Here’s one for the “better late than never” file. Will post a photo ASAP but so far there are technical difficulties preventing it. [Update 2: Finally! H/T D2.] [Update 1: Whoops, here’s another article. Slow news day, I guess. H/T GM]
Obama vs. McCain
…in a truly enjoyable way. No, really!
School Board Follies
What the hey: Committee members were given a “fly-over view” PowerPoint presentation of the new high school by ATS&R architects. The new 400,000 square foot school will feature an all brick exterior with contrasting colors to give the building a prairie-style look. Other features include a glassed-in clock tower that will hold the original clock…
DeKalb Makes a “Top 10” List
America’s 10 Most Confusing Traffic Signs, to be exact. Do you recognize ours? See #3 at the above link. [H/T JC]
DAWC Update
This is a bit late but I was just reading the latest DeKalb Area Women’s Center newsletter and suddenly couldn’t stand not letting you know what happened with DAWC. I’m late because some of the group involved in helping clear the fallen chimney bricks off the roof and out of the garden are quite reluctant…
Why is everyone worried about raising waxes?
You know, it’s like my dad always said, “Rose,” he’d say, “it’s always something.” But I ask, why do we care if the city raises waxes? I mean it isn’t like the floors aren’t getting cleaned. Shouldn’t the wax actually be lowered, it’s a protection against the grime of the city footwear isn’t it? Without…
Water, Water Thread
We, and our neighbors behind us are sharing lakefront property again. It used to be something that happened about every 5 years, but now seems to have become an annual event. Some on our street are having flooding troubles that require generators even though the electricity (thank goodness) hasn’t gone out, because they need extra…
Zombies!
This one’s going viral and I’d hate for you to be seen as uncool by not being among the first to view it: [Update: Spoiler alert, sort of: Recommended that you watch the video before reading the comments.]
A Shout Out for Transparency
Perhaps as soon as next month, College of DuPage will begin posting employees’ salaries: Depending on whom you ask, that is either the epitome of open government or the end of privacy and safety. “This does not make us transparent,” COD Trustee Kathy Wessel said, adding the proposal was “vindictive” and served no “practical purpose.”…
I’m Fine with Palin
In fact, let’s have Palin for president.