In 2011 I resolve to be upbeat & happy despite the tough economy; work on my writing project; and try to gain more freelance work.

Obama's Problem Is Not About 'Connecting.' It's The Economy.

Or in other, other words: It's STILL the economy stupid!
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What are you resolving to change or do different in the New Year?

Hyundai: I like your Jeff Bridges voiceovers. But it's past Christmas; stop running Christmas ads!

Just overheard on The Simpsons...
Homer: You'll have to speak up. I'm wearing a towel. LOL!

Chris Harris picks it off -- Bears win!!

Touchdown! 38-31 Bears!!

Touchdown Bears! 31-24

Mocha latte for breakfast -> dog walk in the snow -> hot bath -> watch Bears game -> dog walk in snow -> prepare for freelance job in 'burbs

During all the hustle & bustle and shopping, let's remember the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Santa Claus. ;-)

Watching "Christmas Vacation" w/ Chevy Chase. A modern classic!

Heading out to Prairie Wolf forest preserve dog park with some friends for a good romp in the snow with our dogs! http://bit.ly/eZaP70

I just went to see the new Cohen Brothers movie "True Grit". It's very good!

Today, the Senate also passed the 9/11 first-responders act. It's long overdue!

As we deal w/ 6 inches of snow & single-digit temps in Chicago, I don't feel too bad for my friends in California who've had 5 days of rain.

Devin Hester Touchdown: Bears Return Man Breaks Record With 14th TD (VIDEO)

As a Chicagoan and Bears fan, I've been lucky enough to see many of Devin Hester's amazing punt & kick returns. I think it was a mistake for the Bears to de-emphasi­ze his return game in lieu of turning him into a full-time wide receiver. He's a pretty good receiver, but he's a spectacula­r return man. Luckily, this season he has returned to form and is once again putting focus on being a return man. Furthermor­e, the Bears also have Danieal Manning, who is another of the NFL's best return men. They make watching Bears special teams play something worth waiting for.
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Favorite Movies of the Decade

These are some of my favorite MOVIES of the DECADE:

• The Station Agent
• Sideways
• Little Miss Sunshine
• Juno
• Up in the Air
• Up
• O Brother, Where Art Thou?
• Syriana
• Breach
• The Bourne Identity series
• The Dark Knight
• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
• Shaun of the Dead
• Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2
• Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
• High Fidelity
• Mostly Martha
• Michael Clayton
• The Proposition
• United Flight 93
• Bloody Sunday
• Gran Torino
• In Bruges
• Iron Man
• No Country for Old Men
• The Kingdom
• Crazy Heart
• The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
• Forgetting Sarah Marshall
• I Love You Man
• Knocked Up
• Hangover
• Wall-E
• Monsters, Inc.
• Monster House
• MegaMind
• Despicable Me
• Pollock

Good riddance Don't Ask/Don't Tell! It's long overdue. Unfortunately, some folks need to be dragged into the future kicking & screaming.

Happy Festivus everybody! "It's a Festivus for the rest of us." ;-)

Good news: I'm working this week (& hopefully next week) at Aspen Marketing. Bad news: It's in West Chicago - not an easy commute! Oh well.

The Tea Party talks about liberty & freedom, so I'm sure they support the free speech that WikiLeaks enables. Right?

I cannot BEAR to watch!

Em-BEAR-rassing!

Chicago or Antarctica?

Can you tell the difference? Is this Chicago or Antarctica?

Chicago or Antarctica?

Can you tell the difference? Is this Chicago or Antarctica?

Chicago or Antarctica?

Can you tell the difference? Is this Chicago or Antarctica?

Chicago or Antarctica?

Can you tell the difference? Is this Chicago or Antarctica?

