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By Kevin Francis, courtesy of The Daily Star
Tyson Fury claims he is going to be 'brutal' with David Haye. The heavyweight pair were due to fight at Manchester Arena on Saturday but Haye pulled out at the weekend after picking up a facial cut while sparring.
The contest is now set to take place at the same venue on February 8.
Fury, 24, said: "When I finally get him in the ring I am going to be brutal with him.
"We totally disbelieve the injury situation and think they've pulled a fast one by getting the fight postponed.
"In all honesty, I think there could have been 20 reasons why they didn't want this fight."
But two-time world champion Haye, 32, used Twitter to confirm the new fight date and mockingly referred to his opponent as ''Dyson Furry''.
He told fans: "Thanks to everyone for all your kind words of support. In these trying times, my spirits were low and your good vibes kept me on track."
But unbeaten Fury is unconvinced about the injury and said: "You must remember this guy never usually spars in the fortnight before a fight to avoid injury.
"Yet here he was sparring and getting cut just a week before we were due to meet. I am the guy who can carry the torch for British boxing"
"I am a big guy who can talk and fight and do it. I am the man and when I beat Haye I think it could be his last fight.''
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I have asked before and I will ask it again why would Haye duck Fury? And I may have agreed with what Fury said, that is if he didn't suck so much.Comment by violaandme on 09-25-2013
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Downgraded because cats can't fly in first class
Can cats fly in first class on Alaska Airlines? Beth Allen is about to find out. And she's not going to like it. Continue reading…
What happened to my miles, Alaska Airlines?
Where have Katherine Martin's miles gone? And will someone from Alaska Airlines help her find them? Continue reading…
The incredible but true story of Alaska Airlines' change fee reversal
Debbie Winsett's trip to Seattle was up in the air.
And so was her Alaska Airlines ticket. She knew in advance her family's plans and return flights could change without warning. And they did.
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Maybe the travel industry's one-sided cancellation policies are due for cancellation
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Alaska Airlines bumped a real American hero – should I get involved?
It's not every day that you hear from a real American hero like Chuck Yeager. Yes, the Chuck Yeager. It turns out he and his wife, Victoria, catch my syndicated column in The Sacramento Bee.
They contacted me after running into some trouble on two separate itineraries to Anchorage, and despite every effort to get things sorted out with Alaska Airlines, they couldn't.
By the way, if you don't know who Chuck Yeager is, look up the word "hero" in the dictionary. You see that guy? That's Gen. Yeager.
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Help! Airline broke my wheelchair and ruined Hawaii vacation
It was supposed to be a vacation of a lifetime for Jane Gray — a trip from Southwest England, where she lives, to Maui.
But it ended in disaster when Alaska Airlines damaged her wheelchair on a connecting flight between California and Hawaii. And even though Alaska repaired her wheelchair and offered a flight voucher and eventually, cash compensation, it's not enough. She wants my help.
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A failed case from the Twilight Zone of travel
If there's a Twilight Zone of travel cases, then Rochelle Dean has surely discovered it. And although I've done my best to help her, it looks like her recent vacation is still stuck someone between "solved" and "unsolved."
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Is this too much compensation? "This was some of worst service I've received in years"
Stopped payment on my compensation check
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Best checked luggage policy? Hands down, it's Southwest Airlines
Airline luggage has been making headlines recently, whether it's US Airways' controversial decision to add a $5 convenience fee to some checked bags or Alaska Air's luggage fee/guarantee. But which airline has the most customer-friendly policy when it comes to checked luggage?
If you said "Southwest Airlines," you're right.
Not only does the airline not charge for the first and second checked bag. But when something goes wrong, as it did for Amy Bailey, the airline goes way beyond offering miles, and even the Montreal Convention requirements for compensation, to make customers happy.
Here's what happened to Bailey:
My 12 year old son and I flew to San Francisco on Southwest during his school break in March. It was a multi-stop, but no plane change, trip from New Hampshire.
When we got to San Francisco and retrieved our bags from the carousel, my duffel had a big wet spot and stank like jet fuel. I took it over to the baggage claim office and began a damage claim.
My rain coat which was packed inside also smelled, but fortunately I had packed everything else in heavy plastic bags. They handed me a loaner bag to transfer everything into and a trash bag to isolate the duffel while we filled out the claim.
After a couple of conversations, trying to get the bag cleaned, washing the raincoat in the hotel bathtub, shipping the still stinky bag to Southwest, sending all the paperwork, discussing an offer of a different replacement bag with their luggage repair company, then waiting which seemed to take an eternity — but really was only three weeks after I got home — I received an apology letter, a check for the replacement cost of my bag, my out of pocket cleaning, and shipping and a LUV voucher for $100 towards a future flight.
Southwest made a mistake, but did a great job fixing it.
This isn't a fluke. Southwest did the same thing for me when it lost my luggage a few months ago.
All of which makes me wonder: How difficult would it be for other airlines to do likewise?
Checked baggage fees are a failure, from both a customer-service and arguably from a financial point of view. Why not drop them?
The Montreal Convention, which sets minimum compensation for lost luggage, is exactly that — requirements for minimum compensation. And tell me, what are redemption rates on LUV vouchers? If I were a betting man, I'd say less than 10 percent. That doesn't cost the airline a lot, does it?
Point is, it wouldn't be too hard for the rest of the airline industry to follow Southwest's leadership. It would sure make customers like Bailey happy.
Help, my ticket fell through the cracks
Question: I need your help fixing an award ticket problem. My husband and I recently booked a flight to Europe through Alaska Airlines using our frequent flier miles. We're going to Zurich via London on British Airways, which is one of Alaska's partner airlines.
