What an awesome gesture by the state of Illinois! I hope other states are following suit with similar goodwill. Associated Press tells us that deployed overseas will being enjoying Chicago-style pizza in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Oman, to enjoy during the Super Bowl. Veterans officials and Illinois governor Pat Quinn took care of the airlift operation. The nonprofit group Pizza 4 Patriots partnered with Chicago's Great Kitchens and DHL Express to make and deliver the pizzas. 10,000 of them! They're packed with dry ice and ready to bake! I don't know about you, but stories like that bring a little lump to my throat, y'know? Love it! DB

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