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Chicagoland is filled with extraordinary nightclubs, unparalleled dining venues and some of the biggest events in the world! But, do you ever wonder where the locals go? Where are the best neighborhood bars, eateries, and local festivals? Where can you find live music, karaoke and trivia nights? Who has the best food and drink specials around? If you are ready to experience the Chicagoland area like the locals do then make sure to pick up your free copy of Wassup Xtra Magazine at any of the 300+ locations in the Chicago and Southwest Suburbs or check out our Facebook page daily to find out where you should be going tonight!

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Down south, Bubba called his attorney and asked, "Is it true theys suin them cigarette companies fer causin people to git cancer?" "Yes, Bubba, sure is true," responded the lawyer. "And now someone is suin them fast food restaurants fer makin em fat an cloggin their arteries with all them burgers an fries, is that true, Mista Lawyer?"

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News of Interest 18th Annual 'Bark In The Park' On May 5, Chicago residents with (or without) their dogs take part in a 3.2-mile run to raise funds for the Anti-Cruelty Society. Held at Montrose Harbor, there is a canine obstacle course, agility courses, free photos, snacks, a rafﬂe, and more.

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On May 18th, you can join the tens of thousands of people who will be riding to work on a bike. Many people live ﬁve miles or less from their workplace, a bike-able distance even for inexperienced cyclists. Everyone who ditches a car will reduce air pollution, save money on gas and parking, and get some healthy exercise to boot.

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Though you realize that Monday will be a solemn day of remembrance, the three-day break from work offers two days before Memorial Day when you can rest, organize your thoughts, or put them aside for a time. You can have a picnic or barbecue with family and friends and celebrate life before honoring the fallen. The day is also known as Decoration Day because of the tradition of decorating the graves of service people, a custom that dates back to the time just after the Civil War. The memories of those who gave their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan are fresh in our minds. Though they died far from home, their sacriﬁce was made to protect their homeland from foreign intruders. Memorial Day honors all who gave their lives in past wars as well. Almost everyone has a family member who fell during the Civil War, World Wars I and II, Korea and in other foreign lands. On this day we remember them, tell stories about them, pray for them, and honor them.

At least four developed nations have a higher percentage of single dwellers than the United States, which has 28 percent. They are: Sweden @ 47 percent; Britain @ 34 percent; Japan @ 31 percent, and Italy @ 29 percent, according to a study by Time Magazine.

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Obama said, "Participation in sports can strengthen both body and mind, and all kinds of active pastimes can help improve physical and mental well being." Those active pastimes can be healthy and fun. If you aren't much into sports there are other activities to partake in; you can walk, splash around in a pool, play badminton, go camping, carry picnic baskets, or play catch with a softball. The key to greater ﬁtness is to do any of these things more often. Or you can stay inside where it never rains. Try a yoga class. It's a deceptively simple practice that includes holding a variety of positions designed to increase strength and ﬂexibility in addition to calming your mind. Belly dancing has also become increasingly popular with no bellies showing. Depending on the level of the class, it can be a highly aerobic activity. TM

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Jeremy Lin, the high-scoring Knicks newcomer, made it onto the cover of Sports Illustrated for the second week. He's the ﬁrst New York-based team athlete to do it since the magazine started in 1954. Not even Mickey Mantle, Joe Namath or Eli Manning made two covers straight. Lin became a global star after getting a chance to start for the Knicks. Before that, he was thought of as a common point guard from Harvard. Quoted in Star News Services, Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said about Lin, “It's an unbelievable story. It's fun and people are excited about it.” "We'll see where it goes," D'Anatoni says, "Will it be a storybook ending? Everybody hopes so and that's what we're going to work for. But I do know he's a heck of a basketball player…" Lin is the 12th athlete to appear on the SI cover at least two weeks in a row.

Chicagoans will be pleased to know that Michael Jordan still holds the SI cover record with three covers in a row. Looks like he can three-peat in more than just the NBA.

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A recent Scottish immigrant attends his ﬁrst baseball game in his new country and after a base hit he hears the fans roaring run....run! The next batter connects heavily with the ball and the Scotsman stands up and roars with the crowd in his thick accent: "R-r-run ya bahstard, r-run will ya!" A third batter slams a hit and again the Scotsman, obviously pleased with his knowledge of the game, screams "R-r-run ya bahstard, r-r-run will ya!" The next batter held his swing at three and two and as the ump calls a walk the Scotsman stands up yelling "R-r-run ya bahstard, r-rrun!" All the surrounding fans giggle quietly and he sits down confused. A friendly fan, sensing his embarrassment whisper, "He doesn’t have to run, he’s got four balls."

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God was just about ﬁnished creating humans when he realized he had two parts left over. He couldn’t decide how to split them between Adam and Eve so he thought he might as well just ask them.

