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Now There’s A New Cloud In The Sky Save a Little Faster With Your 401(k)
For 2012, you can increase a contribution to your 401(k) before your last paycheck. The federal maximum contribution to a 401(k) is $17,000 for 2012 ($22,500 if you are 50 or older). Some employers let you contribute a year-end bonus to your 401(k) if you designate the money before the last check is written. Most allow plan participants to change the amount for their 401(k) at any time, which leaves you a small window to increase your contribution.
Blizzards Will Have Names Like Hurricanes The Weather Channel is taking on a new responsibility: naming winter blizzards. The new naming system will use Greek and Roman names. The first three are Athena, Brutus and Caesar. The names will always be used in alphabetical order. Who says there is nothing new under the sun? Weather fans are looking to recognize a type of cloud that was first identified in 1951, but has been ignored like cumulus as a picnic. Though it took more than 60 years to do it, cloudspotters around the world have gained recognition for the cloud known by its Latin name, Undulatus Asperatus, or "agitated waves." The newly named cloud spreads across all of the sky like a floating lid. The body of the cloud looks like folds in a blanket. Meteorologists say winds at the cloud level cause the cloud to be sheared into wave-like forms. The ominous-looking spectacle is more common in the plains states of the United States, often during the morning or midday hours following convective thunderstorm activity. Undulatus asperatus is still not official, however, and only one organization can give it recognition it deserves: The United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in Geneva. Until Undulatus asperatus makes the WMO's International Cloud Atlas, it's just another mammatus cloud acting funny.
Storm naming will occur no more than three days before a winter storm's expected impact. The most important factors will be expected snowfall, ice accumulations and wind speed, say analysts writing in USA Today. To avoid confusion, none of the winter storm names has been on any list produced by the hurricane center. Winter storms in the United States have acquired names through pop culture, such as Snowmaggedon, and social media, such as Snotober. Snowstorms blowing in from Lake Erie are legendary in Buffalo. Locally, they have been named after snakes (Anaconda, Boa, Copperhead) or insects (Aphid, Bedbug, Caterpillar). Australian forecaster Clement Wragge used the first formal names for hurricanes in the late 1880s. He named some after women and some after politicians he didn't like according to Bob Sheets, former National Hurricane Center director, in his book Hurricane Watch. The present hurricane naming system started in the mid-1950s, using women's names. Men's names were added in 1979.
How Much Should They Charge For a Charge? The owners of about 50,000 electric cars in the United States are getting a great bargain on charging their cars. Public charging is often free, but that could soon change. Companies and cities installing electric charger systems (often with federal subsidies) want to get their networks up and running well before setting per-hour fees.
typical plug-in car can take in 3.3 kilowatt-hours of electricity an hour, which presently costs 30 to 50 cents. That means a price of $1 to $2 an hour is fair. According to the Institute, anything above $2 an hour is more expensive than gasoline.
Some providers are skipping the whole per-hour calculations and charging by the month for unlimited access. NRG Energy, Inc. charges $39 a month for unlimited access at public chargers. As companies begin collecting fees, the most The price is $89 a month for unlimited use of fast common approach will be to bill customers by public chargers and for a slower 240-volt home the length of time spent charging or by a monthly charger. subscription fee, rather than the amount of The Electric Power Institute projects that, within electricity dispensed. three or four years, there could be four times as Electric-vehicle experts at the Electric Power many electric vehicles on American roads as Research Institute in Palo Alto, California, say a there are now.
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Are You Smarter Than CHESTER “The Sock Monkey�? The 12 Days Of Christmas 1. "On the 3rd day of Christmas, what new item did my true love send me?" Geese, French Hens, Golden Rings, or Swans 2. "On the 5th day of Christmas, what new item did my true love send to me?" Partridge, Maids, Golden Rings, or Horses 3. "On the 2nd day of Christmas, what did my true love send to me?" Silver Ornaments, Dancing Ladies, Cows Mooing, or Turtle Doves 4. "On the 8th day of Christmas, what new item did my true love send to me?" Milking Maids, Singing Sparrows, Drummers Drumming, or Calling Birds 5. "On the 1st day of Christmas what did my true love send to me?" Pear Tree, Turquoise Turkey, Skim Milk, or French Hens 6. "On the 11th day of Christmas, what new item did my true love send to me?" Jingle Bells, Pipers Piping, Red Bells, or Oyster Dressing 7. "On the 7th day of Christmas, what did my true love give to me?" Slimy Fish, Bag of Rocks, Swimming Swans, or a Broken Nose 8. "On the 10th day of Christmas, what did my true love send to me?" Leaping Lords, Joking Jokers, Calling Birds, or Turtle Doves 9. "On the 4th day of Christmas, what did my true love send to me?" Five Golden Rings, Two Turtle Doves, Six Geese, or Eight Maids
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As the wife walked through the mall she was surprised to look up and see her husband was nowhere around. She was quite upset because they had a lot to do. Because she was so worried, she called him on her mobile phone to ask him where he was.
