Country Profiles

Profiles of the lost (Contra Costa Times)

14 Mar 2010

James Ahearn Concord; age 43 Major, Army Killed July 5, 2007, Baghdad Combat deathLove comes unexpectedly, and so it was for 18-year Army man and Desert Storm veteran James Ahearn, who found his while checking a house in Baghdad.

NFL Confidential: Few free-agent shopping sprees (The Florida Times-Union)

14 Mar 2010

The NFL's first uncapped salary year since 1993 started with more of a whimper than a bang.

The digital disconnect: In relentless pursuit of 'connecting,' we miss out on each other (Seattle Times)

14 Mar 2010

While communication and gaming gadgets have convenienced and connected us in ways never before possible, they may also be profoundly hurting our ability to be social, empathic and involved with each other. The signs are everywhere — from the near collisions on city streets where drivers are too busy texting to pay attention to the virtual relationships on Facebook and the addiction to video games.