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1 comment May 15th, 2008
The Keep America Beautiful anti-litter campaign of the 1970s featured the Crying Indian
(Native American, for political correctness).
The global warming warning symbol, in my mind anyway, is the polar bear, which Wednesday was placed on the endangered species list, mostly because its needed sea ice is being lost. (Photo appeared in the nytimes.com on Wednesday)
2 comments May 14th, 2008
Stone and Double T are usually comparatively nice to me when I go on their radio show.
But then again, I’ve never invited everybody to tell me why they hate Wing Ding, that huge, loud concert that they and their station, 104.9 FM, put on at the Rockford Speedway.
Tune in at 2:30 p.m. Thursday (May 15) to hear how they’re treatin’ me now. Remember, guys: I also invited readers to tell why they love Wing Ding.
19 comments May 14th, 2008
You could win free tickets and a parking pass — or earplugs — to Wing Ding May 25 at Rockford Speedway by blogging here before noon Monday. Check out all the details here, and then tell why you love or hate the daylong rock music concert.
Chevelle headlines the lineup.
5 comments May 13th, 2008
I’m going to write in my May 22 Ask Geo column about Elvises who’ll be marching in the May 24 Young at Heart parade in Loves Park, a new twist on the annual event.
Just curious: What do you like best/worst about Elvis impersonators?
Add comment May 12th, 2008
Harvard Milk Days kicked off Saturday with the crowning of the Milk Days Queen, and I was one of three judges.
What a breath of fresh (country) air. I’m referring to the 15 teens who competed. They were so put-together, charming and driven. Gave me reason to feel very encouraged about tomorrow’s young women.
You’ll have opportunities to take in other queen contests that’ll no doubt boost your “attagirl!” feelings in general at the Boone, Winnebago, Ogle and McHenry county fairs this summer.
By the way, Alexandra Engle was crowned 2008 Milk Days Queen. One of her first biggest appearances: She’ll ride with her court in the two-hour parade June 7Â in downtown Harvard. Watching the parade is one of my highlights of “summer.”
Add comment May 9th, 2008
Cesar Millan will speak at the Coronado in Rockford for a Discovery Center Museum fundraiser in October.
He’s so famous, Cartman’s mom on “South Park” (parental advisory) called the dog trainer in to fix her son’s behavior problems. Hilarious but raw.
Add comment May 8th, 2008
People won’t be uttering that phrase if the state swings a deal to buy Wrigley Field, the Chicago Tribune said today.
The name likely will remain Wrigley Field and won’t take on the name of the chewing gum-maker’s new owner, Mars, the story seems to say.
Just think: We’ll be spared the “Men (in other words, ‘Cubs’) are from Mars, Women (in other words, girls/Sox) are from Venus” kind of thinking.
3 comments May 7th, 2008
I’m not the only one who thinks Puddle of Mudd is Nirvana-like.
Better hurry if you want to check it out up-close-and-personal.
Only four of 76 seats remain in the front two rows for Puddle of Mudd’s
show with Finger Eleven at On the Waterfront Aug. 31 in downtown Rockford. Tickets cost $86.50 for those first-two-row seats. But you can get a reserved seat behind those for $32.50. Or stand waaaaay in the back for only the price of a festival admission pass.
9 comments May 7th, 2008
MedicineMan of Rockford again has designed the On the Waterfront logo. It’s the 10th year the Rockford business has designed the Waterfront logo. The company is owned by Mike Bunjan and Sandi Kohn. This year’s theme: An Explosion of Music.
3 comments May 7th, 2008
You know those forwarded e-mails we all get. Here’s a good one I got today.
Economic Stimulus Payment
‘This year, taxpayers will receive an Economic Stimulus Payment. This is a very exciting new program that I will explain using the Q and AÂ format:
‘Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment?
‘A. It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers.
‘Q. Where will the government get this money?
‘A. From taxpayers.
‘Q. So the government is giving me back my own money?
‘A. Only a smidgen.
‘Q. What is the purpose of this payment?
‘A. The plan is that you will use the money to purchase a high-definition TV set, thus stimulating the economy.
‘Q. But isn’t that stimulating the economy of China?
‘A. Shut up.’
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