Open Trackbacks all WeekenD
“..June 28, 2006 shows the latest design of the
1,776-foot Freedom Tower in New York.
Designed to evoke the Statue of Liberty’s torch, the spire that tops the tower will feature a revolving beacon that could change color and cast beams of light into the sky, while thousands of glass prisms will cover the building’s 20-story, windowless base.” (AP Photo/dbox inc.
via Skidmore, Owings & Merrill)
“Symbolic of the Declaration of Independence, the reworked 1,776-foot (541-meter) centerpiece of the World Trade Center site unveiled by architect David Childs will have a 186-foot tall (57 meter) base sheathed with rolled, heat-treated glass over concrete.
The tower is planned as a symbol of New York’s revitalization after the September 11 attacks in 2001, which claimed more than 2,700 lives at the World Trade Center.
Architects in New York unveil new Freedom Tower continues..
The new Freedom Tower design uses a high-tech laminated safety glass, which if attacked by a truck bomb would shatter into falling pebbles, not break into flying shards.”
Soooooooooo…What do y’all think sweet friends?
Open Trackbacks all weekend long.
Leave a trackback of your best post for others to read. And for my non-bloggin friends…feel free to mosey around and put your 2 cents in my comments and drop your pearls o’ widsom..Heh.
For an explanation of a trackback, Go here
If your software won’t allow you to send a trackback, you may use The Wizbang Standalone Pinger to do so.
Just include this permalink in your post and…
use this url for the trackback (right click > copy shortcut).
June 30th, 2006 at 12:07 am
Wow .. that’s one tall building .. looks good, but I would imagine there is a long way’s to go to acceptance of the final design.
June 30th, 2006 at 1:41 am
Hmm, I’m not sure yet. It’s attractive, but I still like the multiple tower concept - or that famous photoshop of the towers in the form of some fingers, that offered part of the reply I had in mind for the terrorists.
June 30th, 2006 at 2:44 am
Moron Revealed #38…
I wanted to put both moronic Olsen twins up this week, but since that would be a dead giveaway, I chose to go with the one that seems more idiotic than the other. Congratulation to DragonLady’s World for taking……
June 30th, 2006 at 7:36 am
I love the new design. A real work of art!
June 30th, 2006 at 7:50 am
It’s very beautiful… I think it could stand to be a bit taller.
Now let’s just hope that NYC can get on the ball and get it built!
June 30th, 2006 at 9:27 am
I think it’s beautiful. I can’t wait to see it go up.
June 30th, 2006 at 10:03 am
Weekend (Open) Must-Read List…
Scapegoating Guantanamo - Victor Davis Hanson, RealClear Politics; Judicial Interference - Rich Lowry, National Review; The 4 T’s in ‘06 House Battle - Larry Sabato and David Wasserman, Real Clear Politics; The Kaine Mutiny - Fred Barnes, Wall Street…
June 30th, 2006 at 10:50 am
Yesterday’s Heroes…
Growing up I was exposed to a very eclectic mix of music. From classical to rock, folk to barbershop and just about everything in between. Through my moms side of the family I was introduced to Big Band, Swing and Jazz….
June 30th, 2006 at 10:55 am
The Character of an American Soldier…
One of the things I like about President Bush is his undying respect and admiration for the American Soldier. I dont agree with every move hes made but I believe he is sincere. He obviously cares deeply for our military men and women and is genuine…
June 30th, 2006 at 11:02 am
American Blood and the New York Times…
I hate getting the blood of American Soldiers on my fingers ……
June 30th, 2006 at 11:26 am
Open Trackback Weekend #8…
Bloggers needed for the 2006 9/11 Memorial… Please visit 2996 for information. It’s a worthy cause. Beth at Blue Star Chronicles supports the cause… And Angel at Woman Honor Thyself has the latest on the Freedom Tower…
June 30th, 2006 at 12:02 pm
Blog Traffic Help…
I recently participated in an interview on the topic of Blog Traffic Tips and Techniques. What I have included are a few of the traffic-gaining ideas I’ve had and employed, so if you are wondering how I’ve maintained a Top……
June 30th, 2006 at 12:44 pm
A technological wonder.
