Gay N Gay: July 2011

FASTER THAN MY BULLET.

Our polygamous love affair with Grouplove and Foster the People is one of the worst kept secrets in music, so when the two LA heavyweights went head-to-head in the remix ring with each others' signature songs in tow, we had to step in and hold up the arms of both contenders because it's a win-win for the ages. Double winning.First up is Grouplove and Captain Cuts, who kicked of 2011 with one of

On the Home Front

I haven't been writing enough about Korea, though Koreans have many of the same problems Americans do: a plutocratic ruling class that continues to grab more power and money, and very destructive bad weather. The cartoon above contrasts the concentration of wealth that results from construction of high-rise apartment buildings in Seoul with the losses in basement apartments caused by the recent

On the Home Front

Is that a maggot in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Mr. Grubbs & Fiona's Lucky Charm

I knew it. You are just happy to see that Alto's back. Well, maybe not full time yet, but trying to get one post out to you a week. We can try to at least.....Last night, I was actually able to log in and play WoW. Not just a 10 minute auction post, but actually play the game. And where did I go? Crusader farm, of course! Well, kinda....I was taking a leisurely ride on my chopper (and checking

Songs for Nobodies to be performed in Sydney

Sydney Opera House will welcome the one-woman show Songs for Nobodies in August.Theatre-goers keen to check out a top-notch production could go and see Songs for Nobodies after they get to Australia on cheap flights to Sydney.It will be staged at Sydney Opera House's Playhouse venue from August 4th to 19th, with shows taking place every evening except Monday and matinees available at the

US Muni Bond Watch Intensifies

The Euro debt crisis and the US Federal debt ceiling malarkey are the center of attention right now. Despite what you read, these are already priced into the market. Amazingly, it's been mostly a yawn so far, but I don't expect this to last. However, it is often something out of left field that scares the market into a new bear cycle. It could be Danish banks failing or the area I have been

Gold New All Time Record High $1,637.50/oz

New all time record for gold today 29 July 2011 at $ 1,637.50 in New York - New record for gold of up to $ 1,637.50 in the New York market. The prices have then pulled back to around $ 1,630 an ounce

You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto

(via)Something that has occurred to me often when I've observed administrators talking to the proles about policy and long-term finance: either they are lying, in which case they shouldn't be in charge, or they don't know what they're talking about, in which case they're incompetent and shouldn't be in charge.(P.S. Much as I enjoyed, and agreed with, the economist in the clip above, I was even

You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto

How to make too much gold at low levels!

Some fishes are extremely valuable, especially the lower level ones that are needed by cooks and alchemists. Today's post focuses on the best of them, Deviate Fish. This one is mainly for horde lowbies. Alliance can make even more gold though, but a higher level toon is recommended.Tested and approved by a poor, almost naked level 20 toon that went fishing for 1½ hours, and eventually sold the

Oppikoppi - Unknown Brother festival poised to kick off in Johannesburg

Artists such as Zebra & Giraffe and Max Hoba are set to take the stage during the Oppikopi - Unknown Brother music festival.People who have taken flights to Johannesburg can attend the Oppikoppi - Unknown Brother three-day festival in August.The occasion has developed quite a name for itself over the years and the 2011 edition will hope to uphold that reputation for being a fun-packed celebration

Dubai to bid for 2024 Olympic Games

Dubai has dropped its interest in hosting the 2020 Olympic Games in favour of the 2024 occasion.Sports enthusiasts may soon be booking cheap flights to Dubai for the 2024 Olympic Games if the emirate's bid is successful.It had originally shown an interest in applying to host the 2020 Games, but a press release has indicated that it has dropped its interest in favour of the following event."We

Travel writer urges sustainable attitude 'for selfish reasons'

People cannot fully enjoy landmarks if previous tourists have ruined them.Anyone taking advantage of cheap flights to India should hope that other tourists have acted responsibly so that landmarks continue to be maintained in good condition.Dan Linstead, editor of Wanderlust, explained that people should pursue a sustainable agenda for this "selfish" reason, as otherwise they will not be able to

A Significant Organizational Weakness

It's always bitterly funny when you see something like this:Clearly these are horrific attacks, but they can also be interpreted as a significant organizational weakness on the part of the adversary.That's Ryan Crocker, US Ambassador to Afghanistan, commenting on the assassination of the mayor of Kandahar by a suicide bomber on Wednesday. Like so many people with no sense of irony, he seemed

A Significant Organizational Weakness

Take Flights to Bali - Rejuvenate Mind, Body and Soul

Bali, Indonesia is the nirvana – an ancient land with aesthetically pleasing sites, serene scenery, admirable art and vivacious culture. An interesting mix of fun filled activities and infinite possibilities, Bali packs in various stunning spots and timeless marvels that appeal to all types of travel buffs. The destination has various choices for tourists spanning thrilling adventure, beach fun,

Head to Melbourne for I Can Do It!

I Can Do It! is due to take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on August 6th and 7th.A motivational conference entitled I Can Do It! may appeal to travellers who have taken cheap flights to Melbourne.The event is due to take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on the weekend of August 6th and 7th, with a group of inspirational authors due to get the crowd

The Feelers set for Queenstown gig

New Zealand group The Feelers are set to debut new album Hope Nature Forgives in Queenstown.Music fans who have taken cheap flights to Queenstown can see The Feelers perform next month at the Revolver Bar.The group will take the stage on Wednesday August 3rd and will play tracks from their new album Hope Nature Forgives, which is released just two days before the concert.Formed in 1993, The

New government report tells us how many employees can include same AND different-sex domestic partners on their health benefits

This week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report on benefits offered employees in the public and private sphere in March 2011. For the first time, the data include the percentage of employees eligible for health benefits that cover domestic partners. The report includes separate statistics for how many employees can cover same-sex partners and and how many can cover different-sex

The Way of a Man With a Lad ...

There are three things too wondrous for me, yea, four things which I know not: The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way people keep talking about homosexuality as an "identity," though they have no idea what an identity is. Or homosexuality, for that matter.I've just begun reading the new,

The Way of a Man With a Lad ...

Gold new all time record at $1,631.20/oz today !!!

July 27 - New record for gold today that the New York market has reached 1,631,20 dollars an ounce.Record high in London too at , $ 1,628.05 . Gold has pulled back from the all time record high since but I won't be surprised that another all record high will be broken either tomorrow or in few days as most analysts expect one of the hottest summers for Gold ever ....

Emirates to offer cheap flights during Ramadan

Travellers are being offered cheap flights by Emirates to help bring expatriates back to their families for Ramadan.People may be able to find cheap flights to Dubai offered by Emirates over the coming month as a result of a new promotion.The airline revealed that it is offering up to a 20 per cent reduction on travel between 32 destinations across the world.Khalid bel Jaflah, vice president

I Love Coffee Festival to cause a stir in Cape Town

Cape Town is readying itself to host the I Love Coffee Festival at the Old Biscuit Mill on Saturday July 30th.The I Love Coffee Festival will be a must-see event for many people taking cheap flights to Cape Town this month.It is being held at the Old Biscuit Mill in the Woodstock area of the city, where coffee lovers will gather to celebrate their favourite caffeinated drink.This unusual occasion

Anatomy of a Technical Trade

By Scott SilvaEditor, The Gold Speculator7-27-11One of the laws of market espoused by those that embrace the efficient-market hypothesis states“Stock market prices are unpredictable.” Technical analysis, however, has proved effective at predicting future price direction through the study of past market information, primarily price and volume. To be sure, predicting future prices of a stock or

Which story is a lie?

