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Paige Wiser's column today about how Sarah Palin "could look even better" doesn't even make the claim that changing her look could earn her ticket more votes. Don't we all just want to be the prettiest princess at the party? C'mon, girls! more ›

Fred Thompson officially drops out of the presidential race. [Trib] more ›

The Sun-Times giveth, and the Sun-Times taketh away. How great: a list of 10 inspiring women of 2007! Wait a second...Jennifer Love Hewitt and the beauty queen who thinks we don't have maps? Come on. And what exactly do Paige Wiser and Lisa Donovan mean when they say that Laila Ali "redefined our idea of a female athlete"? [S-T] more ›

In the spirit of last night’s Oscars, we present this montage of thoughts: * Forget pimps: it was hard out there for Jon Stewart. Stewart is and was frequently hilarious, but what works on the Daily Show doesn't work for the Oscars. Like most unconventional hosts (Letterman, Chris Rock), Stewart was done in because he was expected to bring his sharp, cutting wit to a venue that doesn't appreciate it. An organization that rolls three... more ›

Like reading the Sun-Times to make fun of headlines, rip on Sneed* & poke fun at Paige Wiser but don't want to actually pay any of your hard-earned dough to do so? Head over to SunTimesWatch for your daily dose of Sun-Times mockery. They read the Sun-Times so you don't have to. * "Sneed" is quickly becoming the new term for someone who's behind the times. For example, if your friend who obvs lives... more ›

MUST. PURCHASE. You're wondering what to get Chicagoist for Chrismukkah? Get us a lunchdate with Michael Sneed. Holy shit, that would rule so hard. more ›

There's so much election-day coverage to be had, and we're doing our best to keep up—thanks, Paige Wiser, btw, for your insightful comments on Star Jones—but we thought this story was too cute to pass up. The smiley face water tower on U.S. 51 near Makanda, Illinois will soon be sporting a bow-tie to honor the late Paul Simon. Former Senator Simon was known for his bow-ties in addition to his candor and decency, and... more ›

Sun-Times reporters, photographers, copy editors and other newsroom employees represented by the Chicago Newspaper Guild voted Monday night to authorize a strike that could begin when their contract expires on September 30. The union represents about 180 staffers at the Sun-Times, but only 91 participated in the vote (89-2) because it was called on short notice. more ›

Dear Paige Wiser, more ›