Monthly Archives: October 2015

Rittenhouse Square

    The park is usually bustling – I was able to take these shots devoid of people early in the morning shortly after a heavy rain.

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“War Is A Racket”

“He Enforced the Law Impartially” “He Defended It Courageously” “He Proved Incorruptible” General Smedley Butler, USMC, is probably best known for the phrase “War is a Racket”. He is far less well know for his revelation of a planned coup … Continue reading

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In the Weeds: Why A Category One Stream Buffer Has Far More Protections Than A Riparian Zone

Christie DEP Rollback Strategy Is Hidden In Plain Sight DEP proposal is no minor “alignment”, it’s a big U-Turn This is the final post in our series on the Christie DEP’s proposed  “overhaul” of the flood hazard rules, in anticipation … Continue reading

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Christie DEP Flood Credit Trading Scheme Is an Illegal Tax On Development

Flood Risks Are Not Property and Not DEP’s To Tax, Bank, and Trade The Legislature has Not Authorized A Flood Credit Trading Scheme DEP Monetizes Flood Risk ul·tra vi·res/ˌəltrə ˈvīrēz/ adjective beyond one’s legal power and authority The State Department … Continue reading

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None of This Is “Cost Effective”

Fate of Proposal To Demolish Duke Farms Mansion To Be Decided Tomorrow Night Mansion Hidden Better Than Norman Bates’ Mother Mike Catania Should Be Ashamed The Hillsborough Historic Preservation Commission will decide the fate of the Mansion at Duke Farms … Continue reading

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