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In a calm voice, the husband said, "Honey, you remember the jewelry store we went into about 5 years ago where you fell in love with that diamond necklace that we could not afford and I told you that I would get it for you one day?" The wife choked up and started to cry and said, "Yes, I remember that jewelry store." He said, "Well, I'm in the bar right next to it." 773.213.4597
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Kindle's Paperwhite and Barnes and Noble's Nook
These Tablets Let You Read In the Dark While color tablets have taken the spotlight, it's refreshing to see black-andwhite electronic readers get some love, says reviewer Edward C. Baig. Not only does Kindle's Paperwhite let you read in a dark bedroom without a reading lamp, but you can also read the screen in daylight. The front-lit technology in the new Kindle does a great job of distributing light uniformly across its 6-inch screen. You're aware of the light but not distracted by it.
Paperwhite starts at $119 with ad that Amazon refers to as "special offers." It costs $139 without these offers. A model with free 3G cellular access that would let you search for and purchase eBooks when you're out of reach of Wi-Fi costs $179 with ads and $199 without them. Battery life is claimed to be up to two months, assuming you leave the brightness level at the default setting, turn off Wi-Fi, and read about 30 minutes a day. Though you can charge Paperwhite with the supplied USB cable by hooking it up to a computer, an AC power plug is a $10 accessory. Some months before Paperwhite's debut, Barnes and Noble unveiled a Nook electronic reader that became the first E-ink-based device that lets you read in the dark. Pages turn fast. The Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight was called, "the most versatile e-reader that's ever been created." It has 2GB of storage, ample room for 1,000 books, weighs only 7.48 ounces and it costs $139. Barnes and Noble says two out of three readers read in bed, and 42 percent moved to another room so they wouldn't disturb their partner.
For Him: Beer Of The Month Clubs
Gift recipients receive 12 bottles of premium microbrews (4 different kinds) every month from award-winning breweries nationwide. Free shipping and instant gift messages with all orders. Available in 3, 6, 12 month and quarterly lengths. Amazing Clubs offers 36 Gift of the Month Clubs including wine, chocolate, flowers, coffee, hot sauce, teddy bears, ice cream, salsa, BBQ sauce and many more. Go to gifts.com for other great club ideas.
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Ask The Wino... Wino: Sammy "The Bone" Jones Smells like: Grecian Formula #5 Likes: 60's Porn and Silk Shirts Dislikes: Jalapeños and Manscaping Sherman the Executive Chef asks: I am the Executive Chef of a famous restaurant and between the incompetent staff and the sniveling guests I am constantly inundated with extreme amounts of stress and pressure. I really need to find a release and am considering meditation? Any words of wisdom? Wino: To meditate, grab your penis with your right hand if you are right handed, or your left hand if you are left handed, and yank repeatedly. It helps to hone in on your visualization skills during the process. I like to envision monkeys throwing feces at one another, which I am told is decidedly Freudian. Some say that you’ll need glasses if you meditate too much, but don’t worry, this is a complete misboner. Payton the Flight Attendant asks: Everything about my boyfriend is terrific except for the fact that every pair of underwear he owns has holes in them. I thought with Christmas coming up I could slip in a little box of undies without raising any red flags. Boxers or Briefs? Wino: Are you fu**in with me? Underwear for Christmas? Makes me think you need a spankin. But to answer your question, boxers are too violent and I have been told on more than a few occasions that briefs are vagina repellent, so I usually go commando. To avoid chaffing, you just need to get calluses started on certain parts of your inner thigh and Voilà.
Carey the Worshiper asks: I find myself struggling with many internal urges and have researched the bible and it tells me to suppress my carnal thoughts. Why doesn’t God want me to have a threesome?
Wino: You need to be able to count that high first, dip shit. Oh, and dude, two farms animals don’t count.
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La La’s Love Letters Dear La La, I really adore my boyfriend, but I can't help thinking of other men when we are "doing it." What does it mean when I fantasize about other people during sex? Fantasia
met. I've tried everything I know to try to reach out to her and build a relationship, but every effort has been unsuccessful. I'm afraid this will present problems in our marriage moving forward. Any advice? Just Advice Jim
Dear Fantasia, I think it's normal for the mind to sometimes create scenarios with other people, to bring the level of eroticism to another, or new, level. However, if you are doing it all the time, then are you ever "with" your boyfriend? In my unprofessional opinion, it seems as though you may be unsatisfied in some form. This does not mean your guy is bad in bed; the dissatisfaction may be something internal. Maybe there is something that your fantasy guys possess, that your boyfriend doesn't. A good way to integrate that is to have your boyfriend act it out, for the bedroom. For example, if you like biker guys, and your man is a cleanshaven white collar, have him act a little dirty during foreplay.
