September 16, 2003

Tuesday, 09 16 2003

5-second rule

It seems appropriate that it would take a high school senior to study the validity of the 5-second rule. Jillian Clarke, a senior at the Chicago High School for the Agricultural Sciences, spent her summer in a program at the University of Illinois: Urbana studying how quickly e.coli would tranfer to cookies and candy, who would be more likely to eat food that fell on the floor, and just how clean the university's floors were.

- | 16.09.03 ~ Schools/Education

Early to Bed Turns 2

Continuing the sexy theme today, here's an early warning for Saturday night: Early to Bed, Chicago's first woman-owned sex shop, is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with a party. Pop by at 5232 N. Sheridan Rd. between 7pm and 11pm for punch, cake and one-night-only sale items. Custom corset makers Sexier than Skin will be on hand to show some of their wares and take orders. Afte this event, you'll definitely be ready for the burlesque benefit the next day.

- ah | 16.09.03 ~ Business/Shopping

Chicago: MLB Kind of Town

A survey of 90 Major League players indicates Chicago is overwhelmingly the favorite spot to play road games. The restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and cleanliness impress, but it's the people who make it special. NYC comes in 2nd, trailing considerably behind us, though. "It's like New York, but clean and not as chaotic", says Oakland A's pitcher Tim Hudson. Take that, Big Apple!

- eh | 16.09.03 ~ Sports/Recreation

Burlesque Benefits

It's gonna be a tassel-twirlin' weekend -- for charity, even! Friday night, it's girlie performances and hot-dog eating contests at "CRISPY TITS: We Dunt Burnt the Trailer Down," a benefit for two burlesque babes who recently lost everything in a house fire. Festivities start at 9 pm, 840 W. Washington, $5 donation to get in the door. And then this Sunday, you can help burlesque lady Ravenous Gorge care for her injured pussy (seriously, her cat needed emergency surgery, and there are vet bills). A Pussycat Benefit at El Gato Negro, 1461 W. Irving Park, also features Betsy Chainsaw, drag acts Lusty Lez and Triage Sparkle, "infamous faggot punk rockers" The Rotten Fruits, plus a kissing booth, auctions, and a chance to play Twister with Jesus. The frolicking starts at 8 pm, $8-$15 suggested donation.

- ac | 16.09.03 ~ Offbeat/Misc. Events

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