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Posted on 25 July, 20141 November, 2019

Cultural Sensibilities

a road sign that says A year ago, a member of the Greek Parliament, Mrs. Repousi, who belongs to the leftish political party of DEMAR (Democratic Left) provoked a series of reactions in the media with two statements (each set apart by a couple of days) that she made during discussions concerning changes in the educational system. Continue reading “Cultural Sensibilities”

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Posted on 5 August, 201313 January, 2017

On Tradition

edgetraditionBut she doesn’t seem to be at anything like a wedding or a graduation now; instead, she seems to be out shopping or walking in New York City.

When is an innovation too innovative?

Watch the video, “Modern Takes on Tradition,” here.

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Posted on 9 July, 201313 January, 2017

Everything Old is New Again

Did you see this article posted at National Public Radio’s site? The Facebook post about the audio story read:

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Sometimes the only option that remains in the endless effort to maintain relevance in a changing world is to resuscitate something old, such that reviving a style once judged outdated can, ironically, be seen as innovative.

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