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posted by shaftesbury
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Saturday, 17 October 2009 |
Audio Popup (embedded below fold) for Douglas Rushkoff's Lecture, Thursday, Sept 24, 2009 from 7:30-9:30pm |
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Monday, 13 April 2009 |
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As reported on the sci-fi blog io9 (part of the Gawker brand), Amazon.com has run into some opposition now that the fact that many books which deal with same-sex themes have had their sales rank removed has caught the attention of Twitter users. They have labelled the move "AmazonFail." (updated yet again)
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Sunday, 21 September 2008 |
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Thomas Horn's book, Nephilim Stargates: The Year 2012 and the Return of the Watchers, warns that genetic engineering may allow the 'Giants' described in the Genesis creation story to rise again.
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posted by Genevi
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Saturday, 05 July 2008 |
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In the context of the US conflict in Vietnam 1968 is predominantly remembered for the Tet Offensive, which marked the beginning of both spring and the largest northern offensive in southern Vietnam. For the US government, the offensive coincided with increased opposition to the war at home, heightened expectations, and strategic miscalculations, all of which would ultimately turn global popular opinion against American involvement. A story that is often overlooked however is the internal struggle occurring in “southern Vietnam”. |
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Saturday, 28 June 2008 |
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In Prague 1968 was an eventful year starting on January 5 when reformist Alexander Dubček was elected leader of the Communist Party in Czechoslovakia. His ascension to power marked the beginning of a period of political liberalization known as the Prague Spring. The reforms introduced by Dubček distributed institutional power and established new rights for citizens. Among the new liberties was a loosening of media restrictions, freedom of speech and travel.
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