THE WAR IS ALREADY WON.

We can thank PLAINS, aka Michael McGinnis, for the stroke of scuzzy genius that is "Innovator". It comes fully stocked with joyriding guitars and angst-ridden synths, egged on by spaced out vocals that curiously swoop in and out of sight like a 21st century UFO. Once it crosses the great sonic expanse and reaches the eureka moment of pensive drum traps and whizzing solos, he's achieved the

Gold is going one way and one way only and that is Up Up and Up

Gold is going one way and one way only and that is Up Up and Up .says Owen Hegarty, Vice-Chairman & Executive Director at G-Resources, he also talks about various ways of investing in gold.Gold equities are going to have a very good run in the next few years he says they are probably going to outperform other equity markets , the supply of silver has calmed down there is certainly a shortage of

Follow the Money

One of my Facebook friends, a fellow blogger, posted a link today to this article from the Fiscal Times, "Why Taxpayers Are So Angry and So Wrong About Spending." The author, Mark Thoma, begins:Republicans, emboldened by public support for spending cuts, have taken the country to the brink of default as they fight to dial back government programs and vehemently oppose any tax increases to

Follow the Money

Exploring Nagrand - 5000g in 60 minutes

There's some easy gold to be made in some of the Outland zones, especially for Engineers. Previous trick focused on Zangarmarsh, but this time I'll tell you how to make gold in Nagrand instead. Again, mainly from it's Gas clouds. This zone also has treasure chests, so if you want to, you can make your own route by using the Routes addon with Gathermate2 and add chests to it aswell.Image source:

POPSHOP008: FRENCH HORN + AVAN LAVA

It's hot outside, we know, but you'll have to forgive us for turning up the heat yet again with another smoldering Popshop lineup. This month we welcome back POPSHOP001 alums French Horn Rebellion, who tore the fucking roof off of the launch party back in January and stole the show in the main support slot. They've been killing it ever since, supporting Yelle's sold out US tour and releasing

Johannesburg's Jozi Comedy Festival kicks off

The Jozi Comedy Festival features performances by Mark Curry, Ndumiso Lindi and Dave Thornton among others.Travellers keen to enjoy a laugh following cheap flights to Johannesburg could head to the Jozi Comedy Festival, which runs until the end of the month.It is being held at the Teatro at Montecasino and features a stunning line-up of international talent that includes Mark Eddie, Dave Thornton

unglasses and eye drops could help holidaymakers in India

A good pair of sunglasses should be a priority when heading to a sun-drenched destination.Anyone taking cheap flights to India soon will be well aware of how hot and sunny the country can get, with a medical source offering recommendations on how to look after one's eyes on vacation.Nick Atkins, an ambassador for Rohto Dry Eye Relief, pointed out that eye drops can be useful, particularly since

Cheap Flights to Hong Kong: Ways to Grab Them

Hong Kong is an extremely popular holiday destination that attracts a lot of tourists from all cross the globe. Be it families, friends or honeymooners – all sorts of tourist vie to get a slice of the incredible city called Hong Kong!Flights to Hong Kong are offered by almost every travel agent worth his salt. Hong Kong is not a cheap holiday destination and finding cheap flights to Hong Kong can

SWEATING ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT.

PAPA is the brainchild of the Girls' drummer Darren Weiss, who swaps his garage rock day job for more indie rock pastures, and his new outfit is a great look for him. Debut single "Halloween To Me" sets out with a steadfast bassline that only bothers to take a breather when stripping down the middle eight to its skivvies, while the melody shoots and scores with a powerfully raw nod to Muse's "

I stand corrected...sort of...about marrying a second time in New York

So it turns out that New York law does explicitly allow a married couple to marry each other again. It's strange, but it's true, and no one seems to know why. Lambda Legal has put out an FAQ publication on marrying in New York which you can download here. What they say on this subject is as follows:If for some reason you are still interested in re-marrying your spouse in New York, the marriage

Speak Roughly to Your Little Boy

What I wanted to write about, though, was a disturbing article I read this weekend, which reminded me how much many adults hate children. Of course, it was published on the site of Family Circle, "Where Family Comes First."The article, entitled "Not Every Kid Deserves a Prize", was remarkable for its meanspiritedness. The author, Karin Fuller, writes about the trophy her daughter was awarded,

Speak Roughly to Your Little Boy

Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory

Wow. Even the faithful Obama apologist Steve Kornacki is expressing some doubts about the Great Collaborationist. As a result of the GOP's earlier push for a voucher program to replace Medicare, and Kathy Hochul's surprise victory in a May 24 special election in New York, using Medicare as a club to beat her opponents:Suddenly, the idea that Democrats might actually post the 25-seat gain

Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory

How to make gold for your epic mounts in minutes

Surprisingly many players have trouble getting gold for their mount, epic mount, flying mount or epic flying mount. Hopefully this post will be of use if you're one of them! :)Image source: mmosite.comProfessions vs. Farming vs. HuntingThere are multiple ways you can get the needed gold, and how to get it largely depends on your level and starting money. In my opinion the fastest route would be

Gold hits $1,624/oz record high before pulling back

Gold prices reached new records in London and New York, and then slow down the pace with fluctuations above the threshold of $ 1,620 an ounce. It is now oscillating around $ 1,621 after reaching a record high of 1624.07 in London and the peak of 1624.30 in New York, in a market that is concerned about the difficult negotiations on the U.S. debt and the debt crisis of the Eurozone. There was a

Consider ethical issues when exploring India

Ethical issues can be handled with thorough preparation in advance of a trip.Anyone who has taken advantage of cheap flights to India could follow the advice of one travel expert and take into account ethical issues during their trip.Editor of Wanderlust Dan Linstead explained that there are various strands to consider for people who want to reduce the negative impact of their journey, ranging

Protests halt Gold mining in El Salvador

Canada's Pacific Rim mining company owns all the land around El Dorado in El Salvador - one of the most coveted gold mines in Central America.After activists block its mining permit, Canadian gold mining corporation is using a US free trade agreement to sue the government of El Salvador .These people have the right to make their own laws, even if they don't benefit the US. Imagine that.All

Subscription Service Tout

Here are some short-term charts I sent to my subscribers Tuesday night (July 19th) for GDX, GLD and SLV:The next morning as the markets opened, I sent out an email alert for traders to buy paper precious metal ETFs and/or precious metal stock ETFs pronto. The bottom was that morning for Gold, silver and precious metal stock indices. I think we move significantly higher over the next few weeks in

Heavenly Shards - 4500g in 10 minutes?

Heavenly Shards are one of the most needed items currently, yet their supply is a lot more limited now when people simply don't walk into heroics anymore! This can be told by looking at their price also. For a few days these shards have been selling for about 90-100g, more if there's less available.Finding another use for that cheap ore!Professions needed: Blacksmithing & Enchanting Obsidium and

Make like a Tree and Leaf! Expanding Markets

Hey folks!I had a comment on one of last weeks posts about making a post on Expanding Markets. Since that can be taken a few ways, I will work on answering an email as well:--------------------------------------------------Alto,I have a guy in my AH that I compete against quite often. The worst thing about this guy is that he is on for 16 hours a day straight (except for server maintenance) 7

My New Beast Boy Costume

And here's a little photoshop added in to give me the green skin and green hair like Beast Boy/Changling would look like.

