It seems as though in Austria they think Joe Dirt = Kurt Cobain??
Thanks to modern technology aka the internet we have proof that the two are not one in the same.
Hancock building name change seems more likely than ever
(from chicago.curbed.com)
After two and a half years of rumors surrounding a possible name change of Chicago’s John Hancock Center, a new report suggests that the likelihood of such a change is more real than ever. According to theChicago Tribune, The Hearn Company, the owner of the iconic 100-story supertall skyscraper, is marketing the hulking mid-century tower’s office space and its naming rights for sale. According to Tribune reporter Ryan Ori, the deal could earn Hearn Co. $330 million.
It’s been known as The Hancock Building for 48 years. I think there should be a grandfather clause. Sears Tower was renamed after 36 years and we all still call it SEARS TOWER!! The 101WKQX radio tower is on top of the Hancock. So much history. It seems wrong that it all comes down to someone buying the naming rights to a building. Maybe we could all pitch in and just name it The Oprah Tower or Tower of Jordan. At least if it’s got to be renamed it could be renamed something that won’t change again when the next naming owner’s contract is up.
Eddie Vedder takes a knee…
Pearl Jam’s opinionated frontman also weighed in on President Trump’s tough talk concerning North Korea, and that nation’s nuclear capabilities.
He told the audience he’d read that a nuclear missile fired from North Korea could reach his home in Seattle in 30 minutes, and he’d thought of his wife and his two daughters.
“What would you do? You’d scream at the sky and go, ‘What the (expletive)? How could this (expletive) happen?’ But at that point, that’s not gonna do any good whatsoever. And if I’m not gonna be on a stage for a while, I’m gonna say it tonight, here in Nashville. What the (expletive)? Are you kidding us? Can you please stop? Just stop.” (MORE HERE)
VIDEO: Addison Russell Destroys, Delivers Nachos in St. Louis
During last night’s Cubs game — deep in the heart of St. Louis, a most hated rival — Addison Russell dove into the stands to try and catch a foul ball. What he ended up catching was a tray of cheesy nachos. But the story didn’t end there — Russell came back a little while later with a peace offering. Check out the video (thanks to YouTube/Chris Goossens):
Hence, “Nacho Man” was born. But do you detect a little shade thrown Chicago’s way in his “thank you” tweet? Plain?!? — [eric]
@cardinals thanks for the loaded nachos @cubs thanks for the plain nachos. Thank you cubs and cards. Unforgettable. #nachomanpic.twitter.com/OGvnyfRN7t
— nacho man (@guder82) September 26, 2017
[Cover Photo: MLB.com]
Brian & Lou 09.26.17
What Ya Missed – Most Haunted Place In Chicago – Crap Sandwich – We Spend More Time on The Toilet than Exercising – Pay It Forward
What’s The Most Haunted Spot In Chicago?
Cosmopolitan put out a list of the most haunted spots in each state and Bachelor’s Grove in Chicago topped the list in Chicago! Is this true?! We want to hit up the most haunted spot in Chicago before Halloween.
In 2016 Thrillist put out their list and it included:
Excalibur
Country House Restaurant
That Steak Joynt
Red Lion Pub
Congress Plaza Hotel
Resurrection Cemetery
Harpo Studios
Is there anything we’re missing? We want to go to the Most Haunted Spot in Chicago before Halloween!!!
A Tums cocktail that gives you heartburn—and relieves it
(from chicagoreader.com)
“It’s kind of a jerk thing to do, I think, to give someone over-the-counter medicine. It was difficult to incorporate into a cocktail,” says Gary Matthews. The Drumbar bartender is referring to Sarah Syman of Otto Mezzo, who challenged him to create a cocktail with Tums—the antacids traditionally used to relieve heartburn. (MORE HERE)
I love this idea. I want to apply it to burrito and pizza making challenges as well please!
Portugal. The Man unveil new live version of ‘Feel It Still’ – and discuss the track’s origin and lyrics
(Photos by Zach Spangler & Julia Simone Paul)
(from nme.com)
Portugal. The Man have unveiled a new stripped back live video for their breakthrough track ‘Feel It Still’. Bassist Zach Carothers talks about the track’s origin, lyrics and meaning.
Recorded on a rooftop in London, the new rendition strips the track down to its bare essentials to allow the true class of the songwriting to really shine. To date, the song has been streamed over 90 million times. (MORE HERE)
Before they released the previously mentioned version, they performed it here in the Lounge. Maybe this inspired them?
NEW ON NETFLIX IN OCTOBER
(from chicagotribune.com/redeye)
Grab some Eggos, your world is about to be turned upside down. “Stranger Things 2” premieres on Netflix next month. The streaming site is also blessing us with some great comedies, like “Tommy Boy” and “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.” If you find yourself trying to get hyped for Halloween, well, there’s always “Cult of Chucky.” In terms of titles leaving the site, lend us your ear so we can tell you to binge all seasons of “The Wonder Years,” “30 Rock,” “One Tree Hill” and “Friday Night Lights” because they’ll be gone before you can say “Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.” (MORE HERE)
Happy belated birthday, Jim Henson
Brian & Lou 09.25.17
What Ya Missed, Broke Ass Meals, Whats The Worst Thing Your Kid Has Said To You, Is It Florida, Woman Mad About Service Dog, Lou Tucked A Napkin In His Shirt
A Truck Full of Pumpkins Catches Fire . . . and Explodes
Here’s an early Halloween NIGHTMARE for you.
