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How to handle a loss in competition

In almost every fight there is both a winner and a loser. There are, of course, the occasional draws, or no contests, but generally one person...
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Old interview with Adam Turla from Murder by Death (circa Summer 2011)

  • Wicker Park Fest 2011
  • February 25, 2012
This was an interview with Adam Turla from Murder by Death before their show at Wicker Park Fest 2011. The interview never found a home and I just...
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Kids Genealogy: Evaluating Records and Information

This is a continuation of my Kids Genealogy Series.Today is about evaluating records and information. Take a look at the family tree and family...
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Interview with Leah Stargazing

  • Leah Stargazing
  • November 3, 2011
On Halloween a few bands finished up the weekend and played the Elbo Room. I got a chance to speak with a few of them. Leah Stargazing is a four...
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Talking to the media? Be quotable

Women have to be willing to toot their own horns according to Lynn Sherr, former ABC News correspondent, and panelist at a Empowering Women for...
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Chicago boxing coach Rita Figueroa weighs in

Retired professional boxer Rita Figueroa has made a more than successful transition into coaching, with all of her fighters making it into this...
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Golden Gloves finalist Kristin Gearhart

Finalist Kristin Gearhart is a regular at the Chicago Golden Gloves, this 2011 finals competition marking her fourth time in the tournament. &ldquo...
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Golden Gloves finalist Nick Aiello

Nick Aiello will have fought four times in this year's Chicago Golden Gloves after his fight in the finals on April 7, 2011. His senior novice...
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Golden Gloves finalist Mike Campise

Eighteen-year-old Mike Campise will be fighting in the 2011 Chicago Golden Gloves Finals in the 178 lb. category. Campise has been training with...
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Audio: Interview and live music session with Dastardly

A few weeks back, I caught up with Chicago indie country/Americana band Dastardly. The group reflected on their origins, band name, live shows, and...
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