--Veterans come home, but the trauma of war follows them. [Boston Globe]

--The story behind the sculpture of an Iraqi soldier made out of 70,000 ball bearings. [Blue Mass Group]

--Veterans Day closings for Monday. The Globe put liquor stores second on its printed list, third on the online list. Just so you know, liquor stores are open. [Boston Globe]

--Ratings for local talk radio are sucking, and local radio stations are trying to make improvements for fall before the iPod eats them alive. [Boston Herald]

--Even though Chez Vous is not being sold, it could still use your help. You can sponsor a pair of skates for $75. [Globe's Go To It Blog--formerly Flipside]

Image of the Common's soldiers and sailors monument by Wallyg from photos tagged "Bostonist" on Flickr.