August 20, 2003

"Queen of Breast Cancer"

The Avon Foundation and the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation are the two main groups in the U.S. who raise funds for breast cancer research by hosting walk-a-thons. Charles Storch, a Chicago Tribune staff reporter, presents a pretty good critique of the problems with the walks and the competition between these two fundraising organziations. They both bring in a lot of money, but a great deal of that money goes to fund the walks, and not the research people think they're raising money for. In my personal opinion, if you want to support an organization, it is best to just send them a check, and not support something like this, which comes across as more of a publicity attempt. However, there is a positive emotional element to the walk for survivors, fighters, and family members to connect with others like themselves. [Trib login: gapers/gapers]

- | 20.08.03 ~ Politics/Activism

Art of the City

Interesting Ideas, a phenominal website by William Swislow, features several collections of Chicago signs, including The Gyros Project, the Western Avenue and Vicinity Gallery, and the aforementioned Lakefront anonymous art gallery.

- ah | 20.08.03 ~ Arts/Architecture

Chowhound in need

Chowhound's Chicago message board is an incredible repository of local food knowledge, exploration, history, and restaurant and product reviews. The user interface may be a bit of a beast, but it's worth wading through to gain access to vast amounts of information. Unfortunately, it takes a lot to keep at site like that running. Lately, times are especially tough. So if you value Chowhound as much as I do, please consider donating, or otherwise supporting the site.

- jd | 20.08.03 ~ Found on the Web

Ring Found

A Hoffman Estates High School grad lost his ring in a forest preserve back in '78. In 2000, a retired couple found it with the help of a metal detector. The Daily Herald took a picture and told the story recently, a friend noticed and the guy got his ring back, 25 years later.

- ah | 20.08.03 ~ People/Sightings

Wrigley Field Tours

Did you know that you can tour the friendly confines of Wrigley Field? The 90 minute tour includes the dugout, field, press box, security room. And proceeds of the tours benefit the many programs of Cubs Care. Call 773.404.2827 for more info. Tours run until September 7, 2003.

- gaper001 | 20.08.03 ~ Sports/Recreation

LOTR: The Two Towers on DVD

As I am sure you are all aware, the Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers DVD comes out on Tuesday, August 26th. Can't wait! Can't wait! But what you may not be aware of is that I have seen the movie 10 times and know every line by heart (even the stuff in Elvish). I am one sick puppy.

- | 20.08.03 ~ Film

A Steamy Proposition

If you like to sweat, Chicago's got a steamy option for you. Metromix gives a detailed look inside the Russian and Turkish Baths. This Wicker Park sweatbox features separate male and female facilities, spa services, and a cafe.

- sb | 20.08.03 ~ Business/Shopping

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