When Judges Don’t Know Everything - NYTimes.com

Such an important subject!

Culture Cavan

Protests Halt Kelly’s Speech at Brown University - NYTimes.com

I share the embarrassment of the Brown President. Protest is a good thing, but it crosses the line when it prevents voices from being heard. Only when we hear from all sides can we ever hope to get close to the truth on any and every matter.

Whose Feet Are Those? Negotiating Air-Travel Etiquette - NYTimes.com

Wow, I can smell them now!

What to expect from Jim Kim's 'global practices' plan - Exclusive: World Bank reform | Devex

I hope it works!

Off Ireland, a Rugged Journey to Remote Ruins - NYTimes.com

I'd love to visit!

Sharpton threatens store boycott over racial profile suit - CBS News

Racism sits just beneath the skin of far too many people.

Gunman surrenders in North Carolina drugstore standoff after releasing hostages | Fox News

Let's get rid of all these guns.

8 States Team Up to Increase Electric Car Sales - NYTimes.com

Too bad NC is not part of this.

California boy with replica gun fatally shot by deputies: report | Reuters

My God, we have to end this gun culture.

The Factions in the House of Representatives - Interactive Map - NYTimes.com

I am going to make a conscious effort to avoid visiting or purchasing anything that comes from either of the two NC districts where the US Representative voted against ending the shutdown in the final tally.

Police: NBA legend Bill Russell arrested with gun at airport - CNN.com

He is going to have to work very hard to make up the damage he has caused. What a very bad example to set for those many people who admire him.

Some Irish Need Not Apply - NYTimes.com

A cause for considerable reflection.

Viewing U.S. in Fear and Dismay - NYTimes.com

So discouraging but so many don't care.

Behind Flurry of Killing, Potency of Hate - NYTimes.com

The Irish story is such a complicated one, yet so simple.

The Company You Keep (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I was struck by how this film showed some very distinguishing characteristics of newspapers and dogged reporting. If you see or have seen this film, imagine the reporter in the story cast as a part time blogger. It is hard to imagine it happening.

Night Train to Lisbon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Great story, all driven by a book.

Dans le futur | HSBC

Great promotion.

Experience as It Once Was - NYTimes.com

Roger COHEN, once again, hits a point right on its head.

Four Square Blocks: Philadelphia - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com

Newspapers should do these kinds of stories everywhere.

WASHINGTON: U.S. tobacco growers fear loss of cigarette sales in Europe | Economy | NewsObserver.com

Makes me proud to be a European citizen!

That’s Not Amore - NYTimes.com

It looks, he looks even more ridiculous from France.

Guns Allowed at Bars and on Campuses - Chapelboro.com

How to explain to someone overseas that NC is a civilized place and not a playground for macho minds?