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Troy Polamalu’s Groundhog Day

 

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Super Bowl: Drew Brees With His Son



I was cheering for the Colts but... what a class act! I want a man like this:


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Snickers Super Bowl Commercial



You gotta love Betty White!

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Blizzard to Hit Chicago?



An area winter storm warning has been issued for late Monday through early Wednesday with up to 12 inches of snow expected to blanket the area, according to the National Weather Service.

The warning takes effect at 9 p.m. and will continue until 4 a.m. Wednesday. The heaviest snowfall is expected Tuesday afternoon and early evening. Blowing and drifting snow with near blizzard conditions in open areas can be expected Tuesday night, the weather service said. Both surface and air traffic are expected to encounter severe difficulties.

By Tuesday night, snowfall will generally be in the 6- to 12-inch range, with some locally higher totals possible, especially near Lake Michigan in both Illinois and Northwest Indiana, the weather service said.



By the way, it's almost hilarious to hear people here panicking. You would think they've never seen snow here before... 

Ugh...

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The New CTA Schedules SUCK




Did anyone's commute suck this morning? We're dreading heading home later today.

Nobody knew what time the train was leaving and we were all running to ensure we got onto the El. It did not leave until much later then normal. Which meant our connection to another train and/or bus was DELAYED NOW.  

Many of us leave early in case of unanticipated problems. Well, now we need to leave even earlier. By the time we got to Clark/Lake, we had less then a minute to run down three flights of stairs to the blue line. Myself and a soldier barely caught the train that was just pulling in!!



Hence, this also means that when we pulled in to the station to catch our regular bus we got there barely in time as well! Oh, by the way my daily is 4 1/2 hours per day BEFORE this CTA schedule change!

Mapping the CTA Service Cuts



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Check Out A Chicago Cop




A very positive move for the police department because we will have better access and interaction. It increases visability in a neighborhood and residents feel more comfortable reporting crime and variosu other problems. Stop in and say hello to them:

A police station in a library? Yes.

Residents of the Southwest Side's Clearing neighborhood will now be able to go to the library to fill out police reports, under a pilot city program launched Saturday.

The Chicago Police Department has added a satellite office to the Chicago Public Library's Clearing Branch at 6423 W. 63rd Pl.

Check out a book, file a police report


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Chicago Cubs Breaking Fans Hearts



Thank you to Geoff Pinkus for the story

See what's happened right here!!

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Signs: Report Chicago Crime




Signs urge youth to call, report crime

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Paczki Day is Fat Tuesday, February 16th, 2010



The Paczki's are already here! Yippee! We have a little fun and celebrate this here in Chicago! You'll see people carrying the red & boxes all over town!! Yum!

Paczki Day is Fat Tuesday, February 16th, 2010



People may not agree on how to pronounce them, but all are gathering to gobble up Paczki on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday.

Emigrates of Poland pronounce them “Pooch-key” or “Punch-key”, or even “Poonch-key”. All are correct!

These round, sugar coated, fruit filled Polish pastries were served up annually on the day before Lent, a period of abstinence observed by Roman Catholics.

Originally, Paczki were made for practical reasons, to use up the lard and eggs which were prohibited during Lent. Now, they’re more of a last-minute binge on sweets before the sacrifice. Whatever your past, all enjoy the tasty treat of Paczki, which means “little package” in Polish.



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Vote for Super Bowl MVP!




Beginning in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLIV, fans will be able to cast their ballots via NFL.com, Superbowl.com and their wireless devices. The fan vote counts for roughly 20%, with on-site media members representing the other 80%.


Fans will also be able to visit NFL.com on web-enabled mobile devices to vote for the Super Bowl XLIV MVP presented by GMC Sierra.


Super Bowl MVP!

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Super Bowl XLIV: Our Prediction




We're so very excited!!!!! Colts vs the Aints. Manning vs Brees.

Two great teams. Who will win? Who would you like to see win?

We predict our bro Manning and the Colts by 14. Let's hope we're right on this one...


 

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The Funniest Super Bowl Ads Of All Time (VIDEO)




Super Bowl Sunday is the only day in which the commercials are just as important as what's on TV. After all, companies drop 2 or 3 million dollars on a 30 second spot just so it will appear during the big game. Often the funniest and most memorable ads of the year, advertisers pull out the big guns with celebrities, physical gags and crude humor to catch the attention of millions.

