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A group of Jordanian officers and religious clerics are on a year-long mission in Afghanistan to spread their moderate view of Islam to Afghans.
Afghan security forces say they can handle the Taliban once U.S. troops leave in 2014, but only if their own government provides support of food, ammo and men.
BAZGAY, Afghanistan — An Afghan policeman peers in the distance at the motorcyclist racing along a dusty road in Ghazni province, his finger on the trigger of a machine gun bolted to the back of his pickup truck.
Spotting a weapon slung over the rider's back, the officer shouts a warning that is ignored and fires several bursts at the rider, who disappears.
But in a sign of increased proficiency among Afghans security forces, the episode does not end there. The Afghans quickly break into groups, one of which chases the suspect as others set up a checkpoint on a road often used by the Taliban.
They then head to the nearby village to check for weapons and interview locals about Taliban activity in the Ad Band district, a known transit route for the Taliban to other parts of this militant stronghold.
"Before, U.S. forces were always in the lead during operations like these," says U.S. Lt. Col. Kevin Lambert, a battalion commander with the 1st Infantry Division out of Fort Riley, Kan..
"Now, we've gotten to the level where the ANSF (Afghan National Security Forces) can fight the Taliban on the platoon and company level with little or no help from us," Lambert says. "We went from being partners to advisers."
Today's mission is part of a growing trend throughout Afghanistan: Afghan soldiers and police leading operations with coalition troops in support roles. The change comes with hopes that by 2014 —- when U.S.combat forces are scheduled to leave Afghanistan — Afghans can conduct the fight against the Taliban alone.
A few months ago, U.S. forces would lead their counterparts in combat situations like this, sometimes dragging along reluctant Afghan forces. Now Afghans are taking in operations of 100 troops or less in this corner of eastern Afghanistan where the Taliban has built up strongholds near the border with Pakistan.
Whether the Afghans can protect the hard-won gains of U.S. troops over the past 10 years will determine if the country keeps its elected form of government and never again is controlled by anti-American Islamic militants.
On this day, U.S. forces are in the back, assuming defensive positions in ditches just outside the village. They scan the horizon for assailants and let the Afghans assume most of the risk.
U.S. Capt. Gino Capp says the Afghan Uniform Police, with which his men are often coupled, are eager soldiers yet still require much training.
"They are kind of like a good high school football team," he surmises during the mission in Bazgay as the occasional shot from unseen assailants cracks in the distance. "They are good if you give them a specific task, but not so much with implied directions and improvising."
Lambert says U.S. adviser teams are now focusing on teaching Afghan commanders "logistical planning at the higher level."
He says Afghan troops lack much-needed resources for fighting like fuel for vehicles and generators, ammunition and weapons. A steady supply of food is also an issue in a province of snow-capped peaks surrounding barren farmers' fields hardened by frost.
"We've come to grips with the fact that the ANSF can beat the Taliban," Lambert says. "Now we're focusing on making that happen logistically."
Specialized U.S. military advisers are here as well, teaching the Afghans how the finer points of bureaucratic management in war. They are instructing the Afghans on managing resources and requesting supplies from government authorities.
The Afghans get supply help from the Americans, but when the troops pull out, the Afghan forces are "going to need to come up with their own solutions," Lambert says.
Afghan Uniformed Police Lt. Obaidullah, who like many Afghans goes by a single name, says his men can execute missions on their own as long as the Americans continue providing them with the supplies they need.
"Right now we can conduct missions with coalition forces," says Obaidullah. "And if they keep supplying us after 2014 we can keep fighting the Taliban."
How much support U.S. forces will provide after the drawdown is not known here.
A fighting force of at least 10,000 U.S. troops, many of them Special Operations Forces such at the Green Berets and Navy SEALs, are expected to remain in Afghanistan after 2014 to continue training their Afghan counterparts.
The progress of the Afghan training may not be known fully until the spring. During the cold winter months, Taliban activity typically wanes. Americans and Afghans are taking these months to recruit new members to the Afghan Local Police (ALP), a relatively new addition to the Afghan forces in Ghazni.
The ALP is comprised of local men who provide security at the village level and are vetted by elders before beginning their training with U.S. Special Operations Forces operating in the area. But the coalition has competition for their loyalty.
In neighboring Qarabagh district, Obaidullah tells American commanders that the Taliban is active despite the cold, visiting villages and forcing young men to join its ranks.
"The Taliban are patrolling the villages telling young men not to join the ALP and other Afghan forces," he says. "They tell them 'if you do, we will kill you.'"
One month ago, three members of the ALP were killed in a bomb blast blamed on the Taliban. U.S. military commanders here say that the Taliban commanders that typically return home during the winter have remained in Ghazni under the order of Quetta Shura, the high command for the Taliban.
Obaidullah says he is unfazed by the violence against Afghan forces.
"Some say that after 2014 the Taliban will defeat ANSF," he says. "But as long as we receive supplies from the Americans, we can continue the fight."
The fight against the Taliban in this corner of Ghazni just isn't on the battlefield. There is a battle here for the minds of Afghans who know no authority other than the hard-line brand of Islam that the Taliban imposes.
Hoping to counter the Taliban message, a group of Jordanian soldiers, who are also religious clerics, visit rural villages in Ghazni and other parts of Afghanistan to preach moderate Islam and denounce violence against fellow Muslims.
Dressed in imam's robes, the soldiers preach to a group of Ghazni residents and Afghan soldiers about the virtue of tolerance stressed in Islam, calling the Taliban's interpretation of the Koran "misguided."
"Jihad (holy war) is not just about fighting," says Maj Morad Jumah. "Jihad is also about going to school and working hard to improve your country."
Afghans listening to the sermon say they've never heard a message like it from local religious leaders and especially not the Taliban.
"Many people here are illiterate and don't send their children to school," says Haji Sultan, noting some Afghans misunderstanding of their faith following the Jordanians' talk. "They told us it's important to educate ourselves and our children about Islam."


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CILT Cymru is tasked by the Welsh Government to support the teaching and learning of modern foreign languages in Wales. ContinYou Cymru's Singing Programme, CânSing, is funded by the Welsh Government and the aim of this work is to raise the profile and standard of singing across Wales by extending opportunities and improving the quality of provision and delivery within schools.
