No Fly Zone means war

Is the U.S. readying to join fight in Syria? Obama has wisely steered clear of this mess. Let's hope he continues to do so. From The Atlantic.

Drinks

Beer sales continue to decline.

America's Top Beaches

St. George Island and Bonita Beach both make the list.

Books: Paul Theroux

Paul Theroux talks about the 'Last Train to Zona Verde.' His recent NPR interview was fascinating.

Lansdale at the movies

Cold in July to be filmed. Jim Mickle will direct.

TV: The Office

A look at the final episode by Kevin Fallon of The Atlantic.

Movies

Cohen Brothers new film a hit at Cannes. But as "good as Fargo?"

Books: McMurtry

McMurtry's cameo on 'Mad Men.' From the Houston Chronicle.

NBA stuff

Jason Whitlock sounds off on NBA skullduggery.

WW II: The Battle of Chicago

Chicago gun laws stop museums from displaying historic firearms. The Law of Unintended and Incredibly Stupid Consequences.

Birds: Protecting Ospreys

Brits to use satellite technology to track rare ospreys.

WW II: Osaka Mayor Defends War Crime

Forced prostitution was necessary to help the troops rest.

Braves: Prado Off to Slow Start

Former Brave still a hit with Atlanta fans.

Tunes:Keith Whitley

I'm No Stranger to the Rain. On the anniversary of his death.

Fun stuff

When will Mars attack again? Topps talks new cards.

Tee Vee: LA Confidential

Is Ellroy's classic heading to the TV screen? Hey, if they can make Hannibal Lecter TV-worthy???

WW II: The Dambusters

Check out this animated feature from Aviation History.

Eats and drinks

Will Russians drink themselves into irrelevancy? Alcohol contributes to decline in lifespans, reproduction. From the Wall Street Journal.

Warren's World

Buffett backers ponder the future.

History: Fort found in NE Georgia

Carr's Fort found in Wilkes County.

NFL: UFAs

Georgia's Geathers could help Chargers. Don Banks of SI.com lists his favorite street free agents after the draft.

Tee Vee: Olyphant feels Justified

Here's an excellent interview from The Guardian about the best show on television.

Movies: Stephen King book optioned

Filmmaker antes up for new crime novel "Joyland." Book due out on Hard Case Crime label.

Tee Vee: The Office goodbye

Creed Bratton talks mung beans. From Rolling Stone.

NFL Draft: Rams

Jim Thomas talks about the picks with St. Louis fans. From the Post-Dispatch.

Dalton's Boggs sent down

Cards bring up rookie while Mitchell Boggs goes back to work at Louisville. The former DHS standout struggle badly in closer role after a terrific year as a setup man.

NFL: Packers realign

Reinforce left side of line but will the right hold up? Trio will compete for right tackle job.

Books

Harper Lee sues over copyright.

Cool army men stuff

Check out this modern 'art.' Thanks Mark Hannah.

Newspaperin'

Pay wals boost circulation at some papers.