By Anna Davlantes, Good Day Chicago Co-Anchor - bio | email
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In this week's edition of Chat Room, Sun-Times editor Susanna Negovan and consultant Rochelle Trotter dish on shoes and schools.
First up, Kayne's new Air Yeezy sneakers hit the stores this week. People are paying upwards of four times the suggested retail price of $250, and waiting in line for days to purchase the shoes. Is this a sign that the economy is getting better? Would you wait in line to purchase shoes?
Rochelle said she has in fact waited in line to purchase non-necessities like an iPad 2 or the new iPhone 4S. So while she can't condemn the actions taken relative to those who want the Air Yeezy sneakers, her only wish is that the purchasers are NOT using funds that aren't disposable...so if they can afford to blow this kind of money then fine, but don't take from rent or food budgets to buy sneakers. Rochelle admitted to having a shoe closet full of "not necessary - expensive" shoes but said it always comes from disposable income.
Susanna agreed, stating that both she and Rochelle have actually been together on "shoe excursions." She completely understands the "must have addiction" that comes with certain shoes and only wishes that whomever purchases these shoes aren't held prisoner by them in terms of being fearful to wear them because of potential theft or damage to the shoe.
A kindergarten teacher in New York City banned the song "God Bless the USA" from graduation ceremonies- stating it is too "grown up" and "may offend other cultures." Her suggestion: "Baby" by Justin Bieber. Is this a good thing or not?
Susanna thinks it's simply ridiculous. This teacher thinks that "God Bless the USA" is too grown up, but a Justin Bieber song is not? Ok then, why not reach a happy medium and just suggest Miley Cyrus's song "Party in the USA" as a happy go between?
Rochelle agreed this is nuts, and stated much of the controversy seems to stem around the teacher's religion (Jehovah's Witness). She thinks the teacher still may not have approved if the title were "Jehovah Bless the USA." This teacher spends money, which has the "In God We Trust" message, so it clearly can't be an issue of the use of the word God.
Instead both Rochelle and Susanna think the teacher is missing the whole message of patriotism which is what the song really represents.
Deanna Stellato, Director of Aesthetics at the Geldner Center shared easy, do-it-yourself skin care tips for home remedies that require ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen!
Deanna Stellato, Director of Aesthetics at the Geldner Center shared easy, do-it-yourself skin care tips for home remedies that require ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen!
Monday, May 20 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:21:13 GMT
Didn't think camping was possible in our city? Think again! The Chicago Park District is now offering "urban camping," where you and your family can experience the outdoors without going very far at all.
Didn't think camping was possible in our city? Think again! The Chicago Park District is now offering "urban camping," where you and your family can experience the outdoors without going very far at all.
Country crooner Rick Monroe is on the Jagermeister country tour, which stops in Bloomington and South Bend this week. He performed his new single "Just the Same" for Good Day Chicago on Monday!
Country crooner Rick Monroe is on the Jagermeister country tour, which stops in Bloomington and South Bend this week. He performed his new single "Just the Same" for Good Day Chicago on Monday!
Leslie Zemeckis, wife of Oscar winning director Robert Zemeckis, has released her new book, "Behind the Burly Q: The History of American Burlesque." She explains where it all started - with a documentary.
Leslie Zemeckis, wife of Oscar winning director Robert Zemeckis, has released her new book, "Behind the Burly Q: The History of American Burlesque." She explains where it all started - with a documentary.
Republicans call them "scandals." Democrats call them "fishing expeditions." Whatever the case, the Obama administration finds itself trying to fix three big problems this week. FOX's Bret Baier reports.
Republicans call them "scandals." Democrats call them "fishing expeditions." Whatever the case, the Obama administration finds itself trying to fix three big problems this week. FOX's Bret Baier reports.
Komedyplast founder and Highland Park plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Weinzweig travels to Peru with his charity to help kids with congenital craniofacial anomalies who wouldn't otherwise be able to get surgery.
Komedyplast founder and Highland Park plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Weinzweig travels to Peru with his charity to help kids with congenital craniofacial anomalies who wouldn't otherwise be able to get surgery.
FOX's Bill Zwecker shares photos from "The Hangover Part III" premiere after party in Las Vegas, and sat down with stars Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms to get their take on the film.
FOX's Bill Zwecker shares photos from "The Hangover Part III" premiere after party in Las Vegas, and sat down with stars Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms to get their take on the film.
Sumo champion Kelly Gneiting, 430 lbs, holds the world record for heaviest human to run a marathon and plans to swim the English Channel! Byamba and Soslan of LivingSocial's Sumo and Sushi tour gave an exhibition!
Sumo champion Kelly Gneiting, 430 lbs, holds the world record for heaviest human to run a marathon and plans to swim the English Channel! Byamba and Soslan of LivingSocial's Sumo and Sushi tour gave an exhibition!
Friday, May 17 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:13:24 GMT
On Friday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Laura Schwartz and Anna Davlantes spoke with Donald Trump, discussed Preckwinkle's judgment of the school closings and emphasized the importance of stroke awareness.
On Friday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Laura Schwartz and Anna Davlantes spoke with Donald Trump, discussed Preckwinkle's judgment of the school closings and emphasized the importance of stroke awareness.
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