Archive for December, 2012

Normal

By From http://www.odonnellweb.com • Dec 16th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A day in the life of Phin, a gorilla mascot at a Chicago used car dealership that picks up an odd job from a friend delivering a package to Normal IL. The zipper on the gorilla suit is stuck, so Phin sets off in the suit with the mysterious Mr. E and a beater dealer […]



Normal, the movie

By From http://odonnellweb.com/pelican/ • Dec 16th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A day in the life of Phin, a gorilla mascot at a Chicago used car dealership that picks up an odd job from a friend delivering a package to Normal IL. The zipper on the gorilla suit is stuck, so Phin sets off in the suit with the mysterious Mr. E and a…



Yes, Something Must Be Done

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 15th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Again, the face of evil has again reared its ugly head. Just days after a tragic mall shooting that left three dead, a deranged gunman has left a trail of 27 bodies in Newtown, Connecticut. And once again, we are reminded how helpless we have allowed o…



10 Days Until Christmas

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 15th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Just sayin’ …

[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



Tasting Beer: New Title On Inkling

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 14th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Tasting Beer: An Insider’s Guide to the World’s Greatest Drink by Randy Mosher is a popular guide to everything beer. Author Randy Mosher is a Chicago-based Cicerone who’s written extensively on the subject. Now, Inkling, a publisher of interactiv…



I swerved to miss a deer and got a reckless driving ticket

By From http://www.andrewflusche.com • Dec 14th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

If you’re here because you got a reckless driving ticket due to a deer, welcome. You’re not alone. In many instances in Virginia, even if you have a single–vehicle accident, the officer will come on scene and end up writing you a reckless driving ticket. This time of year, one of the common things that […]



Oskar Blues Schwag

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 13th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Oh Happy Day! The previously mentioned growler and cap from Oskar Blues Brewery was delivered to my office. I might have to go out and pick up some Old Chub to celebrate. Just to make up for the missed opportunity recently, of course.

In related ne…



Devils Backbone Kilt Flasher

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 13th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Photo by Colleen

A few weeks ago we were dining at Park Lane Tavern and saw a sign for an upcoming “Steal the Glass” night featuring Kilt Flasher Scottish Ale from Devils Backbone Brewing. I marked the date on my calendar, and Wednesday returned for…



Virginia DUI – When are you operating the vehicle?

By From http://www.andrewflusche.com • Dec 13th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Virginia DUI has a large body of law to determine what it actually means to be “operating” a vehicle. I think we need to change it. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic and DUI attorney. One issue that I think we’ll be seeing a lot more of in the […]



A Cure For A Cold?

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 12th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

According to a recent study, beer contains an ingredient, humulone, that could help fight the common cold.

(NEW YORK) — An ingredient in beer can supposedly help people get over colds, according to a new study. 

But don’t get too worked up — t…