Do Not Call List

When Grandpa got his cell phone recently, he was given an information sheet stating that cell numbers go public this month. If you'd like to put yours on the National Do Not Call List, call 1-888-382-1222. You must call from the phone you're putting on the list and it won't need to be renewed for five years.

I did it and it took about 30 seconds. (Two "press 1 at the prompt"s, and "enter your 10-digit telephone number.")

Marketing

In this week's mail:

2009/2010 Notre Dame Football

BOWL GAME TICKET APPLICATION

I can apply for tickets to the following games:

Gator Bowl

Rose Bowl

Sugar Bowl

Cotton Bowl

Fiesta Bowl

Orange Bowl

BCS National Championship (Rose Bowl)

or any non-BCS Bowl (TBD) should ND participate in a bowl not listed on this application

Yeah. Just in case.

Read the Last Line

Judge temporarily blocks higher ed officials from changing UND's Fighting Sioux nickname
DALE WETZEL, Associated Press

BISMARCK, N.D. - A judge has temporarily blocked higher education officials from changing the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname.

The president of North Dakota's Board of Higher Education, Richie Smith, said Tuesday that the order could delay the university's efforts to join the Summit League and re-establish its football rivalry with North Dakota State University.

Smith says he'll talk with the state attorney general about challenging the order, which was issued Monday.

The dispute has its origins in the NCAA's August 2005 declaration that the Fighting Sioux nickname and Indian head logo should be abolished.

The judge's ruling came after a lawsuit was filed by eight Spirit Lake Sioux tribal members who support the nickname.

Hat Tip- Dad

Is your love tank full yet?

Spotted at De LaSalle High School:

Bathroom Affirmations!

I wonder if they get federal funding for this program?

New St. Cloud Bridge to open Thursday

After 17 months of detours, inconvenience, and economic impact, vehicles are about ready to start crossing the Mississippi on St. Cloud's Highway 23/Division Street again.

Gee Kate, we may have to drive over it just for the pleasure of not taking that annoying detour again!

Details here.

SCARRY Halloween Sighting!!

Spotted at St. Joe's (home of the youth group art project about the misunderstood Muslims and the "WWJD? - recycle, save water, ride his bike more" projects)

We obviously have a lot to learn here.

Tonight's dinner conversation

Jenny (on her way to a dance this evening):

"I'm going to go shave my legs so they're more aerodynamic."