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Gambling: What are HEALTH - One End to the Other the odds that you'll Try A Smile Researchers found smiling can reduce stress levels and lower the heart rate while performing difficult tasks. Writing in Psychological Science, the authors tell how they studied the effects of different types of smiling in difficult situations. Tara Kraft, of the University of Kansas, said: "Age old adages, such as 'grin and bear it' suggest that smiling is an important nonverbal indicator of happiness. Those who smiled after stressful tasks showed a decline in heart rate and faster recovery from stress." So folks, say “cheese”!
Say The Dog Did It? A team of physicians studying flatulence write that one of the most common places to pass gas is on airplanes. Seriously? Gas expands at higher altitudes, and just when you are elbow to elbow with 300 strangers. You can hold gas doctors say if it's only for a short time. It will give you time to move to a restroom or a more convenient place where there are fewer people to bomb. Holding gas over a longer time can cause bloating, indigestion, heartburn and even pain. The truth is that gas is a part of digestion and everyone releases a half to 2 pints a day on average. Whether you are aware of it or not, this gas will exit the body as you sleep or even cough or sneeze. If you have a serious flatulence issue, talk it over with your health care provider (or become self-employed and move out to the country). Excessive gassiness can be a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome and lactose intolerance and often results from eating foods like beans and cruciferous vegetables.
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Most Americans enjoy going to a casino or even to their local bar to have a cocktail and take a shot at hitting it big on the machines. Maybe you do too. Another option is gambling from the comfort of your home over the Internet. What are the chances you'll win? Thanks to public data detailing Internet gambling, a Wall Street Journal study provides some answers. The chances of being a winner on any day aren't too bad. Occasional gamblers won money on 30 percent of the days they wagered. But remember, continuing to gamble significantly lowers those odds. Just 11 percent of frequent players ended in the black over a two-year period. Want to know the real skinny? Most ended up putting less than $150 back into their pockets. Big losers of more than $5,000 outnumbered big winners of the same amount 128 to 1. Ouch! About 95 percent of heavy gamblers were big losers. They made the largest number of wagers over the two years and 95 percent of them lost money. Of the 4,222 customers analyzed in anonymous records, just 119 big losers provided half of the online casino's take and 10.8 percent provided 80 percent. To check the results, The Journal asked the University of Michigan and the University of Connecticut to analyze a private gambling database to which they have access. They checked 18,000 holders of loyalty cards at a Native American casino. The findings were very similar. So what’s the moral of the story? Play for fun folks and if you feel that you have a problem there’s always gamblersanonymous.org!
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The Bathroom Excuse
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The Lighter Side NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION NUMBER 1: QUIT SMOKING Two guys are standing in Times Square at New Years. The famed ball has just dropped heralding the beginning of a brand new year. First guy says, " Hey, can I bum a cigarette?" Second guy says, "Wait a minute! Didn't you just tell me you resolved to quit smoking?" First guy says, " I am keeping my resolution and I am in Stage One." 'What's that?" his friend asks. "I have quit buying."
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Are You Smarter Than CHESTER “The Sock Monkey”? 1. I was born in 1946 to a famous actor and his writer actress wife, Mary Bell. I rose to fame as a child. I won a BAFTA Award for my first appearance in a movie, the 1959 "Tiger Bay". Who am I? a) Liza Minnelli b) Hayley Mills c) Patty Duke d) Deborah Kerr 2. My father was a big name star of the 1940s and 1950s and the leading light in films such as the 1960 "Spartacus". I am just as big in my own right, winning an Academy Award for my role in the 1987 movie "Wall Street". Who am I? a) Jim Carrey b) Warren Beatty c) Colin Firth d) Michael Douglas 3. My father is best known for his appearances as George Costanza's father in the television series "Seinfeld" (1989-1998). I am a top name star today and the star of such films as the 2000 "Meet the Parents". Who am I? a) Owen Wilson b) Brad Pitt c) Jim Carrey d) Ben Stiller 4. This is a third generation celebrity family. I have a big name Hollywood star for a grandfather, a famous aunt, Hanoi Jane, a famous father Peter, and I am a star in my own right with films such as the 1993 "Point of No Return" to my credit. Who am I? a) Sally Field b) Bridget Fonda c) Patty Duke d) Liza Minnelli 5. My famous mother has been nervous of showers for many years following her appearance in a film featuring this modern convenience. I am known for such excellent films as the 1994 "True Lies". Who am I? a) Elizabeth Taylor b) Patty Duke c) Jamie Lee Curtis d) Sally Field 6. My famous mother is known for her giggle and for being the star of such films as "Bird on a Wire" (1990). I am a star in my own right, and can be seen in films such as "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" (2003). Who am I? a) Kate Hudson b) Bryce Howard c) Mariska Hargitay d) Meg Ryan
Her niece looks puzzled, then asks, "How old are you now?"
