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New atheist billboard downtown is a non-issue for most

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:06:49 -0500

No one really cares about the atheist billboard that made its debut downtown today.

The Little Things

Thievery Corporation At Crimson Lounge

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:11:00 -0500

The city was busy today and as I walked home from work this afternoon, I asked myself if the infulx of people was a result of Lollapalooza kicking off in Grant Park tomorrow.

Lollapalooza Blog

The Concert Project II: Howl at the Moon

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:29:07 -0500

My friend Steve is an interesting boy.

Getting Strange

Nanotechnology Talk in Chicago: The Next Industrial Revolution?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:55:26 -0500

Tech Loop

Facebook Meetup Tonight at Trump Tower

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:41:58 -0500

If you're a Facebook nerd, over 25, need friends or business
contacts, and want to get out more, be sure to check out C-Style magazine's
uber-pretentious Rebar Facebook meetup

Tech Loop

The Five Stages of Nerdity: Told by Chicago Nerds' T-Shirts

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:57:56 -0500

Nerds at the September 27 Gizmodo meetup proudly display some nerd love on their t-shirts and tell an even deeper story about what it means to be a nerd.

techloop.windycitizen.com

The Five Stages of Nerdity: Told by Chicago Nerds' T-Shirts

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:13:55 -0500

As a true nerd, I can attest to the fact that we like to get a little frisky with our t-shirt choices when we attend a public event. Not only do we like the humor involved but there is something to be said about wearing a shirt that someone else probably won’t understand.

Tech Loop

Can Gizmodo Throw A Good Party in Chicago?

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:34:05 -0500

Tech blog Gizmodo played host to a pack of rabid geeks much like myself this past Saturday at Hotel Sax (formerly the House of Blues Hotel).

Tech Loop

Raise a glass at Swirl Wine Bar

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:22:47 -0500

I was a little bit surprised when I walked through the rain--so long freshly straightened hair--a few blocks from the Merch Mart and into the welcoming arms of Swirl Wine Bar.

I was expecting--well, I'm not sure what I was expecting. Most of the wine bars I've been to have a very obvious theme. D.O.C. is lush and richly colored with a speakeasy kind of vibe. Bin 36--clean, minimalist, all about the wine.

In Vino Felicitas

Wine: It's not just for weekends

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:43:37 -0500

Midweek Happy Hour doesn't have to mean overpriced martinis or cheap, watered-down beer. Drink your antioxidants, and this week, drag your co-workers to the local wine bar.

Here are some ideas to tempt your palate:

Tuesday (8/12)

In Vino Felicitas