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Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
I rode up to Lincoln Park today to spend the afternoon at the Lincoln Park Conservatory, and then ended up at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool after the conservatory closed. It’s a marvelous, restful spot of nature, which was just the ticket to recover from the horrendous path rage I incurred on…
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Joe Salerno on Line 1
As professor Salerno notes below, he was recently interviewed on C-SPAN, fielding questions from both a neutral commentator and a dozen phone-ins. It is arguably one of the most concise discussions on the money supply, inflation, expansion of credit, the gold standard and the Federal Reserve. …
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A Funny Week Lies Ahead
The Chicago Improv Festival begins tomorrow and runs through Sunday, bringing some of the finest names in comedy, such as 30 Rock's Jack McBrayer, John Lutz and Scott Adsit, as well as Human Giant's Paul Scheer, to Lakeshore Theater for a series of nightly shows that will certainly entertain.
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So what happens now? Part 2: Dealing with the physical stress of illness
So what happens now? Part 2: Dealing with the physical stress of illness June 02nd, 2008 | Category: Health Illness and disability can cause a lot of stress. This is how to deal with it. As I discussed in the first part of this series, illness can cause a lot of stress in your life, even…
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Win 1920s Style Holdiay to Chicago Worth $12000
Win 1920s style holiday to Chicago worth $12,000 thanks to Leatherheads! Universal Pictures and MovieFIX to celebrate the release of Leatherheads, are giving you the chance to win a trip for 2 to Chicago worth $12,000! Prize includes return airfares and transfers for 2 adults, 5 nights…
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LIRNEasia To Facilitate Sharing Of Mobile Research Insights
As reported elsewhere , Harsha de Silva and I had a productive time at the Mobile Preconference organized by Rich Ling (http://www.richardling.com/ ) and others. One of the outcomes was that LIRNEasia has undertaken to organize this event for the next two years, in conjunction with the ICA…
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Pinkwater Podcast - 2008-06-01
Exciting news! Chinwag Theater episodes to be podcasted in the near future, thanks to Charity Nebbe. Also, the trivia contest continues. Not too late to join! Don't forget to check out The Yggyssey -- Daniel's latest novel -- which is being serialized online at theyggyssey.com. Length: 18:30
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A Battered Feeling at Obama’s Former Church
A Battered Feeling at Obama’s Former Church Members of Trinity United Church of Christ said they were saddened, but not angered, by Senator Barack Obama’s choice to leave the church. Posted in Wright, Jeremiah A Jr, Trinity United Church of Christ, Moss, Otis III, News and News Media,…
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Cubs Jerseys Meet the iPod's Coverflow
It's almost like browsing through the racks at our Wrigleyville store. Up in the banner area of this blog, you'll find quite a few of the Cubs jerseys we sell displayed in a "coverflow" format. For you iPod and iTunes users out there, you know what that means. Flip through our selection of…
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Rev. Pfleger: "America is the Greatest Sin Against God" - ABC News
AlaskaReport Rev. Pfleger: "America is the Greatest Sin Against God" ABC News - 1 hour ago In another excerpt from Rev. Michael Pfleger's sermon last Sunday, May 25, from the pulpit of Sen. Barack Obama's now former church, Trinity United Church of Christ on the South side of Chicago, the…
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Photos: Empires
Empires @ The Beat Kitchen, Part 2 (Sean Van Vleet Edition), 04/11/08.
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Indylist
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an·jé·nu - life love & paper
Delicious paper boutique in Wicker Park, Chicago
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What Kind Of Auto Insurance Coverage Do You Want?
What Kind Of Auto Insurance Coverage Do You Want? In most states, car insurance is not an option. Some sort of coverage is mandatory in order to operation a motor vehicle lawfully. That being said, you may be wondering what sort of auto insurance coverage to purchase. There are two approaches…
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A Satisfying Lunch!
Angela called me yesterday, just returned from a month of travel; she had a free afternoon and wanted us to meet in River North for lunch. Although I had a full-day of errands on tap, the prospect of seeing my dear friend lured me from my usual solo-Saturday routine. Since I had declined Cub's…
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Chicago tries to ease traffic mess around train stations -- Science and Technology, Chicago, Metra -- chicagotribune.com
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Thanks Emily & John!
