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PUBLISHER - Joshua Karp [email protected] @jkarp; facebook.com/joshuakarp MANAGING EDITOR - Beverly Kim [email protected]; @bkeins Friday, August 10th, 2012 Lincoln Park - Fullerton Edition Chicago The Top Sheet TM Like The Internet, Only Flammable Assistant Publishers - Brianna Wellen: [email protected], Gabriella Garcia: [email protected]; Social Media Manager - Candice Silva: [email protected] LOCAL Why advertise in The Top Sheet? • Cost effective way for local businesses to directly reach consumers in the neighborhood. • Available to local residents to promote yard sales, block parties, art exhibits, etc. to other residents directly in the area. This is one Advertising Unit (AU) 2.54” 1” $20.00 per issue (day) per location. An AU can contain text or graphics. • Local branches of major chains can direct neighborhood residents to their specific location. • Receive tailored ad placement next to sto- ries and blog posts that relate most closely to what is being advertised. Ad Units start as low as $20 with more deals and discounts for the more ads you buy. It’s that simple. For more information, call (312) 305-1000. ADVERTISE Like Father, Like Son? from: The Chicago Tribune, by Matthew Walberg, Steve Schmadeke and Andy Grimm If the Trayvon Martin case wasn’t already enough of a tangled mess for you, the prosecution has added a few more knots. The office of prosecu- tor Angela Corey apparently accidentally released multiple documents, including a copy of an eyewit- ness photo of Martin’s body after the attack, that are considered confidential. Despite a scrambled effort by the office of the prosecution to retract its error with a statement, the mistake could cost the case a mistrial. from: The Smoking Gun NATIONAL Trayvon Martin Prosecu- tors Leak Confidential Documents, Photo LOCAL Yoga apparel giant Lulumelon has hit their clothing line with a shrink ray, and not because its clientele tends to be especially svelte. The pricy purveyor of all things stretchy opened an Ivivva store for girls, which will sell mommy-and-me versions of their athletic apparel for young ladies ages 6-14. Prices are about half those of the mother company, as are sizes of the garments. from: Crain’s Chicago Bussines, by Brigid Sweeny NEIGHBORHOOD Lulumelon’s Happy Baby Pose Advertisement POLITICS Mitt Romney has a long way to go to prove him- self a true conservative candidate, but a recent Wall Street Journal Op-Ed thinks it has just the trick. The Op-Ed joins a chorus in urging Romney to pick Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate, believing that Ryan’s “uncompromising” position on conservative principles will be enough to prove Romney’s worth to the party despite his insistent left-leaning past. from: The New York Times, by Michael D. Sear For Conservatives, Mod- eration is Not Key A big leadership shift is taking place over at Su- san G. Komen for the Cure with both the president and founder stepping down. The change is specu- lated to be related to the organization’s decision to cease funding of Planned Parenthood and the sub- sequent fall out. Even after resuming the funding, five major executives resigned and participation in the organization’s events dropped. Planned Parent- hood, however, seems to be on good terms with the group, so let’s hope there were other reasons be- hind this shuffle. from: The Associated Press BUSINESS Major Changes For Pink Ribbon TECHNOLOGY HAPPENINGS FOLLOW THE TOP SHEET @thetopsheet facebook.com/thetopsheet CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Photographers, join The Top Sheet Contributor Network at www.thetopsheet.com or email your photos to [email protected]. Whether you use the most top-notch equipment or Instagram, we’re always looking for great shots around the city to publish in The Top Sheet! They say people should write what they know, but in the case of a murder, writing what you know into a rap song may not be the best idea. Police are using a rap song written by Abed Othman as evidence against him in the murder of his cousin in 2008. His cousin was found shot in the head three times in a southwest side alley, and the rap Oth- man penned was not-so-subtley titled, “Bullets in the Head.” from: The Chicago Tribune, by Jason Meisner Rap Lyrics May Reveal Murder Details SPORTS The recent tragedy in Aurora has set off hundreds of questions- most of which will remain unan- swered until preliminary trial begins in November, due to a gag order imposed by the presiding judge that bans anyone from the case from talking about it. Over twenty media outlets have joined a mo- tion hoping to persuade Judge Sylvestor to relax the order, feeling that the public deserves more in- formation before the case goes forward. However, because of the grave nature of the crime, Judge Sylvestor fears that releasing too much informa- tion will jeopardize the trial. from: The Chicago Tribune, by Jenny Deam No Answers for Aurora The one thing that always seems to be missing from any outdoor adventure is a portable DIY beer kit. Thankfully one man has filled this void by creating Backcountry Beverages, powered ver- sions of beers and sodas that, with the help of the handy portable water bottle pump, can hydrate and carbonate anytime, anywhere. Never go without a brew while camping again! from: Gizmodo, by Andrew Liszewski Roughing It Gets a Little Less Rough CALL FOR BLOGGERS Writers, join The Top Sheet Blog Network at www. thetopsheet.com or email us at submit@thetop- sheet.com. There will soon be one less Illinois governor in prison, not because anyone was found innocent, but because George Ryan, the 78-year-old ex-gov- ernor, has qualified for work release. What his job will be, no one really knows, but he’ll be staying at a halfway house in the West Loop after getting released from prison five months early on July 3, 2013. We’ll see how long it takes for Blago to catch wind of this work release business and start looking for his own job. from: The