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It's not news that China has been kicking America's a$$, at least in all things manufacturing. And while it should probably be a genuine concern; I give it pretty much no thought. After all I don't  contribute to the problem. In general; I don't buy cheap crap, and a lot of what's made in China is cheap and crap. But recently I made a discovery... it is cheap, but it's not all crap. I was in need

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Have you forgotten your New Years resolution yet? I am happy to boast that I am still on track but smart enough to know that if history is any indication, I will most likely be off track, at best by the third week in January. That thought was discouraging enough that I thought about not making any at all. I like most people make the exact same ones year after year: lose weight, make more money,

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I love documentaries and I predict that one day I will produce or direct one but in the meantime. I watch them all the time. So here are clips for my short list of must sees in no particular order.  1. Man On A Wire ummm what it the world someone to rig a tightrope between the two Twin Towers and dance upon it for twenty minutes, this documentary follows the genius, and madness of Phillipe

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Lately I have been feeling like a crazed lunatic. This five second film kinda sums up my life right now. Thankfully my mom doesen't know what a blog is and certainly doesent follow mine, so she will never know that if you click below you will be assulted with the eff word.

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Reality TV Edwardian Style Apparently in 1995 someone found in their basement a hoard of long lost film negatives from the film production company Mitchell & Kenyon. The company was founded in 1897and specialized in reality tv type films. The company's founders traveled around the country shooting footage during the day of street scenes, parades, marches, even factory workers leaving for the

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Olympic Figure Skating and Ice Dancing Sartorial Choices. The Macabe. Look my bones are sparkling. Are those Burberry Hot Pants? The Romans are coming; and they're on skates.(yes for her, nyet for him) I like the clowns.  Quirky and cute. Not saying that the costume is racist but something about it I don't like. I had to add this pairs couple because I've never in my life seen a black pairs

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If you haven't already nailed down your weekend plans; I have an idea for you. Snow shoeing and or Cross Country skiing. I even secret spot in the city that I am willing to share. Aren't I a good friend. Head over to Notherly Island the wilderness area behind the Museum Campus. All winter long, on weekends only the Chicago Park District offers snow shoe and cross country ski rentals for the

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I am obsessed, intrigued and super jealous of people who live extraordinary lives, follow their dreams and use their time to pursue interesting goals. Maybe if I chronicle their doings some of their chutzpah will rub off on me. With that in mind every Wed I will write a post on one of these persons. The first Dan Rutter came to m y notice thru my friend Jenny. He is taking off on his 2009 Harley

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Yesterday on my way home on the horrid, packed 8 Halsted bus I heard a very nice young man about 13 offer a woman probably in her mid twenties his seat. Her prompt response" oh no, I'm fine, thanks. I didn't hear what he said back but I think he tried to insist but she cut him off saying, no, no it's fine, don't be a gentleman. I can stand." What!!!! "Don't be a gentleman" I have a little tip for

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I did something a little out of the ordinary and quite brave this weekend. I went to a...party. While you may not consider this particularly daring, as most people at some point attend a party or two. This was not your typical party. I knew no one there, host included. The party was thrown by host Saya of Mac N Cheese Productions. She regularly throws parties where none know each other on purpose

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Anyone who knows me well, knows that I have been known to have a bit of a tantrum during my morning commute on the bus. However in my defense really it was only once and it was after a woman had to offer her seat to an old man with a cane, while four men averted their eyes. Nope, I was not that woman. She was a far better person than I was that day. I admit I was not quick to jump up. If all

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The Polar Bear Plunge that is. Jumping into Lake Michigan on January 1 at Noon with the rest of the loony population is by far one of the craziest things I have ever done, but it was also the most fun that I've had in a long time. No matter that my toes were tingly and numb until the next day. I vigorously recommend it to all who don't have heart disease. It was definitely a shock to the system

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