Chi-town Vice
2009-10-22 18:45:00 Cool little video from Kevin Nguyen doing his best Miami Vice impersonation. I think its time to make this show become a reality. Chi-town Vice, I like it! Chi-town Vice from Kevin Nguyen on Vimeo....
Old Town Triangle's Fall Hoe Down and Chili Cookoff Party
2009-10-18 23:43:00 Winners Lucy Baldwin and Lucy Wojis with Michael Warnick and Shirley Baugher. The weather is turning cool, people are collecting wood for their fireplaces and the gentle folk of the Old Town Triangle hosted their annual Chili Cook-Off/Fall Hoe Down party last night! It was a true family affair organized by the "Mayor" of Old Town Shirley Baugher and Michael Warnick with everyone contributing something--a plate full of homemade cupcakes, various kinds of cole slaw, cornbread, pumpkin cookies AND the star of the night--- CHILI!! There were sixteen different types of chili to be exact all vying for the top title. Judging was led by Perennial Chef Ryan Poli and it was a "hotly" contested race to be sure...
In Tiger Town
2009-10-06 16:25:00 I am still in Detroit, though I suppose I am neither decorative nor functional. I believe my Janter is an annoyance, but my intentions are good. Five days after open heart surgery, my brother has taken up residence in the Homewood Suites in order to be close to his doctors and hospital should any complications arise. It is the perfect spot: he has a handicapped room, the breakfast and dinner are served community style, and there are no interruptions during the night. His wife is a court reporter, and she has ventured out a few times to fulfill work obligations, and "Mike sitting" gives me a chance to feel less than superfluous. All in all, this process is an amazement;...
We Review HANK, THE MIDDLE, MODERN FAMILY, COUGAR TOWN & EASTWICK
2009-09-23 20:30:00 By: Aleks Chan You’re probably going to hear a lot about how this fall is the year of the comedy: of all the fall pilots, comedies are heading the pack in terms of buzz and praise. And ABC, who’s been a stranger to a hit sitcom for quite awhile now, is betting on a full-on Wednesday night blitzkrieg, scheduling five new shows back to back without any ratings support from an established hit. It’s the kind of high risk, big rewards gambling that seems so relevant given the…state of broadcast sitcoms. Too bad the Alphabet Network’s opening salvo threatens to ruin the whole thing: HANK (debuting next Wednesday September 30 at 8PM), where Kelsey Grammer plays his umpteenth iteration of a blow-hard, seems so out of touch (with the national sentiment, what’s funny, what’s stupid, you name it), you’d be tempted to give up with it and just call the whole thing off. The premise – Grammer’s title character moves his family back to Virginia after he’s booted from hi...
By: the TV addict
Courteney Cox is purrrfect in 'Cougar Town'
2009-09-23 04:53:00 COUGAR TOWN 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, ABC Tune in or out? out of four....
Chi-Town's Loss Could Be Catalyst's Gain
2009-09-18 14:44:00 Chi-Town Daily News has closed up shop, as you may already know, victim of a flawed idea and flawed execution. That's a loss for those of us who follow Chicago schools, given that CTDN put out some good coverage (especially during the Paul Bowker era). But the upside of CTDN's demise that it re-opens the opportunity for Catalyst Chicago to step in and "own" the Chicago education beat. A couple of young, hungry reporters filing stories from around the city will have -- as in New York City with GothamSchools -- readers beating down the proverbial door....
Chi-Town Daily News Folds -- What's Next?
2009-09-11 22:37:00 News broke this morning that the Chi-Town Daily News had laid off the entire staff on Wednesday night, and that founder and editor-in-chief Geoff Dougherty was working to create a new for-profit public affairs publication in its place. See our full coverage in A/C....
NJ Town to Recognize Mesothelioma Awareness Day in September
2009-09-11 18:41:00 A town in New Jersey has joined a number of other towns, cities, and states in observing September 26th as Mesothelioma Awareness Day. This day was first recognized by the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania City Council back in 2003, with campaigners hoping to make this recognition more widespread. Over the past six years a rising number of cities ...
Chicago: Oprah's Kind of Town in TwitPics
2009-09-09 03:03:00 Call it Oprah Day, if you may. Today the talk show queen took over Michigan Avenue for the taping of her 24th season premiere. According to the Chicago Breaking News Center, between 13,000 and 17,000 people attended....
