Family of Cut Yorktown Cheerleaders Files Legal Complaint
- FOX Houston
A letter from the firm to the district, dated July 5, states, "On behalf of our clients, this firm has filed a complaint against Yorktown I.S.D. and several administrators at Yorktown High School regarding unfair, and what we believe are unconstitutional, practices regarding the selection of cheerleaders. ..."

Complaining To Friends Increases Girls' Misery
- ABC News
Girls who dish to their friends about their problems may actually be increasing their misery by doing so.

The Marriage Is Over, but What About Fido?
- ABC News
"It does not come up frequently, but when it does, it's a big time issue," said Gary Skoloff, a New Jersey family law attorney and the former chairman of the family law section of the American Bar Association. "People are willing to litigate the custody of their pet to the end. It becomes almost like fighting over the custody of a child."

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April 23, 2004

Pat Tillman killed in Afghanistan - Arizona Republic

Arizona Cardinal strong safety-turned soldier Pat Tillman, who left the team to enlist in the Army after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, has been killed in Afghanistan. He was 27.

• How do you define a hero? What does it take to be a hero? Are heroes born or made? Do you strive to be a hero? Can anyone set out to be a hero? Do heroes perceive themselves to be heroes?
  
  

• Are heroes different than role models? If so, how are they different? Can someone with poor character be a hero? What is the primary character trait of a hero?
  
  

• Are we commanded by God to be heroes or heroic?
  Use the Bible Study Tool to the right to help you on this. This would make a great family study topic.
  
  

• Here are some verses on courage. Deuteronomy 3:7; 2 Timothy 1:7; Psalm 138:3; 1 Corinthians 16:3, Acts 4:13, 29, 31.
  
  

• For the younger ones - If you could be a super hero, which one would you be and why? Can you make up a super hero? What would your super powers be? What would your name be? What would your costume look like? Have fun with this.

Friday - April 16, 2004
Money is the Root of ... Stress

Friday - April 2, 2004
Palm Sunday Not Environmentally Friendly, Groups Say

Monday - March 22, 2004
Consumer debt loads at record

Friday - March 12, 2004
Honor rolls do dishonor to many

Friday - February 13, 2004
Pilot's proselytizing scares passengers

Thursday - February 5, 2004
PATRICK STEWART OPPOSES STAR TREKS

Home Grown Heroes

How to raise courageous kids.

You sense it already. Your kids need courage, or frankly, they may not make it. Without a plan, neither will you.

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How do you define success for your child? “Graduates from a prestigious college.” “Nabs a high-paying job.” “Settles down with a nice family.” Sounds good. But what if you got it all wrong?

What about greatness? Where does it fit in? “If you aim your children at anything less than greatness, you’ll set them up to miss the whole point of their lives,” says author Tim Kimmel. In Raising Kids for True Greatness, Kimmel turns the definition of success on its head and guides you in preparing your child for a life that will easily eclipse the goals of those who are merely successful. More Info.