Category Archives: Politics

I’ll have what the president’s having

You don’t need me to tell you it’s been an unconventional convention week. Like most reporters, I covered it from in front of the telly for the first couple of days. The downside was slipping off to bed after filing, … Continue reading

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A win and a bust in Vegas

This is the other Las Vegas. Take the turning off US95 where you see the iHOP sign and keep going past the Olive Garden until you are surrounded by unglitzy bungalows, their front yards filled with yellow, desert rocks (golden … Continue reading

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Terminal burger

“Welcome to the Central Diner,” reads the sign. “24 hours of food and fun.” Inside the atmosphere might be better described as subdued. Table come and go in a low hubbub. Customers have planes to catch. This is terminal four … Continue reading

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