Archive for March, 2014


A review of the film “Away From Her”

March 2nd, 2014 by Roger Darlington

I only caught up with this little known Canadian film of 2006 this weekend. It is not cheerful viewing – it depicts a woman increasingly overcome by Alzheimer’s Disease – but it is beautifully told and finely acted. You can read my review here. It is not the first film that I have seen showing […]

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Why is Russia risking a second Cold War?

March 2nd, 2014 by Roger Darlington

“This is perhaps the most dangerous point in Europe’s history since the end of the cold war. Direct confrontation between Russian and Ukrainian forces will draw in the United States, one way or another. While there is still time, it’s extremely important to understand what each party involved is aiming for.” Dmitri Trenin is not the […]

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What does that Indian head shake actually mean?

March 1st, 2014 by Roger Darlington

“A lot of people have been confusing themselves about what the great Indian head shakes mean and how to communicate using the same. Here is an earnest attempt at explaining the different types of head shakes are and their meaning.”

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