The superstition was that disability of any sort was the mark of the devil. The phrases are in languages throughout read more

The superstition was that disability of any sort was the mark of the devil. The phrases are in languages throughout Europe: the devil's hoof, the devil's horn mark. It reaches back to early Christianity and the middle ages. Where a child was born out of wedlock, the church cooked up the impression that you'd done something sinful, and something dreadful would result. You will still find, particularly in Greece, people doing a little sign when they see a very badly disabled child – it needs warding off.

Our cities are saturated with fast-food purveyors. ... With the concentration of fast food even worse in school neighborhoods, our read more

Our cities are saturated with fast-food purveyors. ... With the concentration of fast food even worse in school neighborhoods, our schools, parents, and policymakers need to take a serious look at this issue.

It?s definitely a bonus having Ed back. It?s not only me that?s a vet now. He knows what goes in read more

It?s definitely a bonus having Ed back. It?s not only me that?s a vet now. He knows what goes in on in the D-line room and what (defensive line) coach (Larry) Johnson expects from us.

Written laws are like spider's webs; they will catch, it is true, the weak and the poor, but would be read more

Written laws are like spider's webs; they will catch, it is true, the weak and the poor, but would be torn in pieces by the rich and powerful.

It's money that can be used to help improve the rapid response. ... This would help save lives and property.

It's money that can be used to help improve the rapid response. ... This would help save lives and property.

We lost two, really three (days) because Wednesday was a wash.

We lost two, really three (days) because Wednesday was a wash.

We got some shots on goal, not a lot of quality chances. It's one of those games where the team read more

We got some shots on goal, not a lot of quality chances. It's one of those games where the team hangs in there. Their goaltender gives them a chance to win the game.

Yes, it's not many people from there.

Yes, it's not many people from there.

It could have been broken, but luckily it turned out to only be a sprain. I got the boot off read more

It could have been broken, but luckily it turned out to only be a sprain. I got the boot off and I've been riding a bike, lifting and doing treatment to get stronger. I have no clue when I'll be back but hopefully within the next two weeks. I just need time, then I need to get back into shape.