Grab bag: news style
The Hitchens brothers disagree on everything. Here’s Peter responding to Christopher’s book “God is not Great”. If you haven’t read any of their stuff, you’re missing out on some fascinating reading.
Billy Donovan backs out of an NBA coaching job to return to the University of Florida. Reports say he was worried the NBA would characterize him as a Munster.
Sometimes the most amazing stuff gets news coverage. Like this movement for Vermont to secede from the US. It’s a small group of people with an unrealistic goal, but nonetheless it clogs headlines. Yes, I’m living in a glass house, so sue me.
Don’t double-park in Greece: an off-duty officer (allegedly) shot a man who parked illegally when going to buy breakfast.
The Chinese are very resourceful. They’re famous for pirating DVD’s and music, but selling fake drugs is going a bit far. (My Chinese friends start to walk away for negatively stereotyping them in 3, 2, 1…)
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