Monthly Archives: February 2014

Shutdown Shutdown Bangkok

The protests in Thailand’s capital are no way to run a revolution. Continue reading

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King, Hong Kong rabbi offer hopeful praver

Dr King’s recently unearthed 1962 speech to commemorate the Emancipation Proclamation centennial provides powerful lessons for today. Continue reading

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‘Going, going, gone, goodbye’ to Ralph Kiner

Ralph Kiner, who passed away Thursday at age 91, did it all and didn’t have to prove it to anyone. Continue reading

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New mainland visitors invigorate Macau

Macau is attracting travelers from farther flung parts of China, but that’s a hollow victory. Continue reading

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