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  1. Cook County (non-) Elected Officials

    January 17, 2009 by Michelle O'Hagan

    Pure class. http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/1383355,CST-NWS-bird17.article

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  2. Sometimes, A Dougnut is Just a Doughnut.

    January 16, 2009 by Michelle O'Hagan

    My second WTF post this week.

    The content of this article is why I hate politics. Not because (some) politicians are corrupt; no, I still believe that most of them really do want to be public servants (excluding our Governor, obviously). Not because money pervades the process so much that only already-wealthy individuals can run for office. Not because people I disagree with are elected from time to time — hey, that’s just a fact of life.

    No, I hate politics because too many people and groups look for any excuse to use divisive hyperbole. (Actually, there is never a good excuse for that.) And I blame their mothers; the ones who didn’t teach their children any manners at all.

    Think about this article the next time you “choose” to use the word “choice,” in any situation at all. Apparently, the very word now is verboten now in these United States. At least according to these rude jerks who turned a doughnut giveaway into an excuse to talk about abortion. Since when do they control the English language?

    In short, Krispy Kreme, like so many of us, is using next week’s Presidential inauguration as a “hook” for a promotion: a doughnut giveaway. They’re giving away doughnuts, people.

    Similarly, The American Life League also is using next week’s Presidential inauguration (and Krispy Kreme’s promotion) as a “hook” for publicity.

    But that’s where the similarities end.

    I feel bad for the poor guy (or girl) at Krispy Kreme who thought they had a great PR idea. Because he (or she) used the word “choice” in a press release, the company (and probably a PR firm and surely a couple of lawyers) now is dealing with loopy phone-callers and boycotters and the like, and trying to figure out how, or if, they’ll respond to a group that is upset because it’s been out of the spotlight for a while.

    Ridiculous.

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  3. Observations for Friday

    November 7, 2008 by Michelle O'Hagan

    Super Cool
    The deposit feature at the new ATMs at the brand new Chase bank branch at 330 N. Des Plaines. Just insert your paper check into a feeder slot in the new ATM. Within seconds, an image of your check appears on the screen with a message: Your deposit amount is $154.99. Correct? No need to fill out an envelope or even use the keypad to tell the machine how much you’re depositing. Why didn’t someone think of this before?

    Not-So-Cool
    Seen for sale at the new Jewel grocery store at 330 N. Des Plaines: Potted Norfolk Pines bedecked with Christmas decorations. I’m as big a Christmas freak as anyone, but really … it’s the first week of November, people.

    Also Not Cool
    The fact that I popped out of the office at lunch without my cell phone. I could have supplied photos of both of the abovementioned items, which would have made this post a lot more interesting.

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  4. On Ceiling Fans and Looking Like Crap

    October 13, 2008 by Michelle O'Hagan

    No matter your feelings about our Presidential candidates, this one is kinda funny. According to a recent post on “The Swamp,” a blog from the Tribune’s Washington bureau, Mr. Obama was knocking on doors in Holland, Ohio, “making his way through a neighborhood of modest ranch and split-level homes.”

    Having a presidential candidate knock on your door (when you’re actually at home) might be akin to having Nielsen Media Research ask you to install a meter on your TV. It happens to people all the time, but it doesn’t happen to me.

    Anyhoo, it turns out that Sue Sekel, a 43-year old healthcare worker dressed for a day of Sunday housecleaning, opened her front door to discover Mr. Obama on her doorstep.

    Later, Ms. Sekel told reporters it was “the one day I come home to clean ceiling fans and look like crap, and then this happens.”

    What woman doesn’t relate to this? It was your big moment, and you weren’t wearing mascara. Or a brassiere. Or shoes. Or whatever. I love Sue Sekel for putting it all in perspective.

    Because really, what’s more memorable … having a meaningful conversation with (perhaps) the next President of the United States, or the feeling of a missed opportunity to wow the guy? ;-)

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