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John Reed on Orwell, God, self-destruction and the future of writing

Thursday, October 18, 2007 It can be difficult to be John Reed. Christopher Hitchens called him a “Bin Ladenist” and Cathy Young editorialized in The Boston Globe that he “blames the victims of terrorism” when he puts out a novel like Snowball’s Chance, a biting send-up of George Orwell‘s Animal Farm which he was inspired to write after the terrorist attacks on September 11. “The clear references to 9/11 in the apocalyptic ending can only…

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How To Use A Professional Organizer To Help Your Business

Click Here For More Specific Information On: Independent Financial Planning Financial Planning Services By Van Theodorou A professional organizer can help both individuals and businesses become more productive by becoming better organized. The professional organizer will give you tips and tricks that they have used in the past to help people regain organization. The professional organizer has plenty to offer the small business. First and foremost is the basic design of the office area. The…

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Wikinews Shorts: March 28, 2007

A compilation of brief news reports for Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Contents 1 US to seek less than 20 years for Hicks 2 Global stock markets are lower 3 Gunmen kill 50 overnight in Sunni district in Iraq 4 UK releases GPS data in dispute with Iran 5 First black airmen in US Airforce to be honored The United States will reportedly seek a jail sentence of less than 20 years for Australian David Hicks. He…

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‘Net Neutrality Amendment’ fails in U.S. House

Saturday, June 10, 2006 On Thursday, Congress turned down the “Net Neutrality Amendment” to the Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act (COPE Act) 269-152. The COPE Act is designed to make it easier for telecommunications companies to offer cable TV service and strengthen competition. Proponents hope it would lower the price of high-speed Internet for consumer by enabling Internet service providers to bundle phone, data, video and mobile phone services. The act is the first…

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