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Well Adam jumped up and down and shouted, “Please give that to me God! I’d love to be able to do that! That seems like just the sort of thing a man should have! Please, please give it to me!” On and on he went like a little boy. Eve just smiled and told God that if Adam really wanted it so badly he could have it. So, God gave Adam the thing that would allow him to pee standing up. Adam was so excited he started whizzing all over the place. First on the side of a rock, next he tried to write his name in the sand, and then tried to see if he could shoot it at a tree stump ten feet away, laughing with delight all the while. God and Eve watched him with amusement and then God turned to Eve and said, “Well I guess you’re kind of stuck with the last thing I have left.” “What is it called?” asked Eve.

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Huevos Rancheros Not Just For Breakfast! With the Cinco De Mayo holiday kicking off the month of May, I though it more than appropriate to share a traditional Spanish favorite that does not only need to be enjoyed as the ﬁrst meal of the day. Huevos Rancheros (literally "ranch eggs") are one of the ﬁrst real fusion cuisines, born of the culinary marriage between the Spanish Conquistadors and the Native Americans. Today, much of what is labeled "Mexican" food is really a variation of several regional cuisines (i.e. Tex Mex), and the New Mexico fusion of Indian and Mexican foods. Servings :4 / Time: 45 minutes Ingredients

garlic, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the can of Ro*tel with the juice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the stock and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the cilantro. Adjust the seasoning to your particular taste and level of heat, and cover to keep warm. In a large skillet, melt a ½ tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add 1 tortilla and cook until warmed through and just starting to brown about 30 seconds each side. Remove, cover to keep warm, and repeat with the remaining butter and tortillas. In another large skillet, melt 1 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Break 4 of the eggs and fry until beginning to set, about 1 minute. Is sunny-side-up is not your cup of tea, carefully turn them and cook to over easy. Sprinkle the eggs with the cheese and cover to ﬁnish cooking, about 1 1/2 minutes. Repeat with the other 4 eggs.

Ranchero Sauce 1 Tblsp extra virgin olive oil , 1 cup chopped Vidalia onions, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper , 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 tsp ground cumin , 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 Tblsp minced jalapeno, 1 tsp chopped garlic , 1 can Ro*tel tomatoes with the juice 1 cup chicken stock , 3 Tblsp chopped cilantro 4 Tblsp butter , 4 large corn tortillas 1/2 cup warm refried beans , 8 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups pepper Jack cheese

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4. Charles Lindberg made the first historic solo Trans Atlantic airplane flight in May of 1925, 1927, 1929, or 1930 in his plane “The Spirit of Saint Louis”? 5. On May 14, 1796 was the first smallpox, polio, or herpes vaccine given by Dr. Edward Jenner? 6. On May 18, 1652 the State of Rhode Island passed a law banning prohibition, masturbation, or slavery? 7. Every May 1st the glorious state of Hawaii celebrates “Oragami Day”, “Roast a Pig Day”, “Lei Day”, or “Spank Your Wife Day”?

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The Kentucky Derby, scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 5, 2012, is America's original, extravagant springtime sports party. While a horse race is at the heart of the spectacle, there are many intriguing aspects of the America's Race.

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Over its 137-year history, the Kentucky Derby known as America's Race™ has amassed dozens of traditions that Churchill Downs' employees, horsemen and millions of Derby fans worldwide hold dear.

To complete the trophy by April, craftsmen begin the process during the fall of the previous year and literally work hundreds of hours. The trophy is believed to be the only solid gold trophy that is annually awarded the winner of a major American sporting event.

From the iconic Twin Spires that overlook the track's famous homestretch to the potent mint juleps that infuse Derby Day with "spirit," traditions are an important part of the Derby experience. Since the 50th running of the Kentucky Derby in 1924, Churchill Downs has annually presented a gold trophy to the winning owner of the famed "Run for the Roses." History is unclear if a trophy was presented in 1875 to the winner of the ﬁrst Kentucky Derby, and trophy presentations were sporadically made in following years. Finally, in 1924, legendary Churchill Downs President Matt Winn commissioned a standard design to be developed for the "Golden Anniversary" of the Derby. For the 125th Kentucky Derby in 1999, Churchill Downs ofﬁcials decided to defer to racing lore and change the direction of the decorative horseshoe displayed on the 14-karat gold trophy. The horseshoe, fashioned from 18-karat gold, had pointed downward on each of the trophies since 1924. To commemorate Kentucky Derby 125, the change was made and the horseshoe was turned 180 degrees so that its ends pointed up. The trophy now annually incorporates the horseshoe with

