ncablk2
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Spectator sports fan. USWNT, Real Madrid, Manchester United, NU Football, Bears. Third generation fan done with the Cubs.
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In Feb 1982 or 83 I won dinner for 4 at the Keg for making 9 of 10 free throws at halftime of Northwestern-Indiana. And Northwestern won #Humblebrag
Big cups of Miller Lite at the Keg of Evanston (RIP).
In all seriousness, with Al's Deli closed, I have no "must eat" places left in Evanston from my time there.
In all seriousness, with Al's Deli closed, I have no "must eat" places left in Evanston from my time there.
What’s the thing your college town could offer “for life” to keep a coach there?
December 5, 2025 at 1:11 AM
In Feb 1982 or 83 I won dinner for 4 at the Keg for making 9 of 10 free throws at halftime of Northwestern-Indiana. And Northwestern won #Humblebrag
US Secretary of State says US president is 'the only leader in the world capable of resolving the Sudan crisis'.
Rubio says Trump to get involved in Sudan peace efforts as civil war rages
US Secretary of State says US president is 'the only leader in the world capable of resolving the Sudan crisis'.
bit.ly
December 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Cue the pardon in 3…2…1
BREAKING: The FBI makes an arrest in the investigation into pipe bombs placed in D.C. on the eve of the Jan. 6 riot, an AP source says.
FBI makes arrest in investigation into pipe bombs placed in DC on eve of Jan. 6 riot, AP source says
The FBI has made an arrest in its nearly 5-year-old investigation into who placed pipe bombs in Washington before the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
bit.ly
December 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Cue the pardon in 3…2…1
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DEREK: Straight through. Rock ‘n roll! Hello Cleveland! Hello Cleveland!!!
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
DEREK: Straight through. Rock ‘n roll! Hello Cleveland! Hello Cleveland!!!
He bought Trumpcoin
US president has warmed to Brazil's left-wing leader since imposing 50 percent tariffs on the South American country.
Trump and Lula hold phone call to discuss US tariffs on Brazil, sanctions
US president has warmed to Brazil's left-wing leader since imposing 50 percent tariffs on the South American country.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
He bought Trumpcoin
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“Effective immediately, 100 will now be 5,100 and—I’m reading off the official statistics from my people—500 will be 25,500,” said Trump
Trump Announces 5,000% Increase In All Numbers
WASHINGTON—Touting his latest executive order as a historic win for the U.S. economy, President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was mandating a 5,000% increase in all numbers nationwide. “Effect...
theonion.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
“Effective immediately, 100 will now be 5,100 and—I’m reading off the official statistics from my people—500 will be 25,500,” said Trump
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MORTY THE MIME: C’mon, don’t talk back huh...mime is money, let’s go! Come on; move it!
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
MORTY THE MIME: C’mon, don’t talk back huh...mime is money, let’s go! Come on; move it!
(Alas, my family won’t see this)
Dr. Barry Franklin, a former American Heart Association volunteer, advises adults over the age of 45 to avoid snow shoveling.
How old is too old to shovel snow? Here's what heart experts say.
Dr. Barry Franklin, a former American Heart Association volunteer, advises adults over the age of 45 to avoid snow shoveling.
bit.ly
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
(Alas, my family won’t see this)
Gumby out here speaking the truth
December 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Gumby out here speaking the truth
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An addendum to today's post paulkrugman.substack.com/p/trump-pro-...
December 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
An addendum to today's post paulkrugman.substack.com/p/trump-pro-...
December 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Someone named Julius Irving
DAVID: There you go, in keeping with the series, yes. I didn’t know that, yeah.
December 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Someone named Julius Irving
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Want the next NIL article to be about a player who’s just like: "yeah, I just put it in an index fund... I'm a Boglehead now."
December 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Want the next NIL article to be about a player who’s just like: "yeah, I just put it in an index fund... I'm a Boglehead now."
This is the headline of the Fitz news
michigan state offensive coordinator mike bajakian 🔜
November 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This is the headline of the Fitz news
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Steve Cousineau, The New Yorker
November 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Steve Cousineau, The New Yorker
This is the Preston Stone I saw in New Orleans
November 30, 2025 at 3:37 AM
This is the Preston Stone I saw in New Orleans
There isn’t a B1G official who has the guts to do this even with 14 idiots in the stands
November 30, 2025 at 2:38 AM
There isn’t a B1G official who has the guts to do this even with 14 idiots in the stands
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Fluke INT, dumb penalty, fluke QB run leads to an Illini TD. Damnit.
November 30, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Fluke INT, dumb penalty, fluke QB run leads to an Illini TD. Damnit.
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Northwestern with a touchdown and a snow angel
November 30, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Northwestern with a touchdown and a snow angel
Everyone at the Northwestern-Illinois game walked over from the cemetery
November 30, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Everyone at the Northwestern-Illinois game walked over from the cemetery
Editors note: He can’t read
November 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Editors note: He can’t read
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🎩 isn’t until 6:30, and I’m sufficiently pissed off that I might just skip it.
November 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🎩 isn’t until 6:30, and I’m sufficiently pissed off that I might just skip it.
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When Columbia, Cornell, and Northwestern send material asking for donations, do they include links to a Trump SuperPAC so donors don't have to bother with a middle man?
November 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
When Columbia, Cornell, and Northwestern send material asking for donations, do they include links to a Trump SuperPAC so donors don't have to bother with a middle man?
So I guess I’m shopping for a college football team
November 29, 2025 at 2:58 AM
So I guess I’m shopping for a college football team
Not announced but Bienen personally bought $10m of Trumpcoin
Utter cowardice by Northwestern. Bienen and every member of the Board of Trustees should be fired and replaced.
BREAKING: Northwestern University has agreed to pay the U.S. Treasury $75 million, over the course of three years as part of an agreement with the federal government to restore funding and end investigations into the university
Full statement from NU below:
Full statement from NU below:
November 29, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Not announced but Bienen personally bought $10m of Trumpcoin