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News & Politics
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Feature
Dec 20, 2018
The flu explainer Chicago didn’t know it needed
Health is a civic undertaking.
By Aimee Ortega
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Feature
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Flu
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health
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Chicago
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science
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winter
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aldermen
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virus
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public health
News & Politics
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Feature
Dec 18, 2018
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center is a good place to warm up in the winter
Along with classes, events, and workshops, the center provides support for the people of Puerto Rico in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria.
By Anne Elizabeth Moore
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Feature
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Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
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traditional Puerto Rican bomba
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Afro-Caribbean jazz
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music video production
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After School Matters
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sustainable agriculture
,
health
,
solar energy
,
clean water
Blogs
,
Bleader
May 30, 2018
Riot Fest announces its first wave of acts for 2018
Riot Fest got Blink-182! Cypress Hill! Blondie! The Jesus Lizard! Liz Phair! Atmosphere! Beck! Cat Power! And . . . the 82-year-old Jerry Lee Lewis?
By Leor Galil
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Music
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Riot Fest
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Riot Fest
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Riot Fest 2018
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Adolescents
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Alkaline Trio
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Andrew W.K.
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Aquabats
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Arkells
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Atmosphere
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Audition
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Avengers
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Bad Religion
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Badflower
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Beach Bunny
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Beach Goons
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Beck
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Bleachers
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Blink-182
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Blondie
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Bombpops
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Bouncing Souls
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Bullet For My Valentine
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Bully Calpurnia
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Cat Power
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Clutch
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Cobra Skulls
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Conflict
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Cypress Hill
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Digable Planets
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Direct Hit!
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Districts
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Dropkick Murphys
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Elvis Costello
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Exploited
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Face to Face
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Father John Misty
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Fear
,
Fever 333
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Flogging Molly
,
Flor
,
Frights
,
Front Bottoms
,
Gary Numan
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Gwar
,
Health
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Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers
,
Hot Snakes
,
Interpol
,
JD McPherson
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Jerry Lee Lewis
,
Jesus Lizard
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Johnny Marr
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K.Flay
,
Kevin Devine
,
Killing Joke
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Lagwagon
,
Liz Phair
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Lower Class Brats
,
Mannequin Pussy
,
Matt & Kim
,
Mom Jeans
,
Moose Blood
,
No Small Children
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Piebald
,
Pronoun
,
Pussy Riot
,
Reignwolf
,
Save Face
,
Speedy Ortiz
,
Spitalfield
,
Suicidal Tendencies
,
Sum 41
,
Superchunk
,
Swmrs
,
Total Chaos
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Twin Peaks
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Underoath
,
Wonder Years
,
Wolfmother
,
Young the Giant
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Feature
May 3, 2017
Slideshow
An East Chicago community dissolves in the fallout from a decades-long lead crisis
Residents are scattering across the region as they flee dangerously contaminated homes.
By Alyssa Schukar
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East Chicago, Indiana
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housing
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East Chicago Housing Authority
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lead poisoning
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Superfund site
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industry
,
health
,
public housing
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West Calumet Housing Complex
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environmental justice
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environmental racism
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Slideshow
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Bleader
Apr 25, 2017
Deportation fears can lead to higher risk of illness in undocumented populations
Practitioners say fear of ICE raids and a lack of access to affordable health care can put undocumented and minority populations at risk.
By Alex V. Hernandez
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Immigration
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Politics
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immigration
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undocumented immigrants
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health
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health care
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Donald Trump
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Mexican
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deportation
,
immigration law
,
Salud Sin Papeles
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Cook County Health and Hospitals System
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
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DACA
,
Loyola University
,
Postville
,
Iowa
,
Postville raid
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ICE
,
raid
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University of Michigan
,
Mayo Clinic
,
diabetes
,
insurance
,
health insurance
,
Carelink
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Bleader
Mar 9, 2016
Thalia Hall gets far-out with this weekend's psych-heavy Levitation Chicago festival
Levitation's massive celebration of weirdo tunes kicks off on Thursday night.
