Romney Money-Man Sheldon Adelson’s Macau Payoffs (ProPublica)

Inside the Investigation of Leading Republican Money Man Sheldon Adelson by Matt Isaacs, Lowell Bergman and Stephen Engelberg This story was co-published with PBS’ “Frontline.” A decade ago gambling magnate and leading Republican donor Sheldon Adelson looked at a desolate spit of land in Macau and imagined a glittering strip of casinos, hotels and malls. [...]

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Omar Khayyam (493) “I passed a potter at his wheel”

The other day I passed a potter at 
his wheel, displaying every moment a 
new skill; and it occurred to me, though one
less clear-eyed wouldn’t see it:  It is
our ancestors’ clay in a potter’s  hands!
Translated by Juan Cole
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introverted extrovert

Ever since I was in high school and I learned about “extroverts” and “introverts” there was not a question in my mind that I am an extrovert. Not only am I pretty out-going, but I thrive on being the center of attention.  Anyone who has known me for any part of my life will attest [...]

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My New Wish List for the Remainder of the Year!

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My New Wish List for the Remainder of the Year!

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My New Wish List for the Remainder of the Year!

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My New Wish List for the Remainder of the Year!

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Happy Birthday to You …

“There is no better friend than a sister.  And there is no better sister than you.” Today it is my little sister’s 19th birthday. For those of you who have been reading Sidewalk Ready for some time, I’m sure you already know that Layne is like, the coolest person ever. If you haven’t, let me [...]

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The Winchester

So these past few months, I’ve been going out a lot more. One of my favorite hang out spots has been The Winchester, which is right in my neighborhood. It’s a locally-owned (and nationally acclaimed) pub/restaurant with a retro feel and atmosphere. The…

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Mitten Movie Project Tomorrow featuring Thieves by JG Barnes

Tomorrow’s another Mitten Movie Project event at Royal Oak Main Art Theater. JG Barnes short “Thieves” will be playing, I’ve been one of the lucky few that have seen the magnificence of this film and I can’t wait to see it again!Here is the l…

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