Here, we've collected some of the funniest Superbowl commercials over the last 20 years, from the Budweiser frogs, to the boy who sucks himself into a coke bottle, to that ridiculous Cash 4 Gold ad featuring MC Hammer


Check Them Out!!!!


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Photo: Raccoon





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The Panda Club

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I want a Panda. Do Panda's like Chicago? LOL

Posing for their first day at their new nursery, these 16 panda cubs are clearly going to be a handful.

In these amazing images, the tiny pandas are shown their new home for the first time after being separated from their mothers.

Sixteen panda cubs pose for a class shot on their first day at nursery

epa02016330 Twelve-year-old giant panda Mei Xiang



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Genius LEGO Artworks




Most freelance and certified LEGO artists admit to being big kids. But, clearly, there's more to their psyche than a love for plastic bricks.

See for yourself, with our roundup of awe-inspiring LEGO sculptures made by artists who are the very best at building on their imagination.


See the photos here!!!!

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Send The World's Tallest Roses




Are you searching for the perfect, unique gift?  These spectacular roses measure 5-6 feet in height. On an Ecuadorian farm nestled between two volcanoes at more than 9,600 feet, these stunning red roses grow naturally tall in their native soil.

$350.00

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Accuweather Meteorologist Freaks Out

I want to smack this guy...



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Criminal Busts Himself on Facebook




This jackass fugitive posted detailed info on Facebook hence cops were swiftly able to bust his dumb ass. But this is the most hilarious part:

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John Law

John Law

Just a quick thank you for giving us your current employers name and address. Without the help form you and your friends, your arrest would not have been possible. Special thanks for the excellent photo's you provided for the US Marshall’s. Without the help of criminals such as yourself our job would be much more difficult.


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That's the posting on this clown's Facebook page! We love it!!!!!! We looked it up!

Police thank fugitive for posting Facebook info that led to arrest


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Murder at the Peninsula Hotel



The Peninsula Hotel is extremely expensive. I think the only thing I can afford there is the coffee. Now we have this story checking in:
 

An 8-year-old Manhattan boy was allegedly killed by his mother at the posh Peninsula Hotel in Midtown during a botched-murder suicide attempt, police said today.

Gigi Jordan, 49, tried to commit suicide after killing the boy inside the luxury Fifth Avenue hotel, police said.

Jordan's son -- identified by cops as Michael Jude Mirra -- was lying in bed wearing his pajamas and surrounded by thousands of prescription pills scattered on the floor and bed, police sources said.


The Peninsula Hotel Murder

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Toyota Defect Lawsuit!



Well we all knew this was coming:

A lawsuit was filed against Toyota in Texas on Friday seeking class-action status on behalf of car owners who have experienced acceleration problems, allegedly due to defects in the Japanese car manufacturer's Electronic Throttle Control System with Intelligence ('ETCS-i') and Electronic Throttle Control System 'ETCS').

Plaintiffs Albert Pena and Sylvia Pena maintain that the 2008 Toyota Avalon they purchased as a new car has ETCS-i and ETCS defects that, in two separate incidents, caused a crash, and unexpected acceleration when the car should have slowed down.

Husband Albert maintains that last month his Toyota "unexpectedly accelerated at a stop sign, causing a collision."

Something tells me someone knew about this as we previously reported and tried hushing it up hoping it would go away.
  You just can't have people driving vehicles that suddenly accelerate. Dumbasses.

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Who Is This Man?

The cops need our help identifying this man:





"We don't know how he got in there or when, and we have no reports of anyone going into the water in our area," he said. "It could have happened in Chicago and the body floated down south or it could have gotten stuck in a barge and been dragged."

Illinois State Police took over the investigation and are now requesting public assistance in identifying the man. He was described as African-American, about 6-foot-2 and between 190 and 220 pounds with a glass left eye. He had no piercings or tattoos, but did have three square hospital leads on his chest.

Anyone with information should call state police Special Agent Freddie Summers at (847) 294-4590.


Who is this man?

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Geezerbowl 2010



No thanks to Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake for killing ALL THE PREVIOUSLY AMAZING Superbowl performances.

Now we're stuck with GEEZERBOWL

The National Football League  is featuring the THE WHO for the halftime show. WTF?!?! Weren't these people hot when I was born? LOL

Zzzzzzzz These halftime performances have sucked the last few years. My god

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Budweiser Super Bowl Commercials



Thanks to Officer Frank Hinkel for reminding us of this great commercial. The first time I saw this I had tears..