My New Beast Boy Costume

And here's a little photoshop added in to give me the green skin and green hair like Beast Boy/Changling would look like.

You See? I Told You

Damn! I should have spent more time on yesterday's post.It turns out that US media have reacted to the revelation that the Oslo attacks were apparently the work, not of al-Qaeda, but a right-wing Christian fundamentalist Nordic farmer, by continuing to claim that al-Qaeda did it, or Muslims in general.Before the dust had cleared, the Only President We've Got agreed (via), though cautiously as is

You See? I Told You

Getting rich in Firelands - Solo

NERFBATThis method has been nerfed. It's no longer possible to kite most of the mobs. I can see why though! Some of the more active farmers made millions from the epics. Some sources claim turtles are still slowable though but I haven't had the chance to confirm. If you know more, leave a comment!Many of you may have heard of people solo farming Firelands, or even done it yourself. If not, time

Party lifestyle in Bangkok lauded

An advertising executive has revealed that Bangkok is a great place for people who want to party all week long.Anyone taking flights to Bangkok to have a good time is not likely to be disappointed, according to one expat, with the city offering a variety of options to cater for different people.Joel Clement, regional creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi, has been based in Bangkok for ten years

Coleen Rooney visits Dubai with baby Kai

Coleen and Kai Rooney enjoyed playing with a dolphin at a Dubai water park this week.People who have taken cheap flights to Dubai may have spotted Wayne Rooney's wife Coleen over the past week.The television presenter was pictured playing with their baby Kai at water park in the emirate.Coleen and the child looked like they were having a great time, sharing the water with a friendly dolphin that

Reasons Galore to Grab Flights to Singapore

Singapore is an all-inclusive cosmopolitan city of Asia. The Lion City embraces striking diversity from pan-Asian ethnicities to eclectic mix of cuisines, from exquisite natural beauty to fine British colonial architecture. It features myriad of tourist attractions such as soaring superstructures, swish hotels, swanky malls, lively markets, wild nightlife, and intriguing museums. Its verdant

Andy Gause Real World of Money July 16, 2011

Andrew is a currency historian, an internationally recognized expert on the United States monetary system .Andrew Gause may just be the top man anywhere for the highest quality analysis into the world of money we all live in. Andrew is a currency historian, an internationally recognized expert on the United States monetary system. He's written two books, "The Secret World of Money" and "Uncle

This Man Must Be a Prophet

It's going to be a while before it's certain who carried out today's terror attacks in Norway, but some of the response already has been revealing.Apparently a "jihadi" group claimed responsibility for the bombing, which the New York Times and some other papers promptly reported:The response to this report was predictable, as shown by the comments to this MSNBC piece: Kill the ragheads! This

This Man Must Be a Prophet

Head to Sydney's Bondi Beach during Australian summer, urges expert

It may be best to wait until the Australian summer to enjoy Bondi Beach, travel writer Brooke Schoenman has noted.A travel writer has suggested people who want to take cheap flights to Sydney in order to relax on the city's world-famous Bondi Beach should go between December and February.Brooke Schoenman of WhyGo Australia explained that there is never really a bad time to visit the country, but

Flights to Singapore -What makes them so popular

Rightly considered as one of the world’s most iconic travel destinations, Singapore manages to be many things – a vision of breathtaking skyscrapers, picturesque islands, a repository of blended cultures, and a perfect haven for shopping. Popularly known as Lion City, Singapore enraptures millions of hearts with its mesmerizing stock of flamboyant skylines, lip smacking food, pulsating culture

Luxury Resorts – Another Reason to Book Flights to Bali

Bali is an exciting and wonderful holiday destination that is as renowned for its glittering natural gems as it is for its charming cultural ethos. Lush greenery, excellent nightlife and rich heritage make it an attractive sojourn spot.A number of airlines offer flights to Bali, which is again a testament of the popularity of the island as a tourist hub. Cheap tickets on flights to Bali are

CALL YOU IN THE NIGHT TIME.

Under the watchful eyes of our friends at HeavyRoc Music, the well traveled mysterioso St. Lucia is shaping up to be one of those types physically incapable of producing anything less than extraordinary. We already waxed poetic on his brilliant debut single "This Old House Is Gone" when we premiered it last spring, but his latest offering, "All Eyes On You", establishes St. Lucia as a talent of a

Farming Hellfire Citadel: Ramparts

Most of the soon-to-be level 60 players like to wear the best equipment available to them, mainly the level 57 outland greenies to considerably boost their dps. Farming these items can make lots of gold on some realms, but finding the right suffix on a level 57 greenie is not as easy as it might sound!Aggroing the whole instance with one pull!Pre-4.2 you could aggro almost all mobs with one pull

The People's Democratic Republic of Luna

One of the latest viral memes is this photo from China:It's drawn a lot of attention in the West, like this article at Salon by Drew Grant, "North Korea, most of Asia terrible at Photoshop." They're not too terrible, since the North Korean photo Grant reproduces was picked up by the Associated Press and only disavowed a day later.Not only that, but Chinese Photoshop mavens (among others) are

The People's Democratic Republic of Luna

Why is New York City telling married couples they can marry again?

As the date of the first same-sex weddings in New York approaches, consider this. On the website for the Clerk's Office for New York City, there are questions and answers for same-sex couples. Scroll down and find the following: "Can my spouse and I get married in New York City if we already were married in another state or country?" The answer: Yes. The page goes on to say that New York

Dubai Summer Surprises finishes in July

The final day of the Dubai Summer Surprises sales will be July 31st, when major reductions at the destination's shopping malls will come to an end.Anyone who has taken cheap flights to Dubai and wants to nab themselves a bargain should get involved with Dubai Summer Surprises, which ends on July 31st.The annual retail festival sees several of the destination's stunning shopping malls offer major

Check out Burn the Floor in Johannesburg

Burn the Floor will see classic dance styles such as the tango, salsa and rumba performed on stage.Johannesburg's Joberg Theatre is staging the sizzling Latin and ballroom dance production Burn the Floor over the coming days, offering people who have taken cheap flights to Johannesburg a stunning experience.The show will be performed at least once a day until Sunday July 24th, with evening

The New Gold Fever

Gold panning fine gold how to in light sand and with micro gold Panning and prospecting for gold has become one of the most popular recreational hobbies today. It is possible for many people to actually pay for their gold panning and gold prospecting holidays by selling any of the gold nuggets they find. Many people who pan and prospect for gold are discovering why a simple pan is one of the most

Or Is He the New LBJ?

I recently read the first volume of Jules Feiffer's collected Village Voice comic strips, from the 1950s and early 1960s. Reading ten years' worth of weekly strips in a few days probably wasn't the best idea, but I was still amazed at how well Feiffer's early work has aged. Not just the stuff about relationships, but the stuff about politics still works. I guess that's not surprising, since

Or Is He the New LBJ?

