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Ya gotta get out there ...
2009-11-24 23:45:00 So, it's a holiday week ... and not all that much is happening on the "standard" networking calendar ... but I wanted to do a post about the importance of networking. Last night I was off at the "Tweetsgiving" event being hosted by Mark Carter of Networking for a Cause and Veronica Ludwig of 3 Degrees Networking which, while not being as well attended as I had hoped, was still productive.http://www.flickr.com/photos/p fenwick/ / CC BY-SA 2.0As I've noted here, I spend a massive amount of time at the computer researching jobs, cranking out resumes, reading up on job search tips, as well as "industry" info to keep myself fresh. However, as often as not, the more productive efforts are those made...
Lincoln Park favorite bars offer Blackout Wednesday specials
2009-11-24 23:45:00 By now, most people have probably secured their Thanksgiving plans and are daydreaming about all the delicious food to come. What's not to love about Thanksgiving? It's a day devoted to lounging, eating, and reminiscing with relatives.But there's another holiday on the horizon that celebrates a different kind of binging--Blackout Wednesday!I recently learned that the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is one of the biggest party nights of the year. I am not sure why this never occurred to me previously, since it makes a lot of sense. People are home (or soon to be headed home) for the holiday and won't have to work the next day. That means that they are free to party hard the whole night before Thanksgiving... More About: Specials , Bars , Park
Bullet's new club song "Dance The Night Away" leads new musi
2009-11-24 23:29:00 Bullet "Dance The Night Away" f/ Claire Stahlecke Producer: Sleepy Fox - FULL, CDQ *Tibs Fav.™Pop and R&B fans, this post is for you. We'll lead it off with some Chicago flavor as Bullet comes through with his latest club/dance hit "Dance The Night Away". It's definitely a catchy record backed by an infectious Sleepy Fox production. The contrast in vocals is a nice one between Bullet and Claire Stahlecke. Not sure about the record's true lasting potential for me personally but its certainly one that hits the mood right before goin' out. If you're a fan of uptempo hits, then you'll likely appreciate the record above. As an added bonus, the track was done exclusively for Berry Chill -... More About: Leads , Club
Do CTA workers greet you?
2009-11-24 22:58:00 Kenneth Buie wrote to "Going Public" with a suggested gift the CTA could give riders. Do you think CTA customer service assistants do a good job greeting riders?"What about a bus or train greeter? That would be nice to have a CTA employee greet you the minute you get on the train platform."...
Saturday Night Live Does Tattoo Removal
2009-11-24 22:55:00 I have an internet crush on everyone over at the Needles and Sins Tattoo Blog. Why? Because they remind me of things like the following Saturday Night Live commercial from about 6 years back. Paul over at Tattoo Factory would be pissed at them for targeting the lower back area, since it's a perfectly sexy spot for a woman to get inked, but it's still damn funny (and will most likely be what my lower back looks like when I'm 60.The tingling means it's working!...
Raw ambition
2009-11-24 22:43:00 Lincoln Park's appetite for sushi truly must be insatiable, because Sushi Para II, best known for all-you-can-eat sushi, just got a new sibling offering a similar menu -- including eat-till-you-can't-eat-anymore sushi ($15.99 at lunch, $18.99 at dinner). And this new spot, Sushi Para X, isn't located all that far away from Sushi Para II. It moved into the former Sushi X space (and yes, they owners retained that part of the sign -- this isn't the 10th Sushi Para) near Diversey and Clark. An added bonus for budget sushi seekers: It's BYOB....
White Sox Interested in Coco Crisp
2009-11-24 22:25:00 The Tribune's Mark Gonzales is reporting that the White Sox have expressed interest in free agent outfielder Coco Crisp, according to Crisp's agent, Steve Compt.... More About: White Sox
Another Early Black Friday Deal: Leapfrog Sale Starts Tonight
2009-11-24 22:11:00 Starting at midnight tonight, Leapfrog.com will start its Black Friday sale, discounting its stuff by 25% to 75%. There will be Tag books and Leapster games as low as $5, and free shipping on orders of $50 or more. Also, you get $10 off if you spend $100. Here are a bunch of Leapfrog coupon codes that should make those deals even sweeter. More About: Sale , Deal
Be careful when shopping online
2009-11-24 22:02:00 Gail MarksJarvis and Diane Yamazaki are my guests on Garrard McClendon Live as we discuss thieves in cyberspace and the best websites for shopping. A stick up in a parking lot may be a violent act of power, but crafty emails and phishing are also ways of getting taken silently on a computer. See Gail's "On Money" blog. Are all websites safe? Can I get refunds from a website? Where can I get the best deals? Is eBay a reliable place for great deals? Watch "Garrard McClendon Live" to get the inside on web shopping safety and the best deals. Call the show at 6 p.m. - 877-358-CLTV (2588). ... More About: Online
Denis Hamlett Out as Fire Head Coach
2009-11-24 22:02:00 After two seasons at the helm, Denis Hamlett is out as Fire Head Coach . Hamlett, who took the Fire to two conference finals in his two year run as head coach, was told by Fire staff this afternoon that his expired contract would not be renewed this offseason. He will leave the club, effective immediately. Hamlett joined the Fire for its inaugural season in 1998 and spent the last 11 years with the club, slowly working his way up the ladder from assistant to Head Coach. Hamlett's tenure as head coach was characterized by many fans as a period of underachievement for the Fire which -- despite boasting one of the most talented rosters in MLS -- failed to...
