Flo & Santos

Italian beef! Gigantic!!

Bongo room

Breakfast is served!

Ramen inventor's son soups up healthier legacy via msnbc.com iPhone app

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Huffington Post: Kal Penn Robbed At Gunpoint In D.C.

 

		Kal Penn Robbed At Gunpoint In D.C.
	WASHINGTON — Kal Penn's former publicist confirms that the actor who played Kumar in the movie "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle" and had...

 

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NYTimes: From Dung to Coffee Brew With No Aftertaste

From The New York Times:

From Dung to Coffee Brew With No Aftertaste

The world's most expensive coffee beans are found in the droppings of
the civet, a catlike animal from Southeast Asia whose digestive tract
produces a smooth brew.

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NYTimes: Indian Who Built Yoga Empire Works on Politics

From The New York Times:

Indian Who Built Yoga Empire Works on Politics

Swami Ramdev, a yogic fusion of Richard Simmons, Dr. Oz and Oprah
Winfrey, said he would establish a party with a message of national
pride and Indian values.

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Huffington Post: PHOTOS: The 13 Most Ridiculous Sitcom Mysteries Of All Time

 

		PHOTOS: The 13 Most Ridiculous Sitcom Mysteries Of All Time
	Part of the appeal of the traditional sitcom was that it followed a consistent formula. Week after week, you could tune in and know exactly...

 

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Decades after shaking baby, dad jailed again via msnbc.com iPhone app

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Corner

Got a corner spot at Big Star

Frogger

How to run a successful operation: haul a huge cart back and forth
between Big Star and the Violet Hour on Damen.

The wit

Ceiling

View in 100 degree heated room. Hot Yoga time. Namaste, beyatch.

80 in April!!

Workn

Can't wait to get out of here!!

Patients allergic to their meds get temporary fix via msnbc.com iPhone app

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NYTimes: Hallucinogens Have Doctors Tuning In Again

From The New York Times:

Hallucinogens Have Doctors Tuning In Again

Scientists are studying the drugs' potential for treating mental
problems and illuminating the nature of consciousness.

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Great American Taxi

Huffington Post: Gwyneth Paltrow On Her Naked Body & Kate Winslet

 

		Gwyneth Paltrow On Her Naked Body & Kate Winslet
	Gywneth Paltrow is on the May cover of Harper's Bazaar in advance of "Iron Man 2," and inside she talks about her figure, Kate Winslet...

 

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‘Family Ties’ actor Bonsall gets probation via msnbc.com iPhone app

Sha la luh laa

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Jail me, Elmo? Pot left in boy's bag, police say via msnbc.com iPhone app

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Om

Core Power Yoga

Rain rain go AWAY!!

Farm boots from Iowa, it's just you, me, a shitty umbrella against 80%
chance of rain! Spring time in Chicago comes w a price!!

skid marks

today, i saw a patient with ADHD. his mom said that sometimes he has
skid marks on his underware, which is a sign of constipation in kids.
the mom thinks it's because he has adhd and gets to distracted to wipe
properly.

Flo & Santos

This morning, I saw the truck carrying the new awning!

Can't wait for this place to open.

http://www.floandsantos.com/

13th and Wabash

best city for singles

http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-best-cities-for-singles/1

#3 Austin, Texas...It's so fun there, that you want to stay single!!

Scallops

Look at this! Dee-licious!
Thanks Whole Foods for making me look good in the kitchen!

Back up socks

Wish I had Big Puffer (name of my north face jacket) with me today. I
was in total denial about the cold front. Alas, I did bring back up
socks. Looks rediculous but I'm warm!!

South Loop is representin

I love this blog! Now I know what's going on in the hood.
http://www.sloopin.com/

Looking forward to the new place with Santos in the name...FLo and Santos - a pizza & pub.

Valentines Day!!

From the south loop chocolatier!!

http://www.canadylechocolatierchicago.com/

Success

Finally made it up a GREEN in Snowbird!
Wilbere!

h-town!

http://www.click2houston.com/news/22477532/detail.html

Huffington Post: PHOTOS: The 11 Most Awesome Beds Of All Time

 

		PHOTOS: The 11 Most Awesome Beds Of All Time
	We love awesome beds. And we're not just talking about race car beds (which yes, are still great). We're talking about the real deal. The...

 

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The Chicago River on the rocks

NYTimes: How Visa, Using Card Fees, Dominates a Market

From The New York Times:

THE CARD GAME: How Visa, Using Card Fees, Dominates a Market

When you sign for a debit card at a retailer, the store pays your bank
more than twice as much as when you enter a PIN — a strategy Visa
hatched decades ago.

