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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 What’s Up 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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Words of Wisdom: “Keep an open mind, but not so open that your brains fall out and the Zombies get them."
Words of Wisdom: “If you're living on the edge, make sure you're wearing your seat belt.”
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Ask The Wino... Wino: Leo “Pissy” Johnson Smells Like: Jalapeno Gin and Juice Likes: Sand in his shorts Dislikes: Sand in his shoes Julie asks: My husband and I are getting to ready to go on a cruise and I’m really excited. So, the other day I took him shopping for bathing suits and he kept bringing over all these skimpy bikinis to the fitting room. I really feel more comfortable in a sexy one-piece when I am out in public. Isn’t showing less a little sexier than bearing it all? Wino: I’d be more worried about all that damn hair on your upper lip girl. You got some kind of hormonal imbalance going on? I thought Eskimos didn’t like the beach? Joe asks: I am just getting ready to graduate from college and I am really looking forward to starting a career where I can use my wealth of knowledge to contribute to the greater good of man. Do you ever wish you had done more with your life? Wino: Brains aren’t everything. In fact, in your case, they’re nothing. If I had a face like you, I would sue my parents. Hey, can I have your gown - my stair mate is always complaining about my mouse coming out of its house at the wrong time. Karen asks: I am so tired of all this negative campaigning on television. How in the world is the average person supposed to sort through all the crap and get down to the real issues at hand for our country? Wino: If you had to go for a brain transplant operation and were offered a choice between my brain which would cost you $500 and the Politician's brain which would cost you $500,000, which would you choose? Exactly, the politician's brain has never been used and neither has yours!
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The Talking Clock After closing time at the bar, a drunk was proudly showing off his new apartment to a couple of his friends. He led the way to his bedroom where there was a big brass gong and a mallet. “What’s up with the big brass gong?” one of the guests asked. “It’s not a gong, it’s a talking clock,” the drunk replied. “A talking clock? Seriously?” asked his astonished friend. “Yup,” replied the drunk. “How’s it work?” the friend asked, squinting at it. “Watch,” the drunk replied. He picked up the mallet, gave the gong an ear-shattering pound and stepped back. . . The three stood looking at one another for a moment.
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News of Interest Avoid The Keypad... New Application The Fast Customer app will help you avoid being trapped in a keypad options loop while you're trying to reach a customer service representative. You can select one of 2,000 companies, type in your contact number, and a rep will call you. It works with Android and iPhone and it's free, according to USA Weekend.
Coming Soon: New Database That Will Outsmart Phone Thieves A new nationwide database to prevent the use of stolen smartphones has been announced by the cellular industry. It will be strengthened by a bill proposed by Sen. Charles Schumer, D-NY., making it illegal to circumvent the database. Smartphone and cellphone thefts make up 30 percent to 40 percent of all robberies in U.S. cities. More than 40 percent of all robberies in New York City involve pricey phones. And thefts are on the rise in Washington, D.C., where 38 percent of robberies involved expensive phones. Houston had the most phones stolen last year. Cellphone service providers will cooperate on a database, which will be fully operational within 18 months. It will prevent stolen smartphones from being used on other networks in the United States or around the world. Companies also plan to encourage customers to use passwords that lock their phones and to find and use applications that allow them to remotely lock or wipe data off their phones if they are stolen.
National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW): No License Required Most states offer free fishing! Good things do come to those who bait. And how much better can it get when the fishing is free. Mark June 2-10, 2012, on your calendar. It's time to celebrate the long-held tradition of fishing, whether you go alone for peace and solitude or take along family members and friends to share the fun. Some states offer free fishing on other days. To check for events in your state, visit takemefishing.org for their free fishing days PDF. Unfortunately, far too many of our young people have never enjoyed this experience, especially city kids. Fishing license sales have steadily declined, and the trend seems to be increasing. Government agencies and the boating and fishing industries are promoting the sport during this NFBW celebration. It offers free fishing and attractions for people of every age. The main goal is to introduce kids to the sport and hope it becomes a lifetime source of enjoyment for them. Major sporting companies and even airlines are cooperating by sponsoring fishing derbies and contests. Many event presenters have stocked their lakes and will close them to fishing until NFBW to ensure every participant goes home with a catch. Some say there are two types of fisherman: those who fish for sport and those who fish for fish. Henry David Thoreau, a well-known American author, poet and naturalist said, "Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after." Rather, it could be peace on the water, camaraderie with pals, or the joy of fishing with kids or grandkids. Dust off your poles or rods and plan to visit a lake, pond or river bank during a free fishing event. Free Days in Illinois June 8th - 11th and to our neighbors in Indiana June 5 -6.
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The Knock on the Door “Do you have a photograph of your wife sir?” the second deputy questioned.
