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Bill Lubera: Blizzard
2011-11-20 21:30:00 Blizzard is the first song off my Instrumental Progressive Rock Album "Global Warning" which was Produced and Recorded by George Bellas. Available through Cdbaby, Itunes, and it's partners. Also available (USA) only through my webstore at http://www.billlubera.com/store-/page2.html Blizzard
Islamic Blizzard Strikes Arab Spring
2011-10-24 12:39:00 Call it what you will, the so-called Arab Spring is certainly not a new birth of freedom, from Telegraph(UK) via Pat Dollard: Libya’s liberation: interim ruler unveils more radical than expected plans for Islamic law Libya’s interim leader outlined more radical plans to introduce Islamic law than expected as he declared the official liberation of the country. Mustafa Abdul-Jalil, the chairman of the National Transitional Council and de fact president, had already declared that Libyan laws in future would have Sharia, the Islamic code, as its “basic source You’d think the rag heads would have at least had the courtesy to let the Dim Won, b/k/a Barrack Obama get his his victory lap before they threw his under the bus. Aside to Mrs. Clinton: Tell me again about your “smart diplomacy.” Addendum: Scctt Johnson applies salt to Dim Won’s wound, from Power Line: In his statement marking the death of Muhammar Gaddafi last week, President Obama inserted a...
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Enjoying the Blizzard of 2011 Chicago Style
2011-02-08 23:50:00 The blizzard of 2011 has left behind huge snow mounds, and lasting memories for kids of all ages. A blog reader shares her story on how she spent the day off with her kids....
CTA love blooms during blizzard
2011-02-08 03:55:00 One positive from last week's historic snowstorm? Potential love connections....
Nike Pro Combat Hyperwarm Vs. The 2011 Chicago Blizzard
2011-02-07 07:08:00 For those of you who know me, this isn't going to come as a surprise, for the rest of you, let me share something, I am a bit of a skeptic. If someone tells me something "is the best," I am the first to say prove it to me.After watching a commercial in December for the Nike Pro Combat Hyperwarm clothes, where athletes are training at COLD CAMP in an Arctic setting, wearing nothing more than their Pro Combat Hyperwarm gear, I wanted to see for myself how good this stuff was, or if it was just marketing hype.I contacted Nike, asking to get my hands on some of their new Pro Combat Hyperwarm gear and they sent me Hyperwarm...
Chicago Blizzard Third Snowiest in History: Photo's
2011-02-06 05:56:00 The storm pulled out of Chicago on Wednesday after dropping over 20-plus inches of snow, with 8 foot snow drifts from 70 mph winds, leaving 800 cars stuck on Lake Shore Drive. As many as 300 cars were still unclaimed on Friday. Others were digging out their cars on the street happy that they could find their car. Chicago received its third largest snowfall on record, trailing the 1999 and the 1967 blizzards by a few inches. What was different about the 2011 blizzard was the "hurricane-like" winds that blew through the city, shaking everything in its way. A Chicagoan that has lived through all of the Chicago blizzards, I have never seen such a severe snowstorm. As Chicago continues...
Carol Moseley Braun TV Ad Criticizing Chicago Blizzard Coverage Equally To
2011-02-06 00:20:00 Marksallen One of the first community organizers to work with Barack Obama in Chicago for over 20 years. Now Associate Editor of The South Street Journal Newspaper and 37 year activist/journalist, recently selected as 2010 Who's Who In Black Chicago. Follow on: Today The Carol Moseley Braun Campaign has released a third locally produced TV ad that mainstream media chooses to ignore. This, like two other previously released ads have been received very postively by thousands of local voters and viewers who have seen the ads now featured on several popular Community organization programming on Chicago Access Network (CAN-TV) and have been distributed to hundreds of thousands through e-mail blasts from a number of social media and city-wide community organizations...
