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Beer Drones
Just when you thought drones were just evil tools of the CIA, a clever marketer for a Minnesota beer company brewed up an idea to use a drone to deliver some cold ones onto the ice for deprived and lonely ice fishermen. To the Federal Aviation Administration that did not sound like a mission of mercy and it pulled the plug on that plan.
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The U.S. is the largest producer of drones, but the U.S. seriously lags behind as a user of drones. There are serious reasons why the FAA is moving slowly on approval of commercial uses for drones, which have been effectively banned in the U.S. For one reason, the U.S. has an extraordinarily complex and busy airspace, forcing the FAA to move methodically, and slowly, to more drone approvals.
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Last fall, the FAA certified two commercial drones to work in the Arctic to gauge ice pack and whale migration, projects of ConocoPhillips.
It's a way to stop smartphone users from becoming their own jokes or disasters. For example, Joe’s walking down the street while texting and trips on the curb he didn’t realize was in front of him diving head first into traffic.
Thousands of commercial uses exist in industry and farming: Mapping, aerial field fertilization, more romantic uses such as taking aerial shots from the air for the movies. And, you know, for delivering beer. Overseas, drones are already being used on work sites in remote areas that have typically required manned aircraft. Mining companies use drones and 3-D maps of mines that software uses to calculate how much material has been removed. A Swiss company uses them to measure gravel pits, quarries and landfills. They say it's fast and efficient. The drone heard round the world came from amazon.com's proposal to use them for package delivery. But that might take years to come about.
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Transparent Texting That's what Apple's patent application calls it.
Transparent texting tries to fix this by taking the text and placing it over live video pictures of what is in front of the users. "A user who is walking while participating in a text messaging session may inadvertently collide with or stumble over objects in his path because his attention was focused on his device's display instead of the path that he was traversing," according to the patent filed in the US. A study by the University of Buffalo found recently that texting and walking results in more injuries than driving and texting. However distracted driving injuries are more severe and often deadly. Another option, text when you’re sitting down.
Stoneyfield, the environmentally conscious organic yogurt maker, recently said it will ultimately eliminate the plastic yogurt container. Instead, it's now offering Frozen Yogurt Pearls at Whole Foods grocery stores in Boston. The product comes in a flavored, all-natural skin, like the skin on a grape. On the inside will be frozen vanilla or chocolate yogurt. The edible skin will be flavored like peach, banana, coconut or strawberry. Co-founder Gary Hirshberg says that if the product is successful, he hopes to use a version of it with his company's organic yogurt and other products.
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Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others. Jack Kornfield, American author, teacher of Buddhism
The man replied, "I got a flat tahr." The passerby asked, "But, what's with the flowers?" The man responded, "When you break down, they tell you to put flares in the front and flares in the back. I never did understand it, neither."
Taxi Service Three drunken guys entered a taxi. The taxi driver knew that they were drunk so he started the engine & turned it off again. He told them. “We are here.” The first guy gave him money & the second guy said "thank you”. The third guy gave the driver a slap. The driver was shocked, thinking the third drunk knew what he did. But he asked "what’s that for?". The third guy replied: "CONTROL YOUR SPEED NEXT TIME, you nearly killed us!". FACEBOOK.COM/WHATSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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30 Things To Start Doing For Yourself Credit: marcandangel.com
#1. Start spending time with the right people.
#16. Start cheering for other people’s victories.
#2. Start facing your problems head on.
#17. Start looking for the silver lining in tough situations.
#3. Start being honest with yourself about everything.
#18. Start forgiving yourself and others.
#4. Start making your own happiness a priority. #5. Start being yourself, genuinely and proudly. #6. Start noticing and living in the present. #7. Start valuing the lessons your mistakes teach you. #8. Start being more polite to yourself. #9. Start enjoying the things you already have. #10. Start creating your own happiness. #11. Start giving your ideas and dreams a chance. #12. Start believing that you’re ready for the next step. #13. Start entering new relationships for the right reasons. #14. Start giving new people you meet a chance. #15. Start competing against an earlier version of yourself.
#19. Start helping those around you. #20. Start listening to your own inner voice. #21. Start being attentive to your stress level and take short breaks. #22. Start noticing the beauty of small moments. #23. Start accepting things when they are less than perfect. #24. Start working toward your goals every single day. #25. Start being more open about how you feel. #26. Start taking full accountability for your own life. #27. Start actively nurturing your most important relationships. #28. Start concentrating on the things you can control. #29. Start focusing on the possibility of positive outcomes. #30. Start noticing how wealthy you are right now. – Henry David Thoreau once said, “Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.”
