R.I.P> Jane Byrne. First and only female Chicago Mayor has died.

Former Chicago Illinois Mayor Jane Byrne died today at the age of 81. She was the first and only female mayor.

I photographed the former Mayor in the early 1980s and though she was not into posing for the cameras,she was always very gracious.She did a lot for the city during a crazy time and I am glad the city honored her before she passed.


From our daily newspaper,the Chicago Tribune

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-jane-byrne-dead-20141114-story.html#page=1

The December 1st Dinner Party>Author Rebecca Skloot, Chef Chris Pandel, Tribune's Chris Jones & Comedian Dave Pasquesi

 

1. Tickets for the December 1 Dinner Party are now available

. Chef Chris Pandel of The Bristol & Balena will cook for New York Times Best Selling Author Rebecca Skloot (The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks), Theater Critic Chris Jones, Comedian David Pasquesi, host Elysabeth Alfano and YOU! BUY TIX HERE.

2. Chef Chris Pandel makes Raw Winter Squash, Toasted Seed and Yogurt Vinaigrette (watch below!) and Cassoulet Polonaise with Duck, Smoked Chicken, Polish Sausage, Kraut and Beans.

3. I speak with famed Chefs Stephanie Izard, Michael Kornick and Gale Gand and Restaurateur Phil Stefani about the future of the Chicago restaurant scene on The Dinner Party To Go podcast. Listen below!

CLICK HERE TO BUY TIX for the December 1 Dinner Party:
Chef Chris Pandel of The Bristol & Balena will cook for New York Times Best Selling Author Rebecca Skloot (The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks), Theater Critic Chris Jones, Comedian David Pasquesi, host Elysabeth Alfano and YOU! Enjoy appetizer and entree tastings from The Bristol, a Lagunitas tasting, Bread from Nellcote, Roth Cheese, Vosges Haut Chocolat, Lifeway Kefir Frozen Yogurt, Voss Artesian Water from Norway, unscripted conversation and a few performances! PLUS, Typhanie Monique is the opening act. Click here to buy tix. Chef Chris Pandel makes Raw Winter Squash, Toasted Seed and Yogurt Vinaigrette (watch below!) and Cassoulet Polonaise with Duck, Smoked Chicken, Polish Sausage, Kraut and Beans on the December 1 Dinner Party.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano at Chicago City Winery
for THE DINNER PARTY on December 1. Can't make the City Winery? You can also watch THE DINNER PARTY on-line in the "Splash" section of the Sun Times. Viewers and audience members can tweet in to be a part of this fantastic new multi-dimensional show.

When: Dec 1, Doors Open at 6:30 pm. Show, appetizer, entree, bread and cheese, beer, chocolate and water tastings for the audience start at 7 pm. Streaming starts at 7:30 pm

Where: Live performace at the Chicago City Winery and streaming live in the "Splash" section of the Sun Times

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Price for Dinner Party Tix: $45

(including show with New York Times Best Selling Author Rebecca Skloot, Theater Critic Chris Jones, Comedian David Pasquesi and Chef Chris Pandel, appetizer tasting & entree tastings from The Bristol, Lagunitas beer tasting, bread from Nellcote and Roth Cheese, DAVIDsTEA samples, Vosges Haut Chocolat, Lifeway Kefir Frozen Yogurt, and Voss Artesian Water from Norway), or free on-line viewing on the "Splash" section of the Sun Times website at 7:30 pm CST.

I speak with famed Chefs Stephanie Izard, Michael Kornick and Gale Gand and Restaurateur Phil Stefani about the future of the Chicago restaurant scene. Listen below!

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LONDON INT'L CREATIVE COMPETITION> Only 6 Days Left to Enter Your Artwork! Don't Miss Your Chance!

