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World View

Columns from Voices around the World talking about the events, people, politics and social issues that concern us wherever, and whoever, we are.

• The four legendary beauties of China

  The stories of the four legendary beauties of China

• London's calming hero: Ingrid Loyau-Kennett confronts killers

  Ingrid Loyau-Kennett is an unlikely hero who may have stopped Wednesday’s violent attackers from doing more harm.

• Why was a soldier brutally hacked to death in London?

  At 2:20pm London time, a soldier was was attacked by crazed lunatics against an unknown soldier, targeted for what he does, not who he.

• The importance of relationships in Chinese society

  Relationships are arguably the most important aspect of Chinese society

Middle Class Guy

What does the middle-class conservative think about everything? Find out here.

Brass Tacks

Resist classification.

LifeCycles

The “Silver Tsunami” created by aging Baby Boomers is hitting America. Let’s explore how we adjust to it, enjoy it and defy negative expectations about age.

Rick Townley's World of Books & Publishing

A carefully guided tour through the confusing world of modern bookselling and publishing.

Ingredients for Healthy Living

Reflections on raising families in a holistic way -- with a focus on nutrition and alternative health.