The old man goes to answer a knock at the door one evening only to find two sheriff deputys standing there.
The old man pulled a picture out his wallet and handed it to the officers. They looked it over and handed it back to him.
“Sir, are you married?” One deputy asked.
“Sir, I’m sorry but it looks like your wife has been hit by a truck.”
“Why yes,” the old man replied, “for 48 years.”
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HELLOOOOOOOOO! A blonde was weed whacking her yard and accidentally cut off the tail of her cat, who was hiding in the grass. She rushed her cat, along with the tail, over to WAL-MART! The woman at the service desk looked at her puzzled and asked, “Why did you bring your cat to WALMART instead of the veterinarian?”
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DINE & DASH by Lisa Hanrahan
Asparagus Chicken Roulades Spring 2012 has bestowed upon Chicagoans glorious, unseasonably warm temperatures. So what’s the downside? The race to shed those unwanted winter pounds is on! Eating healthy is great in theory, but often leaves us feeling unsatisfied and downright hungry. A great recipe for success is trying to incorporate fresh, seasonal ingredients into your meals. For a cook nothing says, "Spring is here" like beautiful green bunches of fresh asparagus. Asparagus is America's favorite spring vegetable for a reason; it's delicious, packed with nutrients, and fast to prepare. This month’s featured recipe is not only simple and easy to prepare, but will leave your taste buds and waistline happy and in-tact! •1 small lemon •1 package (4 ounces) sun-dried tomato and basil goat cheese •1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced •1 package thin sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast fillets (about 1 1/4 pounds) •3/4 pound fresh asparagus (preferably thin spears), trimmed •1/4 teaspoon sea salt •1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black peppercorn •1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil •1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth •Roux (mix equal parts of melted butter and flour until smooth, about 2 tablespoons of each will do)
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1. From lemon grate 1/2 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice. In small bowl, stir goat cheese, basil and lemon peel until well mixed. 2. Spread goat cheese mixture on bottom side (rough side) of chicken breasts. Place 2 to 3 asparagus spears across chicken breast and roll, overlapping ends of chicken slightly; secure ends with wooden pick. Sprinkle roulades with salt and pepper. 3. On a hot grill, lightly brush chicken with olive oil and add roulades and cook, covered, 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown, turning roulades occasionally to brown all sides until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer roulades to serving platter; remove wooden picks. Cover to keep warm. 4. In a small pan, add broth and lemon juice; heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Make a roux and add to broth mixture slowly, stirring frequently until sauce reaches desired thickness. Drizzle sauce over chicken to serve. Each serving: About 310 calories, 16 g total fat (7 g saturated), 100 mg cholesterol, 390 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 37 g protein. CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE @ WWW.WHATSUPXTRA.COM
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You've got to visualize where you're headed and be very clear about it. Take a Polaroid picture of where you're going to be in a few years.
Kelly’s Pub
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Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx
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Viagra… Not Just for the Bedroom The female dentist pulls out a numbing needle to give her patient a shot. "No way! No needles! I hate needles!” the patient said. The dentist began to hook up the nitrous oxide but the man objected. "I can’t do the gas thing. The thought of having the gas mask on suffocates me!" The dentist then asks the patient if he has any objection to taking a pill. "No objection,” the patient says. “I’m fine with pills." The dentist then returns and says, "Here’s a Viagra." The patient says, "Wow! I didn’t know Viagra worked as a pain killer!"
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Professional Hairdresser was recently named as one of the “Top Haircolorists in the USA.” From his salon in the River North area near The Loop and the Magnificent Mile, he provides clients with professional hair color, cutting and styling based on 40 years of far-reaching experience, including training at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London. His extensive professional credits include features in Modern Salon, Passion, Inspire and American Salon magazines.
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Are You Smarter Than CHESTER “The Sock Monkey”? 1. A snail can sleep for three hours, three days, three weeks, or three months? 2. True or False? A raisin dropped in a fresh glass of soda will bounce up and down continually from the bottom of the glass to the top 3. A pregnant goldfish is called a gipper, a twerp, or a fatty? 4. Mr. Rogers was a horticulturist, an ordained minister, or a pimp? 5. There are 333, 336, 363, or 366 dimples on a regulation golf ball? 6. Cat's teeth, testicles, urine, or eyes glow under a black light?
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7. In most advertisements, the time displayed on a watch is :69, 10:10, 12:00, or 6:15? 8. The first product to have a bar code was Wonder bread, Magnum condoms, or Wrigley's gum? 9. True or False? The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as substitute for blood plasma. 10. Barry Williams (aka Greg Brady), Casey Kasem (host of American top 40), or legendary porn star John Holmes is the voice of Shaggy on ScoobyDoo?