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Flip food

Tuna in Filipino-friendly flavors
From Hong Kong Market, Houston Texas

FYI: shazaam doesn't work in Vietnamese renditions of pop hits or
Christmas songs

Fresh Juice

Fuji apple & carrot juice in H-town

From The Statesman's iPhone App:

I found this story on the Statesman News Reader iPhone App:

Rhett Butler sells boxed set for brother's cancer treatment
http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/music/entries/2009/12/16/rhett_butler_sells_boxed_set_f.html

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Huffington Post: PHOTOS: The 17 Iconic Hot Messes Of The 2000s

 

		PHOTOS: The 17 Iconic Hot Messes Of The 2000s
	Hot messes aren't just disaster areas. They're not just scandal makers. They're a very specific breed of person who is persistently crazy in both style...

 

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Huffington Post: Apple 'Gestapo': How Apple Hunts Down Leaks

 

		Apple 'Gestapo': How Apple Hunts Down Leaks
	They call themselves the Worldwide Loyalty Team. Among some employees, they are known as the Apple Gestapo, a group of moles always spying in headquarters...

 

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Le Tigre

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Fwd: [URGENT] Power Outage on West Side

I really like how an email was sent.  Perfect for the people in the blackout...who already know.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Urgent Official Announcement <urgent_owner@uic.edu>
Date: Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 9:24 PM
Subject: [URGENT] Power Outage on West Side
To: URGENT_STUDENT@listserv.uic.edu


A power outage has left the entire west side of campus without electricity, except for the hospital which is operating on generator power. All other west side buildings are without power. Updates as available.

Tiger Woods

Well actually, I think I've been having a boring affair with Tiger Woods too!!!

I thought you should see this story

Man apparently tried to haul away ATM in Colorado http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_19886/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Q1pbe7vG

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Metra

Taking the train to Glenview today like an adult commuting to work!

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CMH from the 18th floor

sandberg and reba

Misc

1) "Women Lie. Men lie. Numbers don't." - Jay-Z
I liked that one.

2) Excited that it might be nice outside tomorrow.

3) Coupling (UK version) is still the best sit-com after 30 Rock!

4) What am I going to wear on Thanksgiving - loose fitting but nice?!

Sun in Chicago!!

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View from Core Power Yoga

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NYTimes: A Netflix Model for Haute Couture

From The New York Times:

A Netflix Model for Haute Couture

Rent the Runway wants to do for high-end fashion what Netflix has done
for movies by offering a simple mail-order system.

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Houston

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/health/policy/08health.html?_r=1&hp

Only one Republican, Representative Anh Cao of Louisiana, voted for the bill, and 39 Democrats opposed it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Cao

Fall Beauty

NYTimes: French Ideal of Bicycle-Sharing Meets Reality

From The New York Times:

French Ideal of Bicycle-Sharing Meets Reality

Paris's bike-rental system has inspired a new urban ethos, along with
some old urban curses: vandalism and theft.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/31/world/europe/31bikes.html

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Wilco (The Concert)

Wilco UIC Pavillion...and yes, I was the drunk girl.

Wrigley Field made of Wrigley wrappers

Being a tourist in my own town...at ESPN Zone off Michigan Avenue.  Lots of people wearing sports jerseys, eating entire desserts.  There are TV's in the bathroom so you don't miss the game. 

So is this like when you see a bird eating scrambled eggs (off a plate, brunch time, outdoor patio)?  No..ok. 

Hmm

Look...Taste of India, next to Dunkin Donuts!

Chicago Marathon 2009

I forgot to give a shout out to my speed demon friend, Erin Ryan!!!
Boston 2011!

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I didn't know

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Trejo

This dude is the cousin of Robert Rodriguez!!  He looks so damn tough and scary.

Bucktown 5K 2009

http://www.bucktown5k.com/

Love this race! Apparently I've run at a 9:50 pace 2 years in a row...at least I'm consistent. The first time at 9:27 pace in 2004...hmm my first race in Chicago!

chicago cabs

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/clout_st/2009/09/chicago-cab-drivers-ask-for-rate-hike-new-surcharges.html

Shut up, shut up, SHUT UP!

I'm trying to do school work and still remain connected to the news world. So per routine, I have MSNBC going on in the background. What the fuck Libya? And specifically you Gaddafi with you're weird looking facial hair...shut up with your address to the General Assembly. And damn it MSNBC, why are you showing his rambling? Watch it on your own, synthesize it and then write about it.

