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Homeschooled Homeschooling ChildrenHomeschooling’s Liberalism

by David Mills

of First Things

 

A Call to Catholic Men: Step Into the Breach – Bishop Thomas Olmsted, The Register
The Two Shall Become One Flesh: Sunday Readings – Michael Barber, The Sacred Page
Vatican Has Surprise for Pilgrims Venerating St. Maria Goretti in U. S. – Joseph Pronechen
The Essence of Rome: A Tale of Three Cities – Christopher Morrissey, The Imgntv. . .
Confessions of a ‘Say the Black, Do the Red’ Catholic – Daniel Burke, The N. C. Register
What the Roman Empire Can Teach Us About American Politics – Steven Smith, Pub Dis
This Is Arianism All Over Again, and We Must Fight It – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, The Reg
What Has Athens To Do With You? – Eva Bran, The Imaginative Conservative
‘Ideological Colonization’: An Apt Description of Modern Imperialism – Msgr. Charles Pope
Revelation Ch. 18 Fallen Is Babylon the Great (Catholic Apocalypse) – Taylor Marshall PhD
Catholics Look Beyond BSA for the Formation of Youth in the Outdoors – R. Jared Staudt
Reflections on Intelligent Design: Good, Bad or Indifferent Science? – Robert Kurland PhD
The New Testament Authors You Rarely Hear About – Jimmy Akin, The N. C. Register
A Contradictory Man: The Legacy of Daniel Patrick Moynihan – Gabriel Schoenfeld, Pb Ds
Pope Francis, Aftershock – Big Pulpit (October 4, 2015)
Synod Update for Sunday – Big Pulpit (October 4, 2015)
Synod Update for Monday – Big Pulpit (October 5, 2015)
Synod Wrap-Up for Monday – Big Pulpit (October 26, 2015)
Post-Synod Update for Thursday – Big Pulpit (October 29, 2015)
For the LATE SUNDAY EDITION (October 4, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (October 5, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (October 5, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (October 6, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EXTRA: Plus Coverage of the Synod (October 6, 2015) click here.
For the LATE MONDAY EDITION (October 26, 2015) click here.
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FRIDAY EDITION

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Pope Francis Smiling and WavingThe Power of a Positive Pope: Pope Francis Shows the Best Way to Overcome Evil Is to Build Up All That Is Beautiful, Good, and True

by Father Dwight Longenecker

of Aleteia

 

Why You Should Love Your Guardian Angel (& Not Name Him) – Marge Fenelon, The Reg
Is Pope Francis Too Popular with Liberals? – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Catholic Stand
Judging Pope Francis – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Epic Pew
The Catholic Landscape: The Trouble with Low-Proof Faith – David Rummelhoff, Ct St
Book Review: Mysteries of Salvation History – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
Disquisitions on the Synod for October 2 – Xavier Rynne II, Catholic Herald Magazine
Exclusive Interview w/Fr. J. Fessio: The Rigging of a Synod, by Edward Pentin – M. Hickson
Pope Francis: 80,000 Modestly Dressed Swarm Central Park – Jamey Brown, Cthlc Stand
The Discrepancies Prior to the Opening of the Synod – Fr. Mark A. Pilon, The Cthlc Thing
A Survivor’s Guide to the Synod – Deacon Nick Donnelly, The National Catholic Register
Kim Davis and Pope Francis’s Grand Strategy – Ross Douthat, Evaluations Blog
Imitating Judas: The Kasper Position – Michael Lofton, One Peter 5
Synod Update for Tuesday – Big Pulpit (October 13, 2015)
Synod Update for Thursday – Big Pulpit (October 15, 2015)
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (October 14, 2015) click here.
For the LATE THURSDAY EDITION (October 15, 2015) click here.

