Did ya stay up to watch the Oscars? I attended Bridgeport’s version of the Oscars party Sunday afternoon at the home of Jack McGregor and
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Sinners And Saints Step Up
Welcome to OIB 2009 where we put rumors to rest (unless, of course, we start them). I was chatting with OIB friend MCAT (Michele Mount)
Read moreHow Do You Like Your Grease? Plus: Saluting Harding’s Carol Birks
I just don’t know what all the fuss is about with IL Guv Blago demanding grease for appointing Barack’s U.S. senate replacement. I mean the
Read moreThey Should Live In A Tent, Plus: Finch, Gaudett Cop Announcement
Why is it always about a public official’s house? First it was Joe Ganim and then John Rowland and … and … and … could
Read moreSeven Dirty Words
As we segue into podcasting peculiarity, OIB begins a new feature later this week: Pol Pod, interviews with city decision makers that you can listen
Read moreThe Public Finance Scam, Plus: What’s With Fig?
Barack Obama’s rejection of the federal public finance system sets up an interesting question for candidates running for state office. Should they opt in or
Read moreSnakes … Why Does It Have To Be Snakes, Plus: Fund Balance
Funny, I did not know snakes could attack on command. Victor Rodriguez, a resident of the Cambridge Apartments, apparently thought so when police arrived to
Read moreI Need Lots And Lots Of Reminding
Memo To Me: Remind stepdaughter Kaitlin to stop using my deodorant. With all the kitties on this blog she could catch cat scratch fever. Ask
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