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cheap hotel/motel???

2008-06-30T01:22:41Z

looking for a cheap place to stay, it's just one night. we won't have a car so close to public transport would be great.

any reccomendations?
thanks!

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Recycling Project

2008-06-17T04:52:13Z

Currently I am working on a "Texas Recycle" project. I am customizing 26 gal. cans. There is a daytime photo of one in my album. The logos will be lit at night, like an "exit" sign. I am going to try to recycle at the major events in the Austin area (Houston, San Antonio, Dallas are close enough...+/- 3 hour drive). Anyhow, I think some of y'all should take on the project as well. Obviously there is still a problem with not recycling at major events.

Matt

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June 20-22, 2008 Middle Eastern music workshops (xpost)

2008-06-10T18:17:23Z

Learn to play Bellydance music on *any* instrument at Tribal Revolution!

Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village, IL
1000 Busse Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

http://www.tribalrevolution.com/

June 20-22 at Tribal Revolution, Melissa Murphey of the band Ishtar will be teaching two workshops on Middle Eastern music. This style of music is fun and exciting to play! Any questions contact melissa@clarinetchick.com.

June 21- 1:30-3:00: Beginner Middle Eastern music for ALL instruments

Drummers and musicians, learn common bellydance songs and rhythms together! Melissa will teach the basic structure of several popular easy to play Middle Eastern bellydance songs in an ensemble format. Percussionists can learn how specific rhythms fit particular songs and how to change seamlessly between rhythms. Melody musicians can learn popular Middle Eastern melodies and will be given instruction on beginner makam (modal) theory. This beginner workshop is paced for musicians who are new to their instrument, musicians who haven’t played their instrument in a while, musicians who learn by ear, drummers who are new to the ensemble experience and drummers who are new to Middle Eastern rhythms. The goal for this workshop is to enable all percussionists and melody musicians to play common songs together. All instruments are welcome, as this music can be played on ANY instrument. Bring your darbuka, riqq, zills, violin, saxophone, guitar, clarinet, flute, cello, etc to this class! Songs to be covered (time permitting) are: Bir Demet Yasemen, Efem, Hadouni Hadouni, A Nadda, Ayazein, Rumeli Karsilamasi and Yeshilem. Sheet music, rhythm notation, and sound files can be downloaded in advance at www.dorku.com. At the class, sheet music will be available to purchase at $2 a song. Borrowing sheet music is free.

June 22 - 3:30--5:00: Intermediate Middle Eastern music for ALL instruments

Experienced drummers and musicians, learn common bellydance songs and rhythms together!Melissa will teach the basic structure of several popular Middle Eastern bellydance songs in an ensemble format. Percussionists can learn how specific rhythms fit particular songs and how to change seamlessly between rhythms. Melody musicians can learn intricate Middle Eastern melodies and will be given instruction on makam (modal) theory, some ornamentation and taksim (improvisation). This Intermediate workshop is paced for musicians who are experienced with their instrument, musicians who learn quickly by ear, musicians who sight read sheet music and drummers who are familiar with Middle Eastern rhythms. Beginners are welcome to attend, but this class will be faster paced. The goal for this workshop is to enable all percussionists and melody musicians to play common songs together. All instruments are welcome, as this music can be played on ANY instrument. Bring your darbuka, riqq, zills, violin, saxophone, guitar, clarinet, flute, cello, etc to this class! Songs to be covered (time permitting) are: Aziza, Fire Dance, Nihavent Oriental, Nihavent Oyun Havasi, Sulukule and Zeina. Sheet music, rhythm notation, and sound files can be downloaded in advance at www.dorku.com. At the class, sheet music will be available to purchase at $2 a song. Borrowing sheet music is free.

To pre-register visit: http://www.tribalrevolution.com/
For more info about Melissa: www.clarinetchick.com

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Seeking poly friends in chi-town

2008-05-27T21:27:48Z

Hi all - I am seeking to meet or speak to people
in Chicago who are exploring or living in a polyamory fashion

if this resonates for you please message me back
still trying to find a way to start to make new friends on tribe

everyone have a good weekend
thank you

Friendly Explorer

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New Chicago-based journal: Conclave call for submissions

2008-04-25T22:15:03Z

Conclave: A Journal of Character is accepting submissions for its inaugural issue, Fall 2008.
We will accept submissions from April 1-July 1, 2008.
www.conclavejournal.com

Conclave is an annual print journal that focuses on character-driven writing in short stories, flash fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and prose poems; we also print black and white photographs, and excerpts from plays: monologues, scenes, single acts, or one-act plays.

Conclave seeks writing that centers around well-crafted characters—complex and authentic: like Leopold Bloom, Huckleberry Finn, Anna Karenina, Hamlet, Miss Havisham, Hannibal Lecter, Hester Prynne, and others. Whether you love them or hate them, these characters are unforgettable and infuse their stories with life beyond the page. Those are the kinds of enduring characters we'd like to have populate the artfully crafted stories in Conclave.

For more information, see submission guidelines on our Web site.

Thank you.

Valya Dudycz Lupescu, Editor

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HIV/AIDS prevention

2008-04-02T06:36:26Z

Prevention of HIV/AIDS rather than a pharmaceutical solution: a superior method

me: not a perfect thinker
incident: a poke in the finger while cleaning near a freeway
I preferred females that were not sexually promiscuous, assuming that I would be adequately safe.
I wanted and did get tested for HIV/AIDS before seeking sexual contact. At a certain point I decided that it would be best to know the HIV/AIDS status of a partner, or partners, before sexual contact. I have the official medical document and I demand the official medical document of a partner, or partners.

Matt
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EARTH HOUR

2008-03-28T16:28:19Z

Climate change is perhaps the most significant issue facing our planet today. We are beginning to witness dramatic impacts as a result of the amount of carbon we load into the atmosphere. To alter the current course of climate change we must act now.

That's why you are invited to join thousands of your Chicago friends, neighbors and businesses and millions of people around the world to make a bold statement about climate change on March 29 from 8 to 9 p.m local time.

Turn out your lights for one hour. Earth Hour.

As World Wildlife Fund's flagship city for the United States, Chicago, a leader in environmental initiatives, is encouraging its residents across the region to make the pledge to help fight global warming by voluntarily turning off their lights for 60 minutes. Signature skyscrapers, key landmarks, theater marquees and shops on the Magnificent Mile will voluntarily turn off their lights.

ComEd, the northern Illinois power utility, is a major sponsor of Earth Hour.

Earth Hour's not just about cutting back for one hour. It's about taking a stand and thinking ahead about what you, your neighbors and your city can do to slow climate change.

Seize the Earth Hour moment and change some of your outdated energy-wasting light bulbs to new, efficient and inexpensive compact fluorescents. Think of other ways you can cut your energy usage and trim your electric bill after Earth Hour has passed.

One person can make a difference. Cities, working together, can change the world.

One hour, Chicago. Earth Hour.

http://www6.earthhourus.org/chicago.php

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Atomic New Wave Dance Party

2008-03-17T05:57:42Z

Atomic: New Wave Dance Party with dj's Qbot + Kamar
Thursdays 10pm - 4am
Neo
2350 N. Clark
21 and older
$5 cover (free with reader ad before 11pm)

March 20: kick-off party with guest dj derek berry of Rehab

March 27: Spring Break Night: NO COVER with college ID

www.chicagosuicideclub.com/atomic
www.going.com/atomic_neo

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Creating a Chicago Night Shift Workers Tribe

2008-03-17T04:27:44Z

Greetings from Austin. I'll keep this brief: I want one of you, or a few of you, to create a tribe for Chicago night shift workers and work to promote it. It is a great community service project. I worked the night shift for 6 months in Seattle, and I have talked to a few other people here in Austin who have worked the shift and I promise you that most know of the shift as being quite miserable. Books, movies, and video games, and the like, are not sufficient for people working the shift. People are social but the night shift generally does not allow people to be social enough. Fixing this problem would help society: the shift is necessary for businesses to function well, but the workers of the shift are neglected. Here is my tribe in Austin: tribes.tribe.net/answ1 Feel free to use the layout.