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THURSDAY EDITION

 

Pope Francis Kim DavisDissidents, Father James Martin, and Other ‘c’atholics Go Catatonic Over Pope Francis’ Meeting With Kim Davis

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

 

The Atrocious Script for the ‘Ordinary’ Synod – Father D. Vincent Twomey S. V. D.
The Curious Case of the Intercepted Book – Edward Pentin, The Catholic World Report
Planned Parenthood: Fathers’ Right to Stand and Defend – Stephanie H. To, Cthlc Stand
The Lamest Defense of Planned Parenthood Ever – Paul Zummo, The American Catholic
Fool Me Once, Fool Me Twice: I Still Forgive You – Michelle Fritz, Catholic Stand
Getting Things Done by Saint Teresa of Avila – Daniel Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Sin and the Reception of the Eucharist – David Deane, Crisis Magazine
Married Love: Meant to Last (Holy Gospel of Saint Mark 10:1-16) – Fr. John Bartunek L. C.
Priestly Confraternity Issues Hopeful Paper Ahead of the Synod – Edward Pentin, The Reg
Homosexuality on the Threshold of the Synod: Two Conferences in Rome – Sdo. Magister
What Pope Francis Taught Me – Graham Glover, The Jagged Word
Seven Websites Every Catholic Should Visit – Molly Milroy, Ignitum Today
As Synod Approaches, Nigerian Bishops Speak Up for the Family – The Ntnl Cthlc Register
Abp. Kurtz on the Synod: Renewal of Culture Must Come Through Families – Jim Graves

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EXTRA: Pope Francis Met With Kim Davis at Vatican Request

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Pope Francis and Kim Davis Getty ImagesPope Francis Met With Kim Davis at the Request of the Vatican

by Donald R. McClarey, J. D.

of The American Catholic

 

True Liberty and Unjust Civil Laws – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Four Reasons to Pray with Marge Fenelon’s Newest Novena Book – Father Edward Looney
How Choice Replaced Human Nature – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
More Saints Who Just Can’t Even Right Now, EpicPew! – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Does the ‘Judicial Path’ for Annulments Avoid ‘Catholic Divorce’? – Edward Pentin
Will Russia’s ‘Holy War’ Save Syria’s Christians? – Ed West, Catholic Herald Magazine
12 Fatal Flaws in the Instrumentum Laboris, Synod Guide for Bishops – Dgl. Farrow Ph. D.
Notre Dame’s Candida Moss Attacks Pope Francis w/Outrageous Claim – K. Scharfenberger
Time Will Tell If Pope Francis’ Visit Has Truly Changed America – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
What Is the Theme of Pope Francis’ Pontificate? It’s the Family – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph. D.
What Saint Jerome Can Teach Internet Trolls – Mary O’Regan, Catholic Herald Magazine

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

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Pope Francis Saint PatrickDid Pope Francis Really Say Jesus Was a Failure?

by Jimmy Akin

of Catholic Answers

 

Synod Rule Changes to be Announced on Friday, Hold On To Your Socks – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘Unacceptable’, The Base Document of the Synod ‘Compromises the Truth’ – Sd. Magister
Critics Sound Alarm Over Possible Changes to Synod Process – Edward Pentin, The Reg
The Depravity of Planned Parenthood – Donald R. McClarey J. D., The Amrcn Catholic
How Richard Dawkins Helps Prove Biblical Inspiration – Joe Heschmeyer, Strng Notions
Dissenters Express High Hopes for Synod – Edward Pentin, The National Cthlc Register
Conspiracies and Catholicism: Devil’s Advocate – Foxfier, Catholic Stand
No Rest for the Watchful, Synod Prep Begins Now – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Doctrine, Discipline and the ‘Kasper Proposal’; Synod Stagecraft – Joseph Arias, Crisis
Dear Woman Suffering After An Abortion – Cullen Herout, Catholic Stand
Synod Studies 101: A Crash Course on Marriage and Family – Kathy Schiffer, The Register
Relics of Saint Maria Goretti in Chicago on October 12 – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Will Christianity Find a Place in Corbyn’s Labour Party? – Jon Anderson, Catholic Herald
Pope Francis and Evangelizing with Questions – Carrie Gress Ph. D., The Dispatch
Synod Update for Thursday – Big Pulpit (October 15, 2015)
Synod Update for Monday – Big Pulpit (October 19, 2015)
For the WED. EXTRA: Pope Francis Met With Kim Davis (Sept. 30, 2015) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (October 16, 2015) click here.
For the FRIDAY EXTRA & Synod Update (October 16, 2015) click here.
For the SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (October 18, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (October 19, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (October 19, 2015) click here.

