Move over Cubs, there's a new Cinderella in town. McGaw Hall is old having been built in 1952. I pointed out to my friend at the game last night some badly worn areas that desperately needed a paint job. However, everybody who cares and there aren't many may have to take notice if NU makes the Big Show this year in the NCAA Tournament. They are 6 and 2 and a half game out of 1st and 17 and 4 overall. I was aghast that it has been almost 30 years since I last worked at NU. I should have stayed there. Big mistake to leave when I could have earned a degree. There aren't many who can go from Marion to Northwestern. Well, to late to cry about that now.
A man came to me one time and as we had developed a rapport over a few years time he asked me to keep an eye on his camel over night. To which I said, sure. Along with the camel was a mule, whose name I don't remember, the camel's name was Sebastian. As it was they had a dispute in the middle of the night and having obviously not been raised to keep their feet to themselves displayed some aggressiveness and a few indistinguishable verbal assaults to match. The following morning a neighbor came by all awash at the thought "who could leave a camel out in the wild of Evanston over night to fend for itself, and LOOK, they didn't even leave any water." I looked at the women calmly, or so I thought because I have been told I don't have a 'calm' look. I said; "you do know, that's a camel, don't you?" Remember there is no educational value to the second kick in the head from a mule. Now there are people out there who are so hard headed that no amount of mule kicks are going to get their attention For most of us anyway we are going to get another day to do this all over again. We call that tomorrow, tomorrow., it's only a day a way. Let's face it, Abe Vigoda will not get a tomorrow and you may not either. You might be coming home from work as I was one night when on the El at this very same late hour 4 boisterous college students from Loyola were returning from some apparent party of festivity and were enjoying themselves immensely. The man at the other end of the car didn't appreciate the gaiety of these young men, and in a slurring dialect I'll describe as drunk he said as much and threatened to beat them about the head and shoulders if they didn't shut up. Oh, and he threw in something to the effect that he was a policeman, a very drunk policeman, well he said he was a policeman, but he was drunk. I in my box seat fully paid for observed the episode taking place with somewhat delight. My cue would come later when the drunken man was going to go down there and show them what ever it was that he was going to show them. As the barreling dirvish of staggered toward the other end of the car I stood up and blocked his path, Providing him with my ID that said I worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections, and I bluffed an authoritative "I'm a Cop too." Where is your ID? He didn't seem to have his with him. I told him to sit down and let them kids alone. After the students departed the EL and as we pulled into Howard Mr Drunk started stirring again and suggesting how he ought to hit me in the nose. I told him Come on Down. But he harmlessly left the car and vanished into the night. I got to thinking Accounting comes with a lot less drama and more decent hours I need to get a job at Northwestern.
Is humanity eating itself into an early grave?: Despite advancements in science and medicine working to prolong our lives, our lifestyles offset their effects. In the past infectious diseases caused millions of premature deaths, now an obesity pandemic threatens to do the same,
As soon as they welcome you to the whole, the parts start claiming you. This is really interesting for so early in the morning. Does anyone ever bowl alone? Why do we have to join something? Take sides? When are we ever really neutral? Have you ever read "Democracy In America" by Alexis de Tocqueville. Is it regretful that I haven't, maybe even un-American? I have heard it often referred to and quoted but I have never read it, actually held the book in my own hands. We'll save that for 2016.
School
is out and summer is here, which means kids and parents alike will be
looking for ways to enjoy the warm weather in fun and exciting ways.
June is National Great Outdoors Month, and Benefits.gov is sharing ideas on what you and your family can do this summer to enjoy the fresh air.
Activities like camping, hiking, swimming and biking are just a few
of the many options you, your friends, and family can partake in around
the U.S. this summer.
By visiting Recreation.gov,
you can find in-depth information on our country’s many National Parks,
make camping reservations, and see a list of outdoor activities and
events.
While on Recreation.gov, we found a list of activities that may be helpful to you:
Pitch a Tent - Reserve a campsite anywhere from destination campgrounds like Grand Canyon National Park to lesser-known gems like Maple Grove Campground on the Fishlake National Forest, to unique camping experiences that require planning and preparation like Brooks Camp in Alaska.
Hike a Trail - Recreation.gov provides information
on everything from easy day hikes with trailheads starting at the
campground, to challenging wilderness routes such as the Enchantment Permit Area within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Whitewater Raft - These challenging trips, such as the Snake River through Hells Canyon, North America's deepest river gorge, require research, experience, advance planning, and preparation. Try the Youghiogheny for a range of experiences from beginner to advanced.
Pack a Picnic - Reserve a popular shelter like the Appalachian Clubhouse in
Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a meeting or celebration, or
one of the lakeside Army Corps of Engineers picnic shelters, such as
lovely Buck Ridge on Henley Lake.
Settle into a Cabin - These range from remote and rustic cabins accessible only by boat or float plane, like San Juan Bay Cabin, only by train, like Denver Caboose Cabin in Alaska, to those with more amenities like water, electricity and road access at Blue Springs Gap Cabin.
If you would like to find a way to give back to the community while still enjoying the outdoors, Greatoutdoorsmonth.org has information on volunteer events that everyone can participate in.
National Great Outdoors Month is not only a good reason to get
outside, but also an opportunity to encourage your friends and family to
join you in getting active and living a healthy lifestyle.
As always, we encourage you to visit Benefits.gov and take the Benefit Finder
to see which benefits you may be eligible for based on your current
situation. We hope you and your family take advantage of the great
outdoors this month!
This just might be the most poorly written story since the last poorly written story was written.
"No one, however, could have predicted that he might hang up the cleats due to an allergic reaction to hockey equipment"
Hockey players don't wear cleats. They wear skates. Neither does the the article give very much information as to exactly what the future Hall of Famer is allergic too. There are more than a few pieces of equipment that a hockey player wears so exactly what it is that he is allergic too is not clear at all.
"The
longtime Blackhawk and ex-Senators, Thrashers, Penguins and Red Wings
forward, per Friedman, is likely to send Hossa into either retirement or
long-term injured reserve.
According to several
sources, there is a legitimate possibility Hossa has played his final
NHL game. (He could not be reached for comment. Neither could his agent,
Ritch Winter. The Blackhawks declined to comment.) Apparently, he
suffers from a serious allergic reaction to the equipment he wears.
The
sources who confirmed the allergy stressed not to make fun of it, with
one saying, "It's only funny to anyone who's never had it." Details are
sketchy, because no one would give full information, but the medication
necessary to combat the allergy is potent enough that doctors wanted his
blood tested every few weeks to make sure there were no major side
effects.
That's very serious stuff, and word is doctors worried about Hossa taking the medicine for extended periods of time.
It's
a sensitive deal if, in fact, Hossa suffers from the allergic reaction.
But it's no doubt a curious one, too, seeing as though the former
Stanley Cup champion has already been in the league for two decades and
would hit Chicago hard financially if he were to step away from the
game.
Friedman has the details:
If he were to
retire now, the Blackhawks would be hit with what are called "cap
recapture" penalties -- $3.675 million off their club's cap number from
next season until 2020-21. For a team already facing a crunch, that's a
massive blow.
Marian Hossa has scored 525 goals in 19 NHL seasons and helped Chicago win three Stanley Cups.
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