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Remember That GBI Investigation Into Don Balfour? WSB Does.
True, the GBI report into Don Balfour’s expenses has been completed for quite some time. And it’s true that Balfour received a censure from his peers over some ridiculous charges that he felt we the taxpayers needed to pay. And, as noted by Senator McKoon in the story above both when the investigation began and [...]
Morning Reads for Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
Above: today in history; Below, today in news: National: We are all Slaves to the Math (Intelligent Life) Japan isn’t a cautionary tale, it’s the path (Opinionator) “Happy Birthday” owners get sued for being less than snugly (ArsTechnica) When The Beautiful Game Turns Ugly (ESPN) About Glass-Steagall, FDR was less than thrilled (Echoes) How mortgage [...]
In Which Peter Steinbrueck Peforms in Blackvoice
Last night eight of the nine mayoral candidates showed up at the downtown Seattle Public Library to read from their favorite books. Mayor Mike McGinn read from Joseph Heller's Catch 22, Bruce Harrell from Doris Kearns Goodwin's Lincoln...Show More Summary
Melissa Etheridge Calls Angelina Jolie's Double Mastectomy 'Fearful'
During a recent interview with the Washington Blade, the 52-year-old rocker was asked her opinion on Jolie's double mastectomy, and her sentiments did not echo those of other celebrities who lauded the 38-year-old mother of six. Etheridge...Show More Summary
Jason Dady at City Grit; Gotham’s Vegetarian Lunch
? Black Tree on the LES is launching a summer "Slip and Slide-r" happy hour from 4 to 8 p.m. A slider-size sandwich board ($9) offers three sandwiches with daily changing fillings like ale-braised short rib. Chase your sliders with local craft beers on tap ($4) or a glass of wine. Show More Summary
Rachel Segal-Sklar: Surprising, Inspiring Night for Ugandan LGBTI Rights at Synagogue
I recently attended Celebrating Pride and Building Movements: An Evening Dedicated to LGBTI Rights in Uganda. Before I arrived, I had no impressions of what the night might hold, other than a discussion of the situation in Uganda.
The Lone Ranger Comes to Atlanta: Find Him For a Chance to Win a Trip to New Mexico
The Lone Ranger Comes to Atlanta: Find Him For a Chance to Win a Trip to New Mexico This post is sponsored by Disney, so you know it’s going to be good:) Find The Lone Ranger and Tonto around... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
G. Flint Taylor: It's Time to Heal the Wounds From Chicago Police Torture
June is Torture Awareness Month, and this year the National Religious Campaign Against Torture has declared its theme to be "healing a culture of torture."...
Anita Thompson: Artists Supporting Artists in Aspen
In the 8,000 foot altitude of Aspen Colorado, while the famous Food And Wine Festival took over the town, the local residents continue on with daily life of outdoors, and always the arts.
"Is abortion a social good?"
This NYTimes article looks at what happens to women who are denied abortions, and how they compare with women who successfully had the abortions they sought, while also delving into a fascinating tangent on Czechoslovakia's abortionShow More Summary
Dunkin’ Donuts Will Never Say It’s ‘Time to Make the Doughnuts’ Again
Fred rules.
"He's not coming back." —Dunkin' Brands Group CFO Paul Carbone doesn't want to talk about Fred the Baker anymore. [AP]
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Republicans are just plain daft, part 2
DeNiro as Vito Corleone theweek.co.uk
One of the most prosaic lines in film history is in 1974's Godfather II. When Vito Corleone (Robert DeNiro) is asked by Peter Clemenza (Bruno Kirby) if he checked out the package of oily guns Clemenza...Show More Summary
Citi Bike Makes Surprise Cameo At Upright Citizens Brigade
Yesterday, Louis C.K. took Citi Bike on a spin through SoHo. Today, we see that before Citi Bike even started its widely publicized tour under the famed comedian's butt, it had already taken to the main stage at Upright Citizens Brigade...Show More Summary
Corinna Clendenen: Defying Gravity and Discovering Balance
Gripping the suspended bar, he vaults off the platform and flies into the air, pumping higher with each sweep.
David Protess: Tables Turned at Wrongful Conviction Hearing
The anticipation was palpable on Monday as Judge Maura Slattery Boyle ascended to the bench. Two prisoners had waited 20 years for this moment: a showdown with the Chicago cop they claimed had framed them, and the jailhouse snitch he had allegedly recruited for the job.
The Song I Listened to Over and Over Again After I Had My Heart Broken for the First Time
Okay, my heart wasn't "broken" because I wasn't really in love because I was only 13. His name was Jason, we held hands once, talked on the phone a few times, and we never kissed. It lasted one week in 7th grade (Monday through Friday,...Show More Summary
We Like This Wine-Infused Popcorn Even If It Won't Get You Drunk
"I WILL TAKE FREE WINE NEVER SAY NO TO FREE WINE" — The most fun coworker [ more › ]
Talking About The Pleasure-Seeker's Guide to the Paris of America
In the book section this week, we pit brother against brother for your amusement: Bill Savage reviews Dan Savage's new book, and Dan Savage reviews Bill Savage's new book. If Dan's review of Chicago by Day and Night didn't convince you to give the book a try, you should watch this interview with Bill and his co-author Paul Durica. Show More Summary
21 Trains Cancelled For LIRR's Evening Commute
Last night's derailed Long Island Rail Road train in an East River tunnel forced the MTA to cancel some trains this morning and now 21 trains for tonight's commute have also been cut. [ more › ]
Villaraigosa: I plan to run for governor and live in Venice
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa made his most direct comment yet about his future political plans in a conversation with "Airtalk" host Larry Mantle on KPCC. He doesn't say when he would run for governor, which is kind of crucial. More inside.