Constance Hays wrote a new blog post: Little Vero Beach- town of 17,000 b
2009-09-09 01:51:00 Constance Hays wrote a new blog post: Little Vero Beach- town of 17,000 bans Presidents speech TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2009 Vero Beach town of 17,000 bans Presidents speech Indian River schools alone on Treasure Coast in not allowing schools to air Obama’s live address to students Little Vero Beach, town of 17,000, home to Indian River County School district, decided to ban President Obama’s speech -denying school children the ability to hear and discuss ...
Five on Five: Bear town
2009-09-08 00:05:00 It's almost that time. No, not Whizzer's bath. Bears season. Get your Packer hate on by answering these five questions. Bonus points for the best Cheesehead reference.1. It's less than a week before the Bears opener, and I'm ... 2. What is your gut telling you about the Bears? 3. How are you feeling about the Bears wide receivers? 4. What's your Cubs or White Sox interest level right now? 5. What do you know after one weekend of college football games?Need more to satisfy your football appetite. Go to our Facebook Fives and answer one of these questions again and rank other people's answers....
Sep 5, San Pedro, visit the lovely town of San Pedro on the Costa del Sol
2009-09-05 12:57:00 San Pedro, discover the lovely seaside town of San Pedro de Alcantara on the western Costa del Sol
Sneak peeks of 'Cougar Town,' 'Flash Forward' and more
2009-09-03 00:56:00 With the fall TV season kicking off next week, the networks are sending out sneak peeks of their news series. Here's a look at some of them. Check out the VIdeo Picks drag-down menu at the top of Show Patrol for other videos, and come back next week when I name my winners and losers for the new season. What do you think you'll like after watching these previews?...
Old Town Triangle Park
2009-08-28 22:40:00 Stop #7: Old Town Triangle Park. What better way to end Veggie Bike & Dine than with vegan rice krispie treats from The Green Grocer and a keg of Matilda from Goose Island....
Old Town Social set to open
2009-08-27 21:37:00 Though it hoped to open at the beginning of the summer, Old Town's newest bar looks like its going to make it by the end of the summer, officially. We could still hear hammering in the background as we confirmed this over the phone today, but after some invite-only trial runs, Old Town Social plans to open to the public at 10 p.m. tomorrow, Aug. 28. Get ready for hand-crafted seasonal cocktails, European beers aplenty and a charcuterie menu served till 1 a.m. most nights. ...
Riverdale Man's Estate Sues Town and Cop in Shooting Incident
2009-08-27 01:04:00 The estate of a Riverdale man shot last week by police is now suing the town and police officer for wrongful death. In the middle of the day on Thursday, August 20, 2009, according to the complaint, Brandon Harper was sitting in his car outside his mother's house in Riverdale when police officer Anthony Milton pulled up, drew his gun and shot Harper, who eventually died. Harper is the father of a son, Brandon Harper Jr. and an unborn child, the complaint states. To read the complaint, click here....
1998 Chrysler Town & Country LXi transmission trouble
2009-08-23 18:30:00 An engineering friend/co-worker recommended that I appeal to the CR4 website for advice. I have a 1998 Chrysler Town & Country LXi with transmission trouble. Chronology of events: 1- "Service Engine Soon" dashboard light comes on. 2- Transmission won't up-shift to third gear. 3- Mec
NEW VIDEO: JAY-Z, RIHANNA, KANYE WEST - RUN THIS TOWN
2009-08-20 13:51:00 For Hip Hop News & Entertainment at DimeWars.Com The Wait is over!!!!!!
By: Ghetto Fabu
"Run This Town" video featuring Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Kanye West hi
2009-08-20 09:09:00 Jay-Z "Run This Town" f/ Rihanna & Kanye West VIDEO PREMIERE!The video is here for the song with arguably the biggest combo of three stars in the music industry today¹ as Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Kanye West all don some slick black clothing and do their thing in eerie tunnels and in front of a tribal mob. The video provides some sweet visuals with all of the extras and Rihanna looking sexy in black but it gets kind of repetitive for me. I enjoyed my one viewing but have no desire to watch it again. Kanye's verse continues to shine brighter on future listens and his passionate mannerisms in the video certinaly enhance that status. If it wasn't for Jay saying...
Town keeps celebration of victory over Japan
2009-08-14 19:11:00 Town keeps celebration of victory over Japan MOOSUP, Conn. ? At first glance, the parade is like any other in patriotic New England. Red-white-and-blue bunting lines the route. Firetrucks and old military vehicles roll along. Fife and drum corps, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, war veterans and pageant winners wave and throw candy along the way. But ...
By: TexasFred's
Reader Report from Alhambra Town Hall With Rep. Adam Schiff
2009-08-12 08:14:00 Two of our readers, Leah and JuJu, attended the townhall Congressman Adam Schiff (D-California) held last night in Alhambra on health care. Each had a different take on the turnout with Leah saying it was 3-4,000, but JuJu counting about half that. Leah thought that roughly 60% of those there supported the President’s plan, yet notes ...