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Too Big to Know: Rethinking Knowledge Now That the Facts Aren’t the Facts, Experts are Everywhere, and the Smartest Person in the Room is the Room by David Weinberger, Basic Books

Today, knowledge comes from a variety of sources… Until recently, we believed dependable knowledge could only be obtained from an expert or a book. That is no longer so, says author David Weinberger in his new book, Too Big to Know. In this age of Internet and Social Media, knowledge has spilled into the wonderful world of networks. Advantageous? Or just plain overwhelming? The fact is, that there is such a variety of people on the Internet so diverse in their interests and abilities, that we often ﬁnd ourselves presented with a network of individuals who are all experts on just about anything and everything. This network of experts can help open doors to new ideas that deter us from coming to immovable conclusions or they can leave us feeling just plain overwhelmed. There is more knowledge than ever, but it's different. Topics have no boundaries and nobody seems to agree on anything. But, this is the greatest time in history to be a knowledge seeker, that is, if you know how. In Too Big to Know, the author and Internet philosopher shows how business, science, education, and the government are learning to use networked knowledge to understand more than ever before and to make smarter decisions. Weinberger is a Senior Researcher at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard. He says, put together, all of us are smarter than any of us. Today, leaders are starting to rely on networks to help them make decisions. He also acknowledges the important roles that smart mobs and wise crowds have played. He tells us how to build a bold net infrastructure strategy that is inclusive rather than exclusive. In Chapter Two, he gives a fascinating history of facts as they have evolved from a scarce, isolated foundation of knowledge to abundant nodes on a network open to interpretation and dispute. One reviewer says Weinberger's groundbreaking book shakes the foundations of our concept of knowledge, from the role of facts to the value of books and the authority of experts, providing a compelling vision of the future.

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Cabin in the Woods Cabin in the Woods is a smart and funny horror movie. That’s about all I can say without spoiling major plot twists. So if you like being surprised, don’t hesitate to go and see this movie. If you’re half-drunk, you beer’s flat and you’ve finished the crossword, read on. Five college kids pack into a Winnebago to spend a weekend in creepy cabin in the middle of nowhere. There’s the jock, the geek (who’s as buff as the jock, but is black and wears glasses), the blond, the virgin and the stoner. After being introduced to the college campers, the story then switches to these two engineer types who are busy watching the kids on TV monitors and can apparently manipulate their environment. The cabin they’re visiting appears to be part of someone’s crazy experiments. The stoner is the first to catch on, but why would anyone listen to him? Why are they all acting like such stereotypes, and why are they so damn horny? The kids stumble through a laundry list of horrormovie-bad-ideas (getting wasted and/or laid, going into the basement, reading mysterious Latin texts aloud). In the meantime, the NASA types and their colleagues begin placing bets. What’s it going to be? Who’s going to kill these clueless kids: Poltergeists? Zombies? A mere man? Both sets of characters get their fair share of zingers. One of the brilliant things about this movie is how it heightens the age-old dilemma of whether to root for the kids or the homicidal maniac chasing them. For most of Cabin in the Woods, I was rooting for the monster(s). There’s an additional twist involving vengeful demon gods, a batshit-crazy ending and a great cameo in the final scene. The movie is written and directed by folks who worked on “Lost” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” which explains all the campy dialogue and mind-bending plot switcheroos. Highly recommended for any open to high-concept popcorn movies; essential for horror-movie buffs.

