Green and Glam... a house that proves you can have both

*tip - click on each image if you want a closer viewcheck out the gorgeous rough backsplashA clever way to create a laundry room if you don't have oneamazing coffee table, amazing cabinet, amazing floors!I've been loving navy latelyNot crazy about the laser cut mirrors - but otherwise this foyer is gorgeous...What do you think about this home?via Pure Green Liv...

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Place Your Bets...

... on what will eventually move into the abandoned OTB space here in Forest Hills. But until then, you can read the following article. All I can say is that is one prime piece of real estate here in town...N.Y. / REGIONAt OTB Parlors, Ghosts of Wagers Past LingerBy DAVID W. DUNLAPPublished: August 28, 2011The 50 or so Off-Track Betting Corporation parlors across the city have been closed since December, but very few of the spaces have found new tenants.View Larger ...

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A Good Ground Zero Overview

Confused about what is going on at Ground Zero, what is being built there, and when things will be finished? Here is a good video that pretty much explains it a...

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Brownies & Cream Update

Brownies & Cream, the new store on Austin, says it expects to open on September 8th or 9th....

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Gorgeous interiors from some of my favorite blogs...

The one thing I miss about the days before I started blogging was that I actually had time to explore the blogs that I love and that inspired me to start blogging in the first place. Well, that's why I started regularly posting groups of images from my favorite blogs - so I get to visit my favorite sites, but still feel like I'm being productive.In no particular order...Below are finds from the always elegant Belle Vivirthis is a bathroom!You can probably tell the 4 yummy images below are Scandinavian interiors, from the wonderfully Scandinavian themed DesignpirationI love this kitchen!!!  It's very rustic, but I think I could manage just...

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A bright, airy, and elegant home

A lot of super luxe and elegant homes are often done in richer, darker tones, and heavier fabrics. I thought this home was interesting in that it still looks very refined and elegant, but is also very airy and bright.The ceiling in this bedroom is AMAZING.  Can't beat the light, either.Another amazing ceiling.  It almost feels like a giant lighthouse!What do you think?  Do you like this elegant and light look?via TradH...

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Hurricane Irene Poll

What do you think about the City's handling of Hurricane Irene? (choose all that apply)...

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Irene Visits Forest Hills

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Damage in Forest Hills

A tree down on 75th Ave. this morning in Forest Hills...

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It looks like the center of the hurricane will pass almost right over Manhattan by around 8 a.m. or so this morning. We may get some even stronger winds as it does since we will be on the eastern side of the e...

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From AccuWeather forecaster Henry Margusity: "The HRR model shows the hurricane force winds that are off the coast slamming Long Island at 9am Sunday. Very Bad to 70-80 winds coming into that are...

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Virtually all of New Jersey is now getting hit by very heavy ra...

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Latest weather reports says Irene remains on track to come ashore somewhere in the NYC/Long Island area tomorrow morning. From the National Weather Service:Tonight...Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Rain with isolated thunderstorms. Rain may be heavy at times. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph...increasing to 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 65 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.Sunday...Hurricane conditions expected. Rain with isolated thunderstorms in the morning...then rain in the afternoon. Rain may be heavy at times in the morning. Humid with highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 55 to 75 mph...becoming northwest 50 to 70 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 85 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.Sunday...

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What's amazing looking at the radars now is that the center of the hurricane isn't even expected to reach Atlantic City until 6 a.m.! They have been having torrential rains down there for hours alrea...

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Hurricane Irene Update

It looks like we are just about to get into the first sustained rain from one of the larger outer bands of the hurricane... So far we've just had a few fast-moving squalls. The computer models are now showing the eye of Irene moving somewhere over our area Sunday morning, either just to the west of the City or somewhere in the vicinity of the Queens/Nassau County border. So we are essentially right now kind of in the bullseye here in Forest Hills. Thankfully, the hurricane has lost some of its power so instead of 100 mph winds we will get gusts up to 80 and sustained winds of 50 to 65 or so. Which is pretty bad but could be much worse! From AccuWesther Meteorologist Henry Margusity: "We pulled the track west so Irene moves over Atlantic City and by Sunday 8am, the left eye wall be sitting...

