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Timbuk2

2011-12-09T10:17:00.001-06:00

<div class="hreview"><div class="item"><p><a  href="http://www.timbuk2.com/products/classic-messenger?utm_source=powerreviews&utm_term=product">Originally  submitted at Timbuk2</a></p><div><img  src="http://images.powerreviews.com/images_products/06/62/7242196_100.jpg"  class="photo" align="left" style="margin: 0 0.5em 0 0"><p  style="margin-top:0">A serious update on our Classic Messenger  Bag.</p></div><a  href="http://www.timbuk2.com/products/classic-messenger?utm_source=powerreviews&utm_term=product"  style="display: none;" class="url fn"><span class="fn">Classic  Messenger</span></a></div><br  clear="left"><p><strong class="summary">Great Chicago  Bag</strong></p><div>By  <strong>Sweetyellowcorn</strong> from <strong>Chicago,  IL</strong> on <strong><abbr title="2011129T1200-0800"  class="dtreviewed" style="border: none; text-decoration:  none;">12/9/2011</abbr></strong></div><p><div  style="margin: 0.5em 0; height: 15px; width: 83px; background-image:  url(http://images.powerreviews.com/images_merchants/stars/10911_stars_small.gif);  background-position: 0px -180px;" class="prStars  prStarsSmall">&nbsp;</div></p><div style="display:  none"><span class="rating">5</span>out of  5</div><p><strong>Pros: </strong>Attractive,  Comfortable&nbsp;, Durable&nbsp;, Good Strap Length,  Lightweight&nbsp;, Roomy&nbsp;, High  Quality</p><p><strong>Best Uses:  </strong>Airplane travel&nbsp;, School, Day Trips, Commuting,  Office</p><p><strong>Describe Yourself:  </strong>Modern, Practical,  Stylish</p><p><strong>Was this a gift?:  </strong>No</p><p style="margin-top:1em"  class="description">Great bag!  It's basically my work purse.  If I  were an action figure, this bag would be part of my package contents.   It replaced a previous Timbuk2 bag that was stolen. The previous bag was  already a great bag that lasted me many years with work, grad school,  and many travels.  Didn't think it could get any better BUT...this new  bag had lot of great upgrades!  I can organize my stuff better with all  the compartments.</p><p style="margin-top:0.5em">(<a  href="http://www.powerreviews.com/legal/terms_of_use.html"  rel="license">legalese</a>)</p></div>

Blueberry sadness

2011-08-10T09:29:00.001-06:00

My fucking blueberries had mold growing on them!!! So annoyed b/c I didn't get them on sale!

Enjoying a pint at Ohare

2011-08-05T15:21:00.000-06:00

Coffee this morning

2011-07-22T08:12:00.001-06:00

DD Person: Good morning, what will you be drinking today?
sweetyellowcorn: Good morning. I would like a small iced coffee with half & half.
DD Person announced: half decaf, half caf iced coffee.
sweetyellowcorn: No I want all cafeinated coffee with half and half.
DD. Person: confused face
sweetyellowcorn: Iced coffee with milk
DD Person announced: A small iced coffee - half coffee & half milk.
sweetyellowcorn: sure, handing exact change, stepping to the side, noting the long line that has 10 people.

DD Manager:You really want half milk?
sweetyellowcorn: I want coffee with milk.

See that?

2011-07-18T06:37:00.000-06:00

This is what happens when someone on the L knocks your Sbux out of your hand.

Accident on Illinois and State Street

2011-03-30T21:11:00.000-06:00

Just minding our business at Sable and look... Car + cab duke it out & car flips after hitting curb. If it weren't for the plants & planter, we'd eating off the car. Amazingly the driver of the white car climbed out! E responded immediately by running outside to help the car driver. She would have put pressure on something. I didn't have my CPR mask so glad no one needed it. The last pic is of cops & people pushing the car back on all 4 wheels.

2011-03-25T11:45:00.002-06:00

Snack Bar + Jo's iced coffee. Had the porkbelly sliders and the biscuit, egg, & gravy w a side of bacon + Michelada. Went shopping on South Congress.

Wish I took pictures on Bren's deck and our huge and healthy feasts!

SXSW the Sunday after

2011-03-25T11:44:00.001-06:00

Shoal Creek...it's a crawfish boil.
We all looked tired...Michelada's all around.

SXSW

2011-03-25T11:41:00.004-06:00

Still on South Congress...
On Monday, Doc's sign said "Austin, you can have your patio back"

SXSW Day 4 - Sat

2011-03-25T11:01:00.003-06:00

Hotel San Jose had their own event called SXSJ - South By San Jose. Really, wristbands are optional b/c the same acts play free shows around town. Like Menomena played earlier. We got there in time to see Black Joe Lewis. Love seeing the old Austin hippies rock it out. Even the yuppies with babies wearing headsets to protect their hearing cells.

