http://cityblog.us Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:35:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en TopRetirements.com has put out its list of what it says are the top 25 places to retire in the United States of America.  In our opinion, the list contains some surpises that we wouldn't normally associate with retirment destination cities. But you be the judge. Here's an excert from their 25 ... http://cityblog.us/2008/12/25-best-places-to-retire-list/ www.CityBlogUSA.com. It's true, you can do wine tasting in the Verde Vally, Arizona. It's actually a growing phenomena. Located in the triangle of Camp Verde, Sedona and Cottonwood, Arizona you'll find wineries such as Oak Creek Vineyards, Page Springs Cellars and Echo Canyon Vineyard and Winery. The triangle area features these fine vineyards. It may ... http://cityblog.us/2008/09/you-can-enjoy-wine-tasting-where/ What's "PLOG" and what is "PLOGGING?" iVoteAmerica.com launched a political polling and blogging network in late August, 2008, known as a polling and blogging site.  Okay, we're sure you get it: Poll + Blog = PLOG.  Polling plus blogging = plogging. iVoteAmerica.com allows people, not just professional writers, bloggers and political axe-grinders to post ... http://cityblog.us/2008/08/ivoteamerica-ties-cities-and-states-to-plogging/ The image to the left (source unknown) is excellent and I have one almost identical to it taken in October 1998 from the top of the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, Georgia. My image was blank and white, shot at about midnight with a Pentax 6x7 medium format. It hangs on my office ... http://cityblog.us/2008/08/savannah-smiles/ CNNMoney.com names the top 100 small towns in the U.S.A.  We reviewed the list and agree with most of the choices they have made.  As large cities continue to expand in population, drive times and most importantly, the cost of living, Americans are discovering a renewed love for small town ... http://cityblog.us/2008/08/great-small-towns-in-the-usa/