Here is the famous commercial Budweiser produced after 9/11. They aired it only once -- during Super Bowl XXXVI in January 2002. This one-minute spot features the beer company's trademarked team of Clydesdale horses trudging across snow-covered ground into New York City where they stop to gaze upon the Statue of Liberty and the city's skyline before lowering their heads on bended knees in a gesture of respect


 

And another favorite of mine:

 

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Former Niles Mayor Blase sentenced to one year

"I miss being the Mayor. Not because it gave me power or allowed me to achieve personmal gain, but because I loved working for the people.. There isn't a day that goes by when i don't regret making the horrible decisions I made."

- Nicholas Blase.


He stole from his people for THREE DECADES. The only thing he regrets is getting busted and losing the money.





Prosecutors asked the judge for a prison sentence of 41 months to 51 months (about 4_ years), per sentencing guidelines, while defense attorneys asked that Blase get home confinement. Andersen said the serious abuse of public trust merited the punishment of prison time, but that he didn’t want to see the 81-year-old Blase, who suffers from various health maladies, die in prison.

Why shouldn't he die in prison? Asshole. Read more here:

Blase received about $421,000 in kickbacks from Weiner in the 10 years


 

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We Knew It: Brittany Murphy's Cause Of Death



Yep. I just love when others try to make up excuses for other people's bad behavior:

The L.A. County Coroner concludes on the subject of "How injury occurred" -- "Drug intake."

Hopefully Warner Bros will file a reverse lawsuit against her moron husband.

L.A. County Coroner has released Brittany Murphy's cause of death

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Model Misbehavior

Cops: After bust, top male mannequin offered oral favors for release



Just in time for Fashion Week, a top male model is facing criminal charges after allegedly offering sexual favors to Arkansas cops in return for his release following an arrest for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

Nick Snider, 21, was busted early Monday morning after causing a disturbance at a female friend's home in Batesville, a city 90 miles north of Little Rock.

Mugshot and Arrest Record Here

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10 Most Bizarre Sex Scandals in Sports

 

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You know how in high school the quarterback of the football team always ends up dating the head cheerleader with low self-esteem and a bright future as a V.D. clinic receptionist?

Well, the adult world isn't much different, only instead of just cheating on the prom queen with a band geek who has to do "weird things" because she's not pretty enough to just sleep around, professional athletes have really upped the ante found exciting and disturbing new ways to express their sexuality.


The Top 10 Most Bizarre Sex Scandals in Sports

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The Laziest Baby Gorilla




Story and photos here ... LOL

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Father Chains 2-Year-Old Son To Post




Just another reason why not all people should have kids


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Super Bowl Bloopers



The playoffs are over now and two teams have the chance to win the ultimate prize:

the Super Bowl. Players on both teams have chances gain


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Illegal Immigrant Smuggling Busted

Vietnamese immigrant

This is the shocking image of a desperate Vietnamese girl wedged into a tiny space behind a car dashboard stopped in Dover.

Curled up with on a little white bunny for comfort and wearing jeans and a pink T-shirt the girl is surrounded by electrical wiring in sweltering conditions.

Immigrant Smuggling

X-ray machines in Dover and Calais are used to trap illegal immigrants

X-ray machines in Dover and Calais are used to trap illegal immigrants






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Toyota Recall: Schwarzenegger



Lol! But hey! keep drivin your Toyota's! They're safe ya'll! LMAO

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Leopard vs Porcupine

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What a dumbass! LOL

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10 Myths That Everyone Believes



Let's face it - we've all been told a few myths during our lives. No, not the ones told about the existence of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, or the Tooth Fairy, but the ones even held by adult. Some of these have to do with our health, while others are social or environmental myths.

Myths like these have been perpetuated through the years by family members and friends who are convinced of their validity. People who spread these lies mean well, but are misinformed. These myths tend to be universal and not specific to any certain culture or people. We're all equally gullible when it comes to believing these myths.

You mean Santa is not real?

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Job Title-Itis



You know someone like this, don't you? Sure you do.

People who get a job title and suddenly get a stick up their ass!  Or people who hold a "title" and act like a complete asshole.

We just love people like that. Not.







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Interesting Chicago Election Tweets



Our friends at the Daily Southtown Star sent us a minimum of 80+ texts last night regarding the local elections. No joke. Therefore we have light posting today as my hands are hanging by a few ligaments to our wrists, which have developed a severe case of carpal tunnel syndrome due to deleting the damn texts.

