An open mic catches some naughty democrats scheming to prolong California’s budget crisis to put pressure on the Republicans. You’d think you’d be a little more careful when discussing something so sinister and underhanded.
Milestone 2 of Eclipse is now available for download.
It looks like yet another Chicago television celeb has landed on eXtra. I just sighted Tava Smiley, formerly of the WTTW show, Wild Chicago, on eXtra. She’s not to be confused with Tavis Smiley, who has a show on NPR. Tava joins Jon Kelley, who had a brief stint as a sportscaster on Chicago’s NBC [...]
Here’s yet another article about Liz Phair’s new pop turn: Liz Phair Defends Pop Album, Chooses Tour Over Exile. The article is critical of her choice to have the Matrix co-write many of the songs on the album. The Matrix is the same team who helped Avril Lavigne catapult to fame with her album “Sk8ter [...]
Musician’s beware!
Apparently, using E and F chords could get you sued by Metallica: Metallica Sue Canadian Band over E, F Chords. The possible implications of this are disturbing. I hope Metallica doesn’t get very far in pursing this matter further.
Just had dinner at Blackbird a few nights ago after a long hiatus from eating there. I have resolved to try to eat there more often. Food and service were impeccable, as always. Our waiter was extemely knowledgeable about the menu and the wine list. He informed us that they (whoever they [...]
They have such good pie charts. They turn the news into a Highlights magazine.
Conan O’Brien commenting on USA Today
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Hail damage sucks. My car was brutally punished over a week ago by a nasty hailstorm, the likes of which I have never personally witnessed before. The hail was literally the size of golf balls. That’s not the type of thing you expect to see in Northeastern Illinois. Anyway, Allstate sucks because the first open [...]
McDonalds goes wireless
Yes, McDonalds offering WiFi in its restaurants isn’t new news, but McDonald’s has now set up an informational website: McDonald’sŪ Wireless They promise WiFi at select restaurants in the Chicago metro area in the near future. The website is vague about pricing. The website seems to hint that you may get some airtime [...]
