Thursday, July 31, 2008

week 217 : 31 Jul 2008

Agriculture
The Freecycle Network
 Attorney General
The Abraham Lincoln Association

Antenna Point: which way is the local TV station antenna?
 Commerce
British Emporium: the premier British grocer, tea merchant, and gift shop since 1992 in scenic Grapevine, Texas

Q. Cumbers restaurant: veggie in Minneapolis-St.Paul
 Defense
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

Confederation of British Industry
 Education
Acronym Attic: "over 3 million definitions for acronyms and abbreviations"

Cherokee Tourism - Oklahoma: "promote the Cherokee people's cultural identity thereby nurturing respect, knowledge, and economic opportunities"
 Energy
BroadStar™ Wind Systems

The Vulcan Project: "quantify North American .. CO2 emissions"
 Health and Human Services
Catfish Floyd's: alias Floyd Bean, providing fresh and delicious catfish for years and has been a staple at the Texas State Fair ...
 Homeland Security
Absaroka Search Dogs: you don't know about our 51st state - Absaroka?
 Housing and Urban Development
Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre: celebrating it's 17th year of entertaining the community

Haley-Henman: a modern art gallery in scenic Fort Worth, Texas

National Council of Negro Women
 Interior
Kazeon Systems: "Information Access Platform for eDiscovery, Information Security, Compliance and Storage Consolidation"
 Labor
Nu Horizons Electronics
 State
Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation: "preserve and foster public accessibility to the history associated with the USA's nuclear weapons testing program"

Texas Citizens for Science: an obviously-communist organization
 Transportation
Critical Mass bike rides: held the last Friday of every month in cities around the world

Donut Derelicts: every Saturday morning in scenic Huntington Beach, California

Drive 55: an obviously-communist organization

Monterey Historic Automobile Races

Texas Soaring Association: the other TSA?

Vauxhall: not to be confused with the legendary automaker Opel

Wally Byam Caravan Club: when you just gotta RV
 Treasury
Ode Magazine: "a print and online publication about positive news, about the people and ideas that are changing our world for the better"
 Veterans Affairs
Cuil: this week's "Google Killer"

Dallas Historic Tree Coalition: an obviously-communist organization

North Texas History Center: in scenic McKinney, Texas

Thursday, July 24, 2008

week 216 : 24 Jul 2008

Agriculture
We Can Solve It: so says Al Gore
 Attorney General
Portage Graphic: Reporter's Notebooks
 Commerce
Campaign Cola: where you can "vote" for your candidate by buying Jones Soda?
 Defense
US Army Field Manual: on Wikipedia
 Education
Dallas and 14-1: History of the Voting Rights Lawsuit That Changed City Government

Fullbooks.com: "thousands of full-text free books"
 Energy
Now Public.com: participatory news network which mobilizes an army of "citizen journalists"
 Health and Human Services
Global Green.org: the American Arm of Green Cross International
 Homeland Security
Black Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County

National Asian Peace Officers Association

National Latino Peace Officers Association

Women Peace Officers Association of California
 Housing and Urban Development
Contemporary Dance / Fort Worth: "It's NOT the ballet. We fall down... on purpose."

Jubilee Theatre: 147 seats, African-American, Fort Worth TX
 Interior
eco-logical Art
 Labor
Lumber Liquidators: "one of the largest inventories of pre-finished and unfinished hardwood floors in the industry"
 State
Dallas (white) Citizens Council: "promote a favorable business climate for Dallas and a good quality of life for all Dallas (white) citizens
 Transportation
DFW Freeways.info: pitchers [sic] of the local freeways

Hi Wheel.com: a/k/a Penny Farthing Bikes, since 1973 in scenic Alameda, California

Moroso Motorsports Park: "located on 200 acres of wooded property in Palm Beach County, Florida"

National Electric Drag Racing Association: "increase public awareness of electric vehicle performance and to encourage through competition, advances in electric vehicle technology"
 Treasury
Muckety: "exploring the paths of power and influence"
 Veterans Affairs
Rich Heape.com: Native American-produced DVD videos, films and movies

Thursday, July 17, 2008

week 215 : 17 Jul 2008

Agriculture
Animal Acres: a Los Angeles farm-animal sanctuary and compassionate living center

CalorieLab: search 70,000 foods and 500 restaurant menus, or browse the food and restaurant directory

Eat Well Guide: not to be confused with "eat in a well"
 Attorney General
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research: neocon think tank
 Commerce
Rainforest Alliance Certified: great-tasting sustainably grown tropical products from all around the world

Wiseman House Chocolates: in scenic Hico (Hamilton County), Texas
 Defense
Loopt: "transforms your mobile phone into a social compass"
 Education
National Book Foundation: celebrating the annual National Book Award, given to writers by writers

Tarleton State University: in scenic Stephenville, Texas
 Energy
Neuton: battery-powered lawnmowers
 Health and Human Services
Food Compliance: "news, information, services and regulations"
 Homeland Security
Pro-Vigil: remote surveillance and enhanced-surveillance software