SXSW Day 4 - Sat

2011-03-25T10:49:00.003-06:00

Recovery day...

Brunch at 24 Diner with a Bloody Mary & Chicken and Waffles...actually, my sister & I split the dish. Initially I was going to get a salad to balance out the chicken and waffles...but the hash looked good! We got a small hash & wheat bread so THERE!

You can't got to Austin without meeting people up for coffee or picking shit up for dinner at WHOLE FOODS on 6th & Lamar?! Um where else would you get a Vegan Big John?? I really wish Chicago's Whole Foods had a bakery that could match the amazing goodness the Austin Whole Foods produces!? Chantilly Berry Cake PLEASE!!!

SXSW Day 3 - Fri

2011-03-25T10:23:00.003-06:00

At Stubbs...
First saw the Airborne Toxic Event - like em. Already bought songs off iTunes. They had a quartet playing along with them.
Ok backtrack, wish I saw The Vaccine who played earlier at Stubbs. They sound like the Smiths...would have been awesome if they jumped on the 80's theme at SXSW.

Then we saw these guys Scala & Kolacny Brothers. They basically (And this isn't a real word) choir-i-fy modern tunes like Radiohead's Creep and Marcy Playground's Sex and Candy. Their version of Creep was on the Social Network soundtrack so that's their claim to fame, I guess.

The big even of the night was OMD!!! "Shall we play or wait for the lawsuit?" OMD joked before realizing it was serious. A camera boom fell into the crowd...the last time I got close to the stage at Stubbs was Groove Armada like a LONG LONG TIME AGO. So we were safe. And I'm old. I didn't want to get my feet dirty...not that the crowd at OMD would be nutz. Anyway, yeah it was serious, bloody. There was a chick who was up at the stage who got hurt somehow ended up at the bar next to us getting a drink...this chick collapsed and puked. So that was the drama. Sister's friend heard the news on Twitter and checked in on us. Jeez, technology...too fast sometimes but shit, it works well. Back to OMD...their show was cut short. After the crack about the lawsuit, they said that they were too old to play at 1AM...and then went off stage while the commotion cleared up. They played of course If You Leave...then songs that I don't love like Enola Gay, Tesla Girls, Electricity - so new wave. I wanted songs off Sugar Tax. I felt like we were in the 80's with some of the Urban Outfitters attire.

Ironically, American Apparel had a warehouse sale for all you hipsters...ignoring the fact that the CEO Dov Charney is accused of sexual harassment.

Took few pics b/c it was dark. And I wasn't an asshole taking pics of the accident like some other dude.

SXSW Day 3 - Fri

2011-03-25T09:51:00.003-06:00

We had a meal of convenience at El Sol y La Luna on 6th. They were on South Congress for years. FIrst time eating here. Not outstanding but it was nice to sit somewhere proper instead of at a stand. Loud and shit and had to eat dinner with my ear plugs. Funny, there was a guy w a badge in search of a plug for his iPhone. And by the way, excellent AT&T service at SXSW! Don't want to look ill-equip at a technology meeting of the minds. Michelada yet again!

SXSW Day 3 - Fri

2011-03-25T09:32:00.003-06:00

Starting off Friday night with LAUGHS at Ester's Follies. Actually never have been here before but was there on 6th before I was a young longhorn at UT. The line was a bit disorganized b/c there was a single line of both badges and wristbands. At one point, sister and I were in line for the Velveeta Room, woops. Well, they organized and we got in. Doug Benson's Benson Interruption - he sits stoned on a chair and has a comedian friend do their spiel. Doug Benson interrupts with funny comments. Then there is a portion where they read stuff off twitter. The last comedian friend was...Aziz Ansari. He's hilarious and cute. I wish I was a big jerk and recorded the show. His humor is familiar...like he would be someone I would be friends with...

SXSW Day 3 - Fri

2011-03-25T09:28:00.005-06:00

This was a laid back day. The parents were in town so we hung out mostly. Taco Deli, first stop. Thought it would be a challenge to avoid "meat" products BUT, it was a good thing. Had ceviche, fish tacos and delicious salsas. THen we had tons of coffee at Mozarts. Warm and comfortable day out on Lake Austin. I really wish I took pics.

A shout out to my friends

2011-03-25T09:21:00.002-06:00

Restaurant I've never been to on Congress Ave...

And Happy St. Patty's Day...Erin Go Bragh!

SXSW Day 2 - Thurs

2011-03-25T08:55:00.003-06:00

Menomena at Swan Dive. Front man can play a mean recorder and balance playing other instruments. Hot arms mister. HOT. I have to admit that I would totally wear his outfit. Gray skinny jeans and navy and white stripped tank. What do you expect for Hipster Central?! Love the free whisky drinks too. It's kinda cool to watch the band set up while the crowd just stands there. Some were sitting on the faux radiators that bordered the stage.

