By Helene Smith
Chicken, tacos and auto insurance.
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Posted on December 13, 2013
Shelter in Place
By Ann Lengyel
My aim with each of these images, taken at the North Side Housing and Supportive Services Shelter in August, is to introduce my audience and Chicago to members of our community who are experiencing homelessness. I feel it is important to stress the individuality of each of these men who have unique experiences and stories to share. Each photograph represents the community that exists among these men, who, in turn, exist as a marginalized group in our society.
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Posted on December 11, 2013
Meet Michigan’s Santa School
By AP
Here comes Santa Claus. And another. And another. More than 100 Kris Kringles attended Santa school in Michigan learning tricks of the trade including makeup application, wardrobe, and reindeer care during the three-day seminar.
Posted on December 10, 2013
Beachwood Photo Booth: Mori Milk
(Random Food Report: Burger King’s Imposter Syndrome
Plus: Arby’s Still Exists – And Apparently Advertises
1. Burger Clown.
“Burger King in November released its latest menu item: Big King, made of two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame-seed bun,” Ad Age reports.
“That came months after it unveiled its summer menu, which included a BBQ Rib sandwich – a boneless rib pattie just like the McRib.
“It’s not unusual for BK to emulate McDonald’s menu – the Big King, in fact, was once a limited-time offer in the ’90s, without the middle bun it now has. But BK’s recent products appear to be more strikingly similar to McDonald’s items than ever.”
What really persuaded analysts that a dirty game of corporate copycat was going on, though, was when Burger King introduced its new mascot.
Posted on December 3, 2013
Beachwood Photo Booth: Marie’s Pizza & Liquors
(Anthropologists “Wow” Chicago
By The American Anthropological Association
The American Anthropological Association held its 112th Annual Meeting last week in Chicago. A record-setting 7,000 anthropologists took part in hundreds of sessions, workshops and special events. The meeting theme, Future Publics, Current Engagements, featured participants from all over the globe, representing over 60 countries.
The annual meeting also presented an opportunity to recognize a number of anthropologists who have made important contributions to the field. The major awards conferred include recognition for excellence in undergraduate teaching, an outstanding dissertation project by a minority group member, excellence in anticipatory anthropology, engagement with the media, exemplary service to the field, applied work by an emerging scholar, and significant achievements in public policy.
Posted on November 28, 2013
Meet The Chicago League Of Lady Arm Wrestlers
Could You Be Serving Up A Lawsuit With That Turkey Dinner?
By Trusted Choice and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”)
As millions of Americans host and attend Thanksgiving dinners across the street or across the country, many may be unaware of the risks. According to Trusted Choice and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) party hosts need to understand their responsibilities when inviting others into their homes and serving food and drinks.
“All hosts should be aware that if someone drives drunk or becomes sick after consuming food at a holiday party, the host could actually be liable,” says Robert A. Rusbuldt, Big “I” president & CEO. “In fact, a casserole could bring just as many risks as a cocktail. Before hosting a party this holiday season, you may want to consult with a Trusted Choice independent insurance agent and ask questions.”
Posted on November 25, 2013
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