May 2006

Google Earth

May 24, 2006

Google Earth allows spectacular “flyovers” of nearly every spot on the planet, and South Bend is no exception. Realst8.com has begun developing a tour of Michiana attractions . You can follow our initial efforts here, and send feedback on spots we’ve missed to nick@realst8.com .

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Thursday Concert Series

May 23, 2006

Mishawaka’s newest park is launching a series of outdoor Blues concerts. The June 1st show follows the local Memorial Day parade. All other shows run 5:30-8:00 PM. June 1 – Oblates of Blues June 8 – Southside Denny June 15 – Clifford & Michaels June 29 – Vehicle July 6 – Soul Riders July 13 [...]

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Jump In!

May 22, 2006

Public Pools Open Soon. In South Bend: The Potawatomi Pool opens June 8th and the Kennedy Water Playground opens June 2nd. In Mishawaka: The Merrifield Pool opens June 9th.

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New School Maps and Info

May 18, 2006

Wikipedia reports St. Joseph County had 84,979 residents under the age of 18 in the year 2000. The county contains at least 85 schools these children could attend. Recent legislation, including the controversial “No Child Left Behind Act,” has increased the amount of information available about these schools on-line. Test scores, enrollment and household information, [...]

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Me condo es su hotel.

May 13, 2006

Hotel Condos are a fairly new trend, more common in larger cities. These buildings allow you to purchase a room, and when you are not inhabiting it, they will rent it as a hotel room. Prominent projects include the Trump Tower in Chicago, and the W Las Vegas. But is it right for South Bend? [...]

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