Effective June 1st…
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Starting the week of June 1st Joe Sr. will be OFF on Thursdays during the week, and his son Joe Jr. will be switching his days off to Wednesdays.
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Dirty Mile Run #3 = Sunday June 2nd
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Half Fast Chicago hosts it’s 3rd annual Dirty Mile Scavenger Run on Sunday 6-2-13. Due to the shop helping out the shop will be CLOSED this day. Teams of two, $20 a head, sealed envelopes of clues to locations in/around the city. First Two(2) teams back with all the correct locations wins a BOUNTY of prizes and ca$h. Official event page can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/events/136307709888391/ Pictures from previous Dirty Mile events can be seen @ http://www.halffastchicago.com/photos/
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Today is the LAST day to vote for the shop…
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TODAY is the last day to vote for the shop as Chicago’s Best in the Readers “Best Of 2013″ online poll. Click the link below, sign up with your email (it’s free), scroll down to the bottom of the 1st page and type in Joe’s Barbershop Chicago under the best Barbershop category, then hit SAVE and your done. Link = http://posting.chicagoreader.com/chicago/Survey?survey=9313190
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1st HangOver Shave Sunday is in the books…
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The 1st HangOver Shave event of the 2013 season was a blast ! Old and new faces alike, killer food from MANBQUE, ice cold tall boys from Half Acre, and the perfect desert by way of fresh Italian Ice by the guys over at Miko’s. Next event is planned for Sunday 6/30/13. Pics from the 1st event can be seen @
http://joesbarbershopchicago.com/photos/?album=1&gallery=22
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Saturday = A busy day in the barbershop
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Today =’s Saturday which =”s the busiest day in the shop which means longer than normal wait times which also means do the shop a favour and leave the wives, girlfriends, kiddies, and your 10 buddies that AREN’T getting a haircut at home. Waiting chairs are valuable in our little shop and paying / waiting customers should be the only ass’s in them..
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The art of the Straight Razor Shave…
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Click the link below to read a killer article that Groupon did on Joe Jr. and the art of the straight razor shave. Hot towel hot lather straight razor shaves done the RIGHT way still just $20 here at the shop. Read the story @ http://www.groupon.com/local/chicago/articles/dapper-by-knife-a-hot-lather-shave-at-an-old-school-chicago-barbershop
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The shop needs your vote in The Chicago Reader’s Best Of 2013 poll…
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It’s that time of year again. The time of year where YOU help the shop keep the title of BEST BARBERSHOP in the Chicago Reader’s “Best Of ” 2013 poll. Click the link below, sign up (its free and only takes a minute), scroll down to the bottom of the 1st page and add in Joe’s Barbershop Chicago under the “Best Barbershop” category and hit save. Tell your friends, tell your co-workers, and help spread the word about the little family owned barbershop that has been doing it the traditional way since 1968 !
2013 Reader Poll = http://posting.chicagoreader.com/chicago/Survey?survey=9313190
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SHOP CLOSED SUNDAY 6-2-13
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Please note the shop will be CLOSED on Sunday 6-2-13….
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Hawleywood’s No.9 Aftershave available here @ the shop…
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Hawleywood’s No.9 aftershave will have ya smelling like you just left the barbershop everyday. Traditional Bay-Rum scent, super concentrated (little goes along way), and comes in a killer barbershop glass bottle. 4oz = $10
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Vote for Joe’s Barbershop on CitySearch
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VOTE VOTE VOTE for the shop as Best Barbershop in Chicago on CitySearch. Click the link, sign-in with your Facebook account (it’s free and only takes a minute), and “choose” Joe’s Barbershop .
Link = http://www.citysearch.com/best/chicago/spa-beauty/barbershop
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The countdown has begun…
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The countdown has begun ! Just 6 Days to the first HangOver Shave Sunday event of the season. Sunday May 19th. Just $30 gets you a haircut OR hot towel straight razor shave, MANBQUE burger cooked outside the shop, Half Acre tall boy, and a cup of fresh Italian Ice from Miko’s. 10am – 2pm, cash only, 1st come 1st served. Pics from past years HangOver Shave events can be seen @ http://joesbarbershopchicago.com/photos/
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Only in the shop…
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JS Sloane hand picked Joe’s Barbershop Chicago to carry their line of fine men’s hair grooming products. Out of the entire city of Chicago they picked us ! Next time you are in for a cut/shave grab a tin of their Heavyweight or Liteweight pomade and see what a true gentlemans product can do for your hair.
