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The Viral President Makes History

Only in America - Paris Hilton Sounds Smart!

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Check out CNN coverage! Are you Kidding ME!

The Yelp-Google Conspiracy Update - Something is Fishy

So, the plot thickens. I re-tested the searches I spoke about in my previous post. The search in question was the title, in quotes, of my review I posted to Yelp  on 7/16 about the Kooza Cirque show in Chicago.

Two days later I did some test searches; one, for my blog post about the Kooza show, and the other about the Kooza Yelp review; something was fishy (see original conspiracy post).

Today (note that I contacted Yelp and Google), did the searches again, because Yelp contacted me. Miraculously, the rankings are as they should be. Well, what happened? See for yourself. Below are two links to the same search done two different days.

• Screenshot #1: "Cirque Kooza Road Show a Bore"
• Screenshot #2: "Cirque Kooza Road Show a Bore"

What do you make of it?

Tim Russert Dies at Work

Meet the Press giant and political heavyweight has a heart attack at the young age of 58.
Read past Now in Chicago post including Tim Russert.
Nominee address.
See his final interview here.

What’s up with Dude’s Wearing Skinny Jeans?

I’m sorry, but this is one fashion trend that needs to be extinguished by force.

How did this happen? Is it the George Costanza variable, do the opposite? I think I hate skinny jeans more than those overly baggy jeans where the waist drags on the ground. I just don’t get it. Is God mad?

Guys, stop it right now. I do not think my eyes can take another glimpse. Last night I saw some dude in overly-skinny jeans and the ugliest (almost as ugly as the ones the guy from ScottDBlog.com bought when he was in 7th grade) purple sneakers I have ever seen. Did he go shopping and say, “Hmmm…what can make me look ridiculous.” I’m all for using fashion to be unique, but dang; seriously? Is this an EMO thing?

I can’t say anything else…at a loss for words.

Price Hikes in Chicago

Time to conserve Chicagoans, Chicago is hiking up prices everywhere, most notably in cabs...

As of yesterday, Governor Daley approved a $1 fuel surcharge in cab fares based upon the increase in fuel prices…time to start walking, or use public transport. You will also notice price hikes in the supermarket, and Pizano’s Pizza recently added $3 to their pizza costs…WOW, time to check out the frozen pizza isle.

Ways to Save
If do not want to succumb to price hikes in Chicago, here are a few tips to saving on everyday expenditures.

1. Take public transportation: Chicago has great public transportation, see schedules here. Also look for the free Navy Pier trolley when gallivanting about.
2. Go to Trader Joes first: while Trader Joes does not have everything you need (especially produce), they do have a lot of options and at very good prices.
3. Bypass Whole Foods: you can save $$ by not going to Whole Foods, they are dramatically overpriced, hit Dominick’s or Jewel.
4. Buy generic brands: there are just as good as brand names.
5. Check out 101waystosavemoney.com
6. Eat in: pack your lunch and eat out one less day a week.

Time to be a tightwad folks, "W" has created a recession during his presidential tenure, and there does seem to be any light at the end of the tunnel for at least until 2009.

Drew Carey and I at Wait Wait Don't Tell Me

Just hanging with my bud, Drew at Wait Wait Don't Tell Me in Chicago. Moby happened to be the celebrity guest as well...who would have thunk? I have to thank my Mom, as it was her idea to go to the show...THANKS MOM!

The American Government at its Finest

I am contiually astounded by the media's uncoverings of governmental flaws. Most recently it was discovered that we have been paying somone (for services) on that is on the FBIs most wanted list. In other words, our government has been aiding and abetting a known fugitive.

So, what is the penalty of the crime? I feel I should command a citizens arrest against the US. That is my right is it not? And, people wonder why other countries laugh at our government...SEE LATEST FUMBLE

Naked woman in Cheney's sunglasses?