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A Dying Man’s Wishes
Our self-image and our habits tend to go together. Change one and you will automatically change the other. Dr. Maxwell Maltz, surgeon and author of self improvement books
A man who is dying in the hospital is surrounded by his two sons, a daughter, and his wife and nurse. With just days left to live the man says to his eldest son, “To you, Peter, I leave the Beverly houses. To you, my dear daughter, I leave the apartments in the Los Angeles Plaza. To you Charlie, being my youngest son with a large future, I leave the City Center offices. And finally to you, my dear wife, the three residential building towers in downtown.”
The nurse very impressed by the dying man’s generosity tells his wife, “Madam, your husband is very rich and has many properties! You all are so lucky he has shared his fortune with you before he passes on!” The wife chuckles at the nurse’s naivety. She then replies with a smirk, “Rich, huh? Lucky? My husband is a Milkman and those are the routes where he delivers the milk!” FACEBOOK.COM/WHATSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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Two New Drugs That Could Increase Weight Loss
Two new diet pills promise to boost weight loss by 5 to 10 percent, and are being promoted as a new tool for doctors trying to help Americans fight obesity. Belvik, pronounced bel-VEEEK by Eisai, works on an individual’s brain chemistry by creating a feeling of fullness. It helps an obese patient lose an average of about 5 percent of their starting weight. The wholesale cost of a month's supply is $200. What patients pay depends on their
insurance coverage. The second drug is called Qsymia, pronounced Kyoo-SIMee-uh by Vivus. It helps obese people drop about 10 percent of their body weight by suppressing the appetite and increasing the feeling of fullness. Both drugs are intended for people who are roughly 35 or more pounds over a healthy weight, or for overweight patients who have another weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes. While neither drug promises a dramatic cure for obesity, an additional 10 or 20 pound loss could be important.
These Simple Steps Will Secure Your Smartphone Data Lose your smartphone and someone could have access to everything from your address to your financial data. Not a happy thought. But, with a few simple steps you can protect your information. 1. Put in a password or pin number. You will have to enter it before you use the phone. Might be inconvenient, but along with protecting pertinent information, it will have the added benefit of making pocket dialing impossible. 2. Set up tracking. Android users can use the free app Android Lost. The iPhone comes with Find My iPhone, which you must activate on the device through iCloud. Windows phone users can log in to their Microsoft accounts to use the built-in Find My Phone feature. 3. Beware of unknown apps. Anyone can build an app for a phone. Make sure you are not getting one built by a thief by using reputable app websites. For online activity, using your cellular data plan helps keep your information safe. Install updates as soon as you receive them, and log out of banking and other sensitive apps after you use them. A few simple steps can go a very long way!
No Time to Exercise? Try This 2-Minute Drill! Want a fairly painless way to help get back into shape? You can wake up your metabolism with this 2-minute drill that’s featured in the fitness book ‘Belly Off! Diet’, written by Jeff Csatari, editor of Men's Health, and fitness expert, David Jack. Although the drill was developed for men, the principles apply to women as well. The authors suggest the best time to work out is in the morning before you begin your day. Perform this eight-callisthenic circuit at an effort of about a 6 to 7 on a scale from 1 to 10 scale. Do each exercise for 15 seconds, then immediately move on to the next. 1- Jumping jacks 2-Prisoner squats* 3-High knee skips 4-Side-to-side hops 5-Pushups 6-Crunches 7-Mountain climbers** 8-Body weight thrusters***
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*Prisoner squats: Stand with your fingertips behind your ears, chest out, elbows back, and feet shoulder-width apart. Sit back at your hips and bend your knees to lower your body as far as you can without losing the natural arch of your spine. Keep your head up. Squeeze your gluteals and push yourself back to start position. **Mountain climbers: Start in a pushup position. Keeping your head in line with your body, bring your right knee to your chest. As you straighten the right leg to start position, bring your left knee to your chest. Keep your weight on the balls of your feet and climb alternating your legs back and forth. ***Body weight thrusters: Keeping your back straight and hands at your shoulders, bend at the knees into a squat, and then explosively drive your legs straight as you extend your arms above your head. So there it is, simple and easy. Give it a try; what do you have to lose? Except a few pounds and your beer belly of course!
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Out of the Frying Pan and in to the Fire A man was sitting reading his morning paper when his wife hit him on the head with a frying pan. “What in the heck was that for?” the man asked. The wife replied, “That was for the piece of paper with the name Jenny on it that I found in your pants pocket.” The man then said “When I was at the races last week Jenny was the name of the horse I bet on you silly woman.” The wife embarrassed by her mistake, apologized, and went on with the housework. Three days later the man was watching television when his wife bashed him on the head with an even bigger frying pan, knocking him unconscious. Upon re-gaining his senses the man asked, “Why in the world did you hit me in the noggin this time? “Well”, replied his wife, “Your horse Jenny is on the phone and would like to speak with you immediately!”