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10 Things Guys Wish Girls Only Knew It's so much fun to analyze boys with your best gal pals. Breaking down their personalities, their quirks, who’s got a great butt, bedroom eyes, or that six-pack that makes you gasp for air… oh yes baby! But what do they say when they talk about you? A leading men’s health magazine surveyed 150 hot blooded guys and here are the ten hottest topics being thrown around when the boys start chatting it up.
Please lose the layers of face paint
1. Calling you on the phone does not mean a marriage proposal is around the corner. Relax, he might just think your pretty cool and want to shoot the shi* and see where it goes.
2. Please lose the layers of face paint. Most guys surveyed think that girls wear way too much makeup. Less is more, so stop trying to impersonate a drag queen or rodeo clown. 3. Settle down. For some crazy reason a lot of girls like attention, so they get overly excited about silly stuff. Just tuck it in the back of your mind that all the boys surveyed agree that girls could mellow out a little. 4. Gossiping, whispering and writing notes makes you look beyond shallow. Enough said. FACEBOOK.COM/WASSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
5. Believe it or not, boys worry about what you think of their hair, skin, weight and clothes. So, even though he would never say it out loud, stroke his ego just a little bit. 6. PMS is no excuse to act like an idiot. Your guy is not interested in excuses, so keep it to yourself and take a Midol if you must. 7. Please don’t ask him if you’re fat. Boys do not want to listen to a girl's insecurities about her body. True, some guys have issues with what a girl weighs, but they all have different tastes when it comes to the feminine physique and he chose you for a reason. 8. Tight clothes look uncomfortable, cheap, and sort of desperate and insecure. It may sound a bit cliché, but less really is more. 9. Most boys are looking for the right girl, but don’t overdo it. Just let nature take its course because if you try to shove yourself down his throat, you definitely won’t end up being that girl. 10. If you like him, just tell him! If there is one thing that will chase a prospective hottie away in a jiffy, it is playing silly cat-and-mouse games. So grow up and get real. It’s not rocket science ladies. Just remember confidence and composure are they sexiest two things you can wear when out looking for Mr. Right!
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Book Review
The Power of the Habit: Why We Do What We Do and How to Change It written by Charles Duhigg, Random House
Habits Aren't Destiny, For You or For a Company In his new book, The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do and How to Change It, award-winner New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the edge of scientific discoveries. He explains why habits exist and how they can be changed. To put his conclusions simply, following a habit begins with a cue, which then leads to a habit loop. In his own experience, Duhigg had gained weight, and one cause was eating chocolate chip cookies at afternoon break time. He concluded that the cookies led to conversing with people, which was what he enjoyed. Instead of going to the cafeteria, he started having afternoon conversations with people he met near his office. Some people get up in the morning, run, feel great and eat breakfast. Others never get started. One simple cue was running shoes left by the bedside. They got up, slipped them on and ran. A corporate example of cues was achieved by Paul O'Neill after he was named CEO of Alcoa. The company had sold more and reduced expenses, but wasn't moving forward. O'Neill focused on safety. If an employee got hurt (the cue), senior members of the department had to deliver a plan to O'Neill showing how the injury wouldn't happen again. The executives had to become intimately involved in the manufacturing and have conversations with front-line workers. To protect their workers, Alcoa had to have the most streamlined aluminum fabricating company on earth. Over the next decade, they did, and profits soared. Procter and Gamble was worried over slow sales of its Febreze, which killed household odors. One woman said she liked the way Febreze made the house smell good after it was cleaned. P&G focused on that cue, which made Febreze a big success. The Power of the Habit: Why We Do What We Do and How to Change It by Charles Duhigg, Random House, 371 pages, $38.
Movie Review
The Dictator Reviewed by Timothy Parfitt
Admiral General Hafez Aladeen (Sacha Baron Cohen) is just your run-of-the-mill, happy go lucky dictator. He lords over the North African Republic of Wadiya with an iron fist and trademark beard. He struts down 5th avenue on a camel followed by a fleet of blue Lamborghinis. He flies in starlets like Meghan Fox and Lindsay Lohan for million dollar lays. He’s developing a nuclear weapon program and don’t dare try to tell him the rocket doesn’t need to be pointy. Then, on a crucial trip to New York City, his right hand man, Ben Kingsley, betrays him to the CIA and replaces him with a half-retarded body double. Thus begins Aladeen’s comedic romp of self-discovery. Whether he’s criticizing his CIA interrogator (John C. Reilly) for his outdated tools of torture, or kicking unruly children in Brooklyn co-ops, Aladeen has trouble fitting into American life. If you liked Borat, you will most likely enjoy The Dictator. Even though it does not follow the gonzo fakedocumentary format of that movie (and Bruno), The Dictator retains that free-wheeling, button pushing energy. Baron Cohen and his writers are like bloodhounds sniffing out novel ways to offend. Most of my favorite scenes were set at the vegan grocery store in Brooklyn where Aladeen gets mistaken for a Wadiyan refugee. Wellmeaning activist/owner Zoey gives him a job even though he’s constantly pointing out her hairy armpits and meager cleavage. Later he discovers the Wadiyan ex-pat community and teams up with his former head nuclear scientist, who he tried to have killed. Aladeen’s character is obviously based on Muammar Gaddafi with liberal dashes of Kim Jong Il. Most of the movie builds to a rather brilliant and satirical speech the admiral gives to the U.N. You here in the U.S. don’t know how good you have it. Where he comes from, the 1% rule the other 99%. The poor are ignored. Prisoners are tortured and your average citizen has seen his civil rights disappear. God forbid America ever became a place like that.