7. My father was the star of such productions as the series "Sea Hunt" which ran from 1958 to 1961. I have an equally famous brother. I am known for films such as the 1984 science-fiction "Starman". Who am I? a) London Bridges b) Beau Bridges c) Jeff Bridges d) Lloyd Bridges
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION NUMBER 3: I WILL READ MORE
8. I am famous for my famous father and his blue suede shoes. Though less well known, I am a singer and songwriter as well, with several albums of music to my credit. Who am I? a) Miley Cyrus b) Hayley Mills c) Paris Hilton d) Lisa Marie Presley
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The first resolution is always: Read more. 2009: Buy War and Peace. 2010: Read War and Peace. 2011: Finish War and Peace. 2012: If not War and Peace, then finish 10 good books. 2013: Read 5 books. 2014: Read Facebook shares.
9. Old Blue Eyes, my father, was better known than I am, but I still had a reasonable career as a singer and actress. I am well known for my boots. Who am I? a) Paris Hilton b) Patty Duke c) Sally Field d) Nancy Sinatra
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Great by Choice How to does your business survive in times of change and chaos? Can it achieve success when all around are burning to the ground? The answer is maybe. If it is possible, authors Jim Collins and Morten T. Hansen aim to steer you through it. The book is based on a dataset that ended in 2002, well before the 2008 meltdown and subsequent business turbulence. But, the lessons the authors present should apply to any condition of uncertainty and disruption. Among the questions they attempt to answer: How does a business thrive in uncertainty? The book takes on several truisms in business with surprising results. Is innovation always the key to success in turmoil? Not really, the authors say, pointing to 'scaled innovation' as more likely to succeed. Does a rapidly changing world and business environment require lightning fast decisions and turnaround? Not really. Go fast, get killed. Or Go fast when necessary and not get killed. Does radical change affecting a business market mean that you also must radically change to be successful? Not really. Successful business test cases showed that many successful businesses changed less than the world around them. Does pure good luck characterize success? Nope. The best companies have had lots of luck, good and bad. Key is to respond properly to good circumstances, or luck. The authors cite some very interesting business and life anecdotes and studies to support their many finding about success in chaos.
Great by Choice by Jim Collins and Morten T. Hansen, Harper, 304 pages.
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The Reservoir 844 W Montrose Ave, Chicago Schubas Tavern 3159 N Southport Ave, Chicago Sheffield's 3258 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago The Garage Bar & Sandwiches 6154 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
Every Wednesday Fizz Bar & Grill 3220 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago
Four Farthings (8:00pm)
2060 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago
Karaoke Every Tuesday Bonsai Bar & Lounge 3503 N Halsted St, Chicago
Every Thursday Carol’s Pub (9:00pm-4:00am) 4659 N Clark, Chicago
Four Farthings (9:30pm) 2060 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago
Every Friday
MCM Pub & Eatery (8:00pm) 3906 N Cicero Ave, Chicago Peek Inn (9:00pm) 2825 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago
Every Saturday
Four Farthings (10:30pm) 2060 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago Four Treys (10:00pm) 3333 N Damen, Chicago MCM Pub & Eatery (8:00pm) 3906 N Cicero Ave, Chicago
Every Thursday Fizz Bar & Grill 3220 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago Rockit Burger Bar 3700 N Clark St, Chicago
Open Mic Every Tuesday Four Treys (10:00pm) 3333N Damen, Chicago
Pressure Billiards & Cafe 6318 N Clark St, Chicago
Every Thursday
Red Line Tap 7006 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago
Every Sunday
Kitchen Sink 1107 W Berwyn Ave, Chicago
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The 2014 Winter Olympics: February 7-23 at Sochi, Russia Mikaela Shiffrin will be skiing into the spotlight. An 18-year old American girl is well-known in Austria and other European countries, but in the United States, and even in her hometown of Vail, Colorado, few people recognize Mikaela Shiffrin as the winner of the slalom world championship in Austria. In that country, world champion Alpine skiers are super stars.
when the 2026 Olympics roll around.
Two-time Olympic medalist Picabo Street thinks Shiffrin has as much ability to win in Sochi as Lindsey Vonn, the American favorite. And, she's young enough to be competing
In Shiffrin's second full season on the World Cup tour last year, she became the youngest slalom World Cup champion since 1983 and the first non-European to win four World Cup slalom races in one season, all while balancing a full load of homework. In June she graduated from Burke Mountain Academy, a boarding school in northern Vermont with a ski-racing focus. "She's a phenomenon," four-time Olympian Bode Miller says. "They don't come around very often, and when they do, it's a pleasure to watch. She doesn't get flustered. She performs consistently. Those are the people you want to bet on." In February, all Americans will have a chance to see her compete, so be sure to tune in! FACEBOOK.COM/WHATSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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January 2014 Calendar January 1 - 5, 2014 (exact dates below)
January 16 - 20, 2014
ZooLights at the Lincoln Park Zoo features millions of holiday lights, ice carvings, music, carousel and train rides, food and gift shopping (plus photos with Santa through Dec. 23). Runs Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 1, 6-8, 13-23, 26-31 and Jan. 1-5. Free.
The Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show at McCormick Place includes plenty of boats and RVs, seminars, scuba demos, and even a trout pond for kids.
Zoolights
January 1 - 5, 2014
Model Train Show
Model trains wind their way through a miniature village among Poinsettias during the Winter Flower & Train Show at Lincoln Park Conservatory. Free.
January 1 - 5, 2014
Holidays Of Light
See trees decorated to represent many cultures plus weekend ethnic song-and-dance performances during Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light at the Museum of Science & Industry.
Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show
January 17 - 19, 2014
Cubs Convention
Cubs fans will enjoy getting up close with their favorite players and broadcasters at Cubs Convention at the Sheraton.
January 17 - 19, 2013
Chicago Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet
Chicago Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet features bikes, parts, demonstrations, food, beer, and live music at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles.
January 22 - 26, 2014
January 1 - 12, 2014
Chicago Outdoor Sports Show
Festival Hall at Navy Pier becomes an indoor Winter WonderFest for the holidays, with music, carnival rides, and entertainment. Expect crowds. Free.
January 23 - 26, 2014
Winter Wonderfest
Chicago Outdoor Sports Show has fishing and hunting seminars, kids’ activities, and hundreds of vendors at the Rosemont Convention Center.
January 4 - 5, 2014
Sailboat Show
See classic & custom hot rods, muscle cars, race cars, trucks, and entertainment at the Indoor Custom Car Show & Expo at Tinley Park Convention Center.
January 24 - 25, 2014
Custom Car Show
Strictly Sail is a boat show that offers seminars for sailors and has 250 exhibitors of boats and gear in Festival Halls A & B at Navy Pier.
January 5, 2014
B-Movie Festival
Bundle up and go to Maxwell Street Market in search of bargains and outstanding Mexican street food. It’s open every Sunday at 800 S. Desplaines St. Free.
January 24 - Feb. 6, 2014
Maxwell Street Market
January 6 - 31, 2014 (weekdays)
Free Science Museum
B-Fest is 24 hours of low-budget movies with audience participation at McCormick Auditorium, Northwestern University.
Chicago Restaurant Week
Get a special deal on a fixed-price lunch or dinner at 286 restaurants during Chicago Restaurant Week.
Show Illinois ID to enter the Museum of Science and Industry free during Free Days.
January 25, 2014
January 8, 2014
Register to join the Lakeview Polar Bear Club, and then take the Polar Plunge into Lake Michigan for charity at Oak Street Beach. Free to watch.
LifeStyle Fair
Get advice from health, fitness and financial experts to make those resolutions reality at the New Year LifeStyle Fair at James R. Thompson Center. Free.
January 9 - 19, 2014
Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival
Choose from more than 170 shows to watch during Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival at Stage 773.
January 11 - 12, 2014
Chicago Travel & Adventure Show
The Chicago Travel & Adventure Show brings together travelers, travel experts, and travel service providers at the Rosemont Convention Center. FACEBOOK.COM/WHATSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
Polar Bear Plunge
January 25, 2014
Northerly Island Adventure
See birds of prey and coyotes, hear folk music, watch dog sledding, walk on snowshoes (if there’s snow), make a craft, and have cocoa (while it lasts) at Polar Adventure Days. Free except parking.
January 25, 2014
Winter Beer Festival
Winter Brew is a Lincoln Square beer fest that features local brew and food at the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center.
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La La’s Love Letters Dear LaLa, I am thinking about proposing to my girlfriend in the very near future and I was thinking about doing it over breakfast in bed. She said she has always fantasized about this, so I thought it might be a really romantic and personal proposal. My only problem is I’m not much of a cook and I don’t have a clue as to what to make. If you could have one meal in bed, what would it be? Maple Syrup
make some things she likes. Then, the icing on the cake is going to be the card. Within it, detail how awesome you think she is, and really impress her by pointing out her cute quirks and habits (again, showing that you’re paying attention).
Dear Maple, That’s really sweet that you are making your girlfriend’s dream a reality. Breakfast food is really easy to throw together, but even if you are a total mess-up and burn the meal, don’t worry about the food! As long as you prepared it with heart, she is going to be overjoyed that you did that for her. As for your question, I actually like to stand when I eat, but I suppose I could see myself cramming a sammich as an after-sex meal.
Dear Joe, Thanks! Well, because there can be lingerie without love.
