- Small Town Defenders needs assistance. Read Mayor Lou Barletta's (of Hazleton, PA) pitch.
- Whether it's to analyze the finances of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, or the National Council of La Raza, Charity Navigator is a valuable resource. The watchdog group lets donors know how their donations are being managed (or mismanaged).
- Will Grigg reports about Ramon Perez, an engineer turned cop who is also a homeschool dad. Mr. Perez took a stand against using "excessive force" on a suspect and lost his job.
- David Yeagley takes on naughty beauty pageant winners and wonders if "maybe this kind of loose life style is in fact 'Miss America.' "
- In this NYT column, Doc Yeagley's query is indirectly answered.
- The retro and contemporary touches worked very well for the final installment in the series that created an improbable cultural icon - a kindhearted, underdog boxer who has inspired busloads of tourists to go stairmaster at an art museum.
- Jason Taylor, the former homeschooler turned Miami Dolphin football player, is only 32 years old, but he's thinking of retiring. Got no ring on his finger.
- For the grand finale: Boise State wins the Fiesta Bowl in OT (43-42)!! What an amazing game. Clap, clap, clap for the undefeated Broncos and for the Sooners' compliments.
