, recipes, pop culture, technology, and more.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Ohio, written 1 week ago, Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ohio is in a prime downtown location. It is a perfect place for business meetings, family gatherings and wedding receptions. Across the street from the hotel is Columbus Convention Centre and Battelle Hall. If you want to go shopping...

There are an amazing number of coincidences that seem to..., written 10 hours ago, There are an amazing number of coincidences that seem to come out of the woodwork to prevent any work getting done. I wish I had a better prognosis, but it seems that things will be hectic for a while. I suppose that'...

Cheraw is a thriving small town, just like the ones you remember from your childhood. Escape from the rush and become a part of our friendly community. Once you experience our southern hospitality, you may never want to leave.

Wandering Podcast - Starry Plough 09/19/08, written 1 week ago, Wandering Podcast - Starry Plough 09/09/2008 Podcast Featuring and interviews by Aidan Hawken and GLIDER Aidan Hawkins music and merchandise can be purhcased at: Big Cartel and Itunes

My name is Ralph Long and this blog will mostly be about politics in Kentucky and anything else I find interesting.

Sputnik - lauched 51 years ago, written 1 day ago, On October 4, 1957, the world's first artificial satellite was launched by a Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile. This 183 pound sphere was named "Sputnik," which means "traveling companion," in Russian. This both startled ...

Shipwreck discoveries disclosed in Northern Michigan, written 7 hours ago, Shipwreck discoverer, Thaddius Bedford, chose to disclose the findings of the shipwrecks years after the initial discovery in order to be sure he was credited with the finds. One shipwreck is in the Grand Traverse Bay, but ha...

Shopping In Kauai Hawaii, written 1 week ago, What is a vacation in Hawaii without shopping? Shopping is definitely one of the most anticipated and favorite activity for most tourists and visitors in the island. With the state of Hawaii being in the tropics, you can definitely expect a tropical shop...

Noreaster in late September, written 1 week ago, We're starting to get a lot of strong wind gusts this evening here in Emerald Isle. This Noreaster storm is trying hard to turn into a proper Depression. The widget to the left is showing wind gusts to 31 mph, but i've seen a few easily pushing 40. Ra...

Driskill Selects Official Pie, written 2 weeks ago, Recently we told you about the First Annual Driskill Pie Bake-off held at Austin's Driskill Hotel...and now we have the winning recipe! Jaynie Buckingham of Austin won with the original "Betty Lou's Buttermilk Pie," a recipe lovingly bake...

100 Year Anniversary of Burnham Plan 2 New Pavilions for Millennium Park, written 5 days ago, Two new pavilions are planned for Millennium Park from architectural designers Zaha Hadid of Britain and Ben Van Berkel of the Netherlands. These pavilions will be temporary and be set up for 5 months in Mi...

Tis the Season.. Already?, written 5 days ago, Say it ain't so… ho, ho, hum On the twelfth week 'fore Christmas the mall stores gave to me, red bows and wreaths way too early… It's the same old story year after year. Before we've even had a chance to start enjoying autumn, the retail industry st...

Job Opening at Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, written 5 days ago, VP of Sales OperationsColumbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, Columbia, SCResponsibilities: The VP of Sales Operations is responsible for the management of the Convention Sales & Se...