Dear Jim, Her misery stems from somewhere, and your girlfriend and you both need to investigate the cause. Once you find out, it will be easier to understand her behavior, and you can figure out productive ways to react to any of her twisted antics in a positive and productive manner.
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Dear La La, I consider myself a pretty secure person and I don't easily get jealous, but my other half is constantly talking about his ex. What is up with that? Jumpy Julie Dear Jumpy Julie, Everyone perceives things differently, and I personally am guilty of sharing "ex" stories, because it's part of my past and I think it's cool for my guy to know what brought me to the present, and vice-versa. However, any of these stories will arise when it's relevant to the current conversation or situation. If your guy is bringing up these stories, out of nowhere, it can possibly mean a couple things. People need to vent, in order to move on, so maybe he's just getting out some frustration, and it's great that he feels comfortable enough to open up to you. However, if a good amount of time has passed since their breakup, it's possible he may be a little traumatized from the split, may need a more concrete resolution, and therefore, may not be over her in that aspect. Whatever the case, if his stories are making you uncomfortable, you need to let him know that he is indulging too much. But be sure not to forbid the subject all together, as that may make him feel that he cannot continue to share things with you. Dear La La, My girlfriend is really terrific and I am thinking about proposing to her this Christmas. So what's the problem? Her mother! She is the most wicked and rude person I have ever
In the meantime, you need to wrap your mind around the fact that you cannot control or change her current demeanor; only she has that power. At this point, her actions are predictable; it should not shock you when she is, yet again, acting "wicked." Even if her intent is personal, train yourself to not get frustrated or offended by her attempts. Remember and know that she is a sad soul, and that is just a part of the territory. With the acceptance of this, you may be able to find tolerance with the idea of being connected to this evil. In the end, you may never get a positive reciprocation. Some people are just assholes, plain and simple. In that case, detach yourself from her words/ways (not disregard her as a person), and chalk it up as a character: "Oh, there goes mom again, being a huge bitch. Classic." Dear La La, I just celebrated my 32nd birthday and for the third year in a row my husband has gotten me an appliance as a gift. Apparently no one has ever told him this is a "cardinal sin!" Is it really the thought that counts and I am being selfish or are you feeling me sister? Toaster Tina Dear Toaster, Well, the thought truly does count, and your husband already has high marks for remembering your birthday. But sometimes "if you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself." With that said, when the next gift-giving occasions arise, just tell him exactly what you want. A month before the occasion, tell him what you like and that he should get it for your birthday/holiday. Reiterate it again two weeks later, and then don't say anything else. It may suck to take away the element of surprise, but it's a small sacrifice to make, to avoid more dustcollecting clutter. After a couple presents, tell him that he has to come up with the next one, and should use your past examples to stay on track. And don't forget "please" and "thank you!"
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A Californian and an Arizonan were Elk hunting in the Hualapai Mountains when an illegal alien runs across a clearing. The Arizonan takes careful aim, shoots, and kills him. "You can't do that!" cried the Californian.
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Chicago gets a special treat as their hometown hero Ricardo Lamas takes to the octagon at UFC on FOX on January 26th at the United Center. Lamas, who made his MMA debut with Fight Card Entertainment in January 2009, will face his toughest ďŹ ght yet as he faces Eric Koch. Winner of this bout will be #1 contender for the UFC Featherweight title. Ricardo Lamas
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BAR DIRECTORY Alsip Bar 122 Dakota Inn Southsides
12219 S. Pulaski 12119 S. Crawford 11860 S Cicero
708-597-1122 708-388-6622 708-371-1133
6301 W. 73rd
708-728-6500
6715 W. Ogden Ave 6615 Roosevelt Rd 7138 Windsor 7011 Ogden Ave 6305 26th St 3144 S. Oak Park Ave 6814 W. Windsor 6300 W. Ogden
708-484-1043 708-788-2118 708-795-1100 708-484-9464 708-484-2466 708-637-4430 708-749-2484 708-795-1298
8000 S. Roberts Rd 7600 S. Harlem 8500 S. Harlem 7801 W. 79th Pl
708-594-5600 708-496-0300 708-598-7000 708-728-9696
361 N. Schmidt 730 N. Bolingbrook 132 N. Bolingbrook 220 Beacon Ridge 431 W. Boughton Rd 594 N. Pinecrest
630-459-6084 630-739-4646 630-739-1364 630-739-9810 630-679-1992 630-739-0575
Bedford Park Buzz Bomb
Berwyn
Cigars and Stripes Fitzgeralds James Joyce Pub Juniors Kickoffs Off The Traxx Perception Lounge Tiger O’Stylies
Bridgeview All Star Sports Bar Illusions Tiger’s Lounge X’s & O’s Lounge
Bolingbrook Clemente’s Pub Gonzo’s Panama Connect Quarterdeck Tailgators T&T Lounge
Brookfield Irish Times Joe’s Saloon Johnny B’s Bar Local Bar Slager’s Bar
8869 Burlington` 9220 W. 47th 8436 Brookfield 3733 Grand Blvd 9308 47th
708-485-8787 708-485-9640 708-485-4504 708-255-5551 708-387-0317
5700 W. 79th 6501 W. 79th 5616 N. 87th 5406 W. 79th St 6353 W. 79th St 8642 S. Cicero 7107 W. 79th
708-529-3547 708-229-8700 708-423-1570 708-423-1523 708-233-9148 708-424-3720 708-599-6399
14540 S Torrence Ave 3000 E. 138th St
708-862-3139 708-933.6360
666 Hirsch Avenue 148 155th Street 335 154th Place 31 154th Place 816 Burnham Avenue 1245 Burnham Ave
708-891-9290 708-891-9073 708-862-2386 708-891-9748 708-832-3847 708-862-2966
Burbank Castle Inn Chuck’s Voodoo Dalton's Pub Durbins Frank's Place Maggie McGuires Tic N Tin Tap
Burnham Brown Jug Tally Ho
Calumet City Bagley’s Boss’s Lounge John L’s Place Lauers Pub Harry O’s The Hideaway