Promoting: I advertised in the Austin Chronicle for 2 weeks. It was an unsuccessful ad, but I think the problem is that Austin does not have enough businesses open during the 2AM-6AM hours.
Solution: I think that what people in Austin need for developing a social life for night shift workers is a successful model. Chicago is a larger city that probably has multiple businesses open for night shift workers. A tribe that caters to the night shift will help workers and businesses. Businesses can promote events such as the broadcasting of a rugby match @ 4AM @ such-and-such deli.

Thanks for your time,
Matt

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I'm new to the site, wanted to introduce myself to the group!

2008-03-10T15:29:58Z

Hi everyone, my names Niccolina (Nic to my friends) and I'm new on the site. Seems like this is an active group, which is good. Look forward to getting to know each of you....and feel free to introduce yourself to me.

Have a great weekend!

Nic

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Ki Energy Healing Center in Chicago

2008-01-30T17:48:23Z

Come and experience the Healing power of Ki Energy!

~Receive a Ki Energy Treatment~
These Full-body energy treatments, given by Ki Masters, combine sound vibration and touch to open energy blockages, release toxins and catalyze the healing process. Ki Treatments can help to energize the body, relieve stress and pain and promote relaxation and emotional balance.

*We also offer classes in self-healing*
Our body’s system, like nature, can regulate itself to perfect health if given the proper environment and tools.
This ancient Taoist method provides a unique self-healing system that directly addresses the root cause of disease, providing techniques to help regain vitality.
Achieve mental clarity, increased flexibility, higher energy levels and more by learning to circulate your own healing life force energy, and release blockages and toxins. We address the causes and effects of illness, brought on by emotions, inherited family energy blockages and environmental toxins and allows for a deep, fundamental restoration of one’s self-healing power and basic mental and physical health.

Come and visit!

4541 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL Phone: 773-878-3989

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Chicago Writer Semifinalist in Amazon Contest...needs your vote/review!

2008-01-27T14:14:08Z

I'm writing to let you know that my novel manuscript, THE SILENCE OF TREES, has been selected as a Semifinalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. It's one of 836 excerpts chosen out of 5000 entries that were announced on January 15th.

This has been called the American Idol for Writers. Your review counts! So far, I'm in the lead but the other Semifinalists are quickly gaining. If you have a few moments, please visit the site and read and review my 14-page excerpt from THE SILENCE OF TREES.

The link is:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011ZCAJC

My novel is set in Ukraine during World War II, as well as in Chicago in the present day. The next stage of the competition asks Amazon customers to download, read, and review excerpts. Each review essentially counts as a vote, and the votes will be used in determining the top 100 Finalists, which will be announced on February 19.

Plus there are incentive prizes for reviewers!

For more information, you can also visit my website at www.thesilenceoftrees.com

I appreciate your review, as well as the reviews of anyone else you can forward this message on to.

Warm Regards,
Valya Dudycz Lupescu

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VAN GHOST DEBUT SHOW!!! JAN. 25TH

2008-01-20T08:22:32Z

JANUARY 25, 2008 @ METRO IN CHICAGO

18+ DEBUT SHOW!!!!

W/ JENFIER HARTWICK BAND
THE HUE
ALGERNON
VERTIKAL

$8 IN ADVANCE
$11 DAY OF SHOW

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT
www.myspace.com/vanghostchicago

MUCH LOVE TO ALL!
VAN GHOST

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January 31st. 10pm. cobera lounge FREE !!!

2008-01-16T18:10:33Z

COBRA LOUNGE- 235 N. Ashland Ave.
Jan 31st 10pm. free show. $2 beers
<a href=http://www.myspace.com/imperialbattlesnake>Imperial Battlesnake</a>
<a href=http://www.myspace.com/droidsattack>Droids Attack</a>
<a href=http://www.myspace.com/dirtboxracers>Dirtbox Racers</a>

<a href='http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vZXZlbnRzLm15c3BhY2UuY29tL2luZGV4LmNmbT9mdXNlYWN0aW9uPWV2ZW50cy5kZXRhaWwmZXZlbnRJRD0zOTM4MjAuNjQ1Njg='>Click Here To View this myspace Event</a>

<a href="http://chicago.going.com/invite-18489?src=v_wi_chi_18489_aa59548352"><img src="http://chicago.going.com/badges/invite-18489/src-v_wi_chi_18489_aa59548352/style-0/show_flyer-1/format-img/badge.jpg"/></a>

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nov 14th.. rsvp now. THREAT TO ETIQUETTE

2007-11-15T06:32:28Z

THREAT TO ETIQUETTE

OBSCURE PRODUCTIONS IS THROWING A HUGE START-UP BASH AND EVERYONE (18 & OVER) IS INVITED TO COME OUT AND CELEBRATE THIS HOT NEW ENDEAVOR!

THE LADIES OF OBSCURE MODELING WILL BE SHOWING OFF LOCAL DESIGNS ON A ROCK N ROLL RUNWAY! MAKE SURE TO COME AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

21o6 south kedzi. (off the pink line kedzi stop, bulding to the right)
FREE PARKING (2 LOTS.)
$7 FOR THOSE WHO R.S.V.P,
$12 AT THE DOOR.

DJ'S - MR. BOBBY, ERIC LAB RAT, AND V8

bands
THE HOLLYWOOD NIGHTMARES
THE PHENOMS
Violent hymens
The Last Seconds
The Repulsators

<a href=http://events.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.detail&eventID=384561.35784><big>click to view event</big></a>

<img src="http://a414.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/81/l_b0a6b9f90493ddf1225904b19bd862ad.jpg">
-<a href=http://www.myspace.com/obscuremodeling>obscure models</a>
-<a href=http://myspace.com/obscureproductions>obscure booking</a>

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Goth scene

2007-10-13T01:20:03Z

I moved to Chicago-land about a year ago, but have yet to find anything around that sparks my interest in scoping out. :( I only know one person out here so it's been kind of akward to try to meet new people.... Can anyone point me in the direction of some good goth hang outs or fire fun? Im in the joliet area if theres anything close that would rock!! Hopefully someone knows something usefull for me.

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Record/cassette to CD service

2007-10-09T19:18:00Z

I know there is TONS of software to do this yourself, but is that a place around here where I can drop off my records and tapes that will do it for me?

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Haunted Houses

2007-10-09T15:43:12Z

Any good ones to reccomend??

There is a good one at the Lake County Fair Grounds but it usually gets REALLY busy!! like 3 hour wait busy

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Looking for outdoor summer fun?

2007-07-13T12:17:24Z

Bring your child to the Chicago Parent Magazine booth at the Summer on Southport Festival. Stop by 3700 N. Southport on July 28th & 29th from Noon - 5pm each day and visit UNICOI ART STUDIO there. Your child can bring a friend and make a FREE paper bag puppet to take home and sign up for art classes too. For more information on the classes and other services, including birthday parties, go to www.unicoistudio.com. The studio is located in Roscoe Village at 2059 W. Belmont.

Don't forget to mention or forward this information to a friend, especially if you already planned to go to the Fest!!

- La'Shon

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Illinois tax payers providing health benefits to gay couples

2007-07-06T02:28:53Z

I would like to hear what Chicago residents think about how the governor signed an
"executive order" providing health benefits to gay couples. These type orders bypass
the legislative and democratic process. I, myself, didn't think it was possible to get
something as socially controversial as this in place - using my tax dollars - without
at least my elected representative or state senator having a say in it.

