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2008 Chicago beach season begins

Chicago's beaches are now open for swimming, sandcastle building and more. The 2008 beach season runs Friday, May 23 to Monday, September 1. Swimming is permitted and lifeguards are on duty at all beaches from 9:00 a.m.  to 8:30 p.m. daily. New this year is the city's beach smoking ban. Those…

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Swinging 60's

I read a review for "SHOUT! The Musical" a while ago in the Red Eye. I think they had ripped it apart, I can't remember, even if they gave it a rave review, the only words that would have registered in my eyes were '60s, girl group, Lulu, Dusty Springfield, and Mod' all of the things I love in…

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Deliciousness

If anyone needs to find me this summer just look for me at YoBerri. Yum. This stuff is like yogurt crack, except better for you! You feel even healthier watching people go eat at the KFC across the street while you chow on your fat-free yogurt. Mmmmm I want some now. Pineapple/coconut is my…

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chicago hotels lake

chicago hotels lake chicago hotels lake Right from historic sites to specialty museums, Salt Lake City is one tourist destination that has almost everything! If you are looking for a good quality accommodation then our pick of the best hotels out here can assist you! Historic…

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Settled (Mostly) in Chicago

We’re up in the new place after our three-leg, two-vehicle, 921-mile journey out to Illinois. Things are mostly unpacked, but more than anything I’m glad the moving part is over. I managed just fine with the U-Haul truck. The testosterone highlight of the trip for me was when one of the…

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«Untitled»

I don’t like to linkblog, but if I post it in more appropriate feeds, it’s not going to reach the people I want it to. Check out this living tribute to the Super Fans.

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Erk Santos,John Prats, Poohqiao, Sher Regis & Denise Laurel

Erk Santos,John Prats, Poohqiao, Sher Regis & Denise Laurel A compiled candid (funny) video shots of the group and cast. Watch them as they enjoy and having fun before their concert in Chicago, Illinois last May 9, 2008. Author: labuyo001 Keywords: Erik Postd in Perfect wedding…

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The Life

I had another opportunity to assist Laura Meyer with a wedding this past weekend. I felt so blessed to attend such a happy occasion when my own life has been rather rocky lately due to illness and all kinds of drama. Luckily this wedding was beautiful, charming, and I loved the bride and groom,…

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Plot Study Poetics #1.4: Damen at Elston, Chicago

  When he walks, debris and leaves fly out from his feet like birds after a gunshot But I don’t budge   Today I’m feelin’ a lot like the Bodhisattvas are sayin’ :what the fuck, Chase? They’re sittin’ on the bus stop benches screamin’ at the topatheirlungs six inches…

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chicago hotels kids

chicago hotels kids If you are going to spend a luxurious vacation in Chicago then it would be best to reserve a room in Luxury and Deluxe hotel in Chicago. These hotels have elegant and sophisticated look with stylish interiors which is totally lavish. And the amenities of luxury and…

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The New Releases for the Last Week of May

Is it really the last week in the month of May, already? Wasn’t it just New Years Day like, yesterday? At this rate the holidays will be here in the blink of an eye. I will be celebrating my niece’s birthday before I know it. Jeez, who hit the Fast-Forward button? Anyway, AllAboutJazz.com…

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Rilo Kiley @ The Riviera (5/24)

Last night I went to see Rilo Kiley at The Riveria Theater. We got there around 9pm and The Spinto Band was still playing. I had never heard of them before but after seeing them perform live I definitely want to check them out a bit more. We had such a blast when Rilo Kiley came on. The place…

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Sam Smith is on Board

Chicago Bulls Beat writer Sam Smith sees things my way in an article for The Sporting News. We might not agree on the secondary players involved in the deal but we agree that Hinrich and O’Neal will be the main pieces of a Bulls - Pacers deal.

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Fountain Head

Guess what! It's the best time of the year. It's getting warm out, baseball is in full swing (pun totally intended) and THE BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN opens this weekend!! One of the biggest fountains in the country, every night from dusk to 11p.m. you can see a light and music show at the landmark. I…

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Cold front's here

I just brought Parker in from his evening walk. The temperature has just dropped, no kidding, 10°C in the past ten minutes. It's such a sudden shift none of the weather sites has caught up, though there was a hint: at 10pm, the temperature in Waukegan (60 km north) was 11°C, but 25°C at…

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chicago hotels free parking

chicago hotels free parking Are you or your family looking for a Chicago hotel for your trip to the Windy City? No matter what time of year, the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue is a great choice for every type of vacation. You may feel that you cannot find a Chicago hotel in your price…

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An unimpressive win

The Cubs broke their modest 2-game losing streak as they returned home where they have dominated teams all year. The Cubs got on top of the Dodgers early with a 2-run home run by Derrek Lee and then the offense went to sleep. Chad Billingsley had something to do with that, but they won today…

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Looking for a rehearsal space

I had a great day at the beach today! I just love living by the water. This is when I love Chicago. Between the sun, the sand and the water, I managed to squeeze in a few thoughts about music. I am trying to get as much performance experience as I can, so I figured I should start looking for a…

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we jazz june

This has nothing to do with Virginia, California or journalism, but I’m going to indulge in a little art from time to time and you’re going to enjoy it. Archibald J. Motley, Jr. (American, 1891-1981) “The Octoroon Girl” “Blues” “Saturday Night” Perhaps a predecessor to…

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Photography by Yakov

Photography Studio by Yakov 310 Melvin Drive, Unit 15 Northbrook, IL 60062 Phone: 847-205-9787 Fax: 847-562-0182 email: info@photobyyakov.com