- CILT Cymru and CânSing have collaborated to produce suite of resources to support the teaching of Modern Foreign Languages through singing. The resource comprises versions in French, Spanish and German of the traditional Welsh folk song Ar LanY Môr. These are designed to support work at Key Stages 2 and 3 through providing an engaging way of enhancing pupils' literacy skills across languages.
- In order to publicise and support the wider use of these materials CILT Cymru and CânSing will deliver four free training events. The training will be delivered jointly by CânSing animateurs and CILT Cymru Language Teaching Advisers and the days will focus on methodology and resources for MFL and singing.
- Funding is available for up to 20 teachers from each consortium area to attend the events. Supply cover will be refunded to each teacher's school following their attendance on the day. We must advise that, once registered, teachers who fail to attend the day will be liable for the costs of the day.
- The training days are designed for secondary MFL teachers, especially those who may be closely involved with Key Stage 2 to 3 transition arrangements.
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With the seeming crash of the world's economy, one hears little else on the national news anymore. Even the statewide television and radio stations tend to lean toward discussing almost all issues in regards to the economy.
But there certainly are other pressing problems in our country and in our state, and while they are tied to our economic status, even if things were booming everywhere they would still be a large problem.
Take health care for example. Its rapid growth in cost and what the future may bring is very frightening to anyone under the age of 90. That's because in only a few years, its cost could be so high that no one except the very rich may be able to afford it if things don't change.
At the Utah Press Association Conference I attended in St. George recently, Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives, Dave Clark, spoke about the situation confronting all of us during a breakfast address on Saturday morning.
"In only 20 years, if things continue on the way they are, health care insurance costs will take up 100 percent of the average persons wages to keep it in force," he told the group. "If I could have seen what I was getting myself into a couple of years ago when I bit off trying to put a program together to handle health care, I might have chosen something else to work on. This is the most complex problem I have every seen in my life."
Clark is heading up a move to fix health care in the state by bringing together all the players in the game of health care including health care providers, hospitals, insurance companies, businesses and community members. He said changes in the system and how things need to be done will require everyone's effort.
"After three years of study, travels all over the country to see how others are handling these problems and huge file boxes of information collected in my office, it is apparent to me that this problem is much bigger than most of us think," he said. "The economy is taking some of the light off of the problem but it's like a person having cancer that needs to be operated on because it is life threatening but then they have a serious car accident that causes them various injuries. Those caring for that person must care for those injuries first, but that doesn't take away the fact the cancer will need to be dealt with sooner or later. Health care is like that cancer and it continues to grow even while we try to deal with our economic problems."
Clark says that 17 percent of the state's gross economic product is connected to health care. And business is the most important part of health care because they provide so much of the cost of health insurance premiums for their employees.
"The fact is that health care comes down to three things; access, quality and cost," he stated. "We have put together a strategic plan that will take about 10 years to implement to help us out of this problem. What we need to do is start paying for wellness instead of sickness."
The plan is to create a system that will be market based; where people can shop for the best care at the best price, like they do for an auto mechanic or a plumber. That kind of competition could bring prices down, particularly in some areas of health care.
While Clark talked about the programs and how they would work, more importantly something came out of his speech that struck me as being the most pertinent; personal responsibility. If those using health care will care about how much is spent instead of just ignoring it because insurance is paying for it, that could change things dramatically.
But even more on the personal side, we need to adopt lifestyle habits (or take away some habits) that create illness. The obvious problems are smoking, drinking and inappropriate drug use. The fact is that those of us that don't have problems with these things pay for everyone else who does. When I mentioned that to someone after the speech he said, "But that is what insurance is for; to spread out the risk for all."
But I disagree. I am not pooled with someone who has five DUI's or has multiple accidents on his driving record with car insurance; he pays a higher premium for those problems and in fact he probably has to have entirely different insurance. Why should I or anyone else pay for someone who has created his own health problems? I am not talking about someone who breaks their leg skiing or falls off their ATV and breaks an arm; I am talking about long term substance abuse which creates chronic health problems. Sure it's their business, but once we all start paying for their "problem" then it becomes our business too.
It appears from what Clark told us that the state is moving in the right direction; bills are being passed and things are being done already to start to revamp the system and we will all see those changes very soon.
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As the South seceded, the North formed forces to prevent the country from being ripped apart. How much do you know about the Union Army?
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Question 1 of 30
About how many served in the Union Army during the course of the war?
roughly 800,000
roughly 1.5 million
roughly 2.2 million
Some enlisted but many were drafted.
Question 2 of 30
At the onset of the war, how many men were there in the U.S. Army?
about 8,000
about 16,000
A good chunk of those soldiers fled South to fight for the Confederacy.
about 32,000
Question 3 of 30
How many Union men were killed in combat?
No other U.S. war comes close to the carnage of the Civil War.
Question 4 of 30
What was the mortality rate for Union soldiers who were taken prisoner?
about 25%
about 20%
about 15%
Disease and poor nutrition meant that captured soldiers often died in POW camps.
Question 5 of 30
What was the population of the Union-held areas at the beginning of the war?
9.3 million
18.5 million
The South, by comparison, only had 5.5 million, leading to a disparity in economic and military power.
21 million
Question 6 of 30
At the beginning of the war, what happened to most of the Army's cavalry groups?
They joined the Confederacy.
The Union was stranded without much of a cavalry, forcing leadership to form many new units.
They were disbanded.
They were turned into infantry units.
Question 7 of 30
Ulysses S. Grant commanded which army?
Army of the Ohio
Army of the Potomac
Army of the Tennessee
This army was one of the most significant, working areas such as Kentucky, Mississippi and Georgia.
Question 8 of 30
In what year did the Union Army reach its peak strength in terms of numbers?
At this point, it had twice the number of soldiers as the Confederacy.
Question 9 of 30
Blacks made up about what percentage of Union forces?
about 4 percent
about 10 percent
Roughly 1 in 10 soldiers had an African-American ancestry; Germans also made up about 10% of the forces.
about 16 percent
Question 10 of 30
The relative success of each of the Union's armies was directly attributed to what?
the quality of senior leadership
The best generals clearly won far more battles, whereas lesser leaders were far less successful.
that army's proximity to the East Coast
the stability of supply lines
Question 11 of 30
How many Union soldiers died from disease?
Sickness killed more than twice as many men as combat.
Question 12 of 30
What was the minimum pay for a white Union soldier during the war?