Three weeks before we were supposed to leave, I went to British Airways' Web site to check our reservations, but I could not find any information regarding our booking. I also checked the Alaska Airlines site and there was no record of any reservation there, either.
I called British Airways, and was told to talk with Alaska Airlines, since we booked through its loyalty program. Alaska Airlines told me British Airways had messed up and canceled our flights. Our reservations were supposed to be in business class. But now there's no more availability in business class, and I'm being told we won't hear anything for about a week, since our request must go directly to London.
At this point, we have no tickets. Frustrated, I called British Airways again and after talking with several agents. I was told British Airways had notified Alaska Airlines that there was a problem with our booking.
Alaska Airlines was supposed to check into it. Finally, an agent for Alaska admitted to me that our reservation simply "fell through the cracks."
The way I see it, I had a contract for confirmed tickets to Europe. Alaska breached that contract and owes us a flight to Europe in business class, as originally promised. Any ideas? – Susan Null, Kingston, Wash.
Answer: I see it the same way. You booked award tickets through Alaska Airlines using your Alaska Airlines award miles. The proverbial buck stops with Alaska.
So why did you go after British Airways instead?
I would have applied more pressure to Alaska, and here's why. As a loyal frequent flier, Alaska has a vested interest in keeping you happy. The airline is in a position to use its clout to push your business-class tickets through without having to "go directly to London."
At the same time – and here's where I think you got it right – you should have let British Airways know of your unhappiness. That includes sharing your disappointment with executives who are in a position to help. I list contact information for British Airways' customer service managers on my Web site.
Frequent flier programs are the culinary equivalent of an ice cream sundae. They're a dessert with lots of empty calories. Miles are seductive, but of questionable benefit – except, perhaps, to the airline getting your business as a result of your unquestioning loyalty. In the end, trying to collect and redeem awards can be a frustrating experience – not unlike trying to lose weight while on a diet of sundaes.
I contacted Alaska Airlines on your behalf, and it assured me that its records indicate the situation "had been resolved." A company representative promised she would get in touch with you to be sure. A happy ending, right?
Strangely, when you contacted British Airways to check in before your flight, you found that your reservation wasn't in the system, despite assurances from Alaska Airlines. You had to cancel your trip to Europe.
This might be a good time to consider switching to another airline's frequent flier program.
Good grief! 3 tales of compassion-less customer service
Here at the travel industry's unofficial complaints department, we count on having a day or two off, Good Friday being one of them. Not this year. Here are three recent stories of compassion-less customer service that arrived in the "in" box on what was supposed to be our "off" day.
"I can only give you ice." The first report comes to us by way of reader Mike Emich, who flew from Greensboro to Hartford on Skybus recently. His plane sat on the taxiway more than three hours because of a mechanical problem. That proved to be plenty of time for the paid-on-commission Skybus crewmembers to generate more revenue for the airline.
The flight attendants where moving up and down the aisle selling food and drink. After two hours, a young boy next to me who did not have money asked her for something to drink. The attendant said, "I can only give you ice."
Sigh. I understand the Skybus no-frills model, but even prisoners of war get water. Come on.
Dead? That'll be $100, ma'am. Shirley Lantz was scheduled to fly from San Jose, Calif., to Bend, Ore., when her husband died just a day before her trip. She asked Alaska Airlines if she could get a refund on her ticket.
They said that I could use the ticket later but I would have to pay $100 more to travel. Is there any way that I could get a refund ? I am legally blind and have some difficulty using the telephone to contact the airline.
I asked Alaska repeatedly to help Lantz. Finally, yesterday, it agreed to a full refund. Common sense — not an inquiry from an ombudsman — should have guided the customer service agents at Alaska.
"Sir, there's a rash on my legs." Jeannette Haine just returned from Las Vegas. Just before she checked out of the Paris resort, she noticed little red bumps on her legs.
I thought I had hives until I mentioned this to my roommate. She developed the same rash after one night at the hotel. I called housekeeping and they promptly provided hypo-allergenic sheets for the maid to use on the beds. But the next morning we still had the red bumps.
Even though Haine filed a complaint, nothing was done. No compensation, no apology — nothing.
But here's where it gets interesting.
So my friend flies back home, and on the plane she strikes up a conversation about the sheet problem with her seatmate. A woman two rows ahead hears this conversation, gets up and walks to my friend. She also has a rash on her legs and stayed at Ballys. As she is standing in the aisle, another woman hears the conversation and joins the group. She, too, developed a rash.
Her theory: all of these resorts use a central laundry facility. And something is not quite right at the cleaners. "Here's my question," she says. "What are they doing at this laundry? What's being used on these sheets?"
Seems her resort should have responded with more than a "we'll look into it" answer.
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This week marks the one-year anniversary of the worst disaster in clothing industry history. On April 24 last year an eight-story building in Bangladesh collapsed killing 1,129 garment workers. Months before 112 garment workers in Bangladesh perished in a factory fire. They were sewing clothes that had been ordered by big name stores like Walmart.
More than 95 percent of apparel sold in the United States is produced abroad, according to Chicago Fair Trade, a coalition of more than 70 organizations. The coalition is lobbying Chicago's City Council to make the city a "sweatfree community." The coalition opposes taxpayer dollars going to buy "items produced in poverty wages and inhumane work conditions."
The New York Times reported last year that the federal government spent more than $1.5 billion on clothing made in factories that had violated local labor laws, including in Bangladesh. Violations included "padlocked fire exits, buildings at risk of collapse, falsified wage records and repeated hand punctures from sewing needles when workers were pushed to hurry up."
