archive 2008 February

Giving away soundtracks for Movies

Posted on Tuesday 5 February 2008

Mark Cuban (Owner of the Dallas Mavericks and blogger) came up with a pretty good idea to increase the number of people who go to the theater to see a movie. His idea is to give away the soundtrack to the movie (download or cd) with the purchase of a ticket. I have to say, it’s one of the best ideas I’ve heard for increasing ticket sales.

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BMW 1-Series tii to debut in Chicago

Posted on Monday 4 February 2008

BMW 1-Series tii

Yet another reason to make it to the Chicago auto show. The BMW 1-Series tii (Performance Package) will be making it’s debut here. (Continue reading…)




Why you shouldn’t be a priest

Posted on Monday 4 February 2008

Ok, follow me on this one before you get your panties in a bunch. (Continue reading…)




Bridge and Tunnel

Posted on Friday 1 February 2008

I think it’s time for Chicago to have a nickname for people that come into the city from Naperville/Schaumburg/North Shore into the city.  New York calls their local visitors “Bridge and Tunnel” but we don’t have and bridges or tunnels.  I’ll take suggestions in the comments.

yes, I realize I am one of them for those of you that are thinking that. 




2008 Chicago Auto Show is getting ready

Posted on Friday 1 February 2008

2008 Chicago Auto Show building

Well, it looks as if the union laborers are hard at work getting the 2008 Chicago auto show together.  I will be attending again this year to get a peek at the new BMW 1 Series and X6.  Hopefully they’ll also have the Mercedes CLC on hand so I can see if it looks as crappy as the older C-Class coupe.

If you want to see some live video of them getting ready, head over to Autoblog




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