Head to Jeffrey's Bay for the Billabong Pro surf competition

The final stages of the Billabong Pro surf competition are taking place in South Africa this week.The Billabong Pro leg of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Tour is currently underway and tourists who have taken flights to South Africa could check out the closing stages of the contest.Taking place at the world-famous Jeffrey's Bay surf beach, the tournament is the fourth date

Exploring Zangarmarsh - 1650g in 30 minutes

There's some easy gold to be made in some of the Outland zones, especially for Engineers. This time I'll tell you how to make gold in Zangarmarsh, mainly from it's Swamp Gas clouds and while flying around the zone, why not loot the treasure chests you run into aswell!Gathermate 2, Routes and NPCScan addons in actionNothing to see here, it's just swamp gas!Swamp Gas clouds contain motes of water.

Ramadan coming up in Dubai

Dubai is preparing to welcome in the annual fast, which is followed by wild celebrations.Anyone taking cheap flights to Dubai in August will be able to witness a centuries-old tradition, as Muslims in the country observe Ramadan.The Islamic occasion is due to run from August 1st to August 29th, during which time believers are not permitted to eat or drink during daylight hours.While travellers

Sydney Boat Show just around the corner

The Sydney Boat Show runs from July 28th to August 1st.Boating enthusiasts who have taken cheap flights to Sydney have a treat in store for them if they head down to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and Cockle Bay Marina at the end of the month.The Sydney Boat Show runs from July 28th to August 1st and offers people the chance to view a huge range of stunning vessels.It is the 44th

Seven Reasons to Grab Flights to Hong Kong

Hong Kong - If there is one city that pushes the limit of glitz and glamour, this is it! Holidays to Hong Kong promises an incredible time to the tourists, the demographics of which ranges from infants to the aged!The attractions and charms of this city are infinite – be it fantastic sightseeing options, satiating dining venues, retail hot spots or a vibrant culture. With so much to experience

Seven Reasons to Grab Flights to Hong Kong

China buying Gold hand over fist

The Chinese worried about a possible U.S. default are buying gold and silver hand over fist . The Chinese rush to Gold alarmed by the fear of the U.S. default , Gold is The traditional safe by excellence in times of uncertainty in the currency markets, with the extreme volatility of bank stocks and the fear of sovereign debt defaults (those whose bonds were issued by domestic banks are likely

In Soviet Russia, Rubik's Cube Solves YOU

Yesterday I checked out Like Shaking Hands with God (Seven Stories Press, 1999), a book of conversations about writing between Kurt Vonnegut and Lee Stringer. Boy, am I ever glad I didn't buy it, and all hail once more to public libraries, the training schools of socialism! I hadn't heard of Stringer before, but one small virtue of this one is that it pointed me toward his books. Vonnegut

In Soviet Russia, Rubik's Cube Solves YOU

WAITING FOR A RIDE IN THE DARK.

“Midnight City” starts with an air raid and ends with an all-out deep space assault - what initially sounds like an intergalactic SOS is just the primer for an epic sendoff by the song's conclusion. Cue drum hits straight out of Phil Collin’s playbook and synth surges ripped from the clutches of our very own Neon Gold dreamcatcher, the kind of brilliant sonic flourishes that would make Mille or

Auckland to host Rugby World Cup Roadshow

The touring event will take place in four areas of the city this month.Sports fans who jet off on cheap flights to Auckland later this month can get a taste of the Rugby World Cup before the competition kicks off by attending a new roadshow.The touring event will be held at locations around the city from July 24th to 31st, giving visitors the opportunity to sample the pre-tournament excitement

Dylan Moran bringing Yeah Yeah tour to Adelaide

The comic will play at the Thebarton Theatre on July 28th and 29th.Comedy fans who jet off on flights to Adelaide this month will have the opportunity to watch Dylan Moran in action.The star of Channel 4's Black Books is bringing his new tour - entitled Yeah Yeah - to Australia on July 24th, following an extensive run that has seen him play locations across the UK.Moran is due to headline the

A Very Queer Sort of Queer

There's a notion that turns up often in writing that touches on homosexuality, whether centrally or tangentially. Supposedly there is something called "homosexuality as we know it [or think of it] today," or "what we would term homosexuality." In the pre-Stonewall past, something went on that "we" would term homosexuality, but people back then knew better and never made the mistake we do. As

A Very Queer Sort of Queer

Safe Haven Trade

By Scott SilvaEditor, The Gold Speculator7-18-11Gold is showing its true colors as the ultimate safe haven asset. Gold has been trading at all-time highs as national economies in the European Monetary Union teeter on bankruptcy, threatening the legitimacy of the Euro as a legitimate currency. Adding to global economic uncertainty is the US debt crisis, which has forced the major credit rating

LIGHTS + MUSIC 001: BAG RAIDERS

Uh oh y'all, there's a new club night in town. Introducing: Lights + Music, a new monthly rave brought to you by Popshop, The Knocks and The Wilkes Agency, coming at you live and in color every month from Tammany Hall. Popshop's been killing it this year, so we figured it was as good a time as any to launch a spinoff, so here's Lights + Music - your monthly destination for the biggest DJs and

Jim Cramer never late to get into GOLD

Mad Money host Jim Cramer says it's not too late for investors to get in on the precious metal especially Gold ...Jim Cramer "the average portfolio has 1% to 1.5%. do you come into gold here? i have heard over and over again. here is the problem with gold. people missed the move. it's clearly untrue. given the uncertainty in the euro and the dollar i don't think it's too late"

Blood of The Mountain Makes You Rich

If you have mining and/or like to farm "harder" monsters, you should farm some Blood of the Mountain! Especially people that are after Ragnaros' Legendary Hammer are ready to pay for these. Making 4000g in 20 minutes is not unheard of, but your gold income rely entirely on RNG. Dark Iron Deposits & Molten DestroyersYou have two paths, but they can be combined for even greater profit. You have a

Nando's Comedy Festival to make Johannesburg return

The festival will take place at the Montecasino from July 22nd to 31st.Lovers of stand-up may be eager to book cheap flights to Johannesburg to attend the city's Nando's Comedy Festival.Some of the world's top comics are set to appear at the event, including Mark Eddie, Michael Loftus and Mark Curry, best known for his role in hit children's TV show Hangin' With Mr Cooper.Among the other acts on

Cape Town 'still benefiting from Fifa World Cup'

A number of "lasting memories" were created by the event, the city's mayor has said.Tourists who jet off on cheap flights to Cape Town will notice the benefits the city has gained from hosting matches during the 2010 Fifa World Cup, according to mayor Patricia de Lille.Speaking at the launch of a report on the legacy of the tournament, Ms de Lille insisted the effects are still being felt by Cape

THICK AS THIEVES.

Attention industry heads: there's a new next big thing in town. Ambassadors rolled quietly onto the scene earlier this year and wasted no time shaking Brooklyn's sleepy indie rock scene up with their visceral soul-powered vocals, primal percussive beats and arena-sized live show, quickly establishing themselves as the kind of immense hybrid of Kings of Leon and Local Natives that could take

What Are These Global Markets Trying To Tell Us?

