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City Says 'Dibs' Are Alright, Others Disagree

Posted 05.25.2011

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Snow days are great and all, but for people looking to get back to school, work or just out of their house after a massive snowstorm--it can be a seri...

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Meathead City: Winter Parking "Place-Savers" and Other Primitive Behaviors

David Hoyt | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Hoyt

Using junk to claim a shoveled parking spot fits right into an ethically dubious tradition of getting what you can for yourself from the public domain, with a Sopranos-style edge.

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Hey Moron! Get That Crap Off My Street!

The Parking Ticket Geek | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Parking Ticket Geek

Street parking is first come, first serve. No matter the season, no matter the conditions, no matter if you happen to have your junk out on the street. No exceptions.

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