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it’s YOUR hair, SPEAK UP !
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We are barbers, not miracle workers people ! Guy comes in yesterday with a outgrown “Undercut” hairstyle (Google it if you aren’t sure what the kids are wearing today). Says he wants a regular haircut, the barber kindly tells him that it’s going to be hard as their is little to no hair on the sides of his head to work with. After 30 minutes cutting hair off here and there and going back and forth with the mirror trying to get a sense of what the customer is ACTUALLY wanting he literally says “I’m not opposed to just doing a buzz all over” ! So with absolutely no direction from the customer the barber did the best he could, and what does he and the shop get, but A two star review on good ol’ YELP ! Click the link, read what “Peter M” had to say, and please remember we can only do what your hair and your description will allow. It’s YOUR hair, YOU have to decide what the barber does with it. If you aren’t good at describing what ya like, bring in a picture —>
http://www.yelp.com/biz/joes-barbershop-chicago-chicago?sort_by=date_desc
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The Dirty Mile Run is coming…
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All makes and models welcome. Teams of two, $20 a head, clues to locations in/around the city, first TWO teams back with all correct locations wins a BOUNTY of cash and prizes. More info @ https://www.facebook.com/events/136307709888391/
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Effective June 1st 2013….
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Effective June 1st 2013 the shop will now be open 9am – 8pm on Thursdays. Last customer taken at 7:30pm (if we are packed) so please don’t walk in the door at 7:58pm expecting to get a cut. We are staying open longer to address the seriously long wait times that have been plaguing the shop as of late, so please try and respect the times we are open. ALSO please be aware that also starting June 1st Joe Sr. will be taking Thursdays off, while his son Joe Jr. will be switching his day off to Wednesdays….
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We need your support (and vote)…
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It’s that time of year again. The time of year where YOU help the shop keep the title of BEST BARBERSHOP in the Chicago Reader’s “Best Of ” 2013 poll. Click the link below, sign up (its free and only takes a minute), scroll down to the bottom of the 1st page and add in Joe’s Barbershop Chicago under the “Best Barbershop” category and hit save. Tell your friends, tell your co-workers, and help spread the word about the little family owned barbershop that has been doing it the traditional way since 1968 !
2013 Reader Poll = http://posting.chicagoreader.com/chicago/Survey?survey=9313190
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Vintage Torque Fest 2013 is near…
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This weekend in Dubuque, IA is Vintage Torque Fest 2013. Hot Rods, Dirt Track racing, Pin-Up contest, and our very own Chuck TheBarber and shop apprentice ShakeyJake will be manning the “Mobile Joe’s” pop-up barbershop giving out our signature haircuts & hot lather straight razor shaves on site to show goers. More info on the upcoming event can be found @
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Vote Vote Vote
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It’s that time of year again. The time of year where YOU help the shop keep the title of BEST BARBERSHOP in the Chicago Reader’s Best oOf 2013 poll. Click the link below, sign up (its free and only take a minute), scroll down to the bottom of the 1st page and add in Joe’s Barbershop Chicago under the “Best Barbershop” category. Tell your friends, tell your co-workers, and help spread the word about the little family owned barbershop that has been doing it the traditional way since 1968 !
2013 Reader Poll = http://posting.chicagoreader.com/chicago/Survey?survey=9313190
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1st Kick Moto Blog
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Make sure to checkout Shop friend & Customer Rob M’s new moto inspired blog 1st Kick @ http://www.1stkick.tumblr.com
Everything from gear, people, spots, events, builders, and so on will be covered in depth as the blog grows in the coming months..
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HangOver Shave 2013
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The kickoff HangOver Shave Sunday event for the 2013 Season is Sunday 5/19/13. Pics from past years events can be seen @ http://joesbarbershopchicago.com/photos/
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Effective June 2013
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Effective June 2013 the shop will now be open 9am – 9pm on Thursdays. Last customer taken at 8:30pm (if we are packed) so please don’t walk in the door at 8:58pm expecting to get a cut. We are staying open longer to address the seriously long wait times that have been plaguing the shop as of late, so please try and respect the times we are open.
