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Wicked: Dee Roscioli Joins First North American Touring Company

Right now, the two biggest musicals on Broadway are The Book of Mormon and Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark. The former is huge because it's hilarious and very good—it won nine Tony Awards. The latter is "big" because it was written by Bono and The Edg... Read >

Rain, Rain Stow Away - Water Harvesting Systems

As mentioned in the Living Building Challenge Imperatives, water harvesting systems play a vital role in any truly sustainable home design. It’s a simple idea, really: Set up a system to catch the rain before it hits the ground. So long as you live in an ... Read >

Katy Perry Brings California Dreams to U.S.

Now that Katy Perry has wrapped up her European tour and gotten things underway in the States, one has to wonder how it's going? Before heading out, Perry warned, "Touring is no longer an ordinary thing where you play an instrument in jeans and a T-shirt.... Read >

How to Get Around in Chicago – Travel Options within Chicago, IL

Like most big cities in America, it’s fairly easy to get around in Chicago. Travelers have several types of dependable and convenient transportation systems at their disposal. These modes of travel range from the famous "L" system of train lines to Chicag... Read >

Boston Homeowners Looking To Sell Should Focus On Curb Appeal

Boston-area homeowners looking to sell are finding it harder and harder to attract buyers. Their properties languish on the market not only putting their future plans on hold but causing enormous amounts of stress and aggravation. So much so that some f... Read >

Journey Rocks the Road with Night Ranger, Foreigner

When Journey released Revelation in 2008, they not only appeared at number five on the Billboard Hot 200, they also earned their eleventh platinum album. The New York Times proclaimed "the band...feels alive." And that was even prior to the Journey renais... Read >

10 Facts About the Monster Truck Tour

The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam is one of the U.S.'s most popular touring attractions.  Every year, more than 4 million fans attend 325-plus events to root for Monster Jam trucks like Grave Digger, Monster Mutt Rottweiler, El Toro Loco, and Jurassic At... Read >

Sade Is Not A Brand, Sade Is A Band

Sade is boring. No, I don't mean their music is boring. I mean they are boring. Sade is just one of those solid bands who chug along, year after year, making great music while keeping their names out of the tabloids. They're quite refreshing, especi... Read >

Want to Become a Nurse? Careers In Nursing(

Being a nurse is not only a rewarding experience but it’s also a great career. The average salary for a nurse is between $43,000 and $63,000 with the top ten percent making over $75,000. Despite nearly 2.5 million nurses working in the United States—the l... Read >

Five Great Places to Stay in Boston

Graced by the beautifully ambling Charles River, Boston is one of the nation's oldest and most pioneering cities. If you come to Boston, be sure to experience the whole city in all its rich, historical glory. As home to the nation's first subway system, B... Read >

Ways to Make Your Neighborhood More User-Friendly

We all know it’s true – Americans are addicted to oil. But we’re addicted to oil because we’re addicted to our cars. Interestingly enough, 25% of British households live sans auto. All around Europe, concerned citizens are forgoing motorization in plac... Read >

Why Is It So Hard To Find A Good Plumber/Electrician?

Finding a good plumber or electrician is a difficult task for home owners. One, plumbers and electricians possess, or pretend to possess, a skill most of us lack. After all, if we knew how to fix a broken pipe or wire the unfinished bonus room we would... Read >

Rush Touring North America In 2011, Once Again Performing 'Moving Pictures' In Its Entirety

It's a testament to Rush and their music that 30 years after the release of their seminal album, Moving Pictures, fans still want to hear them perform it live. In 2010, Rush sold concert tickets to 37 markets in the United States and Canada. That tou... Read >

James Taylor Teams With Son Ben Taylor For 2011 U.S. Tour

Would you want to go to a concert with your dad?  Here's an even creepier question, would you want to perform a concert with your dad?  For folk singer Ben Taylor the answer to that question is yes. Ben's father, legendary singer-songwriter James Taylo... Read >

Eco-Friendly Countertops: So Good You Can Eat Off Them(

One of the most important facets of your kitchen is one that is sometimes overlooked: countertops. Sure, granite is all the rage these days for reasons that escape the imagination. Rather than follow the other lemmings off the granite cliff, why not set y... Read >