By Lauren Strec
Dear LaLa, I’m sure you’ve gotten this question before, but I really need some advice. I’ve been dating my girlfriend for a year now and I have no idea what to get her for our anniversary! She is so awesome and I would like to give her something really special, but I don’t make a lot of money and I can’t afford much. I don’t want her to think I’m cheap, so help! Broke Brett Dear Brett, If you’ve been dating her for a year, she probably has an idea of your income, and I doubt she will think you’re a cheapskate if you throw together something small, but meaningful. Don’t discredit yourself: you can get really creative on a budget. Women love it when their man can “prove” that he is really into them by remembering things that they enjoyed. It shows that he’s been paying attention! So, all we have to do is tap into her interests. Get out a piece of paper, and starting thinking of all the activities that you have done over the past year. As you revisit each date, try to remember what you two talked about. Did she like a certain movie, was there something that made her laugh hysterically, or was there ever something that reminded her of her childhood? On the same piece of paper, also start writing basic “favorites:” color, song, band, movie, etc. And for what you can’t remember/know, find ways to ask her. Once you have everything in front of you, you will be able to match up some things to put together a package. Jump on eBay to find a DVDs, hit up the Dollar Store for her favorite color wrapping paper, or see if you can even
The Late Bloomer
A girl came skipping home from school one day. "Mommy, Mommy," she yelled, "we were counting today, and all the other kids could only count to four, but I counted to 10. See? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10!" "Very good," said her mother. "Is it because I'm blonde?" the girl said. "Yes, it's because you're blonde," said the mommy. The next day the girl came skipping home from school. "Mommy, Mommy," she yelled, "We were saying the alphabet today, and all the other kids could only say it to D, but I said it to G. See? A, B, C, D, E, F, G!"
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Dear LaLa, I just wanted to start by saying I am a huge fan of your column. With that being said, I think I have a question that just might stump you LaLa! If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? Joe
Dear LaLa, I think my husband is going through some sort of a mid-life crisis. He mostly just wants to just lie around, drink beer and watch the golf channel. I of course feel like I have hit the prime of my life and no matter how sexy the lingerie or how charming I am he’s always turning me down. I love him to pieces and I’d never leave him, but I have needs! I’m ready to go find myself a young hottie on the side, but just the thought of it overwhelms me with guilt. Any ideas before I take the plunge? Julie Dear Julie, I don’t know if it is a mid-lie crisis… that just sounds like a typical dude to me! I read that you have made advances, but have you straight-out told him that you’re actually suffering? He may not know how intense your needs are, and it wouldn’t be fair to cheat on the guy if he didn’t understand how critical the situation is. This is what I would try, if I were in your position. Throw a couple beers and mugs in the freezer, and while he is watching golf, wait until his current beer is getting low. Then, pour a couple frosty brews (one for yourself-- tough it out of you don’t like beer), hand one to him and sit on the opposite end of the couch. If he asks any questions, keep your answers short and nonchalant until a commercial break. When that time comes, turn to him and say, “I have a serious problem, and I am hoping that you can help me. I think you have the best unit in the world, and I have been craving it like crazy lately. You’re the only person who can help me with this situation, so you’re going to have to bang me really soon.” Then slam your beer and walk away.
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"Very good," said her mother. "Is it because I'm blonde, Mommy?" "Yes, it's because you're blonde." The next day the girl came skipping home from school. Mommy, Mommy," she yelled, "we were in gym class today, and when we showered, all the other girls had flat chests, but I have these!" And she lifted her tank top to reveal a pair of 36 Cs. "Very good," said her mother embarrassed. "Is it because I'm blonde, mommy?" "No Honey, it's because you're 24." WWW.WHATSUPXTRA.COM