 

ENTER THE 8TH ANNUAL LONDON INT'L CREATIVE COMPETITION Only 10 days left! Final Deadline: Nov 20 Enter your artwork today to be seen by a board of internationally esteemed panel of writers, artists, curators, gallery owners and other prophets of the visual arts! Receive global recognition by being awarded a coveted LICC trophy and be published in the annual LICC book! 15 FINALISTS & 50 SHORTLIST Two prize-winner will be chosen each year by the jury to receive the £2,000 cash prize for professional and £1,000 for students. 15 Finalists will receive the LICC trophy. The jury-selected Finalists and Shortlist will be published in the LICC Annual Awards Book, on the website and will be announced to the creative arts and media outlets worldwide. Submit your work to the world's most prestigious creative competition: The London International Creative Competition. Architectural, Audio/Music, Design (Environmental/Fashion/Graphic/Interior), Drawing/Illustration, Installation, Mixed Media, NetArt/Web Design, Painting, Performance art, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile,Video and Film, Writing, ... ENTER YOUR WORK 2013 WINNERS 2012 WINNERS London Creative Awards Was held 2 November 2013 at Mews 42 gallery in London. LICC Artist of the Year 2013 is Georges Pacheco for "Amalthée", the New Talent of the Year 2013 is Lais Pontes, for "Born Now Here". LICC Artist of the Year 2012 was presented to Emrah Yucel, for "Turkish Airlines: Turkey Be Our Guest", Pat Swai was voted the New Talent of the Year for "Lost Flamingos in the Cloud Forest". SUBMIT YOUR WORK TODAY

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Music Biz 2015: Now Accepting Speaking Submissions

 

Music Biz 2015 Call For Presentations Are Now Being Accepted Our informative and cutting-edge programming is only second behind private meetings in the list of reasons why attendees return to the Music Business Association’s (Music Biz) flagship event year-after-year. YOU can be part of these important conversations by answering our 2015 Call For Presentations. Music Biz invites all music industry professionals to submit program ideas for Music Biz 2015 to be held Tuesday, May 12, through Thursday, May 14, at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel. Submissions are being accepted in the following categories: Metadata & Information Technology (Tuesday, May 12) Metrics & Sales Analysis (Tuesday, May 12) Artists & Managers (Tuesday, May 12) Breakout Sessions (Wednesday, May 13) Songwriters & Publishers (Thursday, May 14) Take advantage of this opportunity to share your expertise and the insights you've gained from your real-world experience and encourage your employees to do the same. Click HERE for a description of the submission guidelines and selection criteria. Click HERE for preliminary event schedule. All submissions must be received by 8 PM PST on Friday, January 9 to be considered. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nicole Hennessey at nicole.hennessey@musicbiz.org or 856.313.5532. Copyright © 2014 Music Business Association, All rights reserved. CONTACT US: 1 Eves Drive, Suite 138, Marlton, NJ 08053 • 856.596.2221

BURG Launches First Smartwatch that’s a Phone -- at Walmart - $199 Dick Tracy-Like Standalone Phone Also Pairs to all iPhones & Android Smartphones!

