An Obstacle Course

I am an avid walker. However, getting around on two legs is getting just as challenging as traveling on four wheels during road construction. On North Ridge, between Devon and Pratt, heavy equipment has reduced the sidewalks to rocky sandboxes. Due to the torn - up pavement, I have had to forgo Dominick's as my local grocery shopping destination. Devon Market is part of my contingency plan until the project is completed. But even then, I have had to use a detour because the sidewalk in front of the now - shuttered Hollywood Video has also been torn up.

Jackie

Star Wars Episode 4/5/6 Bloopers / Pannen

Customer Lost in Translation

The other day, I came home to find a stack of sale circulars from a local Hispanic grocery store. The entire flyer was printed in Spanish. I am assuming that this business wishes to reach a Spanish - only customer base because, they failed in their attempt to lure me (a non - Hispanic) into the store. The ad was automatically destined for the trash!

I appreciate the diversity that exists in Chicago and the unique character of its ethnic neighborhoods, but this all - Spanish mass - mailing limits the demographic of the people who will walk in the door. In addition to Spanish - speaking recipients, the flyers landed on the doorsteps of those whose primary language isn't Spanish (I among them). In my case, the ad went from my doorstep to the paper shredder. And whenever I see a store sign printed in a language other than English, I immediately assume that the owner welcomes customers who only speak that specific language. As a result, I dismiss the business as a regular destination for me and spend my money at one that is more inclusive.

Jackie

Listen to Putumayo World Music Hour online

Listen to Putumayo World Music Hour online

For years, I have been listening to world music CD's released by a label, called "Putumayo." Check their online radio station!

Jackie

Vote Fraud Trial Continues, Defense Argues Poor Training, Mistaken Identity - Lake Effect News

Vote Fraud Trial Continues, Defense Argues Poor Training, Mistaken Identity - Lake Effect News

Advocates Search For Alternatives To Transition Mentally Ill To New Residences - Lake Effect News

Advocates Search For Alternatives To Transition Mentally Ill To New Residences - Lake Effect News

Teen Is No Snitch, Takes Killer's Name To His Grave - WBBM 780 - Chicago's #1 source for local news, traffic and weather

Teen Is No Snitch, Takes Killer's Name To His Grave - WBBM 780 - Chicago's #1 source for local news, traffic and weather

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This, clearly, illustrates what Chicago Police and communities are up against in the battle against street and gun violence. The code of silence lives on, in death.

Jackie

Digital Photocopiers Loaded With Secrets - WBBM 780 - Chicago's #1 source for local news, traffic and weather

Digital Photocopiers Loaded With Secrets - WBBM 780 - Chicago's #1 source for local news, traffic and weather

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If you own a digital photocopier, or work for an employer that does, this news article contains warnings concerning the devices and how they can compromise privacy and be used by ID thieves. It's a wake - up call!

Jackie

Aldi Shopping Carts Now Require a Quarter

I guess the folks at the Aldi store, at Broadway and Granville, were tired of chasing after shopping carts. So, using one now requires a quarter (but you get it back when you return the cart). It just didn't feel like an Aldi store without the feature, anyway:)

Jackie

Target Accepting Applications For Wilson Yard Store Starting April 11 - Lake Effect News

Target Accepting Applications For Wilson Yard Store Starting April 11 - Lake Effect News

Neighbors to the North

Suburb Looks At Putting Wind Farm In Lake - WBBM 780 - Chicago's #1 source for local news, traffic and weather

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Our neighbors to the North, in Evanston, are considering installing a wind farm in Lake Michigan.

Jackie

McDonald’s remake: Consultant suggests McDonald’s wants to be more like Starbucks - chicagotribune.com

McDonald’s remake: Consultant suggests McDonald’s wants to be more like Starbucks - chicagotribune.com


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Somehow, I can't form a mental picture of sofas at the Golden Arches. The kids would be jumping on them and getting ketchup on the upholstery:)


Jackie

Hundreds Of Chicago Taxis Being Pulled From Street - WBBM 780 - Chicago's #1 source for local news, traffic and weather

Hundreds Of Chicago Taxis Being Pulled From Street - WBBM 780 - Chicago's #1 source for local news, traffic and weather

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Why am I not surprised by this revelation concerning taxi vehicles putting the public at risk? I stopped taking cabs long ago due to rude drivers, drivers who aren't fluent in English and, most importantly, hazardous cabdrivers.

Jackie

Stop Yellow Pages delivery

Stop Yellow Pages delivery
Are you annoyed by those useless phone books that arrive at your doorstep? Here is a way that you can opt out, if you so choose.

Arrest Made For Graffiti Written In Acid - WBBM 780 - Chicago's #1 source for local news, traffic and weather

Arrest Made For Graffiti Written In Acid - WBBM 780 - Chicago's #1 source for local news, traffic and weather

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New Uptown 'Target' Opening Soon!

For job seekers: The new Target store @Broadway & Sunnyside, is scheduled to open in July 2010. Employment applications will be available online and in paper form, starting 11 April 2010.

Jackie