Solving Math Problems The owner of a golf course was confused about paying an invoice, so he decided to ask his secretary for some mathematical help.
“There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down simply by spending his money somewhere else.” Sam Walton, founder of Walmart
He called her into his office and said, "You graduated from the University of Illinois, and I need some help. If I was to give you $20,000, minus 14%, how much would you take off?" The secretary thought a moment, and then replied, "Everthing but my earrings."
Fine For Dumping The Sheriff pulled up next to the guy unloading garbage out of his pick-up into the ditch. The Sheriff asked, "Why are you dumping garbage in the ditch? Don't you see that sign right over your head." "Yep," he replied. "That's why I'm dumpin' it here, 'cause it says: 'Fine For Dumping Garbage.'" FACEBOOK.COM/WHATSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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There's obvious benefits to tending bar: fast money, short hours, hookups on drinks, and the ability to sleep until noon on Monday. We're vampires in that we stay up all night, drinking blood(y marys) and feeding off others' energy. But the benefits aren't limited to money and liquor, and sometimes the best things in life are free, like getting eyes from a by Ashlee Schultz hot stranger or the learned art of social engineering. Bartenders hack into lives with the perspective of a fly on the wall, witnessing first dates, girl fights and ex-army buddies reliving the glory of past times over a couple pints of Budweiser. Tending bar is like gallivanting around a party in an invisibility cloak, unintentionally eavesdropping on conversations, learning what those around you believe in and what they're afraid of. These tidbits of information translate to life outside the bar, and there's a lot to learn from a few drunken slurs. I got my first gig as an undergrad in art school. Far from the party type, my friends and I went to punk rock shows on the weekends and drank 40s in alleys instead of the bar. I wasn't shy, simply comfortable in my discomfort with regard to socializing and preferred to keep my friends where I knew them. The manager who'd hired me, Scott, picked up on my lack of social enthusiasm pretty quick, and, like any good bar manager, challenged it. "Go stand by that group of guys and talk to them for five minutes," he said, pulling up the clock on his iPhone. "If you come back here before the time is up, don't bother coming in for your next shift." I doubt he would have fired me, but because I liked my job, I put my tail between my legs and sulked over to the table. "He... hey guys. How's it going?" I asked, descending into my personal five minutes of hell. Turns out, I didn't burn alive as I hung around them awkwardly, the way cigarette smoke lingers on a stale, windless day. I can't remember their names or what they drank, but I know we exchanged a few quips and easy laughs. As I crawled back to my boss, face red and eyes lowered, I realized the golden rule of human interaction: everyone wants to feel connected. People crave closeness; it's why they go out in the first place. It doesn't matter if one of you is in uniform, or if one of you is slightly intoxicated. Truly connecting happens when people engage in a vulnerable and conscious way. It goes a long way to be able to talk to anyone about anything. All you have to do is ask the right questions. Mirror their movements. Stop talking about the weather because the weather doesn't give a damn about you.
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MAY HOROSCOPE ARIES: This summer and fall, you'll notice that digital communication makes your persuasive abilities stronger in an exciting new way. You communicate more effectively.
LIBRA: When your world seems beset with problems, stop and take a deep breath. Tackle them one by one if possible. Solve an "easy" problem first so you can see progress.
TAURUS: In days to come, your intellectual energy creates success. Your creative abilities will be at their apex, helping to find solutions with ease.
SCORPIO: Travel, be it for fun or for work, will take up a lot of your time this year. So keep a suitcase packed and ready for when good fortune knocks on your door.
GEMINI: You may have to work hard for it, but your summer and fall will be dominated by making strong connections in one area your life or work. It has been lagging.
SAGITTARIUS: The stars predict that your summer will be lucky, busy and productive. It could be that a new product or innovation will put your work in the spotlight.
CANCER: Soon, you could become more involved with a family elder or a parent. It could be challenging, but your view of him or her could change enormously within days. LEO: A new perspective is a fine thing, but in time it loses its edge and becomes something you take for granted. A relationship could be like that. Refresh your enthusiasm. VIRGO: Financial surprises can knock your finances off track. To get fewer surprises, make a calendar that shows when to pay taxes, vacations, insurances, birthdays, etc. FACEBOOK.COM/WHATSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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After a scuffle, the manager pinned the thief against the wall and looked up to see a number of surprised customers staring at him. "Everything's fine, folks," he reassured them. "This guy just tried to go through the express line with more than 10 items."