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MMA HIGHLIGHTS

XFO 43 written by Marc Gwekoh - photography by Stan Balazia

It was a great night for MMA fights on Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Copernicus Center in Chicago, Illinois for XFO 43. The Illinois based organization never falls short of putting on a top-notch event, and this 11 match fight card further proved this once again. In the night’s main event, Daniel Vizcaya came out with an impressive second round submission victory over Brandon DelPrado. Vizcaya used superior grappling and a vicious top game en route to his sixth overall victory, third in a row in his professional MMA career. DelPrado seemed overwhelmed right out of the gate, finding no solution to the aggressive double leg takedown by Vizcaya. DelPrado seemed to have momentarily rocked Vizcaya in the second round, only to see DelPrado get taken down relentlessly after the short stint of success. This would be Delprado’s only positive moment in an otherwise one-sided defeat. The event’s fans appeared to be very excited for the co-main event, as Polish MMA fighter Andrew Krzeptowski took on Lawrence Dunning in a back and forth affair. Krzeptowski had the crowd firmly in his grasp, with many Polish supporters for the Midwest Training Center’s new prospect. Krzeptowski had the advantage in the striking department, landing beautiful combinations that kept Dunning at a distance. But Dunning was able to close in and work the clinch effectively and it appeared to confuse Krzeptowski. Both were able to implement their game plan, as well as confuse their counterparts. In the end, it was fan favorite Andrew Krzeptowski that won via unanimous decision. The fighter that received the loudest ovation of the night was Polish fighter Rafal Skibinski. Skibinski faced Jason Graves in the night’s eighth fight. Graves, unfazed by the overwhelming support for Skibinski, rushed in quickly and pressured Skibinski. Graves landed a right hook flush that dropped his opponent. Graves landed several punches from the mount position and at one point the fight was nearly stopped until Skibinski was able to reverse the position. Skibinski landed an elbow and several other punches from Graves’ guard that opened up a big cut above his left eye. The doctor came into the cage after a referee timeout, and eventually stopped the fight, giving Skibinski a TKO victory via doctor stoppage. XFO 43 had countless highlights throughout the night, with nine of the eleven total fights ending with a finish. The fighters came to impress and it showed during the electrifying matchups. With a mix of great game plans and high-level techniques, every person in the crowd definitely got their money’s worth. Adam Ward, another great prospect worth noting, talents in the cage were irrefutably on display that evening. Ward defeated his opponent Bobby Ferrier via Rear Naked Choke in the first round. Ward seemed extremely frustrated with Ferrier’s inability to make weight, stating at the end of the fight that he has no respect for fighters missing weight by ten pounds. He displayed his frustration by outclassing Ferrier on his feet, and eventually taking his back to secure the submission. Ward’s fight was a perfect culmination of the entire night’s festivities.

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Band interview

Renegade

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Band: Renegade For fans of: Killswitch Engage, Avenged Sevenfold, and Bring Me The Horizon. Upcoming Shows: May 11, 2012 at Evolution Music, Orland Park, IL. Doors at 6:30pm, $8. With A World Beneath Me, Breaker! Breaker!, Misanthropy, To Trust a Liar, and Last Flight Home. June 20, 2012 at Mojoes, Joliet, IL. Doors at 5pm, $10 Advanced, $12 at the door. With A Modern Day Escape, Dr. Acula, The Bunny The Bear, From Atlantis, + many local artists. While many 6th and 7th graders are more concerned about puberty, the recognition of the opposite sex, and how they are going to fit in during the next few crucial years of schooling, Renegade began developing not only new skills as musicians, but a whole new genre to the metal world. In their prime, Renegade introduced Brandon Marsh (guitar), Ricky Monegain (drums), and Ajani Marsh (guitar at the time). After a year of purchasing equipment, Raymond Young joined the band. Their initial sound at the time was jazz and alternative. After Raymond left the band a year later, they picked up guitarist Darren Miller by their freshman year of high school transforming their melody to hard rock/alternative. Miller left the band later on to pursue a different style of music. Shortly after that point, the band hit a road block until Austin Allen (vocals) became their first official vocalist. Baron Downing (bass) was recruited after succeeding their first show at a Battle of the Bands. By this time they established themselves as a metal band. By the summer, going into Ricky and Brandon’s senior year, they recorded their first tracks. Amid the new school year, Joe Ranieri (guitar) joined the band as Ajani picked up the role as another screamer. As described, they prefer to see their music as Afrocore – meaning any metal band with a larger percentage of “black members” than “white members”. Renegade currently resides in the Darian and La Grange areas. Even with such strong influences like Killswitch Engage and Incubus, each and every member is esteemed by specific musicians for not only their music, but creativity. Although they have plenty of material written but very limited funds, a full-length record is ideal. Fortunately enough they were able to throw down a couple of new tracks with Richie Semtner of Concept Recording and Production, so far receiving exceptional responses from fans. To check out these tracks, visit their Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/comingbackfornothing) along with more upcoming shows and more information. Here’s your chance to read more about what a live show is like and more interesting tidbits. Since I have not been able to see you live yet please describe what a typical show is like. Where have you played so far and who have you played with? What were the turnouts like? We show up early to mosh and support other bands and then we get on stage and open up with Firecrotch. We normally play about 6 of our 25 original songs with synchronized choreography. We try to get the crowd into our music as much as possible. We have played at Congress Theater, Bada Brew, Live 59, Camelot Hall in Indiana, The Nite Lite Café and some random Cicero basement/backyard. We have played with Crossing The Delaware, We The Surreal, Venom is the Remedy, Ederra, From The Heavens They Came, To Be Continued, Ignite The Pyres, To Trust A Liar, and Monument 45. The turnouts are average but we can usually get the crowd to mosh pretty hard. We do have a few loyal fans but we pick up more fans at every show we play. Where do you get your motivation and inspirations from? Ajani is motivated and completely inspired by Austin Carlile of Of Mice & Men and Mitch Luker from Suicide Silence. Austin Allen is motivated to have guttural lows like Phil Bozeman from Whitechapel and Mitch Luker. Ricky’s inspiration is the will to progress himself as a professional metal drummer. Baron downing is inspired by Iwrestledabearonce, Lamb of God, and Complex/Groovy bass players. Joe is motivated to have the technical guitar skills of Synyster Gates from Avenged Sevenfold and the heavy guitar sound of bands on Rise Records. Brandon is inspired by The Devil Wears Prada, Deftones, and Killswitch Engage. What do you hope to accomplish with your music and what makes you stand apart from every other band? We want to keep recording, writing original music, and playing shows to hope get discovered by a label that fits best for us. Our name Renegade isn’t just a name but a concept. We try to apply this concept as much as possible to our music and not sound like other bands.

