False alarm on a bacon shortage. So let them eat #bacon slate.me/VJEbBH

Directive for the day...bit.ly/PSMybV

19 secret menu items to conquer at at fast food chains bit.ly/RjCsjy #foodchallenge #foodporn

The force is strong with these ones. bit.ly/SLYcaP

50 of life's little pleasures bit.ly/N4xdnv

For about $20 bucks, this cardboard bike could change the world. n.pr/Py3gAp #coolinventions #changetheworld

Felix Baumgartner you say? I raise you Joseph Kittinger 9gag.com/gag/5614049

Remember this toy? Waaaait a minute...bit.ly/OOhXyb

Decades of geek: decades that invented the future that is today bit.ly/OKyR0w

18 clever and useful food tips current.com/1ba9skc

The 8 Worst Halloween Costumes bit.ly/VBJG9i

Music Monday: Songs for Hurricane Sandy on.mash.to/V0Mewr

Even Big Bird turned up to vote for America. #election2012 bitly.com/RSKVcZ

A field guide to tech facial hair. bit.ly/Y988yM #movember

Cold weather in Chicago means it's time for museum visits (aka winter sports). Here's a Top 10 list for guidance: chicago.about.com/od/artsculture…

Now that we've got snow in Chicago, here's a website to help you find the best sledding hills in the area: sledriding.com/Illinois.html

It's not too early to start thinking about summer street festivals in Chicago! brooklynvegan.com/chicago/2013/0…

Oh man, the green river is coming! Are you ready for St. Patrick's Day in Chicago? chicagostpatsparade.com

Hey Chicago! It's time to start organizing your viewing plans for March Madness. This should get you started: chicago.eater.com/archives/2012/…

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