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T.E. Lawrence….Lawrence of Arabia

One of my favorite historic personalities has always been Thomas Edward Lawrence, popularized many years ago by newspaper writer Lowell Thomas as “Lawrence of Arabia.” He is famous for helping lead the “Arab Revolt” against the Ottoman Turks, who were allied with Germany in World War I. Because so much has been left out of [...]

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Mitt Romney’s Book Sets Stage for 2012 White House Run

The title of Mitt Romney’s new book, “No Apology: The Case for American Greatness,” is a not-so-subtle jab at the visits President Obama made overseas when he first took office, derided by the right as the “American Apology Tour.” Romney’s book as a whole, however, may best be remembered not for the contrasts it offers [...]

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