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JS Sloane Heavyweight
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Straight from NYC, JS Sloane Heavyweight pomade is available exclusively here in the shop. You won’t find it anywhere else in the city. Their water based pomade will keep your hair looking neat all day without weighing it down like most other pomades do. Also is great for customers looking for a product to hold their style, yet not have that “Plastic” look that some water based pomades give. 4oz. tin = $17
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Back in stock…
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Hawleywood’s No.9 aftershave will have ya smelling like you just left the barbershop everyday. Traditional Bay-Rum scent, super concentrated (little goes along way), and comes in a killer barbershop glass bottle. 4oz = $10
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Effective 6/1/13
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Please note effective the week of June 1st 2013 Joe Sr. will be not be in the barbershop on Thursdays, and his son Joe Jr will be switching his day off to Wednesdays.
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Available now…
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New shop supporter shirt (aka “moto”) now available @ https://www.midwestmerch.net/detail/joes-barbershop-chicago-moto/ for just $16 shipped to your door !
Artwork done by shop friend and customer Tim over @ https://www.facebook.com/ConcubinesOfTerror?fref=ts
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JS Sloane Lightweight…
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JS Sloane’s brand new LightWeight pomade is now available at the shop. Goes in super clean, has a lightweight/plyable hold, light scent, and washes out clean with water. This is a great “starter” pomade if you aren’t sure exactly how much hold you are looking for. $17
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Wear the Pants…
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The shop is honored to be part of the Chicago leg of Dockers “Wear the Pants” tour. Take 20 min, get fitted professionally for a pair of Dockers pants, then get a complementary Haircut OR Hot towel straight razor shave by our very own Chuck TheBarber. Two days and two different locations here in the city so make sure to click the link below for more event info:
https://www.facebook.com/Dockers/app_578139398864935
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HangOver Shave 2013
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The shop is proud to announce the official 2013 season of our HangOver Shave Sunday events. On the dates above a flat $30 gets ya a haircut OR hot towel straight razor shave, world famous MAN-B-QUE burger cooked right outside the shop, a ice cold Half Acre tall boy, and a cup of fresh Italian Ice from Miko’s ! The official event dates are: 5/19 – 6/30 – 7/28 – 8/25 – 9/29. All events are cash only, 1st come 1st served, and run 10am – 2pm.
Pics from HangOver Shave’s of the past can be seen @ http://joesbarbershopchicago.com/photos/
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Torquefest 2013 is coming…
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Torquefest 2013 is coming up quick. If your heading to the show make sure to stop by the “Mobile Joe’s pop-up barbershop to say hi to shop barber Chuck and shop apprentice ShakeyJake, pickup some pomade, maybe one of our custom helmets, or just watch a traditional haircut or shave happen before your eyes.
More info on TorqueFest 2013 can be found @ http://vintagetorquefest.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/VintageTorqueFest
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Half Fast Chicago
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Half Fast Chicago was established in the fall of 2007. The three founding members wanted to form a solid/tight knit group of friends who are more interested in putting miles on their rides rather than just talking about them while they sit in the garage. It doesn’t matter what you choose to ride, as long as you ride it ! If your looking to hang with some great people, learn alittle, wrench alittle, have a few cocktails, and actually put some miles on your ride then these are your guys.
Check them out @ http://www.halffastchicago.com
Or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Half-Fast-Chicago/60432778480?fref=ts
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Yelp-us
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Do the shop a favor, and if you haven’t already please take two minutes, click on the link below, and give the shop whatever you feel is a actual review. Yes we have a ton of positive / 5-star reviews already, but one more from a shop customer can’t hurt show others “the way” from the quick cuts and salons of the city.
The shop on Yelp = http://www.yelp.com/biz/joes-barbershop-chicago-chicago?sort_by=date_desc
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Effective June 1st…
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Please note that as of June 1st 2013 Joe Sr. will NOT be in the shop on Thursdays and Joe Jr. will NOT be in the shop on Wednesdays.
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HangOver Shave Sundays for 2013 dates are out !