BURG LAUNCHES FIRST SMARTWATCH THAT’S A PHONE -- AT WALMART   $199 “DICK TRACY”-LIKE BURG 12 SMARTWATCH WORKS AS A STANDALONE PHONE & ALSO PAIRS TO ALL iPHONES & ANDROID SMARTPHONES  http://www.thomas-pr.com/burg/burg12walmartrelease.html Created by Hermen van den Burg, World-Renowned Lifestyle Designer to Ikea and Target Features Interchangeable Bezels & Straps, Cutting-Edge Design & Function Includes Free SIM Card with $25 worth of Free Calls – Don’t be Restricted to iPhone or Samsung Phones, BURG Works with Them All Available in Black and Purple with Optional Interchangeable Straps & Bezels  BURG www.burgsmartwatch.com, the industry leader in smartwatch technology, announced today the official launch of the BURG® 12 Smartwatch, at Walmart.  Priced at only $199, the “Dick Tracy”-like BURG 12 smartwatch functions as a standalone phone, with the ability to make and receive calls and texts without connecting to a smartphone.  It offers all the basic functions of a smartphone – phone calls, text, music, video, camera, calendar, contact lists, voice recording, etc. -- all in a fashionable, 1.5-inch 240 x 240 resolution, easy to use, scratch and water resistant touchscreen smartwatch.  In addition, the BURG 12 also pairs with all iPhones, Android smartphones and headsets through Bluetooth® 3.0. Avant-Garde Dutch Design with Interchangeable Straps & Bezels, Low-Cost Price, & Easy-to-Use Created by world-renowned Dutch lifestyle designer and trendsetter, Hermen van den Burg, well known for his work with Ikea and retail giant Target, the BURG 12 Smartwatch combines robust functionality with avant-garde design in a convenient, user-friendly device, at an affordable price.  In keeping with the minimalistic, but powerful elements that define Dutch design, the BURG 12 integrates seamlessly with consumer’s lifestyles, featuring interchangeable straps and bezels -- making it both striking to look at and fun to wear. Great Gift for the Holidays Available in Purple & Black - Don’t Worry about Matching Gift Recipient’s Phone Type – BURG Works with Them All Available in purple and black, the BURG 12 makes the perfect holiday gift for friends, family and co-workers.  Since BURG is a phone that can be paired with all iOS and Android devices, you don’t have to worry about which phone model your friends have now or in the future -- BURG works with them all!  The BURG 12 functions as a standalone phone utilizing any GSM SIM card.  BURG includes a SIM card with $25 prepaid talk and text. The BURG 12 features touch-screen menus that offer a complete suite of smartphone features: Full phone functionality to make and receive calls with the watch’s speakerphone using the included SIM card or paired with your iPhone or Android smartphone. Two-way Bluetooth-based communication. SMS and MMS capabilities. Includes a SIM card with $25 of prepaid talk and text. Camera to take and view photos. Calendar, calculator, and contact list. FM radio, MP3 music, MP4 video player, and voice recorder.  Controls and plays the smartphone’s music through the speaker. 3-day standby battery life, 2-3 hour talk time, 3-4 hour media player. Connects to iOS or Android™ smartphones via Bluetooth 3.0 technology. Colorful 1.5-inch TFT touch screen display with 240 x 240 resolution puts menus and controls at your fingertips. Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery charges in 1-3 hours through included USB to Micro USB cable. Micro SD port for up to 16GB of storage and Micro USB port for syncing and charging. Includes 4GB MicroSD card to save image and music files. Scratch and splash resistant. Includes black or purple straps (additional straps and bezels are available).  “The BURG 12 is designed to fit your lifestyle and enhance your unique sense of style without compromise,” said Hermen van den Burg, CEO and Founder of BURG.  “We built the BURG 12 for people who want their hi-tech watches to be fashionable, not just tech, and want customizable options for their watch screen and straps without being tied down to one phone platform.” The BURG 12 Smartwatch is available at Walmart priced at $199.  It includes a black or purple strap, SIM card with $25 prepaid talk and text, USB to Micro USB cable, 4GB Micro SD card that can be upgraded to 16GB, headphones, watch battery, Quick Start Guide, band tool, and language selector.  Additional BURG Smartwatch models are also available in a variety of colors and designs through Amazon and Shop HQ.  For more information, see the website www.burgsmartwatch.com, Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/burgwearables, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/burgwearables, Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/burgwearables/ About BURG BURG is the industry leader and first of its kind to develop the “Smarter Smartwatch.”  Founded in 2009, BURG is fully equipped in developing new models and technologies to address consumer’s fast changing needs.  Designed and founded by lifestyle products designer, Hermen van den Burg, the BURG smartwatch phone is flawlessly designed and provides a fusion of form and function that seamlessly integrates with your lifestyle rather than forcing you to adapt to it.  For more information, please visit www.burgsmartwatch.com.     Facebook Twitter Website Share Tweet Forward +1 Copyright © 2014 Thomas PR, All rights reserved. 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Study shows what city loves hot tubs most!

Home to the stars – and birthplace of Tobey McGuire, Robert Redford, Shirley Temple – tops hot tub league of U.S. cities

One in 20 Santa Monica properties boast hot tubs – six times the U.S. average: study by www.Zumper.com

Chicago ranks second: hot tub capital of Midwest. But Florida is top tub state, with four of 10 top tub towns 


Santa Monica is the hot tub capital of America, according to a study by Zumper.com (www.zumper.com

 

), the apartment rentals app and website.  

