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Travel Deal*: Free Lodging Anywhere You Go
2009-11-09 16:00:00 Other than flights, your hotel will be one of the biggest cost factors for your vacation. One great way to save money on your hotel is to try to Couchsurfing. The first reaction I get from many people when I tell them about Couchsurfing - a website that connects travelers with people willing to offer them a couch, a floor, or in many cases, a spare bedroom with comfortable queen-sized bed - is "No way. I would never let a stranger stay in my house." If that's your first thought....you can probably stop reading now. But if the idea of connecting with locals around the globe, getting a free place to stay, and in return offering help in your own... More About: Deal
Support Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez who was beaten up by police
2009-11-07 22:10:00 In some parts of the world bloggers face tremendous risks just for speaking their truth.Yoani SanchezCuban blogger Yoani Sanchez reported that on Friday she and another blogger, Orlando Luis Pardo, were beaten up by state security police in Havana while walking to a peaceful demonstration, according to a story in the Miami Herald.`No blood, but black and blues, punches, pulled hairs, blows to the head, kidneys, knee and chest,'' Sánchez told El Nuevo Herald shortly after she and Pardo were freed. ``In sum, professional violence.''Sanchez is considered the most respected blogger in Cuba and she has received international acclaim for her blog called Generation Y.This year she was awarded the Maria Moors Cabot Prize, the oldest international award in journalism...
Reeling Film Festival Schedule: Sunday
2009-11-07 22:00:00 Reel Skin These very different documentaries all dig into the euphorically transformative properties of skin and the way you adorn it--be it with animal hides, the sweetly painful vibrancy of ink, or even changing your gender representation to be comfortable in your own body. In XXWHY (Manjula Bharati, India, 2008), an FTM from India navigates life in a world where it seems there's no one else--publicly--like him. A gay man with full-body flower tattoos plans on preserving his skin through human taxidermy in Skin (Rhys Graham, Australia, 2008). And The Rise of Leathermen (Kim Munro, Australia, 2008) looks at the elaborate leather daddy subculture. Total: 85 min. Flirting with Danger Danger lurks as the male characters in this shorts...
Slammin' Sammy Not Lookin' So Slammin'
2009-11-07 21:57:00 It appears former Chicago Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa has decided to dedicate his life to a very good cause.Sosa, seen here at an event in Vegas on Nov. 4, has joined the fight against steroids by becoming a walking, talking ad for clean living. I'm no doctor, so I'm not sure which performance enhancing drug causes you to look like a decomposing tranny version of your former self, but I'll bet after seeing this, kids out there won't be as tempted to find out. [HT to Deadspin & Midwest Sports Fans] ...
Come see me blush
2009-11-07 21:10:00 As a redhead, if I get even slightly embarrassed my face flushes like a ripe tomato. Tonight I think I'm going to spend most of the evening looking like I'm ready to top some pasta. I've been invited to participate in Authenticity: The Game. This is a new game designed for couples, but most of us on the panel tonight are single. Mom & Dad, please stay home tonight!...
Diapers and golf
2009-11-07 19:22:00 You thought Tiger Woods at two was amazing. Then take a look at this kid, so young that his mother changes his diaper on the golf course. Golfers, see it and weep....
California Dreamin'
2009-11-07 19:03:00 Since winter is upon us in Chicago, I decided to head out to California for a little bit to extend my riding season. Instead of a red carpet, upon my arrival I was given a red 2010 Ducati Monster 696 to use while I am out here. Thanks to Michael Lock, President and CEO of Ducati North America for making that happen. So far the Monster is fun and nimble, and the perfect bike to navigate though LA traffic. I will be riding Pacific Coast Highway tomorrow and will be sure to write about it. Stay tuned.Picking up the Monster from Southern California Ducati...
VIDEO: Dick Towel
2009-11-07 19:00:00 Thank goodness it's Saturday because this video is a bit NSFW...
Teams Reacting to Influenza 2009 style.
2009-11-07 18:11:00 Last week I had a chance to talk to the coaches of both Chicago Wolves and the Rockford IceHogs on the same subject"what are you doing to help your teams stay healthy during this pandemic?" First both teams have programs in place and are taking common sense measures. Every player has their own water bottle, no sharing allowed, separate towels, hand sanitizer rules the locker rooms. Each team has seen to it that every player has had a seasonal flu shot. Both coach Bill Peters of the IceHogs and Don Lever of the Wolves denied that there had been any players receiving H11N1 vaccinations due to high risk status. Coach Peters also said the Hogs would receive H1N1 vaccines when...
Take A Bow
2009-11-07 17:53:00 Photos captured at the CS sponsored, Bright Pink + Intermix event. Marilyn Minter bags were sold to benefit Bright Pink, a national NPO that focuses on empowering high risk women to take care of their breast and ovarian health. Additional style photos can be seen at www.themidwasteland.com....