The Strokes played a free show at Auditorium Shores. Fun just hanging out on the grass with music and Austin skyline. Love that Best Wurst...it's the curry ketchup that makes it good even if I spilled some of it on my jeans. The Strokes were great as expected, no drunken mess. We checked out early to bypass some of the crowd. The Long Center just south of Auditorium Shore held the crowds that couldn't get into the show. There's a 4-5 story parking garage with people tailgating - was a little jealous.

Then comes the big decision - do I see bands I've never hear of OR do I go to the Austin Music Hall and see...Wu Tang Clan???
WU TANG!
My sister and I prepped at Mulberry, this cute wine bar with pretty good food.
Report of Wu Tang Clan: loud. Who's in the Clan now??

SXSW Day 2 - Thurs

2011-03-25T08:42:00.005-06:00

Fader Fort was just the appetizer. Walked East for lunch. They Might Be Monkeys - what a witty name for a tree-care service company. Lunch at Nuevvo Leon. The tex-mex run begins. Had a migas of course. Barely could eat more than the eggs b/c of all the tortilla chips and salsa I consumed. And damn, had my first Michelada.

On a summer Austin day, I doubt we would do all this walking on the east side and back to west of I-35, esp after a large tex-mex meal. On to the music.

SXSW Day 2 - Thurs

2011-03-23T12:13:00.004-06:00

Slept in b/c I could and should. Not sure if it was sleeping position or allergies, but my neck had a crick.

Anyway, started the day again at Progress with an iced coffee and a STRAWBERRY MUFFIN. SO good, so good.
Waited in line for the Fader Fort for not too long. Got to see the Austin rail system - wow, 2 whole train cars. But this is TEXAS. I love how anything and everything is a potential bike rack. It makes sense why my hair was so dusty at the end of the day... the Austin Pipe company and an aluminum recycling center was next to the Fader Fort. My bag was closely inspected at the entrance...more than TSA does at the airport. Empty your Nalgen bottle people...you can fill it up with the free booze inside. Loved the free popcorn, Amy's Ice Cream, espresso, drinky drinks, and music. Liked Givers while we hung out. Too bad we missed Matt and Kim and Jay Z.

Progress

2011-03-23T12:06:00.003-06:00

Tried to get the wristband for the Fader Fort by Fiat on Weds, Day 1. Line was super long and my tummy was grumbling. The closest thing to get to was Progress, a cafe. I really enjoy how Austin is crunchier and crunchier. I wonder if the crunchy people who existed in Austin before it got shin deep in hipster crunchy granola think. Anyway, got a ham and cheese sandwich - not great. But loved the side of kettle chips. Tried their tuna - delicious. And more kettle chips.

This is some dude in line who impressed me with his bravery and fashion.

SXSW Day 1 - Weds

2011-03-23T00:10:00.000-06:00

After a few pitchers of Fireman's 4 at Side Bar on East 7th, I kinda got a glimpse of how Austin has changed. Not sure if the back yard would be as packed on a Texas summer day, but it was a total Urban Outfitters fashion show.
First stop was Olaf Arnalds at Swan Dive. Intimate show and setting. I really dig the white and retro theme at Swan Dive. Reminds me of Chitown and NYC, actually. Then it was decided that we stand in line for the old people: Duran Duran at Stubbs. I figured that any other act good to see at the same time would out live Duran Duran. So no Smoking Popes or DeVotchKa. The old guys can still rock it out. Couldn't help but picture Ricky Gervais as Simon Le Bon.
The line to get into Stubbs was long. I still can't believe we waited. Three little european dudes tried to get in front of us. Well, my sister was going to go insane in the membrane on their ass until some guy w a SXSW badge, with a Maglight on hand shined a light on their faces telling them that people have waited an hour and go to the back. Hilarious. 1) cutting in line at any event is bad karma 2) the guy w the badge and maglight was a pro - official camera w large lens, water bottle, maybe even a compass and shit to pitch a tent all hanging around his waist.

Olaf Arnolds

Duran Duran

Michelada Monday

2011-03-21T11:47:00.000-06:00

SXSW recovery at Snack Bar

Rahm-Bo

2011-02-23T11:49:00.003-06:00

Very excited about the new mayor of Chicago.
Obviously, if Rahm didn't run, we'd have to pick the least worst out of a list of bad candidates.
This is Chicago - this isn't just any city. We need a strong leader. It's the biggest & best city in the Mid-West. Shit, it's the only one that counts.
Obviously, it's different in TX since there are a few powerhouse cities that people can flock to post college: Austin, Dallas, and Houston. But here, you don't want to freaking move to Gurnee, IL if you don't want to. You move to Chi-town.
So I'm very glad Rahm is the winner, 55% the winner.
A little disappointed that not a lot of people voted. But each one counts, Bitches.

Sbux

2011-02-18T12:17:00.000-06:00

Chicken Pesto Salad at Sbux. Initial thought -if I take out the tomatoes = fewer calories. Um, no!!!