$7 per month
$9 per month
$13 per month
Black soldiers started out making only $10 per month, which they vigorously protested.
Question 13 of 30
How many generals served with the Union Army during the war?
Generals had an appalling casualty rate due in part to their willingness to lead men into the thick of battle.
Question 14 of 30
If a man was drafted and didn't want to serve, how could he avoid service?
pay off a local politician
hire a substitute
Men of means often paid poorer men to serve in their places, thereby avoiding the war's awfulness.
run away
Question 15 of 30
At the beginning of the war, what was the primary objective of the Army?
to capture Richmond
As the war dragged on, the Union realized it had to destroy the southern army before the war would end.
to seek and destroy the Confederate Army
to free slaves
Question 16 of 30
In total, about how many Union soldiers died during the span of the war?
And almost all of the men in the Union army were volunteers.
Question 17 of 30
Who was the first Union secretary of war?
Winfield Scott
Edwin Stanton
Simon Cameron
He resigned in 1862 under a cloud of accusations regarding incompetence and corruption.
Question 18 of 30
About how many men supposedly served in each Union regiment?
about 1,400
about 1,000
Very often, though, each regiment had only half the intended number.
about 500
Question 19 of 30
To avoid being drafted into the Union Army, how much did a man have to pay?
That was about a year's wages and the rule was certainly used more by the wealthy than the poor.
Question 20 of 30
Why did anti-draft riots break out in 1863?
too many people wanted to serve
Poor people were tired of being drafted.
Poorer populations, and particularly immigrants, wound up doing the bulk of the fighting.
There was a racial disparity in the draft.
Question 21 of 30
What percentage of Union soldiers were killed or wounded during the conflict?
about 25 percent
The high casualty rate meant that officers were constantly looking for new men.
about 40 percent
about 50 percent
Question 22 of 30
Immigrants made up about what percentage of the Union Army?
about 30 percent
About a quarter of regiments were comprised of mostly immigrants.
about 50 percent
about 60 percent
Question 23 of 30
About how many Union soldiers were absent during the war due to desertion?
The miserable living conditions caused many men to flee their units.
Question 24 of 30
How many Union soldiers died in POW camps?
The Confederates struggled to feed and care for their own troops, so they were not particularly gracious to Union soldiers.
Question 25 of 30
The high casualty numbers meant that what percentage of the American population died during the war?
about 1 percent
about 2 percent
It remains, by far, the bloodiest conflict in the history of America.
about 6 percent
Question 26 of 30
If compared proportionally to today's American population, how many soldiers would have died in the Civil War?
2 million
4 million
6 million
Now, just as then, the scale of such a conflict would touch the lives of every citizen.
Question 27 of 30
In 1861, how many men did William Sherman request in order to start an new offensive against the South?
His request was considered so outrageous that he actually lost his command for a time.
Question 28 of 30
What power did the Militia Act of 1862 give to the president?
allowed him to arm soldiers with new weapons
gave him power to draft 100,000 more soldiers
allowed him to set quotas for soldiers from each state
If states couldn't meet the quota, the president was then allowed to initiate a draft in that state.
Question 29 of 30
In July 1861, Congress authorized the call for how many more volunteers?
Early in the war, no one knew exactly what kind of manpower would be needed to end the conflict.
Question 30 of 30
What did "bounty jumpers" do?
accepted bounties for finding substitutes
accepted pay to serve as substitutes for multiple men
The jumpers would accept pay as a substitute and then desert and repeat the process, making bundles of money along the way.
hunted deserters


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There is a general rule in archaeology, the most important finds always come at the very end of the season… and why should it be any different at Amara West?
In the western chamber of pyramid tomb G309, Åshild Vågene has started to reveal a Ramesside coffin made of wood and decorated with painted plaster.
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I have an 8 year old home in which I have always had a problem with the tub in my master bath leaking into the kitchen below. The tub is fiberglass with a cultured marble surround. Unfortunately, the builder cut corners and installed a tub that does not have a tile flange. This problem is compounded by the fact that there is about a 3/8" wide gap (about 18 inches long) at the front of the tub under the faucet between the shoulder of the tub and the vertical cultured marble surround. I have caulked this gap with silicone a number of times, and the joint always fails quickly due to the large gap and constant flexing of the tub due to the fiberglass construction. When the caulk seal fails and with no tile flange to contain the water, it's like a watefall into my kitchen below! Short of ripping out the tub and installing one with a proper tile flange, is there anything I can do to repair this? A plumber recently checked out my latest leak and confirmed there's no problem with any piping and that the source of the leak is the failure of the caulk seal at the front of the tub. Is there any waterproof packing material I could use to fill the void created by this large gap and then caulk over it? Something like backer rod or foam spray that is suitable for plumbing installations? Another thought I had was using cultured marble corner trim to seal the joint all around the tub where the tub shoulder meets the vertical cultured marble surface. The tub and surround are still in great shape and I really hate to rip them out to solve this problem. Any ideas to fix this would be GREATLY appreciated!!
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Our loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Paul Edward Hill 70, passed away peacefully March 5, 2010. He was born April 26, 1939 in Castle Dale, Utah, to Paul Freeland Hill and Udella M. Wayman. Married his high school sweetheart Helen Renae Hardy, May 3, 1957 in Dragerton, Utah. She passed on Sept. 16, 1991. Married Verla L. Beradi in 1993, they divorced in 2003. Married Pat Richardson May 6, 2006.
Paul served in the US Navy from 1956-1960. He returned home to Dragerton, Utah for a short visit before re-enlisting. During this "short stay" he was offered a temporary job at the mine where his father worked. He fell in love with coal mining and never left. He worked for Bookcliff, Horse Canyon, Pot-Ash Mine in Moab, Kaiser, and Hiawatha then went to work for Joy Mining and Machinery.
Paul had a great love of the outdoors and especially the deserts of Utah. He was involved for many years with the Wild Life Federation and East Carbon's Search and Rescue. An avid motorcycle enthusiast all his life, he was a member of the Gold Wing Association and continued riding even after losing his leg in a motorcycle accident. A longtime member of the CCOHV Association, he actively advocated open lands and public access, 4-wheeling became his "legs" to experiencing the beauty of Utah's mountains and deserts.
Paul had a great love for his family and was his grandsons' biggest fan at sporting events. He will always be remembered for the love and laughter he brought to everyone he knew.