This has evidently been going on since last year, but slipped by myself and all my
friends somehow.

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=local&id=5398742

This posting is *not* a hate "statement" or intended to be gay bashing. I'm a self employed, married
heterosexual who's paying for my family's (rather expensive) health insurance out of my own pocket and
think this state sponsored health plan for *non-married* couples in unfair and unethical.

Michigan tried this and it backfired and is now going to cost yet more tax payers dollars
for them:

http://www.constitutioncenter.org/education/TeachingwithCurrentEvents/ConstitutionNewswire/17755.shtml

If you agree this is not fair, contact your local state representative and state senator. And also try writing/emailing your local TV news station to give this story some scrutiny and exposure.
Here's how to find your local legislative reps:

http://www.elections.il.gov/DistrictLocator/SelectSearchType.aspx?NavLink=1

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LED lights (throwies) on the Cortland Street bridge

2007-06-26T22:56:44Z

Walking home from the Clybourn Metra stop around midnight last night I found that the ironwork of the bridge was covered with red, green, and blue LEDs, transforming it from classic ironwork to a bit of a faerie bridge. Elision on livejournal identified them as throwies:

http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2006/02/how_to_make_led_throwies.html

I walked by again a little while ago and many of the ones within reach had been taken down, but there's a fair number still on there and glowing.

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Re-locating, need neighborhood help!

2007-06-21T07:12:44Z

I am moving to Chicago from central Illinois and I have found a great apartment in the Uptown area. I love the apartment and it seems like a great place, but I have heard that the neighborhood is not that great. Does anyone know anything about this neighborhood? Is it safe? Is it a decent place to live? Please give me input! Thanks!

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re-locating to chicago

2007-06-08T02:32:11Z

will be working in river forest but wish to live in or abouts logan square have a dog and partner and need 2 bedrooms anyone know of places for rent??
thanx
pup

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Please sell me your Cubs tickets for Sunday July 1st

2007-06-07T17:43:40Z

I love and miss Chicago fiercely!! So much so that I am coming back for a visit with my sweetheart.

I'm looking for tickets for the Cubbies on Sunday July 1st. Can you help me???

Thank you!!!

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Illinois Rainbows - new tribe

2007-06-01T01:22:15Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/illinoisrainbows

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Please Chicago Weather Gods

2007-05-27T03:27:41Z

Make it warm up...... even a little... would be appreciated!!!

My house is so freakin cold, I think my toes are permantly numb!!! Anybody else having issues?

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Conscious Daytime Care for your young child - in my home

2007-05-12T22:48:54Z

I recently finished school and am looking to be more active about the house and outside as the weather warms up. Utopia (my daughter, she's 2 1/2) is a social butterfly and would spend most of her time with friends given the choice, so I'm considering combining these 2 desires and offering Daytime Care at my home.

Utopia is home schooled, so preschool curriculum/age appropriate learning would be included. My method is similar to Waldorf teachings (interest based learning, learning through creative play) and includes: singing, dancing, nature walks, fairy tales, animal friendliness (we have 2 cats), pretend play, arts & crafts, basic/rudimentary sign language, colors & shapes, Types of Things, story time, free play, group/cooperative play, outdoor play, nap time, and movie time (based on interest, usually 30-60 minutes of children's educational video). I am also equipped for infant care (portable bassinet/crib, bouncer chair, infant toys, and several styles of slings for holding/carrying).

We live close to a nice park, that is a pleasant walk through a quieter neighborhood. I am an artist by nature, so I have a plethora of art supplies: beads, construction paper, white paper, crayons, glitter, non toxic glue, magazines (for collage), chalk... I'm also working on incorporating children's yoga into the daytime routine.

I'm also pretty health conscious/nutrition minded. There is no cow dairy (mostly soy, sometimes goat), no poultry or red meat (only fish about once a week; we do eat eggs), no sugary snacks/cereals/cookies (example snack: carrots and peanut butter), no sugar-laden juices or drinks (drinks are unsweetened soymilk, water, herbal tea, and fresh juice). I do make my own bread that is a mix of wheat and white flour, but am new to this so I'm still searching for the perfect recipe, one that is preferably only partially wheat mixed with non-wheat, or completely non-wheat. The staples are whole grain brown rice, whole grain oats, beans, peas, & lentils, and fresh fruits and vegetables. I buy organic when I can, and always wash ingredients. Emphasis is placed on minimally processed foods. Breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner are meals I am prepared to provide, depending on the length of the child's stay, parent requests, and time of day. If a child drinks cow milk or another dairy, I will (of course ;)) serve it if it is provided.

We live in Andersonville/Edgewater, at Hollywood & Clark. We're about a mile west of the Bryn Mawr Red Line stop, and maybe a mile and a half from the Hollywood exit on Lake Shore Drive, and about half a mile from the Broadway/Bryn Mawr/Ridge intersection. Bus Route 22/Clark drops off at Hollywood every 15 minutes or so on weekdays. Daytime Care is currently available from 7am to 7pm Monday through Wednesday for 3 children. My hourly rate is $9, and I keep records for taxes (yours and mine- deduct this next year!) If significant demand is present for Thursday and Friday, I will consider adding these days as well. Reach me on Tribe, by email (eternal.moonbeam@gmail.com) or telephone (773.409.4762) if interested, and please pass this along to anyone else who might be if you are not. Thanks and Happy Day!

Auriel Rene

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need a moderator?

2007-05-09T20:27:22Z

anyone object to me taking over things here? i already have one chicago suburbs tribe i moderate.

i'd love to do it. :) thanks!!

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FREE CEREAL FOR BIG EVENTS, PARTIES, GALLERY OPENINGS, ANYONE IN CHICAGO THAT'S INTERESTED

2007-05-06T17:20:31Z

Yes the Honey Bunches of Oats tour is in town. If you have a good party, large event, want us to drop by your school- let me know. We have lots of cereal to give away...YES, FOR FREE. Also, sign up to win a block party at the website www.onespoonful.com

Email me at my tribe account email with your request. Include contact information.

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FREE CARDBOARD- Boxes broken down in excellent shape, unmarked, reusable!

2007-05-06T17:17:23Z

I am managing a tour that is in Chicago for the next 2 weeks. We have anywhere from 200-400 boxes of cardboard left over at the end of each day. We recycle, however, if you need some boxes because you're moving, or you're an artist and can do something creative with it, please let me know so we can arrange a pick-up/drop-off for you.

Email me at my tribe account if interested. Include contact information and location for drop-off.

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olympics

2007-04-15T12:41:01Z

want them to come here?

i think itd be a boon for the chicago economy and itd be interesting to see the city explode with even more eccentric personalities from around the world.

