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Chicago Sidewalk and Budget

2009-08-27T14:15:00.000-07:00

The Chicago budget deficit issue has risen to such a confrontational level in this city that it has driven me to do another post on what I believe is contributing to the overall waste.

Mayor Richard M. Daley proposed that the City trim non-union personnel costs by $10 million, but the ongoing waste in this city continues, like the crosswalks, speed-bumps, and this sidewalk example explains.

Tagged cars in Barcelona

2009-08-07T02:36:00.000-07:00

In continuation to the previous post about tags in Barcelona, here are just a few of the tagged cars I saw while walking around in the city.

Graffiti in Barcelona

2009-08-07T02:19:00.000-07:00

The images you see above are of very old doors in Barcelona. They are from 200 to sometimes 800 years old. I've spent six weeks in Barcelona and the level of tagging in this city has simple reached a disturbing level. Every surface you can imagine, from these doors to even cars on the street are tagged. What a shame. It is a beautiful city with an amazing history, all going to waste. The city looks like it is falling apart.

Dogs Used as Live Shark Bait

2009-06-15T17:51:00.000-07:00

Innocent dogs are being dragged behind boats and used as LIVE bait for sharks!! Here you can watch the video that shows one poor dog being rescued.

Demand Answers from Bailed-Out Banks

2009-02-01T08:43:00.000-08:00

If you're happy with the way the banks are using your tax dollars from the federal bailout, here's your chance to sign a petition telling the top banking industry recipients of bailout funds that "we the people" have a right to know how our money is being spent!

80% of Amazon Deforestation Stems from Cattle Ranching

2009-01-30T12:42:00.000-08:00

Greenpeace Brazil has released a report at the World Social Forum in Belém showing that up to 80 percent of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is due to an increase in raising cattle for human consumption.

Appellate court rules teachers can have sex with 18-year-old students

2009-01-13T16:20:00.000-08:00

The Seattle Times reports that State law does not bar teachers from having consensual sex with 18-year-old students, an appeals court ruled today in dismissing a case against a former Hoquiam High School choir teacher.

Male Pantyhose

2009-01-13T06:55:00.000-08:00

e-MANcipate! is a project to accelerate the acceptance of male pantyhose as a regular clothing item.... Really?!!!

Bernard Madoff Admits 50 Billion Dollar Fraud

2008-12-31T07:04:00.000-08:00

Investors in Britain are being hit by the fallout from a massive financial scandal in the United States. Bernard Madoff, a former chairman of the Nasdaq stockmarket, admitted a fraud which could cost investors on both sides of the Atlantic up to 50 billion dollars.

The Best Knockoffs

2008-12-31T06:57:00.000-08:00

The annual Plagiarius Awards call attention to the most flagrant product imitations and raise awareness about the dangers of piracy.

Shoes thrown at Bush on Iraq trip

2008-12-15T09:04:00.000-08:00

A surprise visit by US President George Bush to Iraq has been overshadowed by an incident in which two shoes were thrown at him during a news conference. Too bad he missed.

They singe the fur off, then sell the animals naked but intact.

2008-12-13T11:41:00.000-08:00

Animals have their fur singed in preparation for sale at an illegal bush-meat market in Gabon. This horrific act was captured by David Maitland who won the "Wildlife Photographer of the Year".

Rod Blagojevich Plays and Pays

2008-12-09T20:35:00.000-08:00

As reported by The Chicago tribune, the very newspaper the Governor tried to bribe, among other things, Federal authorities arrested Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich this morning because the governor went on "a political corruption crime spree" that needed to be stopped. What an IDIOT!

Peter Schiff Had Incredible Foresight

2008-11-22T14:06:00.000-08:00

Big 3 boobs

2008-11-21T08:20:00.000-08:00

These days, there are a lot of people talking about the mess in Detroit. There is a split in opinion as to whether we should bail out an industry responsible for its own creation. The majority seems to be against it and countless articles go into the reasons why.

I do not believe that anyone really wishes these companies go under, but as stated in this Cartype article, I do not think we should bail them out.

2008 Sarah Palin turkey interview

2008-11-21T08:17:00.001-08:00

iPhone fake from China's Iorgane

2008-10-25T21:54:00.001-07:00

While China does not officially get the iPhone, one Chinese company has made a very similar-looking copy of one, officially called the Wang TouchCool orange F4. The company responsible, Iorgane, not only copied the look of the popular Apple device, but many of the functions are similar as well.

Obama "Foreign Vehicles" Ad

2008-09-23T21:07:00.000-07:00

I for one DO NOT approve of this message, or the one where he attacks McCain for having several homes. I am trying to stay for Obama, but not if he keeps this shit up. It is just so unnecessary.

Photos That Changed the World

2008-09-19T08:12:00.001-07:00

What a sad documentary of what the human race has become. This is an awakening collection for all of us to think about.

The Falling Man.

The lynching of young blacks.

Only in Russia

2008-09-19T08:12:00.000-07:00

A few of the many examples found on Sneezl.

Parking Meter Violation

2008-08-22T08:19:00.000-07:00

It is so difficult to find a parking spot these days, and its bad enough that most meters take quarters only in exchange for 15 minutes (at least in Chicago).

In Miami, the city has implemented a policy of applying these stickers on broken meters (instead of actually fixing them). Now, even if you find a legal meter, you still get a ticket.

Unreal!

Chicago Crosswalk and Budget

2008-08-11T09:39:00.000-07:00

Tough choices need to be made, and things need to be cut. Chicago's re-decoration of cross walks is just simply not needed, and Cartype makes the point in this article.

Sour Apple: How an Apple ad sets the wrong expectations

2008-08-11T09:29:00.000-07:00

While we could not be bigger fans of Apple, our friends at 37signals point out a very good observation about the iPhone, "This ad borders on bait-and-switch and it’s disappointing to see Apple go there."

Bilangual

2008-08-11T09:26:00.000-07:00

I realy don't need to say anything about this, do I?

John Edwards

2008-08-09T15:44:00.000-07:00

John Edwards on Bill CLinton last year.
“I think this President has shown a remarkable disrespect for his office, for the moral dimensions of leadership, for his friends, for his wife, for his precious daughter. It is breathtaking to me the level to which that disrespect has risen.”