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Self-Inflating Tires Are Coming
New Devices Improve Posture
If you're in the market for a new car, you may just be able to throw away your tire gauge. Nissan is launching what it calls the Easy Fill Tire Alert system, an intuitive feature that handles everything about tire pressure except for actually putting the air in. It's built into the Altima, Sentra and Quest. The US Department of Transportation recommends checking your tire pressure (and that includes the spare tire) at least once every month. Few drivers do it and those who do aren't sure when to stop airing. The new system gives you three short honks when you've reached the proper tire pressure. Drivers often neglect properly inflating their tires. It damages the rubber, delivers poorer fuel mileage and poses a rollover risk. Goodyear aims to remedy that problem in 2011; the company announced that it was working on a process called "Air Maintenance Technology." It was tested on passenger cars and is being tested on commercial trucks in 2013. The Hummer already has one version, but no date has been set for offering self-inflating tires on other new cars.
Devices that attach to the back or legs promise to help people keep their posture by emitting a vibration. Golfers like them, and office workers are avoiding back strain by using them. The LUMOback ($149) is worn against the lower back and vibrates when the back isn't kept straight. At Forrester Research, they say the "Big Mother" devices will soon be part of employer wellness programs.
Investing a Little at a Time Most funds require an initial investment of $1,000 to $3,000. Those with an automatic investment program (AIP) will let you start with less. Ariel Funds let you start an AIP with $50 a month and automatically deducts that amount from your bank account. Try their Ariel Appreciation Fund (CAAPX) The Artisan Find will also start AIP for $50. Consider Artisan International or their Artisan Value Fund. Charles Schwab has an AIP for $100 a month: Schwab 100 Index Fund.
Roots of the Easter Lily According to Texas A&M extension service, about 95 percent of the lovely Easter lilies we buy during spring come from 10 farms on the California-Oregon border -- The Easter Lily Capital of the World. It takes up to four years to cultivate bulbs that are shipped to growers throughout the world. Every plant for sale comes from a bulb that has been handled at least 40 times before it was ready to be shipped.
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An Elevator Story A skinny little guy goes into an elevator, looks up and sees this HUGE guy standing next to him. The big guy sees the little guy staring at him, looks down and says: “7 feet tall, 350 pounds, 20 inch private, 3 pound testicles, Turner Brown.” The little guy faints and falls to the floor. The big guy kneels down and starts shaking him. The big guy says, “What's wrong with you?” In a weak voice the little guy says, “What EXACTLY did you say to me?” The big dude says, “I saw your curious look and figured I'd just give you the answers to the questions everyone always asks me..... I'm 7 feet tall, I weigh 350 pounds, I have a 20 inch private, my testicles weigh 3 pounds each, and my name is Turner Brown.” The small guy says, “Turner Brown?! Sweet Jesus, I thought you said, 'Turn around!":) FACEBOOK.COM/WASSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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On his 74th birthday, a man got a gift certificate from his wife. The certificate paid for a visit to a medicine man living on a nearby reservation that was rumored to have a wonderful cure for erectile dysfunction. After being persuaded, he drove to the reservation, handed his ticket to the medicine man and wondered what he was in for. The old man handed a potion to him, and with a grip on his shoulder, warned, "This is a powerful medicine. You take only a teaspoonful and then say '1-2-3.'" When you do, you will become manlier than you have ever been in your life and you can perform as long as you want." The man was encouraged. As he walked away, he turned and asked, "How do I stop the medicine from working?" "Your partner must say '1-2-3-4,'" he responded, "but when she does, the medicine will not work again until the next full moon." He was very eager to see if it worked so he went home, showered, shaved, took a spoonful of the medicine and then invited his wife to join him in the bedroom. When she came in, he took off his clothes and said, "1-2-3!" Immediately, he was the manliest of men. His wife was excited and began throwing off her clothes and then she asked, "What was the 1-2-3 for?" And that is why we should never end our sentences with a preposition, because we could end up with a dangling participle.
