Busy day link round-up Wednesday, 15 November 2017 15:34:15 CST David-Braverman Chicago, General, Geography, Politics, Travel (0) I have some free time coming up next Friday, but until then, there's a lot going on. So I have very little time to read, let alone write about, these stories from this week: Bans on interstate alcohol sales are hurting retailers. Funny how the wholesalers are the ones demanding it. Cranky Flyer sent a reporter on United's 747 farewell flight. Not many airlines still operate the airplane. Tant pis. Jeet Heer calls out how white supremacy underscores President Trump's foreign policy. Dana Milbank goggles at Donald Trump, Jr.'s, incredible stupidity. Google Maps has a new look. A downstate Illinois firm lost a $250m rail car contract after failing to deliver usable rail cars, and also laying off 90% of its workforce. Good thing the state gave the company lots of incentives. Back to project planning...