Done

2011-02-17T15:08:00.000-06:00

Substitute

2011-02-17T09:02:00.000-06:00

I ran out of sugar & hot chocolate mix to add to my coffee this morning...

So threw in a square of Cadbury milk chocolate.

Mmmm!

@MayorEmanuel, 2/15/11 6:33 PM

2011-02-16T11:14:00.001-06:00

This is about him visiting the different Wards in Chicago.

Rahm Emanuel (@MayorEmanuel)
2/15/11 6:33 PM
Ward 41 came through with a motherfucking gin jacuzzi. Haven't sat in one of these since Thanksgiving at Ari's.

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Spring?

2011-02-13T19:05:00.000-06:00

Look... There's green stuff emerging from underground. And there's a big fat bird too...

Too early to say the S word?

Where did this bird come from?
How did any city wild animal, anything like a bird survive the Blizzard 2011?

@MayorEmanuel, 2/13/11 12:41 PM

2011-02-13T19:03:00.001-06:00

See next posting of my pic

Rahm Emanuel (@MayorEmanuel)
2/13/11 12:41 PM
Seriously, if you're not outside right now, you're clearly a fucking asshole.

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@MayorEmanuel, 2/9/11 7:46 AM

2011-02-10T12:09:00.001-06:00

Who is this dude??

Hilarious. If any reason to have twitter is to follow this fake Rahm.

Rahm Emanuel (@MayorEmanuel)
2/9/11 7:46 AM
We've carved out a sledding hill in the shape of Braun's poll trends, but we're all scared to try it: too fucking steep.

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Huffington Post: PHOTO: Craigslist Guy 'Will Pay For Pretend Girlfriend'

2011-02-08T06:02:00.001-06:00

		PHOTO: Craigslist Guy 'Will Pay For Pretend Girlfriend'
	Love is, indeed, a many-splendored thing: the intimacy, the affection, the caring, the nagging to get your life together... Apparently, it's the latter that one...

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@MayorEmanuel, 2/5/11 8:10 AM

2011-02-05T20:18:00.001-06:00

Rahm Emanuel (@MayorEmanuel)
2/5/11 8:10 AM
Coffee, bitches. The secret is motherfucking coffee.

Ain't it the TRUTH!!

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Days of Our Lives

2011-02-03T13:16:00.001-06:00

I think that is what I'm watching...

There's MD who is performing a heart transplant without a surgery cap, no anesthesiologist, no-sterile environment (in a prison)...WTF

Worse than that horrible show Gray's Anatomy.

Gold Coast

2011-01-14T09:38:00.001-06:00

A 40yo woman was talking about how her father only left her money, $6k per month. And how will she Pay bills? Well maybe if u didn't pay hundreds for some ugly ass leggings. some patterns should remain on the contemporary art museums walls.

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Rivers...Weezer...Pinkerton

2011-01-09T09:49:00.006-06:00

Last night, January 8th at the Aragon. If you are not a Weezer fan, you would have seen a lot of geeks rocking out.

to all of Pinkerton, B-sides, newer stuff.

There was an opening act from SF that wasn't very good.
Then there were the boys. Huge back drop of Hurley for the first set. Cardboard cutout of Chewbacca on the left side of the stage. They started with the most recent songs and worked backward to 1995 - Suzanne (also on the motion picture soundtrack of Mallrats), and You Gave Your Love to Me Softly. Rivers is a tiny man. He wore a huge black stetson that almost covered up his head.

Then came the School of Rock kids who played Come Undone & Say It Ain't So. Pretty good. Those kids are so lucky!

Karl of Karl's corner came on stage for Intermission and went through a slideshow from the Pinkerton days and Weezer's early days. Geeked out. Loved it,

THen came Pinkerton. Played in the exact order as the album. There's something amazing about being surrounded by people who know all the words of every song from the 1996 Rolling Stone Mag SECOND Worst Album of the Year. (In 2002, Rolling Stone readers voted it as the 16th greatest album of all-time.)

I used my iPhone as a recording device for the Pinkerton part of the show. You can hear me singing.

Dinner

2011-01-08T12:28:00.003-06:00

Menu:

Venison Tenderloin
Duck breast
Beef tenderloin
Salmon

Roasted vegetables
Potatoes

Seriously had the best meal. Heard at the dinner: "I can go to the electric chair from here." This wasn't store bought venison either - it was hunted, killed, and butchered by the same man. This was a farewell meal from a guy who is leaving chicago to be an executive chef at a resort out west. Wow, shit, great meal.

Huffington Post: AUDARSHIA TOWNSEND: Doughnut Vault Set to Open Soon

2011-01-05T17:31:00.001-06:00

I would be down w trying these tasty treats!! Yet another blank canvas to make some art. Bacon seems to have become such an indispensable ingredient with non-standard flavors. I had bacon brittle about a year ago and there is something about the salt & bacon taste that just brings out the sweetness. Ok River North, if your doughnut vault place is successful, that just means there will be one built closer to me.