Survived by wife Pat Hill, sons, Bill (Becky) Hill of Price, Mike (Alice) Hill of Montrose, Colo., and extended children Brian (Cindy) Beradi of Salt Lake City, Monica (Brian) Silcox of Salt Lake City, Tony (Mike) Green of Salt Lake City, Lynette Richardson of Salt Lake City, Sandra Mangum of Huntington, Brandon Richardson of Salt Lake City, Sara Richardson of Delta, Colo., and BriannaRae (Earl) Tucker of Elmo, 20 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, sisters, Irene Gish of Salt Lake City, Shirley Hill of Wellington.
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Enjoy a drink in the large bar area on the main level or head upstairs to the happening dance club. Local and national bands on select nights.
An exceptional neighborhood cocktail bar. A menu of creative craft cocktails, unique wines and local beers is accentuated by a menu of small plates. Also offering retail sales, private event planning, and wine and spirits tasting classes.
Jam, one of the nation's most celebrated brunch restaurants, is located in the heart of Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. Helmed by acclaimed Chef Jeffrey Mauro, formerly of Charlie Trotter's and North Pond, Jam treats breakfast & lunch with the same level of reverence and devotion to culinary craftsmanship, all the while, maintaining a commitment to affordability.
Jimmy D's District is a local bar and restaurant in Arlington Heights. With a menu featuring everything from burgers to pizza to salad, and an extensive drink menu. It's a great place for any gathering!
CITY:Arlington Heights
For the past 15 years, Buzz Café has been a vibrant staple the Oak Park Arts District by showcasing local art and music, serving as a community center and serving delicious food and coffee! Specializing in locally sourced, organic, and vegetarian foods as well as fair trade coffees from around the world, Buzz Café has become an Oak Park tradition with emphasis on community ties.
CITY:Oak Park
Old Country Buffet Arlington Heights
Help yourself to a wide variety of choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And don't forget dessert! Try something new and stick with your favorites, all in the same visit. At Old Country Buffet, there's always something delicious waiting for you.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Located in the heart of downtown St. Charles, Alibi offers a variety of food, beer, wine, and cocktails. Live entertainment to suit everyone. Tell' em you were here!
CITY:St. Charles
Versatile casual dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a deli stand, a variety of hot and cold entrees, a grill fresh salad bar and dessert bar.
CITY:Oak Brook
Antique Taco is a mix of flavorful food, antique style and the comfort of home. The owners, Rick and Ashley Ortiz, aimed to blend Rick's Mexican heritage and extensive culinary training with Ashley's love of design. The restaurant is a culmination of everything the couple loves. The menu is widespread and options range from tacos to ribs, and from desserts to margaritas. Patio seating is available.
Ashyana Banquets is the premier venue for groups of 50 to 1,000 people and also features a private dining restaurant. Easy access from major highways and airports. Conveniently located close to shopping and attractions.
CITY:Downers Grove
Old Country Buffet - Vernon Hills
Homestyle buffet serving a variety of different foods daily.
CITY:Vernon Hills
A family-owned establishment with charm and coziness and very helpful waitstaff. Located in charming downtown Skokie, a trip to Tim Tub Thai offers an adventure of authentic Thai dining at its finest. The menu offers the usual Thai fare--Pad Thai, Tom Yum soup, beef salad -- all the standard Thai fare done superbly with other unique specialties.
Antico Posto, translated meaning "The Old Spot", is an intimate Italian Cafe and Wine Bar carefully hidden in Oakbrook Center Mall. House specialties include homemade pastas, gnocchi, ravioli as well as house churned gelato and hand-stretched brick-oven pizza. Our wine list consists of more than 60 Italian and domestic selections, over 30 wines by the glass, 1/2 glass and 1/2 bottle.
CITY:Oak Brook
Innovative, upscale Bistro cuisine featuring aged steaks, chops and wild fishes. Intimate elegant dining room - perfect for romance or business. Highly acclaimed cuisine with desserts, full bar with whimsical martinis, international beers and wines.
Everything Italian, from fresh salads and sandwiches to "old school" Italian dishes. Try Joe's Mama's Meatball Salad or Nanna's Gravy on your next visit! Daily specials from Chef Joe Farina. Family style option for large groups. Carry out available. Less than one mile from McCormick Place.
Our jukebox plays '50s and '60s tunes. World famous chicken wings, chicken sandwiches, clams, shrimp and burgers served by our equally famous Hooter girls. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-12am; Fri. 11am-1am; Sat. 11am- 1am; Sun. 12pm-10pm.
Casual dining and bar since 1939. Our original onion loaf and Hackney burger are not to be missed. Check out all 6 locations. Private party rooms available.
Shoeless Joe's Sports Bar and Grille
40 monitors, 4 big screens, and 25 satellite feeds. Open for lunch, dinner, and late night fare! Dancing, pool tables, and great looking "shoeless" girls!
Harvest Grill at the Chicago Marriott Downtown celebrates the integrity of classic Midwestern fare, focusing on farm fresh seasonal ingredients from the heartland, and the practice of time-honored traditions.
Carrabba's Italian Grill - Woodridge
"At Carrabba's, we bring you the same wonderful experiences we grew up on--from our warm Italian hospitality to the authentic aromas in our open kitchen, to our flavorful handmade recipes passed down for more than four generations." -Johnny Carrabba
A sophisticated outdoor oasis showcasing superb al fresco dining amidst the iconic views of Chicago's dramatic landscape is The Terrace at Trump. This Chicago rooftop restaurant and bar offers a specially crafted menu served alongside a variety of boutique wines and hand-crafted cocktails. With a serene ambiance highlighted by vivid, green landscaping guests can relish in the summer sun while taking in vistas that are quintessentially Chicago including the Wrigley Clock Tower, Lake Michigan and Chicago River. Sit and enjoy a cocktail while watching the fireworks from The Terrace at Trump on Wednesdays and Saturdays after Memorial Day.
Contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambience with authentic rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices. perfect location for a great night out or a private party.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Serving the finest in grilled Mexican Meats, Seafood, and Poultry in a festive environment. We feature the best fresh squeezed margaritas in town, homemade sangria, 27 bottled beers. Outdoor dining all summer long, and 150 different hot sauces. Come taste the authentic flavors of Mexico!
