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Stop Asking, Start Taking 2008-12-09 02:01:00 Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., speaks at the rallyI find the story of the 250 Republic Windows and Doors workers occupying their factory inspiring. after they inspiring. In case you haven't heard, they were laid-off without a minimum 60 days notice after a huge drop in sales. The workers are demanding the vacation pay and severance pay they are entitled to in addition to their final paychecks. Read more:Start
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Obama is not too British, but he may be a Secret Robot 2008-12-08 12:52:00 Mother's Race: Roomba, Father's Race: BattlebotBy refusing to reconsider a lower court's dismissal of a law suit contesting Obama
's status as a "natural born" US citizen, the Supreme Court has effectively ruled that Obama is not too British
to become president. I think this ruling has to with the fact that he was born in Hawaii. The big to do about Obama being ineligible to become president exist Read more:Robot
I <3 Amy Sedaris 2008-12-08 06:00:00 Amy Sedaris is really cool, and maybe just a little crazy. Judge for yourself from these facts about Amy from her website, amysedarisrocks.com:She really wanted some Vicodin one Christmas Eve. Upon walking out of her apartment on a search for it, she ran into a woman on crutches--who took her up to her apartment and gave her Vicodin.
Special deliveries 2008-12-08 02:17:00 Onto you a child is born. Or, partially thanks to you, a clinic in Zambia is better equipped to handle a baby's birth.This year's charitable gift options reach new marks, reports Intelligent Giving. The London charity advisory group has made a list of its favorite charity gifts, from the Oxfam camel (DVD accompanied by chocolates, gift wrap extra) to the Dogs Trust cuddle-a-dog to Samaritan's Purs Read more:Special
Bush's Legacy: Peeance Freeance 2008-12-06 15:11:00 Wow. He said it. Then he just keep on talkin'. This begs the question: what exactly is a "Peeance Freeance"? What does a "Peeance Freeance" secure Iraq look like? What was Bush trying to say? I can't believe that I'm just finding out about this now. For a presidency filled with spectacular blunders in public speaking, "Peeance Freeance" stands out as a real gem. BTW, you gotta love the pos Read more:Legacy
Jon Stewart Stole My Post 2008-12-06 03:00:00 You may remember my post on the American Family Association's "burning" cross Christmas decoration. If you caught the Daily Show last night (the 4th), then you are of course aware that Stewart
mocked the same cross. This is all fine and dandy, but Jon, where's my slice of that sweet, sweet Daily Show-pie? Read more:Jon Stewart
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Happy Sweater Vest Thursday 2008-12-04 03:00:00 The sweater vest is the muscle shirt of professional attireTwo years ago, on a fateful Thursday
in late November, Raman Shah, humbly donned a sweater vest and headed out the door to Gage Park High School where he was a math teacher. From this simple yet courageous act a movement was born.Upon arriving at Gage, Cole Entress (see above), so inspired by Shah's choice in knitwear declared that from t Read more:Happy
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The Best News I've Heard in the Last 4 Weeks 2008-12-03 13:13:00 Smartest fraking show on televisionI realize that as I write this, I'm also outing myself as a huge nerd. I think I'm OK with that. I just read on slashdot that the Sci Fi channel has given the green light to "Caprica" a long awaited prequel series to "Battlestar Galactica."If you've never seen BSG, now is the time to start catching up: there are only 10 episodes left in the entire series. The Read more:Heard
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Robot Roundup 2008-12-02 10:53:00 In place of any substantive post, I think I'll revisit one of my favorite topics: weird robots.Not to be out done by Cyberdyne's robotic exoskeleton, Honda has unveiled a pair of robotic legs that are designed to aid people that have to stand around for long periods of time. Doesn't it look like a big robotic Maxi pad though? Not exactly a fashion statement I'm ready to make.Here is a robot peop Read more:Robot
How to Look Good Naked 2008-12-01 11:40:00 Step 2. Don't eat before you strip.I have a moderately unhealthy obsession with wikiHow, which as you may have guessed, is a how to guide everyone can edit. There are two reasons I like it so much: 1) the guides are only marginally better than Yahoo! answers, and 2) there is an incredibly diverse range of topics.For example: today's featured article is How to Look Good Naked. Interestingly, the