The tragedy in Bangladesh opened people's eyes and started them thinking about purchasing a "fair trade wardrobe," according to Jonit Bookheim, who sits on the board of Chicago Fair Trade. Bookheim is also marketing director for Chicago-based Mata Traders, which specializes in "fair trade fashion."
One visit to Mata's website and you begin to understand the important differences between "fair trade" and "free trade." Mata's blog, "Fair Trade Stories," details the relationships Bookheim and her partners have built with the women artisans who produce Mata's unique clothing line. Harshali and Surita Auntie are two women in one of the many cooperatives based in India and Nepal from which Mata imports.
Bookheim says the partners personally know all the women who make Mata's products. "We see them throughout the years," she says. "Harshali just had a baby. On one visit, I got to see where she lives. Literally in one small room three of them - Harshali, her brother and sister - slept there. They had a little aquarium with a turtle. They would roll up their mats after they slept," she recounted.
"One of the most amazing things we do is stay connected to the women in the cooperative. It is not like one and done," Bookheim said in a recent interview.
Bookheim recognizes the retail outlets and labels that have taken serious steps to know their supply chain producers and audit their practices. But Mata, as a member of the Fair Trade Federation, follows a more stringent code of business practices, she said. One principle is building long-term relationships, Bookheim explained. "You don't start a business relationship without the intention of it being long term," she said.
Bookheim explained the difference between Mata and other companies: "Most companies don't know who's producing. They have contractors and contractors of contractors and have never been" in the country where their garments have been produced. With fair trade, companies use the trading relationship to end poverty through transparency and equitable relationships, she said.
The ultimate goal of the fair trade movement is not to make products but to "empower women in poor communities," Bookheim said.
The women who work at the coops that Mata works with get more than a job and the paycheck that goes with it. Bookheim said the co-op provides support with health care, childcare and maternity leave. "If a woman needs help opening a bank account or if they are in a domestic violence situation," there is a ready-made support network.
"A lot of women can't read or write, so there are literacy classes," she said. Women have savings programs allowing their members to borrow money and not get into a difficult situation with shady loan sharks, Bookheim said. These coop organizations and fair trade businesses help break the cycle of poverty in sustainable and real ways, she said.
Mata founder Maureen Dunn started the business after she, Bookheim and Michelle King Thomas, best friends from college, took a yearlong trip around the world in 2003. They "loved being immersed in other cultures," Dunn said.
The trip "opened our eyes to the world. But it also opened our eyes to the extreme poverty," Bookheim said. They spent four months in India. Dunn became captivated with the textiles there. After saving up money, Dunn went back and bought tapestries, leather sandals and the like to sell here. Dunn and her friends set up home shows and traveled to Martha's Vineyard to sell the items. Customers began to ask if the items were fair trade. That's how Mata was born. Officially started in 2007, Mata boasts 35 percent growth every year.
"People are learning more about fair trade. You see more fair trade products in major stores now," Bookheim said, adding that Americans can "vote" with their dollars for a better world.
Chicagoans will join pro-labor fashionistas across the globe in declaring April 24 "Fashion Revolution Day," calling on the public to wear clothes inside out to remember the garment workers who died and to help others think about where their wardrobe comes from.
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Visitors to Danville can watch special events such as concerts, trade shows, circuses and other performances throughout the year. The arena hosts the annual Dustbowl basketball tournament, Danville Dashers hockey and public ice skating.
Whether you have been golfing your entire life, or have just begun to appreciate the game, Harrison Park Golf Course offers a membership option that suits you and your family. Our challenging Par 71 golf course and friendly staff ensures our members will enjoy bringing guests out for a drink, as well as perfecting their game. Our prices are as competitive as any course in the area, and course conditions and aesthetics parallel or exceed any other golf course around.
Turtle Run Golf Club offers a par 72 championship golf course, designed by Jim Spears and opened in 1970, with four sets of tee lengths to fit players of all skill and experience levels. In addition to the golf course, Turtle Run offers a fully stocked golf shop, public swimming pool, bar and grill, and banquet center.
Wolf Creek Golf Club - Danville
This nine-hole course is open to the public seven days a week. Its two sets of tees both have a par of 36.
40 lanes, automatic scoring, ABC approved fluorescent lighting, seating for 200, free parking, restaurant and lounge.
32 bowling lanes, automatic scoring, free parking, lounge and food.
14 tables, ample parking, arcades, dart games, restaurant, lounge, pro shop.
Sometimes called the "shot-maker's" course, Scovill Golf Club is hilly and tree-lined. Golfers will enjoy the manicured fairways surrounded by natural plantings on Decatur's only Audubon sanctioned course. Scovill was designed by Tom Bendelow and redesigned by Dick Nugent. Scovill was named on one of the top 100 women-friendly course in the United States by Golf for Women. It is also the course most frequented by out-of-town golfers.
This 87,000-square-foot indoor sports center features a fitness center, four-lane competition grade track, indoor soccer field, five basketball/volleyball courts, two dance studios, two golf simulators, chipping and putting greens, and a climbing wall.
Designed by legendary hall of fame player, Raymond Floyd, this signature course features large, undulating greens, wide rolling fairways and native grasses. Located on Decatur's south side, the Park District's newest course is designed for players of all skill levels. From five tee locations and multiple angels, this signature Floyd course is truly designed for the championship to the novice golfer. Red Tail provides multiple tee locations from Championship to Junior, driving range with double tees, golf academy programming, and first tee learning center.
Tennis volleys heat up from every court at this Decatur sports complex.
Tennis anyone? Multiple courts for recreational or tournament use - come join in the fun!
