By Karen Middleton
CNHI News Service

Financial experts say the economic recovery has stalled.

I guess in these difficult times it’s hard to see the glass half full when we expected so much more.

It’s the same with crooks. They have to make a living in their chosen profession.

A case in point occurred in Atlanta this summer. We all know it takes a lot of folding green to live in –– or even visit –– “Hotlanta,” so this particular crook cannot be blamed too much for seeing his glass half empty.

By Mike Pound
CNHI News Service

There is a reason most sporting events don’t start before noon and I can sum up that reason in three words: Because. That’s why.

By Dave Zuchowski
CNHI News Service

In the 1930s, Ireland is thought to have reached its peak population of 8.5 million inhabitants.
Over the centuries, however, countless Irish emigrated to destinations the world over.
Between 1830 and 1914, nearly 5 million Irish emigrated to the United States alone. Today, an estimated 70 million people the world over claim some Irish ancestry, and an estimated 41 million Americans claim Irish as part of their ancestral background.

The Chevy Cruze is designed to look and feel more expensive than it actually is. The body shows subtle European influence, most notably from Volkswagen and BMW. (Courtesy photo)

By Derek Price
CNHI News Service

By Dave Lobeck
CNHI News Serice