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March 21, 2008

 A smashing good time for Peeps

peepsEveryone's favorite Easter candy is put through the ringer - or rather, a dry mounter and laminated.
(00:31) | Uploaded by: Chuck, Chicago


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 Mercat a la Planxa in the South Loop

mercat a la plaxaBarcelona comes to Michigan Ave. at Mercat a la Planxa - a restaurant known for its tapas and for bringing absinthe back to the city.
(04:13) | Source: Metromix


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 A look at Chicago's sexy new skyscraper

aqua constructionA look at the construction of Aqua at Lakeshore East - a luxury condo building on N Columbus Dr. The architect on the project, Jeanne Gang talks about the design and gives a tour.
(02:24) | Source: Chicago Tribune


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 Tribune band performs Wrigley song

tribune bandMembers of the Chicago Tribune formed a band wrote the winning entry in the Sun-Times Zell No! Video Contest. The band performs the song live on WGN's morning show. Also, watch the winning video here.
(04:31) | Source: WGN


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 Crepes at Icosium Kafe

crepes at Icosium KafeIcosium Kafe in Andersonville offers both sweet and savory crepes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
(02:54) | Source: Metromix


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 First snow of the spring season

snow in springSpring snow makes for a messy commute on Friday, March 21, 2008 and snarls Spring Break travelers plans.

(02:59) | Source: CLTV


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March 20, 2008

 Fast-Paised review: 'Drillbit Taylor'

drillbitMetromix's Matt Pais says you won't mind Owne Wilson's new movie "Drillbit Taylor," but does that mean you should see it?
(03:21) | Source: Metromix

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 Searching for the perfect egg-salad sandwich

eggsalad sandwichTribune food critic Phil Vettel searches high and low for the perfect egg-salad sandwich in Chicago. In the end, he finds the best is the one he makes himself - and he'll show you how.
(02:26) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Flip the Script music video

flip the scriptFrom the user's description: "Acoustic rock band from Chicago suburbs. Just starting up trying to gain a fan base"

(03:21) | Source: MySpace, Suggested by: Mike

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 Winner of the Zell No! contest

winner on Zell No contestThe Chicago Sun Times hosted a contest asking Chicagoans to submit their best music video and song about Tribune owner Sam Zell’s attempt to sell off the name of Wrigley Field. This is the winner - who happens to be an intern at the Chicago Tribune.
Read more about the winning submission here and visit the Chicago Sun Times to see more submissions. Also, watch the band perform the song live on WGN.
(03:57) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Men's Spring Fashion Tips

spring fashion tipsMetromix's Pogo gets some men's spring fashion tips from Akira's Men Store in Bucktown.

(03:44) | Source: Metromix

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 Chicago's Singing Cab Driver

singing cab driverChicago's singing cab driver? Not an urban legend and Metromix's Jackie can prove it.
(03:18) | Source: Metromix

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March 19, 2008

 New baby camel at Brookfield Zoo

camelBrookfield Zoo welcomes a new baby camel.
(01:04) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Hair Wars Hair Fashion Show

hairshowFrom the description on YouTube: "Hair Wars The Supreme Salon Tour @ RedNoFive Chicago 3-2-08 - The Supreme Salon Tour is a runway hair and fashion competition, that is judged and awarded. This show consists of top salons all over the world, displaying their creativity and style within their region. The top three salons in each city will move on to a National final."

(08:00) | Source: YouTube

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 Music video for 1997's 'Garden of Evil'

1997 music videoChicago based indi pop band 1997 and their music video for the song "Garden of Evil."
(03:59) | Source: Heavy.com

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 Brookfield zoo animals join Weight Watchers

animals on weight watchersFrom the ABC 7 report: "You've heard about the proverbial "800-pound gorilla." Well, out at the Brookfield Zoo, it's time to put that gorilla on a diet, and the polar bears, and the dolphins."

