Category Archives: Totally random stuff

Where did my baby go?

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Fred Stiening

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfRzDB7MaW8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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City of Chicago Comptroller indicted

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Chicago Tribune In unrelated news, the bond rating for Cook County (where Chicago is located) has been downgraded over unfunded employee pension costs

Posted in Art's Big Adventure, Collapse of America | 4 Comments

The Sun currently has two South Poles,

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Someone tell Art Bell! Solar Flipping

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What would you do with the old Chicago Post Office?

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Fred Stiening

View Larger Map Back in the day, this was THE country’s postal facility – all trains went to Chicago. This building stradddles over the beginning of the Eisenhower Freeway along the Chicago River, a block from Union Station. The other … Continue reading →

Posted in Art's Big Adventure, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Hurry up!

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Hurry up! I decided the world had gone off the deep end around 2000 – I was attending a class on time management and the woman from HR teaching the class said in all seriousness that it’s important to remember … Continue reading →

Posted in Collapse of America, Totally random stuff | 4 Comments

Doing it different

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Anything with Germany in the title brings out the comment trolls

Posted in Totally random stuff | 5 Comments

Top 10 Forklift accidents

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Fred Stiening

I’m spending my evening looking at videos on Kiva robot systems, ASRS and forklift safety. Enjoy!

Posted in Art's Big Adventure | 5 Comments

Radio Flyer

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Fred Stiening

[Written [August 1, 2013] Sears used to be a big deal in Chicago – sending out catalogs all over the country and being where all the railroads met, the things you ordered could be in your hands in a few … Continue reading →

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More desk space!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Sunday was my last day working for the food distribution company that was my reason for moving to Chicago (or more accurately my excuse). I’ve got health insurance not tied to employment, an apartment that is perfect for my needs … Continue reading →

Posted in About the Guide, Art's Big Adventure | 5 Comments

Pat McCrory day in NC

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Pat McCrory is the former mayor of Charlotte NC, and current governor of North Carolina. He’s also a person I knew personally in 1976 when we both served in Student Government at Catawba College. I liked him a lot back … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, North Carolina | 5 Comments