The multiple soccer fields in this complex host a variety of leagues and tournaments.
Hickory Point was designed by leading golf course architect Larry Packard. It features flat, wide fairways, a lighted driving range and a special six-hole short course for beginners and youth.
Located just 10 miles south of Rock Falls, Deer Valley is a challenging 18-hole championship golf course.
CITY:Deer Grove
Victor E. Court at NIU Convocation Center
Victor E. Court is an auxiliary gym with seating for 800 housed within the NIU Convocation Center. VEC is the home for Huskie volleyball, wrestling and gymnastic home matches. The facility also provides additional practice space for the NIU basketball teams.
Buena Vista is a par 32, nine-hole golf course with a driving range, pro shop and snack bar. Open seven days a week during the season, weather permitting.
River Heights Golf Course is an 18-hole facility that winds along the banks of the Kiswaukee River in DaKalb County, offering a challenging mix of traditional and links-type holes for the weekend player or serious golfer.
Come tour the Northern Illinois University, catch a show preformed by their Theatre or Dance department, or explore one of their Art Galleries. There is much to do on campus including their new Anthropology Museum, an Observatory, the Huskies Den or take in a game! Their Museums are free to visit, some fees may apply for shows or School of Music Concerts. There is never a dull moment on campus!
Located 2 1/2 miles west of Annie Glidden Road on Route 38 in Dekalb, Illinois. The nine-hole, par 34 facility features a gently rolling course on 53 acres surrounded by farmland. Soothing views of pine trees and beautiful fields make the experience a pleasure and prevent worries about errant shots hitting homes nearby. Water features are promenant on holes number 2 and 3 and a meandering stream through the course provides ample challenge. Thinking of an outing or a family reunion? You can rent the whole facility at a reasonable price for a few hours or the whole day. Besides access to nine holes of golf and carts, "The Pines" offers fishing in their ponds, a large outdoor barbeque and plenty of space for horseshoes, volleyball, or bag games.
Northern Illinois University "NIU" Convocation Center
Northern Illinois University's 10,000 seat Convocation Center is a $36 million multipurpose facility that hosts a variety of events such as concerts, family shows, theatrical productions, commencement ceremonies, job fairs, trade shows and NIU Huskie Division I athletic events (basketball, volleyball, track, gymnastics and wrestling). The NIU Convocation Center hosts 200+ events per year.
Northern Illinois University Sports (NIU Sports)
The Northern Illinois University Huskies play in the MAC Conference and have a diverse athletic department. Their many sports teams include: Men's football, baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis and wrestling, while their women's teams include: Basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.
Chicago Golf and Tiki Tees course commands some of the finest views of Dekalb open space and trails. The facility features a challenging 9-hole championship golf course. Its beautiful, mature and lush foliage and trees complement the manicured greens, tees and fairways. Combined with its exceptional course design, golfers of all skill levels return time and again to play. There is also a Club House, Tiki Bar for outdoor events, and indoor banquet hall for up to 160 guests.
Northern Illinois University Huskie Stadium
The 2015 football season will mark the 50th Anniversary of Northern Illinois University's Huskie Stadium, the on-campus facility that has been the site of 163 wins by the NIU football team over the last 50 seasons, four MAC Championship teams and many of the greatest players in school history. Dedicated on November 6, 1965 with a 48-6 NIU win over Illinois State on Homecoming, the stadium was named Huskie Stadium in 1974 as part of NIU's 75th Anniversary celebration. On August 28, 2003, the facility was rededicated as Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in honor of the late Dr. Robert J. Brigham, an institutional icon who carried the school's colors for more than 50 years as a student-athlete, assistant coach, head coach, director of athletics, and special assistant to the president before his retirement in June 2001. The facility has also been the site of NIU field hockey and soccer matches, high school football games, including the 2013 & 2015 Illinois High School Association Football Championships, drum corps competitions, community events and even weddings.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
Sports memorablia; interactive video; photos of all inductees.
CITY:Des Plaines
At Rivers Casino, step into the excitement of more than 1,000 slots and nearly 50 table games. Find all of your favorites and more on the entirely non-smoking 43,000-square-foot gaming floor. Rivers also features seven bars and restaurants (including local favorite Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House), plus lively nightly entertainment.
CITY:Des Plaines
This beautiful 18-hole course with large, smooth greens and rolling hills is open to the public, and offers a pro shop and restaurant.
Welcome to Dwight Country Club. Located just 70 miles southwest of Chicago, DCC offers a quality golf and dining experience set in the quiet and calm of the cornfields of Central Illinois.
Lacoma offers 45 holes of quality golf: 18-hole championship, two 9-hole and a par 3. Best value in the tri-states!
CITY:East Dubuque
Mid-Town Marina is a full-service marina, restaurant and lounge located on the Mississippi River in East Dubuque. Famous for our Bloody Mary's! Come for our Sunday buffet. Dock slips available for the restaurant. Rent a boat slip for the night or week, purchase gas at the dock, or pickup boat accessories and parts.
CITY:East Dubuque
Watch and bet on telecast thoroughbred and harness racing from all over the United States. A restaurant and lounge offer daily drink and lunch specials.
CITY:East Moline
This nine-hole course is challenging for the experienced golfer, but also beginner-friendly for the novice. Great for a quick round and easy on your pocketbook.
CITY:East Peoria
Relax in the elegant Par-A-Dice Hotel with its beautiful art deco interiors, overlooking the scenic Illinois River Valley and the beautiful Peoria skyline. 208 spacious guest rooms including (12) jacuzzi suites. All rooms include a variety of amenities and express check-out. Complementary parking. 20,000 square feet of plush ballroom and meeting space, complementary parking, state of the art audiovisual, award-winning menus and experienced professional planning service. Plus the finest service for functions up to 1,000 guests.