		AUDARSHIA TOWNSEND: Doughnut Vault Set to Open Soon
	Glazed is officially gone for good, but there's no need to shed a tear if you're looking for hoity-toity sweet treats.

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Remote Control

2011-01-02T12:02:00.003-06:00

First of all, remember the MTV show Remote Control http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remote_Control_(game_show)?

Here is the line up of remote controls sitting on the coffee table/temporary TV stand:
1) Apple TV - the latest gadget added to the place. We basically skipped about 5 years of technology. This just puts us over the top.
2) The Logitech remote. The mother of all remotes. It is supposed to control everything like a Dictator of a small country.
3) Either the Samsung TV remote or the Samsung DVD player.
4) Remote to the stereo/surround sound
5) See #3
6) Just realized - this is the remote control is for the OLD DVD player. Don't even need it.
7) RCN remote control - the buttons on this POS don't really work. But you need it to delete things off your DVR after you watched the episode of 30 Rock.
8) Comcast remote - Before I moved in with the BF, I had Comcast cable. So I had a Comcast remote control that went with a cable box. Well, when I returned the box, I forgot to return the remote. But it's compatible with the RCN box so it was a keeper.

Lost and FOUND!!

2010-12-30T15:03:00.000-06:00

I realized I lost my college graduation earring on Sunday. Just found it on the floor in the breakroom behind the trash can. The post is slightly bent so the housekeeper sorta cleaned the room. Score for me!

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Sun Wah

2010-12-29T10:04:00.003-06:00

Monday night dinner. Wow, I knew Peking duck is tasty, but who knew Peking Duck could be so fun. We ordered the duck dinner special that totally uses the entire duck. First, this teen-looking hispanic boy with a hipster haircut carved the bird with complete finesse. I will call him Dexter. Then "Chuck" our waiter brought out steamed white buns - the asian kind, duck sauce, pickled daikon radishes, scallions, & carrots. Duck sandwich. I wanted to cup my cheeks (face) with the steamed buns. So white & fluffy. Dexter then took the carcass away. Some other wait staff brought out duck fried rice. Fucking good. Not greasy like other fried rice. Then there was duck soup. We were in heaven. I prepped for a large meal by eating just waffles, Frango mints, coffee, water during the day. Z & K - foodie leaders who brought us here could eat us under the table but were stuffed too. The entire duck is dark meat goodness. The skin, so full of cholesterol, was light & crispy.

We also ordered salt & pepper squid to before the duck. And to make this sorta healthy, we ordered bok choy. These 2 dishes were the bomb too, but they were only part of the peripheral Peking Duck experience (PPDE).

TSA

2010-12-29T09:55:00.004-06:00

I fucking hate TSA. You are the work bitch for the airlines.

Instead of checking if my bag fits that American Airline bag-sizing thing (you know that small box beneath the sign "Does your bag fit in here?"), why don't you check people for actual weapons, etc. This is a rule they like to enforce whenever it's convenient. And not even consistent. This dumb roller bag has never been checked in b/c it fits in the overhead bin. This stupid TSA bitch didn't think I'd argue but I did. Yeah, you radioed in my description so of course I had to pay $25 to check in my bag even though EVERYONE who rides an AA American Eagle plane checks their bag in at the plane! There basically isn't an overhead bin. There's a "bin" the size of the overhead bin on a Grey Hound BUS. AA wasn't nice either. And after I paid, of course the bag handler chucked my bag on the conveyer belt. And my bag has a new black coating from being checked in.

Like I said to you last week, I'll say it again: OH, FUCK YOU!

Exhale

2010-12-29T09:49:00.002-06:00

Now that I'm done with school, I'm hoping for a fresh start with the things I put on the side burner for the last 2 years. sweetyellowcorn.blogspot.com mainly.

Spent pre-Xmas in Houston. It was a great escape from the Chicago cold. Big Puffer (aka North Face Arctic Wind Parka) and Ugg boots were in shock with the 80 degree weather when I stepped out of IAH. Hung out with the family, got a massage, played old skool Dr. Mario on the Wii with my sister.

Christmas Eve at IAH and ORD - totally empty
Working on Xmas day - fun crew but still rather be with family & friends.

Huffington Post: Best Shopping Cities In America (At Least We Beat New York...)

2010-12-21T04:09:00.001-06:00

We like our shopping. North Park mall in Dallas is awesome

		Best Shopping Cities In America (At Least We Beat New York...)
	Forbes released its list of the best shopping cities in the U.S., and as a whole, it's quite surprising. Coming in first was Houston, second...

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Huffington Post: 10 Excellent College Towns

2010-12-17T02:21:00.001-06:00

Austin is of course on the list!!

		10 Excellent College Towns
	From our friends at Unigo: Many factors can sway your college decision, but location might just be the most important. We're not just talking about...