CITY:Oak Park
Smak-Tak is a quaint Polish restaurant that has been located on the north side of Chicago for the past ten years. Guests just love the old world ambiance and the traditional Polish kitchen flavors. With appetizing dishes specially prepared to your liking.
Sander's Family Restaurant & Pancake House
Come in to Sander's and enjoy a variety of menu items. A great place for American food.
Spices from the 4 corners of India create subtle tastes and exotic flavors. Traditional Tandoori specialties, chicken or seafood curries. Tender lamb dishes and vegetarian entrees.
Tilted Kilt has a mouthwatering menu full of pub fare, shows major sporting events year-round and a has a festive atmosphere.
A delightful pan-italian restaurant in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast, Fornetto Mei offers a relaxed, dining experience and world-inspired cuisine. Enjoy the cozy, intimate dining room or relax in the warm, sexy ambience of the atrium pizza bar.
Buzz - Burgers, Barrels & Beer
Enjoy a gourmet burger experience at affordable prices and a large selection of crafted beers! The burgers are the epitome of aesthetic perfection: griddle-cooked fresh grass fed ground beef (sirloin), cheddar cheese, a toasted rustic bun, and toppings.
The menu is presided over by a silhouette of the peckish pig himself, armed with fork and knife like a cannibal, and divided into sections: The Plank, The Bowl, Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Vegetarian, On Bread, Sides and Desserts. That makes it easy to troll through the menu and hit something from every food group; much of this food is made for sharing, and prices are reasonable, so don't worry too much about over ordering. Unique menu items include: Duck Confit Mac & Cheese, served with a Sunny-Side Up Egg, Flatbread with Arugula, Serrano Ham, Goat Cheese and Red Onion with a Fig Jam Glaze, Kimchi Potato Cakes with Plum Sauce, Lamb Burger with Cumin Fries, and Beer Big Mussels cooked in beer with onions and bacon just to name a few. Desserts are all made in house by Debbie and they are definitely calorie-worthy. "
Casual family restaurant.
Home of Fantasia Confections. Specializing in hand made chocolates, custom confections, dessert tables, gift baskets, corporate gifts, party trays, bulk candy and nuts. The entire store is certified kosher. Vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free products offered.
Like their neighborhood history tours, the Chicago food tours have no upfront costs. All food is chosen and ordered by you. Their guides make recommendations and facilitate ordering, but you have the final say. You choose your own food and pay for it directly. They have planned in 4-5 food shops, including a dessert shop, and sometimes even a tea shop. Each establishment serves up incredibly delicious and inexpensive food served in portions that can be easily divided and shared or singularly devoured. In between the food stops, you'll have time to digest your food as well as digest the history of the neighborhood, as told to you by one of their entertaining and knowledgeable guides.
With wood paneling throughout, the Daily Grill serves a menu specializing in steaks and chops and fresh fish. The restaurant is located next door to the North Shore Center for Performing Arts (in the Doubletree/Hilton) and is a popular place for pre-theatre dining.
Swirlcup is home to self-serve, premium frozen yogurt and homemade cupcakes as well as an assortment of freshly-baked goods. Combining both healthy fares and indulgent treats, Swirlcup features a wide variety of options to enjoy. We offer a daily rotating frozen yogurt flavor selection along with an assortment of over 40 delicious toppings like fresh fruit and berries, classic and unique candies, granola, cereal and nuts. Great for parties, group sweet stops and shopping trips! We are located right next to Viper Alley and Regal Cinemas!
Burger Bungalow offers burgers, hot dogs, chicken, beef, & sausage items as well as sandwiches & wraps for either drive-thru, carry-out, or dine-in. Located in Elk Grove Village it is the perfect burger joint for lunch or dinner.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Remington Street Grille, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
Remington Street Café is a full service restaurant and lounge, Room service menus avialble. Open at 6:00 am for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Hackney's has been run buy the same family for nearly 70 years. Ever since great aunt Bebe started selling hamburgers and beer on her back porch during Prohibition, Hackney's has been making people very happy. Today Hackney's is famous for their big juicy hamburgers on dark rye and one-of-a-kind onion rings, as well as a bevy of other fantastic foods they serve. You don't want to miss out on a Hackney's experience.
This longtime eatery known for its massive salad bar plus comfort-food classics & a nostalgic vibe has become an icon in Chicago.
Naha has been winning accolades and collecting awards for years, and why not. With a menu that is Mediterranean mixed with West Coast flair coupled with a Midwest backbone, Chef Carrie Nahabedian's NAHA will be collecting applause and awards for years to come.
Mon Ami Gabi is a French bistro featuring fare such as French onion soup, trout grenobloise and steak frites in a warm and cozy setting.
Opening its doors on Chicago's fabled Randolph Street in 2012, Graham Elliot Bistro offers contemporary takes on American classics, and lives by the mantra of "less is more." The menu focuses on the technique and craft rather than artistry, with each item created using just three main components. Comprised of a mix of updated American classics including share plates, chops, steaks and sides, the menu combines seasonally-driven ingredients with Old World techniques and is complemented by a beverage list of creative cocktails and an eclectic wine selection. The restaurant also offers brunch on Sunday mornings, featuring twists on American favorites. Situated in a historic, century-old building, Graham Elliot Bistro features a 60 seat dining room, floor-to-ceiling whitewashed brick walls, and an open kitchen. Additional seating is available in the hidden outdoor patio from May to October.
Edwardo's Natural Pizza - Chicago
Home of award-winning stuffed pizzas, Edwardo's uses fresh ingredients, crispy crusts, and zesty tomato sauce. Edwardo's also offers international pizzas, pastas and salads.
Appetizers, salads, and entrees.
CITY:St. Charles
The perfect setting for Chef Tony Mantuano's rustic Italian cuisine in a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Great outdoor cooking done indoors on an authentic Weber Charcoal Kettle. Featuring steaks, fresh seafood, and award winning BBQ. Outdoor patio, open kitchen and full bar.
There's never a dull moment in the RA. In a rich and vibrant setting, RA Sushi Bar combines freshly prepared sushi and Japanese-fusion dishes with an upbeat, energetic atmosphere. The result is a place that is both unpretentious and fashionable!
An upscale American bistro bordering Lincoln Park and Old Town, just minutes from downtown, serving contemporary cuisine by executive chef Ryan Poli.
