AC/DC have just got ACDC Lane named after them in Melbourne (no forward-slash, because that's against council regulations)
Cheers Chris On 8/7/04 3:42 AM, "Lester Kenyatta Spence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Wed, 7 Jul 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> >>> What's the process in the UK? >> >> Not too sure Lester. >> >> I guess 'local' government (e.g. city/county councils - elected on a local >> basis) decide street names and what have you. > > And these local entities are "pushable." More "pushable" perhaps than we > might think. > >> I guess Chicago's authorities are similar to what we call 'local councils' > > yes. > >> As Rob mentioned, we don't really have national days like this so much. > > Do you mean "local" days? > >> Maybe our 'establishment' is a bit old school for all this kind of stuff. >> >> Wasn't there a thing in Detroit and the mayor became known as "The Hip Hop >> Mayor" or something as his views were seen to be angled towards youth >> culture or something? > > Yep. A marketing slogan more than anything else. > >> and also Robs pretty bang on with this comment I'd say.... >>> I've no idea but I am sure backhanders and cronyism are involved somewhere >> in the process. >> >> although I guess its the same for you guys. maybe? > > Oh HELL yes. > > They used to have a saying in Chicago. Vote early, and vote OFTEN. > > > peace > lks >