CITY:East Peoria
100-acre complex featuring stadium, indoor/outdoor track, lighted softball, baseball and soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts, fitness center, recreation building/gymnasium, concessions. Hosts many state, regional and national tournaments.
CITY:East Peoria
2015 Flying Gish Festival and Bow Fishing Tournament
Weigh in is at 2pm at Bass Pro Shops in East Peoria IL. $120/team of up to four Activities: 5am bowfishing tournament begins from Bass Pro Shops 10am-3pm-Flying Fish Festival-Bass Pro Shops Parking Lot Taste Testing, Entertainment, Kids Activities, IL. Dept of Natural Resources, Wildlife Prairie Park, Tons of fun for the family! 6pm Preservation and Conservation Dinner at Itoo Hall CALL: 309-674-9715 for more information A family friendly festival highlighted by the first inaugural Bow Fishing Tournament! This event will include cash prizes, activities on both sides of the river, educational displays, and local chefs preparing cuisine using the flying fish. The tournament is for registered competitors only, however, the additional activities are open to the public. The money raised from this event will go to support the Union Sportsman Alliance and the Preservation of the Peoria Labor Temple. All partners of this event support The Flying Fish Festival as one piece of a larger effort to deal with an Illinois River invasive species: Asian Carp. This Flying Fish Festival gives locals and visitors an opportunity to experience the excitement both on the water, shore and on the plate.
CITY:East Peoria
The center is a multi-purpose meeting and sports venue with satellite conferencing, computer work stations and a 1,200-seat gymnasium.
CITY:East St. Louis
The bright lights of Vegas have nothing on the Casino Queen, home of the loosest slots! The Queen has had the loosest slots in the entire country for six years running, plus the hottest table games in town. Hungry? The Queen has you covered from fine dining to casual. The best view in town is from the Casino Queen Hotel.
CITY:East St. Louis
Fox Creek Golf Course is an18 hole course which offers all levels of golfers a real challenge to their playing skills. Rolling terrain, wooded bluffs, winding creeks and seven lakes make this course scenically beautiful as well as challenging.
Located northeast of Edwardsville, IL, Oak Brook Golf Club is a 27 hole public golf facility. Our goal is to offer the highest quality golf experience for the lowest possible fee.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Ralph Korte Stadium & Sports Complex
This 3,000-seat venue is home of the SIUE track & field and soccer programs. The complex, which has hosted the NCAA Division II Championships on three occasions, is completely lighted and has a seperate throwing area for field events.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Vadalabene Center
The Vadalabene Center on the Division I campus at SIUE is a flexible venue with seating for 4,000. The main gym can be configured for several different court setups: three full-sized basketball, six volleyball or five badminton. The center is also home to the SIUE wrestling program.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougar Field and SimmonsCooper Baseball Complex
These newly constructed additions to the sports facilities at SIUE serve as the home of the softball and baseball teams, respectively.
Showcasing classic and one-of-a-kind Corvettes and memorabilia, My Garage Museum is a must-see attraction for any car enthusiast. Corvettes on display include Indy pace cars, racing machines, the last C-4 and the first 21st century model.
A quiet cove at dawn, where the only sound is the whir of a casting reel and the gentle splash of the fly hitting the water's surface...that's Lake Sara. A sunny afternoon slalom skiing behind a powerboat or running along the beach...that's Lake Sara. A family picnic in the grass at water's edge or a family reunion, with fried chicken and the works, under one of the pavilions...that's Lake Sara. Lake Sara is an 800-acre recreational lake nestled into a wooded shoreline, encircled by a winding road. Spend a day, a week, or a season on the shores of Lake Sara. Lake Sara has something for everyone, in every season of the year.
Baseball Card Connection offers a wide selection of baseball memorabilia, but that isn't all they have to offer! Items pertaining to football, soccer, NASCAR and more are available as well.
Effingham has four community parks. All offer baseball diamonds, play grounds, basketball courts and great areas for family picnics.
Saline County Golf & Country Club
This beautiful Southern Illinois course features 18 par 70 holes, and is open year round. The club also features a full pro shop and snack bar, plus golf club rental.
The biggest, the grandest, the most stylish and the most comfortable casino in all of Illinois. Over 80,000 square feet and two decks of fun and excitement.
Elgin's finest 40-lane bowling center.
Wing Park golf course is a classic yet, sporty nine-hole golf course. Established in 1908, it is the oldest nine-hole municipal golf course. This superior golf course offers something for everyone. Expert players with only a couple of hours to spare or the amateur just beginning to learn their swing will all enjoy a day at Wing Park Golf Course.
The Highlands of Elgin Golf Course
This collection of eighteen holes now provides golfers with an adventure through a variety of unique golf holes in a beautiful setting. The prairie style clubhouse features an expanded golf shop, locker rooms, event rooms with expansive ceilings and a full scale food and beverage operations. Enjoy dining at the Hickory Stick Bar & Grill and experience stunning golf course views.
Bowes Creek delivers a private club experience to the public golfer! It offers annual memberships for a day, or just enjoy Porter's Pub - an English inspired eatery.
Par 70. Open Sunrise to Sunset. 18 hole golf course, club house, pro shop, and restaurant and bar. Private parties upon request and availability.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Elmhurst College is home to a state of the art high tech conference and event facility that can host groups from 20 - 900 people. The campus also boasts a first-rate sports facility in an arboretum-like setting.
Northwestern University Soccer
Enjoy a soccer game right next to Lake Michigan, played at Lakeside Field.
