When did we as a society decide that all recognition of personal achievement was going to be met with derision and outrage? The latest example came Monday after Sports Illustrated named Serena Williams as its “Sportsperson of the Year” for 2015. Williams was the dominant force in women’s tennis this year. Winning the first three…… MORE
Lucy and the Football
That big tease–Federal Reserve Board Chairperson Janet Yellen–is back this week taunting us “savers” again. For weeks now we have heard “The Fed has to raise interest rates this time!” And so those of us with cash in reserve think we might finally see savings, CD and Money Market rates go above a measly one-percent…… MORE
The Reality Show Candidate
I have to give Donald Trump credit for one thing: he certainly learned a lot from the producers and script writers for his “reality show” The Apprentice. He is taking the formula developed for successful TV programming and turning it into a successful (for the moment) Presidential campaign. And nobody seems to know how to…… MORE
Frenemy of the State
One thing that is getting glossed over in the stories about the San Bernardino terror attack is that it includes yet another connection to Saudi Arabia. Syed Farook traveled to that country to pick up his wife–whom he had met on the internet. Tashfeen Malik was actually a native of Pakistan–and officials are not sure…… MORE
The Status Quo Speech
If you’re like me, you are probably wondering today why President Obama took to the airwaves last night to address the nation on terrorism. The 19-minute speech contained little more than the message “we are going to keep doing what we are doing”–which for a growing number of Americans is not enough. President Obama…… MORE
A B1G Mistake
Tonight, the Wisconsin Badgers Men’s Hockey team opens up B1G Ten conference play at Michigan. When it was first announced, B1G Ten hockey sounded like a sure-fire winner. Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan have all won national championships. Michigan State had a strong tradition and Ohio State and Penn State certainly have the resources to be good…… MORE
See Something, Say Something, Create an Incident
“If you see something, say something” is the new anti-terrorism, anti-mass shooting strategy being adopted by the State of Wisconsin. Governor Scott Walker is encouraging residents to contact law enforcement if they see anything “out of the ordinary”–as it could foil a planned attack. Unfortunately, this “citizen crimefighter” approach is overly-simplistic–and will likely lead to…… MORE
BREAKING NEWS: Mass shooting reported in San Bernardino, California
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Playing the Back Nine
What should have been a boring, sponsor love-fest type of press conference in the Bahamas yesterday is fueling speculation that Tiger Woods may be done as a golfer. Tiger is the “host” for the Hero World Challenge this week and after the CEO of Hero and another of his sponsored golfers got done talking about…… MORE
Glass Nickel Pizza Play of the Week
Listen to Glass Nickel’s Play of the Week below! OSHKOSH WEST STORMED BACK AND SENT THEIR REGIONAL SEMI FINAL GAME INTO OVERTIME AT MARSHFIELD ON FRIDAY NIGHT. THE WILDCATS WON THE GAME ON THIS BUZZZER BEATING THREE POINTER FROM CONNOR MILLER. Download this play here! Glass Nickel is great for pregame, post game, or any…… MORE