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55th Street Pub
4201 W. 55th St.
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Chicago Ridge Bearhawks Bobby McGee’s O’Connor Pub Jack Desmond Jessie's Tavern Nickobee’s Lucky's Lounge
10236 Ridgeland 10139 S. Harlem 5900 W. 111th 10339 Ridgeland 10501 Ridgeland 10301 Southwest 6605 95th St
708-424-0830 708-529-3526 708-422-6400 708-857-7910 708-499-0048 708-499-2643 708-237-3776
9901 W. 55th 917 W. 55th 10901 Joliet Rd
708-354-3333 708-354-0991 708-246-3188
802 Theodore 1200 Cedarwood 20631 W. Renwick 2115 Plainfield 2357 Plainfield
815-726-3401 815-741-4318 815-838-5234 815-744-4159 815-725-2252
13602 S. Cicero 13430 S. Cicero 13815 Cicero Ave 13430 S Cicero
708-388-8862 708-371-7665 708-597-2415 708-371-7665
1358 Main St 1338 Main St 940 Steger Rd
708-672-9449 708-279-7163 708-672-1167
8109 S. Cass Ave
630-739-2999
Flossmore Station 1035 Sterling Ave North Woods 800 Kedzie Ave
708-957-2739 708-957-5600
Countryside Harry’s bar Kenny’s Tavern Rafferty’s
Crest Hill
Bada Brew Bobby McGees Chaoz Sports Gusto’s Marty’s Place
Crestwood Brazen Head Doc’s Lounge Mitch's Pub Pockets Billiards
Crete Chuck's Place Ignorant Bliss NorthWoods
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Flossmore
Frankfort
Jameson Pub 9545 W. Saint Francis Local Bar 7900 W. Lincoln Hwy Old Plank Tavern 113 Kansas
815-469-0500 815-469-9450 815-464-1004
Hazel Crest Sidebar 167
Hickory Hills Cravens Pub Kowal's Bar Prime Time
Homer Glen Cool River Davidson Bar Mullets Pelican Harrys
2905 W. 167th St
708-596-5055
8833 W. 87th St 9401 S. Roberts Rd 7750 W. 95th St
708-237-1705 708-598-0835 708-599-2333
12622 W. 159th 14136 S. Bell Rd 14903 S. Bell Rd 14807 Founders Xing
708-301-8006 708-645-0000 708-645-7000 708-301-5555
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BAR DIRECTORY Homewood Fifth Quarter Tap Lassen’s Bar Ridgewood Tap
18105 Dixie Hwy 2131 183rd 2059 Ridge Rd
708-798-2710 708-957-2220 708-798-1414
Joliet Izzy’s
507 Theodore St
815-727-4999
Davern’s Tavern 8527 W. 79th New Bridges Bar 8531 W. 79th
708-924-6003 708-728-9990
Lansing J.J. Kelley’s Kilroy’s
2455 Bernice Rd 3502 Ridge Rd
708-474-9977 708-895-5233
Lemont Canal St Pub Illinois Bar Nick’s Tavern The Vault Tom’s Place Stonehouse Pub
309 Canal St 1131 State St 221 Main St 308 Canal St 110 Stephen St 103 Stephen St
630-257-7438 630-257-0666 630-257-6564 630-312-8380 630-257-9875 630-257-1300
Lockport Carters Place Fat Sam’s Jackie’s Place Paradise Bay Outpost Stella’s On State
122 W. 9th 122 E. 9th 1016 S. State 105 W 10th St 14929 Archer Ave 823 S. State St
815-838-7881 815-838-4420 815-588-0715 815-838-6513 815-836-8893 815-834-2780
Lyons Tap Marlin’s McCafferty’s Pub Ricky D’s Place
8143 W. 47th 7236 Pershing Rd 8107 Ogden 7901 Ogden
708-853-9600 708-442-2645 708-442-0630 708-442-8688
McCook All Star Bar
7949 W. 47th
708-442-8600
3625 W 159th 15745 Kedzie Ave
708-331-5860 708-225-1844
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Markham
Merrionette Park 115 Bourbon Street 3359 W. 115th
708-388-8881
Midlothian Durbin’s Jack’s Place Sullivans
14753 S. Cicero 3915 147th St. 4660 147th St
708-687-1700 708-489-2250 708-385-4100
10160 W. 191st 18700 Old LaGrange Rd 9630 Willow
708-479-6873 708-478-3610 708-479-1302
2101 Calistoga
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Mokena 191 South Morgan’s Post Game Pub
New Lenox Charleston’s
Bar Tini Lounge Sweet Spot
2433 DesPlaines 2531 DesPlaines
708-853-9143 708-443-5770
15400 Cicero 15501 S.Cicero 15427 Cicero
708-535-4800 708-535-8960 708-535-6374
Oak Forest Blarney Stone Marcotte’s Tap's Pub
Oak Lawn
