Year: 2009
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Changing the Way We Think About Security > Swarm Attacks
Here’s a great piece from yesterday’s NYT. There’s some mildly radical thinking in here about how to deal with the possibility of swarm-style attacks, where a set of terrorists wreak havoc in an urban environment. Op-Ed Contributor – The Coming Swarm – NYTimes.com For the defense of American cities against terrorist swarms, the key would…
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Einstein’s Bagels Ain’t Looking Too Smart Right About Now
Timbrous beasties. Source: CDPH. North Side Bagel Shop Shut Down By City Health DepartmentMouse Feces Found Throughout the Facility A North Side bagel shop remains closed today after being shut down Friday by Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) inspectors. Einstein Bros. Bagels, 5318 N. Clark, was ordered closed when CDPH inspectors found mouse feces…
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Possible Open-Air Cafes in Philadelphia
It's February, and the Committee on Streets and Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia is turning its attention to sitting outside, sipping coffee and eating light Thai meals. They will hold a Public Hearing Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following…
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U2 Traffic Stop
Apparently, the police found what they were looking for– a traffic violator, circa 850 West Bemont:
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Me on WBEZ
I had a great time talking with Richard Steele yesterday morning on the 848 show on WBEZ here in Chicago. Here's the segment I was on. Also available for download. Thanks, WBEZ!