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The Brave New World vs 1984 debate

Posted on June 29, 2012 by kwc

Michael Cook BioEdge Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World is a touchstone for much commentary on contemporary bioethical debates, from moral enhancement to genetic engineering to assisted reproduction. Published in 1933, its vision now seems prophetic – at least in some … Continue reading →

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Government’s winter thrift tips include board games and blankets

Posted on May 22, 2012 by kwc

Jessica Marszale News.com.au/Herald Sun PEOPLE should wear jumpers, use blankets, play board games and walk more to save on energy bills this winter, a Federal Government website says. But the suggestions are “very condescending” and overlook the cost of living … Continue reading →

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Doctors back demands to deny NHS treatment for smokers and the obese

Posted on April 30, 2012 by kwc

David Baker Daily Mail More than half of doctors across the UK have backed controversial measures to withhold treatment to smokers and the obese. According to a new survey around 54 per cent of those who took part said the … Continue reading →

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Resources: SOTT Podcasts

Posted on April 24, 2012 by kwc

Numerous podcasts on various topics are available at Sign of the Times website, which we would like to share with our readers. Please consider supporting their work by donating. Here is the link to the podcast list.

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Gaddafi donated €50 million to Sarkozy’s 2007 election campaign: Report

Posted on March 14, 2012 by kwc

Press TV A French investigative news website says that slain Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi had contributed 50 million euros to French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s election campaign in 2007. In a report published on Monday, the Mediapart news website claimed that … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Political Philosophy

Posted on March 7, 2012 by kwc

Yale University This course is intended as an introduction to political philosophy as seen through an examination of some of the major texts and thinkers of the Western political tradition. Three broad themes that are central to understanding political life … Continue reading →

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Means test selective parents

Posted on March 4, 2012 by kwc

Rachel Browne Sydney Morning Herald THE families of children attending selective public high schools are among the most affluent, prompting questions about the equity of the system and whether parents should face a means-tested levy. Entry to a selective school … Continue reading →

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Pinterest: Just what exactly is on it?

Posted on March 3, 2012 by kwc

Lauren Everitt BBC News Hype is growing about the social media website Pinterest, with much fanfare after it passed 10 million users in record time. But what is actually on this online pinboard? There’s still a healthily high percentage of … Continue reading →

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Government spy programme will monitor every phone call, text and email… and details will be kept for up to a year

Posted on February 22, 2012 by kwc

Pamela Owen Daily Mail Details about text messages, phone calls, emails and every website visited by members of the public will be kept on record in a bid to combat terrorism. The Government will order broadband providers, landline and mobile … Continue reading →

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Do seniors really want to know life expectancy?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by kwc

Kim Painter USA Today That may not be a question many elderly adults come right out and ask their doctors. But a lot of them would like to know the answer, says Alexander Smith, an assistant professor of geriatrics at … Continue reading →

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