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• Syria asks Turkey for more Euphrates water

  Thu Jan 3, 2008
  • I gratefully enjoy having these local news items seeded onto vine. We can better appreciate future tensions along with the larger international incidents from a good long perspective of underlying issues over time.

• Massacre in a Kenya Church

  Wed Jan 2, 2008
  • I'm concerned with the lack of communication between the various communities. I've been listening to live interviews on BBC World Service direct from various hot spots in Kenya.

• Greetings and Wishes

  Mon Dec 31, 2007
  • HAPPY NEW YEARS I'm pleased to find your return to the vine. All the best!

• Just Do(n't Read) It

  Mon Feb 19, 2007
  • Yes, this is an EXCELLENT ARTICLE for all viner-newbies. Thanks

• The ancient art of COMPLICATION

  Wed Sep 12, 2007
  • My word. This is one of the more inspirational articles for everyday modern man (woman). I'm surpriased this has not received more votes. Then again, I buried my head in James Joyce Ulysses for over eight years in a self-absorbed personal research vendetta....

• Ambush Injures Polish Diplomat in Iraq

  Wed Oct 3, 2007
  • I'm intrigued by the new policy ... government of Iraq has made it illegal to photograph or videotape the aftermath of bombings or other attacks. Will the absence of any public records influence the opinions of the world community?

• Iran Labels CIA 'Terrorist Organization'

  Fri Sep 28, 2007
  • I'm intrigued by the posturing on both sides. Both countries are acting like school boy bullies in their own classes, looking out across the play-ground at the other alpha child of the group, hammering it home as to their strength and power.

• The death of relativism: "A Mighty Heart" Goes To Far

  Wed Sep 19, 2007
  • The article along with the comments have left me emotionally moved. The thoughts evolved out of such an article has moved me to investigate in more detail. I'm also reminded of the famous writer Girard and his book titled "Violence and the Sacred".