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myspace death

kira — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:50:51 -0500

http://stcharlesjournal.stltoday.com/news/sj2tn20071110-1111stc_pokin_1....

This isn't exactly new news. But it's so very upsetting to me. The big debate since this story broke is the St. Charles Journal's decision not to post the name of the family who created the fake account.

Sad. Just sad.

DC-Metro Area, Anyone?

kira — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 08:51:48 -0400

as it turns out i'm packing up and taking leave from the great city of chicago to take a job at the university of maryland. i went there for an interview, but flew in and out in one day only seeing the airport and the office... so for all intensive purpose - i've never been there. i'm looking to live in the maryland side of the metro-area. from what i understand there are some crazy areas in the dc metro area that should be avoided, however i don't know where those areas are exactly. any helpful hints or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

hot doug's fancy new menu

kira — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:27:35 -0400

i was at hot doug's this weekend and they have the menu wall all fancy and sharp looking. i was impressed.

i did not have the elk sausage. i did however have the spicy jerk sausage with plantains.

my friends choose the gyro sausage.

bikes!

kira — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:30:33 -0400

One of the many things I love about Chicago is the bike culture and two biking events are happening this weekend.

Chicago Critical Mass against the G8 & Climate Change!
Friday, June 8
Daley Plaza
4pm
http://www.infoshop.org/inews/article.php?story=20070605102127983

World Naked Bike Ride: Chicago
Saturday, June 9
Union Park
6pm: Gathering and Body Painting
9pm: Departure
http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/chicago/

PI(E) DAY!!!

kira — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:22:38 -0400

Happy Pi Day, everyone! Everyone should celebrate by eating some delicious pie today... or do some math... same diff.

Sleeper Hoodie

kira — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:44:05 -0500

Came across this link on my friend's blog...

http://thefader.com/blog/articles/2007/02/13/pillow-hearts

I think it's pretty fantastic! Too bad it doesn't come out until next fall and it's going to likely be on the expensive side...

Paul you should get one donated for the raffle!

Chicago Crime

kira — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 11:08:28 -0500

This may be old news. But I just recently found it. On chicagocrime.org you can type in your address and it shows a map and lists all the police reports from your block. Scary? Not surprising? You be the judge.

http://www.chicagocrime.org

Knight Brothers 21st Century News Challenge

kira — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:51:35 -0500

The deadline for this competition is quickly approaching (December 31, 2006).

Here's the deal:

Turn the web on its head. Show us how online news can help people improve their lives and shape their communities.

Knight Foundation is seeking new ideas, pilot projects, commercial products and leadership initiatives that will improve the flow of information and news in the public interest.

In 2007, we will award a total of $5 million to individuals, organizations or businesses that can show their ideas will transform community life.

More info c

The Second City that Never Sleeps: Letters to Santa

kira — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 14:09:23 -0500

One of the many jobs I’ve accumulated in my three months of being a Chicagoan is at Second City. This Tuesday, December 12th there’s a fantastic charity event called “The Second City that Never Sleeps: Letters to Santa.” It’s a 24-hour improv and music event. There are some pretty neat things up for auction too including a private concert for you and your closest friends at your home starring Jeff Tweedy. A pass for the entire 24 hours is only 10 bones and it’s all for charity! So why not make someone’s holidays a little brighter and come enjoy a laugh or two.

Here’s the link with all the juicy details: http://secondcity.com/news.php?id=313