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Some pics (and a video) before and after: Before and during the dedication:

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Our newest addition:

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Here's where I study. Well, usually. I did, anyways. This is the newest building on the Lake Shore Campus of Loyola. It is four stories of study space. You won't find any books in this building, just computers. And laptops. And more computers. I took this picture after one of my last summer study days. Since then, we've moved about seven miles north to Evanston. This makes my commute a bit

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This library is big. Really. At one point, it used to be the biggest library in the world, but now it's just the biggest library I've ever been to. It has four or five or six floors and about every book anyone could ever want. It's nice to have a library card in Chicago, especially when my home library doesn't have something. I just hop on the red line, get off, and walk across the street.

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I think I can see four bridges in this picture. That's four of about thirty or so bridges just near the loop. There is also a lot of history involved with the bridges as this page illustrates. When you get there, scroll down to 2004 on the timeline, and you'll find a bit of ick. Here's the lawsuit to prove that it happened. I wonder what the outcome was.

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Ok, so here's a place I'll go if I want to get a seriously old world experience. The pub looks a little out of place, but it might be just what you need if you want to feel like you've gone back in time. Check out their webpage, and you'll see the atmosphere oozing out of the walls.

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Here's another picture taken by chance with interesting results. I was just hoping to get a good reflection of the train but also happened to snap the Chicago Sun-Times building in the process.

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I only frequent the Red Line El Train. Except the other day when I took the Brown Line to my meeting then got back on at the same train stop and realized the Brown Line only went one way, so I got on the Pink Line instead. Once the train started moving, I realized I was on the wrong train, so I had to get off at the next stop and walk over to the other platform to catch the Green Line back to the

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My awards will be a bit biased...and our first winner is: Of course she wins in best performance by a two-year-old. But there are a couple other videos that I'd like to honor today. First, for best parody of a video game platform; and the winner is: The Wii Video. Second, getting the award for most rapid evocation of tears; and the winner is: Team Hoyt. And finally, for most inspirational

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Over the next few days, I'll be posting a few images from another trip downtown - this time only for a morning meeting. (I was more a local than a tourist this time.) This one was shot from the hip, but I like the (here comes a 99 cent word) juxtaposition of the buildings.

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The other day, we were bumming around the house when, just like that, some sailboats sailed right past our window. For some reason, the sailboats seemed huge. When I went out to photograph them, my camera shrunk them to toys. Even so, this picture still shows how many boats there were out there on Lake Michigan. It's amazing how many boats the horizon can hold. I've counted over 100 on a nice day

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I was at school working on lots of stuff (as you can see from the screen shot). The US Open playoff was streaming live online, and I couldn't keep away. I wasn't the only one.Here are some comments from people watching the US Open playoff on their computers at work:“If IT shuts this down, I will suddenly develop the 12 hour flu.” Justin, CA --- “The magnificence of this website is only eclipsed

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I'm not sure how I first ran accross these photos (probably from someone researching networked space and images or something). At any rate, there is a flikr group devoted to showing the world the contents of their bags. This group has over 10,000 members. Yes, 10,000. People from around the world spill out the contents of their bags and snap a photo. Some people are very organized in the

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Today marks the beginning of another US Open in golf. (I'm more of a US Open tennis fan, but oh well.) Anyhow, both tournaments, the one with clubs and the one with racquets, have been going for over 100 years. I wanted to mention it today because of its location in SoCal this year. Torrey Pines Golf Course is near San Diego and actually sits in La Jolla. (I went to school at Biola University in

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So we didn't die. We really didn't even notice the weather as we slept. When I walked Spencer the next morning, I did notice evidence of serious water and wind, but all the cars were still sitting on their tires. The people in Wisconsin who own these pieces of house weren't so fortunate. (Click the picture for the story.) We're gearing up for another couple days of storms; I guess I'll pack an

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We looked outside at 12:30, and the sun was shining. A couple minutes later, the skies opened up and it was raining like a pig. The rain stopped two minutes later. We then went to Ravinia for a Ralph's World concert and didn't get hit with anything. Now, we have a severe weather alert and a tornado warning. As you can see, I've been watching the radar, and it looks like the storm will be heading

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Have I said anything about Chicago pizza yet? If not, then here's my opinion: there's nothing else like it. Really. Our friends from CA said they have had "Chicago Pizza" from BJ's, but they agreed that it was only a cheap imitation of the real thing. (BJ's BBQ Chicken Pizza is worth the trip to CA, btw.) Here's what you're missing out on if you don't come to Chicago for pizza:(I stole that

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We had some friends visit from CA this last weekend, so I showed them around town. And even though I've lived here for almost two years, I still feel like a tourist. Here's the Chicago Theatre, GCDs, and a picture of the Wrigley Building (which is across from the Tribune Tower): Here's Trump Tower and two pictures from the end of the CTA's 147 bus, which goes right by our block. (The Congress

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We've officially come out of hiding. Tonight we got the girls into our new double stroller and walked down the street for dinner. We're all medicated at the moment, however. The common cold knocked the Chicago Cheneys out this last week, but we're feeling a bit better. Since the last month has been new-baby hard, coupled with blah-sick ick, I'm going to try and document a few moments we might

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As the weather finally changes here in Chicago (we've now had 4 or 5 warm days), we are entering into a new phase of life. We have two daughters (two!), and when we aren't in a daze, we can't believe we have two daughters. (Note to self: We have two daughters.) Also, we'll be moving to Evanston later this summer, moving a step away from big city life (even though we only live 5 minutes from

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Spring did show up for about 24 hours (a week ago). We're hoping for a few more nice days like this before May, but the wind just won't quit. Of course, with a baby due any day, we won't exactly be out running, biking, or kayaking (like the two in this picture).

