Friday Freebies

As I mentioned earlier this week, there are a couple more changes coming to the Tribune.

First of all, this weekend we'll be unveiling a new Lifestyles page that I'm hoping everyone likes. This page is designed to offer several ways to include the readers in the product. Let me know what you think of it.

Secondly, my column this Sunday covers a big change in the Tribune's production schedule. You can read all about it on Sunday, but for now suffice it to say that the we're eliminating one of our publication days.

• Schools bar parents from sports days to avoid pedophiles. Link.

• A 6.0 earthquake struck Friday morning in the Gulf of California, off the western coast of Mexico, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. I a friend who would remind me after reading that story that we're edging closer to 2012.

• The U.S. unemployment rate is now at 9.5 percent — the highest in 25 years.

• For my fellow P1s, the Hammer has resurfaced again. Link.

• A big European stiff. Yup, the Mavs just can't pass that up. Link.

• Technically, I understand Marcin Gortat would be a good addition and is a young player with an amazing upside. That being said, the Mavs fascination with the Euro goes a bit far. Euros usually have great fundamental skills but little attitude. I think this team would benefit from finding someone with skills and attitude.

• Don't forget this weekend's festivities: Parade in Kaufman, parade in Rosser and fireworks in Terrell.

Have a safe holiday...

...and remember I'm just a few days away from Jamaica!