Jack Yan on Vox

Why it’s still the American century

2008-07-03T10:56:48Z

In the spirit of July 4, I thought it would be interesting to explore the idea of the United States retaining its influence in the 21st century. What many see is dire. Beyond the anti-war types’ opposition to the War on Terror, there are corrup...

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A follow-up on the gay marriage post

2008-05-28T05:55:00Z

The following is a comment in response to the exchange from my earlier blog post on gay marriage in California. I believe it is important (for my own ego!) to address charges that I am prejudiced against gays or am a bigot. It is a pity that whil...

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Gene Hunt is a law unto himself—even in real life

2008-05-10T23:50:18Z

The first time I read about Philip Glenister getting his driver off for speeding (35 mph in a 30 mph zone) I chuckled, as he adopted his Gene Hunt persona. The cop saw the actor and said, according to Glenister, ‘I’m terribly sorry about this sir...

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Ten murders so far in 2008—remember when we had three a year?

2008-02-01T05:13:05Z

We’ve ended January 2008 here in New Zealand with 10 murders. The government is saying this is an anomaly, but is it? Crime has been rising in New Zealand steadily since I have been observing the numbers and for older New Zealanders, the latest...

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E-court: the web can clean up the legal profession

2007-10-03T06:18:03Z

I love it. Dr Jay Parkinson of Brooklyn, NY, has gone online with his practice: http://www.inter-actions.biz/blog/2007/10/is_there_a_doctor_in_the_house.html That means you can reach him via electronic means and he will do diagnoses accordingly, ...

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Bruce has been granted bail

2007-02-14T21:39:06Z

Good news, from the Robinson family on my answerphone: Bruce Robinson was granted bail 5.30 p.m. Polish time. For all those who sent their prayers or signed the petition, thank you. He’s not out yet: the prosecutor can still appeal and had origina...

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Richards and the Juice: a week where being anti-Semitic is worse than being anti-black

2006-11-24T13:22:14Z

I keep wondering if Michael Richards would have gotten as bad a rap in New Zealand for his racist comments last week, or would we have moved on? He seems to avoided the press here, but strangely, Mel Gibson did not for his anti-Semitic tirade. Gi...

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