Justice
Envy’s Pub George's Place
North Riverside
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Cullens Pub 9953 Southwest Hwy Demma's Bar 5805 W. 87th Pl George's Lounge 5407 W. 95th Goal Post 5207 W. 95th St. Hot Corner 4913 W. 95th St Inn Zone Bar 9904 Southwest Hwy Murphy's Law 9247 S. Cicero Quigley’s 4010 W. 111th R Place Lounge 9848 Southwest Hwy St James 5305 W. 95th St. Tailgators 9256 S. Cicero Tavern on the West End 6950 W 95th St
708-424-7286 708-636-1240 708-636-0223 708-422-5275 708-422-1884 708-636-1555 708-952-4774 708-425-1330 708-423-1350 708-430-1298
Orland Park Coaches Corner Danny’s Corner Fat Sams Jordans Pub Zantes Lounge
8116 W. 143rd St 9400 W, 143rd St 15896 S. LaGrange Rd 13500 S. Harlem 8888 W. 159th St
708-364-1026 708.226.9223 708-403-0733 708-460-8330 708-364-0100
Palos Heights Joe Daniels Sam Bucas Mister Mo’s X’s & O’s Lounge
12218 S. Harlem 12231 S. Harlem 7214 College Dr 6405 W. 127th
708-923-9902 708-361-1226 708-671-0288 708-824-9600
10154 S. Roberts Rd 11011 Southwest 8300 W. 107th St. 9750 S. Roberts Rd 10307 S Roberts Rd
708-598-8881 708-974-9085 708-974-0509 708-576-8142 708-233-6400
15014 S. DesPlaines 24001 W. Lockport 24035 W. Lockport 7162 Caton 706 W Lockport 24002 W. Lockport 16108 S. Rte 59
815-609-0000 815-609-8445 815-436-9395 815-609-0192 815-436-4529 815-733-5148 815-782-7410
14401 S. Sherman 2838 W. 147th St 14344 S. Mckinley 14347 McKinley 14346 S. Western
708-385-0171 708-385-2509 708-371-7484 708-388-2006 708-388-7335
Palos Hills Durbin’s Red Velvet Valley Inn Village Pub Zante Lounge
Plainfield
Backdoor Pub Gunther’s Bar Gruben’s Tap McBride’s Pub O’Sullivan’s Pub Tap House The Penalty Box
Posen D & D's Tavern Granny's Place Guzzlers J&J’s Pub Posen Pub
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BAR DIRECTORY Romeoville Stone City Saloon 721 N Independence
805-524-4677
South Chicago Heights Baps Tap Prisco’s Tony G's
164 W. Sauk Trail 11 W. Sauk Tr 33 W. Sauk Tr
708-755-2277 708-248-5380 708-754-6848
Steger J Martins Tap 81 E. 34th St Jack's Bar & Grill 436 W. 34th St Jolt N Joes 3215 Union
708-755-6152 708-754-7000 708-755-3330
Stickney 39th St. Pub
6611 Pershing Rd
708-484-2466
3600 North Ave
708-865-4411
7245 W. Archer
708-458-1900
17731 Oak Park 17704 Oak Park 18305 Oak Park 17265 Oak Park 17348 Oak Park 17020 Oak Park 17329 Oak Park
708-429-7955 708-633-1144 708-532-1639 708-429-1000 708-429-7000 708-532-4409 708-532-9707
Stone Park El Gusanito
Summit Europe
Tinley Park Bailey’s Bar Cuzins Tavern Dendrino's Durbins JWHollsteins Old Tinley Pub Teehan's
Willow Springs Connies Grove Inn 8258 Kean Ave Friendly Tap 8240 Archer Ave Neon Moon Saloon 8236 Kean Ave
708-839-1959 708-839-9508 708-839-8090
Willowbrook Kerry Piper Maxums Phillies Bar
7900 Joliet Rd 9300 S. Kingery 6300 S. Kingery
630-325-3732 630-789-6800 630-654-0101
6315 Main 1999 W 75th St
630-964-8454 630-985-5945
Woodbridge Cabana Charleys Shanahans
Worth Bar Code 111 7016 W 111th Street The Chieftan 6908 W 111th Street Phil Mc Krackens 6602 111th Street
708 448-4040 708 827-5739 708)671-8090
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Be Careful What You Eat
A man visits his aunt in the nursing home. It turns out that she is taking a nap, so he just sits down in a chair in her room, flips through a few magazines, and munches on some peanuts sitting in a bowl on the table. Eventually, the aunt wakes up, and her nephew realizes he's absentmindedly finished the entire bowl. "I'm so sorry, auntie, I've eaten all of your peanuts!" "That's okay, dearie," the aunt replied. "After I've sucked the chocolate off, I don't care for them anyway."
