Don’t Sweat The Technique

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Published Aug. 6, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.
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Three Technique is a term thrown around be the football "experts" without much explanation.  The three technique is one of the defensive tackles in a 4-3 defense.   The word "technique" doesn't refer to ... what ... a defensive lineman does, but rather to ... where ... he lines up.  I'm a big NFL Draft fan, and the last few years when ever a defensive lineman is picked and discussed, the "technique" talk starts flowing.  I briefly touched on the various technique numbers and gaps

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Do This: Dinner and A Tour of the Uncommon Ground Rooftop Garden

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Published Aug. 6, 2009 at 11:20 a.m.
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Remember that rooftop garden we told you about a few weeks ago? It’s not open to regular patrons of Uncommon Ground, but if you go to an upcoming Slow Food Chicago Dinner, you can get a group tour of the nation's first certified organic rooftop garden ... We’ve been up there, and it’s not to be missed ... Not only will visitors to the August 18th event get a tour, they’ll get a cocktail reception on the rooftop with such tasty delights as Lamb Kabob Lollipops with Ground Cherry Jam ...

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Cook County Assessor James Houlihan won't seek re-election

Published Aug. 6, 2009 at 11:19 a.m.
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Posted by Hal Dardick at 11:22 a.m. Cook County Assessor James Houlihan announced today that he won't seek re-election next year. That sets up an open Democratic primary in February for the right to seek the county office that holds ...

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Daley stands by his subpoenaed school board president

Published Aug. 6, 2009 at 11:14 a.m.
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Posted by Dan P. Blake at 11:10 a.m. Mayor Richard Daley today said he still supports Chicago Board of Education President Michael Scott in the wake of a federal subpoena and a probe into how a relative of Scott's top ...

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Jerry Reinsdorf’s Problems In Glendale

Published Aug. 6, 2009 at 11:13 a.m.

Jerry Reinsdorf was the front-runner to be the next owner of the Phoenix Coyotes, and save the NHL from handing the team off to Jim Balsillie, who wants to relocate the team to Canada.But a few hiccups in Reinsdorf’s bid for the team is throwing it out of whack, details of which accidentally leaked [ ... ] ...

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Still Clashin'

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Published Aug. 6, 2009 at 10:50 a.m.

We're going full steam ahead with our Lollapalooza previews in Transmission — hitting you with picks for Sunday afternoon stage clash winners ...

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Done in by rice ice cream on 'Top Chef Masters'

Published Aug. 6, 2009 at 10:43 a.m.
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Posted by Joe Gray at 10 a.m. Spoiler alert: We’re tracking Chicago chefs on Bravo TV’s new "Top Chef Masters," so look away if you haven't watched yet. Though chef Art Smith's grandmother's almond brittle was loved by the judges, ...

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Where's Rex?

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Published Aug. 6, 2009 at 10:40 a.m.
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As the Bears hit the field in Bourbonnais to get ready for the upcoming season, all eyes are on their new QB, Jay Cutler ... And what ever happened to Rex Grossman, the previous supposed savior at the position for the Bears? He's currently the third string QB for the Houston Texans ... Is that where the former Super Bowl passer remains, or can he work himself up and on to the field? Said Grossman, “If they have me at third string, I'm going to be the best third-string quarterback in the

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Topps Goes The Way Of The Madden, Lands Exclusivity Contract With MLB

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Published Aug. 6, 2009 at 10:38 a.m.

For much of the history of the baseball card business, Topps was the only big name in the industry. The virtual monopoly was broken up in the 1980s by brands such as Donruss, Fleer and Upper Deck. But yesterday it was announced that an exclusivity agreement between Topps and Major League Baseball will eliminate silly [ ... ] ...

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Goodbye, Sam’s. We hardly knew you.

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Published Aug. 6, 2009 at 10:20 a.m.
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On Monday, loyal customers of the South Loop location of Sam’s Wines & Spirits learned that the location was due to close this upcoming Sunday, August 9 ... The store opened with much fanfare in 2007 and included a rooftop deck and a wine bar ... The Chicago-based chain spent a significant amount of money renovating the 16,000 square foot former Trailways bus terminal it was located in ... The exact reasons for the close are unknown, but emails from Sam’s indicated that general economic

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