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The shop is proud to announce the official 2013 season of our HangOver Shave Sunday events. On the dates below a flat $30 gets ya a haircut OR hot towel straight razor shave, world famous MAN-B-QUE burger cooked right outside the shop, a ice cold Half Acre tall boy, and a cup of fresh Italian Ice from Miko’s ! The official event dates are: 5/19 – 6/30 – 7/28 – 8/25 – 9/29. All events are cash only, 1st come 1st served, and run 10am – 2pm. Stay tuned for more event info and the official event poster by shop buddy and in-house artist Jason Goad…
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Effective 4/1/13
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As the sign says above, as of 4/1/13 all hot lather straight razor shaves (this includes both head and face shaves) are now $20 everyday the shop is open. Thanks for your understanding and your support…
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Saturday 3/30/13
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The day before a holiday is always a busy one. Three barbers and 9 waiting chairs means it doesn’t take allot to make the shop packed. Today is going to be one of those days. So, if you are in need of a cut/shave before the Easter holiday please bring your patience, maybe a book to read, some good music on your phone, etc.
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Easter 2013
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The shop will be open 9-6 on Friday 3/29, 9-5 on Saturday 3/30, and CLOSED on Sunday 3/31. Going to be a busy to days here in the shop so do yourself and your barber a favor and bring your patience, leave the kids at home, and tell your friends who aren’t getting a haircut you will meetup with them later. The shop has three barbers and 8 waiting chairs so it doesn’t take allot to get packed.
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Respect Tradition…
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Pictured above is Joe Sr’s father Victor. Victor put food on his family’s table as well as supported and funded the move to American from Italy by being a barber. Joe Sr (his son) has done the same for his family, as is now his son Joe Jr. Allot of people take the trade of barbering as not being a “serious” profession, as something to be looked down upon, or something that is “easy” of anyone can do. What I usually say to the above is go grab a clipper or a pair of shears and go try it ! Not as easy as a trained barber makes it look. Do yourself a favor and tell your buddy who goes to a salon or a $5 quick cut place to respect himself alittle more, get a good haircut from a licensed barber, and respect and support a tradition that is the worlds oldest legal profession.
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Week of Easter 2013
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The shop will be open regular hours this week, minus being CLOSED Sunday 3/31/13 for the Easter holiday…
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Blue…
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Since we started customizing clippers their have been allot of people coming up with their “version” of a custom clipper. Ours our powdercoated, the others use reg. off the shelf at home depot paint. Ours start off as a brand new production unit from Andis, the others are factory 2nd’s and used clippers they buy on ebay. Our finishes are 10x harder than automotive grade paint, the others use everything from spraypaint to exterior house paint (i have seen it – believe me). Bottom line is you get what you pay for in life. If you want a clipper that stands out from the rest, has the best/brightest/hardest/most chemical resistant finish available you have come to the right place. Click the link below for a full description of what sets our clippers and the process that makes them happen, be informed, and stop throwing your hard earned money away on internet junk …
Clipper info = http://joesbarbershopchicago.com/custom-andis-master-clippers/
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The Great Chicago Beard Off starts TODAY !
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Today a few brave souls will go under the cold edge of the straight razor and remove their current facial hair situation to embark on a 365 day journey of man-lee-ness, soul searching, inner peace, beard-dom, and utterly for one man the title of Chicago’s Best Beard in the shop’s 1st annual GREAT CHICAGO BEARD-OFF. Monthly updates of contestants progress/growth will be posted on the link below and the shop’s website so make sure to follow one or the other to stay int he know. Then fast forward a year to the event wrap-up party where YOU will help pick Chicago’s best beard…
Official event page : https://www.facebook.com/events/374555569319388/
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Easter is coming…
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Easter is right around the corner, so get in the shop for your Easter clean-up NOW and avoid super long wait times. REMEMBER: We only have 3 barbers and 8 waiting chairs and never rush a client out the door. If certain cut/style takes longer than others , well, so be it. 9-6 Tuesday thru Friday, 9-5 Saturdays and 10-2 on Sundays (closed Easter day)..
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JS Sloane Lightweight BACK IN STOCK !
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Back in stock ! JS Sloane Lightweight pomade only available here at the shop in the city limits.