Escape Chicago's Blizzard of 2011 at Chicago's Indoor Spring Gard
2011-02-04 19:01:00 A Preview of Spring.Friday, February 4, 2011. Cheaper, less hassle, and quicker than a trip to a warm climate, Chicago offers the best of both worlds delivering the re-birth of spring to a venue near you. Take time to tip toe through the tulips and "daydream of you amid the flowers, for a couple of hours, on a beautiful day" at any or all of Show Me Chicago's Winter Escapes. See more spring flowers in the slide show below the show listings.1. Lincoln Park Conservatory's Spring Flower Show.Escape Chicago's frozen, tundra-like landscape at the Spring Flower Show at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Experience the beauty of spring with the direct descendants of the great Azaleas that once bloomed at the...
Snowpocalypse- Social Networking & The 2011 Blizzard
2011-02-04 09:27:00 Facebook has changed the way life unfolds- especially during a blizzard like this week.
How to Winterize Your Face: The Chicago Blizzard Edition
2011-02-04 09:11:00 Winter is the time when many people's skin starts to feels itchy, dry and flaky. I know...it sucks. Fortunate, there are things that you can do about it. As a Chicago native, I have had the rare opportunity to experience every type of weather known to man, all in one city. Over the years I have adopted some skin care practices that really help a lot during this frigid time of year, and I am going to share them with you here. Trust me, if these tips can help your skin stand up to the harsh Chicago weather, then they will work ANYWHERE.
Snow Kidding: Headlines buried by 2011 Blizzard
2011-02-04 03:37:00 I imagine there are several "news stories" that got buried in the storm; they should consider themselves among the luckiest winners in the storm coverage ~ next to this viewer, of course. Seems to me there are at least ten reasons the Blizzard of 2011 should be getting thanks for keeping some of these clowns out of the headlines. Blizzard 2011 take a bow and please accept a virtual muffin basket from the knuckleheads you made life much easier on...at least for a few days...
The Great Chicago Blizzard - A Neighborhood Unites
2011-02-04 03:19:00 Normal 0 Day One was filled with anticipation as we waited for the storm. We listened to the thundersnow (a first in our experience) and watched the world transform into a white whirling haze.Day Two was a lot of work. We opened the back door to find more snow than I've ever seen in my life. Snow poured into the house, and we snapped pictures in amazement. Katie and I bundled up and went out front to start shoveling, but the blizzard started up again and forced us back indoors. A few hours later, the winds stopped whipping the snow into new drifts, and the sky grew calm. We ventured back outside. Andrew spent 45 minutes digging a narrow...
My Car Bumblebee Bug Survives Blizzard 2011 (VIDEO)
2011-02-04 02:33:00 Bumblebee Adventures: Blizzard 2011
The Chicago Way: Ask For Help, Lend A Hand, Blizzard 2011
2011-02-04 00:12:00 An amazing thing happened in the wake of this week's blizzard. People got out their plows and shovels and helped each other dig out. That might not sound like much, almost every time it snows I see people who take their snowblowers and clear out their neighbor's walkways out of kindness. What was so different about this snowstorm was how people got the word out about who needed help.Ask for help, lend a hand. Thats the motto of the map created by the Chicago Tribune, WGN and Chicago Weather Center. Take a look here and you can see how it works. It is fairly straightforward, you submit the information either via an online form or to an email address saying...
Chicago blizzard of 2011: What do to when the restaurants are closed
2011-02-04 00:08:00 Over the course of the last couple of days, Chicago was hit with the third worst winter storm in this area's history. I live over by Foster and Sheridan with my partner and it amazed us watching the snow bellow down the street at speeds of over 50 mph. We saw tribune newsstands tumble like bramble in a western movie down Marine Drive while people were narrowly missing being crushed by the news. All in all, it was a crazy couple of days. The reason for this post is to talk about what to do when restaurants are closed or not delivering.
Blizzard Redemption: The Plow Comes But Gets Stuck
2011-02-04 00:00:00 A snow plow finally made it down our street but with mixed results.
