acb's definitions

ORD

The abbreviation for O'Hare International Airport, located in Chicago, the busiest airport in the world.

My flight just got diverted to ORD from DFW today.

by acb December 23, 2005

exurb

A sparsely populated area, that is currently making the transition from rural to suburban, located usually on the fringes of a metropolitan area. Often times, it may be populated by wealthy estates, hobby farms, as well as existing rural towns, and usually with larger, more-mainstream suburban development on the brink of happening.

That exurb is growing so fast that the town can barely keep up the services to allow it to function.

by acb December 25, 2005

Get A Grip

One of the greatest Aerosmith albums of the 80s and 90s. Released in 1993 and selling 7 million copies, it featured the hits "Livin' on the Edge" and "Eat the Rich" as well as three even bigger hits propelled by Alicia Silverstone featured in the videos: "Cryin", "Amazaing", and "Crazy." A milestone album marking the crossover between 80s and 90s culture, rock and pop, explicit and clean.

What's your favorite song off "Get a Grip"?

by acb December 25, 2005

Metra

Located in Chicagoland, it is one of the most extensive suburban commuter rail systems in the country, providing service between hundreds of suburbs and downtown Chicago.

"I take the Metra to work and it only takes 30 minutes"

"I like Metra for going downtown on the weekends"

by acb December 23, 2005

aero

anything of, or relating to, the rock band Aerosmith.

Hey, did you check out the new aero CD? It rocks!

by acb December 25, 2005

NIU

Northern Illinois University, the 2nd largest institution of higher education in the state of Illinois.

NIU football rocks!
I'm going to go see my buddy at NIU this week.

by acb November 16, 2005

Huntley

A rapidly-growing unique town on the fringes of suburbia NW of Chicago. Also the posterchild for suburban and exurban sprawl in the midwest. Famous for its small town charm, cows, outlet mall, gazebo, dairy mart, high school mascot controversey, and the largest age 55+ golf course community in the Midwest. Went from a population of 5,000 in 2000 to an estimated 20,000 in 2005.

Huntley: The Friendly Village with Country Charm

by acb November 16, 2005