Chicago's Best Indian Restaurants (PHOTOS)

I've tried a couple of these places and have been satisfied, so I cannot disagree with any of their selections­. But...I think Klay Oven should definitely be on this list as it is the best Indian food I have ever eaten. Anywhere.
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John Lennon 'Rolling Stone' Interview: Magazine Releases Beatle's Final Interview

I think it's very interestin­g that John Lennon was so against idol worship and not being a "dead hero" like Sid Vicious as he put it. I recall several years ago, that John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) had a television special called Rotten Television­, where, in an effort to destroy such hero worship, he went to an auction, purchased a leather jacket which once belonged to Sid Vicious -- and burned it right there on television to prove a point: It's just clothing. It's not to be worshiped. I think John Lennon would have gotten a kick out of that.
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President Obama: You've talked about "the audacity of hope". But right now, we all have a "hope of audacity"!

Yum: homemade whole wheat pizza w/ soy cheese, orange pepper, sweet onion, & sundried tomatoes.

Hang One, Hang 'Em All

I don't entirely agree with you Mr. Baldwin. While I do believe that Cheney, Libby, and Armitage belong in jail, I do not support your assertion that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange belongs there. He is being relentless­ly smeared by the media -- with the help of numerous government­s -- because they suddenly realize that there is no such thing as secrecy in the internet era. And that TERRIFIES them! Unfortunat­ely, they are going to fall on Mr. Assange like a ton of bricks. No doubt they will arrest him on some bogus charges trumped up to make him seem evil. The truth is, he and WikiLeaks have done us all a huge service by revealing the secrets of an unjustifie­d war.
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I'm up WAY too early on a Saturday morning. Couldn't sleep, so rather than toss & turn, I got up & took a bath. Now, a bagel & a latte.

Chicago Police Officer Shot and Killed on South Side, Homeowner Also Slain

And what part of the city of Chicago do you live in? My guess is that you are a rural, white male who has no business commenting on matters that do not concern you, namely the rules that govern the city of Chicago. The fact remains that these two brave policemen -- one current; one former -- were gunned down by a 19 year old with a handgun. How does a 19 year old thief acquire a handgun so easily? If he hadn't have been able to buy that gun, those two men would likely be alive today. Will you, or anyone from the pro-gun movement ever take ANY responsibi­lity for this carnage? I doubt it.
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Hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off to work I go...

Please advertisers, in the name of sanity, STOP rewriting Christmas carols with new words! IT'S TOTALLY STUPID AND ANNOYING!

This week, I'm sending 500 self-promo postcards to ad agencies, design shops, and in-house art departments. If there's work - I'll find it!

Chicago Bears...28 to 13 and they're threatening to score again!!

Chicago Police Officer Shot and Killed on South Side, Homeowner Also Slain

Actually, it proves the exact opposite. Both of these men were highly trained police officers. Both possessed firearms. Tragically, both died anyway. Their handguns could not save them.
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Head Injuries: Why Motorcycle and Bicycle Helmets Should Be Mandatory

I have been a motorcycle rider for over 35 years. I have been a bicyclist for just as long. I also rollerblade and snowboard. I wear a helmet during all of these activities but I do NOT believe that it should be mandatory. Rather, those who choose NOT to wear helmets should be made to purchase special insurance that will cover any cost that might otherwise fall onto the public if they should be injured.
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Chicago Police Officer Shot and Killed on South Side, Homeowner Also Slain

It's very sad that another Chicago police officer, and citizen, have been gunned down by easy-to-obtain handguns. Unfortunately, it will keep happening until enough people get sick of the violence and push lawmakers to enact real common-sense handgun laws and stop allowing the NRA and it's apologists to bully everyone else. And for all of those who claim that more guns are the answer: both of these men were current or former police officers, trained in the use of deadly force, were both armed, and unfortunately it did not save either of their lives.
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Before: sunny dog walk, latte, bagel.
Now: leftover turkey & potatoes.
Later: movie from NetFlix.

I can think of a million things I'd rather do than get up at 3:00 am, battle crowds and go shopping! That's my idea of HELL!

It's 3:45 am. I've been awake for over an hour. Meanwhile my dog, who slept all day, is pleasantly sawing logs like there's no tomorrow. :-)

My dog Roxy is going to be 8 years old soon and she just caught her second squirrel yesterday. She's becoming a better hunter as she ages.

