Tan almost quit after 3 days on the job (The New Straits Times) ALOR STAR: A mere three days after being appointed Kedah state executive councillor, Tan Wei Shu was ready to throw in the towel. |
Michael Dirda on 'The World Is What It Is' (Washington Post) THE WORLD IS WHAT IT IS The Authorized Biography of V.S. Naipaul |
San Mateo spa left them high and dry, employees, clients say (San Mateo County Times) Former employees and clients of a San Mateo spa that closed last month have told city and state officials that the business shut down without warning — and failed to make good on outstanding wages and gift certificates. |
Saugus chiropractor is masseur to the racetrack set (Saugus Advertiser) When he isn’t busy treating human patients for back pain, Mitchell Goldberg can usually be found at the Suffolk Downs stables adjusting the spines of thoroughbreds. AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Horse Chiropractor |
'AIDS Sutra' Challenges Widespread Denial In India (NPR) In India, although there are almost three million people living with HIV/AIDS, the subject is still shrouded in denial and despair. Sonia Faleiro and Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi, are two contributing authors to a new book, AIDS Sutra: Untold Stories from India . The authors discuss their reporting on India's AIDS epidemic, and its impact on all sectors of society. |
Just what Chelsea need after losing that record, a trip to Hull’s shock troops (Daily Mail) Chelsea are still reeling from the loss of their 86-game unbeaten home run — and now they face surprise high-flyers Hull. Club legend DEAN WINDASS explains who they’re up against... |
Just what Chelsea need after losing that record, a trip to Hull’s shock troops (Daily Mail) Chelsea are still reeling from the loss of their 86-game unbeaten home run - on Wednesday they face high-flyers Hull. Club legend DEAN WINDASS explains who they are. |
Wajahat Ali: The Daily Show's "Brown Guy": Aasif Mandvi Interview (HuffingtonPost) Comedian and actor Aasif Mandvi speaks to us about life at The Daily Show, life after Sakina's Restaurant, and why Muslims shouldn't complain about negative... |
Raptors coaches aren't dummies (Toronto Star) The NBA pre-season is a tuneup and a run-through. But ultimately it's about the preservation of athletic assets as much as it's about practice. |