#8220;Paulie, Paulie, Paulie,” may have been chanted for the last time by myself and the rest of the 24,539 White Sox fans in attendance for the last game of the 2010 regular season. The game officially ended when the Sox’s apparent closer of the future Chris Sale threw Cleveland’s Michael […]
Month: October 2010
Carla Oglesby Delivers Another Black Eye for Illinois Politics:
In yet another blow for Illinois politics, Carla Oglesby has grabbed headlines for all of the wrong reasons. Oglesby was arrested for embezzling $300,000 by steering “24-9” contracts to companies that she owns or profits from. By keeping the value of contracts just under $25,000, Oglesby was able to award […]
I Need an iPad?
Recently there has been a lot of buzz going around the tech world about companies from Google to Amazon scrambling to release their answer to Apple’s iPad. This got me to thinking of what the best use for these devices may be, and then it came to me. If you […]
Death of the Celtic Tiger: Ireland’s Troubles Renewed
The Celtic Tiger is dead. The boom years of Ireland (1995-2007) are officially over and prized horses, now starving, are roaming the streets where out of work bankers have returned to school to study agriculture, and the banks are poised on the brink of collapse. This is the reality of […]
Celebrate Halloween!
Still have no idea what to do for the Halloween weekend? Fear not, for metromix.com has the scoop on the city’s hottest spots where you can explore spooky surroundings, dance or maybe even win big bucks for your costume. Nocturnal All Hallow’s Eve Ball (feat. DJ Scary Lady Sarah) […]
Schwarzenegger vs. EMA
I have been a gamer all my life. While some people choose to delve into the world of film or literature for their narrative fix, I see potential in video games, and have rejoiced in watching the industry evolve and mature over time. Video games have reached the point in […]
I can’t believe its not beef!
For the Ghost Hunters club at Northeastern Illinois University, Oct. 31 wasn’t about candy and kiddy costumes—it was for experiencing the supernatural at its best, on All Hallows Eve. Ghost Hunters NEIU was comprised of four members: Jocelyn, Robert, Monica and David, who would be spending their evening at Indian […]
Top 10 Horror Movies
The Exorcist: This movie left a generation without sleep. It had people leave the theater screaming. It has, without a doubt, the most inappropriate use of a crucifix I have ever seen. The idea that what happened to that little girl could happen to anyone is seriously terrifying. This film […]
Chicago Bulls Season Preview
Having finished with a 41 – 41 record the past two seasons and making two straight playoff appearances, Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls are looking to make a big splash in the 2010-11 NBA season. The Bulls have been in the national sports media spotlight all summer long, starting […]
Out on a School Night: 3/5 Martinis
Although it resembles an outdoor café in France, La Pane Bakery’s menu offers more than just French pastries. Located on 2954 W. Irving Park Rd., what this restaurant lacks in space, it makes up for in creativity. In the middle of the room there is a brick post adorned with […]