ABC cancels Adam Lambert's morning show appearance
2009-11-24 20:25:00 Do a bunch of chicken-shits run "Good Morning America?" More About: Show , Appearance
Google Insights for Search - Web Search Interest: pregnancy books - Chicago
2009-11-24 20:23:00 http://www.google.com/insights/search/#q= Pregnancy%20books&geo=US-IL-602&d ate=today%201-m&cmpt=q... More About: Search
Breast cancer, Obamacare and choice
2009-11-24 20:16:00 If you have any doubts about the future of American health care when Washington runs it, just AP photo by Alex Brandon / October 26, 2009 A pink ribbon to recognize breast cancer awareness is being hung on the north portico of the White House in Washington. look at the uproar over a government panel's recommendations about breast cancer screening.The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an agency in President Barack Obama's Department of Health and Human Services (not that the president has anything to do with it), startled the nation last week by recommending fewer, not more, mammograms for certain American women. Breast cancer is the nation's most politicized and sensitive health issue, so it's not surprising that the task... More About: Breast Cancer
So what did McNabb really tell Cutler?
2009-11-24 20:03:00 They boo me in Philly all the time.I just tell them to kiss my wallet.
Thanksgiving Dressing
2009-11-24 20:02:00 We all know the question that comes to mind when the holidays begin to roll around is, "What Do I wear!?" As an Image & Wardrobe Consultant I hear this all the time. Well, I've decided to be extra generous this Thanksgiving season and give away some free style advice on how to stay fashionable, elegant and, most importantly, comfortable this holiday season by utilizing pieces that every woman should have in her closet. Take a peek at my video and, to all my viewers, have a very happy Thanksgiving! ...
Beyond Adam Lambert AMA Kiss: Why Can't Singers Sing?
2009-11-24 20:00:00 Aren't you tired of talking about Glambert? Yes, he used a dancer's face to...um...press his pants onstage and he damn near dragged another one to death. But now it's time to get over it. Shame on "Good Morning America" for nixing his Wednesday interview out of fear it might be too early in the morning for similar shenanigans. I wasn't aware he was going to do the same shtick. I'm guessing those two dancers had no plans of reprising their roles. Come on. It was an AMA performance, after all, not your kids' 3rd birthday party. What did you expect? They wanted ratings, and it seems like they got them. Like you've never seen such antics before (Xtina/Madge/Britney kiss-off, anyone?) Moving on.......
Bulls in Haiku: Trail Blazers 122, Bulls 98
2009-11-24 19:58:00 Rose dunks on OdenThe Bulls highlight of the gameOtherwise - awful!... More About: Haiku
Glambert at the AMAs: "outrageous" or "lackluster"?
2009-11-24 19:47:00 poll by twiigs.com TV"s Most Shocking Kisses Watch a video of the performance It was outrageous By Jenni Spinner If you tuned in Sunday night for the "American Music Awards," you witnessed a milestone in the making. I'm not talking about Lady Gaga's post-apocalyptic set, which ended in piano flambÈ. Nor am I referring to Rihanna's outfit, which could have won Best Performance by a Roll of Athletic Tape. I'm speaking of the last five minutes, which consisted of Adam Lambert's sexual, theatrical performance of "For Your Entertainment." Oh, and a dude-on-dude kiss. During the set, Lambert cast himself as the raunchy ringmaster of a sexual circus. He flipped the bird and grabbed his naughty bits. He ground a...
