Thursday, October 31, 2013

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

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.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Sunday, October 20, 2013

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.


Saturday, October 19, 2013

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.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Sunday, October 13, 2013

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

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

Friday, October 11, 2013

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.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Wednesday, October 02, 2013

That̢۪s Not Amore - NYTimes.com

It looks, he looks even more ridiculous from France.

Tuesday, October 01, 2013

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?