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Smell like ya left the barbershop after every shave…
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Hawleywood’s No.9 aftershave will have ya smelling like you just left the barbershop everyday. Traditional Bay-Rum scent, super concentrated (little goes along way), and comes in a killer traditional barbershop glass bottle. 4oz = $10
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PhASE2 clippers coming soon…
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The shop is proud to announce that our PhASE2 line of powdercoated clippers is due out sometime in early Spring 2013 ! New colors, new finishes, same rock hard chemical resistant long lasting finish. Remember folks, spray paint or even automotive paint is NOT the same as powdercoating (google “Powdercoating” and look for yourself). Others try and offer a “custom clipper” for less than ours, but that’s exactly what it is (a cheaper clipper) where the finish wont last. Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available…
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Sold out…
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Due to limited supplies and popular demand the shop is currently sold out of the new JS Sloane Lightweight pomade. But don’t fret Chicago, as a large order was placed today and should be here no later then next week. JS Sloane’s Lightweight pomade has the same great smell/look/feel as their Heavyweight, yet carries a lighter/more manageable hold.
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Clean…
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A clean shop is a healthy shop. Every Monday (the one day the shop is closed) we clean the entire shop from top to bottom. From the floors to the chairs to the backbars to the tools. We do this each and every Monday to prepare for the busy week, and have been doing this practice since 1968…
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Sunday 3/24/13 = The Great Chicago Beard Off
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All event patrons will gather at the shop on Sunday 3/24/13 to have each of their faces cleaned off of any and all facial hair by way of a hot lather straight razor shave, then a picture will be taken of the new clean face, and a entry fee of $20 to gain access into the contest will b paid. Each contestant will then have to report back to the barbershop the last Sunday of each month for one year for any sort of trimming, shaping, etc on their growing facial hair, as well as to have another official headshot taken and another $20 to go into the “kitty” so to speak. If a month is missed that said contestant will be eliminated from the competition.
At the end of the year/contest, the barbershop will host a event in which the crowd will have the chance to vote for which beard/facial hair creation they think is the best. The winner will get cash and prizes (amount and what still yet to be determined) and whatever else we come up with to celebrate this monumental achievement.
Anyone who thinks they (and their beard) have what it takes to be the 1st annual beard champ shoot me an email directly at JoesBarberShop1@aol.com and we can get ya signed up or be at the shop on Sunday 3/24/13 . The official event page can be seen @ https://www.facebook.com/events/374555569319388/
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Saturdays in the shop…
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Saturday in the shop = Joe Sr, Chuck thebarber , and Joe Jr. till 5pm (last haircut taken at 4:30pm). Weekends are always alittle nutty so please bring your patience, and leave the kiddies and your 10 friends that AREN’T getting cuts at home…
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The Great Chicago Beard-Off starts Sunday 3/24/13
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Think you can grow your beard out for one full year ? Want to make some money while your doing it ? Click the link and learn more —>
https://www.facebook.com/events/374555569319388/
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JS Sloane brand pomade – Exclusive to the shop
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The shop is honored to have been picked as the exclusive Chicago retailer for JS Sloane’s line of men’s grooming products. Made in the heart of NYC, JS Sloane goes in super tacky, holds hard all day, yet washes out with water. Next time you are in the shop ask your barber about their great line of pomades that you can’t get anywhere else in the city….
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Shiner Gold pomade – only in Chicago
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The shop is honored to have been picked as the exclusive Chicago retailer of Shiner Gold pomade. Water based so it goes in & washes out clean, flexible / strong hold all day, light scent, and just $15 = 4oz. tin.
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PhASE 2 custom powdercoated clippers…
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The shop is proud to announce that our PhASE2 line of powdercoated clippers is due out sometime in early Spring 2013 ! New colors, new finishes, same rock hard chemical resistant long lasting finish. Remember folks, spray paint or even automotive paint is NOT the same as powdercoating. Others try and offer a “custom clipper” for less than ours, but that’s exactly what it is (a cheaper clipper) that wont last. Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available…
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The Great Chicago Beard-Off starts Sunday 3/24/13
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The shop is proud to be hosting the 1st ever Great Chicago Beard-Off kicking off Sunday 3/24/13. In a nutshell contest participants will meetup at the shop on Sunday 3/24/13 to have any and all facial hair removed , a picture taken of the clean face, then they are off to grown the biggest/longest/meanest beard they can for the next YEAR. At the time of the contest end whoever has the most wicked beard wins the pot (and some other things as well).
