Almost 1 000 whales, dolphins and porpoises die every day in nets and fishing gear. That's one every two minutes.

Sturgeon have been in dire straits for some time and it has been clear that something drastic had to be done.

When you catch a 7-pounder and an 8-pounder on what was really a pretty tough day of fishing, it's just one of those days where everything goes right. It's a thrill to catch one of the biggest stringers of my career in one of the biggest tournaments of the year.

By building relations we create a source of love and personal pride and belonging that makes living in a chaotic world easier.

Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world.

Some day I wouldn't be surprised if we go back and take a look at this whole episode and really question whether or not we really had a recession,