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NonconferenceGreenville 3, Concordia Wisconsin 1 GU’s Grohmann: 18 kills, 10 digs.North Park 3, Benedictine 0 NPU’s Britton: 35 assists.Lake Forest 3, Concordia Chicago 2 LFC’s Dirksen: 19 kills.Alverno 3, Maranatha Baptist 0 AC outhit MBU, .150 to -.025. Other Top 25#18 Hope 3, #22 Carnegie Mellon 0 -Ricky Nelson

By Heisenberg “You are such a sweet friend, Ashwin.. Good night now!” When Isha told this on phone Ashwin’s heart raced, but he liked that feeling. No girl had ever said that to him before. It was new not just for him but also to the small group of friends who were grinning ear to […]

By WiseAss Fool After reading a couple of bleak non-fiction about the world we inhabit, I decided to read only fiction until the end of the year. I picked up An Equal Music by Vikram Seth and Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer. I will try to write another RWI for Everything Is Illuminated, […]

3x(8×50) free 12×100 with fins 1:50 1-4) Dk on bk/bk swim/br with dk/free swim 5-8)Bk kick/br swim with dk/50 underwater recovery free 9-12) Stretch free with underwater turns

“What more could you want, what more could you need? This is enough, truly enough You alone have come and stayed by me When I open my arms, You ignite a fire in my heart, And lift me up, soaring into the skies.” (Inkem Inkem Kavale) Vasakasajja Nayika, the expectant heroine, opaque watercolour on paper, […]

I love to go to Red Bridges. The food is fantastic, the owners and staff are some of the sweetest people around, and every time I go there I meet a fascinating person and have a great conversation. Remember Mr. Joe Champion? And Mr. Tony Henson? Please send them my regards. I was sorry to miss Natalie and Chase, but the staff members present were … Continue reading Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge, Shelby, North Carolina

Today’s new Travalanche posts for September 17, 2025 are about George Cleveland (Lassie), Dorothy Loudon (Annie), and the birth, life, death, and possible reincarnation of the U.S. Constitution. In no particular order, other Travalanche posts for September 17 include ones on: Billy the Kid Rita Rudner Hank Williams Roddy McDowall Cassandra Peterson (Elvira) Jerry Colonna […]

Today’s new Travalanche posts for September 17, 2025 are about George Cleveland (Lassie), Dorothy Loudon (Annie), and the birth, life, death, and possible reincarnation of the U.S. Constitution. In no particular order, other Travalanche posts for September 17 include ones on: Billy the Kid Rita Rudner Hank Williams Roddy McDowall Cassandra Peterson (Elvira) Jerry Colonna […]

S. Samek Three players from the Bradenton Marauders were named to the 2025 Florida State Leage season all-star team. Sammy Stafura,Edward Florentino and Inmer Lobo all made the team. Stafura was acquired in the Ke ‘Bryan Hayes trade and is ranked seventh in the Pittsburgh Pirates top 30 prospect list. After the trade he played … Continue reading “Trio of Bradenton Prospects Named to 2025 Florida State League Season All-Star Team”

I think that’s about where we’re at, and while it is indeed catastrophic, it’s also not a reason to give up hope or to cease working for progress. September 17 is Constitution Day in America. It celebrates the day in 1787 when the Constitutional Convention was concluded and the delegates signed off on the final […]

I think that’s about where we’re at, and while it is indeed catastrophic, it’s also not a reason to give up hope or to cease working for progress. September 17 is Constitution Day in America. It celebrates the day in 1787 when the Constitutional Convention was concluded and the delegates signed off on the final […]

S. Samek The PBA is starting to announce the finalists for their 2025 season awards. This included the announcing of the top seven bowlers in the running to win the coveted player of the year award. Andrew Anderson, Jason Belmonte, Graham Fach, Ethan Fiore, Jesper Svensson, EJ Tackett, and Chris Via are all in consideration … Continue reading “2025 PBA Player of the Year Finalists Announced”

Born of a September 17, Grover “George” Cleveland (1885-1957). Cleveland had nearly 200 screen credits, but (quite wonderfully) his biggest and best known role was his last one, the part of Gramps on the tv series Lassie (1954-57). Originally from Nova Scotia, Cleveland started out in vaudeville and stock theatre productions. His debut was in […]

Born of a September 17, Grover “George” Cleveland (1885-1957). Cleveland had nearly 200 screen credits, but (quite wonderfully) his biggest and best known role was his last one, the part of Gramps on the tv series Lassie (1954-57). Originally from Nova Scotia, Cleveland started out in vaudeville and stock theatre productions. His debut was in […]

Born 100 years ago today, Broadway star Dorothy Loudon (1925-2003). Loudon’s time in the sun clustered around several big moments, none of which succeeded in pushing her into widespread recognition outside of New York. Trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, in the early 1950s the popular night club singer began to be featured […]

Born 100 years ago today, Broadway star Dorothy Loudon (1925-2003). Loudon’s time in the sun clustered around several big moments, none of which succeeded in pushing her into widespread recognition outside of New York. Trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, in the early 1950s the popular night club singer began to be featured […]

Hi friends! I hope you are having a fabulous day! Join me for a fun lunch hour artsy playdate today at 12 noon ET on Youtube! You can watch the livestream or the replay on the player above, but I suggest clicking over to YouTube if watching live if you want to chat with friends […]

Hi friends! I hope you are having a fabulous day! Join me for a fun lunch hour artsy playdate today at 12 noon ET on Youtube! You can watch the livestream or the replay on the player above, but I suggest clicking over to YouTube if watching live if you want to chat with friends […]

Updates: Here is your NPI Update for the day: Team W L NPI Rank lastWeekRank usedOppNPI East Tex. Baptist 12 0 63.331 1 1 53.679 Ill. Wesleyan 7 0 62.002 2 2 52.165 La Verne 9 0 61.812 3 3 51.730 Wis.-Oshkosh 11 1 61.538 4 4 53.830 Wis.-Whitewater 10 0 60.259 5 7 50.033… Continue reading Wednesday, Sept 17 Match Day!

The following players have earned POW honors. Links to their articles are attached to the conference name when available. Previous winners will be retained at the bottom of the article. The AVCA Player of the Week is also included below. I really try NOT to comment on the selections. This is a tough job and… Continue reading Players of the Week (9/17/25)