Saturday, March 03, 2007

Shaker End Table Completed

This project is now completed. It was finished with two coats of wipe-on gel varnish (General Finishes Georgian Cherry), followed by three coats of clear satin topcoat.

For more information about the table as it progressed, see postings dated Dec. 25, 2006, Jan. 8, 2007, and Jan. 19, 2007. The most challenging part involved turning the legs.

Now I just need to find a place for it.

Port Chester Village Election Enjoined

On March 2nd, United States District Judge Stephen Robinson issued an opinion finding that the at-large system of electing trustees used by the Village of Port Chester violates the Voting Rights Act. The Court enjoined the upcoming election (scheduled for March 20th). The opinion holds that the at-large system discriminates against Hispanic residents by diluting their votes. The decision amounts to a political earthquake that will revolutionize the government of Port Chester.