Remembering 9/11. The Mutual Launch of Terror from the Skies

You may recall where you were on 9/11 (September 11, 2001). I recall sitting on an aeroplane on that date flying over USA airspace, one of hundreds of planes, ordered to turn around and fly back to the airport of departure. …

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An Appreciation: NADAMO: May 22nd 1956 – September 2nd 2011.

The brutal interruption of a precious life impacts upon all of us. It seems a cruel severance of the contact, a denial of the opportunity for the continuity of our love, of our friendship. We are left with the warmth of our memories and our gratitude for the opportunity for the time shared. …

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THE PEOPLE TAKE TO THE STREETS. IT IS THE FRUITS THAT MATTER.

The rumblings of discontent grow deeper among the populace.  More and more of us feel indignation and outrage at the exploitation of our leaders over the people. …

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Shadows of English history fall on the rioters in London and elsewhere

The numerous rioters, who engaged in the riots in England in the early part of August, 2011, clearly didn’t realise what it means to upset the Establishment.  If they had studied English history in school, they might have sought ethical and skilful means to release their frustration. …

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An Anton Chekhov play – nothing much has changed in 100 years

With three beloved friends,  I sat in the intimate environment of the National Theatre in London last Saturday night to watch one of Anton Chekhov’s great plays, The Cherry Orchard – the story of Mrs Ranevsky and Anya, her daughter, struggle to come to terms with the impending loss of their family estate owing to family debts. …

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