Nick Lannan's Blog » city

Sudden downpour in Manhattan at around 9am relieves some humidity

nlannan — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:34:41 +0000

While I was walking through midtown to get to work today the sky opened up and heavy rain came out of no where. I'm praying that the humidity breaks today [...]

West Wing Week: "Independence"

nlannan — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:30:56 +0000

Thanks for checking out the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, walk step by step with the President as he speaks about 6 straight months of job growth, celebrates America's Independence Day with Military Families, watches a fireworks extravaganza with the First Lady, meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, tours Smith [...]

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Interviews with the Cast & Crew

nlannan — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:27:19 +0000

The Sorcerer's Apprentice was Inspired by Nicholas Cage's love of Disney's Fantasia and his intrigue with Merlin and the Holy Grail. [...]

Marshfield, WI: Proposal to ban pit bulls

nlannan — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:26:00 +0000

Thanks to Jodi for this alert. Very telling excerpt from the article: “Neillsville adopted an ordinance in February 2003 that banned all new pit bulls but allowed those already licensed in the city to remain…. The ordinance, however, hasn’t reduced the number of dog bites or reports of aggressive dogs.” Yet another city that has More from StopBSL.com.. [...]

Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City Thunder agrees on five-year contact extension worth estimated $86 million

nlannan — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:46:17 +0000

Kevin Durant says he's reached a deal on a five-year contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. [...]

Cash-Hungry Long Beach Wants To Tax Marijuana

nlannan — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:47:50 +0000

2010 Free Agents: Amare Stoudemire, Mike D’Antoni of New York Knicks meet to clear the air, sources say

nlannan — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:21:17 +0000

Amare Stoudemire and Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni had breakfast together Sunday morning in New York City to clear the air about old grievances from when they were both with the Suns, according to league sources. [...]

Hunter tallies 7 RBIs as Angels crown Royals

nlannan — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:56:04 +0000

Torii Hunter celebrated his fourth career All-Star selection with two homers and tied a career high with seven RBIs to lead the Los Angeles Angels to an 11-0 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. [...]

The Germans are soooooooooooo happy

nlannan — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 06:30:37 +0000

An iReport from the city of Moers, Germany Saturday 3rd of June 7.30PM. [...]

Huracán Alex!

nlannan — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 06:30:13 +0000

Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. The city after "Alex" [...]