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Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum

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It was difficult to decipher the actual lyrics when we were children singing along at the top of our voices to the scratchy single on the little record player.  But maybe the chorus line influenced the idea that fighting is not a good idea. If you knew the reason for their fighting you would never …
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The Old Lie: dulce et decorum est pro patria mori

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The lie that inspires people to kill, and to die.  Don’t forget.  Remember the shame of war.  Remember the cost of war, which honour and glory can not repay. Dulce Est Decorum Est Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge, Till on the haunting flares we turned …
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Outlook 2013: If you haven’t found the answer yet, read this.

Posted on by astraeaCategories:1 Perspective, 2 Geopolitics, 3 The World of Money, 4 Energy, 5 Environment, 6 Information and Communication Technology, 7 Holonics and Life, Media and Gatherings

If you see some question about what the future holds the ideas outlined in the WFS Outlook 2013 will stimulate.  Even if you have found teh answer it will still feed you brain.  Enjoy it. http://www.wfs.org/futurist/november-december-2012-vol-46-no-6/outlook-2013   Outlook 2013 INTRODUCTION Human actions could become more accurately predictable, thanks to neuroscience. Nano-sized robots will deliver cancer-fighting …
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