Category Archives: Totally random stuff

Survey Says!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Fred Stiening

What great timing – it’s almost like my IL House Rep was reading my thoughts through my tin foil hat – he wants my opinion – Democracy in action! Question # 1) So this is my Illinois Representative. His focus … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Art's Big Adventure | 17 Comments

The 2nd Amendment in Chicago

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Partly inspired by Glenn Beck’s speech, I’m mulling over exercising my 2nd amendment right living inside the City of Chicago. I have no particular desire to actually own a gun, but you never know. If the SHTF, it would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Art's Big Adventure | 12 Comments

Advertising drones

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Think of it as the poor man’s Goodyear blimp. What could go wrong with this idea?

Posted in Technology, Totally random stuff | 1 Comment

Change at Jamaica

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Fred Stiening

No, ganja is not being outlawed This is a bizarre video, even by my standards If you aren’t familiar with New York City, many people who work in the city live on Long Island – they commute using the Long … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Totally random stuff | 7 Comments

Cooperation is better than competition

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Fred Stiening

This mirrors a little of what I wrote before about many people viewing public policy questions only from the “what is in it for me?” and not the bigger question of what the effect will be on the larger group … Continue reading →

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Free TV

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Fred Stiening

It probably won’t shock you this is on a US highway in Chicago

Posted in Art's Big Adventure | 26 Comments

And people say Microsoft ignored security…

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Newer iOS devices come with a little friendly helper called Siri Siri does many things to help you during the day. When I drove from Connecticut to Chicago, I learned Siri will not do even the most basic tasks without … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology, Totally random stuff | 8 Comments

” I don’t think the violence is going to stop no time soon”

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Fred Stiening

What a negative person. Crime is down 69% and still unhappy. http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/04/25/mayor-touts-success-of-foot-patrol-saturations-but-residents-not-so-sure/ I wonder how much city taxes Mr Blair paid last year…

Posted in Art's Big Adventure | 5 Comments

Don’t test me, bro

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Yeah, that’s the solution to Chicago’s problems http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-75615084/ It feels like community organizing season in the Windy City

Posted in Art's Big Adventure | 7 Comments

Wednesday is Food Insecurity Day in Chicago

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Fred Stiening

500 workers are going to strike against fast food restaurants today in Chicago http://www.salon.com/2013/04/24/fast_food_walkout_planned_in_chicago/ Joining in the walkout will be workers from Victoria’s Secret Am I going crazy or is it the world?

Posted in Art's Big Adventure, Unauthorized Food | 22 Comments