Bostonians Lament Loss Of 137-Year-Old Pub And Its Trove Of History : NPR

Very sad news.

Raking leaves this fall? Stop now, keep leaves on lawn, mulch them

Compost!

'Am I Dying?!' A Raleigh Doctor's Answer To Internet Self-Diagnoses | WUNC

We need a lot more of this on health and all issues.

Amber Guyger’s Judge Gave Her a Bible and a Hug. Did That Cross a Line? - The New York Times

I want to think about this; it sure is complicated.

Opinion | Cars Are Death Machines. Self-Driving Tech Won’t Change That. - The New York Times

I agree; apply the same line of thinking to guns and you arrive at the same result: we have too many guns in America, too!

Environnement : les micro-algues, nouvelles armes contre la pollution ?

Want to know more!

Brexit Pain at the Irish Border - Video - NYTimes.com

Need more of this.

These 526 Voters Represent All of America. And They Spent a Weekend Together. - The New York Times

What a wonderful contribution to understanding.

Brands Beware: Influencer Impostors Want Your Free Stuff - The New York Times

A real bad thing.

36 Hours in Dublin - The New York Times

Great!

The America That Isn’t Polarized - The New York Times

Politics, too, meets reality.

Small towns - Ireland's Direct Provision asylum system

Want to study this more carefully.

Le réchauffement climatique sera plus fort que prévu, avertissent des scientifiques français

Super scary.

Shattered: A First-Hand Look At Life After Being Shot | Guns & America

Sadly powerful.

Irish politician accused of racism - African asylum-seekers

Those of us who disagree with this thinking need to talk more, speak more convincingly and try to reassemble a compassionate majority of the world in support of asylum claims that are well-founded and surely not defined by any religion.

Past firearm tragedies spur some to gun ‘give back’ in Chapel Hill | CBS 17

Bravo!!!!

The Critters Doing $114 Million in Damage to Brooklyn’s Piers - The New York Times

My godfather likely was responsible for many of these; he headed the George W. Rogers construction company.

Business Leaders to Call on Congress to Act on Gun Violence - The New York Times

We need so much more than this.

Trump dismisses idea of allowing Bahamians into U.S. after Hurricane Dorian

TRUMP is such big ass that even the internet is not big enough to embrace it. Why we are not all in the streets demanding his ouster scares me as much as TRUMP does. What's happened to us?

All four missing crew members rescued from capsized cargo ship off Georgia coast

Let's hear a cheer for the brave men and women of the US Coast Guard!!!!!

Walmart to Limit Ammunition Sales and Discourage ‘Open Carry’ of Guns in Stores - The New York Times

Bravo!!!!

Beto O’Rourke Makes Gun Control a Focus of his Campaign Reboot | Politics | US News

Thank God someone finally willing to say we have too many guns in the U.S. Now he and we need to decide what to do to build upon that base. How many more deaths before we do? It is a giant albatross around all our necks.

Beto O’Rourke Makes Gun Control a Focus of his Campaign Reboot | Politics | US News

Thank God someone finally willing to say we have too many guns in the U.S. Now he and we need to decide what to do to build upon that base. How many more deaths before we do? It is a giant albatross around all our necks.

Opinion | How Not to Grow Old in America - The New York Times

Increasingly, this seems important!

'Support Bawnboy' campaign to revitalize small Cavan village

This is a wonderful place!!! My grandfather was born here and I surely hope that they can keep the school's 3 teachers. I would love to live there for some of the year, but I am not what the town needs. They need some young families right now and then let's see what the rest of us can do.

Orange County arrests pending after Hillsborough KKK rally | Durham Herald Sun

Good.

Opinion | My Final Break With the Trump State Department - The New York Times

Such a loss to the world, to humanity, not to mention the United States. Appalling that the American people elected such a permanent stain on the picture of the US in the world.

One Handgun, 9 Murders: How American Firearms Cause Carnage Abroad - The New York Times

Too many guns. Why does no one else see this and say it????

Poll: Majority of Americans don't want Donald Trump to be impeached

I really want to hear from the people who say no.

Opinion | The Pain of Losing a Local Record Store - The New York Times

Sure makes sense to me.

But experience has taught me that this cold logic is far from airtight. Our emotional connection to stores, restaurants and other commercial spots whose loss we mourn has nothing to do with economics. These businesses give us the most pleasure because of their irrational exuberance, their daily chutzpah, which is what’s so humanizing about them.

Opinion | We Have Ruined Childhood - The New York Times

I surely agree.

Tali Raviv, the associate director of the Center for Childhood Resilience, says many children today are suffering a social-skills deficit. She told me kids today “have fewer opportunities to practice social-emotional skills, whether it’s because they live in a violent community where they can’t go outside, or whether it’s because there’s overprotection of kids and they don’t get the independence to walk down to the corner store.”

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Something has to change, says Denise Pope, a co-founder of Challenge Success, an organization based in Palo Alto, Calif., that helps schools make research-backed changes to improve children’s mental health. Kids need recess. They need longer lunches. They need free play, family time, meal time. They need less homework, fewer tests, a greater emphasis on social-emotional learning.

