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State capitalism is a long-term threat to entrepreneurial business

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January 30, 2012
The London skyline. © User Liamch, Wikimedia Commons. Licensed for reuse under a Creative Commons licence.

Across much of the world the invisible hand of the market is giving way to the visible, and often authoritarian, hand of state capitalism.
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Doonby (Movie) — Official Trailer

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January 27, 2012
A scene from the movie ‘Doonby’ (downloaded from media page at official website)

“You wonder where it’s going, but even if you know it’s a pro-life movie, you’re surprised, delighted, and moved by the way it ends.”
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Sarah Palin: Must every reference to faith in God be censored?

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January 26, 2012
Sarah Palin, former Governor of Alaska. From Wikimedia Commons.

“People of faith and common decency just shrug and move on from the constant assault on their sensibilities; we don’t call for censorship – at least I don’t.”
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Tens of thousands Walk for Life in San Francisco

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January 24, 2012
The Annual Walk for Life West Coast, in San Francisco (January 24, 2012).

Organizers said there were quite a number of Orthodox priests, as well as other bishops and priests from all over California.
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Markets don’t fail, they just don’t always deliver what policymakers want

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January 23, 2012
Farmers' and artisans' market in Farmington, Michigan. © Scott Stevenson (Wikimedia Commons), licensed for reuse under a Creative Commons licence.

“In the current sovereign debt crisis, the financial system was actively steered into purchasing more government debt than they otherwise would have by distorting regulations.”
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John Buchan: Sir Archibald Roylance on the challenge to conservative values

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January 19, 2012
A leaping salmon at Murray's Cauld near Selkirk. © Walter Baxter (Geograph), licensed for reuse under a Creative Commons licence.

He preached the doctrine of Challenge; of no privilege without responsibility, of only one right of man — the right to do his duty.
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Class warfare, inequality, and taxes on the rich

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January 19, 2012
Bridge Cottage near Galhamption in Somerset. © Mike Searle (Geograph), licensed for reuse under a Creative Commons licence.

“Mitt Romney's admission that his effective tax rate is around 15% prompted the usual class warfare rage from the left.”
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Dan Mitchell: ‘Tax havens play a critical role in protecting people subject to persecution by venal governments’

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January 19, 2012
A map of the world

Tax havens play a worldwide role in protecting people subject to persecution by venal governments – as well as people living in nations plagued by crime and instability.
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Russian Orthodox Church – Revival, 1991-2011 (Video)

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January 17, 2012
The Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Vladimir, Russia. © Aaneli Salo (Wikimedia Commons). Licensed for reuse under a Creative Commons Licence.

A video diary of the making of an interactive Exhibition in Moscow, celebrating the revival of the Russian Orthodox Church after decades of communist persecution.
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Robert L. Woodson: The power of presence

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January 16, 2012
A Greek Orthodox priest prevents a rioter from throwing a Molotov coktail.

These men are rebuilding civil society, demonstrating the concern and care for individuals at a personal level that is most effective in transforming behavior and meeting people’s needs.
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