Annoying: Ads that take classic Christmas carols and rewrite the words as commercial jingles. Not clever at all.

Anyone who objects to pat-downs or body scans at the airport can step aside and wait. I would like to fly safely & quickly.

Yes! The Bears are finally starting to look like the team we all thought they could be at the beginning of the season. Go Bears!

Yes! The Bears are finally starting to look like the team we all thought they would be at the beginning of the season. Go Bears!

I'm sure the newly elected Tea Party candidates will turn down their government-funded healthcare now, right?

Bush Breaks Ground On Presidential Center In Texas

I think Dick Cheney is a shovel-ready project! He's a callous ghoul who deserves to be imprisoned for treason.
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Chicago Cubs Owners Rail Against Gov't Spending While Asking Taxpayers For $300 Million To Renovate Wrigley Field

OOPS! I guess it's okay to spend, spend, spend when it's for something that THEY believe in. But for everyone else, it's governmental "waste". And they wonder why we doubt their sincerity. F*cking hypocrites!
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Chris Wallace Says He Knows How To 'Satisfy A Woman,' Tells Radio Host To Hire An Escort (AUDIO)

I'm pretty sure Fox "News" host Chris Wallace satisfies most women, just by not subjecting them to his clumsy advances. Ha! ;-)
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Does anyone doubt Devin Hester's claim as the greatest return man in the NFL?

I just watched "An American Werewolf in London" with David Naughton and Griffin Dunne. What a great movie. It still holds up well.

Divorce! It's Good for the Children!

Ms. Smiley alludes to a step-father, though she never says whether or not her mom divorced or was a widow. I tend to think it's the latter, because having had parents who divorced when I was 14 I can tell you it was NOT good for me. Starting with the counseling session where I was blind-sided and told of my parents plans, and asked who did I "choose" to live with now? Ad to that the constant moving into new apartments, and not having a male role model to emulate or look to for reassurance. Then there was having to accept my parents new mates because it was what was expected of you. Divorce ripped me from a safe world, and through me into an uncertain environment where I was forced to grow up much sooner than was natural or beneficial. I don't know many kids who went through divorce who would claim that it was "good" for them. After all, the kids are the only ones who have no choice in the matter!
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Bush's Waterboarding Admission Prompts Calls For Criminal Probe

I'm pretty sure that if someone other than George Bush admitted to a crime on national television, it would take hours or days at the most before they were arrested and prosecuted. Let's say a professional athlete admitted on television that he had hit-and-run someone. I think that they would arrest and prosecute that athlete quickly. So in this case, you have a public figure who has openly admitted to a war crime. Why should he NOT be prosecuted?!
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Though I do not support either current war; I do support those who serve their country.

Tucker Carlson Sent Emails Posing As Keith Olbermann

A "hoax"? Try fraud or slander. This so-called "hoax" by former journalist­-turned-cr­iminal Tucker Carlson should be prosecuted as a crime. His intent was clear: to pour gasoline on a fire with the end result being Olbermann's termination from MSNBC.
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Rep. John Boehner: It's been 6 days since the elections. Where are the jobs?!

If the Bears don't win today...I'm done for the season. That being said, Go Bears.

Keith Olbermann was suspended from MSNBC. Email Phil Griffin who suspended Keith at: phil.griffin@nbcuni.com and tell him to reinstate Keith

Just days after Halloween and TV is flooded with ads for Christmas. Really? Can't we celebrate Thanksgiving first?!

Spanish Women 'The Most Flirtatious Online,' Survey Says

I think I just found another reason why I'd like to move to Spain!
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Please get out and VOTE today.