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Wino: Barry Schmelly Smells Like: A hamburger helper Likes: Long walks in the parks and dinner under the stars Dislikes: howling dogs and nosey raccoons Priscilla the AODA Counselor asks: You tend to glorify alcohol consumption and I have to believe that you are really just masking some deep-seeded pain you have faced in your life. Henry Ford once said “There isn't a person anywhere who isn't capable of doing more than he thinks he can”. I believe you can be more. Would you like to spend some time with me so we can talk about your feelings? Wino: Can I bring a six pack to the session and lay my head in your lap? I believe it was Ozzy Osbourne who once said, "Being sober on a bus is, like, totally different than being drunk on a bus." Check and mate…
The Husband Store A store that sells new husbands opened in New York City where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates: You may visit this store only once. There are six floors and the value of the products increase as the shopper ascends the flights. The shopper may choose any item from a particular floor, or may choose to go up to the next floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building! So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband. On the first floor the sign on the door reads: Floor 1 - These men Have Jobs. She is intrigued, but continues to the second floor, where the sign reads: Floor 2 - These men Have Jobs and Love Kids. “That's nice,” she thinks, “but I want more.” So she continues upward. The third floor sign reads: Floor 3 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, and are Extremely Good Looking. “Wow,” she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going. She goes to the fourth floor and the sign reads: Floor 4 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Good Looking and Help With Housework. “Oh, mercy me!” she exclaims, “I can hardly stand it!” Still, she goes to the fifth floor and the sign reads: Floor 5 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Gorgeous, Help with Housework, and Have a Strong Romantic Streak. She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor, where the sign reads: Floor 6 - You are visitor 31,456,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store. Disclaimer: To avoid gender bias charges, the store's owner opened a New Wives store just across the street. The first floor has wives that love sex. The second floor has wives that love sex and have money and like beer. The third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors have never been visited.
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Patti the Worshiper asks: I am a good Catholic girl and I am shocked and appalled as I continue to follow the stories about the Pope. The letters and memos exposed petty wrangling, corruption and cronyism at the highest levels of the Catholic Church. Are you bothered by what is going on? Wino: I’m bothered by the fact that you “good” Cath-o-lic girls won’t let me masturbate. Sorry, but I just don’t want any Bible-thumping bluehair telling me I can’t luffa the old spigot now and again. Now Polygamy, that’s a different story! Those guys get more fish tacos than a 300lb fatty at an “all-you-can-eat” seafood buffet! Excuse me while I go take care of some business. Francis the Colorist asks: I consider myself spiritual, but not particularly religious. I am gay man that is troubled with some recent suggestions by the Church regarding gay conversion. I think it’s a load of shit! People who convert are either repressing shit or were bisexual in the first place. What are your thoughts? Wino: Social taboos are of little interest to me, which may help explain my police record. I believe in following your head (if ya know what I mean), young girls at bar-time, and one’s true self, whether L or G or B or T or…sorry, I’m lost. Who really cares what the religious bigots of the world think? F**k ‘it! What do you call a gay bar with no place to sit? A fruit stand…LMAO!
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Nike’s New Face In January, Rory McIlroy was welcomed into the Nike family during a splashy ceremony in Abu Dhabi to celebrate McIlroy's multiyear deal with the company. The 23-year-old golfer from Northern Ireland made his Nike debut at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. He and Tiger Woods, who is also sponsored by Nike, were partners. Both have the famous swoosh on their clubs, ball, footwear, glove, apparel, headwear, and accessories. Details of the deal have not been released, but sports news reports say the 10-year contract is probably worth $200 million to $250 million. In the Sports Business Institute at USC Marshall School of business, they think Rory might become a global icon with global marketing value. Cindy Davis, president of Nike Golf says both Tiger and Rory transcend golf and sports. They are great athletes that appeal to a broad audience the world over, she says. Watch for the new Nike ads called "No Cup Is Safe," featuring Tiger and Rory on a driving range, hitting shots that land in impossible places
17-year-old Missy Franklin Olympic Heroine Swims For Her High School A bubbly five-medal winner in the London Olympics is now the star of the Regis Jesuit High School's swim team. Missy Franklin also swam for the school before her Olympic appearance. The school is in a suburb of Denver. While her participation has drawn crowds and supporters, some swimmers on opposing teams think it's not fair. But it is legal. Franklin gave up $3 million in endorsements so she could remain an amateur, swim for her high school and later her college. No other medalist has ever done the same. Regis athletic director John Koslosky doesn't feel sorry for opposing teams. The other schools are much larger than Regis, a private Catholic School. He says opposing schools have won plenty of times in the past and will be winning again in the future. This year, the 6-foot-1 Olympian will compete in only two meets, the minimum required to stay on the team. One of them will be against Cherry Creek High School, which usually dominates state swim titles. In 2011,Cherry Creek only needed to win the 400-yard freestyle relay. Regis was well behind after 300 yards until Franklin dived into the pool to swim the anchor leg. Her team won the race and it's first ever state title in the top division. Franklin plans to attend the University of California, Berkeley, next year and, of course, swim for the school.
