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Crying Native American and polar bears

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 ...

Geo on Stone & Double T show

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 ...

Love it/hate it Wing Ding contest; blog and win

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.

Calling all local Elvis lovers

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?

Queen contests and ‘Attagirl!’ thoughts

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 ...

Dog Whisperer and South Park

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.

Cubs are from Mars

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 ...

Puddle of Mudd and Nirvana

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 ...

Waterfront logo marks silver anniversary

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.

TVs made overseas and economic stimulus payment

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 A format: 'Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment? 'A. It is ...