By: GayPatriot
First-hand accounts of the Tampa town hall meeting
2009-08-07 05:00:00 Twitter was consumed by news of John Hughes’s demise. Facebook, however, was a totally different story. from Huffington Post Here are some of what people saw and heard at Tampa’s townhall meeting for health insurance reform… Doug – Amazed at the Total Ignorance Shown by the Astro Turfers During the Healthcare Town Hall. If the Rabid Right Want to Shout Down Discussions, Congress Should Reconvene and Pass HR 676 Today. That Will End the Discussion for Good. Who Would Have Thought People Could Get So Passionate About Protecting Insurance Company Profits? Andrew – There’s no crazies like Florida crazies! Jeffrey – Right-Wing mob instigates violence at Tampa town hall. Jill – I was outside, don’t know what happened inside. We hung out outside the doors and the protesters chased down any available news crews and shouted things like ‘nobama’ and ‘just say no’ they were typical republican looking people. Jill &...
The Klan At The Town Hall Meeting
2009-08-07 00:48:00 “I think they are Astroturf … you be the judge. They’re carrying swastikas and symbols like that to a town meeting on health care.” - Nancy Pelosi Really? That’s where she’s taking this debate? Should it surprise anyone? There’ve been no swastikas or any Nazi symbols at these town hall meetings. ...
Showings of the Week: West Town's unique gems
2009-08-06 06:23:00 The average price of a home in West Town over the last six months is about $395,000, according to Katrina Villadolid's figures, but the homes she showed me in yesterday's tour were like an archive of the city's coolest rehabs, ranging from the mid-$400s to $2.5 million If you like an open unit with a lot of light, check out the two-story, two-bedroom, two-bath at 1658 W. Superior. The former church still has the original stained glass and molding, which makes for a great sunset in the lofted master bedroom, according to the listing agent. The 1,600 square foot unit has an enclosed second bedroom, and despite the vaulted ceilings, relatively low gas bills at $67. The current owner has...
Mikkey Halsted delivers another new track called "Chi-Town Streets&quo
2009-07-25 02:24:00 Mikkey Halsted "Chi-Town Streets"Producer: K-Salaam & Beatnick - FULL, CDQÂ *Tibs Fav.â„¢Here's more new content from a jam-packed Friday, kickin' it off with a couple new Chicago jams from Mikkey Halsted and the young'n YP. First, Mikkey goes in on a K-Salaam & Beatnick production (they're always good) with a few captivating verses. K-Salaam & Beatnick captured a Chicago vibe for Mikkey to do his thing on and the result is a solid hip hop track you shouldn't hesitate to download above. (Shouts 2 RH for the premiere/explanation behind the track).Down below, YP comes thru with one of his best verses I've heard from him (the first). Although he doesn't match it with the subsequent verses, that first verse makes the...
Download Jay-Z's 1st single "Run This Town" featuring Rihann
2009-07-24 17:41:00 Jay-Z "Run This Town" f/ Rihanna & Kanye WestFULL, CDQ, 1st Single off upcoming album, Blueprint 3 *Tibs Fav.â„¢It should be an auto-DL upon 1st glance at the star power involved and it's a strong 1st single from Jay-Z that's gonna make some noise no matter what. The record is good, but not great. I wasn't blown away by anything, but was first reeled in by Rihanna killin' the intro/hook. Jay flows and emphasizes certain syllables particularly well but I was most intrigued to hear Kanye's verse and he comes in on the 3rd. Overall, I was up and down on the verse. His flow is different and great for the song. The verse contains some memorable lines and gets...
Daughtry Has #1 Album with ?Leave This Town?
2009-07-24 15:07:00 Rocker Daughtry has the #1 spot on Billboard Top 200 Albums chart with his new album Leave This Town. Other newcomers to the chart this week included The Dead Weather with Horebound, Joe with Signature, and Twista with Category F5. Here is a look at the top 10 Billboard Albums: Leave This Town - Daughtry BLACKsummer?s Night - ...
TweetBuzz: Obama's in town
2009-07-24 00:46:00 President Barack Obama is visiting Chicago tonight for two fundraisers, one taking place at Penny Pritzker's home where tickets are going for $15,200 per person. Obama will be speaking at another downtown hotel event later tonight in which Chicago Bears' head coach Lovie Smith and newly deemed Bears' quarterback Jay Cutler are expected to attend....