Caught In The Act A man returns home a day early from a business trip. It's after midnight. While en route home he asks the cabby if he would be a witness. The man suspects his wife is having an affair, and he wants to catch her in the act. For $100, the cabby agrees. Quietly arriving home the husband and cabby tip-toe into the bedroom. The husband switches on the lights, yanks the blanket back, and there is his wife in bed with another man! The husband puts a gun to the naked man's head. The wife shouts, "Don't do it! I lied when I told you I inherited money. HE paid for the Corvette I gave you. HE paid for our new cabin cruiser. HE paid for your Toronto Argo and Maple Leaf season tickets. HE paid for our house at the lake. HE paid for our country club membership, and HE even pays the monthly dues!" Shaking his head from side-to-side, the husband lowers the gun. He looks over at the cabby and says "What would you do?" The cabby replies, "I'd cover his ass with that blanket before he catches cold."
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55th Street Pub
4201 W. 55th St.
773-582-8839
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
Darien
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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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Where are you going tonight?: 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
Lyons
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
815-462-2000
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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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
Stone Park El Gusanito
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
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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The Baby Mop is Cleaning Up Parents with young babies often complain that because of their constant changing of dirty diapers and sleepless nights, they don't get enough time to do things like clean the house… well step forward to the baby mop. The baby mop is an ingenious way of keeping your floors clean. It's a baby outfit with mop attachments on the arms and legs, so that as a baby crawls, it cleans where-ever it goes. Makers say the $40 baby mop will teach your baby a strong work ethic early on in their life, encourage them not to drop food and give them a workout, causing them to sleep better. It's also claimed the baby mop - which is available in sizes from 3 to 12 months - will save you money on house cleaning costs and free you up to do things you enjoy.
The Liquor License A blonde walks into a bar and orders a beer. The bartender fills the mug and slides it down the bar. It hits the blonde woman's boobs and splashes all over them. The bartender goes over, retrieves the mug and licks the beer off her boobs. Each time the blonde calls for another beer this happens. So after the third beer, a guy decides to help the bartender out. The next time the bartender hit her boobs, the man jumps up and starts to lick her breasts and she decks him! He is lying on the floor moaning, “Jeez lady, why do you let the bartender do it?” "Helloooo!" says the blonde, “He has a licker license!”
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25 Gallons of Milk An attractive blonde heard that milk baths would make her beautiful. She went to the grocery store and asked the manager to find 25 gallons of whole milk. The manager felt there must be a mistake, "You mean 2.5 gallons of whole milk?" The blonde replied, "No, I want 25 gallons. I'm going to fill my bathtub and take a milk bath so I can look young and beautiful again." "OK," he said, "But do you want it pasteurized?" "No, just up to my neck. I can splash it on my eyes."
Are You Smarter Than CHESTER “The Sock Monkey”? 1. March is named after The God of War, The God of Love, The God of Fornication, or The God of Music? 2. There are 0, 1, or 2 American national holidays in March? 3. The flower of the month for March is the Rose, Cannabis, Daffodil, or Snowdrop? 4. The Diamond, Sapphire, or Aquamarine is the birthstone for March?
Contact Lens
5. Is Baseball, Beer Pong, Basketball, or Hockey played in March Madness?
The teenager lost a contact lens while playing basketball in his driveway. After searching, he told his mother the lens was nowhere to be found.
6. February, October, or November does NOT start on the same day of the week as March?
She went outside and soon returned with the lens in her hand.
7. In the original Roman calendar was March the First, Second, or Third month in the year?
"How did you manage to find it, Mom?" the teenager asked. "We weren't looking for the same thing," she replied. "You were looking for a small piece of plastic. I was looking for $150."
8. While the first recorded St. Patrick's Day parade occurred in New York City, Miami, Boston, Chicago, or Hawaii held the first official U.S. parade? 9. Which zodiac sign does not fall in March…Pices, Aquarius, or Aries?