Blizzard 2011
2011-02-03 23:22:00 You have most definitely answered the call when I asked you to send in your best photos from this week's snowstorm. Check out the gallery. I'll get back to sports information with my handicapping of Super Bowl 45 this weekend. I hope all of you are staying warm and handled the blizzard in good fashion. Enjoy the pictures!...
Snoprah or The Chicago Blizzard of 2011
2011-02-03 23:03:00 It has been 3 days since last I have seen the glorious glow of the internet. My cable has been out, so blogging has ceased to be in my household. I don't mean to complain, but I felt as if I had fallen into the 18th century, fending for my life in the artic tundra.
Laughing Through the Chicago Blizzard of 2011
2011-02-03 18:30:00 Needless to say, local businesses selling salt, shovels and snowblowers did well the past few days. Nope, I didn't get stranded on Lake Shore Drive, phew! I put my HD camera, iMac & iMovie '11 to work from the Sapaula Estates. (LOL!)Over the years, I've shot plenty of footage of friends and family so I am finally arranging them into a "family wealth bank" of memories. As seen in the clip below...front flips from my front door, anyone?...
Blizzard Fail: Unplowed Side Streets. Second Class Taxpayers
2011-02-03 18:23:00 The blizzard brought out the best in people: Jean the cab driver (Globe taxi 2110) who gave me a free ride from the grocery store in Hyde Park. Everyone involved with the CTA who in my opinion went above and beyond to get people home in impossible conditions. Even ComEd who through some miracle kept the lights on in Woodlawn despite many other neighborhoods going dark.
The Chicago Blizzard of 2011--Groundhog Day Edition
2011-02-03 17:47:00 Snow Day! I don't now who's more excited about no school today, me or my kids... Okay, I thought YESTERDAY was Groundhog Day. Yes, today is another snow day, and frankly, I'm still happy about it. I don't have to go to work this week because my Wednesday trip cancelled (Woot!) and I loved that we all slept in and don't have much to do because there's not much we can do, except maybe ruminate on the Great Blizzard of 2011.Tanya is close, but IMHO using bushes to reach the garage roof is cheating....
Thaw Out From The Blizzard Chicago and Support A Great Cause!
2011-02-03 17:11:00 We made it through the 3rd worst snow storm in history...we need to party!!
Dance in this Blizzard? Hell Yes!
2011-02-03 12:53:00 Hey everyone! I know it has been a while and we are all trying to get around Chicago and survive this ridiculous weather, but then again this is what makes this city so great! There is always something happening and always something insane for us to experience. I have to admit, what a recovery after this massive blizzard....the city had already taken care of all this mess (at least most of it). So thank you to the City of Chicago cops that stayed out all night in the chaos to make sure things stayed under control. Enjoy this video...man, I love this city!!:)...
Blizzard of 2011 Exposes Weaknesses of Municipalities
2011-02-03 12:12:00 Blizzard of 2011 Exposes Weaknesses of Municipalities Even before the Blizzard of 2011 hit, residents on the far west side of Joliet / Plainfield knew that they would have to do more than their fair share of cleaning-up the mess...It doesn't matter how much snow we get, whether it be two inches or twenty, we know that the crews will not be out to us until well after the original event. And if we have a another snowfall a day or so later, then we are really in the shitter.
The Best of the Blizzard Photos
2011-02-03 04:45:00 I asked and you answered. Here are the best photos so far from Blizzard 2011. Keep em coming! Stay warm! Kap...
Chicago Blizzard- Pictures from the Rogers Park/Loyola neighborhood
2011-02-03 04:05:00 Though it wasn't fun to live through, it was definitely fun to venture out and explore the aftermath. Rogers Park residents mostly gravitated toward the lake, where sand beaches had been turned into snow beaches and frozen waves made it possible to walk onto Lake Michigan. And the vibrant socially-conscious graffiti that has always dotted the north-side lakefront made for some strong statements, especially against the blank canvas of snow.