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Happy Mother’s Day Sunday May 13th

One day, Farmer Jones was in town picking up supplies for his farm. He stopped by the hardware store and picked up a bucket and an anvil. Then, he stopped by the livestock dealer to buy a couple of chickens and a goose. However, he now had a problem. How on earth was he to carry his entire purchases home? The livestock dealer said, "Why don’t you put the anvil in the bucket, carry the bucket in one hand, put a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in your other hand?" "Hey, thanks!" the farmer said, and off he went. While walking he met a little old lady who told him she was lost. She asked, "Can you tell me how to get to 1515 Mockingbird Lane?" The farmer said, "Well, as a matter of fact, I live at 1520 Mockingbird Lane. Let’s take my short cut and go down this alley. We’ll be there in no time." The little old lady said, "I am a lonely widow without a husband to defend me. How do I know that when we get into the alley you won’t ravish me?" The farmer said, "Holy crap, lady! I am carrying a bucket, an anvil, two chickens, and a goose. How in God’s name could I possibly hold you up against the wall and do that?" The little old lady said, "Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the anvil on top of the bucket, and I’ll hold the chickens."

MAY HOROSCOPE ARIES: It's time to focus on what's really important to you and where you want to be in the future. Decide whether you will zero in on a personal matter or a career goal. TAURUS: You are inclined to set an easy pace in your work. That does provide extra time for analysis. But at times like this, you need to move forward more energetically. GEMINI: Far-away places aren't in the cards right now, but you can dream of them and be an armchair traveler. Plan your work and ﬁnances to make the dream come true. CANCER: You may be a natural leader but sometimes you have to defer to others in certain areas. The best part of it is that you'll have fewer decisions to make. LEO: Your perfectionist tendencies are becoming apparent, but no life, no job and no project will ever be entirely perfect. Try to avoid getting mired in the minutiae. VIRGO: Being an optimistic person is paying off this month as you engage in various activities. It will help you successfully complete whatever you set out to do.

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LIBRA: There are many options available to you now, which mean decisions will be more difﬁcult. Take courage, and study the facts before taking an important step. SCORPIO: Develop a new attitude about family on Mother's Day. You may have things to forgive your mother for. Do it and put them behind you. Encourage this important relationship. Call, send a gift or visit. SAGITTARIUS: If communication between you and a co-worker seems stressed, carefully trying to explain the rightness of your position could pay off. But be respectful, not pushy. CAPRICORN: In business matters, face-to-face discussions can usually bring better results than a phone call or sending an email. Take the time for one-on-one talks. AQUARIUS: The stars predict a surprise phone call from an old friend. If it happens, value the contact and make time to meet if you can. Friends are important. PISCES: Take another look at ﬁnancial matters. You are at something of a turning point where you can improve your position or go in the opposite direction

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It was a slow day in Mamou, Louisiana. The sun was beating down, and the streets were deserted. Times were tough, everybody was in debt, and the entire town was living on credit. On hot July afternoon, a traveling Shreveport salesman was driving through town. He stopped at the Lazy Cloud Hotel and laid a $100 bill on the desk asking if he could inspect the rooms upstairs in order to pick one in which to spend the night. As soon as the man walked upstairs, Bosco, the owner, grabbed the bill and ran next door to pay his debt to Boudreaux the butcher. Boudreaux quickly took the $100 and ran down the street to retire his debt to Trosclair the pig farmer.

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Trosclair then took the $100 and headed off to pay his bill at T-Boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmers Co-op, the local supplier of feed and fuel. T-Boy, at the Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Co-op, took the $100 and ran to pay his debt to the local prostitute, Clarise, who had also been facing hard times and had been offering her "services" on credit. Clarise rushed to the Lazy loud Hotel and paid off her room bill with Bosco, the hotel owner. Bosco then placed the $100 back on the counter so that the travelling salesman would not suspect anything. At that moment the salesman came down the stairs, picked up the $100 bill, and stated that the rooms were not satisfactory, pocketed the money, and left town. No one produced anything. No one earned anything. However, the whole town was now out of debt and was looking to the future with a lot more optimism.

