March 2012
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Kickstarter - Triptych Brewing, Savoy, Illinois →
Just supported my first Kickstarter project, a brewery opening up in my neighborhood. Looking forward to sampling the goods beginning this summer.
Mar 1st
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February 2012
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“Every million dollars in sales through local markets supports thirteen...”
– Hey Locavores, Are You Creating Jobs? : The Salt : NPR Yes, yes you are.
Feb 29th
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Feb 29th
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Feb 29th
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Feb 29th
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Feb 29th
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Feb 28th
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Martin Scorsese's Film School: The 85 Films You... →
When Scorsese makes a list, we best pay attention. I have seen very few of the movies, actually.
Feb 28th
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Blues Funeral: The Mark Lanegan Band →
Just purchased this album, which will most certainly be on my Top 10 list at the end of the year.
Feb 28th
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Feb 28th
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Feb 28th
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Saint of 9/11 (2006, Documentary): 4/5 Inspiring doc about the life of Franciscan priest, Mychal Judge, who was killed on 9/11.
Feb 28th
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Feb 27th
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Seattle to Create Nation’s First Public Food... →
In the heart of Seattle, a public park is planned like no other — an urban food forest that is free for the plucking. With its mild temperatures and moist climate, Seattle is taking advantage of its vegetation-friendly environment. A seven acre plot of public land, a community of local planners and advocates are moving forward with plans to build the first, completely free, public food forest...
Feb 27th
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Feb 27th
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Pulling John (2009, Documentary): 4/5 Very well done doc re: professional ad wrestling. Did you like King of Kong? You’ll like this too.
Feb 27th
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Feb 23rd
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Feb 23rd
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Feb 23rd
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Feb 22nd
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1811 Dictionary in the Vulgar Tongue, by Francis... →
I plan to keep a link to this handy, and select a few choice phrases to bring back into popular parlance. Also, this would be a great resource for band names. “I aim to be a rum bluffer to all you squeeze crabs. Have a swizzle, and remember the tea voider is down the hall if you need to shoot the cat.” Some favorites: WORD PECKER. A punster, one who plays upon words. WIFE. A fetter...
Feb 22nd
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Feb 22nd
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Feb 22nd
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Feb 22nd
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Feb 21st
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Feb 21st
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Feb 21st
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Deep Water (2006, Documentary): 4/5 follows the men competing in an around the world yacht race in 1968/1969.
Feb 21st
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The Interrupters (2011, Documentary): 5/5 Awesome. Inspiring.
Feb 21st
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Feb 20th
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Feb 20th
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Feb 20th
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Feb 20th
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Feb 20th
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Hell and Back Again ( 2011, Documentary): 4.5/5 Oscar nominated doc follows Marine severely wounded in Afghanistan during his deployment and as he recovers back home.
Feb 20th
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Brother’s Keeper (1992, Documentary): 4/5 Fascinating account of the trial of a man accused of murdering his brother.
Feb 19th
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Feb 17th
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Feb 17th
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Feb 17th
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Feb 17th
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Feb 17th
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Feb 16th
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Feb 16th
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Feb 16th
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Feb 16th
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Feb 16th
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Feb 16th
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Feb 15th
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Feb 15th
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Feb 15th
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