Signup to the event page @ https://www.facebook.com/events/374555569319388/ to stay in the loop as the event progresses, and make sure to be at the shop in person on 3/24/13 if you want in on the action…
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Shop supporter shirt #3 is now available…
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We are please to announce that the shirt above is now available at the link below. This shirt can be yours for just $16 shipped to your door. Original artwork by shop friend and customer Tim over at Concubines of Terror Traditional Sign Painting & Design. Support the little family owned barbershop that has been serving Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood since 1968 ..
Get your shirt here —> https://www.midwestmerch.net/browse/joes-barbershop-chicago/
Checkout Concubines of Terror here —> https://www.facebook.com/ConcubinesOfTerror?ref=ts&fref=ts
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MotoRama 2013 is in the books…
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The 2013 Chicago MotoRama this past weekend was a great time. Some of the areas best traditional hotrods and customs along with our very own Chuck TheBarber and our “Mobile Joe’s” pop-up barbershop packed the Rosemont, IL Convention center. Click the link below for the pics from the event —>
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151354600917776.1073741825.178010742775&type=1
Guest Barber Ralph H in the shop today 10-2
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Guest barber and shop buddy Ralph H will be filling in for Chuck today from 10am – 2pm. Ralph is always a good time and does amazing cuts & shaves so cruise by today, have a cold Half Acre while ya wait, and enjoy your Sunday…
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Chicago MotoRama
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Live in the Chicago-land area ? Then you need to get over to the Donald Stevens Convention center for the 2013 Chicago MotoRama. Besides some amazing hotrods and customs the shop’s very own Chuck TheBarber will be manning the “Mobile Joe’s” pop-up barbershop offering up our signature traditional haircuts and hot towel hot lather straight razor shaves on site !
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Chicago MotoRama starts TODAY !
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Make sure to stop by the Joe’s Barbershop pop-up shop while your at this weekends MotoRama to see our very own Chuck TheBarber doing what he does best !
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Dagger shirt now available…
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Joe’s Barbershop Chicago has been serving Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood since 1968. Help support the family owned shop with one of our supporter shirts.. Our “Dagger” shirt was created by Tattoo artist Micah Gunderson Working out of Sacred Tattoo in Marquette, MI. Pick up a shirt in whatever size ya need, and make sure to follow Micah and his amazing artwork at the links below: Instagram = @micahgunderson Facebook = https://m.facebook.com/micahgunderson?__user=854560006
All of our support shirts are just $16 SHIPPED to your door at the link below:
https://www.midwestmerch.net/browse/joes-barbershop-chicago/
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Wednesday 2/27/13
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Shop has Three(3) barbers working till 6pm tonite. NOTE: If you would like your mop chopped by our very own Chuck TheBarber, get in TODAY, as it will be the last time he is cutting in the shop for a week.
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BARBER SPOTLIGHT: Tyler Scott
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With over 6 years experience in the barbering trade, Tyler is a perfect fit in the shop. Also look for Tyler to work the Mobile Joe’s pop up shop alongside Chuck . Follow Tyler on Instagram @ http://instagram.com/tylerthebarber . E-mail him directly at tyler@joesbarbershopchicago.com
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MotoRama Chicago – This Weekend – The shop will be cutting
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Look for our very own Chuck TheBarber to be setup giving show patrons our signature haircuts & hot towel straight razor shaves at the upcoming 5th annual MOTORAMA on March 1-3rd in Rosemont, IL.More info can be found @ http://www.autorama.com/?page_id=241
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Ralph H in the shop 3/3/13
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Comeout and get a cut from guest barber Ralph H Sunday 3/3/13. Ralph will be working in place of Chuck while he is making show goers look their best at the 5th annual MotoRama show in Rosemont, IL .
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HangOver Shave Sunday = 2/24/13
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The next HangOver Shave winter event is taking place this Sunday, 2/24/13 here at the shop. $25 = haircut OR hot towel straight razor shave and a Half Acre tall boy in the shop. Get your hand stamped then head down to The Bob Inn for $2 domestics, $3 pint glass bloody marrys, and $5 Half Acre cans. 10am – 2pm in the shop, Bob Inn opens at 11am.
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New shirt available NOW !
