MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Philando Castile saw the flashing lights in his rearview mirror, it wasn’t unusual. MORE

Vol 9 Issue 28 ~ Editor: Rev. Fr. Courtney Edward Krier
July 9, 2016 ~ St Maria Goretti, opn!

1. Baptism: Means of Salvation (76)
2. Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
3. Seven Holy Brothers
4. Christ in the Home (50)
5. Articles and notices

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Owning a dog is more expensive than ever, but it’s not just because average services are increasing in price. It’s because pooches are increasingly being considered members of the family, and with that comes the luxuries of modern life, including upscale dining, luxurious hotel stays and tech to fit their own connected lifestyles.

“The pet industry is changing. I almost call it a revolution…. We treat them with the same kind of respect and style of life that we treat each other,” said Rick Coffey, president of Indianapolis-based upscale pet lodging and training chain Barkefellers. MORE

If you’re going to Death Valley National Park on Saturday, be prepared to sweat big-time. The park will be without power from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. — meaning you may be facing triple-digit heat without the benefit of air-conditioning at visitor centers and resorts.

The temperature is forecast to reach 116 degrees during the planned 12-hour power outage Saturday that’s needed to repair damaged power lines, according to a park statement. MORE

(RNS) The city council in Pensacola, Fla., will consider ending the traditional practice of inviting local clergy to deliver an opening prayer at meetings in order to thwart an invocation planned for July 14 by a representative of the Satanic Temple West Florida.

City Council President Charles Bare said he will propose that regular meetings begin with a moment of silence instead. MORE

“In a time of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
– George Orwell

MassResistance fundraising challenge is re-energized by outstanding book offer on “homosexual parenting.”

Almost halfway to our goal, an outstanding offer is here. What the media and cultural elite won’t tell you: This autobiographical account will open your eyes about a devastating subject that no one wants to talk about. More
This book will change the way you think about homosexual parenting. Continue reading →

While the president condemns Donald Trump for suggesting that maybe we might want to slow down the flow of potential Islamic terrorists into our nation by halting the influx of Muslims until we have better vetting systems in place, it turns out The Donald actually has the law on his side. (Of course I realize the irony of discussing “law” when we’re talking about Barack Obama, but bear with me…) MORE Continue reading →

A perfect storm of gang atomization, internal clashes, and vigilantism made El Salvador the Western Hemisphere’s bloodiest nation in 2015.

El Salvador ended the year with at least 6,640 murders,reported La Prensa Gráfica.

The grisly statistic represents close to a 70 percent increase over 2014 homicides and gives the country a homicide rate of 104.2 per 100,000 inhabitants, the report said.

El Salvador makes up 13.6 percent of Central America’s population, yet represents 35.3 percent of Central America’s homicides, the report added.  MORE

SACRAMENTO (CBS / AP) — New data from the World Bank show that California’s economy was equivalent to the sixth largest in the world last year. MORE

That’s according to a new report from Rystad Energy that estimates the U.S. is sitting on an incredible 264 billion barrels of oil reserves. It includes oil in existing fields, new projects, recent discoveries as well as projections in undiscovered fields.

More than half of America’s untapped oil is unconventional shale oil, according to Rystad. Shale oil is the previously-unreachable crude that, thanks to fracking and new technology, has reshaped the global energy landscape and vaulted the U.S. into the upper echelon of global oil producers. MORE

With growing support in Sacramento to eliminate Daylight Savings Time, the one class of Californians most excited about the idea are criminals, who hate daylight savings time because they are more likely to be seen by witnesses and police. MORE

Earlier this month a federal court in California ruled that a farmer plowing his land without a permit from the federal government is breaking the law. MORE

The southern New Zealand town of Kaitangata appears the prime example of the pastoral landscapes the island is known for; it’s lush, hilly, green, and peaceful. Only about 800 people live there, and it’s a mere eight minutes from the coastline. MORE