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Cure Cabin Fever!

By The Forest Preserves of Cook County

After a cold and snowy winter, the Forest Preserves of Cook County are the perfect cure for cabin fever. In addition to daily programs at the Forest Preserves’ six Nature Centers; the spring season also includes a number of special events taking place in locations throughout the county. All events are family-friendly and free.
New this year, the Forest Preserves is offering a free Nature Express bus from Forest Preserve headquarters in River Forest (536 N. Harlem Ave.) to select programs in the preserves. Space on the bus is free, but must be reserved in advance by visiting www.fpdcc.com/natureexpress or calling 708-771-1189. Forest Preserve headquarters are easily accessible by the Green Line, CTA Harlem Bus #90 or PACE Bus #307 or #305. The Nature Express is funded by the Forest Preserve Foundation.

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Posted on February 26, 2014

Being Harold Ramis

The Quotable Comedic Buddhist

A tribute to his ouevre as actor, writer and director.
1. The North American Stethoscopy Institute.

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Posted on February 25, 2014

Chicagoetry: Rainbow Bridge

By J.J. Tindall

Rainbow Bridge
“I’ve never seen an ugly bridge.” – Marilyn Monroe
I’m fixing to bike my rainbow,
a pedestrian bridge across the Eisenhower Expressway,
a rainbow of concrete, asphalt and steel.
A man-made miracle – my favorite kind! –

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Posted on February 24, 2014

The Top 10 Ways Science Was Just Advanced In Chicago

Robotic Termites Build Without A Boss; Animals Dance To Earth, Wind & Fire

Dispatches from the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting in Chicago this weekend.
1. Loneliness ‘A Bigger Killer’ Than Obesity For Aged.
“Loneliness in old age is twice as bad for your health as obesity, scientists have warned.
John Cacioppo, a neuroscientist at the University of Chicago, said that feeling isolated or rejected by society could have profound negative effects on health, ranging from blood pressure to sleep patterns.
“People who reported feeling alone were 14 per cent more likely to die during the six-year study period. This compared with a 7 per cent rise in mortality risk for obese people, found in previous research. The most lonely individuals were twice as likely to die as those who were most sociable.
“Speaking at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Professor Cacioppo said maintaining close relationships was as important as finding an idyllic backdrop, warm weather and good food when planning for retirement. “We have mythic notions of retirement,” he said. He added that moving to a seaside resort was ‘not the best idea.'”

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Posted on February 17, 2014

Should We Pay United Airlines $49,500* To Promote Us On Their Flights?

*Introductory Rate

Dear Steve,
I’m writing on behalf of our Executive Producer, Robert Zickwolff, who would like to invite The Beachwood Reporter to be promoted onboard United Airlines on our Lifestyle 365 in-flight video series.
During the month of June 2014 we present United’s passengers a dedicated Spotlight on Chicago that will include the top travel and tourism guides that are of relevance for the visitor’s to United’s home town this summer.
Join us in June with your story, airing within the LiveTV default channel, the only free onboard programming available to more than 2.1 million United passengers.
The Lifestyle 365 program gives you up to 5 minutes to tell your story in a detailed, non-intrusive way to this captive audience. Every feature we produce captures the essence of what makes your brand unique and memorable. I have bullet pointed some of the immediate benefits you will receive with this campaign below.

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Posted on February 12, 2014

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