Pictures of the Blizzard of 2011 ~ Faularoid Style
2011-02-03 00:38:00 Little things: Snowzilla edition1/ H's iPhone2/ the ShakeItPhoto app3/ and H's artful eye....
Still stuck inside from Chicago's blizzard? This application will hel
2011-02-02 23:23:00 Acquire a recipes by what is in your pantry.
The Day After the Chicago 2011 Blizzard: Photos
2011-02-02 22:55:00 Baby at Gordy Park For most people in Chicago the day after our historic blizzard, ranking number 2, behind the 1967 snow storm, was a holiday. For those who ventured out today, it was a time to enjoy the mounds of snow stacked up on most streets in Chicago. Dogs, babies, children, both young and old, could be found playing in the snow, like it was their first! There was a peaceful silence in this City that rarely occurs. Today was a day to take a moment to enjoy our lives and relish in the beauty of nature after the turbulent storm last night. Most stores were closed today along Michigan Avenue, including: Tiffany, Saks, Bloomindales, Zara,...
15 Blizzard Pics From Lincoln Park and Clark Street
2011-02-02 22:50:00 I stepped out today to see how the digging out was going. These pictures are from my neighborhood- Lincoln Park; Clark, Wrightwood, Diversey and Hamden. Heartiest apologies for being taken with my lowly mobile phone's camera. Also, this post was my Dad's idea. Good lookin' out, Big Lare....
My blizzard pictures
2011-02-02 18:39:00 Probably not much different than anyone else's. But, here they are anyway, taken from my townhouse windows....
The 1933 Blizzard Came With Balloons
2011-02-02 18:19:00 I didn't get balloons, I got thigh-high snow. I want balloons GODAMMIT!! I want my balloons!!!...
Chicago Blizzard 2011: Obligatory Snow Photos on "Snow" Me Chica
2011-02-02 18:15:00 Twenty Inches and Counting...Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 10:30a.m. Enuff snow already...you think. Below are some snow photos from Chicago's Northern Suburbs....
WATCH: Pedestrian skis down Lake Shore Drive and more Chicago Blizzard fun!
2011-02-02 17:36:00 WGNTV has been pumping out LIVE storm coverage all morning. During a phoner, Robin had to interrupt the interview - somebody was traveling down Lake Shore Drive.....on skis.Larry put it best...."This person must really love their job."While the Chicago Blizzard of 2011 continues to be a very serious situation, the WGN Morning News crew was having plenty of fun with it. After the jump, I'll post some of their funniest moments of the morning. ...
The Chicago Blizzard 2011 is Here
2011-02-02 17:28:00 After days of talking, stocking up on essentials, charging phones and laptops the Snowpocalypse is here. Last night we watched the snow accumulate, listened to the weather report and refreshed our Internet checking on nearby conditions
Blizzard!! How To Be Green During the Clean Up of Snowpocalypse 2011
2011-02-02 17:17:00 Blizzard - How To Be Green During The Clean Up of Snowpocalypse 2011
Three Blizzard Meditations
2011-02-02 07:49:00 "After you are done finding the right educational videos for your kids, and after you have spent some special time getting work done in a more focused way, there are some blizzard meditations that I highly recommend."
A Dozen Ways to Pass the Time During a Blizzard
2011-02-02 07:38:00 Snowmageddon! Blizzaster! And other frightening words with "snow" shoehorned into them! The blizzard of 2011 is upon us and it's out to get you and everyone you love. LOOK OUT! It's right behind you!
Sometimes It Sucks to Live in the Suburbs, But Not in a Blizzard
2011-02-02 05:31:00 I love my garage.
WATCH: Chicago Blizzard THUNDERSNOW Caught On Camera!