What A Stud - DETAIL
2009-11-07 17:52:00 Photos captured at the CS sponsored, Bright Pink + Intermix event. Marilyn Minter bags were sold to benefit Bright Pink, a national NPO that focuses on empowering high risk women to take care of their breast and ovarian health. Additional style photos can be seen at www.themidwasteland.com....
What A Stud
2009-11-07 17:51:00 Photos captured at the CS sponsored, Bright Pink + Intermix event. Marilyn Minter bags were sold to benefit Bright Pink, a national NPO that focuses on empowering high risk women to take care of their breast and ovarian health. Additional style photos can be seen at www.themidwasteland.com....
Quilted Chanel Bag
2009-11-07 17:50:00 Photos captured at the CS sponsored, Bright Pink + Intermix event. Marilyn Minter bags were sold to benefit Bright Pink, a national NPO that focuses on empowering high risk women to take care of their breast and ovarian health. Additional style photos can be seen at www.themidwasteland.com....
Rachel Roy Fur Vest
2009-11-07 17:44:00 Photos captured at the CS sponsored, Bright Pink + Intermix event. Marilyn Minter bags were sold to benefit Bright Pink, a national NPO that focuses on empowering high risk women to take care of their breast and ovarian health. Additional style photos can be seen at www.themidwasteland.com....
Don't ask for an invite
2009-11-07 17:13:00 We're moving into holiday party time. And, yes, it bites to be home alone watching "30 Rock" reruns on hulu, but sometimes you're just not invited to the party. This may happen for a variety of reasons -- it may be budgetary, the host may be inviting work-only friends, or the host just doesn't like you. Or you insulted her wine selection at the last party. Whatever it is, don't take it personally, and don't invite yourself -- it's just rude. Whining on facebook, however, is just fine. If you look pathetic enough, someone just might invite you....
St. Mark's Church Rummage Sale Preview
2009-11-07 17:02:00 This is a smaller north shore rummage sale that historically grosses about $5,000 in the fall and spring. Sometimes the best items can be found at a smaller, more navigable sale like this one. The sale is on until 2 today at St. Mark's Church, 1509 Ridge in Evanston. Some illustrated highlights:...
Chicago Cubs Saturday Fun: Vote For Your Favorite Motto!
2009-11-07 16:48:00 I'll be honest, there is precious little Cubs news out there today. Want to read more about Lilly missing the start of the season? Go here. Want to hear about how well Josh Vitters is doing in the AFL? Go here. Personally, I'd rather give away this striking thong. So let's get to it. One the following page you will see a list of the 25 best 2010 Cubs mottos submitted yesterday. Your task? Vote for one. And for those of you who were curious about thong sizing, let me clear some things up. If you're shopping for a thong at say, Victoria's Secret or Perla, they definitely come in various sizes. However, it appears that Cubs thongs found at...
Blackhawks find the lamest way to lose
2009-11-07 16:35:00 Ah, the NHL shootout. The league's answers to all of their problems. "Do you see how excited the fans are during a shootout? They're all on their feet." The NHL believes that every fan loves the shootout based on the tension in the building. To me, they're way off base. The reason the fans are on their feet is because their team might win or lose based on one shot. It's a little more than luck, but a little less than skill. I'd call it a semi-educated guess. ...
The Mysterious ChicagoNow Comment Picture
2009-11-07 16:33:00 It's freaked me out for months now but I've been too embarrassed to admit it: Am I the only one who thinks that, in its small size, the default icon for ChicagoNow commenters (pictured left) looks strange and reptilian, like a sea snake coming out of the lake or maybe even the Loch Ness monster? Something sinister and mysterious?Up close, of course, you can tell it's a pothole with a rubber cone stuck in to warn cars away - an all too common site. There's a faded insignia on the cone -- a cute bear. Maybe it's a Bears cone? But far away, in its thumbnail size and on my dark old monitor, it's hard to tell what's going on. ...
Twilight Zone Hockey...1919
2009-11-07 16:33:00 Imagine this if you please, it is March 1919, there is a World War raging in Europe draining the hearts blood of a generation and setting the stage for the next great war. On the home front there is yet another war against an unseen foe. A flu so virulent that it has killed hundreds of thousands on the North American content . Ultimately millions will die world wide of this unseen, unknown "Spanish Lady" who brings death in her wake. In a world starved for normalcy Stanley Cup finals bravely start as the Pacific Coast Hockey Association champions the Seattle Metropolitans (Mets) were set to play the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadians . The best of five series was...
Blackhawks in Haiku: Avalanche 4, Blackhawks 3
2009-11-07 16:19:00 Ryan O'Reilly of the Colorado Avalanche scores against Chicago Blackhawk goalie, Antti Niemi. Chicago Tribune Picture by David ZalubowskiByfuglien misses shotin eighth round of the shoot out.Is Toews what Hawks need? ...