The upscale Californian beach town, on the doorstep of Los Angeles, is home both to a galaxy of Hollywood stars and, says Zumper’s data, to more hot tubs per property than any other U.S. city.  

Roughly one in 20 (4.5%) Santa Monica rental apartments listed on Zumper boast hot tubs – over six times the U.S. national average (0.7%). 

“Hot tubs are an icon of the American Dream”, says Anthemos Georgiades, CEO of Zumper. “So, in its own way maybe is Santa Monica. They make a good pair.”

The study is based on data from nearly half a million apartment rental listings on Zumper, which lets users search real, live-time apartment listings across the U.S. faster and more easily than ever before. 

Thank to its proximity to Hollywood and other qualities, Santa Monica has long boasted strong celebrity links. The list compiled by the movie website imdb.com of celebrities born in Santa Monica runs to 519 names – from Shirley Temple to Robert Redford, Tobey McGuire and Suri Cruise (daughter of Tom). 

Alumni of Santa Monica High include Charlie Sheen, Sean Penn, Rob Lowe and Robert Downey Jr. Santa Monica’s current or recent residents include Jane Fonda, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Jamie Lee Curtis and Amber Valetta. 

Chicago, meanwhile, ranks second in Zumper’s hot tub top ten, making it the hot tub capital of the Midwest and the only northern city to make the U.S. top 10.  

Florida, however, is the top tub state. It boasts four cities (West Palm Beach, Kissimmee, Plantation, Aventura) in the hot tub top 10, compared to California’s three (Santa Monica, San Diego, Oceanside). 

Hot tubs may once have been seen as the plaything of 1970s-era party animals and stars like Burt Reynolds and Farah Fawcett, back in the days when the great ideological divide in hot tub circles came down to nude versus not nude. They continue to play a party role of sorts these days in such reality TV shows as Jersey Shore and The Batchelor. 

They also, however, have an ancient history, points out Georgiades, a classics scholar by training. “The Romans enjoyed hot tubs in the form of spas in their public baths”, he says. “The ancient Greeks had their own version.” 

The typical hot tub buyer nowadays is, in truth, less likely to be a party type than an ageing baby boomer couple looking for something to soothe their troubled brows or arthritic bones.

With a population of some 90,000, Santa Monica considers itself an independent city but many others view it as one of the cities and suburbs that make up Los Angeles: LA at its most stereotypical or maybe LA at its best – LA with sidewalks, clean air and ... hot tubs. 

It has a reputation for leaning liberal or left, prompting critics to dub it “Santa Moscow”. It is home, however, not just to many star names but also to more than its share of both bronzed and buff beach-hounds in wraparound shades and of geeks and nerds working in tech start-ups in “Silicon Beach”. 

Another recent study, meanwhile, ranked it the smartest suburb in America, based on the percentage of the population with degrees and the number of local museums, universities and colleges. 

Zumper’s Hot Tub Top Ten U.S. Cities:

– Ranked By % Of Rental Apartments With Hot Tubs 
Rank    City     % Hot Tub
1.    Santa Monica (Ca)     4.5
2.    Chicago (Il)    3.9
3.=    Wichita (Ks)    3.7
3.=    West Palm Beach (Fl)     3.7
5.=    Kissimmee (Fl)     3.6
5.=    Charlottesville (Va)     3.6
7.    Plantation (Fl)     2.9
8.    Aventura (Fl)     2.7
9.    San Diego (Ca)     2.5
10.    Oceanside (Ca)    2.4
    U.S. national average     0.7

 

• ABOUT ZUMPER.COM

 

: Zumper is the industry-leading apartment rental app, website and search platform – the easiest way to find a home or apartment for rent. It has built the most intuitive rental search platform, which lets users find their next home faster than ever. Its industry-leading iPhone and Android apps and map-based, real-time apartment finder allows users to filter their search by location, price, no-fee rentals and more. Zumper's product Zapp also allows renters to make instant applications to apartments, attaching their paperwork and Experian-powered credit report. -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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