The New York Times had an article about the dangers associated with owning a primate as a pet. It ran a week or two after the Nash chimp attack horrified the nation. It is quite bizarre how these people (primate...
So, it is our fault, eh? Screw you Daley and Oprah. I'm sorry we Chicagoans do not fawn over you as much as we used to. That is really too bad after all you've done for us. But, between watching...
This guy was a long-term Daley insider and knew where all the bodies are buried. You can see why people might be nervous -- did he leave some notes for the Feds? Did he ever wear a wire? I fully...
I totally agree with Warden on this. He could have apologized long ago and should have, at the very least. But now it come son the heels of his campaign announcement and, I'm certain, some polling that determined this is...
When I shop for food, I always read the labels. If I am feeling weak and grab a snack food or something new that looks like it may be good, I read the label and usually put it back. The...
Well, one important thing is that the shooter survived and can be interviewed by law enforcement and medical personnel. This is rare, as often in these events the shooter does not survive -- indeed, they often do not intend to...
A distinct trend I have noticed. When we point out (many) hateful signs at the Teaparty rallies, it is always "Oh,there are always a few kooks in any crowd." When somebody shoots an abortion provider, we are told "not to...
No, it is not likely at all. The Army finds excuses to drop people all the time. A friend of mine did his psychiatry rotation at Great Lakes. They would boot people out at the slightest hint of genuine mental...
I hope by "Muslim angle" you are also considering to the fact (now being widely reported) that the Major was subject to several instances of harassment in the military because of his Muslim faith....
By 2011 will anyone still bother watching Oprah? I cannot understand why anyone watches her show now. And, she is looking awfully dumpy lately. Tabloids at the grocery store say she is hitting the bottle pretty hard lately. I don't...
I do ride the El everyday (Blue Line). Last year, I saw the train doors open on a very crowded train, while it was moving full speed about 1/2 way between Western and Damen. Anyone leaning on those doors would...
So, Shulter is upset about the practice of "Dibs?" Only if it is practiced by non-Chicagoans, though. How does he suggest people prove they are not from suburbs? What a useless tool. If only he would pursue some of the...
Philadelphia transit workers just went on strike. MSNBC story says average pay is 52K. They are striking for a 4 percent increase in pay and to keep the percentage they pay towards health care coverage at 1 percent. The city...
It seems the Tribune has been ditching relevant substantial news too. Are they trying to come up with new ways to lose readers? Of course, they do keep me up to date on Jon and Kate, so they got that...
In spite of my comments (feeble attempts at humor), I am a fierce supporter of public transportation. It may take a does of real pain -- not able to get to work, school, game, for a week or more to...