Keith Olbermann: Jon Stewart Jumped The Shark At Rally

As a die-hard fan of Olberman, and a fan of both Stewart and Colbert, AND someone who was AT the rally, I agree. This was not a fight Keith should have chosen. It seems that he my have tried to walk it back a bit later. Personally, I think there's room for all of them, and Rachel Maddow too. We need as many smart voices as possible -- some loud, soft funny.
About Daily Show
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If you haven't already voted early, please VOTE on Tuesday! :-)

Rally To Restore Sanity Attendance Estimated In Hundreds Of Thousands

Check out my pictures from the Rally for Sanity yesterday: http://bit­.ly/the_ra­lly_for_sa­nity
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Rally To Restore Sanity Attendance Estimated In Hundreds Of Thousands

What I can say is that the crowd stretched all the way from the Capital Building steps to beyond the Washington Monument. Over 225,000 people on Facebook alone committed to attend! When I logged on to the Facebook page Friday night before the rally, everyone coming from out of state said that they were sitting in "a parking lot" on the expressways. That's how many people came out for this rally! Well done Jon & Stephen!!
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Just got back from the Rally for Sanity. What a blast! I'll remember this for a long time! http://ping.fm/6zSMV

Awesome Old Man Makes A Jack-O-Lantern With A Gun (VIDEO)

What are the odds that he's a charter member of the NRA?! LOL!
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Don't Believe the Hype: Get out and VOTE! I voted early. If you haven't voted yet, make sure you vote on Election Day!

Massive Storm Batters Midwest: Strong Winds, Torrential Rain Hit Chicago

What a bunch of ridiculous hype. Yeah, it's windy. Yeah, the temperature is dropping a bit. Yeah, it's overcast. Welcome to Chicago in the fall! I literally just came inside from walking my dog and it's no worse than any other normal fall day in the Chicago area. The way the media is hyping this you'd think we needed to start gathering up animals two by two.
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Um, what's the big fuss over this so-called storm? It's moderately windy, slightly rainy...in other words a normal Chicago fall day.

Keith Richards Lets It Bleed in 'Life,' 547 Pages of Music And Mayhem

I like what Dennis Leary once said about Keith: We hear all this talk about "just say no" to drugs, well we can't. There are no more drugs left! Keith has done them all! We'll have to wait until he dies, and smoke his ashes. :-)
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OMG: did the Bears ACTUALLY just score a touchdown?!

Words to describe the Bears offense? Anemic. Pathetic. Lame!

I'm going to a fun Halloween party tonight. Braaaaiiinnnnsss!

Ya know: I love watching the Bears and rooting for them but...sometimes they can frustrate the bejesus out of you!

Today I had fun at dog beach with Roxy. Later, we took a LONG nap. Tomorrow: the Bears game.

Christine O'Donnell Tells GOPers: 'I've Got Sean Hannity In My Back Pocket'

OMG: Is Christine O'Donnell now claiming that she's sitting on Sean Hannity's face? LOL!
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Monday, Monday...can't trust that day.

The Chicago Bears are all alone on top of their division. Yeah baby!

Tonight is my 30th high school reunion. I'm playing DJ so at least the music will be good. It should be fun. :-)

Woo hoo! It's Friday; it's October, the skies are blue and it's 83 degrees in Chicago! The weekend is supposed to be even better!!

Go Bears! Go Bears!

Change is in the air. Can you feel it?

Chicago Bears: 3-0. Who's your daddy?!

Bear down Chicago Bears!

In the era of the "party of NO" and the Tea Klux Klan, I live by the motto of Chuck D from Public Enemy who said "Don't believe the hype!"

I'm researching something in my history with the possible goal of writing about it. I can't say any more than that right now. Stay tuned!

