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What did Barack Obama accomplish as a “community organizer” and Illinois State Senator representing his district in Chicago?  Whatever it was — something to do with $$$ millions stolen by convicted felon, slumlord and Obama fundraiser Tony Rezko — he hasn’t been willing to talk about it, according to

about criminal associations! Gordon Liddy is a convicted criminal, and domestic terrorist, and a close friend of John McCain. McCain has been friends with another violent political extremist: Gordon Liddy.

On March 28th, 1995, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls played the New York Knicks in MJ’s first Garden appearance after his first retirement. Jordan scored 55 points on 21-of-37 from the field, 3-of-4 from the three-point line, and 10-of-11 from the free throw line.

Thanks to the New York Times, and Sarah Palin's reference to him in a speech on Saturday, the Barack Obama campaign is now forced to deal with the Bill Ayers issue. Ayers is an unrepentant ex-terrorist in whose home Obama began his political career in 1995.

Completed in 1891 and standing 197 feet tall (60 m), the Monadnock Building is an impressive and important figure in architectural history. Traditional “skyscrapers” these days are supported by steel skeletons and/or reinforced concrete. But that’s what makes the Monadnock all that much more impressive.

Yesterday I talked about the National League playoffs and with the White Sox winning the one game playoff for the AL Central Division we can move forward with the American League. Los Angeles Angels vs. Boston Red Sox Here is the biggest series as far as I am concerned.

On April 3rd, 1988, Michael Jordan scored 59 points on 21-of-27 from the field and 17-of-19 from the free throw line. Jordan’s 59 point point total is the sixth highest scoring game of his career. MJ also grabbed 4 rebounds, dished out 6 assists, recorded 2 steals, blocked 2 shots, and hit the game winning free throws with 4 seconds remaining.

Frank and Nicki moved to Chicago from Phoenix in 2005, excited to sell their car and take advantage of Chicago's public transportation, relatively low cost of living and famed restaurant scene. ... [[ This is a content summary only.

Okay, it is that time of year again. I just love baseball playoff time. It is so exciting. Since the American League hasn’t fully decided on which of their teams will be representing them this year we will just go with the National League for now. Philadelphia Phillies vs.

As promised yesterday, here (below the break) is the full text of my article about John Isaacs that I wrote for SLAM Magazine, which originally appeared back in its February 2008 issue. Again, happy birthday John!