I thought this response from an often used free email service was interesting. You'll probably recognize the layout and colors. ;)
If any of you have lived or traveled through Terre Haute you might enjoy this grocery trip story...or if you just want a good laugh. :)
Another great place to check out in Hyde Park is Ribs 'n' Bibs. It's a small corner shop, with only a small counter, but it's been a Hyde Park staple for 30+ years and the food is incredible. I walked out of church this morning and smelled the wood-fire smoke a few blocks away. My growling stomach insisted that I try it out. All the BBQ is done over a wood fire inside the little shop - so enjoy the smoky smell while inside.
Visit it in person at least once to see the old 'celebrity' photographs and enjoy the atmosphere. And then enjoy their delivery in Hyde Park. :) Oh and if you walk fast enough you can get back to Regents or there abouts to enjoy the ribs while they're still hot!
I'm sure most of you are aware that this site gets hit with comment spam from time to time. I try to stay ahead of it, and I use MT Blacklist, but I don't have time to update my blacklist very often. If anyone knows a more effective way to dealing with it let me know.
And apologies for any offensive comment spam.
I had an interesting conversation today about Mennonites and Amish...and some of the difference between Canadian Mennonites and more 'mainstream' US Mennonites.
The following link (from Third Way Cafe - one of the links under Mennonite links) is a great primer on various questions - Who are the Mennonites? Enjoy! :)
Interestly enough Google Maps are now linked to results from the main search page even though it's still in beta. [See post from 2/08 ;)] And it's listed first in front of Yahoo and Mapquest.
For anyone visiting Chicago GSB or a current student, I was introduced to a diamond in the rough by a friend of mine. If you ever visit Medici, which you should while you're in Hyde Park, you'll notice the University Market right next door. From the outside it appears to be a small market, but in the back is a made-to-order sandwich shop. It has just a few 'set' options, but many options for create-your-own sandwiches. It's a great alternative to the new GSB cafe when you need a change. Oh, and it's a block and a half from the GSB.
I don't know if this is acceptable under the Gmail EULA, but the Gmail Drive is awesome. Get a Gmail account, then get the Gmail Drive shell - it adds a Gmail drive to Windows Explorer just like an additional drive. Very cool. Unfortunately file size is limited to 10 MB, so I can't backup my Outlook file.
By the way, if anyone needs a gmail account let me know; I've got a few.
Anyone else periodically check their rankings in Google searches? Just curious... I know Google plays with the algos so it definitely flucuates.
I just saw an article about Google Maps. It's in beta, so it's not linked (yet) to address searches from their main search page. I assume it's a matter of time before Yahoo and Mapquest get dropped; Yahoo is a direct search competitor and Mapquest is owned by AOL.
Finally, I assume Keyhole will be linked to the Map site soon, similar to Mapquest's previous satellite option.
"I can see my house" - kudos to the fellow geeks who can identify the quote...
A quick post on the excellent food at Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen in Kimbark Plaza (a rather non-descript plaza) on 53rd Street. If you're visiting Chicago GSB and want some very good food check this place out. I think it's one of the nicer places to sit and have a nice long drawn out lunch or dinner...and a couple cups of Turkish coffee. :)
Also, I've heard Harolds Chicken Shack is good, but I haven't been there...yet.
(If the Harold's link doesn't work, check out A9.com's streetview, which actually seems to be most useful for buying a home to check out the neighborhood).
Today is the deadline for the New Venture Challenge - Chicago GSB's business plan competition. My team submitted on Friday afternoon to bypass the last minute rush that typically happens with these kinds of things. Hopefully we'll make the cut and be able to take the associated New Venture class. For those of you interested in Chicago GSB and entrepreneurship, definitely check out this program and others run by the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship, and I'll keep you posted on how our team does.