By Luca Cimarusti
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Do This
,
Music
,
Levitation Chicago
,
Austin Psych Fest
,
Thalia Hall
,
Chicago
,
experimental
,
noise rock
,
Royal Trux
,
Lightning Bolt
,
Rangda
,
Ryley Walker
,
Blanck Mass
,
Nite Fields
,
Oneohtrix Point Never
,
Health
,
Gary Wilson
,
Vaadat Charigim
,
Eartheater
,
Chelsea Wolfe
,
Earthless
,
Faust
,
Bitchin Bajas with Natural Information Society
,
Night Beats
,
Circuit Des Yeux
,
Methyl Ethel
Blogs
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Bleader
Jun 18, 2013
Audio
Just illin' with the
New York Times
All the germs that are fit to print
By Steve Bogira
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Science
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Media
,
News
,
New York Times
,
Well
,
Science Times
,
health
,
sickness
,
Tolstoy
,
Audio
Food & Drink
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Food & Drink Feature
Nov 17, 2011
Vegetarian questions and answers
Health myths, survival tips, recipes, and vices from 17 vegetarian, vegan, and veg-friendly Chicagoans
By Kevin Warwick
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Food & Drink Feature
,
vegetarian
,
vegan
,
health
,
environment
,
vegetarian recipe
,
vegetarian cookbook
,
Green Zebra
,
Soul Vegetarian East
,
Chicago Diner
,
The Whistler
,
The Handlebar
,
Karyn's on Green
,
Lula Cafe
,
Boka
,
Girl & the Goat
,
Schwa
,
Whistler
Blogs
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Bleader
Apr 22, 2011
Bathing Can Be Dangerous
Hot baths can make our hearts stop, which is no good.
By Lauri Apple
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,
Resuscitation
,
health
,
bathing
,
hot bath cardiac arrest
,
Reuters
Blogs
,
Bleader
Feb 3, 2011
Pay Gap for Doctors Widening
Women doctors are making less than male doctors, but we should be glad about this.
By Lauri Apple
Tags:
Chicagoland
,
News
,
health
,
equal pay
,
Anthony Lo Sasso
,
University of Illinois-Chicago
,
Los Angeles Times
Blogs
,
Bleader
Nov 30, 2010
Through 12/21—Free Massage or Chiropractic Exam With Donations
Free chiropractic exams and massages in exchange for donations at Atlas Chiropractic.
By John V. Santore
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Free Shit
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Other Stuff
,
Apropos of Nothing
,
Swag
,
Atlas Chiropractic
,
Lakeview Pantry
,
Broadway Youth Center
,
massage
,
chiropractic
,
donations
,
health
Blogs
,
Bleader
Nov 4, 2010
11/5—Free Dental Exams and Cleanings for Kids
Free dental exams and cleanings for kids under 12.
By John V. Santore
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Free Shit
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Swag
,
Dentistry for Children and Families
,
dentistry
,
health
,
kids
,
public health
,
children's health
,
kids
Music
,
Music Feature
Aug 5, 2010
The Reader's Guide to Lollapalooza 2010
The lay of the land, critics' picks, and afterparties
By Miles Raymer, Peter Margasak, Kevin Warwick, and Liz Armstrong
Tags:
Music Feature
,
Lollapalooza
,
Grant Park
,
Lady Gaga
,
the Strokes
,
Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
,
Soundgarden
,
J. Cole
,
FreeSol
,
BBU
,
Cut Copy
,
Dirty Projectors
,
Night Gallery
,
White Car
,
Lady Starlight
,
Vonnegutt
,
Sulaiman
,
Ettes
,
Wild Beasts
,
Rogue Wave
,
Gogol Bordello
,
the National
,
Minus the Bear
,
the Soft Pack
,
Jukebox the Ghost
,
Phoenix
,
Toro y Moi
,
Digitalism
,
Chiddy Bang
,
Balkan Beat Box
,
New Pornographers
,
Fuck Buttons
,
Caspa
,
Black Keys
,
Jamie Lidell
,
Jimmy Cliff
,
Harlem
,
Wild Beasts
,
Warpaint
,
Rusko
,
Health
,
Blitzen Trapper
Blogs
,
Bleader
Jul 29, 2010
"Redneck Sports" . . . for Charity
Next up: Pimps and Hoes for the mesothelioma cure.
By Lauri Apple
Tags:
Chicagoland
,
Redneck Olympics
,
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
,
rednecks
,
fund-raisers
,
benefits
,
health
,
Laura Canonaco
,
Summer Redneck Games
,
Redneck Dixie
,
Redneck Gift Store
Blogs
,
Bleader
Jun 24, 2010
6/26 — Free HIV Testing Fair at Christian Community Health Center
Dress It Up!, a National HIV Testing Day event, is Sat 6/26 from noon to 3 PM at Christian Community Health Center.
