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1. Don*t Swallow the Commercial Hype: The Holidays aren’t about gorgeous decorations, unbelievably happy families, and expensive gifts. Don*t fall into the trap of trying to be perfect or feel insanely happy. Holiday music is corny. If all Mariah Carey wanted for Christmas was “you,” then she...

A boxer jumps rope in a drab, dark gym with their teeth stained in blood and their clothes soaked is sweat. The cheering crowds are bright lights of the “Main Event” can only be achieved through tireless training and reckless audacity. They take brain-shaking jabs to the jaw and dizzying blows to...

Tip #1 The Elderlies - get em’ to drinkin’

Tip #2 If the kids are fussin’ - feed em’ a snack and they’re cool.

Tip#3 Tell jokes, when you tell jokes everyone’s laughing and having a good time.

Tip #4 Let em’ know, if anyne is doing any fighting it’s gonna be me. Nobody fights because they don’t...

Chicago’s Leading Lady, the newest luxury cruise vessel in Chicago owned by third-generation sightseeing boat owners Bob and Holly Agra, was recognized as one of the Ten Significant Boats of 2011 during the International WorkBoat Show, this week in New Orleans. The show is sponsored by WorkBoat...

Chicago’s First Lady Cruises does not necessarily endorse or support the opinions of Captain Ben. The opinions are his own, the advice is for entertainment puposes only. This week Captain Ben puts his two cents in on the NBA Louckout, banning plastic bags and the legalization of marijuana:

Dear...

The Old Crow (69-61) is proving he’s one of the all-time great NFL gurus. What do you think of these picks?

Oakland Raiders @ San Diego Chargers: The Chargers are mythological.
CHARGERS

Buffal Bills @ Dallas Cowboys: ‘Bills & Cowboys’ sounds like a Tony award winning musical.
BILLS

Tennessee...

The Old Crow is 60-56 on the season. Anyone who knows anything about pick NFL games without odds knows that a near .500 record is nothing to mess with! Check out his picks this week along with a behind-the-scenes video!

Dolphins @ Chiefs: Dolphins have played so poorly, I’ve started smoking again....

Knees Shake. Vessels Burst. Muscles Burn. That’s How You Know You’re Half Way Done.

1. Eat! Eat! Eat!: This sounds counter-intuitive but the worst thing you can do is starve yourself. Cravings and the accesibility of delicious food will be too much to fight and you’ll end up binging on...

Kansas City Chiefs v. San Diego Chargers: These teams should not qualify to play anymore.
CHARGERS
Philadelphia Eagles v. Dallas Cowboys: These teams should make love not war.
EAGLES
New England Patriots v. Pittsburgh Steelers: The defunct steel mill industry loses this one.
PATRIOTS
Cleveland...

A woman waddles awkwardly to the ticket office window. Each step she takes is a stumble, and every breath she takes is a struggle. Her clothes are dirty, unmatched and brightly colored. She reaches the Mercury Window, face-to-face with the dull, vapid expression of Ryan Forst, a 3-year office...