Misty May-Treanor: 2012 Olympics Were 'So Much More About the Friendship, the Togetherness, the Journey...'

One of the great stories of the London Olympics, from USA Today, " May-Treanor, Walsh win third gold in style ": For so long, they...

A Homosexual Civil Union Ends in Abduction

This is interesting, at the New York Times, " Which Mother for Isabella? Civil Union Ends in an Abduction and Questions ": MANAGUA...

Jennette McCurdy of 'iCarly' Says Michelle Obama Invited Herself on the Show

Disney Channel's 'iCarly' is winding down. My kid watches it. I think Jennette McCurdy's a riot. She still working with Nick...

Colorado Survivor Jansen Young Describes How Military Boyfriend Took Bullet for Her

A follow up to my previous entry, " Names of Colorado Shooting Victims Emerge ." Here's the video of Jansen Young, whose boyfr...

Names of Colorado Shooting Victims Emerge

At 9 News Colorado, " Names of victims emerge in theater shooting ." DENVER - The names and stories of the 12 people killed contin...

Colorado Theater Shooting: Gunman Looked 'Ready to Go Into Battle'

That's the banner headline at the New York Times homepage, " 12 Are Killed and 59 Injured in Colorado Theater Rampage — Gunman Look...

Jessica Redfield Killed in Aurora Movie Theater Massacre — Aspiring Sportscaster Survived Toronto Shopping Mall Shooting Last Month

Blazing Cat Fur had this earlier, " Colorado movie shooting victim wrote about escaping Eaton Centre shooting last month ." And Ne...

Marriage is Key to Family Wealth, Well-Being, and Stability

Reihan Salam calls this an " extremely important article ," so important, in fact, I'm surprised it's even running at the ...

Is Spanking Okay?

Here's an ABC News clip from the other day: " Parenting Techniques: To Spank or Not to Spank? " I personally think it's ok...

Why Conservatives Are Happier Than Liberals

From Arthur Brooks, at the New York Times : WHO is happier about life — liberals or conservatives? The answer might seem straightforward. Af...

Until Later Roundup...

I don't see too much I want to blog about this morning, so until later check the roundup at Pirate's Cove: " Sorta Blogless Sun...

The Romney Boys Share Their Favorite Memories About Their Dad on Father's Day

From the Romney campaign:

Father's Day Gifts at Amazon.com

If you're doing some shopping online, check  the links . Father's Day is next Sunday:

Imperial Irrigation District Director Anthony Sanchez, 34, Arrested on Suspicion of Felony Child Abuse After Video Shows Him Beating Stepson With Belt

The dude's whipping the kid like a dog. Jeez. At London's Daily Mail, " Man filmed whipping his son during game of catch arrest...