A bunch of folks showed up at the International Plaza shopping mall yesterday to distribute fliers and conduct a survey as part of the effort to save the plaza and a few neighboring properties from eminent domain abuse. (The young lady at right is a reporter who showed up to cover the effort.) The village of Arlington Heights is trying to use a TIF district to take over … [Read more...] about Distributing the International Plaza Survey
The Windypundit Media Empire Expands
This year I'm trying a new experiment and bringing a co-blogger on board here at Windypundit. Gary from Gary on TV (and stuff) will be joining me from time to time as the Art & Entertainment critic. I've been wanting to expand my movie and television coverage, but I can't seem to get started. I'm hoping having a co-blogger will encourage me to post a few more things … [Read more...] about The Windypundit Media Empire Expands
Israel to Nuke Iran?
John Ruberry links to a Sunday Times report that Israel is planning a nuclear strike on Iran. I'm not sure what to make of this story. Israel planning to nuke Iran just is the inevitable consequence of Iran's threatening to develop nuclear weapons. Iranian leaders have been calling for Israel's destruction for years. Now that they are acquiring the means to do so, Israel is … [Read more...] about Israel to Nuke Iran?
Four of Ripley
Here are a few more of the first few pictures I took with my D200, back when I only had the 35mm prime lens. … [Read more...] about Four of Ripley
Political Quiz
This political quiz asks you to make some odd choices. For example, who do you trust more, the Postal Service or the Pentagon? I scored a 22, which puts right in the middle. That's about what I expected. As a libertarian, I'm all over the place on a quiz that assumes left and right are the only options. Sometimes I hated all the answers. In some ways I'm what might be … [Read more...] about Political Quiz