By Sam Worley
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LGBT
,
Free Shit
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Other Stuff
,
Apropos of Nothing
,
Swag
,
National HIV Testing Day
,
Christian Community Health Center
,
Dress It Up!
,
HIV/AIDS
,
HIV testing
,
blood pressure
,
blood glucose
,
diabetes
,
hepatitis
,
health fair
,
free food
,
health
Blogs
,
Bleader
Mar 12, 2010
3/13— Free Health Screenings at Englewood Community Center
Tomorrow 3/13 from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League offers free health screenings at the Englewood Community Center.
By Sam Worley
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Free Shit
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Other Stuff
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Apropos of Nothing
,
Swag
,
Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League
,
Englewood Community Center
,
health
,
blood pressure
,
blood glucose
,
HIV
,
Kraft Foods
,
UIC College of Dentistry
Blogs
,
Bleader
Mar 5, 2010
This Is Why You're Fat
Hint: subsidies.
By Whet Moser
Tags:
Chicagoland
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Food Chain
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Politics
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Food & Drink
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Clout City
,
food subsidies
,
food pyramid
,
health
Blogs
,
Bleader
Jan 20, 2010
Can a Bad Neighborhood Give You Cancer?
According to current and former University of Chicago researchers, quite possibly.
By Whet Moser
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Chicagoland
,
Politics
,
Clout City
,
University of Chicago
,
health
,
Englewood
,
Suzanne Conzen
,
Martha McClintock
Music
,
Soundboard
Sep 17, 2009
The List, September 17-23, 2009
Critics' Choices and other notable concerts: Laura Barrett, Circulatory System, Health, the Fruit Bats, Obituary, and more
By Peter Margasak, Miles Raymer, Monica Kendrick, Ann Sterzinger, Kevin Warwick, Bill Meyer, Jessica Hopper, and Brian Costello
Tags:
Soundboard
,
Laura Barrett
,
Circulatory System
,
Health
,
Owen
,
The Fall Tribute
,
Lawrence Peters Benefit
,
The Thin Man
,
Plastic Crimewave Sound
,
Grimble Grumble
,
Bleary
,
Blasted Diplomats
,
Paul Hartsaw
,
Damon Smith
,
Jerome Bryerton
,
Kristian Aspelin
,
Ida Maria
,
Fruit Bats
,
Iran
,
Mickey
,
Chairlift
,
James Falzone's Klang
,
Klang
,
Obituary
Blogs
,
Bleader
Aug 21, 2009
How can you have any pudding if you don't... actually, screw your pudding, kid
By Whet Moser
Tags:
Chicagoland
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Politics
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Clout City
,
school lunch
,
dessert
,
obesity
,
childhood obesity
,
Chicago Public Schools
,
CPS
,
athletics
,
2016 Olympics
,
Chicago Olympics
,
health
Blogs
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Bleader
Jul 28, 2009
Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop doing diet pills and Bolivian marching powder
By Whet Moser
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Media
,
Dr. Regina Benjamin
,
surgeon general
,
fat
,
obesity
,
BMI
,
mortality
,
fitness
,
health
,
NHANES III
,
obesity epidemic
,
moral panic
,
Neil Cavuto
,
Julie Deardorff
,
Julie's Health Club
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Bleader
Jun 15, 2009
Video
Building a better chicken
Robert Kenner takes on the food industry in "Food, Inc.," screening in a free preview tonight at Landmark's Century Centre.
By Ed M. Koziarski
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Film
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Health
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Environment
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Agriculture
,
Labor
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Midwest Independent Film Festival
,
Food, Inc.
,
Robert Kenner
,
food industry
,
Video
Blogs
,
Bleader
Nov 28, 2008
Daily -- HIV screenings
Daily: Free HIV and STD testing
By Justin Murphy
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Free Shit
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Swag
,
Health
,
HIV/AIDS
Blogs
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Bleader
Oct 3, 2008
10/5 and 10/26 -- Free instruction in yoga, kickboxing, belly dancing, and more
10/5 and 10/26: Free instruction in yoga, kickboxing, belly dancing, and more
By Dave McQuown
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Free Shit
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Swag
,
Health
,
exercise
Blogs
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Bleader
Jul 18, 2008
7/18 -- Health, Mahjongg play Pitchfork afterparty
Health, Mahjongg play a free Pitchfork afterparty at the Hideout.
By
Reader
staff
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Free Shit
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Swag
,
Health
,
Pitchfork
,
The Hideout
,
Mahjongg
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