Here are a few highlights of some of the interesting texts:

  • McKenna HQ playing U2's ONE, Giannoulias campaign playing Black Eyed Peas "I've Got A Feeling"

 

  • Bobby Rush killing three challengers to keep his 1st D seat

 

  • Four Judges at Chicago polling precincts removed for drinking alcohol, taking naps or abandoning their posts

 

  • Macellaio is backed by Madigan; two other women in the race are plants

 

  • "A bump in the road" Todd (Stroger) says. "Todd for mayor" some guy yelled out

 

  • 25 percent turnout in suburban Cook County. So only 1 in 4 gets to complain

  

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15 Funny Yahoo Answers






15 Funny Yahoo Answers

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Memorable Hollywood Cars

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People of all ages are fascinated by the cars on the big screen and television.

Hollywood, throughout the years, has recognized that an awesome set of wheels can boost viewer ratings or ticket sales. A lot of times they’re driven at high speeds or in ridiculous situations, and that makes them all the more spectacular. Occasionally the cars are simply so odd or unusual that you can’t help but take notice.

Whether it’s the paint job, the model of car, the engine, the special custom features, or the way it’s driven on screen, these cars steal our attention. They may or may not be your dream car, but I’ll bet that you can pick them out of a crowded parking lot.


See 'Em Here! Zooooom!

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12 Yr Old Locked in Closet for One Year

 
Alfredo Ines Leticia Ines  Alfredo and Leticia Ines: Accused of keeping their daughter locked in a wardrobe


A couple have been arrested for keeping their 12-year-old daughter locked in a wardrobe for over a year.

Alfredo Ines and his wife Leticia only allowed the girl out to attend school.

The young victim was not allowed to use the family bathroom and was given a bucket to keep in the cupboard.


U.S. girl, 12, locked in a wardrobe for a year by her parents


  Cupboard girl

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The Whale Whisperer

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Peering solemnly nose-to-nose at each other, this is the Whale Whisperer and his friend - Scar the 10-year-old giant of the sea.

These spectacular images show Andrew Armour bonding with the colossal sperm whale in the warm Caribbean waters off the island of Dominica. Taken on the weekend, the photographs offer stunning insight ...

 


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Trucker crashes into home, says he choked on chili




   Trucker crashes into home, says he choked on chili

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Pastor accused of pulling gun on son at church



ALCOA, Tenn. (AP) - The son of a well-known Alcoa pastor has taken out an order of protection against his father, claiming he was threatened with a gun during an argument at a church over his lack of church attendance.

Link to story! Amen!

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This Year’s RAZZIE® Nominations



SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS....

WORST PICTURE OF 2009
"All About Steve"
"G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra"
"Land of the Lost"
"Old Dogs"
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" (aka "Whores in addition to robotos too")


WORST ACTRESS Of 2009
Beyonce, "Obsessed"
Sandra Bullock 
, "All About Steve"
Myley Cyrus, "Hannah Montana: The Movie"
Megan Fox, "Jennifer’s Body" and "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"
Sarah Jessica Parker, "Did You Hear About the Morgans?"

THE OFFICIAL SITE

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Thanks, Phil




Phil screwed us over!!!!!!! Ahhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!

Six more weeks of this crap?   :/


 

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'Tough Guy' Contest


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Eight miles of mud, barbed wire, broken glass and fire...








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Photo: Mountaintop






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Ugly Rivers of the World

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Here are few rivers which once may have been the habitat of the most beautiful aquatic life but now house our wastes.

Have a close look at these ugly rivers of the world....

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The World’s Oldest Looking Teenager



Zara Hartshorn has been robbed  of her childhood. Her mom took her out of school because the bullying was so bad.

A bus driver laughed in her face recently when she tried to pay the child's fare. Strangers stare and point in the street. Strangers stare and point in the street. Kids call her “grandma,” “monkey” and “baggy face.”

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Four million pansies ready to bloom...

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Feel like the unrelenting grimness of winter is never going to end?


Then this could be the picture to sow a little cheer in your heart and make your thoughts turn to a (hopefully) more colourful season to come

Hello flower! The four million pansies ready to bloom...

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The Heart Attack Grill

Heart Attack Grill /PA


Two US restaurants are to fight it out in court over their rival gimmicks of serving food unhealthy enough to threaten diners' lives


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