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Huffington Post: The Funniest Movies Of The Decade

2010-12-09T07:33:00.002-06:00

		The Funniest Movies Of The Decade
	With the aughts officially coming to an end on December 31st, 2010, we thought it would be appropriate to take a look back at some...

Definitely agree on several movies in the last few years:
Hot Tub Time Machine
Superbad
Knocked Up
The Hangover

Get Him to the Greek was just OK

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Dinner... Bitches

2010-11-15T19:57:00.000-06:00

Huffington Post: Woman Arrested After Attacking Cop With Sex Toy

2010-11-12T06:42:00.001-06:00

It's a Sports Mom!

		Woman Arrested After Attacking Cop With Sex Toy
	A Gurnee woman faces aggravated assault charges after she allegedly assaulted a police officer with a "a rigid feminine pleasure device" in the northern suburb....

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Go Hawks

2010-11-10T21:05:00.001-06:00

Only had 1 chance to dance to the Fratelli's Chelsea Dagger last night!
Very fun testosterone-filled evening with the girls.

The Purple Pig

2010-11-09T18:30:00.005-06:00

I've been eating out for lunch a little to much this week...not complaining, just commenting

Ok, went to The Purple Pig. It was delicious! And interesting menu. I went with another person who doesn't fear weird foods
( we're filipino). And we finished just about everything to the waitresses surprise. Shit, we CAN put it away.

http://thepurplepigchicago.com/

We ordered:
Pig's Ear with Crispy Kale, Pickled Cherry Peppers & Fried Egg
Pretty good. Not weird tasting or weird texture-wise. it's fried. you can't fuck up fried food.

Sardines with Lemon Vinaigrette
This was tasty! The fennel salad that went with it was a good fresh balance to the sardines. These aren't sardines from a can. Lots of little berry things (currants & capers, oh my) mixed in the salad.

Eggplant Caponata with Goat Cheese Smear
Very good too. Bold taste. It actually tasted healthy if that makes sense. Lots of eggplant. It was a contrast to the lemony dishes like the sardines and the un-named salad (next)

And a salad that isn't listed on the online menu - had endive, lemon, shaved hard cheese like maybe parmesan and aborio rice - refreshing!

THere are recipes on the purple pig site too.

Flo & Santos

2010-11-08T13:27:00.001-06:00

Flo's Polish

Surprisingly delicious!

Perfect balance, blend, whatever of Polska Kielbasa, sauerkraut, applewood smoked bacon, & of course, cheese.

This would be easy to mess up if done by an amateur.

http://www.floandsantos.com

Sbux

2010-11-05T14:35:00.001-06:00

Starbucks in the Village of Hinsdale.
Looks like a Justice w all the tweens!!

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T14:21:00.003-06:00

Halloween is a kids holiday. However, adults continue to hijack the night and create a night of pure fun.
Hung out in Wicker Park as Chilean Miners along with a pimp, Stands with a Fist a la Dances with Wolves, and Betty Draper.

Love the Hangover group ensemble, Tiger Woods, bull and bull fighter.
Way to slut it out ladies!

Sunday Bears

2010-10-26T15:15:00.001-06:00

Ok last Sunday's game as a spectator or fan must have been quite a trip.

On Monday morning/the day after:

1) I saw a neighbor keys dangling in the door knob. Possible scenario: Boyfriend drunk and late coming home trying to open the door. Door swung open by annoyed girlfriend inside. Keys left dangling over night. Keys witnessing Wall Street Journal delivery person.

I was nice...took keys out the door and hid them under the WSJ.

2) Blood drops on the front door...on the outside. Carnage? Bloody nose from post-game drunk fist fight?

Weather

2010-10-26T15:11:00.001-06:00

The weather is insane today!

Driving south on the Dan Ryan 90/94 was scary with the rain and the dark gloomy skies.

Coming back to the city - pretty deceptive with the partly cloudy blue sky. There is nothing sealed tight enough to keep the gusts of wind out.

Glad to be back in the comforts of home. Listening to things rattle and shake, winds roar, & the grill roll are pleasant sounds and a reminder of the powerful Mother Nature.

Huffington Post: Drug Lab Found In Georgetown Dorm

2010-10-25T15:35:00.001-06:00

Uhh you should have seen The Castillian in 1996 at UT Austin

		Drug Lab Found In Georgetown Dorm

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Huffington Post: R.I.P The Walkman -- Officially

2010-10-25T04:41:00.001-06:00

Awww...I got my first from Eckerds in Houston, tx

		R.I.P The Walkman -- Officially
	Sony announced that it has ceased production of cassette Walkmans, first introduced in 1979. Switched highlights the history of the Walkman: [T]he portable tape player...

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It's already the Apple Red Line stop

2010-10-22T08:53:00.002-06:00

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This will be very cool. On the red line going north yesterday, for a few seconds I thought I was already at Fullerton b/c of the bright white lights. Hoping to get the next iPhone model next summer.

