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Writings on culture, books, booze and perhaps a bit of politics by Ben Boychuk (and maybe some friends).

Writer. Editor. Gentleman of the Swig. Day job: Opinion and Analysis Editor at The Blaze (www.theblaze.com) Twitter: @NiceThingsBen