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Computer Logic
A language teacher was explaining to her class that in French, nouns unlike their English counterparts are grammatically designated as masculine or feminine. "House" in French, is feminine…La maison." "Pencil in French, is masculine…le crayon." One puzzled student asked, "What gender is computer?" After think for a moment the teacher was unable to answer the question and could not find the word in her French dictionary. So for fun, she split the class into two groups by gender and asked them to decide whether the word computer should be a masculine or a feminine noun. Both groups were required to give four reasons for their recommendation. The boy's group decided that computer should definitely be of the feminine gender…la computer because: 1. No one but their creator understands their internal logic. 2. The native language they use to communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else. 3. Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long-term memory for possible later retrieval. 4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your paycheck on accessories for it. The women's group, however, concluded that computers should be masculine…le computer because: 1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on. 2. They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves. 3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they are the problem. 4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer you could have gotten a better model. 773.213.4597
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A Dear Ricky Letter
A soldier stationed in Afghanistan recently received a letter from his girlfriend back home. It read as follows: Dear Ricky, I can no longer continue our relationship. The distance between us is just too great. I must admit that I have cheated on you twice since you’ve been gone, and it’s not fair to either of us. I’m sorry. Please return the picture of me that I sent to you. Love, Becky The soldier, crushed, asked his fellow soldiers for any snapshots they could spare of their girlfriends, sisters or ex-girlfriends. In addition to the picture of Becky, Ricky included all the other pictures of the pretty gals he had collected from his buddies. There were 57 photos in the envelope, along with his note: Dear Becky, I’m so sorry, but I can’t quite remember who the hell you are. Please take your picture from the pile, and send the rest back to me. Take Care, Ricky
A golf club walks into a bar and orders a beer, but the bartender refuses to serve him. “Why not?” asks the golf club. “You'll be driving later.”
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Wino: I once had this job called a Chicken Sexer. My job entailed determining the sex of newly hatched chicks by squeezing the poop out of the chicken and taking a peek for a small bump inside the chicken’s ass. If the bump was present it's a boy if it's not it's a girl. Just say the word and I’d be happy to call up my buddy and put in a good word for ya!
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SEPTEMBER HOROSCOPE ARIES: Ain't life grand? The weather's good, your work is cruising along, and the love of your life returns your affections. It's scary. Be prepared for anything.
LIBRA: Some say we're in a risk-averse culture. People don't like to take a chance. But many leaders have to and you can do it to. Don't hesitate to speak out with ideas.
TAURUS: Your job can be like a road trip, and similar cautions apply. Don't take shortcuts or dangerous detours. Address situations that arise and don't speed.
SCORPIO: A change is coming to your work area, and right now it's difficult to tell whether it will be in your favor. Give it time. Wait before coming to any conclusions.
GEMINI: When autumn leaves begin to fall, Mother Nature is making a change. Maybe it's time for you to do the same. Want to change an attitude, a goal, or a schedule?
SAGITTARIUS: An unexpected and expensive situation has come up. But you have the mental energy to handle it. Face it head on, though it will take time to finish it off.
CANCER: Soon there will be an opportunity to make a presentation or explain an idea. You could make a powerful impression on co-workers. Your secret is confidence.
CAPRICORN: Big projects require big efforts, but maybe the best plan you should have now is to get more sleep. Once you're bright and energetic, tackle your projects.
LEO: The Labor Day weekend is the perfect opportunity for a short trip. Too late to make complicated arrangements? Sometimes it's better to just get in the car and go...safely.
AQUARIUS: Insecurity is raising its nasty head in areas of your life and work. Step back now and remember who you are and what you can do. Move confidently forward.
VIRGO: Finding the right partner can be less important than being the right partner. Always assume that your loved ones are doing their best, though it may not seem so. FACEBOOK.COM/WHATSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
PISCES: If you feel uncomfortable with someone's selfexpression, detach. You can't control or change this person, but you can control your reaction to what they say.
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THE LIGHTER SIDE
Longevity Questions
After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, my new doctor said I was doing "fairly well" for my age. A little concerned, I asked him, "Do you think I'll live to be 80?"
Then he asked, "Do you smoke tobacco or drink beer or wine? Do you eat steaks and barbecued ribs? Do you spend time in the sun playing golf, sailing, or bicycling?" I said no to all. He looked at me and asked, "Then why do you want to live to be 80?"
Scared
One evening during a violent thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, "Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?" The mother smiled. "I can't dear," she said. "I have to sleep in Daddy's room." The little boy replied with a shaking voice, "The big sissy."
Growing Old Together
An old couple had been married for over 50 years. One morning they were sitting at the breakfast table when the wife said to her beloved husband, “Just think, fifty years ago we were sitting at this same breakfast table together.”
Are You Smarter Than CHESTER “The Sock Monkey”?
“Friends” Trivia Quiz
1. Which of the actors on "Friends" unfortunately decides to whiten his teeth before going out on a first date with a girl he's had a crush on for some time? a) Gunther b) Joey c) Ross d) Chandler 2. When Rachel, Chandler and Ross are trying to carry Ross's new lounge up a flight of stairs that change direction half way, what is the word that Ross keeps shouting out to the other two? a) "Swing!" b) "Veer!" c) "Pivot!" d) "Turn!" 3. This laughter evoking episode in season five involves Ross following Joey's advice, following his purchase of a new pair of trousers to wear out on a date. What sort of pants were they? a) Stretch jeans b) Leotards c) Knickerbockers d) Leather pants 4. Season three presents a funny episode in which, to his horror, Chandler's male boss develops a habit of doing what? a) Slapping Chandler on the back of the head b) Giving Chandler bear hugs c) Kissing Chandler on the cheek d) Slapping Chandler on the backside 5. Season four gives us an episode where all the friends politely listen to Ross's playing on the keyboard, a skill he's dreadful at. What does he call his musical creations? a) Symphonies b) Wordless sound poems c) Concertos d) Ross's Output 6. In season 6, episode 7, Rachel tries to avoid being seen with Phoebe during which form of physical exercise in Central Park? a) Weightlifting b) Trampolining c) Bike riding d) Jogging 7. At the beginning of the last season, what does Ross admire so much about Monica that he decides to get one of his own? a) Spray on tattoo b) Spray on tan c) Spray on hair color d) Spray on t-shirt 8. Season 9 sees the friends traveling to Barbados to listen to Ross give a speech. What happens to Monica's hair here? a) It is accidentally dyed orange b) It begins to fall out c) She has a shocking haircut d) It frizzes up like a giant afro in the humidity 9. After Joey has moved out of Chandler's apartment in season two, Chandler takes in a new room mate who turns out to be rather peculiar. What is his name? a) Mikey b) Tommy c) Eddie d) Robbie 10. In the last season, Monica and Rachel decide to throw a bachelorette party for Phoebe before her wedding. At the last minute they hire a male stripper. Which unlikely looking actor plays him? a) Arnold Schwarzenegger b) Danny DeVito c) Donald Duck d) Sylvester Stallone
“I know,” replied the old man. “We were probably sitting here naked as a jaybird, too!” “Well,” Granny snickered. “Let's shake it up and relive some old times.” Where upon, the two stripped to the buff and sat back down at the table.