Jerry Kleiner's "33 Club" Opens in Old Town!
2009-07-22 23:17:00 33 Club's main dining area.Last night was the grand opening of Jerry Kleiner's latest restaurant, 33 Club, at 1419 N. Wells St. It was particularly cool for us because this building used to house my hubby's advertising agency! Jerry walked us through the place and every detail was perfection as only Jerry does. There are mahogany walls and a grand sweeping staircase in the middle of the room for grand entrances. The bar scene was already in full swing with lots of familiar faces. There are two menus, one for the dining areas and one for the bar. Among the many choices are chicken, veal, lobster, sea bass with sides of mac and cheese stuffed potatoes, creamed sweet corn and...
Tourist Thanks the Kyles Files for Tips, Chi-town Suggestions
2009-07-15 01:22:00 'Memba last month when I asked my Kyles Files fam to help a California tourist plan the best trip to Chicago? Well, it worked. You guys are amazing, and I am always humbled and honored by your support. You suggested everything from Taste of Chicago fireworks to shopping to certain foods. And just look at what you did for Arnetta Lowe, the Files first official guest blogger who thinks Garrett's Popcorn has something to do with Satan. She was super excited, as you'll see from the following CAPS LOCK and exclamation action. Find out more after the trip you helped plan after the jump.... ...
Hossa won't be the talk of the town
2009-07-10 22:03:00 Marian Hossa is certain to meet Chicago cameras, microphones and tape recorders next weekend at the Blackhawks convention. Just remember this--the Hawks aren't paying him $62.8 million to entertain you with a glib string of quotes. So be forewarned--you could be struck dumb by a flurry of Hossa clichés. In July, in marketing mode, Hossa's value to the Hawks is more like $1.99. You can only hope his 40 to 50-goal season will leave so many other people talking, he can get by with a smile and a just-glad-to-be-here nod during the season. Actually, the vanilla personality he exhibits to the public has already begun. "When I look at Chicago I think it's an exciting team," he told the local...
Old Town Social rumors
2009-07-06 23:02:00 Chris Freeman, a former managing partner with the Four Corners Tavern Group (Kirkwood, Schoolyard, Gaslight, et al) has been keeping busy with a big bar project this past spring, heading into this summer: Old Town Social, a sizeable grown-up meeting place near the corner of North and Cleveland avenues aiming to open the weekend of July 24. It's a big bar. Such a big bar, it seems, that he must have a partner helping him with the venture, right? The Twittersphere has been abuzz with rumors that former Stone Lotus partner Chris Dexter might be involved, which Freeman won't confirm at this time. "I do have one business partner," he says. "Who exactly it is will remain a mystery until...
Traffic in Chi-town gets ugly this weekend
2009-06-27 21:28:00 ChicagoNow's Parking Ticket Geek has all the traffic details for this crazy weekend downtown and on the north side. Due to the Taste of Chicago, Columbus Drive, from Balbo on the south to Randolph on the north, and Congress from Michigan to Lake Shore Drive will be closed. Pride Fest and the Pride Parade will cause parking woes in Boystown and Halsted from Addison to Roscoe will be closed today. The Parking Ticket Geek suggests to take a look at the official Chicago Gay Pride Parade website for more details on street closures for Sunday. Twitterers are already complaining about how bad the traffic is. JohnnyBlockz @JoellOrtiz, you're gonna get maaaad traffic in Chi.. 27 Jun 2009 from web princezBedHead...
Liberalism in Action:English Town Council Forced to Show it was Sufficently
2009-06-27 02:30:00 One reason I belive modern American conservatism, if true to its basic tenets, is better for gay people, is that it trusts the private sector to address social concerns and social change. It doesn’t ask that the government mandate that individuals adopt certain precepts to guide their lives or follow certain codes of conduct. It ...
By: GayPatriot
One Tambon One Product Fair at Sapan Hin (Phuket Town)
2009-06-20 17:59:00 We seem to be visiting Sapan Hin quite often recently. The whole area has recently been tarted up and Sapan Hin is now a very nice place to come and exercise or have a picnic by the sea, and just a few minutes from the centre of Phuket Town. In early May we came for the Halal Expo, and at the end of last month we were back for the OTOP (One Tambon One Product) Fair, with handicrafts and food from all over Thailand. The "OTOP" program is a government initiative to encourage production and sales of local village (Tambon) crafts, ceramics, clothes, foods, household items... something that maybe typical of that area or is commonly made there. The OTOP program helps to promote these products.This is a very local affair. We went twice during the week long event and I swear I saw only 1 other foreigner. The event was not promoted in tourist areas, we only knew about it because we happened to drive around town a few days before the start and saw promotional posters. I guess organisers may a...
