Today’s Views

A particular prism

A particular prism

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Jan 27, 2020

One of Holland’s most well-known historical figures is Anne Frank, the young diarist who, because she and her family were Jewish, were forced into hiding during the Second World War.

Intolerance

Intolerance

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Jan 16, 2020

It’s people’s unity galvanized by a common aspiration for freedom, peace and justice that would really determine our destiny in this world.

Why We Put an Apple in a Lechon’s Mouth

Why We Put an Apple in a Lechon’s Mouth

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Dec 31, 2019

When I was younger, in every Christmas or New Year’s celebration, I always insisted on putting apple in the lechon’s mouth. My father’s explanation for why he found my suggestion foolish was quite simple: only rich people did it. Also, an apple would surely not go with a lechon wrapped not in foil but in corrugated cardboard cut from old boxes of cigarettes. It was far from the “ideal” preparation and presentation.

This fight is worthwhile

This fight is worthwhile

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Dec 12, 2019

In many ways, Roxette is the rightful heir to the original Swedish pop powerhouse ABBA. They were fiercely proud of their country while being at home on the global stage. Their playlist of hits and singles can run for hours without a song playing twice — and even if one did, you didn’t mind. Moreover, chances are you’d have repeated delightful eureka-moments when you’d recognize a song and go, “oh, this is theirs!”