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6. Jogging 7. Spray on tan 8. It frizzes up like a giant afro in the humidity 9. Eddie 10. Danny DeVito
“I wouldn't be surprised,” replied Gramps. “One's in your coffee and the other is in your oatmeal!”
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1. Ross 2. “Pivot” 3. Leather pants 4. Slapping Chandler on the backside 5. Wordless sound poems
“You know, honey,” the little old lady breathlessly replied, “My nipples are as hot for you today as they were fifty years ago.”
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26th St. and Kostner Ave, Chicago Held in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, this 24th annual community cultural event celebrates Mexico's independence from Spanish rule. Highlights include food, arts & crafts, music, carnival rides and kids' entertainment.
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This annual event celebrates all things German. Traditional interactive cultural programs, music, dancing, and of course great food and beverages will be available for your enjoyment at this three day festival in our city's Lincoln Square neighborhood.
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Saturday 9/7 23rd Annual Historic Route 66 Car Show Ogden Avenue between Oak Park & Ridgeland Avenues, Berwyn The 23rd Annual Berwyn Rt66 Car Show sponsored by Paisans Pizzeria & Bar has always been a great Route 66 town with a thriving, dynamic and fast-growing community at its heart. Stand on Historic Route 66 and see over 500 vintage and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. Saturday 9/7 Guinness Oyster Fest 2000 W Roscoe St, Chicago Heralding the unofficial start of autumn (officially September 22), the 15th annual Guinness Oyster Fest in Roscoe Village features fresh oysters, arts & crafts, kids' activities, beer and live music. Music Headliners Main Stage: Rusted Root Damen Stage: Tommy Malone of The Subdudes.
Friday 9/13 – Sunday 9/15 Riot Fest Humboldt Park, 1440 N Humboldt
This festival moved outdoors for the first time in 2012 and is returning to Humboldt Park for three days in 2013! More information to be announced closer to festival dates. The Lineup Fall Out Boy, Blink 182, Violent Femmes, Motörhead, Rancid, AFI, Sublime with Rome Blondie, and more.
Saturday 9/14 – Sunday 9/15 Crush in Old Town
North Ave and Wells St, Chicago This annual post-Labor Day event takes a twist in 2013. In addition to wine tastings, music and arts & crafts, local restaurants will be featuring special pasta dishes on their fest menus!
Saturday 9/21 – Sunday 9/22 Dicken’s Fest
N Lincoln Ave and N Cleveland Ave This festival takes place at the intersection of Dickens, Lincoln Ave and Cleveland Ave, and features a selection of awesome food, drinks and live music. During the day they’ll also have activities to keep the children busy while mommy and daddy get their drink on! However, if you’d like to bring a copy of Tom Sawyer, we’d tell you not to since that wasn’t written by Charles Dickens.
Saturday 9/21- Sunday 9/22 Taco Fest 3500 N Southport Ave
The glorious taco will get the spotlight it has long deserved when the tortillawrapped fave is celebrated at this inaugural festival that kicks off on the first day of autumn! Featuring multiple flavor combinations, this new September happening on the Southport Corridor is guaranteed to be a popular addition to the food fest scene. There will also be special beer and taco pairings, and you'll be able to text your vote for Chicago's "Best Taco."
Thursday 9/26 Salsa at the Zoo Lincoln Park Zoo, Cannon Drive at
Fullerton Parkway, Chicago Learn a variety of salsa steps with the help of a trained dance instructor who will teach introductory steps to the world's most romantic dance. Later show off your fancy moves to a live salsa band! Food and drink available for purchase.
Friday 9/27 – Sunday 9/29 Chicago Gourmet Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St, Chicago Come celebrate! Chicago Gourmet, presented by Bon Appétit magazine, is a celebration of food and wine in Millennium Park. Guests enjoy gourmet food, wine, spirits, and beer tastings, live cooking demos, educational seminars, and more. What's more, the popular Hamburger Hop event kicks off the weekend, and an exclusive Grand Cru offers tastings of some of the finest wines in the world.
Friday 9/27 – Sunday 9/29 Oktoberfest Chicago St. Alphonsus Church
1429 W Wellington Ave, Chicago This popular annual fest in our city's West Lakeview neighborhood welcomes fall and benefits the local parish. The 13th Oktoberfest Chicago at St. Alphonsus features food, libations, music/entertainment on two stages and arts & crafts. Also early on Sunday afternoon, bring your children to the "Kinderfest" for family-friendly activities.
