There Probably Will Be Some Bank Failures, Says Bernanke - 02/28/08 06:20 PM
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke today about the likelihood that some "smaller banks" will probably fail in the near future.Bernanke qualified his statement by reassuring the Senate Banking Committee that "large, internationally active banks" will probably not be affected. He also described banks potentially at risk as smaller regional banks with … (29 comments)
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No Juice in Many Parts of Florida! How Do You Blog Without Electricity? - 02/26/08 05:18 PM
About four hours ago, a massive power outage struck east Florida, knocking out power along the Atlantic coast. Millions lost power, from Tampa to Miami. Traffic snarled and airports switched over to backup generating systems.It was reported that even nuclear power plants shut down. The Turkey Point nuclear power plant in Florida was … (15 comments)
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Need Spring? There’s Hope For The Winter-Weary in Minneapolis & Saint Paul! - 02/26/08 12:27 PM
Had enough of Winter??
The study of Phenology - "The study of the seasons, usually based upon natural occurrences such as seasonal changes in wildlife behavior or seasonal plant growth/dormancy stages" - is also about seasonal changes in human behavior. After all, humans are animals too!
Humans experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also … (16 comments)
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New York Philharmonic Orchestra In North Korea - Arts Diplomacy Opens A Door Long Closed - 02/25/08 06:39 PM
If you're yearning for a "good news" item, here's one that deserves reporting.
Conductor Lorin Maazel and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra are on tour in Pyongyang, North Korea tonight. Tomorrow they will make artistic (and diplomatic) history by performing in North Korea.
The tour was initially proposed by the government of North Korea and our State Department … (14 comments)
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The Battle To Preserve Internet Freedom Isn't Won Yet - 02/22/08 02:12 PM
SaveTheInternet.com reports that the battle to preserve Internet freedom is far from over. Lobbyists for the large telecommunications and cable television entities are still waving money under the noses of some in Congress, making a frantic effort to persuade the FCC to gut Net neutrality.
The bi-partisan "Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008" (HR … (20 comments)
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VocalEssence Celebrates Black History Month With A Tribute To Duke Ellington - 02/20/08 03:08 PM
Conductor Philip Brunelle and VocalEssence have been commemorating Black History Month in the Twin Cities since 1991 with annual concerts that recognize the work of African-American composers and performers. This year is no exception, with Brunelle and his well-known vocal ensemble presenting the "Witness Community Concert" on February 24th, 4 p.m., at … (4 comments)
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Maybe FDA Should Be Placed Under Supervision Of The Department of Homeland Security - How Do You Overlook Half a Million Head of Cattle? - 02/19/08 12:55 PM
One hundred fifty million pounds of beef is a lot of burgers! And how did the folks at the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and United States Department of Agriculture manage to overlook a veritable stampede of sick cattle?
With the biggest beef recall in American history this week, lots of folks … (19 comments)
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"La Bahia Picanteria" Restaurant In Minneapolis- Great Service & Family Atmosphere! - 02/18/08 10:35 PM
I don't generally write restaurant reviews, but I'll make an exception in this case.
I stopped at La Bahia Picanteria, at 1024 East 38th Street in South Minneapolis (phone 612.252.0250), this evening to pick up some take-out food. The place changed hands not long ago. Once a broasted chicken restaurant, La Bahia is now … (7 comments)
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Who Makes the Clothes You Wear? Sweatshops Haven't Disappeared From the Garment Industry - 02/16/08 11:54 PM
As much as fifty per cent of the clothing sold in America today is manufactured in sweatshops. And not all of those sweatshops are located outside our borders.
Most consumers think sweatshops are a thing of the past. But the U.S. Department of Labor has reported otherwise. One recent Department of Labor study … (16 comments)
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Nostalgic Jazz at the Dakota on the Nicollet Mall Last Monday Night With Arne Fogel & the Tanner Taylor Trio - 02/15/08 12:38 AM
On Monday night, I had the privilege of hearing the Tanner Taylor Trio, with jazz vocalist Arne Fogel, at the Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis.
Listening to Arne Fogel and the Tanner Taylor Trio perform "Frank, Bing and More" is a lot like climbing into a time machine. Fogel throws … (7 comments)
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"Building Green" Is a Feature of the 2008 Twin Cities Parade of Homes - 02/10/08 01:13 PM
A highlight of this year's Parade Of Homes in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metropolitan area is the "Building Green" tour of homes and products.