Two Caterpillars Two caterpillars are sitting on a leaf when a butterfly zooms by, startling them. One turns to the other and says, "Boy, you'll never get me up in one of those things."
Putting Up With Jocks The basketball coach stormed into the university president's office and demanded a raise right then and there. "Please," protested the college president, "you already make more than the entire history department." "Yeah, maybe so, but you don't know what I have to put up with," the coach blustered, "look." He went out into the hall and grabbed a jock who was jogging down the hallway. "Run over to my office and see if I'm there," he ordered. Twenty minutes later the jock returned, sweaty and out of breath. "You're not there, sir," he said. "Oh, I see what you mean," conceded the president, scratching his head. "I would have phoned."
A Slice of Pie 1. What toy was based on empty pie tins thrown by Yale University students? a-Hula hoop, b-Frisbee, c-Yo-yo, d-Super ball. 2. In 2000, who had a hit with a cover version of the Don McLean song, "American Pie"? a-Lady Gaga, b-Fergie, c-Madonna, dFiona Apple. 3. Who starred as a pregnant, pie-making waitress named Jenna in the 2007 movie "Waitress"? a-Keri Russell, b-Lea Michele, c-Ashley Johnson, d-Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. 4. How many wedges fill the pie piece in the game of Trivial Pursuit? a-4, b-5, c-6, d-8. 5. What letter follows pi in the Greek alphabet? a-Upsilon, b-Rho, c-Sigma, d-Zeta. 6. The Pie Hole was the name of a pastry shop on what TV series? a-"Men in Trees," b-"Pushing Daisies," c-"Northern Exposure," d-"Wonderfalls." 7. "I Think I'm Having a Relationship with a Blueberry Pie!" and "My Granddaughter Has Fleas!" are compilation books of what comic strip? a-"The Family Circus," b-"Marmaduke," c-"Garfield," d-"Cathy." 8. What actor played dimwitted jocks in the movies "American Pie" and "Election"? a-Chris Klein, b-Ashton Kutcher, c-Matthew Bomer, d-Chris Pine. 9. Tamara, the Queen of the Goths, is served a meat pie made of the flesh of her own sons in what Shakespeare play? a-"The Tempest," b-"Titus Andronicus," c-"Coriolanus," d-"The Winter’s Tale." 10. Which character on "The Big Bang Theory" was nicknamed "Moon Pie" by his grandmother? a-Howard Wolowitz, b-Sheldon Cooper, c-Rajesh Koothrappali, d-Leonard Hofstadter.
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The manager of a grocery store nabbed a shoplifter in the act. He was escorting the suspect to the office in the front of the store (near the cash registers), when the shoplifter broke from his grip and tried to run.
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Air Ball! By Rob Christiansen
In LA, I board a NY bound commercial flight whereon, due to rainouts and conflicts in rescheduling, the Dodgers and Mets will play a baseball game. It promises to be just like “Snakes on a Plane,” only different. (I’ve edited Air Ball! since I first scribbled it in the late ‘eighties.)
“This is cool!” I said, buckling myself into a window seat. The girl sitting next to me in the middle seat jokingly advises me not to “hit” on her. We laugh at her pun, and I admire her hair in a Sunday bun, but then she says, seriously, that the third baseman is her boyfriend. It isn’t surprising, then, that the cordoned-off aisle seat is third base. The Mets get last licks because the pilot says so and he has to land the plane. The Dodgers score on a Pedro Guerrero home run that smacks the rear bathroom door. A voice from within the bathroom politely said, “Just a minute.” Mets’ Darryl Strawberry homers down the right field line. The ball breaks a window and vanishes. “That ball is gone!” Harry Caray announced. The game, telecast nationally, features Harry, whom NBC wanted. Curiously, the network had promoted the game as “Must See TV.” “Harry, if that ball were a person, it would be D.B. Cooper,” analyst Tim McCarver said. Harry replied, “You mean it would have been D.B. Cooper, Tim. “‘D.B. Cooper’ spelled backwards is…‘Ray…Pook…Beatty’,” Harry said. The plane’s owner comes out of his private cabin and rants. “Hey, you kids!” he said. “Who’s paying for my window?” Suddenly, Darryl Strawberry is nowhere to be found until...he emerges from his hiding spot—the rear bathroom (someone outside knocking has to “go” real bad). Dodgers center fielder Rick Monday quickly steps in (“I’ll be just a second,” Monday said to the patient soul who has to go real bad) and tags Strawberry. Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda argues with the umpire. “Strawberry is out!” Lasorda yelled. “Not only did he not cross the plate, he wasn’t on base when Monday tagged him! The bathroom isn’t second base! Second base is the kitchen!” Lasorda kicks plane safety instructions on the umpire’s shoes and Dodgers fans go wild. “If that was dirt I’d have tossed you, Tommy!” the umpire said, pointing, but he reverses the call. Manager Bobby Valentine flies from the Mets dugout and counter-argues with the ump. Mets fans roar with approval. “Monday doesn’t have the ball!” Valentine animatedly said. “He can’t tag him!” Valentine hollers through the plane for Strawberry to come up and step on home plate. Strawberry walks sheepishly all the way down the aisle and steps on home plate, which is actually a food tray. His homer counts, but he has to endure a lecture from the plane’s owner, who calls
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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
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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
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MCM Pub & Eatery (8:00pm) 3906 N Cicero Ave, Chicago Peek Inn (9:00pm) 2825 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago
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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
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Pressure Billiards & Cafe 6318 N Clark St, Chicago
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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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BAR DIRECTORY Lincoln Park & Old Town
WHAT’S UP XTRA MAGAZINE Old Town Pub
1339 N. Wells
773-266-6789
Augie's
1721 W. Wrightwood
773-296-0018
O'Malley's West 2249 N. Lincoln
773-935-2719
Bird's Nest
2500 N. Southport
773-472-1502
Ravens
2326 N. Clark
773-348-1774
Blue's
2519 N. Halsted
773-525-8317
River Shannon
425 W. Armitage
773-944-5087
Burton's Place
1447 N. Wells
773-664-4699
Rocks
1301 W. Schubert
773-472-7728
Burwood Tap
7242 W. Wrightwood
773-525-2593
Saluki Bar
1208 N. Wells
773-274-1824
Corcoran's
1615 N. Wells
773-440-0885
The Apartment
2251 N. Lincoln
773-348-5100
Delilah's
2771 N. Lincoln
773-472-2771
The Local Option 1102 W. Webster
773-348-2008
Duffy's
422 W. Diversey
773-549-9090
The Other Side
2436 N. Clark
773-525-8238
Durkin's
810 W. Diversey
773-525-2515
Tin Lizzie
2483 N. Clark
773-549-1132
Elbo Room
2817 N. Lincoln
773-549-5549
Tonic Room
2447 N. Halsted
773-248-8400
Field House Pub 2455 N. Clark
773-348-6489
Weeds
1555 N. Dayton
312-943-7815
Four Farthings
2060 N. Cleveland
773-935-2060
Wellingtons
1300 W. Wellington
773-528-0654
Frank's
2503 N. Clark
773-549-2700
Wise Fools Pub 2270 N. Lincoln
773-929-1300
Galway Arms
2442 N. Clark
773-472-5555
Witts
773-528-7032
Gamekeepers
345 W. Armitage
773-549-0400
Wrightwood Tap 1059 W. Wrightwood
Glascott's
2158 N. Halsted
773-281-1205
Goose Island
1800 N. Clybourn
773-915-0071
Halligan's Pub
2274 N. Lincoln
773-472-7940
Hidden Shamrock 2732 N. Lincoln
773-883-0304
Irish Eyes
773-348-9548
2519 N. Lincoln
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
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
McGinny's Tap
313 W. North
773-943-5228
Mickey's
2450 N. Clark
773-435-0007
O' Brien's
1528 N. Wells
312-787-3131
Old Town Ale
219 W. North
773-944-7020
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773-459-4949
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BAR DIRECTORY
Where are you going tonight?: Northwest
Rabbits
4945 W Foster
773-736-5766
Babe’s
4416 N. Milwaukee
773-545-3137
Roman’s
6448 N. Milwaukee
773-467-9827
Bill’s Pub
4104 N. Pulaski
773-202-0020
Sidekicks
4424 W Montrose
773-545-6212
Brigadoon
5748 W Lawrence
773.777.2403
Six Penny Bit
5800 W. Montrose
773-545-2033
Cabaret Lounge 6101 W. Montrose
773-736-2337
Thatch Pub
5707 N. Milwaukee
773-763-8179
Casual Tap
5924 W Montrose
773-283-9490
Three Counties
5856 N. Milwaukee
773-631-3351
Charlotte’s Bar
6000 W Gunnison
773-775-3616
Tommy’s
6954 W Higgins
773-631-4451
Club Belmont
7844 W. Belmont
773-598-2808
Trinity Pub
5943 N. Northwest
773-763-0095
Di’s Den
5100 W Irving Park
773-736-7170
Vaughan’s Pub
5485 Northwest
773-631-9206
Dugan’s
6051 N. Milwaukee
773-467-5555
Windsor Tavern
4530 N. Milwaukee
773-736-3400
Edison Park Inn 6713 N. Olmsted
773-775-1404
Zachary’s
5368 N Milwaukee
773-792-0933
Emerald Isle Pub 2537 W Peterson
773-561-6674
Fantasy Lounge 4400 N Elston
773-685-8083
One Liners...
