Monday, November 30, 2015

UPDATE on the tallest building in the WORLD under construction

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Known as Kingdom Tower this will be the world's tallest skyscraper will be 3,300 ft. and 170-stories.   The building is currently un...
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Friday, November 27, 2015

Another tallest SKYSCRAPER proposed for: BASRA???

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This thing is monstrous.   If it is ever built, it it would be the world's tallest skyscraper. Assuming that another tower isn't ere...
Friday, June 26, 2015

June 26

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A landmark day and a landmark week in this country. 'In his own dissent, Justice Scalia [said]... that the majority’s assertiveness re...
Friday, June 12, 2015

Everybody who has lived and died on Earth and the number of people who are alive today.

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I'm taking an Anthropology class.  Funny thing that I found this graphic online which answered several questions I've been compelle...
Saturday, May 30, 2015

PLATED.COM Eating Well Made Easy

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I've subscribed to plated.com which is a service that "delivers everything you need to create chef-designed recipes, making it ...
Saturday, May 9, 2015

NEW Manhattan Residential SKYSCRAPER: 56 Leonard

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http://56leonardtribeca.com/home/ Herzog & de Meuron have designed an iconic tower in the New York  skyline. 56 Leonard is a 60-st...
Saturday, January 17, 2015

GREAT NEW recipe. Italian Drunken Noodles with Pappardelle Pasta

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This is one of the better recipes I've prepared in the last few years.    Quite delicious.  I found the recipe at allrecipes.com.  It ...
Saturday, December 13, 2014

GREAT MOVIE: A Hundred-Foot Journey

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Watched this fantastic movie last night and rewatched again twice today.  This film is utterly charming.   The film stars Helen Mirren, t...
Sunday, September 28, 2014

Anthony Bourdain's PARTS UNKOWN starts new season

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In 'Parts Unknown,' Anthony Bourdain is not a man on a mission One of my favorite show on television is the erudite, evocative, ...
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Sunday, September 21, 2014

WORLD's deepest pool in Italy: Y-40--Deep Joy

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I think I'll just admire this architectural wonder from the dryness of the tube. A new swim centre, designed by renowned architect...
Friday, August 8, 2014

I LOVE elephants

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This beautiful pachyderm sat on the car.  I think that was a good idea.  I think that the elephant has a crush on the little volkswagen.  De...
Wednesday, July 30, 2014

A shipping container house. ME WANT!

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http://ishouldbelaughing.blogspot.com/2014/07/architecture-wednesday-shipping.html I am obsessed with reusable materials in architectu...
Thursday, July 17, 2014

R.I.P. Elaine Stritch. A dame in the best and truest sense.

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One of the most remarkable moments of my life was seeing Elaine Stritch in her show at the Cafe Carlyle a few years ago.  We sat literall...
Friday, July 11, 2014

NORDSTROM's TOWER in NYC will be world's tallest RESIDENTIAL TOWER

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A new skyscraper is going up in midtown Manhattan which will be the tallest residential tower in the world...
Sunday, July 6, 2014

An AMAZING steak coffee rub recipe

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photo:  cooklikejames.typepad.com (it doesn't show the roasted garlic butter) I made the best steaks ever on the grill the other ni...
Thursday, July 3, 2014

Would you live in this HOUSE?

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I would.  It is fantastic, no?  But would you live in it? One Facebook user asked that question: Post by Cambria Hebert . ...
Saturday, June 21, 2014

BEST cookies in the world: American Airlines' Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

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http://boardingarea.com/onemileatatime/2011/04/29/review-american-airlines-first-class-from-tampa-to-chicago-to-new-york/ I just retur...
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Saturday, June 7, 2014

LUCKY THEM! This was a bit of serendipity for anyone who has the pleasure of watching

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We watched a film last night, LUCKY THEM , ON DEMAND, via Time Warner.  I believe it is also available out in theaters (It is an IFC Film,...
Saturday, May 31, 2014

Another pillar of the world is GONE. R.I.P. Maya Angelou

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Personally, she led me to the understanding and beauty of poetry (when I watched Clinton's Inauguration).   Before that, it was Edna St....
Friday, May 30, 2014

I'd LIKE to STAY HERE in South Africa. IN a tree house.

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My only real fear is that serpents could someone make there way up into the treehouses.   But for that, can you imagine what it would be lik...
Sunday, May 25, 2014

The PENIS wall

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Printed by 3-D printer Someone 3D-Printed An Entire Wall Of Penises, And It's Actually Quite Impressive The Huffington Post...
Thursday, May 22, 2014

A HOLY GRAIL moment for Hobbitists

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J.R.R. Tolkien Reveals TRUE Meaning Of 'The Lord Of The Rings' In Unearthed Audio Recording The headlines above and article fro...
Saturday, May 3, 2014

Adorable Jamie Oliver's incredible TAGINE recipe--changed my life this week

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I LOVE Jamie Oliver.  He is adorable.  For a few years I've watched several of his tv cooking shows which featured the Moroccan dish ...
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