Challenged Chicago Speeding Tickets Get Dismissed
2009-11-07 16:19:00 We don't normally cover speeding tickets or other moving violations on this website, but we certainly are sympathetic to the plight of motorists caught in speed traps, etc. But we're going t0 make an exception for this one story by Sun-Times columnist Mark Brown... More About: Speeding
Travel Bargain: Couchsurfing = Free Lodging on Vacation
2009-11-07 16:04:00 Take a look at this post introducing the concept of Couchsurfing over at Chicago Now's travel blog, Chicago Outbound. As a cheapskate, I love the notion of couchsurfing, which means staying on other peoples' couches or in their spare bedrooms for free. Sure, that's something backpackers have always done, but nowadays they have a Web site so you can find your couches to sleep on or offer up your own.
Matchday 11/7: Fire vs. Revs Game 2
2009-11-07 15:46:00 It all comes down to this for the Fire. They need to defeat the Revs tonight at Toyota Park to have any hope of advancing to the Eastern Conference Final against Real Salt Lake. Will they do it? We'll find that out later, but I'll be here to walk you through the whole process with Fire Confidential's first all-day blog. Here we go......
Gay couple banned from Wal-mart over snafu with lighters
2009-11-07 15:30:00 Photo Credit:racineur via Flickr CC A Chicago gay couple was recently detained at a Wal-mart store in Niles, MI after the store accused the couple of shoplifting BIC lighters.Joe Paolucci, former general counsel for the real estate investment company owned by Chicago billionaire Sam Zell, was at the local Wal-mart with his partner Thomas Hitchcock and their 11-year old special-needs twin boys when the store when the mishap occurred. Paolucci and Hitchcock were shopping at Wal-mart when Hitchcock purchased grocerys at a checkout with a clerk while Paolucci purchased some sundry items, including the lighters at a self-checkout station.As they exited the store, employees asked to verify the couples receipts accusing them of shoplifting the lighters and using the self-checkout...
Ten by Ten Week Ten Picks with Guest Pick Tyler Kelly: The Big One in Happy
2009-11-07 14:33:00 Hard to believe it, but Week Ten of the college football season is here. This week in the Big Ten there are several interesting match-ups. Iowa will continue its quest for an undefeated season when the Hawkeyes welcome Northwestern to Kinnick Stadium; The Badgers play a desperate Indiana team that could be dangerous if it could ever put a whole game together; Michigan will hope to rebound against the sputtering Boilermakers in the Big House; The Gophers and the Illini will meet in a battle of dueling momentum; The Spartans get a "breather" against MAC foe Western Michigan.And those are the noon games! Thanks Big Ten for making it easy to catch all the games!Then there is the big one....
Saturday Preview: A Whimsical Yard Sale
2009-11-07 14:22:00 I stopped by the yard sale at 404 Gregory in Wilmette and yesterday and met the principals---two old friends who like to shop and collect. When they find themselves over collected, they have an annual sale that shows their sense of humor. ...
"Amazing" Barb- Athlete of the Month- November
2009-11-07 13:12:00 If you kept up on The Adventure's of Lauren our Athlete of the Month for October, and her quest to make it to the finish line at The Bank of America Chicago Triathlon, then you had a chance to read about her friend "Crazy" Barb, or "Amazing" Barb, the woman who ran along with Lauren to make sure she met her goal.As I traveled along the streets of Chicago with Barb and Lauren and watched Barb put her personal needs aside to make sure that no matter what Lauren made it across the finish line, I knew then, she would be out Athlete of the Month for November. Barb Rodriguez (her actual name) has a giving spirit and energy that...
Lupe Fiasco announces release date for new mixtape
2009-11-07 13:05:00 11.25.09. Barring any pushbacks (90% inevitable in general), Lupe Fiasco will be releasing the sixth installment of his Fahrenheit 1/15 series in just a few weeks. He announced the date at his last show of the year in Virginia and some LQ footage of such is above. LupEND also states that Lupe announced a video will be coming soon for "Solar Midnite"! Excited for both - as simple as that. In the rest of the update below, nothin' really special in the audio but there's some big names that are involved that you'll likely be interested in anyway. The videos are where it's at as it was a busy day in big interviews. As many of you may know already,...
Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Bobcats 7:00 PM, WGN
More articles from this author:2009-11-07 12:31:00 The Chicago Bulls are coming off a scrappy win on the road againt the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers. Forward Luol Deng contributed 15 points and seven rebounds, with point guard Derrick Rose chipping in 14 and 11 assists. Center Joakim Noah even stood his ground againt future hall of fame center Shaquille O'Neal.Tonight, the Bulls will be home at the United Center to take on Gerald Wallace and the Charlotte Bobcats. Wallace is leading the league in rebounding at 14.8 per contest, though he has just two assists total for the year.... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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