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What is Pinterest? Pinterest is a virtual pinboard. It lets you organize and share beautiful things you find on the Web. You can use your pinboard folders to plan your wedding, decorate your home, or organize your favorite photos and recipes. Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new interests and get inspiration from people who share them. Right now, Pinterest has about 4 million users, according to CBS News. Want to join them? To get started, go to Pinterest.com and request an invite. Pinterest's mission is to connect everyone in the world through the things they like by way of a global platform of inspiration and idea sharing. A favorite book, toy, or recipe can reveal a common link between two people. With millions of new pins added every week, Pinterest is succeeding in its goal. Using the service is like having your own personal website with all of the folders you want. It allows you to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, and hobbies. When you browse other pinboards for inspiration, you can re-pin images to your own collections or "like" photos. You can share your pins on both Twitter and Facebook. In 2011, Pinterest was listed in Time Magazine’s "50 Best Websites of 2011" article.
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Chimborazo Day June 3 This day brings the shape of the Earth into focus. Mount Chimborazo is located in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador and almost on the equator. It rises farther into space than any other mountain on earth, including Mount Everest. The distance from sea level at the equator to the center of Earth is 13 miles greater than it is at the North Pole. The summit of Mount Everest reaches a higher elevation above sea level, but the summit of Chimborazo is widely accepted to be the highest point on the Earth's surface from its center. The top of Mount Chimborazo is completely covered by glaciers, which are the source of water for the populations of the Bolivar and Chimborazo provinces of Ecuador. It has five summits, the highest rising to 20,702 feet, according to Wikipedia. In various dialects, the name translates as "snow on the other side," "woman of ice" or "mountain of ice." Chimborazo is featured on the Ecuadorian coat of arms to represent the beauty and richness of its highlands. FACEBOOK.COM/WASSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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MMA HIGHLIGHTS
5 Minutes With Ricardo “The Bully” Lamas Hector Quintero - Cagefanatic.com
Cage Fanatic: Thanks for joining us Ricardo. When we last spoke you where slated to do battle with Dustin Poirier at UFC 143, but had to pull out do to injury. Can you tell us about your injury and rehab? Ricardo Lamas: Going into training for Poirier I tore my left Pectoral muscle and had to pull out of the fight. I did a lot of rehab, but came back two times a little too early. I re-aggravated the tear in the muscle and that is why it took a little longer to heal than normal. I’m all good now and hitting it hard for the June 22nd fight. Cage Fanatic: Speaking of June 22nd, you have just signed on to fight Hatsu Hioki, the #2 featherweight in the world. It was rumored that he turned down a fight with Jose Aldo for the title. Can you tell us how you ended up in this fight? Ricardo lamas: Basically, they called me up and Sean Shelby wanted me to fight in June and go against Hatsu Hioki. Obviously you get a chance like that and you’re going to jump on it. I think it is a "win-win" situation for me, and I relish being the underdog in a fight. It is not the first time I’ll be the underdog and end up coming out on top. I have no problem being the underdog and I am training my butt off. Cage Fanatic: Can you tell us a bit about your training for Hatsu Hioki? Ricardo Lamas: I’m at Top Notch Fitness MMA in Villa Park now, but I’ll be heading to Miami, Florida to train with MMA Masters; my head coaches Daniel Valverde and Cesar Carneiro. It’s basically 100% old school training, 3 to 4 times a day busting my butt. I like to push myself and I like to be pushed. While training, I leave my family, my girl, everyone. I’m out there by myself, just 100% focused on my fight and that is all I think about. That’s the way I like it. Cage Fanatic: Earlier we where sitting here talking about game planning and that you don’t necessarily game plan, that a fight is a fight? Ricardo Lamas: I watch film and practice defense because you don’t want to be caught in a bad situation. When you’re out there it’s really about going with the flow. I have won a lot of my fights doing exactly that and working off instinct and adapting to what he is giving me. You never know what fighter is going to show up to the fight. He might change fight to fight and you really need to be ready for anything. Cage Fanatic: How did you get your nickname “The Bully”? Ricardo Lamas: I have a 7-year-old English Bull Terrier and I bring him everywhere; training, the airport, and the gym. He will sit there and sleep because he is real lazy, or grab his medicine ball and chew on it. He is my main man and always has my back. Cage Fanatic: What is his name? Ricardo Lamas: Chico like in “Next Friday”, because that is the first time I ever saw one of those dogs. I remember I was in high
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school when I saw that movie and I said back then that I was going to have one of those dogs someday. He is just real goofy, lazy, and makes me laugh all the time. Cage Fanatic: Anything you would like to tell your fans? Ricardo Lamas: Don’t count me out of this fight, or any fight for that matter. I come and I bring it. If Hioki thinks he is going to use me as a stepping-stone that would be a huge mistake on his part. If I where him, I would have not turned down that title fight. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and you don’t know what will happen fight to fight. Watch out for me and don’t be surprised.