BAR DIRECTORY
Where are you going tonight?: Lakeview East - Wrigleyville - Southport Bar Celona
3474 N. Clark
773-244-8000
Mullen’s
Bendan’s Pub
3169 N. Broadway
773-929-2929
Murphys Bleachers 3655 N. Sheffield
773-281-5356
Bernie’s
3664 N Clark
773-525-1898
Mystic Celt
3443 N. Southport
773-529-8550
Big City
1010 W. Belmot
773-935-1138
Newport Bar
1344 W Newport
773-325-9111
Blarney Stone
3424 N. Sheffield
773-348-1078
Nick’s Uptown
4015 N Sheridan
773-975-1155
Brew & View
3145 N. Sheffield
773-929-7150
North End
3733 N Halsted
Buck’s Saloon
3439 N. Halsted
773-525-1125
Paddy Long’s
1028 W Diversey
773-348-9711
Clark Street Bar 3040 N. Clark
773-281-6690
Parrots Bar
754 W Wellington
773-281-7878
Coobah
3423 N. Southport
773-528-2220
Piano Bar
3801 N. Clark
773-528-4033
Cubby Bear
1059 W Addison
773-327-1662
Raw Bar & Grill
3720 N Clark St
773-348-7291
Cullen’s Bar
3741 N. Southport
773-975-0600
Rebel Bar
3462 N. Clark
773-348-9084
Dram Shop
3040 N. Broadway
773-549-4401
Redmond’s
3358 N Sheffield
773-404-2151
Fiesta Cantina
3407 N. Clark
773-975-5980
Roadhouse 66
3330 N. Clark
773-525-8166
Friar Tucks
3010 N. Broadway
773-327-5101
Rockit Bar
3700 N.Clark
773-645-4400
Full Shilling
3724 N. Clark
773-248-3330
Rocks
3463 N. Broadway
773-472-0493
Goose Island
3535 N. Clark
773-832-9040
Roscoe’s
3356 N. Halsted
773-281-3355
Higgins Tavern
3259 N. Racine
773-281-7637
Schoolyard
3258 N Southport
773-528-8226
Holiday Club
4000 N. Sheridan
773-348-9600
Schubas Tavern 3159 N Southport
773-525-2508
Irish Oak
3511 N. Clark
Sheffield’s
3258 N Sheffield
773-281-4989
Jack’s Bar
2856 N Southport
773-404-8400
Sidetracks
3349 N. Halsted
773-477-9189
Jacklyn’s Bar
3400 N. Broadway
773-404-5149
Sluggers
3540 N Clark
773-248-0055
Jake’s Pub
2932 N Clark
773-248-3318
Smart Bar
3730 N Clark
773-549-4140
Joe’s On Broadway 3563 N Broadway
773-528-1054
Sopo
3418 N. Southport
773-348-0100
John Barleycorns 3524 N. Clark
773-549-6000
Southport Lanes 3325 N. Southport
773-472-6600
Justin’s
3358 N Southport
773-929-4844
Sports Corner
952 W. Addison
773-929-1441
Kit Kat Lounge
3700 N Halsted
773-525-1111
Take 5 Bar
3747. Southport
773-871-5555
L&L Tavern
3207 N. Clark
773-528-1303
Toon’s
3857 N. Southport
773-935-1919
Little Jim’s
3501 N. Halsted
773-871-6116
Town Hall Pub
3340 N Halsted
773-472-4405
Lucky’s 3
472 N. Clark
773-549-0665
Trace
3714 N. Clark
773-477-3400
Mad River
2909 N. Sheffield
773-935-7500
Trader Todd’s
3216 N Sheffield
773-348-3250
Matilda
3101 N Sheffield
773-883-4400
Vaughans Pub
2917 N. Sheffield
773-281-8188
Matisse
674 W. Diversey
773-528-6670
Vines
3554 N. Clark
773-327-8572
Merkles
3516 N Clark
773-244-1025
Wrigleyville North 3900 N Sheridan
773-929-9543
Metro Smart Bar 3730 N Clark
773-549-4140
Yak-Zies Bar
773-525-9200
Monsignor Murphys
773-348-7285
3019 N. Broadway
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Lincoln Park & Old Town Augie's
1721 W. Wrightwood
773-296-0018
McGinny's Tap
313 W. North
773-943-5228
Bird's Nest
2500 N. Southport
773-472-1502
Mickey's
2450 N. Clark
773-435-0007
Blue's
2519 N. Halsted
773-525-8317
O' Brien's
1528 N. Wells
312-787-3131
Burton's Place
1447 N. Wells
773-664-4699
Old Town Ale
219 W. North
773-944-7020
Burwood Tap
7242 W. Wrightwood
773-525-2593
Old Town Pub
1339 N. Wells
773-266-6789
Clybar
417 N. Clybourn
773-388-1877
O'Malley's West 2249 N. Lincoln
773-935-2719
Corcoran's
1615 N. Wells
773-440-0885
Orso's
1401 N. Wells
773-787-6604
Delilah's
2771 N. Lincoln
773-472-2771
Ravens
2326 N. Clark
773-348-1774
Duffy's
422 W. Diversey
773-549-9090
River Shannon
425 W. Armitage
773-944-5087
Durkin's
810 W. Diversey
773-525-2515
Rocks
1301 W. Schubert
773-472-7728
Elbo Room
2817 N. Lincoln
773-549-5549
Saluki Bar
1208 N. Wells
773-274-1824
Field House Pub 2455 N. Clark
773-348-6489
Suite Lounge
1446 N. Wells
773-787-6106
Four Farthings
2060 N. Cleveland
773-935-2060
The Apartment
2251 N. Lincoln
773-348-5100
Frank's
2503 N. Clark
773-549-2700
The Local Option 1102 W. Webster
773-348-2008
Galway Arms
2442 N. Clark
773-472-5555
The Other Side
2436 N. Clark
773-525-8238
Gamekeepers
345 W. Armitage
773-549-0400
Tin Lizzie
2483 N. Clark
773-549-1132
Glascott's
2158 N. Halsted
773-281-1205
Tonic Room
2447 N. Halsted
773-248-8400
Goose Island
1800 N. Clybourn
773-915-0071
Weeds
1555 N. Dayton
312-943-7815
Halligan's Pub
2274 N. Lincoln
773-472-7940
Wellingtons
1300 W. Wellington
773-528-0654
Halsted Harp
2138 N. Halsted
773-348-3665
Wise Fools Pub 2270 N. Lincoln
773-929-1300
Hidden Shamrock 2732 N. Lincoln
773-883-0304
Witts
773-528-7032
Irish Eyes
