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Peter L. Combs

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Living the quiet life dealing in art and fine antiques. Specializing in Asian art, Maritime items and rare textiles. I do hope at some point the reviewers here can grow up enough to rate the reviews by others based on thought and merit, whether they agree with the position or not.. Its the epitome of bad journalism to do otherwise. ..........As for me...I am fascinated by our nation's interactions and our evolutionary role around the world while examining honestly our advances and failures. Total News Junkie Art, Politics and Economy. I tend to take a conservative view politically and liberal on most social issues. I think no other country in the world has done as much good as the USA and I think we've blundered as well, but never intentionally. Born and raised in Marblehead Massachusetts and now living on the tip of Gloucester, Mass. Sailing and coastal cruising here in New England as well as skiing in the White Mountains with my family. Home away from home...Venice Italy.

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Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
Occupation: Asian Art and Maritime Art & Antiques Dealer, plcombs.com
Interests: Asian Art, Politics, Classical Music, Venice and Veneto News
Expertise: Appraiser of Asian Art, Asian Porcelains, Bronzes and Carved Jades, The Art and Other Markets.
Affiliations: Peabody Essex Museum, Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
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Journalism: 10-20 years
News: 60-90 minutes a day
Internet: 90 minutes a day or more
Age: 50-64
Gender: Male
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Address: Gloucester, MA, 01930, US
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Peter posted and reviewed this story - May 5, 2009
Peter's Rating
5.0

ok and this one too,.,,worth the time..,.

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - May 5, 2009
Peter posted and reviewed this story - May 5, 2009
Peter's Rating
5.0

FABULOUS>>>>Have a Listen..take a break..The best!! Click the link..and play the central; story.,.,.

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - May 5, 2009
Peter reviewed this story - May 3, 2009
Peter's Rating
3.8

A very good story, offers a few time lines and perspectives of FBI operatives, detainees and how they were treated. reading between the lines is tough.. The upshot is its going to be hard to clarify what happened exactly.

The article points out the implausible assertion that these guys all started talking after "Traditional Interrogation Methods". ? This kind of stuff ... More »

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - May 3, 2009
Peter's Rating
3.6

The writer does a good job illustrating the growing concerns over Pakistan's assurances regarding the security of their Nuclear Arsenal and why the White House is worried. THe Arsenal is dispersed and the US wants to know where just in case things fall apart.

Hillary needs to be very aggressive in convincing the Pakistanis to work with the west. A very big mess perhaps in the making.

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - May 3, 2009
Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 27, 2009
Peter's Rating
4.1

A very well written piece with multiple views from various angles on Mr. Obama's start, daily schedule, challenges and comparisons. Loads of sources, well assembled from politicians to well regarded historians. A very good read.

At this point nothing can be said other than, it is clear his intentions are good and his integrity is in tact. When the results start surfacing ... More »

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 27, 2009
Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 26, 2009
Peter's Rating
4.0

A very well and passionately written piece by the chief of the CIA's Osama bin Laden unit about this past week. Written from his perspective with a very deep understanding of Islamic Terrorism. Evocative reading.

While some might not agree with him, I do, no thinking person can over look his perspective. As Obama said this week.."this is going to make your ... More »

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 26, 2009
Peter reviewed this story - Apr 22, 2009
Peter's Rating
3.0

An interesting lead in, but lacked any stats, numbers, herd estimates, amount of land encroachment inside the park? It mentions migrations, but doesn't discuss changes in that population.

Much more could been written here..this is an important story and just didn't go far enough.

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Peter reviewed this story - Apr 22, 2009
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2.0
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Peter reviewed this story - Apr 22, 2009
Peter's Rating
3.7

A reasonably well sourced look back at the steps taken and not taken when the CIA was getting it's marching orders on interrogation. The newness for them all is very apparent, and how they dealt with it was an exercise of difficult pros and cons. The premise of the article seems irrelevant, in the end a sidebar to the issue.

I think looking back is very easy to do, but having been in Washington and around some of the players at the time was very tough. These people ... More »

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Peter reviewed this story - Apr 22, 2009
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3.4

Offers some good insight into what may have or may not have happened prior to the actionable-approval memos for enhanced interrogations. Offers and examines numerous angles and approaches proposed. Well written with adequate quotes.

I would have been very surprised were not these preparations not made during this time. As time goes by, the brutality and horror of the attacks ... More »

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Peter reviewed this story - Apr 22, 2009
Peter's Rating
3.1

A well done accurate view of the seedy side of Craigs List. Not unlike many other similar wide range networking sites, just the biggest of its type. Good explanation of how it functions, the dangers are obvious as well...

Interestingly, in the Boston community their is a rumor that Phillip Markoff also ran his own ads on Craig's list soliciting "Generous Men" for ... More »

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 22, 2009
Peter's Rating
4.1

This is starting become the daily update: Standing Header..Taliban Expands Power. Good up to the date info on Pakistans pending collapse, Seems like a DONE DEAL. All those Nukes...!!

"I think that we cannot underscore the seriousness of the existential threat posed to the state of Pakistan by continuing advances, now within hours ... More »

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 22, 2009
Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 22, 2009
Peter's Rating
4.1

The story confirms the headline of the article, names names and is very specific about what and how it was learned. The Editor and Chief of CBS News wrote it.. Good detail and new piece for the debate. NYT also confirms via the Obama's White House the accuracy of the story..food for thought..