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The Beetle 2532 W Chicago Ave, Chicago Buffalo Wild Wings 7020 Carpenter Rd, Chicago Kirkwood Bar & Grill 2934 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago
Every Tuesday
The Reservoir 844 W Montrose Ave, Chicago Schubas Tavern 3159 N Southport Ave, Chicago Sheffield's 3258 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago The Garage Bar & Sandwiches 6154 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
Every Wednesday Fizz Bar & Grill 3220 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago
Four Farthings (8:00pm)
2060 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago
Karaoke Every Tuesday Bonsai Bar & Lounge 3503 N Halsted St, Chicago
Every Thursday Carol’s Pub (9:00pm-4:00am) 4659 N Clark, Chicago
Four Farthings (9:30pm) 2060 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago
Every Friday
MCM Pub & Eatery (8:00pm) 3906 N Cicero Ave, Chicago Peek Inn (9:00pm) 2825 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago
Every Saturday
Four Farthings (10:30pm) 2060 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago Four Treys (10:00pm) 3333 N Damen, Chicago MCM Pub & Eatery (8:00pm) 3906 N Cicero Ave, Chicago
Every Thursday Fizz Bar & Grill 3220 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago Rockit Burger Bar 3700 N Clark St, Chicago
Open Mic Every Tuesday Four Treys (10:00pm) 3333N Damen, Chicago
Pressure Billiards & Cafe 6318 N Clark St, Chicago
Every Thursday
Red Line Tap 7006 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago
Every Sunday
Kitchen Sink 1107 W Berwyn Ave, Chicago
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Big John’s
LANDMARK PUB
5135 N. Oriole Harwood Heights 708.867.6533
7844 W. Belmont 773.589.2808
The Booze is Cheap & The Entertainment is Free!!!
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Patio and Beer Gardens
Have a cold one on a deck near you.
Glascott’s
2158 N. Halsted
Lincoln Park
El Jardin
3335 N Clark St
Wrigleyville
Four Farthings
2060 N. Cleveland
Lincoln Park
Slugger’s
3540 N. Clark St
Wrigleyville
Mo Daily’s
6070 N. Northwest Hwy
Norwood Park
Augie’s
1721 W. Wrightwood
Lincoln Park
Kelly’s Pub
949 W Webster
Liincoln Park
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Bartender: Danielle Augie’s Booze & Schmooze 1721 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago Signature Drink: Pineapple Fizz. Ingredients: Rumchata, Pineapple Juice
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Words of Wisdom: "When life hands you lemons, just chill some vodka and have some shots!"
Bartender: John The Dog’s Bollox 3210 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago Signature Drink: The Heat-A-Rita Ingredients: Infused Tequila, 3 Different Peppers, Essence of a Burnt Orange, Cointreau Words of Wisdom: “Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.”
Bartender: Elizabeth Copper House 4337 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago Signature Drink: Brides Maid Ingredients: Hendricks Gin, Blueberry Shrub, Blood Orange Bitters, Soda Water, Orange Twist Words of Wisdom: “The worse you are at
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RIVER SHANNON 425 W Armitage
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Circle Tour Around Lake Michigan Looking for a fall vacation that won’t break the bank? Well don’t look much further, because we have a trip in mind that will keep you running circles; The Lake Michigan Circle Tour! We recently took this trip on a Harley, but without a doubt this trip would be equally beautiful by car. No trip north is complete without spending a day and night in one of the many beautiful cities in the North Woods of Wisconsin. We opted for Eagle River, the site of the first permanent Indian settlement in the Wisconsin Northwood's, located on the shores of Watersmeet Lake where the Wisconsin River and Chain 0' Lakes meet. Whether you are looking to catch a trophy-sized musky, spend a day strolling along one of Eagle River's charming streets donned with delightful shops, or treat your taste buds to a meal at an award winning restaurant, Eagle River offers something for everyone. After checking in for the night we made our way to the Riverstone Restaurant & Tavern in Eagle River's historic downtown. The restaurant has been selected by Wine Spectator Magazine for their Award of Excellence since 2004 as “One of the Best Restaurants in the World for Wine Lovers.” From artisan hearth breads, to squash ravioli with apple vodka sauce, and a finale of crème brule, we were thoroughly delighted with our dining experience. On return to our resort we stopped for a nightcap at a small tavern where we were welcomed by locals and put on a path to our next adventure, Bond Falls, one of those "best kept secret" spots on the Western Upper Peninsula that you want to make sure you do not miss. This beautiful water fall is located on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River near Paulding. Although it does not get the "press" of more famous U.P. water falls, Bond Falls has a large following of admirers and had even been part of a calendar listing the most scenic natural places in the world! After some hiking and photographing, we were off and driving along the shores of Lake Superior on our way to our final destination of the day, Mackinaw Island. “One of The Top 10 Islands in The World”, Mackinaw is an island on Lake Huron suspended in a forgotten, more innocent time. Mackinac Island offers breathtaking coastal views and private carriage tours where guides share the rich history of the island. One of the few places unscathed by motorized vehicles, it is a place to relax and get back to a simpler way of