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MONDAY MAY 28, 2012 A woman asks her husband at breakfast time, "Would you like some bacon and eggs, a slice of toast, and maybe some grapefruit juice and coffee?" He declines. "Thanks for asking, but I’m not hungry right now. It’s this Viagra," he says. "It’s really taken the edge off my appetite."

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At lunchtime, she asked him, "How about a bowl of soup, homemade mufﬁns, or a cheese sandwich?" He declines. "The Viagra," he says, "It’s really spoiled my need for food." Come dinnertime, she asks if he wants anything to eat. "Would you like a juicy ribeye steak and some scrumptious apple pie? Or maybe a rotisserie chicken or tasty stir fry?" He declines again. "No," he says, "It’s got to be the Viagra. I’m still not hungry." "Well," she says, "Would you mind getting off me? I’m absolutely starving."

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TAT T L E TA L E S

The Weber Grill My neighbor’s cigar smoke drifts to my welllighted porch, where I dwell in early evening with a book. I listen to talk radio and breathe in blooming lilacs. Bees hover and play Mother-May-I, as they did that day at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, where I first met my wife, a museum tour guide. I, too, hover because I renewed the lease on this apartment even though my wife already flew the coop. Now she’s my ex-wife. We weren’t blessed By Rob Christiansen with kids though we were cursed with each other. They were the best years of our lives, but I would trade my share of them for a Honus Wagner baseball card. My neighbor’s cigar smoke hovers like a perfumed gray ghost. I try to take a nap in my canvas wingchair. The door is closed but my porch is open to the great outdoors, which includes the immediacy of the beautiful lilacs. His cigar smoke curls in like a wrap-around shot beating the goalie to the inside post. Yes, I’m a sports fan. That’s why I listen to WGN. The smoke seems pleasant enough, but to me it’s secondhand, the worst kind, and I would be better off smoking my own cigar. He knocks and I get up to let him in. He removes the cigar from his mouth and offers me $30 to assemble his new grill. I can’t believe it. It’s funny, but I installed a water heater for his daughter Julie. Small world. She happened to be a customer of my employer. I deliver and install appliances. She was quite a customer, not that there was any hanky panky between us. It was just a pleasure to service Julie’s…water heater. I didn’t know she was Ignatz’ daughter until she started dropping by to visit him. I agree to assemble the grill, an inside joke my ex-wife would appreciate. She was awarded the Weber that used to be on our porch. She showed the receipt to the judge. Yep, it was bought on her credit card. “Thanks,” Ignatz says, like a cigar-chomping cartoon character. He wears glasses and shaves his head. I shaved mine in March for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation at Fadó Irish Pub located at Clark and Grand. Usually, however, I flaunt my hairline for all its worth. He wheels the box on a red dolly across the brief landing to my porch. “Yes, your honor, I have the receipt.” I hope that someone actually spoke those words out loud just now on the radio. Otherwise, I might be a head case, with or without hair on my head. “Could I have it by Friday?” he asks. I know his real name, but I’m not picking him out of a lineup for you. I have to live across the hall from him in this three-flat walk-up, and I’d rather not be known as the local Joe McGinniss who spies on his neighbors and tells tall tales out of school. Not that Joe McGinniss actually did that. It’s just that there was this news item two years ago. My wife would understand. She expressed her opinion to me about it because she knew I had read “Fatal Vision.” She said that the Joe McGinniss news item was a lot to do about nothing.

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It’s been three days since Ignatz asked me to build his grill, but I’ve somehow aged a year. There’s an easy riddle for you, but I won’t leave you hanging if you’re stumped. I’ve been up since 6:00 a.m. drinking coffee on my porch and boiling the occasional hot dog, which isn’t just for dinner anymore since I began paying alimony. Mandated anger management classes aren’t cheap, either. But I’m reaping dividends since I haven’t been going on and on about my ex-wife. I’m taking the day off. The radio makes me think I have guests. Yes, deep down I miss her voice and I’m filling the silence. I’m definitely not revealing her name since I fear, irrationally, of course, that she will drag me back to court if she sees this, and sue me for something she’ll think of on the way there. I assemble the grill and take the time to smell the lilacs in the still early morning, and dream of a nap. My legs are a drawbridge and my feet are propped on a wicker Ottoman. It’s a familiar refrain. In this dream I awake at 9:39 a.m. to the smell of cigar smoke and find that the book I‘m reading is in the moat. I contemplate the mix of dream and reality and am confused. “What day is it, lad?” I ask, and the lad replies, “Why, it’s Christmas Day, sir!” There’s a knock on my door and my dream wisps turn into cigar smoke. Ignatz heard the radio and assumed I was awake. I open the door for him and he sees the grill. “Nice job, neighbor,” he says. We have to carry it, albeit just a few yards across the landing to his porch, but he’s grasping the propane tank by a collar with one hand and gingerly holding his cigar in the other hand. My $30 should be in his pocket, unless he’s smoking it. “Here,” he said, handing the tank to me. “Careful, it’s heavy.” Suddenly panicking, I yell, “Careful with the cigar so you don’t blow us up, you crazy bastard!” Sometimes my language is coarse, and I speak loudly, aggravating otherwise tame situations. I tried to argue that I can’t be rehabbed, but the judge made me take the classes anyway.