Northwestern University Ryan Field
Northwestern University Big 10 Football stadium located in Evanston.
Northwestern University Spectator Sports
The Northwestern Wildcats offer some of the best Division 1 college sports action in the Midwest, featuring 19 teams and competing in the Big Ten Conference.
A Big Ten school and one of the leading universities in the U.S. Its Evanston campus is on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. Founded in 1851, this renowned educational institution is rich in stunning architecture. More than 150 historically significant and interesting sites on campus are featured in various walking tours, each taking approximately 30 minutes to complete. Highlights include the Arch, University Hall and the Arts Circle.
Indian Creek Golf and Country Club
Conveniently located off U.S. Route 24 in Fairbury, this challenging 9-hole golf course is complimented with country club atmosphere including food, beverages, and banquet facilities.
Offering some of the best dirt track racing in the Midwest, see UMP late models and street stock car racing at American Legion Speedway every Saturday from mid-May through Labor Day weekend.
Whether you're new to the golf course, or a returning member, you're sure to enjoy your experience at Wayne Country Golf Course. Our 2016 season includes several youth and family oriented events. If you're interested in becoming a member, check out our dues structure under the Fees & Dues link above, or contact the clubhouse at (618) 847-7222. The course is open to the public.
Indian Mounds Golf Course, formally know as Tee-Up Golf Course, is located in Fairmont City, Illinois. It features 3,381 yards of golf with 5 par 4's and 13 par 3's. Designed by Dave Murray and Jan Freiberg in 1995, our course features narrow, tree-lined fairways, severely undulating bent grass greens in addition to water hazards on many holes. The signature hole is #7, a 183-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot to a peninsula green.
CITY:Fairmont City
This multi-sport, Olympic-style festival showcases the finest amateur athletic talent in Illinois each year on the last weekend in June.
CITY:Fairview Heights
This ice arena features two NHL rinks, a snack bar, pro shop and meeting rooms.
CITY:Fairview Heights
Everett Moody Park at Longacre
This park is a ball player's dream with two lighted diamonds, including one with grandstand seating and a concessions stand. In the late 1990s this park hosted the Pan-American Games Junior Baseball Tournaments.
CITY:Fairview Heights
St. Clair Bowl is known as one of the premier bowling destinations in Southwestern Illinois. The building features 50 lanes with AMF Boss Scoring, the Bowlers Shoppe pro shop and a snack bar/arcade.
CITY:Fairview Heights
This rink features two NHL-sized sheets of ice, concessions and a fully stocked pro shop. US Ice Sports Complex is home to various youth and adult hockey leagues, high school and college club teams, and figure skating events.
CITY:Fairview Heights
The 18-hole, par 72 Stonewolf is one of only four Jack Nicklaus Signature courses in Illinois. That means the man, the legend himself, Jack Nicklaus took an active hand in the total design and construction of this magnificent golf course.
CITY:Fairview Heights
Woodlawn Country Club is a semi-private country club that's been providing entertainment for families in East Central Illinois for over seventy years. The club features golf, swimming, and many social events for members and guests.This nine-hole walking course features plenty of trees, and water that comes into play on seven of the nine holes. A snack bar is available.
CITY:Farmer City
This speedway features racing on a 1/3-mile clay oval track Saturday evenings from spring through fall.
Hickory Point is truly a course for both beginning and competitive golfers. The flat, wide fairways are perfect for learning, while long distances and the ever-present wind provide challenge for more experienced golfers. Hickory Point features a lighted driving range and special six-hole short course for beginning and youth golfers.
The newest addition to Forsyth Park is an 18-hole Disc Golf Course. The Forsyth Park Disc Golf Course has been designed to allow anyone from beginning players to experienced players to have a good time. The Course provides players with 5 alternate holes for those players with a more advanced skill level and also includes an alternate tee box for hole 13 for those players unsure of playing around the pond in Forsyth Park.
The Norge Ski Club features a 70-meter ski jumping scaffold situated high on a hill overlooking Fox River Grove. There are also four smaller scaffolds for ski jumping training, member cottages and a clubhouse.
CITY:Fox River Grove
This is a forty lane bowling center with automatic scoring, Thunder Alley sound and light experience which is open to the public. Jumpin Joe's Sports Bar & Grill, Flip Pizza Restaurant and full service banquet facilities are also offered.
This is a replica of Wrigley Field, complete with ivy, bricks, box seats, dirt and sod from the real Wrigley Field, plus a replica scoreboard and entry sign. It is open for enjoying and exploring at no cost or is also available for rental for birthday parties, picnics, corporate events and more. Rental fees are $45 per hour or $90 for two hours. Reservations may be made at www.littlecubsfield.com. Open: Field:10 am to 7 pm; Gift Shop: May thru October: Saturday and Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm; Friday: 1 pm to 5 pm (June thru August)
Eilerts is a cocktail lounge with a small bistro sandwich menu in a quaint, comfortable atmosphere. Elierts Tee Box, a premier indoor golf facility, is adjacent. Carryout, entertainment, full bar. Open: Monday thru Friday: 3 pm - 12 am; Saturday: Noon to 12 am.
The Sports Plex is a tournament quality soccer complex featuring up to 12 fields, picnic areas, parking, restrooms, and a concession area with a full kitchen. It also has a presentation pavilion that is ideal for award ceremonies or meetings. Please call for pricing and availability.