Come in and enjoy matzo ball soup or lox and bagels at this delicious restaurant and deli. When our parents and grandparents arrived from the Old World, they brought with them a lifetime of prized, traditional recipes. Armed with these marvelous family secrets and a desire to provide authentic Jewish cooking, they established The Bagel in1950 as a premier ethnic eatery dedicated to serving delicious traditional cooking.
Nick's Fishmarket is a culinary landmark famous for serving the freshest seafood, premium dry-aged steaks and finest award winning wines for over 30 years. Our location in Deerfield stands for being one of the best destinations for a fine dining
Family style restaurant offers the biggest and best buffet and grill. Banquet room available. Offering senior discounts daily. Fresh baked goods and "all you can eat" sirloin steaks.
Fitzgerald's Tavern, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
Fitzgerald's Tavern offers a relaxing atmosphere after a day's work. We feature karaoke, and offer variaties of live performances along with several TVs to watch all your favorite teams.
CITY:Carol Stream
Come in and enjoy great food from teh Australian outback! It's delicious!
From gourmet sandwiches and salads for five to catering for hundreds, we strive to make every experience unique and memorable. Enjoy sandwiches, salads, soups, entrees and more.
Making outstanding spirits and bottling them in a great-looking package wasn't enough for CH Distillery. They figured you'd want to tour their distillery and learn a little about the science of making alcohol. But who wants just a tiny pour of a warm sample after the tour? So, they built a cocktail bar in their distillery. Where you can enjoy their spirits the right way – on the rocks, shaken and icy cold, or in a delicious, original CH cocktail. And because people get hungry when they drink, they hired acclaimed chefs to make great food and bar snacks that pair perfectly with their spirits. Have a bite before dinner, or make a meal from their menu. Either way, stay a while and enjoy Chicago's only distillery cocktail bar!
Updated traditional feeds the urban dweller at this award winning innovative sushi and Japanese kitchen spot. Enjoy high quality sushi in their peaceful, natural, garden like atmosphere.
Why limit yourself to one restaurant's menu when you can eat what you want worldwide? Items range from under a buck to less than a lot. Foodlife is a collection of kitchens - more than a dozen—each with its own distinctive menu, all with one thing in common: food cooked from scratch, made fresh today. Foodlife is a community of eating areas. Foodlife is an assortment of shops for ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook take-out foods. Wander around; see the variety. Get what you want, where you want, when you want it.
D.C. Sarnies is a contemporary but casual restaurant specializing in sandwiches and classic American food with a twist. As well as a restaurant, we serve as a research and development kitchen for its parent company, Highland Baking Company. Guest chefs and bakery clients will have the opportunity to try out new products and let diners provide feedback on the dishes. The menu at D. C. Sarnies has something for everyone with a wide variety of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and signature sandwiches and burgers to choose from. A full bar also gives diners a wide range of craft beers including more than 25 on tap, wine and cocktails. For more information visit us on Facebook at D.C. Sarnies or on Twitter @DC_Sarnies.
Morton's, The Steakhouse Chicago
Voted by Chicagoans as their favorite spot for steak, USDA prime aged steaks, whole Maine lobsters and fresh fish. Tempting desserts and an award winning wine list.
RAM Restaurant and Brewery - Schaumburg
We offer a cozy setting for dining, an impressive bar as well as our own selection of delicious micro-brews made on-site. Our restaurant features a huge variety of menu choices. Banquet rooms available.
In business at the same location since 1945, Nick's retains it's old fashioned charm while remaining an in-demand restaurant in the southwest Chicago suburbs. With a comfortable, welcoming environment, Nick's sits on Main Street in historic downtown Lemont. The old fashioned charm includes lots of Cubs memorabilia, an antique cash register, and bottles of Schlitz. There's a modern ATM since Nick's never has and still doesn't take credit card. The menu is small, and they are sure to let everyone know that they don't serve fries but people come to Nick's for one thing - the famous Nickburger. As you can see from the four star reviews on Yelp, the burger is as big as the plate it comes on an is adored by people from all over Illinois and beyond. Recently Nick's and its kind hearted owner Don Quaid, were featured on Chicago's Best. Winner of a 2015 Illinois Delicious Destinations award.
Arlington Heights Downtown Business Association
Stroll through our 8-block Downtown Business Association and find a great array of shops, many of which have provided quality services to our community for decades. The Downtown Business Association is home to a pharmacy and grocery store, to jewelry stores and art galleries, to clothing stories and home décor boutiques. Transportation services are also available if you wish to take in other Illinois sites.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Granite City Food & Brewery - Orland Park
Granite City Food & Brewery is a polished casual American restaurant featuring fresh, high-quality menu items prepared from made-from-scratch recipes. Signature dishes include Signature Meatloaf, Big Show Burger, Maple Bacon Flatbread, Mahi Tacos as well as burgers, sandwiches, salads and steaks. Granite City Food & Brewery's signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Batch (Double IPA), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.
CITY:Orland Park
Serving authentic, home style Thai Cuisine to the Northwest Suburbs since 1994. We offer traditional flavors that delight your taste buds and warm your soul. Fresh from our kitchen to your table.
CITY:Arlington Heights
When you're in the mood for something unique and delicious, Lin's Garden Restaurant has everything you crave and more. With a wide range of Chinese favorites, your family is guaranteed to find the perfect meal.
CITY:St. Charles
Morton's, The Steakhouse - Chicago
With its signature menu, club-like atmosphere and legendary hospitality, Morton's continues to set the standard, serving USDA prime-aged beef, fresh fish and seafood, hand-picked produce and elegant desserts. Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-11pm; Sat. 5:30pm-11pm; Sun. 5:30pm-10pm.
Lettuce Entertain You's newest restaurant on the North Shore. Serving an eclectic menu of fresh seafood, steaks, and tasty appetizers in a contemporary yet warm environment. With a modest price range, reservations accepted. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
Family owned and operated Yolo offers a menu that changes often and caters to a wide variety of tastes. Traditional Mexican food at its finest and a recent Bib Gourmand 2014 winner.
Tore & Lukes is proudly family owned and operated by Tore Gagliano for over 33 years. Our specialties are Italian Beef, Vienna hot dogs, calabrese style pizza, italian sausage, hamburgers, and our famous big bag of fries! We have an extensive menu for lunch and dinner for dining in or out.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Welcome to Seven Ten Lounge - Lincoln Park Seven Ten Lounge is an Art Deco bowling and billiard mecca sure to please even your most discerning of party guests. Seven Ten Lounge has various private party rooms that accommodate many types of private functions, for groups from 20 to 400. Enjoy bowling, pool, darts, good food, and a great beer list.
