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The West: Its Legacy and Possible Future

Posted on June 8, 2015 by leslie

The West: Its Legacy and Possible Future Mark Wegierski considers unfolding developments in America, Europe and the Middle East The following essay is a 2015 iteration of the draft of a presentation read at the 2012 Telos in Europe L’Aquila … Continue reading →

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A Very Modern Church

Posted on June 7, 2015 by leslie

A Very Modern Church Henry James contemplates the empty shell of Christianity Take a trip to Rome and travel outside the city walls, far from the splendour of the Vatican and the beauty of the Trevi Fountain, beyond all of … Continue reading →

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New Light on the Magical Realist

Posted on June 4, 2015 by leslie

New Light on the Magical Realist Dimitris Yeros photographing Gabriel García Márquez Dimitris Yeros, foreword by Edward Lucie-Smith, Bielefeld: Kerber, 2015, 136pps., 36 Euros, www.yeros.com Dimitris Yeros is a justly celebrated photographer and artist based in Athens. Edward Lucie-Smith is a highly-regarded … Continue reading →

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Visiting Torun

Posted on June 2, 2015 by leslie

Visiting Torun Mark Wegierski, in the land of his ancestors The venerable Polish city of Torun is located within easy driving distance of Ciechocinek, the spa and resort town at which I was mostly staying, in the summer of 2004. … Continue reading →

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Ask Bush why the Iraqi Military won’t fight

Posted on June 1, 2015 by leslie

Ask Bush why the Iraqi Military won’t fight The fall of Ramadi – Ilana Mercer apportions blame It’s quite a surprise that John McCain did not rise on his hind legs when he got wind of what U.S. Defense Secretary … Continue reading →

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REPLAY: A Scanner Darkly

Posted on May 25, 2015 by leslie

REPLAY: A Scanner Darkly A Scanner Darkly, 100 minutes, 2006, directed by Richard Linklater, script by Richard Linklater, based on the 1977 novel by Philip K. Dick. Cast: Keanu Reeves (Fred/Bob Arctor), Winona Ryder (Donna Hawthorne), Rory Cochrane (Freck), Robert … Continue reading →

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Iraq Liars & Deniers: we knew then what we know now

Posted on May 24, 2015 by leslie

Iraq Liars & Deniers: we knew then what we know now Ilana Mercer is vindicated by history “If we knew what we know today, we would not have gone into Iraq”: This is as good an apology Republicans vying for … Continue reading →

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Timbrell’s Yard, Bradford-on-Avon

Posted on May 20, 2015 by leslie

Timbrell’s Yard Bradford-on-Avon Timbrell’s Yard is centrally located in busy and beautiful Bradford-on Avon, just by the river in one of the fine old buildings with cream coloured stone and appealingly wonky angles. The fact that the whole building leans … Continue reading →

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Savouring Hillary’s Vow of Silence

Posted on May 18, 2015 by leslie

Savouring Hillary’s Vow of Silence Ilana Mercer waxes prophetic The national media are sulking. Hillary Clinton won’t speak to them. But what is it about this power-hungry dirigista that the media don’t already know? Prior to taking a vow of … Continue reading →

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Mongolia, a Retrospect and Prospect

Posted on May 14, 2015 by leslie

Mongolia, a Retrospect and Prospect The Ethnic Conflict Information Centre analyses Mongolia’s balancing act Mongolia is one of those semi-imaginary places that, like Timbuktu or the far side of the Moon, conjure up mental pictures of extreme remoteness and desolation. … Continue reading →

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