The Conrad Black Trial in Chicago Opens Amid Irony and Scrutiny
The piece notes warm opening day weather then a sharp cold plunge as the Conrad Black trial arrives in Chicago. It describes the spectacle with media frenzy, security confusion, and the unusual setting at the Everett Dirksen Building. It highlights Patrick Fitzgerald, Barbara Amiel, and Judge Amy St Eve as pivotal figures.
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Chicago
Canada
Windy
Everett Dirksen
Conrad Black
Lord Black
Peter C. Newman
Toronto Life
Crossharbour
Chicago Sun- Times
America
David Radler
Dodge City
Gary Cooper
National Post
Izzy Asper
Babs
England
Conrad
Patrick Fitzgerald
Barbara ‘Amiel
Madame Pompadour Couture
Amy St. Eve
Midwest
Sounds of Sounds—What Noise Grates Modern Minds
A rambling essay contrasts childhood bully Ivan Hogarth with personal sound fears and then surveys opinions on the worst noise. It cites Aristotle, Trevor Cox, and a 34-sound online poll, noting nails on a chalkboard and vomiting as common dislikes while snow crunching remains music to one speaker.
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Ivan Hogarth
Ivan
Hogarth
Aristotle
Trevor Cox
Professor Cox
Salford University
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