Senate GOP Blocks Consideration Of DADT Repeal

Filibuster? Filibuster? No! Threat of filibuster. That's what the Dems cave in to -- just the mere THREAT of a filibuster! Make the damn GOP Senators ACTUALLY filibuster. Make them stand up there and talk until their voices run out about how they support discrimination against gays or hispanics. The Democrats are such wimps with the exception of perhaps Anthony Wiener.
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Michael Ware, Former CNN War Correspondent, Speaks Out On Alleged War Crime CNN Refused To Air

If you don't know who Michael Ware is: you should! He should be nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for his tireless reporting in Iraq and Afghanistan. I do not doubt that he has been changed by his experience -- how could he NOT be changed by the horror he has witnessed?! Thank you Michael for being one of the ONLY VOICES of truth during the relentless onslaught of propaganda spewed forth day-after-day by the Bush and Blair administrations! Get well soon.
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It's on! The rally to restore sanity. 10/30/10 in Washington, D.C. http://ping.fm/dOOwV

Headless Body Found Near Evanston Middle School, Explosive Device Nearby

I live about two blocks from where this happened. I remember hearing the explosion, and my dog barking. When I was heading to the train this morning, a kid was shouting to his friends, saying that the school was closed due to some explosion. Further, a man who lived across the street from the explosion told me that the police had told him that it was due to a man with a pipe bomb and to "trust me: you don't want to see what's over there." Pretty wild that this happened right around the corner from me!
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Cher At VMAs: Presents Gaga In 'Turn Back Time' Outfit (PHOTOS)

Well come on now, if I was rich, and had all day to have personal trainers, personal dietitians, and elective surgery I could look pretty damn good too. ;-)
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Robert Gibbs On Newt Gingrich's 'Kenyan' Comments: He's Trying To Appeal To Birthers

Along the same McCarthy-istic line of thought, I think the most accurate, predictive model for Newt Gingrich's behavior is that he must be having sex with farm animals. I'm not accusing him of anything but I mean, how else could one explain his behavior?



That's how this sort of witch-hunting innuendo gets started.
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The Bears won but...the did not deserve to!

14-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot In North Chicago

To continue to deny that as a gun-rights supporter, you share no responsibility for the overwhelming gun-related violence in our society is like an ostrich hiding his head in the sand: you're hiding from the problem. You just don't get it. I'll try to simplify it so you can grasp the concept. As a gun owner you support groups that help defeat every single common-sense handgun restriction possible. In large part due to that, handguns are freely available to virtually any punk gang-banger who wants one. Those punks then turn around and wreak havoc in urban areas by killing innocent kids -- EVERY SINGLE DAY.



Get it now? You're "right" to "defend" yourself has an indirect but undeniable impact on society as a whole. And in a democratic society, majority rules. So when enough people finally realize how your "rights" are negatively impacting society you will be expected to obey the rules or face the penalties of the law -- which you claim to adhere to.
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Never forget 9/11, the people who lost their lives on that day, and those on United flight 93 who almost surely saved the White House.

Roger Ebert's 'At The Movies' Returns, His Way

Way to go Roger! You've been out of the spotlight for too long. You're still the only critic whose opinion matters to me. Glad you're back!
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Have u noticed that the right-wing folks who usually scream about gov't intrusion are now ASKING the gov't to interfere w/ muslims in NYC?

I just watched an amazing show on the History Channel about 9/11. I will never forget the people on United flight 93. They were heroes.

I am not religious, nor do I personally know anyone of Muslim faith. But if I did, they would be welcome in my home and as my friends.

14-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot In North Chicago

I hope all the people who lobby hard against common-sense hand gun restrictions are haunted by each successive death of children by gun violence. More guns are NOT the answer.
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Mayor Daley Will Not Seek Another Term

As someone who can recall the tenures of Richard J. Daley, Michael Bilandic, Jane Byrne, Harold Washington, Eugene Sawyer, and Richard M. Daley, the latter Daley has been the best mayor that Chicago has had in my lifetime, IMHO.
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Author Of 'Jump The Shark' Episode Defends Infamous Scene

No doubt. Talk about a piece of self-promoting, self-denying nonsense! I think this guy should have just remained anonymous. Now instead, everyone will say: Oh, Fred Fox!
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Happy Labor Day to everyone.

Teabonics: Derisive term for misspelled and ungrammatical Tea Party protest signs. Spotting instances of Teabonics has become popular online

The weekend can't get here soon enough!

