History
George Psalmanazar: Taiwan’s first diplomat!
In 1703, England received her first ever exotic traveler from Formosa (Now Taiwan): a charming man who enjoyed telling everyone all the…
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July 2013
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Society
When Helen Caldicott Came to Town
Helen Caldicott, the world-famous pediatrician who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985 for her work founding Physicians for Social Responsibility, lectured…
Arts
LUVstock: Where all the hippies go in July
As Soulik continues to buzz-saw west-northwest at 10 to 15 mph, the current forecast indicates it will gain some strength over next…
Culture
Cognitive dissonance and animal abuse: Get over it
I care about animal rights. I have several furry rescued animal companions. I’m also vegan, so it’s pretty safe to say that…