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UPCOMING EVENTS: DECEMBER December 1 - 31: Winter Wonderland
John Hancock Center, 875 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago Remember the Winter Wonderland Holiday Train? The holiday lights and Lake Michigan in ice? This year we’re celebrating 40 years of festivities at JHO and everything you loved as a kid is there for you to share with your kids or grandkids – at a great price! Open every day.
December 1 - 31: Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier Navy Pier, Chicago
The annual Winter WonderFest present by Bank of America brings Chicago 7 more days of Holiday family fun than usual! Enjoy 170,000 square feet of winter wonderland playground, with indoor ice skating, inflatable slides, rides and so much more! Open Sunday-Thursday from 10am-5pm and Friday-Saturday from 10am-10pm! Check for special holiday hours.
December 1 - January 1 (Select Dates) Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Review Second City, 1616 N Wells St. Chicago
Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue features a seasonal blend of hilarious scenes, songs and our trademark improvisation with a sprig of holiday mischief for a night of spirited fun. Funny, bright and completely original, Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue is the perfect alternative to the same old holiday shows. From uneven gift exchanges with your clueless boyfriend to couples therapy with Joseph and Mary, Second City has your ticket to all that’s ridiculous about this magical season.
December 2 - Jan 8: Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier Festival Hall, Navy Pier, Chicago
Located on Michigan Avenue between Washington and Madison Streets, the Millennium Park Ice Rink draws more than 100,000 skater annually. Skating is free and skate rentals are available. Open daily weather permitting.
This Chicago tradition delights visitors of all ages with breathtaking holiday décor that fills 170,000 square feet of indoor holiday fun. Come to experience thousands of glistening lights, hundreds of decorated holiday trees, festive candy cane decor and enchanted holiday entertainment on various stages. Visitors from around the world come to this event to enjoy an indoor adventure that includes exciting rides, huge inflatable slides, train rides, indoor ice skating, climbing walls, cookie decorating, live entertainment and so much more!
December 1 - 29: A Christmas Carol
December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18: Breakfast with Santa
Charles Dickens’ classic story, the exceptional actors and the miraculous stagecraft have made A Christmas Carol a beloved Chicago tradition. Every year, audiences look forward to the “Bah Humbugs,” the arrival of the ghosts, the music and dancing and Scrooge’s joyful discovery of life and love. Whether this is your first or your 31st visit to A Christmas Carol, this timeless play will put the magic in your holiday season!
Even Santa needs a hearty breakfast during his busiest month of the year! What better place than high above Chicago's rooftops at JHO. We have a delicious buffet, prepared in our award-winning Lavazza Espression café and served by our hard-working elves. And Santa will be on hand for your children to have a word is his ear about presents.
December 1 - 24: Daley Plaza Santa's House Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington Street, Chicago
Macy's State Street, 111 N State Street, Chicago
December 1 - March 11: Millennium Park Ice Skating Millennium Park McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, Chicago
John Hancock Observatory, 875 N Michigan Ave 94th Fl
Goodman Theatre, 170 N Dearborn, Chicago
Visit Santa's House at Daley Plaza, where you can tour Santa's house and he will be available for pictures and taking wish lists. Here is Santa's schedule: Dec. 2 - 4: 11am - 8pm (closed from 3pm - 4pm), Dec. 9 - 11: 11am - 8pm (closed from 3pm - 4pm), Dec. 16 - 23: 11am - 8pm (closed from 3pm - 4pm), Dec. 24: 11am - 4pm
December 1 - 16: Caroling at Cloud Gate Millennium Park, Chicago
Celebrate the holidays in Millennium Park, when Caroling at Cloud Gate returns on Friday evenings each week throughout the holiday season. Chicagoans and visitors alike are invited to Cloud Gate to hear the beautiful voices of different Chicago choral groups including the Apollo Chorus of Chicago, Chicago Chamber Choir, Windy City Gay Chorus and Aria, and the Wicker Park Choral Singers. Free admission. At 6pm (Fridays only)
December 3 -18: Macy's Breakfast with Santa Join Santa for a delicious breakfast meal and afterwards there will be fun and games for the whole family. Don't forget your camera so you can capture every moment. Seating is limited - to make a reservation call 1-877-556-2297. (Saturdays & Sundays)
December 3 – 31: Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo, 1st Avenue between Ogden & 31st Brookfield Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo takes place from 4:00pm – 9:00pm each evening during the season enjoy more than 120 animated light displays, live entertainment, model trains, a train ride, a dolphin show, ice carvers and, of course, the animals. Every Saturday and Sunday (Dec. 3 - Dec. 18) and every day from Dec. 26 through Dec. 31.
