Brit: Why are seagulls protected?
Here’s an interesting story from the other side of the pond, asking why rats with wings – aka seagulls – are protected. For some reason seagulls are protected. Personally, unless…
Lights Out
There used to be a stop light at the corner of Michigan and Park Avenue in Lockport, but as of Tuesday, the stop light was replaced by a stop sign…
Reason show notes 070808
I mentioned this morning on Reason that I had made a birthday cake for George W. Bush’s birthday. I’m sure you can read it. Wishful thinking. But it obviously didn’t…
The new gold …
Seems everyone this days is giving gas away as part of a promotional package. Buy a car, get free gas. Buy a boat. Get free gas. Buy a burrito, get…
Judge offers mixed ruling on Buffalo Casino
A Federal Court judge has ruled that the Seneca Nationproperty in Buffalo is sovereign territory. Which looks like a win for the casino. But to make it confusing, Judge William…
AP: Bruno might not finish his term …
According to the Associated Press, Former state Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno may resign from office within the next few weeks instead of staying til the end of his term.…
Reason show notes 070708
Reason today started on a serious tone, discussing Buffalo urban blight and what the city should do about it. But it quickly turned to the bird war and other things…
What’s up for the week of July 7, 2008
News, notes and necessities items of interest the week of July 7, 2008 an occasional update from me, Scott Leffler News: We’re relatively light on guests this week … but…
27 email pet peeves …
From About.com: (click the link for descriptions of each) … and go to the forum for a discussion on pet peeves, including my irritation with “The Fourth of July.” Sending…
Onion columnist declares war on birds …
From the Onion: Ever since my retirement last month from the sock factory, I’ve had a lot of extra time to spend around the yard. But the hours of pleasurable…