Aster C. Lilly
Aster C. Lilly is a freelance writer living in Chicago, IL.
He has a complex background and a working knowledge of hundreds of subjects, most of which are interesting.
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He has a complex background and a working knowledge of hundreds of subjects, most of which are interesting.
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University of ArizonaInterests
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Displaying Results 1 - 63 (of 63) for Yahoo! Voices
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Lord of Ultima: First Impressions of a Google Chrome Browser GameMy first impressions of Lord of Ultima, the Google Chrome Browser Game.
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Ruxbin Restaurant in Chicago, Illinois ReviewA review of Ruxbin Restaurant located in Chicago. -
Pavement at Pitchfork 2010Watching Pavement live, again, after ten years, was more than incredible. The teamwork was still there. They brought their game '" gaunter, balder, chubbier, hoarser, and more spastic than ever. Dare I say, '˜slacker' than ever? -
Beauty Bar in ChicagoFind out what to expect from Beauty Bar Chicago. -
How to Get Rid of Bike NoisesDescribes how to get rid of squeaky brakes, crank noises, noisy chains, bottom bracket noises and fixed gear bike noise. -
What to Expect for Your Bachelor PartySome ideas for keeping your bachelor party fun and drunk. Did I say drunk? I mean drunk-er.
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Pants on the Ground - a Viral Video Worthy of Our AttentionAs American Idol draws to a close, I reflect upon my favorite auditioner. In many ways, I'll remember General Larry Platt more than the rest of the performers combined.
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Wicker Park is like an Active VolcanoExamining the life of a dirty hipster scumbag in Wicker Park; surprisingly insightful and funny.
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How to Get Out of the Friend Zone...Not!Are you crazy? Why are you leaving the friend zone?! The friendzone is awesome! An ode to being a straight male and having lots of female friends.
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A Secret Way Out of the Friend ZoneGet out of the friend zone in a way you might not have imagined before. For entertainment purposes only.
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Why Don't Men Approach Women in Bars?Trying to answer the age-old question of "How do I get a guy to talk to me"?
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Buying a Fixed Gear Wheel SetA brief guide to buying wheels for a fixed gear bike.
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Expections for the Upcoming X-Men: First ClassMy opinions about the upcoming X-Men: First Class.
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The Next Year of NarutoSPOILER WARNING: A brief review and reflection regarding where the next year of the Naruto manga will go from a critical perspective. -
How to Remove a Stuck Crank ArmA list of solutions for removing a stuck crank arm. Use this advice at your own risk and discretion.
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A Review of Meiji Restaurant Chicago: Hot, Elegant and Satisfying SushiA brief review of Meiji Restaurant. Meiji is an affordable upscale sushi restaurant in downtown Chicago.
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Skateboard Shoe Reviews: Moogan, Reynolds 3, and GrasshopperA brief review of the following skateboard shoes: Nike 6.0 Air Moogan, Emerica Reynolds 3, and IPATH Grasshopper
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How to Choose a Cologne to Improve Your GameA brief guide on using cologne for your game.
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What to Get a Boyfriend for His Birthday: A Gifter's GuideSmall guide to getting your significant male a gift he'll treasure.
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Reasons Why I Hate TwitterA brief opinion article regarding the useful/uselessness of Twitter.com
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Best Bars in Chicago: RodanRodan, located at 1530 N Milwaukee Ave, is one of the pearls of the Wicker Park neighborhood and features Asian/South American cuisine along with a fantastic drink selection, amazing atmosphere and eclectic music. -
Best Comedy Venues in Chicago: Get Your Laugh OnThere is a fantastic show every night of the year in Chicago - this is a short list of the top-venues to find improv, sketch and stand-up comedy in Chicago. -
Spring Restaurant in Chicago: Asian Fusion, Impeccably ElegantSpring Restaurant in the historic Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago provides superb dining with a focus on elegance and Asian fusion. Expect to find high-quality seafood, wines and atmosphere. -
Old Town School of Folk Music: Chicago's Finest Music SchoolThe Old Town School of Music in Chicago is something that musicians and music lovers will not want to miss. This school features training in basic instruments, children's classes, concerts, and many other musical opportunities for local Chicagoans. -
How to Build a Fixed Gear Bicycle: Fixed Gear ConversionA helpful how-to guide for changing your track or road bike to a fixed gear. Included gear recommendations and budget estimations. -
Go Chicago Card: Save Money when You Visit ChicagoThe Go Chicago Card is a tourist promotion which includes discounted admissions to Chicago tourist spots. People who purchase the Go Chicago Card will receive some free admissions and many reduced admissions for shopping and tourist spots.
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Chicago Has the Highest Sales Tax in the United States: 10.25%Op-Ed piece about Chicago's 10.25% sales tax and local political issues. -
Nearly New Bike Shop: Great Cheap Bikes in ChicagoNearly New Bike Shop provides quality used bikes in the Lakeview Neighborhood - expect a ragged junkyard of bikes and some of the best service you will ever encounter in Chicago.
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Review: Handlebar, Chicago's Best and Only Bicycle RestaurantHandlebar provides an excellent dining experience in Wicker Park; they specialize in vegetarian/vegan fare and bicycle decor.
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What is Freecycle.Org?A brief article regarding Freecycle.org, the recycling and free-sharing non-profit organization.
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Album Review: Aimee Mann's @#%&*! Smilers on Super Ego Records@#%&*! Smilers proves that Aimee may be the queen of the Songwriting Queens, but do we really need another songwriter in the world?
