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Madopal

@madopal.bsky.social

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Chicagoan (Portage Park), bungalow owner, recovering gamedev (Jaleco, Mindscape, Midway), data engineer, bike/transit advocate(ish) (former NW MBAC), aspiring historian/baker, White Sox fan (heavy sigh), music nerd, just zis guy, you know? ✶✶✶✶

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Madopal @madopal.bsky.social · 1h

So, this demonstrates how the NW Side Trader Joe's was a lie. There's no way they'd have picked that CVS location. Too big, and parking lot was too big. It's not their style.

Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 1h

One of these days we'll do an episode on why the parking lots at Trader Joe's are small. tl;dr: the stores themselves are small compared to other grocery stores which helps them find locations where they don't have to supply massive amounts of parking as mandated by local parking requirements.

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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 1h

Well, shit.

Tony Fitzpatrick, a Chicago artist in many realms, has died at 66

He had recently published a new book, “The Sun at the End of the Road,” filled with his distinctive art, poetry and prose. Some consider it a memoir.

www.chicagotribune.com

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John @localcelebrity.bsky.social · 1h

Dammit. Tony was really something.

MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 1h

Well, shit.

Tony Fitzpatrick, a Chicago artist in many realms, has died at 66

He had recently published a new book, “The Sun at the End of the Road,” filled with his distinctive art, poetry and prose. Some consider it a memoir.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Lieberman @sollylieb.bsky.social · 1h

1 of 1.
Love ya, pal.
“Find the center.”

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Madopal @madopal.bsky.social · 1h

Or used an AI CEO

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Em, spookily 👻 @lefttheprairie.bsky.social · 6h

Wow, you guys!

1) We had well over 100 people come through

2) Because of generous volunteers we were able to fold 2500 zines and pair them with around 1500 whistles

3) This is now a weekly event at Nighthawk

4) Nighthawk offered to be a hub for whistle donations and distribution every day

Em, spookily 👻 @lefttheprairie.bsky.social · 4d

We’re doing it again! This Friday at Nighthawk (4744 N Kimball)

www.instagram.com/p/DPffxcRjRA...

Whistle Zine Folding Party
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Nighthawk
Friday 10/10 5:30 pm

We're back for another round of folding and whistle/zine distribution. This time we have 900 whistles to warn neighbors of ICE.

What we need: volunteers to print zines.
Connections with community organizers to distribute whistles. Hands to help fold.

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Emily Barney @sundaesmilemily.bsky.social · 6h

I went to an ICE alert whistle/zine assembly event at Nighthawk last night. The bar and patio was packed, and we assembled around 1,500 whistles and zines in about 2 hours. This started because 3 people decided to make these on their own at Nighthawk a week and a half ago. 1/

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dvdnvl @dvdnvl.bsky.social · 19h

Neighborhood murals are on point

Mural of a piragua cart vendor holding a sign that says, “No More I.C.E.”, in Humboldt Park, Chicago

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kaz @karenkaz.com · 7h

I thought last week was impressive, but last night was truly a feat! Emily has done incredible work here and I hope others will step up to help with organizing.

Made new friends, saw @jessrock.bsky.social and @jwolfe73.bsky.social and @veryimportant.lawyer and it was a perfect night.

Mike Fragassi @refrag.bsky.social · 7h

This is only a small portion of the whistles & zines from last night. The bar and the patio at the Nighthawk were packed with volunteers.

Jes @jwolfe73.bsky.social · 14h

Week two of gathering at our local bar for the whistle project. The turnout was incredible.

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Madopal @madopal.bsky.social · 7h

Do they make inflatable Scabby the Rat costumes?

Madopal @madopal.bsky.social · 23h

Scabby the Rat costume dance party when

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

PORTLAND: “The frogs are multiplying”

(#NotAWarZone Noem Matter what Kristi says)

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Jeff Nichols @backwardsriver.bsky.social · 1d

Beer ad, Chicago 1903

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Jeff Nichols @backwardsriver.bsky.social · 1d

Lake Meadows, Chicago 1973

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Madopal @madopal.bsky.social · 1d

Yow, that's nuts. I haven't been in a number of years (Metro always pisses me off with adding of opening bands and shows going way late). But if it's gotten that loud...yikes.

Madopal @madopal.bsky.social · 1d

I've been doing earplugs for years

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🩸Spooky Sara🩸 @pashion.bsky.social · 1d

Hyperactive - live old grey whistle test - thomas dolby youtu.be/JQ3bGioFCXU?...

Thomas Dolby - Hyperactive (Live on BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test) [HD Version]

YouTube video by Thomas Dolby Official

youtu.be

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Loyola University Chicago @loyolachicago.bsky.social · 1d

Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM. This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. For more information: https://bit.ly/4o7eIUk

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spooky mental haunted house @jesseltaylor.bsky.social · 1d

donning the armor of god to face the forces of hell

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Shams Charania Tweets @shamsbot.bsky.social · 1d

Loyola University Chicago's Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt has passed away at 106 years old. She was a Catholic nun, campus minister and official chaplain of the Ramblers men's basketball team. RIP.

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Michael McCarthy @michaelmcc.com · 1d

They should make a bike emoji that’s visible at night

Dark mode map of AirTag locations with 3 blue and black bike emojis on a dark grey background

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Madopal @madopal.bsky.social · 1d

How many of them mixed Johnny Cash and Pat Boone up somehow?

Madopal @madopal.bsky.social · 1d

I'd say Something Wicked This Way Comes might work. It's definitely creepy, but it's a Disney movie.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3u5...

Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) - Trailer HD 1080p

YouTube video by Grindhouse Movie Trailers

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Norm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine rejecting someone pure enough to support the Chicago White Sox

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 2d

As Pope Leo begins to reveal some of his views on divisive issues, some conservative critics of his predecessor are rejecting the possible rise of another “liberal pope.”

As Pope Leo riles conservatives, some say ‘just focus on the church’

Conservatives who hoped that Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, would be more of a traditionalist instead hear echoes of his predecessor, Francis, in his public statements.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Madopal @madopal.bsky.social · 1d

Mostly granted

a man and a girl are standing next to each other and the girl is crying and the man is saying mostly .

ALT: a man and a girl are standing next to each other and the girl is crying and the man is saying mostly .

media.tenor.com

Madopal @madopal.bsky.social · 1d

The plaintiffs' motion is mostly granted