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Rational Skyway redevelopment
ByDerekCraig links to a Buffalo News editorial of someone that’s actually speaking rationally when it comes to redeveloping the Skyway. The majority of people going to the waterfront will drive there. So what is the difference if you drive over a bridge, which blocks the river, or over the Skyway, which does not? The problem…
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Strobist raided my wallet
ByDerekI have been enjoying my Canon Digital Rebel XTi now for about a year and a half. The one thing that had been annoying me, though, was the complete inability to be able to shoot anything that required more than natural light. With the baby on the way, I really wanted to start learning how…
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Buy American, er… Indian
ByDerekSo GM announced today that they’re investing over $300,000,000 to construct their second plant in India. “GM India’s Chaba said the company chose Maharashtra as the site of the new manufacturing facility because of advantages over labor skills, costs, infrastructure and geographic location.” I’m curious as to what UAW workers think of this. What’s worse…
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Happy Tax Freedom Day!
ByDerekHappy Tax Freedom Day, U.S. of A.! Yes, today is the day when you’re finished handing over your paycheck directly to the government(s) and get to start keeping it for yourself! Unfortunately, us New Yorkers who are living the posh life filled with fabulous government-provided services need to keep paying until May 5th. But hey,…
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Think it can’t happen to your town?
ByDerekIt ain’t easy bein’ green, especially in Marburg, Germany where a new building ordinance now requires any homeowner that does roof or heating system repairs to install solar panels. From his deck, Mr. Schönherr can see the town’s famous hilltop Gothic castle as well as two of its three power-generating windmills. On his roof, a…
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Hot. Really really hot.
ByDerekAutoblog has photos of the 2008 Dodge Challenger presale brochure. Dodge is only making 5000 of the car next year, and they have a waiting list 6000 people long. It’s ok, there’s always eBay where you can get in on an auction to decide just how much over MSRP you’re willing to pay! Opening bid…
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