“Happy birthday, neighbor,” Ignatz says. “The grill is yours. And my daughter Julie says to call her. Here’s her number.” Long story short, Julie’s coming over tonight and her old man says he’s moving!

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Three women were sitting around talking about their sex lives. The ﬁrst said, "I think my husband’s like a championship golfer. He’s spent the last ten years perfecting his stroke." The second woman said, "My husband’s like the winner of the Indy 500. Every time we get into bed he gives me several hundred exciting laps." The third woman was silent until she was asked, "Tell us about your husband." She thought for a moment and said, "My husband’s like an Olympic gold-medal-winning quarter-miler." "How so?" "He’s got his time down to under 40 seconds." Most people give up just when they're about to achieve success. They quit on the one-yard line. They give up at the last minute of the game one foot from a winning touchdown. Ross Perot, billionaire former U.S. presidential candidate

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A salesman went to the door of a young couple one day and rang the doorbell. After three rings and no answer, he assumed no one was home and decided to leave. He happened to pass by an open window and saw the couple naked on the sofa. Being a pervert, he peered closer to get a better look. He noticed that the woman was sitting with her legs wide open, shaving her pubic area while staring at her husband. He, on the other hand, was naked, stroking himself, shaking his head wildly back and forth with his free hand splashing in the ﬁsh tank. The salesman was embarrassed when a neighbor walked up and found him peeping. "These people need help!" said the salesman. "No, they don’t," replied the neighbor. "They’re deaf, and the wife is just telling her husband he needs to cut the grass! But, the husband is telling the wife “Screw off, I’m going ﬁshing!”

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Keep your mouth shut… Is it a good idea to talk about how much a customer leaves for a tip? The answer should always be no! Unfortunately for one server the lesson was learned the hard way. According to the Triangle Business Journal, a server at the Angus Barn was ﬁred after posting a photograph of the generous tip Manning left on a $625 bill. The restaurant included its own 18 percent gratuity, bringing the tab to about $739, and Manning added another $200 on top! It was a good thing Peyton Manning left such a nice tip for his server because it was one of the last the server would ever receive at the Raleigh, NC steakhouse.

What’s Up Chicago? Skeeball, not just for the kiddos anymore… Yes, you heard it right. Chicago’s 1st and Largest Skeeball League is here and they want you! Glascott’s Saloon on Halsted and Sluggers on Clark are not only two of the coolest local hangouts in the city, but are both now home to the hottest new trend hitting the bars. Skeeball leader Mike is making sure everyone is having a good time and encourages teams to come early, stay late, take advantage of the bar specials and make some new friends. Go to Chicago@ Skeenation.com for more information on how to sign up or register your team!

Homemade Pizza, tell me more…

Come and discover one of the most friendly and diverse hidden gems on the Northwest side. Located in the heart of Norwood Park, Trinity Pub is a true Chicago neighborhood bar. In addition to an incredible selection of the ﬁnest draft and bottled beer, Trinity Pub's main attraction has to be its spectacular home-made pizzas. Try their Garbage Pizza (tastes better than it sounds) - House Dough with Spinach, Mushrooms, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Black Olives, Fresh Tomatoes, Extra Mozzarella Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Feta Cheese, and Ricotta Cheese all for only $19. Call 773-763-0095 to order pizza now!!!

Cinco De Mayo Booxe Cruise, bring it… Don’t miss this Cinco de Mayo day cruise with plenty of margaritas, salsa & entertainment. Complimentary Tanteo Tequila, Coors Light and food catered by Cantina 46. Venue: The Kanan Cruise Ship at 600 East Grand (Navy Pier) Chicago. Date & Time: 05/05/12 from 1:30pm - 5:00pm. Event Cost: $60. Call 312-361-8957 to make your reservation today!

Bikes, Bites, & Brews Tour, count me in… Working up an appetite won't be a problem on this tour! You'll be sampling from each of Chicago's four favorite food groups -- pizza, hot dogs, cupcakes and beer. Also, get a taste for some of Chicago's most popular neighborhoods. Venue: Bobby's Bike Hike (Chicago Tours) 65 N McClurg (Ogden Slip at River East Docks) Chicago. Call 312-915-0995 for more details on this event!

