Meet Tim Clue
Schtick of the times.
Posted on November 10, 2011
Lonely Bear In Chicago
This Will Only Be A Test
By Comcast Customer Service
Dear Comcast Customer:
On Wednesday, November 9 at 2 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time), FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct the nation’s first ever Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. The purpose of this test is to help determine if the national-level system will work as designed, should officials ever need to send a national alert.
This test will last approximately three minutes and will be seen on all local, cable, and satellite TV stations across the country, as well as radio.
Posted on November 7, 2011
The Week in WTF
By David Rutter
1. Jesse Jackson Jr., WTF?
Mark December 2nd on your calendar, circus fans. That’s the day the U.S. House Ethics Committee decides if it wants to chat with Junior about buying Senate seats.
His primary challenger, former one-term U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson of Crete, suggests that voters in the newly gerrymandered 2nd District don’t need a congressman “distracted” by ethics issues. In his defense, we have never had any cause to think he’s been affected by ethics in any regard. Pater peccavi.
Posted on November 4, 2011
Do Lions And Tigers Ever Mate?
By The World Book Network
Matt Weibler from the Brookfield Zoo has the answer.
Posted on November 3, 2011
Leinie’s Re-Releases “Big Eddy” Russian Imperial Stout; Blazes Trail For Three New Big Eddy Brews In 2012
By The Leinenkugel Brewing Company
Beer aficionados, wine enthusiasts, home brewers and other taste-adventurers are about to get a hearty helping of Big Eddy brews from Leinenkugel’s.
The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, which has only sparingly offered its Big Eddy beer in the past, last week announced the return of its Russian Imperial Stout, the first in a series of Big Eddy brews in the works. In 2012, Big Eddy fans can look forward to three brand new robust brews in this craft series: a Double India Pale Ale, a Baltic Porter, and a Scotch Ale.
Inspired by the Big Eddy Spring, the lifeline of the Leinenkugel’s brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wis. since 1867, the Big Eddy brand offers big beer fans complex, yet balanced flavors beyond the mainstream. The Russian Imperial Stout, only available November to January, is a deep mahogany brew featuring dark fruit, espresso and mocha character and finishing with toffee and molasses notes.
Posted on November 1, 2011
The White Girl Who Went As Snoop Dogg
By Wyl Villacres
“If you acknowledge racism, then aren’t you the one being racist?” she screamed at me, the underage, drunken fury leaking out of her mouth.
It was then that she shot me in the temple with an airsoft gun, before finding her boyfriend, dressed as James Dean, demanding that I be forcibly removed from the party.
“Her costume isn’t racist! And you’re not even black!” her friend yelled, waving her own airsoft pistol in my face.
“She’s wearing black face!” I countered, trying to decide the median age of the people there.
“She’s dressed as Snoop Dogg!”
Posted on October 29, 2011
The Week in WTF
By David Rutter
1. Theo Epstein, WTF?
The Theo Epstein Kool-Aid now being served is not our particular Cup o’ Kool, but we are completely down with the glee Cubs fans must feel.
As with the fiscal management of the city, it will be easier to see just how poorly things had been run as the old administration recedes into the rear-view mirror.
Posted on October 28, 2011
Halloween Balloon Twists
By ChiTwist Chicago Balloon Twisting
Holiday tutorials.
1. Witch on a broom.
Posted on October 27, 2011
Three Displays Of Halloween In Chicago(land)
By The Beachwood Spooktacular Affairs Desk
1. Politics ‘n’ Sports Wilmette Halloween Lawn Display by 1hoseeman.
“The folks at 208 Lawndale in this Chicago North Shore suburb are renowned for their elaborate current events Halloween lawn decorations.”
Posted on October 26, 2011