The newspaper takes so long to read. Plus, it has so much in it that no longer applies to my read more

The newspaper takes so long to read. Plus, it has so much in it that no longer applies to my life. So much trivia. I don't fault them for that ? all of it applies to some people's lives but not mine. I feel that I have better things to do.

Those three kids have swung consistent bats all spring and they came through with those doubles all in a row. read more

Those three kids have swung consistent bats all spring and they came through with those doubles all in a row. That was some great hitting.

On behalf of the board of education, I offer congratulations for this wonderful recognition, ... We are proud of the read more

On behalf of the board of education, I offer congratulations for this wonderful recognition, ... We are proud of the music program in the district. It is an exemplary program, an exemplary school and an exemplary district.

I think the violence will continue. Alas, we have learned not to believe that deliverance is around the corner. We read more

I think the violence will continue. Alas, we have learned not to believe that deliverance is around the corner. We are at the end of year three of this war and every hope that the violence has subside, has been betrayed.

This technique requires both sides of your brain -- analytical and creative.

This technique requires both sides of your brain -- analytical and creative.

People assume it's being tough on crime, but what you're doing is throwing these kids away. Studies show that kids read more

People assume it's being tough on crime, but what you're doing is throwing these kids away. Studies show that kids who are put into the adult system re-offend quicker and more seriously.

You start out massively over-eating because portions are larger, and things get activated in the brain and liver that fuel read more

You start out massively over-eating because portions are larger, and things get activated in the brain and liver that fuel the upward movement in body weight,

You don't want rich people living off poor people who are selling body parts to stay alive.

You don't want rich people living off poor people who are selling body parts to stay alive.

[Maybe she simply cared in a self-protective way.] Doing something on impulse, ... well, it can work, but there are read more

[Maybe she simply cared in a self-protective way.] Doing something on impulse, ... well, it can work, but there are a lot of examples that say, 'Better to leave well alone and do what you can as a reporter.' You do get into situations where you think, 'What should I do? Shouldn't I intervene? Shouldn't I do something?' I think if you get to that point you have to make a decision. I've said to people, if you feel it's wrong just being a reporter and you can't do enough, well it's time to become an aid worker and train to be someone who really knows what to do. No good standing around snapping a notebook.