Tom Faranda An interesting piece in the weekend edition of the Wall Street Journal. You may have to hit the link a couple of times before the feature comes up. Catholicism, Inc. Commentary: The Weekend Interview – WSJ.com The interview starts with an oddball quote from the Rev. John Jenkins, President of the University, referring to Pope … Read more
Paggy Noonan is a big fan of John Paul II – in fact she wrote a pretty good book about him – Tom Faranda’s Folly: Latest read – "John Paul the Great" . Here’s a very thoughtful comparison fo JP II and B XVI based on her recent short trip to Rome Declarations – WSJ.com … Read more
I am on the VOTF email list. Here’s a short note I sent to their newsletter writer last night. Hi PT, I was somewhat intrigued by your reference in the VOTF "in the Vineyard" email newsletter you just sent out this evening re: young Catholics. You may not be aware that there was a feature … Read more
This was an excellent event. Our friend, and my business associate, spoke beautifully, giving everyone else the credit… LifeNet: Center for Life Annual Breakfast attended by over 160; honors two exemplary women Here are more pictures, which are not available at the link above (from my private collection!). Judy with her husband Bob, and their … Read more
An interview/dialogue with John Allen and George Weigel, sponsored bythe Pew Forum. It takes 20 or so minutes to read, but very worthwhile. The Pope Comes to America John Allen … finally what we might expect for the American Catholic Church. Again, a lot of things we could say here, which we can unpack in … Read more
Michael Monsoor, 25, smothered a hand grenade with his own body to protect three other SEALS and three Iraqi soldiers From the Washington Post: The East Room ceremony honoring Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor was emotional. Bush wiped tears from his eyes and put his arm around Monsoor’s family as the Seal’s death … Read more
The President and founder of GoLite, a specialty firm that makes ultralight hiking gear, decided to go for a world’s alpine style hiking record. That means no re-supply, you carry everything. Hit the link for the extended article. Outside Blog Demetrios Coupounas, founder of GoLite, set out to spend 40 days and 40 nights hiking … Read more
This is funny. Limbaugh’s Following Extends to Ads – New York Times The study found that Mr. Limbaugh’s share of radio listeners was greatest during commercials, beating his share during on-air segments by 0.18 percentage point. >>>>>> The study also found that Mr. Limbaugh did worst during minutes in which he was expressing approval, with … Read more
Bigger stretchers, etc. Increasing Obesity Requires New Ambulance Equipment – New York Times The department’s gurneys could not adequately support the patients’ weight, and the department had to pay a private ambulance company. Last fall, the department bought three gurneys that can hold patients weighing up to 600 pounds, about twice the holding capacity of … Read more
Well, it is cooler (they say), but it’s going to get warmer (they say). Very confusing. BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Global temperatures ‘to decrease’ … But this year’s temperatures would still be way above the average – and we would soon exceed the record year of 1998 because of global warming induced by greenhouse … Read more