The spy business is personal. Eva Dillon, author of “Spies in the Family” draws back the curtain of the Cold War to reveal the human side of two remarkable spies – one American, her father, Paul L. Dillon and the other codenamed TOPHAT, General Dmitri Fedorovich Polyakov, a Soviet intelligence officer, who volunteered to spy … Continue reading
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Escape to the Magical Le Pereyrol Estate, Cevennes, Southern France
Escape to the heart of Cevennes, southern France for a mini-retreat to restore, refresh the spirit at the newly opened Le Pereyrol Estate. As though a magical veil is lifted – the proprietors Angelique and Dominique of Le Pereyrol Estate invite quests to experience the tranquility, gourmet meals, luxury spa services and nature trails, castles and enchanting legends. Continue reading
Bapuji – Service for Others
Retired from a long career with the United Nations, Bapuji returned to a small village in central India to serve the community as advised by Gandhi. Bapuji was a freedom fighter for Gandhi when we was a young child. He remembered the request of Gandhi that after India’s freedom from the British, all freedom fighters … Continue reading
India the Next SuperPOWER? Perhaps
Washington, D.C. – Daniel Lak hits the nerve of India’s success in his new book “India Express – The Future of the New Superpower”. Without any fanfare, he spells out the transformation of a nation from colony to independence, from extreme poverty to global phenomena. Beyond the known poverty, HIV epidemic and sea of contradictions, … Continue reading
Walls Between People
“Walls Between People” is a new exhibit at the Museum of the International Committee of the Red Cross Red Crescent in Geneva, Switzerland from September 2008 to January 2009. The exhibit is based on the book by Alexandra Novosseloff and Frank Neisse and artistically presented by Robert Ireland. Using military maps, the exhibit illustrates eight … Continue reading
Bapuji Wisdom – Listen to Yourself
Bapuji, a gentle 86 year old yogi, sat peacefully on a folded chair sharing life’s lessons with twenty yoga students. With respect each student leaned forward not wanting to miss a word. But, Bapuji said loudly and clearly, “Don’t listen to me. Listen to yourself.” With shocking honesty – Bapuji reminded everyone that they each … Continue reading