Cold temperatures and snow can bring joy to people of all ages who love winter sports, but it also brings with it the extra work of shoveling driveways and scraping windows. It is important to be prepared for the cold weather ahead and Madonna TherapyPlus recommends:

Dress for the season
• Wear loose, light weight, warm clothing in several layers. Trapped air between layers acts as an insulator, and keeps the body core warm. Layers can be removed as the body warms with activity. Avoid perspiration and subsequent chill.
• Always wear a cap on your head, since half of your body heat can be lost through an uncovered head.
• Wear warm socks, waterproof boots, mittens and cover your mouth and nose with a scarf to prevent frost bite.

Frostbite:
Exposure to cold can cause damage to body tissue. Watch for loss of feeling and a white or pale appearance in the extremities, such as fingers, toes, ear lobes and nose.

Hypothermia:
Prolonged exposure to cold can cause hyperthermia, especially in children and the elderly. If body temperature drops below 95˚, get medical help immediately. Signs to watch for are: inability to concentrate, poor coordination, slurred speech, drowsiness, exhaustion, and uncontrollable shivering followed by sudden loss of shivering.

Physical Exertion:
Working or playing in the cold temperatures can put an extra strain on your heart. Heavy exertion, such as shoveling snow, clearing debris or pushing a car, increases the risk of heart attack.

Restaurant & Retail News

Stores Below First Floors: Part II

Since 1995, N Zone, located on 728 Q Street, has provided food and entertainment for many memorable Husker game days.  Not bad for an establishment started by a family of Buckeye fans from Columbus, Ohio.  No need to worry, starting in 2007 Mike Figueroa bought the establishment and N Zone is now managed by Husker enthusiasts Todd Campfield and Eric Schwartz.  Eric’s family used to be the owners of the 9th Street Basement and Todd graduated from UNL with a degree in Broadcasting and originally started out as a cook.  Todd loves being able to talk sports, but also wants patrons to know that N Zone is more than just a Husker bar.

N Zone offers excellent wings, pizza and burgers.  Their wings have standard flavors that range in spiciness from Mello to Fire-Eater and have specialty flavors such as spicy garlic and barbecue. N Zone also offers special promotions on different days of the week.  On Tuesdays they offer 50 cent tacos and one dollar off Mexican imported bottled beers.  On Thursdays they offer 39 cent wings and two dollar draws.  On Husker games they open up their beer garden in the parking lot behind the bar, which offers numerous TV’s and music from The Animal of 104.1 The Blaze.

The N Zone prides themselves on good service and a great atmosphere.  “If people come into the N Zone having a bad day, we want them to leave having a good day and if people come in here already having a good day, we want them to leave having a great day,” said Todd.  Todd encourages people to come down to the N Zone to watch every Nebraska athletic event, college and professional football, and now basketball with the season just getting underway.  For more information about N Zone call 475.8683.

by Terry Uland, President
Downtown Lincoln Association
www.downtownlincoln.org
402-434-6900

Downtown is the city’s hub for government, education, finance, professional services,
entertainment, dining, nightlife, art and culture, and specialty retail. Living in downtown
Lincoln is increasingly popular – the city’s core has become a thriving residential center
for urban dwellers. Whatever your interests may be, downtown Lincoln has something for everyone.
Put downtown Lincoln on YOUR “to do” list today.