VIDEO. Brexit : en Irlande, la perspective d'un "no deal" réveille des souvenirs douloureux

Great story. Blacklion and Co. Cavan border. Truck driver - and I have  relative doing the same. I sure hope an awful situation can be averted.

Durham councilman wants end to gun violence | Durham Herald Sun

Set a policy and push it HARD to reduce the number of guns in Durham and everywhere.

When Cities Try to Limit Guns, State Laws Bar the Way - The New York Times

There is no reason why local governments cannot adopt policies to promote positive actiions. As long as they stop short of imposing laws, requirements, regulations, penalties, etc, what is to stop them? For example, a town policy that says there are too many guns here and we commit ourselves to do all we can to reduce that number.

Bring the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary America - Kindle edition by Kathleen Belew. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

May be worth reading.

The Global Machine Behind the Rise of Far-Right Nationalism - The New York Times

Extremely troubling.

Opinion | Marianne Williamson Knows How to Beat Trump - The New York Times

I agreee wholeheartedly!

Trump Attacks Congresswomen At N.C. Rally, As Crowd Chants 'Send Her Back' : NPR

Even having a North Carolina address is embarrassing after seeing this.

ELF maker is bankrupt; founder says firm isn’t done | Durham Herald Sun

Sorry that they did not make it.

The Empty Storefront Crisis and the End of the American Dream - The New York Times

Worthy of a lot of understanding.

President Trump Grants Pardon to Conrad Black - The New York Times

Slime and Slime.

The School Photo Industry Is a Master Class in Drama - The New York Times

Imagine the opportunities to photograph an entire town or city! I have a good candidate.

The Last Five Glamour Shots Locations in the United States - The New York Times

Sign of the times.

What the Constitution Means to the Playwright Heidi Schreck | The New Yorker Radio Hour | WNYC Studios

I want to listen to all of this - and see the play!!!

Cartoonist Defends Anti-Semitic New York Times Cartoon | The Daily Caller

I see nothing in this cartoon to merit the response it has gotten or the Draconian actions taken by the Times.

Isn't it as much a part of wide open and robust debate as is this one today?

A Portrait of the White House and Its Culture of Dishonesty - The New York Times

And Democrats are still ditheirng around doing nothing. What a blow to the body politic of America.

Opinion | Does Anyone Collect Old Emails? - The New York Times

What are we going to do about this?

What will you create? | Code.org

Very impressive as reported on 60 Minutes tonight!

Opinion | None of Us Deserve Citizenship - The New York Times

Good piece.

Becoming Greta: ‘Invisible Girl’ to Global Climate Activist, With Bumps Along the Way - The New York Times

What a great story!

Inside Buffalo Springfield's Anthem To The Sunset Strip Curfew Riots : NPR

Great story!

Plus de 12.000 armes à feu fondues à Gand, suite à l'amnistie sur les armes

We ought to collect and destroy guns wherever we can. It is very simple - fewer guns mean fewer injuries and deaths. Any argument to the contrary is not worth hearing.

Opinion | Munich or a Requiem for the West - The New York Times

Can we hope to permanently correct this in coming months? Will it take an election? What it will say about us and our fellow citizens if we blow it and THEY reelect him.

Opinion | No, You Can’t Ignore Email. It’s Rude. - The New York Times

Good. Lots of implications.

US lawmaker says she 'unknowingly' used anti-Semitic trope in Israel criticism | The Times of Israel

I fully support Rep OMAR once again, but I wish she would stop apologizing for criticism that is warranted not because of religion but because of actions.

In this California classroom, students teach each other their home languages — and learn acceptance | Public Radio International

Fabulous!

Ilhan Omar Apologizes for Statements Condemned as Anti-Semitic - The New York Times

I stand in full support of Rep OMAR, and I object to the knee-jerk reaction of so many. It is pitiful.

Jeff Bezos Accuses National Enquirer of ‘Extortion and Blackmail’ - The New York Times

This touches so many issues and I hope BEZOS hangs very tough.

Opinion | Why I Am a European Patriot - The New York Times

I am not sure about this one.

Trump Claims There Is a Crisis at the Border. What’s the Reality? - The New York Times

Thank goodness, once again, for the NYT.

Ocean Warming Is Accelerating Faster Than Thought, New Research Finds - The New York Times

We have to increase our best efforts ten fold.

Coast Guard Members May Have To Work Without Pay During Shutdown : NPR

This is awful and would be even if I was not a former Coast Guard officer.

Democrats Faked Online Push to Outlaw Alcohol in Alabama Race - The New York Times

This is beyond unacceptable.

Trump drums up support for border wall with Tweet storms

I would just ignore all this.

Leona Maguire's Storied Duke Career comes To An End at NCAA Women's Championship | Golf Channel

MAGUIRE and Cavan pride!

Encyclopedia Britannica is turning 250: A history of the handy guide to the world's accumulated knowledge - CBS News

Neat.