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Blogs Vs. Social Networking: How to Promote Your Internet ContentAn opinion article about the best ways to promote your internet content. Is it better to Blog or to use social networks? -
Golf Tips: Look at the Hole when You Putt!Any golfer should know these basic putting instructions; the visualization is a key element of a surprisingly effective golf strategy.
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How Do Millionaires Make Their Money?Op-Ed discussing the millionaires I've known in my life and what their behaviors were like. Some things were expected, but somethings were not.
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Thrift Stores: The 21st Century Ebay Goldmine!An informative article detailing a strategy for earning money using Ebay and visiting your local thrift store. -
How to Run a Scam CheckA guide to running a scam check on a potential company, for both online work and real-world applications
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Flirtation 101: How to Flirt the Best You Can!A brief guide to getting the most out of flirting
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How to Spot Counterfeit BillsAn op/ed guide to spotting fake cash. What you do with the culprit is a different matter.
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How to Formulate Clear Voicemail MessagesA brief guide to the best ways to leave a voicemail message, for businesses and individuals. -
Top Ten Careers of the 21st CenturyMost people think that doctors and lawyers are still a hot commodity; this list will surprise and entertain.
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Great Websites to Earn Cash on the InternetA brief article with some great ideas for earning cash on the internet. These ideas are worthwhile, and take a little bit of time and energy, but once you get going earning potential is unlimited. -
How to Fix a Cellphone After it Gets WetA brief techincal/opinion article regarding the best ways to fix a cellphone after it gets wet. -
Motorola KRZR K1: ReviewA review of the Motorola KRZR; this phone has one AMAZING feature that you don't want to miss!
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When Your Mom or Dad Asks to Be Your MySpace FriendThis article attempts to answer the question: Should you add your parents as a myspace or facebook friend? It's an embarrassing situation for many people.
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How to Fix a Broken Motorola L6This article provides a brief description of ownership of a Motorola L6 cellphone, with tips to fix and maintain your device. -
How Men and Women Communicate: "Does This Make Me Look Fat?"A brief article of my experiences on how to handle when a woman gives you the infamous question "Does this dress make me look fat?" Also includes several dating tips and ideas for better communication in a relationship.
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Getting Accepted by Your Boyfriend's ParentsAdvice for girls on how to win over a boyfriend's parents.
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Understanding the Basics of Term-Life InsuranceA simple and brief explanation of term-life insurance.
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Gadget Review: Windows Vista Readyboost Using an SD Flash Memory CardA brief synopsis of my experiences using the Readyboost feature on Windows Vista along with an SD flash memory card. Experiment performed using an Acer 3690 laptop, a PNY Polaroid 1 Gb SD flash card, and the included 5-in-1 card reader.
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Preview: OpenMoko's Neo1973The OpenMoko Neo1973 is the first open-source touch screen smartphone ever created. The Neo 1973 runs the Linux 2.6.17 kernel, has WiFi, touch-screen, and is music capable. Best of all, it's not an iPhone. -
Glutathione Beads: Biochem's Little Magic WorkerGlutathione beads are necessary for a few protein isolations and deserve some amount of discussion about their use and effectively. Science today is expensive; it's important to know your laboratory equipment.
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Software Reviews: Fring VOIP ServiceFring is free software for your smartphone (most Nokias with Symbian and many Windows Mobile Phones) allowing PEER-TO-PEER data calls over VOIP networks: Skype, MSN Messenger, and Google talk.
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Don't Hang the DJ - Advice for Dance Club EtiquetteDo's and don'ts for dealing with a dance club DJ, Chicago-style.
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How Do Men Think?An opinion article incorporating scientific facts and references regarding the differences between men and women's cognitive styles.
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A Tourist's Guide for Las Vegas: GamblingTourists who travel to Las Vegas typically arrive unaware of the local atmosphere and become enraptured with the lights and sights. Learn what to look out for when you gamble.
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Origins of the War on TerrorTerrorism is a complex and nuanced subject, it can be encapsulated within one Arab proverb: "The enemy of my enemy is also my friend; the friend of my enemy is also my enemy."
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What All the MP3s in the World Would Cost: A Thought ExperimentEver want to own every MP3 in the world? The limitations of this thought experiment are three-fold: Money, storage and time. For example, the average MP3 is only a few megabytes of information. However, the best price for an MP3 currently is 99 cents, with itunes.
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10 Things Every Man Wishes His Girlfriend KnewStop right there and read this article! It may save your relationship. Probably not, but at least it will make you smile, and perhaps get to know men a little better. I'm currently in a happy relationship. Here's what I wish my girlfriend knew (if she doesn't already.)
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Adopting Foreign Children is a Cruel JokeCelebrities who adopt foreign children assume a few things about themselves. It's a huge ego trip. Adoption is like one big Nietzsche-style charity. Adopting a child provides these feelings for a celebrity: superiority, willfulness, godliness, and cultural imperialism.
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Website Review: Digg.comA brief opinion about digg.com: flaws, benefits and other weirdness.
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Build a Quality PC for Less Than $200Tips for building a homemade, DIY computer. Includes descriptions and parts needed, suppliers and basic specifications.
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Why Are Younger Men Attracted to Older Women?Why do older women date younger men? What is appealing about a mature woman? This essay attempts to answer both questions and find the truth behind the allure of dating a mature woman.
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Website Review: Blogexplosion.comA website review of Blogexplosion.com. Blogexplosion.com solves the problem of zero exposure. Blogexplosion acts as a directory, a blog chat, an advertising source, and a community director.