Archive for April, 2011
Paris Promotes Natural Parks and Community Gardens In Its Bid To Be An Ever Greener City
Paris just wrapped up its Week of Sustainable Development, a showcase of the City’s myriad efforts to promote green thinking, from renewable energy to pedestrian and cyclist-friendly policies. Paris has also made a big push to green its already-green spaces: its parks and gardens. With 82 parks designated for “ecological management” and about 60 community […]
Crisis Averted, Suckily
The government shutdown was averted last night with a last minute deal that cut $38.5B from the discretionary budget.
Weekend Sports Open Thread
Tiger in striking distance to win his first tournament since 2009. In the old days, that would be great news for CBS. Does Tiger still have the TV ratings effect?
Once unbeatable looking Flyers now tied with the Penguins for first place in the Atlantic division.
Quick name the three best coaches in the NFL….
1. Bill Belichick, New England Patriots
2. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers, and…
In Praise of Senator Dave Sokola
Not only has Dave Sokola been a true progressive voice since he was first elected to the Delaware General Assembly, but his low-key manner has tended to make him underappreciated, even by many fellow progressives. Including, at times, me. But his successful stewardship of SB 30 and his quietly-eloquent statements during and after the debate […]
It All Comes Down To Planned Parenthood
If the government shuts down it will be because Republicans refused to drop the rider concerning Planned Parenthood. GEIST: Are you willing to hold up this entire budget over defunding Planned Parenthood? PENCE: Of course I am. I think the American people have begun to learn tha tthe largest abortion provider in the country is […]
NBC Is Really Desperate For Ratings
Donald Trump steamrolled over Meredith Viera in an interview on the Today Show, which led to an awkward moment later with Bill Cosby.
UPDATED – Wilmo Rising: The LOMA Vibe is Awesome
Update:
When I wrote this I didn’t know who the players were, but this article is a pretty good primer on who gets the pops : Lee Mikles & Patrick Callahan of the Archer Group, Christian Winburn & Don Meginley of Preservation Initiatives, The Queen Theater’s Hal Real, Developer Rob Buccini, Investor Mike Schwartz, The New Wilmington Art Association’s Michael Kalmbach, Developer David Holden, The Wilmington City Council and Mayor’s Office.
Waukesha City Clerk’s Shady History
Waukesha City Clerk Kathy Nickolaus who accidentally lost 14,000 votes has been in trouble before for similar issues.
What the Government Shutdown Really Means
There has so much back and forth about what the shutdown of the Federal government really means, that I figured that as someone who stands to be furloughed, I would add in my two cents. Besides the cancellation of the Cherry Blossom Parade, the shuttering of the Smithsonian, and the closing of parks and monuments, […]
*UPDATED* Delaware Senate Passes Civil Unions Bill
The civil unions bill passed the Delaware Senate 13-6-2.
Reducing the Size of Wilmington City Council
The NJ reported on this proposal by Councilman Bud Freel to reduce the size of City Council from 13 members to 9 on Monday. This evening, there will be a City Council meeting where there will be a debate and vote on a Resolution (pdf) from Charles Potter that opposes any reduction. His resolution has 7 co-sponsors, meaning that any plan to reduce the size of the City Council is probably dead. That doesn’t mean that there won’t be fireworks tonite.
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