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Friday

2010-10-22T08:46:00.003-06:00

Clinical was cancelled today so I'm at home. Yay.
Now I get to study for my exam that is next week.
Thrilled.
It's fall. THe warm sun warming the cool living room.
MSNBC in the back ground.
Coffee w milk.

Although Im studying, the above makes it tolerable.

Have a cookin class tonight. Got the Groupon about a year ago. Should be tasty. BYOB or wine. Wine.

Fwd: It's Goop

2010-10-21T07:13:00.001-06:00

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10-12-10

2010-10-12T18:23:00.002-06:00

Chicago Marathon thoughts

I feel secure in saying:
1) I didn't shit on myself
2) I will never run a marathon ever again
3) I'm excited about future HALF marathons!

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See you at the finish line

2010-10-09T19:13:00.001-06:00

26.2 or bust
10-10-10 Chicago Marathon

In line for Cafe au Lait at Cafe du Monde

2010-10-03T20:00:00.001-06:00

Afternoon in NOLA

Bucktown 5K

2010-10-03T13:26:00.001-06:00

Great time today at the Bucktown 5K. It's advertised as the "warm up" for the Chicago Marathon.

Well, I almost vomited at the finish line. Thank goodness brunch was not far from the finish line. Hot Chocolate on Damen. Home of the $4 coffee, $2 refill, $7 hot chocolate.

NYTimes: Birth Control Over Baldness

2010-09-26T16:14:00.001-06:00

From The New York Times:

OP-ED COLUMNIST: Birth Control Over Baldness

New contraceptives, still in trials, could be a powerful tool in fighting global poverty.

http://nyti.ms/bNiVOJ

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Huffington Post: Balthazar Getty: Wife 'Understanding' About Sienna Affair

2010-09-20T15:39:00.000-06:00

I like how the summarized the Jude Law's indiscretions. So concise

		Balthazar Getty: Wife 'Understanding' About Sienna Affair
	Balthazar Getty had a highly publicized affair with Sienna Miller in 2008 - remember the sexy pics of them in Italy? But now the actor...

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Huffington Post: Woman Charged Following Dog Poop-Infused Meltdown

2010-09-20T15:34:00.001-06:00

Shit, dawg!

		Woman Charged Following Dog Poop-Infused Meltdown
	NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Dog owners, beware: If you live in suburban Chicago and don't pick up after your pet, you might get tossed an unpleasant...

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Ready to Run 20 miler

2010-09-19T12:05:00.002-06:00

Done. I'm very stiff, but very glad the race is done. Only 3 more weeks til my final Chicago Marathon - 10-10-10. I'm a big fan of PopChips. Free samples at the finish line...great idea. Ok. I have to study for my exam...

Worst Movie...Ever

2010-09-18T17:08:00.001-06:00

There are many "Worst Movie...Ever" but I have to point out that Matrix Revolution is very bad. When I first saw the green alphanumeric shower on black, I though oooh red v blue pill time. Uhh, it wasn't 1 or 2. I definitely never saw 3 in the theatre and definitely glad I never did after seeing 5 minutes of Revolution.

It does make great background noise while I study for the first exam of my FINAL semester of graduate school!

NYTimes: For the Dishwasher’s Sake, Go Easy on the Detergent

2010-09-15T07:09:00.000-06:00

From The New York Times:

SHORTCUTS: For the Dishwasher's Sake, Go Easy on the Detergent

Go easy on the detergent in dishwashers and washing machines, and never clean your oven the day before Thanksgiving.

http://nyti.ms/8YSQ8V

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NYTimes: The Public’s Quiet Savior From Harmful Medicines

2010-09-15T07:00:00.001-06:00

From The New York Times:

The Public's Quiet Savior From Harmful Medicines

Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey, 96, will be celebrated this week for serving as midwife to modern pharmaceutical regulation in the United States.

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Huffington Post: The Hidden Meanings Behind Brands' Favorite Numbers

2010-09-15T05:43:00.001-06:00

		The Hidden Meanings Behind Brands' Favorite Numbers
	in the 1870s, when Levi Strauss invented his famous blue jeans, they were known simply as "XX." Two decades later, they were given the lot...

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Huffington Post: RANKED: The Top 17 Most 'Social' Cities

2010-09-13T12:02:00.001-06:00

Austin #4

		RANKED: The Top 17 Most 'Social' Cities
	NetProspex, a sales and marketing database company, has released its "Top 50 Social Media Report" analyzing the social media presence and activity of professionals around...

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L

2010-09-05T14:26:00.000-06:00

Gross... Sitting on the FLOOR of the L! The redline no less! Gross

Huffington Post: The Top 10 Cities For Online Dating

2010-09-05T08:35:00.001-06:00

		The Top 10 Cities For Online Dating
	Wondering where can you find the most singles looking for love online? Curious what U.S. cities have taken to e-dating--and which are hesitant? Dating site...

