22 March 2011: Morning By The Morning News — 22 Mar 2011 No-fly zone established, Obama looks to hand over command swiftly. Costs in Libya: $100 million for one day of missiles; $1 billion will easily be passed. China abstains from vote on Libya, though not from criticizing subsequent U.N. actions. Japan's nuclear crisis is 60% manmade--government passivity and operator worry over damage slowed response. Report from rebel-held northern Ivory Coast; thousands of Gbagbo supporters enlist. Mongolia to send 1,500 soldiers to Ivory Coast. Bahrain's king announces failure of "fomented subversive plot," 20-30 years in the making. Der Spiegel publishes photos of U.S. "kill team" posing with dead Afghans they murdered. Quick-Lube shop masters electronic record-keeping six years before medical industry. Photo: Hedgehogs sans spines do better with sweaters. America's constant anxiety due to social isolation and expectations from "feel goodism." Science behind why spring has begun. Pawlenty becomes first major Republican candidate to throw hat in ring for 2012 election. Belgium surpasses Iraq for longest wait to form a coalition government. Mildly related: "Popcorn: Cinema's Worst Enemy" by TMN's Rosecrans Baldwin, becomes finalist for James Beard Award. MHII! WMIETG! TMN's Anthony Doerr on acronyms used by telegraphers. Just saying: If a 400-pound sumo wrestler can finish a marathon, can't we all?