(02:04) | Source: ABC 7

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 One on one with Gavin Degraw

gavin degrawSinger songwriter Gavin Degraw talks with Metromix's Pogo.
(03:03) | Source: Metromix

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 Dispatches from Cubs Spring Training

spring trainingFrom the YouTube description: "Chicago Cubs Spring Training 2008 at Hohokam Park in Mesa, Arizona" and
"Chicago Cubs Spring Training 2008 at Hohokam Park in Mesa, Arizona - part ii - March 16, 2008."

(08:57) | (08:21) | Source: YouTube

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 To Be a B or not to Be a B

national louis universityFrom the user's description: "The chase for a bachelor's degree for one Chicago resident turns literal as well as ... well, supernatural, in the latest episode of "The B-list Chronicles." This series is featured on www.nl.edu/beab."
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March 18, 2008

 Stacey passes out on 'The Bachelor'

stacey on the bachelorChicago resident Stacey makes an impression on the first episode of ABC's "The Bachelor: London Calling" - then stuffs her underwear in The Bachelor's pants and then passes out. Enjoy! From the description on YouTube: "bachelor stacey"

(04:32) | Source: YouTube

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 Crazy street dancer

street dancerFrom the description on Google Video: "This Crazy Chinese Ninja Dude was shot in Wicker Park in Chicago. We dont really know if he was tryin to be Sexy or Scary? Oh Well Enjoy!!"

(03:41) | Source: Google | Warning: Language

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 Pre-game world of Wrigleyville

wrigleyvilleFrom the description on Veoh.com: "Check out the crazy and colorful pre-game sights and sounds of a Chicago Cubs baseball game. Be sure to grab an ice cold beer from a tap attached to the outside of a building and watch out for Ronnie Woo Woo"
(04:04) | Source: Veoh.com

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 Luche Libre in Chicago

luche libreFrom the description on YouTube: "Secodelicio Junior. March 2008,Chicago - Luche Libre in Chicago, Congress Theatre."

(08:50) | Source: YouTube

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 Mojo Spa in Wicker Park

mojo spaAustin Powers meets Willy Wonka at Mojo Spa in Wicker Park. The shop specializes in ego-friendly bath and body products.
(02:47) | Source: Metromix

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 Cereal shaped like Illinois for sale

cereal flakeFrom the description on Yahoo News: "Emily McIntire, a 15-year-old high school sophomore, said she was grabbing fistfuls of Frosted Flakes on her way to class when she found the flake shaped like Illinois. Bidding hit $6,000 this evening."

(02:05) | Source: Yahoo News

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 Noble Tree Coffee & Tea

noble tree coffeeCaffeine and comfy chairs at Noble Tree Coffee & Tea in Lincoln Park encourages people to stop in and stay a while.
(02:35) | Source: Metromix

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 Inside Drew Peterson's home

drew petersonDrew Peterson takes WGN on a tour of his home and talks about the behavior of his neighbors.
(02:39) | Source: WGN

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March 17, 2008

 Official trailer for 'Wanted'

wantedOfficial trailer for the film Wanted which was shot partly in Chicago and stars Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman and James McEvoy.

Source: Apple Trailers

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 Timelapse Chicago River on St Patrick's Day

chicago riverFrom the description on YouTube: "Timelapse Chicago River St Patrick's Day March 2008 - Missed the dyeing of the Chicago River? Here's a re-run"

(02:12) | Source: YouTube

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 Bar decathlon training: Relay chugging team

bar decathlon From the user's description: "Bar Decathlon Training: The Long and Hard Team Training - Chicago Bar Decathlon Training: The Long and Hard. Team Training to get the job done!

Bar Decathlon Info: http://innertrend.com/BarDecathlon

Register while tickets last at: http://innertrend.com/product/f5d23fa2-b016-4ee1-981c-058cbe9fd655.aspx

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 Dying the Chicago River Green

chicago riverFrom the description on YouTube: "Annual dyeing the Chicago River green by the journeyman plumber's union. A St. Patrick's Day event for over 40 years that precedes the city parade. Temperatures were in the 30s (*F)."

(01:15) | Source: YouTube

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