I love Chicago, especially during weather like this. Here’s a sneak peak of the lovely Emily and John. I’m shooting their wedding later this month. Aren’t they absolutely gorgeous? You should have heard my glees of excitement when I reviewed each photo on my computer. They have such…
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More About the Chicago Blues Festival
The biggest music festival in the Chicago area is about to start this week. OK, Lollapalooza might be a tad bigger, but outside of that, this one this the biggie. I do plan to be there, at the very least on Saturday. I hope to check out a lot of the music and report back about what happened here…
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Nice Relaxing Sunday Misc. Ramblings
Image via Wikipedia A Day at Tropicana We had a very nice Sunday at Tropicana Park in Tampa today. Watched the Rays beat the White Sox w/ a walk-off homer from Gabe Gross ?????? WHO?????, yeah, that’s what I said. This was a weird game. Not a lot of routine plays, two balls hit the bases, 2…
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Photos of 50 cents house burning down
Rough day for 50 Cent. Post from: Ask the Photographer Photos of 50 cents house burning down
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Phleger Is A Dick Head
Im no fan of Hilary Clinton. But I live in Chicago and I know that Father Phleger is an asshole. First off he used to think he was Mexican when the majority of his parish was Latin. Second, he thinks he's Black. Third, he is trying so hard to be the Al Sharpton of the Midwest. Now, he goes into…
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Trouble Brewing For The Dem’s National Convention 2008
There seems to be some trouble brewing for Denver. Nobody needs trouble and that goes for the city of Denver too. The trouble that I write about is the possibility of political and social upheaval at the Democratic National Convention. Why am I expecting this trouble you ask? Read on.…
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Neighborhoods For Sale in Chicago
Neighborhoods For Sale in Chicago 0 Add a Comment Sunday, June 1st, 2008 by oztech My Last Trip to a Record Store Job Interviews That Waste Your Time Caffeine Increases Risk of Miscarriage The Chicago Tribune has recently revealed something that everybody involved in politics…
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Gridskipper: Burger Watch: Chicago
The Chicago Tribune, a pack of beefeaters if I've ever seen any, recently coralled Chicago's best burgers into a tidy little grid.
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Fado Chicago -
Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant Chicago, fado, irish pub, irish pubs, Guinness
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art show
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Fado Chicago - Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant Chicago, fado, irish pub, irish pubs, Guinness
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Chicago, day 0
Still not in Chicago yet. Made it to Springfield, though. Stopped in Hannibal, Missouri to get ice cream on the way. Mint chocolate chip for the win. Tomorrow, we’re planning to go to [a museum][3], which should be fun. Then, the drive to Chicago.
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Context Is The Second Last Refuge of a Scoundrel (Who Happens to Find Patriotism Distasteful)
Context Is The Second Last Refuge of a Scoundrel (Who Happens to Find Patriotism Distasteful) Fr. Pfleger has published a self-absolving explanation in the Chicago Sun-Times about his bad behavior of last Sunday. Reading it, I can see that Fr. Pfleger doesn’t borrow only his preaching…
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TECH cocktail CONFERENCE Downed Smoothly
Somewhat Frank has been taking the brunt of an intense schedule this past week as I have been in Chicago preparing for and hosting the first TECH cocktail CONFERENCE, followed by our 8th Chicago mixer, TECH cocktail Chicago 8 on May 29, 2008. Though it took a lot of time and hard work, it was…
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MSM Begins The Obama Basting: “Dirty Barack Obama”
Suddenly, now that CNN thinks they have gotten rid of Hillary Clinton so that they might have a weaker candidate for John McCain, the basting for the roast begins, just as predicted by anybody with a brain. Suddenly discovering what we already have known about this pig for a year or longer,…
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National & International Media: Which one will Expose Obama first?
I am indeed speaking with both National and International Media here in DC. I have not withheld anything from any of them. Tomorrow, Monday June 2, 2008, I will post a update on the legal representation in the current civil suit in the US District Court in DC and possible additional…
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Hillary Clinton wins Puerto Rico Primary as her supporters look to McCain
Hillary Rodham Clinton won another Democratic Primary today, winning about two-thirds of the vote. Residents of the island won't be able to vote in the general election this fall, but some Hillary supporters say they'll turn to Republican John McCain in November, including this California woman…
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belmont produce
I don’t really make it out to the produce market very often. The reason is probably on account of that I generally try to avoid: 1) crowds 2) browsing amongst strangers; and 3) produce. In any case, I went to belmont produce not long ago and while I didn’t leave with anything to eat,…
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Life of the Missionary.
You know I really want to change the world for God but how do I do that? I really don’t have a clue what I know it is difficult to keep everyone updated on what is going on but I can tell you this… I am no longer that guy you knew. I am changing into a missionary. It is really weird to know…
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Actors Awkwardly Impersonate Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin in ‘Mister Lonely’
CHICAGO – The wonder of a filmmaker’s art and perspective is the ability to challenge and reflect the absurdity of our own nature back to us. Few filmmakers have done more to add provocation to that sensibility than Harmony Korine. In his first full-length feature film since “Julien…
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i admit China you disappoint me
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/27/world/asia/27cnd -torch.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin
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hey there let's start over
precisely two of you will be aware that this blog has been in existence for quite some time now, a (mercifully) little-read account of my small Chicago life. i deleted it all. this is the New First Post. while sporadically embarrassing - (i'm referring here to the RIP Heath Ledger, OMG! fiasco) -…
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Elsewhere in the Ist-a-verse
Photo by TObike from the Torontoist Flickr Pool. Torontoist featured the astonishing story (and equally astonishing photos) of more than 200 cyclists spontaneously taking over the westbound lanes of the city's downtown expressway for 7 kilometers late on a Friday afternoon.Phillyist got to…
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