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Did you know how cool the Internet is? It's really amazing! I can send letters to people electronically without paying for a stamp! It's like magic! And did you know I can surf the 'Net and see pictures of places other people took -- people I don't even know! I even heard someone talk about chatting online with people all the way across the world! I can't believe it. It's hocus pocus, but I'm SO

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Here's our current desktop. If you don't know what you're getting into, you better stay away 'cause this girl's got attitude!

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Man, spring in Chicago is so darn beautiful.

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Adam Morrison. Does the name ring a bell? A few years ago, he was one of the two hottest players in the NCAA (the other being J.J. Reddick from Duke who now rides the bench for Orlando). Morrison plays for the Charlotte Bobcats now; well actually, he too rides the bench but only because he needs surgery. Anyhoo, this is not a sports blog, so enough about all that. Let's talk about his mustache!

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You were probably asking yourself, just now, how one goes about changing the color of a river. I was too. The answer? Lots of food coloring. I remember filling a squirt gun up with red food coloring and water when I was little. Apparently, food coloring stains. So don't shoot someone wearing a white shirt (which is of course what I did). Anyhow, here's a video and some photos from yesterday's

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I hate to state the obvious. But McCain reallydoesn'thaveachance.I generally don't enter political discussions, so I won't discuss.I'll just compare.

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I've been online for something like 12 years now. I remember logging in on ancient library computers my junior and senior years of high school (using a 14.4 dial-up modem!). Since then, I've had a number of now defunct webpages and blogs, most of which are untraceable even by the Wayback Machine (look at Google way back when). I bring this up just to say it can be interesting to see what's out

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Chicago gets cold this time of year. What a surprise, right? Truth be told, there have only been a few days when it was REALLY cold so far, but we haven't gotten much above 35 degrees in a while. The most miserable weather produced some fun pictures, though. These are taken in an around Loyola Park, which is nearby our apartment.

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We are addicted. I'm not sure how often we actually play, but if the game kept a log we'd definitely be in the thousands. The first image is my high score from 2005. Not too bad right? Well, it lasted about two years until Rebecca's great score last month! 605 is the highest I'd heard of, but I went online to see how it stacked up next to scores worldwide. I'm not sure there is an official high

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...and we just can't hide it:

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I remember a few times in college when my friends and I got hooked on IKEA. (It's kind of embarrassing looking back...) I had built a super-sweet "L-loft" for our room and we needed some accessories to make everything super-stylish. The following is a list of zany, little things that no one on earth really needs but that we knew we couldn't live without. A whole assortment of lights: these for

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I thought these pictures were amusing, especially since we were in Boston not too long ago. If you look at the three black and white pictures, you can't help but notice the crazy building. That's the MIT Stata Center. Here's a picture some guy took. And here's mine. (OK, so we didn't actually get off the trolley to go see it.) Perhaps subconsciously, I didn't want to go see the building up-close

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Last night, I took the dog for a walk at dusk. The afternoon thunderstorm was finished tearing through the neighborhood, and the sunset made for beautiful pictures. We are lucky to live where we do; Rogers Park is a diverse and ever-changing neighborhood. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to get a taste of city life on the lake.Here's a few more: the skyline and Spencer the ghost.

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...here's another video of Elayna.

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The beach is nice in the morning. We can get out there to get sandy and sweaty before the crowds come. Today, Elayna threw sand in her mouth and waded into the lake. She loves it - both the taste of sand and the lake. Summer offers a nice chance to play outside; it's nice because Chicago winters are so dang cold and we have to play inside with the same toys over and over again.I ran across

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Well, I'll take one from you if you're giving it away. I'm certainly not gonna fork out the $500 to $600 dollars they cost - let alone the 2 year contract required. (We usually get the cheapest possible cell plan, you know...the one with a free phone.) Anyhow, today's Rocketboom got me interested in the arrival of Apple's iPhone. They go on sale tomorrow night at 6 PM, and people in NY have been

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How do you stay informed? To begin with, I'd like to say that I'm not particularly well informed. Unless you're talking about ninjas. Or very small newts. Or perhaps about the people outside my window who are playing their acoustic guitar and yelling impromtu song lyrics. Other than those things, I'm pretty uninformed, but I thought I might pass along a few news pages that I've come across lately

