Isaiah Stroud and The Long Emergency

Jim Kunstler is a doomer, and today I found his forecast for 2009. This is doomer-porn at its finest, and unfortunately events may prove him correct. Robert Samuelson, also writing today, describes the trashing of conventional economic wisdom and closes with:Much depends on whether the frantic policies to combat the recession succeed. Probably they will, but there are no guarantees. Our

Michigan Morass

Dmitri Orlov has written about systemic collapse, and the stages of that collapse. Today there is a post at his blog about the state of affairs in Michigan.Why post this? This could be Rogers Park in the future if we don't have alternatives. If you happened to gloss over the first link, go back and re-read it and remember it was posted in February 2008. Dmitri asserts we are in Stage 1 with

The Place of Valves

Welcome again all readers. Do you ever need valves, any valves for your machine? Are you familiar with valves? Did you often confuse where to find good valves? When you read this article, you are in the right place to make sure of what kind and type of valve you need and where to find it. I think we should know the best valves distributor on the Net.

If you are not sure of what type of valve you need, I suggest you find out at Boig & Hill. The company with the most secures and trusted distributors of Valves, Controls, and Instrumentation, from names you know such as Worcester Controls Valves. You can view the catalog and also request a quote on the valve or part you need to know. At Boig & Hill, you be sure to receive Technical Valve Selections and Sizing, Quick Delivery and also Expert Service. View and receive the catalog.

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Traditional Vs Modern Living Rooms

The living room is your common ground in your home, the one spot where everyone can come together to relax and enjoy themselves. This is why it is very important one makes this area comfortable, open, and inviting. Traditional and modern living room designs can be extremely different from one to the next and it is important you pick one which defines your individual nature at the same time making it open and available for the family. Modern living rooms tend to be more unique, artistic and stand out from the rest, while traditional living rooms may be more homy, comfortable and relaxing.

Modern living room furniture can differ wildly from piece to piece. Many modern sofas, sectionals and loveseats may be designed and imported from Spain, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, and other European countries. These modern living room pieces are generally upholstered in a number of different ways, mainly consisting of Italian & top grain leather, vinyl, suede, microfiber and microsuede. Many sofas and sectionals will actually feature built in end tables, storage space, cup holders, adjustable headrests & footrests and even architectural lighting or LED lighting incorporated right into the design. The designs are usually unique and beautiful, this includes many that are unsymmetrical, artsy, curved, boxy or feature straight contemporary lines. Modern living rooms tend to lay there focus around the sofa or sectional and also the entertainment unit. Modern entertainment centers may be wall units, which means they have a section of them that actually mounts on the wall itself instead of sitting on the ground, or just standard tv stands. The modloft irving is a great example of a modern wall unit. Popular finishes for modern living room furniture include high gloss lacquer, wood veneer, solid wood, and natural wood tiling. You can expect to see a lot of intricate glass work built into the coffee tables, cocktail tables and end tables.

Traditional living room furniture offers up a stark difference between its modern counterparts. Traditional furniture has a more “heavy” feel to it, and tends to have its focus around wooden entertainment centers and comfortable seating arrangements. Traditional sofas, couches, loveseats and sectionals will be heavily padded and comfortable. They will be upholstered from leather, vinyl, microsuede or microfiber and feature more subtle colors such as tan, sand, brown, black, cream and sometimes even floral or antiqued patterns. Many traditional pieces will offer intricate wood work and carvings in the details such as the armrests, legs, and other accents. Typically solid wood will be used in the entertainment centers and they will be large and center of attention. You can expect to find many 18th and 19th century as well as antiqued and victorian themes in traditional living rooms. The coffee, cocktail and end tables will be either all wood or wood with glass inserts with claw-legged feet a common accent.

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White Christmas?

California's weather is often hailed for its sunshine and blue skies, at least from April-November. During the rainy season the hills around Oakland and San Jose green up, and snow is so plentiful in the Sierras that tire chains are required to navigate the passes. That snow is also the source of much, if not most, of California's drinking and irrigation water. I recall being told about folks

Merry Christmas?

I am on my annual pilgrimage to my hometown in Ohio. Christmas is not likely to be overly merry in this area. Chicago has it tough, but others have it tougher.The car companies are shutting down for a month, and this is above and beyond the usual seasonal shutdowns (presumably a part of the UAW contract). Ohio has a number of automotive manufacturing plants. The future of the Ford Engine

The New Colonialism?

Is the search for arable land going to lead to a new form of colonialism? Or is it a good deal for everyone?

Majel Is Gone

Ran across this just now. It's only 4 hours old.Majel Barrett Roddenberry is gone. She has finally rejoined the Great Bird of the Galaxy. I so enjoyed her as Nurse Chapel, and as Laxwanna Troi. I think that as Laxwanna she really showed that being an older woman didn't mean being a lump on a sofa. She was great fun, especially when she exasperated Deanna. I think the DS9 episode in which she

Make Your Christmas Eve More Warming

Are you on waiting for Christmas Eve this year? Still looking for warm and kindly Christmas Celebration? Everybody loves Christmas. Everybody is waiting for the Christmas. Gathering together with all your family and beloved friends is one of coolest thing on earth, Isn't it?

In a few weeks or day, Christmas will come to people on earth. People in some country had already feeling cold because of weather. On the other country the snow has falling. Kids always like snow. Do you ever think that the Snowman is different from every country? And why snow always related with Christmas? I don't know. But I think something could make warm your Christmas Eve this year, like brotherhood, friendship and...Electric Fires. Electric Fires?

Yap, Electric Fires. Electric fires can warm your entire whole family when gathering together. Friendship and brotherhood, love and care is a must on Christmas, but electric fires is something you don't have to forget.

When you and your family gathering together, told story, tells some jokes near the Hole in the Wall Fires, is something pleasure and unforgettable. Using Electric Fires or even Gas Fires will one of point on your Christmas. Every family staying at home, and make your Christmas more warming this year.

An Eye For An Eye

I can't do it. I can't support eye gouging as punishment. What this man did was horrific, but to take his eyes is equally barbaric. The woman has every right to be angry and I understand her desire for consequences, but this is not justice, it is vengeance. He needs to be locked up, and possibly put into therapy. Although a society that supports this sort of action probably doesn't see the

The Price of Oil and Its Impact on Projects

There has been a lot of cheering in some quarters about the drop in oil prices. For some folks it appears that Peak Oil was overblown hype and they aren't shy about saying so. Well I am here to tell you that every silver lining has a cloud.Commodity Online posted an interview with Mark Leggett, a Canadian oil and gas analyst. This interview should be required reading for all those who want to

Who's Watching YOU?

The National Catholic Reporter has published an article about Maryland's anti-terrorist database and the implications of having incomplete or inaccurate information included. The case of 2 nuns who participate in anti-government actions is highlighted. I must note that one of the commenters alleges that one of the nuns spent 2 years in jail for breaking into a nuclear facility. I haven't

Welcome to the Swamp

Washington D.C. is literally built on swampland, but Illinois IS a swamp that apparently has an endless parade of elected officials preoccupied with their own personal gain. Despite pious claims to the contrary, our Governor is now portrayed in all his venal glory in the telephone intercepts that provide damning evidence in the criminal complaint released today after his arrest on corruption

FYI

I may be on the road, but I am not without resources. Sparky is my new best computer friend and makes it possible for me to stay on top of stuff, even if I don't have the energy to do as much as I would like.I just deleted a comment that was a)off topic and b)bashed another blogger. If you have issues with someone in the blogging community take it to your own blog and bash away. Don't look to