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The Final Prophecy of W. S. Merwin |

1newsday.com 

The poems of Merwin’s mature career seemed to have been delivered unto him, then transcribed by lightning flash. Photograph by Tom Sewell / NYT / Redux Now we know the date. The anniversary of W. S. Merwin’s death was, all along, March 15th. He’d passed it ninety-one times and stopped on the ninety-second. But what did […]

Brexit backstop: arrogance is as breath-taking as the ignorance

Cyprus Mail 

By Gwynne Dyer The other Europeans are not laughing at the English for the most part. They are looking at them with pity and scorn. But also with a great deal of impatience. On Tuesday the British parliament rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s ‘deal’ for Britain’s exit (‘Brexit’) from the European Union, painfully negotiated over more […]

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Barcelona Hesitant to Pursue Deal for Celta Vigo Striker Maxi Gomez Due to Non-EU Status

FC Barcelona News 

?Barcelona may not pursue a deal for Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez as they already have the maximum number of non-EU players registered in their squad. Gomez has been in decent form for La Liga stragglers Celta this season, registering nine goals and five assists. As a result, the Uruguayan has been on the radar … Continue reading Barcelona Hesitant to Pursue Deal for Celta Vigo Striker Maxi Gomez Due to Non-EU Status

House in Nikko / TAKiBI

Archdaily.com 

We arranged alternately two courtyards and rooms under the diagonally big roof and horizontal roof. The form of diagonally plan and roof are designed based on the orientation and angle of solar radiation, prevailing wind, surrounding buildings. As a result, we created modulated space which is composed of LDK in the stairwell and low service area. This house adopted a complete outside heat insulating method including the foundation.

The Great Hunger and the Randomness of the World

Sciam.com 

The Irish Hunger Memorial in New York City notes that the population of Ireland collapsed from 8,175,124 in 1841 to 5,174,836 in 1881. The British let the Irish starve but kept meticulous records.



There Are 432 Minutes Of Game Of Thrones Left

Kotaku.com.au 

HBO has officially confirmed the runtime of Game of Thrones’ final season. Across six episodes, fans have just 432 minutes left to spend with Jon, Dany, and the rest of Westeros. Prepare yourselves...accordingly? More »

The Sea of Cortez: Life Abounds Above and Below the Surface

Calgary Herald 

I like visiting cities where I can walk – wandering weaving streets, catching a glimpse of daily life through doorways or meandering along a pedestrian block as life buzzes by. It’s the first thing I do when I land – giving me a chance to get my bearings, and in the case of La Paz, […]

The First Real Battleship: Meet HMS Dreadnought, the Warship That Changed History

The National Interest 

Robert Farley

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The pride of the Royal Navy. 

Dreadnought missed the Battle of Jutland while in refit, and served for a while as flagship of a squadron of pre-dreadnoughts stationed on the Thames, intended to deter German battlecruisers from bombarding English coastal towns. Although it returned to the Grand Fleet in March 1918, it was placed in reserve when the war ended, and scrapped in 1923. It survived Baron John Fisher (who had taken “Fear god and dread nought”... Читать дальше...

LIVE: AC Milan vs Inter

Goal.com 

With the race for Champions League places hotting up, the latest Milan Derby is likely to be crucial come the final standings - follow it LIVE!

Show Us Your Forever Car

Jalopnik.com 

A few car friends and I have recently been discussing the concept of a “forever car” and whether it exists for every car-minded enthusiast. It’s something along the same lines as a soul mate. Do you believe in soul mates? You might believe in forever cars, too. And if you do believe in forever cars, do you have one? A…

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