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Chomsky’s Appeal: Speaking Scientifically to the Power of Truth
It is often said that Noam Chomsky, emeritus professor of MIT’s Institute of Linguistics and Philosophy, ‘speaks truth to power’, meaning he…
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Professor Chomsky coming to Taiwan: Exclusive mini-interview!
Wild East news desk Taipei – MIT Professor Noam Chomsky, celebrated linguist, philosopher and cognitive scientist, is visiting Taiwan next month to…
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What Can We Do For Earth Day… and Every Day?
In my grandparents’ generation, this was a popular proverb that urged us all to be resourceful, not wasteful: “MAKE IT DO, WEAR…
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Taiwan's true asset is its people, says Saudi ambassador
Mr. Talal Abdulsalam began working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1983, and studied at the Institute of Diplomatic Office for…
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State of the Strait, 08: Beijing-Taipei Dialogues
As 2008 draws to a close it’s worth looking at the results of the first nine months of the Chinese Nationalist Party…
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Tibet violence changes tone of Taiwan vote
Article and Illustration by Mark Perrault Vancouver Sun March 17th, 2008. Jonathan Manthorpe is correct to identify linkages between the current unrest…
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Kozy marries Carla Bruni
Foreign Style Correspondent in France Well, “Kozy” ( Sarkozy ) and Carla Bruni finally tied the knot today, in Paris, at the…
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Things to do on my first day in the Oval Office
Issue message of peace and goodwill to all nations; thanks and a promise to the American people: Restore habeas corpus; Sign the…
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Why Hillary Lost
1. Hypocritical: Says she doesn’t support the wars, but voted for them/funding for them. ‘If I would have known what I know…
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Vote for Me in Iowa: Vote RON
When you go to the polls on Tuesday, Iowa, don’t just vote for any stranger, vote for me i’m not on the…