It was a sunny afternoon and I was happy thinking about sailing today! I could see myself attaching the main sail to the halyard and pulling it to the top of the mast and then setting o… Read More
The last three weeks in a row, Marina Del Rey has been hit with small craft advisories and winter gale warnings. Last weekend I was out in one. Preparing the boat (before I left) for high… Read More
After Eight Hours In the Gale: I tried to let Brad rest as long as possible but when I saw the blue Whale wall, I cried out through the raging wind:"Brad! We're nearly back!" Soon… Read More
Opening up the hatch was like opening up Pandora's Box. The wind outside was gusting past 40 miles an hour and the howling of the wind in the sails and the huge monstrous waves crashing agai… Read More
Skipper Albie continues: "It was at this time that Brad asked me if I would go into the cabin and get my wet things off and get some rest because he was going to need me in a couple of… Read More
Captain Brad Continues saga:After this close call, I suggested that Albie take a break, so that in case the worst was not over, he could regain some of his strength. As for myself, I was fe… Read More
We left Catalina at 8:35 am.We had calm seas for the first half mile from Two Harbors (Catalina). Bigger swells came and then waves pick up to three to five feet. Winds were gusting 20 - 30… Read More
Captain Brad continues: At the crack of dawn we got on the cell phone right away to call the guys. “Hello? Yea, you all need to take the tent down immediately… Read More
After having sailed all night and arriving at Catalina in the morning, we docked and let the three teenagers, Braddock, Matt and Louie off to find a camping spot. Brad continues: "But they w… Read More
We finally cleared the breakwater wall and got on our rhum line (straightest possible line of travel) towards the isthmus, bucking gently into the swells on a close… Read More
"It was in fact, a week or two - perhaps even a month after the horrific storm - that this lesson dawned on me. But its REALLY important and not one of those lessons you ever forget!!" ~Albi… Read More
New York City Voter registration forms expanded to include: Albanian, Greek, Italian, Polish, Tagalog, and Yiddish.
As part of the Administration’s efforts to expand voting participat… Read More
With the 2016 Elections behind us and the calendar rapidly moving toward the new year, the focus in New York City is turning to the 2017 City Election cycle. There will be dozens of races on… Read More
The surprising and unexpected tales of workplace sexism and harassment have today made their way from the offices of Silicon Valley to India. On the heels of Uber’s massive sexual… Read More
Når det kommer til ekvipering af fødderne, er der efter min mening ikke meget, der slår et par lækre loafers til herrer.
Den primære årsag er, at et par… Read More
On August 10th, the New York City Board of Elections posted a list of Primary Candidates in this year’s City Elections.
When there is only One Candidate running for a particular Offic… Read More
The U.S. needs Hundreds of Millions of Dollars to Protect Future Elections from Hackers, but neither the States nor Congress is rushing to fill the Gap. Instead, a Nation still squabbling ov… Read More
With the New York City Party Primaries over in the 2017 City Election Cycle, we head toward the General Election, which will take place Tuesday, November 7th.
The headliner is Mayor Bill de… Read More
I attended FairVote's 25th Anniversary and 2017 Champions of Democracy Awards in Manhattan, New York last night.
From Executive Director, Rob Richie's Welcome Message:
This is a special ye… Read More
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced in his State of the City Speech that he would convene a Charter Revision Commission to consider changes to the City Charter, New York City’… Read More
It’s been nearly 30 years since the last real Overhaul of the New York City Charter, the Governing Document that functions as New York City’s Constitution. With some Minor Change… Read More
In his State of the City Address, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he would like to Revisit the City Charter. Now the City Council is proposing its Own Review.
For all the New Yorke… Read More
New York City Council Member Keith Powers (D-4th District, Mid-Eastside of Manhattan), and my Council Member, a former Lobbyist who ran for Election on a Platform that included a 22-point El… Read More
The New York City Council is moving ahead with a Bill to create a Charter Revision Commission to Review the City Charter, the City’s Governing Document, with a Committee Vote on the Bi… Read More
The New York City Mayoral Charter Revision Commission convened its Fourth and Final Issue-Focused Forum on Civic Engagement Efforts and Proposals for Independent Redistricting of City Counci… Read More
The New York City Council’s Commission to Review the New York City Charter, a separate effort from the Existing Commission created by Mayor Bill de Blasio, has been Fully Appointed and… Read More
President Trump’s Weakening of Ethics Policies may be Resulting in Lucrative Rewards for Political Donors and Past Lobbying Clients.