The Sign
A boss was complaining in a staff meeting the other day that he wasn't getting any respect. Later that morning he went to a local sign shop and bought a small sign that read, "I'm the Boss." He then taped it to his office door.
10. Saint David’s Day, Saint Patrick’s Day, or Saint George’s Day does NOT fall in March?
Later that day when he returned from lunch, he found that someone had taped a note to the sign that said, "Your wife called, she wants her sign back!"
High Blood Pressure When a physician remarked on a new patient's extraordinarily ruddy complexion, he said, "High blood pressure, Doc. It comes from my family." "Your mother's side or your father's?" the doctor asked.
The man sighed, "You oughta meet 'em sometime, Doc!"
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"Oh, come now" the doctor said. "How could high blood pressure come from your wife's family?"
1. Mars, the God of War 2. None 3. The Daffodil 4. Aquamarine 5. Basketball
"Neither, it's from my wife's family."
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True MMA fans won’t want to miss the biggest event, with the most to lose come Friday, March 1st at Cicero Stadium. The event will feature a 205 pound four man tournament, a Lightweight & Heavyweight title fight. “Witness the Beginning” has an MMA superstar line up promising the best fighters in the Midwest to take shape with over 15 fights scheduled for the night. The real “March Madness” starts on the 1st, so don’t wait to get your tickets to this blockbuster event. Tickets are available now online at www.FightCard.net
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First Day On The Job Two hours into Joe’s first day of work as a Wal-Mart greeter, an ugly woman came in with her two kids. Hearing her swear at them, he said, "Good morning, welcomes to Wal-Mart. Nice kids, are they twins?" The mom answered, "Hell no, they ain't twins. The oldest one's 9, and the other one's 7. Why would you think they're twins? Are you blind or stupid?"
Lottery night comes, and somebody else wins. So, again she begins to pray. "God, please let me win the lottery! I've lost my business, my house and I'm going to lose my car as well." Lottery night comes and she still has no luck. Once again, she prays. "My God, why have you forsaken me? I've lost my business, my house, and my car. My children are starving. I don't often ask you for help, and I've always been a good servant to you. Please let me win the lottery just this one time so I can get my life back in order." Suddenly t here is a blinding flash of light as the heavens open. The blonde is overwhelmed by the Voice of God, Himself. "Sweetheart, work with me on this. Buy a ticket!" FACEBOOK.COM/WASSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
Joe replied, "I'm not blind or stupid. I just couldn't believe someone slept with you twice. Have a good day and thank you for shopping at WalMart." His supervisor said Joe probably wasn't cut out for this line of work and terminated him immediately.
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2013 Chicago Dyeing of the River When: Saturday March 16th at 10:00am
Another favorite of all Chicagoans is the dyeing of the Chicago River! It can be best-viewed from the East side of the Michigan Avenue Bridge, the West side of the Columbus Drive Bridge, or on the upper and lower levels of Wacker Drive in between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive. Don’t miss out on seeing a green Chicago River! This event can be best viewed from the East side of the bridge at Columbus Drive or upper and lower Wacker Drive between Columbus and Lake Shore Drive. For over 40 years, the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers turn the Chicago River green for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebration. One would ask how this is different from the rest of the year when the river is always a murky shade of green. The difference is both significant and breathtaking because the color green is identical to the greens of Ireland from where it got its name The Emerald Isle. In 1961 Stephen Bailey was approached by a plumber, who was wearing some white coveralls, they knew this only because they could see some of the original color. These coveralls had been mostly stained or dyed a perfect shade of green, an Irish green to better describe it. It was when Stephen Bailey asked how the coveralls got this way, that they discovered that the dye used to detect leaks into the river turned green, not just any color green, but the perfect color green. Today this miracle is created by Mike Butler and his crew, which he claims to always have a little help from a leprechaun who seems to just appear at this time each year. We strongly recommend that you come downtown early and if possible take public transportation.