773-348-9548
Wrightwood Tap 1059 W. Wrightwood
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Joe's Sports Bar 940 W. Weed
773-337-3486
John Barleycorn 2300 N. Lincoln
773-348-8899
John's Place
1200 W. Webster
773-525-6670
Kelly's Pub
949 W. Webster
773-281-0656
Kendall's Pub
2263 N. Lincoln
773-348-7200
Kincade's
950 W. Armitage
773-348-0010
Kingston Mines
2548 N. Halsted
773-477-4646
Lincoln Station
2432 N. Lincoln
773-472-8100
Lincoln Tap
3010 N. Lincoln
773-868-0060
Lion Head Pub
2251 N. Lincoln
773-348-5100
Max Bar
2247 N. Lincoln
773-549-5884
McGee's
950 W. Webster
773-549-8200
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773-459-4949
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Paddy Macks
4157 N. Pulaski
773-279-9300
Babe’s
4416 N. Milwaukee
773-545-3137
Rabbits
4945 W Foster
773-736-5766
Bill’s Pub
4104 N. Pulaski
773-202-0020
Roman’s
6448 N. Milwaukee
773-467-9827
Brigadoon
5748 W Lawrence
773.777.2403
Sidekicks
4424 W Montrose
773-545-6212
Cabaret Lounge 6101 W. Montrose
773-736-2337
Six Penny Bit
5800 W. Montrose
773-545-2033
Casual Tap
5924 W Montrose
773-283-9490
Thatch Pub
5707 N. Milwaukee
773-763-8179
Charlotte’s Bar
6000 W Gunnison
773-775-3616
Three Counties
5856 N. Milwaukee
773-631-3351
Club Belmont
7844 W. Belmont
773-598-2808
Tommy’s
6954 W Higgins
773-631-4451
Di’s Den
5100 W Irving Park
773-736-7170
Trinity Pub
5943 N. Northwest
773-763-0095
Dugan’s
6051 N. Milwaukee
773-467-5555
Vaughan’s Pub
5485 Northwest
773-631-9206
Edison Park Inn 6713 N. Olmsted
773-775-1404
Windsor Tavern
4530 N. Milwaukee
773-736-3400
Emerald Isle Pub 2537 W Peterson
773-561-6674
Zachary’s
5368 N Milwaukee
773-792-0933
Fantasy Lounge 4400 N Elston
773-685-8083
Filonek’s
6213 N. Milwaukee
773-775-5010
Galvin’s Public
5901 W Lawrence
773-205-0570
Gladstone’s
5734 N. Milwaukee
773-763-3385
Ham Tree Inn
5333 N. Milwaukee
773-792-2072
Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. Joshua J. Marine, consultant, author
Harry’s On Elston 5943 N. Elston
773-774-4166
Harwood Bar
6438 W. Montrose
708-867-7781
Hops N Barley
4359 N Milwaukee
773-286-7415
Jet’s Public Hou 6148 N. Milwaukee
773-775-7587
What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.
Jimmy Macks
5581 N. Northwest
773-631-1466
Crowfoot, Chief of Siksika First Nation
Joe E’s Lounge
4206 W Irving Park
773-283-3422
Landmark Pub
5135 N. Oriole
773-867-6533
Lasko’s
5525 N Milwaukee
773-774-9800
Lizard Lounge
3058 W. Irving Park
773-463-7599
Margaret’s
5134 W. Irving Park
773-685-4493
Mary’s Place
6300 N. Milwaukee
773-775-7587
MCM Pub
3906 N. Cicero
773-736-2644
McNamaras
4328 W Irving Park
773-725-1800
Mo Dailey’s
6070 N. Northwest Hwy
773-774-6121
Moretti’s
6727 N. Olmsted
773-631-1223
Mrs. O’Leary’s
4368 N. Milwaukee
773-427-7300
Mug Shots
7718 W. Addison
773-625-8466
Murrays
5522 N Elston
773-774-3466
Night Caps
5007 W Irving Park
773-282-8654
Nil’s Tap
5734 N. Elston
773-594-1288
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Lakeview West/ Roscoe Village / North-Center / Lincoln Square / Albany Park / Ravenswood Andersonvile 240 Lounge
3948 W. Lawrence
773-267-0474
Huetten Bar
4721 N. Lincoln
773-561-2507
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3341 N Western
773-910-1473
Jury's
4337 N. Lincoln
773-935-2255
Abbey Pub
3420 W. Grace
773-478-4408
Katerina's
1902 W. Irving
773-348-7592
Atlantic Bar
5062 N. Lincoln
773-506-7090
Keenan O' Reilly's 3916 N. Ashland
773-857-3800
Bad Dog
4535 N. Lincoln
773-334-4040
Leadway Bar
5233 N. Damen
773-728-2663
Big Joe’s
1818 W Foster
773-784-8755
Long Room
1612 W. Irving
773-665-4500
Black Rock
3614 N. Damen
773-348-4044
Margie's Pub
4145 N. Lincoln
773-477-1644
Brendan’s Too
3135 W. Montrose
773-463-2771
Mulligan's
2000 W. Roscoe
773-549-4225
Brownstone
3937 N. Lincoln
773-528-3700
Mutiny
2428 N. Western
773-486-7774
Carol’s Pub
4659 N Clark
773-334-2402
Oakwood 83
1969 W. Montrose
773-327-2785
Celtic Crown
4301 N. Western
773-588-1110
O'Donovan's
2100 W. Irving
773-478-2100
Chicago Joe's
2256 W. Irving
773-478-7000
O'Lanagan
2335 W. Montrose
773-583-2252
Chief O'Neills
3471 N. Elston
773-583-3066
Peek Inn
2825 W. Irving Park
773-267-5197
Christina's Place 3759 N. Kedzie
773-463-1768
Rail Bar
4709 N Damen
773-878-9400
Claddagh Ring
773-271-4794
Richochet's
4644 N. Lincoln
773-271-3127
Cody's Public House 1658 W. Barry
773-528-4050
Riverview
1958 W. Roscoe
773-871-1200
Daily's Bar
4560 N. Lincoln
773-561-6198
Roscoe Villiage Pub 2159 W. Addison
773-472-6160
Farraguts
5240 N Clark
773-728-4903
Save More Lounge 4060 N. Lincoln
773-281-1444
