Today's Boston Globe articles

1. Recycling: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2010/03/14/despite_environmentalists_pleas_massachusetts_recycling_rate_stalls/

This is disturbing, especially in a region that supposedly prides itself on environmental awareness. A good solution would be to tax trash collectibles (minimally) while crediting recycled collectibles.

2. Medical Training: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/03/14/mgh_residents_cut_back_hours_but_with_mixed_feelings/

A good step, finally for medical residents. The effects of working more than 80 hours per week greatly harm patients and residents on the long run. Safety should be first.

3. Singers: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/03/14/scorned_by_new_york_tenor_regains_a_voice/

The Yankees and other New Yorkers who scorned Tynan clearly overreacted. A reasonable person would not be taken that much affront to the remarks, especially when the singer apologized.

4. Judicial Process: http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/03/14/courts_say_jurors_pdas_shouldnt_mix/

Finally, no more bugging electronic distractions in the courtroom. Juries are supposed to rely only on evidence and testimony at trial, not outside information. The right of the parties to a fair trial is paramount.

5. Gender Balance: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2010/03/14/100_million_missing_girls/

The Economist is right: this is a serious issue that developing countries, including China and India need to realize. Those traditions favoring boys are laughable in the 21st century, and cruel in fact. Governments need to act to forestall this - such as through tax credits for baby girls - or else the social consequences will be serious.

6. Documentaries: http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2010/03/14/greatness_from_one_generation_to_another/

I agree with the new look of the Greatest Generation and Baby Boomers. The Great Depression and World War II were thrust upon the former: would they really be the "Greatest" had those events not happened? On the other hand, the Baby Boomers played a significant and active role in the cultural revolutions of the 60s.

7. Art Economy: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2010/03/14/how_to_start_an_art_revolution/

A bold yet innovative proposal that Boston and its universities should look at. The creative and intellectual spirit is there; so is the demand. Art enables a city to flourish, and should be pursued strongly.

8. History (Book): http://www.boston.com/ae/books/articles/2010/03/14/revolutionary_road/

The review leaves me questioning: is the book more of a biography or social commentary? I think it would be worthwhile if the author examined how an American woman dealt with the realities and prejudices of Napoleonic Europe. Tying two histories will make the book an insightful read.

9. History (Book): http://www.boston.com/ae/books/articles/2010/03/14/date_with_destiny/

A tantalizing book and important part of history. Dien Bien Phu was significant in American and world history, especially how it influences the way the Cold War played out, diplomatically and militarily.