life. After a day and night of taking in this beautiful treasure and a stop to one of the many famous fudge shops for a souvenir, we were back on a short ferry ride and headed for dry land to continue our adventure. Next destination; Traverse City. The Traverse City area is the largest producer of tart cherries in the United States and features varied natural attractions, including freshwater beaches, vineyards, a National Lakeshore, downhill skiing areas, and numerous forests. It is a great spot to stay a night and with the many shops and local restaurants (everything in the downtown area must be locally owned) it has the feel of a small urban city. In 2012, the city was listed among the 10 best places to retire in the U.S. by U.S. News. The next morning our plan was to drive the remainder of the Michigan coast and land in Chicago for the night, but a wrong turn took us on a delightful detour along the coast of the small peninsula to the left of Traverse City. About a three hour drive through beautiful countryside, beach towns with clear blue waters as pristine as the Caribbean and vineyard after vineyard, it was a delay well worth experiencing. We finished our trip with a final night on beautiful Lake Geneva relaxing and taking in the view. This is a trip anyone living within an hour of the Great Lakes can easily make by car or motorcycle and with lodging and dining available to fit any budget, it’s an adventure to add to the top of your bucket list! By: Lisa Romack FACEBOOK.COM/WHATSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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Labor Day: It’s All About YOU In America, Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday of each September. Because it's the last major holiday before the onset of autumn, it's generally seen as the last chance to enjoy the slowly deteriorating summer season. Whether or not you know it, Labor Day mainly celebrates you, your work and your contributions to our nation. Worldwide, it's the only holiday that does not celebrate a heroic leader or historic event. The three-day weekend offers an opportunity to step away from your business, your work at a store, hospital, office or plant. You can rest and recharge your batteries and enjoy activities with your family that will soon be impractical as a result of the changing season and busy schedules. FACEBOOK.COM/WHATSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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The original intent of Labor Day was to provide a holiday that would honor the social and economic achievements of American workers, and it continues doing that today. It was also intended to provide a day of rest between the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving holiday. Some historians say that in 1882, Matthew Maguire, a machinist, first proposed the holiday while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union of New York. On September 5, some 10,000 workers in New York City participated in America's first Labor Day parade. Others historians argue that it was first proposed by Peter J. McGuire of the American Federation of Labor in the same year, after he witnessed the annual Canadian labor festival held in Toronto, Ontario. Whoever was the founder, thank you and enjoy the well-deserved time off!
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Where are you going tonight?: Lakeview East - Wrigleyville - Southport Bar Celona
3474 N. Clark
773-244-8000
Mullen’s
Bendan’s Pub
3169 N. Broadway
773-929-2929
Murphys Bleachers 3655 N. Sheffield
773-281-5356
Bernie’s
3664 N Clark
773-525-1898
Mystic Celt
3443 N. Southport
773-529-8550
Big City
1010 W. Belmot
773-935-1138
Newport Bar
1344 W Newport
773-325-9111
Blarney Stone
3424 N. Sheffield
773-348-1078
Nick’s Uptown
4015 N Sheridan
773-975-1155
Brew & View
3145 N. Sheffield
773-929-7150
North End
3733 N Halsted
Buck’s Saloon
3439 N. Halsted
773-525-1125
Paddy Long’s
1028 W Diversey
773-348-9711
Clark Street Bar 3040 N. Clark
773-281-6690
Parrots Bar
754 W Wellington
773-281-7878
Coobah
3423 N. Southport
773-528-2220
Piano Bar
3801 N. Clark
773-528-4033
Cubby Bear
1059 W Addison
773-327-1662
Raw Bar & Grill
3720 N Clark St
773-348-7291
Cullen’s Bar
3741 N. Southport
773-975-0600
Rebel Bar
3462 N. Clark
773-348-9084
Dram Shop
3040 N. Broadway
773-549-4401
Redmond’s
3358 N Sheffield
773-404-2151
Fiesta Cantina
3407 N. Clark
773-975-5980
Roadhouse 66
3330 N. Clark
773-525-8166
Friar Tucks
3010 N. Broadway
773-327-5101
Rockit Bar
3700 N.Clark
773-645-4400
Full Shilling
3724 N. Clark
773-248-3330
Rocks
3463 N. Broadway
773-472-0493
Goose Island
3535 N. Clark
773-832-9040
Roscoe’s
3356 N. Halsted
773-281-3355
Higgins Tavern
3259 N. Racine
773-281-7637
Schoolyard
3258 N Southport
773-528-8226
Holiday Club
4000 N. Sheridan
773-348-9600
Schubas Tavern 3159 N Southport
773-525-2508
Irish Oak
3511 N. Clark
Sheffield’s
3258 N Sheffield
773-281-4989
Jack’s Bar
2856 N Southport
773-404-8400
Sidetracks
3349 N. Halsted
773-477-9189
Jacklyn’s Bar
3400 N. Broadway
773-404-5149
Sluggers
3540 N Clark
773-248-0055
Jake’s Pub
2932 N Clark
773-248-3318
Smart Bar
3730 N Clark
773-549-4140
Joe’s On Broadway 3563 N Broadway
773-528-1054
Sopo
3418 N. Southport
773-348-0100
John Barleycorns 3524 N. Clark
773-549-6000
Southport Lanes 3325 N. Southport
773-472-6600
Justin’s
3358 N Southport
773-929-4844
Sports Corner
952 W. Addison
773-929-1441
Kit Kat Lounge
3700 N Halsted
773-525-1111
Take 5 Bar
3747. Southport
773-871-5555
L&L Tavern
3207 N. Clark
773-528-1303
Toon’s
3857 N. Southport
773-935-1919
Little Jim’s
3501 N. Halsted
773-871-6116
Town Hall Pub
3340 N Halsted
773-472-4405
Lucky’s 3
472 N. Clark
773-549-0665
Trace
3714 N. Clark