The Spring '08 Parade of Homes booklet features a section on Building Green, including a Mini-Tour of fourteen Green Homes across the Twin Cities area. Participating … (12 comments)
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ABC News Reports on Lenders Who Refuse to Help Homeowners Having Mortgage Problems - 02/09/08 11:58 PM
Betsy Stark, a well-known Business Correspondent with ABC television news, offered a feature yesterday on mortgage lenders who are reluctant to assist homeowners having trouble making their mortgage payments.Despite all the lip service that comes from mortgage servicing companies about the benefits of "contacting your lender at the first sign you … (15 comments)
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Did You Know You Can Register a .INFO Domain Name Containing German Language Characters? - 02/09/08 11:51 PM
Interested in marketing your listings in Germany? Now you can purchase a German language domain name using the .INFO extension.
Afilias, an international domain registry company, offers the ability to register a .INFO domain containing the characters ä, ü or ö. These German script characters which use the Umlaut are widely used. Prior … (6 comments)
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A Refresher Course on Adding Foreign Language Characters to Your Posts - 02/09/08 11:12 PM
Ever find it necessary to be able to add an umlaut, a tilde, an accent or a cedilla to foreign language words in a post? Adding such characters to your writing at the computer keyboard is easier than you might think.
Foreign language characters are important to the meaning of a word … (2 comments)
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It Appears the Writers' Strike is About to be Settled! - 02/09/08 10:34 PM
It looks like the Writers' Strike is about to end.
Spokesmen for the Writers' Guild of America (WGA) have announced a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
The settlement means that writers will be returning to work throughout the entertainment industry. The proposed contract would run for three years … (6 comments)
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The Gang's All Here! Well, at Least a Lot of the Gang is Here.. - 02/05/08 09:19 AM
Moments ago, the "Online Now" figure in the upper right-hand corner of the screen caught my eye..
There were nearly four thousand people viewing ActiveRain! And there were around 250 members logged in. I imagine those figures have been higher at times, but it seemed like a considerable amount of traffic. And it … (11 comments)
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Music Saint Croix in Stillwater to Present "Debussy & Divertimento" March 1 at Washington County Historic Courthouse - 02/05/08 03:06 AM
On March 1, 2008, Music Saint Croix will present the season's second concert in its 2007-08 Concert Series, at the Washington County Historic Courthouse in Stillwater, Minnesota.
[Eric Kodner performing with the Music Saint Croix Chamber Ensemble]
Music Saint Croix' March 1 concert, "Debussy & Divertimento", will feature the Debussy Sonata for Flute, Viola … (3 comments)
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts Presents The John C. Weber Collection: The Art of Japan, February 24 through May 25, 2008 - 02/05/08 02:30 AM
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts will make history this month by becoming the world's first gallery to present the entire John C. Weber collection of Japanese art.
The Weber collection is widely recognized as one of the most significant private collections of Japanese art in the United States. The collection has never before been exhibited … (4 comments)
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Population Declines and Disappearing Jobs Plague Kittson County in Northwestern Minnesota - 02/04/08 07:00 PM
Kittson County, Minnesota needs job creation in order to survive. And help is needed in a hurry.
The 2006 Census data tells the story. The population of Kittson County, Minnesota has dropped below 5000. The median price of a house in Kittson County has dropped to under $30,000. the lowest in the State of Minnesota at … (2 comments)
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Four Presidential Candidates Visit Minnesota in Preparation for Super Tuesday - 02/04/08 06:42 PM
On Saturday, the Twin Cities played host to Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. On Sunday, Hillary Clinton paid the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area a visit. And today the candidate du jour was Ron Paul.
Obama appeared before a packed crowd at the Minneapolis Target Center. Clinton paid a visit to the Augsburg College … (4 comments)
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Twin Cities Catholic Chorale Schedule for 2008 at the Church of Saint Agnes - 02/04/08 11:56 AM
In its 34th season, the Twin Cities Catholic Chorale continues to provide beautiful choral music for the Latin High Mass at the Church of Saint Agnes. The Chorale is joined by a professional chamber orchestra which includes former and present members of the Minnesota Orchestra and area freelance artists [all instrumentalists … (0 comments)
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