When ignoring the day-to-day noise and focusing on the intermediate to longer term, all the pieces in the puzzle are lining up for another significant cyclical bear market. Yes, policy makers will do everything in their power to prevent it, just like they did in 2007 and 2008. Bear Sterns, Lehman Brothers, Fannie and Freddie Mac - there were government interventions and guarantees all along the

Loot Hunters: Sunwell Plateau Solo Farming

Sunwell Plateau still gives trouble for certain players, but if you know how to play and have good dps, there should be no problems! Bosses on the other hand may prove more difficult, but that does not matter. Today we're focusing only on Trash Farming!Lootwell PlateauIn case you are wondering how trash farming could make you rich in a TBC instance, the answer is simple: BOE profession recipes!

Gold is Money Everything Else is Credit

Robert Ian : Gold is Money Everything Else is Credit , on July 13, 2011 Congressman Ron Paul questions Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke in a U.S. House Financial Services Committee Meeting shortly after reports surfaced that the Federal Reserve was preparing for a third round of quantitative easing. here is a transcript of the Q&A between Dr Ron Paul and FED chairman Ben Bernanke about Gold

The Blame Game; or, A Hard Package Is Good to Find

According to this poll, "67 percent of respondents said any debt deal out of Washington must include tax hikes for the wealthiest Americans." (According to the same poll, 54 percent blame Bush for the state of the economy, while only 27 percent blame Obama; and "that voters will largely blame Republicans, rather than Obama, if the debt limit is not raised."According to President Obama (via),

The Blame Game; or, A Hard Package Is Good to Find

Are you an AH Stalk"er" or Stalk"ee"? Should you Be?

Hey Folks!I have a few posts finally lined up, so keep an eye out the next few days. As I was writing what would be today's post, I started rolling into a topic that hasn't been hit on. Stalking the AH.In this post, I will cover a bit of pro's and con's when dealing with these types of folks. Then you need to decide if you fall into either category with your sales, and well....if you don't see

I Know: Picky, Picky, Picky

I don't really expect any better from the corporate media in general, but I do wish that nominally liberal commentators would stop talking about Democratic politicians moving "to the center" when they mean "to the right." Maybe Robert Reich was being a tad sarcastic when he wrote today:After a bruising midterm election, the president moves to the political center. He distances himself from his

I Know: Picky, Picky, Picky

Bangkok hosting Snooker World Cup

The likes of Mark Williams, John Higgins and Neil Robertson are taking part in the tournament.Sports fans jetting off on cheap flights to Bangkok this week have the chance to enjoy the action from the Snooker World Cup.The tournament, which got underway on Monday (July 11th) and runs until Sunday, sees some of the biggest names in the game turning out for their respective countries.Among the

Coilfang Armaments!

If you tried the previous method, there's more gold to be made nextdoors! You can get a bunch of Coilfang Armaments when you kill things in Steamvault and Serpentshrine Cavern, each sell for 15-50g usually, depending on how many there are for sale.No one farms these yet so it's safe to buy every armament from the Auction House (if any) and resell them for a lot higher price.As the other instance

The Importance of Being Ernest

The other day a Facebook friend and fellow-blogger, Tamara Linse, linked to her own blog post on "Being a Man in This Day and Age." "Hemingway as a positive role model: a lament," she added. It sparked a little discussion on Facebook, as well of a few more posts on her blog, and what I wrote in comments felt like the seeds of a blog post, so here goes.To be honest, I don't know that much about

The Importance of Being Ernest

Ohio Supreme Court rules against nonbio mom

Over the scathing dissent of a single judge, the Ohio Supreme Court this week ruled that a bio mom, Kelly Mullen, revoked her co-parenting agreement with her ex-partner Michele Hobbs,and that therefore Hobbs could not obtain a hearing on whether she should have joint custody of her now six year old daughter, Lucy. I wrote about the oral argument in the case here.Ohio does allow a nonbio parent

PANIC ATTACK.

Shrouded under a passive aggressive electronic veil, Talking Pictures manage to maintain a sharp semblance of too-cruel-for-school. "Mirrors", their debut offering, is a song that reflects on itself with dirty electronic pulses atop moody dark impulses, while reverb-heavy guitars toss and turn like a restless beast. While they may not be the first to rhyme "night" and "light", it's the inspired

Queer Poets of the World, Unite!

As soon as I figure out how to post a comment there, I'll add myself to A Midsummer Night's Press's queer poets directory (via) at Google Plus.Meanwhile, this link should take you to the poems I've posted here on the blog. It will show you only one poem at first, so click on "Older Posts" to read the rest.

Queer Poets of the World, Unite!

Dubai airport expansion plan approved

Dubai Airport has received permission to go ahead with a major expansion of its facilities.People thinking of booking flights to Dubai could enjoy a new development which is set to expand the region's largest airport.Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have approved the plans for Dubai Airport to embark on a $7.8 billion (£4.9 billion) extension to the existing facility, which will allow an

Balinese dance in Paris

Balinese dance brought the young artist from Gianyar Bali Chedi, stunning fans who had attended the show gig in Bray Dun tourist area, North of Paris."Lenggak sway women dressed in typical Balinese dancer on stage is a rare type of dance in the country, got a standing ovation the audience," said Dewa Rai Budiasa, group leader of the arts from Paris on Wednesday (13/07/2011).Bray Dun tourist area,

Fiatus Decrepitus

Let others worry about trampoline jumping fiat currencies in the financial arena constructed by paperbugs. Gold bulls know all paper is sinking relative to Gold (and silver). It's not rocket science, it's the common sense that seems to be in short supply in a world held hostage by printing press-running central banksta fascists/corporatists.Here are the charts showing the strength of Gold. It

Silver Better Bet than Gold says Peter Turville-Ince

Silver Better Bet than Gold says Peter Turville-Ince , Head of Commodity & Equities Strategy at Compass Global Markets, who is long-term bullish on silver.Gold prices in Euro and in British pound hit record highs for second consecutive day , Peter Turville-Ince prefers silver over Gold for the longer term

Fine and Happy and Crazy As a Wildflower

This is something I've been meaning to put here for some time; it was another one of those life-forming things that didn't change my life, but gave me the courage to start doing it myself.I must have read Jane Kramer's Allen Ginsberg in America (Random House, 1969) a year or two after it was published, in 1970 or 1971. Yeah, I know, it began its existence as a New Yorker profile of Ginsberg, but

Fine and Happy and Crazy As a Wildflower

Lambda Legal requests US Supreme Court review of Louisiana birth certificate case

This week, Lambda Legal filed a petition for certiorari in the US Supreme Court, asking the Court to hear an appeal of Adar v. Smith. That case, which I have written about since the first court ruling almost a year and a half ago, challenged Lousiana's refusal to grant an accurate amended birth certificate to a child born in Louisiana and then adopted in New York by a same-sex couple.In February

XAPHOON JONES + BRENTON DUVALL AT BK BOWL.

Earlier this week we were all, "What's going on this weekend?" and realized we had no plans for Friday night, so we decided to throw a party at Brooklyn Bowl with two of our favorite DJs in the world, Xaphoon Jones and Brenton Duvall. Why? Because it's going to be amazing. And because we can. Tickets are $7 on the door or $5 in advance here. Get involved NYC, your Friday night just got awesome.

AND THE ECSTASY IS KICKING IN.

