Monday, March 19, 2012

Short Takes

An American was killed in Yemen; probable al-Qaida link noted.

Syria is still in turmoil; a bomb went off in Aleppo, and clashes between the government forces and protestors continue.

Cuba has detained 70 people in advance of the Pope’s visit.

Mitt Romney won the Puerto Rico primary. Lo siento, Rick.

Rick Santorum says he’ll enforce obscenity laws. That will definitely create jobs.

Sorry, Dolphins — Matt Flynn went to Seattle.

Spring training — The Tigers are still winning, beating the Nats Sunday 11-7. By the way, the Tigers have the best record in the Grapefruit League: 12-1. Not that it matters…