December 10: 5th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa Soldier Field, 1410 S Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Soldier Field hosts its fourth annual Breakfast with Santa Sat Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. in the United Club for about 600 guests. The lavish brunch will be one of the few times during the year when
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A Christmas Wish
the United Club’s fine dining is open to the public. Families will not only be able feast on a fantastic holiday-themed breakfast, but also visit with Santa and his elves.
An Italian man walking along a California beach was deep in prayer. All of a sudden he said out loud, "Lord, grant me one wish."
December 10: Festa's Annual 12 Bars Of Xmas Pub Crawl
Suddenly the sky clouded above his head and in a booming voice the Lord said, "Because you have had the faith to ask, I will grant you one wish." The man said, "Build a bridge to Hawaii, so I can drive over anytime I want to."
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TBOX, which stands for "Twelve Bars of Xmas" is Festa's flagship pub tour event. Beginning in 1996, this Wrigleyville pub crawl attracts thousands of participants, considered by some as a "cult" following, with folks coming in from 40+ states and over a dozen countries. It's a day of regal pageantry, manic energy, crazy costumes, cereal shots, stickers everywhere, opening and closing ceremonies, and tons of other bells and whistles that make TBOX the definitive Chicago Party Experience.
December 31: New Year's Eve Fireworks 8:15pm - New Year's Eve Family Fireworks Families can ring in the New Year a little early with this spectacular fireworks display to end the New Year's Eve Family Bash.
Midnight - New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Welcome in 2013 with Chicago’s only lakefront fireworks show on New Year's Eve. Check out Entertainment Cruises to see the fireworks aboard the Spirit of Chicago, Mystic Blue or Odyssey and enjoy a special New Year's Eve celebration.
December 31: Navy Pier's New Year's Eve Bash
The Lord said, "Your request is very materialistic. Think of the logistics of that kind of undertaking. The supports required to reach the bottom of the Pacific! The concrete and steel it would take! I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldly things. Take a little more time and think of another wish, a wish you think would honor and glorify me." The Italian man thought about it for a long time. Finally he said, "Lord, I have been married and divorced four times. All of my wives said that I am uncaring and insensitive. I wish that I could understand women. I want to know how they feel inside, what they are thinking when they give me the silent treatment, why they cry, what they mean when they say "nothing" and how I can make a woman truly happy?" After a few minutes God said, "You want two lanes or four on that bridge?"
Festival Hall Winter WonderStage
Families can ring in the New Year…a little bit early! Navy Pier presents a spectacular all-ages showcase of hip-hop dance, live music, and more at the Winter WonderStage. The celebration begins at 6:00pm and culminates with a special 8:15pm Family Fireworks show outside on Dock Street.
“Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell 'em ‘certainly I can!’ Then get busy and find out how to do it.” Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States
December 31 NYE 2013 Official Playboy New Year's Eve Celebration Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
This year's Official Playboy New Year's Eve Celebration, held at the Hilton Chicago, will feature a performance by Grammy award winner T-Pain. Overnight accommodations at the Hilton are available.
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The Horse of God
There's this guy who had been lost and walking in the desert for about 2 weeks. One hot day, he sees the home of a missionary. Tired and weak, he crawls up to the house and collapses on the doorstep. The missionary finds him and nurses him back to health. Feeling better, the man asks the missionary for directions to the nearest town. On his way out the backdoor, he sees this horse. He goes back into the house and asks the missionary, "Could I borrow your horse and give it back when I reach the town?"
May Peace be your gift in this Holiday Season and your Blessing in 2013!
The missionary says, "Sure but there is a special thing about this horse. You have to say 'Thank God' to take it go and 'Amen' to make it stop." Not paying much attention, the man says, "Sure, ok." So he gets on the horse and says, "Thank God" and the horse starts walking. Then he says, "Thank God, thank God," and the horse starts trotting. Feeling really brave, the man says, "Thank God, thank God, thank God, thank God, thank God" and the horse just takes off. Pretty soon he sees this cliff coming up and he's doing everything he can to make the horse stop. "Whoa, stop, hold on!!!!" Finally he remembers, "Amen!!" The horse stops 4 inches from the cliff. Then the man leans back in the saddle and says, "Thank God." FACEBOOK.COM/WASSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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Answer to Last Months Riddle We are very little creatures; all of us have different features. One of us in glass is set; one of us you’ll find in jet. Another you may see in tin, and a fourth is boxed within. If the fifth you should pursue, it can never fly from you.