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TUESDAY EXTRA

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Archangels Gabriel Michael and Raphael10 Totally Awesome Facts About the Archangels

by Alex R. Haley

of Epic Pew

 

The Humility and Hubris of Pope Francis – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
The Most Hilarious Headlines about the Pope’s Visit – Matthew Archbold, The Register
Pope Francis: Women Priests? ‘No.’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
R. R. Reno Is Wary of Pope Francis ‘Extremism’ – Fr. Sean Salai S. J., America Magazine
Saint Junipero Serra & Today’s Bigots – Donald R. McClarey J. D., The Amrcn Catholic
Michael, Raphael, Gabriel; Members of the Family – Elizabeth Scalia, Aleteia
Francis Hittinger, an American Scholar Close to Pope Francis – Rudolph Bush, D. M. N.
The Pope’s Message Extends Beyond Capitalism & Climate Change – Martijn Cremers
The Vulnerability of Refugees – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
Feast of the Archangels – Liz Estler, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Read the Full Texts of All of Pope Francis’ Addresses During His Visit to the U. S. – Aleteia
Synod Update for Saturday – Big Pulpit (October 10, 2015)
Synod Update for Monday – Big Pulpit (October 12, 2015)
Synod Update for Tuesday – Big Pulpit (October 13, 2015)
Synod Update for Thursday – Big Pulpit (October 15, 2015)
For the WED. EXTRA: Pope Francis Met With Kim Davis (Sept. 30, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (October 12, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (October 13, 2015) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (October 14, 2015) click here.
For the LATE THURSDAY EDITION (October 15, 2015) click here.

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TUESDAY EDITION

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Saint Maria Goretti ReliquarySaint Maria Goretti U. S. A. Pilgrimage News

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

 

A Couple of Thoughts on a Couple of Comments by His Holiness – Edward Peters J.C.D.
Will Your Parish Have a Catholic Priest in 10 Years? – Taylor Marshall Ph. D.
How Do You Know What Belongs in the Bible? – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers
Scientists Should Tell Lawrence Krauss to Zip It Already – Edward Feser Ph. D., Pub Dis
Bill Nye the Unscientific Abortion Guy – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Secret Confessions of Surrogate Mothers – Rebecca Taylor, Creative Minority Report
The Novels of Georgette Heyer – Evelyn Birge Vitz, The Civilized Reader
Automatic Censures Should be Eliminated from Church Law – Edward Peters J.D. J.C.D.
Benedict and the Jets: A Lesson from the Monastery to the Modern World – Michael Parisi
Marriage: The Enigma in the Room – H. L. Duncan, Catholic Stand
Priestly Preparation Before Mass and Thanksgiving After Mass – Peter Kwasniewski Ph. D.
Sacramentals and Holy Water Therapy – Michele Chronister, Ignitum Today
Incense and Thuribles in the Dominican Rite – Fr. Augustine Thompson O. P., Nw Lt Mv
Book Review of Pray with Me: 7 Simple Ways to Pray with Your Children – Patrice F. M.
Synod Update for Saturday – Big Pulpit (October 10, 2015)
Synod Update for Monday – Big Pulpit (October 12, 2015)
Synod Update for Tuesday – Big Pulpit (October 13, 2015)
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (September 29, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (October 12, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (October 13, 2015) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (October 14, 2015) click here.

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MONDAY EXTRA

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Father Thomas Keating Sitting Smiling LaughingCan I Trust Father Thomas Keating?

by Connie Rossini

of Catholic Spiritual Direction

 

South America Has Become Safe Haven for Church’s Alleged Child Molesters – Will Carless
Bill Nye the Science Guy Kills His Brain to Promote a Lie – Tom Riley, Crisis Magazine
Francis Gave Them Rope to Hang: Synod & Instrumentum Laboris §130 – Fr. Geo. D. Byers
Springtime for Liberal Christianity – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Christ’s New Homeland: Africa; Book Rev., Crd. Sarah Slams Pre-Synod Docs. – M. Hickson
How Dorothy Day Will Become a Saint Within Five Years – Carlos X, Super Martyrio
What God has Joined Together: Divorce, Annulment & Miracle of Marriage – Felix Whelan
The Man Who Founded California (Ignatius Press), Book Rev. – Stuart Dunn, Strt’s Stdy
Books Blog: Science and Christianity, a Positive Relationship – Francis Phillips, Cthlc Hrld
The Beauty of the Family in the Church – Paul Senz, Catholic Stand
Synod’s Turn To Speak, But Decisions Will Be Up To Francis – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
Pope Francis, Unplugged – Big Pulpit (September 28, 2015)
Synod Update for Saturday – Big Pulpit (October 10, 2015)
Synod Update for Monday – Big Pulpit (October 12, 2015)
Synod Update for Tuesday – Big Pulpit (October 13, 2015)
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (September 29, 2015) click here.
The the SATURDAY EDITION (October 10, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (October 12, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (October 13, 2015) click here.