773-477-3400
Mad River
2909 N. Sheffield
773-935-7500
Trader Todd’s
3216 N Sheffield
773-348-3250
Matilda
3101 N Sheffield
773-883-4400
Vaughans Pub
2917 N. Sheffield
773-281-8188
Matisse
674 W. Diversey
773-528-6670
Vines
3554 N. Clark
773-327-8572
Merkles
3516 N Clark
773-244-1025
Wrigleyville North 3900 N Sheridan
773-929-9543
Metro Smart Bar 3730 N Clark
773-549-4140
Yak-Zies Bar
773-525-9200
Monsignor Murphys
773-348-7285
3019 N. Broadway
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Lincoln Park & Old Town Augie's
1721 W. Wrightwood
773-296-0018
McGinny's Tap
313 W. North
773-943-5228
Bird's Nest
2500 N. Southport
773-472-1502
Mickey's
2450 N. Clark
773-435-0007
Blue's
2519 N. Halsted
773-525-8317
O' Brien's
1528 N. Wells
312-787-3131
Burton's Place
1447 N. Wells
773-664-4699
Old Town Ale
219 W. North
773-944-7020
Burwood Tap
7242 W. Wrightwood
773-525-2593
Old Town Pub
1339 N. Wells
773-266-6789
Clybar
417 N. Clybourn
773-388-1877
O'Malley's West 2249 N. Lincoln
773-935-2719
Corcoran's
1615 N. Wells
773-440-0885
Orso's
1401 N. Wells
773-787-6604
Delilah's
2771 N. Lincoln
773-472-2771
Ravens
2326 N. Clark
773-348-1774
Duffy's
422 W. Diversey
773-549-9090
River Shannon
425 W. Armitage
773-944-5087
Durkin's
810 W. Diversey
773-525-2515
Rocks
1301 W. Schubert
773-472-7728
Elbo Room
2817 N. Lincoln
773-549-5549
Saluki Bar
1208 N. Wells
773-274-1824
Field House Pub 2455 N. Clark
773-348-6489
Suite Lounge
1446 N. Wells
773-787-6106
Four Farthings
2060 N. Cleveland
773-935-2060
The Apartment
2251 N. Lincoln
773-348-5100
Frank's
2503 N. Clark
773-549-2700
The Local Option 1102 W. Webster
773-348-2008
Galway Arms
2442 N. Clark
773-472-5555
The Other Side
2436 N. Clark
773-525-8238
Gamekeepers
345 W. Armitage
773-549-0400
Tin Lizzie
2483 N. Clark
773-549-1132
Glascott's
2158 N. Halsted
773-281-1205
Tonic Room
2447 N. Halsted
773-248-8400
Goose Island
1800 N. Clybourn
773-915-0071
Weeds
1555 N. Dayton
312-943-7815
Halligan's Pub
2274 N. Lincoln
773-472-7940
Wellingtons
1300 W. Wellington
773-528-0654
Halsted Harp
2138 N. Halsted
773-348-3665
Wise Fools Pub 2270 N. Lincoln
773-929-1300
Hidden Shamrock 2732 N. Lincoln
773-883-0304
Witts
773-528-7032
Irish Eyes
773-348-9548
Wrightwood Tap 1059 W. Wrightwood
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Joe's Sports Bar 940 W. Weed
773-337-3486
John Barleycorn 2300 N. Lincoln
773-348-8899
John's Place
1200 W. Webster
773-525-6670
Kelly's Pub
949 W. Webster
773-281-0656
Kendall's Pub
2263 N. Lincoln
773-348-7200
Kincade's
950 W. Armitage
773-348-0010
Kingston Mines
2548 N. Halsted
773-477-4646
Lincoln Station
2432 N. Lincoln
773-472-8100
Lincoln Tap
3010 N. Lincoln
773-868-0060
Lion Head Pub
2251 N. Lincoln
773-348-5100
Max Bar
2247 N. Lincoln
773-549-5884
McGee's
950 W. Webster
773-549-8200
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773-459-4949
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Where are you going tonight?: Northwest
Paddy Macks
4157 N. Pulaski
773-279-9300
Babe’s
4416 N. Milwaukee
773-545-3137
Rabbits
4945 W Foster
773-736-5766
Bill’s Pub
4104 N. Pulaski
773-202-0020
Roman’s
6448 N. Milwaukee
773-467-9827
Brigadoon
5748 W Lawrence
773.777.2403
Sidekicks
4424 W Montrose
773-545-6212
Cabaret Lounge 6101 W. Montrose
773-736-2337
Six Penny Bit
5800 W. Montrose
773-545-2033
Casual Tap
5924 W Montrose
773-283-9490
Thatch Pub
5707 N. Milwaukee
773-763-8179
Charlotte’s Bar
6000 W Gunnison
773-775-3616
Three Counties
5856 N. Milwaukee
773-631-3351
Club Belmont
7844 W. Belmont
773-598-2808
Tommy’s
6954 W Higgins
773-631-4451
Di’s Den
5100 W Irving Park
773-736-7170
Trinity Pub
5943 N. Northwest
773-763-0095
Dugan’s
6051 N. Milwaukee
773-467-5555
Vaughan’s Pub
5485 Northwest
773-631-9206
Edison Park Inn 6713 N. Olmsted
773-775-1404
Windsor Tavern
4530 N. Milwaukee
773-736-3400
Emerald Isle Pub 2537 W Peterson
773-561-6674
Zachary’s
5368 N Milwaukee
773-792-0933
Fantasy Lounge 4400 N Elston
773-685-8083
Filonek’s
6213 N. Milwaukee
773-775-5010
Galvin’s Public
5901 W Lawrence
773-205-0570
Gladstone’s
5734 N. Milwaukee
773-763-3385
Ham Tree Inn
5333 N. Milwaukee
773-792-2072
Harry’s On Elston 5943 N. Elston
773-774-4166
Harwood Bar
6438 W. Montrose
708-867-7781
Hops N Barley
4359 N Milwaukee
773-286-7415
Jet’s Public Hou 6148 N. Milwaukee
773-775-7587
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
Mrs. O’Leary’s
4368 N. Milwaukee
773-427-7300
Mug Shots
7718 W. Addison
773-625-8466
Murrays
5522 N Elston
773-774-3466
Night Caps
5007 W Irving Park
773-282-8654
Nil’s Tap
5734 N. Elston
773-594-1288
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BAR DIRECTORY
Where are you going tonight?:
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
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Farraguts
5240 N Clark
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Finley Dunnes
3458 N. Lincoln
773-477-7311
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1456 W. George
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3220 N. Lincoln
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1902 W. Irving
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1841 W. Irving
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2956 N. Albany
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1847 W. Roscoe
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3188 N. Elston
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3931 N. Ashland
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3203 W. Irving
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2055 W. Roscoe
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5336 N. Lincoln
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3407 N. Paulina
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5338 N. Lincoln
