The interactive nature of Washington's Webcast certainly qualifies for Hardie's definition of "unique and indigenous to the Internet, " but it's not something a government organization is likely to set up overnight from scratch.

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On the surface, that's all there is to it, but scratch the surface and "The Weir" proves to be a profound meditation on the twin themes of loneliness and community, told so theatrically that you'll savor each peat-scented phrase.

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