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Chinese cheaters

I’ve been watching the Olympics, and whenever they show the women gymnasts, I can’t help but wonder if the Chinese girls really meet the age minimum of 16. Well, as it turns out, there’s good reason to believe they don’t. The New York Times reported back on July 27:

The Times found two online [...]

August 18th, 2008 | Category: Olympics | 10 comments

Obama expected to announce running mate as early as Wednesday

Via the New York Times (note: may require free registration):

Senator Barack Obama has all but settled on his choice for a running mate and set an elaborate rollout plan for his decision, beginning with an early morning alert to supporters, perhaps as soon as Wednesday morning, aides said. [...]

Going into the final days, Mr. Obama [...]

August 18th, 2008 | Category: 2008 Campaign | 5 comments

PJStar yet to get the memo about FBOFW

The Journal Star is getting ready to celebrate the ending of the For Better or For Worse comic strip, so they’re asking readers for their thoughts on it. Just one thing: the strip isn’t ending. Contrary to the PJStar’s statement that “its final, new-content installment” will be August 30, FBOFW creator Lynn [...]

August 18th, 2008 | Category: Comics | One comment