Filonek’s
6213 N. Milwaukee
773-775-5010
Why was the soldier pinned down? He was under a tack.
Galvin’s Public
5901 W Lawrence
773-205-0570
Gladstone’s
5734 N. Milwaukee
773-763-3385
My penis was in the Guinness Book of World Records… …until I got kicked out of the library.
Ham Tree Inn
5333 N. Milwaukee
773-792-2072
Why does a milking stool only have 3 legs? Because the cow has the udder.
Harry’s On Elston 5943 N. Elston
773-774-4166
What lies on its back 100 feet in the air? A dead centipede.
Harwood Bar
6438 W. Montrose
708-867-7781
Hops N Barley
4359 N Milwaukee
773-286-7415
Who’s bigger, Mr. Bigger or Mr. Bigger’s son? His son, he’s a little Bigger.
Jet’s Public Hou 6148 N. Milwaukee
773-775-7587
Jimmy Macks
5581 N. Northwest
773-631-1466
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
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
Paddy Macks
4157 N. Pulaski
773-279-9300
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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
42 Latitude
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
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3931 N. Ashland
773-935-5377
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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
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5338 N. Lincoln
773-275-6711
Wild Goose
4265 N. Lincoln
773-281-7112
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4115 N. Lincoln
773-248-1366
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2257 W. Irving
773-588-7088
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Ashleigh Ashton
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By: Joliet Dave
In a world where studio enhanced trickery determines success over actual artistic talent, Ashleigh Ashton is a breath of fresh air. At just 18 years of age, Ms. Ashton is not just a motivational speaker and actress, but a rising star among area singer/songwriters. Stylistically, Ashleigh is a pop artist with undertones laced in modern country. Unlike most in her age group, her tunes are not watered down children songs churned out by songwriters that have watched too much of the Disney channel. Instead, her art displays maturity far beyond her years both musically and in terms of subject matter. At the same time however, she is still completely accessible to her peers. Tackling heady subject matter such as fear of loss and the changes that come with it (“Criminal”) or as on the single “Break In Two”, which deals with bullying, Ashleigh can produce music that touches a wide audience, regardless of age. Clearly her forte’ is ballads, and while the songs are very well written with intelligent lyrics and hook laden melodies, I hope she will churn out a few more up-tempo numbers. “Fall Out Of Love” is brilliant with its use of bass as a lead instrument and made for radio hooks but stands out even more so because it’s an up-tempo island in a sea of ballads. What really sets Ashleigh apart though is that she makes every tune count so there is no filler here. The music business is rife with “songwriters” that use a formulaic approach in order to keep churning out drivel but every one of Ms. Ashton’s tunes are thought out and well written. Normally, it’s the real artists like Pete Berwick, Devils In Angels, Psycho Sister and others that work hard and produce great material yet still get overlooked in the industry. In the case of Ashleigh Ashton however, she is getting the recognition she deserves. Fresh from her victory at the Chicago Independent Music Awards for “Pop Artist of the Year 2014”, a music video produced for “Break In Two” and a co-authored book titled “Break In Two: How I Survived Bullying and How You Can Too” about to be released, Ashleigh is undoubtedly a star on the rise. From her start at age 9 singing karaoke in bars, she has since gone on to perform at festivals in New York and Florida, the Nashville Palace as well as venues around Chicagoland. In 2011 she sang and danced in a nationwide T-Mobile commercial and was a featured performer in the PBS program “Fear No Art Chicago”. On top of all this, she has also been a featured speaker, talking to teens in several high schools and the University of Wisconsin on the subject of bullying, a topic that she unfortunately, knows all to well. While you may expect this young adult to be a diva-in-waiting, she is far from that. Coming from a large family of talented siblings, Dad Michael and Mom Kelly keep everyone grounded while at the same time encouraging the creativity that stirs within their offspring. I first became aware of her three years ago through Facebook and every opportunity we’ve had to talk, comment, share a link or “like” gig announcements, she has always been down to earth and obviously grateful for the success that she has had so far. It’s been amazing watching as she progressed from solo gigs in pizza restaurants to festival stages and video shoots. Ashleigh explained it to me this way, “Every bit of the journey has made me who I am and it has been awesome! I love when my