In particular, the CIA believes that it would have been unable to obtain critical information from numerous detainees, including KSM and Abu ... More »

President Obama’s national intelligence director told colleagues in a private memo last week that the harsh interrogation techniques banned by the White House did produce ... More »

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Peter posted this story - Apr 22, 2009
Peter reviewed this story - Apr 21, 2009
Peter's Rating
3.6

An interesting and evocative article. Thes resistance by Pakistan to be held to any accountabilty is truly interesting. Good information and set the solid backdrop for moving forward.

Its very obvious that Pakistan is slipping into a Taliban run state. Their resebntment of having to account for their Government Welfare from us..is ... More »

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 21, 2009
Peter reviewed this story - Apr 20, 2009
Peter's Rating
4.0

Loads of information and conformational views and analysis. The author is trying to put out a wake up call, Pakistan is falling. Nothing really new here..but more of an update on how the revolution there is getting along. The Taliban is clearly winning...by a mile. Very smart folks.

Pakistan will become the first Nuclear Armed Islamic extremist/terrorist country on earth. While we frittered and continue to fritter away our ... More »

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Peter reviewed this story - Apr 19, 2009
Peter's Rating
2.7

Another article on the Tea Party that utterly missed the point. Falty analysis throughout hampered by static thinking on just what was going on.

If the Media would stop Politicizing and trying to pigeon hole the motivations and composition of these gatherings they MIGHT get it. As an ... More »

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Peter reviewed this story - Apr 18, 2009
Peter's Rating
4.0

Very factual, loaded with numbers, percentages and rationals behind the tax system. Illustrates clearly the inherent unfairness of the current system. THe auther could have linked this inequity to the Tea Protests this past week...part and parcel.

It makes a joke of the 90% of all tax payers will get a CUT...seeing as they pay virtually nothing anyway..how much can you cut? I heard some people ... More »

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Peter reviewed this story - Apr 18, 2009
Peter's Rating
1.8

Devoid of any journalism or investigation. No depth, no sourcing..nothing.. No effort by the writer..

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 18, 2009
Peter's Rating
3.6

Another shot across the bow of Pakistan's President ,highlighting the flourishing powers of the Taliban and Maulana Abdul Aziz. Points out clearly how fast time IS running out. Sharia LAw mixed with hatred is the spark..

The Swat Valley has been turned over and soon, very soon, Pakistan will fall. I am amazed the US is wasting it's time pondering N. Korea and Iran? ... More »

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 18, 2009
Peter reviewed this story - Apr 17, 2009
Peter's Rating
1.7

The article is pure RUBBISH...Nonsense and absurd. The new Head of the Republican party was REFUSED stage time and told not to attend ANY of the Tea Parties.... The press got the whole thing wrong, the MUD slinging by NYT, CNN, MSNBC...was an embarrassment.

This article and many others were abysmally covered. In Boston..The Boston Globe failed to cover the story despite the titles Boston Tea Party. ... More »

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Peter reviewed this story - Apr 16, 2009
Peter's Rating
3.2

The article states the predictable...less money in the economy affects everything....Not a lot of depth or much detail. No mention of Sales Tax Free States and how they might be doing at the retail level?

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Peter reviewed this story - Apr 16, 2009
Peter's Rating
3.7

A well composed and good attempt to put in context the various angles of today's Tax Protest movement..liberals, conservatives and everyone in between..Americans being American!

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Peter reviewed this story - Apr 15, 2009
Peter's Rating
3.6

An interesting read laid-en with statistics, charts and graphs... as is typical of statistics they are very problematic. Good details none the less, some interesting trends.

Interestingly, we know many say the Tax Rates are ok..but file false return, Others say the rates are too high but in reality only pay FICA and ... More »

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 15, 2009
Peter's Rating
4.2

An updated view of Pakistan's further slide under the control of the Taliban as murders and violence spreads well beyond the AGREED borders of control given to them. Names names, points to specific incidence and quotes people on the ground.

"Swat now offers a glimpse of the Taliban's vision for Pakistan. " I know I sound like a broken record, the Taliban will take over Pakistan within ... More »

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Peter reviewed this story - Apr 14, 2009
Peter's Rating
2.7

A virtually sourceless story other than rather vague references from one "Analyst". The article suffers from logical disconnect, we became criminal pirates because only foreigners can catch our fish and dump waste here? Somlia's problems are due to its behavior as a gangster nation.

Somalia and it's citizens has rejected through violence any form of Democracy or structured Government. They have rejected similarly any and all ... More »

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 14, 2009
Peter's Rating
4.3

In depth, well sourced, factual and very relevant explanation of the issues facing American and Foreign Corporate Taxation. Lots of information on Transfer+Pricing issues. A great broad look.

The entire world is in economic trouble, keeping companies healthy is essential to restart job growth and keep whatever expansion their is, in ... More »

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 14, 2009
Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 14, 2009
Peter's Rating
3.4

An interesting angle on the "reforms' of offshore banks following the G20. Explains how things can change, but only on paper. The article failed to explain how countries dependant on Tax Haven banking can replace this source of income with another.

I suspect, this was a flurry for PR sake and the Tax Havens will be back under the radar within a few months. "yeah we'll get around to it"..will be ... More »

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 14, 2009
Peter reviewed this story - Apr 14, 2009
Peter's Rating
3.9

A good bit of writing, well sourced, good but narrow context on current Taxation policies. The writer was particularly good at illustrating the delicate balancing act needed for Tax changes. Worthwhile read...

The problem for many corporations will be their foreign business model has grown and been developed over many decades based on the current tax ... More »

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Peter posted and reviewed this story - Apr 14, 2009
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