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i need male and female models from chitown for adult film work

2007-02-26T15:16:53Z

hello all my chitown peeps, if you dont know me, my name is Ricky Sinz, i am an adult film star from chicago, i am an exclusive model for holeandaheartbeat.com and gunnerworld.com, i am currently looking for female talent to shoot hardcore content with, it will be a paid shoot, totally professional and fun, if you are thinking about pursuing a career in the adult industry i am the man to talk to,
if you are attractive, open minded, reliable,
drug, drama, and disease free i would like to meet you all body styles are welcome variety is the spice of life
now for the chitown males
i am looking for tattooed in shape straight males
drug and disease free
if any of this sounds of interest to you
please get a head and body shot to airborneinfantrycombatant@yahoo.com
along with a brief bio about yourself and why you are looking to get into this business and if you are already established please include previous films, mags, websites etc
thank you

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2night Loft Party Chicago!! W/ TITTSWORTH - ZEBO - HESS - IPAGHOST

2007-02-17T19:59:38Z

Saturday. LOFT PARTY FEBRUARY 17TH @ 10PM
PRO MONEY STUDIO'S
160 N. HALSTED
TITTSWORTH
FRANKIE BANKS
SES
RABID VINYL MONKS ( ZERO SIGNAL + WHITE OWL)
IPAGHOST
$10

Sunday. No sleeping yet.
Chump plays that funk, soul, and rock @ Debonair Social Club. Work off your week long hangover there cause you're not done yet.
1575 N Milwaukee
12pm-6pm

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Artist looking for a tiny, crappy studio in Chicago

2007-02-16T11:48:03Z

hello. i'm looking for the smallest, cheapest possible studio in the chicago area. Does anyone have any leads or ideas? I met craigslist with limited success.... Just wasn't that much available there...

depp

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Who Is a Rainbow?

2007-02-13T19:36:49Z

Who Is a Rainbow? (anyone with a belly button:^)

Anyone who wants to be, we come from all walks, of life and adhere to a variety of beliefs. We aspire to be a Loving and Caring people toward one another and all the varied hues of our Mother Earth. To that end. we practise non-violence and peace activism, ecologically sound ways of living and respect for all beings, and ways of life. Some folks come to Rainbow for a chance to feel the Living Spirit, some for the fun of it, some for a chance to see those they Love. Most gather for a mixture of these reasons. We laugh, sing, play musical instru- ments, and share our experiences & dreams in our heartsongs. We strive to better ourselves and explore alternative life-styles, medicine, and ways to solve problems. We experience cooperative living. Sometimes we even seem to work a miracle. There are no leaders. Individuals (known as "Focalizers") try to facilitate the consensus of the, Rainbow Tribes on a local and/or national level. We circle for our meals, and councils because we are all equal. Decisions regarding a local family are made by consensus, wherever the need arises. Like at a regional picnic or council. Decision regarding the Rainbow Family of Living Light can only be made on the land, at the main tribunal council, from July 1-7th each year during the Gathering of the Tribes.

For more info visit the web site:

open the URL: http://www.welcomehome.org/rainbow.html

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"LOVE SPEAKS" / BRETT DENNEN @ SHUBA's 2/24

2007-02-09T00:25:35Z

the "LOVE SPEAKS" tour is coming to town!
hope never sounded so good!
Brett Dennen is a big red-headed positive vibration,
once you meet his music you'll be so glad you came out to SHUBA's 2/24!
if you have california connections ask them if they've heard him.
he's played High Sierra and opened for Micheal Franti at the Filmore.
he's been on tour with john mayer and sheryle crow in the souotheast recently.
he's on myspace and utube to listen for free.
PEACE

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Crossed Wires

2007-01-26T07:36:42Z

I'm pushing a staged reading for a play called "Crossed Wires". It is being done by Revolution Theatre.

http://revolutiontheatre.iwarp.com/whats_new.html

I didn't write it but it's based on me so if i get famous you can say you knew me "way back he got into all the shit with Paris and that bunch".

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ahem

2007-01-23T13:46:03Z

Anyone got anything exciting to say?
Something BIG going on?

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Psychedelic Trance in Chicago

2006-12-30T03:29:39Z

Has anyone in Chicago heard any Psychedelic Trance?

Here is some words:
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Psychedelic%20trance

Here are some sounds:
http://www.psyfreaks.com

Please tell me what you think.

Thanks

derby

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Rogers Park in the 60s & 70s

2006-12-18T03:22:15Z

Anyone live there then? I did and am looking for others who did, too.

I lived at Pratt and Sheridan, Loyola and Glenwood, Clark and Devon, Devon and Greenview, Hermitage and Devon.

Some of the places I remember were the Pratt Street Pier, Cindy Sue's, Dewey's, My Pi, The No Exit, Two Fools, Pratt Shore.

Bars I went to were Hamilton's, Cuneen's, Connelly's, Pound Sterling Pub, The You Name It Lounge.

Do these names mean anything to anyone?

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Game about Illinois Governor's race

2006-10-27T16:39:29Z

This is funny!

http://www.pro-choiceillinois.com/PPIV/

Don't forget to vote on Nov. 7th.

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BRIDGEPORT ANYONE?

2006-10-24T21:55:37Z

Just curious if anyone is from Bridgeport (yes Chicago, not CT)
or currently lives there. I need some
current info;if so, be in touch.

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new in town

2006-10-07T03:49:45Z

well i've been in this group a long time but it was just a few months ago that i moved to chicago.. so if you know all the cool hidden gems about chicago and want to share them with a newbie.. please hit me up!

-dan

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Take Action against the Bush Regime, Oct. 5th!

2006-10-03T00:35:16Z

Oct. 5th is to be a day of nationwide resistance against the Bush regime and their policies of inequity, lies and death. Please consider refusing to work, go to school or be otherwise complacent for this one important day of all of our lives. If this mass demonstration makes an impact, who knows? We may yet see a day when the people have a voice again. Even if you’re a cynic, it couldn’t hurt to take a day off, log off your computer and join your brothers and sisters, in solidarity, on the street.

Chicago, IL

2006-10-05 [edit]
All Day and Into the Night
The Loop
12 NOON- GRANT PARK (Jackson and Columbus)

4:30PM- FEDERAL PLAZA (Jackson and Dearborn)

INTO THE NIGHT: GRANT PARK (Jackson and Columbus)

DESCRIPTION:

All day and into the night, people will flood downtown Chicago making our determination to drive out this criminal regime known to the world! Nothing about this day will be just your "go through the motions- rally and march" protest-as-usual! Early in the day, students will walk out of school- even shut down whole campuses, people will refuse to go to work and bring their entire families, and converge with thousands in the heart of downtown at GRANT PARK. Here we begin a festival of resistance with fiery indictments of the most dangerous force in history, the Bush regime, from voices of conscience from all walks of life.

Then we will step off together and spread this movement throughout the Loop, our collective voices reverberating off the surrounding buildings and rising up to the sky! Hundreds of thousands of people downtown will be wondering what will happen that day and as our voices fill the air, they will rush to the windows and see that WE ARE WHAT WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR; WE ARE TRULY MAKING RESISTANCE IRRESISTIBLE! We'll be spreading the word to many more - distributing literature and materials that will make their way into workplaces, shopping centers, and restaurants; calling on everyone to join us after work as we make known our aim to drive out this regime throughout downtown Chicago including right at the Federal Building!

Many thousands more will join us here and will continue with us as we step off and back to Grant Park where we will continue the festival with musical and theatrical performances, and the biggest and baddest open-mic you've ever seen in your life! And all the way into the night, we'll be strategizing on where to go from here to fulfill our real aim of DRIVING OUT THE BUSH REGIME!

Check Worldcantwait.org for listings in other cities.

In Solidarity,
Dave-Leon Czolgosz

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Check out the Yoga in Chicago tribe

2006-08-15T02:06:45Z

Even tho i am no longer there, and am now living in LA. The Chicago yoga community still feels very close. And today i felt really energized to help organize a space here we can connect and be even closer. and so i collected photos of friends and studios there - and am putting this together. If you live in Chicago - visit Chicago - do yoga - or live anywhere and just want to connect - Join us HERE!

http://tribes.tribe.net/yogachicago

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Did you live in E. Rogers Park in the 70s?

2006-08-07T04:10:03Z

Do the place names Cindy Sue's, Pratt Shore, Pound Sterling Pub, Papa Dee's, 2 Fools, No Exit, U Name It Lounge mean anything to you? Shag, are you out there?