music can be felt and when it makes a difference to someone.” Talent in the house doesn’t stop with Ashleigh however as her sisters Alexa (“Wednesday Knight”) and Kaleigh-Michelle Wood handle guitar and keyboards respectively. Along with friend Jonah Andrews on drum duty, the band is looking forward to hitting stages throughout the summer. When asked what advice she would give to young performers just starting out in the industry, Ashleigh said, “The music business is really all about connections, as anything good in life is and there is no fast and easy way. If you love it, do it and have fun with it.” She when on to add, “Not everyone is going to love you but if you are happy and know what you are doing touches people, that is all that matters.” You can check out the music of Ashleigh Ashton at www.ashleighashton.com or on Facebook. She will be appearing live at the Chicago French Market, located at 131 N. Clinton in Chicago on May 3rd and May 22nd at the F.A.M.E. (Foundation of Artists Mentored in Entertainment) event at Columbia College in Chicago. In between she will be performing for 4 days at the Montauk Music Festival in Long Island, New York May 15th-18th. FACEBOOK.COM/WHATSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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MAY: MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH & NATIONAL BIKE MONTH May is Motorcycle Awareness Month May is National Bike Month Bicyclists are on our roads and city streets again The warmer weather stokes a desire to get outdoors to enjoy the greening of our world. National Bike Month established 58 years ago by the League of American Bicyclists, the observance has inspired the creation of bike clubs, organized excursions, races, and more. The group advocates for the interests of over 57 million cyclists and its 300,000 member affiliates, which include 40,000 individuals and 600 organization associates. Fun, fitness, exercise and transportation are some reasons why adults are taking up bicycling.
Look out for motorcycles. The Pope and the Vatican are interested in motorcycle safety. Last year the Pope himself blessed 35,000 leather-jacketed Harley riders who gathered at the Vatican. Then the Vatican added its holy observations to driving safety by giving its 10 Commandments for drivers. At number 9, the Vatican proclaims it is the duty of drivers to protect the vulnerable party. There is no doubt that the vulnerable party on the road is always the motorcycle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycles accounted for just 3 percent of all registered vehicles in the United States in 2011, yet they accounted for 14 percent of all traffic fatalities. According to NHTSA estimates, motorcyclists are 30 times more likely than car passengers to die in a crash and five times more likely to be injured. It is essential to drivers and motorcyclists that everyone uses the turn signal. But according to one study by Response Insurance, a whopping 57 percent of drivers don't even use their turn signals. The reason you ask, more than 47 percent said they didn't have the time. That brings us to the most important safety considerations for the road:
Boomers love it too, it has become the new walking for those who can't undertake the rigors of jogging, especially when the pace is slow and steady and spent leisurely enjoying an hour or two of activity. Since 1960, the League has sponsored Bike to Work Week and Day. On May 16 this year, workers are encouraged to save gas and peddle to the office as a commuting alternative. Bicycle-friendly communities saw an 80 percent growth in commuting between 2000 and 2011, while non-friendly communities saw only a 32 percent growth. Could you bike to work? According to Bicycling magazine, over half our population lives less than 10 miles from work. The average cost of a 14 and 16 speed road bike is between $600 and $1,500. The average price of a new compact car is $17,000$25,000. The number of commuters on bikes is expected to grow as more cities create safe bike lanes and counties and states bike safety a priority. In 1985, the editor of the New York Tribune wrote: "The discovery and progressive improvement of the bicycle is of more importance to mankind than all the victories and defeats of Napoleon, with the First and Second Punic Wars …thrown in."
•Have time or make time. •Wait until the intersection is clear on left hand turns even if you have the right away. •Change lanes safely. Blind spots are deadly for motorcyclists. Both parties, the car driver and the motorcyclist must beware of blind spots. On warm spring days, drivers must check their mirrors and windows long before changing lanes, then use their signals. •Make safe turns at intersections: Drivers must use their signals. •Give some room: Don't tailgate. Don't ride the wheels of motorcyclists. Don't pass too closely. And then remember the number 1 commandment: You shall not kill. FACEBOOK.COM/WHATSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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