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He doesn't sell many movie posters; it just doesn't seem possible to generate sales without customers. We've all seen the mobster movie where Al Capone launders money through some dry cleaning business. Why not a poster shop? The other night as I walked by, the door to the back room was left open, allowing a heavy, yellow light to make its way into the store. Our shopkeeper was asleep at his

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School's done, and free time is now easier to be had. As ambivalent as the spring weather is in Chicago, days seem to be warming up, and walks with the dog are much more enjoyable. As you can see from this picture, trees are starting to sprout leaves, and we have some flowers outside our front window. Unfortunately, the cold April weather and terrible wind killed a couple of our plants, but for

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I grew up in the Sierra Nevadas, in a small town called Portola (a place that fancies trains). When I moved out of the house, I headed south to La Mirada where I attended Biola University. After spending a few years there, I spent a couple of summers in Alaska (a view of Fredrick Sound from Petersburg, where we did our first seine set). When I got tired of fishing summers, I got married and we

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The first thing I noticed was a flickering, blue - a flash - then a steady black and white. The large, brown-rimmed bifocals reflected the television set, his head tilted to look up at the small screen, his lap holding the square styrofoam take-out box. I only get quick glimpses of him as I walk by his I guess I should call it store. Usually, the crusty brown door is closed fast, with a cast-iron

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So we had a great time in Boston. The conference went well, and the presentation done. I guess I don't have much to say about my paper, but instead, I'll tell you about our trip. We arrived on Wednesday and left on Saturday, so we tried to pack in as much as possible. We took a trolley tour of the city that was interesting. There are a couple of things that you hear over and over on the tour.

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We are getting ready to head out to Boston on Wednesday. I'm presenting at the Popular Culture Conference there, so we decided to try and see some sights as a family while we're there. Our family loves baseball, so I'm sure we'll tour Fenway. We'll also try to see some historic places...you know like the bar for Cheers. Btw, we lived in Moses Lake, WA for a few years, which is on Interstate 90.

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Dang, isn't it spring yet? As you can see, the weather can't decide. Spencer the dog is enjoying some beautiful sunshine, but the ice floes are a reminder of the cold, cold, cold winter we've enjoyed. To give you a little context on where this picture was taken, we are on the pier in Loyola Park. The buildings on the horizon are partially Loyola University Chicago (where I attend) and a few

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Then check out my old friend in the lab coat at willitblend.com. I've only seen a couple of these, but that blender can do some damage. You can also track down these videos on YouTube. I especially like the iPod, the glow sticks, and the plunger, but then again, I haven't seen them all. Which ones make you wanna blend?

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So, it is hard to explain to some, but I'm a hip hop scholar (or at least I aspire to be). I wrote a paper on 50 Cent last year, and even my closest friends pause and say, "um, why?" The reason isn't that I love gangsta rap or think Fiddy (as my wife insists I refer to him) is some kind of musical genius. Rather, his life story and rise to stardom are not only hard to believe, but they also say

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Today I put a nice lady into an uncomfortable situation. I was doing a presentation on Internet Technology, focusing on social networking sites and virtual worlds. I asked for a volunteer to take over on the computer so she could chat in a virtual space for the rest of us to watch. She gingerly sat down at the computer, and hesitantly touched the keyboard as if it had just been sprayed with a

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So, nothing interesting happened today. Not really. It's still cold, but that's old news. I did miss the CTA bus a few times lately, though. I generally only ride the bus when it's cold enough to freeze jet fuel, mostly because it's only eight or nine blocks that I have to walk. But here's what normally happens...I come around the corner to see the bus pulling away. Or, I stand in the cold for

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So if you're super cool like me and spend a lot of time thinking about how crazy and convoluted our media world is getting, then you've probably heard of a guy named Henry Jenkins. If you haven't heard of him, then pinch yourself...you're still normal. (All pinching aside, I've reached the point where i have no choice but to embrace my inner geek.) One of the terms that Henry Jenkins coined, and

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This has to be my new all-time favorite picture.She's saying something like: "hey, watch out you, i'm the one in control here you know, and i'm cute so there's nothing you can do about, oh yeah, and watch out for when i grow up and can talk, i'll be able to argue my way out of anything."I can't wait for her to argue me into a corner.

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Yes, it's cold in Chicago. This was taken at the Lincoln Park Zoo before Christmas, but we always have to bundle up when we go out. It was -10 last week (-30 with the windchill). Lucky for me, I get to walk the dog three times a day.

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Are you on MySpace? Do you have Facebook? Perhaps your like to share photos on Flickr. I know some people who are on Friendster, but I haven't heard much buzz about it. Also, there's the ubiquitous Classmates page that everyone's seen the ads for. What's your fancy?Perhaps you haven't heard of any of these (in which case you should try hooking your TV up again because MySpace has been featured in

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It's been a long time since I've blogged. (It's hard to imagine that I first started using Blogger in 2002!) I remember making my own blog pages in Macromedia Dreamweaver and having to constantly move each post down manually as I updated. I got wise, switched to the now defunct BloggerPro, and got a sweatshirt. Much has changed. I'm amazed at how fancy and easy Blogger has become. I'll probably

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