Just in from the news wire: A California food processing plant is voluntarily recalling up to 1 million pounds of roasted pistachio products that may have been contaminated with salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration …
Posts by Dan Schreiber:
The triumphant return of Nina Paley
Urbana native Nina Paley has a slot at EbertFest for Sita Sings the Blues. She talks to Smile Politely about growing up in Urbana, being a mayor’s daughter, and her former addiction to PLATO computers.
Clash of cultures, clothing edition
Dan sorts through American culture with some Amish folks, via large piles of clothes.
Do they ask for snowmobiles in Tucson?
Billboard on South Neil near Savoy: I guess the logic would be that if you have a sea-worthy boat within the borders of C-U, you may as well give it to charity.
What happens after you die to be answered tonight
The Interreligious Dialogue Series continues this evening, where representatives from the Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions will share their thoughts on the topic of “Life After Death.” “In this session, we will share our …
Where Am I?
Name the location where this photo was taken, and win some pride of hometown knowledge…
Downtown parking garage opens today
The parking garage in downtown Champaign is now open at the corner of Hill and Randolph, just north of Nitaya Thai and Farren’s, and just west of M2. The first hour is free, and it’s …
Farewell, sweet bookmobile
Let us recall the days when bookmobiles ruled the land.
Lane closer
Warning! University Ave. in downtown Champaign will have “closer” lanes starting March 2nd. I hope they end up being closer to my house.