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Band interview
DEADMANSWAKE by Angel Hernandez
Band: Deadmanswake For fans of: Sins of a Nation, Judas Beast, and Brand New Sin Upcoming shows: June 30, 2012 at The Abbey Pub, Chicago, IL. Doors at 5pm. $14 advanced and $18 at the door. 21+. With A.D.D., Deadmanswake, Burning Eve, Persistence of Memory, Schoolcraft, Last Red Ransom, 4Without, and Virulence Factor. Saturday June 30, 2012, Deadcenter Entertainment will present Dame-Nation®, an annual female fronted hard rock event held in Chicago, IL. This year the event will be at The Abbey Pub, 3420 W Grace Street, and is featuring returning bands such as Analog Digital Disorder (A.D.D.), Deadmanswake, and Lindz Riot (singer of Mary and the Black Lamb and Schoolcraft). The much anticipated show is sure to be the most talked about metal event to kick off the summer. Since Deadmanswake is no stranger to the festival, they were a perfect fit for this month’s featured band. For more information on upcoming shows and new music, check out their Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/DEADMANSWAKE) or Deadcenter Entertainment (http://www.deadcenterentertainment.com). When did Deadmanswake begin? DMW: DMW began with me (JP Soule) reforming a previous band with a few friends back in 2003. As time passed and I made it clear that this band wasn't just a hobby for me, people came and went until I was the sole original member, leaving me with a bunch of songs with no one to play them. I rounded up more musicians and got the lineup stabilized for a while, but ended up having to let our vocalist go. Soon after, Kryssie Ridolfi auditioned and although there was some resistance from a few members, I knew she was what we needed. The people who fought her joining the band have since left. We recorded our first album during 2009 and early 2010 and it was released in March of 2010. The lineup has changed a bit more, but besides looking for a permanent drummer, the core of the band has been the same for almost three years. Who are some major influences to the band and do you see yourselves as any type of genre or just rock? DMW: We consider ourselves somewhere between hard rock and metal. Honestly, our influences as a band would be way too numerous to name. We all agree on Iron Maiden. Beyond that, it's a long list! Are you signed to any type of label? If not, where would you like to been signed? DMW: We're not currently signed to a label. We don't have our sights set on any label in particular, really. If the right opportunity comes along, we'll take it, but getting signed isn't our number one priority. We're more concerned with making music we love for our fans, people who get it. What do you think makes you stand out from the rest of the metal rock genre, especially in Chicago? DMW: I think what makes us stand out and what people really notice about us, is the fact that we're not just band mates, we're friends. We take ourselves seriously as musicians, but not as people and I think that comes across when we play live. We have a blast on stage and we do our best to really put on a show. What are your future plans for the band? Where do you see yourselves next? DMW: As for the bands future plans, the next big thing is our second album. We're really excited about the new songs so far and we can't wait to get into the studio. Once that's all done, the main priority will be setting up some regional tours. We're also friends with some bands from New York and California, so maybe we'll end up hitting the coasts as well!
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How God Gave Out The Years On the first day, God created the dog and gave him a lifespan of 20 years, saying the dog should sit by the door and bark at anyone who walks past. The dog thought that was too much barking and asked for only 10. God agreed. On the second day, God created the monkey and told him to entertain people and do tricks for 20 years. The monkey thought that was too long, so God took back 10. On the third day, God created the cow and told him to give milk for 60 years. The cow wanted only 20 years and said he would give God back the other 40. God agreed. On the fourth day, God created man and told him eat, sleep, play, marry and enjoy life for 20 years. Man asked for his 20, the cow’s 40, the 10 the monkey gave back and dog’s extra 10. God said, "OK, but you asked for it." So that’s why the first 20 years we eat, sleep, play and enjoy ourselves. For the next 40 years, we are slaves to our daily routine to support our families.