This resurrection of "Jesus" is truly something to behold. While "Living In America" grabbed all the headlines when we released it as Dom's debut single last summer, "Jesus" shined on the AA-side as its earnest but oh so endearing younger cousin, so we're glad it finally gets its moment in the sun on this tropical remix from Philadelphia newcomers Vacationer. The aptly-titled Vacationer - whose

A Gay Collab- This week's topic: Music (Lip Syncing)

Gay Punks and Geeky Rockers (My Vid for AGayCollab for this week)

White Rabbit contemporary art exhibition to open in Adelaide

The exhibition is set to open to the public on Friday.Art enthusiasts could be tempted to book cheap flights to Adelaide and check out a new contemporary Chinese exhibition that opens in the city this week.As part of the South Australia capital's OzAsia Festival, the installation - entitled White Rabbit - will run at the Anne & Gordon Samstag Museum of Art from Friday (July 15th) until September

THERE IS NO ONE LIKE ME.

We just can’t hide our unabashed and undying love for the regal pop bliss of Icona Pop. We’ve been peddling their debut offering “Manners” - a single so perfect it's already inspired a bounty of incredible remixes and scored the starring role in the new Chiddy Bang single "Mind Your Manners" - since we released it last March, so when the duo finally sent through the neon daydream of a music

James Turk : Gold and Silver prices to go on fire this summer

James Turk : Well I think the precious metals are going to do quite well this summer. And I don’t agree that QE2 is going to end in June. It may “end” in June but it is not going to end on August 2nd because on August 2nd the US government is going to increase its spending limit probably by $2 trillion and the Federal Reserve is going to have to step in and start buying some of that

Too Big to Fail

By Scott Silva Editor, The Gold Speculator 7-12-11The United States is too big to fail. The largest economy in the world is too strong and too influential to fail. The United States economy leads all other economies as it has for the last 100 years; it has extensive ties to the global economic community. What’s good for the US is good for the world. And what’s good for the US government is

LOST ON YOU TONIGHT.

Model Worker are a fourtet from Chicago whipping up fresh symphonies that straddle several decades of glam-pop mastery. “Automatic Love” immediately has a familiar tint to it, kind of like a sober Julian Casablancas fronting Polarsets while rocking shades of early Depeche Mode. Listening to "Automatic Love,", you’ll know exactly how the crowd felt when Marty McFly killed it on stage with

Making gold with Sporeggar

Many people are after the diplomat title + achi pet and perhaps most importantly reputation rewards that are available after reaching exalted with Sporeggar. Since exalted can be reached by turning in non-bop items, this will be a nice gold maker for those that want to put a little "effort" into it.After a hour of performing this I can get about 3700g usually. I tend to sell the plants for 3000g

Trouble and Turmoil, and Reagan's Third Term

If I hadn't been off my feed for the past couple of weeks, my Right Wing Acquaintance 1 was giving me plenty of fodder for blog posts, like his link to this National Review Online article on Hugo Chavez, to which he added this comment:Venezuela is in for trouble and turmoil, whatever Chavez's health. He has been Castroizing the country with the help of experts from Cuba, and the opposition is

Trouble and Turmoil, and Reagan's Third Term

Bangkok named best city in the world

Bangkok has been recommended as the best international city for holidaymakers.Bangkok has been awarded the coveted title of best city in the world, an accolade that could inspire holidaymakers to book flights to Thailand.Readers of Travel + Leisure voted for the capital in the magazine's World's Best Awards 2011, suggesting there is no better place to visit than the Thai metropolis.Bangkok saw

India set to welcome Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton is to spend time in Delhi on a state visit later this month.US secretary of state Hillary Clinton will be landing in New Delhi this month to undertake strategic talks with the Indian government.People hoping to catch a glimpse of the former first lady could book flights to Delhi, after it was announced by the Indian Foreign Ministry that Ms Clinton will be travelling to the city

It Can't Be This Easy to Outperform the Herd

How can it be? How can an item within spitting distance of its all time nominal highs generate such negative sentiment? I am speaking of Gold. In other words, the world's global reserve currency, which will crush the U.S. Dollar in the clash of the titans for financial dominance.I saw this Gold sentiment chart in a piece by Mr. Roy-Byrne over at thedailygold.com and actually laughed out loud:Now,

Swept Away

In the past few years I've been deliberately revisiting books I liked as a child. Not long ago, though, I stumbled on a book in a used bookstore that I hadn't read, but remembered from the library shelves and had wanted to read but never got to. At least I don't think I did: after fifty years I'm not always sure. But unlike some of the books I've reread, nothing in this one was familiar.The

Swept Away

Gold and Dollar rallying together ?

Gold and Dollar rallying together indicates the flight to security , The biggest breakout for Gold would be a break through the $1577.70 The May High....is gold the way to protect your portfolio, and what is the best way to get in on the gold action? A look at whether the precious metal is a good way to protect your portfolio and the best way to get in on the action, with Imaru Casanova, MLV &

Brisbane 'to become Australia's rugby union heartland'

The city will host a number of major international matches over the next decade.Rugby fans may be tempted to book flights to Brisbane over the coming months and years thanks to a major new agreement between the Australian Rugby Union and the Queensland government.Under the ten-year deal, the state will become the country's "heartland" for international rugby union, with numerous high-profile

New Zealand International Film Festival poised to open in Auckland

New Zealand International Film Festival kicks off in Auckland later this month with a film by a homegrown director.Cinema buffs taking flights to Auckland can find out about some of the best domestic and overseas movies at the New Zealand International Film Festival.The Auckland leg of the event runs from July 14th to August 3rd, with other regional parts of the occasion taking place in

ALL THINGS GOLD 001: RAC + PENGUIN + REPTAR

Having spent much of our youth on the mean streets of DC, we've always wanted to give back to the city that reared us, so it's with great pleasure that we launch a new concert series in the nation's capital this month. Introducing ALL THINGS GOLD, a new regular club night brought to by yours truly and our brothers in arms at All Things Go, DC's preeminent new music site and some of the best

The Antichrist to Our Community and Values

I may have written about this basic issue before -- in fact I know I have, only maybe not here on the blog -- but I guess it's okay to repeat myself now and again.I'm still reading Robert M. Sapolsky's The Trouble with Testosterone, presently the chapter "Beelzebub's SAT Scores." After some meditations on the Unabomber, Sapolsky declares:But there is an even more disturbing component, the one

The Antichrist to Our Community and Values

What Are These Financial Firms Trying To Tell Us?