Rover Dramawerks: founded by women, supporting a diverse group of artists and production talent in presenting theatre what engages the imagination
 Housing and Urban Development
Downtown Dallas: nonprofit promoting the interests of downtown since 1958

Shakespeare Dallas: Bobbie Sue! Bobbie Sue! Where Art Ya'll, Dadgummit?
 Interior
Environmental Working Group: "use the power of public information to protect public health and the environment"

Grand Saline, Texas: 70 miles east of Dallas in Van Zandt County

Mount Pleasant, Texas: in scenic Titus County

WikiMapia: user-annotated maps
 Labor
BAFTA: British Academy of Film and Television Arts

Corporation for National and Community Service: Volunteering in America (Dallas)
 State
Messina Hof: winery and resort established in 1977 in scenic Bryan, Texas

Jefferson, Texas: located on Big Cypress Bayou in the Cypress Valley of Northeast Texas, in scenic Marion County
 Transportation
International Parking Institute: now there's an exciting subject: parking!
 Treasury
Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals: featuring the Certification of Achievement in Alliance Management (CA-AM)

Public Relations Society of America: "the pre-eminent organization that builds value, demand and global understanding for public relations"
 Veterans Affairs
Gallup.com: 83.6% of the people have heard of them

Thursday, July 10, 2008

week 214 : 10 Jul 2008

Agriculture
Sunflower Farmers Markets: now open in Plano
 Attorney General
American Society of Newspaper Editors: "for daily newspaper editors, people who serve the editorial needs of daily newspapers"

National Press Photographers Association: "dedicated to the advancement of photojournalism, its creation, editing and distribution, in all news media"
 Commerce
The Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability
 Defense
Neighbor-To-Neighbor: Greensburg, Kansas tornado victims
 Education
Beyond Tomorrow: TV show from Down Undah
 Energy
TerraPass: carbon credits of your very own
 Health and Human Services
Sam's Restaurant: about halfway between Dallas and Houston on I-45
 Homeland Security
The English-to-American Dictionary: a guide to British slang
 Housing and Urban Development
HotPads.com: making it "easier to find your next (apartment) home"
 Interior
CaptionMax: "top-notch captioning, subtitling, audio description, and technical services"
 Labor
and/or gallery: in scenic Dallas, Texas

Art And Seek: "a community for arts, culture and creative people produced by KERA public media" in scenic Dallas, Texas

Bathhouse Cultural Center: in scenic Dallas, Texas

Dallas Summer Musicals: in scenic Dallas, Texas

Kettle Art: in Deep Ellum

Rose Marine Theatre: in scenic Fort Worth, Texas

Stage West: a professional theatre company in scenic Dallas, Texas
 State
Chandor Gardens: in scenic Weatherford, Texas
 Transportation
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance

green truck on the go: Organic food delivery and catering services. Los Angeles, CA

 Treasury
Stockyards Station: in scenic Fort Worth, Texas
 Veterans Affairs
Texas Concealed Handgun Association: "the professional association of concealed handgun instructors, concealed carry permit holders, law enforcement, and concerned citizens"

Thursday, July 03, 2008

week 213 : 3 Jul 2008

Agriculture
Cattle Network: "the source for cattle news"

National Swine Registry: "formed in 1994 as a result of the consolidation of the American Yorkshire Club, the Hampshire Swine Registry and the United Duroc Swine Registry"
 Attorney General
Assistance League of Dallas: they're here to hepp?
 Commerce
Sustainable Packaging Coalition: "advocate and communicate a positive, robust environmental vision for packaging and to support innovative, functional packaging materials and systems that promote economic and environmental health through supply chain collaboration"
 Defense
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park: US National Park Service
 Education
Dallas Greenzine: innovation, conservation, re-engineering, remodeling, and rethinking about how we impact our environment
 Energy
Tornado Attack: supposedly tornado-proof car
 Health and Human Services
Consumer Reports Health: "trusted research, testing, and reporting on health topics" (including Best Buy Drugs: "public education project -- help you talk to your doctor about prescription drugs, and find the most effective and safe drugs that also give you the best value")
 Homeland Security
Stop Political Phone Calls: National Political Do-Not-Contact Registry
 Housing and Urban Development
National Alliance to End Homelessness: "a nonpartisan, mission-driven organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States"
 Interior
Green Dimes: "Stop Junk Mail. Save Trees and Help the Environment"
 Labor
Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition: "Mountaintop removal coal mining and the Clean Coal myth"
 State
Circle Line: NYC - Sightseeing Cruises; Statue of Liberty Ferry
 Transportation
Antique Automobile Club of America

Model A Restorer's Club: Ford model sold between 1927 and 1931

Midnight Ridazz: "a group of bicycle enthusiasts in Los Angeles"
 Treasury
AllGood Cafe: 2934 Main Street, Dallas
 Veterans Affairs
Super Seventies Rocksite: fan-run music & culture