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Yea, plus a lot of fixies allow you the ability to flip the rear hub and turn it into a coaster if you dont feel like riding "fixed"

LOL. pretty much. I dont ride fixie, but I can understand the appeal (at least until your knees give out from braking). Theres virtually nothing that can break on it, so the only maintenance is keeping the chain clean. They're cheap. They're super quiet. You dont have the added weight of lugging around 20 gears you dont use (In a city like Chicago, theres no reason you need a ton of gears...). It helps you establish a proper cadence. A lot of people like the minimalist look. And it greatly increases your strength and endurance..thats why a lot of cyclists use them as training bikes. Its obvi

God are people still bitching about Pitchfork? Its been around since 1995. Get over it.

I was at Permanent Records in Chicago. Saw Marissa Nadler give an enchanting performance http://www.myspace.com/songsoftheend Picked up: Used: Gary Numan- The Pleasure Principle Jimmy Witherspoon- Mean Old Frisco New: Condo Fucks- Fuckbook Mr Bungle- Disco Volante Ellen Allien- Sool Sunn 0))) & Boris- Altar Smog- Red Apple Falls

l doubt it. Grade seperation would require WAY more money than whats being talked about here. $8 billion is table scraps when you're talking about this kind of thing. http://www.standard.net/live/news/168348

One of my favorite scenes in cinema: Stalker

This is a bending of the definition of "high speed rail", which is typically understood to be 200 mph+, and dedicated, totally grade separated trackage. If you're picturing Japanese bullet trains in your head, forget it. This is nothing like that. The speeds we are looking at under this proposal are 100mph. Essentially the same speeds we already had in the 1930's with the Zephyr. And in most urban areas, the speeds will still be less than that (go ahead, I challenge you to take a train through the Chicago yards at 100mph..and see if the equipment and tracks can handle it). Its undoubtedly

Well, you can sample stuff on Myspace (which most bands have), or via their own individual websites. Also, Pitchfork now allows you to stream in entirety every album they review

I pretty much buy vinyl exclusively. I don’t see the point to CDs. Most new vinyl these days allows you a free digital download, which should satisfy any portability desire you might have (either burn it to a blank CD, or more likely just upload it to your MP3 player). Meanwhile, you still get the physical medium in audiophile format for when you choose to listen to it properly, along with large/intricate artwork, all while supporting your local record store. Not to mention the inherent collectibility that exists in vinyl (limited pressings, etc), which allows your purchase to potentially incr

Flaming Lips are confirmed as the Sunday headliner. Best part? Their set will be determined by voting as well. This could be epic.

Whoa, thats weird. My dad has Spin showing up in his mail too, and I can assure you he definitely didnt subscribe. I wonder whats going on....

This review sums up my feelings on the show more eloquently than I ever could: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/article/a-fon...o-hbos-the-wire

Ditto. I just found a used copy on vinyl..its my precious

I think Cramer almost cried.

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The original vote got delayed due to an outpouring of opposition. At that point they went back and rewrote some portions. This is the latest iteration, which still is incredibly detrimental to independent promoters, clubs, and musicians. The venues which are now exempt include venues over 500 seats...the types of places that could incur such a cost in the first place.

Please visit this link, give them your name and address, and help to save the underground music community. http://www.4themusic.org Basically, the city is telling all small venues, DIY spaces, and promoters that they will need $300,000 in liability insurance costing $10,000 fines for each infraction. This Reader article breaks down how detrimental this will be to the local scene. http://blogs.chicagoreader.com/politics/20...ht-or-watch-out I believe there is a city council vote on the 13th, so any voice of opposition you can lend is truly important.

Come on people, how can you not be excited (and Im far from an aging hipster)? This Fri night lineup is EPIC. the almighty Jesus Lizard (!!) Yo La Tengo Tortoise Built to Spill All the sets are determined via online voting I dont even care about Sat/Sun at this point, as I dont see them coming anywhere close.

Whats the model? When I was shopping I looked at some by Trek hybrids that were pretty awful (it was whatever line had shocks...they're discontinued those). But like I said, Im pretty happy with the FX, although I can see myself upgrading to something lighter/faster in a year or two

My bike: Trek 7.3 FX I like it, its a good all around fitness bike and handles trails/city streets quite well.

The fact that people think its real makes it amusing in my eyes. This is obviously one small segment of something much bigger he is working on.

Dave was clearly in on it. Oh yea, and then theres this: http://gawker.com/5140949/joaquin-phoenixs...performance-art

The fact that people actually think this "real" (the interview, quitting acting, starting a rap career) makes it all the more brilliant. In the age of Borats and Colberts, one would think everyone would be in on the take by now. And yet . . .

Really enjoying this album..I dare say they are 3 for 3. Lots of those great late-night percolating beats, woozy synths, and warm fuzzy production. Hazel will undoubtedly be one of my top songs for the year... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7_Bhg_w2KE

Shitty video and sound, but you get the idea.