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Muslims, stop swallowing extremist bait

Violent reactions to anti-Muslim provocations foster a cycle of hate that benefits fanatics on all sides. Continue reading

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‘We own this country,’ GOP believes

Four little words from Marco Rubio’s speech neatly sum up the Republican Party and the sad state of US politics. Continue reading

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Fareeding between the lines in Zakaria flap

Fareed Zakaria’s plagiarism slip highlights deeper, more troubling trends for the formerly interesting celebrity journalist Continue reading

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GOP inside scoop: still chilly on Romney

Even through he’s picked a running mate, it’s still presumptive to call Mitt Romney the Republican presidential nominee. GOP elites are wracking their brains trying to find a better idea to defeat Barack Obama. Continue reading

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Put one ring on my middle finger

The Olympics showcase the worst of humankind, not the best, in a quadrennial global mass exercise in greed and hypocrisy. To escape, run your own marathon – away from broadcasts and sponsors. Continue reading

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Books


Hong Kong On Air
Hong Kong On Air
Insider view of TV news, love, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie

Red-Blooded Risk
Red-Blooded Risk
The Secret History of Wall Street

Lonely Planet Indonesia
Lonely Planet Indonesia
Updated guide to the world's most intriguing archipelago

The Poker Face of Wall Street
The Poker Face of Wall Street
Gambling for investors and investing for gamblers