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chicago hotels for kids

chicago hotels for kids chicago hotels for kids Chicago, Arlington House, Sunday, October 23, 2005, 6:15 am Yesterday, after our lovely Austrian breakfast we went downtown to the Chicago Cultural Center, the main downtown information hub for tourists, to ask some questions about the…

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Sydney Pollack, 1934-2008

Indiana native Sydney Pollack died of cancer this afternoon at his home in Los Angeles. He was 73. Pollack, an actor, director and producer, won two Oscars for 1985's Out Of Africa; his films have been nominated for a collective 48 Academy Awards. [NYT, Variety, AP photo]

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chicago hotels congress

chicago hotels congress When you are looking for a place to stay in Chicago, you need to look into the RiverView Chicago Condos. Located next to the Chicago River, they offer a beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Most importantly, you will want to make sure that the surrounding area has…

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chicago hotels chicago

chicago hotels chicago If you are going to spend a luxurious vacation in Chicago then it would be best to reserve a room in Luxury and Deluxe hotel in Chicago. These hotels have elegant and sophisticated look with stylish interiors which is totally lavish. And the amenities of luxury and…

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chicago gold coast hotels

chicago gold coast hotels chicago gold coast hotels The Gold Coast features 40km of sandy immaculate beaches and is located 70kms south of Queenslands capital city, Brisbane, and 947kms North the capital of New south Wales, Sydney. It has an estimated population of 480,000 and is…

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Chicago and the Doobie Brothers Tickets

Chicago and the Doobie Brothers Tickets Did you ever wish you could get great seats to see Chicago and the Doobie Brothers at Superpages.com Center ? How about being able to get Tickets for Chicago and the Doobie Brothers performing in Dallas TX? Even though the concert on June 15 2008 might…

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The Roots At Hotel Victor

May 31st- 10pm Hotel Victor 311 N Sangamon St, Chicago, IL (312) 733-6900‎  More Articles May 26, 2008 — J-Lo Does Lunch (0) May 26, 2008 — Nicole Has Style! (0) May 21, 2008 — The Official Chicago Kanye West After-Party (0) May 21, 2008 — R. Kelly Trial Update: The 25 Minute Sex…

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D. Woods Of Danity Kane Is Getting Flirty!

The fab D. Woods of Danity Kane is getting her Flirty Girl on at Flirty Girl Fitness on June 2nd.  Sign up today to get your work-out on with D. and “crunk abs“!  For details and sign-up info CLICK HERE More Articles May 26, 2008 — This Ain’t Helping The Preggers Rumor… (0) May…

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Not much to say…

Not much to say… May 27th, 2008 About today except Cubs Win…  Edmonds got his 3rd hit.  I would have bet money it was going to be one of those games today.  Wind looked like it was really blowing out today.   When you can see the jersey of the the players on the field moving in the…

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Our Mongrel Language Adopts Words So Fast We're Reaching for Millionish Status

Paul Payack, the guru behind Global Language Monitor, a language consulting business, and owner of YourDictionary.com which features a vocabulary building service I use to deliver a vocabulary word a day to my e-mail box, says that there are now nearly 995,000 words in English and that the…

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Flashing Lights Version Two

In honor of ADK’s trip to the Glow In The Dark Tour in Chicago at the United Center on Madison West Side Chitown sold out (best concert of my life true story), I figured I’d throw something up that’s related to the experience.

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First Harvest - 2008

First Harvest - 2008 26 05 2008 First thing to be harvested this year is something new for me. Lettuce was on the menu for dinner tonight! Our family doesn’t eat much salad at home, yet we like eating salad when going out for dinner. Doesn’t make much sense, but we do. I took some…

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«Untitled»

back from chicago & though i am tired with a capital t i am less cranky! (a few photos on flickr)

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Momwatch Is Over!

Hey, everyone, First, a special thank you to John at Altjiranga Mitjina (or however you spell the name of his blog) for introducing me to the joys of Scribe Fire. Now, I have another way of posting to the blog...and it's kind of enjoyable. It's good to have another way to create content for the…

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Hennessy Got Noah Not Knowing How To Act

Is anyone really surprised that Joakim Noah was arrested for misdemeanor alcohol and marijuana possession?  This story reinforces the old adage that no matter how successful you are, you will never outgrow drinking Henny in the street from a red Solo cup while scoping college girls.  Quick…

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May 26, 1916: Caroline in the world!

Caroline was premature, weighing under 5 pounds at birth. Her parents made a bassinet out of a drawer, wrapped her up, and put a lamp over her to keep her warm. She grew to be a tall woman of 5'8" and lived to be 88 years old. -Her mother, Hilda, was 38 when Caroline was born; her father,…

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What a weekend!

I hope everyone had a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend (or for those of you not in the states, a happy weekend).  Mine was very busy and eventful. My sister had her very first jewelry show at the Randolph Street Antique Market, which I helped her with. Everything went really well. Jen…

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Wednesday's Training

I'm posting this (as well as the entry that immediately follows it) a few days after the fact, but because it mentions a slightly different approach to training, I want to post it. On Wednesday, May 21, I tried something new: I did my training in the morning before work on a weekday. I haven't…

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Memorial Day comparisions

Memorial Day comparisions By Mark Gonzales - 7:59 p.m. CLEVELAND - If history is any indication, the White Sox will reach the American League playoffs this fall. According to the White Sox's game notes, 64.6 percent of the teams in first place on Memorial Day have advanced to the post-season…

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Guillen: Vizquel better than Aparicio

Guillen: Vizquel better than Aparicio By Mark Gonzales - 5:05 p.m. CLEVELAND - One day after Omar Vizquel passed Luis Aparicio for most major league games played at shortstop, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said Monday he believed Vizquel was better than Aparicio, a Hall of Fame shortstop. …

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