2013 Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Parade When: Saturday March 16th at 12:00 Noon
Chicago is the best city to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Let’s start with a little history… In the 1830s, there was a rise of Irish immigration to Chicago. Before Chicago became a city in 1837, there were already some Irish living there, but in the next few years the Irish population grew quickly. The Great Famine had some part to play in this increase. Many Irish immigrants in Chicago came to America living impoverished lives. They took low-paying jobs that required little skill and settled in poor neighborhoods. In time, things improved and children of early immigrants appear to have been better off than their parents. A city favorite is the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Chicago! The parade steps off on March 16th at noon. The famous parade begins at the intersection of Balbo and Columbus Drives and will proceed north, past Buckingham Fountain, along Columbus Drive. Bring the whole family and enjoy St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Chicago! For more information go to www.chicagostpatsparade.com.
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The parade starts at Balbo and Columbus. The parade units will proceed north on Columbus Drive and the viewing stand
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Southside Parade When: Sunday March 10th at 12:00 Noon The South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Parade began as the vision of two best friends, George Hendry and Pat Coakley. Both were raised on the South Side of Chicago, George in the St. Sabina Parish and Pat in the Little Flower parish in the Auburn neighborhood. The two did not meet until their early thirties, when both moved to the Morgan Park community with their young wives. There they became neighbors, best friends and in 1979, co-founders of the South Side Irish Parade. In the winter of 1979, sitting around the Hendry’s kitchen table enjoying a few beers, George and Pat fondly remembered their experiences at the original South Side Irish Parade (aka the Southtown Parade) that was held on 79th Street. That parade moved downtown in 1960. It was at this time, while they were reminiscing, that George and Pat felt the obligation to create “something” for their children and the children of their friends and “green” neighbors. Nearly twenty years had passed, but now the South Side would rise again with a new parade in a new location for a new generation. So on a rainy Saturday, March 17, 1979, George and Pat, with the help of their wives, Mary and Marianne (Mernie), gathered 17 children from the West Morgan Park community to march in the first South Side Irish St. Pat’s Parade. Others noticed this small gathering and celebration in the community and so in 1980, the parade moved from the sidewalks to the side streets and began at Kennedy Park. Three hundered marchers that included families with wagons, children on decorated bicycles, dogs, and a bag piper. The St. Cajetan School’s band sat in chairs in front of the Kennedy Park field house and played for the gathering crowd. The parade meandered through the neighborhood and ended at the Beverly Bank parking lot, where Terry McEldowney sang Irish songs for the crowd. It was hard to believe, but the parade was gaining in popularity and George and Mary and Pat and Mernie decided it was time to take the parade to THE STREET. On Sunday, March 15, 1981 the parade would march down Western Ave. for the first time, where it continues to march today. The Chicago Police were ordered not to provide crowd and traffic control, but parade volunteers and a few crossing guards assumed the responsibilities and the parade marched on safely. With the success of the 1981 parade, it was apparent that George and Pat needed some help. They asked a few friends and local parishioners to get involved, and a committee was formed. Currently, there are 26 committee members handling everything from logistics, float entries, sanitation and sponsorship to related events, PR/Media, marshals, bands and merchandising. Today, the South Side Irish Parade is considered the largest neighborhood-based St. Patrick’s Day parade outside of Dublin. It grew from 17 children marching around the block 27 years ago to an event that hosts over 15,000 marchers and 250,000+ spectators each year. Children, family, faith and heritage are what this great parade is all about! For more information go to www.southsideirishparade.org.
Northwest Side Parade Where and When: Sunday March 17th at 12:00 Noon
The Northwest Irish Parade is a celebration of faith, family, and heritage on the Northwest side of Chicago. Now in their 10th year, the Northwest Side St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee has grown. The Committee was founded with the goal of bringing the Chicago’s Northwest side area a celebration of Irish involvement in the American experience. The parade will kick off at 12:00pm at 6633 W Raven (Onahan School) and will run south on Neola Avenue to Northwest Highway. North on Northwest Highway and ending at Harlem Avenue. The parade will be followed by the annual parade party at Immaculate Conception Recreation Center located at 6211 W Talcott. Tickets for the after party for persons 12 and older are $10.00 each, which includes a Danny Boy corned beef and cabbage dinner, beer, wine and soda. Tickets for children 11 and under are $5.00 each which includes hot dogs, chips and soda. The after party also includes live entertainment, face painting, balloon magic, raffles, and extended family fun. The after party will begin at 1:00 PM and go to 5:00 PM. For more information go to www.northwestsideirish.org FACEBOOK.COM/WASSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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