Chicagoist, by Samantha Abernathy George Ryan Gets Work Leave Lincoln Park’s Running Away Multisport store got a shock when several “high-end” bikes went miss- ing Wednesday. As of yet, no word on who might have taken them, but a box-like truck was the get- away vehicle with multiple bikes worth thousands of dollars. from: Chicago Sun-Times Media Wire The Bicycle Thief Manteo Mitchell @ManteoMitchell Never thought that the phrase “break a leg” would reach reality for me lol Sometimes when you’re running a qualifying relay race for the Olympics, you hear your leg SNAP, and if you are American team member Manteo Mitchell you finish the race in second place and move onto the final. It was later revealed that Mitchell broke his fibula during the last 200 meters of his lap in the 4x400 relay. U-S-A! U-S-A! from: Deadspin, by Barry Petchesky Guy With Broken Leg is Still Faster Than You During yesterday’s Drew Peterson trial, it was revealed that Peterson and Kathleen Savio’s son, Kris, has signed a release taking his name off the wrongful death suit in the case of Savio’s death, effectively ending the lawsuit altogether. There will be a status hearing in September, but an eeriness around the situation lingers and many, like the Savio family’s attorney, are wondering the influence Drew Peterson had on this decision. the case will resume today with Dr. Larry Blum, who performed the autopsy on Savio’s exhumed body in 2007, as a key witness. Chicago Summer Festivals 2012: StreetFood Artistry Sunday, August 12 - If you’re a big fan of the food truck movement and love a variety of art platforms you’re going to want to hit up Street Food Artistry this August! Sunday, August 12, 2012 we invite to an unforgettable culinary and artistic explosion brought to you by Lifestyle Zen and A’Vents by August. Last year they introduced this one-of-a- kind event to Chicago featuring pop-up restaurants, street-inspired dishes, gourmet food trucks and old school food carts. They also showcased Chicago’s street inspired art and photography. FINDS The J. Parker, the much anticipated rooftop lounge atop Hotel Lincoln, opened this past week. The 13th-floor lounge is the perfect spot to soak in the sun while sipping on summer drinks, nibbling on bites by Paul Virant (chef of Perennial Virant on the first floor of Hotel Lincoln) all while taking in amazing views of Chicago. While most Chicago rooftops boast Chicago’s skyline, the J. Parker’s stunning views of Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park Zoo and the Gold Coast will make your outing in Lincoln Park more than worth it. By Vivian Doan A Roof with a View: The J. Parker Rooftop Restaurant in Lincoln Park Big Dig Beach Party with Vanilla Ice Saturday, August 11 - The Big Dig Beach Party is celebrating 20 years! Kick it old school style with one of the 90′s most popular artists, Vanilla Ice. We’re going Ice Ice Baby on you at the Big Dig North Avenue Beach Party this year! Register today for beach volleyball, dodgeball or bags & your ticket to the concert is included in your team registration! Put on your swimsuit and grab the sunscreen as we hit the beach for a day of festivi- ties and DJ sets and a live music performance by Vanilla Ice! Keep the L.O.V.E. Alive Behavior Express Tour 2012 Saturday, August 11 - The Keep the L.O.V.E. Alive Behavior Express Tour 2012 is hitting the road this summer to raise awareness about, and help reduce, the number of pets that are being abandoned, relin- quished or even euthanized due solely to behavior problems. Behavior problems in pets can cause people to give up their pets. Most pets are relin- quished at a very young age, and once pets go to the shelter, the chances they will be euthanized are high. That’s why the American College of Veteri- nary Behaviorists (ACVB) has endorsed the Ceva Animal Health, makers of FELIWAY and ADAP- TIL pheromone products, Keep the L.O.V.E. Alive Behavior Express Tour 2012. Now all it takes is an iPhone app to test the validity of an organic food’s claim. A plug-in from a new company called Lapka will measure humidity, tem- perature, radiation, and “organicity” of foods, and let you know if it’s phony or not. While this par- ticular device won’t be available until December, it joins a trend of iPhone plug-ins detecting scientific things everyday life such as air quality and coffee temperature. from: The Huffington Post, by Drew Guarini Don’t Panic, It’s Organic Copyright © Mitch Hubbarth Used with permission The Chicago-based festival Lollapalooza an- nounced this week it will host a version of the music fest in Tel Aviv, Israel, next summer. FEATURED LOCAL BUSINESS A classic spot for late-night dining, some of the most entertaining nights in the city can be spent at this 24-hour diner simply watching the patrons. But as a bonus, their food is amazing, too. So whether you want a fresh squeezed orange juice for brunch, chicken wings as a midnight snack, or a light salad for your midday meal, Clarke’s is the neighborhood place for you. Not to mention it’s multiple locations for ease of access: Lakeview, 930 W. BelmontAve. and Lincoln Park, 2441 N. Lincoln Ave. from: The Top Sheet Staff Clarke’s Diner Copyright © @bkeins Used with permission The new show “Chicago Fire” has begun filming in the city with accident scenes taking over the streets. Big things are happening at Kumbuya, reserve your own tribe now to be the first to be in on the action. Create a tribe based around your areas of expertise and connect with others who have the same interests. e Fashionistas tribe came together around the latest trends. Chicago Foodies share a love for the finest dining in the city. What will your tribe be? No two are alike, snag your unique tribe name before someone else does. Visit tribes.kumbuya.com for more information. www.facebook.com/clarkesdiner www.clarkesdiner.com/index.html Craig Wall @craigrwall #DrewPeterson overheard telling Kris happy birthday and he would not want to see the photographs that were about to be shown of his mom
