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.