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Breaking News: It’s Kind Of Cold In Chicago

Landed in Chicago this morning a bit ahead of schedule. Getting to the airport bloody early can have its advantages.

We had a delicious brunch at Orange: pumpkin pancakes, fresh orange-carrot juice, and frushi. I’m presently in one of the much-touted Intelligentsia Coffee locations. Their barista skills are confirmed; my espresso macchiato was excellent.

Today we’re bumming around Bucktown, then seeing some improv at Second City before dinner at Adobo Grill. Tomorrow we take an architectural boat tour of the city before C4 kicks into gear.

I’ll try to blog as much of the conference as time, facilities, and circumstances allow. If I can live blog, I will. If I can’t, expect posts the next morning for the conference’s respective days.

I hope I packed enough warm stuff. It’s nippy.