One of their rewards

Remember those Americans who stopped the terrorist attack in France? Well, one of them was wearing a Bayern Munich jersey at the time, and that got the attention of the club. They invited him to Bayern's training session and introduced him to the man who wears that uniform for real...Thomas Mueller. Cool moment captured on Twitter...

Today we had a visit of #Thalys-hero Alek Skarlatos on the training ground of @FCBayernEN #esmuellert pic.twitter.com/VFaodnOCaM

— Thomas Müller (@esmuellert_) August 26, 2015

Facebook Has 1 Billion Users in One Day

It happened on Monday. A billion people around the world were on facebook in a 24-hour period. A billion.

I must admit I was one of them.

My kids were not. They tell me they are too cool for Facebook.

New Daily Show Hire

From this morning's Hollywood Reporter: The former digital director for 'The Onion' will create viral content for the Trevor Noah-hosted program.

His name is Baratunde Thurston and he's also the author of "How to Be Black". His job on the Daily Show will be to create viral content outside of the show itself.

Johnny B Sells His House

The Tribune has the story. Nice pad. Sold for $4.9 million. From the article...

Features include six full baths, four half-baths, six fireplaces, a full-floor master suite, a movie theater, an elevator, multiple decks and an attached three-car garage.

Sounds exactly like my house.

Brian Epstein

On this day in 1967, Beatles manager Brian Epstein passed away. He was only 32 years old.

This interview with Murray the K took place just a few months before his death.

A Volunteer's Retort

As someone who volunteers hundreds of hours a year, I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically endorse this message. Thanks to "MS" for sending it to me...

Historic Chicago Taverns, Part 2

Rick Kogan takes a look at five more historic taverns in today's Chicago Tribune. I appreciate the tireless research he has done on behalf of journalism. I will have to follow his lead and check a few of these out. There are three that I've never visited.

MSNBC Moves Sharpton

Al Sharpton's show, which currently airs at 5pm Central, is being moved to Sunday mornings. Great move by MSNBC. That show was completely unwatchable. Al may be a gifted orator, but he couldn't read a teleprompter to save his life. MSNBC hasn't announced what will take Al's place, but I have a suggestion. How about news? I know it's a radical concept for an all-news station, but I sure would appreciate it.

Where There's A Will...

George Will has two things going for him in my book. #1, he is a Cubs fan. #2, he's a good writer. I don't agree with his politics, but I still like reading his column. I usually find at least one sentence that makes it worthwhile. Today's masterpiece is his column's opening sentence...

Every sulfurous belch from the molten interior of the volcanic Trump phenomenon injures the chances of a Republican presidency.

We'll be reading an awful lot about Trump between now and his political demise, but I doubt we'll get a better sentence than that.

Say it Ain't So, Rose

Another Chicago sports icon accused of a rape. This time it's Derrick Rose.

This one is a little different because it happened two years ago, so it's a civil lawsuit and not a criminal complaint, but it's still yucky. Derrick's lawyer is calling it a money grab.

Cubs/Perfect Strangers Mash-Up

Happy National Dog Day

Happy National Dog Day to Ivy. Right now she's where she is every day at this time. Sitting at my feet as I write.

TV Reporter & Cameraman Killed on Live TV

This is a horrible story. A TV reporter and her cameraman were doing a routine story on the morning news when someone started shooting. Both the reporter and the cameraman are dead.

LATE UPDATE: The gunman was surrounded, and he shot himself.

First Day of School

Can't get this song out of my head. My oh my what a wonderful day! (And that's coming from someone who has a dentist appointment today)



Or this song...

Fox News Vs. Trump

It looks like Fox News is now turning on Trump because he broke the rules of their recent (We won't rip you if you don't rip us) agreement by ripping Megyn Kelly again. But I think they've made a classic schoolyard mistake in the way they are doing it. Here's the headline: Roger Ailes: Trump Should Apologize to Megyn Kelly; Fox News Won’t be ‘Bullied by Anyone’.

Think about it. What would Fox do if someone demanded that they apologize and accused them of bullying? We know exactly what they'd do because they've been doing it for twenty years. They'd go on the air and imply whoever is accusing them of bullying is a puss. "Oh, wah. Are your fragile wittle feelings hurt?" That's exactly what Donald Trump is going to do to them. There's an endless game of "I know you are but what am I" brewing, with no end in sight until one side realizes that "Nuh uh" is not a sufficient retort.

Who do you think is more likely to buckle first, Trump or Fox? My money's on Fox. Their mommy is looking up Donald's mommy's phone number right now.

We're #1

According to Chicago Police, Cubs fans are #1!

#1 at urinating in public, that is.

It ain't much, but it's something to build on.

Ashley Madison

Only three Zip codes in America (according to Gawker) do not have any Ashley Madison accounts. Two are in Alaska and another is in New Mexico.

I'll be looking at everyone a little differently this morning when I drop the kids off at school. Which one of you is the cheater? J'accuse!

RIP Chico Maki

He was one of the Blackhawks of my youth. Ron "Chico" Maki passed away yesterday at the age of 76.

On teams that featured the likes of Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita and Tony Esposito, good ol' #16 was not one of the stars of those great Blackhawks teams (although he did manage to make three all-star teams), but he was an important cog. He played throughout the 60s and retired in 1975.

Brandwidth

Many thanks Robert Feder for the mention of Kipper McGee's ‪‎Eckhartz Press‬ book ‪#‎Brandwidth in his Robservations column yesterday‬. The book has been getting great reviews from media types who recognize the wisdom in Kipper's words.

Get your copy today.

Rizzo Channels Moises, Cubs get SI cover

Fun Anthony Rizzo interview. He admits he has tried the Moises Alou method of toughening up his hands.

Also, is Sports Illustrated still a jinx if you only appear on the regional cover? The Cubs are about to find out.