Dear Mr. Beck: Martin Luther King is spelled with one "K"; not three "KKK"!

Cool summer evening + long dog walk + double-scoop ice cream cone = awesome

Had a great morning at dog beach. Just got my grocery shopping done. And now I'm converting British DVD's for my iPhone. :-)

A woman in my 'hood who lives in a halfway house said to Roxy: What's up Chuck? She also once said to Roxy: Hey hey pookie nookie. :-D

Happy Tuesday. It's my last week of 60 mile commutes to the western suburbs. Hooray!

Big news: I have accepted a new position at a company downtown Chicago creating graphic presentations for courtroom litigation. Woot! :-)

I'm watching a retrospective on Soul Train. I used to watch it every Saturday morning and pick up dance moves. Viva Don Cornelius!

If you now anyone looking for a nice 1-BR condo in Evanston, just north of Chicago, please forward this: http://ping.fm/DylUq

Tanaja Stokes, 8-Year-Old Chicago Girl, Fatally Shot By Stray Bullet While Playing

Why does it have to be either/or? Why can't we work on helping to improve economic conditions in poor neighborhoods AND making it more difficult for gang-bangers to easily obtain handguns? Both should be priorities!
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Irony: The political party that claims to be "strict Constitutionalists" are always trying to CHANGE the Constitution.

5-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shot And Killed By Twin

@Howmanytimes: Unfortunately probably not ALL NRA members or gun owners are as responsible as you seem to be. Further, the NRA does share culpability in this tragedy because it lobbies hard against any & every common sense handgun regulation that tries to prevent these incidents from occurring.
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I saw "Get Low" starring Bill Murray, Robert Duvall, and Sissy Spacek over the weekend. Excellent movie! Very subtle. Duvall is... Duvall!

It turned out to be a gorgeous day in Chicago today, after some early rain. I'm going to watch "Inglorious Basterds" in a little while.

Updated my iPhone 3G to iOS 4; Jailbroke it with Jailbreakme.com; restored Cydia apps w/ PackageRestore. Just need to update a few sounds!

I'm home today. Didn't get much sleep last night. Spent much of the night in the bathroom. Yuck! Glad it's sunny today. :-)

It's another day of high humidity in Chicago. But at least if we're gonna have 98% humidity, it might as well fall on us.

Right-wing media tycoon Andrew Breitbart’s ‘Minority-Based Tea Party Event’ Fails To Attract Minorities http://bit.ly/dAil1j

Monday, Monday. Can't trust that day.

Me & Roxy just got back from dog beach. Roxy was being chased today by: Rex, Lilly, and Dabney. :-)

Indianapolis Police: Boy, 4, Fired Shot That Killed 3-Year-Old

So...the deadly world shot this 3 year old child in the face? Not the 4 year old boy who found the handgun? The handgun which was easily accessible because groups like the NRA lobby against EVERY single common-sense law to make tragedies like this less likely? It's the worlds fault?! REALLY?!!
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Indianapolis Police: Boy, 4, Fired Shot That Killed 3-Year-Old

Way to go pro-gun zealots. More blood on your hands! But as long as all you "law-abiding" folks are safe in your suburban homes, that's all that matters.
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Happy Friday y'all! I can't wait for the weekend to start. I hope everyone has fun this weekend!

It's official: I'm selling my condo. I've got to get out from under all the debt I've accumulated from being out of work most of last year!

OMG: My 30th high school reunion is just a couple of months away! Yikes!

Happy Monday everyone. I had a pretty good weekend. Now, it's time to start cleaning up my condo to put it up for sale.

Just got back from a rousing good time at dog beach! Now: dry cleaners, laundry, haircut, etc.

Apple The New Leader In Software Insecurity: REPORT

I have used Macs in advertising since 1985 and I do not know anyone -- NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON -- who has EVER had a virus, hack, trojan horse, or malware on a Mac. Conversely, I don't know any PC users who have NOT had such problems.
About Apple
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Holy cow! I'm really wiped out today. I wish I were home in bed, cuddled up with my dog.

