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November 13, 2007

 Transformative Change Pop Quiz - Part 4

tc4.jpgJames Janega, Chicago Tribune reporter


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 Transformative Change Pop Quiz - Part 2

tc2.jpgLisa Schmitz, RedEye Sales Manager

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November 12, 2007

 Transformative Change Pop Quiz - Part 1

tc5.jpgAmber Tillett, Metromix marketing supervisor


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November 16, 2007

 Ben Lee - Catch My Disease (live)

ben leeFrom the description on YouTube: "On November 13th, 2007 Ben Lee performed "Catch My Disease" as the first song of his two-song encore. He gets plenty of help with the backing vocals from the audience at Chicago's Double Door."

(04:38) | Source: YouTube

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 Navy Pier's Winter Wonderfest

navy pier Navy Pier: It's not just a summer attraction. It's Winter Wonderfest is in its seventh year and has plenty family-friendly activities like an indoor ice rink and decorated trees.

(02:03) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Lou Piniella "Umbrella" Song

cubs umbrella songFrom the description: "Parody of Rihanna's Umbrella Song."


(03:56) | Source: MySpace

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 Holiday lights on the Magnificent Mile

michigan ave lightsEven stoplights blink a bright red and green on the Magnificent Mile during the holidays.

(01:53) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Phil Vettel's top holiday restaurants

holiday restaurantsChicago Tribune restaurant critic Phil Vettel lists his top restaurant to visit during the holidays - thoughtfully based on destinations around the city that are popular this time of year.

(03:04) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Woodlands Grill & Gathering Place

woodlands grill Woodlands Grill & Gathering Place in Bolingbrook is modeled after Frank Lloyd Wright's 'Falling Water' house. The atmosphere is serene and calming and their drink and food menus are full of variety.

(02:07) | Source: Metromix

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 2007 Chicago Marathon Time-Lapse

chicago marathonFrom the YouTube description: "The 2007 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon as seen from above in the South Loop. Roughly 14 hours cut down to 4 minutes. Video by Adam Richer, music is an altered version of "Busy Bee" by Buddy Merrill."

(04:00) | Source: YouTube

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 Kanye West sings to his mother

kanye westFrom the description: "Kanye West and his mother the late Dr. Donda West at Chicago State University panel discussion. Also in attendance were Common (and mother) and Talib Kweli (and mother)"

(03:09) | Source: Google Video

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 Museum's holiday exhibit

museum's holiday exhibitMuseum of Science and Industry's annual 'Christmas Around the World' exhibit continues its tradition of displaying more than 50 trees showcasing cultures from around the world. This year's theme is 'The Spirit of Travel.'

(01:58) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Dustin 'Screech' Diamond talks with WGN

screechDustin Diamond, better known to the world as Screech from 'Save by the Bell,' talks with WGN's morning show talks about his stand-up and life as a child star grown-up.

(04:36) | Source: WGN

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 Peterson's second ex-wife speaks out

peterson caseDrew Peterson's second ex-wife speaks to the Chicago Tribune. Also an update on the search for Stacey Peterson.

(02:40) | Source: CLTV

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 Unauthorized tour of the 'Beehive Building'

beehive buildingGet a tour and history lesson about the 'Beehive Building,' a.k.a the Metropolitan Tower on Michigan Ave. a.k.a 'the building with the blue light.'


(02:17) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Look like a beauty queen

beauty tipsLocal beauty pageant contestant give tips of the trade for looking your best.

(03:08) | Source: WGN

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November 15, 2007

 Tips for carving the turkey

turkey carvingWhether your carving in the kitchen or at the table, Norman Rockwell-style, Christopher Koetke, the Dean of Culinary Arts at Kendall College has some tips for making a pretty bird.

(04:08) | (03:19) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Millennium Park ice rink

ice rinkA guide to the Millennium Park ice rink: Its history, how its made and how its maintained. Also learn about other holiday activities happening at the park.

(02:28) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Fast-Paised review: 'Love in the Time of Cholera'

love in the time of choleraThe popular book finally makes it to the big screen. What did Metromix's Matt Pais have to say about 'Love in the Time of Cholera?'
(01:18) | Source: Metromix

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 Pouring bronze at Fire Arts Center

pouring bronzeA cool video on a very hot subject: Demonstrating pouring bronze at the Fire Arts Center in Chicago.

(03:00) | Source: Jumpcut

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 Chicago Fire Department Action Video

firetrucksFrom the description: 'Just some clips from my car in 2007 of the Chicago Fire Department heading to fires on the north side of Chicago, lots of sirens and "Q's.'

(01:58) | Source: YouTube

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 Fast-Paised review: 'Mr Magorium ... '

wonder emporiumMetromix's Matt Pais reviews the new family film, 'Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium,' which he describes as 'Willy Wonka translated to a candy store.'

(01:19) | Source: Metromix

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 Fast-Paised review: 'Beowulf'

beowulfAngelina Jolie and Anthony Hopkins lend their voices and their appearances to the 3D film version of the poem 'Beowulf.' Metromix's Matt Pais reviews the slice of eye-candy.

(01:45) | Source: Metromix

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 WGN's Cover Story: 'Intexticated'

textingThe laws against DWT - Driving while texting. WGN looks at the laws the prohibit teens from using cell phones in the car.

(04:58) | Source: WGN

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 Raw video: Austin house fire

fireFootage of a fire that broke out in a West Side building Thursday morning. The video was taken in WGN helicopter.

(00:59) | Source: WGN

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 Press conference: 2 bodies found

press conferencePress conference regarding the bodies of two men that were found taped up in bedding and garbage bags in a forest preserve near Lemont.

(02:21) | Source: CLTV

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 Ride from Lower Wacker to Lake Shore

ride to lake shoreEver wonder what it's like to ride backwards on a motorcycle from Lower Wacker Drive to Lake Shore Drive?

(01:23) | Source: MySpace

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 Raw video: Fire on the southest side

fireFootage from WGN's chopper of a fire that broke out early Thursday morning.

(04:31) | Source: WGN

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 Angelina on set in Chicago

angelina on setAccording to the description, this is Angelina Jolie in Chicago on the set of 'Wanted,' but the distance and the quality makes it hard to tell for sure. Then again, the sound of the clicking cameras may indicate it is in fact, her. Plus, the filming of a car chase is interesting in itself.

(02:41) | Source: Break.com

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 The Ultimate Guy's Room

man's roomHomes Plus discovers the 'Ultimate Guy's Room' in the western suburbs, complete with its own Ferrari.

(00:47) | Source: HomesPlus

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 Well Advertising's 'F*%k the Web'

webThis hilarious ad for Chicago agency The Well aptly displays the frustrations and ridiculousness of learning the lingo of the Web.

(01:32) | Source: Revver

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November 14, 2007

 Hannah Storm talks with Drew Peterson's friend

Rick MimsFrom the description: 'Hannah Storm speaks with Rick Mims, Drew Peterson's best friend, who says it is becoming difficult to believe that the Chicago-area policeman knows as little about his wife's disappearance as he says.'

(04:07) | Source: Veoh

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 A few moments with The Redwalls

redwallsChicago-based band The Redwalls answer a few off-the-wall questions about themselves.

(01:45) | Source: YouTube

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