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fast and freaky
Friday Friday I woke up sick. Actually, I woke up all night sick and needless to say that when my alarm clock went off at 6:45 I was feeling pretty damned crappy. It really felt like food poisoning. Not fun. Unfortunately I knew I had a big email blast waiting to go at work and I didn't want us…
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Mechele hughes
Mechele hughes July 27th, 2008 Chicago Sun-Times - Linehan — then known as Mechele Hughes — was one of the top girls at a strip club called the Great Alaska Bush Co. in 1996. Prosecutors say that is where the blonde had her fiance, 36-year-old fisherman Kent Leppink, Google Trends:…
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Keeping kids safe - Chicago Tribune
Keeping kids safe Chicago Tribune, United States - Jul 26, 2008 Research shows that investing in high-quality after-school and extended-day learning opportunities not only helps kids and communities thrive but also saves ...
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JJ Grey & Mofro - Chicago 7-26-08
I went and saw JJ Grey & Mofro last night in Chicago at the “Taste of Lincoln Fest” to get a little taste of some bluesy southern soul. Best $10 I ever spent (for the fest admission fee.) I can not say enough how much I love love love LOVE these guys and god damn do they put on an…
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You call this capitalism?
Here is a huge piece in City Journal by Guy Sorman, the ostensible purpose of which is to herald the triumph of markets over socialism. He tells us that economics teaches this. Fair enough. But once you get into the article, you will find support for pollution trading permits, US imperial patrol…
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23′d
I turned 23 yesterday. The festivities, as previously announced, involved a bike trip to Whiting, Indiana, for Pierogi Fest. There was an unexpected bonus treat, too - a visit to an abandoned industrial facility in South Deering, on the waaay South Side. Got about 45 miles in on the bike, which…
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It’s Almost Here! The Chicago Jazz Festival
The month of August is nearly upon us. This means the summer, as far as schools and the cit of Chicago is concerned, is amost over. Chicago always has a festival season that starts with the Chicago Blues Festival and then it ends with the Chicago Jazz Festival. The Festival is nearly upon us,…
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Fifty Cents
Saturday night, while I was walking to my El station, wallet in hand, fishing for a couple singles, a guy approached me to ask for money. Before I could give him my standard No, sorry, I don’t have any extra money on me, I heard him say something about needing $0.40. My fingers were,…
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Haiku for the CTA #3
Haiku for the CTA #3 Filed under: Humor, Life, Transportation, Written Word — Tags: Brown line, Chicago, CTA, haiku, Humor, Red line, Wellington — Munch @ 10:46 pm Get me there on time for once. Slow zones, three track lanes, At least there’s a seat.
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Bears’ Hester gets reported $40 million extension (AP)
Bears’ Hester gets reported $40 million extension (AP) By | July 28, 2008 A half hour into his first practice of training camp Sunday, Devin Hester got behind cornerback Charles Tillman and hauled in a 40-yard pass from quarterback Rex Grossman. It’s the type of thing the Chicago…
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Pinkwater Podcast - 2008-07-27
Exciting times at the Pinkwater Podcast! More "Slaves of Spiegel," as well as a bunch of new segments and the continuation of the Trivia Challenge. Length: 17:56
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Metropolitan Brewing - Chicago, IL
... we'll be brewing our tasty lagers at our production microbrewery, located in one of the finest Chicago neighborhoods. Look for Metropolitan's beers at your local restaurants, pubs, and liquor s
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Obama Hip Hops to Doctor
"Obama sees the hip doc" from Political Radar reports that Senator Barack Obama, apparently suffering from too much basketball time at the gym, had to get his sore hip attended to - which he had also had examined at the East Bank Club last Wednesday. Perhaps he will have to spend less time…
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Bears Give Devin Hester an Extension
The Chicago Bears did the right thing by re-signing their best player, Devin Hester to a new four-year deal which will keep Hester in Chicago through 2013. “I think the Bears have a lot of faith in me, and they feel that I do a lot of things on the offensive side of the ball, so they…
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'The other side of Obama's brain'
by Thomas Lifson at American Thinker Blog
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Bears Devin Hester Signs New Extension
Thank the higher powers above that Devin Hester’s wobbly hamstring healed just enough for him to sign a 4 year extension for a reported $40 million dollars, with a guaranteed $15 million. The contract also has another $10 million in incentives if Hester develops into a #1 receiver, for which…
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Now the doors of the elevator open and she’s in the middle of a barren
Now the doors of the elevator open and she’s in the middle of a barren July 28th, 2008 3:03 am Interested in a career with Journal Register Company. DETROIT TIGERSPlaced INF Ramon Santiago on the day DL and OF Clete Thomas on the day DL, Free bryce 5 to June. We ve got that adaptive,…
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Eventful Weekend
Friday after work we headed up to Ravinia with Justin and Mandy on the metra - sat under a birch tree and ate some rotisserie chicken and seasoned fries, drank some beers and chatted as Hootie played in the distance. Hootie played some cover songs by REM and Oasis and then some of his [...]