Tarenzo Dillon Charged In Shooting Of 1-Year-Old-Girl

Here's another example of a person who should not have been allowed to own a handgun. Firearms injuries are the second leading cause of non-natural death in childhood and adolescence. (Centers for Disease Control, 2004)
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Goodnight world!

Club Monaco Mannequins EMACIATED, Collarbones And Spines Show (PHOTOS)

Um, perhaps it's because I prefer women who are trim, or maybe it's because we're so used to seeing obese people in the USA, but these mannequins do not look emaciated to me. Thin yes, but not emaciated.
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We had a fantastic morning at dog beach. Cleaning now. More coffee soon. Then a haircut, and if I'm lucky, a date tonight!

Jody Weis: Chicago Police To Fingerprint Handgun Owners

I don't suppose that any of the gun lovers who blog here -- most of whom live outside Chicago -- saw the new WGN/Chicago Tribune poll showing that 56% of city RESIDENTS APPROVE of Mayor Daley's efforts to limit gun ownership within the city? Anybody catch that? And since you all claim to be strict Constitutionalists & believers in Democracy, you'll support the wishes of this MAJORITY...right? Right?!



Now, watch all the rationalizations & excuses that pour in about "protecting the rights of the minority" and "protecting 2nd amendment rights for everybody". LOL!
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Dog trapped in hot car honks horn again, and again: Chocolate Labrador retriever took action to alert owner on 90-day. http://bit.ly/dniMAw

It's a hot one out there today boys & girls. Remember to stay hydrated! ;-)

I'm up early on Tuesday morning, checking the news, having a latte, and getting ready for work. Have a good day everyone!

Chicago City Council Approves Tough New Handgun Restrictions

Try all you want to deny responsibility by quoting statistics, studies, and laws. The simple fact is that YOU and all pro-gun zealots bear partial responsibility for this young boy's death by blocking common-sense regulations and promoting a wild west culture of easy access to lethal handguns. I hope you can live with the blood of children on your conscience. Shame on you!
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Chicago City Council Approves Tough New Handgun Restrictions

If you really want to know why progressives favor handgun restrictions, this is why: Boy, 9, accidentally shoots and kills toddler.

http://bit.ly/aaNylo
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Man: I am SO glad the weekend is here! Don't know why, but I was wiped out this week. Oh wait: I do know why now.

It's hot, sweet, and sticky outside today in Chicago. It's one of those days you're glad that air conditioning was invented!!

Using Ancestry.com and some family info, I've gotten as far back as my great-great-great-great grandfather so far! Pretty cool!

Chicago City Council Approves Tough New Handgun Restrictions

How about saying that to the mother of the 5 year old child who was shot in the head while playing on her grandmothers porch. Or saying that to the face of Blair Holt's father, a Chicago Police officer who's son was shot & killed by a handgun while trying to protect his classmate.
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Tesla Unveils The Roadster 2.5 (PHOTOS)

Want one! Want one! Aaaggghhhh!
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Getting out of work early today! Dog beach, long weekend, Steve Miller Band, etc... here I come! :-)

Woot woot! Friday! Long weekend! Sunny in Chicago!!

It's Thursday -- one more day until the long weekend! Woo hoo!

Thanks to everyone for your good wishes about my car accident. It was very minor. Luckily, it wasn't as serious as my recent computer crash.

Chicago Gun Ban Reversal: Some Celebrate, Others Mourn (VIDEO)

"Every other week there's a shooting," one Little Village RESIDENT told NPR. "There's so many guns on the streets already, we don't need more."



"More guns equals to me more problems, more DEATHS, more funerals, more parents like me," said Chicago RESIDENT Annette Nance-Holt whose 16-year-old son Blair was killed on a CTA bus trying to shield a classmate from gunfire. "So who will answer for all the parents and citizens killed by guns and those injured by them?"



Eloquently said.
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