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Free OzzFest Ticket tomorrow

2006-07-21T22:27:24Z

This guy at my work won these from a radio station and he didn't want them so he put them in my name. I honestly wouldn't have bought them but the fact is if I don't go these tickets will not be used. Alpine Valley Music Theatre
East Troy, WI

www.ozzfest.com/bands.html

Well since I don't know anyone, I can't garuntee that I will go with you, but if you don't scare me I might.

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Cirque du Soleil Angels in Chicago today?

2006-07-14T17:59:54Z

Did anyone else see the Cirque Angels in the street today? I just called the number one of them gave me and got a discount code for tickets!!! woo hoo!
Thought I would share! So creative...LOVE IT!!!!

Does anyone want to go with?
http://www.theatremama.com/ccount/click.php?id=169

M-

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Public Image Enemy

2006-07-14T06:11:07Z

Public Image Enemy

Organization: Reversible Eye
Deadline: August 05, 2006
Location: Chicago - city
Call Type: Exhibitions
Discipline: Visual Arts, DJ/Electronic, Drawing/Works On Paper, Experimental, Experimental Music/New Music, Hip Hop/Rap, Interdisciplinary Art, Mixed-Media, Murals, Painting, Printmaking, Rock, Spoken Word/Story Telling, Music, Performance Art

Public Image Enemy -
Sep 15 to Nov 10 2006

Public Image Enemy is a multidisciplinary celebration featuring artwork, performance, and music which results from the collision and collaboration of Punk Rock and Hip Hop artists.

The art and music, performance, etc. will be a celebration of the 30th anniversaries of punk rock and hip hop cultures.
(We are using these terms in the broad sense, including the sub-genres and side-genres)

We will focus on the places where the two cultures borrow from eachother and / or collaborate with each other. We are interested in hip hop artists that are influenced by punk and punk artists that are influenced by hip hop. Regardless of how much stylistic crossover there is, we are most excited about bringing the two cultures together in one forum.
Artists from each camp who don't normally work with each other have already started collaborating in preparation for this series.

Art - the art will feature graffiti art, stencil art, silkscreen art on the walls and on paper - bringing together works from the punk/ experimental/ underground rock communities and the hip-hop/ urban art-forms communities.

Music & Performance - bringing together breaking, punk/ experimental/ underground music groups, emcees, deejays, beat-boxers, performance art, and more.

Company Info
Company Name:
Reversible Eye
Address:
1103 No. California Ave.
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Zip:
60622
Contact Info
Name:
R.K. Shuquem
Email Address:
reversibleeye@yahoo.com
URL:
http://www.reversibleeye.com/
Phone Number:
(773)862-1232

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photo show

2006-07-12T19:20:05Z

there's an opening for a buddy of mine this friday at reversible eye, if you are interested.

check out www.reversibleeye.com for more information.

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restaurant recommendations

2006-06-29T18:52:23Z

got any?

i was just at gioco's last night and had a delicious meat sauce with spaghetti.

my father had some wild boar with pasta...the boar tastes exactly like pulled pork. according to the waiter, it has "10x the flavor". it was actually pretty good.

very large wine list...only carry goose island(summertime, honkers, 312).

a little pricey.

we sat outside. the table was a little rickety and the chairs were uncomfortable. id sit inside if you do decide to dine there.

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new naperville office for massage therapy

2006-06-23T16:30:03Z

Hello my name is Trey. I just started renting space in downtown naperville for massage therapy. I am good and Cheap. I'll be at Java and Juice this tuesday Giving free chair massage. Come check me out.

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World Naked Bike Ride Chicago Saturday 6/10/2006 FINAL DETAILS!

2006-06-08T09:48:16Z

Please read all; every word matters…

A. CHECK-IN:
1. Check in is at the Fountain in Wicker Park, roughly 1455 N. Damen, starting from 6pm.

This is simply a point where qualified participants will be forwarded to the next

location. Do not loiter there.
2. DO NOT arrive nude.
3. Consider coming late (closer to 9pm but NOT after) if you do not need body painting,

to relieve overcrowding.
4. Official WNBR position is the ride is rain or shine. Current forecast is quite cool.

B. TRAVEL:
1. Wicker Park is just South of the Blue line (North/O’Hare) DAMEN stop, which is 24hr;

or a 1.5 miles West of the Red line (North/Howard) NORTH/CLYBOURN stop, also 24hrs.

Also reachable by bus: Damen (#50/not 24hr), North (#72, not 24hr). Also a few miles

South/West of the Metra Clybourn stop (UPN/NW lines, limited hours). Theoretically,

bikes are allowed on trains and buses right now, some limits apply.
2. Wicker Park is about .7 miles West of the 90/94 North Avenue exit (#48B), or about

2.7 miles West of the L.S.D. North Avenue (Rt. 64) exit.
3. Parking near Wicker park is difficult. Main streets may be full or have limited

hours, side streets are zoned. With patience, you may find something within a mile.

Best bet is West of the six corners, on Damen or Division or Milwaukee. Or consider

paying for parking. Share rides if possible.

C. NUDITY:
1. Technically, public nudity is not legal in Chicago. Code 8-8-080 (Indecent exposure)

prohibits visibility of pubis, female nipples, and other areas which in common practice

today are exposed on beaches.
2. All riders are encouraged to cover to the point of legal. Thong and duct tape for

example would due. Even a sock helps. Flesh tone undies are perfect.
3. DO carry clothes with you at all times; before, during and after ride. If a ride

coordinator or police tell you to put something on, do so immediately.
4. DO NOT arrive for the ride nude. DO NOT undress until the ride is underway.
5. Official WNBR policy is bare-as-you-dare. So be naked if you wish and dare, but it’s

at your own risk.
6. As an alternative, wear a costume. Outlandish is cool.

D. BRING: (remember, there’s no place to safely leave anything behind)
ID! Clothes, Water, Money, Sharable Snacks, Protein, Safety Gear (helmet/blinkers/etc),

Towel, Bullhorn, Handouts (candies/confetti), Musical Instrument, Ideas, Good Vibes.

E. PHOTOS:
Don’t bring a camera unless you have been preauthorized or are well known to the

coordinators. Don’t expect to be able to control being photographed en-route.

F. VOLUNTEERS:
1. Make sure your phones are charged!
2. Identify yourself at the check-in point for instructions.

Additional info (such as rockin’ after-party location!) will be provided at check-in.

Questions, comments, reply to andrew@bedno.com

If you have an urgent question on ride day, try 312/909-9313, but only if you really

really really really must.

Additional information is available at: http://worldnakedbikeride.org/chicago

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN

2006-06-06T16:19:43Z

ARE YOU A MAN WHO’S OVER 18 WHO HAS EVER BEEN IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH A WOMAN THAT LASTED FOR A YEAR OR MORE, WHERE FOR SOME OR ALL OF THAT TIME THE RELATIONSHIP WAS SEXUAL?
IF SO, TAKE PART IN AN ANONYMOUS RESEARCH STUDY ONLINE.
THE STUDY IS EXAMINING MALE PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS AND BEHAVIOR WITHIN RELATIONSHIPS.

TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH,
CLICK THE LINK TO THE WEBSITE WHICH CONTAINS MY

QUESTIONNAIRES:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=448861769779

PARTICIPATION IS ANONYMOUS AND FREE OF CHARGE.

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First time in Chicago - Any recommendations?

2006-06-05T20:38:04Z

Hey there. My first adventure in Chicago begins June 3-10. Am in town for a film shoot. Evenings frree: what to do, where to go? Looking for clubs, shops, restaurants, little special places I should not miss. Want to hear all! Don't hold back! ;)

I love exploring! Where should I go?