All I wanna know is, does it come with the upgraded Patriot missle system?
June 30th, 2006 at 1:05 pm
Why there are only 72 Muslim Virgins in Heaven…
First the Muslim Virgin Video: Download (right Click - Save Target as…) - This video should be viewed by all 14 year olds on myspace before they run off to meet some Muslim man somewhere in the real world….
June 30th, 2006 at 1:25 pm
That is a good looking building! I wonder how long it will take to put it up. Seems like it took 4 years per tower for the WTC. I wish they’d get to work on it soon. It would be a nice slap in the face to al qaeda
June 30th, 2006 at 1:43 pm
Mexico Desperate to Man Polling Places…
NO! I don’t believe it! Source: AP/Yahoo!
Laughing points bolded for your snorting pleasure.
VALLECILLO, Mexico - This town of farmers and cattle ranchers has about 1,300 registered voters. But officials had to spend weeks begging residents b….
June 30th, 2006 at 2:51 pm
Happy Fourth of July!…
I am busy trying to get everything done for going away tomorrow. We are going up to our property on top of the mountain until July 5th. There will be two professional fireworks displays to watch, shooting, drinking, grilling and hiking. I am hoping t…..
June 30th, 2006 at 2:54 pm
THAT IS A BBBBIIIIGGGGG BUILDING…I WOULD NOT WANT TO BE THE WINDOW WASHER!!!!!
HAPPY JULY 4TH TO ALL AND ESPECIALLY YOU ANGEL….KEEP THOSE GREAT POSTS COMING..I NEVER MISS A DAY CHECKIN ON YOU….
LET FREEDOM RING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 30th, 2006 at 6:19 pm
Lt. Cotton To The NYT…
…
June 30th, 2006 at 7:04 pm
Who luvs ya baby?…
Blog Pimp Wild Bill that’s who!
Check out my smooth pimp track…(song)…
July 1st, 2006 at 6:07 am
Some Memoirs are Best Forgotten…
Since 70% of the occupants in Bruce’s house are female, chick films are a major hazard. In such cases, I always watch with Bruce as a form of moral support. He needed a lot for Memoirs of a Geisha. While……
July 1st, 2006 at 6:47 am
I Hate Plastic!…
There ought to be a law! Ouch! I promised myself that I, as a true and blue conservative, ought never to be caught saying things like that. Just the same I’m very tempted to say there ought to be a law against those cards.
……
July 1st, 2006 at 6:51 am
David, heh, Patriot missile system indeed. In fact it sorta resembles a missile to me (meant with all due respect - a very pretty missile in fact)
Quite a wonder. Hope it gets built.
July 1st, 2006 at 7:31 am
U.S. Plans To Fund Opposition Cuban Government in Post-Castro Cuba…
From Pablo Bachelet at the Miami Herald, Reuters and other sources:
A report prepared for President Bush by the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba — a commission that he created in 2003 — recommends that the U.S. move quickly within w…
July 1st, 2006 at 8:37 am
Open Track Back Saturday…
Wow, it is Open Trackback Saturday already and the first day of July. Time flies, does it not? So much has been happening in the world and right here at home that it is difficult to sum everything up like last week’s summary post. First off, wasn’t t…
July 1st, 2006 at 9:11 pm
Nobody Cares About Soldiers…
Yesterday an American Soldier told me that nobody cares about Soldiers. There wasnt the tiniest hint of self-pity in his words. It was stated as fact, just simple cynical fact….
July 1st, 2006 at 9:50 pm
The Woman behind New York Times SWIFT Leak…
Back in March of this year, Lotta Twotta applied for a job at the New York Times for the position of News Editor. She was promptly hired because of her huge IQ and her ability to keep abreast of items of important public interest….