Most recently chef de partie at Alinea Restaurant and formerly of Home Bistro and Zealous, brings years of experience and culinary innovation to the Wood kitchen. Chef Aubin strongly believes that using only the freshest, most locally available ingredients not only produces better tasting meals, but also builds a sense of collective community and responsibility. The proof is in the plates: foodies and casual diners alike will remember his dishes for their exceptional flavor, quality, and execution.
Daily food and drink specials. Burgers, chicken sandwiches, appetizers, salads, chicken, steak, and turkey wraps. Traditional tavern food. Darts, pool, and games.
CITY:St. Charles
Italian Market & Deli serving authentic homemade Italian recipes daily. The full deli offers sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, fresh bread, and an Italian bakery. Also enjoy shopping the specialty grocery store's olive oils, pesto, gift baskets and many Italian favorites.
CITY:Lake Forest
Gale Street Inn is a Family Owned Restaurant in business since 1963. Our House specialty is BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Roast Prime Rib. We have an extensive offer of fine cuts of meat and fresh seafood. Join us for lunch or dinner and experience our breath taking views of Diamond Lake.
Casual, care free dining, nearly world famous wings, sandwiches, seafood, and salads, all served by the famous Hooter Girls! Now with a full bar.
CITY:Orland Park
An authentic Italian food market offering Chicago's best cold and hot sandwiches, as well as house made Italian delights. Also featuring deli meats, cheeses, olives, and salads, gelato, beer, and wine.
American cuisine. Casual dress code. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Average cost per meal: $10-20.
CITY:Oak Brook
A Vintage Hawaiian Tiki Lounge featuring Tropical Drinks & Polynesian Appetizers in a South Pacific Island Setting.
CITY:Wood Dale
Barclay's American Grille, located in the Carleton Hotel, opened its doors in November 2009, with much anticipation and excitement. The restaurant went through an extensive restoration, as well as, a new concept, focusing on affordable, casual dining, The decor blends contemporary and traditional styles resulting in an inviting and comfortable dining experience with exceptional food and service. It is the perfect gathering place for friends and families. The Barclay Room is available for private dining and larger parties and during the summer months, dine al fresco at our outdoor patio.
CITY:Oak Park
Molly Malone's Irish Pub offers full service catering. We here at Molly's can accommodate intimate gathering of 20 guests to grand gatherings up to 300 guests. Our three beautiful banquet rooms can be configured and transformed in a variety of ways to accommodate the color and theme of your event. In addition, Molly Malone's offers the convenience of a private parking lot with free valet on weekends, an elevator to access our upstairs party rooms, and an extensive food and drink menu sure to please every palate. We have experienced event planners on staff and would love to work with you to plan your next event! Please feel free to drop in and ask for a tour of our facilities while enjoying a perfect PINT. Molly Malone's Irish Pub is an exceptionally Irish outpost, from the colorful, Dublin-esque façade to the perfect Guinness on tap. Rated by ABC's James Ward as "Best In The Burb" for Irish Pubs.
CITY:Forest Park
A family friendly Sushi-Chinese restaurant. You have the choice of take-out or dining in.
CITY:St. Charles
Q- BBQ is an award-winning BBQ restaurant with regional inspirations – from the backwoods of the Carolinas, to the meat markets of Texas and the hole-in-the-wall joints of Memphis.
CITY:La Grange
When it comes to true Italian cuisine, few restaurants rival this rustic yet stylish veteran. Vivo opened its doors almost two decades ago, triggering a culinary landslide in the Randolph Street market district, the impact of which is still being felt today.
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Today, you can get your hands on fresh-pressed tortillas, chips as big as your head, margaritas worth their salt, tableside guacamole and fresh Border-style food, all thanks to three pals—and a little tequila.
C.J.'s is a great place to eat, drink and hang out. Special concerts monthly.
Inspired by the work of Adolf Loos whose "American Bar" was designed and built in early twentieth century Vienna. The bar captured an elegance in simplicity; a style that greatly influenced the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and other American architects in the "prairie school". Stone, glass, brass and wood bathed in natural light, their presence in the neighborhood is welcomed and profound. This is a special place by design. Lux Bar as a neighborhood saloon is designed to convey that same simple elegance. The food is feel good fresh, natural and easily understood. Artisanal in style, the menu reflects what the partnership views as an accessible cornucopia of what you might eat on just any occasion. The specialty cocktails are from natural, fresh ingredients: simple elegance.
Delicious northern Italian fare, comfortable surroundings and friendly service. Menu rotating bi-weekly in order to offer fresh, seasonal ingredients.
The Erie Cafe is a classic Chicago steakhouse. Specializing in steaks and chops, they also offer seafood, veal and pasta.
Whitney's offers casually elegant dining daily, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CITY:Oak Lawn
The Little Traveler (Restaurants)
Dine in the Atrium Cafe or at the Victorian Buffet Luncheon served daily in the store's Antique Department where you will enjoy fresh entrees and delicious desserts elegantly served on silver, china and imported antique dishes.
Featuring an all-day, Irish breakfast, hearty meals like Shepherd's Pie and Irish stew, plus healthier options such as raspberry balsamic salmon. There are 17 beers on tap, including Guiness and Harp. If the food and drinks don't provide sufficient Irish spirit for you, check out the daily drink specials.
Dinner at Schwa will fully engage your senses. Awaiting you is a fluid of vivid courses, crater by a crew of culinary artists under the tutelage of Chef Michael Carlson. These craftsmen work to their own rhythm to re-imagine the possibilities of global, seasonal ingredients. It's a kitchen where every ingredient is respected and every choice intentionally delicious.
Gilt Bar in Chicago lists itself as a hand crafted cocktails, farm-friendly cuisine and a value driven wine list kind of place, but what it forgets to tell you is the food is amazing, the ambiance is dark and intimate and the drinks are out of this world. Don't walk, run to this River North establishment.
Your host Gloria extends an invitation to you to sample Lalo's famous margarita. Come experience a warm reflection of Mexican hospitality while enjoying authentic Mexican cuisine.
CITY:Oak Park
Family owned and operated Mexican eatery located in Downtown Skokie. Yolo offers a remarkable eating experience and an eclectic menu that changes often and caters to a wide variety of tastes. Traditional Mexican food at its finest. "An absolute gem" rave reviewers on Yelp.