The Border Dividing Ireland Has Long Been Invisible. Brexit Threatens to Make It Real. - The New York Times

It is really hard to imagine a solution short of reunification or a new referendum in the UK.

Show 1146: Why You Should Share Your Stories - The People's Pharmacy

Interesting.

Show 1145: Are Big Corporations Hacking the American Mind? - The People's Pharmacy

Great stuff.

Sun AM

I sure missed the NYT and CBS Sunday Morning yesterday, the first due to bad roads and the second due to opportunistic television stations.

Opinion | The War on Truth Spreads - The New York Times

We cannot afford to let the other side win this war.

What These Medical Journals Don’t Reveal: Top Doctors’ Ties to Industry - The New York Times

Sunshine is the best medecine!

Drugs

This is really bad. 

Rex Tillerson just exposed Donald Trump's greatest weakness - CNNPolitics

What an abysnal picture this confirms.

Foist on the rest of the world, but not in our backyard?

This is atrocious!

Donald Trump Says He's Most Thankful for Himself on Thanksgiving

Each TRUMP day outdoes the previous one in its slide straight down hill.

Chief Justice Defends Judicial Independence After Trump Attacks ‘Obama Judge’ - The New York Times

Thank God.

Trump statement on Saudi crown prince and the killing Jamal Khashoggi - CNNPolitics

It is so embarrassing to be a citizen of the country that elected TRUMP.

Matthew Whitaker's Appointment as Acting Attorney General: Three Lingering Questions - Lawfare

Law can be challenging and critical. This needs to be decided clearly and decisively. It will be a supreme, so to speak, test of our judicial system at this awful time in our country's life.

Macron’s Response to Trump: ‘I Do Not Do Policy or Diplomacy by Tweets’ - The New York Times

The sad part of all this is that the facts no longer speak for themselves, and, worse, far too many ignorant people just don't care. Bravo, once again, for the civility and appropriateness of President MACRON. He reminds us of what US democracy elected two years ago and how unclear is the future of US thinking. How do supporters of TRUMP ever get back to embracing historic US values that President MACRON can articulate better than anyone I have heard speak int eh Republican Party. Or is that the Republic Party?

Trump's Paris trip marked by missed moments -- and a dire warning - CNNPolitics

Excellent summary of a disastrous presidential weekend trip to France.

Document : le discours d’Emmanuel Macron à l’Arc de Triomphe

Bravo!

Yesterday

Three words come to mind in the wake of results from voting yesterday:
-selfishness
-ignorance
-racism
These were yesterday's winners when we look at the big picture results.

TRUMP enforcement

This is very disturbing. 

« Guns in America » la Une incroyable du Time - France 2 - 01-11-2018

We have let down the world.

Opinion | I’m a Child of Immigrants. And I Have a Plan to Fix Immigration. - The New York Times

I find this very compelling.

Guns in America: What 245 Americans Think About the Issue | Time

Alas, I cannot seem to make this work. Looks promising but I cannot say for sure.

‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers’ adjust up, ‘Madam Secretary’ and ‘Alec Baldwin Show’ adjust down: Sunday final ratings – TV By The Numbers by zap2it.com

Pretty interesting to see how some millions of Americans watch TV.

Washington Post publisher calls Saudi announcement on Khashoggi a 'coverup' - CNN

Thank God the Washington Post continues to fight for our most important principles.

TRUMP, KAVANAUGH and newspapers

I plan to write about what it is that they all share and why newspapers need to commit to showing us all the importance of facts, investigations, proof, etc. 

Opinion | Hit Pause on Brett Kavanaugh - The New York Times

I agree completely!

In Flood-Hit Public Housing, a Reminder That the Poor Bear Brunt of Storms’ Fury - The New York Times

I hope we can refocus ourselves on more than Florence.

In Flood-Hit Public Housing, a Reminder That the Poor Bear Brunt of Storms’ Fury - The New York Times

Our NC shame.

VIDEO. Les six chiffres qui montrent l'ampleur de la pauvreté en France

So triste.

U.S. Has Highest Share of Foreign-Born Since 1910, With More Coming From Asia - The New York Times

This is making America better!

Opinion | Confirmed: Brett Kavanaugh Can’t Be Trusted - The New York Times

Thank God for The New York Times.

A Black Restaurant Owner Says He Tried Assisting a White Patron in Distress. Police Arrested Him. - The New York Times

There is so much more work to be done. We are so far from where we should be. This sounds inexcusable.

Trump blasts Sessions over indictments of GOP congressmen ahead of midterms - CBS News

We need to ignore these narcissitic nothings, and concentrate on why the rule of law is so important. Let us redouble our efforts to explain how our system works, why, and, above all, why it is so critical to our democracy. And then move our thoughts to the next President, leaving this one in the dustbin of posterity.

More Than 9 in 10 People Breathe Bad Air, W.H.O. Study Says - The New York Times

Where are the 92% and how are we all ranked?

‘Overtourism’ Worries Europe. How Much Did Technology Help Get Us There? - The New York Times

I would never have guessed how much this has grown.