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Kelly Marie
September 2, 2010 – 6:00 pm | One Comment
Kelly Marie

We caught up with Chicago model Kelly Marie and thought we’d ask her a few things. Here’s what she had to say:
What drives you?
I have always been a very creative and expressive person. Modeling is …

Did you know?
September 1, 2010 – 11:24 am | No Comment
Did you know?

Spider silk is 5 times stronger than steel, but it is also highly elastic.  It stretches 30 percent farther than the most elastic nylon.
When some types of frogs vomit, their entire stomach comes out.  The …

Branson Joins Forces with Ubisoft and Tom Clancy
August 27, 2010 – 12:30 pm | No Comment
Branson Joins Forces with Ubisoft and Tom Clancy

Sir Richard Branson is always staying busy. It’s important to remember what he pointed out recently – he’s “In it for fun, not just money.”
Branson’s Virgin Gaming ‘platform’ is teaming up with Ubisoft and Tom Clancy’s Ghost …

Keepers of the Earth
August 23, 2010 – 3:56 am | No Comment
Keepers of the Earth

Watch the trailer for “Keepers of the Earth” above to take a look into a world unimagined by most of us. After raising and investing over $20,000 and 2 years of full-time work, the film …

Calling All Festival Fence Jumpers!
August 22, 2010 – 5:17 pm | No Comment
Calling All Festival Fence Jumpers!

Next time you try and hop a fence at a festival, remember that only about 2/10 people of every group who rush the fence actually get over. Keep in mind that there’s probably about 2 …

Chicago International Film Festival
August 22, 2010 – 5:01 pm | No Comment
Chicago International Film Festival

On October 7-21 Chicago will play host to its annual film event, thick in history and excitement. The 46th annual Chicago International Film Festival, which in 2009 presented 175 films from 50 countries will be an …

Ever try a Grasshopper?
August 18, 2010 – 9:30 am | One Comment
Ever try a Grasshopper?

And by that we of course mean the Grasshopper cocktail!
Gaining popularity in the early 50′s in New Orleans, Louisiana, this drink is a sweet, mint-flavored cocktail that consists of 3/4 oz green creme de menthe, …

Top 10: Home Alone Quotes
August 17, 2010 – 8:00 pm | No Comment
Top 10: Home Alone Quotes

This was a tough decision and I had to leave a lot of great ones out but these are my all time favorite lines from the original Home Alone. If I miss any out …

‘Expendables’ sure to Entertain
August 13, 2010 – 3:49 am | No Comment
‘Expendables’ sure to Entertain

The cast is reminiscent of a bygone era: Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Terry Crews, Randy Coutoure, Bruce Willis, Arnold Shwarzenegger. Dexter’s, Eric Roberts joins them in 2010′s action film of the …

Buyer Beware: McDonald’s New Smoothies an Unhealthy Treat
August 11, 2010 – 7:29 pm | 2 Comments
Buyer Beware: McDonald’s New Smoothies an Unhealthy Treat

With McDonald’s dedication to giving consumers a ‘healthier’ menu, the fast food giant is making waves with their new ‘real fruit’ smoothies.
Hitting over 14,000 locations in the United States alone, these new smoothies are increasing …

10 Healthy Habits
August 11, 2010 – 6:23 pm | 2 Comments
10 Healthy Habits

Sleep – How can you conquer the world after a poor night of sleep? Make sure that you are getting 8 hours of sleep. Remember: you’re not working overtime if you get 12 hours of …

Destroy & Rebuild
August 5, 2010 – 5:03 pm | One Comment
Destroy & Rebuild

Writing about artwork is almost as difficult as trying to interpret it. Many consider the term ‘art’ something that equates to the divine power which can be reminiscent of God. The power to impact one’s …

Wingmen – Explained
August 5, 2010 – 8:50 am | No Comment
Wingmen – Explained

The wingman is being exposed for what he really is, a buffer. It’s very easy to realize how ridiculous you were last time you were trying to convince your buddy to go up to a …

Absinthe
August 3, 2010 – 8:07 pm | No Comment
Absinthe

It seems like it occurred something like yesterday; the shiny all-metal interrogation room, the two heavyset customs officers, the questions, and there, on the ground, the two bottles of Abinsthe. The bottles however did not contain the …

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