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Pope Francis, Unplugged

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Pope Francis Clapping Happy Sitting Down SmilingPopemania Souvenirs!

by Chloe Mooradian

of Epic Pew

 

Pope Francis’ Diagnosis: Consumerist Culture of Facebook ‘Friendships’ – Zelda Caldwell
The Confusing and Conflicting Chastisement by Pope Francis – Robert Royal Ph. D., TCT
Picture Gallery: Memorable Moments of Pope Francis in America – Catholic Herald
Pope Francis v. Donald Trump, and More! 13 U. S. Political Cartoons – Saint Peter’s List
Full Transcript of Pope Francis’ In-Flight Press Conference – CWR Staff, The Dispatch
Canonization of St. Junipero Serra, My Pope Francis Pic Collection – Matt Vander Vennet
Pope Francis: Priests That Abuse Minors Have ‘Betrayed Their Vocation’ – Ann Schneible
Augustine, Aquinas, or Kant? Pope Francis at the U. N. – Samuel Gregg, Crisis Magazine
Pope Called for More Work from Priests, But 20%t of Parishes Don’t Have One – L. Libresco
Catholic Divorce Doesn’t Exist, Pope Francis Says on Return Flight From U.S. – Elise Harris
Thus Saith The N.Y. Times: Compassion Is the Opposite of Catholic Doctrine – T. Mattingly
Pope Francis and the Not-Quite-Secular West – Ross Douthat, Evaluations Blog
I Saw the Pope in Paris When I Was an Atheist; It Changed Me – Sister Theresa A. Noble
Pope Francis’ Grand Finale. . . To Synod’s Run Up  – Rocco Palmo, Whsprs in the Loggia
For the MONDAY EXTRA (September 28, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (September 29, 2015) click here.
For the WED. EXTRA: Pope Francis Met With Kim Davis (Sept. 30, 2015) click here.

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MONDAY EDITION

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Pope Francis Philadelphia WMOF HomilyHow Pope Francis Shocks Us on Life

by Scott Eric Alt

of Catholic Stand

 

12 Times Pope Francis Dropped the Mic During His U. S. Visit – Ryan Mayer, Epic Pew
Ten Encouraging Things to Remember About the Pope – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, SomH
Germany: Communion for Divorced & Remarried, Not Who Refuse Church Tax – Finigan
The Synod on the Family, Hope of a Divorcee – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
As WMOF 2015 Ends, Pope Appeals: Be Open to Miracles of Love for Families – The Reg
Pope’s Homily at World Meeting of Families Mass: Full Text – Catholic Herald Magazine
Pope to Prisoners: Jesus Washes Your Wounds, and Ours – Register Staff, The Register
Pope’s Speech to Philadelphia Prisoners: Full Text – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
Help Youth be Brave in Opting for Marriage & Family, Pope tells Bishops – The Ct Wr Rp
Our Families & Homes are True Domestic Churches, Says Pope at Last Mass – D. Sadowski
Pope Francis: ‘Child Abusers in the Church Will be Held Accountable’ – Catholic Herald
Pope’s Speech to Abuse Survivors: Full Text – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald Magazine
Cardinal Danneels’ Biographers Retract Comments on Saint Gallen Group – Edward Pentin
Why Is the England & Wales Bishops’ Conf. Promoting Cohabitation? – Madeleine Teahan
Pope Francis, Unplugged – Big Pulpit (September 28, 2015)
Pope Francis, Aftershock – Big Pulpit (October 4, 2015)
Synod Update for Thursday – Big Pulpit (October 8, 2015)
Synod Update for Saturday – Big Pulpit (October 10, 2015)
For the MONDAY EXTRA (September 28, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (September 29, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (September 29, 2015) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (October 9, 2015) click here.

