Cooler heads urged in Crimea crisis amid Putin fears
Merkel told Obama Putin is out of touch with reality while U S politicians from both parties debate responses. The piece argues against Cold War echoes, stresses Russia's limits, and calls for a measured Western stance without brinkmanship or WWIII fears.
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Realist approach urged to deter Putin over Crimea crisis
Trudy Rubin argues for sanctions and European energy diversification to pressure Russia while acknowledging limits on evicting troops from Crimea. She warns against false partnership with Putin and suggests strengthening Ukraine’s government and economy.
Silence and Shadow Over IRS Politicization
George Will indicts the IRS for partisanship under Obama, citing Lois Lerner’s silence and alleged targeting of conservative groups. He argues new rules aim to chill political activity and questions who else bears responsibility, noting repeated investigations and related federal actions against critics.
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Chance for yoga mastery falls by wayside
Dayton Daily News columnist D L Stewart recalls a beach yoga class on a Florida vacation. A self deprecating narrator joins mostly older women, struggles to touch toes, flails through poses, and ends up unbalanced while the wife notes the gag about wit and rugged looks.
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Almanac March 10 2014 highlights and birthdays
Almanac notes mark the 69th day of 2014 and 80th of winter. It lists notable birthdays from Pablo de Sarasate to Olivia Wilde, cites Bell Telephone patent challenges, quotes Jim Valvano on courage, gives a 2012 election turnout figure, and notes the moon phase between March 8 and 16.
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