Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: September 2001

Features

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The Acceptance Speech of Arthur Mayer Jr.

In his first address to the BPOE at the 137th National Convention in Philadelphia, Grand Exalted Ruler Arthur Mayer Jr. outlines his vision for making the world's greatest fraternal organization even stronger.

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London, a Little at a Time

Taking in all the sights London has to offer can be an overwhelming task for even the most ambitious tourist. With that in mind, our author highlights some of the city's most popular attractions and reminds us that just being in London is a pure delight in itself! Patricia Ann McNair

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Marvelous Main Street America

No other road in the history of this country has affected the lives of so many people so dramatically. More than 30 years after its demise, Route 66 still occupies a special place in the hearts and minds of many Americans. Richard Bauman

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Rethinking the Brain--Neuroscience Reveals the Power and Wonder of the Body's Most Remarkable Organ

Thanks to recent breakthroughs in computer technologies and brain research, scientists now know that the brain continually rewires and adapts itself, even in old age. This is especially good news for doctors racing to find cures for diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Norman Brown

Departments

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Message from the GER: Pride and Purpose

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It's Your Business: A Taxing Issue

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Healthline: Sciatica: Much More than a Pain in the Back

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News of the Lodges: Elks Care--Elks Share

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Travels of the GER: On Tour with Dwayne E. Rumney

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Veterans: Elks National Veterans Service Commission

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Drug Awareness: A Promise Worth Keeping

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Elks National Foundation: Joy of Giving

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Conventions: News of the State Associations