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Patriotic people stand at attention when the flag flies. I'm late! I'm late! For some very important blogs! Cafe Society gets in the DNC mood with some naughty cupcakes. Yummy. Meanwhile, The Cat's Pajamas touts a Belleville fall fashion preview and a sale at Frolic boutique, and readies viewers for...

By Michael Roberts

August 21, 2008

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Patriotic people stand at attention when the flag flies.

I'm late! I'm late! For some very important blogs!

Cafe Society gets in the DNC mood with some naughty cupcakes. Yummy. Meanwhile, The Cat's Pajamas touts a Belleville fall fashion preview and a sale at Frolic boutique, and readies viewers for Shear Genius' final cut. Which I've heard is always the deepest.

Backbeat Online updates its DNC cheat sheet, teases an upcoming Metallica gig, and joins Rachel Pollard as she takes another walk on Fascination Street, an especially Cure-centric route. And Demver catches wind of Nancy Pelosi protesters, tracks fifty unmarked Denver Police vans ready for DNC misbehavers, and prices some convention-week rentals on Craigslist. Hope you late planners have a wallet the size of a yacht. -- Michael Roberts

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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