And guess where it's coming from?
Our pockets!
I guess this means that this amazing cure-all for the cities ills (never mind the declining school system and basic city services) is going to be built come hell or high water.
I know what you're saying: Wait a minute, weren't we already paying a separate tax for this wonderful project?
Well....yes.....but see the powers that be found themselves only a few (6) million short of their funding. So even though the state is broke (hell, this city is broke) they found 5 million laying around to help out the cause.
Thanks State of Illinois.....I mean the citizens of Illinois.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
"It Might Get Loud".......
Went and saw this last night.
Great, great documentary about three guitarists (Page, Edge, Jack White) who, in a casual round-table format along with individual scenes, discuss their love for and influences regarding music and guitars in general. Outstanding Zep, U2 and White Stripes, Raconteurs footage.
It's pretty interesting watching and listening to Page. I think he's in his 60's and the guy is still passionate about all things music. You can really tell he loves his craft. And he's just a bad-ass.
White and The Edge are interesting in their own right, but Page steals the scenes.
Must see for music lovers.
Great, great documentary about three guitarists (Page, Edge, Jack White) who, in a casual round-table format along with individual scenes, discuss their love for and influences regarding music and guitars in general. Outstanding Zep, U2 and White Stripes, Raconteurs footage.
It's pretty interesting watching and listening to Page. I think he's in his 60's and the guy is still passionate about all things music. You can really tell he loves his craft. And he's just a bad-ass.
White and The Edge are interesting in their own right, but Page steals the scenes.
Must see for music lovers.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
It is his blog but.........
I'm pretty disappointed in C.J.'s decision to ban kcdad, using the "internet troll" labeling as his reason.
When one decides to do a blog, an assumption should be made that you will have someone leaving a comment or opinion that will go against your beliefs, values or morals. That doesn't happen a lot here because this site doesn't have the intelligent, well-written and researched posts that the Peoria Chronicle has.
From what I've observed, C.J. doesn't agree with a lot of things that kcdad posts. You can either debate or ignore these points and even delete posts that you find offensive. But banning that person? That's a little overboard, IMO.
Carry on.
When one decides to do a blog, an assumption should be made that you will have someone leaving a comment or opinion that will go against your beliefs, values or morals. That doesn't happen a lot here because this site doesn't have the intelligent, well-written and researched posts that the Peoria Chronicle has.
From what I've observed, C.J. doesn't agree with a lot of things that kcdad posts. You can either debate or ignore these points and even delete posts that you find offensive. But banning that person? That's a little overboard, IMO.
Carry on.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Preferential treatment?.....Naahhhhh.....
Here's what we know so far, from the details of the police report. Oh and by the way, this wreck happened on September 27th. This story was in today's paper, but according to Mike McCoy "we're not trying to hide anything".
Mike McCoy's son, a MEG agent and deputy, wrecks the company car at 5:30 A.M.
He said he swerved to avoid a deer.
He admits to drinking, and is not given any sort of sobriety test. Because that was the "officer's discretion".
He calls his boss who then, according to Mike McCoy on WMBD, transports him back to his house. Another one of his MEG supervisors, Dale King, also showed up at the scene. No tickets have been issued.
I just finished listening to Mike McCoy being interviewed by Markley and Luciano. I would have to say his explanation was comical at the least. McCoy said "this case wasn't handled any differently than any other case" and "we weren't trying to hide anything about this. I mean, everyone in law enforcement knew about it."
Tell me if this whole scenario is even plausible if you are a regular Joe:
You get in a wreck at 5:30 A.M. You admit to the officer that you were drinking and are not given any sobriety test. You are allowed to call a couple of people who then transport you back to your house from the scene of the accident.
Sound believable? I didn't think so.
The Journal Star continued their practice of turning off the comment section on stories of their choice, this story falling into that category.
Mike McCoy's son, a MEG agent and deputy, wrecks the company car at 5:30 A.M.
He said he swerved to avoid a deer.
He admits to drinking, and is not given any sort of sobriety test. Because that was the "officer's discretion".