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4265 N. Lincoln
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4115 N. Lincoln
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2257 W. Irving
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Summer of Me and You By Rob Christiansen
The gang plays verbal handball and I’m the wall. We’re in my garage. I had just met Margaret yesterday. “Margaret’s his aunt,” Skip says. “Take Margaret to the prom next year,” Rick says. “She’ll find out Lyle can’t square dance,” Nick says. “Margaret is Lyle’s aunt,” Rick says. “His antique car.” “Nice try, Rick,” Skip says. I stand in front of Margaret’s house, many years later, and gaze upon a lush lawn on steroids. I used to mow a lackluster version of this 60’ x 100’ property, here in the “flower” section of my hometown. She pulls up in a Beetle alongside me on Clover Lane. She has big, white sunglasses on. Her bare forearm rests on the window frame, her svelte left hand coolly on display outside the door. Her fingers lack jewelry or visible nail polish. She’s wearing a thin silver watch. I never heard her coming, thanks to the lawn mower shin guard. It makes more noise than the Delgiorno’s garage band. Dad said if he hears them play past nine o’clock he’ll call the police. “Tie some string from the hole in the plate to the handle,” she says. Her age is preceded by her beauty, so she’s pretty old. I’m grassstained and sweaty, headed home for a shower and an iced tea. She’s at least five years my senior. That’s why I don’t feel awkward. My posture flows like waves on Jones Beach. Rick swears he can hear them at night from his roof, but he’s got to be kidding. I’m all about business. She asks about price. “Three dollars.” Clover Lane is a 1/6 mile straightaway that meets boomerang-shaped Orchid Lane on the east. Margaret drives her sun-yellow bullpen car to the stop sign whose primary purpose is to give the Ichkows peace of mind. Not once had she glanced at her watch. Her brake lights turn brighter red. She won’t end up in their front yard. No vehicle has, but to all comers the yard presents an unintentional invitation. I live two doors past the Ichkows. The Delgiornos are our next door neighbors on the other side. “When do you cut Margaret’s grass?” “Wednesday afternoon.” “Where does Margaret live?” “On Bluebell.” “You obey like a husband,” Skip says critically, watching me take Margaret’s advice. “Margaret must love B.O.,” Nick says. “She’ll tell you what else to do,” Skip says cryptically. “Women want smelly landscapers,” Rick says. “Not really, Rick,” Skip says. “I don’t landscape,” I say, and demonstrate my completed project. “Margaret doesn’t care if you don’t do topiary,” Rick says. FACEBOOK.COM/WHATSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
“What?” Nick asks. “Margaret’s his aunt,” Skip says. “You know, there’s a part you’re missing holds the guard up while you’re walking.” My parents are selling, and that’s why I came back. “We all came back to Brylcreem.” Sorry, that’s a line from a commercial that played during Mets games when I lived in Levittown. No one ever confused Brylcreem with ice cream, unlike what goes on today. I felt helpless this morning in my parents’ house. I can’t be a hero and buy it. The taxes are dream killers and I live across the pond. Actually, Lake Michigan is no pond. My nose is so close to the grindstone in Chicago I can’t see anything, and I don’t swim in the pond. But I saw dad’s Japanese dwarfed lace leaf maple and the close-tothe-house dogwood trees. I saw the ghosts of the mimosa and pin oak felled long ago. I used to mow circles around those trees and the “centerpiece” lace leaf maple too. I would rather have stayed inside with the air conditioning and watched the Game of The Week on NBC. But I wouldn’t dishonor my father by watching baseball on Saturday while he mowed the lawn instead. I knock on Margaret’s screen door. The kitchen door behind it is already open wide. She answers. Salutations usually aren’t part of my protocol. “Hi,” I say. “I’m here.” “You’re reliable.” “I rigged it with fishing line. The shin guard. It works great. Thanks.” “Why…you’re welcome.” The red Toro roaring like rock music overwhelming my senses, I replay events in my garage yesterday. No one had picked up on “husband.” Skip probably had slipped up. He, Nick and Rick are pushing me on Margaret. I can face my secret fear of mowing over a toad. But I shudder to think of telling Margaret of my desire for her. The shin guard can’t guard against my fear of telling her that to her face. I’m glad I misled them about when I’d be here. I don’t need witnesses to a snooze fest. I feel ill just thinking that maybe I might possibly even try to be forward with Margaret when I go collect my three dollars. Still, I appreciate the gang’s encouragement. It would be awesome to take a wholesome, blonde-haired woman in her twenties like Margaret to the prom…next year. I knock softly on the screen door and someone in the kitchen approaches. She peers at me through the screen. Her hair is dark. “I was wondering if you would come up, Lyle,” she says kindly. “You were standing on the sidewalk for five minutes.” Margaret invites me in and we sit at her table. I had sat here years ago and drank a glass of iced tap water. I wait a few minutes to steel my courage before pursuing my three dollars. This time, I feel awkward, and I hope Margaret has a boyfriend and that he answers the door. I’ll be off the hook. No such luck. Margaret invites me in. “Rock the Boat” plays, the a.c. is on. Margaret tells me to wait and leaves the kitchen. On the table is an opened letter from the DMV. Margaret is twenty six—a year older than an antique car. “Would you like something to drink?” she suddenly asks me. I turn. I face her. 773.213.4597