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SUNDAY EDITION

Man Praying Eyes Closed Black and White picSpiritual Infidelity: A Crisis in Catholic Marriage

by Gregory K. Popcak, Ph. D.,

of O. S. V. Newsweekly

 

Quæritur: Liturgy Director Tries to Forbid Altar Boys From Wearing Cassock & Surplice – Z
Recent Discoveries on the Origins of the Stabat Mater – Fr. Augustine Thompson O. P.
Quæritur: Giving Latin Church Children Sacraments Before the Usual Ages – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘What Is Truth?’ Said the Scientist to the Theologian – Bog Kurland Ph. D., RoaCS
Controlling Thought in French Schools & Beyond – Fr. George W. Butler, Crisis Magazine
On Use & Abuse of Terms Ord. & Extraordinary in Summorum Pontificum – Kwasniewski
The Art of Typesetting & Layout: A Gallery of Pages – Peter Kwasniewski Ph. D., NLM
How to Teach Children the Faith with the. . . Parish Bulletin! – Debbie Gaudino, Seton
The Moral Boats of C. S. Lewis – Two Catholic Men and a Blog
Greek & Latin Commentaries on Revelation (I.V.P. Academic) – Stuart Dunn, Strt’s Stdy
Christ the Sun, Mary the Moon – Mark Cyprian Chapman Obl. S. B, CDOLD
Book Review: The Silmarillion & Tales from the Perilous Realm (H. M. H.) – Stuart Dunn
The Cross, Our Only Hope – Michele Chronister, Catholic Exchange
Book Review: Bread from Heaven: English Eucharistic Motets – Peter Kwasniewski Ph. D.
Pope Francis, Unplugged – Big Pulpit (September 28, 2015)
Pope Francis, Aftershock – Big Pulpit (October 4, 2015)
Second Synod Update for Wednesday – Big Pulpit (October 7, 2015)
Synod Update for Thursday – Big Pulpit (October 8, 2015)
Synod Update for Saturday – Big Pulpit (October 10, 2015)
Synod Update for Monday – Big Pulpit (October 12, 2015)
For the MONDAY EXTRA (September 28, 2015) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (October 8, 2015) click here.
For the THUR. EXTRA: Plus the Latest Synod Updates (October 8, 2015) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (October 9, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (October 12, 2015) click here.

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SATURDAY EDITION

Ibn Khaldun Muslim Islamic PhilosopherThe Islamic Philosopher Every Catholic Should Know About

by Ed West

of Catholic Herald Magazine

 

15 Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Children – Katie Sciba, The Catholic Wife
Ten Reasons to Pray the Rosary – Father Ed Broom O. M. V., The Catholic Gentleman
The Traditional Latin Mass and the Active Participation of the Laity – John R. T. Lamont
Prayer That Pleases God – Daniel Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Four Mini-Gospels – Frank Rega, The Shield of Faith
The Family as Domestic Church: How She Hands on Faith – Liz Estler, Cthlc Sprtl Drctn
The Gift of St. John Chrysostom’s Eloquent Teaching – Constance T. Hull, Cthlc Exchng
Isn’t It Ironic? Grace in the Wages of Sin – Kent Lasnoski, Dappled Things
La Serenissima and Her Patriarch – Laura Giomini, Regina Magazine
Her Enduring Charm: Reading Jane Austen – Suzie Andres, The Civilized Reader
Speaking Truth – David Mills, Ethika Politika
Who Is Saint Januarius – Diana Von Glahn, Catholic Spiritual Direction
How Christian Relationships Create Authority – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph. D., Catholic Culture
What Makes a Society Thrive? – James Stoner and Harold James, Public Discourse
Pope Francis, Aftershock – Big Pulpit (October 4, 2015)
Synod Update for Wednesday – Big Pulpit (October 7, 2015)
Second Synod Update for Wednesday – Big Pulpit (October 7, 2015)
Synod Update for Thursday – Big Pulpit (October 8, 2015)
Synod Update for Saturday – Big Pulpit (October 10, 2015)
Synod Update for Monday – Big Pulpit (October 12, 2015)
Post-Synod Update for Tuesday – Big Pulpit (October 27, 2015)
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (October 7, 2015) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (October 8, 2015) click here.
For the THUR. EXTRA: Plus the Latest Synod Updates (October 8, 2015) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (October 9, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (October 12, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (October 27, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (October 27, 2015) click here.

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