Random links of interest, concern or curiosity from the past week or so, that deserve at least a SHORT mention:

Obama’s come-uppance from Elie Wiesel during self-serving visit to Holocaust Museum ~ The Holocaust should NOT be politicized. “Israel cannot not remember. And because it remembers, it must be strong, just to defend its own survival and its own destiny.” ~ Eli Wiesel
 
More older couples shacking up, skipping marriage ~ Why is what was wrong when they were younger, right now that they’re older? Just curious…
 
Governor Jindal’s Education Reform Efforts: Why They Matter ~ Long-term, focused efforts are now paying off with positive results in Louisiana:

…expanded access to high-performing charter schools, performance-based teacher tenure, and tax credits for individuals and businesses to sponsor tuition for the schools that best meets a child’s educational needs

– and the biggest payoff – vouchers!

 
Growth of Christianity in Iran reaches armed forces ~ Pretty amazing – in a country where the penalty for apostasy is frequently death.
 
King David Ruled Cities, Not Shepherds ~ Archaeological findings continue to refute liberal Bible scholars’ interpretations; in this case, that David ruled over an urban society in a fortified city, not a pastoral tribe as revisionists claim.
 
Triple Play! Obama Blows Off Congress, Funds Palestinians, Lies About PA Stance on Israel ~ Andrew C. McCarthy at National Review Online ~

In sum, everything Obama is saying about Palestinian compliance is a lie. Even if we were not broke, we should not be giving the PA a dime. To borrow money so we can give it to them is truly nuts.