Thanks muchly!
Nauga

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based in Chicago

2006-06-05T15:08:12Z

Are you more likely to watch a movie or read a book (or something) if it's based in Chicago? Even if it's a genre you don't normally have any interest in?

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firedancing anyone

2006-06-02T21:46:51Z

hey ya'll
I'm new to Chicago though my partner has been here for years. I love firedancing and am looking for those who practice, perform, teach and learn. I'm figuring that the lake is lovely this time of year.
shout back with any tips or connections.
thanks
megan

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the greening of chicago

2006-05-24T01:31:25Z

Friday, May. 12, 2006
The Greening of Chicago
Mayor Richard Daley wants to turn the City of Big Shoulders into the most environmentally friendly city in the U.S., and he's not just blowing hot air
By ERIC FERKENHOFF/CHICAGO

Chicago, a blue-collar city of asphalt and glass and concrete canyons, would seem an odd place for admitted tree-hugger Sadhu Johnston to think he could save the planet. But Johnston, Mayor Richard M. Daley' s environmental commissioner, believes that cities are actually the answer to the earth's environmental ills. And with that in mind, he is working to turn Chicago into what he claims will be the most environmentally friendly city in the U.S. — as well as the nation's center for environmental design and the manufacturing of components for the production of alternative energy.

If it works — and Daley is betting a hefty sum it will, with promises to buy millions in solar panels, for example — the green movement here is expected to yield the city perhaps billions in saved energy costs and new business."This is way beyond tree hugging in Chicago," said Johnston, 31, who before coming to Chicago helped dust some of the rust off of Cleveland's image by serving as executive director of the non-profit Cleveland Green Building Coalition. "This is about quality of life. What we're talking about is creating a city that exists in harmony with the world, a place that can be a model. Cities have long been hurtful to the environment. Raw materials came in and waste went out. We' re trying to redefine that relationship, and cities can be models."

In much the same way that cities like Austin and San Francisco latched onto the boom in the Internet or biotech industry to propel their economies, Chicago is working hard to rev up its manufacturing and capitalize on the growth in green construction and wind and solar energies. But can Chicago, such a muscular city, shake its industrial, broad-shouldered image by showing that cites are not the bane of the environment. Does it deserve, in short, the title of America's Green Thumb?

"We're doing it," Daley said in a brief interview earlier this week while also playing host to an environmental summit for U.S. mayors and making a pitch for the 2016 Olympics. "We're aggressive in terms of the environment and we're educating the people and bringing business along."

The city first drew real attention to its greening efforts, when it planted a lush garden on the rooftop of City Hall. Now, be it McDonald's, Wal-Mart or the Apple store, businesses wanting a relaxation of density building rules or financing to help construct new offices are being convinced to plant so-called green roofs. The result: the city has planted or negotiated the construction of over 2 million square feet of rooftop gardens, more than all other U.S. cities combined.

While in office Daley, who shut down the lakefront airport Miegs Field in a bald power play to create a big park, has ordered that the heads of all city departments make their operations environmentally friendly. That includes paving alleys with special asphalt to better absorb water, buying a greener fleet of vehicles or forbidding city vehicles to idle more than five minutes.

Chicago is now among the largest users of green energy in the country, with a goal of using renewable energy for roughly a quarter of city operations. To help reach that goal, it has already attracted two solar panel manufacturers to set up shop in the area.

The Windy City, which has won international awards for its environmental agenda, also boasts one of the world's only municipal buildings given a platinum rating for its green design and operations by the organization Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. That honor is more than a little ironic, since the building, the Center for Green Technology, sits on a former illegal dump that was part of a sweeping federal investigation that sent several aldermen to jail for taking bribes.

Since Daley, a Democrat whose administration is mired in a sweeping federal investigation into hiring practices and patronage schemes, took office in 1989, some 500,000 trees have been planted, the city has been decorated with fancy planters, park space has increased and the lakefront, while still soiled with pollution, is being cleaned and preserved at a level never before seen.

"Look at this," Daley said, motioning to a wide yard in the depressed Dearborn Homes public housing development. To be sure, the neighborhood, among the city's poorest, isn't much to brag about. But it is green. Trees have been planted, the lawns have been tidied and are lush, despite the broken concrete and glass that litters nearby playgrounds. "This wouldn't have happened before."

But not all is so green here. A broad recycling program in the city, which was touted as a model for urban America a decade ago, has not yielded the expected results, as some 87% of the city's total refuse is still not being fully recycled. And the air quality, while improved, remains a sore topic.

Still, the city's efforts are drawing attention. Green Bay Mayor James Schmitt, who launched his Greener Green Bay campaign during his recent State of the City speech, is sold and makes no apologies for trying to copy Chicago. "We're a blue-collar, paper-making, NFL football town," he says. "We're very young in this, and we're going to use Chicago as a model."

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Memorial Day Weekend Chicago URBAN GOLF

2006-05-22T19:54:23Z

***********
The Chicago Urban Devils Golf Enthusiasts’ League (CUDGEL) is holding its inaugural match this month. CUDGEL is dedicated to bringing golf to the masses and to the streets. The match is open to any and all people over 21 who are interested in reinventing country club etiquette. Join us as we take you under El. tracks, down alleyways, over treacherous urban terrain, and through your favorite Lincoln Square bars. If you play in one urban golf league this year, make it CUDGEL!

The event will take place Saturday, May 27, starting at 12 p.m. Meet at the Lincoln Square fountain (4700 block of North Lincoln). Come sporting your argyle and brandishing your club.

Space is limited, so register soon!

To register, or for more information, visit www.cudgel.org or email brandishyourclub@gmail.com.
Listen to our awesome theme song on Myspace www.myspace.com/cudgel or visit our little tribe at tribes.tribe.net/cvdgel.

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Looking for massage school recommendations in Chicago

2006-05-15T16:14:08Z

I'm curious if anyone has any experience be it positive or negative with massage schools in Chicago? I'm considering the Soma Institute, New School for Massage and Aveda Institute. I'd like to take the national certification exam and am interested in both eastern and western modalities. Thanks!

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WIN FREE TIX TO REPUBLIC DURING JAZZ FEST!

2006-04-18T04:07:41Z

Win a free pair of tickets to one of the following shows (your choice) at Republic during Jazz Fest - first 5 people to answer correctly win!

What is the street address of Republic?

Please send all responses to booking@republicnola.com - include the website where you read this post!

Shows to choose from...

4.28 – Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes

4.29 – Umphrey’s McGee

4.30 – Bonerama + Papa Grows Funk

5.4 – Ellipsis + Benjy Davis Project

5.5 – George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic with Hot 8 Brass Band and DJ Quickie Mart

5.6 – Particle + DJ Logic

5.6 (2am) – Jurassic 5 + DJ Logic

5.7 – Jurassic 5

Good luck!

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Fellatio Workshop for Women Only

2006-04-12T01:57:48Z

DATING COLUMN QUESTIONS NEEDED!
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CHICAGO - FELLATIO WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN - MAY 6TH
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May 06 - Bedroom Confidence/Fellatio Workshop - Women Only (1:30-3:00pm)
Plush Bar - 1104 W. Madison

$35

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This is NOT simply a `blow job` workshop. Anyone can learn tips and skills to use when performing oral sex. What makes you GREAT at it is having the desire and the confidence to do it. That`s what this workshop is about. We`re going to talk about common anxieties surrounding bedroom performance, ways to build your bedroom confidence as well as techniques and how to make peforming oral sex something you both enjoy.

Sexual confidence is about power, and that power comes from knowing what you bring to the table.

Sexual Techniques will be discussed, but they are secondary to discovering and tapping into your sexual confidence.

