As I See-Saw It Archive: March 2012

Play ball: Opening Day for Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field (Video)

The strong link between Opening Day and Washington baseball was forged a long time ago on April 14, 1910, when President Taft tossed a ceremonial ball to inaugurate a new season. Published March 30 2012
Nearly murdered, campers return to Appalachia's Dismal Creek

Appalachia's code is to be generous and open to strangers, but it almost cost two men their lives. But it hasn't dampened their love of the mountains and they still return to fish and camp. Published March 19 2012
With back-to-back disasters this year, the Costa Cruise Line flounders

The author remembers fondly the year he worked on the Flavia, a Costa Cruise Line, a very different time from the tragedy of this year. Published March 10 2012
Oscar host Billy Crystal wasn't funny or relevant

What is it about the job of hosting the Oscars that turns capable people — actors, comedians, and other pros — into self-absorbed, bush-league neophytes? Published March 2 2012

Vance Garnett is an eclectic observer of life, politics and sports.

Right Angles

“Right Angles” explores serious subjects, such as the Islamization of the Middle East and delegitimization of Israel, with humor, candor and a twist.
- Time to bomb Iran
  It turns out that not even Stuxnet set back the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
- Why Stephen Hawking's Israel boycott went viral
  Stephen Hawking's decision to cancel an upcoming trip to Israel due to pressure from Palestinian academics caused a firestorm on the web
- Why Stephen Hawking’s Israel boycott matters
  Arab societies treat their brethren with birth defects like outcasts.
- The Six-Day War and the Reunification of Jerusalem
  Israel did not occupy its capital city; it liberated it from Jordan.
World View

Columns from Voices around the World talking about the events, people, politics and social issues that concern us wherever, and whoever, we are.
Steps to Authentic Happiness via Positive Psychology

Happiness is attainable. Morning to night. I love to teach, deal with folks that have an issue and really wish to tackle it and write.
TV Den

Television commentary, reviews, news and nonstop DVR catch-up.
Ad Lib

Are there profound differences between the Left and the Right? You betcha.
Haydon's Soccer and Sports Pitch

Covering the world of soccer, including the World Cup, Major League Soccer, D.C. United and the English Premier League and other interesting sporting events.

Play ball: Opening Day for Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field (Video)