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WIN A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE A rich and handsome man named James Leonard was murdered on a Sunday afternoon. At the time of the murder there was: the maid, the cook, the butler, the gardener and the wife. Maid: I was ﬁxing the table. / Cook: I was cooking breakfast. Butler: I was polishing the silverware and the dishes. Gardener: I was planting tomato seeds. / Wife: I was reading a book. Who did it? Text your answers to: 773-288-9400 or e-mail: wassupxtra@yahoo.com Leave your name, e-mail, and telelphone number. All correct answers go into drawing.

Answer to Last Months Riddle What English word is nine letters long, and can remain an English word at each step as you remove one letter at a time, right down to a single letter. List the letter you remove each time and the words that result at each step? Answer: : The word is “startling.” Remove the “l” and it becomes starting. Then remove the “t” and it is staring. The rest of the changes are as follows: string - sting - sing - sin - in - and ﬁnally, I. Winner: Janet Longtin

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What Is A Paraprosdokian? It's a ﬁgure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the ﬁrst part. Examples: 1. Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. 2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it’s still on my list. 3. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

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4. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. 5. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research. 6. I didn’t say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you. 7. I used to be indecisive. Now I’m not so sure. 8. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. 9. Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.

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Beer Gardens and Patios When asked “What do you enjoy most about summer?” I believe the masses would agree it’s the freedom to enjoy their many favorite activities outdoors. Synonymous with Chicago and summer is baseball, barbecues, beaches, and of course our beloved Chicago Beer Gardens.

Windsor Tavern on 4530 N Milwaukee

Come join us on our patio as we help you ﬁnd a table at one of our favorite “al fresco” spots in the city!

Mo Dailey’s on 6070 N Northwest Hwy

Kelly’s Pub on 949 W Webster This Lincoln Park favorite is a great place to catch all your MLB and NBA action this summer. Stop by their spacious beer garden and enjoy $15 Summer Shandy buckets all season long!

Four Farthings on 2060 N Cleveland Open all summer and fall, Four Farthing’s outdoor patio along Cleveland and Dickens and is a terriﬁc spot to enjoy a cocktail and daily special off their menu. They will be hosting Dickens Fest again this year, so mark your calendars for Friday Sept 21st & Saturday the 22nd for great bands, great food and delicious drinks!

Glascott’s Saloon on 2158 N Halsted Their outdoor cafe is now OPEN and ready for you and all your friends. Stop in this charming Irish Pub, say hi to their friendly bartenders and take pleasure in an ice cold “Beer of the Month”!

Polk Street Pub on 548 W Polk Polk Street is the best kept secret in the neighborhood! Be sure to join them on their outdoor patio every Sunday from 4 until 8pm and enjoy $3 Coronas and live music from the Maxwell Street Market Blues Jam Band!

Claddagh Ring on 2306 W Foster This local Irish Pub is a neighborhood favorite. Keep an eye out for dates on their annual outdoor pig roast and stop by on Cubs and Bulls game days and enjoy great beer specials!

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Located in the Portage Park neighborhood, this beer garden offers great seating, music, and bags games. Stop in any day and enjoy a 12’ thin crust pizza with mini pitcher for just $12!

A new Northwest side favorite Mo’s 1000 square foot outdoor patio offers 4 large screen televisions for viewing so you never have to miss a game while enjoying a cold drink or item off their delicious menu!

Vertigo Sky Lounge on 2 W Erie Vertigo is one of the most unique and best outdoor patios in River North. Their ever-popular, triangular outdoor patio is located just below the roof, has a spectacular view of downtown, offers an outdoor bar, and electric ﬁre pit to cozy up to on Chicago’s cooler evenings.

Sluggers on 3540 N Clark

Sluggers is a very unique, classic and extremely popular sports bar, right down the street from Wrigley Field, and of course has a great spot to hang out and enjoy the weather after a Cubs game or anytime you just want to chill with friends. There is an indoor sports complex with batting cages, air hockey and trampoline basketball. You will ﬁnd six 12-foot big screens and 30 TVs throughout the venue.

El Jardin on 3335 N Clark

Just a short walk from Wrigley Stadium, it’s hard to compete with El Jardin’s outdoor seating in the warmer months. If it’s sunshine you are looking for, there is plenty of it on this open, spacious patio that seats 100. Don’t be surprised if you have to wait in line, but rest assured it’s worth it. Next time you’re in Wrigleyville, don’t miss this authentic Mexican cuisine, fabulous margaritas and service with a smile!

Augie’s on 1721 W Wrightwood

If it’s action you like, Augie’s has an outdoor sand volleyball court nestled right in the heart of the Northside between Altgeld & Paulina. A real neighborhood bar with reasonable prices, good food and fun people!

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