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Our brand spanking new “cycle” supporter shirt is now available, in whatever size ya need, for just $16 SHIPPED to your door @ https://www.midwestmerch.net/browse/joes-barbershop-chicago/
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Wednesdays…
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It’s Wednesday which = the BEST day to get into the shop for your much needed haircut. Joe Sr, Joe Jr, & Chuck till 6pm (last haircut taken at 5:30pm)..
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Social..
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Follow the shop on here, Blogger, YouTube, 4Square, Etsy, Yelp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Tumblr. Links to all can be found at the top right of http://www.JoesBarberShopChicago.com
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New shop shirt coming soon …
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Look for the shirt above to become available in the next few weeks. Original artwork by shop customer and friend Doug over at https://www.facebook.com/motodoodle As all of our supporter merch the new shirt will be $16 shipped to your door. Stay tuned….
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Our “Mobile Joe’s” pop-up barbershop is now booking for 2013…
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Want to have something at your next corporate event that will stand out in people’s minds ? How about a fully functioning barbershop staffed by some of the city’s best licensed barbers handing out traditional haircuts and hot towel straight razor shaves ? That’s exactly what our “Mobile Joe’s” pop-up barbershop can bring to your next event. Multiple options including the number of barbers/services/size/and so on can literally be taylor fit to your exact event needs. Email Joe Jr. directly @ JoesBarberShop1@aol.com to inquire about availability and pricing. And don’t forget to checkout the pics from the mobile shop in action @ http://joesbarbershopchicago.com/photos/?album=1&gallery=9
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No. 9 aftershave
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Smell like ya left the barbershop after each shave with Hawleywood’s No.9 aftershave available here at the shop for just $10.
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Sunday..
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Three barbers on call today 10am – 2pm for your traditional barbering needs. No we don’t shave backs, NO we don’t accept credit cards, NO we won’t let you go in front of the person who was ahead of you because you have some place to be, No we don’t wash hair, and NO we don’t take appointments (all questions that we asked yesterday) !!!
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MotoRama 2013 – Rosemont, IL – The shop will be there…
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Come out to the 2013 MotoRama March 1 thru 3 to see some amazing cars, as well as our own Chuck TheBarber along with the mobile shop offering up our signature classic cuts & hot towel straight razor shaves.
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Sunday 2/24/13 = HangOver Shave Sunday
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Sunday, February 24th is the next HangOver Shave event here in the shop. Just $25 gets you a haircut OR hot towel straight razor shave and a ice cold Half Acre tall boy in the shop, your hand stamped, then head down to The Bob Inn (1/2 block away) for $2 domestics, $3 Bloody Marys, & $5 Half Acre cans. 10-2 in the shop. 11am on @ the bar…
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New shop shirt coming soon….
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Our new “Dagger” shirt, created by tattoo artist (and shop friend) Micah Gunderson out of Sacred Tattoo, Marquette Mi will be available soon for your little grubby hands. Just $16 shipped to your door (when available) in whatever size ya need. Make sure to follow Micah on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/micahgunderson?__user=854560006 and Sacred Tattoo @ https://m.facebook.com/SacredTattooStudio?__user=854560006
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Wednesday
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Joe Sr, Jr, & Chuck in the shop today till 6pm. Wednesdays as a rule are a quiet day, so if ya can cruise in TODAY to avoid the weekend rush…
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Barbacide Blue
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Barbacide Blue is a custom mix of silver and blue to come up with a color that can’t be duplicated. Our line of powdercoated Andis Master clippers starts off with new units from Andis (not used clippers like the other guys). Each clippers gets torn down , media blasted, out gassed, and coated with the upmost care to get the best/longest lasting/best looking finish possible. More info and available clippers can be found at http://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesBarberShop
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Back at it…
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The little shop on Fullerton Ave is back at it tomorrow for another 6 days of barbering. Why come in and wait on a Saturday when you can come during the week and sit right down in the barber chair ? 9-6 Tuesday thru Friday, 9-5 Saturdays and 10-2 on Sundays.
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Our first 1Star review on YELP !