Got tips you want to share? Bring `em! This workshop is about gaining the confidence to identify your needs and communicate them to your partner.

We`ll talk about:
-Identifying & Defining Sexual Confidence
-How to Build Sexual Confidence
-Oral Sex Tips & Technique
-How to build a Confident Attitude
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The themes for this evening`s event are Respect, Maturity and Confidentiality. This is about building on sexual confidence and creating an overall sexy attitude.

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New Tribe.

2006-04-08T11:12:36Z

Hope you all Enjoyed the week/end. New tribe just started up recently
This is the history and the making, sometimes sh!t happens along the way. This is where some of the problems go to the works. The same person who created the problem can not solve the problem something Albert Einstein once said. Well here's a piece of the puzzle less

http://tribes.tribe.net/doohappens

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Biker

2006-03-31T02:59:38Z

Does anyone have any tips for riding a bike downtown? Should you go on the sidewalk, or go on the street with traffic? I moved to the city last fall and was way to intimidated to bike around downtown, but now it's bikeriding weather again and I hate walking everywhere while my bike gathers dust in my living room.

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vote

2006-03-21T18:56:21Z

vote today

go to your county clerk's office webpage to determine where to vote and if you are registered.

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Great Chicago Networking Extravaganza

2006-03-16T04:48:25Z

Join Chicago's leading networking authorities in activities to create and build relationships that will help improve your career & business success. Based on past events that were highly successful, the fifth one offers one-on-one networking, informative guided discussions and interactive table exercises. Veterans and neophytes will find it equally valuable.

Date: April 19, 2006
Location: Lindner Center, 660 E. Butterfield Rd., Lombard, IL
Time: 5:15 – 8:30 PM (program starts at 6:15 PM)
Cost: $45 in advance; $55 at the door (includes bountiful buffet and soft drink cash bar)

Contact: Lillian Bjorseth at 630-983-5308 or lillianspeaks@duoforce.com; Jason Jacobsohn at 773-368-0229 or jason@jacobsohn.com

To register, go to www.yopro.com/Events/E_detail.asp. The hosts are Lillian D. Bjorseth of Duoforce Enterprises, Inc., and Jason Jacobsohn of Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center. Sponsors include: BA Search Group, Commonwealth Capital Advisors, DuPage Woman Newspaper, FocalPoint Coaching, Managing the Mosaic, Shape Xpress for Women, The Entrepreneur's Source, visuals4u, Weekenders and YoPro.

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the slip at martyrs

2006-03-10T20:24:41Z

However, to the delight of their fans, the band is back on tour and it is no
surprise that Chicago is part of the initial venture. "Chicago is like a
huge mish mash of all these different clubs, we've played a different one
almost every time we've been there. My memories of Chicago are mostly of
driving around completely lost, looking at the trains, and even riding the
trains there. It is one of our favorite cities to play, it has always been a
great town to us. The fans have always been strong. We met Fareed Haque
there, he's a tornado - it was awesome to get to meet him and hang out. We
also met one of our best supporters, Ted Kartzmen, one of the great angels
to have come down and help The Slip out. He's such a good guy. We met him at
our first gig in Chicago, at Schubas in 1997 or so. We've been fortunate in
Chicago. It is one of the most historically awesome music towns and I think
people who live there know that and have taken a lot of pride in that, or at
least they should."

Musically astute young Chicagoans also take pride in one of the city's
latest musical pearls, Umphrey's McGee - who will be playing an early show
the same night at Chicago Theater (the timing will allow dutiful audiophiles
to catch both). Barr's voice gets spirited when asked about the ever-growing
UM.

"My opinion about those guys is that they are fucking great guys and
tremendous musicians. I've hung out with them a few times and seen them
play. It's wonderful to see such an honest group of guys have such success.
Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to see them play since High Sierra a
couple of years ago. Jake is just an incredible guitar player, just
shocking. I'm scared when I'm in the same room with [him and] a guitar."

::: The Slip will be playing Friday Marth 10th at Martyrs' with Apollo
Sunshine & Sam Champion. The show starts at 9, The Slip play last, Tickets
are $15 & you can buy them here

posted in Chitown - 1 reply

illinois medical cannabis act

2006-03-10T20:06:48Z

TAKE ACTION:
http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?ID=M713663727860154523224965
This could be the year that Illinois protects medical marijuana patients from arrest and prison. Lawmakers have returned to Springfield to begin the 2006 session of the Illinois General Assembly, and last week Sen. John Cullerton (D-Chicago) introduced S.B. 2568 — the Medical Cannabis Act. The Marijuana Policy Project is poised to capitalize on the progress we made last year pushing H.B. 407 — Rep. Larry McKeon's (D-Chicago) medical marijuana bill that was endorsed by the Illinois Nurses Association — but we can't do it without your help.

Please click here to write a letter to your state senator, urging him or her to support Cullerton's medical marijuana bill. With just a few clicks, our automated system will allow you to send a pre-written letter to your legislator, or you can compose the letter yourself.

Please take action now.

Then, please send a letter-to-the-editor to your local papers, expressing your hope that lawmakers will end Illinois' cruel policy of criminalizing the seriously ill by passing S.B. 2568. With just a few clicks, our automated system will easily allow you to send a letter to newspapers in Illinois. Feel free to draw from the talking points that we have provided, but remember that a personalized letter is more likely to be published than a form letter.

Please send a letter-to-the-editor today.

Last session, despite massive support for medical marijuana in Illinois, seriously ill patients suffered a setback when H.B. 407 was voted down 6-5 in the House Human Services Committee. Democrats Naomi Jakobsson (Champaign) and Michelle Chavez (Cicero) joined the committee Republicans in defeating the bill. H.B. 407 was co-sponsored by Reps. John Fritchey (D-Chicago) and Karen Yarbrough (D-Broadview) and would have protected patients who use medical marijuana at the recommendation of their physicians from arrest and prison.

Don't let your legislators neglect this issue for another year. Let them know that you are outraged by Illinois' criminalization of seriously ill patients and that you expect them to pass S.B. 2568 without delay.

Please write to your senator and then send a letter-to-the-editor today.

Further, if you or someone you know is suffering from a debilitating condition or is a medical professional, member of law enforcement, or public official who would be willing to testify at hearings, lobby lawmakers, or assist in some other way, please e-mail adam@mpp.org today.

Rhode Island just became the 11th state to protect medical marijuana patients from arrest and incarceration. It's time for Illinois to follow suit. Polls consistently show massive public support for this issue; in fact, a statewide poll by McCulloch Research & Polling in 2002 showed that 77% of Illinoisans support protecting seriously ill medical marijuana patients from criminal penalties.

Thank you for supporting the Marijuana Policy Project. Please pass this message along to your friends and family in Illinois so that others can stand up for the state’s most vulnerable residents.

posted in Chitown - 3 replies

Phil Lewis - Instrumental Guitarist

2006-03-09T10:30:20Z

Hi
I'm a guitarist from Birmingham UK who has recently recorded a instrumental album featuring both electric and acoustic guitars. If you enjoy music by Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Steve Morse etc - you will love this. You can listen to free samples from my album at my site http://www.phillewisguitar.com
Feel free to sign my guest book and let me know what you think.
I hope you enjoy.
Phil

posted in Chitown - 0 replies

No smoking?

2006-02-28T05:51:35Z

Are they really trying to pass the no smoking law in Chicago?? I see they have already raised the price yet again.. $7 a pack is insane!!!

Chicago is far too cold to be standing outside for a cigarette!! Poor smokers are being banned everywhere!!

posted in Chitown - 32 replies

job hunting!!!!!!!!!