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The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will officially dedicate the George J. Asher Law Clinic Center on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. The event includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception.
The School of Law purchased the historic Detroit Fire Department's Engine 2 last February and fully renovated the facility to serve as the new home for its law clinical programs. Although the building was used for many other purposes after it was sold by DFD, its historic character was preserved through spiral staircases, exterior red fire doors, and a lookout tower.
The facility's opening is in conjunction with two significant milestones this year, the 100th anniversary of the School's founding and the 47th anniversary of its first Urban Law Clinic. The two-story facility will provide more than 6,000 square feet of space for the School's 10 legal aid clinics in downtown Detroit. Last year, more than 1,450 clients for whom legal services were otherwise unavailable were represented in the 10 clinics: Urban Clinic, Immigration, Mortgage Foreclosure, Veterans/Project SALUTE, Veterans Appellate, Criminal Trial, Criminal Appellate, Youth Justice, and Mediation Clinic.
The new facility is conveniently located on 585 Larned Street, a half block from UDM's Riverfront Campus, which houses the School's principal facility, Dowling Hall. Funding for the purchase of the property, as well as the extensive renovation of the building, came from a principal gift made by UDM alumnus Anthony A. Asher, '61, '65, managing partner of the law firm of Sullivan, Ward, Asher, & Patton, P.C., based in Southfield, Michigan. Anthony Asher made the gift in memory of his brother, George J. Asher, who was a student at the School of Law when he passed away.
Additional support for the purchase and renovation of the building came from the heirs of Walter Buhl Ford III, who were the immediate past owners of the building, and the McGregor Fund.
"Service is one of the pillars of University of Detroit Mercy's mission, and for 47 years UDM's School of Law clinics have made a significant impact on the lives of many individuals in this community and across the country," said UDM President Antoine M. Garibaldi, Ph.D. "And, as a result of this new facility, more pro bono legal services will be able to be provided through the clinics due to the generosity of donors, many of whom are dedicated UDM alumni," he added.
"The entire School of Law community is thrilled that we finally have an excellent facility to house one of the oldest and best clinical programs in the country," said UDM Law Dean Lloyd A. Semple. "We are grateful to Anthony Asher, the children of Walter Buhl Ford III, the McGregor Fund, and others for providing the resources to undertake this wonderful project."
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In an attempt to gain congressional approval for a top-secret weapons system, Washington lobbyist "Bird" McIntyre teams up with sexy, outspoken neocon Angel Templeton to pit the American public against the Chinese. When Bird fails to uncover an authentic reason to slander the nation, he and Angel put the Washington media machine to work, spreading a rumor that the Chinese secret service is working to assassinate the Dalai Lama.
Meanwhile in China, mild-mannered President Fa Mengyao and his devoted aide Gang are maneuvering desperately against sinister party hard-liners Minister Lo and General Han. Now Fa and Gang must convince the world that the People's Republic is not out to kill the Dalai Lama, while maintaining Fa's small margin of power in the increasingly militaristic environment of the party.
On the home front, Bird must contend with a high-strung wife who entertains Olympic equestrian ambition, and the qualifying competition happens to be taking place in China. As things unravel abroad, Bird and Angel's lie comes dangerously close to reality. And as their relationship rises to a new level, so do mounting tensions between the United States and China.
©2012 Christopher Buckley (P)2012 Hachette Audio
"Bulls-eye political satire" (Booklist)
"A well-built addition to Buckley's oeuvre" (Publishers Weekly)
"One of the funniest writers in the English language." (Tom Wolfe)
Book blogger at Bookwi.se
"I love Buckley. This was not his best."
Christopher Buckley is one of my favorite authors. But this is not one of my favorite of his books.
Buckley's books follow a similar path. Washington insiders, in a cynical, but somewhat believable way push a line that seems absurd, but much of the time you could actually see things working out in real life like they do in his books. It is satire. What makes Buckley one of my favorite authors is that he ridicules all sides of the political spectrum, he keeps his books funny and in the end his heroes usually see the error in their ways.
But this book is not as funny as most of his other books. It is satire, and you can see him poking fun at lobbyists, at the defense industry, at the media. But it is not sharp, it is not very funny and it feels phoned in.
What I am most disappointed in is that I do not really like most of the characters. In many of his others books, the characters, even when they do reprehensible things are still people that you want to root for. The reader wants these people to turn out well. In this book, I would be fine if all of these people had a big accident and disappeared. The only likable people in the book are the Chinese President, his aid and the head of the NSA. And none off them are really the main characters, so 85% of the book I am reading about people that I really don't care about.
I like Christopher Buckley, but I would encourage you to skip this book. Instead, read Supreme Courtship, God is My Broker or Boomsday, all are worthy of your time.
"Good, just not the best Buckley"
This story was entertaining, and the voice actor did his best job conveying the tongue-in-cheek satire that makes a Christopher Buckley novel great. But, when held against beautiful and hilarious works like "Thank You For Smoking" and "Boomsday", it simply fell flat.
Pretty good political satire but sort of hard to follow. Maybe if I listened to it again I would rate it higher and maybe I just wasn't in the mood for off the wall political humor. Still the author was above average in the clever department just thinking up the plot line
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"Fine modern American satire"
I'm often accused of saying that conservatives aren't funny. That's not true. The trick is that good humor, especially satire, has to have some basis in fact to build upon. Even when you're writing in an absurdist vein you need to plant some of it in reality and too few "conservative" writers today know how to base their humor in reality. Christopher Buckley is a conservative who can be extremely funny, especially since he knows how to skewer everyone, not just his political opponents. This latest book shows Buckley is still in fine form and still hilarious. Robert Petkoff's voice and delivery are perfect for the tone of the book as well. This one is worth your credit.
Harry Turtledove fan
"Predictable ho-hum. Did not laugh at all"
Buckley seems to have lost his touch.
Most of his so-called surprises brought Yawns to me as i had already deduced the author's move. Muon bombs, Bird sleeping with Angel, etc.
His best work was Thank you for Smoking.
Add to that a lackluster performance...
"Fun and interesting!"
No disappointments here, and lots of the expected Buckley fun. The women are more overdrawn than usual, but the stereotyping contributes to the story. I especially liked the Chinese characters.
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