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UPDATED: Digital Mater to manage graduate’s selfies
I actually like this, a lot. In a city like this, with the technological advances we’ve helped develop, I like this. From the Gazoo: http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2013-05-09/virtual-alma-stand-ui-grads-photos.html UPDATE: Doesn’t seem like we’re living in the future after …
Today’s most erroneous quote possible
The News-Gazette, and particularly Don Dodson, does a helluva job each week with their weekly business round-up column, “It’s Your Business.” But this week, I couldn’t help but pick out this little nugget, a quote …
Maize to open second location in Downtown Champaign
It hasn’t even been two years since I initially wrote about how damned good Maize is, a then new Mexican restaurant at the corner of First and Green. In that time, Armando and his crew …
Market Monday Menu for April 22, 2013 @ bacaro
Each week at Smile Politely, we’ll be posting the Market Monday Menu at bacaro for all to see. This week looks particularly delicious and is six courses deep. Spring pea soup, crispy cauliflower, Valgiano EVOO …
What happened to that article about Steak n’ Shake?
Well, in a discussion with some folks, I agreed that now might not be the time to be so critical of Steak n’ Shake, one of Roger Ebert’s most beloved burger joints in the world. …
In honor of Roger Ebert’s passing…
I thought I’d share this photo, taken by Mr. Guido Esteves, outside of his home — which is also Roger’s boyhood home in Urbana — where a plaque exists in acknowledgment. Next week, we’ll be …
News-Gazette endorses gay marriage
John Foreman, the long-time publisher of the News-Gazette, has come out and endorsed the idea that homosexuals should be able to get married. Because, you know, he is a human being. And all humans believe …
40 North announces additional Sky Gallery winner for 2013
In what appears to be an effort to help turn undiscovered commercial photographers into underpaid, and underappreciated, creative artists, local arts organization 40 North has announced that they will be displaying a photo from previously …
Trader Joe’s coming to C-U, according to Chambanamoms.com
In what has become the centerpiece debate between townie, transient, and new residents in this bustling community, the elusive and daring Soccer Mom of Savoy finally scored a goal by luring “organic” food retailer Trader …