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Marathon

2010-09-04T15:52:00.001-06:00

I'm training with CARA (www.cararuns.org) for the Chicago Marathon. Honestly, I haven't had the time to follow the training schedule. However, I ran the 18 miles today with the 10:00 pace group. Actually, we run around 9:45. I couldn't keep up that pace more than probably 16 miles and had to return to the 10 min pace. Luckily, I had someone to slow down and run with. Anyway, while down at 67th street, I had to Gu - Espresso Love. I looked at it and gagged. I mean eyes watering, burps, etc - true gagging. If I don't look, i'm ok.

Huffington Post: HAPPY '90210 DAY!

2010-09-01T18:34:00.001-06:00

		HAPPY '90210 DAY!
	NEW YORK — OMG, it's like one of those freaky Mayan calendar things or something. But, yes, it's true: Thursday Sept. 2, 2010, is being...

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Beautiful day in Chicago

2010-08-28T12:06:00.000-06:00

Huffington Post: Oregon State Lineman Found NUDE In Stranger's Home

2010-08-24T13:33:00.001-06:00

Hilarious... Just another Saturday night!

		Oregon State Lineman Found NUDE In Stranger's Home
	CORVALLIS, Ore. Ã¢ÂÂ" An Oregon State University offensive lineman has been dismissed from the team after police say they found him naked and intoxicated in...

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Huffington Post: 19 AMAZING Google Search Tricks You Need To Know

2010-07-30T21:37:00.001-06:00

		19 AMAZING Google Search Tricks You Need To Know
	Google may be expanding into cell phones, operating systems, and tablet PCs, but it's still known best for search. Google's engineers have tricked out the...

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Interesting Article on Fluent News

2010-07-30T12:49:00.001-06:00

I'm reading about 'Kinky Friedman leaves the stump to return to the stage' on Fluent News. Here is the link: http://fluentnews.com/s/25639253

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NYTimes: The Kids Are All Right

2010-07-30T12:39:00.001-06:00

From The New York Times:

OP-ED COLUMNIST: The Kids Are All Right

Chelsea Clinton's approaching wedding day gives us occasion to celebrate successful children from recent first families.

http://nyti.ms/9uBaiS

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Before karaoke night at Camp Duncan

2010-07-29T17:35:00.001-06:00

Lunch at camp

2010-07-28T11:48:00.000-06:00

Hoagie bun scooped out, mustard, iceberg lettuce, turkey, and BACON

Teaching about exercise.

2010-07-28T10:16:00.001-06:00

Diabetics you were learn

It's hump day.

2010-07-28T07:37:00.000-06:00

Last night, only had to check 4 blood sugars and treat 1 high. Slept before 1am. A first this week.

On duty

2010-07-27T08:13:00.001-06:00

First camp friendship bracelet

2010-07-26T19:32:00.000-06:00

Passed my swimming test

2010-07-25T11:30:00.000-06:00

Blue means access to any thing water related.

Camp

2010-07-24T22:07:00.001-06:00

First day of camp ever
First day of camp as medical staff
Bottom bunk
Passed my swimming test...barely.

AC is great. Showers are not as gross as one would think.
Shower water smells like a sulfur mine.

80 hours...80 clinical hours. The light at the end.
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Sailing in Lake Michigan

2010-07-20T08:47:00.003-06:00

Hilton Head Island, SC

2010-07-20T08:47:00.001-06:00

View of charleston, sc from Ft. Sumpter

2010-07-20T08:46:00.001-06:00

Cannons across the bay sparked the beginning of the Civil War!

Huffington Post: PHOTOS: 10 Surprisingly Recession-Proof Industries

2010-07-06T14:37:00.001-06:00

		PHOTOS: 10 Surprisingly Recession-Proof Industries
	It's always tricky to call an industry "recession-proof" but, though it may sound surprising, there are a handful of industries that are actually growing during...

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Man bag

2010-07-02T13:38:00.000-06:00

This is a man bag on the red line. Wow.

NYTimes: I’ll Take a Scoop oƒ Prosciutto, Please

2010-07-02T07:11:00.001-06:00

From The New York Times:

I'll Take a Scoop oƒ Prosciutto, Please

Why does Jake Godby make such weird ice cream?

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NYTimes: A Wimbledon Journey That Began in a Van

2010-06-21T06:10:00.001-06:00

From The New York Times:

A Wimbledon Journey That Began in a Van

Dustin Brown's placement in the ATP top 100 and entry into Wimbledon
came only after a road trip through Europe, as he struggled to make a
living in tennis.

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Dinner

2010-06-20T19:28:00.000-06:00

The trib working hard

2010-06-10T17:20:00.000-06:00

2010-06-10T16:04:00.001-06:00

2010-06-10T16:03:00.000-06:00