By: Jamie's Phuket
Models and Bottles: Toccara is in Town
2009-06-19 20:21:00 One of "America's Next Top Model" alums is in town. She's doing somewhat of a liquor-store circuit on behalf of Lady Hennessy so go ahead brave the on-and-off again rain, check her out today and tomorrow. Get it, Toccara! Nice photo, no?...
C?mon Down to Cleveland Town, Everyone
2009-05-31 03:06:00 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com-/watch?v=ysmLA5TqbIY[/youtube]- [youtube]http://www.youtube.com-/watch?v=oZzgAjjuqZM[/youtube]- It's time to make something similar poking fun at Buffalo. HT Shredd & Ragan
By: BuffaloPundit
Daughtry - Leave This Town [Official Cover]
2009-05-30 08:24:00 Daughtry - Leave This Town [Official Cover]Video to single "No Surprise" premieres June 3rd, Album out July 14th!!
By: ALI's BlOg
Regime Seals Off Town as China Rape Case Gathers Momentum
2009-05-29 12:47:00 By Wu Weilin & Luo Ya Epoch Times Staff May 29, 2009 T-shirts with words in support of Deng Yujiao. (The Epoch Times) Chinese authorities sealed off the township of Yesanguan on May 28 to block out media and supporters of Deng Yujiao, a local waitress who stabbed to death a regime official who sexually ...
PUSH Buffalo Green Jobs & Housing Town Hall Meeting
2009-05-28 03:56:00 From the BP Mailbag: On Thursday, May 28th at 6p.m. PUSH Buffalo is hosting a Green Jobs & Housing Town Hall Meeting at 271 Grant St. There, PUSH and community members hope to open a dialog with and gain support for its platform from local elected officials. The ...
By: BuffaloPundit
A One-Horse Town (Once Again)
2009-05-24 05:58:00 I'm not going to spend too much space mourning the Celtics. They played their asses off and, despite losing Kevin Garnett and Leon Powe, fared much better than anyone thought they would. Unfortunately, they were over-matched by a younger, healthier...
By: SawxBlog.com
New Release - Sonny Landreth ? 'Levee Town'
2009-05-20 09:01:00 Levee TownI'm always bragging on Sonny Landreth, when I answer questions over at Yahoo Answers. When ever people ask about blues guitar players of today who are putting out good music, he is one of my first recommendations.This album has been a while comming, five years to be exact. But I think it has been worth it. I don't like to use too many superlatives when I write about a new ablbum because it usually takes some time to figure out just how good it is, but in this case it is clear, this is good.Good on many levels, good songs, good singing and very good slide guitar playing. I have to say that Mr. Landreth is probably one of the best, if not the best blues slide guitar players around.On this album there are special guests Stephen Bruton, John Hiatt, Bonnie Raitt, and Jennifer Warnes. Combine that with production from Mike Post, and you have a very nice presentation. If you lik zydeco you will love the song "U.S.S. Zydecoldsmobile." I also enjoyed "Turning With The Cent...
By: SqueezeMyLemon
Ashleylexy created a new blog: Gown Town Invasion
2009-05-13 16:06:00 Ashleylexy created a new blog: Gown Town Invasion By 'ashleylexy'
By: BackBeat
Maryadams created a new blog: Down Town Evasion
2009-05-13 15:30:00 Maryadams created a new blog: Down Town Evasion By 'maryadams'
By: BackBeat
Tanaitew created a new blog: Gown Town Evasion
2009-05-13 10:35:00 Tanaitew created a new blog: Gown Town Evasion By 'tanaitew'
By: BackBeat
Voiletkean created a new blog: Gown Town Invasion
2009-05-13 04:44:00 Voiletkean created a new blog: Gown Town Invasion By 'voiletkean'
By: BackBeat
Lee Iacocca?s Ford Town USA
2009-04-14 07:01:00 As much as it looks like those photos making the rounds lately of unsold automakers' inventories stacking up like cordwood on docks and at test tracks, the photo above is the result of an intentional action: Lee Iacocca's Ford Town USA, a grand scheme that loaned a brand-new Ford car or truck
How can you NOT have a sense of humor in this town?
2009-04-09 13:36:00 It all started with a couple of Tweets from Buffalo Geek: A local seller of pro-Buffalo T-shirts replied: Well, that sounds rather reasonable, right? We used an on-demand online t-shirt manufacturer because we're not in the t-shirt development, printing, inventorying, and sales business, but if someone's willing to partner ...
By: BuffaloPundit
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