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Want to give a big thanks to “Mike B” on Yelp for giving us our 1st one star review. Read it in full at the link below, but basically Joe Sr. scared off the kid with his Nam stores, and how he has a gun in the shop to protect himself from the world. Atleast he didn’t say anything about us giving him a bad haircut —-> http://www.yelp.com/biz/joes-barbershop-chicago-chicago?sort_by=date_desc
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Closed Sunday 2/10/13
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PLEASE NOTE: The shop will be closed Sunday 2/10/13…
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Saturday 2/9/13 in Chicago
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Our buddies over @ http://www.halffastchicago.com are holding their 6th annual ANTi-Valentines day party TONIGHT @ 8pm @ The Flat Iron on Milwaukee Ave in Chicago. $20 @ door goes to http://www.freetobreathe.com, Indian & YOB play live, drink specials, douchebag free, motorcycle photo booth, etc. More info about the event can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/130082613820704/
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BARBER SPOTLIGHT: Joe Caccavella Jr.
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Joe Jr. was taught the art of traditional barbering at the age of 15 by his father Joe Sr. In the fall of 2010 he graduated Success Barber School and became the third generation of licensed barbers in his family. He is proud to work next to his father and learn the in’s & out’s of the family business. Joe Jr. can be followed on Instagram @JoeJrTheBarber
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Half Fast Chicago
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Half Fast Chicago was established in the fall of 2007. The three founding members wanted to form a solid/tight knit group of friends who are more interested in putting miles on their rides rather than just talking about them while they sit in the garage. It doesn’t matter if you have a vintage scooter, a stock Harley, a classic 60′s muscle car, the sickest Cafe bike, a jockey shifted bobber, a 9 sec race car, or the longest store bought chopper! All that matters is that you are a stand up guy or gal who can be trusted, and actually ride/drive what you have. Check out their new website @ http://www.halffastchicago.com
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C l o s e d
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Please note the shop will be CLOSED this coming Sunday, 2/10/13…
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Hair laying wrong, have it LayRite …
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Hawleywood’s LAYRiTE brand pomade goes in and holds like a wax, yet is water soulable so it washes out as clean as a gel. Comes in both Deluxe and Super hold for just $15 here in the shop.
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BARBER SPOTLIGHT: Chuck TheBarber
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Born and raised in Iowa, Chuck brings over 10 years of professional barbering to the shop. Look for Chuck both in the shop and on the road at most of the larger Midwest Hot Rod/Traditional car shows & events making gents look their best with our “Mobile Joe’s” pop-up barbershop. Chuck is in the shop Wednesday thru Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sundays 10am – 2pm. Follow Chuck on Twitter as @Chuckthebarber1 , Instagram as @ChuckTheBarber, Facebook, or e-mail him directly at chuck@joesbarbershopchicago.com.
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Superbowl Sunday
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Today = Joe Jr, Tyler, and guest barber Ralph H. (shown above) from Broadway Jim’s Barbershop making gents look better than when they came in till 2pm
(last haircut taken at 1:30 sharp).
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Saturday 2/9/13
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Saturday 2/9/13 Half Fast Chicago hosts it’s 6th annual ANTI-Valentines day shin dig @ The Flat Iron. INDIAN & YOB play live. More info at https://www.facebook.com/events/130082613820704/
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Barbacide Blue
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“Barbacide Blue” is a custom mix of three different blues and two different silvers to come up with a heavy metallic color that looks like nothing else. Sometimes it looks more silver, other times it looks more blue. Either way it will def. get you noticed in a sea of “stock” clippers.
Each clipper starts off as a brand new production unit from Andis® (these are not factory 2nd’s bought at a flee market). All internals are carefully removed from the case, then the empty clipper housing gets sandblasted, coated with the desired color, and cured at 500 degrees.
After the case is cooled and inspected for flaws it gets a full coat of super durable clear Powder and visits the oven for a 2nd time for a slow cure process to insure a rock solid coating that will last for years. Then all internals are re-installed back into the freshly coated case, all wires are soldered and Heat shrinked (Andis® uses electrical tape), and everything is re-calibrated back to factory specs. The fresh/custom clipper gets put back into its original box, with all factory packaging, and is sent off to its new owner.
Click the link below to purchase the above clipper while supplies last —->
https://www.etsy.com/listing/97994430/barbacide-blue-custom-powdercoated-andis
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Please note the shop will be CLOSED Sunday 2/10/13….
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