Archive for May, 2009

Between a rock and a hard place…

Friday, May 29th, 2009

I am so grateful to be getting the opportunity to learn a new career through WIA’s(Workforce Investment Act) program that gave me that chance through enrolling in a course at Computer Training Source. The courses have been challenging and the instructors professional in their presentations of classes.
That being said, I read with some amusement the [...]

AS A CHICAGOAN, IF THIS DOESN’T PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE, NOTHING WILL!

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

Alderman wants car to have clout
www.chicagotribune.com
Posted by Dan Mihalopoulos at 7:06 a.m.
A South Side alderman has introduced legislation to create “official placards” that Chicago’s 50 aldermen could place on their vehicle dashboards, but she emphasized it wouldn’t be to avoid parking tickets.
The proposal from Ald. Lona Lane (18th) comes amid a citywide [...]

Light and Grace Triumph in Renzo Piano’s Chicago Debut

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Anyone that is interested in art should definitely sign up for the newsletter that they offer. It’s woth the effort and you will be happy with the information that they send you. www.artinfo.com

from artinfo.com
By Ann Landi
CHICAGO—Of all the face-offs and provocative pairings that enliven the Art Institute of Chicago’s new Modern Wing, perhaps [...]

Blackhawks vs Red Wings

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Found this gem of a read on bleacher report.com. I encourage all Chicago sports lovers to venture there. You will also be able to sign up for  their newsletter.
from  bleacherreport.com
by TAB BAMFORD (Senior Writer)
Blackhawks-Red Wings: You’re Welcome, Commissioner

The National Hockey League is a disaster right now.
There, I said it. Gary Bettman is driving arguably the [...]

Choice made…School starting next week

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

I have finally attained a voucher for taking training that will assist me in gaining the knowledge necessary for competing for employment in the tight job market.
I have to admit that the choice was not a piece of cake as the other schools that I had interviewed also had competitive courses. If my personal circumstances [...]

the DEAD at AllState Arena – May 5, 2009 – I was There!

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

I just witnessed the greatest band in the free universe(or any universe for that matter) make another smashing performance. Their tone and sync were flawless and their selestion of play list was indeed pleasing and hard to beat. It seems that the Dead, like a fine wine continues to improve with age. Starting with Dancing [...]

Concert review: The Dead at Allstate Arena

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

from www.leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com
by Greg Kot

The Grateful Dead has been buried and resurrected many times over the last 15 years. Still reeling from the death of its spiritual force and lead guitarist, Jerry Garcia in 1995, the band has never really gone away, but it has never really been the same.
Yet on Monday, [...]

Make use of mind control(a la Forbidden Planet)

Monday, May 4th, 2009

There are new toys on the horizon that will help put our progeny a step closer to our evolutionary path of development. Even now several toy companies are hustling to fill the void that exists in 90% of our brain usage. The mental exercise machines will no doubt be a big hit as even adults [...]

Why the Grateful Dead live on

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

I am going this Tuesday to the All State Arena in Rosemont.  A birthday present from my daughter, grandson and son-in-law, it was a surprise, a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the legends once again making their music and magic. I am grateful to my family for this chance to see and enjoy [...]

First lady’s cousin named schools security chief – HUH?

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Out of the Chicago to Washington, D.C. cauldron comes this little nugget fresh from the halls of Chicago politics. Seems that in order to fill the void that President Obama left by choosing Arne Duncan for education secretary, Andres Durban, who was CPS director of security under Duncan, resigned abruptly and is immediately replaced [...]

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