Political correctness gained the upper hand over patriotism recently at Travelers Rest High School in South Carolina.
High School Bans American Flag from Football Game
Month – August 2016
Comedic Actor Gene Wilder Dead at Age 83
According to a nephew, Gene Wilder did not disclose he was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease so as not to disappoint the children who still called him Willy Wonka.
Child Dies After Hospital Pulls Plug Despite Parental Wishes
The family of two year-old Israel Stinson was in the process of filing a court appeal when Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles took him off life support.
A House Church Explained
Ever get the feeling that most Christians are still wearing their spiritual diapers and wanting to be bottle-fed? Molong Nacua, of the Philippines, is experiencing a different kind of church where believers takes care of each other, instead of collecting money to pay for high-maintenance facilities.
University Demotes Dean, Citing Ties to Coca-Cola
West Virginia University calls ex-Dean Gregory Hand’s involvement with Coca-Cola seemingly unscrupulous. The former head of the School of Public Health was paid over half a million dollars to start a non-profit promoting the message that lack of exercise, not sugary beverages, is responsible for obesity.
Lawsuit: Nature Valley Granola Contains Weed Killer
The name of the herbicide is Glyphosate, made by the good folks at Monsanto. Three consumer groups claim the granola bars are not natural like the advertising says.
Target Changes the Outworking of Its Bathroom Policy
Target’s sales have fallen since it announced its policy to base bathroom access on gender identity rather than DNA. But now it’s looking at spending $20 million to add single-stall lockable restrooms.
Brazil Health Officials: Zika May Not Be All They Feared
Zika has spread throughout Brazil, but the birth defects linked to the mosquito-born virus are mostly in the northeast sector of the country. So officials now think something else may be the main cause.
Unlikely Football Hero Was Both the Question and the Answer
A great lesson for today’s youth who’ve never heard the story of Brandon Burlsworth. An unlikely hero captures our hearts as he struggles to fulfill his athletic dream. But everything did not go as planned, leaving his brother to deal with a crisis of faith. Greater premiers at theaters nationwide on Friday, August 26th.
Italy May Soon Make Feeding Kids a Vegan Diet a Crime
Up till now it’s been up to parents whether their children eat a vegan diet. But an Italian legislator is upset about high-profile cases involving malnourished children. Meanwhile the American Dietetic Association says vegan diets can work for children, but extra care must be taken.