|----[The Galactic Empire]----|: October 2015

2015/10/29

What is the difference between a punitive and a non punitive grade?

If you fail a class you may receive what is called a "punitive grade" for that class. This means that the grade you receive earns credit towards your degree, even though it may bring your GPA down. Since this grade counts towards your degree requirements (even negatively) you are entitled to GI Bill benefits for any class you receive such a grade in.

A "non-punitive grade" is a grade that doesn't earn credit towards your degree. An example of this may be withdrawal after the drop period; or other things like auditing a class, academic probation, or suspension. Since non-punitive grades don't count towards your degree you may be required to repay any GI Bill money you received for such classes.

https://gibill.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/401/~/what-is-the-difference-between-a-punitive-and-a-non-punitive-grade%3F

2015/10/28

Strawberry Yogurt Parfait

♡ Chicago ♡

Halloween is near : )

The hidden treasures

I use to be ashamed to shop at thrift stores as a kid, but now as an adult, I could really care less what people think. Hell, I admit going to them now. I have found running clothes, jeans, books, leather jackets, kitchen appliances, etc. I have bought many things that I need personally, that cost a lot of money at stores like Target, K-Mart, Walmart, or even the shopping mall. Depending on your area that you live in; you could find name brand things that are still in good use.

While trying to rid my apartment of useless things, by selling them on eBay, I picked up on a hobby of buying things from the thrift, and selling them on eBay. It all started with me selling my running clothes, that I do not use, and selling them on eBay. Then I went to the thrift, and purchased a pair of Triathlon shoes, that sold on eBay.

I make it a point at least to visit the thrift, twice a month to purchase things to sell on eBay. Many people do not know the value of most of their things, that they drop off at the thrift store or the value of things inside of a thrift store.

2015/10/27

Thomas Gouard

Halloween is near : )

Kathy Osterman Beach

2015/10/24

Nike Tempo Track Shorts

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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=272025386022&alt=web

Zoot Performance Tri Top

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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=272025356895&alt=web

Adidas Running Shorts (ebay)

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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=272026260683&alt=web

Rex Nation

Seen this during my run at Kathy Osterman Beach in Edgewater neighborhood, and instantly looked it up once I got in. Back in 2014 this was sprayed 30 garages in West Rogers Park, and Avondale. Not sure what kind of group this is, but according to the other articles posted, its targeted at the Jewish community. I don't see many Jewish people in Edgewater neighborhood though. Edgewater is a peaceful area, especially Osterman Beach.

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Nike-Opening-Store-With-Only-Michael-Jordan-Items-in-Chicago-335844281.html

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20141229/west-rogers-park/jewish-united-fund-condemns-anti-semitic-graffiti-on-synagogue

2015/10/17

Skechers Strada

2015/10/16

Willis Tower

2015/10/15

Leviticus 15:16

Leviticus 15:16 ~ When a man has an emission of semen, he is to bathe himself completely with water, and he will remain unclean until evening.

Leviticus 15:18

Leviticus 15:18 If a man sleeps with a woman and has an emission of semen, both of them are to bathe with water, and they will remain unclean until evening.

2015/10/13

Chicago Neighborhoods

Off to the Expo

Chicago Marathon 2015

Thomas Gouard

Osterman Beach

Chicago Style Pizza

Oh boy, I just had my first Chicago style pizza. Funny that I've lived here for so long and grew up in Illinois and this is my first time having it. My first time having a Chicago dog was in Hawaii. I can't wait to have Chicago style pizza again, this was awesome.

Chicago Marathon

Just finish my 17th marathon and can't wait to do my next. Wowzers, that was fun. 26 miles of fun and pain mixed together, but I enjoy it. I will definitely be back next year.