One of Trump’s First Actions in the White Ho… Read More
The 2019 Charter Revision Commission created through New York City Council Legislation concluded its First round of Public Hearings last month, receiving Dozens of Suggestions about Improvin… Read More
By Dave Resto
Peace, Love & Loud Guitars is the hotly anticipated new album by master blues/rock guitarist and vocalist Anthony Gomes. It was produced by Peter Carson and Anthony Gomes… Read More
The rivalry between sailors and motor yacht enthusiasts is legendary. At times fiercely competitive, (and at almost all times accompanied by humorous name-calling), the division between… Read More
Committed: Civil Rights and the Struggle for JusticeValerie Sweeney PrinceCivil rights were first constitutionalized in the 13th Amendment. However, the fact of civil rights as a… Read More
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After a Nine months-long process of Public Hearings, Private Meetings, and Spirited Discussion, the New York City 2019 Charter Revision Commission Approved 17 Proposals for the 2019 November… Read More
The heatwave that has been terrorizing the east coast of the United States for the past five days was about to come to an end. A cold front was pushing east and was to collide with the entr… Read More
Am I the only one obsessed with John Wick?! I cannot wait for John Wick 3 to be available on Amazon Prime Video this month! Check out the full list of what’s coming to Amazon Prime Vid… Read More
Planeta Marte este explorata de ceva vreme de catre sonda Curiosity a celor de la NASA, iar recent aceasta a facut o descoperire incredibila pe care a impartasit-o cu intreaga lume. Sonda Cu… Read More
A Federal Judge on Thursday held Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in Contempt of Court and Imposed a $100,000 Fine for Violating an Order to Stop Collecting on the Student Loans owed by Stude… Read More
The Bacontopia You’ve Always Dreamed Of
Bacon & Chicken Lollipops by Kitty O’Shea | Photo Cred: Anne Petersen 2019From humble beginnings to nationally renowned, the annual Ba… Read More
The New York City (NYC) Board of Elections (BoE) Missed a City Charter-Mandated June 1st Deadline to Issue a Report on how it will Implement the New Voter-Approved Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV)… Read More
The Mink remained in San Pedro Bay throughout November, where it continued to refuel ships as part of the 77.7.2 Task Force. On the 9th it replenished its own cargo with 277,788 gallons of d… Read More
What Are Beard Beads
Are you the type of guy who likes to stand out from the crowd? If your answer is yes, then there is a high chance that you tend to grow your beard out. However, if you… Read More
Negan is back in black and accompanied by Lucille in the new trailer released by AMC for The Walking Dead’s Extended 10th season.
Will Maggie Greene ultimately determine Negan’s… Read More
Being the most abundant and most used metal on Earth (and the third most abundant element after oxygen and silicon), aluminium is one incredible element. A lightweight, silvery-white metal… Read More
Is the truth our own worst enemy when it comes to romance? Frasier would have certainly went the distance with a teaspoon of Honey Snow. Loose lips sink ‘ships. Relationships that is… Read More
The Alex Virgo – Don’t Buy The Sun / PALMS051 had been posted originally on Electrobuzz
RELEASE NAME: Don’t Buy The Sun
ARTIST(S): Alex Virgo
REMIXERS:
PUBLISHER: Lost Pa… Read More
When you hear Old Hollywood your mind automatically goes to the glamour and the glitz of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Although not many of us grew up in this era, it is a time in history… Read More
IntroductionBrazil is a country with rich cultural heritage, diverse natural landscapes, and vibrant cities that make it a top destination for travelers from all over the world. The country… Read More
La criminalité liée aux espèces sauvages est l'une des industries illégales les plus rentables au monde. Les mesures actuelles visant à la réduire s… Read More
Crystal Renee Hayslett is a costume designer and actress. She is best recognized for her role as Fatima in the BET show Sistas. She began working as a production assistant at Tyler Perry Stu… Read More
Melissa McCarthy, known for her versatile roles in comedy, celebrated her birthday. She grew up on a farm in Illinois and had a Goth phase in the '80s. McCarthy's career took off with her su… Read More
Storm Debi has hit the UK, bringing heavy rain and severe gale-force winds. Amber weather warnings have been issued for parts of north-west England and Northern Ireland. Power outages have b… Read More