This award-winning (3 1/2 stars in Golf Digest) public course offers incomparable playing conditions on two 18 hole, 72-par courses. The gently rolling terrain, manicured greens and abundant wildflowers make Park Hills Golf Couse the destination for thousands of visitors every year. The West Course is 6600 yards, and the East Course is 6400 yards. Watered fairways, varying distance tees, a 300 yard driving range, clubhouse and pro shop are offered. Green Fees: Weekday - 9 hole: $16; 18 hole: $25, Weekend - 9 hole: $18; 18 hole: $28; Weekday or Weekend Cart Fees: 9 hole: $20; 18 hole: $32.
At Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa go golfing on one of four championship courses, horseback riding along hilly wooded trails, boating on the sapphire waters of Lake Galena, or soaring over the countryside in a hot air balloon with Galena on the Fly. Relax in the luxury of the resort's Stonedrift Spa with a pampering massage. Eagle Ridge offers a wide variety of lodging that ranges from traditional inn rooms to golf villas and distinctive homes.
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is home to four award-winning golf courses. As Illinois' largest golf resort, Eagle Ridge has become the premier destination for golfers from throughout the Midwest. The General course, the resort's crowning achievement, is ranked by Golf Digest magazine as one of America's top 100 greatest golf courses. The North Course sports elevated tees, long vistas through the countryside, rolling fairways and large undulating greens. Carved through a heavily wooded valley, a stream and natural rock outcroppings create dramatic views at the South Course. Lastly, an excellent test of accuracy, shot making and putting touch makes the par 34, nine-hole East Course unique.
Enjoy one of tri-states best manicured golf courses at a great rate! Located just outside historic Galena, this golf course's 18 hole, par 71 layout provides a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Full-service bar, grille, pro shop & practice range.
Kane County Cougars Baseball at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark
Minor league, Class A, Chicago Cubs affiliate. Games and events April-Sept. 14,000 seats, parking for 10,000. Easy access from I-88. Perfect for concerts, corporate outings and more.
This 18-hole championship golf course, featuring wildflowers and elevated tees, offers spectacular views of the Fox Valley region.
This picturesque, 18-hole watered course winds through wooded and lowland areas along the meandering Kishwaukee River. Oak Club is rated among the region's top 20 courses by Chicagoland Golf.
Gordyville USA is a family-owned and operated establishment. The heated spacious building encompasses 160,000 square feet of space all under one roof. The multi-functional grounds are the site of several diverse events such as horse shows, flea markets, farm equipment sales, estate and land auctions, and the Annual Gifford Bank Craft Show. There is also a restaurant on the grounds.
Looking for a challenging course? Look no further than Oak Leaf Golf Course. Situated on 40 rolling acres, Oak Leaf offers the best of golf for both beginners and pros. Established in 1924, Oak Leaf boasts a course featuring 2,236 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 32. The course has been rated at 60.6, and has a slope rating of 98 on Blue Grass. In addition to golf, the Club offers a well-stocked fishing pond, newly renovated clubhouse, and practice greens.
This 64,000-sq.-ft. indoor soccer facility is billed as a "pro venue for the amateur athlete," with two regulation fields that can be converted to four mini fields. The venue also supports a variety of other events, including football, field hockey, baseball training, boxing, wrestling, martial arts, tumbling/gymnastics and dog shows. The complex also has a bar/restaurant and two meeting rooms.
CITY:Glen Carbon
18-hole public golf course and golf shop. Restaurant open for lunch daily; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for dinner. Meeting rooms and banquet facilities for up to 250.
CITY:Glendale Heights
Come for business, stay for golf. The Glen Club has 21 overnight rooms featuring unique layouts and elegant fixtures including historic photographs from Chicago's famous Golf Clubs. Dine on delicious American fare at "The Grill" or host your corporate events in our elegant ballroom seating up to 230, or our stately meeting rooms. Visit the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame. Designed by renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio, the Glen Club's golf course features rolling terrain with dramatic elevation changes, meandering lakes and streams and stunning vistas.
18-hole Championship Golf Course is one of the oldest public golf facilities. Originally built in the 1920s. Senior tees available. New Club House in 2011. Traditional layout.
Arlington Greens Golf Course consists of an 18 hole, par 72 facility with a length of approximately 7,200 yards. The terrain is gently undulating to near level. Each hole has yardages for gold, blue, and white tees that point directly down the fairway with little misdirection. Fairways are irrigated with a double row irrigation system which has recently been upgraded. Fairways consist almost entirely of Bermuda grass.
CITY:Granite City
This 18-hole golf course opened in 1990. Legacy is ideally suited for seniors, juniors and beginning golfers. This is due to the short track (6000 yards from white tee box) and flat terrain. There are seven lakes and ponds that add a degree of difficulty to the course.
CITY:Granite City
Brae Loch Banquets and Golf Club
The golf course has 18-holes and it is a par-70 course. Brae Loch Banquets feature a bright space in a country setting overlooking the fairways at the Lake County Forest Preserves Brae Loch Golf Club. A fine balance of food, location and people are the three ingredients that an event at Brae Loch brings together for a truly memorable experience. The banquet facility comfortably seats up to 165. The menu includes appetizers, entrees, and desserts that are almost too beautiful to eat, but too wonderful to skip.
The Willow Glen Golf Club is home to a picturesque 18-hole layout that provides an enjoyable challenge for all skill levels. The new clubhouse is home to Buckley's Restaurant and Pub making Willow Glen one of the finest golf and dining experiences on the North Shore. Open to the public!
CITY:Great Lakes
18-Hole, 6414 yard, par 72 public golf course. Front nine opened July 4, 1993; Back nine added July 4, 2002. Bentgrass greens, bluegrass/rye mix fairways, tees, and rough. Banquet facility to accommodate up to 110 guests and clubhouse seating for up to 200. Full service pro shop fully stocked with golf clubs, balls, equipment, clothing, towels, hats, and shoes. Practice facilities include drivingvrange with three target greens, chipping and putting green, practice bunker.