When bankers are suffering, they shut off the money spigot transmission effect (via the so-called "federal" "reserve") to the rest of us out here in the real world. Don't believe me? Try looking for a home loan right now in the U.S. with zero money down. Though this was standard loan policy 5 years ago, good luck trying to find it now.The take-home message for traders and investors is that you

Schematic: Purple Smoke Flare

If you like to level alts or farm instances, you're bound to find one, if not more of certain items that are a lot more valuable than they would appear to be. Most of the time people pass on these, sell them for ridiculously low prices or just vendor them, so clicking on need is highly recommended!World drop items - How to obtain?One of the most valuable Engineering Schematics is the one for

Watch Disney On Ice Presents Worlds of Fantasy in Melbourne

The show features characters from films such as The Lion King and Cars.Families who have jetted off on flights to Melbourne may be keen to watch Disney On Ice Presents Worlds of Fantasy at Rod Laver Arena.The performance features high-speed stunts from Lightning McQueen and the rest of the crew of the Disney/Pixar film Cars, as well as a glimpse into the underwater world of The Little

Cairns in the running for Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix match

The city could host the A-League fixture on December 14th.Sports fans may be persuaded to book cheap flights to Cairns if the Tropical North Queensland city's bid to host an A-League football match proves successful.Brisbane Roar and Wellington Phoenix are set to face off at a regional venue on December 14th and Cairns council chiefs have thrown their support behind the city's application to

The Silence of the Lambs

When I was an adolescent -- till I was about thirty, I mean -- I probably would have liked Nnedi Okorafor's Akata Witch (Viking, 2011) a lot more than I do now. I picked it up at the library after seeing a review, because I'm always alert to fantasy from sources other than the usual Tolkienesque Northern Europe. (I've long noticed the irony in people who'll devour the latest Tolkien retread

The Silence of the Lambs

New York employers ending domestic partner benefits

And so it begins. New York allows same-sex couples to marry, and some employers are now eliminating domestic partner benefits. So the New York Times reported yesterday. This is exactly what Katherine Franke feared in her Times op-ed, published the morning that turned out to be the day (night,really) marriage equality came to New York. And these are large employers, whose policies affect

Peter Schiff-Gold to $10,000, Gold IS money!!

Even though the dollar appears strong. When you compare the dollar to real money , it's falling like a rock. Peter predicts DOW and gold 1:1 Based on the current inflationary policies of the United States Peter Schiff had predicted a $5,000 dollar an ounce gold price sometime in the near future. Now that Europe has made it clear they will execute the same inflationary policies across the Euro

Addicted to WoW- Well, Are You?

Addicted to WoW? Well, are you?Did you even know there are sites dedicated to this? YouTube videos galore? Actual Professors of Universities with classes pertaining to WoW? TV shows interviewing true "wowhead's"? Well, enjoy a few finds that are out there....funny or not? Has WoW affected you in a negative or positive way?Really? www.wowdetox.comA wikihow article on "How to break a WoW

The Evolutionary Roots and Meaning of Flannel

I was walking down the street yesterday afternoon, starting to compose a blog post in my head, when I realized that I often do that -- but when I sit down in front of the computer I draw a blank. I guess that's what you call Writer's Block, and the only remedy I can see is to sit down anyway with a topic in mind and a few links to hand, and dig in. John Kenneth Galbraith used to say that the

The Evolutionary Roots and Meaning of Flannel

Hans Goetti Bullish on Gold in Long Term

Hans Goetti, Former head of research services group , Citi private Bank and Chief Investment Officer at Finaport says commodities will be under pressure if we do not see a re-acceleration of global growth in second half of the year.

Mistakes Happen....Prospecting Cataclysm Ore Droprates

Here we go!I wrote yesterday's post thinking I would be able to explain some intel that I have accumulated over the years. Damn, that was a mistake, huh? A shortsided mind and a post written at four in the morning, trying to work in two email'ers questions....Now's the time to clear some information up....I stated that Elementium Ore would "proc" an Inferno Ruby every 1.5 stacks. That was a

Enjoy Indian Independence Day in Delhi

The prime minister of India will give a speech on the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi.Indian Independence Day is coming up later next month, giving travellers who have taken cheap flights to Delhi the chance to celebrate a national landmark.On August 15th each year, the prime minister of India gives a speech to the people, with 2011 set to be the 64th anniversary of the country's separation

Good Food & Wine Show begins in Perth next week

Perth welcomes the Good Food & Wine Show later this month.Foodies who have taken advantage of cheap flights to Perth will be interested to hear that the Good Food & Wine Show starts in the city on Friday July 15th.The exhibition runs until Sunday July 17th at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and will see hundreds of companies sharing their tastiest delicacies and cooking

Bob Chapman : gold and silver are going to go up a 100 to a 150 percent within the next 6 months

Bob Chapman : gold and silver are going to go up a 100 to a 150 percent within the next 6 months Bob Chapman : ...commercials mean banks and these are the characters that have been rigging the arket for years , they were very heavily short and what happened is they covered a good part of their shorts that means that either they stay out of the market or they go long , I do not think they are

Ohio Supreme Court reinstates nonbio mom visitation

The Ohio Supreme Court today stayed the order of an appeals court that halted visitation between nonbio mom, Julie Rowell, and the child she raised with her former partner, Julie Smith. I wrote about the appeals court ruling here last month. Today's order, signed by Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor, explicitly reinstates the visitation ordered by the trial judge who heard the case.The issue

Trannies At New All-Time Highs

One ten year monthly chart through today's close, one message: The Dow Jones Transportation Average ($TRAN) is at new all-time nominal highs:This ain't U.S. Dollar deflation, folks. I don't watch tout TV (e.g., CNBC) and haven't since the internet days, but I'm guessing someone was throwing confetti today and celebrating. Price the transports in Gold and the picture, of course, looks very

Loot Hunters: Getting rich in Ahn'Qiraj

Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj aka AQ20 in Silithus is still one of my favourite instances to farm, even though all bosses drop only about 20-50g as pure gold now, unlike the 250g they used to drop if I recall right. I can still usually profit about 1000-3000g, depending on if RNG likes me, from one AQ20 run and a few AQ40 bosses! How to enter a raid instance without outside help!It's a raid instance once

Overthinking Profits - Giving your AH a KiSS!

Hey folks! Back with a vengeance! Well, not really...I was working on a post about the highs and lows of the Auction House when something hit me. What does it take to be successful in the Auction House game? Quick thinking, or better yet, NOT overthinking.There is a saying out there that I learned from my boxing coach back in the day. KISS- Keep it Simple Stupid. It's one of life's great sayings.

Chelsea FC to face all-star team in Bangkok

Bangkok is readying itself to welcome Premier League runners-up Chelsea FC.Premier League giants Chelsea FC are set to play against an all-star team from the Thai top division, in a game which people who have taken cheap flights to Bangkok can enjoy later this month.World class players such as Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba, Fernando Torres and Nicolas Anelka look set to line up for the London side

Programme unveiled for Brisbane Festival

The event will feature more than 400 performances.Cheap flights to Brisbane could be set for a surge in popularity during the city's signature arts event.The Brisbane Festival, scheduled to take place between September 3rd and 24th, was unveiled on Tuesday (July 5th) by Queensland premier Anna Bligh and arts minister Rachel Nolan.Numerous Australian and world premieres are due to be held

POPSHOP RADIO 007

After emerging unscathed from an adult-sized weekend that saw us kicking off a new great American pastime with the sold out Stars + Stripe Festival, we're back in the game with a bit more color and a much deeper thirst for live music and free drinks. What better way to get back in the swing of living the NYC dream than another Popshop to shake up your daily routine? We've got a rogue's gallery of

Preview of a Slow Motion Train Wreck

Everyone is focused on Europe and their debt problems. The peripheral countries (i.e. PIIGS) of Europe are now being asked to sell off national assets to keep the bankers fat and happy. What a system, huh? Meanwhile, several larger states in the United States (e.g., Illinois, California) are quietly slipping into bankruptcy and beyond. Will they be bailed out? The odds are strongly in favor of

Season 10- Making Gold Now!