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TAT T L E TA L E S
The Pretender
By Rob Christiansen
I follow my coworker during lunch because his behavior is rather intriguing. Every day, he walks to Trader Joe’s, and buys an apple and a tomato. He buys a pack of romaine lettuce hearts every three days, and a bag of carrots every three or four days. He spends an average of $2.41 a day, and, speaking editorially, I think it’s strange that he won’t sample any of the delicious products Trader Joe’s always has cooking up in the back.
He returns to the office directly and washes the apple, the tomato and two or three of the carrots after washing his hands. The temptation to commit the arguably “unsanitary” act of hand washing at the kitchen sink is great, since a bottle of soft soap and paper towels are right there, and the water in the men’s room is only lukewarm at best, and it trickles out meekly. I know about the water in the men’s room by having inquired about it, and have never, of course, been in there, except once. And it was immediately after he had finished eating. He does this at his desk, and he doesn’t use utensils. He bites the ends off the carrots as though they’re grenades and eats the lettuce leaf-by-leaf, weaning the stalk to a slender reed and chomping it down until all that’s left is the knob. His presumption that someone else already washed the lettuce isn’t lost on me. He galloped into the kitchen, dropped his plate, and ran out the main door. I witnessed most of this, as my desk was situated perfectly. I couldn’t see him drop the plate, though I certainly heard it crash. I always wondered about his plumbing, adhering, as he does, to a diet that would make a rabbit eventually sprint to Jimmy John’s. I sprang up from my chair and followed him. No one was at the elevators, and the hallway was empty. After he used his key to enter the men’s room, I caught the door with my foot, counted to ten, took a chance and stepped inside. I didn’t see him, just some guy at a urinal, and although the whizzer glanced at me, he turned away so quickly that I was sure he wouldn’t recognize me again. I returned to the office reasonably sure that my coworker was taking a s**t. He isn’t a skinny man, and I always suspected that he eats a big breakfast. What I learned, however, floored me. I know that his W-4 says he has three dependents, but in reality he lives alone. That’s not the shocking part, just an incidental finding. The shocking parts are too numerous. He has a bowl of bran flakes with blueberries and skim milk and a cup of coffee with two Splendas. He doesn’t make omelets or pancakes, and he doesn’t eat sausages or bacon. His kitchen lacks a toaster, so there’s no proof he even eats bread. And he watches “You & Me This Morning” on a locally owned, programmed and operated independent station.
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He drinks his coffee and gazes down the length of his apartment, although, since I only see the back of his head, his eyes could be closed. I step away from his window and get off his porch before he comes out the door and trips over me on his way to the train. That would be awkward. I’m following him home to see what he eats for dinner. How can anyone eat nothing except bran flakes, blueberries, an apple, a tomato, one romaine lettuce heart and some carrots? Today was Millie in underwriting’s birthday, and our alleged vegan colleague didn’t have any cake. He buys Girl Scout cookies and puts them in the backpacks we fill with school supplies for the Chicago Public School kids. He missed our “Pot Luck” lunch when he called in sick, and he took a vacation the week of our Holiday Party. He gets off the train and walks into Moody’s Pub. I walk in, right behind him, but I won’t get caught since it’s always dark in here for ambiance. It’s so dark in here; you have to read your check by the light of the candle on your table. You can easily forget to take your phone when you leave. A friend of my sister left her phone here once, and she ran back in from the parking lot and was lucky enough to find it. “Hi Jill,” he says. “The usual.” “Two bacon and Swiss cheeseburgers, medium rare, and a plate of onion rings!” she shouts over her shoulder. Their rapport indicates familiarity, as though he’s a regular customer. Now he’s sitting at a table, attacking a heaping bowl of peanuts. Oh Lord, he’s going to eat every last one of them. Here comes Jill with a huge mug of beer. It could be just a light beer, even though it looks heavy in this terrible light. For all anyone knows, the floor probably needs to be swept. My investigation revealed that he’s just another phony, and I was pleased. There are no vegetarians.
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Funny Money…
Creative ways to tip your bartender
Are you that guy that sits unnoticed out at the end of the bar on weekends gazing at the hot bartender while the place is packed with young, slightly preppy, fuzzy-chinned, poolplaying, pitcher-drinking men fighting for her attention? Forget about it! Grab some cash and get to work on a one-of-a-kind tip that will turn you from “not” to “hot” in a matter of minutes! This does take a little know-how, so let’s get you started with something easy this month until you build your skills…
The Tip... it could even be a Big Ben Face
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LOH Tip Scale (Level of Hotness) $1 = See ya… $5 = Now you’re talking… $10 = Feelin’ warm n fuzzy… $20 = Batting the sexy eyes… $50 = Be my hunk of burning love!