Finley Dunnes
3458 N. Lincoln
773-477-7311
Side Street
1456 W. George
773-327-1127
Fizz
3220 N. Lincoln
773-348-6000
Silvie's
1902 W. Irving
773-871-6239
Foley's
1841 W. Irving
773-929-1210
Small Bar
2956 N. Albany
773-509-9888
Four Moon
1847 W. Roscoe
773-929-6666
Stadium West
3188 N. Elston
773-866-2450
Four Shadows
2758 N. Ashland
773-248-9160
Ten Cat Tavern
3931 N. Ashland
773-935-5377
Four Trey's Pub 3333 N. Damen
773-549-8845
The Temple
3001 N. Ashland
773-248-0990
Fuller's Pub
3203 W. Irving
773-478-8060
Uptown Lounge 1136 W. Lawrence
773-878-1136
Gio’s
4857 N. Damen
773-334-0345
Villiage Tap
2055 W. Roscoe
773-883-0817
Hidden Cove
5336 N. Lincoln
773-275-3955
Waterhouse
3407 N. Paulina
773-871-1200
Hidden Cove
5338 N. Lincoln
773-275-6711
Wild Goose
4265 N. Lincoln
773-281-7112
Horseshoe
4115 N. Lincoln
773-248-1366
Windy City Inn
2257 W. Irving
773-588-7088
2306 W. Foster
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In The Clearing Stands A Boxer By Rob Christiansen
Happiness with Minerva is contingent on something she has dreamed of since she was a little girl. I either propose by August or we’ll tell our landlord we’re not renewing the lease.
I envy my friends’ stagnant lifestyles. Flicka loves revisiting Maywood Park and we’re headed there. Flicka resembles Al Capone’s and Roseanne’s kid. He’s full of business ideas but he spins his wheels, sometimes literally. He designs and sells t-shirts as a street vendor. His interests include harness racing and the food & beverage industry, having previously worked in both. You look twice to see there’s a cigarette in Flicka’s hand as he lingers like smoke in haunts Salt & Pepper Diner and Gene’s & Jude’s. He’s barrel-chested and turret-bellied with a thin cut FuManchu and easy smile that renders his eyes closed. His trill, hyena laugh is semi-automatic. He occasionally sits around like he has all day, because he usually does, wearing short-sleeve casual dress shirts, top two buttons unbuttoned, no t-shirt, and a gold necklace. Flicka had dispatched Benny to ring my buzzer. Benny once drove Flicka’s limo into a ditch. The idea was ditched then, too. “Getcha hand outta your shorts,” the former storefront sign craftsman drawled into my intercom, and added, like lava boiling over, “I gotta get away from Flicka. He drives me nuts.” Benny sported a crew cut and gaps between his teeth resembling Stardust Hotel ashtray notches. Flicka’s ten-year-old yellow Camaro was idling with the shotgun door open. He told me to get in. “I couldn’t sell shirts this morning,” he said with resignation when I settled. “My hand was numb.” He unintentionally caricatured one of his “dinosaur arms” while displaying the hand in the rear view. “I punched Benny,” he said, glancing in the mirror. “I can’t stand him. He’s a drain.” Benny, a former lightweight champ, is used to Flicka’s bullying and didn’t flinch. I can appreciate their “former” titles. I’m a former horseman, a carriage driver for eleven months, although it felt like a year. If I suggest to you that Flicka and Benny are codependent cousins then I’m “the pot calling the kettle black” since they’d say I’m codependent on Minerva. Flicka had once said, many times, “If Cubs fans see Ronnie Woo Woo excited about harness racing, attendance will improve.” Flicka’s voice is soft and articulate and people hear him out. He draws diners and drinkers into conversations to pit his hidden inferiority complex against their assuredness. “Woo Woo is the spectator linking baseball and harness racing.” A funny thing happened. Woo Woo rode around the track in the Cadillac Brougham’s front passenger seat, waving to the crowd. Maywood Park was packed and Flicka received a check from the track owner. I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen it. FACEBOOK.COM/WHATSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
Flicka is wearing a t-shirt he designed that asks, “Do I look like a people person?” yet he, with his dinosaur arms, said he had punched Benny. To my eye, Benny’s teeth take turns missing, on a rotation basis, like a volleyball team fielded by a squad of missing teeth. Maybe Flicka occasionally catches the ’78 and ’79 Golden Gloves Champ of St. Andrew’s Gym off guard. Maybe it’s a trick of my eye, like a shell game. Minerva would freak out if I told her I had once played a shell game…six different times, on the el. Minerva met Kathy for lunch and shopping downtown. I brought up her shopping sprees before she left and she mentioned my harness racing gambling. She assumes I never win, and, going