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Mass Transit Suspended As of Noon Saturday

From NY Times:New York City to Shut Down Mass Transit on Saturday at NoonWith Hurricane Irene pushing relentlessly toward the East Coast, officials made plans to shut down New York City’s sprawling subway and bus system beginning at noon on Saturday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said.The commuter rail lines that serve Long Island, Westchester County and Connecticut will also be shut down.Officials decided to go ahead with the transit shutdown, which they had first mentioned on Thursday as a possibility at a City Hall briefing on Thursday, as the city was evacuating hospitals and nursing homes in low-lying areas. State officials continued arrangements for coordinating emergency services and restoring electricity if the storm does the kind of damage many fe...

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Making the details count

I love the little "moments" in a person's home where you just have to stand and let your eye travel around the nook, shelf, or table top where you find the little details that speak volumes about the owner.I think these shelves are from the home of Jen Ramos of Made by Girl via Adore Home MagLove the wallpaper on the back of the shelves - you can tell this person has a feminine aesthetic and pays great attention to detail.via BHGvia Ivy and PiperPossibly the most adorable and chic little kitchen ever. via Adore Home Magvia calle pompónWhat spot or room in your home speaks the most about you? What does it s...

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Motorola Photon 4G Phone Reviews

GadgTechWorld.blogspot.com The Motorola Photon 4G is Sprint’s latest specimen; it’s a right super phone with a dual-core processor, large qHD display, and WiMAX with a gimmicky 3D camera. Motorola further flavored things up with a dash of WebTop functionality.   Display and Hardware: 158g (5.57oz) and 12.2mm (0.48 inches)Cut-off corners, subtly curved top and bottom edges.Sheet of Gorilla glass that protects the 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreenIt’s reddish black over the display and blueish grey around itSensors, earpiece, front-facing camera and notification light above the screen, plus the space housing the primary microphone...

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3G Data Card Services – BSNL Vs Tata Vs Airtel Vs Reliance

GadgTechWorld.blogspot.com  Tata indicom photon 3G and Reliance Netconnect 3G, Airtel 3G and BSNL 3G are already available but which one is best to choose? Advertising campaign of various Internet service providers create confusion among customers to select a service. Hence the 3G internet was always most awaited in India because it just does not mean higher speed but also means revolution following which all around the world there would be more business transactions and more networking. Reliance Netconnect Plus   Reliance Communications, India’s second-biggest mobile operator, launched its 3G services in India. The...

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Which is the Best Camera for Photography?

GadgTechWorld.blogspot.com People frequently asked these questions:“What is the best camera for photography?”“Which camera should I buy?”     OR“What’s the best camera in my price range?”etc…Answer: The best digital camera is one that helps you take photos that you love.Comparing best camera is a lot like comparing apples to apples at the time of purchasing. Faced with a large pile of apples, how do you pick the best one for you? You can pick from a variety of apples because you know exactly what you like (i.e. crunchy, tart, green, and no spots). Finding the best camera is not very different. But you need to think...

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12 Megapixel Digital Cameras Prices

GadgTechWorld.blogspot.comIn earlier phase when digital cameras were only 2 or 3 MP’s, each megapixel mattered if you were making bigger prints. There was little observable difference between cameras with apparently different ratings. For instance, a 3 MP camera pretty much looks the same as a 6 MP camera, even when blown up to 12 x 18″ (30x50cm)!Sharpness depends more on your photographic skill than the number of megapixels, because most people’s careless technique or subject motion blurs the image more than the width of a microscopic pixel. Color and quality are far more important theoretically. Some lower resolution digital cameras...

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Best Digital Cameras in India with Prices

GadgTechWorld.blogspot.com Canon PowerShot G12 The Canon PowerShot G12 is the 2010 version of Canon’s premium compact camera, aimed at the DSLR owner looking for a backup model or the enthusiast who wants DSLR functionality without the added size and weight. The new Canon G12 inherits most of the core features of its predecessor, the G11 – 10-megapixel CCD sensor, 2.8 inch vari-angle LCD screen, 5x, 28-140mm equivalent zoom lens, RAW image capture, optical viewfinder, 4.2fps burst mode, flash hotshoe, 1cm macro mode, ISO 80-3200 and full range of manual shooting modes. Brand new additions to the G12 include 720p HD video recording,...

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