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Return of Orange Sherbet
THE DIRTY ARMY: I don’t understand, do people not look at themselves in the mirror? Look it’s the return of orange sherbet!!! Not sure, but that top seems a little small.- nik
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Genesis Growers - CSA Program Chicago and Northern, IL. fresh produce, eggs, chicken, farmers markets and wholesale
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Video: Barack at Unity 08 Convention
Here' video of Sen. Barack Obama at the quadrennial Unity 08 Convention of minority journalists in Chicago. CNN's Suzanne Malveaux and Time world editor Romesh Ratnesar interview the senator on issues that include Afghanistan, Iraq and the national economy. Sen. John McCain was also invited but…
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Busch’s best holds Wizards scoreless
Busch’s best holds Wizards scoreless Posted in Chicago Fire by Thomas Foote on July 27th, 2008 No Comments The Chicago Fire ran their unbeaten streak to five games, but the Kansas City Wizards ran theirs to seven, the teams playing to a scoreless draw Sunday night at CommunityAmerica…
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How to avoid eating rats in Chicago
The good Chicagoist recommended the Fox & Obel, with a warning to not venture in when hungry. After GoogleMaps assured me a walk from a train station to the Greyhound station would take about eleven minutes (bzzt, thirty-five minutes in the blistering heat with my wheely suitcase), I was a…
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Ning’s potential and annoyances
Purely by coincidence, I have recently had the occasion to join three different Ning networks, and while I think it’s super cool that this is a tool anyone can use to create a social network, I find the functionality lacking in many respects, not the least of which is the search capability.…
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Training Camp highlights from Days 4 & 5
Via the SportsFansNetwork, Saturday and Sunday’s Training Camp highlights: Brandon Lloyd looks impressive, as does Rashied Davis – once again Garrett Wolfe shows explosiveness Brandon McGowan gets run over twice Greg Olsen seems to be the reliable target Kyle Orton throws another pick…
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‘Bagel land’: It’s no treat - Chicago Tribune
'Bagel land': It's no treat Chicago Tribune, United States - Jul 5, 2008 There are plenty of beginner personal finance books. And if a financial adviser is talking circles around you, speak up. "If you don't understand, ...
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Around the block, around the block / Chicago Crime Data (Everyblock)
Around the block, around the block / Chicago Crime Data (Everyblock) July 27, 2008 http://chicagotribune.com/block “Is your neighborhood in the news? Here are Tribune reports from the last 48 hours.” http://chicago.everyblock.com/crime/ “Welcome to EveryBlock’s Chicago crime…
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UFC 90 Silva vs. Cote
More big UFC news continues to roll through the presses. This week fight forums and television viewers were treated to the news of The UFC bringing one of it’s championship events to Chicago. Dana White has let the world now that Anderson Silva, Patrick Cote and The UFC will be making Chicago…
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Florida Boat Accident Attorney
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recently:
as determined as i was to hate chicago, i have to admit that i actually like it. sara (long long long time family friend) has really shown me around, and i have met a good number of people. i’ve realized i can get up to a lot of trouble here, though, which is why i am glad to go back to…
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Travel to Chicago Illinois - Traveler Directory, Convention Guide to Hotels, Restaurants, Dining, Nightlife, Sightseeing Attractions, Events, Tourism
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One time I went to Just The Best Party.
I was late to the party, last night. Exhausted from work, crabby & lazy with my make-up & costume. Everyone was half tanked when I got there, so I’ll never know if the big laughs were honest. But I got paid & we danced under the moon, drinking lavender champagne. Vows of love…
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