U.S., Israel Discussing Pollard Release - WSJ.com

What an outrageous idea - "paying" the Israelis to do the right thing in talking with the Palestinians. We should, instead, say that all military assistance to Israel will stop in 6 months unless serious negotiations - as judged by us - are underway.

Bill Maher exposes Democrats over Paul Ryan’s “racist” remarks - IrishCentral.com

I think Bill MAHER deserves a lot of credit for this, and others ought to consider this point much more carefully. Get your knees out of your minds and think.

This fault could bring an earthquake worse than 'The Big One' - latimes.com

Wow.

A Whitewash for Gov. Christie - NYTimes.com

I am glad we can now focus on the cost of this work.

Obama’s Anemic Speech in Europe - NYTimes.com

Another point of view on President OBAMA's speech; I disagree.

Remarks by the President in Address to European Youth | The White House

One of the President's very best speeches!

Girl Shaves Head for Pal, Breaks School Dress Code - ABC News

I am still not convinced that charter schools in general are good things, and moves like this make them an even tougher sell.

Bookshelf | 'Wordbirds,' a Fine-Feathered Compendium of Modern-Day Neologisms

Hmmm.

Amid Wave of Pro-Gun Legislation, Georgia Proposes Sweeping Law - NYTimes.com

Why can't we make this happen in NC?

Map: 'How Much Snow It Typically Takes to Cancel School in the U.S.' - Eleanor Barkhorn - The Atlantic

Seems like a huge waste in every respect.

The Lost Art of the Unsent Angry Letter - NYTimes.com

A very good practice.

A Ship Being Built in Iran Looks Awfully Familiar to the U.S. - NYTimes.com

Amazingly bizarre.

Cold Man in the Kremlin - NYTimes.com

This is at least as important in shaping my opinion.

If we have to pick a side over Crimea, let it be Russia - World News | Latest International News Headlines | The Irish Times - Thu, Mar 20, 2014

This is well-reasoned and persuasive. I will pay a lot closer attention to what follows and reformulate my views.

Obama has “too much golf, not enough work” - IrishCentral.com

A lot of the criticism of the President is, alas, well-merited.

E.U. Fights to Get Everyone Speaking Same Language on Education - NYTimes.com

We need to be reminded how we are doing in the US - this combined with Nicholas KRISTOFF piece yesterday talking about the importance of study overseas.

The Huffington Post UK - Google+ - Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: Vanishing Planes…

Fascinating graphic.

Weekend Gun Report: March 14-16, 2014 - NYTimes.com

We need to solve this problem.

Erin Go Drinking - NYTimes.com

Bravo! I don't have to wear crazy garb or engage in various excesses to celebrate, within me, my Irishness. That's - thank God - not something I can buy at Walmart.

Paul Ryan’s Irish Amnesia - NYTimes.com

It makes me proud to be an Irishman whose family somehow survived the famine, and it makes me so sad that so many seem to support RYAN. Those supporters, alas, are the last ones likely to want to learn themselves by reading EGAN's excellent essay.

Like So Many Others, Leaving Ireland For A Better Life : NPR

I can surely identify with what she says.

Interview: Brigid Schulte, Author Of 'Overwhelmed' : NPR

Surely an issue deserving of being addressed, when we get the time.....

The Samaritans - Comedy TV Series

Will be interesting to see where this goes!

'Unproductive Anxiety' And The Solo Act Of Essay Writing : NPR

Bravo!

With Move to Limit Gun Sales, Facebook Is Caught in Debate - NYTimes.com

Facebook should prohibit anything to do with guns.

AA flights between RDU and LHR

On my last flight - 30 Jan 2014 - I was struck, as is usual, by the incredible rush to make you eat the very repetitive meal they serve in coach during a 9 hour flight, the awful pizza they serve toward the end of the return flight to the US, and by the awful films shown.