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Shoulder/overhead press for me too. I've been doing them for months now and still don't feel like I have a good handle on the form. And progress on them has been reeeally slow. Much slower than any other lift.
Hey, Arnold smoked weed when he threw around the iron!!! It must be connected with his massive strength!!!
I'll just add that progress on the Overhead press will always be slower than on any other major lift - it doesn't necessarily mean that it's a weak link
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Squats are definitely the most intimidating in my book. Sometimes I walk into the gym and just own the bar, other times, it owns me.
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Multiplayer is the area Epic is talking the least about at this point, but we know there will be both co-op and competitive play. That's about the extent we know of the competitive play details, but on co-op we were able to get a bit more. "As far as versus goes, we are planning on one, but we really want to focus on talking about single-player and co-op right now," says Bleszinski. "I mean, of course you're gonna be able to kill each other, right? But I want to get that Lord of the Rings type [of play]...competing for kills with [your friends]. The two guys with their backs up against the wall, bad guys pressing them, one guy jumping ahead -- that kind of thing. Are we going on one, two, three, then go, or are we going on three?"
To prevent these co-op split sections from feeling too much like the single-player campaign, however, the developers have limited the amount of time the two characters will spend apart -- it'll rarely happen for more than 30 second at a time. "We've talked about [doing longer segments with the characters apart from each other]," says Bleszinski. "I want the player to always be aware of the other guy, though. If there are 30 seconds where you don't see the other guy, we're going to make it so there's a window where you can look out and see the other guy. Like you're driving on the freeway [and see someone you know and say] 'what's up, dude!' It's no fun if he goes on the 110 and you're on the 10. You want to maintain that visual contact. Okay, maybe there's a tunnel that the two of you will go through for 30 seconds where you don't see each other, but I want it to be consistent, where it still feels like that kind of buddy conflict, elbow-to-elbow.
It seems that Epic is on to something with their single-player design, and according to Mark Rein, that's what a huge number of fans are looking for. "Everybody says, well [Unreal Tournament] is multiplayer, but it's really multiplayer style, because more people play it single-player than play it multiplayer by a huge margin. I mean, we sell millions of these things and we don't have millions of people playing it online. More people play it single-player. As for the future of the Unreal single-player, will there be more single-player focused Unreal games? Yes. Are there any that we're working on now? No."
Rein doesn't rule out an occasional similar object or character model showing up in both games, and says it's possible despite having two separate publishers since Epic owns the intellectual property in both games. But there won't be large scale crossovers, because as Gears of War stands now, it's heading down a much different path.


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The Adriane desktop for the sight impaired
The Adriane audio desktop system delivers Linux to sightimpaired users.
Linux has many beautiful desktops, including rotating cubes, wobbly and burning windows, and mouse gestures for semi-automatic functions that do terribly smart things. Unfortunately, from the beginning of mouse-oriented computing, the graphical desktop has been designed for users who work within a visual context.
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I have always thought that the whole "next year it will all come together" approach is a little narrow-minded, and this article reinforced it: http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/11938611
Basically its an "anti-all star" roster of letdowns this season. 4 of the guys are Cubs. The writer talks about the high hopes for this Cubs team all offseason and how they have completely disappointed. I couldnt help but think that could be the Reds next year.
Its risky to say that everything will be fine if we get a bat or two in the offseason because you can never count on our pitching being as strong as it is this year. Just like the Cubs apparently couldnt count on Soriano, Soto, and Dempster being as good as they were last year. Harang could melt down again. Volquez could suffer a season ending injury. Etc.
I dont necessarily think it means we pull the trigger on a deal this season. I just think the attitude of waiting until next year (an attitude this city seems so eager to adopt) can easily backfire.


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If ever a performer came along at just the right time, it was Shirley Temple. The cherubic face and unbreakable spirit she displayed in her cinematic confections of the 1930s were the perfect spoonfuls of sugar to help the bitter medicine of the Depression go down easier for millions of Americans.
The timing also couldn't be better for John F. Kasson's "The Little Girl Who Fought the Great Depression," which arrives just two months after Temple's death at age 85.
The book is a wonderful epilogue to Temple's career -- which was steered by her mother, Gertrude, who had Shirley taking dance lessons before she was 3 -- and an enlightening examination of the curly-topped moppet's impact on Hollywood, the economy and the mood of a troubled nation.
Kasson takes a two-pronged approach in his study of 1930s America. He details events that led to the Depression, starting with Herbert Hoover's presidency through the FDR years.
He also links Temple to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, both masters at rallying a nation through their use of media and their million-dollar smiles.
Equally well presented is his detailing of Temple's career from her humble showbiz beginnings at age 3 in the low-budget "Baby Burlesk" shorts, which had an all-toddler cast spoofing popular movies of the time, through her glory years as Hollywood's most bankable star.
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After she sang "On the Good Ship Lollipop" in the 1934 film "Bright Eyes," not only was a star born, so was a phenomenon.
Temple topped the box office from 1935 to 1938 and became a marketing machine who got the economy moving again as Americans shelled out precious dollars on Temple merchandise including dolls, dresses, coloring books, pitchers and tons more.
By 1940, Kasson writes, Americans had spent an estimated $45 million on Shirley Temple dolls.
In her post-show biz years, Shirley Temple Black had a rewarding career serving as ambassador to Ghana and later Czechoslovakia. But her previous role as the U.S. ambassador of cheer and goodwill during the Depression was her most important.


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