How good is the Rant Band? I’ve loved James Mastro’s work since he did the free “tour” prior to Rant with Ian. I saw I and and James for free at Martyr’s on Lincoln back in 2000 and they were great. Mark Bosch is the best live guitarist the Rant Band has had and Burton …
This is one of my favorite songs from this year. I think this guy has crazy potential. Something about that accent, phrasing and those lyrics. Kind of a hopeful epitaph. – Marco Collins is currently rocking at JetCitystream.
One of the most popular videos in Sweden today.
Here’s a short film which the producers describe in this way, “A simple question, “How many have you loved?” Is your answer, one and only? Or is it several, all of whom have shaped your life?” What’s more important is that it stars singer-songwriter and internet sensation, Kina Grannis.
Back in Chicago in the 1970s in my early teens my dad took my brother and I to see Oscar Peterson at the now defunct Rick’s Café Americain (one of many such named and themed Casablanca bars of the time). As a budding keyboard player, I was struck then and now, by how that guy …
If you are new to owning an artificial Christmas tree, you may discover that decorating it with lights is done a little differently than when you put strands of lights on a live Christmas tree. Although it generally takes more time to put light strands on an artificial Christmas tree, the benefit is that once …
Forty years later, both Kolchak: The Night Stalker and its unforgettable intro have lost little of their “cool factor.” One of the most criminally cut-short series in TV history, the show lives on as a cult favorite… especially during October cable scare-a-thons. There were so many aspects about that show that made a lasting impression, …
Designers will often play with a variety of fabrics to create a desired look. They use fabrics in the same way that a painter uses paints on a palette. Fabric is an essential tool in the decorator’s toolbox. Fabrics are generally used to provide a splash of color or a piece of texture. In a …
You hear it on the news all the time – people who sleep better, live longer. A good night’s sleep is associated with a long list of benefits, from preventing car accidents to increasing metabolism, not to mention helping to prevent heart attacks and even cancer. But what if you find it hard to sleep? …
This is what our taxes should be going for. Now if Boeing, Microssoft and the wealthy would pay taxes, these kids would have a home, get schooling, job training, medical care, etc. Pets have proven to be very therapeutic and can act as a stabilizer for people who suffer from mental illness (among other things). …
Instead of watching the VP debate, I was watching our 32nd President at a screening of Hyde Park on Hudson. BEST. MOVIE. EVER. Yes, Bill Murray and Laura Linney were fantastic as always but the rest of the cast–simply exquisite– from Olivia Williams as Eleanor, Samuel West and Olivia Colman as the King and Queen …
Most owners of small businesses would like nothing better than to provide health care for all their employees. Health insurance greatly increases the quality of your workforce and allows for more competitive hiring. It also is proven to increases productivity and morale, not to mention elevating the status of your company on a whole. But …
Indoor lighting is usually something that most people take for granted, but it is actually one of the most important elements of design in your home. When used properly, it can accent a room or hide the flaws of a home’s interior. Whether you want to update the look of a room or add some …
So you’ve built a good foundation for your small business – your start-up is off the ground, and you need help. Though the most common piece of advice you’ll find is to put off hiring as long as possible, you’ll know when the time comes that you need at least one employee. It’s a landmark …
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In the Business section of yesterday’s conservative Chicago Tribune, writer Gail MarksJarvis has a column about the Standard & Poor 500 index’s performance over the last five years. I will use her analysis to further inform the masses of the depth of the damage caused to this country by President Obama’s immediate predecessor, #43. In …
People have writen off the CD, which turned 30 this week. Then again, they’ve also written off the iphone4, 3, 2 and 1. They’ve even written off iphone5, because of the maps. Vinyl is the new king that accounts for 2% of album sales and Neil Young charges $75 for his new vinyl release… It’s …
I’m rediscovering Van after 30 years away. At the very least “Jackie Wilson Said” has to be the best of the Van Morrison singles and probably the high water mark of his career: Here’s a fantastic clip from live TV on the continent. At the very least you must listen until the foghorn whistle blows: …
While most investors advise to not put all of your eggs into one basket, making mutual funds a part of your investment portfolio is a sound move. When you begin looking into mutual funds, you may walk away with the mistaken impression that investing strategies are incredibly simple. If you don’t look beyond the hype, …
If you’re a senior, the thought of giving up your home can be very stressful. Unfortunately, there may come a day when you can’t handle day-to-day tasks on your own. Getting in and out of the tub may be difficult, climbing a ladder to change a light bulb could prove dangerous and going out in …
The latest from Jesse Sykes: “We are so excited to be playing (as a FULL band!) in Seattle at our old stomping grounds, The Tractor Tavern, on Thursday, Nov. 8th!! Joining us are the amazing Rose Windows – only 10 bucks! Also, we will be in “Big Sur” on Sat. Oct 27th (duo show) and …
An insurance rider does not exist as its own separate policy, rather, as the name suggests, it is added to an already-existing policy in order to amend the existing policy in some way. The amendment does not necessarily mean that it is adding coverage to the policy. In fact, you can get an insurance rider …
It is estimated that there are roughly six million children abused in the United States every year. These statistics become more staggering when you consider that five children a day die in abuse-related deaths. Approximately 80 percent of child abuse deaths are children younger than four years old, but there is something you can do …
Repair Costs and Theft Risks Boost Insurance Premiums. If you’re driving a Bentley, of course, you pay far higher insurance premiums than the guy beetling along beside you in an old Volkswagen bug. You may not, however, pay substantially more than the guy ahead of you in the Escalade or the guy behind you in …
If you need urgent care in West Chester, first impressions can make a huge difference in your overall experience. Medical situations can make anyone feel ill at ease, particularly when they’re in a strange environment. Here are a few tips on how you can make your urgent care experience much more bearable. Start Learning in …