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I had a great time reading around your post as I read it extensively.   Gold

Posted by Simon Dale to the entry 'Spring break confessions on 03/12/10.
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I’ve always suspected that there’s a direct correlation between projected land use for the Rt 150 corridor [Industrial / Commercial] and the drive to expand 74. See the CCRPC Future Land Use Map for details, and then take a look at who owns land there, and you…

Posted by ConcernedCitizen to the entry 'A road in search of a reason on 03/11/10.
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The University does not subsidize the Airbus. For decades bus transportation to the airport was provided expressly for Institute of Aviation students. This service was paid for by the Institute of Aviation, not campus as a whole. Some of you may even remember the old orange or…

Posted by Bill Ferguson to the entry 'The bus less traveled on 03/08/10.
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A book just published gives a very useful different perspective on the “growth for growth’s sake” model and its ecological unsustainability. It is “Prosperity Without Growth: Economics for a Finite Planet” by Tim Jackson. The first chapter of the book can be downloaded via http://earthscan.co.uk/pwg . This…

Posted by Gary Cziko to the entry 'Forget it, Jake. It's Champaign-Urbana on 03/08/10.
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I agree with most of the comments on the Orange “Krush.“  They are mostly immature, ignorant, college students who can’t wait for the next frat party so they can get wasted on Keystone light

Posted by Illinois student to the entry 'Orange Krush simply an embarrassment on 03/04/10.
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“Since there is no congestion on 74, one wonders what he is talking about.“ - Duh.  Perhaps the congestion is wishful thinking? And IL DOT is planning to spend $71 million taxpayer dollars widening I-74 between Champaign and Mahomet. I contacted IL DOT on the I-74 stuff. …

Posted by Tony C. to the entry 'A road in search of a reason on 03/04/10.
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Great articles, btw.

Posted by Anna Barnes to the entry 'A road in search of a reason on 03/03/10.
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Since 1994, the American Farmland Trust has had case studies which have shown that there is no net gain to developing farmland. On average the ratio of dollars generated by development to the cost of services provided by communities was $1 : $1.04. For farm land, the…

Posted by Anna Barnes to the entry 'A road in search of a reason on 03/03/10.
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Stuart, Really a fantastic series of articles on this proposed road.  The Chinatown analogy is very cool.  I wouldn’t say that the local press has been lapdogs on this issue.  One of the local TV news channels actually did a piece where they interviewed Mr. Ziegler, the…

Posted by Mark Laughlin to the entry 'A road in search of a reason on 03/03/10.
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http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=4961547   I stand by it all, except in that I should’ve used better language to describe the types of fools these folks are. Calling someone a douchebag, is kinda like, being a douchebag.   Strike that one from the record. Everything else, well, yeah…

Posted by Seth Fein to the entry 'Orange Krush simply an embarrassment on 03/03/10.

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“Evaporated.“ Never said that but cool…. Yes, I do know. But people have wanted to be Elvis for 60 years. And I think what is hipper these days is the switch around. Ya know, how every one in the band “kind of” plays “everything” and switches around…

By Vulgur Gary to the entry 'Champaign Pop City on 03/13/10.
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Make a mental note now - This is for federal control of the internet. It will be phased in. There is a cybersecurity bill in congress right now. just watch…

By Ben to the entry 'UC2B Granted $22.5 Million, Champaign City Council Deciding Tuesday Whether to Accept Funds on 03/13/10.
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i just found this article, and am so happy about it! mark is a wonderful person!!

By jared bartman to the entry 'World class in the heart of downtown Champaign on 03/13/10.
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*Shrugs*

By Jeff Kohmstedt to the entry '"Nice flag, douchebag!": one man's quest to run as Lincoln on 03/13/10.
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Cheesy Computers with evaporated Beats and Samples may not be your taste and I can appreciate that…but in some cases they are born out of necessity. Do you know how hard it is to find a drummer these days? Do you know how hard it is to find…

By LoFi to the entry 'Champaign Pop City on 03/13/10.
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Sometime between now and their first game in this year’s NIT, the Illini need to practice taking a shot before the game clock expires. 

By Kelly Innes to the entry 'Die another day on 03/13/10.
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Can we please refrain from ever EVER comparing running a marathon to childbirth? Especially when the comparison is made by someone without a vagina? Kthx.

By Lena to the entry '"Nice flag, douchebag!": one man's quest to run as Lincoln on 03/13/10.
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By VasquezLEONOR to the entry 'Baseball power rankings #3 on 03/13/10.
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I think we are in.  But being blown out again by OSU might give the selection comittee doubts. I dunno anymore.

By SFJon to the entry 'Die another day on 03/13/10.
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Mark: You raise some interesting points. I’m impressed by anyone who runs a marathon, no matter their finishing time.  It’s the commitment people show to accomplishing a goal they set for themselves that impresses me most. A sign I saw at the Illinois Marathon last year along…

By Jeff Kohmstedt to the entry '"Nice flag, douchebag!": one man's quest to run as Lincoln on 03/13/10.
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To get back to the show, if that’s allowed, we saw it last night. I know a lot about the films of the 30s and 40s and appreciated what Durang was trying to do, though some was pretty obvious and the ending was forced. A literal kitchen…

By Bruce to the entry 'A review of "A History of the American Film" on 03/13/10.
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Every band in CU - I realize this is just a cheeky comment, but I wanted to respond anyway. I think this column is more about the scene and the support system than the bands themselves. The last thing I would ever want is for someone to…

By John Steinbacher to the entry 'Champaign Pop City on 03/13/10.
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Interesting article, John.  I second your comments Doug.  I’d really like to see the two of you do a Siskel & Ebert-style review of albums.  Can SP make this happen? And if Noiseboy could reappear to DJ one day at Mike & Molly’s…

By Ryan, Son of Carl to the entry 'Champaign Pop City on 03/13/10.
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@Ty   I think this article from last year is what you’re looking for: http://www.smilepolitely.com/food/talking_breakfast_at_the_market/    Enjoy!  

By Jason Z. to the entry 'Merry Ann's Diner to open in Urbana at Gregory Place on 03/13/10.
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Thank you SP editors for removing a not-so-nice word from Pope’s comment. I was just going to comment on it myself, wondering if we need an article titled “Down with the F-word”. John, very interesting read. Huzzah for well-written local music opinion.

By David Ward to the entry 'Champaign Pop City on 03/13/10.
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Ok folks, now that its obvious the wonder bread, gas station eggs, and pasteurized processed cheese food can be marked up sufficiently enough to open two restaurants during a recession and in the same five year span, ya think we can be a little demanding? I’m all…

By Ty to the entry 'Merry Ann's Diner to open in Urbana at Gregory Place on 03/13/10.
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Everyband in CU - shutup (REMOVED BY SP EDITORS) at least this writer is speaking for himself, at least he has a real opinion you spineless capslock drunk fuck. sorry, anyways… what’s good, what’s bad. what’s rock, what’s indie. what’s real what’s not. In 2010, never has…

By Pope to the entry 'Champaign Pop City on 03/13/10.
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WE’RE SORRY JOHN WE’LL TRY HARDER

By everybandincu to the entry 'Champaign Pop City on 03/13/10.
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There went the neighborhood.

By Realityville to the entry 'Merry Ann's Diner to open in Urbana at Gregory Place on 03/12/10.
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Now all you need is large Marge and the picture is complete! Congratulations Tony. I can’t wait. -Manna

By Mary Anna Pomonis to the entry 'Merry Ann's Diner to open in Urbana at Gregory Place on 03/12/10.

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