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• …stop Holding out for a Hero

  

  Today’s blog is a tough one. I’ve written about girl power and equality on here before, but today’s topic stings a bit more than usual.I don’t enjoy having to... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Flatten Out

  

  In recent years cineplexes have been overrun by 3D spectacles.True, some of them have been well done (“Hugo”). Others have at least been entertaining (the Marve... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …fake It

  

  Justin Bieber and Beliebers alike are having a rough time as of late.  He’s lost his monkey, his top Klout score, and now his “King of Twitter” title is being... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Define

  

  The National Spelling Bee threw a curve ball at potential competitors this week.The Spelling Bee announced that as part of its qualification tests for the... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …watch Where You’re Going

  

  In a world on the verge of being run by machines, you’d think we’d have invented one that tells us when we’re being stupid.Sadly, that’s still science fiction a... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Dream On

  

  Science is moving closer to understanding our dreams, the literal ones at least.A recent study has taken a look at the relationship between brain activity and... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …shuffle Along

  

  Well, it’s early April and for Chicago runners that means one thing: Shamrock Shuffle.Does it make sense that a St. Patrick’s Day themed event takes place... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Take Offense

  

  Target got called out this week on a shade of gray.Specifically—manatee gray.A sensitive customer with a Twitter account blasted the chain for referring to a... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …see You at the Movies

  

  Traditionally, critics don’t get much love, but since the passing of Roger Ebert yesterday afternoon, there’s been little else.Ebert was a film criticism... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Associate

  

  The AP Stylebook made a big statement this week when it redefined what it means to be living in a country illegally.Going forward the publication no longer... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …drop the Call

  

  40 years ago today the first mobile phone call was placed. I think we can safely assume, the first dropped call occurred shortly thereafter.Still, it’s kind of... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Take With A Grain Of Salt

  

  New York City’s diet is once again under attack.Already threatened with downsized soft drinks, citizens and visitors are now being asked to cut back on their... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …have Some Fun with It

  

  To all who woke up this morning, saw the top 3 headlines and decided that the world (and Internet) we’re going to hell, so might as well hit snooze. Happy... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Renew

  

  Happy Easter!For Catholics this is an especially significant Easter Sunday. This is the first Easter for Pope Francis, who happens to be the first Jesuit pope... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …cut Your Losses

  

  At approximately 9:15 ish central time last evening, my NCAA bracket bit it. With one fatal, poorly planned attempt at victory when they could have easily tied... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Admit

  

  It’s hard to say where “Admission” (directed by Paul Eitz) goes wrong. On paper, it looks great.The story is good. Based on the novel of the same name by Jean... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …place the Blame

  

  As winter continues to outstay its welcome, the frigid of the world are being forced to find new ways to entertain themselves. Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Draw Fire

  

  For the past few weeks, one of the greatest battles of the modern age was waged.Odds are you were blissfully unaware.  Odds are even greater that you couldn’t... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …celebrate Good Times

  

  I’d like to think there are many advantages to being a reader of 2WC. You get insights, opinions, and reviews of film, television, theater, and the general... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Ask The Right Questions

  

  With another Earth Hour come and gone (3/23), it seems like a good time to reflect on global warming (or is it going by climate change now?).Global warming has... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 SELF EXPRESSION