Monthly Archives: September 2012

Fashion Week: Style to die for

New York Fashion Week is to die for and the Mecca for any and every fashionista. Ms. Alex Garfield would have been in attendance, but (as usual) she was somewhere “very secret.” The beginning of September is when we get … Continue reading

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More turmoil in the Islamic world

Where to start this week?  After almost the entire Muslim world being involved in the news since 9/11, it is a bit daunting to try to comment in around 500 words.  However, I will attempt it. First, time is usually … Continue reading

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9/11: Why have intelligence if it is not used?

On Tuesday, Kurt Eichenwald wrote a piece for the New York Times showing that the White House was actually warned by the CIA as to the possibility of a massive attack against the U.S. much earlier than we originally thought. He shows … Continue reading

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Hatred in the Middle East: Is the next generation doomed?

A recent article in the New York Times about Syrian youth and the existing hatred between Sunnis and Alawites was disturbing, but also an accurate portrayal of life in the Middle East.  Many Americans have no knowledge that unfortunately much … Continue reading

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