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The Game: intentionally ambiguous, intriguingly awesome

Exploring Chicago has never been as entertaining or as fun until now. No trolleys or boats or ridiculous fees required. And it’s perfect for both locals and tourists alike…without having to deal with unrelenting crowds and snooze-worthy tour guides. I’m talking about The Game, which launches TODAY here in Chicago. No, not the bizarre Michael... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
August 11, 2011 at 9:18 am
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Tragically Awesome Shoes - 2011 Fall Fashion

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In today’s edition of Tragically Awesome, we are taking a look at the ever-popular deliciously guilty pleasure of shoes. Well, popular guilty pleasure for most women…myself not included. I would be quite content wearing my flip flops and running shoes from now until eternity. But as all of the fall 2011 designer fashions have been... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
July 28, 2011 at 10:26 pm
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No Power? No Problem! Things to do when the lights go out.

In light of all of the recent crazy storms, odds are you’ve probably found yourself sitting in the dark, stressing over all those fresh groceries in the fridge at least once over the past few weeks. And with more strong storms and hot weather on the horizon, we’re bound for another epic deluge and a... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
July 25, 2011 at 9:45 pm
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Twitter Reactions to Osama Bin Laden's Death

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So here we are…66 years to the day that Hitler was pronounced dead…another extremist psychopath has fallen. Perhaps future generations will one day ask us…were were you the night Osama Bin Laden was announced dead?  Well, I for one, was stuck humoring the other half at a screening of Scream 4 (take my advice…wait for it to... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
May 2, 2011 at 12:33 am
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Awesome Hits the Airwaves

Tomorrow morning be sure to tune into WGN Radio 720 at 9am to listen to yours talk about some awesome stuff–how’s that for festive ambiguity? Actually, we’ll likely discuss my paranormal investigation at Scutt Mansion, crazy fears and general Halloween happenings. You can listen online, on the radio or make me feel like an animal... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
October 29, 2010 at 9:32 am
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Family Feud Freudian-Slip

Remember the obscene “penis game” you’d play as an  youngun’ to see who could say the taboo male anatomy the loudest in a public place. Hilariously embarassing at the time. Not so much in old age. I think good ole Secily won that game routinely as a kid. And she proved it as she not... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
October 5, 2010 at 7:56 pm
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The Two Rules of P.D.A.

Last week, I met up with Team Mox (the radtacular ladies cycling team out of Mox Multisport) at Market Bar in the West Loop for a happy hour. Little did we know that we were going to be treated to two and a half hours of entertainment during the course of our soiree. For the... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
May 19, 2010 at 12:13 pm
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Gettin' Derby. A night with the Windy City Rollers!

In my continuous effort to find awesome stuff around the city, Saturday night’s adventures found us at the UIC Pavilion for an evening with the Windy City Rollers. Yes friends, we hit up the roller derby. And it was easily one of the most fantastical, badass sports (yeah, I’m pretty certain we can call it... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
May 2, 2010 at 10:31 am
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Looks Like Four Twenty.

Did you know that every day has a name? At least it does according to the Oxford Press.  At first inclination, one might assume that April 20th is the international official day of smoke clouds and a few extra trips to 7-11 to load up on Cheetos and frozen pizza other disgustingly delightful snacks. Well, my... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
April 19, 2010 at 11:26 pm
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Stop-Motion Awesomeness.

This has to be one of the most utterly fantastic things I have ever seen in my entire life. There are no words to describe the awesomeness of this incredible effort. Take the three minutes to watch, smile and enjoy! The PEN Story from PENStory on Vimeo. This is the Olympus PEN Story in stop... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
April 17, 2010 at 12:42 pm
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