A 44-year-old female truck driver was hauling a load of PUMPKINS on Interstate 75 near Tampa, Florida on Friday when she hit the guard rail . . . and the truck caught on fire. Then it EXPLODED . . . and flaming pumpkins flew everywhere.
Fortunately, no one was hurt including the driver. READ MORE
Dwayne Wade is done with the Chicago Bulls
Tonight ESPN is reporting that Dwayne Wade and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to a buy-out on his contract. Wade will compete in his 15th NBA season coming up , after averaging 18.3 points, 3.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds last year in his first season with his hometown team, the Bulls. Wade prior to his NBA career which saw him win championships with the Miami Heat, attended Richards High School in Oak Lawn, IL and he had a standout performance for Marquette University during the 2003 NCAA Tournament.
It is believed that Miami, Cleveland, and San Antonio are possible suitors for Wade. It has been widely reported that both Wade and the Bulls agreed to the buyout. The rumors around Wade’s Bulls exit and where he could end up next have been running since August. Many basketball insiders expected this move after fellow Bulls star Jimmy Butler was traded since the Bulls finished their season.
TMZ Sports caught up Wade who addressed the speculation in late August in this video.
For The Lover of Hops & Barley, A Hot Tub of Beer
Now this is a spa treatment that I can fully endorse as a no-nonsense manly man (who may or may not occasionally get a pedicure).
The foreign language and subtitles make it all the more enjoyable! — [eric]
Make a selfie into 3D for free
Artificial Intelligence is all the rage in tech right now with car companies in a race to get autonomous vehicles on the road, which is still pretty scary to many people looking into the future. Before we have to worry about a driver-less semi truck cutting us on the Stevenson, we can play with this new AI engineered software that let’s you upload a jpeg image of a face and you get a free 3D. YEAH, IT’S FUN! Try it out here.
Yes, i am aware there is other things like this but I have not seen one that is so interactive in just a few clicks.
Here is a breakdown of how the tech works and how it produces these really fun images.
Watch Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong play ‘Ordinary World’ on ‘Tonight Show’
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong warmed up for today’s Global Citizen Festival in New York with a solo acoustic of the ballad ‘Ordinary World’ on Friday’s episode of ‘Tonight Show’. The song which was originally recorded for Armstrong’s independent movie of the same name but was re purposed to close out the band’s ‘Revolution Radio’ album. “After all of the chaos that’s on the album, whether it’s pop culture or whatever new apps we’re using, everything gets so complicated. At some point you want something simple. That’s sort of what ‘Ordinary World’ is about,” said Armstrong in an interview with Rolling Stone.
We asked a lot of questions of Green Day and we got answers…some of them gave us more information than we were expecting in our exclusive ‘press conference’ with Billie, Mike Dirnt, and Tre Cool before their massive show at Wrigley Field in August. Watch it here for stories about a stripped joining the band on stage and all the weird things Tre will eat.
Watch Luke Wilson’s must-see impression of Millennials at the airport
Appearing on ‘CONAN’ this week, actor Luke Wilson made a pretty hilarious observation on the Millennial generation and their lounging habits at an airport. “They’re just sprawled out to where it looks like a Civil War battlefield,” the star of ‘Old School’ said. Conan O’Brien seemd to agree referring to Millennials when their comfortable as “gelatinous” but whole segment goes over the top when Wilson lays on his back and pantomimes a text with an invisible phone. He also quipped about their unique ability to find an outlet to charge a phone in almost any situation.
Meanwhile Conan continued to break new ground with another international special this week from Israel, where joked in the streets of Tel Aviv and of course sang with an Elvis impersonator on a beach to middle aged men in speedos.
Don’t Throw Snowballs At City Workers
Liam Gallagher Blames You For Him Making Tea!
Liam Gallagher making tea is the best thing you'll see today. As you were. pic.twitter.com/JaAB0p6Qr2
— BBC Three (@bbcthree) September 20, 2017
James Iha Plays Guitar On Two Of Billy Corgan’s New Songs
(from stereogum.com)
Last year, the former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha rejoined his old band onstage in Los Angeles. It was his first time playing with Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan in 16 years, and since the two didn’t exactly have the best split, it was a nice surprise. It also led to all sorts of speculation that we’d be getting a classic-lineup Smashing Pumpkins reunion. While that hasn’t yet happened, Iha and Corgan are, it turns out, working together. Corgan says that Iha plays guitar on two of his new songs. It’s their first time recording together since the Smashing Pumpkins’ 2000 album Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music. (MORE HERE)
Still one of my favorite Pumpkins songs is “Drown”. Watch this 1994 performance below