2006-02-24T19:19:19Z

what are some cool sites to surf for a good marketing job?????????????????????????

posted in Chitown - 1 reply

moving to chicago--need place to crash for a week

2006-02-17T18:04:26Z

Hi there! I'm a comedian and writer moving to Chicago this week--scheduled to arrive Sunday the 19th (although I'm taking Amtrak, so who knows)...
I don't have a ton of money, but if someone would like to make $100 for a week of letting me crash (couch, floor, whatever), I would be most appreciative. I am clean, respectful, will be out most of the time job-hunting, and I don't have a lot of stuff. I can give you personal references if you would like.
Since I'll be travelling until Sunday night, the best way to reach me would be my cell at 503-969-7632. Thanks!

posted in Chitown - 0 replies

security cameras

2006-02-07T12:33:01Z

how does everyone feel about daley's new plan for security cameras at EVERY business open 12 or more hours per day?

posted in Chitown - 7 replies

20th Annual Calligraphy Exhibit

2006-02-02T20:51:06Z

i have looked in to the Chicago Calligraphy Collective's annual exhibit at the Newberry Library in Chicago.

www.chicagocallig.com/

it opened yesterday, and it's open through April 1st. i have gone the past two years and it's always worth it. i'll definitely be making a trip there so - maybe i'll see you there!!

posted in Chitown - 0 replies

Sound Tribe Sector 9 Afterparty on Friday 2/10

2006-02-01T03:56:59Z

So Missy T, one of STS9's old merch coordinators, is putting on an afterparty on Friday night after STS9 in her hometown of Chicago!
Its being billed as: PARTY W/ STS9 "The Official Afterparty"

They'll have several DJs: Orchard Lounge, Captain Harris, Lipschitz, & Modill

Here's the link to their site:
http://desertrosepromotions.com/feb_10_after_party_on_weed.html

Here is the mapquest directions from the House of Blues in Chicago to the Afterparty:
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&un=m&cl=EN&ct=NA&rsres=1&1y=US&1ffi=&1l=&1g=&1pl=&1v=&1n=&1pn=&1a=329+N+DEARBORN+ST&1c=CHICAGO&1s=IL&1z=60610-4381&panelbtn=1&2y=US&2ffi=1&2l=NXyZh4cW2QU%253d&2g=R6khTmgjGoc%253d&2pl=&2v=ADDRESS&2n=&2pn=&2a=940+W+Weed+St&2c=Chicago&2s=IL&2z=60622-2539

I hope to see y'all there. Feel free to ask me any q's about it.
~G.

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new illinois laws go into effect

2006-01-04T00:19:35Z

Clock starts on new laws
Gay rights, meth and sex offender measures among 280 taking effect
By Christi Parsons
Tribune staff reporter
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-0601010261jan01,1,2262735,print.story?coll=chi-newslocalchicago-hed&ctrack=1&cset=true
January 1, 2006

SPRINGFIELD -- The state's new gay rights law takes effect Sunday, making Illinois one of only a handful of states that explicitly bans discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

The Human Rights Act goes into effect New Year's Day, along with more than 280 other laws passed by state lawmakers and signed by Gov. Rod Blagojevich during 2005. New statutes crack down on identity thieves, sex offenders, illegal drug producers and drunken or reckless drivers.

posted in Chitown - 1 reply

a new tribe, for Crista...

2005-12-30T06:13:34Z

I'd like to announce a new tribe, one that celebrates the life and times of Crista (formerly known as ~Incendiary Dream~, or ~ID* for short). You're all invited to join us there: http://tribes.tribe.net/IncendiaryDream

It was almost a year ago that I first met Crista one late night, and since then we’ve become very good friends. As anyone who knows her will tell you, Crista is a petite, beautiful, sexy lady, and the subject of many a tribe member’s fantasy! And although she may be small, Crista has the heart of a giant, a wit to match, and a simple, intoxicating smile that can brighten the day of anyone who sees it! I feel fortunate to have Crista as my dear friend!

posted in Chitown - 2 replies

Dogs on beach? Etc. etc. etc.

2005-12-21T02:09:48Z

I see there are lots of beaches there, but are dogs allowed on the beaches?

When looking at condos and townhouses online, I see these huge buildings. What's it like to live like that? I currently live in a single family home in a suburban neighborhood, which I find too boring for words. But what's that like?

I also see homes for sale in the south side of Chicago that are reasonably priced, and look kind of nice. Is Chicago deeply segregated? Are the black neighborhoods where white people do not live?

I was just visiting in Pittsburgh and the racial divide was clear and succinct. Same in Chicago?

Is the Southside of Chicago the baddest part of town. And if you go down there do you better just beware of a man named Leroy Brown?

What do you do when the weather is below zero? Stay home, or is the city still lively?

We're thinking of making a move and checking out various cities. Thus the questions.

posted in Chitown - 7 replies

Chitown's topics - tribe.net

cheap hotel/motel???

Recycling Project

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Seeking poly friends in chi-town

New Chicago-based journal: Conclave call for submissions

HIV/AIDS prevention

EARTH HOUR

Atomic New Wave Dance Party

Creating a Chicago Night Shift Workers Tribe

I'm new to the site, wanted to introduce myself to the group!

Ki Energy Healing Center in Chicago

Chicago Writer Semifinalist in Amazon Contest...needs your vote/review!

VAN GHOST DEBUT SHOW!!! JAN. 25TH

January 31st. 10pm. cobera lounge FREE !!!

nov 14th.. rsvp now. THREAT TO ETIQUETTE

Goth scene

Record/cassette to CD service

Haunted Houses

Looking for outdoor summer fun?

Illinois tax payers providing health benefits to gay couples

LED lights (throwies) on the Cortland Street bridge

Re-locating, need neighborhood help!

re-locating to chicago

Please sell me your Cubs tickets for Sunday July 1st

Illinois Rainbows - new tribe

Please Chicago Weather Gods

Conscious Daytime Care for your young child - in my home

need a moderator?

FREE CEREAL FOR BIG EVENTS, PARTIES, GALLERY OPENINGS, ANYONE IN CHICAGO THAT'S INTERESTED

FREE CARDBOARD- Boxes broken down in excellent shape, unmarked, reusable!

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2night Loft Party Chicago!! W/ TITTSWORTH - ZEBO - HESS - IPAGHOST

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Who Is a Rainbow?

"LOVE SPEAKS" / BRETT DENNEN @ SHUBA's 2/24

Crossed Wires

*ahem*

Psychedelic Trance in Chicago

Rogers Park in the 60s & 70s

Game about Illinois Governor's race

BRIDGEPORT ANYONE?

new in town

Take Action against the Bush Regime, Oct. 5th!

Check out the Yoga in Chicago tribe

Did you live in E. Rogers Park in the 70s?

Free OzzFest Ticket tomorrow

Cirque du Soleil Angels in Chicago today?

Public Image Enemy

photo show

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new naperville office for massage therapy

World Naked Bike Ride Chicago Saturday 6/10/2006 FINAL DETAILS!

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN

First time in Chicago - Any recommendations?

based in Chicago

firedancing anyone

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Memorial Day Weekend Chicago URBAN GOLF

Looking for massage school recommendations in Chicago

WIN FREE TIX TO REPUBLIC DURING JAZZ FEST!

Fellatio Workshop for Women Only

New Tribe.

Biker

vote

Great Chicago Networking Extravaganza

the slip at martyrs

illinois medical cannabis act

Phil Lewis - Instrumental Guitarist

No smoking?

job hunting!!!!!!!!!

moving to chicago--need place to crash for a week

security cameras

20th Annual Calligraphy Exhibit

Sound Tribe Sector 9 Afterparty on Friday 2/10

new illinois laws go into effect

a new tribe, for Crista...

Dogs on beach? Etc. etc. etc.

ahem