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Old Butch John was in the fertilized egg business. He had several hundred young layers (hens), called ‘pullets’, and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs. John kept careful records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced. This took a lot of time, so he bought some tiny bells and attached them to his roosters. Each bell had a different tone so that he could tell from a distance which rooster was performing. an efficiency report by just listening to the bells.
Now, he could sit on the porch and fill out
John’s favorite rooster, old Butch, was a very fine specimen. But, this morning he noticed that old Butch’s bell hadn’t rung at all! When he went to investigate, he saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets, bells-aringing, but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover. To John’s amazement, old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldn’t ring. He’d sneak up on a pullet, do his job, and walk on to the next one. John was so proud of old Butch that he entered him in the Saint Lawrence County Fair and he became an overnight sensation amongst the judges. The result was that the judges not only awarded old Butch the "No Bell Piece Prize”, but they also awarded him the "Pulletsurprise" as well.
It's really important that you feel good. This feeling is what goes out as a signal to the universe and starts to attract more of itself. The more you can feel good, the more you attract the things that bring you up higher and higher. Dr. Joe Vitale, motivational author
JUNE HOROSCOPE ARIES: Stand back. A misunderstanding with a co-worker might bring angry feelings. Stay cool and ignore any veiled insult. Determine the cause of the situation and fix it. TAURUS: Lady bulls sometimes feel they aren't similar to male bulls. Tread lightly here. Consider whether you dislike any changes and whether you prefer routine activities. GEMINI: This month, your ability to focus on projects and problem solving come to the fore. Take advantage of this heightened capability and avoid distractions. CANCER: Celebrating Father's Day brings you a chance to reconsider problems that occurred in the past. It can be a time to soften your view. LEO: An unexpected financial matter might upset your carefully-planned investment program. Take a deep breath, handle it, and know you'll soon be back on course. VIRGO: Even on busy days, there are many opportunities to smile if you recognize them. It really is time to put a little more fun into your life. Think about ways to do it.
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LIBRA: Your likeable personality draws others to you. Take advantage of your way with words to bring out the best in others. As they grow and progress, so will you. SCORPIO: Pleasant days and summer sunshine may prompt you to change your perspective. Work is important, but sometimes you have to put personal life first. SAGITTARIUS: Vacation time is here. You should realize its importance for physical and mental health. Use your vacation days to relax. Heal your body and recharge your creativity. CAPRICORN: While summer is upon us, fall is not far behind. Think about what work-related or personal-development course you could take. You can enrich your life or move your career forward. AQUARIUS: Petting a dog or cat can relieve stress, lower blood pressure, and maybe even give you a longer, healthier life. Or visit the dog park for a yippy good time. PISCES: The stars predict good fortune coming your way in June, so watch for a situation where it can develop. It could be in a favorable turn of events with a loved one, a hole-inone on the golf course, or a work-related development!
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La La Love Letters What is the one thing that would be a relationship breaker for you? My answer to this may seem cliche, but a lot of relationships still continue to attempt to forge on, even when this obvious “breaker” exists. I’m talking about a lack of TRUST. If By Lauren Strec there is no trust, disaster is inevitable. It takes shape in different forms, from not trusting a mate with the opposite sex, to worrying about how they handle finances, or (speaking from an actual experience) not knowing if they support your goals and dreams. If there is an issue that can’t be talked out, throw in the towel. Twice my boyfriend has called and canceled our date because he claims something went terribly wrong at office and he needs to fix it; it was his mistake after all. I feel minimized. If it happens again, do I get pissed and vow never to see him again? As long as he is genuinely at the office, and is not using it as a classic excuse to “work” on a co-worker, cool your jets. With this economy, be thankful that he has a job. To take his work priorities as a personal blow, is a waste of energy. I bet you don’t mind his job/paycheck when you do go out on dates, and he takes care of the bill? If he’s gotta work, let him do what he has to do to keep his job. If this is something that offends you, then communicate that to him calmly and clearly. No pissy fits and ultimatums; that accomplishes nothing, except for planting a seed of resentment.
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If that gets your mojo flowing, I fully condone role playing to spice up the batch! It’s easy and inexpensive, and there are many possibilities to reenact. I personally cannot vouch for too many, but I’ll let my officer handcuff me for being a naughty little convict anytime.
I stare at you, you stare at me. I have three eyes, Yet I cannot see. Every time I blink, I give commands. You do as you are told. With your hands and feet. What am I ?