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La La’s Love Letters
by Lauren Strec
Dear LaLa, My boyfriend and I are in our early 30s and have been in a serious relationship for two years. He is choosing not to go on a vacation with my family and I am incredibly hurt and angry. He says he can’t afford it, but the costs are minimal and it would only require him to take two days off. He’s just not getting how important family is to me and how much I want him to be a part of that. Is this something I should just get over and go without him, or is it a sign of bigger problems? California Carly
Dear Carly, Uhh… it sounds like he just wants to save money. If the vacay costs are low, can you pay for his end? When one is tight on cash, a few hundred dollars can make a big difference. Loosing a couple days worth of work can be worth a bill or two. Even if you force him to go on this trip, he’s not going to be able to enjoy himself if he’s pinching pennies, or worried about the finances when he gets back. So, the question is, why are you not satisfied with his answer? Why are you getting so hurt, even with a legit excuse? Dear LaLa, I have been dating a girl for about six months now and she has two small children ages 2 and 6. I really care for her although her parenting skills (or lack thereof) are really taking a toll on my patience. When I try to talk to her about it she just shuts me down and says that I only feel that way because they are not my own. They aren't bad kids, she just needs to set some boundaries. Am I in a losing battle here? Impatient Peter Dear Impatient, Generally, people are not open to taking advice on how to live their lives, even if that advice is completely beneficial and efficient. No one wants to hear that they are doing something “wrong.” But in this scenario, her lack of action is also affecting your life, and even your view on her. She obviously has communication issues, or else she would have control of her kids. You’re not in a losing battle, but you are going to have to change your approach. First, hit up the thesaurus to find some strong, replacement words for anything that may sound harsh or negative. Then begin your conversation by straightforwardly asking if you could have her full attention and open mind, because you have a topic that is very important to you. Ask this in the same way that you would ask, “Hey, can you do me a favor?” Go on to explain your perspective, and when she interrupts, reiterate that you would appreciate her attention. If she can’t get through the convo like an adult, then she may be on the same mental level as her children.
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NFL Emphasizes
"The Trent Richardson Rule" As Vice-President of officiating, Dean Blandino recently showed a video to 24 top draft picks. His objective was to illustrate why leading with the crown of the helmet has been outlawed. He also called the rule by its name, The Trent Richardson Rule. That devastating hit was the reason why the rule change took place. The NFL's competition committee showed owners last season to convince them that the rule was necessary for player safety. Players agree. No NFL player wants to sustain a head or spinal injury that will change their life forever.
PGA Tour Adopts the Anchoring Ban The PGA Tour has accepted the ban on anchored strokes handed down by the golf's governing bodies, the U.S. Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient. The Tour generally adopts the USGA as golf's rule-maker. Players Tim Clark, Carl Petersen and Adam Scott have been exploring options with attorney Harry Manion of Boston. The USGA and R&A announced the proposed ban in November of 2012. Rule 141b makes it illegal for players to attach the end of a club to their body while making a stroke. The ban will go into effect on January 1, 2016, when the next Rules of Golf are officially published. Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem said they wanted one rule for all professional competitions worldwide. WWW.WHATSUPXTRA.COM
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Rummy’s Rules: Life, Success, Dreams Throughout his distinguished career as a naval aviator, a U.S. Congressman, a top aide to four American presidents, a high-level diplomat, a CEO of two Fortune 500 companies and the only twice-serving Secretary of Defense in American history, Donald Rumsfeld has collected many life lessons. He has wrapped them up as a combined leadership manual and memoir. He first kept his nuggets of wisdom in a file folder, then in an informal manual typed up at the request of President Richard Nixon, and then in something of a manuscript read by presidents, governors, diplomats and members of Congress. As time went on, he continued to work on his collection and added new rules using things he had heard, read, or observed. For his book, he selected his most useful rules, and added anecdotes from his long and varied career, according to an amazon. com review. At amazon.com, they say the book provides unprecedented insight into leadership, management, strategy and life. Inc reviewer Adam Sternbergh has expressed that he believes parts of the book are something of a bragging session, beginning with such phrases as, "When I was ..." Sternbergh also says, "Rumsfeld is a competent storyteller and personable companion, the kind of guy you wouldn't mind sitting next to you on a plane." For Sternbergh, the real pleasure in the book comes when considering what Rumsfeld says, how he says it and what he chooses not to say at all.
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