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Michelle Obama, in all her political glory will be attending the funeral of Betty Ford tomorrow in Palm Desert, California. [Trib]
EAST COAST - Man-bags and murses from Midwestyle's thrifting escapades near Yale [R29]
LAKE MICHIGAN - Rough weekend on the boat? Replace your laces on your Sebago Docksides with this video tutorial. [YouTube]
CHICAGO - The infamous Starbucks Trenta cups are launching in Chicago tomorrow morning. [Chicagoist]
ILLINOIS - Legalizing video poker, increases in driver's license and license plate fees, higher taxes on alcohol, candy, soft drinks and beauty products. The world is ending. [Trib]