WTF you cop!?

Um yeah, I'd sue him too.  Dick! Aren't we supposed to work together?  

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/09/nurse-sues-chicago-cop-who-arrested-her.html

Nurse sues Chicago cop who arrested her

September 21, 2009 10:03 AM | 43 Comments

An Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center nurse has filed a civil lawsuit against a Chicago police officer and the city of Chicago, claiming the officer arrested her for wanting to consult with a supervisor before collecting a blood sample from a suspected drunken driver.

Lisa Hofstra was the nurse in charge of the emergency room at Illinois Masonic about 4 a.m. on Aug. 1 when she said an officer named Rodriguez asked her to take blood samples from a man to determine his blood-alcohol level, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court. Hofstra allegedly told the officer the man had to become a patient first and she wanted to consult with her supervisor.

 

The officer cuffed her and placed her in the back of a squad car, according to the lawsuit.

The lawsuit claims Rodriguez, who is not fully named in the complaint, used excessive force by placing the handcuffs on Hofstra too tightly and arrested her without probable cause.

Hofstra is seeking an unspecified amount of damages.

Akira

Akira has quality where it counts. I got a super cute, fun dress. I do admit that the lining of the dress was a little snug, but what else is new. At least the bottom was a little poofy. Well, I walked around in the dress at home for may 30 minutes before leaving. On my way out the door, I carefully bent down to pick up my purse. Suddenly, the dress fit better. I was like, wow, all I needed to do was to break it in! I gave one final look in the mirror. Dress still looked fine. Then I decided to check the lining. Um, the dress fit better because the lining gave!

Akira, thanks.

Carnivale

Had a wonderful dinner at Carnivale to celebrate my Homey's 30th. Everything was delicious. Who knew you could mash up a plantain with bacon and call it a side? Then we went to Edge on Division...shit place. Empty. This was the second time we tried to hang there. The last time we went there, um, there was NO HEAT. So we hit Rodan on Milwaukee. No dance off this time, but the hipsters were in full effect. We indulged. Then a few of us went over to the Tavern for more goodness. I wanted to see RR in a dance off. But the challenger didn't have anything to show off. See pic below. After some guy bashed his ho on the head with a beer bottle, it was time to go home. You can see JN who wanted to do some pro bono work that night.

NYTimes: High Fashion Faces a Redefining Moment

From The New York Times:

High Fashion Faces a Redefining Moment

A business built on fantasy and aspiration is in trouble, as consumers
seem unwilling to spend at any price level.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/11/style/11fashion.html

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Billboard Hits

I transferred like 10 gigs of music from my old iBook to my new MacBook...Ok, my guilty pleasure is listening to some of those horribly cheesy good songs from Billboard Top 100 1980 - 1999.  

I had to turn down the volume when Bobby Brown's That's My Prerogative.

Would look perfect in the bedroom

Sharpie pen

I love this pen. I stopped by 3 stores tonight - 2 Wallgreens & a CVS
to find them

THE KILLERS at LOLLAPALOOZA 2009

They killed.
Brandon is a showman.
Said this was their biggest audience ever.

Laps in Buckingham Fountain

Some dudes went swimming in Buckingham Fountain. That is one of the 3 guys standing in the water. There was one carted off by the CPD earlier. There was a third still waiting things out in the fountain at the time this picture was taken. Cuffed and hauled off. There's nothing grosser than going to lockup while wet and sans shoes!

Santigold

I really liked this show and so did the other people. There was a stage that people aren't supposed to be on. But they did. And there was a pole that should not have been climbed. But some guy did. The people are young. LS and I were talking about the 1994 Lolla with Kurt Cobain and he died in 1994. The girls in front of us turned around. One asked, "HOW OLD ARE YOU???" The other said, "I was like 6 when that happened?!"

The first picture is the Chicago 2016 stage. I hope we don't get the Olympics. Sorry Chicago.
The second picture is up close at Perry's Stage. This had to be the most consistently happening stage the entire festival. DJ after DJ.

Melons at Lollapalooza

Only $2...better be b/c a 3day Lollapalooza pass is $200.!

Kings of Leon

The Kings of Leon performance was like listening to their album on good speakers. I was expecting them to put on a show-show. I bet they're better in a smaller venue.

Thievery Corporation at Lolla

These guys had about 6 different singers with them on stage. Great show and fun crowd. Mud is still gross even at Lolla.