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Realistic solutions for Baltimore City’s budget crisis – part 2
Now that the complaints regarding Baltimore City’s budget horrors are behind us, I’d like to explore some of the very realistic, very awesome and totally doable strategies that can be implemented almost immediately (as immediately as government can function), and will serve to aid in the patching of our enormous deficit, while paving the way for a semblance of hope for growth in our city’s future. … Read entire article »
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A swimmable, fishable harbor: Or, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Yesterday was Earth Day, and like most of you I found myself reading 123456789 articles about the Earth itself, mostly about how it’s actively trying to kill us all currently in the form of volcanoes, historically significant earthquakes and the impending emergence of the Mole People who want to eradicate humanity (probably). One string of articles I read illustrated how the Waterfront Partnership is unveiling its “Healthy Harbor Initiative,” a 10 year effort to clean Baltimore’s … Read entire article »
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Baltimore’s water problem – can it ever be fixed?
A few days ago, the NY Times ran a piece in their series Toxic Waters about the alarming rate of rupturing water mains in many cities across America (“Saving U.S. Water and Sewer Systems Would Be Costly,” March 14th, 2010). Baltimore is certainly no stranger to this, being one of the oldest cities in the union – pipe bursts are a regular occurrence, often times resulting in millions in damage and a resulting lack of usable water. Luckily, Baltimore has a local supply of harbor water just perfect for drinking and flushing! George Hawkins, the centerpiece of the article, proposed the hard option of citizens possibly paying more for their water in order to offset the cost of overhauling the decrepit infrastructure. While giving a speech to a crowd of people in … Read entire article »
Filed under: Politics
A simple case for Google Fiber or: Angry Mike hates Comcast
With all this talk about Google possibly coming to town and laying down a fiber optic network the likes of which the world hath never seen, I would make it a point to note that in doing so, Google would be making an enormous humanitarian leap in releasing the city of Baltimore from the grips of Comcast, one of the only area providers of high speed internet. It is with this thought in mind that I anxiously present to you Angry Mike, a displeased (former) Comcast customer and former housemate of mine. Feel his pain, point and laugh. Take it away, Angry Mike! … Read entire article »
Filed under: Entertainment, Politics
The Proposed Lowe’s/Walmart in Remington Opinions Roundup
An immense amount of back and forth has been going around over the past few days over the proposed shopping outlet in Remington, primarily over the you-knew-it-was-coming hubbub over the inclusion of Walmart into the mix. This news is considerable and it deserves the level of conversation that it has so far enjoyed; the announcement by developer Rick Walker took many, many people by surprise and this issue deserves a thorough digestion. So here’s about as much information you’ll ever need to read on the matter, posted in chronological order as Baltimore media (and blogs!) have reported them. 2010/02/24 – MD Daily Record – sets the stage for the development details and drops the knowledge that Walmart will be included; 95,000-100,000 sq feet, $65 million, 700-750 jobs created total. Notable detail … Read entire article »
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