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After the Soviet Union

For anyone who watches the countries of the former Soviet Union, this last month has offered a tempting array of articles pegged to the events of 20 years ago. On August 19, 1991, ... Read more

Most Americans Believe MLK’s Have Dream’ Been Realized

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Most Americans Believe MLK’s ‘I Have A Dream’ Has Been Realized

Cover of Martin Luther King, Jr. 08/21/2011 – by Cynthia Wright A current USA Today/Gallup Poll recently suggested that most Americans believe that Dr. Martin Luther King’s famous... Read more

LATEST ARTICLES BY PAPERBLOGGERS

London Riots Rock Tottenham, Brixton. Is Britain Broken?

This weekend, London was disrupted by some of the worst rioting in decades. Were the riots the work of opportunist criminals or an expression of wider societal... Read more

The 08 August 2011 by Periscope
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Demand for ‘designer Vaginas’ Sky-rocketing, Say Researchers

Demand for so-called 'designer vaginas' is surging. Is pornographic imagery to blame? Again. Read more

The 25 August 2011 by Periscope
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London Riots: Who Are the Rioters? And What Do the They Want?

What's motivating the rioters? Can the police cope? Read more

The 09 August 2011 by Periscope
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Poster for Rise of the Planet of the ApesRise of Planet of the Apes is a prequel, if you will, to the 1968 Planet of the Apes (which was itself followed by... Read more

The 12 August 2011 by Periscope
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Will Ramadan Bring a Break in Libya Hostilities?

Ramadan flags in Damascus. Photo credit: upyernoz, http://flic.kr/p/4BV7Fy Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, began today, and as Muslims aroun... Read more

The 01 August 2011 by Periscope
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World Wide Web Turns 20, Mega LOLz Ensue

The World Wide Web has just turned twenty; here are the top ten contributions it has made to human knowledge. Hint: porn. Read more

The 08 August 2011 by Periscope
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Let Us Be Loving, Hopeful and Optimistic. Goodbye Jack Layton.

Jack Layton and Olivia Chow. Pride Toronto 2011. By Fabiola Carletti. (CC)I took this photo of Jack Layton and Olivia Chow during the Toronto Pride Parade this... Read more

The 23 August 2011 by Fcarletti
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Rise of the Machines? New IBM Microchips Will Mimic the Human Brain

A new microchip from IBM purports to mimic the human brain's ability to learn and adapt. Rise of the machines now assured. Read more

The 19 August 2011 by Periscope
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Event Fundraising With Monopoly

Here’s a great idea for your next fundraising event. Invite your group to your Monopoly fundraiser and after a few drinks and food gather them around tables wit... Read more

The 17 August 2011 by Mregina
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Now Pardoned, Will Strauss-Kahn Run For President?

IMF chief Dominque Strauss-Kahn, . Photo Credit: International Monetary Fund Dominique Strauss-Kahn was the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund... Read more

The 24 August 2011 by Periscope
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