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John Steiner: Daniel Elsberg “Defeat Romney Without Illusions About Obama”

Defeat Romney, Without Illusions About Obama By Daniel Ellsberg, Reader Supported News Reader Supported News (rsn), 18 October 12 t is urgently important to prevent a Republican administration under Romney/Ryan from taking office in January 2013. The election is now just weeks away, and I want to urge those whose values are generally in line …

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SmartPlanet: SmartNation Starts with SmartBra Whose Temperature Sensors Detect Tumors

Early detection is key when it comes to tackling breast cancer but getting screened more than once a year can be impractical, especially for women under 40. Now, one medical company hopes to make spotting tumors as easy as getting dressed in the morning. The First Warning System is a “smart bra” designed to catch …

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Berto Jongman: Director-General of Red Cross on War and Non-War in the Future

Being watched in Europe. Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Yves Daccord explains how war has shaped the image of our heroes but warns of the risks as modern technology makes warfare anonymous and hidden. Phi Beta Iota:  Provides an excellent focus on war as a cultural force, changing relations between …

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Paul Craig Roberts: Cynthia McKinney On Leadership

Cynthia McKinney On Leadership October 2, 2012 Those who have followed the Republican campaign for the presidential nomination and current contest between Romney and Obama know that the United States has no political leadership in Washington. Billions of dollars have been spent on political propaganda, but not a single important issue has been addressed. The …

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Gordon Cook: Highly Recommended Video “Modern Money and Public Purpose – The Historical Evolution of Money and Debt” – Partial Transcription

An hour and three quarters, hugely relevant to our problems today, strongly recommended. Modern Money and Public Purpose: The Historical Evolution of Money and Debt L. Randall Wray and Michael Hudson present at the Modern Money and Public Purpose seminars. L. Randall Wray is a Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Michael …

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Jennifer Sims: The Future of Intelligence (3 Videos)

Interview: The future of intelligence (5:29) In this first video (5 mins), Dr Sims looks at the information revolution – how the rise of the internet has fundamentally altered intelligence-gathering techniques, bringing challenges and opportunities in a globalised security environment. The future of intelligence (part 2) (4:07) In part two of my interview with world renowned …

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