Possibly my favorite author of all time has died. My first selfish thought was, "Argh! No chance of new books!"http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/08/books/07cnd-lengle.html?ex=1189828800&en=15bc220ea81d0d1b&ei=5070&

So here's my problem. I have one computer, a Dell laptop. I would like to be wireless. I have a cable modem, a wireless router, and a wireless notebook adapter (both Linksys Wireless-G)). My Googling has led me to believe that I can be wireless without having another computer wired, but I can't find specific directions HOW (at least not ( Read more... )

I live 7 minutes from the Bolingbrook Ikea.

This could be a problem.

I think we're going to go today and check out lighting for the kids' rooms. Among other things.

I'm trying to help out a fellow LJ-er who is attending a conference in the Loop next month. She's considering staying at the HI-Chicago (hostel down on Congress). Have you or any of your friends ever stayed there? Any reports, good or bad?

Thanks, guys!

My mother gave me some clothes that she bought shortly before losing a lot of weight, while she was applying for an asst. principal position. Most are dressy and/or work appropriate. Size 16 or XL. Most were never worn or perhaps worn once ( Read more... )

Here's the recipe, for those who asked for it!

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Who is the girl in the promo for next week's new episode? I have seen that actress somewhere, and it's bugging me to no end that I can't place her.

Chicago area peeps: Any recommendations you have would be much appreciated. On to the request ( Read more... )

We're considering switching our system from Directv with TiVo to digital cable of some kind (so far, I have only researched Comcast). We want to upgrade to HDTV. We already have an HD-ready TV, but from my initial perusal of the Directv site, we would need a new dish (ours is the old single-line version), and a new HD receiver/DVR. And of course ( Read more... )

From amilyn, because I'm bored...

• Bold all of the following TV shows which you've ever seen 3 or more episodes of in your lifetime.
• Bold and italicize a show if you're positive you've seen every episode of it.
• If you want, add up to 3 additional shows (keep the list in alphabetical order).

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