Answer: The vowels (a, e, i, o, u). Winner: Jim Vatle
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A mother and her daughter were shopping in the mall. The mother sees an expensive fur coat then says, “I think I'll buy my own present this year instead of asking you and dad to shop for me." "But, Mom," the daughter protests, "some helpless, poor creature has to suffer so you can have this." "Don't worry, honey, your dad will get over it!"
Words of Wisdom
The wise old Mother Superior from County Tipperary was dying. The nuns gathered around her bed trying to make her comfortable. They gave her some warm milk to drink, but she refused it. Remembering a bottle of Irish whiskey received as a gift the previous Christmas, one nun opened it and poured a generous amount into the warm milk. Back at Mother Superior's bed, she held the glass to her lips. Mother Superior drank a little, then a little more. Before they knew it, she had drunk the whole glass. "Mother," the nuns pleaded, "please give us some wisdom before you die." She raised herself up in bed with a pious look on her face and said, "Don't sell that cow."
Breaking In
A man went to the Police Station wishing to speak with the burglar who had broken into his house. "You'll get your chance in court," said the desk sergeant. "Oh, no!" said the man, "I just want to know how he got into the house without waking my wife. I've been trying to do that for years!"
The Accident
"How come you're late?" asked the bartender, as the waitress came in. "It was awful," she explained. "I was walking down Elm Street and there was a terrible accident. A man was thrown from his car and his leg was broken. His skull was fractured, and there was blood everywhere. Thank God I took that first-aid course." "What did you do?" asked the bartender.
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The Coal Sacker, the Cork Soaker and the Real Thing Three defendants charged with solicitation stood before the judge in night court. “I reviewed the paperwork on each of you and this is your first offense,” the judge said. “You are here based only on circumstantial evidence and I’m inclined to dismiss your case. What is your usual occupation?” “I’m a coal sacker, your honor,” said the first defendant. “I work in the coal mine with a shovel, and I shovel coal into sacks. I was waiting for the bus to go home after work when I was arrested.” “I’m a cork soaker, your honor,” said the second defendant. “I work at the winery and soak the corks before they are put in the wine bottles. I was walking home after work when I was arrested.” “I’m the real thing, your honor,” said the third defendant. She blew a bubble until it burst with a loud ‘pop!’ “I was yanked by the back of my neck out of the passenger seat of a parked car. I’m surprised the cops saw me. I was in the middle of my shift when I was arrested.”
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Harvard professor Clayton Christensen has co-written a new book that asks, How Will You Measure Your Life? He applies his business-school theories to individuals and says that, in the end, relationships are more important. Drawing on his business research and using examples from his own experiences, he explains how high achievers all too often fall into traps that lead to unhappiness. He offers a series of guidelines for finding meaning and he answers these questions: * How can I be sure I'll find satisfaction in my career? * How can I be sure that my personal relationships become enduring sources of happiness? * How can I avoid compromising my integrity (and stay out of jail)? Using lessons from the world's greatest leaders, he provides insights. In an interview with CNNMoney.com, Christensen was asked how a person should be measuring his or her career. He replied, in part: "You want to be in a job where you're motivated. That means you've got an engine inside of you that drives you to keep working to feel successful and to help the organization be successful. Examples of motivating thoughts: I have the opportunity to achieve important things. I get recognized for my achievements. I learn ways to be better. I'm an important part of a team." When asked what mistake people make when thinking about being happy at work, he said, "They don't watch for opportunities that inadvertently arise. They should be open to them." The book is full of inspiration and wisdom that will help students, professionals and parents achieve fulfillment. How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, and Karen Dillon. HarperBusiness, $25. Kindle edition, $9.95. FACEBOOK.COM/WASSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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One Thing Led to Another... After a long night buying a foxy woman drinks, Joe took advantage by giving her a ride home. After the walk to the door, the woman asked Joe in for a nightcap...
“When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.” Wayne Dyer, author and lecturer
One thing led to another and before you know it, Joe was naked. After making great love Joe rolled over, pulled out a cigarette from his jeans and searched for his lighter. Unable to find it, Joe asked the girl if she had one at hand. "There might be some matches in the top drawer.", she said. He opened the drawer of the bedside table and found a box of matches sitting neatly on top of a framed picture of another man. Naturally, Joe began to worry. "Is this your husband?" he inquired nervously. "No, silly," she replied, snuggling up to him. "Your boyfriend then?" he asked. "No, not at all," she said, nibbling away at his ear. "Well, who is he then?" demanded Joe bewildered. Calmly, the girl replied, "That's me before the operation."
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