Daily Archives: March 14, 2008

The Politics Of Biological Markers

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Gaius

Charles Krauthammer takes a look at the utter mess of the Democratic primary season and pronounces judgment on identity politics. It ain't pretty, folks, but he's spot on. With no substantive policy differences left, the Obama-Clinton campaign was reduced to … Continue reading →

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Uprising In Tibet?

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Gaius

Things appear to be more than a little unsettled in Tibet at the moment. The protests appear to be led by Buddhist monks – just as they were last year in Burma.   The protests — initiated by Buddhist monks … Continue reading →

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Bomb Scares In The News

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Gaius

Staffers at a Fort Wayne, Indiana law office panicked when they found a suspicious box containing an unknown object and called police. After much deliberation, the bomb squad decided to detonate the gift. The turnip did not detonate, however. Officers … Continue reading →

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Hard Times For Hookers

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Gaius

The oldest brothel in Hamburg, Germany is closing its doors. The madame says that they just can't make money in the hooker business any more. The family-run Hotel Luxor, established in 1948, is being sold to an investor and will … Continue reading →

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