He calls his boss who then, according to Mike McCoy on WMBD, transports him back to his house. Another one of his MEG supervisors, Dale King, also showed up at the scene. No tickets have been issued.
I just finished listening to Mike McCoy being interviewed by Markley and Luciano. I would have to say his explanation was comical at the least. McCoy said "this case wasn't handled any differently than any other case" and "we weren't trying to hide anything about this. I mean, everyone in law enforcement knew about it."
Tell me if this whole scenario is even plausible if you are a regular Joe:
You get in a wreck at 5:30 A.M. You admit to the officer that you were drinking and are not given any sobriety test. You are allowed to call a couple of people who then transport you back to your house from the scene of the accident.
Sound believable? I didn't think so.
The Journal Star continued their practice of turning off the comment section on stories of their choice, this story falling into that category.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Thank you Richard Daley!
No I don't live in Chicago.
But I couldn't bear to watch what would have happened up north if Chicago would have landed the Olympic bid. This is a city that can't even get it's streets plowed and potholes filled. It would have been the equivalent of a city the size of Peoria building a museum when there are so many other.......errr....never mind. I'm sure the cost overruns would have been felt throughout the state, somehow.
I already heard various reports that the construction contracts were already signed, sealed and delivered. I'm sure no one in Daley's inner circle would have benefited from that. Hizzoner won't be able to go undercover in the dark of night and start building Olympic stadiums, much like he did concerning the whole Meigs Field debacle. It's nice to see him get one stuck up his "Chicago Machine".
Also from what I've read and heard, without the President and his wife this entire presentation would have been a debacle. So thank you Mr. Mayor for your input, it was greatly appreciated to those of us who didn't want Chicago to win the bid.
Perhaps the end of Daley as we know it is just around the corner........
But I couldn't bear to watch what would have happened up north if Chicago would have landed the Olympic bid. This is a city that can't even get it's streets plowed and potholes filled. It would have been the equivalent of a city the size of Peoria building a museum when there are so many other.......errr....never mind. I'm sure the cost overruns would have been felt throughout the state, somehow.
I already heard various reports that the construction contracts were already signed, sealed and delivered. I'm sure no one in Daley's inner circle would have benefited from that. Hizzoner won't be able to go undercover in the dark of night and start building Olympic stadiums, much like he did concerning the whole Meigs Field debacle. It's nice to see him get one stuck up his "Chicago Machine".
Also from what I've read and heard, without the President and his wife this entire presentation would have been a debacle. So thank you Mr. Mayor for your input, it was greatly appreciated to those of us who didn't want Chicago to win the bid.
Perhaps the end of Daley as we know it is just around the corner........
Friday, September 25, 2009
No cable? No problem.....
I posted previously about our plans post-satellite TV. Here are the results:
Antenna+converter box=7 stations. 3 PBS's, which is cool.
The kids have not made a peep. And it was very easy to hook up and setup. Picture is awesome! I was watching the Bears game last Sunday and Fox 43 kept pixilating in and out. I talked to my buddy who said the same thing happened to his Comcast picture, so at least it's not my current setup.
If anyone is going to get rid of their cable/dish, let me know and I'll let you know how to figure out what antenna to buy and what converter box I went with.
Antenna+converter box=7 stations. 3 PBS's, which is cool.
The kids have not made a peep. And it was very easy to hook up and setup. Picture is awesome! I was watching the Bears game last Sunday and Fox 43 kept pixilating in and out. I talked to my buddy who said the same thing happened to his Comcast picture, so at least it's not my current setup.
If anyone is going to get rid of their cable/dish, let me know and I'll let you know how to figure out what antenna to buy and what converter box I went with.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The Orchid Awards....
Is a business like Avanti's on Knoxville really deserving of a Orchid Award?
I think it's been open for maybe 2 years.
Heritage Square was another curious choice...since it's actually in Peoria Heights.
These awards should probably be reserved for business who have taken a old business or their current business and remodeled the exterior.
I think it's been open for maybe 2 years.
Heritage Square was another curious choice...since it's actually in Peoria Heights.
These awards should probably be reserved for business who have taken a old business or their current business and remodeled the exterior.
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