By The Beachwood Trade Show Junkie Affairs Desk
1. Dirty lemon wedgie.
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Posted on May 28, 2010
World Pinball Championship!
By The Beachwood Flipper Affairs Desk
“On May 16, 2010 the World Pinball Championship was held in Cokato, MN. Sixty-four of the world’s best pinballl players representing 13 countries competed. The final match was between Daniele Celestino of Italy and Andy Rosa of USA.”
Let’s take a look.
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Posted on May 27, 2010
Johnie-Lift: Never Touch The Seat Again!
By Majon International Marketing
Sanitation has always been a key issue with public restrooms and even toilets within the home, especially those in which a toilet seat must be lifted by hand. A company called Johnie-Lift, LLC has introduced a new, decorative toilet seat handle to address this issue.
The Johnie-Lift handle attaches instantly and provides a more sanitary and convenient way to raise and lower the seat, eliminating any direct contact. Being able to avoid direct contact with the toilet seat where the “splash zone” is located reduces contact with and the spread of germs found in bathrooms. It protects consumers while visiting public restrooms, household members and anyone that cleans toilets regularly, either at home or on the job.
Posted on May 26, 2010
Video Reports From American Craft Beer Week
By The Beachwood Craft Beer Affairs Desk
Congress finally does something right.
“While most of Washington was focused on Tuesday’s election results, the House was busy doing something else: Passing a resolution about beer,” Politico reports.
“House Resolution 1297, sponsored by Rep. Betsy Markey, supports ‘the goals and ideals of American Craft Beer Week.'”
Thank you, American Craft Beer Week. For those about to drink, we salute you.
1. Black Fox.
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2. Peanut Butter Cup Coffee Porter.
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Posted on May 21, 2010
Facebook Follies
By Steve Rhodes
I was on a panel recently when a question about the future of Facebook came up and I said that Facebook was actually vulnerable to a challenge because their glitchy technology and ongoing privacy snafus have alienated so many of their users.
Since then, I’ve collected these developments:
1. Facebook Calls All Hands Meeting On Privacy.
“Facing increasing pressure from the media and users, Facebook has called an all hands meeting tomorrow afternoon, at 4 PM Pacific, to discuss the company’s overall privacy strategy according to sources inside the company. Facebook has come under increasing scrutiny for a number of reasons and many were left with a sour taste in their mouth following a New York Times reader Q&A with Elliot Schrage, the company’s Vice President for Public Policy,” All Facebook reported.
Posted on May 19, 2010
Chicagoetry: Exile On North Ave.
By J.J. Tindall
Exile on North Ave.
Every day I dream
of a different life.
Like: a city in a ship.
Not a ship
in a bottle, but a city
in a ship, a city
Posted on May 17, 2010
Meeting Up Now
By The Beachwood Meetup Affairs Desk
The newest Chicago meetups.
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Chicago Mobile App Developers (iPhone, Droid, iPad)
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North Shore Cloth Diaper Crew
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Networking Couture
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Mask-making
Posted on May 14, 2010
3-D Chicago
By The Beachwood Multi-Dimensional Affairs Desk
The next issue of Playboy, which is apparently still around, will include a 3-D centerfold, which they apparently still have.
This got us thinking about what might be featured in a 3-D issue of, say, Chicago magazine, if Chicago actually covered Chicago. To wit:
* An alderman’s greasy 3-D hand thrust toward you as he’s about to accept a bribe.
* The mayor’s . . . being thrust in your face as he’s about to screw you.
* A Jay Cutler interception coming your way!
* Block 37 in 1-D ’cause nothing goes right there.
* Sneed’s day-old leftovers in 3-D.
* A bullet coming your way for black subscribers. Oh wait, Chicago magazine doesn’t have any black subscribers . . .
* Lou Piniella ambling toward you to make a pitching change.
Posted on May 13, 2010
Chicago Celebrity Restaurant Concepts
By The Beachwood Bring Back Ponderosa Affairs Desk
“Matt Bridgeford is no paparazzo, but he does have a thing for celebrities – and their restaurants,” the Sun-Times reports in Fans Often Lose Appetite For Celeb Eateries.
“At headlinerdiners.com, Bridgeford has gathered details – such as photos and recollections – on celebrity restaurants in 500 locations, including Chicago. A Seattle assisted-care worker, he figures he has visited 50 of them – the best and the worst of the concept.”
This got Beachwood Labs/Restaurant Concept Division thinking . . .
Posted on May 12, 2010
Windy City Gay Idol
By The Windy City Media Group
Windy City Gay Idol, now in its eighth year, is halfway through this year’s search for the best amateur gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) singers in the Chicago area with four more events before the semi-finals on June 5. Two new bars, North End and Berlin, join the competition this yearl.
What started as a fun promotion has become the largest and most highly anticipated annual competition event in Chicago’s GLBT community. Many winners have gone on to sing at Wrigley Field, Soldier Field, Market Days and at festivals around Illinois, Milwaukee, and even Toronto. Plus, the Windy City Gay Idol Finals in 2008 featured a then little-known Lady Gaga as a guest performer.
So you never know what you will see and hear! You don’t have to sing to be a part of it. Just come and vote!
Posted on May 11, 2010