2011-02-02 04:59:00 It was your regular Tuesday night movie screening.Well, except for the snow.And the thunder and lightning.I walked out of the AMC River East to find lightning bolts popping up in the sky every few minutes, followed by crashes of thunder. Out came the cell phone, just in time to catch a bolt of lightning, some thunder, and a few people trying to drive through the elements.This is my first experience with thundersnow. While indeed "awesome," as I whisper in the video above, it is a bit unnerving.Anybody else see/hear anything cool? Shoot me a link to any video you might have online. I'll post it on this entry!...
Amazing stories: Commuting in the Chicago blizzard
2011-02-02 04:44:00 Going Public received some stories about commuting home in today's blizzard. If you have a story you'd like to share, please tweet @tracyswartz or email her at tswartz@tribune.com.The first story comes from Benjamin Lipsman.-------------------I got on a 134 bus northbound at LaSalle & Madison just after 4p.m.Thought it was my lucky day because there were actually seats available still. Proceeded slowly, but not abnormally slow, up LaSalle and onto Wacker. I'd heard that LSD was closed, so I was surprised to see the bus get on it. Crawled super slow, coming to complete stops for 20-30 at a time. I couldn't see anything because I was seated in the accordion part of the bus, and the windows were fogged/iced up. About an...
Chicago Tough Blizzard of 2011 Chat of the Century
2011-02-02 04:27:00 This evening, we talk Chicago sports and this ridiculous blizzard.
Taking on a Blizzard - Star Wars Style
2011-02-02 03:39:00 It started yesterday with all the hype about the impending blizzard. "One of the worst storms that will hit Chicago," claimed the news websites. "This is the real thing," warned Tom Skilling, WGN's weather man. We asked Katie what our strategy should be to deal with the storm. "Ask Yoda to use the Force to stop the snow," she recommended. Ummm, we'll let you know how that works out for us. Just in case Yoda is too busy fighting against the Sith, we made some back-up plans. We filled the cars with gas. (But I'm not sure why, since it seems unlikely that we will be able to get out of our garage and drive down our unplowed alley). ...
A Blizzard in Boystown #1
2011-02-02 02:43:00 For more of my photos, go to www.craigseymour.com (NSFW-, but lots of hot dudes)...
A Photo of Chicago's Big Fat Gay Blizzard
2011-02-01 23:04:00 I don't know what the blizzard is like in your neighborhood, but here in Lincoln Square it's gay. I took this from my porch. ...
SNOWSTORM PHOTOS: The Great Chicago Blizzard of 2011
2011-02-01 22:59:00 Reason #867 to park in a garage.To everybody who comes to this blog for entertainment news and commentary - I offer an early apology. Some weather posts are on the way.Chicago is experiencing a once-or-twice in a lifetime weather event, with up to two feet of snow predicted to fall on the city over the next 24 hours. I just spent the last 20 minutes walking around the Loop - it felt like sandpaper was being scraped across my face.WGN-TV is going to have constant weather updates over the next 24-plus hours. CLTV will be breaking in with their usual "Weather on the 1's," along with hours of special coverage. You can follow all of the Chicago Tribune's coverage at...
Chicago: Life in a Snowglobe, the Blizzard of 2011 (PICS)
2011-02-01 22:08:00 Chicago: Life in a Snowglobe, the Blizzard of 2011. (PICS)
Hey, Chicagoland: We want your blizzard photos
2011-02-01 22:05:00 Thanks to Nikolas Smith for sending us this photo. You know how much we love photos here at RedEye, from our weekly photo challenges to our photo-a-day project - we've always got something going.Whenever it snows, we always ask for your photos and create a gallery. Those galleries are always very well-received. And when words like epic, historic and paralyzing are being used to describe a storm, our camera-fueled brains go into overdrive.So here's what we're looking for:-- general snow photos: see a yardstick in the snow? Someone commuting on foot? Anything involving snow.-- snowmen (and women and other creative snow creatures).-- dibs - creative ways Chicagoans save their freshly-cleared parking spaces.Getting them to us is easy. Here's how:1. Tweet... |
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