Paradise, Day 3
2009-11-24 19:21:00 The next time I come here to Hawaii,(note the optimism) I will have a new knee and less girth. I am still on Chicago time, and so I rise in time to see the parade of joggers and runners starting their day with an ocean view and a healthy regimen. I am feeling pretty blob-like, since the peg-leg stance I have to utilize to get around has left me limited. That is no excuse - I am able to do non-weight bearing exercise. I tried the exercise bike, and when the electronic readout told me I burned 80 calories in a boring 1/2 hour, I quit. I will have to work on this. Maybe I will ask for an... More About: Paradise
Tips to Make Diabetes Easier on Sitters
2009-11-24 19:20:00 Preparing for a sitter to care for a child with diabetes requires more effort and detail than darting out of the house after giving the kids a quick hug and leaving money for pizza. Of course, if you're a parent to a diabetic child, YOU already know exactly what to do to care for him. Your sitter, on the other hand, will definitely need some help, education and instruction to make sure that your little one is well cared for. To learn how to prepare your sitter and make diabetes easier for her to manage, check out these Sittercity.com tips.... More About: Tips , Diabetes
CTA rider: We are not cases of beer
2009-11-24 19:18:00 Brian Danaher wrote to "Going Public" with a complaint about bus brakes. Here is a previous post about brake inspection."No doubt the braking systems on CTA buses are designed to stop a fully loaded bus, from 60 to 0 in 100 feet.After years of commutes standing on crowded buses, I am starting to believe there are only two modes for the braking system -- ON and OFF, with the familiar air brake 'chirp' sound that follows.I know that's not the case. Some drivers can smoothly brake the bus. These aren't beer trucks, but they are being driven like we are cases of lager. Many drivers have no finesse. It's brake on. And brake off.Chirp. Passengers are really being thrown around... More About: Beer
Sneak peek at fall finale of 'V'
2009-11-24 19:07:00 ABC airs the final 2009 episode of "V" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, saying good-bye to Anna and the aliens until sometime in March. Morena Baccarin plays Anna, the leaders of the aliens, on "V." ABC photo Oy, I really dislike it when networks do this kind of thing. But in the case of "V" it might be wise: The show hasn't exactly blown me over after its promising series premiere. It's suffered pacing problems, and I've found the aliens--especially Morena Baccarin's V leader Anna--far more interesting than any humans. "V" recently shut down production but will resume in January with new exec producer and showrunner Scott Rosenbaum replacing Scott Peters, who helped create the remake of the 1980s mini-series.... More About: Finale
LOHO Annual Free Agent Frenzy Contest
2009-11-24 19:01:00 I bet you're wondering why I'm kicking off our annual "Free Agent Frenzy" contest with a video of the Muppets singing "Bohemian Rhapsody." Well, it's because a) it's way more interesting than anything going on in hot stove right now, and b) it's also pretty much the greatest thing ever put on the internet. It makes me happy in ways I can't even begin to describe. But I digress. It's time for LOHO's Annual Free Agent Frenzy Contest!!!! (pauses to wait for cheering to stop)...
Dragon Age Origin now teases us with Lesbian Love Scene
2009-11-24 19:00:00 First we had the Gay Love scene in Dragon Age Origins and now the Lesbian Love scene in the same game. Check out this gem of girl-on-girl action, as has been pointed out in yesterdays post these are not "hidden" scenes, but instead are scenes that you can generate yourself if you follow the correct path. Apparently during the game you can "romance" up to 4 "companions" some of whom happen to be bi-sexual! Whooppe! All I'm saying is that I'm heading to Best Buy after work today. If you haven't seen the guys do it, check it out here. Take a second and cast your vote for the hottest scene. Online Surveys & Market Research... More About: Scene
Your Black Friday Deals List of Lists
2009-11-24 18:49:00 Black Friday ad leaks, deals and advice all in one place. Target Black Friday deals, Toys R Us Black Friday deals, Amazon Black Friday deals, CVS Black Friday deals, possibly even Apple Black Friday deals. More About: Black , Lists , List
Bears Nation, Front Office Comfortably Numb
2009-11-24 18:48:00 So, the Bears got knocked off by Philly Sunday night. Don't you understand? They were supposed to get licked. They were three point home dogs. What does it mean for business at Soldier Field? Simple. Scalpers will still do big money on home dates with the Vikings and the Packers and the Bears will continue their endless run of sellouts through 2010 -- probably through 2020. Season ticketholders, you can expect your renewal forms sometime around the second week of March. ... More About: Nation , Numb
Some pollsters rank Blackhawks No. 1; time to worry about Shark attacks
2009-11-24 18:30:00 Now it gets scary. The Blackhawks are being anointed kings of hockey in some realms. Often just a temporary position in this tight job market, yet noteworthy at the same time it's nerve-wracking. Kings are made to be beheaded. Thrones have been known to turn into overflowing toilets overnight. Shooting stars at nightfall find themselves crapshooting by the dawn's early light. Can you tell I've grown up in Chicago, where the first sign of sunshine in your sports franchise makes you run for the comfort of a dark bar to ease your worries that now it suddenly has become the best times of our lives? Yeah, that's what they said about World War II. Have you seen all the... More About: Rank , Shark , Worry
Adventures in Dating:Too Much, Just Right, Not Enough
2009-11-24 18:30:00 Erin asks when is too much and when is not enough in terms of drinking and relationships.
Seven Things Chicago Bears Fans Must Understand About 2009....
2009-11-24 18:28:00 As I recover from my Bears /Eagles hangover from Sunday night, I've found myself becoming not so much upset and the Bears themselves or the coaching staff. I do not know if it's the constant over-reacting by Bears fans every week or whatever, but I am becoming less and less a fan of Bear fans. Not to say that Bear fans shouldn't expect great things of this team, but sometimes I think Bear fans need to be a little more realistic and less ignorant. So here's my guide for the later type of Bears fan. Here are seven things that you (as Bear fans) should really understand about this team and just get used to the idea for the remainder of...
Sneak peeks at new season of 'Chuck'
More articles from this author:2009-11-24 18:19:00 As "Chuck" fans know, TV's best spy comedy returns to NBC earlier than expected with a two-hour season premiere on Jan. 10, followed by another new episode on Jan. 11. NBC has released the first two trailers for the season. Enjoy!... More About: Season 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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