My significant other always wants me to share the details of my past relationships. What do you think, healthy or off limits? I think it’s perfectly fine to talk with your significant other (SO) about the past, because it makes us who we are today. Even with relationships, you learn about what works for you, and what fails. If you are smart and evaluate this accurately, you can avoid repeating the same mistakes. However, a couple relevant questions come to mind: 1.) how long have you and your SO been dating, and 2.) how much can you each handle without getting jealous? If you two have just started dating, then you can give the ‘Cliff’s Notes’ version. No ex-bashing, bedroom details, or anything personal that should be left between you and your ex. As your and your current SO’s new relationship develops, stories will naturally come up along the way, and if you both have an understanding, open mind to listen to these past stories, without getting mad, then it can be a way to learn how you two can successfully grow. FACEBOOK.COM/WASSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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Answer to Last Months Riddle 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? Answer: The Cook. You don’t cook breakfast in the afternoon! Winner: Jesse Karrols 773.288-9400
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The interviewer asks him, "Are you allergic to anything?" He replies, "Yes, caffeine. I can't drink coffee." "Ok, have you ever been in the military service?" "Yes," he says, "I was in Iraq for one tour." The interviewer says, "That will give you 5 extra points toward employment." Then he asks, "Are you disabled in any way?" The guy says, "Yes. A bomb exploded near me and I lost both my testicles." The interviewer grimaces and then says, "Okay. You've got enough points for me to hire you right now. Our normal hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 PM. You can start tomorrow at 10:00 am, and plan on starting at 10:00 am every day." The guy is puzzled and asks, "If the work hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 PM, why don't you want me here until 10:00 am?" "This is a government job", the interviewer says. "For the first two hours, we just stand around drinking coffee and scratching our balls. No point in you coming in for that."
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JUNE FESTIVALS Midsommarfest
June 9-10
5200 N Clark St
Chicago $5
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Old Town Art Fair
June 9-10
Lincoln Ave and Wisconsin St
Chicago $7
oldtowntriangle.com
Wells Street Art Festival
June 9-10
Wells St (North Ave and Division)
Chicago $7
chicagoevents.com
Wrigleyville Block Party
June 12-17
East side of Clark (Addison St & Waveland)
Chicago Free
Fiesta Puertorriqueñas
June 14-17
Festa Pasta Vino
June 15-17
Humboldt Park, Division St and California Ave Oakley Ave at 24th St
Chicago Free Chicago $3-$7
oshows.com
Taste of Randolph Street June 15-17
900–1200 W Randolph St
Chicago $10
starevents.com
Pizza Fest Chicago
June 16-17
Broadway and Wilson Ave
Chicago $5
chicagoevents.com
6 Corners BBQ Fest
June 16-17
N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago $5
sixcornerschicago.com
Millennium Park, Pritzker Pavilion
Chicago Free
chicagogospelmusicfestival.us
Chicago Gospel Music Festival June 21-24 Make Music Chicago
June 21
Various locations around Chicago
Chicago Free
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Chicago Pride Fest
June 22-23
Halsted St at Waveland Ave
Chicago $7
chicagoevents.com
Chicago Peace Fest
June 23-24
Hawthorne Race Course
Cicero
peacefestchicago.org
Chicago Summerfest
June 23-24
Clark St at Armitage Ave
Chicago $5
starevents.com
Green Music Fest
June 23-24
Damen Ave (North Ave & Schiller)
Chicago $5
greenmusicfestchicago.com
$10
Randolph Street Market Festival June 23-24
1350 block of W Randolph St
Chicago $10
chicagoantiquemarket.com
Chicago Arabesque
June 27-30
Daley Plaza
Chicago Free
chicagoarabesque.com
Milwaukee Summerfest
June 27-July 1
Summerfest Grounds
Milwaukee $4-16 summerfest.com
Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club Family Fest June 27-July 1 2501 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago Free
nbgc.org
Craft Beer Festival
June 29-July 1
St. Michael’s Church 1633 N Cleveland Ave
Chicago $5-75
chicagoevents.com
Naperville Ribfest
June 29-July 1
$10-25 ribfest.net
Knoch Park, 724 S West St
Naperville
World’s Largest Block Party June 29-30
Madison St at Des Plaines St
Chicago $40-77 worldslargestblockparty.com
Cans Music Fest
June 30
1640 N Damen Ave
Chicago $5
cansbar.com
Gold Coast Art Fair
June 30-July1
Butler Field Grant Park, 100 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago Free
amdurproductions.com
Montrose Beach
Chicago $49-199 wavefrontmusicfestival.com
Wavefront Music Festival June 30-July1
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Mo Dailey’s
Four Farthings
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Vertigo Sky Lounge 2 W Erie
Glascott’s Saloon
2158 N Halsted
Sluggers
3540 N Clark
Polk Street Pub
548 W Polk
El Jardin
3335 N Clark
Claddagh Ring
2306 W Foster
Augie’s
1721 W Wrightwood
Windsor Tavern
4530 N Milwaukee
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