Style is not neutral; it gives moral directions.

Style is not neutral; it gives moral directions.

After all the bold talk, it's a slap on the wrist that can be paid with just 7.5 seconds of read more

After all the bold talk, it's a slap on the wrist that can be paid with just 7.5 seconds of Super Bowl ad time, ... This decision sets a puzzling precedent by failing to hold all licensees responsible for the material broadcast over their stations. Why announce such a thorough investigation, if we just let some of the stations that broadcast this material completely off the hook?

I watched the replay five times and it wasn't a foul. It was a foul on him. I didn't even read more

I watched the replay five times and it wasn't a foul. It was a foul on him. I didn't even get the charge. He was falling before I even got there. When a rookie ref gets put in that situation -- somebody who weighs 215 going against somebody who weighs 165 -- it's an obvious call to make.

I used to store my anger and it affected my play. Now I get it out. I'm never rude to read more

I used to store my anger and it affected my play. Now I get it out. I'm never rude to my playing partner. I'm very focused on the ball. Then it's over.

We took 24 shots in the second half and scored 13 points. It was kind of a snowball effect. I read more

We took 24 shots in the second half and scored 13 points. It was kind of a snowball effect. I can't fault the kids for that, but we sometimes let that carry over while we were on defense and you can't take a mental break in basketball.

Thousands of lights were burning on the green branches, and gaily-colored pictures, such as she had seen in the shop-windows, read more

Thousands of lights were burning on the green branches, and gaily-colored pictures, such as she had seen in the shop-windows, looked down upon her. The little maiden stretched out her hands towards them when--the match went out. The lights of the Christmas tree rose higher and higher, she saw them now as stars in heaven . . .

You couldn't ask for a better finish, with 83,000 people here to watch us and 20 million people in Australia read more

You couldn't ask for a better finish, with 83,000 people here to watch us and 20 million people in Australia following us. I just can't believe it.

There is a tendency over the past election campaigns of shrinking turnout and we are concerned about it.

There is a tendency over the past election campaigns of shrinking turnout and we are concerned about it.

The essay is about connection to his homeland. It's about honoring his parents, and the importance of ritual.

The essay is about connection to his homeland. It's about honoring his parents, and the importance of ritual.