The Über-Post

Entitled to Their Opinions, Yes. But Their Facts?

uberhim — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:50:52 +0000

The Times Op-Ed page, quite properly, is home to a lot of provocative opinions. But all are supposed to be grounded on the bedrock of fact. (New York Times)

For Dunkin’, a Tempest in an Iced-Coffee Cup

uberhim — Sat, 31 May 2008 07:33:33 +0000

A scarf that the food celebrity Rachael Ray wore in a Dunkin’ Donuts advertisement on the Web has generated much attention from conservative bloggers. (New York Times)

Jesters of Different Faiths Use Laughs to Bridge the Divide

uberhim — Sat, 31 May 2008 07:14:26 +0000

A Jew, a Muslim and a Christian walked into Drew University. . . to promote world peace through comedy. (New York Times)

Satan’s Accountant

uberhim — Sat, 24 May 2008 07:20:49 +0000

Even before the showdown in Texas, Bruce Wisan was trying to save the Mormon polygamists from their power-mad leader. But they believe Wisan was sent by the devil, which is making the job infernally hard. (Portfolio Magazine)

Celtics’ success traced, in part, to the fortunes of a blind son

uberhim — Sun, 18 May 2008 18:54:17 +0000

A city faces a second Game 7 in as many series. Its fans are on edge. Yet regardless of what happens today, the future looks bright. And Boston and its Celtics have a 15-year-old boy to thank. (ESPN)

The Siege of State Farm

uberhim — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:09:21 +0000

Dickie Scruggs mounted one of his trademark assaults on the insurer after Katrina. But his battle plan went wrong. (Fortune Magazine)

John Grisham, a former Mississippi lawyer and longtime friend of Scruggs’, is said to have loosely based his novel The King of Torts on Scruggs.

Manchester United vs Portsmouth (FA Cup Quarterfinal)

uberhim — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:03:36 +0000

Secrets of Islam

uberhim — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:10:53 +0000

A guide to the world’s fastest growing religion. (U.S. News and World Report)

War crimes trial a lifetime’s lesson for Chicago man

uberhim — Tue, 06 May 2008 06:17:18 +0000

Law student digs into the shadows of Balkan conflict in defense of Kosovo’s former rebel leader (Chicago Tribune)

Turkish Schools Offer Pakistan a Gentler Islam

uberhim — Sat, 03 May 2008 19:51:27 +0000

Turkish educators are offering an alternative approach to religious schools that could reduce extremists’ influence. (New York Times)