The 10 Most Dangerous Toys of All Time 2008-11-28 03:00:00 It's Black Friday which means the Christmas (holiday?) shopping season is in full gear. If you are looking for the perfect gift for that special someone, you should check out the Radar's list of most dangerous toys ever. The list features classics like Lawn Darts, but also interesting relatively unheard of toys like the Atomic Energy Lab (see above), and the original Cylon toy from Battlestar Ga
Please do pass the politics 2008-11-27 12:17:00 Here, birdy, birdy... If you're lucky enough to receive a window seat at the dinner table, keep watch for giant flying penguins. In 1986 Detroit's Chilly Willy decided to take all $15,000 of himself up, up and away from the parade for a dip into Lake St. Clair....some seed for you. Ambitiously oratory? Consider these texts for rendition or inspiration for dialogue.1. Shamengwa. 5-page short fictio Read more:Please
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The Other Turkey 2008-11-27 11:17:00 Meleagris ocellata, the Ocellated Turkey
There are two members to of the genus Meleagris: the familiar Wild Turkey (M. gallopavo*) and The Ocellated Turkey (M. ocellata). The Ocellated Turkey, which looks like the Wild Turkey's flamboyant, cousin is found only in a small area of the Yucatan Peninsula. I know what you are all wondering: does it gobble? In a word, no. From the Wikipedia
Pro-Life? Bridget Scallen's Diary 2008-11-25 22:22:00 "...you know that we begin by telling children stories. These are, in general, fiction, though they contain some truth."(Plato, Education: The First Stage, The Republic)Thanksgiving homecoming may remind us of the great literature that shaped our tender minds. Especially during an enervated economic time we may also fondly reminisce about childhood games. Remembrance of times past can crucially re Read more:Bridget
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Fry Safe 2008-11-25 21:31:00 Each yeah, dozens of Thanksgiving dinners are ruined by improper turkey frying techniques. If you or your loved ones plan on frying a turkey this year, please make sure you practice safe frying. Alton Brown, from Good Eats has a comprehensive guide to building a "turkey derrick" on his website:Ask any professional fire fighter - they'll tell you -- every Thanksgiving they answer a slew of emerge
Green New Deal 2008-11-24 17:30:00 Dan Blustein sheds a single tear as he stares at a pond covered in petroleum runoff in Amazonian EcuadorFollowing on the heals of my post, Building a Sustainable Economy, world leaders have begun to call for a "green" new deal. Sorry fellows, but I beat you to the punch! In all seriousness though, a concerted effort by world leaders to create well paying jobs that benefit the environment doesn't Read more:Green
Vote For Justin 2008-11-24 11:22:00 Do you like dogs? Do you like Chicago? Do you live voting? If your answer is "yes" to any of these, then you should vote for Justin
's entry for the 2009-2010 City of Chicago vehicle sticker. As you can see, Justin is an incredibly talented artist (his picture is one of finalists). He is also a great student and a nice kid. Winning the competition would earn Justin a $1000 and Gage Park some
Advertising as Theft 2008-11-22 04:00:00 Advertising is ubiquitous. The average American sees anywhere between 800 and 3000 ads a day (my dubious source of data). This doesn't seem to be anything more than a minor annoyance to most people. And, for the most part we don't really question the systems by which advertising is delivered to us. People with the money and desire can buy commercials or put up billboards. The Billboard Libera Read more:Advertising
Building a Legacy 2008-11-21 11:44:00 Oil shale--deliciousIf one thing has become abundantly clear over the last 8 years, it's that pandering to the business lobby in this country ends up shafting a lot of things. Like the environment and citizens rights to participate in government. The news wires are all abuzz with George "What can I still ruin?" Bush's "midnight regulation" changes. In short, the administration is opening up oi Read more:Building
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Documenting Climate Change 2008-11-20 15:05:00 Photo via: GHG PhotosI friend of mine sent me a link to this neat site today. GHG Photos is a team of seven young photo journalists each of whom has spent several years documenting the causes and consequences climate change. The site features some great pictures and tells the climate change stories behind them. Read more:Change
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