That’s a critical time in kids’ lives when they need discipline, and he had it. And he had school spirit. read more

That’s a critical time in kids’ lives when they need discipline, and he had it. And he had school spirit. Back then, you were proud to represent your team and your city and your school.

These figures come at a difficult time, with regional and local newspapers subject to the same market forces as other read more

These figures come at a difficult time, with regional and local newspapers subject to the same market forces as other consumer products and media. Despite this, a number of regional newspapers have seen some very impressive results due to investment, audience research and focusing on what their readers want.

Man proposes, and God disposes.

Man proposes, and God disposes.

My life will be sour grapes and ashes without you.

My life will be sour grapes and ashes without you.

By the second day you know which dog is your favorite. They say the dog picks you and I really read more

By the second day you know which dog is your favorite. They say the dog picks you and I really think that's true.

In the 1990s we had difficulty getting kids home from school, ... It's a precaution because we don't want little read more

In the 1990s we had difficulty getting kids home from school, ... It's a precaution because we don't want little kids out in that kind of weather.

[For instance, there is a direct link between infant mortality and premature birth. Clearly the more premature an infant is read more

[For instance, there is a direct link between infant mortality and premature birth. Clearly the more premature an infant is when he is born, the greater likelihood of complications. In fact, according to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services National Center for Health Statistics, complications stemming from short gestation and low birth weight are the second leading causes of infant mortality in the United States. Ironically, the advanced medical technologies used in the United States tend to increase our infant mortality rate, not decrease it. In the United States, advanced technologies and procedures have made it more practical in recent years for medical professionals to attempt to save severely premature infants. Such attempts do not always succeed, adding to the rate of infant mortality.] Resuscitation is more likely to be attempted on extremely premature babies born in the United States than in many other countries, ... The extremely premature babies on whom resuscitation is unsuccessful are then counted as infant deaths, whereas they are counted as fetal deaths when resuscitation has not been attempted.

Back in February, when we projected $55 oil, oil prices were falling. We projected a weaker price over the summer.

Back in February, when we projected $55 oil, oil prices were falling. We projected a weaker price over the summer.

The evidence is clear. This reaches the top — the very top of our archdiocese, ... Regrettably, the perpetrators of read more

The evidence is clear. This reaches the top — the very top of our archdiocese, ... Regrettably, the perpetrators of these crimes and the people that protected them will never face the penalties they deserve.