along for the ride with Benny and Flicka en route to Gene’s & Jude’s for hotdogs, fries and tamales, I feel that she’s right. Now we’re seated in the Camaro parked backside of Maywood Park while Flicka, a former driver, is wandering about the tack room, chatting up drivers. Flicka’s attitude indicates he’s a people person, but when the smoke clears from his schmoozing he’ll admit that people stress him out because, he says, “you’re dealing with people.” “Flicka drives me nuts,” Benny says. “The other night, he comes home at three in the morning with a big black guy! Brings him right into the apartment and he stands there with him, talking to him for a half hour.” Using the hand not holding his cigarette, Benny pantomimes endless small talk, repetitively opening and closing his mouth like a blowfish. “Finally, I come out of my room to use the bathroom. The guy works at Leona’s, and Flicka wants to sell him a pizza oven. In the morning, I ask Flicka, ‘Are you gay, Flicka? What are you bringing a big black guy home at three in the morning for?’” Sometimes Benny clenched his available teeth and talked out of the side of his mouth while glancing sideways at you. He did that when he wanted you to know he was close to the edge. He usually found his way there. He opens his door and gets out of the car and I do the same. He’s had it up to here with Flicka and he goes for the TKO, a boxer rebelling in sweatpants. It’s funny because Benny wears glasses. “Flicka says, ‘a-wuh-wuh-wuh-wuh-wuh-’ He’s going to ask the owner about buying the pizza oven because one of theirs is on the fritz. He’s crazy, Nort! He stays up all night, typing his stupid ideas. He’s bringing me down. He’s the reason I haven’t been able to get back into the sign business. In a year from now, I’ll be back on my feet again and back in the sign business, but I have to get away from him.” I scuff my sneakers on the hard dirt ground. “Benny,” I say. “You want to run around the track? Run a race against a horse?” “Hey, Nort,” he drawls. “Go eff yourself. Where the hell is Flicka? Let’s go.” 773.213.4597
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A married couple is travelling by car from California to New York.
New York, Hollywood, and Las Vegas perform here," the Manager says.
Being seniors, after almost eleven hours on the road, they were too tired to continue and decided to take a room. But, they only planned to sleep for four hours and then get back on the road.
"But we didn't go to any of those shows," the husband said.
When they checked out four hours later, the desk clerk handed them a bill for $350.00. The man explodes and demands to know why the charge is so high. He told the clerk although it's a nice hotel; the rooms certainly aren't worth $350.00 for four hours. Then the clerk tells him that $350.00 is the 'standard rate'. He insisted on speaking to the Manager.
"Well, we have them, and you could have," the Manager replied. No matter what amenity the Manager mentioned, the husband replied, "But we didn't use it!" The Manager is unmoved, and eventually the husband gave up and agreed to pay. As he didn't have the check book, he asked his wife to write the check.
The Manager appears, listens to him, and then explains that the hotel has an Olympic-sized pool and a huge conference center that were available for us to use.
She did and gave it to the Manager.
"But we didn't use them," the husband said.
"That's correct. I charged you $300.00 for sleeping with me," she replied.
"Well, they are here, and you could have," explained the Manager. The Manager went on to explain that the couple could also have taken in one of the shows for which the hotel is famous. "We have the best entertainers from FACEBOOK.COM/WHATSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
The Manager is surprised when he looks at the check. "But ma'am, this is made out for only $50.00."
"But I didn't!" exclaims the Manager. "Well, too bad, I was here, and you could have."
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It was two o' clock in the morning and a husband and wife were asleep, when suddenly the phone rang. The husband picked up the phone and said, "Hello? ... How the heck do I know? What am I, the weather man?" and promptly slammed the phone down. His wife rolls over and asks, "Who was that?" The husband replies, I don't know. Some guy who wanted to know if the coast was clear."
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80 949 W. WEBSTER
773- 281- 0656
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