Feb 19 2010

The plot thickens in the NBA

In basketball, there are triple doubles and then there are triple doubles. Lebron James’ triple double last night (43 points, 13 rebounds, 15 assists) falls into the latter category.
However, James’ Cleveland Cavaliers lost the game in overtime, 118-116, to the Denver Nuggets. Carmelo Anthony, drafted two picks behind James in 2003, [...]

Jul 17 2009

Peter Van Buren’s depressing story

Peter Van Buren is a Foreign Service officer who has served for over twenty years as a consular officer overseas, mostly in Asian postings. He is at present serving in what he refers to as an out-of-area assignment for the State Department in Virginia. He has sent us this account of his story:

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