Hey folks!Good news and bad news for the PvP folks out there. Did you turn in your Conquest points for the i365 gear? If so, you just got "punked" as Azuriel would say. They covered a great post on the changes, take a few moments and click over to read it: OT- Welcome to the C Team.With that aside, are you once again clammoring (is that even a word?) to get your enchants, leg armor, gems and the

Dubai Summer Surprises 'to boost visitor numbers'

The shopping and entertainment festival is expected to attract many tourists to the emirate.An increase in the number of people booking flights to Dubai is expected throughout the emirate's annual Summer Surprises entertainment and retail fiesta.The festival, which kicked off at the start of last month and is set to run until July 31st, sees around 50 luxury shopping malls slashing their prices

Sydney to host Badminton Australian Open Grand Prix Gold

The event will take place in Sydney from next April.Sports fans could be encouraged to book flights to Sydney next year after the city was chosen to stage the Badminton Australian Open Grand Prix Gold (BAOGPG).The tournament, which currently takes place in Melbourne, will move to the New South Wales (NSW) capital's Darling Harbour from April 2012 onwards.NSW's major events minister George Souris

Singapore Airlines’ Los Angeles Route Served by Airbus A380

Singapore Airlines began its first Airbus A380 connection to North America. The airline has launched A380 service on the daily Singapore - Tokyo - Los Angeles route, the eighth destination in the Singapore Airlines’ network with regular A380 operations.The inaugural A380 flight on the Los Angeles route took off on Friday at around 0930hrs local time from the Singapore’ Changi airport and landed

"Your Mama's a Bulldagger!": Some Notes on Gender

Here are some quotations that have had a strong effect on how I think about gender. I was talking to a friend the other day and dug out some books I'd been meaning to look at again for a long time.Phyllis Burke's third (and so far her last) book was Gender Shock: Exploding the Myths of Male & Female (Anchor/Doubleday, 1996). In the preface she tells about questions she was asked on the book

"Your Mama's a Bulldagger!": Some Notes on Gender

NY Times highlights family trees complicated by assisted reproduction

It's shaping up to be a banner week for the New York Times attention to LGBT families. Yesterday's paper edition included a front page article, "Who's on the Family Tree? Now It's Complicated."Jennifer Williams, a lesbian, gives birth to a child, Mallory, using donor sperm, so that her sister and brother-in-law, who could not conceive, can adopt the child. Williams has a partner and also has

Don't forget Cobra Scales!

Continuing the previous post, there are other scales aswell that I have made a fortune with. Especially Cobra Scales have been extremely profitable, mainly for the reason that absolutely no one else sells these! So you get to choose the prices, or if you have leatherworking, make even more gold by turning these into leg armor kits.Cobra Scales are skinned from the following mobs: Shadow

Finding a Niche on your Server- Puzzled Part Deux?!

Hey folks! May today bring you many a happy hotfix! I got an email that I would like to share with you, as there are some great tips for the beginner goldmaker found within. A month and a half in to the gold game, and Mike is already passing up some folks that have been in the game for some time. There are a few highlights here, and he even reminded me about a few things that have been on the

Islamic Museum of Australia to open in Melbourne

The attraction has been tipped to make Victoria a more cosmopolitan state.Culture vultures who are set to jet off on cheap flights to Melbourne in the coming months may wish to pay a visit to the newly established Islamic Museum of Australia (IMA).The attraction, which is located in the suburb of Northcote, complements a number of other Melbourne institutions that celebrate the city's cultural

Same-sex marriage and polygamy in the same breath? Two (plus one) New York Times debaters think so

Yesterday's "Room for Debate" in the New York Times is about "Marriage: The Next Chapter." I found it interesting that two of the six commentators used the opportunity to mention polygamy. Philosophy professor John Corvino notes that opponents of same-sex marriage "continue to predict a slippery slope to polygamy, polyamory and other “untested, experimental” family forms." He continues: "The

His High Mightiness, the President of the United States and Protector of Their Liberties

It's July 4th, and patriotism is on the menu. Various of my Teabag-symp Facebook friends have been posting the predictable viral status messages that 99 percent won't have the guts to repost!Everybody, let's do this (and NBC - this one's for you!) ....We should flood Facebook with this...."I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands

His High Mightiness, the President of the United States and Protector of Their Liberties

Making Gold in WoW- Are you Puzzled?

Generic title, huh?I know, I know. The title itself leaves you with a ton of empty questions. Time and time again, and throughout everyone's gold making experience, they hit a brick wall. I hear it often, that "you guys [bloggers] pull in 10K a day, and I want that, but I can't do it!". Do I have an answer? Sure....but you might not want to hear it.I have been in the gold game for years, so I

Sydney Opera House to host The Planets - A Journey in HD

A stunning new show will combine Holst's The Planets with real images of outer space.The Planets - A Journey in HD is a new show available to people who have taken cheap flights to Sydney.It combines the dramatic orchestral force of Gustav Holst's acclaimed composition with high definition images of space captured by NASA probes and the Hubble telescope.This unique performance at the Sydney Opera

Thailand vs Challenger Grand Opening coming up

The Grand Opening of the Thailand vs Challenger season will take place on July 23rd.Martial arts enthusiasts taking cheap flights to Bangkok could check out the Thailand vs Challenger Grand Opening, which takes place at the destination's River City Hall on July 23rd.The show, organised by Elite Boxing, will see several Muay Thai fighters from the country take on overseas challengers in a series

All They Will Call You Will Be "Retiree"

I wasn't sure whether to write about this, but why not? At this time of year I'm usually writing about my latest trip to Korea. I'd already decided to stay at home this summer, but I think that I have news at least as momentous. Those who'd rather keep to the impersonal can skip this post; I've got a lot of other things to write about soon. I even suspect that one reason why I haven't been

All They Will Call You Will Be "Retiree"

Turning Jormungar Scales into Gold!

Skinners and Leatherworkers can make some nice, easy gold by skinning Jormungars in Northrend. For some time now, each Jormungar Scale has been selling for 50-100g in the Auction House when sold in very small quantities to make them appear more rare.On top of scales you will also receive Arctic Furs from time to time. These often sell for even 3x more than scales!If there's more competition on

Your Business Is Important to Us

Last summer, when the Obama administration backed up Israeli piracy against the Mavi Marmara -- a stance they're maintaining and extending pre-emptively with regard to The Audacity of Hope -- I sent e-mail to the White House criticizing the policy. I didn't even get a derisory form e-mail in response. (At least my congressman sent me a form letter defending a related but different aspect of US

Your Business Is Important to Us

Enjoy the beauty of the Himalayan town of Leh

Travellers on cheap flights to India should check out Leh, the capital of Ladakh.The Himalayan town is situated on the crossroads of the historic "Silk Route" from Sinkiang to West Asia and the plains of India.Notable places to visit include the monasteries of Shey, Hemis, Alchi, Thikse and Lamayuru.Leh has a number of trekking routes with the Markha Valley trek over Gongmaru La and Gandha La

Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport: Some Information & Facts

Manila, Philippines is a leading tourist destination of the region and this makes Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport a popular place in the country. Serving more than 25 million travellers each year, the international airport is the largest in the country and serves as the major gateway for travellers to the country.The airport hosts a number of international and domestic airlines